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Neighbors urge rewrite of 222 Second Street draft EIR, citing residential mischaracterization and shadow, noise and traffic concerns
Summary
At a public hearing on the draft EIR for the 222 Second Street office project, residents and owners near the site argued the document mischaracterizes the area as industrial/commercial, underestimates shadow and noise impacts, and fails to analyze effects on families and nearby parks. Commissioners extended the written comment period to March 25, 2010.
Planning staff opened a public hearing on the draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the 222 Second Street office project and said comments will be transcribed and responded to in a formal comments-and-responses document.
Several neighbors and condominium owners told the commission the draft EIR misrepresents the immediate surroundings as industrial or commercial and therefore omits neighborhood impacts on families, day‑care centers and residential properties. Speakers raised detailed criticisms including shadowing of the…
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