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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. December 12, 2005 Mr. Charles Jany, Principal Planner City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road P.o. Box 391 Redwood City, CA 94064 RE: Contract Planning and Environmental Services for 439 Fuller Street (Tuscan Towers) Dear Mr. Jany, On behalf of MHA Environmental Consulting, Inc., I am pleased to submit this proposal to provide contract planning and environmental services for the City of Redwood City. The intent of the proposed service is to prepare a Precise Plan, manage the project through the development review process, and provide environmental review services for a proposed SO-unit residential project at 439 Fuller Street. All work would be subject to the direction of the Planning Director. It is our understanding that, at a minimum, the project will require a rezoning (Precise Plan), General Plan text amendment (to exceed a density of 40 units per acre), Architectural Permit, and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. Planning Services and Schedule Anticipated contract services include the following: Task 1. Meetings with Staff, Applicant, and Public MHA will conduct regular meetings with staff to understand the project and City codes and procedures, and to coordinate project review (a maximum of 12 meetings are budgeted). Meetings and other communications are also anticipated with the applicant and the applicant's representatives (a maximum of 6 meetings are budgeted). Meetings and communications with other interested parties, including adjacent property owners, businesses, and neighborhood groups are also included (a maximum of 6 meetings are budgeted). Task 2. Review of Background Information and Site Visits MHA will review background project information, including the application, plans, and any support documents prepared by the applicant's team. The City's zoning ordinance and general plan and other related planning and regulatory documents will be evaluated. A minimum of 2 visits to the site are expected. Task 3. Coordination of Project Review MHA will coordinate the processing of the permit entitlement requests through the planning process, including meetings outlined in Task 1, as well as: . Distribution of project information to the City's Plan Review Committee (PRC) and coordination of staff comments . Identification of key project issues and working with appropriate staff and/or the applicant to address the issues 4 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 303 San Mateo, California 94402 TEl650-373-1200 FAX 650-373-1211 E.MAll mail@mha-inc.com www.mha-inc.com