Reso13 PC 13-09 2859 Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration Kensington

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The residential area to the west and north of the proj ect site is a well maintained area with a mix of standard and small lot single-family houses and apartments. Immediately west of the project site, on Oakwood Avenue,is a relatively new 11 unit small lot single-family housing development. The houses are generally two stories tall with horizontal wood siding,varying roof lines, and abundant landscaping along Oakwood Avenue. (see Photo 7) The standard lot homes are of varying architectural styles and are mostly one story. (see Photo 8) On the north side of Oakwood Avenue,immediately across from the project site,is an auto oil changing facility. The rectangular, one-story building is stucco and is well maintained. The south and west sides of the building have some landscaping and the northern half of the property is primarily a parking lot and drive aisle. (see Photo 9) 4.1.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion of Impacts AESTHETICS Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Beneficial Information Impact Mitigation Impact �P�f Source(s) Incorporated Would the project: 1) Have a substantial adverse effect on a � � � � � scenic vista? 1,2,3 2) Substantially damage scenic � � � � � 1,2,3 resources,including,but not limited to,trees,rock outcroppings,and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? 3) Substantially degrade the existing � � � � � 1,2,3 visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? 4) Create a new source of substantial � � � � � 1,2,3 light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? 4.1.2.1 Aesthetic Impacts Implementation of the proj ect would result in the demolition of the existing commercial buildings and a remnant orchard and construction of a two-story assisted senior living facility. The footprint of the building will be larger than the existing buildings but the building will be comparable in height to most of the buildings in the immediate area. While the proposed building will be more visually prominent than the existing building due to the increased size and orientation on the site,the project will substantially increase the amount of trees and other landscaping along the roadways and will also remove an existing pole sign and the tall, free-standing sign between the buildings. The existing buildings and parking lots are in fair to poor condition and do not visually enhance the immediate project area. The proposed building will be more architecturally interesting with a varying roofline and decorative architectural features on the Kensington Assisted Living Facility Project 14 Initial Study Redwood City Apri12013