Reso PC18-07 0027 PC Reso Approving Permits to 1548 Maple Street (Strada)

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Accessing residential parking will not impact traffic on Maple Street or Blomquist Street. g) The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites, breaking up large expanses of paved areas, separating or screening parking lots from the street and adjoining building sites, and separating building areas from paved areas to provide access from buildings to open space areas; Basis for finding: Sufficient landscaping is proposed on-site to separate and screen the buildings, provide landscape walkways to the waterfront and provide an enhanced landscaped Bay Trail for public use. Landscaping is provided between buildings in landscaped courts, overhead within the alley courts and within a garden playground. h) In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the review authority shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall consider the effect of the proposed structure upon the character and value of the adjacent R District area; Basis for finding: The Project does not involve any commercial or industrial structure. The Project consists of all residential structures. i) The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered designs. Basis for finding: The City's Engineering division has reviewed the Project's landscape features and areas, and bio-swale areas to capture and treat stormwater run-off prior to discharge from the site, and determined that the Project would comply. Section 9: Sian Permit (SP2014-12): In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that: a) The proposed signs are consistent with the Municipal Code and the General Plan. Basis for finding: The proposed signs are of quality design that are compatible with the contemporary architectural style of the development and reflect the marine community. The sign material is durable and of high quality material. Section 10: Additional Findinqs (pursuant to new Article 57 of the Redwood Citv Zonina Code: In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that: a) The project design includes measures, if required after study and evaluation that effectively mitigate air quality and noise impacts on the proposed residential uses. Basis for finding: The EIR evaluated the potential noise and air quality impacts on the proposed development. With implementation of insulation measures and mechanical ventilation, the development will be consistent with the City's noise and air quality standards and will not result in a significant environmental impact. ATTY/RESO.0027/PC RESO APPROVING PERMITS TO 1548 MAPLE STREET (STRADA) REV: 04-13-18 PR Page 6 of 22