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78 and residential development consisting of 13,466 sq.ft. of office space in the first two floors, seven rental residential units on the third floor, underground and surface parking and site landscaping. She said that the project is an example of the recent zoning amendment adopted by the City Council last spring. She said that staff has received about twelve more letters and a petitlan from the neighbors expressing concerns about the project, she pointed out some of the neighbor's issues and concerns. Primary concerns are project size, height, as well as traffic safety, and parking. Neighbors are also uncomfortable with the three -story building, privacy and shadow. She also said that there is no shadow ordinance in Redwood City. She said that the setback to the rear property line is wider than the height of the building. She said that the soil had been contaminated and that she's been in contact with San Mateo County Health Department which is the agency responsible to monitor the site. The County Health Department has told her that this project can move forward. She said that the parking is going to be more than adequate for the project. She said that the traffic impact fee is the standard ordinance fee for this type of project, which is $54,000. Regarding noise the developer is proposing a sound wall along the western side of the property. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council to amend the General Plan and the Zoning map for 20 Avondale, however staff will not forward the information until the Planned Development permit is worked out. Commissioner Piulle liked the second plan where the building will be closer to Avondale and the exit will be on El Camino. Commissioner McCoy said the north elevation, which is a bare wall, is at the property line abutting "Mountain Mike's" parking lot. Technically, there cannot be any windows in the wall because of the adjoining property line. What alternative does the City have to make this wall more interesting? Can an easement be established to allow windows in this wall? Ms. Ekas said that it's building and fire code issue, and there would have to be a very specific type of easement. Usually, these easements are discouraged by Building and Engineering Services. Chairman Garcia asked if they are going to be required to have handicapped parking and how many spaces. Ms. Ekas said they will be required to have at least four handicap parking stalls. Commissioner Foust asked to see the plan of the elevations of the building. Ms. Ekas explained the different elevations of the building. Commissioner McCoy asked Ms. Ekas about the San Mateo County