Res18 15662 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

05/07/2018 Page 2 of 21 ATTY/RESO.0033/CC RESO 1548 MAPLE APPROVING PROJECT PERMITS RESO. NO. 15662 REV: 04‐30‐18 PR MUFF NO. 601 approve a Planned Development Permit and Condominium Permit, approve the Tentative map, approve an Architectural Permit and approve a Sign Permit for the 1548 Maple Street project; and WHEREAS, the City Council introduced an Ordinance to create Mixed-Use Waterfront District consistent with the General Plan (“Waterfront Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2018, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 1548 Maple Street Project, adopting CEQA findings and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council introduced ordinances to rezone the Project site to Mixed Use Waterfront District and to approve a Development Agreement to effectuate the Project (“Project Ordinances”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council, having independently heard, considered, and weighed all evidence in the record, finds that the above recitals are accurate and constitute findings in this matter and, together with the staff report and the application materials, including without limitation the Final EIR, development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City's file for the applications and the Project, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the property including the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, other applicable City laws and regulations, and all associated approved and certified environmental documents, have together served as an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution. Section 2: The City Council hereby finds the location, purpose, and extent of the disposition request is consistent with the Redwood City General Plan. Section 3: Planned Development Permit (PC2014-03) and the Condominium Permit: In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Council finds that: a) The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar Zoning Districts. Basis for finding: The proposed project design and construction quality exceeds the minimum quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar Zoning Districts. The project incorporates high-quality contemporary designed stoop units that would front onto the Bay Trail for visual interest and to promote pedestrian activity. The project would incorporate numerous landscaped connections to the waterway. b) The project complies with Chapter 30, Subdivisions, Article XI, Section 30 regarding condominiums. Basis for finding: The project complies with the Municipal Code requirements