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8.A. - Page 4 certified, the City can then decide whether or not to approve the project based upon its review of the merits of the project and its consideration of the applicable criteria set forth in the City's ordinances. Laurel Way Environmental Impact Report Process As mentioned above, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared for the project. The firm of RMT, Inc. authored the DEIR in consultation with the City staff and consultant planners and all applicable Responsible and Trustee Agencies whose approval is required for the project. Community Workshop On October 30, 2007, the Planning Commission held a workshop for the project. The workshop provided the community with an opportunity to provide verbal and written input regarding environmental issues to be examined in the EIR. Study Session On June 3, 2008, the Planning Commission held a Study Session for the project. The meeting provided an opportunity for Planning Commissioners and the public to provide input and focus for the EIR. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the EIR was circulated to all Responsible and Trustee Agencies, as well as all property owners and residents within a 300-foot radius of the project site, and a scoping meeting was held by the Planning Commission on February 3, 2009. The DEIR was completed in February 2010 and was circulated for a 45-day public review and comment period from February 19, 2010 to April 7, 2010. In addition, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and take testimony on the DEIR on April 6, 2010. Twelve public speakers offered comments on the project, in addition to other input received by the Commissioners. Although the comments generally pertained to all environmental issues, they focused on potential impacts related to tree removal and aesthetics, hydrology, drainage, noise, and traffic safety. Safety concerns involved temporary traffic from project construction, as well as potential traffic issues from the addition of permanent residents and the associated trips on both Laurel Way and Highland Avenue. Final Environmental Impact Report Upon completion of the 45-day public comment period on the DEIR, both the written comments received from individuals and the minutes from the April 6, 2010 public hearing were compiled and catalogued for incorporation into the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The FEIR consists of the following components: • The Draft EIR (or a revision of the draft)