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Planning Commission forwards trailing CEQA appeal ordinance to Board after split vote
Summary
Planning staff and supervisors debated an ordinance to allow appeals of Environmental Review Officer (ERO) determinations on exempt-project modifications. The Commission declined to recommend approval (3— 2) but forwarded the proposal to the Board of Supervisors without recommendation and recorded concerns about procedure and cost.
Amria Rogers, a Planning Department staffer, opened the discussion by outlining a trailing ordinance proposed by Supervisor Kim that would allow members of the public to appeal an Environmental Review Officer—s determination that a change to an exempt project is not a substantial modification. The draft sets a 10-day filing deadline for appeals, requires a hearing within 20 days (scheduled to coincide with the Planning Commission meeting), mandates video recording and web posting of hearings, and asks the ERO to reconsider decisions within 14 days of the hearing.
Supervisor Kim…
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