HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5a. 1320 Roundhouse Rd. LOSSAN Draft EIR for Central Coast Layover Facility
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DRAFT
EIR) PREPARED FOR THE LOSSAN RAIL CORRIDOR AGENCY’S (LOSSAN)
CENTRAL COAST LAYOVER FACILITY (CCLF).
BY: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
Phone Number: 805-781-7166 Email: tcorey@slocity.org
Email: bleveille@slocity.org
RECOMMENDATION
Receive public testimony and provide input to the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency and
environmental consultants regarding any additional analysis or data needed to
adequately evaluate environmental issue areas within the Draft EIR.
1.0 SUMMARY
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency is
proposing an expansion and/or relocation of the existing layover facility adjacent to the
San Luis Obispo Station. The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency is a joint powers authority
that oversees the coastal rail line between San Diego, Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo.
It is governed by a 11-member Board of Directors composed of elected officials
representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies along the rail corridor. The
LOSSAN Agency is staffed by the Orange County Transportation Authorit y (OCTA)1.
The Central Coast Layover Facility (CCLF) project is intended to increase overnight
storage capacity to support the service goals and objectives for the Pacific Surfliner in the
State Rail Plan and LOSSAN’s fiscal year Business Plan. The LOSSAN rail corridor is
351 miles in length and serves commuter trains, Amtrak intercity trains, and freight trains.
The LOSSAN corridor is identified as the second most heavily traveled intercity
passenger rail corridor in the nation.
San Luis Obispo is at the northern terminus of the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service.
Currently, one Pacific Surfliner train overnights each day in San Luis Obispo for an early
morning departure the following day. The proposed project will provide for maintenance
of equipment at the northern terminus of the corridor and will allow for additional
passenger trains to hold overnight and allow a second morning departure from San Luis
Obispo. Additional storage and maintenance capacity will also allow for future further
expansion of service.
1 LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency website: https://www.octa.net/LOSSAN-Rail-Corridor-Agency/Overview/
Meeting Date: 12/8/2021
Item Number: 5a
Time Estimate: 60 Minutes
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Item 5a
LOSSAN CCLF DEIR
Planning Commission Report – December 8, 2021
The EIR examined all potential issue areas including, Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological
Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions,
Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Pla nning, Noise
and Vibration, Public Services, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities/Service
Systems, and Wildfire. The Draft EIR can be found on the LOSSAN CCLF Project
webpage: http://www.octa.net/LOSSAN-Rail-Corridor-Agency/Central-Coast-Layover-
Facility/#!Resources
2.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide a forum for discussion of the Draft EIR
during the public review period for the document. Both Commission and public testimony
at this public meeting should be focused on the content of the Draft EIR, rather than the
particular merits of the project itself. The City of San Luis Obispo has limited review
authority over the project, and the Planning Commission will not be asked to make a
recommendation or take action on the project as the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency will
act on potential adoption and certification of the Final EIR and any associated CCLF
project approvals.
3.0 PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
On March 10, 2021, The Planning Commission held a scoping meeting for LOSSAN to
receive public input regarding potentially significant impacts of the project, alternatives,
and potential mitigation measures that should be addressed in more detail in the EIR
(Attachment C, March 10, 2021, PC meeting minutes).
4.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
4.1 Site Information/Setting
The project site is located on approximately 8.3 acres of mostly undeveloped land on the
Roundhouse site located in the Railroad Historic District. The proposed project is located
south of the existing San Luis Obispo Amtrak St ation and the project site extends from
the existing San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station south to Francis Street, and between the
Union Pacific Main Tracks and existing commercial and residential development to the
west. The southern extent of the project site is located just west of McMillan Avenue.
4.2 Project Description
The proposed project includes the construction of a new rail yard, storage and servicing
tracks, operations and maintenance buildings, landscape improvements, pedestrian
improvements, and safety and security features. Perimeter fencing would be installed
around the facility for site security and public safety. Funding is currently not available to
construct the entire facility at once. Instead, a phased construction approach is intended,
constructing an initial portion of the facility which includes the most immediately needed
elements, and adding the remaining components as the need arises and additional
funding becomes available. The sections below will provide some details that are known
at this stage in the project; the information is subject to change as design work proceeds.
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Item 5a
LOSSAN CCLF DEIR
Planning Commission Report – December 8, 2021
Rail Yard and Tracks. The proposed project would construct a new rail yard with up to
five new tracks.
Train Wash Track
Service & Inspection (S&I) Track
Storage Track (3)
Trains would enter the site from the mainline switch at the north end of the site, passing
through the Train Wash. Trains would travel south, passing the train wash building onto
the tail track and then reverse direction into either the S&I Track or to one of the other
storage tracks. Upon reaching the S&I position or a storage track, the trains would park
for the night, connecting to ground power to allow for the electric functions of the train to
continue and connecting to a yard air compressor to keep the brake system charged.
These connections allow for continuity of these functions without the locomotive engine
running, minimizing engine idling within the facility.
From the S&I or storage positions, daily servicing and light maintena nce can occur. Trains
stored on the S&I track would also undergo additional safety, operational and reliability
inspections. Trains would exit the facility north toward the San Luis Obispo station at
intervals based on the approved and published service sc hedules.
Buildings. The proposed CCLF would consist of a series of single-story structures
housing a variety of functions including office space, storage space, workshops, train
wash, train S&I and wheel truing.
Operations/Fleet Maintenance Building. The Operations Building would be an
approximately 3,000 square feet (sf) one-story building, which would house administrative
offices and restrooms for operations and maintenance staff.
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Item 5a
LOSSAN CCLF DEIR
Planning Commission Report – December 8, 2021
Fleet Maintenance Shops Building. The Fleet Maintenance Shops Building would be a
one-story building and approximately 2,900 sf and would house a welding/fabrication
shop, brake and coupler shop, and toolbox storage.
Parts Storeroom Building. The Parts Storeroom Building would be a one-story building,
approximately 1,500 sf, located adjacent to the Fleet Maintenance Shops Building and
Maintenance of Way Building. This building would store components and parts that are
required on a frequent basis to support maintenance activities, and would include a
dedicated secure area for shipping, receiving and storage.
Maintenance of Way (MOW) Building. The MOW Building would be a one-story building,
approximately 2,200 sf, located adjacent to the Par ts Storeroom Building. MOW is
responsible for inspection and maintenance of track, roadbed, and buildings for the
facility. MOW is also responsible for inspection and maintenance of non -revenue vehicles
assigned to the CCLF.
Wash Building. The Wash Building would be a 10,000 sf one-story building, located at
the center of the project site, along the Train Wash Track. An automatic, drive -through
train wash would be enclosed in the Wash Building. As described above, trains entering
the maintenance facility would pass through the Train Wash Building for cleaning prior to
being placed on one of the storage tracks or the S&I track. The train wash is anticipated
to operate 7 days per week. Each train arriving at the facility at the end of its service day
will enter through the wash, requiring it to run for about 5-10 minutes for each train. The
timing of the train wash operation will depend on the approved and published service
schedule and would likely be during the evening hours.
Wheel Truing Building. The Wheel Truing Building would be a one-story building,
approximately 1,900 sf in size and located at the north end of the project site adjacent to
the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum parking lot. The Wheel Truing Building would
house an underfloor pit-mounted wheel truing machine. Use of this facility is anticipated
to be infrequent and not part of the daily operation.
S&I Shelter. One of the tracks would function as a storage track with an S&I position.
The S&I track would be covered by a 24’ high shelter. To provide access to the underside
of a train for inspection and maintenance, a lower-level work area or gauge pit would be
installed.
Cleaning Shelters. Two cleaning shelters would be provided south of the Wash Building
and storage tracks.
Parking. The proposed project would provide a total of 54 on -site parking spaces for
employees and visitors. Most of the parking spaces would be located on the west end of
the central yard in between the Roundhouse Site and Operations building. The other
parking spaces would be located adjacent to the MOW Shops building.
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Item 5a
LOSSAN CCLF DEIR
Planning Commission Report – December 8, 2021
Access. Primary employee and visitor access to the site would be from Roundhouse
Avenue. Additional emergency access to the site would be available from the train
museum parking lot (north end of site), from the parking lot off Alphonso Street (center of
site), and from Francis Avenue (south end of site).
5.0 CEQA PROCESS AND DRAFT EIR CONCLUSIONS
5.1 CEQA Process
Under CEQA, a 45-day public review period of the Draft EIR is required. A Draft EIR was
prepared and released to the public on November 5, 2021. This started a 45-day public
review period that will end on December 20, 2021.
LOSSAN is not required to but has requested the City Planning Commission to serve as
a venue to hold a public meeting on the Draft EIR, which allows LOSSAN to hear directly
from the Commission and public separate from their consideration of project approval and
provides an opportunity for members of the public to learn of the concerns of other people
testifying about the project’s environmental impact analysis. Both Commission and public
testimony at this public meeting should be focused on the content of the Draft EIR, rather
than the particular merits of the project itself. The public meeting represents an
opportunity to:
1. Obtain additional information needed to properly evaluate identified issue areas;
2. Identify issue areas that may not be covered in the draft environmental document;
and
3. Provide an opportunity for the public to express environmental concerns.
5.2 Draft EIR Contents and Conclusions
The Draft EIR concludes that the project will result in no impacts or less than significant
impacts in all issue areas and no Class 1 Significant Unavoidable Impacts are identified
in the EIR. The Draft EIR finds that mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
to less than significant impacts in the following issue areas:
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Noise
Tribal Cultural Resources
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Item 5a
LOSSAN CCLF DEIR
Planning Commission Report – December 8, 2021
6.0 NEXT STEPS
LOSSAN and their consultant team will be recording comments of the Commission and
public for response in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR ). In addition to the
comments of the Commission and public at this public meeting, staff continues to review
the DEIR for adequacy, and it is anticipated a detailed City comment letter will be provided
prior to the close of public comment on December 20, 2021.
The Final EIR will be a compilation of the Draft EIR and responses to comments received
regarding the Draft EIR from reviewing agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Responses to comments are a written evaluation of comments on the environmental
issues received from persons who reviewed the Draft EIR, including comments made at
this public workshop. The responses to comments will be prepared by LOSSAN staff and
their consultants. LOSSAN will have to certify the Final EIR, which must occur before an
action to approve the project can be made.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
A. The Draft EIR is available for review online at the following location:
http://www.octa.net/LOSSAN-Rail-Corridor-Agency/Central-Coast-Layover-
Facility/#!Resources
*Hardcopies are also available for review at the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments Office, 1114 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Please call (805) 781-4219
prior to visiting the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Office.
B. Conceptual Project Plans
C. Planning Commission Minutes of March 10, 2021
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City ofSan Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo
Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 6:04 p.m., via teleconference, by Chair Hemalata Dandekar.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Michael Hopkins, Steve Kahn, Nicholas Quincey, Michelle Shoresman,
Mike Wulkan, Vice-Chair Robert Jorgensen, and Chair Hemalata Dandekar
Absent: None
Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy Community
Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant City Attorney Markie Jorgensen,
and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
1. CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER QUINCEY, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER WULKAN, CARRIED 7-0-0 to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of February 24, 2021.
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2021
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. Public scoping meeting to discuss the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being
prepared for the Los Angeles – San Diego - San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency,
Central Coast Layover Facility (CCLF). The project site is located on approximately 8.3 acres
of mostly vacant land area between the area west of the Union Pacific (UP) Main Tracks and
areas east of the Roundhouse St. terminus (Roundhouse site). The southern extent of the
project area is east of Francis Avenue and terminates in the area north of McMillan Avenue
west of the UP tracks. The project consists of the construction of a new rail yard, storage and
servicing tracks, operations and maintenance buildings, landscape improvements, and
pedestrian improvements. Address: 1320 Roundhouse Street; Zoning: Service-
Commercial with Special Considerations and Historic Overlay (C-S-S-H); LEAD
AGENCY: LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
Senior Planner Brian Leveille presented the staff report and Active Transportation Manager,
Adam Fukushima, reviewed active transportation facilities that exist or are planned for in the
general project area.
LOSSAN representatives, James Campbell, Manager of Programs / Project Manager, Dan Phu,
Environmental Program Manager, Scott Gaastra, Design Project Manager, and Tim Gnibus,
EIR Project Manager, presented an overview of the project and provided responses to questions
raised by the Commission.
Chair Dandekar opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
Jackie Mansoor, APCD, noted concerns of diesel particulate matter effects on nearby residents.
Noted is was important to understand management and policies of engine idling and welding
operations. Polluting sources should be located as far away as possible from residents.
Elizabeth Aloe, resident at Roundhouse Place Apartments had questions on phasing of project,
concerns of noise throughout construction, and after with trains idling; concerns of crime,
traffic impacts, loss of on street parking on Roundhouse, lighting impacts on residential
apartments in the area and projects under construction.
Daniel Kallal, noted that although the project is in the Railroad District Plan, there are also
nearby properties in the Broad Street corridor plan and aesthetics should be evaluated. Also,
noted safety concerns should be evaluated and the Railroad Safety Trail between the facility
and apartments will likely enhance safety over the current situation.
Pete Rodgers, Director of SLOCOG emphasized support for the project and discussed rail
operations as a part of the City’s past and this sites past. Stated the facility will allow ability to
implement State Rail Plan and expand operations north and south and rail is consistent with
efforts to reduce GHG’
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2021
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Jonathan Roberts, Chair of Active Transportation Committee, noted concerns over negative
effect the project may have for GHG reduction goals and indicated support for completion of
the Railroad Safety trail on the west side of the tracks.
Armen Grewal, noted past fires on the property and noted need to consider bridge crossings
and had a question on the proper contact for LOSSAN.
Glenn Matteson, San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, noted appreciation for info provided by
LOSSAN and HDR staff. He noted security fencing may cause access issues for museum staff
which is needed for maintenance of display track and rail cars. He noted the project would
reestablish operations at a lower level than had already been there historically for a long period
of time.
Chair Dandekar closed the public hearing.
ACTION: By consensus, the Commission requested staff to agendize an item on a future
meeting for the Commission to provide comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report
DEIR) for the project, and requested the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency consider comments
raised by the public and Commission comments as summarized below in preparation of the
Draft EIR:
Fencing impact to the Railroad Museum operations
Night noise and lighting due to facility operation
Pedestrian and bicycling connections through and adjacent to the project, including
planned grade separated crossings both south and north of the project
Visual impact of building design, height, etc., on neighborhood
Railroad District design vernacular
Air pollution impacts from train idling and facility operations (welding, etc.)
Safety and crime impact to local residents
Preservation of historic roundhouse remnants and visibility/use by citizens
Project description should be more specific to adequately perform the EIR.
o Hours of operation for activities
o Building placement and use
o Design of buildings included in project description
o Phasing of building
Evaluate consistency with existing City plans, guidelines, laws:
o Railroad Historic Area Plan
o Historic Preservation ordinance
o Circulation element, specifically the grade separated crossing at Roundhouse Ave.
o Broad Street Corridor Plan
Security fencing impact to the current informal access to the area
How engine idling will be managed – diesel particulate matter impact to local residents
Neighborhood noise and traffic during construction and increased ongoing operational
traffic
The Commission recessed at 7:55 and resumed with all Commissioners present at 8:05.
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2021
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3. Review of a mixed-use project consisting of 9 residential units and approximately 10,400
square feet of commercial space, as a part of the Jones Subdivision Tract No. 3066. The project
includes a request for a 40 percent parking reduction for the commercial use. The project is
consistent with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for SBDV-0067-2014
Tract No. 3066), City Council Resolution No. 10620 (2015 Series); Project address: 3806
Ranch House; Case #: ARCH-0256-2020; Zone: C-C-MU; Travis Fuentez,
owner/applicant.
Commissioner Hopkins recused himself and left prior to staff presentation of the item.
Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Applicant representative, Scott Martin, Principal Architect, RRM Design Group, provided an
overview of the project.
Chair Dandekar opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
None
Chair Dandekar closed the public hearing.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KAHN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR
JORGENSEN, CARRIED 6-0-1 (COMMISSIONER HOPKINS RECUSED) to adopt a
Resolution entitled,
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITHIN THE
JONES SUBDIVISION TRACT NO. 3066, CONSISTING OF NINE (9) MODERATE-
INCOME AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 10,400
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, WITH A 40 PERCENT PARKING
REDUCTION FOR THE COMMERCIAL USES, AND A FINDING OF
CONSISTENCY WITH PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION ER137-11, CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO 10620 (2015
SERIES), AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS
DATED MARCH 10, 2021 (3806 RANCH HOUSE ROAD, ARCH-0256-2020) with the
following modification to Condition #9:
inverted “U” rack designs shall not be permitted). Long term bicycle parking spaces shall
provide charging capability for ebikes and shall provide a variety of floor and wall mounted
racks to accommodate bicycles that vary in size, shape and weight. Sufficient detail shall be
provided about placement and design...”
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Commissioner Hopkins returned to the meeting following recusal for this item.
4. Presentation of the General Plan Annual Report; Project Address: Citywide.
Assistant Planner Graham Bultema presented the staff report and responded to Commission
inquiries, with input from Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey and
Community Development Director Michael Codron.
Chair Dandekar opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
None
Chair Dandekar closed the public hearing.
ACTION: By consensus, the Commission agreed to receive and file the General Plan Annual
Report for 2020, with the following comments to be forwarded to City Council:
Prioritize inclusionary housing
Residential growth management table – add footnote to clarify unit counts include
exclusions (ADUs; affordable units; downtown units) Make a few minor corrections
regarding the Orcutt Area Specific Plan section
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided an
update of upcoming projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 03/24/2021
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LOSSAN Representative presentation
12/08/2021
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Central Coast Layover Facility Project
Public Workshop for a Draft Environmental Impact Report
December 8, 2021
Purpose of
the Public
Workshop
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12/08/2021
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Public
Workshop
Agenda
Project Overview
Overview of the Draft EIR
The EIR Process
Draft EIR Issues and Conclusions
Public Comments on the Draft EIR
Next Steps
Project Site
and
Location
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Project
Overview &
Components
Wheel Truing
Roundhouse
Protected Zone
Tanks/Pumps
Backup Generator
Wash Building
Maint./Ops Buildings
Cleaning Shelters
Non-Railroad
Features /
Future
Elements
Bike / Ped Path
Fence Protection between
Bike Path and Project Site
Possible Future Bike /
Ped Bridge Locations
Francis St5
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Initial Phase Built-out Phase
PRIMARY ACCESS
Project Phasing
MAINLINE TRACKS
CEQA / EIR
Overview
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is the State’s primary environmental protection law
CEQA requires public agencies to disclose environmental impacts of projects that have a physical effect on the environment
An EIR is an informational document that:
Discloses project effects on environment
Identifies mitigation measures
Describes feasible project alternatives
An EIR must be certified prior to project approval
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Notice of
Preparation Draft EIR
Issue
Notice of
Completio
n/ Public
Notice of
Availability
Public
Review
Period/
Public
Meeting
(45 days)
Final EIR
and
Response
to
Comments
Decision
on Project
File Notice
of Determ-
inationThe EIR
Process
Current Phase
Opportunity for Public Input
Issues
Analyzed in
the Draft EIR
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils
Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
Noise
Tribal Cultural Resources
Aesthetics
Energy
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Hydrology and Water
Quality
Land Use and Planning
Transportation
Utilities and Service
Systems
Less than Significant
WITH MITIGATION
Less than Significant
(No Mitigation)
NOTE: No Significant or unavoidable impacts were identified in the Draft EIR
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Key
Mitigations
Air Quality Mitigation
Impact 3.3-3: Valley Fever and Asbestos
Construction Valley Fever Plan
Naturally Occurring Asbestos Air Toxics Control Measure
Compliance
Noise Mitigation
Impact 3.12-1: Generation of Ambient Noise
Noise Reducing Measures During Construction
Community Notification Plan for Construction
Operational Restrictions
Key
Mitigations
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mitigation
Impact 3.9-3: Emissions in Proximity to Schools
Cultural Resources Mitigation
Impact 3.5-1: Historical Resources
Public Outreach and Educational Display
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Project
Alternatives
CEQA requires a “reasonable range” of alternatives
Intended to address impacts identified in the EIR
Must generally meet project objectives
Intended primarily to show conceptual ways to address possible
impacts -- not for consideration as possible options for project
approval
Alternatives to Proposed Project addressed in the Draft EIR
Alternative 1: No Project/No Development Alternative
Alternative 2: Expand Existing Facility
Alternative 3: Islay Hill Site
Alternative 4: California State Polytechnic University San Luis
Obispo Site
Next Steps
45-day public comment period on Draft EIR ends December 20, 2021
The Final EIR will be prepared and respond to public comments
The LOSSAN Board of Directors will consider Final EIR contents as they consider project approval
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How to
Submit Your
Comments
on the Draft
EIR
Submit Comments by 5 PM on December 20, 2021
How to Submit Comments:
Write a letter and address it to:
Attn: James Campbell, Operations Officer
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
600 South Main Street
Orange, CA 92863
Via email to: capitalprojects@lossan.org. Please
include “Central Coast Layover Facility” or “(CCLF)”
in the email subject line
Questions &
Comments
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