Within 45 days following the completion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make specific findings in writing as to whether the change is required to achieve the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the goals, policies and action programs of the general plan. The Commission shall transmit a report to the City Council recommending that the application be granted or denied, or that the proposal be adopted or rejected, including, if warranted, a written statement of the reasons for the recommendation, together with one copy of the application, resolution of the Commission, the scale drawing of the site and surrounding area and all other data therewith, the minutes of the public hearing, the report of the Planning Director and the findings of the Commission.