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2.1 GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> <br />2.1.1 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will result in increased exposure to <br /> seismic risks. <br /> <br /> Findings: The GID hereby makes Findings (1) and (3). <br /> <br /> Facts in Suppose of Findings: <br /> <br /> (a) As stated in the Redwood Peninsula EIR, "Detailed studies have shown <br /> that [the Redwood Peninsula] is no worse than many other sites which have been <br /> and are routinely approved for development. It would be unreasonable to deny <br /> development here and have it go on at some equally hazardous area.. Recognizing <br /> this situation, the City and various other public agencies have maintained a policy <br /> which allows development of the Redwood Peninsula (given that certain technical <br /> requirements are met)." (Redwood Peninsula EIR, pp. V-1 -- V-2.) <br /> <br /> Co) The Planned Development Permit includes a condition requiring the <br /> applicant to comply with all recommendations of the geotechnical report on file <br /> with the Building Division. Compliance with these requirements will reduce <br /> seismic risk. <br /> <br /> (c) Although City requirements and design features incorporated into the <br /> Project will reduce the significance of the identified effect, seismic risk cannot be <br /> entirely eliminated. Compared to existing conditions, therefore, the increased <br /> exposure to seismic incidents is considered a significant impact that cannot be <br /> mitigated. <br /> <br /> (d) The Statement of Overriding Considerations set forth in Section 4 of this <br /> document contains additional information explaining the reasons for the GID's <br /> decision to approve the Project in spite of its environmental effects, and is hereby <br /> incorporated by reference. <br /> <br /> -3- <br />GIDEIRFD.DOC <br />7/23196 5:44 PM <br /> <br /> <br />