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

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4.15 RECREATION 4.15.1 Existing Setting Redwood City has approximately 225 acres of park facilities including mini-parks,neighborhood parks, community parks, special use parks, and sports fields on public school property. In addition to parks the City manages four community centers which offer opportunities for fitness and classroom activities. The City also has one senior center,two outdoor pools that are operated during the summer months, and several recreational bicycle paths including access to the regional Bay Trail. Although bicycle facilities are provided along many roadways,the bicycle network in Redwood City does not serve the project area. The City Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of City recreational facilities. The Veteran's Memorial Senior Center,located at 1455 Madison Avenue(approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the project site,provides senior services, classes, and special social events for the senior residents of Redwood City. 4.15.2 Environmental Checklist and Discussion of Impacts RECREATION 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) Increase the use of existing � � � � � 1,2,3 neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? 2) Does the project include recreational � � � � � 1,2,3 facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The addition of approximately 65 residents to Redwood City would not result in accelerated deterioration of local recreational facilities or the need for new recreational facilities. The future residents of the project site would more likely utilize the senior center than other recreational facilities in the City. An additional 65 persons attending events, classes, or other activities at the senior center would not require an expansion of the existing facility,the construction of a new facility, or result in substantial deterioration of the existing facility. Therefore,implementation of the proposed project would have a less than significant impact on recreational facilities within the City. (Less Than Significant Impact) 4.15.3 Conclusion Implementation of the proposed project would not result in accelerated deterioration of local recreational facilities or the need for new recreational facilities. (Less Than Significant Impact) Kensington Assisted Living Facility Project 78 Initial Study Redwood City Apri12013