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323 meet natural contours , and lakes put in for recreation . He noted the pattern of improvement which had been done in gradual fashion over the years , which in some cases , represents problems . He commented on the fierce pride of the residents in this area . The third map depicted the plan proposal , and reflected certain recommended policies to limit density to a maximum of two lots per acre in the City area, to contain high density development within the area where it already exists , to utilize the slope density zoning in effect in City, and where possible , to set minimum lot size at 15 , 000-20 , 000 square feet . Also , in their discussions , the Steering Committee decided that on the map , uses should be designated as what they are , such as golf course , convent , etc . Mr . Halsted indicated that presently existing open space areas were in- tended to remain as open space . He noted one employment area was desig- nated on the plan , and this would be optional for implementation : The high school site at Farm Hill Boulevard intersection with Highway 280 . He also mentioned there was one commercial area, at Canyon Road and Cordilleras , and that no other commercial area was wanted by the residents than already existed . Mr . Halsted also reported that the Committee had felt that the area along the portion of Eaton Avenue within Redwood City might well be in San Carlos , if it were looked at in an orderly way . A survey was taken involving about 60% of those residents , and they pre- ferred to stay in Redwood City . He concluded with the comment that most of the Plan evolved through trying to make everything spring from what the people wanted . Vice-Mayor Henderson then invited Staff to comment , and City Manager responded that , as Council was aware , this was the formal presentation of the proposal to be forwarded to Planning Commission for consideration , and which would also be presented to the Board of Supervisors and County Planning Commission , and would be subject to public hearings . Planning Director noted that it was worthwhile to understand at this time that this was a very important break-through in the planning process , in that it was a first joint City-County planning project . He noted that a couple of good things that grew out of this contrasted with the bad . One was that the plan was first promulgated by a few failing septic tanks and brought to a head a situation where a plan had to be developed . This plan now meets all requirements of the State General Plan . Another happy outcome was in the finding by a geological survey that , while the area is a " stone ' s throw" from the San Andreas Fault , the area West of Alameda de las Pulgas would be safer than that East of Alameda by about 10% . Possibly the most important outcome was that whereas the unincorporated area resi- dents had previously exhibited hostility, during the year ' s deliberations 3/26/73 Reg . Mtg .