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09/23/"'002 14:48 F'~')[ }~. ~7{~0~34/012 Allen Matkins Leek Gamble & Mallory LLP Mayor Richard S. Claire Vice Mayor Jefflra September 23, 2002 Page 3 CosmoProf customers will help realize the goals of the Dmf~ Downtown Area Plan by patronizing downtown restaurants, shops and other downtown businesses. Innovations has a commitment of resources and t/me to downtown Redwood City that will contribute to the revitalization of the area. While the Downtown Area Plan has not yet been adopted, CosmoProf nevertheless contributes to the goals set forth therein. Goal (A): "Create a friendly environment for a diverse mix of people and uses in the downtown." People that would otherwise not visit Redwood Ci~s downtown area, will v~sit in order to obtain the products that CosmoProfhas to offer. Because these products fo~ part of the cosmetologist profession, these customers ~ come to see downtown ~s a place for a personal shopping and enjoyment as well a~ an important element o£their profession. This type of usc will bring new faces to downtown and help create a sense of community welcoming to all. Goal (B) is to "respect the historic character, architecture and cultural heritage off ~wood ity.' CosmoProf is in the process of improving the rear appearance of the store. This will give CosmoProfthe most attractive rear entrance of any store on the block. However, CosmoProf wild not disturb Redwood City's character. The improvements CosmoProfplans to complete will serve only to further beautify Redwood City. Goal (C) is to "establish a central downtown, pUblic gathering space that serves as a focal point for the community." CosmoProf will accommodate the many cosmetologists and stylists that currently travel elsewhere m obtain the products they need. There are 789 licensed cosmetologists and 30 licensed salons in Redwood City. This means that a majority of Redwood City's cosmetologists work in other cities but could buy their supplies at CosmoProf in Redwood City, where it would be more convenient for them. Because traveling to downtown will become a necessity for these customers, downtown will begin to serve as a focal point for many members of the Redwood City community. Goal iD): "Create and define an accessible, safe, attractive/and convenient dowlltowil."