The AQMD's currently posted comment letters are shown in the table below. Our goal is to post all letters on current projects in the near term.
To inquire about the AQMD's comment letters on any other project please contact Larry Robinson at 916 874-4816 or lrobinson@airquality.org.
| Project | Project Description | jurisdiction's actions | AQMD letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove SOI Amendment | On February 27, 2008, the Elk Grove City Council requested the Sacramento Local Government Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) process a Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to include the area south and east of the existing City boundaries. This action and subsequent direction to staff to prepare all necessary application materials and submit to LAFCo, were the latest actions by Council to begin the process of comprehensively planning for future growth within the Urban Study Area as outlined in the Elk Grove General Plan. See maps and other details | City Council directed staff to work with SACOG to resolve discrepancies with growth projections. Council also directed staff to continue to work with the County of Sacramento to resolve issues around the encroachment of the proposed SOI into Cosumnes River 100 year flood plain. Public outreach efforts have been ongoing. | SOI Comment Letter 8/14/08 (PDF) |
| Sheldon/99 GPA and Rezone | Changing the general plan for 44.95 acres east of Highway 99, north and south of Sheldon Rd from low and medium density residential to high density residential and commercial; changing zoning from special planning area and agricultural-residential 5-acre min. to general commercial and high density residential 20 du/acre. | FEIR published in January 2009 | DEIR Comment Letter 9/26/08 (PDF) |
| Southeast Area Specific Plan and Rezone | The Southeast Area Specific Plan (SASP) proposes development of 1,194 acres encompassing Elk Grove’s Southeast Policy Area. The SASP provides for the creation of a mixed-use community with a variety of residential neighborhoods, office and commercial uses, parks, open space, educational facilities, and public/quasi-public uses. | None yet; draft environmental document not released. AQMD comments are in response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the environmental document. | Comment Letter 1/12/07 (PDF) |
Sutter Elk Grove Master Plan |
Plan proposes development of a hospital and related medical facilities, including renovation of existing structures, at Sutter Health Elk Grove Medical Campus. |
None yet; public comment open until 9/24/2007. AQMD comments are in response to an NOP. |
Comment Letter 9/21/07(PDF) Comment Letter DEIR 10/17/08 (PDF) Endorsement Letter AQMP 11/6/08 (PDF) |
