Reso24-09 0065 PC Reso 1337 Hopkins - Mills Act Contract

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ATTY/RESO.0065/PC RESO 1337 HOPKINS (MILLS ACT CONTRACT) REV: 10-11-24 JB Page 2 of 3 Criterion C: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship. WHEREAS, said Property and Applicant qualify for a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Redwood City and the residents therein, that a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) be approved to assist in the restoration and preservation of the 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, 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. 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 Historic Preservation Agreement (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. 3. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Property meets the historic designation criteria established by the Redwood City Historic Preservation Ordinance as set forth below and recommends that the City Council designate the residence and property located at 1337 Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City, California a Historic Landmark. a. Criterion A: It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s cultural, aesthetic, or architectural history. This property is one of the older structures in Redwood City and is associated with the 1920s residential boom in Redwood City in general and “Dingee Park” in particular. b. Criterion B: It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history.