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The function of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) is to review public projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to determine whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report is required. The evaluation is based on review of a project description and an environmental document (called an Initial Study).
Committee Members
John Bishop, Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
Nader Dahu, Department of Transportation and Public Works
Ivan Juarez, Grading and Stormwater
Doug Bush, Planning
Rich Stabler, Biologist - Chair
Staff Members
Stacie Groll, Secretary
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Materials
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Agenda
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9:00 AM Chair Introduction
Regular Calendar
| Item No: | 1 |
| Time: | 9:05 am |
| File No.: | Russian River Parkway Project |
| Staff: | Mark Cleveland, Alta Planning and Ascent Environmental |
| Env. Doc: | Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) |
| Proposal: | The Russian River Parkway project proposes to construct, operate and manage formalized use of 3 Russian River Access sites north of Preston Bridge on Geysers Road. The project includes providing safe parking, restrooms, picnic sites, trash receptacles and other amenities to support day-use activities. It also includes overnight parking restrictions signs along Geysers Road, a potential host site for on-site management, and the potential for self-contained small RV overnight use within a gated and managed part of the project. |
| Recommended Action: | Approve ISMND |
| Location: | Right of Way Properties |
| APN: | Various for structures |
| District: | Four |
| Action: | Doug Bush motioned to approve IS/MND Circulation with added language discussed in meeting. Seconded by Nader Dahu and approved with a 5-0-0-0 vote. |
John Bishop: Aye
Nader Dahu: Aye
Ivan Juarez: Aye
Doug Bush: Aye
Rich Stabler: Aye
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Public Comment
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