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Home My WebLink AboutPC Meeting 09-01-16 (Reso 2792-2016) - Title 20 Zoning Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2792-2016 PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE MAKING MINOR REVISIONS, CORRECTIONS, AND CLARIFICATIONS TO TITLE 20 (“ZONING ORDINANCE”) OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, in July of 2010, the City Council for the City of South San Francisco (“City”) adopted a comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, which repealed the then-existing Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and replaced it with an entirely new Title that, among other actions, established new zoning districts, revised and reformatted many then-existing zoning provisions, eliminated inconsistent and outdated provisions, and codified entirely new zoning provisions, including new land use regulations and development standards; and, WHEREAS, since adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in July 2010, the City has identified areas of the Zoning Ordinance that require minor refinement, clarification, and/or correction; and, WHEREAS, the City staff has drafted proposed revisions to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to address the identified areas that require correction (“Zoning Amendments” or “Amendments”); and, WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance was adopted after preparation, circulation, consideration, and adoption of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (“IS/ND”) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”), which analyzed the environmental impacts of adopting the Zoning Ordinance and concluded that adoption of the Zoning Ordinance could not have a significant effect on the environment because none of the impacts required to be analyzed under CEQA would exceed established thresholds of significance; and, WHEREAS, the minor refinements, clarifications, and/or corrections set forth in the Zoning Amendments, are minor in nature, the adoption of which would 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 IS/ND prepared and circulated for the Zoning Ordinance, nor do the refinements, clarifications, and/or corrections constitute a change in the project or change in circumstances that would require additional environmental review; and, WHEREAS, staff has also determined that the proposed changes and clarifications are not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed changes and clarifications may have a significant effect on the environment; and, WHEREAS, on September 1, 2016 the Planning Commission for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the proposed Zoning Amendments and associated CEQA determination, take public testimony, and make a recommendation to the City Council on the Zoning Amendments. 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 South San Francisco Municipal Code; the Zoning Amendments; and all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed September 1, 2016 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 I FINDINGS A. General Findings 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution. 2. The Zoning Amendments, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein. 3. The minor refinements, clarifications, and/or corrections set forth in the Zoning Amendments, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, are minor in nature, the adoption of which would 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 IS/ND prepared and circulated for the Zoning Ordinance, nor do the refinements, clarifications, and/or corrections constitute a change in the project or change in circumstances that would require additional environmental review. Furthermore, the proposed changes and clarifications are also not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed changes and clarifications may have a significant effect on the environment 4. 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 Chief Planner, Sailesh Mehra. B. Zoning Amendment Findings 1. The proposed Zoning Amendments are consistent with the General Plan because the proposed Amendments will continue to reinforce many of the General Plan policies maintaining a balanced land use program, which is consistent with the City’s overall vision for the proper location of uses. None of the new or revised definitions, tables, figures and land uses will conflict with or impede achievement of any of the goals, policies, or land use designations established in the General Plan. 2. The areas of the City impacted by the proposed Zoning Amendments are suitable for the proposed uses in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other considerations because the minor revisions, corrections and clarifications will not alter the existing uses permitted in the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The proposed Zoning Amendments are not detrimental to the use of land in any adjacent zone because the minor revisions, corrections and clarifications will ensure that the Zoning Ordinance is consistent and accurate and none of the Amendments will change any of the existing zoning districts. SECTION II RECOMMENDATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 amending the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the Zoning Amendments depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. 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 the regular meeting held on the 1st day of September, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Khalfin, Vice Chairperson Faria, Commissioner Nagales, Commissioner Ruiz, and Commissioner Wong NOES: _________________________ ABSTENTIONS:_______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: Commissioner Yip, Commissioner Martin__________________________________ Attest_/s/Sailesh Mehra__________ Secretary to the Planning Commission Exhibit A Exhibit B CEQA Findings Including Statement of Overriding Considerations Exhibit C Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program