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7A accommodated on-site with minimal reconfiguration of some of the units. Artic~age 22 30.2.1.E.1 allows for an exception for a multiple family development, any portion of which is located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the right of way of Woodside Road. The property is located approximately 650 lineal feet from Woodside Road. Refer to the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for additional information about traffic and parking. Public Notification: Approximately 480 public hearing notices have been sent to property owners and tenants within a 300 foot radius. The public hearing notice has been published in the Redwood City Daily newspaper 20 days prior to the public hearing. Additionally, the public hearing notice has been posted on the City Hall bulletin board. The applicant held an "open house" at the project site on March 25, 2009 to present the draft plans to residents in the immediate vicinity. Lastly, staff held an "open house" on April 16, 2009, at City Hall to facilitate the review of the project plans and documents and ask questions or provide comments with regard to this project. There were approximately 20 attendees at the open house. Comments from that gathering are attached for your review. Future Steps: Upon the Planning Commission's adoption of the IS/MND and approval of the Tentative Map and Planned Development Permit, the applicant would need to file a Final Map. ReCOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS That the Planning Commission adopt the IS/MND based on the following findings: 1. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA; 2. That the Planning Commission has considered the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, along with comments received during the public review process, and has determined that, based on the whole record before it, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. According to Article 46 (Planned Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance, the purpose of the PD permit is to: · Provide a vehicle for planned development within the existing zoning districts of the City; · Encourage flexibifity of design and devefopment of fand in such a manner as to promote its most appropriate use; · Encourage the development of innovative projects which incorporate the highest quality architectural solutions, building materials, and landscaping concepts; · Promote the most functional and aesthetic relationships between building structures, signs, open space, and parking areas in residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts; and · Encourage the development of quality open space and recreational opportunities within projects.