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T,C -12 Mr. Mehra said the Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA. He said based on the record (including the initial Study and comments received), there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. Mr. Mehra said the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the C, +y's independent judgment and analysis. A copy of the Power Point is available for review in the Planning Department. M /S: (Seybert/Garcia) to open the Public Hearing. Motion Passed Acting Chair Paulson asked if staff knows how the property will be subdivided? Mr. Mehra said the current property owner and the perspective property owner have had a survey done and they are gathering information to submit. Commissioner Piulle referred to Circle Page 25 under Cultural Resources of the Evaluation of Environmental Impacts, which reads, "Any human remains are found... ", and said that language should be added to include "and artifacts" found.... . MIS: (Seybert/Piulle) to adopt the findings that the Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, that based on the record, including the initial study received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis, and taking into consideration the note to add "and artifacts" to the Cultural Resources section of the Evaluation of Environmental Impacts. Motion Passed 6 -0 M /S: (Seybert/Radcliffe) to recommend to the City Council that the Planning Commission approve the Zoning Map Amendment from RH-40 to RH -20. Motion Passed 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project requires the rezoning of nine existing parcels (492, 502,512 Woodside, 1606 and 1620 Hess Road, and 515, 553, 551 Lucerne Avenue from their present "R-4" (Residential Multi - Family Medium Density) and "CG" (General Commercial District) to "CG -R" (General Commercial - Residential Combining) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration and make the appropriate findings, however, the formal review of the rezoning will occur at a future date. Blake Lyon, Associate Planner, said that Wegman's Nursery, which is associated with this rezoning, has been a family -owned and operated business in Redwood City for more than 40 years, and as a result, their current operations have a few non - conforming aspects. He said in April, the applicants submitted a Preliminary Design Map application, with the intent of investigating the feasibility of constructing a more permanent canopy structure, and develop a better understanding of what improvements could be made to help them become more competitive in today's market place. Page 2 of 4