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i 7� �TA�T`D�AC�� pUBLIC HEARING *(Agenda was revised 06/04/2010 to correct subheading) A. Appeal of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for a Zoning Text Amendment pertaining to lot size regulations for the Residential Duplex (R-2) Zoning District in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. (603) (301) Recommendation: 1. Deny the appeal by motion, and thereby uphold adoption by the Planning Commission of the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) regarding the R-2 Zoning Text Amendment, as revised (Attachment 1), with the following finding: On the basis of the entire record before the City Council, including the Initial Study, any comments received, and the testimony and evidence presented at the June 7, 2010 public hearing, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and that the IS/ND reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis. 2. Introduce an Ordinance amending Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance for the R-2 Zoning District (Attachment 2) pursuant to the Planning Commission's recommendation. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI R-2 (RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX) ZONING DISTRICT OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE Saleish Mehra, Associate Planner, presented the report (presentation on file). He explained that the ordinance does not specify rules for increments above 10,000 square feet. He also shared past practices focusing on a few of the Planned Permits issued. He explained that staff recommends that Council deny the appeal and accept the other actions in the staff recommendation. Ms. Ekas, Planning, Housing & Economic Development Director, provided some context for this zoning text amendment as well as next steps. She also covered the community outreach done in preparation of the hearing tonight and how it exceeded the legal requirements. She then covered next steps. She also covered the Planning Commission assessment. Mayor Ira explained that this item had to be moved from last week due to a newspaper snafu. He then opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bautista expressed his disappointment at the process. He said he was notified about the public hearing 10 days in advance and he is upset about the fact that the staff report does not mention his appeal. He believes that this zoning text amendment will allow apartments in R-2 zoning. He was extremely upset about a certain attachment of the staff report. He also opined that this is tied to the Kentfield project and its density. Mr. Bautista said there will probably be a lawsuit since this is an extension of the JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD June 7, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 100