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7.D. - Page 25 of 126 Project Description 2 Project Description This section describes the proposed project, including characteristics and objectives of the project. 2.1 Project Characteristics The proposed project involves changes in the Mixed -Use Live/Work (MULW) zoning designation and the Mixed -Use Live/Work Emergency Shelter (MULW-S) zoning district overlay through amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Ordinance No. 1130 of the Redwood City Municipal Code, as well as amendments to the General Plan to strike references to height and to update the narrative and map regarding the MULW zone. In brief, the proposed project would move MULW standards currently in Article 55 to special uses (Article 31); and modify MULW and MULW-S development standards to provide more flexibility in floor -area ratio (FAR), building height, and density. The text of the proposed amendments to MULW standards are underlined and provided in red in Appendix MULW to this addendum. Proposed changes to the MULW zoning district and MULW-S combining district would apply to 30 individual blocks in Redwood City. Figure 3 shows the location of these blocks. Table 1 provides a list of the proposed changes to FAR, density, and height that would be allowed in the MULW zoning district and MULW-S combining district. All discretionary uses would be subject to City review and approval. Table 1 Proposed Changes to MULW Zoning District Standards Floor Area Ratio' 2.0 2.0 2.0 Density 20 du/acre 20 du/acre 40 du/acre Height Residential — 40 feet 60 feet Commercial 40 feet 40 feet 60 feet Mixed -Use 40 feet 40 feet 60 feet Use Commercial Residential Residential Mixed-use Commercial Commercial Mixed-use Mixed-use Notes: Changes from existing requirements are indicated in bold. 1 Floor area is calculated for commercial uses only and excludes residential square footage. Z Mixed-use developments shall be subject to both maximum density and FAR requirements. 3 Qualified community benefits would include, but not be limited to, child care facilities, publicly accessible open space, shared/ connected parking, affordable housing, community facilities or services, live/work units and or new streets or pathways. Prior to project approval, the Planning Commission would determine if the proposed community benefit qualifies a project for additional FAR, density, or height. Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report 626