HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 01-15-09 (Reso 2680-2009) - Eugene Sim PC
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
2679-2009
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING EUGENE SIM
WHEREAS, Eugene provided invaluable service to the Planning Commission during his three-term, twelve year tenure
(1997 - 2008) on the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco, serving as Chairperson in 2000; and
WHEREAS, during this time the City experienced extensive growth and development in all sectors of the community
highlighted by several million square feet of life science campus development, including the Genentech Founder’s Research Center
buildings, Britannia Oyster Point I and II, Britannia East Grand, and the Alexandria Technology Center; substantial commercial
development including Lowe’s Home Improvement Center and Costco; as well as numerous residential projects including Parc Place,
Terrabay, Promenade, South City Lights, Oak Farms, Chestnut Creek Senior Housing, Oak Avenue Affordable Housing and Park
Station Lofts; and
WHEREAS, Eugene provided a consistent voice for high quality design, fair and consistent treatment of applicants, and
neighborhood compatibility; and
WHEREAS, during Eugene’s tenure the Planning Commission addressed challenging land use policy issues associated with
the future of South San Francisco, including a complete revision of the City’s General Plan, as well as significant amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance including adoption of Genentech’s 10-year Master Plan, the Transit Village Overlay District, the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance, the Cultural Arts Ordinance, the Residential Second Unit Ordinance, the Child Care Impact Fee Ordinance and
the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Eugene has served with distinction providing invaluable architectural expertise and taking projects to “the
next level” by using creative concepts while effectively reaching the City’s land use goals; and
WHEREAS, throughout his many years as a Commissioner Eugene has shown a strong commitment and dedication to the
stewardship of the community, and preserving the character of the City’s neighborhoods. Special appreciation is extended for his
efforts as a member of the following subcommittees: Design Review Board submittal requirements, 111 Chestnut Project, and the
Transit Village Zone subcommittee, and for his involvement in the design and completion of the Gateway Childcare Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of Eugene’s hard work and achievements, the City of South
San Francisco Planning Commission hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of South San Francisco at its regular meeting of Thursday, January 15th, 2009.
Mary Giusti, Chairperson
Roberto Bernardo, Commissioner Rick Ochsenhirt, Commissioner
Wallace Moore, Commissioner John Prouty, Commissioner
Stacey Oborne, Commissioner William Zemke, Commissioner