Redwood City Planning Commission Regular Meeting – November 15, 2022

The Redwood City Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers and via Zoom. The commission considered three main agenda items: approval of minutes from prior meetings, two public hearing items (a historic landmark addition and a research and development building with parcel map), and adoption of the 2023 regular meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

• No items were listed on the consent calendar.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were recorded or reported in the staff materials for this meeting. The public hearing notices were properly published, but no oral or written comments were received prior to the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Approval of Minutes: The commission approved the draft minutes from September 20, 2022, October 4, 2022, and October 25, 2022 (special meeting). The votes were taken by roll call and passed unanimously (6-0 or 7-0 as applicable).
• Item 5.A – 970 Edgewood Road: The commission considered a permit for a 778-square-foot one-story addition and interior remodel to a designated historic landmark (the Raymond and Nita Spangler House, built 1959). The Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) had recommended approval on October 13, 2022. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 1). Staff found the work compatible with the historic structure, preserving character-defining features. The commission approved the permit (Resolution 22-10) unanimously.
• Item 5.B – 2966 Bay Road, 891 2nd Avenue, and a portion of 867 2nd Avenue: The commission reviewed an architectural permit for a 30,795-square-foot, three-story research and development building and a tentative parcel map to combine three lots into a 35,690-square-foot parcel. The site is zoned Industrial Restricted (IR). The project includes 55 parking spaces, landscaping, and streetscape improvements. The Subdivision Committee had recommended approval on October 12, 2022. The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 (Infill) and 15305 (Minor Alterations). Staff concluded the design meets all architectural permit criteria and will not negatively impact the surrounding area. The commission approved the permit and parcel map (Resolution 22-11) unanimously.
• Item 6.A – 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule: The commission adopted a resolution setting the 2023 regular meeting schedule, generally holding meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, with provisions for special meetings. The schedule includes adjustments for holidays. The activity is not subject to CEQA. The resolution (22-12) was adopted unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Approved Minutes: Minutes from September 20, 2022, October 4, 2022, and October 25, 2022, were approved unanimously.
• Approved Permit AP2022-021: The commission approved the 778 sq. ft. addition and interior remodel at 970 Edgewood Road, subject to conditions of approval (Resolution 22-10).
• Approved Architectural Permit AP2021-031 and Tentative Parcel Map TM2022-009: The commission approved the 30,795 sq. ft. R&D building and lot combination at 2966 Bay Road, 891 2nd Avenue, and a portion of 867 2nd Avenue, subject to conditions of approval (Resolution 22-11).
• Adopted 2023 Meeting Schedule: The commission adopted the 2023 regular meeting schedule (Resolution 22-12).