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9A Page 7 ' Land Use Alternative Descri #ion Dail Tri s AM/PM Peak Hour Tri s Pro LLosed Pro'ect 43 dwellin units 252 19 / 22 Bank/co sho /office 11,690 s . ft. 352 14 / 33 ; Fast Food Restaurant 2,600 s . ft. , 1,290 138 / 90 ................�..,..�._........... _ - j 2001 Approved Mixed 21,000 sq. ft. office i Use 7 dweilin uni#s � 266 35 / 34 � Large Mixed Use 21,000 sq. ft. office � � 36 dwellin units ; 431 47 /49 � "Small" Hotel* i 40 occupied rooms i 290 23 / 25 ; Park —j 0.66 Acres ; Trip generation for parks varies widely � "`Staff notes fhat a hotel of this size wouid probably not be economically viable based on other applications for hct�ls�nd discuss;ons with hote!developers over the�ast five y�ear�. However,this alternative was sized at 2/3 the room count of fhe Hampton Inn project located at 1836 EI Camino Real, which is constructed on a smaller parcel than 885 Woodside Road.This analysis was prepared in res,�onse to Community Workshop comments regarding the interest in a small hotel as an alternative land use for this site. 5. Design, Density and Height: Workshop comments indicated that the architactural design of the project was considered to be favorabie. Despite this perception, height was commonly cited as a significant concern. Thus, as a direcfi response to the community workshop and staff input, the develaper has agreed to increase the setback of the fifth floor from 20 feet to almost 40 feet.This proposed redesign alsa includes reorienting the units on the fifth floor to face Woodside Road. Thus, in the redesign, no windows or balconies on the fifth floor wil]face the adjacent neighbors. This tiered setback approach is similar to the design standards used for fhe west side of EI Camino Real within the Downtown Precise Plan. Although no adverse/ significant environmental impact were identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (i.e. the project daes not significantfy shade the residents to the east until later in fihe afternoon in all seasons), this redesign has improved solar access for the adjacent single family homes as indicated in the revised Solargy Study in Attachment 8. This revision will also reduce the projec#'s common open space amenities from 1:i,6UU io i�,064 square reet; however, ine proposed open space area continues #a comply with City standards. in addition to increasing the fifth floor setback, the developer has also agreed to provide alternate tree species, including deciduous trees (rather than redwoods) along the rear(east) properiy iine to enhance privacy in spi ii�g ai�d summ�r seaso�s and to maximize sunlight in autumn and winter seasons. If this Precise Plan is appraved, staff will facilitate discussion between the developer and individual property owners in consultation with the City Arborist to determine species that are most suitable for the site and the aesthetic desires of the existing homeowners. Zoning Map Amendment: The proposed Zoning Amendmenf that will come b�ck to �he City Counci(for consideration after the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to Council regarding the rezoning is consistent wi#h the following City policies and practices: ■ General Plan Housing and Circulatian Elemants that promote the creation of housing opportunities along the City's two transit corridors, Woodside Road and EI Camino Real. 7