Lishman
Save Our Neighborhood v. Lishman
Opinion
Opinion
Hull, J.
After the City of Placerville (the City) approved a project for the construction of a hotel, gas station, and convenience store complex, various residents near the project site brought this action for writ of mandate claiming, among other things, the approval violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.; further undesignated section references are to the Public Resources Code) and the project is inconsistent with the City’s general plan. The trial court entered judgment denying the petition, concluding the City proceeded in the manner required by CEQA and there is substantial evidence to support the City’s approval. Plaintiffs appeal nearly every aspect of the trial court’s decision. We agree with plaintiffs that the City did not comply with CEQA and reverse the judgment.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
This dispute involves a development project planned for an 8.2-acre parcel of real property located in the eastern portion of Placerville between Smith Flat Road to the north and State Highway 50 to the south (the property). The area north of the property includes Smith Flat, a low density residential community.