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7.C. - Page 12 of 178 contextually, reflecting the scale of the promenade more clearly, and better demonstrating pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation, drop off functions, and the building massing/scale relationship with the neighborhood and the existing park. On September 5, 2019, the project was brought back to the Architectural Advisory Committee, which recommended approval to the Planning Commission and City Council, with the following modifications to be considered by the Committee: 1. Study light screening to neighboring area 2. Dimension elevation height for adjacent single-family homes; 3. Increase width of southern walkway to the extent feasible; 4. Study wayfinding for the entire park; 5. Study drought tolerant landscaping and sustainability measures; and 6. Study the screening of the outdoor cafe to the neighbors The AAC considered and accepted these revisions at its meeting on October 17, 2019 with one further clarification on the planting proposed next to the outside dining terrace, to be considered by the AAC on December 5, 2019. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE The project conforms to the General Plan. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Parks, which allows for active and passive recreation, including public and private parks of all sizes, sport fields, recreational facilities, plazas and trails. The proposal meets and enhances many of the General Plan policies including creating complete neighborhoods by integrating child care centers (part of Phase 2), community centers, green space and park and other amenities into existing neighborhoods (BE -2.1). Additionally, the General Plan specifically highlights pursuing all programs set forth in the 2008 Redwood City Parks and Facilities Needs Assessment including replacement of the Red Morton Park's Veterans Memorial Senior Center with an age -inclusive wellness center (Program BC -1). The General Plan also notes that any plans to modernize the Community Center facilities within Red Morton Park should consider the complementary functions provided by those facilities and the possibility of maximizing flexibility in planned spaces, noting that the community has indicated its desire for a multi -use sports complex. MASTER PROJECT AGREEMENT/GROUND LEASE The public/non-profit partnership between the City of Redwood City and the YMCA of Silicon Valley is an innovative and adaptive response to building new sustainable community facilities. It will minimize ongoing operating costs for the City, provide affordable recreational access to residents, leverage the strengths of the City and the YMCA to positively impact community health and wellness, and improve Page 12 of 17 .JIM� City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 435