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- for recreation, informal meetings, and gathering. The special purpose accessory structure is locat- ed on the eastern edge of this area, containing a cafeteria, assembly, recreation, and other support uses. It has a good view of the central quad, and its placement in front of the parking structure shields the parking structure from the quad area. Another open space to the west of the central quad is a further extension of the open area, enlarging the existing common area walkway. It differs from the central quad in that it is planted with an informal arrangement of trees, which cre- ates open spaces of various sizes, allowing for a more intimate setting. It borrows from the already existing circular geometries and com- pletes a space which makes a focus for all of Redwood Shores. The central area establishes a connection to the significant water feature and common area to the west, while a medium-sized open space acts as a foyer between this area and the central quad. Common area walkways link the larger open spaces to each other, and also link the campus to surrounding amenities. They are lined with alleys of trees, to make a pleasant, shaded pedestrian environment. A common area walkway runs east- west across the campus, linking the western por- tion of the Shores Center, the central quad and the neighborhood to the east. A second common area extension leads from the central quad, north- ward to the Redwood Shores Lagoon. A third common area extension provides a landscaped corridor between the gateway building and the central park area connecting Shores Center to the proposed shopping center to the south. Another common area walkway leads from Shoreline Drive on the north to the Pacific Athletic Club and proposed shopping center on the south. '. -- Parking is provided for in structures and land- scaped surface lots for each phase. Three park- ing structures have been placed within the overall composition of buildings to relate to the different parcels, with each serving no more than two build- ings. This placement will provide the required parking within a short walking distance of the building entrance. In addition, special care has been taken to minimize the visual impact of both garages and surface lots to the Redwood Shores Parkway. This was done by setting the parking structures well within the campus, by landscaping the lots with tree orchards to screen cars, and by surrounding the roadway edge of the campus with an informal arrangement of trees. Parking for each phase is generally consistent with the City's maximum parking requirement of 3.3 stalls per 1,000 square feet of GBFA, but the Master Plan permits modify the parking as may be appropriate based on traffic. demand management programs and other approved efforts to reduce commuter traffic demands in the Redwood Shores area.8 / 8 See tn. 2 for the definition of the term 'Gross Building Aoor Area' (GBFA). EXH I B.IT H K2. E