STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The discussion in the EIR is comprehensive and thorough enough to disclose the project's impacts related to the Mission Trails Nature Preserve and its adjacent neighborhood. Mitigation measures are identified for each impact and the document acknowledges that loss of public parkland will remain a significant impact even with mitigations. Project alternatives are identified to further explore means to reduce potential impacts. All public comments, including the consideration of smaller parcel sizes, have received a thorough response. Taken as a whole, the EIR appears adequate to supply the Council with enough, appropriate information about impacts, mitigations and project alternatives to make informed decisions about the project.
Staff recommends that the Forest, Parks and Beach Commission advise the Planning Commission that the EIR is adequate. If the Commission has other comments or recommendations to make, these will also be forwarded to the Council.
The Agenda, Staff Report and supporting materials are embedded.
AGENDA PACKET, SPECIAL MEETING
December 10, 2012
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