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79 c. A Research and Development, Laboratory use shall install a Building Automation System (BAS) that is programmed to either dim or turn interior lights off or to lower shades after 9:30 pm to reduce light pollution and glare. G) For uses involving the manufacturing, use, or storage of hazardous materials, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, the quantities and types shall be subject to the limitations established by the current California Building Code and Fire Code. A valid permit from the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) shall be required prior to the delivery, use, manufacturing, and/or storage of hazardous materials in the building. a. The materials for a Research and Development, Laboratory use shall be limited to the applicant on the subject site and not used outside of the subject development. The storage of hazardous materials shall be prohibited outdoors and shall be located completely within the building (for new development) or in a detached structure if infeasible to accommodate within an existing building. H) New development projects shall include a loading and unloading zone as part of the project which is inside the proposed building. The loading and unloading zone shall not be located on the primary public facing side of the building when feasible, as determined by the Planning Manager/Designee. I) Research and Development, Laboratory uses shall comply with the specific mitigation measures outlined for this use in applicable environmental review documents. The Commercial Component proposes the development of approximately 311,860 square feet of commercial space (with life-science research and development space and a “teen center/multi-purpose space”) within a building comprised of six stories (including a roof terrace on top of the sixth story) plus three basement parking levels. Future R&D/Laboratory use at this site would be restricted to BSL-1 and BSL-2 and the R&D/Laboratory use would not be permitted on the first floor and would not be permitted on the second floor directly above the teen center/multi-purpose space in accordance with the DTPP. The teen center/multi-purpose space would be accessed directly from the outside through separate entrances from the rest of the building. The teen center/multi-purpose space would be physically separated from the first floor lease space by a full height fire and smoke rated partition and from the second floor through fire rated concrete slab construction. The HVAC system proposed for the teen center/multi-purpose space would be a completely independent system from all others of the building. These design features ensure consistency with the DTPP’s separation requirements. Operational hazardous materials associated with new general office uses could include, for example, liquid chemical products (e.g., household cleaners), building maintenance supplies, paints and solvents, pesticides, or other similar materials. With the future proposed R&D lab use, as discussed in item #8 above (Project Description), the Commercial Component would involve routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, and could result in hazardous emissions. Hazardous materials associated with a future R&D lab use would be tenant-specific and are unknown at this time but would be restricted to BSL 1 and BSL 2 uses, as applicable. (Email communication from Kevin Deng, Senior Project Manager/Associate Vice President, HGA Architects, to William Chui, City of Redwood City; July 2, 2024.) All materials and substances transported, stored and used at the site would be subject to a wide range of federal, state and local health and safety requirements. According to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)13, BSL-1 labs are used to study infectious agents or toxins not known to consistently cause disease in healthy adult humans (for example, e. coli). Workers follow basic safety procedures, called standard microbial practices, and require no special equipment or design features. Standard engineering controls in BSL-1 laboratories include easily cleaned surfaces that are able to withstand the basic chemicals used in the laboratory. Specific considerations for a BSL-1 laboratory include the following: • Laboratory Practices o Standard microbiological practices are followed. o Work can be performed on an open lab bench or table. • Safety Equipment o PPE (lab coats, gloves, eye protection) are worn. 13 Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response, “Biosafety Level Requirements”, https://aspr.hhs.gov/S3/Pages/Biosafety-Level-Requirements.aspx ATTY/RESO.0031/CC RESO CEQA GUIDELINES (901 EL CAMINO REAL) REV: 04-22-25 VR Page 79 of 148