HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 08-17-17 (Reso 2807-2017) - Grand and Linden RESOLUTION NO. 2807-2017
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINING THAT THE DISPOSITION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
418 LINDEN AVENUE, IN THE DOWNTOWN TRANSIT CORE DISTRICT, AND 201
GRAND AVENUE, IN THE GRAND AVENUE CORE DISTRICT, IS IN CONFORMITY
WITH THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF STATE PLANNING LAW (GOVT. CODE
SECTION 65402) AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAID DISPOSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (“City”) is the owner of certain real property
located in the City of South San Francisco, California, known as County Assessor’s Parcel
Number 012-314-010 (“418 Linden Avenue”); and,
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San
Francisco (“Agency”) is the owner of certain real property located in the City of South San
Francisco, California, known as County Assessor’s Parcel Number 012-316-110 (201 Grand
Avenue), 012-316-100 (207 Grand Avenue), 012-316-090 and 012-316-080 (217-219 Grand
Avenue) (collectively, the “201 Grand Avenue”); and,
WHEREAS, in December 2015 the City approved entitlements for a residential project at 418
Linden Avenue and a mixed-use project at 201 Grand Avenue (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, in December 2016 the City and Agency selected a developer, ROEM Development
Corporation (“Developer”), to develop the 418 Linden Avenue and 201 Grand Avenue Projects;
and,
WHEREAS, Developer seeks to purchase the property from the City and Agency, and seeks
approval of a Development Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) on January 28,
2015 (State Clearinghouse number 2013102001) in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and
CEQA Guidelines, which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the development of
the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the 418 Linden Avenue and 201 Grand Avenue Projects are both within the
Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (“DSASP”) area and were found to be within the
parameters analyzed within the DSASP EIR; and,
WHEREAS, the Project will not result in any new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of any previously identified effects beyond those disclosed
and analyzed in the DSASP EIR, and wound not constitute a change in circumstances that would
require additional environmental review; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on July 6, 2017 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, based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes without
limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. and
the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.; the South San
Francisco General Plan, and General Plan EIR; the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan and
the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the
Project applications; all site plans, and all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as
part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed July 6, 2017 meeting, and Planning Commission
deliberations; 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:
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
2. The Exhibit attached to this Resolution, including the Development Agreement (Exhibit
A) and its attachments, are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution,
as if they were each 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 Chief Planner, Sailesh Mehra.
4. The 418 Linden Avenue and 201 Grand Avenue Projects are consistent with the General
Plan by creating a mixed-use environment that emphasizes pedestrian-activity with
buildings built up to the property line on Linden Avenue and Grand Avenue,
respectively, provide well-articulated and visually engaging development that
implements the goals of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan, are consistent with
the City’s Design Guidelines as they relate to building design, form and articulation and,
in the case of the 201 Grand Avenue project, provide commercial uses along both Grand
and Cypress Avenues.
B. Development Agreement
1. The Developer and City have negotiated a Development Agreement pursuant to
Government Code section 65864 et seq. The Development Agreement, attached hereto
as Exhibit A, sets for the duration, property, project criteria, and other required
information identified in Government Code section 65865.2. Based on the findings in
support of the Project, the Planning Commission finds that the Development Agreement
is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the
South San Francisco General Plan and any applicable zoning regulations.
2. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for the land use district in which the real property is located. The
subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed. The
General Plan specifically contemplates the proposed type of project and the suitability of
the site for development was analyzed thoroughly in the environmental document
prepared for the Project.
3. The Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare
and good land use practice.
4. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general
welfare.
5. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property or the preservation of property values.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with California
Government Code section 65402, the location, purpose and extent of the proposed disposition of
200 Linden Avenue (APN 012-334-130), 216 Baden Avenue (012-334-160), and 212 Baden
Avenue (012-334-040 and 012-334-030) is in conformity with the City’s adopted General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution, and recommends that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving a Development between the City of South San Francisco
and ROEM Development Corporation
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
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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 17th day of August, 2017 by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairperson Faria, Vice Chairperson Nagales, Commissioner Wong, Commissioner
Shihadeh, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner Murphy
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:_______________________________________________________________
ABSENT: Commissioner Tzang
Attest_/s/Sailesh Mehra__________
Secretary to the Planning Commission