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6.1A Page 7 with this style of education allows for multiple grade levels to be accommodated within a single classroom, thereby allowing for a broader range of grade levels within the school. Strict adherence to fire and building codes will ensure that seismic and other life safety risks are reduced to reasonable levels found to be acceptable for school and child care facility uses. 2. The establishment and operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood because the kindergarten through twelfth grade private school and child care facility uses are related to other types of public and quasi-public uses that are permitted and currently present in the vicinity of the subject property. The subject property is located within the Residential Single-Family (R-1) Zoning District in an area that is comprised of a variety of land uses including single-family residences, a public elementary school, public library as well as a church all within less than 100 feet from the subject property. The subject property is also located approximately 300 feet of the Commercial-Neighborhood (eN) Zoning District in an area that is comprised of a higher intensity of land uses including Rite Aid, the Roosevelt Shopping Center (a neighborhood-serving center that includes a variety of restaurant, personal care and professional office establishments), Shell Gasoline Station. Key Market (a small neighborhood-serving grocery store) as well as single- and multi-family residences. Establishment of the proposed uses according to the proposed plans and operational criteria, in combination with the strict application of the conditions of approval, is expected to function as an asset to the neighborhood without causing harm. Project-related activities which could potentially have an adverse impact on the neighborhood in terms of noise and aesthetic impacts will be substantially controlled to a less than significant level. Furthermore, a traffic study was completed for the proposed project and concluded that no significant impacts would result with the incorporation of recommended conditions. Independent of this project, the City is initiating traffic calming measures along McGarvey Avenue to address neighborhood concerns. Conceptual plans have been submitted for general improvements to the subject property including new signage, landscaping and the addition of modular classrooms to accommodate the proposed student population. Conditions of approval will require the applicant to provide detailed plans for all improvements to ensure that that said improvements will enhance the visual character of the property as well as provide on-site property management to ensure that the site is adequately maintained and operations are consistent with the approved uses for the property under this Use Permit. 3. The establishment and operation of the proposed kindergarten through twelfth grade school and child care facility uses will not be detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of the City because the use will provide an alternative educational opportunity for pre-school through twelfth- grade students in Redwood City as well as in surrounding communities. The City's General Plan cites that one area of concern with education is the "inadequate provisions for child care" (Human Services Element, p. 15-6), and therefore encourages the development of child care facilities in both residential and nonresidential areas in ways that are compatible with existing uses in order to promote the availability and accessibility of such services (Land Use Element Policy No. L-12). With the implementation and strict adherence to the conditions of approval incorporated herein, the proposed uses will be compatible with the existing land uses as they mitigate potential concerns such as on-site circulation, noise attenuation. and life safety issues. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: It is the responsibility of the property owner, project applicant, tenant. and/or any other party identified in this document to adhere to and perform the following conditions of approval in the time specified. If no time is specified, the condition is considered to be an ongoing obligation. General Conditions 1. The subject use shall substantially conform to the revised plans prepared by RC Consulting Engineers, Inc. with a date stamp of November 24. 2008, and all documentation submitted to date and on file with Planning Services. except as modified by the conditions contained herein. Page 5 of 11