Reso23-12 Reso 0046 PC Recommending Zoning Text & Map Amendments & Exhibits

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ATTY/RESO.0046/PC RESO RECOMMENDING ZONING TEXT & MAP AMENDMENTS – EXHIBIT A REV: 06-02-23 JB Page 53 of 66 Boulevard and surrounding mixed-use designated sites to link the bayfront of Redwood City with Downtown. iii. Ensure that consideration and proper transition is provided to adjacent lower- density residential uses. iv. Encourage the implementation of street patterns of a similar scale to adjoining historic areas. c. Mixed-Use Corridor - Redwood Creek (MUC-RC): Purpose. Redwood Creek is a significant visual and environmental resource that flows through Redwood City. The purposes of the MUC-RC sub-district are to: i. Reorient development towards Redwood Creek to feature this natural amenity while also providing for active and engaging street frontage along Main Street, Walnut Street, and Veterans Boulevard. ii. Encourage development that fosters a linkage between Downtown and the bayfront area via Redwood Creek. iii. Provide opportunities for residential and nonresidential uses in close proximity to transit, the San Francisco Bay, and Redwood Creek. iv. Facilitate public access to Redwood Creek, and foster active and engaging open spaces. d. Mixed-Use Corridor - Streetcar Broadway (MUC-SB): Purpose. Broadway in Downtown Redwood City is known for its historic buildings and events in Courthouse Square that create a lively and stimulating atmosphere. The purposes of the MUC-SB sub-district are to: i. Continue the vibrancy of Broadway heading toward Woodside Road outside of the Downtown Precise Plan area. ii. Connect the major employment districts of Downtown and South Broadway and enhance mobility for pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists, and drivers. iii. Provide opportunities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development at intensities that could support a potential streetcar line. iv. Facilitate the transition of the corridor from an auto-oriented commercial strip to a comprehensive multiuse corridor complementary to Downtown. v. Ensure that new construction is respectful of existing historic structures in terms of scale, design, and transition. e. Mixed-Use Corridor - Gateway Broadway (MUC-GB): Purpose. The large parcels on Broadway at Woodside Road provide opportunities for signature development. Appropriate commercial uses include destination uses, hospitality businesses, large-scale commercial centers, and high-quality office spaces with associated amenities. The purposes of the MUC-GB sub-district are to: i. Facilitate a positive impression and identifiable gateway to Redwood City through the use of signature architecture, inviting public plazas, and development that supports a walkable environment. ii. Provide opportunities for destination uses in concert with residential uses.