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Home My WebLink AboutPC Meeting 05-01-03 (Reso 2624-2003) - Second Unit-zoningreso.pcRESOLUTION 2624-2003 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT P03- 0007 AND ZA-03-0007, AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20.79, SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 20.06, DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 20.16, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 20.18, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 20.20, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 20.74, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND CHAPTER 20.85, DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, The City of South San Francisco is proposing to amend the South San Francisco Municipal Code to include changes in Chapter 20.79, Second Residential Unit Regulations, Chapter 20.06, Definitions, Chapter 20.16, Single-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.18, Medium Density Residential District, and Chapter 20.20, Multi-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.74, Off-Street Parking, and Chapter 20.85, Design Review Procedure; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments to the Municipal Code is to allow the more efficient use of the city's existing stock of dwellings, to provide housing units for family members who are elderly or disabled, to avoid parking problems in residential neighborhoods, and to protect property values and the single-family character of a neighborhood by ensuring that second units are developed under such conditions as may be appropriate to further the purpose of this chapter; and WHEREAS, between January and March, 2003 the Planning Commission Subcommittee held three special meetings to consider the draft amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code concerning residential second units, off-street parking requirements, design review procedure, and the Design Review Board; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2003 and April 17, 2003, the Planning Commission held two study sessions to consider the draft amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code to provide a mechanism for allowing residential second units in residentially zoned districts, thereby providing the opportunity for the development of small housing units designed to meet the special housing needs of one-person and two-person households and to allow for an increase in the supply of affordable housing in conformance with the goals and policies of the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element. WHEREAS, on April 3, 2003 and May 1, 2003, the Planning Commission held two public hearings to consider the amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code concerning residential second units, off-street parking requirements, design review procedure, and the Design Review Board; and WHEREAS, General Plan Guiding Policy 2-G-6 states “maximize opportunities for residential development, including through infill and redevelopment, without impacting existing neighborhoods or creating conflicts with industrial operations”; and WHEREAS, General Plan Implementing Policy 2-I-10 states “establish regulations to permit second units in single-family residential developments in accordance with State law”; and WHEREAS, Policy 1-8 in the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element states “the City shall support and facilitate the development of second units on single-family designated and zoned parcels”; and WHEREAS, staff reports, dated March 20, 2003, April 3, 2003, April 17, 2003 and May 1, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference, were prepared for distribution to the Planning Commission review, which reports describe and analyze the amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code concerning residential second units, off-street parking requirements, design review procedure, and the Design Review Board; and WHEREAS, Article 18, Statutory Exemptions, describes the exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act granted by the State Legislature. Section 15282, Other Statutory Exemptions, exempts the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single family or multi-family residential zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code (CEQA Section 15282 (i). WHEREAS, the findings and determinations contained herein are based on all competent and substantial evidence in the record, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the Planning Commission and are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including the General Plan adopted in 1999, the General Plan Housing Element adopted in 2002, the staff reports submitted at the Planning Commission meeting s on March 20, 2003, April 3, 2003, April 17, 2003 and May 1, 2003 thereto. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows: The above described amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code are internally consistent with the South San Francisco General Plan. Analysis: The amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code concerning Chapter 20.06, Definitions, Chapter 20.16, Single-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.18, Medium Density Residential District, and Chapter 20.20, Multi-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.74, Off-Street Parking, and Chapter 20.85, Design Review Procedure implements the goals and policies of the South San Francisco General Plan adopted in October 1999 and the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element adopted in December 2002. The amendments implement General Plan Guiding Policy 2-G-6, General Plan Implementing Policy 2-I-10, and General Plan Housing Element Policy I-8. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the South San Francisco Planning Commission that it is hereby recommended that the City Council adopt P03-0007 and ZA-03-0007, amending Chapter 20.06, Definitions, Chapter 20.16, Single-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.18, Medium Density Residential District, and Chapter 20.20, Multi-Family Residential District, Chapter 20.74, Off-Street Parking, and Chapter 20.85, Design Review Procedure, in the South San Francisco Municipal Code, as set forth in Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E attached hereto and incorporated by reference. * * * * * * 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 1st day of May, 2003 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni, Commissioner Sim, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt and Chairperson Romero NOES: Commissioner Teglia ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Commission Secretary Thomas C. Sparks EXHIBIT A SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.79: RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNIT REGULATIONS EXHIBIT B SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.85, DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE EXHIBIT C SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.06, DEFINITIONS EXHIBIT D SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 20.74, PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS EXHIBIT E SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 20.16, 20.18 AND 20.20