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6.1 D Page 4 highest residentiai densi#y ailowed in the CG-R zoning district (without a density bonus); 2) lot coverage of 65% where 60% is allowed; and 4} open space short#'al( of roughly 2,569 square fe�t(7,000+/- square feet provided where 9,569 is required). These changes would require a Zoning Map Amendment from CG-R (General Commerciai with Residentia! Combining) to "P" (Planned Community) District & a General Plan Amendmen#to allow grea#er than 40 units/acre. FINDINGS: The deveioper's Precise Plan request is based on the fol�owing findings: 1. Transpiration Demand Management — The devefoper wilf provide on-site bus passes and bicycle storage to residents; a Samtrans bus stap is within 50 feet of the site; and the site is within walking distance to neighborhood-serving commercial uses. 2. Affordab(e Housing - The deve[oper wil( provide five, one-bedroom moderate income condo units (11%}. 3. Design Values — The developer has committed to building a quali#y design project that uses quality mate�ials and p�aposes to provide architectural improvements #o the gas station fronting the property. DISCUSSI4N While staff believes the proposed project is a desirabie residential development, we recommend that a more comprehensive Woodside Road Precise Plan be prepared fPrst. Staff recommends a Precise Plan that looks at Woodside Road fram roughly Hess S#reet#o Kentfield Avenue and Woodside Plaza Shopping Center (where commercial uses are concentr�ted) Refsr #o �ita�hed �eriallzoning maps, The Precise Plan would look at Woodside Road development exc�ptions more comprehensively. It would allow the Planning Commission and public an opportunity to develop guiding principles and policies that wauld contribute towards making a large segment of Woodside Road a desirable, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use neighborhaod. The guiding principles and policies would address land uses, residential densities, architectural character, se#backs, open space, parking and circulation for autos, pedestrians and bicyclists. Outlined below are three options avaitable t�the Planning Commission: OPTION #1 —Move 885 Woodside Road Site Specific Precise Pfan forward Pros: 1. If designed well, the project could set a new (higher) design standard for Woodside Road residential development (similar to the Franklin Project on EI Camino Real). 2.The applicant intends to aesthetically upgrade the existing gas station fronting the project site to enhance its streetscape appeal and better comp{iment the pro�ect's proposed arch itec#ure.