Reso PC20-11 0092 PC Reso 970 Edgewood

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ATTY/RESO.0092/PC RESO 970 EDGEWOOD REV: 09-30-2020 PR Page 2 of 3 Sprangler was a notable Journalist and Nita Sprangler was an activist who advocated for open space preservation. Therefore, the home is identified with significant persons in local and regional history. Criterion C: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship, because the home was designed by a notable architect, has a notable architectural design from the Bay Area Tradition late second phase, and is an inventive and distinctive example of mid-20th century domestic architecture. The elements characteristic of these typologies include the use vertical redwood siding, broad eaves in the gabled roof, and exposed rafters.. Criterion D: It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect, because the house was designed by a notable architect, Edwin Wadsworth, who was known for designing many homes during the 1950s-1970s. WHEREAS, said property and applicant do qualify for a Historic Preservation Agreement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Redwood City and the residents therein, that a preservation agreement be approved to assist in the restoration and preservation of the subject property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS FOLLOWS: 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 all 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. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15308 Class 8 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and Section 15331 Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). The Mills Act contract will ensure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and protection of the environment (which includes historical resources), and because the maintenance and