Reso25-02 0024 PC Reso 901 El Camino Real

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ATTY/RESO.0024/PC RESO 901 EL CAMINO REV: 04-11-25 VR Page 16 of 20 improvements in the neighborhood of the Project, or to the general welfare of the City, because the Project implements the City’s vision for Downtown as stated in the General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan (See also Sections 4 and 5 for General Plan and DTPP findings). The Project includes Conditions of Approval to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental mitigation measures and development policies that are intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Section 9.Use Permit. The Planning Commission makes the following findings based on facts and evidence in the Record about the Use Permit in conformance with Downtown Precise Plan Section 2.2.4 and Article 42.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. a. That the proposed use will be consistent with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan and any applicable Specific and Precise Plans, and zoning regulations for the subject location. 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.