AgdaPkt 2017-01-09 Closed and Joint

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6.11. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager January 9, 2017 SUBJECT Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for environmental consulting services for the 1548 Maple Street Project RECOMMENDATION By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for environmental consulting services with LSA Associates, Inc. for the preparation of an Initial Study Checklist in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act for the 1548 Maple Street Project BACKGROUND In October 2014, Watt Communities, LLC submitted an application for the development of a multi -unit residential condominium project at 1548 Maple Street. CRP/Strada 1548 Maple Venture, LLC has since taken over the proposed project and is the project Applicant. The 7.2 acre site is located east of Highway 101 and along the City's waterfront. The site is currently improved with a surface parking lot, harbor master's office building, and a water tank structure that is currently used by the Peninsula Yacht Club. The site is part of the proposed Inner Harbor Specific Plan (IHSP) area, however, no further work is scheduled on the Inner Harbor Specific Plan at this time (as described on the IHSP oroiect weboage), therefore the Applicant is seeking to move forward with project - related entitlements and associated environmental analysis. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Mixed Use — Waterfront Neighborhood. Mixed Use — Waterfront Neighborhood allows for the creation of unique neighborhoods that take advantage of Redwood City's Bay frontage and allows a residential density of up to 40 dwelling units per acre. There are no maximum heights established for this land use designation, however each project will be evaluated through site plan review and must: • Relate to property size and terrain • Relate to surrounding uses and character