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In 2010, an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2006052 - Page 277 prepared to assess potential impacts resulting from the implementation of the DTPP. The DTPP established new land use, development, and urban design regulations for the 183-acre DTPP area for a 20-year planning period, including the potential for up to 500,000 square feet of new office space and 100,000 square feet of new retail/restaurant space. The DTPP program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified by the City Council on January 24, 2011. An Initial Study checklist (Attachment 5) has been prepared to consider whether any new effects not identified in the DTPP EIR may be created by the amendment to the DTPP or by construction of the proposed 950 Middlefield Road project. The proposed amendment to the Downtown Precise Plan does not introduce any new uses to the Downtown Precise Plan area, nor is the development capacity of the Downtown Precise Plan being increased. As such, the proposed modifications are not anticipated to result in any significant impacts, nor any increase in the severity of previously identified impacts, and no change in circumstance has occurred with respect to the Downtown Precise Plan or the EIR that would alter prior environmental findings, conclusion, or mitigation measures. Because all potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in the EIR pursuant to applicable standards, no further environmental analysis is required. The proposed project represents the first round of new office space to be proposed under the DTPP, and would represent about 60% of the 500,000 square feet evaluated in the EIR. The project also brings the amount of new retail space proposed under the DTPP to 8,050 square feet, which represents about 8% of the 100,000 square feet evaluated in the EIR. The Initial Study checklist confirmed that the proposed project would not result in new environmental impacts beyond those previously identified in the DTPP EIR, and therefore no further environmental review is required. Public Notification A public hearing notice was sent to approximately 118 property owners, occupants and interested parties within a 300+ foot radius from the subject properties. The public hearing notice was published in the Redwood City Daily newspaper at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Additionally, per City standards, the public hearing notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board. Future Steps Subsequent to a recommendation by the Planning Commission, these items will be brought before the City Council for final approval. If approved, the City-owned parcel will be sold to Hunter/Storm subject to the terms of the DDA. Prior to the issuance of a building permit Hunter/Storm will also need to record a parcel map which merges their two privately owned parcels with the City-owned parcel. The construction period is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2013 and continue for two years. ALTERNATIVES 1. Do not recommend approval, and direct staff to provide additional analysis. 2. Recommend approval with modifications.