Reso PC21-03 0034 PC Reso 935 Durlston Road

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ATTY/RESO.0034/PC RESO 935 DURLSTON ROAD REV: 05-27-21 VR Page 2 of 8 WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021 the Planning Commission conducted a duly-noticed public hearing in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law to review the permit application and support materials; and WHERAS , on June 1, 2021, the applicant, adjacent neighbors and all other interested parties were given the opportunity to participate in the public hearing through oral testimony and the submittal of written comments; and WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021, the Planning Commission fully reviewed, considered, and evaluated the staff report prepared for the Project including the attachments to the staff report, oral and written public testimony, and all other documents and evidence in the public record on the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are accurate and constitute findings in this matter, and with the staff reports, the application materials, development plan, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City’s file for the application and the Project, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the property including the City’s General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable City laws and regulations, have together served as an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution. 2. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines per Section 15301 Class 1(e) (Existing Facilities). Further, under section 15300.2(f), there would be no significant adverse change to the historic resource as the architectural style will be retained and the distinctive materials, features and craftsmanship that characterize the property will be preserved. The Project is harmonious with the existing development and will not adversely impact the character of the existing structure on site. 3. Permit Approval Criteria. The Planning Commission is able to make the required findings as outlined in the Permit Approval Criteria for historic preservation in the Municipal Code Section 40.10. Specifically the Planning Commission finds that: A. In the case of any property designated a historic landmark, the proposed work would not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature; or This project includes an addition to a Historic: Non-designated home; however, the historic evaluation (Attachment 3) indicates the structure is eligible for local landmark designation. Therefore, the Planning Commission is asked to review the proposed