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8. B. - Page 153 o Setbacks: 12'-14' EI Camino Real, 30'-41' side and 30' rear (5' & 15' required) o Density: 56 units/acre (where 60 units/acre allowed) o Affordable Housinq: No affordable housing requirements as project is not within the RDA and is not a Precise Plan or Density Bonus request. ❑ EI Camino Sidewalk Widened from 7.5 to 12' with new street trees and decorative pedestrian scale lighting ❑ Parkinq: 232 parking stalls and storage for 47 bicycles provided ❑ Zoning Ordinance Article 30.4.B allows the Planning Commission to reduce or eliminate required guest parking in mixed-use districts of: (a) one parking space is reserved per unit for residents, and/or (b) the site is in close proximity to retail shopping facilities, and/or (c) adequate street parking is available ❑ Project meets Zoning Article 30.4.B and provides additional incentives to help reduce auto usage as described below: 1. Each unit will have one guaranteed parking space (141); the remaining (91) parking spaces will be either rented, assigned or available as guest parking, depending on market conditions, and managed by onsite professional property management. Residential parking will be separated from the guest parking by an operable lift gate within the parking garage. Thirty five (25) unsecured spaces outside the gate will be reserved for guests/visitors. Three (30 parking spaces are located next to the leasing office for prospective residents. 2. Project is within walking distance of retail shopping facilities including, but not limited to, the Target Shopping Center, Mi Rancho Grocery Store, convenience stores, restaurants and other commercial/retail facilities. 3. The project will promote a ride share program via a tenant web portal to facilitate carpool matching. 4. The project will provide for a car sharing vendor (i.e. zip cars) for the tenant use. 5. The project will provide storage for 47 bicycles. 6. The developer is also working with Caltrans to make improvements to the EI Camino Real pedestrian crossing to improve pedestrian access and connectivity within the neighborhood and to facilitate access to and support of bus transit. 7. The project is a six-minute bus ride from the City's downtown district and Caltrain Station. Its residential use & location on a transit corridor are anticipated to support transit rider ship. Future Steps If the Planning Commission certifies the Final EIR and approves the PD and Vesting TM, then the applicant will proceed with obtaining a Final Map and Building Permit. Shannon George, David Powers & Associates, City's Environmental Consultant, gave the following presentation: Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Less Than Siqnificant Impacts ■Aesthetics — Project will not affect scenic vistas, degrade visual character of the neighborhood, or create substantial light or glare. Page 3 of 17