HomeMy WebLinkAboutFW_ Dec_ 4 Public Hearing Input_ Plus (3).msgHi Ricia and David,
I’m forwarding the most recent correspondence received from Robin Smith and Robert Hamilton. Smith’s letter threatens litigation on the grounds of the EIR bio analysis unless the General
Plan incorporates information and recommendations in Hamilton’s February 2019 report and subsequent EIR comments. Such info includes special status species he has surveyed (primarily
gnatcatcher and cactus wren locations) and the mapping of the red-diamond rattlesnake, purportedly documented in the CNDDB. One of his recommendations not included in the General Plan
is the establishment of 13 biological protection overlays within City, as mapped in his report. Hamilton’s letter takes issue with the responses to his DEIR comments. Both letters
attack Steve Nelson’s credibility, based on what’s in the DEIR, how he responded to Hamilton’s DEIR comments, and statements he made at the December 4th Planning Commission meeting.
Greg Gubman, AICP | Community Development Director
City of Diamond Bar
909.839.7031
From: Cynthia Robin Smith <diamondbarbeautiful@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2019 12:02 PM
To: Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Subject: Dec. 4 Public Hearing Input, Plus
TO: City of Diamond Bar, Community Development Director, Greg Gubman
FROM: Diamond Bar - Pomona Valley Sierra Club, C. Robin Smith, chair
RE: Follow Up Input, Dec. 4, FEIR Public Hearing
Hi Greg,
Attached, is a cover letter from myself/Sierra Club, plus a letter from Robb Hamilton, addressing the Dec. 4, planning commission discussion about the gnatcatcher and additional points
about the FEIR. (Recall, technology was not supporting Robb's presentation at the meeting.)
Please distribute this information to the planning commissioners, put in the public record and include it in the council agenda package for their review Dec. 17th.
As usual, I am available for questions or further information.
Thank you for your help.
Robin
Cynthia "Robin" Smith, Editor, Research & Development, Naturalist
Diamond Bar Is Beautiful Blog: www.diamondbarisbeautiful.com <http://www.diamondbarisbeautiful.com>
California Native Trees, Landscapes; Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Diamond Bar - Pomona Valley Sierra Club Task Force, Chair
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