Environmental Impact Statement - Sonoma Land Trust

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California Department of Fish and Game U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 3.14. Aesthetics and the buildings and outbuildings associated with the USFWS headquarters between Highway 37 and the SMART line. However, views of the Bay from this viewpoint are not available due to the relatively low viewing angle. The Coast Range Mountains are visible to the west. Viewpoint 5 Viewpoint 5 is located on Highway 37, directly across from the USFWS Refuge headquarters. The view faces southwest; however, views of the Bay from this viewpoint are not available due to the relatively low viewing angle. Visible elements in the foreground include the road itself, road signage, guardrails, fencing, and the southern portion of the project site. Visible elements in the middle ground include a barn, aluminum storage shed, and scattered electrical transmission towers. The Coast Range Mountains are visible in the background to the west. Viewpoint 6 Viewpoint 6 is located in the northwestern quadrant of the Lakeville Highway- Highway 37 intersection, across from the farmed field in the southern portion of the project site. The viewshed primarily consists of flat, open farmland fronted by road signage, guardrails, and perimeter fencing. An electrical tower is also visible in the immediate foreground and a barn is visible in the distance behind it. Due to the relatively low viewing angle, views of the Bay are not available from this viewpoint; however, the Coast Range Mountains are visible to the east. Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures Approach and Methodology The impacts of the restoration alternatives were evaluated by analyzing the change in the visual character of the project site and the change in views of the site from adjacent public areas. The existing visual character was identified by visiting the site and taking photographs from key vantage points (see Figure 3.14-1). The future visual character for each alternative is based on the design components identified in Chapter 2. Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement 3.14-4 April 2012
California Department of Fish and Game U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 3.14. Aesthetics Impact Mechanisms The restoration alternatives include changing the existing aesthetic character of the project site from predominantly agricultural to a mosaic of agricultural, seasonal wetland, and tidal marsh. This would represent a change in the character of the views from adjacent areas. Increases in ambient glare at the site would also occur as a result of sun reflecting from glass and metal surfaces of construction equipment. Thresholds of Significance Criteria used for determining the significance of an aesthetics impact are based on the State CEQA Guidelines and professional standards and practices. Impacts were considered significant if an alternative would: • substantially degrade views from a designated scenic corridor; • substantially degrade the visual character of the project site from adjacent viewpoints; or • substantially increase ambient glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area; or • substantially obstruct existing views of the site from public viewing locations. Impacts and Mitigation Measures No-Action Alternative Under the No-Action Alternative, no restoration activities would occur, and the project site would remain in its present condition. Leases on the Dickson Ranch parcel would be discontinued prior to transfer of the property to CDFG. This may result in the removal of structures associated with agricultural operations or the Black Point Sports Club; however, this would not result in any substantial adverse changes in designated scenic corridor views along Lakeville Highway and Highway 37, or other scenic views from adjacent areas. As such, there would be no impacts resulting from the No-Action Alternative. Long-term, the existing perimeter levees may overtop or breach; this would result in flooding of a portion of site. While this would change the visual character of the site, the overall appearance would continue to be of a natural area in a bay front environment. Conclusion: No Impact. Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement 3.14-5 April 2012
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