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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 05-16-19 (Reso 2837-2019) - 645 Baden RESOLUTION NO. 2837-2019 PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLANNING PROJECT (P18-0034) LOCATED AT 645 BADEN AVENUE, INCLUDING DESIGN REVIEW (DR18-0017), SUBDIVISION MAP (SA18- 0003), AND MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP18-0009), BASED ON THE ATTACHED DRAFT FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE ATTACHED DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). WHEREAS, Gabe Gonzales, Pradeep Gandhi, and Hayes Shair (“Applicants”) has proposed to construct eight condominium units accommodated by two three-story buildings for a total floor area of 12,836 square feet on a 10,500 square foot parcel (645 Baden Avenue) (collectively referred to as “Project); and, WHEREAS, the proposed Project is located within the Downtown Residential Medium (DRM) Zoning District; and, WHEREAS, Applicant seeks approval of Design Review (DR18-0017), a Subdivision Map (SA18-0003) and a Minor Use Permit (MUP18-0009) for the Project; and, WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 32, Section 15332 In-Fill Development Project; and, WHEREAS, on May 16, 2019 the Planning Commission for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the proposed entitlements, take public testimony, and make a recommendation to the City Council on the Project; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes without limitation, the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the Project application; the Project Plans, as prepared by Envisuality Group, Inc, date-stamped received October 25, 2018; all site plans, and all reports, minutes and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed May 16, 2019 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: SECTION 1 FINDINGS A. General Findings 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution. 2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A), Plan Set (Exhibit B), Project Description (Exhibit C), Affordable Housing Proposal (Exhibit D), Vesting Tentative Map (Exhibit E), Draft Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (Exhibit F), Traffic Analysis (Exhibit G), and Historic Review (Exhibit H) are each incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein. 3. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, and in the custody of the Planning Manager, Sailesh Mehra. B. Design Review 1. The Project is consistent with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code because the project is a multiunit residential project within a downtown residential zoning district. 2. The Project is consistent with the General Plan because the proposed project provides for downtown residential units as intended under the Downtown Medium Density Residential land use designation. 3. The Project is consistent with the applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council. 4. The Project is consistent with the Minor Use Permit as stated in the findings below. 5. The Project is consistent with the applicable design review criteria in South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.480.006 (“Design Review Criteria”) because the project has been evaluated by the Design Review Board on June 19, 2018 and August 21, 2018, and found to be consistent with each of the eight design review criteria included in the “Design Review Criteria” section of the Ordinance. C. Use Permit 1. The project is located within the Downtown Residential Medium (DRM) Zoning District. The fences associated with the development of a project would be permitted in DRM Zoning District. 2. The proposed fence is consistent with the General Plan in that the project site is Downtown Medium Density Residential, which allows for downtown residential development and the fence contributes to the formation of an open space area serving the residential units. 3. The proposed fence will not be adverse to the public health, safety or general welfare of the community, or detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. The fence is provides a safe barrier between elevation changes surrounding the open space area. 4. The project complies with design and development standards applicable to the Zoning District and use. The fence is compatible with the design of building and integrated into the design of the open space. 5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposal would be compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity because the fence is integrated into the design of the open space area that serves the residential use and applies materials that are compatible with those used by the building. 6. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints because the fence would create negligible impacts. 7. The proposal does not propose increased density or FAR pursuant to the provisions of Section 20.280.004(A), therefore no findings need to be made regarding increased density or FAR. D. Condominium and Subdivision 1. The project follows and shall complete all subdivision requirements and procedures for condominium development in compliance with Title 19 Subdivisions. SECTION 2 DETERMINATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to the Conditions of Approval, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution, and recommends approval of the Project Plans (attached as Exhibit B), the Design Review, the Subdivision Map, and Minor Use Permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. * * * * * * * I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of May, 2019 by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Murphy, Vice-Chair Wong, Commissioner Faria, Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Tzang, Commissioner Bernardo NOES: ABSTENTIONS:_ _ ABSENT: Commissioner Shihadeh Attest_/s/Sailesh Mehra__________ Secretary to the Planning Commission