SCH Number 2006022038


Project Info

Title
City of Palo Alto Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
Description
An Addendum to the adopted (March 5, 2007) EIR was prepared to address proposed modifications of the site improvements of El Camino Park. The project changes would not result in new or more severe significant impacts per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(1); there have been no changes in circumstances (15162(a)(2)); and there is no new information of substantial importance that would change the conclusions of the original analysis (15162(a)(3)). Pursuant to Section 15162, the proposed modifications are considered minor and have been determined to not create any additional impacts beyond those previously identified in the 2007 EIR. The primary aspect of the project that is different than originally analyzed is the proposal to restore the north playing field by using synthetic, rather than natural turf. Specifically, the project now proposes to replace the natural turf with synthetic turf for a new soccer and lacrosse field (' x '). For all intents and purposes, the synthetic turf field aesthetically and functionally would perform the same as a natural turf field. However City staff considered whether users of the synthetic turf field could be exposed to potentially hazardous materials, and whether runoff from the field could potentially impact water quality. For the proposed project, recycled tire products will not be used and only virgin material will be utilized. With this approach, the potential health concerns associated with the use of recycled tires would be eliminated. To further ensure the project does not have any health and safety impacts, performance measures will be implemented for the selection and installation of synthetic turf. Only turf products that meet the acceptable safety standards as discussed in the Addendum will be used for the project.
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6 documents in project

Type Lead/Public Agency Received Title
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Utilities 8-Hour Emergency Water Supply Project EIR
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Utilities 8-Hour Emergency Water Supply Project EIR
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
City of Palo Alto City of Palo Alto Utilities 8-Hour Emergency Water Supply Project EIR