TranslateEnvironmental Review Committee Meeting
Date: September 05, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.
In-person Meeting Information:
Permit Sonoma
Front Conference Room
2550 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Webinar Information:
Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting by calling in or by using the Zoom application:
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- Telephone: 1(669) 900-9128
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- Passcode: 602427
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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
Hunter McLaughlin, Assistant Engineer (SPI)
Stacie Groll, Secretary
Disabled Accommodation
If you have a disability which requires an accommodation or an alternative format to assist you in observing and commenting on this meeting, please contact Stacie Groll at ERC@sonoma-county.org by 12pm Monday, before hearing to ensure arrangements for accommodation.
Materials
Available digitally through the link in the agenda. You can also email ERC@sonoma-county.org or the project planner to request materials.
Agenda
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9:00 AM Chair Introduction
Regular Calendar
| Item No: | 1 |
| Time: | 9:05 am |
| File No.: | Initial Study for the Adobe Road and Main Street Intersection Improvements Project |
| Staff: | Hunter McLaughlin (Sonoma County Public Infrastructure) |
| Env. Doc: | Mitigated Negative Declaration |
| Proposal: | Adobe Road and Main Street/Petaluma Hill Road Intersection improvement project to add a dedicated left turn lane from northbound Main Street to westbound Adobe Road, add a dedicated right turn lane from westbound Adobe Road to northbound Petaluma Hill Road along with pedestrian and bicycle improvements. |
| Recommended Action: | Determination as to whether an MND should be prepared. |
| Location: | Intersection of Adobe Road and Main Street/Petaluma Hill Road |
| APN: | |
| District: | Two |
| Action: |
Vote:
John Bishop:
Nader Dahu:
Ivan Juarez:
Vacant:
Rich Stabler:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Public Comment
Please follow the instructions below to submit a Public Comment in writing, email or in person via Zoom. The Environmental Review Committee invites interested persons to submit comments which are entered into the permanent record. Written comments received prior to and during the hearing are distributed to the commissioners, staff, and are available to the public via the public copies link in the calendar section of this agenda. Written comments received after the package is made public may be read into the record.
Mail Public Comments
Submit letters prior to the hearing by mail addressed to: Permit Sonoma, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and include the project number. Please note, due to the office closure under the Sonoma County Shelter in Place order, Permit Sonoma receives mail once a week leading to longer than usual processing times for mailed in items.
Email Public Comments
Submit emailed public comments to the Project Review and Advisory Committee please email ERC@sonoma-county.org. Please provide your name and the project number along with your written comment. Comments are distributed to the commissioners and staff.
Public Comments Using Zoom
Members of the public who join the Zoom meeting, either through the Zoom app or by calling in, may give a public comment when the Chair opens the public hearing for your item of interest. Please take the time to locate the raise hand feature in the app, press the Alt & Y keys together on your keyboard, or press *9 to raise and lower your hand when calling in. Your name, or phone number if you call in, will be announced when it’s your turn to speak (1 public comment is allowed per person).
If you wish to speak on an item which appears on this agenda, please fill out a speaker card and drop it in the box near the staff table. You will be called by the Chair in the order received. Your name, will be announced when it’s your turn to speak (1 public comment is allowed per person). The meetings are recorded and all in person testimony must be given through the microphone. Please state your name upon approaching the microphone. Each person may speak only once and is usually granted 3 minutes. Time limits are at the discretion of the Chair. Questions raised by the public are to be directed to the Committee. At the end of the hearing, the Committee may ask staff or the applicant to respond to any questions raised during the hearing.
If you wish to comment on a hearing waiver item, submit your comment directly to the assigned planner prior to the “last day for public comment” date listed for each item.
Please be respectful of others and the varying points of view. No clapping, booing, or speaking out of turn.
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