Reso PC22-09 0083 PC Reso Recommending General Plan Amendment Approval Harbor View Project

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ATTY/RESO.0083/PC RESO RECOMMENDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPROVAL – HARBOR VIEW PROJECT REV: 10-28-22 VR Page 8 of 9 run-off prior to discharge from the site, and determined that the Project would comply. b. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Architectural Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 45.4) subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit D. 7. Vesting Tentative Map. a. Findings. The Planning Commission finds that: i. The map, design, or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the general or specific plans, the zoning ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. The proposed subdivision and associated improvements are consistent with Redwood City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements as stated in the staff report. ii. The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. The project site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established, and the development is consistent with the standards for the proposed General Plan and Zoning District. iii. The design or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems. The site consists of eight parcels that previously included the former Malibu Raceway and Golf Course, a gasoline service station, and other building supply and light industrial uses. The Project site is currently vacant, except for a construction office that fronts Blomquist Street. The proposal improves existing conditions redeveloping the site and removing areas of the Project site have been identified to have contaminants of potential concern and will require remediation. The environmental impact report found that the existing conditions were not well suited to provide habitat for substantial numbers of species. The proposed development will improve the site with new pervious area and new native landscaping.