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SITE DESCRIPTION The parcel is situated between Jahant Road and Collier Road at 24720 N. Sowles Road. (East side) In Section 11,T4N, R7E. The paved road leading east is approximately 1300' then south approximately 625'to the parcel. The Tentative Parcel Map is included and delineates the four proposed lots along with the location map. PHYSICAL SETTING The site is in an area of San Joaquin-Bruella soils. The USDA description is Moderately well drained and well drained, moderately coarse textured and medium textured soils that are moderately deep to a cemented hardpan or are very deep;on low terrace. Clay is the predominate classification for the soil in this area. The depth to static water is approximately 120' as shown on the Lines of Equal Depth to Groundwater,Spring 1999 map published by the SJC Flood Control/Water Conservation District. HISTORICAL LAND USE INFORMATION Information sources used to evaluate past and present land use activities at the subject property include: Aerial Photographs Topographic Maps Owner Statements AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Aerial photographs for the years 1957,1984, 1994 as furnished by EDR are not adequate to show the site and general area. They only show a portion of the site in the NW corner of the aerials. The 1983 aerial from SJC shows the entire 21.7 acres as non farmed or fallow, property. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Topographic maps for the years 1939,1942,1953,1968,1979 and 1993 were examined. No structures or identifiable land uses are depicted on the maps. The existing residence(constructed in 1985) is located near the NW corner of the parcel.(See 1993 map for location of the parcel) The 100' contour is shown on the parcel. The land slopes southwesterly. Some surface drainage is to the north to a low area. A resident at the low area stated the water is about one foot deep in the winter in the ponding area. 2.