Tips & Tools for Environmental Review: Mastering the CEQA Process for Historic Properties in the Bay
July 21, 2016 |
How does a planner ensure a smooth environmental review path for historic properties? What due diligence should developers or architects do to ensure a surprise-free entitlement process? This one-day workshop looks at best practices and toolkits for navigating the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other local regulatory tools such as Historic Preservation Overlay Zones and Design Review.You will leave this workshop with a fundamental understanding of the entire CEQA process, including pitfalls, dos and don’ts, and effective public consultation. Learn about the recently enacted AB52, which requires Native American consultation for projects that potentially impact traditional cultural or archaeological resources. This workshop will focus on regional regulations and case examples.You
How does a planner ensure a smooth environmental review path for historic properties? What due diligence should developers or architects do to ensure a surprise-free entitlement process? This one-day workshop looks at best practices and toolkits for navigating the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other local regulatory tools such as Historic Preservation Overlay Zones and Design Review.You will leave this workshop with a fundamental understanding of the entire CEQA process, including pitfalls, dos and don’ts, and effective public consultation. Learn about the recently enacted AB52, which requires Native American consultation for projects that potentially impact traditional cultural or archaeological resources. This workshop will focus on regional regulations and case examples.You
Will Be Able To…
1. Determine what an historic resource is under CEQA and which thresholds require further study
2. Identify the start-to-finish CEQA review process from initial study, to EIR, to mitigation.
3. Properly consult with tribal groups under CEQA consistent with AB52
4. Develop adequate and defensible mitigations measures that meet the public’s needs and address impacts to historic resources
Image Courtesy Frank Schulenburg
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Website:
news.californiapreservation.org/events/env-review-ceqa/ |
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Location Information |
Mill Valley City Hall |
26 Corte Madera Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
Website:
news.californiapreservation.org/events/env-review-ceqa/ |
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Contact Information |
California Preservation Foundation |
Email:
cpf@californiapreservation.org |
Phone:
415-495-0349 |
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