AgdaPkt 2016-05-09 Interview, Closed and Joint SA PFA

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9.B - Page 3 On October 26, 2015, the City released the Draft IHSP and Draft EIR for a 90-day public review period concluding on January 25, 2016. The documents are available on the City's website (www.redwoodcity.org/innerharbor). On December 1, 2015, the Planning Commission held a hearing to accept testimony and comment on the Draft IHSP and Draft EIR. The hearing included an overview and summary of the Draft IHSP presented by City staff and a summary of the Draft EIR presented by Environmental Science Associates (ESA), the City's consultant for the Draft EIR. Members of the Planning Commission asked questions of staff and the consultant. Chair Bondonno then opened the public hearing for comment. Approximately 27 speakers provided testimony on a variety of issues related to the Draft IHSP and Draft EIR. At the conclusion of the public testimony, Chair Bondonno closed the public hearing. Following additional questions from the Planning Commission to staff, Chair Bondonno requested that staff schedule an additional Planning Commission meeting before the close of the public comment period. The December 1, 2015 staff report is available at the City's Inner Harbor website. The Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) conducted a Draft EIR study session at their regular meeting of December 10, 2015, focusing on the Cultural Resources chapter (Draft EIR, Chapter 4.4) and, in particular, the former water tank adjacent to Redwood Creek. During the study session, several HRAC members initially disagreed with the finding in the Draft EIR that the former water tank does not meet any of the federal, state, or local register criteria for listing as a historic resource. The HRAC requested additional research or a more thorough discussion in the EIR. The December 10, 2015 staff report is available at the City's Inner Harbor website. In late January 2016, the public review period for the Draft IHSP and Draft EIR was extended from January 25, 2016 to March 4, 2016. This extension provided additional time for the public to review the documents and prepare responses. On March 1, 2016, the Planning Commission held a meeting to provide an additional public review session with the Planning Commission. Commissioners and members of the public provided oral comments to City staff and consultants regarding the Draft IHSP and Draft EIR. Preceding the March 1 , 2016 Planning Commission meeting, City staff held an open house as an opportunity for interested parties to learn about environmental issues and specific plan components related to the Inner Harbor. Information stations were set up in the Council Chambers lobby. Attendees were able to visit each station, talk with City staff and consultants, and leave official comments to be considered during the preparation of the final documents.