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qz,a SITE DESCRIPTION: The property is located in the hillside residential neighborhood of Emerald Lake, at the terminus of Lakeview Way and is situated on the north side of a cul -de -sac street. The property is bordered to the north by a man -made lake, to the west and east by residential properties and to the south by- Lakeview Way. There are mature trees and vegetation within and surrounding the site. All surrounding land uses are low density residential in nature and the area is semi -rural in nature. The subdivision in which the property is located was originally created in 1947. The subdivision is comprised of 11 residential lots and a lake which is owned in- common by the property owners. In 1947, the entire subdivision was within the County limits. Over the years two properties were annexed to Redwood City. The subject property is one of the two properties that are now within city limits of Redwood City. The other property is located at 1090 Lakeview Way, adjacent to the subject property. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Planning staff has prepared an environmental assessment to determine what environmental impacts, if any, would be generated by the proposed re- zoning. Planning staff has concluded that the proposed re- zoning itself will not have a significant effect on the environment. However, if the property is subdivided and developed, the applicant would be required to implement certain mitigation measures in order to reduce potential environmental impacts that might result from the development of a new residence. The City, therefore, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Public hearing notices for the Initial Study have been circulated for public review for a period of 21 days (October 7, 2003 through October 28, 2003). Due to the Planning Commission hearing schedule, the public hearing for this item will take place prior to the end of the public review period. Although the City has yet to receive any public comments on the project, a supplemental staff memorandum addressing any future comment letters will be sent to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, October 28, 2003. In accordance with City procedures, the Planning Commission is the reviewing and approving entity for environmental documents; therefore, the Planning Commission's action on this project is to review the initial study and certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration. FINDINGS The Planning Commission must also make the following findings under CEQA prior to certifying the Negative Declaration: • The Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA; 0