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ATTY/RESO.0034/CC RESO APPROVING PROJECT (901 EL CAMINO REAL) REV: 04-22-25 VR Page 12 of 17 property within the proposed subdivision, unless alternative easements will be provided. The proposed Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and associated improvements do not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed Project site because the Project would include appropriate new easements necessary for access and maintenance. Additionally, the Project site does not have any public utilities or associated improvements that would be in conflict with the proposed Project because it would provide all necessary public services as required by approvals required for new construction. The Project is requesting vacation of the existing California Street that runs through the project site which is consistent with the DTPP New Streets and General Plan Circulation Element because the Project is also creating a new extension of Franklin Street which will restore the street grid. 6. The reasons submitted for the granting of any exceptions comply with the requirements of Section 30.46. Not applicable as no exceptions are requested. Section 6. Downtown Planned Community Permit. The City Council makes the following findings based on facts and evidence in the Record about the Downtown Planned Community Permit in conformance with the Downtown Precise Plan Section 2.0.3.A.2.(b) and Article 47.4 of the Zoning Ordinance a. The application implements the adopted Precise Plan. The proposed Downtown Planned Community Permit for a six-story mixed-use office with R&D, Lab uses development with a Teen Center/Multi-Purpose space on the ground floor is consistent with Redwood City’s General Plan, Downtown Precise Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and all applicable development requirements, as proposed to be amended. The Project and improvements proposed therein are consistent with, conform to the intent of, and will appropriately implement the DTPP because it will facilitate redevelopment in Redwood City to create work, a community space for youth, and open space that will improve the pedestrian experience and add to the City’s downtown environment as a premier urban location for business, dining, living, and entertainment. The Project and improvements comply fully with all applicable Standards of the DTPP with the exception of two Standards that the project is eligible for relief from due to project site constraints. The Project and improvements comply with all applicable Guidelines of the DTPP with the requested Guideline deviations. The aspects of the Project which do not conform to the Guidelines of the DTPP (which are recommended, not mandatory) are mainly related to architectural style and were found to be appropriate to the proposed building design by the AAC.