Reso23-18 Reso 0074 Approving Downtown Planned Community Permit for Project at 1100 El Camino Real

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WHEREAS, in response to the proposed recommendations for greater compliance and compatibility included in the Compatibility Evaluation, the Applicant modified the Project’s vertical addition to be constructed a simple contemporary style which is compatible with the existing structure and included several other modifications to enhance the design; and WHEREAS, Staff reviewed the revised project plans incorporating the recommendations from the Compatibility Evaluation and finds that the proposed Project’s revised plans comply with all preservation methods identified in the DTPP and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the HRAC held a duly noticed public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law, to consider the Project’s historic aspects and compatibility and supporting materials, and adopted Resolution 23-03, recommending approval of the Downtown Planned Community Permit and Sign Permit to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, on July 7, 2023, ten days before to the hearing date, notice of the Planning Commission hearing was mailed to owners and tenants within 300 feet of the project site, placed in the San Mateo Daily Journal and posted on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law, to review Downtown Planned Community Permit application No. DPC2022-001and UP2023-002 and supporting materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this references as if fully set forth in their entirety. Section 2. 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 the application materials, including without limitation the CEQA determination, development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City’s file for the applications and the Project, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the property including the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, Downtown Precise Plan, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, 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 3. The Planning Commission finds that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section ATTY/RESO.0074/ PC APPROVING DOWNTOWN PLANNED COMMUNITY PERMIT FOR PROJECT AT 1100 EL CAMINO REAL REV: 07-11-2023 JB Page 2 of 23