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S.A. - Page S of 61 Amendment process for such a small-scale project would likely be an inefficient use of staff time and resources. 901, 947, 999 EI Camino Real and 2529 Broadway: Shortly before the September 21, 2020 study session hearing on primarily commercial projects, the applicant indicated to staff that they were including another site, 2529 Broadway, into their project to increase their project's affordable housing proposal to 60 off- site below market rate units. This information was confirmed by the applicant at the recent study session. The 2529 Broadway site falls within the Transit District boundaries. If initiated, staff will need to consider the implications of removing this project site as part of the proposed Transit District. The ongoing efforts to analyze potential grade separations and the final location of a future transit station could have large implications for the 2529 Broadway site and the area around the site. For these reasons, it is important that this site is still considered part of the Transit District and is evaluated within this context. Staff recommends the applicant remain engaged in the Transit District formulation process given the 2529 Broadway property and the adjacency of the primary development parcel. 2300 Broadway and 609 Price Avenue: The applicant has proposed a General Plan designation of Mixed Use Corridor and a Zoning Amendment to the Mixed -Use Corridor zoning district for the 609 Price Avenue site, currently proposing 80 below market rate units. In order to achieve the proposed density, the applicant would need to utilize Assembly Bill AB1763, which allows up to an 80% density bonus for buildings that are 100% deed -restricted affordable. If initiated, staff will continue to work with the applicant on using AB1763 to achieve the desired density for this site. Additionally, the site has a General Plan designation of Commercial Office — Professional/Technology and is zoned Commercial Office. The General Plan and Zoning does not currently allow residential development, and would need to also be considered for a General Plan and Zoning amendment. Figure 3 provides a map of the vicinity of the proposed offsite affordable housing, which is surrounded by office zoning/uses. Staff advises further review of the feasibility of this site, so as not to create a singular project site that is inconsistent with existing and proposed uses within the vicinity. The site and its vicinity would also fall within the potential boundaries of the proposed Central Redwood City Plan area. It may be advisable to consider this site at a later date and those around it in the context of the Central Redwood City Plan or as part of the upcoming Housing Element. Figure 3 — General Plan Map (609 Price Avenue) Page 8 of 15 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcitV.org 275