Private Facilities

Bertollotti Transfer Station – Transfer Processing Report and MND.  De Novo Planning Group was hired by Bertolotti’s Transfer Station, located in Modesto, California, to prepare a comprehensive update to their Transfer Processing Report and updated permit application materials.  The facility receives and processes a wide range of commercial, residential and public solid waste and recyclables.  The De Novo team has worked closely with staff from Cal Recycle (formerly the California Integrated Waste Management Board) to develop a TPR that will accurately reflect current and proposed operations at the facility, and ensure compliance with all applicable State laws and requirements.  This work effort also includes preparation of a Negative Declaration for the project. 

Half Moon Bay – Community Center, Senior Housing, and Adult Day Care CEQA Documentation.  De Novo prepared the environmental documentation for a community center, senior housing, and adult day care center project proposed in Half Moon Bay.

Shasta County – Sierra Pacific Industries Cogeneration Plant EIR.  De Novo Planning Group was hired by Shasta County to prepare the Environmental Impact Report for a biomass-fired cogeneration power plant proposed by Sierra Pacific Industries.  The facility would burn wood pulp and other biomass materials to produce up to 31 MW of electricity to be used by Sierra Pacific and to be sold to a local utility provider.  The EIR includes a detailed analysis of air quality impacts, a summary and analysis of Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to reduce air emissions from boiler operations, as well as a comprehensive analysis of climate change and the project’s consistency with AB 32.  Other issues addressed in the EIR include visual impacts, impacts to water quality, noise, traffic, and impacts to groundwater and regional aquifers.

Public Facilities

Butte County Association of Governments/Caltrans – State Route 99/Neal Road Intersection Project CEQA/NEPA compliance and Caltrans technical studies. De Novo was hired to prepare the CEQA/NEPA compliance documents and environmental technical studies for a state highway project located just south of the City of Chico at State Route 99/Neal Road. The project required an Air Quality Report (including project-level conformity analysis), Archaeological Study Report, Initial Site Assessment, Historic Properties Survey Report, Natural Environmental Study, and Noise Study Report following the Caltrans and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) protocols. The project required extensive coordination with Caltrans District 3.

Stockton Unified School District – Chavez High School MND.  De Novo Planning Group was hired by the Stockton Unified School District to complete a mitigated negative declaration that will facilitate the District’s planned improvements to athletic facilities at the Chavez High School campus. The project includes numerous improvements to the existing athletic facilities on campus, including the addition of seating at the football stadium, new lights, installation of artificial field turf, and increased on-campus parking.

Stockton Unified School District – Franklin High School MND.  De Novo Planning Group was hired by the Stockton Unified School District to complete a mitigated negative declaration that will facilitate the District’s planned improvements to academic and athletic facilities at the Franklin High School campus. The project includes upgrades to several existing athletic facilities, including a new football stadium, artificial turf, and a new swimming pool. The project also includes the construction of a new campus access road and signalized intersection from State Route 26, increased parking and parking lot lighting, and improvements to several academic and administrative buildings on campus.

City of Tracy – Holly Sugar Sports Park EIR.  De Novo Planning prepared an EIR for the Holly Sugar Sports Park on behalf of the City of Tracy. The park site includes a 150-acre active sports park area, which consists of 18 soccer fields of various sizes, 16 baseball fields, 5 softball fields, four football fields, and a football/soccer stadium with lights, bleachers, a PA system, children’s play areas, restrooms, concession areas, parking areas, landscaping and utilities. De Novo coordinated with the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) to annex the project site into the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). De Novo also coordinated with San Joaquin LAFCO to assist the City with annexation of the park site into the City limits. The EIR is certified.

Yuba County/Caltrans – State Route 70/Feather River Boulevard Interchange Project CEQA/NEPA compliance and Caltrans technical studies.  De Novo was hired to prepare the CEQA/NEPA compliance documents and environmental technical studies for the State Route 70/Feather River Boulevard Interchange in Yuba County. The project required the following Caltrans technical studies: Air Quality Report (including project-level Air Quality Conformity), Archaeological Study Report, Floodplain Study, Historic Properties Survey Report, Initial Site Assessment, Natural Environmental Study, Noise Study Report, Traffic Study Report, and Visual Study Report. The technical studies were prepared following the Caltrans and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) protocols. The project required extensive coordination with Caltrans District 3.

Planning Documents

Amador County Transportation Commission – 2010 Amador County Regional Transportation Plan EIR.  De Novo was hired by the Amador County Transportation Commission (ACTC) as an on-call environmental consultant for various projects including the 2010 Amador County Regional Transportation Plan EIR. De Novo is serving as a technical advisor to the ACTC for preparation of the RTP and EIR, which will include a Sustainable Communities Strategy. The project is being prepared concurrently with a Regional Blueprint process. The project includes an AB 32 Green House Gas Emissions analysis, Air Quality Conformity Determination, and extensive public review in conformance with SAFETE-LU requirements.

Butte County Association of Governments – 2008 Butte County Regional Transportation Plan EIR.  De Novo Planning Group was hired by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) to prepare the 2008 Butte County Regional Transportation Plan EIR. BCAG, serving as the federal Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Butte County, was required to update their Regional Transportation Plan with broader environmental and consultation requirements pursuant to SAFETEA-LU legislation, as well as air quality requirements pursuant to AB 32. The project included a Green House Gas Emissions analysis, Air Quality Conformity Determination, and extensive public review in conformance with SAFETEA-LU requirements. The EIR had a streamlined timeframe and the project was completed two months ahead of schedule.

Glenn County Transportation Commission – 2009 Glenn County Regional Transportation Plan Technical Environmental Documents, CEQA Processing.  De Novo was hired to prepare technical studies and process the CEQA documents for the 2009 Glenn County Regional Transportation Plan. The RTP was prepared post approval of SB 375 and includes an Air Quality and AB 32 Green House Gas Emissions analysis and extensive public review in conformance with SAFETE-LU requirements. The project was completed on schedule and on budget.

City of Manteca – Circulation Element Update EIR. De Novo was hired by the City of Manteca to prepare an EIR for the Circulation Element Update (CEU) of the 2023 Manteca General Plan. The CEU includes proposed modifications to Level of Service (LOS) standards, Traffic Impact Study Guidelines, and General Transportation Policies. De Novo was selected to prepare an environmental document with the primary purpose of serving as the required CEQA documentation for the adoption of the CEU. However, the environmental document will be used by the City of Manteca, Manteca Redevelopment Agency, other public agencies and private developers for “tiering” of future environmental reviews for development projects, roadway improvement projects, and other activities that relate to the analysis contained in the environmental document, and to implement the Circulation Element.

San Joaquin Council of Governments – SJCOG 2011 Regional Transportation Plan EIR.  De Novo was hired by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) to prepare San Joaquin County's 2011 Regional Transportation Plan EIR. SJCOG is the largest federal Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and state Regional Transportation Planning Agency within the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin. SJCOG's planning documents were heavily scrutinized by the California Attorney General's Office. The project required five meetings with attorneys from the Attorney General's Office to discuss the interconnections of air quality, greenhouse gases, and land use planning and to develop appropriate mitigation measures. The EIR was certified on time and on budget without formal legal proceedings.

Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency – 2010 Shasta County Regional Transportation Plan EIR.  De Novo was hired by the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (SCRTPA) to prepare the 2010 Shasta County Regional Transportation Plan EIR. The project includes an county-wide analyses in: agricultural, air quality, greenhouse gases/climate change, biological, cultural, geology, hazardous materials, hydrology, land use, noise, and transportation. The project required public review in conformance with SAFETE-LU requirements and was certified without a challenge.

Siskiyou County Transportation Commission. 2010 Siskiyou County Regional Transportation Plan Technical Environmental Documents, CEQA Processing. De Novo was hired to prepare technical studies and process the CEQA documents for the 2010Siskiyou County Regional Transportation Plan. The RTP was prepared post approval of SB 375 and includes an Air Quality and AB 32 Green House Gas Emissions analysis and extensive public review in conformance with SAFETE-LU requirements.