Reso23-06 PC Reso Reso 0028 Approving 1201 Main with Conditions of Approval 04.18.2023

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ATTY/RESO.0028/PC RESO APPROVING 1201 MAIN WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL REV: 04-18-23 VR Page 5 of 34 in the exterior and proportionality to the building site is enhanced by the fourth floor roof deck which breaks up the size and perceived massing of the proposed building. c. The extent to which the structure conforms to the general character of other structures in the vicinity insofar as the character can be ascertained and is found to be architecturally desirable. The project site is located near a mix of midrise office and residential buildings, as well as some smaller office and multifamily uses. As the site is directly adjacent to the boundaries of Redwood City’s Downtown Precise Plan which allows for a variety of uses, building heights, and architectural styles, the architectural character and size is compatible with the surroundings. The building’s proposed contemporary architectural style with quality exterior materials conforms to both the existing land uses surrounding the project as well as the denser urban environment of the downtown area. d. The extent to which excessive ornamentation is to be used and the extent to which temporary and second-hand materials, or materials which are imitative of other materials, are to be used. The Project does not utilize decorative ornamentation and utilizes high quality exterior materials including glass, stucco, metal, and pre-cast brick panels. e. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained. The project site is flat, developed, and does not contain significant natural features. The project provides sufficient landscaping in the form of street trees, a residential entrance area, and a roof deck that increases the quantity and quality of natural features.