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7.A. - Page 76 process far this particular developmant tha#, w�ether le�al or no#,has harmed the public interest.It is nat necessary, or appropriate,to vest property rights it1 a�eveloper or owner via the Vesting Tentative Map on such a fast track. TIx�Redwood City Genera� PIan includes language throughout it supparting and requiring the Plan.ning Cammission to invite and make use o�public participation in the�planning process for s�eci�c developmernts.No imerest rnr:rzght nf an out-of-state de�eloper,e�en if if holds an option or oth�righ#, is supreme to the righ�s of the pu.blic in efFective,acceptable and proper gove�nance. A-1:General Plan statements of ir�clusion_�n��9�� The LetCer frnn�Planning Ma�ager introdnc[t�g the 2f110�en�r�l Pi�n describes it as a: *flexsble blu�print, *General guideline, *fraxn.ewaric for maintair►ing those cheri�hed qualities that discinguish Redwoad Cit�, *Plan that eaables thoughtful, sustainable chai�ge in ouur co�unity, *�'lan f�lled with�lexibility, apportunity,and a great respect for RWC's history�, �`�iving doc�unent, �`'WOiXC lIl�flO�t'eS3, *Plan oantaining flexible, adjustable tools, *foundation for many fi�ture discussion, deliberat�ons, and decisians,and *a "visionix�g"tool-not the final w�rd an policies. Yet the Planning Commission has indicated that it tias z�o discretio�n to comm�nt an and require adjustments to the PD Permit ta take into aceQtmt itnpartant policies af the Get�eral PFan,including the ad�visability of a Pr�cise Plan for a large staged pxoject to study the impsct of this developmex�t respecting the issues raised,and on ttsers ofthe area,and for commercial�arinas that alSow li�eaboards,among the other policies set forth beloav. In addition,t1z�General Plan Guiding Prinei�lea,and the discussion of Redwaod Gity's Legacv and Buildin�our Legae�,repeatedly refer to: *ouz b�istaric and neighborhond charactec, *our cultural . . .and his�aric heritage, *preserving the his#o�ical cvntext and character of our city while adapting�a comrnunity needs, $aur historic past. Histaric is def�ned in the Ina as generally 50 years ot oIder. The,4'F„�,��Princenles aIso state: Community building and gubiic�arEici a�s tion provide the cornerstone of a thriving city. The City wiv continu�ta work with 1oca1 homeowners and neighborhood$roups,boards,commi.ssions,to address nei�hborltood issues a�d improve RecEwaad City. (Emphasis added). Our I�eg�cv states: Redwaod City is a passionate,engaged,forward-thiniting coz�unity that embraces its hisCoric past, values its�iversa cult�re,and strives for economic and e��vironr�ental sustainabili#y while improvix�g its quality of life. In addition,the Com�nun�ty Effort and Reslizin�our Vis�on s��ments provide: "In Redwood City, we understand t�tat co�munity building ar�d public participation is�lie cornerstone of a thriving city. As we de�eloped tlje General Pian,we relied on public input,which is the key to effer.�ive 5