This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 1719 Wallace Avenue did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not passed.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a Planning Department determination regarding a project at 1719 Wallace Avenue that was appealed due to concerns about its environmental review exemption.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed project at 1719 Wallace Avenue is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA guidelines.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the Conditional Use Authorization Application for the project.
Barbara Tassa filed an appeal against the Planning Department's categorical exemption determination.
The Planning Department's Environmental Review Officer confirmed that the appeal was timely filed.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the appeal, reviewing the exemption determination and public testimony.
The Board conditionally reversed the categorical exemption determination, directing the Clerk to prepare findings to support this decision.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
