Reso HRAC21-03 (0049) HRAC Reso Recommending Approval of ARC Permit for 1417 Middlefield

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RESOLUTION NO. 21-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT NO.2020-061 FOR 1417 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 40 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, Applicant, Linda Trobaugh of John Matthews Architects (applicant), on behalf of property owner Noventi QOZ Properties, LLC (Property Owner), has applied for an Architectural Permit to construct a 415 -square foot two-story addition to the existing two-story residence located at 1417 Middlefield Road and a Tentative Map request to subdivide the existing 15,159 -square -foot lot into a 7,590 square -foot lot and a 7,569 -square -foot lot; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 40 of the Redwood City Municipal Code (Historic Preservation Ordinance), the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) shall review any application to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove or relocate any improvement, or any portion thereof, which has been designated a historic landmark or is within a historic district; and WHEREAS, the City of Redwood City (City) has designated the property a local Historic Resource (City Council Resolution Number 11048) and a contributor to the designated Stambaugh -Heller Historic District (City Council Resolution Number 11047); and WHEREAS, the proposed development would not create significant adverse changes to the architectural style of the historic resource on site; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2021 a public hearing notice of the HRAC hearing was published in the San Mateo Daily Journal and sent to the Property Owner; and WHEREAS, on July 8, 2021 the HRAC conducted a duly -noticed public hearing in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law to review the permit application and supporting material. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HRAC OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The HRAC hereby finds that the proposed addition, as designed, is harmonious with and will not adversely impact the character of the historic structure. Section 2. The HRAC hereby recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Architectural Permit consistent with Chapter 40 (Historic Preservation) of the Redwood City Municipal Code. Section 3. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. ATTY/RESO.0049/HRAC RESO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ARC PERMIT FOR 1417 MIDDLEFIELD REV: 06-29-2021 RL Page 1 of 1