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Home My WebLink About2007-06-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC ENTERPRISE ZONE EIR (2)PUBLIC HEARING DATE: J i_ f DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 19 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT Jason Crawford City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: June 12, 2007 SANTA CLARITA ENTERPRISE ZONE - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) City Manager's Office RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) State Clearinghouse Number 2006071050 for the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone. BACKGROUND/PROJECT DESCRIPTION On November 3, 2006, the State of California Housing and Community Development Department bestowed a "Conditional" Enterprise Zone designation to the City on areas specified in the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone boundary map. The area that is being analyzed consists of 13.5 square miles of primarily commercial and industrial areas in the City. The Enterprise Zone would not change the existing underlying land use designation of the parcels included in the zone. As uses change or new future uses and development occur within this zone, they will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis in compliance with CEQA. On December 15, 2006, the City of Santa Clarita received direction from the State of California Housing and Community Development Department to conduct and complete the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as a condition to receive "Final" designation of the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone. The Enterprise Zone Program is a long-term (15 -year) partnership between local governments and private companies to generate new private sector investment and growth. The State of California provides performance-based tax credits and incentives to Enterprise Zone businesses which revitalize deteriorated areas, hire local residents in private sector jobs, and retain, and Adopted: .-y c,, expand new businesses that participate in the objectives of the Enterprise Zone. Enterprise Zones are geographical areas in which companies are eligible for exclusive state incentives and programs. Incentives. available to companies within an Enterprise Zone include tax credits for purchasing equipment and machinery, hiring local employees, fifteen year net operating cost cant' -forward, interest deductions for lenders on loans to firms within a designated zone, accelerated expense deduction, and priority for state programs. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT In January 2007, staff prepared an Initial Study, which determined there would not be any potentially significant environmental impacts with the approval of the Enterprise Zone with the exception of Land Use Planning, thus requiring an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which would provide the analysis needed to determine those potential impacts. An environmental consultant was subsequently hired to prepare the report. In January 2007, staff circulated the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR was completed in May 2007 and circulated for review from March 28, 2007 to May 11, 2007. All comments were addressed in the final EIR and written responses to the letter were sent to the applicable agencies on May 25, 2007. The DEIR analyzed Land Use and Planning impacts associated with the Enterprise Zone and determined that there was no significant environmental impacts. The DEIR concluded that the Enterprise Zone was consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS Resolution City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2006071050 r Prepared By: IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. 803 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite A Camarillo, California 93012 (805)437-1900 May 2007 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ENTERPRISE ZONE SCH No. 2006071050 Prepared for. City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355 Prepared by: Impact Sciences, Inc. 803 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite A Camarillo, California 93012 Phone: (805) 437-1900 May 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1.0-1 2.0 LIST OF AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING THE DEIR........................................ 2.0-1 3.0 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS................................................................................................................. 3.0-1 Impact Sciences, Inc. 222-22 t City of Santa Ctarita Enterprise Zone Fina! £IR May 2007 h a.. 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document, together with the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR), constitutes the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for review and consideration for certification by the City of Santa Clarita as complete and adequate under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Draft EIR was circulated to affected public agencies and interested parties for a 45 -day public review period. This document consists of comments received on the Draft EIR by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the Department of Transportation, and responses to the comments. The purposes of the Response to Comments document are to respond to all significant environmental issues raised in comments received on the Draft EIR and to incorporate appropriate changes, additions, or corrections to the information presented in the Draft EIR CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088). All written and oral comments received during the comment period (March 28, 2007 to May 11, 2007) are included in this document, as well as changes or corrections to the Draft EIR needed in response to the comments. This chapter provides a summary of certification and project selection procedures, public involvement, the requirements for consideration of recirculation, and an overview of the response to comment process. This document also includes the following sections: • Chapter 2.0, List of Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals Receiving the Draft EIR • Chapter 3.0, Response to Comments 1.1 EIR CERTIFICATION - PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS The City must certify that (1) the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; (2) the City has reviewed and considered the information within the Final EIR; and (3) the Final EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15090) Once the Final EIR is certified, the City can approve the project as proposed, approve one of the proposed alternatives, or take no action on the project. As part of the approval of either the project or an alternative, the City must make written findings for each significant effect identified in the EIR. These findings will state whether the identified significant effect can be avoided or substantially decreased through feasible mitigation measures or a feasible alternative, whether the effect can only be mitigated by the action of some agency other than the City, or whether the identified mitigation measures or alternatives are infeasible and can not be implemented. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091(a)) Since there are no mitigation measures to adopt, the City would not be required to adopt a mitigation monitoring Impact Sciences, Inc. 1.0-1 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007 7, 1.0 Introduction I, ' and reporting plan. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15097) Since the proposed project would not include �* significant environmental effects, a Statement of Overriding Considerations to outweigh these effects f ' y would not be required. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15094) Once it is certified, the Final EIR will be used by responsible agencies in deciding whether, or under what conditions to approve the required entitlements. 1.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT On March 28, 2007 the City released the Draft EIR for public review and comment. Copies of the Draft EIR were distributed to agencies, local governments, elected officials, groups, and individuals. The comment period closed on May 12, 2007. Ten days after the release of the Final EIR or thereafter, the City will make a decision regarding certification of the EIR and project approval. In this case, there will be 10 days until the City Council recommendation on certification. 1.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIRCULATION If significant new information is added to an EIR after the public review, the lead agency is required to recirculate the EIR or a portion of it for additional public review and comments. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088.5.) "[N]ew information to an EIR is not significant unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment on a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect (including a feasible projected alternative) that the project's proponents have declined to implement ... [R]ecirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or amplifies ... or makes insignificant modification in ... an adequate EIR" (Laurel Heights Improvement Association of San Francisco., Inc. v. Regents of the University of California (1993) 6 Cal. 4th 1112,1129-1130). Significant new information requiring recirculation may include, for example, a disclosure showing that: (1) A new significant environmental impact would result from the project or from a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented. (2) A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. (3) A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the significant impacts of the project, but the project's proponents decline to adopt it. Impact Sciences, Inc. 1.0-2 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007 i ` 1.0 Introduction PO I' (4) The Draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature that 7 N meaningful public review and comment were precluded. [(See CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088.5, subd. (a)] There are no impacts described as significant in the Draft EIR. As such, there are no impacts described as less than significant in the Draft EIR that have been reevaluated as significant and unavoidable as a result of revisions and new information. Also, no substantial increase in the severity of impacts has been identified as a result of information presented in comments on the Draft EIR. (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088.) Therefore, there is no need to recirculate the Draft EIR. 1.4 RESPONSES TO COMMENTS Under CEQA, the City must respond to all significant environmental issues raised in comments on the Draft EIR. Responses to all written comments received within and shortly after the close of the comment period are contained in this Final EIR. Possible responses include requiring specific suggested mitigation measures, supplementing analyses, making factual corrections, and explaining why certain comments do not warrant further agency response. No factual convections have been required as a result of the comments received on the Draft EIR. Chapter 3.0 of this document includes responses to each individual comment received on the Draft EIR. The comments have been summarized as allowed by CEQA Guidelines Section 15132(b), with a response following each comment. The original comments are also shown following the comment summary and response. There are no editorial revisions made in response to these comments. Impact Sciences, Inc. 1.0-3 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007 4 2.0 LIST OF AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING THE DEIR State and Federal Agencies California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology California Department of Finance California Department of Fish & Game California Department of Housing and Community Development California Department of Parks & Recreation California Department of Toxic Substance Control California Department of Transportation, District 7 California Department of Water Resources California Highway Patrol California Office of Planning & Research Native American Heritage Commission US Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers County of Los Angeles Departments Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Office Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Los Angeles County Department of Water and Power Los Angeles County Fire Department Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-1 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007 2.0 List of Agencies and Organizations Receieaing the DEIR Los Angeles County Flood Control Los Angeles County Health Dept. Los Angeles County Regional Planning Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept. Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Regional and Local Agencies/Utilities/Special Districts AT&T Broadband Blue Barrel Disposal Co. B.F.I. Waste Systems Castaic Lake Water Agency College of the Canyons Comcast Hart Union High School District The Historical Society JoAnn Darcy Library Local Agency Formation Commission Los Angeles County 5th District Los Angeles County Industrial Waste Metropolitan Water District Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) — CEQA Review Metrolink Newhall County Water District Impact Sciences, Inc. 2.0-2 112-22 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR May 2007 2.0 List of Agencies and Organizations Receieving the DEIR 2.0-3 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zane Final EIR May 2007 N i ` Newhall Library Newhall School District Pacific Bell Santa Clarita Disposal Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Santa Clarita Water Company •" Saugus Union School District SBC The Signal Newspaper rSouthern California Edison Southern California Gas Company South Coast Air Quality Management District 1"n Southern California Association of Governments EI Sulphur Springs School District Times Warner Cable Union Pacific Railroad Valley Industrial Association f Valencia Library rWater Quality Control Board ir. 1. 7 r' Impact Sciences, Inc. 112-22 f 2.0 List of Agencies and Organizations Receieving the DEIR 2.0-3 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zane Final EIR May 2007 3.0 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section provides summaries and responses to comments received during the public review period for the DEIR. Responses for each written comment are required by Section 15088 of the CEQA Guidelines. Copies of all of the letters are provided before each response. Provided below is a list of all written correspondence received by the City of Santa Clarita with respect to the contents of the Draft EIR. Each comment letter is placed prior to each response. 3.2 LIST OF COMMENTERS 1) California Department of Toxic Substances Control, May 21, 2007 2) California Department of Transportation, District 7, April 24, 2007 3) Southern California Association of Governments, May 4, 2007 3.3 RESPONSE TO WRITTEN COMMENTS Responses to comments are as follows. Impact Sciences, Inc. 112-22 3.0.1 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR May 2007 r F� r Linda S. Adams Secretary for Environmental Protection May 11, 2007 �4 I Department of Toxic Substances Control Maureen F. Gorsen, Director 1011 North Grandview Avenue Glendale, California 91201 Mr. Jeff Hogan Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196 Letter No. 1 Amotd Schwamenegger Governor pLANNING DIVISION M, AY 2.1 2GO7 f+mr n� cAmTA M APIMA NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE, SCH NO. 2006071050 Dear Mr. Hogan; The Department `of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has received your Notice of Completion of draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project mentioned above, Based on the review of the document, DTSC comments are as follows: 1. The draft EIR states that the Enterprise Zone is comprised of approximately 13.5 square miles of primarily commercial and industrial areas throughout the City. The draft EIR needs to identify and determine whether current or historic uses at the Project areas have resulted in any release of hazardous wastes/substances. 2. The draft EIR needs to Identify any known or potentially contaminated site within the Project areas. For all identified sites, the draft EIR needs to evaluate whether conditions at the site pose a threat to human health or the environment 3. The draft EIR should identify the mechanism to initiate any required investigation and/or remediation for any site that may require remediation, and which government agency will provide appropriate regulatory oversight 4. If during construction of the project, soil contamination is suspected, construction In the area should stop, and appropriate health and safety procedures should be implemented. If it is determined that contaminated soils exits, the draft EIR should identify how any required investigation and/or remediation will be conducted, and which government agency will provide regulator oversight. Printed on Recycled Paper FBI In n Impact Sciences, Inc. 3,0_2 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final FIR }I►"' 112-22 May 2007 l f. Mr. Jeff Hogan May 11, 2047 Page 2. DTSC provides guidance for Preliminary Endangerment Assessment preparation and cleanup oversight through the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP). For additional information on the VCP please visit DTSC's wets site at www.dtse,ca.gov. If you would like to meet and discuss this matter further, please contact Mr. Alberto Valmidiano, Project Manager, at (818) 551-2870 or me, at (818) 551-2980. Sincerely, ulii Obome Unit Chief Southern California Cleanup Operations Branch — Glendale Office cc: Governor's Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse P. O. Box 3044 Sacramento, California 95812-3044 Mr. Guenther W. Moskat, Chief Planning and Environmental Analysis Section CEGA Tracking Center Department of Toxic Substances Control P. O. Box 806 Sacramento, California 95812-0806 }� Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.0-3 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR I' 112-22 May 2007 ii'. 7 3.0 Response to Comments fir., I, 3.3.1 Response to Letter from Juli Oborne, California Department of Toxic rk Substances Control, dated May 21, 2007 1. The commenter states that the EIR should identify and determine whether current or historic uses for the proposed project areas have resulted in any release of hazardous wastes or substances. As stated in the Initial Study prepared for the project, the proposed Enterprise Zone designation would not directly expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards. In addition, the project is consistent with the City's General Plan policies pertaining to health hazards. Subsequent developments in the project P" area would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and development codes and federal, state and local hazardous material regulations. Furthermore, no development is associated with this OM designation. Therefore, no impact due to the existing hazardous material is anticipated with implementation of the proposed project. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project. 2. The comment states that the EIR should identify any known or potentially contaminated sites within the proposed project boundaries and evaluate whether conditions at the project site pose a threat to human health and the environment. As stated in the Initial Study prepared for the project, the proposed Enterprise Zone designation would not directly expose people to health hazards or hazardous materials and would not interfere with any emergency response plans. In addition, the project is consistent with the City's General Plan policies pertaining to health hazards. Subsequent developments in the project area would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and development codes and federal, state and local hazardous material regulations. Furthermore, no development is associated with this designation. Therefore, no impacts associated with the threat to human health and the environment are anticipated with implementation of the proposed project. 3. The comment states that the draft EIR should identify the mechanism to initiate any required investigation and/or remediation for any site that might require remediation, and which government agency will provide regulatory oversight. The commenter also suggests that if during construction of the proposed project, soil contamination is suspected in the area should stop, and appropriate health and safety procedures should be implemented. The proposed project would not include development and would therefore not be subject to specific site remediation. Furthermore, as there is no construction associated with the project, the EIR is not required to identify further investigation for contaminated soils. Subsequent developments in the project area would be required to comply with the City's General Plan and development codes and federal, state and local hazardous material regulations. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project. No further response is required. Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.0-4 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 212.22 May 2007 i ISKPSS, TRANSLORT6MOt'AND HQI;SLN1g AGe4-,Y DEPARTMENT -OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 7, REGIONAL PLANNING IGR'CEQA BRANCH 100 MAIN STREET, MS # 16 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012.3606 PHONE: (213) 897-3747 FAIL: (213) 897.1337 May 4, 2007 Mr. Jeff Hogan, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita j 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 l Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Dear Mr. Hogan: Letter No. 2 ARNOLD SCHW&%7.ENEGGEL,i�p"= Flex your power! Be energy efficient. IGR/CEQA No. 070404AL, DEIR City of Santa Clarity Enterprise Zone Vic. LA-05/LA-14, Various Locations SCH # 2006071050 Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review process for the above referenced project. The City of Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone is a State of California Tax Incentive program designed to stimulate business development and employment growth. On page 3.0 -2, -the Environmental Impact Report indicates no new land uses or development are included in implementation of the project. As uses change or new uses and development occur within this zone, they will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis in compliance with CEQA. When a specific project is identified, please include this department in the environmental reviewing process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) 897-3747 or Alan Lin the project coordinator at (213) 897-8391 and refer to IGRICEQA No. 070404AL. Sincerely, V�� CHERYL J. POWELL Ar= Q 19 1 V isi IGR/CEQA Branch Chief PLANNING DIVISION i . - cc: Scott Morgan, State Clearinghouse lRAY 1 D 2007 nr antra 17 ARM p "calnane improveaViability aer04 cawmW f Impact Sciences, Inc. 3,0-$ City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR }�"� 112-22 May 2007 7 3.0 Response to Comments 3.3.2 Response to Letter from Cheryl J. Powell, California Department of �+ Transportation, District 7 dated April 24, 2007 The commenter notes that page 3.0-2 of the Draft EIR indicates that no new land uses or developments are included in implementation of the project. The commenter also notes that as land uses change or new uses and development occur within the zone, they will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis in compliance with CEQA. Further, when a specific project is identified, the commenter requests to be included in the environmental reviewing process. The comment restates information contained in the Draft EIR, but does not raise an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project. However, because the comment does not raise an environmental issue regarding the content of the Draft EIR, no further response is required. The California Department of Transportation is on the City's environmental distribution list and will be included in future project consultation as necessary. Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.0-6 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007 r SOMERN CALIFORNIA x 7 r b' Yt�it ASSOCIATION of GOVERNMENTS Main Office 818 West Seventh Street 12th Floor Los Angeles, California 40017-3435 April 24, 2007 Mr. Jeff Hogan, Senior Planner City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196 Letter No. 3 RE-: CEIVEII"Dt PLANNING DIVISION f'r1'y -y� .,nnrcn r+t 5,nt'r>. RE: SCAG Clearinghouse No. 120070183 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Application ttslzazactaaa _ rule a lazy Dear Mr. Mogan: Thank you for submitting the City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Application for review and comment. As areawide clearinghouse for regionally ORUen: P"UEt+U: Vomit It tint, to significant projects, SCAG reviews the consistency of local plans, projects and ' Son wmaTiot( anr•sovtrmw"aem programs with regional plans. This activity is based on SCAG's responsibilities FkhW tlaon. take roml .tooft, YJa ttna� 1 as a regional planning organization pursuant to state and federal laws and Imn.tw Wnaar wn" rAM& hwal regulations. Guidance provided by these reviews is intended to assist local (<Wai •itnlGntF FlFmrm L" "go" comm r: votme It two. to agencies and .project sponsors to take actions that contribute to the attainment °"ry'u wa k'.tmkaran of regionalt«nayI+vR9fp'.kiaafmaknteaN:•xmp goals and policies. Htldaak d000, tltANgfta0000(&" U HAQlstlMb.IORrpdn •Stn rbadtti "r�p,'gln .,,epee, ckn, twwnuA• -: We have reviewed the City Of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Application, and Bene wol" ArivINAL . mor tulip kRervw¢.Wt WOCUA.4ar41axt:.Dar".. have determined that the proposed Project is not regionally significant per SCAG Gotlo oamo &or Lot 0" WRa• °Corot Intergovernmental Review IGR) Criteria and California Environmental QualityAct r9 -;f * W'A' to Xgt4s . {rine 1j t rUdrhr•yMiAlra.ttnraUa•larks Rdaa.lo (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15206). Therefore, the proposed Project does not byn . hot taxa t . rem x RUfkt M1ana•ksl It" W, A 40%-rou warrant comments atthis time. Should there be a change in the scope of the hot R�tkk 1110° otMOWSlott proposed Project, we would appreciate the opportunity to review and comment at li,oma -It"M FWKtoAwc-I"" to "nytlm • to to W'iefr" . to that time. ' koammaxii, l0 liurle4s4s • 6es9 Stott to q r A description of the proposed Project was published In SCAG's April 145, 2007 intergovernmental Review Clearinghouse Report for public review and comment RCn A%tsoo. k.la kgein •tom, PUw. to A%*i t.�ttuntc,trenHwnwroatr The project title and SCAG Clearinghouse number should be used In all Omar HUNK a how - No kauaea " correspondence with SCAG concerning this Project. Correspondence should be tea • too arae, loon . 40k pgtlnFin tad, . knkt bilk 4mw sent to the attention of the Clearinghouse Coordinator. if you have any questions, ' Gw� - please contact me at (213) 236-1856. Thank you. Simnnt7un, hk"tot Ittenia.Cnunag: iktSuneRlcsr>a4kCtt+nN . powto tadMy, take Me" • to of Sincerely. rikkml". Morena *1b" aloe low"eyt• Ret"W • rog Mut To"" try ._ Roc Rtkkn4lSpMCYL Saw o Wry AL .. //�`k"/�+r/ . + 'f"dat • . ; NoomYn lkwoloo ( WY tot', . Aw `'"Mo4lu, - lot Am 94L Caw 1ynlnot t SHERYLL DEL ROSARIO k�`"'""a`'Doon "" o"m ""o Associate Planner ,WnYkpnt"t,RMario wratta Wmkp tiodafuktpamm(way intergovernmental RevievJ' .6ko ka"U* 00 *10o t Ln 6ntsu"+aua •ku%Mwy Pei RneatlM .. onage Launtr102"wroabn Runntiw. . lownwo tWoy 3:mofto n <wutUUea:kaautae. Ram" .. c w�Paa Doe#134902 lLat ` Impact Sciences, Inc. 3,0-7 City of Santa Ciarita Enterprise 7.one Final E1R !I^ 112-22 Mny 2007 I 7 F 3.0 Response to Comments 3.3.3 Response to Letter from Sheryll del Rosario, Southern California Association of Governments, dated April 24, 2007 The commenter notes that the proposed project would not be considered regionally significant under the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Intergovernmental Review Criteria, and the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15206). The commenter requests that the project title and SCAG Clearinghouse number be used in all project correspondence with SCAG and correspondence should be sent to the attention of the Clearinghouse Coordinator. The comment restates information contained in the Draft EIR, but does not raise an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project. However, because the comment does not raise an environmental issue regarding the content of the Draft EIR, no further response is required. The comment is noted, and in compliance with the regional jurisdiction, the City of Santa Clarita will submit correspondence pertaining to the project in the manner the commenter suggests. Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.0-8 City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Final EIR 112-22 May 2007