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. . , ,. nature of the plans at this stage. They advised that if specific plans were developed for the '- site, those plans would come before the Agency Directors for their consideration sometime in the future. In response to Agency Director's questions, Senior Planner Riordan described the need for the inclusion of affordable housing units in the development; the appropriateness of placing high density developments in downtown transportation corridors; the current mixed use zoning of the Project Area; the conceptual plan which includes 500 rental units (plus 60 existing units), 900 underground parking spaces, a new parking lot on the site of the temporary City Hall, commercial areas fTonting El Camino Real, open spaces and an area for historic buildings on the corner of Main and Middlefield. Mayor Hartnett reminded everyone that the current proposal was merely a conceptual plan, and the developers would have to submit specific plans to City staff and go through the permitting process. The proposed final plan would come before the Agency Directors for their review and consideration. City Manager Everett said the first step in the development process, initiating DDA proceedings, will be brought to the Agency Directors at the Redevelopment Meeting of March 10, 1997. Agency Director Ruskin asked at what point in the development process would the Agency - Directors have input, especially on parking and open space issues. Director Howard suggested that staff contact Supervisor Huening who was working with state legislators to promote commute and recreational use of railroad rights-of-way. MEMO 3/4/97 In response to Agency Director's questions, Redevelopment Agency Director Church and Senior Planner Riordan discussed support of downtown densities in transportation corridors by the Bay Area Air Quality Control Board; the probability of the affordable units being offered at market rates; and the fact that the Elementary School District Board and the Sequoia High School District Board are "comfortable" with the number of additional students that will attend their schools fTom the Franklin Street Area Development. Director Leipzig said Redwood City needed single family homes, and recommended at least some new single family homes be built in that area, rather than all rental units. He said new businesses were coming to Redwood City (Electronic Arts and Mid-Point Technology to name just two) and it was incumbent upon the City to make sure single family dwellings were available to people who had the disposable income to support downtown commercial enterprises and Sequoia Station. Redevelopment Agency Director Church said the surrounding uses tended to be somewhat - incompatible with R-l zoning, and although there was no prohibition against new single family homes in the area, it was his understanding they would probably be difficult to sell. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO.1 MARCH 3, 1997 MINUTES Page No. 397 PAGE 2