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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | ||||||
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT | ||||||
DATE: |
February 12, 2007 | |||||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
February 27, 2007 | |||||
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING: |
None | |||||
VOTE REQUIRED: |
Four-fifths | |||||
TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors | |||||
FROM: |
Lisa Grote, Director of Community Development | |||||
SUBJECT: |
Agreement with Impact Sciences for the Preparation of Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports for the Ticonderoga Subdivision | |||||
RECOMMENDATION: | ||||||
A) |
Adopt a Resolution: | |||||
1) |
Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Impact Sciences to prepare Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) for the Ticonderoga Subdivision, for the term of February 27, 2007 through June 30, 2008, in the amount $114,305 | |||||
2) |
Authorizing the Director of Community Development or the Director’s designee to execute contract amendments which modify the County’s maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions | |||||
B) |
Authorize an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $114,305 from Unanticipated Revenue to Contractual Services | |||||
VISION ALIGNMENT: | ||||||
Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government. | ||||||
Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. | ||||||
This Agreement contributes to the goal by providing the Board of Supervisors with sufficient information about potential impacts of this project upon which to make an informed decision regarding this land use request. | ||||||
Performance Measure: | ||||||
Measure |
FY 2006-07 |
FY 2007-08 | ||||
Percent of compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements |
100% |
100% | ||||
BACKGROUND: | ||||||
The County will be entering into an Agreement with Impact Sciences to perform environmental consulting services to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for a proposed subdivision located on Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill Drives, in the unincorporated San Mateo Highlands area. Specifically, the applicant, Ticonderoga Partners LLP, is proposing a nine-lot subdivision with a remainder parcel totaling approximately 99 acres. Lots one through four will be clustered on Bunker Hill Drive, while lots five through eight and the 83.95 acre open-space lot nine will be located on Ticonderoga Drive. All of these nine lots are zoned Resource Management (RM). The 11.78 acre remainder parcel is included in the application and retain its current R-E/SS-107 zoning. The project also includes the removal of seven significant trees and a Grading Permit to allow approximately one acre of clearing and about 1,600 cubic yards of excavation for associated driveway access and lot preparation. | ||||||
DISCUSSION: | ||||||
Impact Sciences was selected to prepare the EIR after a Request for Proposals was issued and two firms submitted proposals. Impact Sciences was selected based on experience of the firm, their understanding of the issues involved, technical expertise with which to analyze those issues, and cost. Impact Sciences total bid was $114,305, and the project is expected to last no longer than June 30, 2008. | ||||||
The services to be performed include the following: | ||||||
1. |
Project scoping/public outreach to foster public involvement in the EIR process and solicit input on the EIR content. | |||||
2. |
Description of the environmental setting and evaluation of project impacts, focusing on aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology, hazards/hazardous materials, land use/planning, noise, population/housing, public services, transportation/traffic, utilities, and cumulative impacts. | |||||
3. |
Development of project alternatives to be evaluated, including a No Action Alternative. | |||||
4. |
Delivery of a Draft EIR to be circulated for public review and comment. | |||||
5. |
Delivery of the Final EIR that includes responses to public comments. | |||||
6. |
Attendance at key public hearings. | |||||
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement and Resolution as to form. | ||||||
FISCAL IMPACT: | ||||||
The total amount of the proposed Agreement is $114,305. The entire amount is being paid for by the applicant, Ticonderoga Partners LLP, and the ATR will set up the appropriation in the Planning budget to pay for this Agreement. There is no Net County Cost impact. | ||||||
