Reso PC18-05 0019 PC Reso Recommending Approval of General Plan - 851 Main St.

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Maximum intensity: No limit on FAR, with a maximum capacity of 600,00 674,667 square feet of additional non-residential space (574, 667 for office f74,667 of which to be located at 851 Main Street} and 100, 000 for retail) [Text of the Mixed -Use - Downtown land use designation to otherwise remain unaltered] Section 5. Downtown Precise Plan Amendment - Findings: In the exercise of its independent judgment, the Commission: a. The Project, including the Downtown Precise Plan Amendment revising the office development cap, is in the public interest and consistent with and appropriately implements the goals and vision of the Downtown Precise Plan. b. The proposed Downtown Precise Plan text amendment to increase the office development cap within downtown will not create conditions that would be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. c. Through the adoption of the SEIR and its associated Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMRP), all identified impacts associated with the Downtown Precise Plan amendment to increase the office development cap would be mitigated to a less - than -significant level. Section 6. Downtown Precise Plan Amendment - Recommendation: The Commission recommends that the text of DTPP Section 2.0.4.1.b be amended as follows: Office development under this Plan shall not exceed 500,00 574,667 net new square feet of gross floor area (74,667 of which to be located at 851 Main Street). Section 7. Tentative Parcel Map (TM2014-11): In the exercise of its independent judgment, the Commission finds that: a. The map, design, and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the City of Redwood City General Plan, the Downtown Precise Plan, the City of Redwood City Municipal Code, the City of Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements as it allows for the merger of four existing parcels into a single conforming development parcel; b. The site of the proposed subdivision is physically suited for the type and intensity of the proposed development as it is located within an urbanized downtown environment; c. The design and proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems as the site is already developed with buildings and improvements, and does not contain any existing habitats; d. The design and proposed improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision as the proposed improvements and dedications will enhance the pedestrian experience and promote access. Section 8. Tentative Parcel Mat) (TM2014-11): The Commission finds that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan as set forth in the staff report. Section 9. Use Permit (UP2017-016): In the exercise of its independent judgment, the Commission finds that: ATTY/RESO.0019/PC RESO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN — 851 MAIN STREET REV: 03-15-18 PR Page 4 of 6