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PRESIDIO TRUST
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement and
Conduct Scoping; Public Museum at
the Presidio
The Presidio Trust.
Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c)
of the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (Pub.
L. 91–190, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the
Presidio Trust (Trust) is notifying
interested parties that it will prepare an
environmental impact statement (EIS)
for a proposed museum at the Presidio
(proposed action) and engage in a
scoping process to seek public input.
The EIS will address the significant
environmental impacts of constructing a
new public museum and related
structures totaling approximately
100,000 square feet within the Main
Post district of the Presidio of San
Francisco (Presidio), California. The
public scoping process will determine
the range of actions, alternatives and
impacts to be considered in the EIS.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trust
has received for its review an offer to
lease the area south of the Main Parade
Ground on the Main Post bounded by
Moraga Avenue to the south, Arguello
Boulevard to the east, Montgomery
Street to the west, and Sheridan Avenue
to the north (Project Site) for the
purpose of constructing a new 100,000
square-foot museum. The Trust is
considering the proposal because it
believes that the presence of a major
cultural institution such as the one
proposed could serve as a catalyst for
attracting other compatible uses to the
Main Post. The proposed action would
entail the demolition of the existing
12,800 square-foot Bowling Center
(Building 93), the 3,030 square-foot Red
Cross Building (Building 97), a 450square foot garage (Building 98) and a
tennis court. The museum building
would be planned and completed
consistent with the general design and
technical recommendations for new
construction at the Project Site that are
within the Trust’s Main Post Planning &
Design Guidelines. In order for the
proposed action to be considered
successful, it should:
1. Provide a cultural experience of
distinction at the Main Post that engages
the public and that enhances the
Presidio as a national park.
2. In keeping with the Presidio’s
character as a national park, ensure
broad public accessibility to the
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premises and the program of a cultural
institution.
3. Site and design new construction to
enhance historically significant open
spaces within the Main Post and to
preserve the integrity of the National
Historic Landmark District (NHLD).
4. Incorporate ‘‘green’’ design and
sustainable principles and practices that
lower energy consumption, conserve
natural resources and reduce pollution.
5. Promote alternative forms of
transportation to minimize the need for
vehicle use by visitors as well as
employees.
6. Be economically feasible and
enhance the viability of the Presidio as
a self-sustaining national park.
The Trust has determined that the
proposed action may have significant
effects on the human environment
within the meaning of the NEPA.
Because the Project Site was not
identified as a ‘‘preferred location for a
large museum’’ in the Presidio Trust
Management Plan, the Trust’s formally
adopted policy statement for land use
planning for Area B of the Presidio, the
Trust intends to prepare an EIS to
address potential environmental
impacts from the proposed action and
the range of reasonable alternatives.
In seeking tenants, the Trust is
required to provide for ‘‘reasonable
competition.’’ The Trust will promote
competition for the project site by
widely publicizing a request for
proposals (RFP). Proposals received in
response to the RFP may yield
alternatives for analysis in the EIS,
including a ‘‘preferred alternative’’ that
may differ from the proposed action.
Other alternatives to be considered may
include the museum’s location at one or
more sites at Crissy Field (Area B) or
within existing buildings on the Main
Post. Potential impacts to be evaluated
in the EIS include those on parking and
traffic, visual resources, and those to the
NHLD. Compliance with Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act
will be a component of the EIS utilizing
the public input, alternatives
development, and assessment processes
to address historic preservation
requirements.
The Trust will announce the release
of the EIS (expected to occur in early
2008) for review and comment through
the publication of a Notice of
Availability in the Federal Register,
through postings on its Web site at
https://www.presidio.gov and its regular
electronic newsletter (Presidio E-news),
as well as direct mailing to the project
mailing list and other appropriate
means.
DATES: Written comments or suggestions
to assist in identifying significant
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environmental issues and in
determining the appropriate scope of
the EIS should be submitted on or
before October 15, 2007. A public
meeting will be held on September 24,
2007 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the
Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga
Avenue) to accept oral comments on the
scope of the EIS.
ADDRESSES: Electronic comments
concerning this notice can be sent to
PresidioMuseum@presidiotrust.gov.
Written comments may be faxed to
Presidio Museum at 415.561.5308.
Written comments may also be
submitted to Presidio Museum, Attn:
NEPA Compliance Manager, The
Presidio Trust, 34 Graham Street, P.O.
Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129–
0052. Please be aware that all written
comments and information submitted
will be made available to the public,
including, without limitation, any
postal address, e-mail address, phone
number or other information contained
in each submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Pelka, 415.561.5300.
Dated: August 8, 2007.
Karen A. Cook,
General Counsel.
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PRESIDIO TRUST
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and
Conduct Scoping; Public Museum at the Presidio
AGENCY: The Presidio Trust.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (Pub. L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321
et seq.), the Presidio Trust (Trust) is notifying interested parties
that it will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a
proposed museum at the Presidio (proposed action) and engage in a
scoping process to seek public input. The EIS will address the
significant environmental impacts of constructing a new public museum
and related structures totaling approximately 100,000 square feet
within the Main Post district of the Presidio of San Francisco
(Presidio), California. The public scoping process will determine the
range of actions, alternatives and impacts to be considered in the EIS.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trust has received for its review an
offer to lease the area south of the Main Parade Ground on the Main
Post bounded by Moraga Avenue to the south, Arguello Boulevard to the
east, Montgomery Street to the west, and Sheridan Avenue to the north
(Project Site) for the purpose of constructing a new 100,000 square-
foot museum. The Trust is considering the proposal because it believes
that the presence of a major cultural institution such as the one
proposed could serve as a catalyst for attracting other compatible uses
to the Main Post. The proposed action would entail the demolition of
the existing 12,800 square-foot Bowling Center (Building 93), the 3,030
square-foot Red Cross Building (Building 97), a 450-square foot garage
(Building 98) and a tennis court. The museum building would be planned
and completed consistent with the general design and technical
recommendations for new construction at the Project Site that are
within the Trust's Main Post Planning & Design Guidelines. In order for
the proposed action to be considered successful, it should:
1. Provide a cultural experience of distinction at the Main Post
that engages the public and that enhances the Presidio as a national
park.
2. In keeping with the Presidio's character as a national park,
ensure broad public accessibility to the premises and the program of a
cultural institution.
3. Site and design new construction to enhance historically
significant open spaces within the Main Post and to preserve the
integrity of the National Historic Landmark District (NHLD).
4. Incorporate ``green'' design and sustainable principles and
practices that lower energy consumption, conserve natural resources and
reduce pollution.
5. Promote alternative forms of transportation to minimize the need
for vehicle use by visitors as well as employees.
6. Be economically feasible and enhance the viability of the
Presidio as a self-sustaining national park.
The Trust has determined that the proposed action may have
significant effects on the human environment within the meaning of the
NEPA. Because the Project Site was not identified as a ``preferred
location for a large museum'' in the Presidio Trust Management Plan,
the Trust's formally adopted policy statement for land use planning for
Area B of the Presidio, the Trust intends to prepare an EIS to address
potential environmental impacts from the proposed action and the range
of reasonable alternatives.
In seeking tenants, the Trust is required to provide for
``reasonable competition.'' The Trust will promote competition for the
project site by widely publicizing a request for proposals (RFP).
Proposals received in response to the RFP may yield alternatives for
analysis in the EIS, including a ``preferred alternative'' that may
differ from the proposed action. Other alternatives to be considered
may include the museum's location at one or more sites at Crissy Field
(Area B) or within existing buildings on the Main Post. Potential
impacts to be evaluated in the EIS include those on parking and
traffic, visual resources, and those to the NHLD. Compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act will be a
component of the EIS utilizing the public input, alternatives
development, and assessment processes to address historic preservation
requirements.
The Trust will announce the release of the EIS (expected to occur
in early 2008) for review and comment through the publication of a
Notice of Availability in the Federal Register, through postings on its
Web site at https://www.presidio.gov and its regular electronic
newsletter (Presidio E-news), as well as direct mailing to the project
mailing list and other appropriate means.
DATES: Written comments or suggestions to assist in identifying
significant environmental issues and in determining the appropriate
scope of the EIS should be submitted on or before October 15, 2007. A
public meeting will be held on September 24, 2007 beginning at 6:30
p.m., at the Presidio Officers' Club (50 Moraga Avenue) to accept oral
comments on the scope of the EIS.
ADDRESSES: Electronic comments concerning this notice can be sent to
PresidioMuseum@presidiotrust.gov. Written comments may be faxed to
Presidio Museum at 415.561.5308. Written comments may also be submitted
to Presidio Museum, Attn: NEPA Compliance Manager, The Presidio Trust,
34 Graham Street, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052. Please
be aware that all written comments and information submitted will be
made available to the public, including, without limitation, any postal
address, e-mail address, phone number or other information contained in
each submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Pelka, 415.561.5300.
Dated: August 8, 2007.
Karen A. Cook,
General Counsel.
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