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ATTY/RESO.0075/PC RESO 1690BROADWAY REV: 07-11-23 JB Page 7 of 24 fenestration pattern of the building to reduce visibility from the street. Consistent with the zoning standards, proposed landscaping would enhance the pedestrian environment. Pedestrian access to sidewalks and buildings is included in the project design. h. In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the review authority shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall consider the effect of the proposed structure upon the character and value of the adjacent R District area; The site is located adjacent to single-story commercial properties and across the street from multistory multifamily apartments. The site is the location of an existing motel and the proposed project would not change the land use (lodging) of the site. The project would modernize the lodging and would be consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district. i. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered designs. The project would include installation of a bioretention area and a biofiltration basin for stormwater runoff. A water quality report analyzed impacts to the site and concluded that the project would not exceed pre- development runoff levels and that the existing stormwater drainage infrastructure could handle the project capacity. The project also includes a utility report for the site which states that the project meets C3 requirements. The project would be required to comply with all City regulations for stormwater treatment and drainage design. Section 6. Bonus Height: The Planning Commission finds that approval of Bonus Height pursuant to Zoning Code section 53.7.B.3 to allow up to 5 stories is consistent with the MUC-SB zoning and that the proposed use provides a clear public benefit. The project would provide additional hotel rooms, a desired land use in the City, that supports the Downtown and nearby employment areas. In addition to supporting nearby businesses, these hotel rooms would provide additional transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue. TOT revenue is used to support a variety of services to the community and the additional hotel rooms are considered a public benefit. Section 7. Approval Subject to Conditions: Planning Commission determines that the proposed Planned Development Permit, Use Permit, and Architectural Permit further the purposes of and appropriately implement the City of Redwood City General Plan, applicable provisions of the Redwood City Municipal Code, and the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, and hereby approves them based on the Planning Commission’s consideration and reliance on the CEQA Memorandum, the findings made herein, and in