Purpose of Meeting Receive comments from the public on the Environmental Evaluation (EE) for the Table Mountain Casino Relocation Project 30-day public review period for the EE closes today Comments may be submitted via: Oral testimony at tonight’s hearing (please hand in speaker card) Written comment cards placed into the comment box Email to: admin@tablemountaincasinoee.com Letters can be mailed to: Analytical Environmental Services (AES) 1801 7th Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, California 95811
Tribal-State Compact Requirements In accordance with Section 10.8 of the Gaming Compact between the Tribe and the State of California, the Tribe has an environmental ordinance that requires the preparation of an environmental report to address the off-Reservation impacts of gaming related projects. An Environmental Evaluation (EE) is a tribal environmental document prepared in accordance with the Compact to address off-Reservation impacts - CEQA does not apply to the Casino Relocation Project as it will take place within existing tribal trust lands, and NEPA does not apply because there is no federal discretionary action.
Environmental Evaluation Process Environmental Evaluation (EE) prepared in accordance with tribal ordinance: Description of the Project Environmental setting Off-reservation impacts Proposed mitigation measures Notice of Availability (NOA) of Draft EE published May 29th, 2018 Local newspaper, project website, and copies provided to State Clearinghouse, County Board of Supervisors (BOS), and project website 30-day comment period – ends today (June 28, 2018) EE Available: www.TableMountainCasinoEE.com Woodward Park Public Library / 944 East Perrin Avenue All comments will be reviewed and considered, and changes or refinements to the analysis and mitigation measures will be made as appropriate
Proposed Project Summary New Casino Construction 110,000 square-foot gaming floor Expanded restaurant seating, bingo hall, retail, and special event venue New child care facility New Hotel Construction 151-room hotel with 14 levels Spa, salon, fitness center, and pool Six conference center meeting rooms Parking Expansion 1,132 additional surface parking spaces 5-story parking garage with 2,000 spaces total Existing Casino to be converted to Tribal Governmental Offices and Services
Site and Vicinity
Proposed Project Site Plan
Proposed Project Program Existing Casino Facility New Casino Net Change (to be closed) Casino Gaming Floor 59,700 sf 110,000 sf +50,300 sf Gaming Devices 2,048 2,680 +632 Table Games 40 42 +2 Poker Tables 10 10 N/A Restaurants and Bars +176 seats Buffet 324 seats 500 seats +37 seats Three-meal Restaurant 238 seats 275 seats +200 seats Dinner Tapnyaki Grill - 200 seats +100 seats Food Court - 100 seats 544 sf +779 sf Retail – Gift Shop 1,323 sf +8,970 sf Child Care - 8,970 sf Hotel - 151 rooms +151 rooms 700 seats 700 seats Bingo Hall +8,592 sf 12,600 sf 21,192 sf 1,500 seats +300 seats Special Event Venue 1,200 seats 17,250 sf +17,250 sf Meeting Rooms - 345 seats +345 seats 234,000 sf Sub-Total Square Footage 549,294 sf +315,294 sf Parking (garage/surface) 875 / 418 spaces 2,000 / 1,132 spaces +1,125 / +714 spaces Total Square Footage 571,277 sf 1,289,415 sf +718,138 sf
EE Outline 1.0 – Introduction 4.0 – Report Preparation 2.0 – Project Description 5.0 – References 3.0 – Impact Analysis Appendices Aesthetics A: Off-Reservation Environmental Impact Air Quality Analysis Checklist Geology and Soils B: Water and Wastewater Feasibility Study Greenhouse Gas Emissions C: Preliminary Drainage Study Water Resources Noise D: Traffic Impact Study E: Air Quality Input and Public Services Output Files Transportation F: Noise Measurement Files Utilities and Service Systems Socioeconomics Indirect Impacts of Mitigation
EE Mitigation Aesthetics – potential impacts from light and glare Utilize screening features Use non-reflective, tinted coating on glass to minimize glare and nighttime illumination. Exterior lighting shall be downcast and shielded. Comply with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) recommendations to reduce glare, light trespass, and nighttime sky lighting. Minimize security lighting and utilize motion-sensitive lighting as much as possible. Utilize light bulbs that emit minimal blue light.
EE Mitigation Air Quality/GHG – potential impacts from construction emissions: Use Tier 3 construction equipment. Minimize dust during construction. Restrict vehicle and equipment idling. Air Quality/GHG – potential impacts from operation and mobile source emissions: Use clean fuel vehicles where practicable. Use low-flow appliances, drought-tolerant landscaping, and “Save Water” signs near faucets. Install energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and HVAC systems. Promote recycling. Plant trees and vegetation. Enforce an anti-idling bus ordinance. Implement an employee voluntary trip reduction program.
EE Mitigation Water Resources – potential impacts to stormwater: Obtain coverage under the NPDES General Permit and implement a SWPPP , including BMPs for erosion and sediment control Design parking lots and driveways to direct stormwater into retention basins. Incorporate bioswales and pervious surfaces to reduce stormwater run-off rates and filter pollutants. Adjust landscape irrigation based on weather conditions. Limit fertilizer use to the minimum amount necessary. Water Resources – potential impacts to surface and groundwater: Implement water conservation measures such as low flow faucets and showerheads, recycled water for toilets, voluntary towel re-use by guests, re-circulating cooling loop for refrigeration and ice machines, and use of recycled water for cooling.
EE Mitigation Traffic Impacts in combination with cumulative developments – pay fair share towards the following improvements: Intersections North Fork Road / Friant Road – additional turn lanes and configuration Millerton Road / Winchell Cove-Marina Drive: signalize Millerton Road / Brighton Crest Drive – signalize & add turn lanes Millerton Road / Auberry Road – signalize Friant Road / Willow Ave – signalize Copper Ave / Willow Ave – signalize Roadway Segments Millerton Road from Friant to Brighton Crest – widen to 4-6 lanes Millerton Road from Sky Harbour to Auberry Road – widen to 4 lanes
EE Mitigation Traffic - potential impacts from special events: Prepare a traffic control plan, consistent with County guidelines, for special events to ensure minimal impacts to traffic in the vicinity of the site. Noise – potential impacts from construction noise: Limit construction to the hours of 6:00 am and 9:00 pm Monday through Friday, and the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, consistent with the Fresno County Code. Equipment and trucks shall utilize the best available noise control techniques, ex: improved mufflers, intake silencers, and shields. Utilities and Service Systems - solid waste impacts: Recycle at least 50 percent of solid waste.
Hearing Comments Encourage focus on environmental issues and mitigation Reminder that purpose of the meeting is to obtain comments, and this is not a question and answer period, nor is it a forum for debate Each speaker will have 3 minutes to present comments Please state your name and speak clearly so court reporter can record your comments If you have written notes or a letter, we would appreciate a copy Reminder: All comments will receive equal weight, whether spoken or written
Thank you for your participation!
Environmental Evaluation Availability Online at: www.tablemountaincasinoee.com Hardcopies are available for review at: Woodward Park Regional Library 944 East Perrin Avenue Fresno, CA 93720
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