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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - 05.1Town of Danville 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Draft Environmental Impact Report Natalie Noyes, Senior Project Manager Will Burns, Principal Project Manager Objectives Explain the environmental review process Summarize the Draft EIR’s findings Solicit comments on the Draft EIR Provide direction on how to comment in the future Purpose of CEQA Alternatives Identify and evaluate alternatives to the proposed project Mitigate Identify ways to mitigate or avoid those impacts Inform Provide information to decision makers and the public regarding environmental impacts of projects Environmental Review Process Public Scoping and NOP CIRCULATE DRAFT EIR TO PUBLIC Receive comments from public and agencies Prepare responses to comments/Final EIR Circulate Final EIR Public Hearings Program EIR A Program EIR is a type of EIR that is used to evaluate a plan or program Allows for analysis of broad policy alternatives and program- wide mitigation measures. Primary Environmental Issues Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Vehicle miles travelled (VMT) Water supply Project Alternatives •No Project Alternative •Develop under existing General Plan •Non-compliant with State housing law •Reduced VMT Alternative •Residential development in Sub Areas 2, 3, 7, and 8 only Next Steps Solicit comments from public and agencies Prepare responses to comments and Final EIR Circulate Final EIR for 10 days Public Hearings Discussion, Questions, and Public Comments The Draft EIR and documents referenced in the Draft EIR are available for review online at www.DanvilleTownTalks.org/HousingElement Comments and questions should be referred to David Crompton in the Planning Division via email: dcrompton@danville.ca.gov, or by regular mail to: Town of DanvillePlanning DivisionAttn: David Crompton, Chief of Planning510 La Gonda WayDanville, CA 94526Phone: (925) 314-3349