HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 01-16-14 (Reso 2740-2014) CAP - PMP GP Amend Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2740-2014
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (“City”) and the City’s consultants have
prepared a draft Climate Action Plan (“CAP”) and draft Pedestrian Master Plan (“PMP”), and
adoption and implementation of the CAP and PMP will require amendments to the City’s General
Plan (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, the draft CAP provides goals, policies, and actions designed to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, adapt to climate change, and support the goals of Assembly Bill
32 and Senate Bill 375; and,
WHEREAS, the draft PMP identifies provides a citywide blueprint to guide pedestrian
programs and improvements designed to encourage safe walking, improve pedestrian access, and
facilitate grant funding to construct needed pedestrian improvements throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, an initial study was performed, the result of which
was preparation and circulation of a mitigated negative declaration (“IS/MND”) analyzing the
proposed Project and concluding that approval of the Project could not have a significant effect on
the environment because the impacts of the Project could all be mitigated to levels below established
CEQA thresholds of significance with the adoption of mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on January 16,
2014, to consider the IS/MND, the proposed General Plan Amendments, the CAP, and the PMP, and
to take public testimony, and make a recommendation to the City Council on the IS/MND and the
Project; and,
WHEREAS, as required by State law and the South San Francisco Municipal Code, the
Planning Commission has independently reviewed the Project and the IS/MND, and makes the
findings contained herein in support of the General Plan 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
General Plan Update and General Plan Update EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, prepared for the Project, including all written
comments received; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning
Commission's duly noticed public hearing on January 16, 2014; 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:
I. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the proposed General Plan Amendments
(Exhibit A), the proposed Climate Action Plan (Exhibit B), and the proposed Pedestrian
Master Plan (Exhibit C) are each incorporated by reference into 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 Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin.
II. General Plan Amendments
1. As described in Exhibit A, the General Plan Amendments propose modifications intended to
implement the proposed CAP and PMP. The amendments would not include any changes to existing
land use designations. The proposed Amendments relate to two elements, Transportation and the Air
Quality section of the Open Space & Conservation Element. The Amendments include new guiding
and implementing policies that promote the objectives of the Climate Action Plan and the Pedestrian
Master Plan, and confirm that once adopted, the CAP and PMP shall be the guiding policy
documents for the matters covered in the respective documents.
2. As required under State law, the South San Francisco General Plan, and the South San
Francisco Municipal Code, in support of the General Plan Amendments, the Planning Commission
finds that the proposed General Plan Amendments are otherwise consistent with the South San
Francisco General Plan, and furthers General Plan Policies set forth in the Transportation Element
and Open Space and Conservation Element (Air Quality Section), and does not obstruct or impede
achievement of any other General Plan policies. The General Plan Amendments are therefore
consistent with the City’s General Plan (as proposed for amendment).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the South San Francisco City Council approve the General Plan Amendments
attached as Exhibit A, and adopt the Climate Action Plan , attached as Exhibit B, and adopt the
Pedestrian Master Plan, attached as Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 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 the regular meeting held on the 16th day of January, 2014 by the
following vote:
AYES: Chairperson Ochsenhirt, Vice Chairperson Martin, Commissioner Giusti,
Commissioner Khalfin, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Wong and
Commissioner Zemke
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Attest:
Susy Kalkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Exhibit A
General Plan Amendments
Exhibit B
Climate Action Plan
Exhibit C
Pedestrian Master Plan
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