This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 700 Indiana Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.
Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a Planning Department determination regarding a proposed project at 700 Indiana Street, which was appealed by local neighborhood associations.
The Planning Department issued a General Plan Evaluation (GPE) for the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street, determining it was exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
The Planning Commission adopted the GPE and approved the Large Project Authorization for the project, including a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Local neighborhood associations filed an appeal against the GPE issued by the Planning Department.
The Planning Department's Environmental Review Officer confirmed that the appeal was timely filed.
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider the appeal of the GPE, reviewing all related documents and public testimony.
The Board conditionally reversed the Planning Department's determination that the project was exempt from further environmental review, pending written findings.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
