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6.1 E Page 1 ��`�� To #he;�lonor�ble Ma�or an�! Ci�y Counc�l, �rrorr� �th� �ity Mar�ag�r April 9, 2007 Subject Agreement for Professional Set-vices with LSA Associates to prepare an Environmental Impact Repart Recommendation Approve by motion an agreement with LSA Associates to provide consultant services to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Preserve at Redwood Shores. Background KEECH Properties, LLC is proposing to construct a school, park, and townhomes on the 1 Q9 acre parce! known as "Area H" and an adjoining parcef in Redwaod Shores. The project,titled "The Preserve at Redwood Shores,"wauld be located on two parcels: a 109- acre parcel (Area H) and an undeveloped 5-acre parcel, known as Indian Creek, located adjacent to the southwest corner of Area H. Please refer to the attached site plan. The project proposes development of the two parcels with the following land uses: 94 acres af restored wetiands; 7 acres for a pubfic elementary schoof for approximately 450 students; 8 and 2 acres, respectively, for two multi-family townhouse developments (The Preserve at 197 units, and indian Creek at 27 units); and 3.5 ac�es for a neighborhood park. The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District would construct the school. Staff has determined tha# an Environmental Impact Report (EiR) wili be required for the project due to the size, number of units, and complexity of the project. The EIR will evaluate the impacts of the project on the environment, and wilf aiso examine several development alternatives. The Project as propased will require amendments to both the �e►�eral Plan ancf Zoninr Oruinanc°, and wil! require the Nreparation af a P�ec�se Plan. Staff contacted numerous EIR consultants and reviewed their proposals. It has seiected LSA Associates as the most qualified consulfant based on their experience with schools and wetland issues. This familiarity will allow the firrn to prepare a thorough and high quality document. As described in the attached work program,#he cost of the work will be $177,230. Aithough the City will be the lead agency for the purposes of the Environmental Impact Report, it will work cfosely with the Beimont-Rettwood City Shores School District throughou�the entire EIR process. The School District is aware of this approach and finds it acceptable. The Planning Commission wilE review the EIR, and make a recommendafiion to the City Council on the Precise Plan and Zoning and General Plan amendmen#s in the fall, 2007. It