This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.
Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive is categorically exempt from environmental review, 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 project at 350 Amber Drive that was appealed by a community association.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Class 3 guidelines.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved the proposed project by granting a conditional use authorization through Motion No. 21825.
An appeal of the categorical exemption determination was filed by Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association.
The Environmental Review Officer determined that the appeal filed was timely.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the appeal and reviewed all related documents and public testimony.
The Board conditionally reversed the Planning Department's determination that the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
