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6.Q. - Page 2 of 17 thresholds outlined in the MRP to include onsite stormwater treatment on a wider range of projects such as all new buildings, and substantial commercial remodels (50% or more remodel of a building). On June 24, 2019, City Council adopted the GI Plan and introduced an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 18 Article XIV (Local Development Standards) and Chapter 27A Article II (Stormwater Treatment Measures and Maintenance Program) to implement the City's Green Infrastructure Plan. Staff made presentations to several of the City's commissions and committees, and to business groups within the City, to discuss the City's GI Plan strategy: Group Date Chamber of Commerce — Economic Development Committee May 7, 2019 Downtown Business Group May 8, 2019 Redwood City Improvement Association — Board of Directors May 8, 2019 Chamber of Commerce - Transportation and Housing Committee May 9, 2019 Transportation Advisory Committee May 13, 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission May 22, 2019 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors May 23, 2019 During those outreach efforts, stakeholders expressed concern that the policy recommendation for substantial commercial remodels would be difficult to achieve for certain projects with site constraints, such as placement of buildings on the lot adjacent to property lines. Staff had anticipated these concerns and as part of the presentations identified that some exclusions were being considered. These exclusions included "zero lot line projects" where the property did not have the physical space to install the treatment facilities due to placement of buildings immediately adjacent to lot lines, 100% affordable housing projects, and smaller commercial remodel projects so as to not adversely affect the viability of retail and similar small businesses. For the small business exclusion, there was some discussion about where to set the threshold so that smaller projects would be exempt from the GI requirements. Given the feedback received, staff proposes that remodels of 10,000 square feet or more would trigger the need for onsite stormwater treatment, as this should only impact remodel projects on the larger sites. ANALYSIS The attached resolution approving the Green Infrastructure Plan Development Standards (Attachment A) describes when onsite stormwater treatment is required and for what types of projects. Specifically, the GI Plan Development Standards apply to all new buildings (residential or commercial) and substantial commercial remodeling of existing buildings. If adopted by the City Council, any developer or property owner constructing new buildings or performing substantial commercial remodels would need to comply with the GI Plan Development Standards set forth in the attached resolution. Having specific policy guidelines and implementation details in this resolution will give staff the ability to closely monitor the progress of the implementation and return to City Council as needed with suggested policy changes to ensure compliance with the goals of the MRP. Since the GI Plan goals are projected through fiscal year 2040, it is expected that the GI Plan Development Standards will need to be adjusted from time to time to make sure that GI Plan implementation is in line with City goals and initiatives in addition to the MRP goals. City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 200