Reso PC22-04 0073 PC Reso Recommending Historic Landmark 2312 Hopkins Ave

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ATTY/RESO.0073/PC RESO RECOMMENDING HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2312 HOPKINS AVE REV: 09-28-2022 JB Page 2 of 3 built in 1928, identified as a historic resource in 1995, has remained largely unchanged, and is a strong representation of residential Colonial Revival brick construction in Redwood City. The lot also consist of an original ornamental metal gate and a non-original brick garage. A historic evaluation conducted in May of 2022, identified the following key external features: 1. Running bond pattern red brick 2. Columned and pedimented portico entry 3. Side-gabled roof 4. Arched French doors 5. Original six-over-one, double-hung windows 6. Canted bay window 7. Ceramic vents WHEREAS, said Property and Property Owner do qualify for 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 subject 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, schedule of improvements, 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.