Bay Area
Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Oakland A’s Real Estate Project
The Planning Commission will consider whether the Final EIR was completed in compliance with state law, represents the independent analysis of the city, and provides adequate information to decision-makers and the public on the potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed project, as well as ways in which those effects might be mitigated or avoided.
By Post Staff
The Oakland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Oakland A’s Stadium and Real Estate Development. It will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m., according to a city media release.
“During the hearing, the Planning Commission will consider whether the Final EIR was completed in compliance with state law, represents the independent analysis of the city, and provides adequate information to decision-makers and the public on the potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed project, as well as ways in which those effects might be mitigated or avoided” according to the media release.
The 3,500-page report was released the week before Christmas 2021, leaving little time for community advocates to read and critique the report.
After the commission makes a recommendation, the Oakland City Council will consider certification of the Final EIR, likely in February. A “yes” vote by the council does not mean the project is approved but is a major first step toward approval.
Community advocates are asking the commission to postpone the meeting, so that the community has time to read and analyze the 3,500-page report in time to provide public comment. You can contact the commission at drarmstrong@oaklandca.gov or cpayne@oaklandca.gov.
The following are Planning Commission members:
• Clark Manus, Chair
• Jonathan Fearn, Vice-Chair
• Sahar Shiraz
• Tom Limon
• Vince Sugrue
• Jennifer Renk
• Leopold A Ray-Lynch
To read the Final EIR, go to: https://bit.ly/32KZ3pT
