Reso PC18-13 0069 PC Reso Approving Architectual Permit at Union Cemetery

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ATTY/RESO.0069/PC RESO APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT AT UNION CEMETERY REV: 06-28-18 PR Page 2 of 6 Section 1. The Planning Commission, having independently heard, considered and weighed all the 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 development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City's file for the application, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the property including the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, 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. CEQA: The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15303(e), Class 3, for the construction of an accessory structure. In addition, the Planning Commission finds that the Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource as it is a small informational kiosk at the entrance of the cemetery that does not alter or affect any of the existing features of the site and is designed to be architecturally compatible with other structures on the site. Section 3. Historic Preservation Ordinance Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Project meets the Permit Approval Criteria as listed in Historic Preservation Ordinance Section 40.10, specifically Criteria A and C: A. In the case of any property designated a historic landmark, the proposed work would not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature. The proposed work would not alter, destroy, or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature because the kiosk would be located at the entrance of the cemetery where there are currently no exterior architectural features. C. In the case of construction of a new improvement, building, or structure upon a historic site, the exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of existing designated improvements, buildings, and structures on said site. The project considers the existing structures and design within the site, and utilizes similar colors and architectural styles to be compatible. Section 4. Architectural Permit: AP2018-039 (Section 45.4): The Planning Commission finds that the required findings for an Architectural Permit can be made: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance.