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ATT Y/RESO.0059/PC RESO 2075 BROADWAY REV: 07-02-2020 PR Page 3 of 23 space layout to include two additional tenants along Broadway, and the design of the recessed storefront bays break up the lineal frontage. Storefront Variation: The DTPP guideline (2.8.4.A.2.a) requires storefront designs to vary from establishment to establishment, and have their own distinct architectural character, colors, and materials from the rest of the building. Staff requested Committee input on the types of potential design treatments for storefront variation. The Committee recommended signage as a sufficient way of providing variation to individual storefronts because the existing uniform storefront design is architecturally appealing and does not allow for major changes. Number of Entrances: The DTPP guideline (2.8.4.2.b) requires that each storefront contain only one entrance if a business is occupying more than one storefront bay. Fire code requires more than one point of egress for tenant spaces with an occupancy greater than 50 people. The secondary entrance on Broadway also allows for access to a public elevator that connects to the underground public parking area. Clear Glazing: The DTPP guideline (2.8.4.2. b. & 2.8.4.2.F) requires clear glass display windows. The windows installed on the ground floor are reflective and do not contain clear glass. Although the display windows do not use clear glass due energy code requirements, the glazing provides sufficient visibility to the interior. Section 5. DPC2019-003: The Planning Commission of the City of Redwood City deems the Project, consistent with the DTPP Downtown Planned Community Permit DPC2019-003 (Zon. Ord. Section 47.4) and finds that: A. The application implements the adopted Precise Plan. The project implements the adopted precise plan as it meets the standards of the DTPP. The project complies with the following DTPP goals and guiding principles (Section 1.2.1 of the DTPP): Revive Downtown by creating a beautiful and memorable urban district interwoven with the City’s identity. Provide the choice of “convenience living” Create a strong employment district and “vital center”. The proposed project would occupy vacant tenant space at a prominent intersection of downtown. The projet would provice multiple tenant spaces to provide employment and choice to residents. The project meets all DTPP standards and the guideline deviations (lineal frontage, storfront variation, number of entrances and clear glazing) meet the intent of the DTPP, as determined by the AAC. The proposed project is only an interior renovation and would not modify the exterior façade and would comply with the architectural standards of the DTPP. The proposed financial and retail uses are active ground floor uses and are permitted along Broadway. The project with