Reso PC20-08 0088 PC Reso granting approval of a Use Permit for 690 Veterans Blvd

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ATTY/RESO.0088/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR 690 VETERANS BLVD REV: 09-08-2020 PR Page 5 of 19 of Redwood City’s Caltrain Station, and is surrounded by urban commercial uses and high density residential. c. That the use and its associated structures and facilities will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the people and property of Redwood City. The proposed hotel will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the people of Redwood City because the use would take place indoors and is not associated with noise, odors, or hazardous materials. d. That the use and facilities will not adversely affect or conflict with adjacent uses or impede the normal development of surrounding property. The development and use will not adversely affect or conflict with adjacent uses or impede normal development of surrounding properties. The project meets all required development standards, and is located directly adjacent to Redwood City’s downtown area, providing hotel patrons with access to amenities within the downtown. The proposed hotel is compatible with and would complement the surrounding urban commercial and residential uses. e. That adequate public and private facilities such as utilities, landscaping, parking spaces, and traffic circulation measures are or will be provided for the proposed use. The proposed project would include numerous infrastructure, utility, and landscaping upgrades including: new street trees, widened sidewalks, pedestrian scale lighting, stormwater treatment, and green infrastructure. The project also includes on-site parking and valet service that would meet the required off-street parking for the use. In addition, the project is within ½ mile of the Caltrain station, provides bicycle parking on-site, and has submitted a Transportation Demand Management plan to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. f. Other findings required to be made in specific zoning districts as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. No other findings are applicable. Section 5. Tentative Map TM2019-002: The project requires approval of a Tentative Map per the Subdivision Ordinance. In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that: a. The map, design, or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the general or specific plans, the zoning ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. The proposed subdivision and associated improvements are consistent with Redwood City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements, in that the project meets the requirements for lot design, utilities, and improvements to the right-way. b. The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development.