HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 06-20-02 (Reso 2620-2002) - 90 Oak Ave RESOLUTION NO. 2620-2002
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 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 01-054,
RECLASSIFICATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT (R-2-H) TO
MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3-L) ZONING DISTRICT,
ZONING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20.69, A DENSITY BONUS, AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND A DESIGN REVIEW ON AN 0.41
ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 90 OAK AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Planning Commission held duly noticed study
sessions on November 15 and December 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on May 16, 2002; and
WHEREAS, as required by the “Amendment Procedures” (SSFMC Chapter 20.87), and
Title 19 (Subdivision Ordinance), the Planning Commission, based on public testimony and the
materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission which include, but
are not limited to: an Affordable Housing Agreement prepared by the City of South San
Francisco; Architectural and Landscape Plans, dated August 2001, prepared by Anthony M.
Brandi, Architect; minutes of the Design Review Board meeting of June 19, 2001; February 21,
March 7, April 4, May 2, and May 16, 2002, Planning Commission staff reports; and the May
16, 2002, Planning Commission meeting, makes the following findings in support of
Reclassification from Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) Zoning District to Multi-Family
Residential Zoning District (R-3-L), Density Bonus, Lot Merger and Affordable Housing
Agreement with provisions for Affordable Housing allowing a fifteen (15) unit apartment
building on a 0.41 acre site located at 90 Oak Avenue, owned by Spiros Kakoniktis:
1. The project is consistent with the provisions of the City’s General Plan that
support residential development, and specifically with the Housing Element regarding
the development of additional market rate and affordable housing in the community to
meet on-going demand. The proposed density of 36.7 units per acre for the 0.41acres 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 with the
density increase permitted by the General Plan.
2. The 0.41 acre site is physically suited for the proposed single-family 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 36.7 units per acre and the
general style and quality of the new residences and site improvements is substantially
similar to recently approved subdivisions in the City.
5. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project in accordance
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. 01-54 identifies several potential adverse impacts attributable
to the development of the fifteen (15) 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 have been made conditions of approval which
will reduce identified impacts to a less than significant level. .
6. The Lot Merger of the three separate lots comprising the site, and allowing the
development of fifteen (15) apartments, 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 uses. Site
improvements including the provision of upgrades to the public infrastructure, and
landscaping the yards of each new lot, will reduce potential adverse impacts to the public
infrastructure, reduce circulation conflicts and provide a streetscape that is comparable to
the surrounding neighborhoods.
7. The fifteen (15) new apartments and site landscaping comply with the City's
Design Guidelines.
8. The residences comply with the applicable community design guidelines
established in the South San Francisco Municipal Code Sections 20.68 through 20.74.
The design and improvements are not in conflict with any known existing public
easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the South San Francisco City Council approve Mitigated Negative Declaration
No. 01-054, RZ 01-054, Zoning Amendment to Chapter 20.69, Density Bonus 01-054, the
Affordable Housing Agreement and Design Review 01-054 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 20th day of June 2002
by the following vote:
The Mitigated Negative Declaration, Zoning Amendment, Density Bonus, Housing
Agreement and Design Review 01-054 received the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim,, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt,
and Chairperson Romero
NOES: Commissioner D'Angelo and Commissioner Teglia
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chairperson Meloni
The Rezoning from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential received
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Vice
Chairperson Ochsenhirt, and Chairperson Romero
NOES: Commissioner D'Angelo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chairperson Meloni
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
Thomas C. Sparks