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,^_. _-- — __ . . � _T_..� _ _._ ------- _�-- __. _ , _ . _ _ � 31 In response to question concerning the status of the a.pplication for the permit to construct the water reservoir which must be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers, Mr. Fales advised that the Corps has received letters from the Loma Prieta Chapter of the � Sierra Club and from the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, both using almost identical language in their ,� � objection to setting a precedent by permitting construc- tion of the water reservoir in the area and to the pro- posed location. Mr. Fales observed that the Corps prepared the public notice and is well aware that it specifically states that no precedent is being set, and that other sites were considered before the present one was selected . However, he stated, the City has been trying to obtain copies of the letters in order to make a formal reply and now that they have been received, a response has been hand-delivered to the Corps. Mr. Fales advised that the present Corps District Engineer retires effective August 30, leaving only the remainder of the week for a decision to be made by him. If a decision is not made this week, the City will be dealing with the new District Engineer in the future . Mr. Fales noted that no time limit is set for consideration of the permit applica,tion, and the possible decisions which could be made are : to grant the application as submitted; not to grant the application, but to schedule a public hearing where the District Engineer is the hearing officer; or to determine that a federal Environmental Impact State- ,,,,,,, ment is required in addition to the environmental impact report. '"�" Mr. Fales conti.nued, stating that the City can select a different water reservoir site in a somewhat less desir- able location outside the jurisdietion of the Corps, if construction on the present site presents major diffi- culties and delays . In response to question, Mr. Fales advised that the City has water capacity for the subject proposed development, but that if the permit to construct the water reservoir is not granted, it might be necessary to recommend re- imposition of the building moratorium. Mr. Fales indi- cated a remarkable amount of interest appears to be evident in Northern California regarding the affairs of a part of Redwood City. He observed that the location of the water tank in the area represents City response to its obligations with regard to providing water and fire protection and is unrelated to possible commercial/ industrial development later. He reminded Council that no such development has as yet been approved or con- sidered by Council. Mr. Fales noted that the Association of Bay Area Govern- �"'"" ments, however, will conduct a hearing on September 18 with regard to the proposed Redwood Shores 5hopping i��r Center in response to requests from San Carlos and Belmont. The ABAG Regional Planning Committee Hearing Board will determine if the proposed development is of regional significance and if it might conflict with the policies and objectives of the Regional Plan in order to determine whether a complete review of the project will be undertaken. , _2_ 8%28%7�. �