However, the EIR can be focused and done within 12 months if the project does not vary significantly from the campus' current use. This essentially means that if the campus has a skilled nursing facility and also some assisted living that would seem appropriate. However, if the proposal is for a significant number of assisted living units or for a different use of a campus, then a full EIR might be necessary. Mr. Funk noted that the currently the EIR should not impact the overall project schedule. Mr. Funk also indicated that the Technical Build Sub-Committee will be doing an analysis of the soft cost which are reflected in all construction projects.
Soft cost includes everything except the actual construction of a building.
Therefore, it will include engineering, inspection, architecture, consultants, etc. Finally, the Technical Build Sub-Committee is looking at the appropriate construction delivery method for this project. For various reasons, it appears that the project will be done with something other than a tradition bid delivery system. As a result of the extension, Mitchell Katz, Committee Co-Chair, indicated that it would be necessary to delay the presentation to the Health Commission. The Planning Committee is currently scheduled to go to the Health Commission on April 6, 1999.