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05/07/2018 Page 4 of 21 ATTY/RESO.0033/CC RESO 1548 MAPLE APPROVING PROJECT PERMITS RESO. NO. 15662 REV: 04‐30‐18 PR MUFF NO. 601 Section 4: Tentative Map (TM2014-12): In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Council finds that: a) The map, design, or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the general or specific plans, the zoning ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. Basis for finding: The proposed subdivision and associated improvements are consistent with Redwood City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, as amended by the Waterfront Ordinance, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements. b) The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. Basis for finding: The 7.88 acre project site is physically suited for the type and density of the proposed development at a density of 17 dwelling units per acre. The site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established. c) The design or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems. Basis for finding: The project site is currently entirely paved adjacent to the creek. The proposed development will maintain sufficient setbacks from the creek to avoid any impact to fish, wildlife or their habitat. The proposed development will improve the site with new pervious area and new native landscaping. d) The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, unless acceptable alternate public easements will be provided. Basis for finding: The proposed subdivision and associated improvements will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. Additionally, the project site does not have any public utilities or associated improvements that would be in conflict with the proposed project. e) The reasons submitted for the granting of any exceptions applied for comply with requirements for findings described in Section 30.69, and the tentative map is deemed not workable without the granting of such exceptions. Basis for finding: No exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance are requested. f) Such other findings of conflict with written public policy or with the public interest as the Planning Commission may determine. Basis for finding: The proposed project does not conflict with any written public policy or with the public interest. In addition, the following finding is required by Government Code Section 66473.5: a) The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. Basis for finding: The proposed Tentative Map and land use is compatible with the