Reso PC21-09 0072 PC Reso Designating Historic Landmarkfor 992 Edgewood

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ATTY/RESO.0072/PC RESO DESIGNATING HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR 992 EDGEWOOD REV: 09-14-2021 VR Page 2 of 3 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. WHEREAS, the residence includes key features such as custom tan bricks with rounded corners, broad covered porches in the main house and the guest house, complex rooflines, and extensive use of industrial steel sash in all three buildings; and the broadly horizontal lines, large windows, brick walls and wooden porch give the house its Ranch style; and WHEREAS, because the property is deemed to be historic under Redwood City’s designation criteria, the home would qualify for consideration of a Mills Act Contract; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Redwood City and the residents therein, that a Mills Act Contract be approved to assist in the restoration and preservation of the property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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 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 preservation work carried out is required to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. 3.The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council designate the residence and property located at 992 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, California a Historic Landmark.