Reso PC19-18 0105 PC Reso 2312 Hopkins

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This finding is not applicable as the project is residential. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered designs. The project would be located within the existing footprint and would not involve additional grading or increased runoff. Water permeability would be maintained. 4. Historic Preservation Ordinance Finding. The Planning Commission is able meet the criteria as stated in the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Municipal Code Section 40.13). Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that: A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent any measures of construction, alteration or demolition necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition of any structure, or feature or part thereof, covered by this Chapter, where such condition has been declared unsafe or dangerous by the Building Official or the Fire Marshal, and where the proposed measures have been declared necessary by such officials to correct such condition; provided, however, that only such work as is reasonably necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition may be performed. In making a determination as to whether such work is reasonably necessary as aforesaid, the above-mentioned officials may refer to, and be guided by, the State Historical Building Code (H&S Code section 18950 et seq.) as the same may from time to time be amended, revised, or replaced. The applicant has submitted a letter from a structural engineer that verifies the condition of the porte-cochere and concludes that the porte-cochere as a safety hazard and should be removed immediately. Staff have analyzed this report and are in agreement with the findings, concluding that for safety reasons, the porte- cochere should be removed. As noted in the staff report, the porte-cochere was demolished on August 30, 2019. 5. The Architectural Permit is hereby granted based on the Planning Commission's consideration of and reliance on the CEQA categorical exemption, Section 15301 Class 1(e) (2) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and the required permit findings and in accordance with the plans, detail and descriptions contained therein and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A. 6. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. ATTY/RESO.0105/PC RESO 2312 HOPKINS REV: 10-30-19 PR Page 4 of 6