HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 09-04-08 (Reso 2675-2008) - Sidewalk SeatingRESOLUTION NO. 2675-2008
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 20, SECTIONS 20.06.230, 20.26.060 AND
20.74.060 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR SIDEWALK
DINING IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (D-C)
ZONING DISTRICT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
RESTAURANTS OR OTHER BUSINESSES SELLING
FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES, AND RELATED
STANDARDS FOR SIDEWALK SEATING.
WHEREAS, at a September 7, 2007 study session, the City Council for the City
of South San Francisco encouraged staff to explore opportunities for outdoor seating and
dining in the Downtown Commercial zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments and accompanying comprehensive
design standards will allow restaurants and other businesses selling food and/or
beverages in the Downtown Commercial zoning district, to apply for and obtain from the
Zoning Administrator a sidewalk Dining Permit to allow for seating and dining within the
public right-of-way, with certain restrictions intended to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare and maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments and accompanying comprehensive
design standards for sidewalk dining are consistent with the policies and objectives
articulated in the City of South San Francisco General Plan, including but not limited to
the following:
3.1-G-1: Promote Downtown's vitality and economic well-being, and its presence
as the city's center.
3.1-G-2: Encourage development of Downtown as a pedestrian-friendly mixed-
use activity center with retail and visitor-oriented uses, business and personal
services, government and professional offices, civic uses, and a variety of
residential types and densities.
3.1-I-7: Undertake a Downtown streetscape improvement program.
9-G-2: Continue efforts to incorporate noise considerations into land use planning
decisions.
9-I-7: Require the control of noise at source through site design, building design,
landscaping, hours of operation, and other techniques, for new developments
deemed to be noise generators.
WHEREAS, staff has determined that approval of the proposed zoning
amendments is categorically exempt from CEQA review under Class 11, Accessory
Structures (CEQA Guidelines, § 15311(c)), Class 1, Existing Facilities (CEQA
Guidelines, § 15301), Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Guidelines,
§ 15304(e)), and Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations (CEQA Guidelines,
§ 15305(b)); and,
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2008, the Planning Commission held a properly
noticed public hearing to consider the proposed zoning amendments and comprehensive
design standards for sidewalk dining in the Downtown Commercial zoning district.
NOW THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, which includes
without limitation, the South San Francisco General Plan, the South San Francisco
Municipal Code, all reports, minutes and transcripts from the September 4, 2008
Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco, does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
2. Subject to conditions of approval, the Planning Commission recommends
adoption of the proposed zoning amendments to sections 20.06.230, 20.26.060 and
20.74.060 to allow issuance of Sidewalk Dining Permits in the Downtown Commercial
zoning district.
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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 a regular
meeting held on the 4th day of September , 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Zemke, Vice
Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Moore
ATTEST: /s/ Susy Kalkin
Susy Kalkin,
Commission Secretary