Reso23-02 0009 PC Reso Adopt CEQA

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Findings and Statements Required by the California Environmental Quality Act Focused General Plan Update 24 Final Environmental Impact Report January 2023 Impact TR-3: The proposed Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). The proposed Project does not include modifications to the design of local streets or intersections; however, subsequent infrastructure improvements under the Project, including any new roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements, would be subject to, and designed in accordance with City standards and specifications which address potential design hazards including sight distance, driveway placement, and signage and striping. Additionally, any new transportation facilities, or improvements to such facilities associated with subsequent infrastructure improvements would be constructed based on industry design standards and best practices consistent with the City’s zoning code and building design and inspection requirements. The City’s evaluation of future individual project access and circulation will incorporate analysis with respect to City standards for vehicular level of service and queueing, as well as for service to pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Therefore, the this would be a less than significant impact. (Draft EIR, pp. 4.17-43 to 4.17-44) Impact TR-4: The proposed Project would not result in inadequate emergency vehicle access. Emergency access to development facilitated by the Project would be subject to review by Redwood City in accordance with industry design standards, including the City of Redwood City’s 2019 Engineering Standards, relevant sections from RWCmoves (2017), and responsible emergency service agencies, which would ensure that projects meet all emergency access and design standards. The City also requires the preparation of construction management plans to minimize temporary obstruction of traffic during site construction. In addition, emergency responders maintain response plans that include use of alternate routes, sirens, and other methods to bypass congestion and minimize response times. Therefore, adequate emergency access would be provided to development facilitated by the Project, and the impact would be less than significant. (Draft EIR, p. 4.17-44) 4.19. Utilities and Service Systems Impact UTIL-1: The proposed Project would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects. Site-specific impacts related to utilities systems and infrastructure from development facilitated by the Project would be analyzed and mitigated, if necessary, at the individual project level during the City’s development review process. The Project would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects. This impact would be less than significant. (Draft EIR, pp. 4.19-19 to 4.19-26) Impact UTIL-2: There would be sufficient water supplies available to serve the proposed Project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years.