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ATTY/RESO.0073/PC RESO 239 VERA AVE REV: 09-24-2021 VR Page 3 of 16 3) There is no potential for an impact to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway because there is not a designated highway in the vicinity of the Project, 4) The Project is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code because site remediation has been complete and Case Closure Letter issued by San Mateo County on March 6, 2012, and 5) There will be no substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource because the site does not contain any historic resources. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(e), the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Commission has based its decision are located in and may be obtained from, the Office of the City Clerk at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City California. The City Clerk is the custodian of records for all matters before the City. Section 3. Condominium Permit CP2020-001. The Commission finds that: a. Permit Finding. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Subdivisions) Pursuant to Article XI (Condominiums) the Project requires approval of a Condominium Permit. Municipal Code Section 30.130 states: “While condominium and community apartment projects present benefits in the nature of increased amenities, opportunities for dwelling ownership and leisure time, the special nature of such projects creates conditions that may result in neglect, deterioration and lack of maintenance, causing a negative impact upon the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the City and its citizens. Because of the unique nature of the problems created by condominium and community apartment projects, it is the express intent of the City to treat such projects differently from other types of multiple-family dwellings and to establish rules and standards therefor, regulating the construction of, and conversion to, condominium projects and community apartment projects in the City.” The Project as proposed complies with the requirements of Article XI of the Subdivision Ordinance because, among other reasons, the project proposes meter and control valves, noise and energy insulation as required and the Project is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan designation for the site. Section 4. Tentative Map TM2020-001: The Project requires approval of a Tentative Map per the Subdivision Ordinance. In the exercise of its independent judgement, the Commission finds that, among other reasons: