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ATTY/RESO.0034/CC RESO APPROVING PROJECT (901 EL CAMINO REAL) REV: 04-22-25 VR Page 16 of 17 quality, compatible with the surrounding development pattern, and appropriate for the site. The Project also includes Class IV bike lanes along El Camino Real and James Avenue as well as new and wider sidewalks to provide additional functional transportation options with adjacent uses connecting the El Camino Real Corridor, the Redwood City Transit station, and other nearby commercial and educational uses. In addition, the Project would also provide recreational opportunities by incorporating a Teen Center/Multi- Purpose community space on the ground floor of the building while meeting all City requirements of stormwater treatment in the Project. b. Findings for Modifications to Development Standards. Modifications may be granted if it is determined that the proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district. The Project site is located in an area of the DTPP that has a maximum permitted height of 92’-0” to the top of the eave with an additional 10’-0” allowed for structures above the roof line (e.g. mechanical equipment, elevator enclosures, etc.).The proposed Project meets maximum height requirements of the building at 92’-0” of height as measured to the top of eave, but would measure 115’-0” to the rooftop mechanical screening and 118’-6” to the elevator overrun. Maximum height requirements for structures is a modification to development standards that may be granted through a PD permit. The additional roof-top height would serve a physical and functional purpose in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood by fully screening the mechanical equipment for a R&D, Lab use from neighboring views and reducing the visual impact of the equipment which is typically taller than mechanical equipment for a commercial office. In addition, the elevator overrun height is also necessary for use of the elevator to reach the roof area which houses the equipment as well as providing an additional outdoor open space amenity for the office with R&D, Lab uses building. Section 8. The City Council of the City of Redwood City hereby approves (a) the 901 El Camino Real Project and grants the requested land use approvals (including a Downtown Planned Community Permit, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, Use Permit, and Planned Development Permit, including the modification to rooftop height, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A and (b) approves the Affordable Housing Plan (Exhibit B), Affordable Housing Partner, Land Donation, and Land Donation Agreement (Exhibit C), and Relocation Plan (Exhibit D) (collectively, “Approvals”). All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein by reference.