What is the status of the EIR?
On January 23, 2004, PAMF filed an application for rezoning to allow for use of the CPI/EIMAC property for a medical center. It was reviewed by the City Staff and was initially determined incomplete in several areas that are required by State Law and the San Carlos Municipal Code. The application was determined to be complete on August 31, 2005. In the meantime the DEIR was prepared by the City’s consultant. In accordance with CEQA, the DEIR was distributed for public review and comments. The public review period for the DEIR began May 1, 2006. During this timeframe, the document was reviewed by various state, regional, and local agencies, as well as by interested organizations and individuals. Sixty two comment letters were received from eight public agencies, six organizations, and 49 individuals. A public meeting was also held in the City of San Carlos on April 3, 2006 to obtain oral comments on the DEIR. During the public meeting, oral comments were received from the City Planning
