Why is the Emerald Pointe FEIS a problem?
There are a number of problems with the FEIS. The original SCOPE for the FEIS was issued in 1996 [?] and a number of areas that the SCOPE identified were not addressed, and no explanation is given for why they weren’t included. Of those items that were addressed, many did not receive a full analysis, including the fact that no geotechnical analysis was done. Some major items like landslide hazards were simply brushed off by saying that they would be addressed during the permitting process. However the landslide hazard on the site may be serious enough to stop or significantly modify the development, so that is something that needs to be resolved before the permitting process advances. The FEIS also did not adequately address what ordinances are vested, and which will need to follow current ordinances. For instance, the FEIS repeated states that they are using 1990 landslide and seismic hazard maps, however those are Health and Safety issues, which are not considered to be vested.
