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<br />Chapter 5 <br />Alternatives to the Project <br /> <br />The scenic vistas visual criterion relates to landscaping as well as to structures, given the <br />possibility that vegetation on the site could obscure important scenic vistas. The Specific <br />Plan Land Use Element (Open Space Policy 1, p. 20) calls for siting community facilities <br />along Bernal Avenue and 1-680 to achieve a pleasing open view into the site, to retain key <br />vistas eastward across the site to the southeast hills and westward across the site to <br />Pleasanton Ridge. Of these points, the applicable consideration is the siting of buildings <br />along 1-680. None of the orientation points addresses the visibility of the CAC from the <br />freeway; however, if that location were to be chosen, it would be important that the design of <br />the CAC not present an unattractive appearance (such as by rooftop equipment detracting <br />from the architectural impression of the project, or by excessive or inadequately screened or <br />landscaped parking areas that might diminish the scale and drama ofthe complex). <br /> <br />With that consideration stated, it is concluded that, taking the policy guidance for both <br />natural and built elements of the Plan into consideration, it is unlikely that Alternative 2 <br />would result in an adverse effect on scenic vistas. <br /> <br />No significant effects on aesthetics and visual resources have been identified for Alternative <br />2; therefore, no mitigation measures are needed. <br /> <br />b. Agricultural Resources <br /> <br />The assessment of impacts on agricultural resources presented in Chapter 4 also applies to <br />Alternatives 1 and 2. <br /> <br />c. Air Quality <br /> <br />The assessment of impacts on air quality presented in Chapter 4 also applies to Alternatives <br />1 and 2. <br /> <br />d. Biological Resources <br /> <br />The assessment of impacts on biological resources presented in Chapter 4 also applies to <br />Alternatives 1 and 2. <br /> <br />e. Cultural Resources <br /> <br />The assessment of impacts on cultural resources presented in Chapter 4 also applies to <br />Alternatives 1 and 2. <br /> <br />f. Geology, Soils, and Seismicity <br /> <br />The assessment of impacts on geology, soils, and seismicity presented in Chapter 4 also <br />applies to Alternatives 1 and 2. <br /> <br />175 <br />