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7.C. - Page 3 of 178 <br />review), and the YMCA of Silicon Valley as the applicant for the second phase. Based on public input, as <br />well as traffic analysis, traffic calming measures are incorporated into the Project, with three project <br />reviews by the Architectural Advisory Committee. The Planning Commission considered the project at its <br />November 19, 2019 hearing, and adopted resolutions regarding the Project (i) recommending that the <br />City Council certify the Final EIR; adopt CEQA findings, a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and a <br />Statement of Overriding Considerations; and (ii) recommending the City Council approve a Zoning Map <br />Amendment to rezone the site to "Public Facilities." <br />In addition, City and YMCA -SV staff have negotiated a Master Project Agreement that sets forth the <br />respective responsibilities of the parties for the Project. As part of Phase I, the City will construct the new <br />VMB/SV facility, improve the east parking lot and promenade, and install certain traffic calming measures. <br />The City is also responsible for the demolition of the buildings on the site that will be ground leased to the <br />YMCA -SV for the new YMCA facility. Phase 2 of the Project will consist of the construction of the New <br />YMCA, west parking lot and drop-off area. The form of Ground lease is attached to the Master Project <br />Agreement, provides for a lease term, of 49 years, which may be extended for an additional 5 years. Also <br />attached to the Master Project Agreement is a Purchase and Sale Agreement pursuant to which the City <br />will, after the New YMCA is constructed, purchase the property at 1445 Hudson Street, the location of the <br />existing YMCA in Redwood City, which property may be used for the development of affordable housing. <br />PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />Phase 1: Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center (VMSC) <br />Phase 1 is illustrated in Figure 1 and shows the interim conditions between Phase 1 completion and the <br />beginning of Phase 2 construction. The new two-story (up to 41 foot tall at its highest point), <br />approximately 45,000 square foot VMSC building would include the following components: <br />• Lobby at the entry with a seating area; <br />• Multi-purpose rooms for group meetings as well as social, arts and crafts, and other activities; <br />• Multi-purpose dining room with a catering/teaching kitchen; <br />• Adaptive Physical Education, physical therapy, and wellness rooms; <br />• Mini gymnasium suitable for a variety of indoor activities such as half -court basketball, pickleball, <br />and multi-purpose exercise and group activities; <br />• Lounge/game room for gathering and table games; <br />• Outdoor roof terrace (approximately 5,900 square feet) with a track for running and walking, <br />seating areas, a space for gardening and a roof -trellis structure; <br />• Interactive exhibit spaces honoring local United States veterans; <br />• Office and gallery spaces for the National Football League (NFL) Alumni Northern California <br />Chapter; <br />• Office spaces for senior and veteran non-profit groups that support the functions of the facility <br />and outreach to the community; <br />• Multi-purpose theater (approximately 7,200 square feet) with approximately 270 seats which <br />could also be used for gatherings and exercise classes; <br />Page 3 of 17 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />426 <br />