Reso PC 16-01 0005 PC Reso Recommending Council Approval of DTPP Amendments for Affordable Housing

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RESOLUTION NO. 16-01 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AMEND SECTION 2.0.4 OF THE DOWNTOWN PRECISE PLAN TO RESERVE 15 PERCENT OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHEREAS, the Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) stipulates the maximum allowable development for residential units; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the General Plan has policies to ensure adequate housing sites for regional housing needs; and WHEREAS, the Urban Form and Land Use Element of the General Plan encourages a range of housing options and affordability levels in the Downtown; and WHEREAS , City Council at their public hearing of October 26, 2015 directed staff to prepare an amendment to reserve 15 percent of the Maximum Allowable Development for residential uses for affordable housing; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider a draft amendment to the DTPP recommending the City Council adopt the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, at their public hearing the Planning Commission discussed increasing the affordable housing reservation to 20 percent based on public testimony and staff discussion . NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety. Section 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the proposed Downtown Precise Plan amendment is in the public interest and consistent with the Redwood City General Plan. Section 3. This proposed amendment has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq .). The project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and is therefore exempt from CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15061 (b)(3). Section 4. The Planning Commission of Redwood City hereby recommends that the City Council amend Section 2.0.4 of the Downtown Precise Plan by adding the text shown in double underline (example), as identified in Exhibit A, A incorporated herein by reference. ATTY/RES0.0005/PC RESO RECOMMENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF DTPP AMENDMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING REV: 01-21-16 VR Page 1 of 2