Reso PC18-09 0037 PC Reso Recommending Approval of ZA Map & Conditions of Approval - 515 Veterans

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2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Zoning Amendment to Article 60 (Zoning District Boundaries- Maps) to add the Vehicular Combination Zoning District to 515 Veterans Boulevard (as described in Exhibit A) is consistent with the General Plan, the existing zoning of the properties in the immediate vicinity, and the purpose of amendments to increase the quality of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in guiding and regulating the future development, growth, and evolution of Redwood City. 3. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the required Findings for a Conditional Use Permit can be made: a. The Project will be consistent with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan and Zoning regulations for the subject location. The proposed automobile sales and service use is fully consistent with the allowable uses and development intensity stated in the General Plan for the Commercial - Regional land use designation. The proposed use would also be consistent with the amended IP -V Zoning District for the property and would meet all development standards of the Zoning Ordinance, including parking. b. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. The Project is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses, including similar automobile sales and service uses in the immediate vicinity. The site is also located in a high visibility location in close proximity to U.S. Highway 101 which is a desired attribute for an automobile sales use. c. The Project and its associated structures and facilities will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the people and property of Redwood City. The Project is mainly an interior construction project utilizing an existing commercial building and is subject to review by all divisions of the Community Development Department to ensure public health and safety. The proposed use is also fully compatible with the surrounding commercial uses because Tesla only produces electric vehicles and therefore does not have the same impacts normally associated with an automobile service use for gas -powered vehicles. d. The Project will not adversely affect or conflict with adjacent uses or impede the normal development of surrounding property. The Project is mainly an interior construction project to convert an existing commercial building into another commercial use. There is no addition of square footage, and there would not be any impact on normal development of surrounding property. e. Adequate public and private facilities such as utilities, landscaping, parking spaces and traffic circulation measures are or will be provided for the Project. The proposed use would utilize an existing commercial building that is fully serviced by public utilities and infrastructure. The existing surface parking areas for the property do not currently contain ATTY/RESO.0037/PC RESO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZA MAP & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL— 515 VETERANS REV: 05-16-18 PR Page 2 of 12