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7A Page 4 Survey of Other Cities In an effort to benchmark the proposed Policy against the practices of other communities Staff has conducted some additional research, at the request of City Council, regarding how other Cities on the peninsula (namely San Mateo and Foster City) address construction on waterfront residential properties. The following statements identify key components of their respective processes: San Mateo . The Department of Public Works administers the "Marina Lagoon Dock Permit" program under a regional permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. . Property owners are required to renew their Dock Permit on an annual basis (2005 fee is $93, based on the Consumer Price Index). . Insurance certificate is required naming City of San Mateo as additional insured. . City conducts periodic inspections for compliance and safety under Harbor Patrol services. . Allow fixed and floating docks subject to an approved "Boat Dock Plan", which includes a hold harmless indemnity clause. .. Requires a Building Permit from Building Department and an Encroachment Permit from Public Works Department. Foster City . Boat docks are required to go through a "Waterfront Property Development Permit" and an "Architectural Review Procedure". . Additional requirements are established in the City's Architectural and Solar Guidelines. . Projects reviewed by the Planning Commission and a few projects reviewed by staff are billed on a time and materials basis. . Building Permits are issued by the Building Department and are based on the valuation of the work. . Construction permits are issued by Public Works and the City "reserves the right to prohibit the use of equipment or procedures which may damage the existing lagoon slopes or impair construction of the wall." Redwood City's proposed Policy is consistent (although tailored to Redwood City's specific needs) with the standard practices of these Cities. Alternatives 1. Status Quo - Continue to operate under the current requirements of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance4 Pros: -Requires no additional staff time. Cons: -The current Zoning Ordinance provides little to no direction on what type of construction is appropriate on the Lagoon Bank. -Exposes the City to increased liability should slope failure occur as a result of existing non-permitted improvements. 4 The Redwood City Zoning Ordinance requires a Planned Development Amendment (PDA) for modifications within the TP-W Zoning District; however, no direction is provided as to where and what level of improvements are appropriate.