Reso PC20-14 0125 PC Reso South Main Mixed Use Project Entitlement Signed

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ATTY/RESO.0125/PC RESO SOUTH MAIN MIXED USE PROJECT – ENTITLEMENT REV: 10-27-2020 PR Page 6 of 38 With the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A), the project is consistent with the purpose of the Planned Development permit which promotes highest quality architectural solutions and encourages the development of quality open space and recreational opportunities within the project, because the project provides 40,000 sq. ft. of publicly accessible open space , including a public plaza, Creekside trail, and other open space amenities, along with buildings of high design quality, including site placement, massing, articulation and materials that meet the standards of the zoning district and promote a walkable urban environment connecting El Camino Real to the downtown. This includes the first installation of protected bike lanes on El Camino Real along the project frontage, and reconfigure Beech Street to align with Lincoln Street west of El Camino Real with a new signalized pedestrian crossing, consistent with the El Camino Real Corridor Plan. It would also provide a creek walkway that would serve as the trailhead for the City’s envisioned intra-City creek trail network. b. Finding for Modification to Development Standards. The proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district. The project provides parking that promotes the goals of the General Plan and Zoning District, preserving land area for affordable housing, public open space, employment centers and child care. The parking between Parcels E-North and E- South would be shared and extend parking between the office buildings including under Cedar Street, which makes efficient use of the parking facilities and, with the Transportation Demand Management Plan, and proximity to the downtown and transit center, will be adequate for anticipated demand. The increased height is minor and only addresses portions of the buildings. Each building on Parcels C, C, and E (North and South) provide a range of building heights to create visual interest and break up the apparent massing. The requested increase in height furthers these goals and supports the quality design and ability to provide parapets to help screen rooftop uses. Section 5. Vesting Tentative Map Findings. The project requires approval of a Vesting 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 consiste nt with Redwood City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and all applicable subdivision improvement requirements as stated in the staff report. b. The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. The project site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established and the density is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning District.