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4 Environmental Analysis <br /> 4.1 Aesthetics <br /> possible and not detract from the natural, open space, or visual qualities of the area. To <br /> the maximum extent practicable, all exterior lighting must be located, designed, and <br /> shielded so as to confine direct rays to the parcel where the lighting is located. <br /> oo Policy 116: Development shall be located and designed to conform with, rather than <br /> change, natural landforms. The alteration of natural topography, vegetation, and other <br /> characteristics by grading, excavating, filling, or other development activity shall be <br /> minimized. Access roads shall be consolidated and located where they are least visible <br /> from public viewpoints. <br /> oo Policy 117: Where grading is necessary, the off-site visibility of cut and fill slopes and <br /> drainage improvements shall be minimized. Graded slopes shall be designed to simulate <br /> natural contours and support vegetation to blend with surrounding undisturbed slopes. <br /> oo Policy 119: The County shall require that access roads be sited and designed to minimize <br /> grading. <br /> oo Policy 120: The County shall require that utility lines be placed underground whenever <br /> feasible. When located above ground, utility lines and supporting structures shall be sited <br /> to minimize their visual impact. <br /> The ECAP also identifies implementation programs. Those that potentially apply include <br /> (Alameda County 2000): <br /> oo Program 53: The County shall establish landscape guidelines for both urban and rural <br /> development, including a list of extremely invasive non-native plants not suitable for use <br /> in landscaping. <br /> oo Program 54: The County shall establish grading guidelines for the development of <br /> structures and access roads. <br /> 4.1.4 Thresholds of Significance <br /> This analysis evaluates the proposed project's impacts on visual resources based on the criteria <br /> identified in the CEQA Guidelines, Appendix G. A project would cause significant impacts to <br /> aesthetic resources if it would: <br /> a) Have substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista; <br /> b) Substantially damage scenic resources including, but not limited to, trees, rock <br /> outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway; <br /> c) In non-urbanized area, would substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality <br /> of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are <br /> experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, <br /> would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations of governing scenic <br /> quality; or <br /> d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or <br /> nighttime views in the area. <br /> Griffith Energy Storage Project 4.1-22 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023 <br />