HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 02-15-07 (Reso 2262-2007) - Genentech Master PlanRESOLUTION NO. 2662-2007
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 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 20.39 AND 20.40 OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE, ZA05-0001; APPROVE A ZONING
MAP CHANGE TO RECLASSIFY TEN PARCELS, LOCATED ON GRANDVIEW
DRIVE, ALLERTON AVENUE, FORBES BOULEVARD, AND EAST GRAND AVENUE
IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, TO GENENTECH RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT, RZ05-0003; APPROVE THE GENENTECH
FACILITIES TEN YEAR MASTER PLAN UPDATE, MP05-0001; APPROVE THE
GENENTECH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT TDM PLAN,
TDM06-0003; AND CERTIFY THE MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE GENENTECH CORPORATE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT EXPANSION AND MASTER PLAN UPDATE,
MEIR05-0004.
WHEREAS, Genentech, Inc. has submitted a request to the City of South San Francisco
(“City”) to amend the Zoning Map and “reclassify” ten parcels, totaling 36 acres, and located at
560 Forbes Boulevard, 342, 410, and 444 Allerton Avenue, 400-428/448 and 425 Grandview
Drive and 345 East Grand Avenue in the Planned Industrial Zoning District to the Genentech
Research & Development Overlay District, as further described in Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, Genentech, Inc. has submitted a request to the City of South San Francisco
to amend Chapters 20.39 and 20.40 in the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC), as
further described in Exhibit B; and,
WHEREAS, Genentech, Inc. has submitted a request to the City of South San Francisco
to approve the “Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan” update (“Master Plan Update”),
including an Implementation Plan, as further described in Exhibit C; and,
WHEREAS, Genentech, Inc. has submitted a request to the City of South San Francisco
to approve the Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan TDM Plan, as further described in
Exhibit D; and,
WHEREAS, the amendment to the Zoning Map, amendment to Chapters 20.39 and
20.40 in the SSFMC, approval of the Master Plan Update, and approval of the TDM Plan will
not change the land use classification, approved uses or increase the approved density in the East
of 101 Area over that analyzed in the South San Francisco General Plan Environmental Impact
Report; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission held duly noticed
study sessions on September 7, 2006, September 21, 2006, October 5, 2006, and October 19,
2006; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission held duly noticed
public hearings February 1, 2007, and February 15, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2007, the Planning Commission finds that the above
described amendments to the Municipal Code and Master Plan Update will maintain internal
consistency in the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the above described reclassification of ten parcels will maintain internal
consistency in the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, a Final Master Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) for the Genentech
Corporate Facilities Research & Development Overlay District Expansion and Master Plan
Update has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.); and,
WHEREAS, the Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (DMEIR) was circulated for
a 45-day public/agency review period beginning on August 28, 2006 and ending on October 11,
2006. Public notice of availability of the Draft Master Environmental Impact Report was
published in a newspaper of general circulation and mailed to agencies. In addition, all persons
who had requested notification were mailed a notice; and,
WHEREAS, the City prepared responses to comments on environmental issues received
during the public review period and at the public hearing, which responses clarify, amplify, and
make minor corrections to the information contained in the DMEIR, providing good faith
reasoned analysis supported by factual information. The comments were published in the
FMEIR, dated February 9, 2007, and were distributed to or otherwise made available to the City
Council, the Planning Commission, responsible agencies, and other interested parties; and,
WHEREAS, a Partially Revised Draft Master Environmental Impact Report
(PRDMEIR) was prepared for the project, and was available for public review and comment for
45 days beginning on December 11, 2006 and ending on January 25, 2007, described as follows:
a. Chapter 4.7, Transportation and Circulation of the August 23, 2006 DMEIR was
revised and recirculated per CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, which requires
the lead agency to recirculate an EIR if significant new information is added to
the EIR after public notice is given of the availability of the Draft EIR for public
review, but before certification.
b. The PRDMEIR was prepared and issued in response to a request from the
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the 95th percentile vehicle
queuing on the approaches to three study intersections, including an off-ramp
from the U.S. 101 freeway. Caltrans’ main concern was that off-ramp traffic not
queue back onto the freeway mainline during peak traffic periods. To provide
Caltrans the most accurate queuing evaluation, a different software package was
used to evaluate the three subject intersections than had been used to evaluate all
other intersections in the study. Thus, updated levels of service using the new
software were incorporated into the revised circulation section. The revised
section identifies potentially significant impacts to traffic and that were not
identified in the DMEIR.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 5, 2006 on the
DMEIR and on February 1, 2007, and February 15, considered the FMEIR, including the
recirculated Chapter 4.7. The Planning Commission received written and oral comments on the
DMEIR and written comments on the PRDMEIR from the public, responsible agencies, and
other governmental and private organizations; and,
WHEREAS, staff reports, dated October 5, 2006, February 1, 2007, and February 15,
2007, and incorporated herein by reference, were prepared for distribution to the Planning
Commission for review, which reports describe and analyze the DMEIR and PRDMEIR, the
reclassification of ten parcels, and the amendments to the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the findings and determinations contained herein constitute the independent
judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission and are supported by substantial evidence in
the entire record, which includes, without limitation, the City of South San Francisco General
Plan adopted in 1999 and environmental documents supporting the General Plan; the Genentech
Master Plan Update initial study and Master Plan Update environmental impact report, including
the recirculated Chapter 4.7; comments received on the draft environmental impact report; all
proposed site plans, floor plans and elevations submitted in connection with the Genentech
Master Plan Update; the Design Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the staff reports,
consultant reports, the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff reports,
consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the
Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and
minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and
correct and made a part of this resolution, and the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby adopts the following findings, based on the entire record for the Genentech
Master Plan, which includes, without limitation, the City of South San Francisco General Plan
adopted in 1999 and environmental documents supporting the General Plan; the Genentech
Master Plan Update initial study and Master Plan Update environmental impact report, including
the recirculated Chapter 4.7; comments received on the draft environmental impact report; all
proposed site plans, floor plans and elevations submitted in connection with the Genentech
Master Plan Update; the Design Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the staff reports,
consultant reports, the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff reports,
consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the
Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and
minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007:
I. General Findings
1. Documents and other material constituting the record of the proceedings upon which the
City’s decision and its findings are based, are located at the Planning Department of the
City of South San Francisco, in the custody of Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin.
2. The proposed project is consistent and compatible with all elements in the City of South
San Francisco General Plan. The 1999 General Plan includes policies and programs that
are designed to encourage the development of high technology campuses in the East of
101 Area, allow for employee-serving vendor services, preparation of a TDM plan and
traffic improvement plan to reduce congestion impacts, and provision of a framework for
requiring future circulation system improvements as they are needed to prevent deficient
levels of service from being reached.
II. Environmental Impact Report
As required by CEQA (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000, et seq.), the following findings are made
in support of approval of the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) and Statement
of Overriding Considerations, based on the entire record for the Genentech Master Plan, which
includes, without limitation, the City of South San Francisco General Plan adopted in 1999 and
environmental documents supporting the General Plan; the Genentech Master Plan Update initial
study and Master Plan Update environmental impact report, including the recirculated Chapter
4.7; comments received on the draft environmental impact report; all proposed site plans, floor
plans and elevations submitted in connection with the Genentech Master Plan Update; the
Design Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the staff reports, consultant reports, the
Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and
minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the Planning Commission
meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning
Commission meeting of February 15, 2007:
1. Pursuant to CEQA, the adoption of the South San Francisco General Plan and
certification of the South San Francisco General Plan EIR on October 13, 1999, included
findings that addressed significant and potentially significant environmental impacts of
the South San Francisco General Plan Update and measures to mitigate those impacts. All
findings from the October 13, 1999 hearing are hereby restated in their entirety and
incorporated herein by reference to support adoption of the proposed project.
2. A Notice of Preparation was prepared on December 15, 2005, published in a newspaper
of general circulation, and mailed to responsible agencies, public agencies having
jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, and other interested
parties.
3. The DMEIR and the PRDMEIR for Chapter 4.7 were prepared for the proposed project.
Two Notices of Completion were filed with the State Secretary of Resources State
Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2005072165)
4. The FMEIR for this project, dated February 9, 2007, has been completed in compliance
with CEQA, and consists of and incorporates the DMEIR, dated August 23, 2006, the
PRDMEIR, dated December 11, 2006.
5. The FMEIR was presented to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission
reviewed and considered the information contained in the FMEIR prior to taking action
on this matter.
6. The project will result in some significant and potentially significant environmental
impacts, most of which can be mitigated to a less-than-significant level through
mitigation measures required as part of the project. As required by CEQA, specific
findings regarding significant effects and proposed mitigation, as well as project
alternatives, are discussed in Exhibit E, and incorporated herein by reference. Where
significant impacts related to the project cannot be sufficiently mitigated, a Statement of
Overriding Considerations has been prepared, attached hereto as Exhibit F and
incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program has been prepared, attached hereto as Exhibit G and incorporated herein by
reference.
III. Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20.39 and 20.40 of the SSFMC
As required by the “Amendment Procedure” (SSFMC Section 20.87) and the "Research and
Development Overlay District Regulations" (SSFMC Section 20.39.040 and Section 20.39.050),
the following findings are made in support of the amendments to the zoning ordinance of the
“Research & Development Overlay District Regulations” (Chapter 20.39) and “Genentech
Research & Development Overlay District” (Chapter 20.40), based on the entire record for the
Genentech Master Plan, which includes, without limitation, the City of South San Francisco
General Plan adopted in 1999 and environmental documents supporting the General Plan; the
Genentech Master Plan Update initial study and Master Plan Update environmental impact
report, including the recirculated Chapter 4.7; comments received on the draft environmental
impact report; all proposed site plans, floor plans and elevations submitted in connection with the
Genentech Master Plan Update; the Design Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the
staff reports, consultant reports, the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff
reports, consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 1,
2007; the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant
reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan which designates this
site for Business and Technology Park Use. The proposed amendments are consistent
with this designation.
2. The project proposed amendments are compatible with the intent and purpose of the
“Research and Development Overlay District” (SSFMC Section 20.39.050,
subdivisions (a), (b) and (c)) that state “Development standards and requirements of
the underlying zoning district including, but not limited to, building setbacks, lot
coverage and floor area ratio may be amended for the properties to be reclassified.”
3. The proposed amendments meet all standards of the “Genentech Research and
Development Overlay District” (SSFMC Chapter 20.40). The proposed amendments
comply with the Purpose, Definitions, Design Review, and the Development
Standards and requirements of the Genentech Research and Development Overlay
District.
4. The proposed amendments meet all the requirements of the “Research &
Development Overlay District Regulations” (SSFMC Section 20.39.050), which
permit the City Council to approve changes from the underlying zoning district and
identify certain standards that may be met for a facility in its entirety, rather than on a
lot-by-lot basis. Development standards and requirements of the underlying zoning
district, including setbacks, lot coverage, maximum facility development capacities,
and floor area ratios may be amended for the properties to be reclassified.
5. The proposed amendments meet the requirement of the “Research and Development
Overlay District Regulations” (SSFMC Section 20.39.040), which require an Annual
Report. The project includes an Annual Report that will address future projects,
maximum facility capacity, the parking ratio, TDM Plan, vendor services, and notice
of any changes to the Facility Master Plan.
IV. Zoning Map Change
As required by the "Research and Development Overlay District Regulations" (SSFMC Section
20.39.040(b)), the following findings are made in support of the reclassification of ten parcels
located in the Planned Industrial Zone District to Genentech Research & Development Overlay
District, based on the entire record for the Genentech Master Plan, which includes, without
limitation, the City of South San Francisco General Plan adopted in 1999 and environmental
documents supporting the General Plan; the Genentech Master Plan Update initial study and
Master Plan Update environmental impact report, including the recirculated Chapter 4.7;
comments received on the draft environmental impact report; all proposed site plans, floor plans
and elevations submitted in connection with the Genentech Master Plan Update; the Design
Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the staff reports, consultant reports, the Planning
Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and minutes for
the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the Planning Commission meeting of
February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning
Commission meeting of February 15, 2007:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan which designates this
site for Business and Technology Park Use. The proposed reclassification of ten
parcels located in the Planned Industrial Zone District to Genentech Research &
Development Overlay District is consistent with this designation.
2. The project is consistent with the “Research and Development Overlay District”
provisions (SSFMC Sections 20.39.040 and 20.39.050) in the City’s Zoning
Ordinance, which states that the requirements for reclassification to and/or removal of
lots from the R&D Overlay District may be considered pursuant to Chapter 20.87 and
include minimum area, required signatures, documentation of existing conditions,
facility master plan, and procedure for review of the facility master plan.
3. The proposed reclassification of ten parcels located in the Planned Industrial Zone
District to Genentech Research & Development Overlay District meets all standards
of the “Genentech Research and Development Overlay District” (SSFMC Chapter
20.40). The project complies with the Purpose, Definitions, Design Review, and the
Development Standards and requirements of the Genentech Research and
Development Overlay District.
V. Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan Update
As required by the "Research and Development Overlay District Regulations" (SSFMC Section
20.39.040(b)(4)), the following findings are made in support of approval of the Genentech
Facility Ten Year Master Plan Update, based on the entire record for the Genentech Master Plan,
which includes, without limitation, the City of South San Francisco General Plan adopted in
1999 and environmental documents supporting the General Plan; the Genentech Master Plan
Update initial study and Master Plan Update environmental impact report, including the
recirculated Chapter 4.7; comments received on the draft environmental impact report; all
proposed site plans, floor plans and elevations submitted in connection with the Genentech
Master Plan Update; the Design Review Board meeting of October 17, 2006; the staff reports,
consultant reports, the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the staff reports,
consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 1, 2007; the
Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and
minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007:
1. The Facilities Master Plan Update demonstrates the existence of sufficient roadway,
intersection and infrastructure capacity to accommodate facility development
proposed by the Facility Master Plan Update.
2. Proposed modifications to the standards and regulations of the underlying zoning
proposed by reclassification to the R&D Overlay District are supported by
information contained in the Facility Master Plan Update and related documents.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan which designates this
site for Business and Technology Park Use. The proposed Facility Master Plan
governs facility wide parking standards, development standards, design guidelines,
and uses on all parcels located in the Genentech Research & Development Overlay
District.
VI. TDM Plan
As required by the "Transportation Demand Management" (SSFMC Section 20.120.070(b)), the
following findings are made in support of approval of the Genentech Facility Ten Year Master
Plan Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) (TDM06-0003), based on the entire
record for the Genentech Master Plan, which includes, without limitation, the City of South San
Francisco General Plan adopted in 1999 and environmental documents supporting the General
Plan; the Genentech Master Plan Update initial study and Master Plan Update environmental
impact report, including the recirculated Chapter 4.7; comments received on the draft
environmental impact report; all proposed site plans, floor plans and elevations submitted in
connection with the Genentech Master Plan Update; the Design Review Board meeting of
October 17, 2006; the staff reports, consultant reports, the Planning Commission meeting of
February 1, 2007; the staff reports, consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission
meeting of February 1, 2007; the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2007; the staff
reports, consultant reports, and minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of February 15,
2007:
1. The proposed project’s TDM measures are feasible and appropriate for the project,
considering the proposed mix of uses and the project’s location, size, and hours of
operation. The TDM Plan is designed to take advantage of and promote the use of
public transit. The Plan also provides incentives for employees to use alternative
modes of transportation, promotes parking cash-out incentives, and uses a lower
parking ratio to increase ridership on BART and the East of 101 shuttle service, as
well as constructing pedestrian walkways linking the Project to the adjacent shuttle
stops and bikepaths.
2. The proposed project’s TDM Plan contains performance guarantees that will ensure
that the target alternative mode use established for the project by this chapter will be
achieved and maintained. The project includes an Annual Report, which will review
the campus-wide parking ratio and survey mode uses, an annual survey, and a
triennial report that documents the effectiveness of the TDM Plan in achieving the
alternative mode use.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
of the City of South San Francisco hereby recommends that the City Council:
1. Certify, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the Final
Master Environmental Impact Report for the Genentech Corporate Facilities Research
& Development Overlay District Expansion and Master Plan Update, as well as the
following findings assessing significant impacts, mitigation, and alternatives
associated with the project:
a. Findings regarding significant impacts, mitigation, and project
alternatives, attached hereto as Exhibit E;
b. A statement of overriding considerations, attached hereto as Exhibit G;
c. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), attached hereto
as Exhibit G.
2. Amend the Zoning Map to reclassify ten parcels, totaling 36 acres and located on
Forbes Boulevard, Allerton Avenue, Cabot Court, and Grandview Drive in the
Planned Industrial Zoning District to the Genentech Research & Development
Overlay District, as further described in Exhibit A.
3. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapters 20.39 and 20.40 in the South San Francisco
Municipal Code, as further described in Exhibit B.
4. Approve the Genentech Ten Years Facilities Master Plan Update, including the
Implementation Plan, as further described in Exhibit C.
5. Approve the TDM Plan for the Genentech Research & Development Overlay District,
as further described in Exhibit D.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of South Francisco at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held the 15th day of
February, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner
Teglia, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Giusti and Chairperson Prouty
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Susy Kalkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
EXHIBIT A
Modifications to the Zoning Map
February 2007
Modify the Zoning Map to reclassify ten parcels in the Planned Industrial Zoning District, into
the Genentech R&D Overlay District boundary established in Chapter 20.40 "Genentech
Research and Development Overlay District Regulations, Overlay district designation."
EXHIBIT B
Amendment to Chapters 20.30 and 20.40
of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
EXHIBIT C
Genentech Ten Years Facilities Master Plan Update
EXHIBIT D
TDM Plan for the Genentech Research & Development
Overlay District
EXHIBIT E
Findings Regarding Significant Impacts, Mitigation, and Project Alternatives
EXHIBIT F
Statement of Overriding Considerations
EXHIBIT G
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
EXHIBIT H
Conditions of Approval