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A. Cross-Appeals of the certification of Revised Final Environmental Impact Report ("RFEIR") and approval of master Planned Development Permit for the Laurel Way Joint Venture Project (603) Recommendation: Deny both appeals and, by Resolution, certify the Revised Final EIR (RFEIR) and approve the master Planned Development Permit with the conditions as modified and imposed by the Planning Commission, including a modification to Condition 19 to reduce home sizes to those allowed under Alternative B of the RFEIR as modified by this staff report . RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPEALS FILED BY THE LAUREL WAY JOINT VENTURE AND SAVE LAUREL WAY, AND UPHOLDING THE MARCH 26, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CERTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVALS OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND LOT COMBINATION FOR THE LAUREL WAY JOINT VENTURE PROJECT Blake Lyon, Planning Manager provided the report (presentation on file) covering the history of the project and elaborated on the Zoning, open space, creeks, tributaries, and access issues. He also explained how the word "Master" had been used in the Planned Development permit. He showed a map that demonstrated the cul-de-sac for the emergency vehicles' access. He covered the calculation and methodology for the home size. He added that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) identified a limit to house size and that was 5,120 sq. ft. He also provided an average home size comparison to neighboring cities. Mr. Lyon concluded by reiterating staff's recommendation. The Save Laurel Way appellant, Winter King, addressed the Council for 10-minutes showing simulations from the EIR and opine that it doesn't show how the vegetation would be in 5-10 years. She pointed out seismic activity in this steep terrain and concerning safety issues. Ms. King also defined the description of a perennial stream and spoke about the case of Finger Avenue and its similarities to her appeal. She addressed the size of the buildings in comparison to the hill side slope. She asked that the City consider grouping some of these lots that are owned by the same owner. She asked Council to grant the appeal to the Save the Laurel Way. One Council Member sought confirmation from Staff that on the item of a Creek Setback Ordinance mentioned - Redwood City does not have. Instead, Redwood City has a Stormwater Prevention Pollution Control Ordinance and Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, this Council Member's understanding that the City only has a Stormwater Control Ordinance and it has to do with water quality. Nori Jabba, representing the Laurel Way Joint Venture, presented a description of the project highlighting the various benefits. She presented to Council pictures of the lots (presentation on file). Ms. Jabba focused on the street improvements that were approved over 40 years ago but have not been implemented due to the cost. She noted that this project has been in the works; she mentioned the concerns of the residents; CITY COUNCIL September 23, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 442