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4 Environmental Analysis <br /> 4.1 Aesthetics <br /> KOP 2 <br /> The Project would introduce neutral colors, geometric shapes, and horizontal and vertical lines <br /> into the landscape setting. The sound wall is a neutral, earth-tone color. The Project would be <br /> visible from this location by a casual observer; see Figure 4.1-4. The regular geometric forms and <br /> horizontal and vertical lines associated with the Project features would result in a visual contrast <br /> with the irregular, organic forms of the existing landform and vegetation. The earth-tone color of <br /> the sound wall would blend in with the landscape, especially during the drier months when the <br /> surrounding vegetation is predominantly tan. The structures in the vicinity also possess horizontal <br /> and vertical lines (residential building and garage, fencing, transmission towers and lines, and <br /> utility poles and lines). The residential building and garage in the foreground demand attention <br /> and are dominant in the landscape. An analysis of potential visual impacts is summarized in Table <br /> 4.1-4. <br /> Table 4.1-4. Visual Quality Rating Analysis— KOP 2 <br /> Pre-DevelopmentRated Feature • Post-Development <br /> in Scores <br /> Landform 1 1 0 <br /> Explanation Project site and surrounding land are flat to Post-development the Project site would <br /> hilly. remain flat to hilly. <br /> Detail No substantial change to the landforms on the Project site would result from Project implementation. <br /> Vegetation 1 1 0 <br /> Explanation Little variation in low-lying grasses with few Low-lying grasses on the Project site would <br /> scattered trees. be reduced.No trees removed. <br /> Detail Both the existing and simulated view show little contrast in vegetation. <br /> Water 0 0 0 <br /> Explanation No water is present on the Project site or in The Project would not introduce water to the <br /> the Project area. Project site. <br /> Detail Neither existing nor simulated views include any water features. <br /> Color 1 1 0 <br /> Muted color with little variation:tan and green Muted color with little variation:tan and green <br /> Explanation associated with vegetation;gray,brown and associated with vegetation;gray,brown and <br /> white associated with structures. white associated with structures.Project <br /> would add neutral colored structures. <br /> Detail The dominant colors from this viewpoint are tan(low-lying grasses),gray(energy facilities),and white <br /> (residential structure).The Project would increase the amount of neutral,muted colors. <br /> Adjacent Scenery 1 1 0 <br /> Explanation Adjacent scenery provides views of hilly Adjacent scenery provides views of hilly <br /> grasslands. grasslands. <br /> Detail Adjacent scenery consists of hilly grasslands.The Project would replace views of grasslands on the Project site <br /> with energy storage facilities,however,adjacent scenery will still be visible. <br /> Scarcity 1 1 1 <br /> Similar viewsheds throughout the region.No The Project would replace views of <br /> Explanation unique or unusual aspects however,hilly grasslands on the Project site with energy <br /> terrain less common that county's storage facilities;however,site terrain would <br /> predominately flat terrain. not change significantly. <br /> Detail Existing views of hilly grasslands are typical of the area and are not unique or unusual. <br /> Griffith Energy Storage Project 4.1-26 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023 <br />