SU0015801 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

4 Environmental Analysis 4.1 Aesthetics Based on the criteria above, views are rated numerically and a total score of visual quality can be tabulated. Table 4.1-1 summarizes the points associated with the various criteria. Based on this rating system, there are a total of 32 possible points. Views that score a total of 19 points or more are typically considered very high in visual quality (Class 1). Views that score a total of 12 to 19 points typically are considered to have a high to above average level of visual quality (Classes II and III). Finally, views that score a total of 11 points or less typically are considered to have average or lower visual quality (Class IV). Table 4.1-2 summarizes the points associated with the various criteria. Using the criteria below, the visual quality of the existing visual conditions and the post-Project ("simulated") visual conditions will be rated. The scores will determine the Project site's existing visual class and evaluate whether the Project will result in a lower visual class and the degree of change between the existing and post-project visual conditions. Table 4.1-1. Visual Quality Inventory and Evaluation Chart Key Factors Rating Criteria and Score High vertical relief as expressed in Steep canyons,mesas,buttes, prominent cliffs,spires,or massive rock cinder cones,and drumlins;or outcrops;or severe surface variation or interesting erosional patterns or Low rolling hills,foothills,or flat highly eroded formations,including variety in size and shape of valley bottoms;or few or no Landform major badlands or dune systems;or detail features dominant and landforms;or detail features that are interesting landscape features. interesting though not dominant or Score 1 exceptionally striking and intriguing such exceptional. as glaciers. Score 5 Score 3 A variety of vegetative types as Some variety of vegetation,but only Little or no variety or contrast in expressed in interesting forms,textures, Vegetation and patterns. one or two major types. vegetation. Score 5 Score 3 Score 1 Clear and clean appearing,still,or Flowing or still,but not dominant in Absent or present,but not Water cascading white water,any of which are the landscape. noticeable. a dominant factor in the landscape. Score 3 Score 0 Score 5 Rich color combinations,variety or vivid Some intensity or variety in colors Subtle color variations,contrast, Color color;or pleasing contrasts in the soil, vegetation,but not a dominant and contrast of the soil,rock,and or interest;generally muted rock,vegetation,water,or snow fields. tones. scenic element. Score 5 Score 3 Score 1 Adjacent scenery greatly enhances Adjacent scenery moderately Adjacent scenery has little or no adjacent scenery Influence visual quality. enhances overall visual quality. influence on overall visual quality. Score 5 Score 3 Score 0 One of a kind;or unusually memorable, or very rare within region.Consistent Distinctive,though somewhat similar Interesting within its setting,but Scarcity chance for exceptional wildlife or to others within the region. fairly common within the region. wildflower viewing,etc. Score 3 Score 1 *Score 5+ Modifications add favorably to visual Modifications add little or no visual Modifications add variety,but are Cultural variety to the area and introduce no very discordant and promote modifications variety while promoting visual harmony. discordant elements strong disharmony. Score 2 Score 0 Score-4 A rating of greater than 5 can be given,but must be supported by written justification. Source:BLM 2010 Griffith Energy Storage Project 4.1-4 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675 Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023