Reso PC21-02 0020 PC Reso Granting Approval of Permit for 150 Charter

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ATTY/RESO.0020/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF PERMITS FOR 150 CHARTER REV: 04-29-2021 PR Page 1 of 20 RESOLUTION NO. 21-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY GRANTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, CONDOMINIUM PERMIT, TENTATIVE MAP, AND ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT FOR THE 150 CHARTER PROJECT AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, LMT Home Corporation (the Applicant) submitted an application for an Planned Development Permit (PD2019-007), Condominium Permit (CP2019-006), Tentative Map (TM2018-010), and Architectural Permit (AP2018-085), to construct a four- story, 72 unit residential building (the Project) located at 150 Charter Street, which is within the Mixed-Use Corridor – El Camino Real (MUC-ECR) District; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2021, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) of the City of Redwood City conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed project and voted 5-0 to recommend that the Planning Commission (the Commission) approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Redwood City (“Commission)” is empowered by the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance to act upon applications for Architectural Permits, Planned Development Permits, and is empowered by the Subdivision Map Act and the Redwood City Municipal Code, to act upon applications for Tentative Map and Condominium Permit applications; and WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, 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 the Project; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered the staff reports, oral and written testimony and materials presented by all those wishing to be heard on the Project; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered whether the Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 - “Infill Development”) as explained in the CEQA compliance memorandum attached to the staff report (“CEQA Memorandum”); and WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan goals and Zoning District standards and other applicable provisions of the Redwood City Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Map Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The 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 CEQA determination, development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and