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7.3.B. - Page 77 Documentation: a. & b. The DTPP program EIR (pp. 9 -48 through 9 -79) identified significant and unavoidable impacts at 17 area intersections, as well as impacts on freeway segments, freeway ramps, and transit service. Mitigations were suggested by the EIR, but the Redwood City City Council determined that such impacts could not be avoided even with the incorporation of these measures, and that no other feasible mitigations or alternatives would avoid or lessen the impacts. Furthermore, the City Council judged that the benefits offered by the DTPP outweighed the potential environmental impacts and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations to that effect. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable DTPP regulations, and as a result, would not create any additional transportation or traffic impacts in excess of those addressed by the DTPP program EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations. The project would be required to contribute to the City's Transportation Impact Fee, which is used for various sidewalk, bicycle, and automobile improvements that are identified in Book III of the I DTPP. Also, the project would provide roadway improvements to the sidewalk areas along the site's street frontage to enhance pedestrian comfort and safety by adding improved paving surfaces, shade trees, plantings, and lighting. Also, the pedestrian crossing across Franklin Street at Jefferson Avenue would be improved, including a bulb -out on the northwest corner to shorten the crossing distance. (Plan Sheet L-1.1) The City Engineer has determined that no further traffic analysis is required. c. The project would not result in a change in air traffic patterns at San Carlos Airport or any other airport, including either an increase in air traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks. Also see items VIII (e) and (fl of this checklist. d. The project, as proposed, would operate within the existing roadway system. The project parking garage (partially submerged under the building) would provide vehicle access from Wilson Street, and emergency vehicle access (EVA) from a 20-foot-wide driveway on the site's eastern edge (Plan Sheet A -1.1). Secured bike parking (41 spaces, per DTPP requirements), including a maintenance station, would be provided in the parking garage. No substantial design hazards or incompatible uses are anticipated, and this impact is considered less than significant. e. The proposed project would utilize the existing roadways in the vicinity. The project design would be required to comply with all applicable City codes and regulations pertaining to emergency access, as well as fire protection and security. For example, the EVA lane on the site's eastern edge would be 20 to 28 feet wide and extend the length of the building to accommodate City fire apparatus. In addition, (1) the entire building would include a sprinkler system; (2) the fire control room would be located in the main lobby on Franklin Street; (3) all gates, including at walkways and garages, would include coded keypad entries for emergency access; (4) maps would be mounted at entry gates for rapid orientation while responding to emergencies; (5) project design would implement the following: Fire Department Access: 1. Both stairways will continue to the roof with door access to the roof (One stair required by Code.) 2. A clear path across the roof between the stairs for firefighters' access will be provided. Guardrails will be provided where the walkway is within 10 feet (horizontally) of the interior court as required by CBC Section 1013.7. 3. All three elevators will be gurney size. (One required by Code.) 4. A graphic fire alarm annunciator showing alarm conditions will be installed in a lobby determined to be the fire department response point. (An annunciator is not required by Code.) 5. Standpipe outlets will be provided in the enclosed stairs, at the horizontal stair and central courtyard. Two outlets will be provided in the courtyard with each being individually gated double outlets. A minimum 4 -inch supply piping will be provided to the standpipes. Standpipes will be manual wet. To limit fire size: 1. The sprinkler system will be an NFPA 13 system. 2. The project will include three fire walls dividing the building into three sections. Fire walls will be 3 -hour. One of the fire walls will be horizontal exit with standpipes on both sides of the cross corridor doors. To improve exiting: 1. All stairs with discharge directly to the exterior (not 500/0 to lobby as allowed by Code). 28