AgdaPkt 2014-08-25 Closed and Joint with SA and Planning Amended

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7.1.F. - Page 14 Another Council Member agreed with Vice Mayor Foust. She appreciates the passion that the school brings and the modifications to blend in with the neighborhood. She stated that this is already a complete neighborhood. She would like to find a location for the school and would like to preserve the quality of life in the neighborhoods. Furthermore, she doesn't support the appeal, but hopes that the appellants would look for other locations in Redwood City. One other Council Member said that this was not an emotional issue, but rather the impact in the neighborhood and on whether it can be mitigated. He opined that the Planning Commission made the right decision, and he knows the neighborhood very well. Another Council Member thanked the appellants for working with the community. She brought up the opening of Charter schools starting in the fall and hope that the appellants, like these Charter schools, could find other locations in the City. She likes that there are educational options for parents to choose from for their children. This same Council Member also raised her concerns about the division of neighbors due to noises. One other Council Member said he will vote to deny the appeal on this issue. He doesn't support that the overriding issue was due to noise, because there wasn't enough evidence. In addition, he brought up the traffic report in that this neighborhood would have significant impacts. He feels that this is the right product, but in the wrong place. Another Council Member also shared the same comments as the other Council Members and appreciates that the audience members were there. She too stated that Redwood City values education. Also, like her colleagues, she opined that this school was not in the right neighborhood, but encourages them to look for other places. Mayor Gee concurred with Vice Mayor Foust that this issue is a Land Use matter, and it is difficult to find land in Redwood City or in the Peninsula, particularly for education. He asked if this is the right use for an existing neighborhood, and concluded that this is not the right use. He said that he is in agreement with the Planning Commission's decision. Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing. 2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) denying the appeal filed by Carol and Nicholas Berg, applicants for the Cambridge Academy Project proposed at 2323-2325 Euclid Avenue, and upholding the February 4, 2014 Planning Commission Actions in connection with the certification of the Environmental Impact Report and denial of the Use Permit Application for the Cambridge Academy Project. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD July 28, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13