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The project replaces existing development on the block and no new streets are required per the DTPP. The project also maintains the existing alleyway, which allows access off of El Camino Real without any new curb cuts and visually breaks up the project from adjacent developments. - Policy BE-1.7: Require that new large‐scale projects consist of buildings primarily oriented to public streets, rather than private drives, walkways, and parking lots. The project is oriented towards and provides active frontages along all public streets. The majority of the building’s utilities front the alley way, screening it from public view. The project’s parking is underground, screening it from public view. - Policy BE1.8: Require that new projects are integrated as seamlessly as possible into surrounding development, creating extensions of the urban fabric. The project maintains a consistent layout, form, and architectural design as adjacent buildings in the surrounding development, maintaining the urban fabric. The building continues the sidewalk pattern of the recently approved and adjacent projects, with street trees, pedestrian lighting, planters, and a strong building edge to promote a pedestrian environment and consistent look and feel. - Policy BE-1.9: Carefully consider new shade, shadow, light, and glare effects from proposed development projects and comprehensive plans. The DTPP development standards were developed with the specific intent to avoid significant shadow impacts. (DTPP EIR, p. 6‐29.) Full buildout of the DTPP to the maximum building envelopes allowed by the Plan’s standards would not cause any shadow‐sensitive uses and spaces to be more than 50 percent in shadow at noon on the Spring Equinox. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable DTPP standards regarding shadows. (Initial Study, p. 12.) In addition, the project complies with the standards and guidelines on reducing glare, including completely screening the roof from adjacent streets or buildings through architectural enclosures and parapet walls, providing light fixtures which direct light downward and otherwise defuse harsh glare, and the storefront glazing is at 70% (within the permitted range of between 50% and 80%). Goal BE-2: Recognize, maintain, and celebrate the unique qualities of Redwood City’s neighborhoods. - Policy BE-2.5: Protect neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses that may have a negative impact on the residential living environment. The General Plan designation of the area is Mixed Use – Downtown. The project complies with the permitted uses for this area which include residential and 8.A. - Page 56