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Master EIR for
Genentech
Corporate Facilities
Research & Development
Overlay District Expansion
and Master Plan Update
August 23, 2006
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
GENENTECH RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICT EXPANSION/CORPORATE
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Draft Master Environmental Impact Report
SCH No. 2005072165
Prepared for
City of South San Francisco
315 Maple Avenue
South San Francisco, California 94080
Prepared by
EIP Associates
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 430
Los Angeles, California 90025
August 23, 2006
Contents
CHAPTER 1 Executive Summary................................................................................................1-1
1.1Purpose of the Executive Summary.............................................................................1-1
1.2Project Description.........................................................................................................1-1
1.3Project Objectives............................................................................................................1-3
City of South San Francisco Policies............................................................................1-3
Genentech?s Project Objectives....................................................................................1-3
Genentech Research and Development Overlay District (Genentech
R&D Overlay District) Objectives................................................................1-5
1.4Necessary Actions by the City of South San Francisco.............................................1-5
1.5Areas of Controversy/Issues to Be Resolved.............................................................1-6
1.6Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMp).......................................................................1-6
1.7Alternatives.......................................................................................................................1-7
CHAPTER 2 Introduction............................................................................................................2-1
2.1Background.......................................................................................................................2-1
2.2Purpose of the MEIR......................................................................................................2-2
2.3Type of EIR......................................................................................................................2-2
2.4MEIR Review Process....................................................................................................2-3
2.5Intended uses of the MEIR............................................................................................2-4
2.6Organization of the MEIR.............................................................................................2-6
2.7List of Abbreviations......................................................................................................2-7
CHAPTER 3 Project Description.................................................................................................3-1
3.1Introduction.....................................................................................................................3-1
3.2Project Location...............................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1Regional Location.............................................................................................3-1
3.2.2Project Location...............................................................................................3-1
3.3Project Objectives............................................................................................................3-5
3.3.1City of South San Francisco Policies.............................................................3-5
3.3.2Genentech?s Project Objectives.....................................................................3-6
3.4Existing Conditions.........................................................................................................3-8
3.4.1Site History........................................................................................................3-8
3.4.2Existing Land Use Regulations......................................................................3-8
3.4.3Surrounding Land Uses................................................................................3-10
3.4.41995 Genentech Corporate Facilities Master Plan...................................3-10
3.5Project Characteristics..................................................................................................3-11
3.5.1MEIR Study Area..........................................................................................3-11
3.5.2Description of the 2006 Facilities Master Plan Update...........................3-12
3.5.3Description of Campus Subareas................................................................3-14
3.6Permits and Approvals.................................................................................................3-16
CHAPTER 4 Environmental Analysis.........................................................................................4-1
4.0Introduction to Analysis.................................................................................................4-1
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4.0.1Scope of the Environmental Impact Analysis.............................................4-1
4.0.2Format of the Environmental Analysis........................................................4-2
4.1Biological Resources....................................................................................................4.1-1
4.1.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.1-1
4.1.2Regulatory Framework................................................................................4.1-9
4.1.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.1-12
4.1.4References....................................................................................................4.1-17
4.2Flood and Inundation Hazards..................................................................................4.2-1
4.2.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.2-1
4.2.2Regulatory Framework................................................................................4.2-5
4.2.3Project Impacts and Mitigation..................................................................4.2-7
4.2.4References....................................................................................................4.2-10
4.3Air Quality....................................................................................................................4.3-1
4.3.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.3-1
4.3.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.3-12
4.3.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.3-15
4.3.4References....................................................................................................4.3-24
4.4Noise and Vibration....................................................................................................4.4-1
4.4.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.4-1
4.4.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.4-10
4.4.3Impacts and Mitigation Measures............................................................4.4-12
4.4.4References....................................................................................................4.4-24
4.5Geology and Soils........................................................................................................4.5-1
4.5.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.5-1
4.5.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.5-10
4.5.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.5-18
4.5.4References....................................................................................................4.5-23
4.6Hazards and Hazardous Materials.............................................................................4.6-1
4.6.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.6-2
4.6.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.6-14
4.6.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.6-18
4.6.4References....................................................................................................4.6-30
4.7Transportation and Circulation..................................................................................4.7-1
4.7.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.7-1
4.7.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.7-18
4.7.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.7-20
4.7.4References....................................................................................................4.7-51
4.8Land Use and Planning...............................................................................................4.8-1
4.8.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.8-1
4.8.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.8-11
4.8.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.8-15
4.8.4References....................................................................................................4.8-30
4.9Aesthetics......................................................................................................................4.9-1
4.9.1Existing Conditions......................................................................................4.9-1
4.9.2Regulatory Framework................................................................................4.9-6
4.9.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.9-16
4.9.4References....................................................................................................4.9-24
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4.10Cultural Resources.....................................................................................................4.10-1
4.10.1Existing Conditions....................................................................................4.10-1
4.10.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.10-6
4.10.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.10-8
4.10.4References.................................................................................................4.10-12
4.11Population, Employment, and Housing.................................................................4.11-1
4.11.1Existing Conditions....................................................................................4.11-1
4.11.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.11-4
4.11.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.11-5
4.11.4References...................................................................................................4.11-8
4.12Public Services............................................................................................................4.12-1
4.12.1Existing Conditions....................................................................................4.12-1
4.12.2Regulatory Framework..............................................................................4.12-4
4.12.3Project Impacts and Mitigation................................................................4.12-8
4.12.4References.................................................................................................4.12-11
4.13Utilities and Service Systems....................................................................................4.13-1
4.13.1Existing Conditions....................................................................................4.13-1
4.13.2Regulatory Framework............................................................................4.13-10
4.13.3Project Impacts and Mitigation..............................................................4.13-24
4.13.4References.................................................................................................4.13-37
CHAPTER 5 Other CEQA Considerations..................................................................................5-1
5.1Significant Environmental Effects That Cannot Be Avoided if the
Proposed Project Is Implemented................................................................................5-1
5.2Significant Irreversible Environmental Effects...........................................................5-2
5.3Growth-Inducing Impacts..............................................................................................5-2
5.3.1Remove an Impediment to Growth/Precedent-Setting Action................5-3
5.3.2Urbanization of Land in a Remote Location...............................................5-4
5.3.3Economic Expansion or Growth..................................................................5-4
5.4Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize Significant Effects of the
Proposed Project.............................................................................................................5-5
5.5Cumulative Impacts.........................................................................................................5-5
5.6Alternatives to the Proposed Project.........................................................................5-32
CHAPTER 6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project......................................................................6-1
6.1Alternatives.......................................................................................................................6-1
6.2Description of Alternatives to the Project...................................................................6-1
6.3Alternatives Rejected as Infeasible................................................................................6-3
6.4Analysis of Alternatives to the Proposed Project.......................................................6-4
6.4.1Alternative 1?No Project: Continuation of 1995 Master Plan
Alternative.........................................................................................................6-4
6.4.2Alternative 2?Reduced Development.........................................................6-5
6.4.3Environmentally Superior Alternative........................................................6-11
6.4.4Comparison of Alternatives.........................................................................6-13
CHAPTER 7 Report Preparers.....................................................................................................7-1
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Appendices (on CD-ROM, inside back cover)
Appendix ANotice of Preparation and Comment Letters
Appendix BBiological Resources?Special-Status Species Table
Appendix CAir Quality Data
Appendix DNoise and Vibration Data
Appendix ETraffic Data and TDM Ordinance
Appendix FUtilities?Water Supply Assessment
Figures
Figure 3-1Regional Location....................................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2Existing Campus Buildings.....................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3Local Vicinity Map...................................................................................................................3-4
Figure 4.1-1Opportunity Sites..................................................................................................................4.1-3
Figure 4.1-2Coastal Salt Marsh.................................................................................................................4.1-6
Figure 4.2-1FEMA Q3 Floodplain..........................................................................................................4.2-3
Figure 4.4-1Noise Monitoring Locations...............................................................................................4.4-7
Figure 4.5-1Regional Geology and Faults...............................................................................................4.5-2
Figure 4.5-2Local Geology and Stratigraphy..........................................................................................4.5-4
Figure 4.5-3Bay Area Earthquake Probability........................................................................................4.5-7
Figure 4.5-4Slope......................................................................................................................................4.5-11
Figure 4.5-5East of 101 Area Plan Figure 17.......................................................................................4.5-15
Figure 4.5-6East of 101 Area Plan Figure 15.......................................................................................4.5-16
Figure 4.5-7General Plan Policies for Seismically Sensitive Lands...................................................4.5-17
Figure 4.7-1Study Intersection and On-Ramp Locations....................................................................4.7-3
Figure 4.7-2Study Mainline Locations.....................................................................................................4.7-5
Figure 4.7-3MEIR Study Area Transit Routes.....................................................................................4.7-13
Figure 4.7-4Trip Distribution Percentages...........................................................................................4.7-25
Figure 4.7-5Primary Access Routes.......................................................................................................4.7-27
Figure 4.7-6AMitigated Intersection Diagrams.......................................................................................4.7-34
Figure 4.7-6BMitigated Intersection Diagrams.......................................................................................4.7-35
Figure 4.8-1General Plan Land Use Designations................................................................................4.8-3
Figure 4.8-2East of 101 Area Plan...........................................................................................................4.8-5
Figure 4.8-3Existing and Proposed Zoning...........................................................................................4.8-7
Figure 4.9-1Viewpoint 1............................................................................................................................4.9-7
Figure 4.9-2Viewpoints 2..........................................................................................................................4.9-9
Figure 4.9-3Viewpoint 3..........................................................................................................................4.9-11
Figure 4.12-1Water System.......................................................................................................................4.12-5
Figure 4.12-2Fire Hazard Management Units........................................................................................4.12-7
Figure 4.13-1Natural Gas........................................................................................................................4.13-11
Figure 4.13-2Genentech Greenhouse Gas Summary.........................................................................4.13-13
Figure 5-12015 Net Growth and Transportation Analysis Zone Boundaries..................................5-7
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Tables
Table 1-1Existing and Proposed Master Plan Areas (sf).....................................................................1-2
Table 1-2Summary of Environmental Effects and Project Requirements/Mitigation
Measures.....................................................................................................................................1-9
Table 2-1List of Acronyms and Abbreviations.....................................................................................2-7
Table 3-1Existing and Proposed Genentech Land Uses..................................................................3-12
Table 3-2Genentech Project Land Uses (sf).......................................................................................3-14
Table 4.3-12004 Estimated Average Daily Emissions........................................................................4.3-8
Table 4.3-2Summary of Ambient Air Quality at San Francisco-Arkansas Street Station..............4.3-9
Table 4.3-3Existing Localized Carbon Monoxide Concentrations.................................................4.3-10
Table 4.3-4Genentech Transportation Demand Management Implementation Strategies.........4.3-11
Table 4.3-5Project Daily Operational Stationary and Mobile Source Emissions..........................4.3-22
Table 4.3-6Future Carbon Monoxide Concentrations......................................................................4.3-23
Table 4.4-1Representative Environmental Noise Levels....................................................................4.4-2
Table 4.4-2Vibration Criteria for Specialized Research Equipment.................................................4.4-4
Table 4.4-3Human Response to Different Levels of Groundborne Vibration...............................4.4-5
Table 4.4-4Existing Daytime Noise Levels at Selected Locations....................................................4.4-6
Table 4.4-5Existing Roadway Noise Levels off Site............................................................................4.4-9
Table 4.4-6Land Use Criteria for Noise Impacted Areas.................................................................4.4-11
Table 4.4-7City of South San Francisco Noise Level Standard.......................................................4.4-11
Table 4.4-8Typical Outdoor Construction Noise Levels..................................................................4.4-15
Table 4.4-9Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment.................................................4.4-18
Table 4.4-10Traffic Noise Impacts for Proposed Project Buildout in Year 2015..........................4.4-21
Table 4.5-1Potential Activity on Major Active Bay Area Faults........................................................4.5-5
Table 4.5-2Significant Earthquake Scenarios.......................................................................................4.5-6
Table 4.6-1Historical Topographic Map Information........................................................................4.6-4
Table 4.6-2Historical Aerial Photograph Information........................................................................4.6-5
Table 4.6-32005 Hazardous Materials Summary at Genentech by Campus..................................4.6-12
Table 4.7-1Intersection Level of Service Definitions..........................................................................4.7-9
Table 4.7-2Intersection Operating Conditions?Existing Conditions (December 2005)...........4.7-10
Table 4.7-3US 101 Segment Operating Conditions?Existing Conditions (December
2005).....................................................................................................................................4.7-10
Table 4.7-4US 101 On-Ramp Operating Conditions?Existing Conditions (December
2005).....................................................................................................................................4.7-11
Table 4.7-5US 101 Off-Ramp Operating Conditions?Existing Conditions (December
2005).....................................................................................................................................4.7-12
Table 4.7-6Transit Service?South San Francisco............................................................................4.7-15
Table 4.7-7ALLIANCE Shuttle Service?South San Francisco.....................................................4.7-17
Table 4.7-8Genentech Parking Demand?Existing Conditions (December 2005).....................4.7-18
Table 4.7-9Background Growth?2015 Future Without Project Conditions...............................4.7-20
Table 4.7-10Genentech Mode Split (Current Employees).................................................................4.7-21
Table 4.7-11Genentech Trip Generation Rates...................................................................................4.7-22
Table 4.7-12New Genentech Project Land Uses.................................................................................4.7-22
Table 4.7-13Genentech Net-New Vehicle Trips Generated..............................................................4.7-23
Table 4.7-14Genentech Trip Distribution Pattern..............................................................................4.7-24
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Table 4.7-15Intersection Operating Conditions?2015 Future Without Project and 2015
Future Plus Project Conditions.........................................................................................4.7-31
Table 4.7-16Mitigation Summary?2015 Future Plus Project Conditions.......................................4.7-42
Table 4.7-17Mitigation Responsibility?Year 2015 Conditions........................................................4.7-43
Table 4.7-18US 101 Segment Conditions?2015 Future Without Project and 2015 Future
Plus Project Conditions......................................................................................................4.7-44
Table 4.7-19US 101 On-Ramp Conditions?2015 Future Without Project and 2015 Future
Plus Project Conditions......................................................................................................4.7-46
Table 4.7-20US 101 Off-Ramp Conditions?2015 Future Without Project and 2015 Future
Plus Project Conditions......................................................................................................4.7-47
Table 4.7-21Genentech Parking Demand?Year 2015 Future Plus Project Conditions...............4.7-49
Table 4.8-1Genentech?s Transportation Demand Management Program (Current and
Proposed).............................................................................................................................4.8-25
Table 4.11-1Current and Future Population, Employment and Housing South San
Francisco and San Mateo County.....................................................................................4.11-1
Table 4.11-2Population Projections: South San Francisco and Neighboring Communities
2005 to 2015........................................................................................................................4.11-2
Table 4.11-3Projected Employees at Buildout.....................................................................................4.11-6
Table 4.13-1Project Demand by Building Use (mgd)..........................................................................4.13-2
Table 4.13-2WQCP 2003 Violations......................................................................................................4.13-4
Table 5-1Background Growth?2015 Future Without Project Conditions (square
footage)......................................................................................................................................5-6
Table 5-2Project Contribution to Cumulative Traffic Noise in Year 2015...................................5-15
Table 5-3CWSC Supply and Demand Comparison for Normal, Dry, and Multiple Dry
Years.........................................................................................................................................5-28
Table 6-1Proposed Master Plan and Project Alternatives: Comparison of Buildout Areas..........6-2
Table 6-2Comparison of Alternatives to the Proposed Project......................................................6-13
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