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7.A. - Page 15 Consistent with the above, the General Plan identifies this site for development of up to 412 units. (General Plan, Appendix B, Table AB 1.1, p. B-1-5.) Further, the General Plan acknowledged owner/developer interest in creating up to 412 new units: "Located with access to the water, this site is a prime location for new residential development as a new Mixed Use—Waterfront development. There is owner/developer interest in this site. The owner has been in discussions with developers regarding redevelopment. The site provides opportunities for development of an estimated 412 new residential units." (2010 General Plan, Appendix B, pp. B-1-15-16.) The density, 38.52 dwelling units/acre, is consistent with the General Plan, which allows a maximum residential density of 40 units/acre. The Project is also consistent with parking requirements of the Zoning Code, as discussed at page --- above. The Project is consistent with numerous General Plan polices relative to land use, including polices promoting (1) higher density, pedestrian and water oriented development; (2) engaging, well-landscaped outdoor spaces; a variety of housing types in master planned developments; and (3) public access to the water front, among many others, as thoroughly explained in the Staff Reports to the Planning Commission. (See, e.g., 10/30/12 Planning Commission Report, pp. 9-13.) The Project is also consistent with many Housing Element Policies, as discussed at pages --- below. B. The City Should Not Chanqe the Land Use Desiqnation Rather than Approve this Proiect Appellants' Position: Appellant contends that the General Plan land use designation should be changed from Mixed Use-Waterfront to Mixed Use Marina. (Appeal, p. 16.) City's Response: The Mixed-Use Waterfront land use designation was incorporated into the 2010 General Plan, after substantial input from the public, City staff, and City policymakers, over a nearly three year period.Z This Appeal is not a proper vehicle for Appellant to seek Council action on an amendment to the General Plan. C. The Proiect Is Consistent with Housinq Policies, Includinq re: Live-aboards 2 The consideration and adoption of the General Plan included extensive staff outreach, numerous community and "affinity group" meetings, and several Planning Commission and City Council meetings, as well as the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, from January 2008 through October 11, 2010. (See, e.g., staff reports regarding community input at http://www.redwoodcity.orq/qovernment/council/meetinqs.html and http://www.redwoodcity.orq/qovernment/bcc/plan/index.html .) Through this comprehensive process, the City prepared an award-winning General Plan to provide the foundation for future development. Page 15 of 27