HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 11-21-02 (Reso 2622-2002) - Housing Element1
RESOLUTION 2622-2002
PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE GP02-0021 AND ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ND02-0021 AFFECTING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING AREA
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2001, February 7, 2002, March 20, 2002 and November
21, 2002 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed workshop/tour, two study sessions and a
public hearing to consider the Draft South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, Section 65580 et sequiter of the State Planning and Zoning Law (Division 1
of Title 7 of the California Government Code) requires every city to adopt a housing element;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 65583 “Housing element content” of the
California Government Code, the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element Update
provides detailed background information, an analysis of adequate sites for residential
development, an analysis of special needs housing, an analysis of housing for the homeless, and
the description of goals and policies for the creation of new residential development and the
preservation of the existing housing stock; and
WHEREAS, for purposes of Section 65583, the South San Francisco General Plan
Housing Element incorporates the City’s housing allocation of 1,331 residential units,
determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), which includes that share of
the housing need of persons at all income levels within the area significantly affected by a
general plan of the City; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element Update policies are
internally consistent with the South San Francisco General Plan policies for Land Use, Planning
Sub-Areas, Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Services, Economic Development, Open Space
and Conservation, Health and Safety, and Noise; and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with Section 65351 of the California Government
Code, has facilitated public participation in the preparation of the General Plan Housing Element
Update by conducting City Council public hearings and study sessions, Planning Commission
public hearings, study sessions, and workshops and joint City Council/Planning Commission
study sessions since 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has provided decision makers and the
public with background information, including land use diagrams, and policy documents; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a public participation program that accomplished the
following:
a. Informed the public of the ongoing General Plan Housing Element Update.
b. Obtained public input regarding major issues, community objectives, and plan
policies.
c. Provided the public with opportunities to evaluate policies.
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d. Informed decision makers of public opinions.
e. Worked toward community consensus.
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study/Negative Declaration and has distributed
the document to the State Clearinghouse, appropriate responsible agencies and interested parties
on October 16, 2002 for a 30-day public review period and concludes that the South San
Francisco General Plan Housing Element does not have a significant environmental impact.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 21, 2002 on
the Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings:
1. The General Plan and elements, including the attached Public Hearing Draft Housing
Element 2001-2006, comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible
statement of policies for the City of South San Francisco; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the South San Francisco Planning
Commission that it is hereby recommended that the City Council adopt GP02-0021 and adopt the
Negative Declaration ND02-0021.
1. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council adoption of the South San
Francisco General Plan Housing Element Update and as set forth in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Initial
Study/Negative Declaration, Exhibit B.
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 November 2002, by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Sim,
Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt and Chairperson Romero
NOES: Commissioner D'Angelo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
Thomas C. Sparks
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
2001 –2006
AUGUST 12, 2002
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION