Redwood City public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission approved a mixed-use project featuring a fitness center and 85 below-market housing units. The project's final environmental report, architectural permit, and affordable housing plan were all approved. A separate item regarding 801 Willow Street was continued to an uncertain date.
- Approved Final Environmental Impact Report for 557 East Bayshore Road (5-0)
- Approved architectural permit, use permit, vesting tentative parcel map, and affordable housing plan for 557 East Bayshore Road (5-0)
- Continued item for 801 Willow Street to a date uncertain (5-0)
Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video)
The Redwood City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a proposed 6-story, 130-unit residential building at 1330 El Camino Real, and the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the Downtown Precise Plan amendments. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. No action will be taken on the environmental report, which is only for public comment.
- Public hearing on 1330 El Camino Real: 6-story, 130-unit residential building, Downtown Precise Plan amendment, tentative parcel map, and affordable housing plan
- Public hearing on Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for Downtown Precise Plan Plan-Wide Amendments and General Plan Amendments
- Approval of draft minutes from November 1 and November 15, 2022 meetings
- Consent calendar has no items
Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission approved the draft minutes from November 1 and November 15, 2022. A public hearing was held to receive comments on the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the Downtown Precise Plan Plan-Wide and General Plan Amendments, but no formal action was taken on the report.
- Approved Draft Minutes of November 1, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Draft Minutes of November 15, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)
Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video)
The Redwood City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development requests: a 30,795-square-foot Research and Development building with a tentative parcel map at 2966 Bay Road, 891 2nd Avenue, and a portion of 867 2nd Avenue, and a 778-square-foot addition and interior remodel to a historic landmark at 970 Edgewood Road. The commission will also consider adopting its 2023 regular meeting schedule. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and no consent calendar items.
- Architectural Permit and Tentative Parcel Map for 30,795 sq ft R&D building at 2966 Bay Road, 891 2nd Avenue, and portion of 867 2nd Avenue
- Permit for 778 sq ft one-story addition and interior remodel to Historic Landmark at 970 Edgewood Road
- Adoption of Planning Commission 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule
- Approval of draft minutes from September 20, October 4, and October 25, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission approved a permit for 970 Edgewood Road and an architectural permit and parcel map for a project at 2966 Bay Road. The Bay Road approval included a condition to replace three extra vehicle parking spaces with additional bicycle parking. The 2023 regular meeting schedule was also adopted.
- Approved Permit No. AP2022-021 for 970 Edgewood Road (6-0)
- Approved architectural permit and tentative parcel map for 2966 Bay Road, 891 2nd Avenue, and part of 867 2nd Avenue, amended to replace three vehicle parking spaces with bicycle parking (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule, moving the November 21 meeting to November 14 (6-0)
- Approved September 20, 2022 draft minutes (4-2)
- Approved October 4, 2022 draft minutes (4-2)
- Approved October 25, 2022 special meeting draft minutes (6-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Harbor View project, including a general plan amendment and zoning map amendment. The commission also recommended certifying the project's Final Environmental Impact Report. The project includes 64 existing housing units, 19 of which are currently occupied.
- Approved Resolution 22-08 recommending certification of Final EIR and adoption of CEQA findings (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-09 recommending approval of General Plan amendment, zoning map amendment, development agreement, vesting tentative map, and architectural permit for Harbor View project (5-1)
- Approved Draft Minutes of September 6, 2022 (4-0)
Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video)
The Redwood City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of the Harbor View development project at 320-350 Blomquist Street and 30 Stein Am Court. The project includes a 765,150 sq ft office complex, a 35,000 sq ft amenities building, and 2,591 parking spaces, requiring certification of an Environmental Impact Report, a General Plan Amendment, a Zoning Map Amendment, a Development Agreement, a Vesting Tentative Map, and an Architectural Permit. The commission will vote on resolutions recommending these approvals.
- Certify Environmental Impact Report for Harbor View project
- General Plan Amendment to Commercial-Office Professional Technology designation
- Zoning Map Amendment to Commercial Park (CP) district
- Development Agreement between city and Jay Paul Company
- Vesting Tentative Map and Architectural Permit for 765,150 sq ft office complex
Special Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video)
The Redwood City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council approve amendments to the General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan to create a new Transit District. The district would allow up to 1,100 housing units (including 343 affordable) and 1,230,000 sq. ft. of office space, and support a relocated four-track Caltrain station. The Commission will also consider certifying the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the amendments.
- Create Transit District on 16.6 acres including Sequoia Station, Transit Center, and Perry parcel
- Allow up to 1,100 housing units, including 343 affordable units
- Cap office development at 1,230,000 sq. ft.
- Modify circulation, parking, and design standards to support transit-oriented development
- Certify Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the amendments
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan to create a Transit District. The commission also recommended the certification of the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for these amendments.
- Approved Resolution 22-06 recommending certification of the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-07 recommending City Council approve General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan amendments to add a Transit District (7-0)
CANCELLED Planning Commission Meeting
The Redwood City Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of historic property preservation contracts for 1417 Middlefield Road and 2312 Hopkins Avenue, and conditionally approved a permit for 718 Hopkins Avenue. The commission also discussed the environmental impact report for a project at 505 E. Bayshore Road but took no vote on it.
- Approved Resolution 22-03 recommending a historic preservation contract for 1417 Middlefield Road (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-04 recommending designation of 2312 Hopkins Avenue as a local historic landmark and preservation contract (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-05 conditionally approving permit AP2022-038 for 718 Hopkins Avenue, CEQA-exempt (6-0)
Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video)
The Commission is considering several historic preservation requests, including a Mills Act contract for 1417 Middlefield Road. Additionally, the body will receive comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 505 E. Bayshore Townhouse Project.
- Mills Act Contract recommendation for 1417 Middlefield Road
- Draft Environmental Impact Report comments for 505 E. Bayshore Townhouse Project
- Permit for home expansion at 718 Hopkins Avenue
- Historic Landmark Designation and Mills Act Contract for 2312 Hopkins Avenue
Planning Commission Meeting
The Redwood City Planning Commission held study sessions on the city's jobs/housing balance and Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and on proposed amendments to the Downtown Precise Plan to create a Transit District. No formal decisions were made; the sessions were informational and for discussion only. The commission also appointed Roy Klebe to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee.
- Appointed Roy Klebe to Historic Resources Advisory Committee full-term seat expiring May 31, 2025 (4-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 557 East Bayshore Mixed Use Project. No decisions were made; the hearing was for comment only. Commissioners and public raised concerns about water usage, traffic, parking, and the proposed fitness center. The item remains under review.
- Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 (6-0)
Planning Commission Packet PDF (no video) - Revised
The Redwood City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a permit for a 231-square-foot addition to a historic home at 413 Alden Street, and will consider zoning amendments to implement Senate Bill 9, which allows two-unit developments and urban lot splits in single-family zones. The SB 9 item is recommended to be continued to a future date. The commission will also hold a study session on proposed amendments to the Downtown Precise Plan and General Plan.
- Public hearing on Permit AP2022-009 for a one-story 231 sq ft addition at 413 Alden Street (Mezesville Historic District)
- Discussion of zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments for Senate Bill 9 (two-unit developments and urban lot splits in R-1/RH zones)
- Study session on Downtown Precise Plan and General Plan amendments (bounded by Veterans Blvd, Maple St, El Camino Real, Brewster Ave)
- Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Planning Commission Meeting - Revised
The Redwood City Planning Commission approved a permit for a one-story, 231-square-foot addition and interior remodel at 413 Alden Street, a contributing structure in the Mezesville Historic District, and continued a recommendation on SB 9 zoning amendments to a future date. The commission also held a study session on Downtown Precise Plan amendments, discussing potential changes to development capacity, R&D lab uses, and parking requirements, but took no formal action on that item.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-02 for Permit AP2022-009 at 413 Alden Street (7-0)
- Continued SB 9 zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to a date uncertain (7-0)
- Appointed Rick Hunter as Planning Commission Chair (7-0)
- Appointed Filip Crnogorac as Planning Commission Vice Chair (7-0)
- Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 (adjourned meeting) (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 (regular meeting) (4-0, 2 abstentions)
Planning Commission Packet Adjourned Meeting from February 21, 2023 PDF (no video)
The Redwood City Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023 was adjourned to March 7, 2023. The agenda includes two public hearings: the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022 and a draft Environmental Impact Report for a mixed-use development at 1125 Arguello Street.
- Public hearing: Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022
- Public hearing: Draft EIR for mixed-use development at 1125 Arguello Street
- Project includes ~300,000 sq ft office space, 4,132 sq ft childcare facility for ~30 children, and 33-unit residential building with 100% affordable housing