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Residents demand full EIR as Cloverdale outlines processing for 2,000-acre Esmeralda proposal
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Cloverdale City Council to require a new environmental impact report for the proposed Esmeralda project, citing water, infrastructure and contamination risks. City Attorney Alex Mogg outlined the entitlements sought and said the council will decide whether an addendum suffices or a new EIR is required.
Dozens of Cloverdale residents told the City Council on April 8 that the proposed Esmeralda development demands a new environmental impact report, not an addendum.
"Piecemeal approvals do not protect Cloverdale's quality of life," said Jennifer Sullivan, a resident who reviewed the city's planning record and told the council the community has not required a project-level EIR since 2009. Multiple speakers raised concerns about cumulative effects on roads, emergency access, water supply and the site's contamination history.
The council heard a technical overview from City Attorney Alex Mogg, who described the entitlements the applicant is seeking and explained the CEQA threshold for addenda versus a fresh EIR. "The city council is the decision maker," Mogg said, describing a process in which a consultant (FirstCarbon) prepares an addendum and staff and the council then exercise independent judgment on whether that document meets…
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