Reso PC20-13 PC 0118 Reso South Main Mixed-Use Project Signed

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ATTY/RESO.0118/PC RESO SOUTH MAIN MIXED-USED PROJECT REV: 10-21-2020 PR Page 30 of 31 Impact CR-4: The project, combined with cumulative development, including past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future development, could result in a significant adverse cumulative cultural resources impact. Despite these potentially significant effects, it is the City’s considered judgment that the benefits offered by the Project, including without limitation the Project benefits described below, outweigh the potentially adverse effects of its significant impacts. B. Project Benefits and Overriding Considerations Each Project benefit and overriding consideration set forth below constitutes a separate and independent ground for finding that the benefits of the Project outweigh its potential adverse effects and each such consideration, standing alone, warrants approval of the Project. 1. Implementing General Plan goals and policies relating to land uses for the Project site. The General Plan designation for the South Main Mixed-Use Development Project site is MUC–ECR (Mixed-Use Corridor – El Camino Real) on Parcels A and B, MUT (Mixed-Use Transitional) on Parcels C, D, and E, and Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP)/Mixed–Use Downtown on Parcel F. These designations represent City Council legislative policy determinations that the most appropriate land uses for the transit-rich area near El Camino Real are complementary commercial and residential uses, such as the residential, office, and retail uses proposed by the Project, which will revitalize the area adjacent to El Camino Real and encourage and support diverse forms of transportation, including pedestrian and public transit. The South Main-Mixed-Use Development Project will facilitate and extend the General Plan vision for the area by constructing multi -family residential, commercial, and office uses that have been legislatively determined in the General Plan and zoning ordinance to be the most appropriate uses for the Project site. 2. Reducing the number of vehicle trips that occur in the City and the number of vehicle miles traveled by residents of the City. Motor vehicle trips are the biggest source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in California. Reducing the number and length of vehicle trips by residents of Redwood City will benefit Redwood City residents, both directly and indirectly, by improving local air quality, alleviating traffic congestion on local streets and roadways, contributing to regional and statewide efforts to reverse or slow global warming, reducing local energy consumption, and contributing to broader efforts to reduce our nation’s dependency on foreign oil and petroleum products. Adoption and implementation of the South Main Mixed-Use Project will enable substantial residential growth in close proximity to public transit including the Transit Center and Caltrain’s Redwood City Station, employment opportunities, entertainment and recreational opportunities, retail and commercial providers, and other necessary services, thereby eliminating and/or shortening the length of a significant number of vehicle trips in the City. In addition, shortening the length of commuter trips and other vehicle trips will reduce the time spent in vehicles, enabling residents to devote more time to more productive or desirable activities. 3. Compliance with State mandates. Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming