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ATTY/RESO.0034/CC RESO APPROVING PROJECT (901 EL CAMINO REAL) REV: 04-22-25 VR Page 14 of 17 The Project site is located in the DTPP Downtown General Use Zone which conditionally permits Research and Development, Laboratory (R&D, Lab) uses. The DTPP also includes specific DTPP Standards for R&D, Lab to reduce potential impacts and address functionality of lab uses in a downtown urban environment. The DTPP Standards include restrictions for Biosafety Levels (as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and National Institute of Health), providing required safety plans with building permit plans, manufacturing and storage of hazardous materials, deliveries, and separation from sensitive receptors uses. The proposed use is fully consistent with the DTPP Standards with a full analysis memorandum linked in the staff report, and is also consistent with Redwood City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable subdivision improvement requirements. All future R&D, Lab uses would be subject to the Use Permit, limits to Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, and applicable DTPP Standards. b. That the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses as the Project site is located in the DTPP Downtown General Use Zone which conditionally permits R&D, Lab uses and is surrounded by other commercial uses including offices, educational uses, transit, and retail. In addition, the proposed Project includes a Teen Center/Multi-Purpose community space on the ground floor and the R&D, Lab use would not be allowed on the ground floor or over the second- floor footprint of the Teen Center/Multi-Purpose above in compliance with the DTPP Standards. c. That the use and its associated structure and facilities will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the people and property of Redwood City. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the people and property of Redwood City as the use meets the required DTPP Standards for a R&D, Lab use. All R&D, Lab uses would be limited to either Biosafety (BSL) levels 1 and 2 as required by the DTPP, BSL 3 and 4 are prohibited. In addition, future tenants and uses would be required to meet Building, Fire, and Health and Safety Codes as well as having an Evacuation Plan, Medical Waste Management Plan, and Biosafety Plan approved by all required agencies including the Redwood City Community Development Department, Fire Department, and Transportation Department plus all federal, state, and regional permitting agencies. d. That the use and facilities will not adversely affect or conflict with adjacent uses or impede the normal development of surrounding property.