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S.A. - Page 17 of 302 to allow the use to spill out into the open space. Additional window and penetrations are also incorporated to allow light and ventilation to allow for the changed use of the space. While the materials would change from the existing corrugated metal, similar industrial materials would be used in its place. The HRAC reviewed and commented on this element at its July 9, 2020 hearing, recognizing that demolition of the historic resource is a significant and unavoidable CEQA impact, but that the new building was well designed and should not try to be too literal in designing it to match the former shed. AAC Review -The project was reviewed by the AAC in 2019 and twice in 2020. At their first meeting, the AAC made a series of suggestions to the applicant, including shifting the massing of Parcel A towards EI Camino Real rather than Lathrop, providing additional detail on the streetscape and entries. At the second meeting, the Committee was generally supportive of the site design and massing for Parcels A through E. The Committee requested further study of the residential buildings on Parcels A and D, suggesting more articulation to break-up the upper floor massing and additional balconies to provide more private open space. It also requested more detail on the mechanical screens and their transparency. The applicant made additional changes to the plans, resulting in a recommendation of approval for Parcels A through E on September 17, 2020 with a condition of approval that the detailing for the residential buildings on Parcels A and D return for further study. Parcel F was evaluated separately since that property falls within the Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) area and must adhere to the standards, guidelines, and process established in the DTPP. The AAC supported the requested deviations to the building disposition (Courtyard with less than two enclosed sides) and window glazing (having less than transparency than prescribed) as proposed and forwarded a recommendation of approval with the following design comments: - Consider the framing and color of the pop -out box so it doesn't appear as heavy - Consider more traditional windows for the Mediterranean style - Consider the rooftop terrace and opportunities to break it up, such as canvas awnings The applicant has responded to these design comments in the current plans by removing the dark outline framing the pop -out box and revising the windows to more traditional forms. Staff has added a condition of approval to work with the applicant on the color of the pop -out and rooftop terrace detailing. Page 17 of 22 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore qC