Reso PC20-14 0125 PC Reso South Main Mixed Use Project Entitlement Signed

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ATTY/RESO.0125/PC RESO SOUTH MAIN MIXED USE PROJECT – ENTITLEMENT REV: 10-27-2020 PR Page 2 of 38 WHEREAS, the Project includes a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre and maximum height of 60 ft. as allowed through the provision of the MUT community benefits program equivalent to 14 points or more (Section 55.4 of the Zoning Ordinance); and WHEREAS, the Project includes a Planned Development Permit to allow 2.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. of office where 3.3/1,000 would be required, 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. of retail where 5.0/1,000 would be required, and up to 64 ft. in height for Parcels C and E and 85 ft. in height for Parcel D where 60 ft. is the maximum with the provision of community benefits; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) conducted public hearings to consider the proposed project on June 5, 2019, August 20, 2020, and September 17, 2020. The AAC considered the development standards and urban design guidelines of the Zoning ordinance, and recommended that the Planning Commission (Commission) approve the project by the Applicant based on the design changes made in response to their comments ; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Section 2100 et seq.; hereafter, “CEQA”) and the Guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Title 14, section 15000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations; hereafter, the “CEQA Guidelines”). A separate resolution addresses certification of the EIR, CEQA findings and includes a statement of overriding considerations; and WHEREAS , the Commission is empowered by the City of Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, the Redwood City Code and the Subdivision Map Act to consider the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project will ultimately be considered by the City Council due to the requested abandonment of a segment of a public street (Shasta) and acquisition of a remnant parcel, conversion to a private street (Cedar), and acquisition of a City-owned parcel (1306 Main Street); and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the Commission considered the staff reports, oral and written, and testimony and materials presented by all those wishing to be heard on this Project at the duly noticed public hearing on this matter; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of the State Planning and Zoning Law, the Redwood City Code, and the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, to consider recommending approval of the Project, and received and considered oral and written reports and application materials; and WHEREAS, the Commission adopted a Resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final EIR for the Project, and adopt CEQA findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA; and