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12/21/2010 0 RESOLUTION NO. 06 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FINDING THAT THE DISPOSITION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF A REPLACEMENT COUNTY JAiL AND AUXILIARY JAIL USES ARE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, On November 22, 2010, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo regarding potential replacement of the County jail and construction of ancillary jail uses on the Woodhouse Industrial Park Property, including provisions relating to assignment of four purchase option agreements to the County located at 20 - 80 Chemical Way; and WHEREAS, The County of San Mateo 'is currently finalizing negotiations for the acquisition of the above properties including two strip parcels. Consistent with State Law Section 65402 (a) the County is requesting that the City issue a finding that the acquisitions of the property by the County for the intended purposes conforms to Redwood City's General Plan. The City must also consider General Plan conformance pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Part 3 (Public Streets, Highways and Service Easement Vacation Law); and WHEREAS, At a duly noticed hearing on December 7, 2011, the Planning Commission reviewed its General Plan and finds that the acquisitions and use of property and Right of Way for a potential future County jail and auxiliary jail uses are in confomiance with its General Plan and appropriate findings were made in the staff report dated December 7, 2011. Relevant General Plan policies include: 1, Policy PS -11.1: Work with the Police Department to determine and meet community needs for raw enforcement services; 2. Policy BE -24.1: Ensure that change and development occur in a fashion that enhances and blends for Redwood City's established social fabric, natural environment, and built environment; 3, Policy BE 24.4 Consult with other agencies to address common regional issues and opportunities related to growth, transportation, infrastructure, and other planning issues. WHEREAS, the subject parcel has a General Plan Land Use designation of Industrial — Light which permits low intensity industrial uses which do not involve substantial truck traffic or outdoor fabrication or assembly, do not produce odors or significant nuisances. A replacement County Jail facility and auxiliary jail uses will be fight industrial in nature and will not result in heavy industrial uses, substantial traffic or transportation of heavy industrial materials, #15073 MUFF # 606