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intersection of Middle field and Charter. We could not:find that a study was conducted J for other multi-family units now apparently closer to the opening of the proposed tire installation center. There is also a possible oversight of the impact to what seems to be a residence located on the 2nd floor of the caretaker's unit at SafeKeep, East of the Costco project. The above are some of the reasons for our appeal relating to project description and studies. " 7A Page 14 A:\ veJ Alternative analysis: We question a project site alternate that was listed in the DEIR. Specifically, we question l the integrity of the Century 12 site as tbe alternative. We continue to question whet.l-ter this site was ever honestly considered as an alternative to the Middlefield location. Within the month after the release of Costco' s DEIR, the City posted a notice of availability for a DEIR for an auto mall on this location. This is something that takes planning & was done before the DEIR for Costco was even released. The notice was @) posted during the public comment period for Costco's project. We believe listing this 10 alternative site shows disregard for its purp~se and for the process. Our reading on CEQA states that an EIR must briefly describe the rationale for selection and rejection of alternatives. We do not see that this was carried out completely. Was the project, alternative or not, with the least impact selected? We do not believe so. The above are some of the reasons for our appeal relating to Alternative Analysis Social Justice: OUf reading of CEQA indicates that it allows for social effects of a project to be included. The City said this was not required. We object that it is not included based on the socio- economic level of the neighborhoods surrounding the Middlefield site. On page 3-38 of the FEIR the City says ''the population., employment and demographic impacts are not addressed in the DEIR. An evaluation of environmental justice is a federal requirement & is addressed as part of the National Environmental Quality Act (NEP A) review process. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not require environmental justice review." This apparent difference in understanding is our objection. The Fiscal & Economic Impact Studies acknowledged that RWC gas stations would be impacted by Costco' s addition of a fuel center. They conclude some gas stations would most likely be put out of business. We reason that the most affected stations would be those closest to the project. These stations, as all others in the City, are opened to everyone. Costco is a members' only business. Those who are not members would be automatically eliminated from using the Costco' s fueling station. Members who are not credit worthy (have bank accounts or do not qualify for the credit cards required when @