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8.A. - Page 250 B.A. - Page 8 ikv . g(e a t.rti Pas rn Bea�uction oft1ke Area for Malin xm Floor Area �ttl tlo�s� 10.01-20% 50/0plus 1 % for each 1 % of slope over 10% - - 20.01-30% 15%, plus 2% for each 1 % over 20% Over 30% 35% Notes: 9 Where the average slope is a fractional number, the slope shall be rounded up to the next whole number. The issue of the appropriate home sizes has been the source of some confusion. The Draft EIR reported that the average home size in the neighborhood surrounding the proposed development is approximately 2,141 square feet. On the other hand, the Final EIR includes (at Appendix C) a survey of other homes in the area, which shows that the average home size in the area is actually 3,964 square feet, which is very close to the average home size proposed by the applicant (3,965 square feet). However, as noted above, staff believes that the data in Appendix C to be flawed and that the average home size reported in the Draft EIR is actually more reflective of existing conditions. Because no application is currently pending, the City does not need to decide what the appropriate home size should be for the proposed development. However, should the City Council believe that a smaller average home size may be more appropriate for hillside development, it would be prudent for the City to initiate an amendment of the Zoning Code to ensure that a consistent standard is applied in the future to all hillside development within the City, including the current proposed development. Thus, it would be appreciated if the Council could provide staff additional direction. This request is consistent with direction provided in the recently adopted 2010 General Plan (Built Environment Element, Urban Form and Land Use Chapter, page BE -83). Implementing Program BEA states, among other things, the intent to a floor area ratios (FAR) limits on residential development. FAR limits may vary based on neighborhood typology, context, and site-specific conditions including slope. Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center Facilitation In order to allow all parties to better -understand their respective positions, the City organized a meeting which was facilitated by the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) on March 29, 2011. This meeting provided additional insight regarding the proposed issues related to developing in this neighborhood. At this meeting, the PCRC documented the information, which is enclosed. (Attachment 6) Also, the City provided a venue for the concerned parties to meet face-to-face in a neutral environment.