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RESOLUTION NO. 2667-2008
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING THAT THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A FIVE-MONTH TIME EXTENSION NO. PCA 08-0001 OF A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP,
AND DESIGN REVIEW OF A 0.52 ACRE SITE SITUATED AT 111 CHESTNUT
AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on February 21, 2008;
WHEREAS, as required by SSFMC Title 20 (Zoning Regulations) and SSFMC Title 19
(Subdivision Ordinance), the Planning Commission makes the following findings in support of a
Five (5) Month Time Extension of a Residential Planned Unit Development, Tentative
Subdivision Map, and Design Review on a 0.52 acre site situated at 111 Chestnut Avenue,
owned by Ng’s Chestnut LLC, based on public testimony and the materials submitted to the City
of South San Francisco Planning Commission which include, but are not limited to a Housing
Agreement dated November 22, 2005; Architectural and Landscape Plans, dated September
2007, prepared by Best Designs and Construction Company; the February 21, 2008 Planning
Commission staff report; and the February 21, 2008 Planning Commission meeting.
1. The project is consistent with the provisions of the City’s General Plan that
support residential development, and specifically with the Housing Element that supports
provision of additional market rate and affordable housing in the community to meet on-
going demand. The proposed density of 15.39 units per acre for the 0.52 acres to be
developed with dwellings is well within the overall density of 37.5 units per acre for the
High Density Residential category provided in the City’s General Plan.
2. The 0.52 acre site is physically suited for the proposed townhouse subdivision.
3. The development will create a residential environment of sustained desirability
and stability and will result in an intensity of land use similar to adjacent multi-family
and single-family neighborhoods. The proposed density of 15.39 units per acre and the
general style and quality of the new residences and site improvements is substantially
similar to or superior to recently approved subdivisions in the City.
4. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously adopted by the City Council on
July 13, 2005 in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Mitigated Negative Declaration No.02-0020 identifies a couple of
potential adverse impacts attributable to the development of eight (8) new residences.
The impacts can be reduced to a less than significant level through the implementation of
mitigation measures. A mitigation monitoring program is established to ensure that
impacts are reduced to a less than significant level. Mitigation measures including a
mitigation monitoring program have been incorporated into the project or made
conditions of approval which will reduce identified impacts to a less than a significant
level.
5. The Subdivision of the 0.52 acre lot allowing the development of eight (8)
townhouses and common area will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor unreasonably detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements. The use is compatible with the existing neighboring residential uses. Site
improvements including the provision of upgrades to the public infrastructure, and
landscaping of all of the yards of each new lot and common area will reduce potential
adverse impacts to the public infrastructure, circulation conflicts and provide a
streetscape that is comparable to the surrounding neighborhoods.
6. The eight (8) new town houses and site landscaping comply with the City's
Design Guidelines.
7. The residences comply with the requirements of South San Francisco Municipal
Code Title 20 Zoning Regulations. The design and improvements are not in conflict with
any known existing public easements.
8. Therefore, on the basis of the foregoing Recitals which are incorporated herein,
the City of South San Francisco’s General Plan, the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the
Staff Report, and on the basis of the specific conclusions set forth below, the Planning
Commission finds and determines that the Time Extension is necessary to allow the
development to proceed and is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses
and programs specified and contained in the City’s General Plan in that (a) the General
Plan designation for the site is High Density Residential and the proposed subdivision
and townhouse development is consistent with those land use designations, and (b) the
project is consistent with the fiscal policies of the General Plan with respect to provision
of public infrastructure and services, and housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the South San Francisco City Council approve the Time Extension of
Residential Planned Unit Development 02-0020, Tentative Subdivision Map 02-0020, Design
Review 02-0020 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit B.
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 21st day of February 2008 by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner
Zemke and Chairperson Giusti
NOES: Commissioner Prouty
ABSTAIN: Vice Chairperson Teglia
ABSENT: None
Attest:
Susy Kalkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission