1. Vista Verde Residential Project Environmental Impact Report Public Scoping Meeting May 19, 2010
Michael Brandman Associates

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Project Location

5. Existing Site Condition

6. 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

7. Proposed Site Plan

8. 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)

9. 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

10. Alternatives Analyzed in EIR
No Project Alternative
Lower Density Alternative
Modified Site Plan Alternative

11. 54-Unit Alternative

12. 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

13. Comments on Initial Study
Submitted to the City Through Bill Rodrigues via:
Mail: P.O. Box 19575, Irvine, CA
Fax: (949)
Hand Delivered to City Hall
*Comments Accepted Through June 7, 2010

14. Comments and Questions. Check Website for Updates www. cityofirvine
Comments and Questions? Check Website for Updates