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-------- --- those should be provided. The connection from Sequoia Station through the train area described earlier and the previous rework having been done should be demonstrated. Member Gee stated standards should be established for benches, light fixtures and trash receptacles. Member Howard assured the public that the ARC is a premiere committee on the Peninsula and that the project will be studied very closely, the expectations of an urban project are that this will be of quality, head and shoulders above anything he has seen in any suburban location. He stated a desire to pursue options such as curved escalators architecturally integrated into the building and encouraged the developer to tour the Fox Theatre to look at some of the existing architecture. Another consideration mentioned if the theatres are scaled back is a second floor restaurant lining Broadway providing an opportunity for windows and landings to provide more energy. The last point was if bringing down the WP A building, it would make sense to do that in conjunction with any other demolition in the area. Planning Commission Comments: Commissioner McCoy made comments on behalf of Commissioner Paulson as follows: Attention to the parking and office structure is needed. The interim urgency ordinance should be considered in respect to floor area ratios and other points, and whether this project fits within any forthcoming regulations. Concern that the project fit with the downtown and the desire for a less dressed rendering that will reflect the true scale of the buildings in comparison to the surroundings was stated. A final question is why housing was removed from the equation. Commissioner McCoy stated he shares many of the concerns already expressed. He stated he has seen the Santa Cruz model and that it certainly changes the look of the downtown. He stated his final concern is the traffic and is still concerned that there are a number of impacts that cannot be mitigated. Commissioner Garcia stated that he would like to explore some subsidizing of smaller businesses and expressed concern regarding the closure of Winslow. Commissioner Piulle commented that we are missing an opportunity for housing and that high density housing next to the transportation corridor should be considered rather than office building. Commissioner Foust stated that her comments are regarding vision and strategy and that the question should be "What is it that you want to see in Redwood City downtown?" In that, what is it that will benefit the community at large, what type of project would serve all the demographic components in Redwood City? She stated it should also consist of right JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 18 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 314