Reso PC22-11 0096 PC Reso Granting Approval of Architectural Permit & Tentative Parcel 2966 Bay Rd 891 Second Ave 867 Second Ave

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ATTY/RESO.0096/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF ARC PERMIT & TENTATIVE PARCEL – 2966 BAY RD – 891 SECOND AVE – 867 SECOND AVE REV: 11-09-2022 JB Page 2 of 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS FOLLOW: Section 1. The Planning 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 all application materials, including without limitation the development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City’s file for the application, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the Property including the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, other applicable City laws and regulations, and all associated approved and certified environmental documents, have together served as an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the findings and actions set forth in this resolution. Section 2. CEQA: The Planning Commission finds that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5), Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, as the proposed tentative parcel map is a minor alteration in lot lines to combine three lots in an area with an average slope of less than 20 percent that does not result in any change in land use or density, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – “Infill Development Projects”), as set forth in the CEQA Memorandum dated November 15, 2022and incorporated herein by reference, because: a. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and zoning regulations; and b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; and c. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered species; and d. Approval of the project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Section 3. The Planning Commission is able to make the required Architectural Permit findings for project approval as described below: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The proposed building is designed in a contemporary style including a glass façade and a defined glass entry feature. The exterior utilizes a variety of methods to avoid monotony in the exterior appearance by incorporating visual breaks in the structure including glazing, recesses, and material transitions that provide visual interest and break up the massing of the building. B. The size and design of the structure shall be considered for the purpose of determining that the structure is in proportion to its building site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance;