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3.4 Visual Resources
SVRAs. This construction would be consistent with the existing character of the project site as an
OHV area, and with the surrounding rural recreation‐oriented character. DU Guideline 2.2 would
require that the appearance of storage buildings in the maintenance yard be consistent with the
appearance of the headquarters buildings, which would minimize any potential for clashing styles
that could be aesthetically unpleasing. DU Guideline 2.3 requires that landscaping be used to
soften the appearance of the maintenance yard and buildings. Implementation of these guidelines
would further reduce potential visual impacts.
Because the headquarters facilities would not substantially obstruct scenic views, and because the
character of these facilities would be consistent with the existing character of the project site and
the surrounding area, the headquarters facilities would not have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista or on the visual character of the area. This impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
IMPACT
3.4-4
Increase of Light or Glare following Construction of the Headquarters Facilities
Nighttime security lighting at the headquarters building would be installed for safety and security
purposes, and would be similar to security lighting present at the Oroville Municipal Airport. DU
Guideline 2.1 in the Clay Pit SVRA General Plan includes measures that would minimize potential
light pollution. Exterior lighting would be restricted to entry and exit areas, light would be
directed downward, and the height of parking lot lighting (if any) would be restricted. Sodium
vapor lighting would not be permissible.
Headquarters facilities would not require a substantial use of reflective surfaces, such as windows
or tin roofs. In addition, Clay Pit SVRA General Plan DU Guideline 2.2 requires that facilities be
constructed without the use of highly polished or reflective materials (e.g., reflective windows).
Because nighttime security lighting at the headquarters facilities would be designed to avoid light
pollution, and because these facilities would be constructed without the use of highly polished or
reflective materials, light or glare from the headquarters facilities would not adversely affect
daytime or nighttime views in the area. This impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation is required.
3.4.5 Summary of Significant Impacts
Adoption of the Clay Pit SVRA General Plan and implementation of resulting actions would not
result in significant impacts on visual resources. Construction of the headquarters facilities would
also not result in significant impacts on visual resources.
Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
February 2012 3.4-6 Draft EIR