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7.A. - Page 135 3.0 Environmental Analysis Structures that exceed the applicable height restrictions may be permitted on Broadway or Veterans Boulevards to accentuate city gateways, provided that any such project respects surrounding development and includes signature design quality. Development Standards ■ Combined Use (Commercial and Residential) o Maximum residential density: 60 du/acre o Maximum commercial intensity: FAR: 1.00 o Maximum height: 6 stories ■ Single Use (Commercial) o Maximum commercial intensity: FAR: 0.5 o Maximum height: 4 stories ■ Single Use (Residential) o Maximum residential density: 60 du/acre o Maximum height: 4 stories The Mixed Use Corridor Zoning Ordinance achieves consistency between the General Plan and City's zoning regulations. Development standards are within the maximum parameters for height and density/intensity provided by the General Plan. The MUC Zoning Amendment includes an intent and purpose for each sub-district. The stated intents and purposes are consistent with the goals and policies, as follows: ■ Mixed Use Corridor - EI Camino Real (MUC-ECR). General Plan Goal BE-12 states: Transform the EI Camino Real Corridor into a "Grand Boulevard" that supports walking, transit, bicycling, and economic development. The purpose for the MUC-ECR zoning sub-district in the MUC Zoning Amendment is consistent with this goal. The Purpose, as provided in the MUC Zoning Amendment for this sub-district reads: Redwood City is committed to the revitalization of EI Camino Real as a grand, multimodal, and attractive boulevard. The MUC-ECR sub-district represents a continuation of the Grand Boulevard Initiative vision and the Downtown Precise Plan desig n goals. o Transform EI Camino Real into a remarkable, walkable, and exciting corridor, home to a variety of residential and nonresidential uses. o Facilitate a pedestrian-scaled environment with buildings that emphasize active and street-oriented frontages, well-scaled and designed buildings, and engaging outdoor spaces. o Allow for higher-intensity residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings to provide the appropriate height relative to the width of the street. o Provide increased opportunities in Redwood City for residents to live near goods, services, transit, and entertainment. o Ensure that consideration and proper transition is provided to adjacent lower- density/intensity residential uses. o Encourage additional pedestrian and transit amenities along EI Camino Real and the development of a consistent street front, with ample public right-of-way to facilitate pedestrian environment. ■ Mixed Use Corridor - Veterans Boulevard (MUC-VB). General Plan Goal BE-15 states: Make Veterans Boulevard an attractive gateway into Redwood City, with uses and a streetscape that welcome visitors from the region. The purpose for the MUC-VB zoning sub-district in the MUC Zoning Amendment is consistent with this goal. The Purpose, as provided in the MUC Zoning Amendment for this sub-district reads: Veterans Boulevard provides a primary entrance gateway into Redwood City from U.S. 101 and neighboring jurisdictions. The purposes of the MUC-VB sub-district are to: o Encourage signature buildings that accentuate the gateway and boulevard features of Veterans Boulevard at appropriate locations that serve as entrances to the city. Redwood City Mixed Use Corridor District 14 Zoning Ordinance Addendum to General Plan FEIR