Reso23-05 0023 Reso Approving AP2022-081 1425 Middlefield

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ATTY/RESO.0023/ PC RESO APPROVING AP2022-081 REV: 03-30-2023 JB Page 2 of 8 WHEREAS, on April 4, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly-noticed public hearing in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law to review the permit application and supporting material for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are accurate and constitute findings in this matter, and with the staff reports, application materials, development plan, 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. Section 2. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEA) Guidelines per section 15303 (Class 3). Further, under section 15300.2, the project does not adversely affect a historic resource. Section 3. The Planning Commission hereby approves the Architectural Permit consistent with Article 45 (Architectural Permits) of the Municipal Code, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A of this Resolution. The Planning Commission further makes the following findings on the Architectural Permit in conformance with Article 45.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The Project provides variety in the site design by using landscaping, trellises, and patios. Further, the building design has variety by providing corners and recesses, second-story step-backs, and a mix of architectural features, colors, and materials that are successful in avoiding monotony in the external appearance. 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; The Project uses a lot coverage of 27% which is less than the maximum allowable 60%. It provides front and site setbacks that exceed minimum standards, second-story step-backs, and architectural features such as trellises and belly bands that help to break up massing, provide a balance and