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RESOLUTION NO. 19-06
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
<br />REDWOOD CITY RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
<br />A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MODIFYING ARTICLE 33
<br />(NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES, STRUCTURES AND PARKING),
<br />ARTICLE 36 (EXTERIOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS), ARTICLE 37
<br />(ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), AND ARTICLE 45
<br />(ARCHITECTURAL PERMITS) REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING
<br />UNIT REQUIREMENTS
<br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Redwood City is empowered
<br />to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 37 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to align with State
<br />policy and increase affordable housing production. Modifications to Article 37 would
<br />further the purposes of the ordinance, including allowing accessory dwelling units on
<br />single-family residential properties while respecting the character of the residential
<br />neighborhood, increasing the availability of a variety of housing types for all income
<br />groups, supporting affordable housing and multi -generational living, encouraging housing
<br />construction or alteration to meet the needs of residents with special needs including
<br />residents with disabilities, creating flexibility in the design and location of accessory
<br />dwelling units, and requiring adequate setback and height requirements; and
<br />WHEREAS, on May 10, 2019, a public hearing notice was published in the San
<br />Mateo Daily Journal and mailed to interested parties; and
<br />WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
<br />public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Redwood City
<br />Zoning Ordinance, to consider amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 33
<br />(Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures, and Parking), 36 (Exterior Site Improvements),
<br />37 (Accessory Dwelling Units), and 45 (Architectural Permits) (collectively, the "Zoning
<br />Ordinance Amendments"); and
<br />WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, all interested parties were given the opportunity to
<br />participate in the public hearing by providing oral testimony and/or submitting written
<br />comments; and
<br />WHEREAS, at the May 21, 2019 public hearing, the Planning Commission fully
<br />reviewed, considered, and evaluated the staff report, oral and written public testimony,
<br />and all other documents and evidence in the public record and continued the public
<br />hearing to June 18, 2019; and
<br />WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, the Planning Commission held a second public
<br />hearing where it fully reviewed, considered, and evaluated the staff report, oral and
<br />written public testimony, and all other documents and evidence in the public record; and
<br />WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, the Planning Commission considered whether the
<br />Zoning Ordinance Amendments are categorically exempt from the requirements of the
<br />California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as they relate to implementation of
<br />ATTY/RESO.0067/PC RESO RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF ZA ORD AMENDMENT ARTICLES 33, 36, 37 & 45
<br />REV: 06-13-19 PR
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