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1 <br />Mr. Craig Benedict <br />November 17, 2000 <br />Page 7 <br />„ ,, <br />~ As Dr. Stewart's report indicates, this subdivision, in and of <br />~ itself, will not have any consequential effect on the transmission <br />of sound from I-40. Dr. Diehl desires to provide the additional <br />~ coverage in plantings by way of a further screening effect, and <br />~ through the variety of the plantings used, to enhance an <br />appropriate atmosphere for this entire neighborhood. Ultimately, <br />~ according to Dr. Stewart, the significant sound coming from the I- <br />~ 40 corridor is transmitted along the southwestern boundary, where <br />the terrain is such that the highway is actually higher than the <br />~ subject property and that of the neighbors to the northeast. There <br />~ is simply nothing within the parameters of this subdivision that <br />would affect, either adversely or favorably, the volume of sound <br />~ from the highway. <br />i <br />Possible Stream and Related Water Ruoff. It is my <br />~ understanding that, according to the applicable maps, as well as <br />~ County definitions, the property does not contain a perpetual <br />stream. At best, a spring may be found which, on an intermittent <br />basis, provides for same water flow through the subject property. <br />~ Figure 8 depicts the location of the supposed spring in question. <br />This photo was taken during the recent dry season, and, as is <br />~ obvious, there was no water flowing at that time. Nonetheless, <br />~ provisions have been made in the revised plan for a 30-foot-wide <br />drainage easement suitable for any off-flow that might be generated <br />~ by this spring. In addition, there will be no clearing or grading <br />through this 30-foot storm drainage easement in order to protect <br />the natural conditions and ensure that there will be no increase in <br />runoff, either from the impact of the development or the natural <br />spring as it may from time to time exist. <br />49 <br />Fig. 8: Source of occasional spring <br />