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7A Page 37 The project would not cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system. R-2 zoning districts are distributed in urban locations within the City and are served by existing roads and transit facilities. The potential level of additional residential development which would result in marginal increase in density would not require expansion of these facilities nor degrade their existing Level of Service to a significant degree. Furthermore, the marginal increase in density would not result in exceeding a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways. The project would result in infill residential development utilizing existing roadway networks. There would not be substantial new roadway construction I thereby eliminating the potential for increased hazards due to a design features such as sharp curves or dangerous intersections. Any new development project would be required to provide adequate driveway widths and tum-arounds for emergency vehicles, consistent with citywide planning, public works and engineering standards. The residential use of new development would be consistent with existing residential uses. The project would not resuH in inadequate parking capacity because any new development project would be required to meet its parking needs on-site. The parking provisions in Article 30.4 of the Zoning Ordinance are stated as follows: 1. Dwellings, single-family containing four (4) bedrooms or less: two (2) covered spaces; not located within any required front or side yard. 2. Dwe/Jings, single-family! containing more than four (4) bedrooms: two (2) covered spaces, plus five-tenths (0.5) covered space for every bedroom beyond (fractional spaces shall be rounded up to a full space). 3. Accessory units: one (1) uncovered space; not located within any required front or side yard. 4. Dwellings, duplex: two (2) spaces per unit not located within any required front or side yard. 5. Dwellings, multiple family: includes townhouses, condominiums, and rental apartments: two (2) spaces per unit! one (1) covered for each unit plus one (1) space for every four (4) units for guest or visitor parking; not located within any required front or side yard. For all multiple dwelling developments containing four (4) or more dwelling units on 8 single site, all required off-street guest or visitor parking spaces shall be clearly marked as "reserved for guests" or "reserved for visitor" parking, or similarly so marked, designated! and maintained at all times. Additional residential development in the R-2 zoning would be required to provide off-street parking per the above ordinance provisions. The project would not confiict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. The' goal of the Circulation Element in the City's General Plan is to maintain and improve Redwood City's transportation system to the mutual benefit of motor vehicles, public transportation, bicycles and pedestrians, while reducing automobile usage by enhancing the attractiveness of alternative transportation modes. The project will be consistent with General Plan Policy NM-1, which designates areas for mixed use and higher density residential development to create pedestrian-oriented environments. Initial Study, R-2 Zoning District Code Amendment 131