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/ð-~+ STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission certify the Environmental Impact Report and based on the information contained in the report; the Draft and Final EIRs; and Commission discussion, find that: (1) The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all the information contained in the Final EIR; (2) The Final EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis; and (3) The Final EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PUBLIC HEARING: No # OF NOTICES MAILED: NA LEGAL NOTICE: NA GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION AND CONFORMANCE: The site is designated "Public and Quasi-Public-Government" on the General Plan. As indicated in the EIR (page 2), the removal of the South Annex and restoration of the Courthouse and park features is listed in the General Plan's Historic Resources Element (pages 13-9, 13-C-1). Goal 1-C (page 13-4) further states: "Encourage removal of structures in landmark districts and sites which are not of compatible design to the character of the district to allow replacement by compatible structures." Lastly, the City's Historic Resource Element identifies several goals which aim to preserve and enhance the architectural and historic character, cohesiveness and compatibility of designated landmarks, districts and sites. The proposed project is therefore consistent with the Redwood City General Plan. SITE DESCRIPTION: The subject block contains approximately 60,000 square feet and is located in central Redwood City. Specifically, the Project site contains approximately 18,000 square feet and is currently occupied by a three-story "Art Deco" South Annex building which was constructed in 1939 in front of the 1910 San Mateo County Courthouse (listed on the National Register of Historic places). The South Annex building fronts on Broadway and portions of Hamilton Street as well as Middlefield Road. ADJACENT LAND USES: The site lies near the historic core of Redwood City, along a primary Downtown retail corridor. Across the street on Broadway, the South Annex faces the 1928 New Sequoia-Fox Theater (a property which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Across the street on Hamilton Street is a contemporary one-story bank building. The building across the street on Midllefield Road consists of a recently remodeled two-story commercial building whose ground floor is occupied by a restaurant, the second floor contains offices. SPECIAL STUDY AREA: Oowntown Redevelopment Sub-Area. FLOOD HAZARD AREA: "B" (100-500 year flood) Zone.