What will determine if the Forest Green development can be built?
A. The developer must first generate an Environmental Impact Report, which is a document prepared by an Environmental planner hired by the developer containing studies on soil stability, drainage issues, wildlife habitat impact, traffic flow, etc., and information on how the proposed project would affect the environment and the community. The Draft EIR, along with all its reports, is released to the public for review. It is expected to be released during the summer months. The public has a period of a month or so to respond to the EIR, and may submit expert testimony which may differ from that contained in the EIR. As per state law, the developer must respond to these comments. Changes to the plan may take place during this period and another version of the EIR reflecting these changes may be released. If issues arise during the EIR review that cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the city, or any of the public bodies involved (Army Corp of Engineers, EBMUD, EBRPD, Department of F
