HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 09-16-99 (Reso 2548-1999) - Gpreso.pc RESOLUTION 2548-1999
PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GP-99-61 AND
COMPLETE AND CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-99-61
AFFECTING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING AREA
WHEREAS, on April 29, July 1, August 12, August 19, September 2, and September 16,
1999 the Planning Commission held duly noticed study sessions and public hearings to consider
the Draft General Plan; 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 Update by
conducting both City Council and Planning Commission public hearings, study sessions,
workshops, and joint City Council/Planning Commission study sessions over a period of two
years; and
WHEREAS, The City of South San Francisco has provided decision makers and the
public with background information, including Land Use and Circulation diagrams, Existing
Conditions and Planning Issues Report, Alternative Sketch Plans Report, the Draft South San
Francisco General Plan, the South San Francisco General Plan Draft Environmental Impact
Report and other Policy Documents; and
WHEREAS, The City has prepared a public participation program that informed the
public of the ongoing general plan update, obtained public input regarding major issues,
community objectives, and plan policies, provided the public with opportunities to evaluate
alternative plans and to participate in choosing the preferred alternative, informed decision
makers of public opinions, and worked towards community consensus.
WHEREAS, Section 65300 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 comprehensive,
long-term general plan for the physical development of the City which bears a reasonable
relationship to the planning and development of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco, has revised its General Plan in accordance
with state law and the guidelines of the State Office Planning and Research General Plan
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Update consists of the mandatory and optional elements
each containing goals and policies. The elements in the General Plan Update are Land Use,
Planning Sub-Areas, Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Services, Economic Development,
Open Space and Conservation, Health and Safety, and Noise; and
WHEREAS, the Noise Element is consistent with the guidelines established by the Office
of Noise Control in the California Department of Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element Update will be prepared in approximately May 2000
following adoption of the Regional Housing Needs Distribution by the Executive Board of the
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) .
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of preparing an Environmental Impact Report as
part of the General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 12, 1999 on the
Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings:
1. The General Plan and elements, including the attached revisions and parts thereof,
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 GP-99-61 and certify the
Environmental Impact Report EIR-99-61 .
1. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council adoption of the Draft South
San Francisco General Plan Update with revisions as adopted by the Planning
Commission, and as set forth in Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference.
2. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council completion and certification
of the Environmental Impact Report.
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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 16th day of September 1999, by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner D'Angelo, Commissioner Meloni, Commis-
sioner Romero, Commissioner Teglia, Vice Chairperson Sim and Chairperson Honan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Thomas C. Sparks
Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
DRAFT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN
(A copy of the Draft General Plan was provided to the Planning Commission and the City
Council on June 29, 1999)
EXHIBIT B
HIGHLIGHT/STRIKEOUT CHANGES TO TEXT AND
POLICIES IN THE DRAFT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
GENERAL PLAN
AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON
September 16, 1999