Reso25-05 0090 - PC Reso 1201 Main Street Mixed Use Project

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ATTY/RESO.0090/PC RESO 1201 MAIN STREET MIXED USE PROJECT REV: 08-15-25 VR Page 6 of 32 The Mixed Use – Transitional (MUT) General Plan designation is intended to facilitate a creative mix of residential, industrial, and commercial uses. The MUT is intended to support the transition from lower density residential or light industrial to higher density mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and residential uses. The General Plan envisions up to 60 dwelling units per acre with community benefits, and a maximum FAR of 2.0. The project at 1201 Main Street conforms to the General Plan designation because it provides a moderately scaled mixed-use project with both residential and office uses that transitions from the lower intensity residential uses to the north and east of the project site to the higher intensity residential and commercial uses to the south and west of the site. The project is allowed to exceed the maximum General Plan and Zoning Density and FAR through affordable housing density bonuses, concessions, and waivers, subject to the provisions of State Density Bonus Law. Furthermore, the project is consistent General Plan Goals and Policies, including the following non-exhaustive list. Goal BE-23: Provide a balance of business opportunities and housing choices that make it easy for persons of all income ranges to live and work in Redwood City. The project proposes new office space and residential units, of which four would be affordable. The office space will provide new business opportunities and the new residential units will provide additional housing choices targeting various income levels. Together, the project effectively balances the business opportunities and housing choices for all income ranges to more easily live and work in Redwood City. Policy BE-23.10: Allow development projects to exceed maximum densities if the development is within designated planning area (such as certain precise plans) and the project demonstrates some or all of the following features that provide significant community benefits: • Superior design and integration of a mix of uses • Incorporation of affordable housing • Transportation demand management • Innovative use of shared parking • Efficient and innovative use of infrastructure and renewable resources • Supportive of new transit such as streetcars The Architectural Advisory Committee has thoroughly vetted and provided a recommendation on the project’s superior mixed use design. The project incorporates affordable housing that makes it eligible for a State Density Bonus. The project will also implement a transportation demand management program. Additionally, the project’s dense mix of uses within walking distance of the Caltrain Station will support transit use by residential and office tenants.