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RESOLUTION NO.19-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING NEW ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 48 (INTERIM FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES) AND AMENDING ARTICLES 2 (DEFINTIONS), 5 (RESIDENTIAL — HILLSIDE AND RESIDENTIAL — SINGLE FAMILY), 6 (RESIDENTIAL — DUPLEX), 8 (RESIDENTIAL — LOW DENSITY), 9 (RESIDENTIAL — MEDIUM DENSITY), 10 (RESIDENTIAL — HIGH DENSITY), 53 (MIXED-USE CORRIDOR), 54 (MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD), AND 55 (MIXED-USE LIVENVORK) WHEREAS, the City of Redwood City ("City") controls the discretionary review of certain single-family home development projects in part through the issuance of Architectural Permits, pursuant to Article 45 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, decisions regarding an Architectural Permit are based upon meeting the required development standards, as well as findings in Section 45.4; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2018, the City Council held a study session to consider the Architectural Permit process for single-family homes and discussed additional tools and development regulations that would help new two-story homes and substantial remodels address neighborhood compatibility; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2018, the City Council held a study session regarding a proposed neighborhood compatibility and design review process for second - story additions and two-story single-family homes. The City Council also directed staff to prepare an Interim Floor Area Ratio (FAR) ordinance for consideration as an additional tool for reviewing single-family home design; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing residential development guiding principles to be used when evaluating one of the Architectural Permit findings related to neighborhood compatibility; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed an Interim Floor Area Ratio (FAR) ordinance at a public hearing. The ordinance included a threshold approach where projects over 0.50 FAR would require Planning Commission review and approval. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing to June 18, 2019 in order to review additional data and analysis; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed three different hard -cap options for an Interim Floor Area Ratio (FAR) ordinance at a public hearing. Staff has also prepared amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 48, 53, 54, and 55. These revisions are collectively referred to as the "Zoning Ordinance Amendments"; and Page 1 of 8 ATTY/RESO.0066/PC RESO FAR RESOLUTION REV: 06-20-19 PR