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7.D. - Page 5 of 126 b. Height and Density The proposal maintains the existing standards: All development types would maintain the same current maximum height at 40 ft. Commercial development would maintain its current floor area ratio at 2.0 and residential development would maintain the 20 dwelling units per acre. Of these standards, height and residential development would be incentivized through the provision of community benefits. TABLE 1: EXISTING AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS * Community Benefit heights are in 10 ft. increments per the tiered Community Benefits point system. c. Community Benefits An important component of the MULW amendment is incorporation of the community benefits program, which is offered in the other mixed-use zoning districts. A developer/owner receives increased height or density in exchange for providing community benefits. This program has been successful in a number of other projects, which have resulted in important contributions to the community. As reflected in the table above, height in 10 ft. increments can be achieved through the provision of community benefits, for a maximum of 20 additional feet in height. For density, the maximum allowed would be 40 dwelling units per acre (consistent with the maximum density allowed in the Mixed -Use Neighborhood zoning district). The most recent community benefits program adopted was in 2018 with the establishment of the Mixed -Use Waterfront (MUW) zoning district. This community benefits program is a point -based system, whereby higher valued benefits in this area receive a higher point value, and a minimum number of points are required for each development standard category. For example, to obtain increased height (in stories/feet), a minimum of six points are required. To obtain increased density, an additional 4 points are required. The advantage of the point system is that it provides more transparency and consistency on how the City evaluates community benefits. Based on feedback received during the Corridor Plan, the most desirable community benefits include affordable housing and child care facilities. The proposal includes a menu of options, each with an established point value, to provide flexibility in the program for projects ranging in size, use, and complexity. Based on Planning Commission feedback, staff added housing and active uses to the list of community benefits, clarified project sizes to differentiate the Open Space point values, and created a small and large project point system (see Table 2 below). Page 5 of 9 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore .1. PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED Development Standards Community Required Required Benefit Floor Area Ratio 2.0 2.0 2.0 Density 20 du/acre 20 du/acre 40 du/acre Residential - 40 ft. 50 ft. - 60 ft.* ++ Commercial 40 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft. - 60 ft.* x Mixed -Use 40 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft. - 60 ft.* * Community Benefit heights are in 10 ft. increments per the tiered Community Benefits point system. c. Community Benefits An important component of the MULW amendment is incorporation of the community benefits program, which is offered in the other mixed-use zoning districts. A developer/owner receives increased height or density in exchange for providing community benefits. This program has been successful in a number of other projects, which have resulted in important contributions to the community. As reflected in the table above, height in 10 ft. increments can be achieved through the provision of community benefits, for a maximum of 20 additional feet in height. For density, the maximum allowed would be 40 dwelling units per acre (consistent with the maximum density allowed in the Mixed -Use Neighborhood zoning district). The most recent community benefits program adopted was in 2018 with the establishment of the Mixed -Use Waterfront (MUW) zoning district. This community benefits program is a point -based system, whereby higher valued benefits in this area receive a higher point value, and a minimum number of points are required for each development standard category. For example, to obtain increased height (in stories/feet), a minimum of six points are required. To obtain increased density, an additional 4 points are required. The advantage of the point system is that it provides more transparency and consistency on how the City evaluates community benefits. Based on feedback received during the Corridor Plan, the most desirable community benefits include affordable housing and child care facilities. The proposal includes a menu of options, each with an established point value, to provide flexibility in the program for projects ranging in size, use, and complexity. Based on Planning Commission feedback, staff added housing and active uses to the list of community benefits, clarified project sizes to differentiate the Open Space point values, and created a small and large project point system (see Table 2 below). Page 5 of 9 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore .1.