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80 Page 2 Zoning Administrator Review and Decision The following information was considered by the Zoning Administrator: . All testimony received at the public hearing; . The information provided in the administrative record; and . Completion of the three-step process for massage establishments. The Zoning Administrator approved the Use Permit, which is the last step in a 3-step process. The applicant had previously completed steps 1 and 2 with favorable results for massage establishments. The Zoning Administrator, in approving the Use Permit made findings and attached conditions (refer to Attachment 1, the Notice of Official Action dated May 4, 2009, for a complete list of findings and conditions). The three-step process, in sequential order, is outlined as follows: Step 1: Obtain a Zoning Verification Letter from the Planning Division in writing to confirm that the zoning district is appropriate for the proposed use. The General Commercial-Residential (CG-R) Zoning District allows massage businesses provided that the next-steps are successful. The Zoning Permit Letter was issued to the applicant on November 17, 2008. Step 2: Apply for and obtain all the necessary clearance from the Redwood City Police Department. These clearances include background checks which apply to not only the establishment and business owner, but also all massage technicians who will be employed by the business. The applicant completed the second step and obtained the permits from the Redwood City Police Department on January 27,2009. Step 3: After completing steps 1 and 2, the applicant shall apply for and obtain a Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator. The Use Permit process includes an in- depth analysis of the proposed project from a land use perspective. This review also includes, but is not limited to compatibility with adjoining land uses, hours of operation, adequacy of parking, previous uses on-site, and obtaining neighborhood input at the public hearing. The Use Permit was approved on May 4, 2009. In addition to the findings, the Zoning Administrator found it appropriate to include a number of conditions that required additional site improvements as well as follow-up monitoring to ensure long-term compatibility of the use. The Zoning Administrator determined that adherence to the conditions of approval would ensure that the subject use would comply with the general welfare of the community. Appellant's Issues On May 11, 2009, the appellants, consisting of the Redwood Oaks Community Members, jointly filed an appeal requesting that the City Council overturn the Zoning Administrator's decision thereby denying the Use Permit (Attachment 2). The appellants cited the following grounds for the appeal as summarized below: . Traffic flow: Traffic on Woodside Road travels above the speed limit and Murray . Court, a narrow residential street, has no sidewalks, storm drains or adequate lighting. The appellants feel that patrons of the proposed business will be circling the neighborhood to find parking;