Vista Verde Residential Project Environmental Impact Report Public Scoping Meeting May 19, 2010 Michael Brandman Associates
Agenda Introductions Purpose of EIR Scoping Meeting Project Location and Site Condition Project Description Discussion of the Environmental Process and Opportunities for Public Input Public Comment and Questions
What is Scoping? Early Consultation with Persons or Organizations Concerned with Project Environmental Effects Opportunity for Early Resolution of Potential Problems Identifies a Range of Actions, Potential Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Alternatives to be Analyzed in Depth in EIR Can Eliminate from Detailed Study Issues Found Not to be Important Required Meeting for Projects of Statewide, Regional or Areawide Significance (CEQA Guidelines 15206)
Project Location
Existing Site Condition
William Lyon Homes Vista Verde Residential Project 8.47 Acres (Former Vista Verde Elementary School Site) Development of up to 66 Detached Single-Family Homes Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change -- Change Land Use Designation from Institutional to Residential -- Increase Allowable Number of Residential Units -- Decrease Non-Residential Square Footage Limits Tentative Tract Map, Master Plan and Park Plan
Proposed Site Plan
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) EIR Process Distribute Notice of Preparation for EIR (With Initial Study) (Starts 30-Day Response Period) Public Scoping Meeting File Notice of Completions/Distribute Draft EIR for Public Review (Starts 45-Day Public Comment Period) Prepare Response to Comments Final EIR to Decision Makers for Certification (Includes Response to Public Comments) Public Hearings – Lead Agency Certifies Final EIR (Notice of Determination Filed)
Probable Environmental Effects Aesthetics Air Quality Biological Resources Greenhouse Gas Emissions Land Use/Planning Noise Population/Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Mandatory Findings of Significance
Alternatives Analyzed in EIR No Project Alternative Lower Density Alternative Modified Site Plan Alternative
54-Unit Alternative
Vista Verde Residential Project Tentative Timeline Distribute Notice of Preparation (NOP) May 6, 2010 Public Scoping Meeting May 19, 2010 Close of NOP Response Period June 7, 2010 Distribute Draft EIR for 45-Day Public Review Fall 2010 Respond to Comments Winter 2010/2011 Submit Final EIR Public Hearings/Certify EIR Spring 2011
Comments on Initial Study Submitted to the City Through Bill Rodrigues via: Mail: P.O. Box 19575, Irvine, CA 92623-9575 Fax: (949) 724-6440 E-Mail: brodrigues@cityofirvine.org Hand Delivered to City Hall *Comments Accepted Through June 7, 2010
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