As part of Redwood City’s commitment to an open and transparent review of the proposed Saltworks Project, the City invites you to participate in two upcoming Open House EIR (Environmental Impact Report) Scoping Meetings in 2011, on January 29th and February 23rd. We also want to thank all of you who have attended and participated thus far in the first two Open House EIR Scoping Meetings on Land Use (Nov. 6th) and Water (Nov. 30th). The purpose of the scoping process is to gain public input on the scope and content of the EIR, the range of alternatives, environmental issues, methods of assessment, and mitigation measures to be analyzed in the EIR. So thank you very much for participating, so far!
During these next Open House EIR Scoping Meetings members of the public can speak directly to City representatives, the project applicant (DMB) and experts in specific subject areas. As a reminder, due to the informal “open house” nature of these workshops, oral comments are appreciated but it is not feasible for them to be recorded – instead, community members are encouraged to submit written scoping comments to be considered by the City in preparing the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). FYI, the comment period for the Scoping Process will close on March 31, 2011.
The next two Open House EIR Scoping Meetings will focus on:
Natural Resources – Saturday, January 29, 2011
Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City.From 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
At this meeting, City consultants and natural resource experts will be on hand with information about the City’s natural resources, such as biology, geology, and cultural resources that may be affected. The project applicant will have a station with information describing the natural resource components within the Saltworks Project proposal.
Transportation – Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City.6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
At this meeting, City representatives will be on hand with information about the City’s transportation resources, including traffic, public transit, bicycles, and pedestrian connections. Experts will also be available to discuss air quality, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise issues. The project applicant will have a station with information regarding the transportation approach described in the Saltworks Project application.
Please note: the Scoping Comment Period closes on March 31, 2011
The comment period for the Scoping Process will close on March 31, 2011. Submit your written comments, via email (), or mail to: Attn: Blake Lyon, Planning Services, City of Redwood City, P.O. Box 391, Redwood City, CA 94064-0391
The City will not make a decision regarding the Saltworks Project application until the EIR process has been completed and the EIR has been certified. For more information about the proposed Saltworks project, visit: www.redwoodcity.org/saltworks .