Amador County – The Amador County Planning Department will host a public scoping session in 2 weeks to take staff reports and public comment on the county’s General Plan Update and 8 of its 9 elements. County Planner Susan Grijalva in a release Wednesday announced a Notice of Preparation and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting August 13th. The public Scoping Meeting will be held at a joint meeting of the Amador County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission to identify the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report to be prepared for the adoption and implementation of the County’s General Plan Update. Grijalva said the Draft General Plan will consist of 9 elements, or chapters, that together meet state requirements for a general plan. The elements are: land use, circulation, economic development, conservation, open space, noise, governance, safety, and housing. The Draft General Plan will also include an introduction chapter and a glossary. Grijalva said “the Housing Element will not be considered in this EIR as it is proceeding on a separate timeline from the balance of the Draft General Plan Update.” Therefore, the “county will complete a separate environmental review process for the Housing Element Update.” The Draft General Plan represents the county’s policy for determining the appropriate physical development and character of Amador county, and establishes an overall future development capacity. Grijalva said the “environmental impact analysis in the Program EIR will be based on the change between existing conditions and those associated with likely development in accordance with the Draft General Plan by 2030, as well as at theoretical build out.” The Scoping Meeting is scheduled for 2 sessions, Thursday, August 13th. The 2 p.m. session begins with comments from public agencies, followed by public comment. “The 6 p.m. session will be a continuation of public comment though any agency may appear at that time as well.” Grijalva said “It is not necessary to attend both sessions.” Written comments may be submitted through the close of the “Notice of Preparation” period, ending 5 p.m. Monday, August 31st. Information pertinent to the meeting can be found at the planning department’s web pages at www.co.amador.ca.us, including Preliminary Goals and Policies, and a Draft Land Use Map. Copies of the Notice of Preparation are also available for viewing at the Amador County Library in Jackson and at the Planning Department office. The meeting will be held in supervisors’ chambers, 810 Court Street, in Jackson. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Amador County – The Amador County Planning Department will host a public scoping session in 2 weeks to take staff reports and public comment on the county’s General Plan Update and 8 of its 9 elements. County Planner Susan Grijalva in a release Wednesday announced a Notice of Preparation and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting August 13th. The public Scoping Meeting will be held at a joint meeting of the Amador County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission to identify the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report to be prepared for the adoption and implementation of the County’s General Plan Update. Grijalva said the Draft General Plan will consist of 9 elements, or chapters, that together meet state requirements for a general plan. The elements are: land use, circulation, economic development, conservation, open space, noise, governance, safety, and housing. The Draft General Plan will also include an introduction chapter and a glossary. Grijalva said “the Housing Element will not be considered in this EIR as it is proceeding on a separate timeline from the balance of the Draft General Plan Update.” Therefore, the “county will complete a separate environmental review process for the Housing Element Update.” The Draft General Plan represents the county’s policy for determining the appropriate physical development and character of Amador county, and establishes an overall future development capacity. Grijalva said the “environmental impact analysis in the Program EIR will be based on the change between existing conditions and those associated with likely development in accordance with the Draft General Plan by 2030, as well as at theoretical build out.” The Scoping Meeting is scheduled for 2 sessions, Thursday, August 13th. The 2 p.m. session begins with comments from public agencies, followed by public comment. “The 6 p.m. session will be a continuation of public comment though any agency may appear at that time as well.” Grijalva said “It is not necessary to attend both sessions.” Written comments may be submitted through the close of the “Notice of Preparation” period, ending 5 p.m. Monday, August 31st. Information pertinent to the meeting can be found at the planning department’s web pages at www.co.amador.ca.us, including Preliminary Goals and Policies, and a Draft Land Use Map. Copies of the Notice of Preparation are also available for viewing at the Amador County Library in Jackson and at the Planning Department office. The meeting will be held in supervisors’ chambers, 810 Court Street, in Jackson. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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