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Home My WebLink About05-05-22 Planning Commission AgendaThursday, May 5, 2022 7:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Remote Meeting Only Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1 May 5, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda WELCOME If this is the first time you have been to a Commission meeting, perhaps you'd like to know a little about our procedure. This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 which allows attendance by members of the Planning Commission, City staff and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference. Teleconference locations are not open to the public. Planning Commissioners teleconferencing: Michele Evans, Norm Faria, JulieAnn Murphy, Sam Shihadeh, Alex Tzang, Luis De Paz Fernandez, Sarah Funes. 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Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022 3 May 5, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Sam Shihadeh, Chairperson Alex Tzang, Vice Chairperson Norm Faria, Commissioner JulieAnn Murphy, Commissioner Michele Evans, Commissioner Sarah Funes, Commissioner Luis De Paz Fernandez, Commissioner Tony Rozzi, Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Staff Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner Adena Friedman, Principal Planner Billy Gross, Principal Planner Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner Christy Usher, Senior Planner Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner Victoria Kim, Associate Planner Cristina Cruz, Clerk PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES AND PAGERS Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 877-8505, five working days before the meeting. In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda. The address of City Hall is 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080. Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022 4 May 5, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW The Planning Commission will inquire and staff will report on any change or order, deferral and/or removal of items on this meeting agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the Commission cannot act on items raised during public communications, but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; refer the item to staff; or place the item on the next meeting agenda. DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for Planning Commissioners to disclose any communications, including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current agenda items. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the April 21, 2022 Minutes for the Regular Planning Commission Meeting1. Att. 1 - 4-21-22 Draft MinutesAttachments: PUBLIC HEARING Report regarding consideration of an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment to allow an eight-story Office/R&D building on 580 Dubuque Avenue. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner) 2. Resolution Making Findings and Recommending that the City Council Approve an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment to Allow a New Office/R&D Development on 580 Dubuque Avenue 2a. Exhibit A_East of 101 Area Plan AmendmentAttachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Annual Transportation Demand Management Update (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner) 3. ITEMS FROM STAFF Staff may report on items of general interest. Page 5 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022 5 May 5, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION The Commission may report on items of general interest. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC This portion of the meeting is reserved for additional comment on items not on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022 6 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-318 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:1. Approval of the April 21, 2022 Minutes for the Regular Planning Commission Meeting City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™7 April 21, 2022 Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES April 21, 2022 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:04 PM STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner, Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner, Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner, Cristina Cruz, Clerk, Claire Lai, Assistant City Attorney AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.Approval of the March 17, 2022 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes Motion to approve Consent Calendar – Commissioner Faria Second – Vice Chair Tzang The question was called and the motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Murphy absent) Located at minute 5:15: https://ci-ssf-ca.granicus.com/player/clip/1590?view_id=2&redirect=true ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2.Report regarding an eight-month review of an approved Use Permit to allow extended business hours, indoor live entertainment, and private events at Hometown Bowl located at 237 El Camino Real in the El Camino Real Mixed Use (ECRMX) Zoning District. (Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner) ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Shihadeh, Vice Chair Tzang, Commissioners Evans, Faria, De Paz Fernandez, Funes ABSENT: Commissioner Murphy 8 April 21, 2022 Minutes Page 2 of 4 Chair Shihadeh recused himself and left the meeting. Item begins at minute 6:50: https://ci-ssf-ca.granicus.com/player/clip/1590?view_id=2&redirect=true PUBLIC HEARING 3. Report regarding consideration of an Environmental Impact Report, including a Statement of Overriding Consideration, and applications for a Use Permit, Design Review, and Transportation Demand Management Plan for the construction of a new Office / R&D Building with related parking at 101 Gull Avenue in the Business Technology Park Zoning District, in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. (Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner) 3a. Resolution making findings and certifying the Environmental Impact Report including adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 101 Gull Drive Project. 3b. Resolution making findings and approving Planning Project P21-0006, including Use Permit UP21-0003, Design Review DR21-0009, and Transportation Demand Management Program TDM21- 0003, for the construction of a new office / R&D building within the Business Technology Park (BTP) Zoning District at 101 Gull Drive. Chair Shihadeh returned to the meeting. Motion to adopt resolution 3a.-Commissioner Faria Second – Commissioner Evans The question was called and the motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Murphy absent) Motion to adopt resolution 3b.-Commissioner Faria Second – Vice Chair Tzang The question was called and the motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Murphy absent) Public Hearing opened 7:27 pm Public Hearing closed 8:02 pm Item begins at minute 24:40: https://ci-ssf-ca.granicus.com/player/clip/1590?view_id=2&redirect=true 4. Report regarding consideration of applications for a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning Map to Create a Planned Development District, Design Review, and Transportation Demand Management Plan, to allow an eight-story Office/R&D building on 580 Dubuque Avenue, and associated California Environmental Quality Act Analysis. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner) 9 April 21, 2022 Minutes Page 3 of 4 4a. Resolution Making Findings and Recommending that the City Council Adopt The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIR22-0002) in Accordance with Section 21080 of the Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 et seq. 4b. Resolution Making Findings and Recommending that the City Council Approve a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning Map to create a Planned Development District, Design Review, and Transportation Demand Management Plan to Allow a New Office/R&D Development on 580 Dubuque Avenue Motion to adopt resolution 4a.-Chair Shihadeh Second – Commissioner De Paz Fernandez The question was called and the motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Murphy absent) Motion to adopt resolution 4b.-Chair Shihadeh Second – Commissioner Funes The question was called and the motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Murphy absent) Public Hearing opened 8:09 pm Public Hearing closed 8:52 pm Item begins at hour 1:06: https://ci-ssf-ca.granicus.com/player/clip/1590?view_id=2&redirect=true ITEMS FROM STAFF • The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2022. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC • None ADJOURNMENT Chair Shihadeh adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:59 PM. Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner, AICP Sam Shihadeh, Chairperson or Alex Tzang, Vice Chairperson 10 April 21, 2022 Minutes Page 4 of 4 Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco TR/cc 11 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-315 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:2. Report regarding consideration of an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment to allow an eight-story Office/R&D building on 580 Dubuque Avenue. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner) RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and take the following actions: 1.Adopt a resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment (SP21-0002). MOTION FOR THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (1)Move to adopt the resolution recommending amendment to the East of 101 Area Plan. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION On April 21,2022,the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco considered the project at 580 Dubuque Avenue (Project)and adopted a resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council, 1)adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)(EIR22-002)in accordance with Section 21080 of the California Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070,and 2)adopt a resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council approve the entitlements request for the project including a General Plan Amendment (GPA21-0002),Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM21- 0006),Design Review (DR21-0024),subject to the draft Conditions of Approval,and adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Map (RZ21-0003)to rezone the project parcel as a Planned Development.The Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 in favor of the project’s approval. Prior to the Planning Commission Hearing,an errata memo was issued to note revisions to the entitlements resolution and present the Commission an additional Exhibit which reflects an additional action deemed appropriate for the project.Specifically,the project is located under the East of 101 Area Plan,adopted in 1994. The East of 101 Area Plan established primary development policies for the East of 101 Area and provided design policies that would be implemented by the City of South San Francisco,as development projects were proposed. Since the adoption of the East of 101 Area Plan in 1994,several changes in the East of 101 Area,and the overall City Planning landscape have occurred.Specifically,adoption of the General Plan (adopted 1999), Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (adopted February 2015),Oyster Point Specific Plan (adopted February 2011),and Genentech Campus Master Plan (adopted 1995,2007,and November 2020),have established land use policies and design standards that reflected the growth in the area more effectively.Therefore,the East of 101 Area Plan has not been in use and will be replaced by the upcoming General Plan Update (ShapeSSF 2022). City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™12 File #:22-315 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:2. Nevertheless,until formal adoption of the General Plan,the East of 101 Area Plan is an existing planning document and thus, staff is proposing to amend the Plan to accommodate the 580 Dubuque Avenue project. Entitlements Request The project is seeking to remove the site from the boundaries of the East of 101 Area Plan (Entitlements Resolution Exhibit A, as reference): -East of 101 Area Plan Amendment to remove the project parcel from the boundaries of the Area Plan and thus, not subject to the Land Use and Development Standard controls established in the Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Given that the project parcel would be removed from the boundaries of the East of 101 Area Plan,the Proposed Project would not be required to comply with the Environmental Impact Report prepared in 1994 for the Plan. Also,the project was fully analyzed under an IS/MND (File #22-275)prepared by Lamphier-Gregory,Inc.in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CONCLUSION As considered and recommended for approval to City Council,the proposed Office/R&D development continues to be consistent with both the General Plan 2040 goals and the Zoning Ordinance requirements.The East of 101 Area Plan does not reflect the current growth and diversity of land uses in the East of 101 and does not reflect the City’s current planning goals.Consequently,the Plan will be replaced by the impending General Plan Update. For these reasons, staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action: 1.Adopt a resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment (SP21-0002). Exhibits to Associated Entitlements Resolution A. East of 101 Area Plan Amendment - Revised Zoning Map City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™13 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-316 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:2a. Resolution Making Findings and Recommending that the City Council Approve an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment to Allow a New Office/R&D Development on 580 Dubuque Avenue WHEREAS,the applicant has proposed construction of an eight-story office and R&D building on the site,and 345 parking spaces (“Project”)located at 580 Dubuque Avenue (APN 015-021-998 and approximately 1.89 acres) referred to as “Project Site” in the City; and WHEREAS,the applicant seeks adoption of a resolution approving an East of 101 Area Plan Amendment (SP21-0002); and WHEREAS,approval of the applicant’s proposal is considered a “project”for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”); and WHEREAS,on April 21,2022,the Planning Commission for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”)(EIR22-0002)and the proposed entitlements for 580 Dubuque Avenue (P21-0037:GPA21-002, RZ21-0003, TDM21-0006, and DR21-0024) take public testimony; and, WHEREAS,the Planning Commission reviewed and carefully considered the information in the IS/MND (EIR22-0002),and by resolution,recommended that the City Council adopt the IS/MND (EIR22-0002),as an objective and accurate document that reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City in relation to the Project’s environmental impacts,and find that the IS/MND satisfies the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and no further environmental review is necessary; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission reviewed and carefully considered the information in the proposed entitlements (P21-0037:GPA21-002,RZ21-0003,TDM21-0006,and DR21-0024),and by resolution recommended that the City Council approve the entitilements. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the record before it,which includes without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources Code §21000,et seq. (“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;the South San Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR;the East of 101 Area Plan;the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the Project applications;the Project Plans,as prepared by Perkins and Will Architects,dated March 4, 2022;the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,as prepared by Lamphier-Gregory,Inc.,dated January 19,2022;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed May 5,2022 meeting;and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e)and §21082.2),the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows: City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™14 File #:22-316 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:2a. SECTION 1 FINDINGS East of 101 Area Plan Amendment 1.The Area Plan Amendment implements and is consistent with the General Plan and Preferred land Use Scenario for the General Plan 2040 Update; 2.The Area Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest,health,safety,convenience,or welfare of the City since the project will comply with adopted zoning standards in the surrounding area; 3.The Area Plan Amendment area is physically suitable for the proposed land use designation(s)and the anticipated development since it removes the project parcel from an outdated Area Plan that otherwise limits development in conflict with the selected General Plan Preferred Land Use Scenario; and 4.The proposed development pursuant to the Area Plan Amendment will be superior to development otherwise allowed under conventional zoning classifications and will be consistent with the General Plan Preferred Land Use Scenario. SECTION 2 DETERMINATION NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby recommends that the City Council make the findings contained in this Resolution and approve the amendment to the East of 101 Area Plan (SP21-0002),and make a determination that the amendment to the East of 101 Area Plan will not exceed established CEQA thresholds of significance and no additional environmental review is necessary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. ******* City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™15 Remove Parcel from Area Plan Boundary East of 101 Area Plan Amendment 16 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-317 Agenda Date:5/5/2022 Version:1 Item #:3. Annual Transportation Demand Management Update (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner) City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/28/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™17