Resolution PC 96-2 Flatirons Funds (2)

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together of recreational areas by pathways, and the preservation and enhancement of small parcels of open space .in developed areas.. The ProJ ' ect!s landscape plan will ensure that shared public pedestrian walkways, recreational uses and public open spaces are provided. (17) Conservation Policy C -1 states "Promote expansion and improvement of public transportation services . and facilities, where appropriate, for their :air quality benefits." The Project will help to promote public transportation b providing, or participating in, a shuttle to CalTrain. p Yp (18) Conservation Policy C -7 states that the "visual qualities of the community should be reserved and improved." The Project will contribute to visual p p .qualities through high - quality architecture and landscape design. The Project will :consist of a campus-like office park. It will include ample p landscaping and :open space. A series of informal open spaces of different characters and size will be finked by tree - lined pathways.. Common area walkways link the .larger open spaces to each other, and also link the g campus to surrounding amenities. The walkways will be lined with alleys p of trees to make a pleasant, shaded pedestrian environment. visual on impacts adjacent properties, especially adjacent residential uses, will be p J minimized. As shown by the comparative shadow analysis contained in the Master Plan, the Project would virtually eliminate the shadows that would be created under the existing Development Agreement .and zoning. (19) Conservation Policy C -9 states "Promote and encourage community cultural activities as a maj or focal point . for the identity of Redwood City." Pursuant to the Development Agreement, the Project applicant has agreed to p ay a the City 00,000 to use for purposes benefittng the Redwood t'Y Shores community. Half of this fund ($200,000) shall be expended for a permanent fire station in.Redwood Shores, while the remaining $200,000 shall be used to fund a community center or for any other co. purpose that the City determines to be appropriate. (2 0 ) Noise Objective 1 states "Minimize ze the impact of noise on people through noise reduction and suppression techniques, and through appropriate land use policies." The Project is consistent with this objective, with Noise Policy N -S, and with the Noise Compatibility .Interpretation set forth on page 1.14. The Project will .not be a major source of noise and gill not .place people in excessively noisy areas. Airport noise concerns are normally directed at residential .land uses. Office and .commercial uses are generally p enerall deemed compatible with all but the highest noise levels. The Project is located within the CNEL 55.60 dW noise contour for the EAG.PLNP I .DOC 5 5130196