Reso PC19-03 PC Reso 0024 Architectual Permit 120 El Camino Real - Revised

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In addition, none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. Specifically, 1) As a stand-alone project, there is no cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time; 2) There is no reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances because no unusual circumstances exist on the project site or surrounding area; 3) There is no potential for an impact to scenic resources within a highway officially designated state scenic highway because there is not designated highway in the vicinity of the project; 4) The project is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code because and 5) There will be no substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource because the site does not contain any historic resources. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(e), the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council 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 3. Architectural Permit AP2018-018 (Section 45.4): The Planning Commission finds: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance. The contemporary architectural design would include large glazing, changes in colors and siding materials, shifting bays, mid-level balconies, and alternating roof forms. The variation in colors and exterior materials would avoid monotony in the external appearance. The changes to the wall plane, architectural projections, and roof form variations provide sufficient variety in design of the structures and avoid a continuous mass. B. The size and design of the structure shall be considered for the purpose of determining that the structure is in proportion to its building site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance; The Project is comprised of two six -unit townhome buildings separated by a shared driveway. The proposed number of stories and overall height of the Project is comparable to other multifamily developments in the area and Page 3 of 19 ATTY/DOCS-RESOLUTIONS/2019/RESO.0024 PC RESO ARCHITECTUAL PERMIT 120 EL CAMINO REAL REV: 04-03-19 PR