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S.A. - Page 20 of 302 the Project's significant and unavoidable impacts. These project merits include affordable housing, child care, retail opportunities, and a mix of residential and employment opportunities in proximity to transit (Attachment A). PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING The Planning Commission considered this item at their October 27, 2020 public hearing. Approximately 30 members of the public spoke during public comment, with the majority of comments supporting the project, especially regarding the amount of affordable housing, the level of affordability, the inclusion of support for those with developmental disabilities, support for the child care facility, inclusion of retail and traffic calming measures, and desire for a roller skating rink within the entertainment space. Areas of concern included the amount of housing compared to office (jobs/housing balance), desire for more affordable housing above and beyond the City requirements, desire for more open space, and concern of impacts during construction. The Planning Commission discussed the affordable housing proposal and whether additional affordable units could be provided, protected bike lane and ability to extend it beyond the project, daycare requirements and desire to mitigate office impacts. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council certify the EIR, adopt CEQA findings, the statement of overriding considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the project. PUBLIC NOTICE This project has received extensive community input. The applicant has held more than 40 meetings to receive feedback and inform the public about the project. In addition, the City has held a total of 11 public hearings before the AAC, HRAC, TAC, PC, and City Council over the course of 2019 and 2020. Each of these public hearings, including this City Council hearing, included standard noticing practice as follows: Ten days prior to the hearing date, notice of the hearing is posted on the City's website, published in the newspaper, and sent to all owners or residents of property located within 300 feet of the project site, including any interested person who requested a notice. Information about the project has been posted on the City's website at www.redwoodcity.org/southmain ALTERNATIVES 1. Request modifications to the proposed project. 2. Determine an environmental alternative is the preferred project. 3. Identify areas of additional environmental analysis. 4. Deny the project. Page 20 of 22 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 23