AgdaPkt 2010-11-22 clsd and regular

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ATTACIiME $ A � Planning, Housing and Economic Planning {650) 780-7234 Development Department Red Housing and Economic Development (650) 780-7290 1017 Middlefield Road Fax (650) 780-0128 PO Box 391 � �B�OPII� TDD (650) 780-0129 Redwood City, CA 94063 FqQ1�0 ap htlp://www.redwoodcity.orglphed Responses to Offer of Proof The statements listed below in ifalics are part of the appellants' supplemental submission: Offer of Proof filed on November 15, 2010. These items can be referenced in their original context in Attachment 10 to the Staff Report. The subsequent text directly following the appellant statements has been provided by City staff as a response. Offer of Proof.• Thc� legal basis_for this challenge is that the City failed to follow its own architectural gutdelines set_ forth in Article 45, Section 45.8, Architectural Standards, Standurds B., C., and E., and other provisions of the Redwood City Zoning Code and other ordinances, rules, regulations, and practices Appellants believe ti+�ould suppnrt Appellants' Appeal ("Gurdelines'), and, where applicable, also failed to follow various State and Federal law and regulations, as well. Staff Response: The Zoning Administrator's decision to approve the Architectural Permit (AP2010-09) is consistent with the requirements of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, including the Architectural Standards provided in Article 45, Sectian 45.8. Specific discussion regarding Architectural Standards B., C., and E. can be referenced in the Notice of Official Action (Attachment 3), the staff report, and the additional discussion provided below. Offer of Proof with Respect to Standard E arrd the Italiart Stone Pine ( "Tree ") 1. Sereral dif�erent urborists have infnrmally informed Mr. Warsowe that there are a number of options avuilable to save the Tree needless destruction, e>>en given the currenlly approved plans. Appellants would huve been able to demonstrate: a. That the two co-dominant trunks of the Tree could have been wired together to provide adequate structural support; and/or b. The co-dominant trunk over Appellants ' property coudd have been trin7n7ed tn reduce tlae weight qf that h�tcnk; or c. The co-dominant trunk could have been removed and the resulting Tree wnuld be structurally sound. Staff Response: In review of the project application, the Zoning Administrator considered multiple options with regard to the Italian Stone Pine, including retention of An Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Program dedicated to opening the doors of equal opportunity to a!! residents and users of Redwood CIty programs, services and facilities.