Question 1

What studies have you done or plan to do on the environmental impact of the project?

Accepted Answer

The City of San Carlos has selected an independent consultant to conduct a full environmental impact report (EIR). The draft EIR will be available for public review and comment when completed, which we expect to be in Q3 2021.   We have conducted our own due diligence with site studies on soils & geological, environmental, biological, trees, natural spring and tunnel, cultural resources, and transportation and parking. These studies informed the proposed development plan.

Question 2

What are the open space and landscaping plans?

Accepted Answer

More than half of the property is planned as open space. The landscaping incorporates nature trails, bio-retention areas, planted drainage channels, overlooks and recreation areas. The goal is to create an open and natural landscape for the benefit of residents and guests - both people and animals.

Question 3

What is the plan for the trees?

Accepted Answer

The plan is to retain multiple heritage tree groves and to add new trees, bushes and grasses. We plan to remove most of the eucalyptus trees to reduce potential hazards. Our goal is to retain as many heritage trees as possible given the requirements and constraints of the site (e.g., mandatory road widths, utility access easements) balanced with the goal of reducing fire danger.

Question 4

What is the plan for the natural spring?

Accepted Answer

There is an existing tunnel and underground infrastructure related to the spring, which we plan to backfill and reinforce for safety prior to construction above, while allowing water to continue to flow.    We plan to direct the spring water into landscaping features and any remaining water will flow into the stormdrain system (as it has for the past decade+).

Question 5

What is the stormwater management plan?

Accepted Answer

The site is divided into multiple separate drainage management areas (DMA) with a variety of elements planned to manage stormwater including flow-through planters, pervious surfaces, bio-retention areas, vegetated swales and stormwater drainage system.

Question 6

Are there any endangered species on the property?

Accepted Answer

A specialist consultant found that no threatened or endangered wildlife species were observed on‐site or have the potential to occur on‐site.

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