Reso PC18-08 0032 Reso Recommending Council To Adopt Article 29 Affordable Housing FINAL

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Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety, and constitute findings in this matter. Section 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment, as amended at its public hearing of May 1, 2018, is in the public interest and consistent with the Redwood City General Plan as described in the accompanying staff report. Section 3. This proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment has 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.). Passage of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is not considered a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In addition, the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is exempt from CEQA as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)) as described in the staff report. Pursuant to CEQA 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 recommends that the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopt the Amendment in Exhibit A by moving existing Article 29 (CO (Commercial Office) District) to Article 12 (Reserved), adding a new Article 29 (Requirements for Affordable Housing), and repealing and replacing Section 32.19 (Affordable Housing Density Bonuses). Exhibit A is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Wording in brackets ([example]) is informational only and is not to be included in the published ordinance. Section 5. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council require comprehensive review of the Zoning Ordinance every three years from the date of adoption. Section 6. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. ATTY/RESO.0032/PC RESO RECOMMENDING COUNCIL TO ADOPT ARTICLE 29 AFFORDABLE HOUSING REV: 05-07-18 PR Page 2 of 18