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' 10.6-. o - <br /> limits established by requiring certain design standards. <br /> <br /> These improvements should perpetuate retail activity in the downtown area. <br /> <br /> Realistically, it will be difficult for the downtown to draw shoppers back <br /> from the major shopping centers. However, the creation of a primarily retail <br /> core will act as a supplement to the generic malls, where shoppers can find <br /> specialty shops, and enjoy a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The amendment <br /> will create a retail core that will encourage pedestrian use of downtown <br /> Redwood City, strengthen the downtown economy, and revitalize the city <br /> center. <br /> <br /> One advantage of the proposed retail area will be its proximity to Sequoia <br /> Station. An attractive and strong retail-based downtown will attract <br /> shoppers from this project, supporting the efforts of the new zoning <br /> district. <br /> <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION <br /> <br /> It was determined that a Negative Declaration with mitigation measures should <br /> be prepared for this project. Please refer to case EA 10909-1 for further <br /> information. <br /> <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br /> Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council <br /> that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be approved. Such action <br /> would be consistent with the intentions of the land-use policies and <br /> objectives of the General Plan, and the Downtown Development Plan. <br /> <br /> PREPARED BY: KL:kl (10/4/91) <br /> REVIEWED BY: JP (10/4/91 <br /> <br /> <br />