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2.1 Preliminary Screening of Alternatives <br /> Alternatives presented in Section 2.0 are screened in this section to determine their feasibility for <br /> continued detailed evaluations in subsequent section of this document. A matrix evaluation of <br /> the four alternatives is included in Table 2.1. <br /> TABLE 2.1 <br /> MATRIX EVALUATION OF PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES <br /> AMERICAN STONE QUARRY <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> ALTERNATIVE <br /> IMPACTS "NO-ACTION" LAND USE "EXPANSION 1' <br /> RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL <br /> Additional <br /> Reservoir - - - 3.0 Billion <br /> Capacity Gallons f <br /> Traffic Volumes 375 201 375 <br /> (ADD VPD VPD - VPD <br /> Additional <br /> Residential - 17 Units - - <br /> Impervious Not Not Not <br /> Surface Limit Exceeded Exceeded Exceeded Exceeded <br /> A. "No-Action"Alternative <br /> Implementation of the "No-Action" alternative would result in the opportunity loss of a valuable <br /> three billion gallon reservoir needed to meet future public water demands and the loss of locally <br /> supplied stone and asphalt material for construction activities in Orange County. Twenty people <br /> currently employed at the quarry would lose their jobs resulting in a loss of payroll, reduc:_ <br /> demand for local goods and services, and a reduction in the overall tax base. <br /> The asphalt plant would continue to operate until May 2000 at the existing location provided plant <br /> facilities are upgraded in compliance with Nello Teer's lease agreement with OWASA. <br /> The quarry would continue to operate at the site until its useful life is expended. Estimates of the <br /> useful life expectancy of the existing quarry is approximately fifteen (15) years. <br /> Demand for stone and asphalt will continue and will result in mining activities and asphalt plant <br /> construction in areas outside of Orange County. Cost of these products will be higher to Orange <br /> 2-3 <br />