Reso PC22-11 0096 PC Reso Granting Approval of Architectural Permit & Tentative Parcel 2966 Bay Rd 891 Second Ave 867 Second Ave

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ATTY/RESO.0096/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF ARC PERMIT & TENTATIVE PARCEL – 2966 BAY RD – 891 SECOND AVE – 867 SECOND AVE REV: 11-09-2022 JB Page 3 of 5 The proposed project meets all applicable development standards for the Industrial Restricted (IR) zoning district including setbacks, height, floor area ratio requirements and parking. The project proposes a maximum height of 47 feet, 7 inches, where 75 feet is allowed in the IR zoning district. The building is well designed with a consistent architectural style throughout each elevation and is well proportioned to create a balanced and harmonious appearance. The parking garage located at the ground level provides an additional stepback along the elevations fronting Bay Road and Second Avenue and incorporates a green screen planting trellis that complements the building and reduces the appearance of the garage and the overall massing of the building. C. The extent to which the structure conforms to the general character of other structures in the vicinity insofar as the character can be ascertained and is found to be architecturally desirable; The project site is surrounded with a mixture of uses including office, retail, single- family and multi-family residential uses. In addition, the project site is adjacent to Stanford Redwood City Campus and Andrew Spinas Park. The building’s proposed contemporary architectural style includes quality exterior materials and conforms to the general character of existing uses and building designs in the surrounding area. D. The extent to which excessive ornamentation is to be used and the extent to which temporary and second-hand materials, or materials which are imitative of other materials, are to be used; The project would not use excessive ornamentation and utilizes high quality exterior materials including glass, exterior metal frame, concrete cladding, and aluminum trellis. E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; The project site is flat and does not contain significant natural features. The project includes new on-site landscaping and street tress that would enhance and increase the quality and quantity of natural features on the site. The project proposes the removal of one tree along the Bay Road frontage to accommodate construction. The tree is a 5-inch holly oak tree, and it is not a heritage tree under the Redwood City Tree Preservation Ordinance. F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The project includes 55 parking spaces, where 52 parking spaces are required for the site. The parking is located in an above grade parking garage located on level one. The parking garage and driveway is accessible via Second Avenue. G. The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building