Navy wants a sonar range off Jacksonville Sep 24, 2008
The Navy prefers to place the 500-square-nautical-mile range off Jacksonville's coast because of the water depth and orientation to shore, relatively good weather, visibility and light shipping traffic, a recent Navy environmental impact report says. In addition, the range would be close to Mayport Naval Station, which has six antisubmarine helicopter squadrons, and to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base and its ballistic and guided-missile submarines. (Florida Times-Union)
Navy looks at building sonar range off coast Sep 24, 2008
The biggest deterrent to choosing Jacksonville is the heavy commercial fishing off its coast, according to the Navy's environmental impact report ... The Navy concluded in its environmental impact report that the proposed range would not modify or destroy any critical habitats or jeopardize species such as the right whale. (Florida Times-Union)
NCT: LETTERS, Sept. 22, 2008 Sep 23, 2008
Most of our current council members and challenger candidates say that they will have to "wait and see" how the environmental impact report will mitigate traffic concerns. What could possibly be in the EIR that will mitigate traffic congestion. (North County Times)
Bear Valley Village plan on the Web Sep 23, 2008
The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Bear Valley Village project in Bear Valley, Alpine County, is being released for public review today, Scott Goebl of the Alpine County Planning Department said. The document can be viewed at. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
OCEANSIDE: Committee puts 'meat on the bones' of El Corazon plan Sep 22, 2008
The El Corazon Oversight Committee released two thick documents for public review last week, a specific plan for the project and a draft environmental impact report ... The environmental impact report also studied two alternative design concepts for the property. (North County Times)
Rebuilding Academy of Sciences no walk in park Sep 22, 2008
"The energy that came along with Patrick was amazing," said Pat Kilduff, who oversaw the environmental impact report for the academy. "The enthusiasm was contagious.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Supervisors may initiate Los Alamos plan review Sep 21, 2008
The draft plan would also exclude Los Alamos Commons as an alternative in the environmental impact report, because county planning staff stated in the board report that it would be inconsistent with the land-use goals from the Los Alamos Planning Advisory Committee (LAPAC) ... An environmental impact report would take at least a year before it would be available for public comment, according to county planning staff. (Santa Maria Times)
'Make no mistake: This will be a massive retail complex' Sep 20, 2008
One doesn't have to be an expert in real estate or CEQA law to believe that an addition of 400,000 square feet "close to the size of two Wal-Mart Supercenters" of retail space to a project probably may necessitate, at the very least, a new environmental impact report. These changes were OK'd and adopted by the votes of former chief of police Larry Hansen, who said, "As one who has spoken with numerous members of public safety unions, I can say without reservation that there has never been and... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Residents flushed at sewer forum Sep 19, 2008
Phase II will present an environmental impact report while identifying costs and funding alternatives. Other items to be considered are costs for updating existing pump stations and executing contract 34B, a $8. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Lawsuit looms over Edgewood Plaza Sep 18, 2008
But development options that Sand Hill included in its request for an Environmental Impact Report, submitted to the City of Palo Alto on May 21, violates the CCreplacing commercial structures with residences, plaintiffs allege ... " Tze said the committee had "jumped the gun" with the lawsuit, since a formal project application has not been submitted to the city. Sand Hill has only made an application for an Environmental Impact Report, which could take nine months, he added. "It's a process... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Second workshop on rotary project set Sep 18, 2008
Now, a more detailed evaluation and environmental review process of the three alternatives is taking place, which will lead to a preferred alternative later this year and submittal of the Environmental Assessment (EA) / Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) early in 2009. The purpose of the preferred alternative will be to improve traffic flow and safety, minimize impacts to the environment and respond to comments raised on the ENF and during the public involvement process of this phase of... (Concord Journal, MA)
City planners back plan for SM downtown Sep 18, 2008
The Planning Commission Wednesday unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the plan, certify its environmental impact report and rezone the entire project area as Specific Plan (SP) zoning district with the addition of a Planning Commission review of all projects in the Specific Plan area. The removal of Rosalind Perlman Park from the Specific Plan to be protected as open space was also added. (Santa Maria Times)
SM Council postpones Lakeview hearing until Oct. 7 Sep 18, 2008
According to the traffic analysis in the environmental impact report, no significant adverse traffic impact would result after project buildout at nearby intersections. The analysis projects 5,491 vehicle trips and 446 p.m. peak hour trips. (Santa Maria Times)
Angels general plan EIR raises population questions Sep 18, 2008
Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:33 AM CDT Several concerns were raised during a public meeting to discuss the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Angels Camp general plan update, including discussion of road extensions and possible inconsistency in calculating the city s future population growth. Assistant Planning Director David Hanham and Amy Augustine of Augustine Planning Associates (the firm that prepared the 2020 General Plan and its draft EIR) officiated the meeting, which... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
PACE promotes public participation at scoping meetings Sep 18, 2008
The PUC and the team writing the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the project are seeking the publics comments on concerns to be studied and evaluated in the EIR for Edisons San Joaquin Cross Valley Loop Project. The hearings will be held. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
When it comes to zoo, Fresno must think big Sep 17, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
AG wants review of plan for Huasna Valley Sep 17, 2008
And to that end, the council voted 5-0 during a special three-hour council meeting Monday to once again ask the county to require an environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed project. I can't fathom relying on an EIR that's 20 years old for a new oil field, Councilman Ed Arnold said. (Santa Maria Times)
Automated Bus Uses Magnets To Steer Through City Streets Sep 16, 2008
However, the transit agency is currently in the midst of preparing an Environmental Impact Report for a proposed BRT project that could include bus-only lanes along an 18-mile stretch from downtown Berkeley near the UC Berkeley campus south to San Leandro's Bay Fair BART station. "AC Transit is a leader promoting advanced technologies for transit buses. As such, we are continually investigating new technologies to improve the performance, safety and comfort of buses," said Chris Peeples,... (Science Daily)
Downtown Specific Plan hearing Wednesday Sep 16, 2008
The panel will consider its recommendations to the City Council on adoption of the plan, certification of its environmental impact report and rezoning the entire project area as SP (Specific Plan. . (Santa Maria Times)
Clovis council votes for more study on mall with Wal-Mart Sep 16, 2008
In August, Fresno County Superior Court Judge Wayne Ellison ordered the city to reverse its approval of the shopping center because an environmental impact report for the project was not sufficient. Ellison said the report failed to address urban decay and water supply issues beyond the Clovis city limits. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Proposal divides city leaders Sep 16, 2008
judy wrote on Sep 16, 2008 6:40 AM:" How can such a drastic change be made without a new Environmental Impact Report being done? ". Mad Dog wrote on Sep 16, 2008 5:39 AM:" That is just what we need...more shopping centers and fewer schools. How about adding a prison? Then all the bases will be covered. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mahoney Ranch proposes up to 1,405 houses, apartments near Tanglewood Sep 15, 2008
Developers had not paid a portion of the fees for the environmental impact report for the 1994 Mahoney Ranch Specific Plan, according to a staff report ... According to the project's environmental impact report, 727 would be single-family homes, on lots ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 square feet; 479 would be multifamily units, such as duplexes and triplexes; and 199 would be high-density residential, multifamily units, such as townhomes or apartments. (Santa Maria Times)
Lakeview Promenade envisions 260 condos, stores, movie theater Sep 15, 2008
4-acre site from community commercial to high-density residential and recommended council approval of the project s environmental impact report and General Plan amendment and zone change ... According to the traffic analysis in the environmental impact report, no significant adverse traffic impact would result after project buildout at nearby intersections. (Santa Maria Times)
Trying to derail West Side train plan Sep 15, 2008
Q: What are WS-PACE.org's options if the environmental impact report does not satisfactorily address the group's issues. A: I can tell you we are considering legal action. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lodi still deserves a fair share of Delta College bond proceeds Sep 15, 2008
With this new "tentative" plan to buy and build a Delta College campus there, how in the world do you propose to pass any kind of an Environmental Impact Report to even handle the traffic, congestion and smog it'll bring to Lodi. And how about the roads. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
39-year-old found dead at Cold Spring Canyon Bridge Sep 13, 2008
In May of this year, Caltrans released a draft environmental impact report that proposes raising the existing barrier by 6 feet. The current barrier on the bridge is only 2 feet 7 inches in height. (Santa Maria Times)
Santa Ynez Valley divided over airport proposal Sep 13, 2008
A negative declaration is a less extensive document than a full environmental impact report, which says that the full EIR isn t necessary but that was a main point of contention at the hearing. Airport neighbors and other community members called for a more extensive environmental review. (Santa Maria Times)
Trinitas water findings challenged Sep 13, 2008
Members of the Calaveras County Water District board approved sending a letter to the county s Planning Director Bob Sellman pointing out several areas where the water portion of the draft is either incorrect or in some cases infeasible. We were not contacted by the firm that developed the EIR for Trinitas, Dave Andres, general manager for CCWD.. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Racetrack panel gets co-chairs Sep 12, 2008
The committee report is not to be confused with an environmental impact report being prepared by paid consultants. The proposed track has raised concerns in Tulare about traffic and noise and fears of potential costs to taxpayers. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Competitor for airport fuel is throttled by city Sep 12, 2008
The extra study likely will cost him thousands of dollars even if it determines he doesn't have to go through with a full environmental impact report ... And in June, when three council members on the city's Economic Development Committee advanced Corbett's plan, and when city planner Brad Wall wrote a letter to Corbett saying the proposal wouldn't need to undergo an environmental impact report. (Modesto Bee, CA)
"scenic winery" Sep 11, 2008
The hearing followed the release of the project s Environmental Impact Report ... There are a lot of fears and concerns, but if you look at the Environmental Impact Report, what s being used is dispassionate science in illuminating the facts. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Proposals sharpen Black Cow plans Sep 11, 2008
State officials have already determined that the project will not have to file an environmental impact report. City officials have said that if it were required to undergo the review it would have been lengthy and costly. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Ex-candidate wants S.F. to send flowers Sep 10, 2008
And an appeal of the Planning Department's environmental impact report on the city's plan for its eastern neighborhoods was put off for two weeks, though that was at the request of the department. Rounding out the list of punted proposals, a vote to give first priority for city affordable housing to those displaced during the redevelopment of San Francisco's Western Addition and Hunters Point decades ago was put off until Sept. 23. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
County sets hearing to review ‘wind farm' plan Sep 9, 2008
The final environmental impact report for a proposed wind farm near Lompoc that could power up to 50,000 homes was released Monday and will be subject of a public hearing Sept. 30 in Santa Maria ... The wind turbines would be built on rural, agriculturally zoned land and would be the first of their kind on the Central Coast, according to the final environmental impact report (EIR). (Lompoc Record, CA)
Two Modesto Council members want review of where city can grow Sep 9, 2008
The commission accepted technical updates to Modesto's general plan and master environmental impact report. The general plan defines how and where building should take place in the city; the master environmental impact report discusses effects that planned growth would have on the city. (Modesto Bee, CA)
> Executive Q&A: Despite lackluster economy, Fremont retail is doing well Sep 9, 2008
An environmental impact report should be out in the early part of 2009. At that time, the community, planning commission and City Council will get to review the EIR and the draft business terms, which are being negotiated on a parallel time frame. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
West Park review: No stone unturned Sep 8, 2008
A sampling of the issues raised in the environmental impact report for the West Park development near Crows Landing ... The review, called an environmental impact report, is part of the California Environmental Quality Act process, which requires thorough vetting of projects that may significantly affect the environment ... A draft public review document should be out by May, allowing the public another chance to comment before a final environmental impact report is issued. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Expanding the zoo Sep 6, 2008
Ms. Lenzinger suggested the zoo abandon plans to expand, and instead improve only the existing 18 acres to avoid the state-required Environmental Impact Report. Whether the zoo expands or only improves the current site, little or no time would be saved, since an EIR is required either way. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
More of this story Sep 6, 2008
On Sept. 4, the CRA Board of Commissioners held its first hearing on the project, giving the public an opportunity to comment on the initial draft of its Environmental Impact Report, a document that assesses the potential traffic, emissions and other impacts of the proposal. Despite the ongoing housing and economic slump, "We believe in the future of Downtown Los Angeles and are excited to play a role in it," said McGregor Company President Bill McGregor. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
S.F. General Hospitals life on line Sep 5, 2008
It won approval from the Planning Commission for its environmental impact report for a new S.F. General, has its plans drawn and its arguments mustered. And Prop. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
New process to safely seal and bury old tires Sep 5, 2008
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors approved use of the process last week. After mining operations ceased in the mid-1980s, the site, which contains a 16-million-cubic-yard hole, was approved for disposal of tires and asbestos-containing waste. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Suit over Chevron Richmond refinery plan Sep 5, 2008
Communities for a Better Environment and three other groups, in a lawsuit filed in Contra Costa County Superior Court, asked a judge to overturn the city of Richmond's environmental impact report on the refinery project, saying it inadequately considered the likely increases in pollution ... Richmond City Councilman Tony Thurmond, who voted against the project but for the environmental impact report, said he thought the report adequately "addressed the various risks.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Suit challenges Richmonds approval of Chevrons refinery project Sep 5, 2008
Three community groups sued the city of Richmond and and its subsidiary to try and force the city to throw out the environmental impact report it conducted for a substantial upgrade project at Chevron s Richmond refinery ... The plaintiffs allege the city illegally certified the environmental impact report, or EIR, and issued a conditional use permit and a design review permit to Chevron Products Co. that will allow the refinery to process lower-quality heavy oil that is more polluting than the... (East Bay Business Times, CA)
JOHN M. VALENTINO: An update on Chaffee Zoo, Measure Z funds Sep 4, 2008
However, before we can start to implement this plan, we must have a completed environmental impact report. The city of Fresno is the agency responsible for conducting the EIR, which is a process mandated by the state of California. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
ENCINITAS: Park supporters play hardball Sep 4, 2008
ENCINITAS ---- More than 300 Encinitas residents turned out to voice their opinions Wednesday on an environmental impact report for a city park proposed for the 44-acre Hall property along Interstate 5 in the Cardiff neighborhood ... The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss and decide whether to certify the environmental impact report at a special meeting Tuesday. (North County Times)
City rolls out draft EIR for a new plan Sep 3, 2008
The product of four years of planning and community efforts, the 2020 General Plan-prepared by Augustine Planning Associates in Sonora-addresses elements such as land use, housing, circulation, open space, health and safety, air quality and cultural resources as the city continues to grow. Based on historical growth rates and other analyses, it is anticipated that the city's population will add between 1,601 to 2,126 people by 2020, according to the EIR. That means the city's population will... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Decision Reversed: City Council approves county’s jail property rezoning request Aug 31, 2008
Jail DeBunker wrote on Aug 27, 2008 9:55 AM:" The circus act continues. Who doe Mr. Holcomb work for ? Well, Gene Batchelder of ConocoPhillips.It is NOT legal for the City Council to revisted a "Final Process Decision" of appeal. You don't just go back to a judge and say "Your Honor, I do not like your decision, and I want you to reconsider". It is a sham and total disregard for the citizens rigths to fair treatment concerning zoning regulations under state law.There is a way to block this jail... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
San Vicente fans sadly await closing Aug 30, 2008
The Environmental Impact Report didn't calculate the fiscal impact this closure will have on businesses and people's lifestyles. Recreation facilities are expected to be improved when San Vicente reopens. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Friday, August 29, 2008 Aug 30, 2008
"We do need a new EIR (environmental impact report). We have two-lane Harney Lane, which may be four lanes many years away, a two-lane frontage road and two-lane Armstrong Road that are suppose to handle these 50,000 daily (vehicle) trips." sam. "My only objection to the project is the low density residential valuable farm resources were given up, the best use is to accommodate as many people as possible. I wonder why the developer was allowed to present the changes without an updated EIR?"... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Surge of retail on Lodi's horizon Aug 30, 2008
An excerpt of the report, included in the Supercenter's final revised environmental impact report, states. "The construction of the Lodi Shopping Center in combination with Reynolds Ranch could lead to an oversupply of retail space in the Lodi area. To illustrate, with the completion of the Lodi Shopping Center alone, it is estimated that there would remain a residual demand for approximately 22,000 square-feet of retail space over the 2006 to 2015 period.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
City must move faster on zoo EIR Aug 29, 2008
Yet now we read that the city is dawdling over its commitments because the zoo environmental impact report is hung up with a consultant for at least another seven months. Ridiculous. (Fresno Bee)
Letters: People locally need to be protecting Elk Creek more Aug 29, 2008
If they think Wal-Mart's Environmental Impact Report would not protect Elk Creek, they should see a number of local businesses that are currently polluting it. People forget that steelhead and salmon go up Elk Creek. (Daily Triplicate)
Foes cry foul over ‘Audubon' papers Aug 29, 2008
A recently-released Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Ridge at Trinitas project displeased Michele Nemee, wife and partner of developer Mike Nemee. She complained that misinformation was contained in the report. (The Union Democrat)
Public speaks out about General Plan Update Aug 27, 2008
The purpose of the meeting was to gather input on what should be focused on when a city consultant drafts the plan's Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Planning Commission hearing on Wal-Mart Supercenter set for Sept. 24 Aug 27, 2008
Commissioners are also expected to recommend whether the council should approve the project's final revised environmental impact report, which was released by the city Tuesday. The council will have a final say on that report and hear any potential appeal of the commission's decisions on conditions for approval. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
City seeks community's input on new general plan Aug 26, 2008
Proposed changes to the plan require a mandatory study of the potential positive and negative impacts, called an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Nipomo park master plan ready for EIR Aug 25, 2008
Jan Di Leo, county parks planner, said the department expects to start searching for a consultant to prepare an environmental impact report on the proposed master plan at the end of this month. The EIR will examine the full range of potential development with every proposed amenity, including a controversial community and recreation center in the heart of the park, said Pete Jenny, county parks manager. (Santa Maria Times)
ESCONDIDO: Citizens group raises questions about parking ordinance Aug 24, 2008
But they said those issues do not legally require a more aggressive analysis, commonly referred to as an environmental impact report. "It's not clear what an environmental impact report would do to clear up many of their concerns," city planning chief Jon Brindle said last week ... If the council decides an environmental impact report is not necessary, the chamber would have to file and win a lawsuit to make such a study happen, City Attorney Jeff Epp said last week. (North County Times)
Lakeview project gets another go 'round with planning commission Aug 24, 2008
Two other items related to the project, the planned development permit and the tentative tract map, are scheduled to come back to the commission on Oct. 15 after the City Council has adopted the environmental impact report and General Plan amendment and zone change. In public comment, speakers expressed concerns about the project's density and traffic impacts. (Santa Maria Times)
REGION: SDG&E says it did not mislead state Aug 20, 2008
That option surfaced in January with the agency's release of a draft environmental impact report. That unveiling angered tribal officials because it showed wires crossing lands of the Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians and La Posta Band of Mission Indians. (North County Times)
S.F. housing projects emerge from deep freeze Aug 19, 2008
For developers with projects in the pipeline, that allowed three options: Undertake a full environmental impact report, a costly and time-consuming exercise usually done only for major projects; wait until the eastern neighborhoods EIR is complete; or offer to include PDR as part of the housing project. But because the definition of the PDR was unclear, projects choosing the third option were shelved, according to Ken Rich, who oversees the eastern neighborhood planning process for the city. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Mahoney Ranch project reaches council Aug 18, 2008
According to the project's environmental impact report, 727 would be single-family homes, on lots ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 square feet; 479 would be multifamily units, such as duplexes and triplexes; and 199 would be high-density residential, multifamily units, such as townhomes or apartments. Besides the residential units, the plan ultimately includes an elementary school, community park, community retail center and 106 acres of conservation open space designated to protect the California... (Santa Maria Times)
Tasting visitors can wear out their welcome Aug 17, 2008
I was hit between the eyes at the EIR (environmental impact report) meeting (for the community plan update) a few weeks ago because no one talked to me about their frustrations, Firestone said. Lane responded that she had come to Firestone several years ago but Firestone had not helped her then. (Santa Maria Times)
Board reviews campus plans Aug 16, 2008
Work to develop DJ Farms began around 1993 when the city prepared an environmental impact report for the original DJ Farms specific plan. The plan then called for the construction of 480 homes and 380,000 square feet of commercial space. (Santa Maria Times)
Letters: Larger Wal-Mart will be good competition for businesses Aug 16, 2008
I listened as Mr. Cole attempted to explain why he and the other members of the Crescent Heritage Coalition, whomever they may be, do not like the Environmental Impact Report. His answers to questions by the supervisors led me to believe Mr. Cole does not really have a concern except he does not want this expansion to take place. (Daily Triplicate)
