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Proposed Work Program June 2021 City of Redwood City / Transit District Subsequent EIR 6 Environmental science associates REV: 06-22-21 MI 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. Technical Issues and Approaches Key issues, tasks and assumptions for each environmental topic are addressed below. Land Use and Planning The DTPP Final EIR determined land use and planning impacts under the DTPP would be less than significant. The proposed Transit District 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 Transit District project also anticipates changes in circulation to accommodate future transportation improvements, including grade separation of rail tracks and a new four-track station. 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. Population and Housing The DTPP Final EIR determined population and housing impacts under the DTPP would be less than significant. The proposed amendments under the Transit District 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 Transit District 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 Transit District 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 proposed changes as it relates to effect on scenic vistas and scenic resources, conflicts with zoning and regulations regarding scenic quality, light and glare, and shadows will be addressed in the SEIR. Cultural and Historic Resources (including Paleontological and Tribal Cultural Resources) Historic Resources: The DTPP area contains a variety of individual designated and potential historic resources, as well as historic districts. Consistent with the DTPP Final EIR, impacts on historic resources as a result of additional development on properties within the DTPP area would be significant and unavoidable. A variety of mitigations including compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, would lessen but not eliminate impacts. The proposed amendments under the Transit District ATTY/AGR.2021.149/ESA (Transit District CEQA) (Page 16 of 26)