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7A Page 26 Land Use, Communi Desi n. and Circulation Economic Develo ment Housin Historic and Cultural Resources Infrastructure and Water Sui Parks and Recreation Natural Resources and Open Space Products: · Ten copies and one electronic file of the Policy Workbook · Proposed General Plan Format Task 5. Background Reports This scope of work and budget assume that each background report will be revised no more than twice. If additional revisions are necessary, they will be prepared on a time and materials basis with the City providing written authorization prior to the revision's initiation. It is assumed that the background reports will be initiated during Wave 1 and continuing into Wave 2. 5.1 Draft Land Use/Community Design Report The Land Use/Community Design Element and the supporting background report will explore more than land use; it will include urban design, community character, livability issues., and sustainability, We anticipate creating a hybrid form-based General Plan that encapsulates the best of traditional general plans and the newer, invigorating new urbanist plans. As such, we will look at the city, not just as a series of land uses to be mapped and analyzed, but as integrated puzzle pieces creating neighborhoods, corridors, and districts, each of which has their own charm, character, and dynamics. Our team includes noted urban designer Gerry Gast (urban design subconsultant) to participate in this component of the work program. It is our understanding that the City's GIS data contains an accurate existing land use database. As such, we will primarily rely on the City's existing land use information contained within its GIS system; however. we will supplement the information with a limited windshield survey to verify land uses in specific neighborhoods, corridors, or .districts identified by the City. In addition, these surveys will allow us to better understand the character, nature, and function of these areas. The existing land use data will be compiled along with existing General Plan policy, redevelopment plans, specific plans, and zoning data. This information will be used to conduct a nonconforming use analysis, and development potential and consistency analysis. We understand that existing zoning maps might not be consistent with existing land use policy. If so, our analysis will map those parcels/areas that may need to be updated for consistency. We will survey neighborhoods, districts, and corridors to ascertainJhe local character, role within the larger city, and .charm. We will look at building design and articulation, build to or setbacks, SCOPE OF SERVICES Redwood City General Plan January 11, 2008 Page 11