09.05.2023 Reso 0091 PC23-20 PC Reso 800 Main Hotel Sequoia

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ATTY/RESO.0091/PC RESO 800 MAIN HOTEL SEQUOIA REV: 09-01-23 VR Page 2 of 32 WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of the State Planning and Zoning Law, the Redwood City Code, and the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission considered the staff reports, oral and written, and testimony and materials presented by all those wishing to be heard on this Project at the duly noticed public hearing on this matter; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission considered an Initial Study (IS) checklist and findings prepared by the City’s Planning Division for the Project in compliance with CEQA and the previously certified Downtown Precise Plan Program Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2006052027) (FEIR) along with the certified Subsequent EIR (State Clearinghouse #2021090249) (SEIR); and WHEREAS, following its deliberation on all of the foregoing, the Planning Commission determined that the Project is within the scope of the project evaluated in the DTPP EIR and SEIR, and pursuant to Sections 15168 and 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines, no further environmental review is required for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan goals and DTPP Standards and Guidelines, subject to the exceptions and deviations described in the accompanying staff report, and all other applicable provisions of the Redwood City Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: 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 the application materials, including without limitation all 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, Municipal Code, DTPP, Zoning Ordinance, and 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: a. The Initial Study (IS) was prepared in accordance with all legal requirements. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the IS and other information in the entire record and has considered the information contained