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88 ATTACHMENT Page 12 Findinas: a. That pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 46.7, which sets forth additional findings for granting any Planned Development Permit, the City Council does not approve the creek setback modifications because the project neither improves nor respects the natural character of the creek. In order to truly optimize and respect the natural features of the site, this project should abide by the 25 foot setback. Even though the code may relate specifically to NPDES requirements) overall the intention of a planned development permit modification is to provide a project that is better than what would occur under standard subdivision regulations. An exception should only be granted when a special feature of the project is preserved, highlighted, or created by permitting a modification of existing design standards. Modifications should make a project more compatible with the neighborhood and not detract from the existing character. The creek is an important feature of this neighborhood, and locating large building structures near the creek does not respect or enhance its natural character. C. PRIVATE STREET DESIGN EXCEPTION - SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1. Recommendation: That City Council deny the requested reduction in street width from 25 ft. to 22 ft. for a one-way street and the inclusion of a 4 ft. wide pedestrian walkway. That pursuant to Redwood City Municipal Code Section 30.118.8, the City Council finds that this exception to the street width standards is not in the public interest. That pursuant to Redwood City Municipal Code 30.69, the City Council finds the following: a. The property is not of such shape or size, or is affected by such topographical conditions, or is subject to such title limitations of record that it is impossible or impracticable for the subdivider to comply with the requirement with which exception is taken. By reducing the number of units within the project, the developer may incorporate a two way street that would comply w;th the City's standard street width requirements. b. The exception is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the subdivider. The City Council determines that a one-way street does not best serve the development and the community because that street type is not superior to other options for th is project: a two way street or cu I de sac. 2