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7.A. - Page 262 process fot this particutar developmez�tt tl�at, wi�ether le�;al or no#,has l�armed the public inter�st. It is not �aecessary, ax appropriate, to vest property rights in a deveIoper or owner via the Ves�ing Tentative Map a�� such a fast track. Tlie Redwoad City General P�an inel��.des lan�uage throughout it suppoz-ting and requirizag the Planni�ag Cam�nissian to invite a��d malte �se of pubIic participation in t�ae plannin�;process for s�ecific develo�mer�ts. No interest or right of an out-of-state developer, even if it holds a�� option or other right, is supreane to the ri�;hts a�the pub�ic i�� effective, acceptable and proper�overnance. !�-1: Ge��eral Pla� statemcnts of ir�clusior�a��d u ase: The Letter frorr► Plan�in�Manager introducin�;tlae 2010 General Pian describes it as �t: *flexible hlueprint, *General �uid�line, *fraanewcyrl� for maintai��►ing those cherished qualities �hat disti��;uish Redwood City, *Plaz� that e�aables thaugl�►tfuI, sustainable chaiige in our community, *Plan filled with flexibilifiy, op�ortunity, and a�reat respect for RWC's history; '�living docunaent, *wark in�aro�ress, *P1an containing fl�xi�l�, adjustable taols, *fo��ndata.on far�nai�y �'uture disc�.ssion, deTiberations, and decisions, anc� *a "visionin�" tool -not the finaI word on policies. Yet the Plan��ing Contmission has ir�dicat�d that it�as no discretian tQ cc�rr�me��t oi1 and require adjustments to the PD Penni.t to tal�e iz�tc�acco�nt in�portant poIicies of the Get�eral PIai1, ir�cIudin�tlze advisability af a Precise Plan for a large staged project to study th� i�npact of t�is clevelop�ne��t respecting the issues raised, and on users af the area, and for cazt-�mexcial zraarinas t�at allow liveaboarc�s, anlong th� otk�er policzes set fortl�bela�w. I��additian, th� Genera� 1Plan Guidiaa�Princi�les, at�d the discussion af Redwood City's Le�acv and �3uilding our LegacX, repeatedly refer ta: �`our historic and neighborhood character, *our cultural . . . and�tistaric heritage, *preserving the histo;•ical context and character of our city�l�ile adapting ta coinmunity needs, *our historic past. Historic is deiined in the Glo___ssar,�as �ene�ally S�years ar oldcr. The �uiding Principles also state: Community building anc�r�ubIic�artici�ation provide fhe co�3erstos�e of a thriving city. T�ae City wiIl coiltiz�ue to work with lacal homeowners and neighbarhood�roups, �oards, cain�nissiot�s,to address �leighborhood issues and impresve Redvvood City. (EmpFZasis added). Our Le aC states: Redwood Ci#y is a passionate, engaged, forward-thii�ca��.g co�nz�unity that embraces i#s historic�ast, vahies its div�rse culture, and strives far ecoilamic aild e��vironrr►ental sustainability while improviaag its quaiity of life. Iza additian, tl�e Co�munitv Effort and Reatizing g�r Visia�t segrr�ents pz'ovic�a: "In Redwooci City, we understa�d that comin�znity bt�ildi��g and pubtic participation zs tl�e carnerstone of a thriving city. As we developed the C�eneral Plar�,we rel�ed an pul�lie i��put, which is t��e key to effective 5