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Proposed Work Program June 2021 City of Redwood City / Gatekeeper Projects Subsequent EIR 6 environmental science associates Task 8: Meetings and Public Hearing Attendance Meetings and Public Hearings. As requested by the City, it is assumed ESA staff will attend a minimum of 4 (with option of up to 8) meetings and public hearings, and F&P staff will attend a minimum of 3 meetings and public hearings. It is assumed these may be associated with, but not limited to, public scoping meeting, Draft SEIR public hearing, and Final EIR public hearings. Internal Meetings with City Staff. ESA also proposes regular conference call meetings with City staff over the course of the SEIR preparation. ESA assumes these meetings would be held approximately bi-weekly. ESA and F&P team members will be available to attend additional meetings and hearings beyond those included in the proposal on a time-and-materials basis at City’s request. Te chnical Issues and Approaches Key issues, tasks and assumptions for each environmental topic are addressed below. La nd Use and Planning The DTPP Final EIR determined land use and planning impacts under the DTPP would be less than significant. The proposed Gatekeeper Projects would include General Plan and DTPP amendments to increase the amount of commercial and residential development allowed, and would also make adjustments to plan area boundaries and development standards applicable within the DTPP area. The effects of these and other proposed changes on community division/disruption, land use compatibility, and consistency with applicable plans (including, but not limited to General Plan, DTPP, and regional land use plans), will be addressed in the SEIR. Po pulation and Housing The DTPP Final EIR determined population and housing impacts under the DTPP would be less than significant. The proposed amendments under the Gatekeeper Projects would allow an increase in development within the DTPP area resulting in additional dwelling units, as well as new employment associated, which could potentially increase the demand for housing in the region. The effects of these and other proposed changes under the Gatekeeper Projects on population and housing, growth inducement, and potential displacement, will be addressed in the SEIR. Aesthetics and Shadows The DTPP area is the City’s most urban and densest district. The DTPP includes building height regulations (ranging from 3 stories to 12 stories), and other regulations to provide for compatibility with historic resources and adjacent low-rise residential neighborhoods, minimize shadow, and provide access to natural light and air. The DTPP indicates that compliance with its building height and disposition regulations is sufficient to achieve compliance with the DTPPs shadow guidelines as well. The DTPP Final EIR determined aesthetic impacts under the DTPP would be less than significant. The proposed Gatekeeper Projects would accommodate an increase in commercial and residential development, and adjustments to boundaries and development standards, within the DTPP area. Currently, there are no proposed changes to the height standards in the DTPP area. The potential aesthetic effects of the REV: 06-23-21 MI ATTY/AGR.2021.150/Environmental Sciences Associates (Gatekeeper Projects) (Page 16 of 58)