Reso PC16-17 0094 PC Reso Recommending to Adopt Ordinance Amending the City Code & Zoning

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WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the whole of the record. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety. Section 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed Level of Review Authority Amendments are in the public interest and consistent with the Redwood City General Plan. Section 3. These proposed Level of Review Authority amendments have been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.). The project is exempt from CEQA as it can be seen with certainty that there is no impact on the environment. (See, e.g., CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b) (3).) Pursuant to Guidelines section 15091(e), the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission has based its decision are located in and may be obtained from, the Office of the City Clerk at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California. The City Clerk is the custodian of records for all matters before the City. Section 4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopt Amendments to Chapter 1, Article III of the Municipal Code by adding the text shown in underline (example) and deleting the text shown in strikeout (°x ), as provided in Exhibit A. Wording in brackets ([example]) is informational only and is not to be included in the published ordinance. Section 5. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopt the proposed amendments that reorganize the administrative provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, ensuring consistency across permit types with state law, common practice and other permit requirements. Affected articles include Articles 1 (General Provisions), 2 (Definitions), 6 (R-2, (Residential — Duplex) District), 8 (R-3 (Multi-Family— Low Density) District), 22 (IS (Interim Study) District), 24 (PF (Public Facilities) District), 34 (Prezoning of Areas Prior to Annexation by the City), 37 (Accessory Dwelling Units), 39 (Child Care Facilities), 40 (Powers and Duties of Planning Bodies), 41 (Common Procedures), 42 (Use Permits), 43 (Variances), 44 (Reasonable Accommodations), 45 (Architectural Permits), 46 (Planned Development Permits), 47 (Planned Community Permits), 48 (Amendments), 51 (Interpretation, Repeals and Effective Date), 52 (Planned Community District or P District) adopting by adding the text shown in underline (example) and deleting the text shown in strikeout (cx""- ' plc), as provided in Exhibit B. Wording in brackets ([example]) is informational only and is not to be included in the published ordinance. ATTY/RESO.0094/PC RESO RECOMMENDING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE&ZONING REV:10-13-16 VR Page 2 of 33