Reso PC19-01 PC Reso 0016 Approving Permits for 610 Walnut Street

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b) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use will not, under circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or the property and improvements in the neighborhood, or the City. Basis for finding: The proposed office use is compatible with other uses in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The office use is consistent with the Precise Plan and the Addendum to the EIR did not identify any environmental impacts that would be detrimental to the adjoining uses. The building has been designed to respect the adjacent residential building. Section 4. Planned Development Permit: In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that: a). The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar zoning districts. Basis for finding: The building is designed with high quality materials and architectural details, in that a variety of stone, thin brick, and metal paneling with distinctive base, middle and top that creates interest in the architectural design. The building design was supported by the Architectural Advisory Committee b. The proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district. Basis for finding: The proposed office development is design to be compatible with the surrounding residential building and includes ground floor transparency and an active use at the building corner. Section 5. Tentative Map: In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that: a) The map, design, or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the general or specific plans, the zoning ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. Basis for finding: The proposed subdivision and associated improvements are consistent with Redwood City's General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, Precise Plan, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements, in that the project meets the requirements for lot size and width, as well as required improvements to the right-of-way. b) The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. Basis for finding: The project site is physically suited for a six -story office building with on-site parking. The site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established. ATTY/RESO.0016/PC RESO APPROVING PERMITS FOR 610 WALNUT STREET REV: 02-20-19 PR Page 3 of 16