"Redwood City Councilwoman Diane Howard tonight (Sept. 8) likened a proposal for a 21-story senior housing development to the Empire State Building. Howard wasn't happy with the design for the proposed building at 910 Marshall St., saying it's too tall for the area. The 222-apartment project would be the tallest building on the Peninsula, along with South San Francisco's Genesis North Tower at 21 stories."
"The proposed building will have extensive services for its residents that will employ several people, according to city Principal Planner Lindy Chan. The building would have a theater, fitness room, yoga room, dining rooms, a bar and lounge area, swimming pool, salon, library and community rooms, according to Chan. The first two levels of the building will have 95 parking spaces, with valet service, Chan said in her report."
"Councilman Chris Sturken disagreed with Howard's assessment of the proposed tower, saying it's not like the Empire State Building because it's five times taller. Councilwoman Isabella Chu said the tall building would be great for the city's future to not be limited by a height limit put in place in the 1950s. But Councilwoman Kaia Eakin said the development isn't attractive to her, and has concerns about the tall building being located in "San Mateo County's living room.""
A developer proposed a 21-story senior housing tower at 910 Marshall St. containing 222 apartments intended for residents aged 55 and older who wish to remain independent. The proposal would equal the Peninsula's tallest at 21 stories and exceed Redwood City's 10-story buildings and the downtown 12-story limit. Council reactions varied, with one member calling it too tall, another rejecting that comparison, one praising relief from a 1950s height cap, and another criticizing the design and location in 'San Mateo County's living room'. Planners listed amenities including theater, fitness and yoga rooms, dining areas, bar, pool, salon, library, community rooms, and 95 parking spaces with valet; the developer cited housing and employment benefits.
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