Highway 68 Coal. v. Cnty. of Monterey
Opinion
lead Opinion
The many environmental impacts addressed in the DEIR included the impacts on the water supply and traffic. The DEIR stated that the Reduced Density/Redesigned Project Alternative would incorporate a storm water retention/percolation system to capture runoff from three areas: the project site, the surface area of the adjacent service station site, and the adjacent hillside. This alternative would reduce water consumption due to reduced building square footage and the use of LEED equivalent fixtures and landscaping. Based on the reports of Whitson Engineers, the DEIR stated that implementation of the Reduced Density/Redesigned Project Alternative would result in recharge of the groundwater basin and potentially no significant impact to groundwater resources.
Regarding traffic impacts, the DEIR included an analysis of the project's impacts on vehicle traffic at several Highway 68 intersections in the vicinity of the project. The DEIR stated that the project would have significant *888 unavoidable impacts on two intersections, including the intersection of Highway 68 and Corral de Tierra Road, despite the proposed mitigation measures.