Reso PC21-10 0073 PC Reso 239 Vera Ave

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ATTY/RESO.0073/PC RESO 239 VERA AVE REV: 09-24-2021 VR Page 1 of 16 RESOLUTION NO. 21-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDOMINIUM PERMIT, TENTATIVE MAP, AN D ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT FOR 239 VERA AVENUE AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, Ryan Lai (the “Applicant”) submitted an application for a Condominium Permit (CP2020-001), Tentative Map (TM2020-001), and Architectural Permit (AP2020-08), to construct a three- story, 5 unit residential building (the “Project”) located at 239 Vera Avenue, which is within the R-4 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Redwood City (the “Commission”) is empowered by the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance to act upon applications for Architectural Permits, and is empowered by the Subdivision Map Act and the Redwood City Municipal Code, to act upon applications for Tentative Map and Condominium Permit applications; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, in accordance with all applicable requirements of the State Planning and Zoning Law, the Redwood City Code, and the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, to consider the Project; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered the staff reports, oral and written testimony and materials presented by all those wishing to be heard on the Project; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered whether the Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 - Infill Development) as explained in the CEQA compliance memorandum attached to the staff report (“CEQA Memorandum”); and WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan goals and applicable Zoning District standards and other applicable provisions of the Redwood City Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Map Act and desires to approve the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Commission, having independently heard, considered and weighed all the evidence in the record, finds that the above recitals are accurate and constitute findings in this matter and, together with the staff report and the application materials, including without limitation the CEQA determination, development plans, and all other documents, reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials