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Public Hearing on the Scope of the Environmental Impact Report for the Veterans
Administration Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic and National Cemetery Project
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, Acting Planning, Building and Transportation Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda is the lead agency and will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Veterans Administration Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic and National Cemetery Project at Alameda Point.
On February 21, 2019, the City released a Notice of Preparation (NOP, attached as Exhibit 1) notifying the public and other public agencies that the City has determined that the proposal requires preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The purpose of the March 11, 2019 public hearing is to provide an opportunity for the public to submit comments on the scope and content of the EIR, including identifying the range of actions, significant environmental effects, and mitigation measures to be analyzed in the EIR.
No formal action or decision is required of the Planning Board.
BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to construct and operate a Veterans Health Administration outpatient facility, Veteran Benefits Administration outreach office, National Cemetery Administration columbaria cemetery, conservation management office, and associated permanent infrastructure on approximately 112 acres located in the Northwest Territories of Alameda Point (VA Development Area) to satisfy the mandates imposed by federal regulatory guidance, fulfill the healthcare needs of the Bay Area veteran population, and support the protection of an existing 9.7-acre California least tern (CLT; Sternula antillarum browni) colony.
The remaining 512 acres, including the least tern colony and the 8-acre ...
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