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Community Context & Planning &. Describe the proximity of the proposed site to other facilities and areas of the community, and how that proximity enhances the use of the library by the residents in the library service area. Describe the appropriateness of the proposed site including whether the proposed library project will contribute to the establishment, redevelopment, or revitalization of a community or downtown core, business district, or neighborhood. Describe how the proposed library is connected to other uses, including public use facilities, by a run range or transponauon ano The proposed site is located at a'gateway to the community - on one of only two roads that provide entrance to or exit from wood Shores. The site serves as transition from the business and commerce oriented uses on its west side to the residential to the east, and is therefore well - located to welcome and invite whole community use — to include both corporate and The only other community oriented facility, other than the Fire Station, is the Sandpiper Elementary School, located at the thest east end of the community. Through partnering with the School District, Redwood Shores residents are able to use the mdpiper facilities for meetings and activities when not designated for school use. The Redwood City Public Library is part of the Peninsula Library System, a cooperative system in San Mateo County, and this rary will become the only easily accessible library on the east side of 101. For these residents, other libraries in the region are a �stination, rather than being apart of the fabric of the community. Residents have discussed their desires to incorporate use of B library into their'daily lives'— on the way to and from school, work, play, and the store. School children must be shuttled to and im other libraries outside of the community, which means a 'special trip' incorporated into already hectic schedules. The children to participated in the community outreach lamented that they do not get to go to the library as often as they would like, because it such a hassle to get there. There are no other spaces within the community to meet their after school and weekend learning The comprehensive bike path that connects with Bear Island and across 101, with a planned pedestrian and bike overpass is planned for the Ralston interchange, increases the range in which people can access the library. The library provides . iection to paths and water through a public facility — the building is designed to connect to a network of established and well ed paths (both pedestrian and bicycle) and parks within the community. Site Selection Process Describe the site selection process including community and planning department involvement, consultant assistance, as well as any other pertinent activities associated with determining the best site for the library project. Realistically, there is only one available, undeveloped site within the community, which the City owns. In determining the able sites, the City staff, Community Advisory Committee and consultants reviewed adaptive re -use of other sites and lies, to include conversion of parks and commercial property to library use. However, the community's land utilization was red and is balanced, providing for a wealth of park acreage and an appropriate amount of commercial and corporate use. fling these uses seriously impacts either the available recreation space or tax revenue base. City staff therefore emended to Council and the community to leverage the opportunities present at the Marine and Bridge site. Version 1.3 (5/30/02) 14