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0S3 Rationale The illumination patterns and levels of intensity for street lighting fixtures are provided by the manufacturers of these products. With this information, and knowledge of the location and distances to nearby residential sites, light "cut- off' shields can be designed and retrofitted onto the light fixture, which will provide a solid barrier that will prevent the illumination from 'reaching the nearby residential sites, thus preventing any possible nuisance glare from the street lighting. L. Aesthetics Significant Effects Acquisition of right-of-way and construction of the proposed street improvements will result in a significant changes in the physical appearance of the Bristol Street corridor, including numerous remainder parcels and an increase in vacant sites. Existing landscaping along the street frontage and along the banks of Santiago Creek will be removed. Finding The following measures have been incorporated into the project which, if properly implemented, will avoid or substantially lessen the aesthetic effects to a level of insignificance. Consideration will be given to replacing existing overhead utility facilities with underground facilities, to reduce visual clutter along the improved roadway. A consistent theme will be developed for landscaping and other proposed improvements within the widened roadway. Consideration will be given to the implementation of a xeriscape landscaping program to reduce water demand and landscaping maintenance costs. Prior to acquisition of right-of-way, the City of Santa Ana will evaluate the desirability of alternative dispositions of all remaining portions of full-take parcels. Where feasible within the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance, and in accordance with the City of Santa Ana policy, such areas will be: assembled for redevelopment; sold to adjoining land owners; or landscaped, thus extending the public parkway by varying depths.