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There may also be a concern that the proposed building will impact open space, Clearly, the project will displace an a×isting parking lot site originally conceived as recreational open space for employees. However, the site has already been converted to a non-open space use (i.e., a City approved parking lot) and there are still significant amounts of open space along the Belmont Slough on each side of the site. Also, Oracle employees do have other recreational activities in its indoor gym facilities. In addition, there will be a large play area for children, and thus a portion of the site will still have some look and feel of open space. The proposed "Commercial/Office" classification would be appropriate for the site, as it is similar to the surrounding General Plan designation for the Oracle campus, and would permit the proposed childcare facility. No one from the Redwood Shores community spoke against the project at the Planning Commission hearing. There was one letter of opposition that is attached. Environmental Assessment As required by the California Environmental Quality Act, the City prepared an environmental assessment to dete~ihine what environmental impacts, if any, would be generated by the project and the required General Plan Amendment. The City concluded that the project would no.._~t have a significant impact on the environment as long as certain mitigation measures ara undertaken. Staff prepared a "Mitigated Negative Declaration" which the Planning Commission adopted on January 15, 2002. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file with Planning and Redevelopment. Architectural Review CommltteelPlanning Commission Action The Architectural Review Committee contingently approved the design of the project on November 27, 2001, The Planning Commission approved the Amendment to the Planned Development Permit, Tentative Map, and Mitigated Negative Declaration on January 15, 2002. It also recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment to the City Council. Please refer to the attached Staff Reports and Minutes from the ARC and Planning Commission for further information. Alternatives Deny the General Plan Amendment. This would prevent the childcare facility from being built on the site. Fiscal Impact There would bo no fiscal impact tothe City ~ ~ Tom Passanisi Michael Church Principal Planner Planning and Redevelopment City Manager Manager Attlchmenta: 1. Map exhibit 2. Elevations end Site Plan 3. Resolution 4. Staff Report and Planning Comrnlsslon Minutes from January 15, 2002 5. Architectural Review Committee Minutes from November 27.2001 6. Public Correspondence