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Planning Commission
ALEX TZANG, Chairperson
NORMAN FARIA, Vice Chairperson
SAM SHIHADEH, Commissioner
MICHELE EVANS, Commissioner
SARAH FUNES, Commissioner
AYSHA PAMUKCU, Commissioner
JOHN BAKER, Commissioner
Regular Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
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09-07-23 Planning Commission Public Comments
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Attachments:
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
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agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration of draft minutes from the August 3, 2023 Planning Commission1.
08-03-23 PC Final MinutesAttachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
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Report regarding consideration of adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan, associated
General Plan Amendments, Zoning Code Amendments, and Addendum to the 2040
General Plan Environmental Impact Report. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
2.
Att 1 - Summary of Public Outreach
Att 2a - LSP Comment Matrix Summary
Att 2b - LSP Comment Matrix Detailed
Att 3 - Staff Presentation
Attachments:
Resolution making findings recommending that the City Council make a determination
that the Lindenville Specific Plan and its associated General Plan Amendments,
Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments are fully within the
scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact
Report and that the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate
environmental document for the Project.
2a.
Exhibit A - 2040 GPU EIR and Appendices
Exhibit B - LSP Addendum
Exhibit B - Addendum Appendix B GHG Inventory and Forecast Memo
Exhibit B - Addendum Appendix C VMT, Vehicle LOS and Traffic Sensitivity Analysis
Attachments:
Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt the
Lindenville Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendments.
2b.
Exhibit A - Lindenville Specific Plan
Exhibit B - General Plan Amendments
Attachments:
Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council introduce an
Ordinance adding Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”), Chapter
20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek
Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”)
Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”), make other related
amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and amending
the South San Francisco Zoning Map.
2c.
Exhibit A - Draft City Council Zoning Ordinance
Exhibit A - Att 1 Zoning Text Amendments
Exhibit A - Att 2 Zoning Map Amendment
Attachments:
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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September 7, 2023Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
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(Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
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Cory David
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Submitted At: 4:17pm 09-07-23
While a man of many talents, please allow this humble servant, absent humility, to share his unique ability at
prognostication. I predict that the Lindenville Plan will move forward just as it was dictated to the Planning
Commissioners by those moneyed interests with a financial stake in the project. Early mention of the possibility
of high-rise buildings will be a reality for all those existing residents who will be forced to live in the shadows. Talk
of just what industry might dominate the area will be reflected in a bidding war that finds the biotech/life science
industries outbidding all other businesses into oblivion. One of you sheepishly touched on the subject. Your
narrow sighted belief in the premature demise of the horseless carriage will find developers' parking requirements
pared back below even their agreed minimum, if not waived altogether. Not to worry, any needed parking can be
facilitated by taxpayer built and maintained street parking, maybe in front of those very residences that find
themselves living in the shadows cast by the new buildings. Could the shadows hide the cars? We can hope.
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This new tourist destination, not my observation, yours, will be a utopia of cycling and walking even though the
Mayor, with the Vice Mayor's permission, announced that South San Francisco will be populated by a majority of
residents over the age of 65 by the year 2040. I guess if they can't walk or bike, screw 'em. Substitute abysmal
public transportation, don't get me started. If the infirmed need not apply, let's just let them die. And, let's go
back to the folly that visitors to SFO might make Lindenville a "must see" destination. Did I miss something? Are
the canal renovations going to replicate the Grand Canal in Venice or just the sewage that they both share? Now,
we need to address the future of displaced businesses in Lindenville. In an early meeting, one of you proclaimed
that you couldn't let it look like all the existing businesses in Lindenville would be displaced. The operative word
here is "look" as all you were concerned with were the negative optics and the narrative on display when these
businesses were forced out. You confirmed that in subsequent meetings addressing the re-location of these
businesses elsewhere, including outside our city limits with the caveat, if possible. Such loyalty you've shown our
existing business community. So, I have to wonder why these projects move forward. I know there are claims of
countless benefits and amenities for the residents but I'm guessing there is no guarantee any of it gets done. Will
developers be forced to post a bond before you let them aim the bulldozers at the existing Lindenville? I'm
guessing not. The amenities might be relegated to those pretty illustrated pictures on power point.
So there you have it, my prediction of what Lindenville will be going forward. Actually, in truth, I lied, they weren't
predictions they were observations as everyone of you showed your hands in Planning Commission Meetings
sprinkled with an ample amount of strategic "crocodile tears." Yes, people do watch this "multi-act play" and most
of us can figure out the ending. I have yet to discover what residents asked for this re-imagined Lindenville but
you moved on it with a mandate bestowed on you with a handful of residents, a few paper cups and some scraps
of paper. We've seen this act before and the end results are never pretty but they seldom are when mercenaries
invade your home. Rubber stamp those plans with permanent ink because someone just might be taking an
interest in what goes on in our little monarchy. Thanks for all the fun, Cory A. David.
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I completed the survey. The plan has too many restrictions on warehouse, distribution,
R&D and industrial uses in the mixed use districts. These uses should be allow to continue
as permitted uses by right without the requirement for a minor use permit or any other
approvals. Many of the properties in this area are small warehouse condo units owned
by individuals as investments or owner/users. The restrictions on industrial uses makes it
onerous on these small individual owners to continue to use their buildings for the
intended use. Since they are multi-tenant buildings there is no path to development
and they will remain warehouses. This area should allow for historical uses to continue to
be permitted, but also allow for new multi-family residential development. Making it a
true mixed use district
Thanks.
Karl R Hansen | Lic#01351383
Cell 415 706 6734
karl.hansen@cbre.com
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AUGUST 03, 2023
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:00 PM
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• SSF Resident – public comment via email submission.
• Jaime Vasquez – provided public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of draft minutes from the July 6, 2023 Planning Commission
Motion to approve: Commissioner Shihadeh,
Second – Vice-Chair Faria, approved by roll call (6-0-0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE
2. Report regarding the release of the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan. (Billy Gross,
Principal Planner)
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Tzang, Vice Chair Faria
Commissioners: Baker, Funes-Ozturk, Pamukcu, Shihadeh
ABSENT: Evans
STAFF PRESENT: Billy Gross - Principal Planner – Kelsey Evans – Clerk
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ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tzang adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:48PM.
Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner, AICP Alex Tzang, Chairperson or
Norm Faria, Vice Chairperson
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Report regarding consideration of adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan,associated General Plan
Amendments,Zoning Code Amendments,and Addendum to the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact
Report.(Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Planning Commission conduct the public hearing and take the following actions:
·Adopt a Resolution making findings and determining that the Lindenville Specific Plan and its
associated General Plan Amendments,Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments
are fully within the scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact
Report and that the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate environmental
document for the Project.
·Adopt a Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt the Lindenville
Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendments.
·Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 20.150
(“Lindenville Specific Plan District”),Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”),Chapter
20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”),Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay
District”)Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”),make other related amendments
to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code,and amending the South San Francisco Zoning
Map.
MOTIONS FOR THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1.Move to adopt the resolution recommending a determination that the Lindenville Specific Plan
Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate environmental document for the Project.
2.Move to adopt the resolution recommending adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated General Plan Amendments.
3.Move to adopt the resolution recommending adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Amendments.
INTRODUCTION
The City Council initiated the Lindenville Specific Plan process in mid-2022 to implement the General Plan,
selecting Raimi +Associates consultant team to guide the effort.The process includes the creation of the
Lindenville Specific Plan and associated amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code and preparation of
associated environmental analysis.The process to date has included community engagement meetings with the
public,a technical advisory group,City boards and commissions,including the Planning Commission and City
Council (see Attachment 1 -Summary of Public Outreach Meetings).
Following the fourteen-month public engagement process,the Lindenville Specific Plan and associated
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Following the fourteen-month public engagement process,the Lindenville Specific Plan and associated
documents are presented for formal consideration by the Planning Commission with a recommendation to the
City Council for adoption.The Addendum to the 2040 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report is
also presented for consideration.
The Planning Commission is the official recommending body to the City Council on Specific Plans and
amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance following conduct of a duly noticed public hearing.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
2040 General Plan Update
In October 2022,the City adopted a comprehensive update of the General Plan,Zoning Code and Climate
Action Plan (2040 General Plan Update),providing an updated vision for the city.The 2040 General Plan
identifies a Vision for the Lindenville sub-area as “a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood that maintains a base
of job opportunities,promotes the creative economy,and creates a new residential neighborhood where all
people can thrive.”To ensure that new development within the Lindenville sub-area proceeds in an organized
and well-planned manner and includes new housing opportunities,the City Council authorized the preparation
of a Lindenville Specific Plan and associated environmental analysis.
Lindenville Specific Plan
The development of the Lindenville Specific Plan occurred in four stages that began in 2022.
·Project Initiation.In this initial phase,the planning team analyzed the existing conditions of
Lindenville to understand the key issues,opportunities,and emerging trends of the Plan Area.This
phase included a series of community outreach events where the team shared background information
and gathered feedback on community priorities related to Lindenville.
·Land Use Alternatives.To compare distinct approaches for accommodating new residential and mixed
uses while still supporting Lindenville’s current uses,different land use,mobility,open space,and urban
design alternatives were prepared.Public feedback on the alternatives was gathered through workshops
and a series of City Council,committee,and commission meetings,and this led to the development of a
preferred land use plan in Winter 2023.
·Development of Preferred Plan,Technical Analysis,and Policies.The technical analysis of the
preferred plan covered a range of study areas,such as sea level rise,traffic,health,and economic
impacts in Lindenville.Likewise,the goals,policies,and development standards in the Draft Specific
Plan built on the community input heard throughout the planning process and the technical analysis.
·Plan Release and Adoption.The last phase of the planning process included the June 2023 release of
the Public Review Draft of the Specific Plan,which was then presented at community workshops and at
hearings with various City boards and commissions,including the Planning Commission and City
Council.Comments from these meetings have been incorporated into the final plan,which is presented
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Council.Comments from these meetings have been incorporated into the final plan,which is presented
for adoption.
The Lindenville Specific Plan will be the guiding document to help realize the General Plan's vision for the area
as a mixed-use neighborhood,employment hub,and cultural center of South San Francisco.Walkable,
connected districts,including the South Spruce corridor,are envisioned as lively destinations where people
have easy access to retail,parks,and other community resources.The Plan will preserve the City's industrial
heritage but will also provide new opportunities for people to live in the district.A revitalized Colma Creek has
the potential to become a community-serving linear park with restored ecology that benefits the health and
wellbeing of people and wildlife.Overall,the Plan presents a unique opportunity to balance priorities that have
multiple benefits,including the City’s preparation for climate change impacts and changing demands in the
housing and industrial sectors.
Public Draft Lindenville Specific Plan
The policies set forth in the Lindenville Specific Plan are consistent with the General Plan goals,but the
Lindenville Specific Plan refines the General Plan land use pattern and creates specific development standards
and implementation policies to realize the General Plan vision.
The document is broken up into eight chapters that provide an Introduction (Ch.1)and the Vision for
Lindenville (Ch.2),and then provide more detail on how that vision will be realized in relation to Land Use
and Housing (Ch.3),Development Standards (Ch.4),Parks and Open Space (Ch.5),Mobility (Ch.6)and
Infrastructure (Ch.7).Finally,the Implementation Chapter (Ch.8)identifies capital improvement projects,
funding and financing strategies, and a list of implementation actions to realize the Specific Plan vision.
Chapter 2:Vision for Lindenville describes where we want to be in the future and how we get there.The Plan’s
major strategies to achieve this vision provide the framework for Lindenville’s evolution by laying out eight
strategies to guide future changes in Lindenville.
1.Establishing Character Areas.The Specific Plan establishes four distinct Character Areas;standards
and policies for each area are intended to guide the “look and feel”of each of these areas,specifying the
attributes that make each of these places distinct and unique:
a.Mixed Use Neighborhood.This area balances a mixture of housing,retail and services,open
spaces,civic uses,and legacy industrial uses.The neighborhood is centered around a transformed
Colma Creek,surrounded by mixed use areas that allow for a diversity of uses that transition over
time.The area is characterized by both horizontal mixed use and vertical mixed use development.
New housing types,including townhomes,live-work units,and multi-family housing in mid-rise
and high-rise buildings provide new opportunities for rental and ownership housing.Residents can
access their everyday needs,like restaurants,personal services,and retail within a convenient walk
or bike ride to South Spruce Avenue and Downtown.
b.South Spruce Avenue Corridor.The South Spruce Avenue Corridor is an active,safe,and
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b.South Spruce Avenue Corridor.The South Spruce Avenue Corridor is an active,safe,and
inviting corridor for living,shopping,and working.Mixed use housing types described in the Mixed
Use Neighborhood are allowed on most sites along the corridor.Smaller-scale housing types buffer
existing residential uses in the Orange Park/Mayfair neighborhood from taller mixed-use
multifamily buildings on the South Spruce Avenue Corridor.A node of publicly-accessible active
ground floor uses,such as retail,restaurants,and clinics,are required in new development in order
to create pedestrian activity and opportunities for interaction near Colma Creek.Along the entire
corridor, engaging building frontage types like arcades and forecourts create varied building facades.
c.Employment Area.A mixture of warehousing,manufacturing,processing,and storage and
distribution uses are allowed in Lindenville to continue the city’s industrial heritage.High floor area
ratio (FAR)allowances in industrial zones create potential for property owners to increase industrial
building square footage and modernize Lindenville’s industrial building stock.Residential uses,
except where the South Linden Avenue Arts and Maker Overlay applies,and R&D uses will not be
allowed in industrial districts, limiting potential for loss of industrial uses.
d.South Linden Arts and Makers District.The South Linden Arts and Makers District is comprised
of a variety of uses to promote arts and cultural identity,including live-work housing,studios,
makers spaces,and supportive uses such as restaurants and bars.The portion of the corridor north of
Victory Avenue has a mix of housing,live-work,arts and makers spaces,and commercial uses,
while the southern portion introduces arts and makers uses into its existing industrial character.
Ground floors of buildings along the corridor are populated with arts and makers uses,contributing
to Lindenville’s vibrancy and an eclectic streetscape.Older industrial buildings are adapted and
newer structures are designed to suit the needs of artists and makers.
2.Creating a Complete Neighborhood.The Mixed Use Neighborhood and South Spruce Avenue
Corridor will help to provide more neighborhood choice,spur the creation of new housing opportunities
and community services,and help to create more complete and walkable neighborhoods.The
introduction of housing in Lindenville also creates opportunities for people to live closer to work,help
reduce traffic congestion by internalizing trips, and increase housing production.
3.Building on the Industrial Legacy.The Specific Plan encourages the creation of a second-generation
industrial neighborhood that retains the logistics,manufacturing and warehousing uses it is known for,
but encourages the adaptation of existing older industrial areas into new and modern industrial spaces
that allow for more flexibility to support emerging industrial and creative uses.The Plan also includes
retention strategies to prevent the displacement of existing businesses and increase City outreach and
assistance to local businesses.
4.Cultivating Arts and Cultural Identity.Following the direction laid out in the General Plan and
Public Arts Master Plan,the Lindenville Specific Plan establishes an overlay district that facilitates the
retention and creation of new creative uses in the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District.This
district would require arts and maker uses on the ground floor of buildings and minimizes the regulatory
requirements for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings along South Linden Avenue.This district
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requirements for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings along South Linden Avenue.This district
would also serve as a transitional area between the traditional industrial areas in the eastern and
southern areas of Lindenville and the new,mixed-use residential uses in the northern portion of the
Specific Plan area.
5.Building Climate Resilience.The Specific Plan’s blue-green infrastructure network works with the
open space network in creating new parks and green spaces in Lindenville that are regenerative,
enhanced with stormwater management strategies,and designed to increase Lindenville’s urban forest
canopy.Strategies to build climate resilience are woven into all the chapters of the Specific Plan and
have influenced the development of the policies, actions, and standards of the Specific Plan.
6.Enhancing Open Spaces.Lindenville currently has no publicly accessible open space.The proposed
open space network would create new public parks and open space typologies that could connect to
existing green spaces outside of the Plan Area.The open space framework is based on the following
strategies:
a.Colma Creek Greenbelt.Colma Creek Greenbelt is a nature-based enhancement to the Colma
Creek flood channel that provides an active transportation connection through multi-use trails,
facilitates passive recreation and gathering opportunities,and provides plant and animal habitat
while addressing the area’s stormwater and floodwater management needs.
b.Neighborhood Park.A new neighborhood park north of Colma Creek that is a local destination,
providing publicly-accessible spaces and facilities for community gatherings,cultural events,
recreation, and the social needs of both locals and visitors.
c.Lindenville Linear Park.The Lindenville Linear Park runs north to south,connecting the Colma
Creek Greenbelt and the Centennial Way Trail via green-lined pedestrian and bike path.
d.Mini Parks and Plazas.Mini parks and plazas provide smaller-scale open space throughout
Lindenville that support community gathering spaces adjacent to new development.
7.Promoting Health and Environmental Justice.Lindenville has historically supported light industrial,
manufacturing,and service and repair businesses,which all contribute to the City’s legacy as the
“Industrial City.”This legacy,plus its location adjacent to regional transportation infrastructure,has
created environmental conditions that need to be mitigated to ensure the health and wellbeing of current
and future residents and workers,and to create a healthier community overall.Considering the overall
pollution burden of Lindenville,the Plan includes policies and design standards meant to protect
residents and building occupants from air pollution and industrial pollutants present in the soil.The
policies,actions,and standards of the Specific Plan have been developed through an environmental
justice lens and with the intent to make Lindenville a healthy, livable community.
8.Connecting Communities.The mobility network of Lindenville is designed to be multimodal,safe,
and connected while advancing sustainability and livability goals.Street space is limited throughout
Lindenville,with each street presenting an opportunity to prioritize walking,biking,transit,truck,and
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Lindenville,with each street presenting an opportunity to prioritize walking,biking,transit,truck,and
regional auto access.In the layered network presented in the Specific Plan,each mobility mode is
prioritized within a subset of streets to offer high quality infrastructure for that mode,it is tied directly
to the anticipated future land uses and local and regional mobility improvements.
Ch.3:Land Use and Housing establishes land use and housing goals,policies,and standards to guide the City
as Lindenville changes.This chapter describes land use,open space and blue-green infrastructure,and mobility
frameworks for Lindenville character areas,and establishes land use districts and associated standards related
to uses,densities and intensities,building height,and active ground floor uses.The Land Use and Housing
Chapter also outlines procedures related to transfer of development rights and dedication and easement
requirements and defines standards to enhance Lindenville’s arts and cultural identity.
Ch.4:Design and Development Standards contains the standards that apply to new development in
Lindenville.The development standards include Lindenville-wide design standards and development standards
specific to Character Area and Land Use Districts.
Ch.5:Parks and Open Space prioritizes the creation of an interconnected network of parks and open spaces
that provides a wide range of uses to serve all ages and abilities and address ecological,social,equity,and
health issues.The Plan identifies Park and Open Space Types to meet the goal of 43.7 acres of open space
within the Plan Area.
Ch.6:Mobility aims to make travel within Lindenville a more stress-free activity and to better connect local
Lindenville streets to regional and active transportation facilities including BART,Caltrain,US-101,and
Centennial Way Trail.The goals,policies and streetscape plans in the Chapter provide a vision that invites
pedestrians,bicyclists,and transit users into the transportation network in a way that prioritizes their safety and
comfort above vehicle speed and creates space for all types of roadway users.
Ch.7:Infrastructure identifies the types of infrastructure improvements that are necessary to serve the new
mixed-use neighborhoods in the north,an increase in residential population,and utilization of green
infrastructure for stormwater management and public realm enhancement.
Finally,Ch.8:Implementation describes the specific actions,funding approach,and plan administration needed
to execute the vision for Lindenville.It identifies a range of funding programs to implement the capital
improvements needed to support existing and future development.
General Plan Amendments
Through the process to prepare the Lindenville Specific Plan,staff identified necessary modifications to the
General Plan to make the Specific Plan and General Plan consistent with one another.The Lindenville Specific
Plan includes new land use districts,modifications to the bicycle and pedestrian networks,new proposed streets
and other transportation investments,new park and open space standards and locations,and changes to the
boundaries of the Lindenville Sub-Area.
Amendments are proposed within the following General Plan Elements:Land Use and Community Design,Sub
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Amendments are proposed within the following General Plan Elements:Land Use and Community Design,Sub
-Areas,Mobility and Access,Abundant and Accessible Parks and Recreation,and Community Health and
Environmental Justice.The final General Plan Amendments document is included as Exhibit B to the
associated Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment Resolution.
Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments
In conjunction with the proposed Specific Plan and General Plan Amendments,amendments are also required
to the Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistency.The primary changes to the zoning ordinance are related to the
introduction of Chapter 20.150 “Lindenville Specific Plan District”.The new Lindenville Specific Plan District
establishes the following three (3)new sub-districts with land use and development regulations.The
Lindenville zoning districts are form-based zones,which focus on the intended form and character of the
neighborhood as the primary organizing framework.These new form-based zones build on the concept of the
recently adopted form-based zoning (SSFMC Section 20.135), and are as follows:
·T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML)
·T4 Lindenville (T4L)
·T5 Lindenville (T5L)
Chapter 20.150 establishes the use regulations,standards and other development procedures to implement the
proposed Lindenville Specific Plan.The Zoning Map will also be amended to reflect the changes in zoning
designations.
The Zoning Ordinance Amendments also introduce four (4)new overlay districts associated with the
Lindenville Specific Plan,including Chapters 20.160 “Height Incentive Overlay District”,20.190 “Colma
Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”,20.200 “Arts and Makers Overlay District”and 20.210 “Active Ground
Floor Use Overlay District”.
The adoption of the new Lindenville Specific Plan District will also require changes and clarifications to the
existing Zoning Ordinance to fulfill the vision of the Plan and remain consistent with proposed regulations in
Chapter 20.150. These miscellaneous zoning text amendments include:
·Revise Chapter 20.040 to exclude above grade parking and active ground floor uses in the new T3ML,
T4L and T5L zoning districts from maximum FAR calculations.
·Revise Chapter 20.135 Form-Based Districts to delete the T4 Corridor District and T4 Maker District,
which are no longer being used within the Lindenville Specific Plan Area and clarify which building
types and public open space types are allowed in the new transect zones.
·Revise Chapter 20.320 Non-Conforming Uses to streamline the process for substitution of legal non-
conforming industrial uses.
·Revise Chapter 20.350.032 Outdoor Storage to clarify outdoor storage regulations for arts-related uses
in the new T3ML zoning district.
·Revise Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program to reflect the community benefits priorities within
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·Revise Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program to reflect the community benefits priorities within
the Lindenville Specific Plan Area.
·Revise Chapters 20.440 Planning Agency and 20.450 Common Procedures to reflect the revised
substitution of nonconforming use process.
·Revise Chapter 20.620 Use Classifications to include new use-classification definitions for “Arts and
Makers Uses” and “Outdoor Storage - Arts”.
The final Zoning Ordinance Update is included as Exhibit A to the Associated Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City Council certified a programmatic Environmental Impact Report for the 2040 General Plan Update,
Zoning Code Update and Climate Action Plan Update (2040 General Plan EIR)(State Clearinghouse No.
2021020064).The City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations in 2022,which
carefully considered each significant and unavoidable impact identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR,related
to project-level vehicle miles traveled,project-level roadway safety,project-level conflict with 2017 Bay Area
Clean Air Plan,and project-level criteria air pollutants and found that the significant environmental impacts
were acceptable in light of the social,economic,and environmental benefits associated with implementation of
the 2040 General Plan Update.
An Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR was prepared (LSP Addendum)in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines sections 15162 and 15164 to evaluate whether preparation of a Subsequent EIR or Negative
Declaration is required. The LSP Addendum concludes that:
·Implementation of the project will not cause significant impacts and it will not trigger any new or more
severe impacts than were studied in the 2040 General Plan EIR that was previously certified.
·No significant information has come to light since the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified that shows
new or more severe significant impacts.
·The project does not represent a substantial change to the 2040 General Plan EIR and that the project is
fully within the scope of environmental analysis as described in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The City has reviewed the LSP Addendum and supplemental analysis (Exhibit A to the associated CEQA
resolution)and has determined that the project is consistent with previously adopted environmental documents
and that no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and 15164,
and the addendum is the appropriate CEQA document.
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION
On August 24,2023,the Lindenville Specific Plan was approved with conditions by the City/County
Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG)Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).The
ALUC included conditions of approval requiring that the City make modifications to language in Section 3.5 of
the Specific Plan in order to avoid any potential ambiguity associated with height measurement/issues,as
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follows:
·Allowed maximum height.Allowed maximum height is regulated by Figure 13 or the maximum height
limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical Aeronautical Surfaces requirements.
For avoidance of doubt,the lower of the two three heights identified by Figure 13,the ALUCP,and the FAA
shall be the controlling maximum height.
·Height measurement.Building height measurement procedures are defined in Zoning Code Chapter
20.040.005 (“Measuring Height”).Only for purposes of determining the allowed maximum height,
buildings are evaluated using their top elevation above mean sea level as defined from the origin of the
North American Vertical Datum of 1988.This includes any antennas,machine rooms,architectural
parapets, or other appurtenances.
·Development incentives for the Height Incentive Overlay.Projects that comply with the
requirements for the Height Incentive Overlay are eligible for the following incentives:
o a.Building height.Within the overlay,the maximum primary building height is allowed to be up
to 160 feet,allowing maximum primary building height in excess of maximum that is allowed under
a site’s base district.This allowance does not negate the need to comply with the maximum height
limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical Aeronautical Surfaces
requirements, as described under Policy 1 of this section.
The City has updated the Lindenville Specific Plan to address these conditions.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1.Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council make findings and determining that the
Lindenville Specific Plan and its associated General Plan Amendments,Zoning Ordinance Amendments
and Zoning Map Amendments are fully within the scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General
Plan Environmental Impact Report and that the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the
appropriate environmental document for the Project.
2.Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council make findings adopt the Lindenville Specific
Plan and associated General Plan Amendments.
3.Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 20.150
(“Lindenville Specific Plan District”),Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”),Chapter
20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”),Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay
District”)Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”),make other related
amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code,and amending the South San
Francisco Zoning Map.
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Attachments
1.Summary of Public Outreach meetings
2.Lindenville Specific Plan Comments and Responses
3.Staff Presentation
Associated Files and Exhibits
1.CEQA Resolution (23-731)
a.Exhibit A: 2040 General Plan EIR (web links)
b.Exhibit B: Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to 2040 General Plan EIR
2.Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment Resolution (23-732)
a.Exhibit A: Lindenville Specific Plan
b.Exhibit B: General Plan Amendments
3.Zoning Code Amendment Resolution (23-733)
a.Exhibit A: Draft Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance
b.Exhibit A, Attachment 1: Zoning Text Amendment and Map Amendment
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Attachment 1 - Engagement Summary for Lindenville Specific Plan
The public process for the Lindenville Specific Plan process began in July 2022; throughout the
14 month process the City hosted a total of 36 outreach engagement events, meetings and
activities, including three online surveys. This included 18 outreach engagement opportunities
between March and August 2023 to gather feedback leading up to and following the release of
the Public Review Draft of the Lindenville Specific Plan on June 30, 2023.
Engagement opportunities were publicized through a combination of direct mailers, posted fliers,
City-wide mailing lists, and via the City’s social media platforms. Half (3) of the pop-ups were
held within the boundaries of Lindenville either at a lunch hour or at 5pm in an effort to directly
reach current employees, employers, and visitors. The other half (3) of the pop-ups were held at
Orange Park concurrently with Community Events (a summer concert series, a farmer’s market,
and a summer movie night) to increase awareness of the project. All events, meetings and
activities are enumerated below:
● 3 online surveys/ feedback forms
● 4 community workshops (2 in person, 2 virtual)
● 6 pop-up events
● 4 stakeholder meetings
● 6 Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings
● 13 Board and Commission meetings
In an effort to be inclusive and far-reaching, the executive summary was available in English,
Tagalog, Spanish, and Mandarin and the virtual workshop included live interpretation in all 4
languages, recordings of which are posted on the project website. A total of 200 people were
directly engaged, and approximately 190 comments were collected during outreach events, city
meetings, and from the feedback form, each of which was responded to by City staff and the
consultant team. High-level themes and priorities that emerged from the comprehensive
engagement efforts are listed below:
● Establish design standards that promote a green, resilient district and encourage a unique
and bold character while allowing for creativity and architectural variety
● Create policies that encourage a truly mixed use district and prevent biotech from
dominating the land use balance
● Enhance transitions/compatibility between uses (e.g., housing and industrial)
● Preserve and support industrial businesses that continue to provide essential services for
local communities, residents, and business and provide a balance of uses
● Prioritize environmental justice issues such as contamination remediation, meaningful
access to open space, and transit connectivity
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● Improve pedestrian and bike safety and mobility in Lindenville as well as connectivity
between Lindenville and downtown
● Foster the growth of arts, culture, and the creative economy by creating incentives for
artists and makers to move here
● Incentivize the development of affordable housing and push for more progressive
requirements
● Promote affordability for new residents, small businesses and arts and makers
● Viable and comprehensive Colma Creek improvements
List of all events and meetings in Chronological Order
1. Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #1 July 13, 2022 at 12:00-1:00pm
2. Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #2 July 15, 2022 at 12:00-1:00pm
3. Pop-Up #1 September 24, 2022 at 11:00am-5:00pm (Concert in Orange Park)
4. Virtual Community Workshop #1 September 29, 2022 at 6:00-7:30pm
5. Pop-Up #2 October 13, 2022 at 11:00am-1:00pm (Beyond the Border)
6. Pop-Up #3 October 27, 2022 at 11:00am-1:00pm (Subculture Deli)
7. Virtual TWG Meeting #1 November 28, 2022 at 10:00-11:30am
8. In-person Community Workshop #2 December 12, 2022 at 4:00-7:00pm (Emergency
Operations Center)
9. Pop-Up #4 December 13, 2022 at 4:00-6:00pm (47 Hills Brewing Company)
10. Colma Creek Advisory Committee Meeting December 13, 2022 at 6:00pm
11. Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #3 December 14, 2022 at 12:00-1:00pm
12. Planning Commission December 15, 2022 at 7:00pm
13. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting on January 17, 2023 at 6:30pm
14. Cultural Arts Commission Meeting January 19, 2023 at 6:30pm
15. Virtual TWG Meeting #2 January 23, 2023 at 10:00-11:30am
16. Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting on February 1, 2023 at 6:00pm
17. Planning Commission Meeting on February 2, 2023 at 7:00pm,
18. City Council Meeting on February 23, 2023 at 6:00pm
19. Virtual TWG Meeting #3 February 27, 2023 at 10:00-11:30am
20. Virtual TWG Meeting #4 March 27, 2023 at 10:00-11:30am
21. Virtual TWG Meeting #5 April 24, 2023 at 10:00-11:30am
22. Virtual TWG Meeting #6 May 22, 2023 at 10:00-11:30am
23. Virtual Stakeholder Meeting #4 May 24, 2024 at 11:30am-1:00pm
24. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee June 6, 2023 at 6:00pm
25. Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee June 13, 2023 at 6:00pm
26. Youth Commission July 3, 2023 at 6:30pm
27. Planning Commission July 6, 2023 at 7:00pm
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28. Pop-Up #5 July 8, 2023 at 10:00am-1:00pm (Orange Park Farmer’s Market)
29. Virtual Community Open House July 12, 2023 at 11:30am-1:30pm
30. In-Person Community Open House July 13, 2023 at 5:30-7:30pm (Emergency Operations
Center)
31. Equity and Public Safety Commission July 17, 2023 at 4:00pm
32. Design Review Board July 18, 2023 at 4:00pm
33. Cultural Arts Commission July 20, 2023 at 6:30pm
34. Pop-Up #6 July 21, 2023 at 6:00-8:00pm (Movie Night at Orange Park)
35. City Council July 26, 2023 at 6:00pm
36. Planning Commission August 3, 2023 at 7:00pm
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Between June and August 2023, the City received over 200 comments and questions on the
Public Review Draft of the Lindenville Specific Plan. A summary of responses to the most
frequently asked comments and questions are provided below, organized by theme. When
comments resulted in policy changes, the word “added” or “revised” is included to indicate the
amendment.
GENERAL
What is the Lindenville Specific Plan?
A comprehensive planning and zoning tool for a small area that refines the vision and guiding principles laid out
in the City’s General Plan. The Specific Plan defines policy and development standards and has a strong focus on
implementation.
What is the time frame of the Specific Plan?
The Specific Plan follows the horizon year of 2040 established in the General Plan. Changes outlined in the
Specific Plan are expected to happen incrementally.
What are the project goals?
• Center the voices of people who will live, work, own property, and recreate in Lindenville.
• Prepare a shared plan for achieving a successful, equitable, and resilient district through design standards,
community benefits, and the provision of public amenities and services.
• Retain existing industrial uses, while ensuring new neighborhoods are livable, healthy, quiet, and green.
What is a Transfer of Development Rights program?
Property owners in Lindenville are eligible to use the Transfer of Development Rights program. This program
provides property owners an opportunity to capture value from their existing building square footage and/
or potential development rights if they choose to sell their property. Through the program property owners
can transfer or sell square footage rights to a receiving site for the provision of parks and open spaces, public
facilities, or affordable housing on the original property. The Transfer of Development Rights program is included
in the Specific Plan as a mechanism to incentivize the development of the Colma Creek Greenbelt.
Can we partner with other agencies to help build the district?
Yes, the Specific Plan includes a number of partnership opportunities as defined in the implementation actions.
These include continued work with the County, OneShoreline, the arts community, BART, Caltrain, neighboring
communities, and more.
DESIGN STANDARDS
Why are we using objective design standards?
California State laws, including Senate Bill No. 35 and Senate Bill No. 330, require housing development projects
to be reviewed against objective design standards. Certain development projects may only be denied approval
by the City if they do not adhere to these objective standards. Objective design standards must be verifiable and
measurable.
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What policies guide district character?
• Policy DD-2.3 (revised): Façade composition. Shape building massing and/or architectural fenestration to
provide visual interest, scale, and rhythm through building and/or building façade design. Use material,
color, and solar shading to create a shared vocabulary unique to Lindenville.
• Policy DD-2.4 (revised): High-quality and sustainable architecture. Facilitate high-quality and sustainable
architecture to create a coherent place, while allowing individual buildings to be unique.
What policies guide ecological, sustainable, and future-oriented design?
• Policy DD-3.4 (added): Ecological design. Design new development to support a healthy and biodiverse
environment through landscape and planting design, reduction in impervious coverage, green roof, and
other site and building design strategies. Support design strategies at grade, on the podium, and on the
roof.
• Policy DD-4.5 (added): Sustainable development. Decarbonize new developments with low embodied
carbon materials, renewable energy generation, and resource efficient design (energy, water, and waste)
through development standards and incentives for higher performing new developments.
• Policy DD-4.6 (added): Future conditions. Ensure that new and/or substantial construction is planned and
designed to accommodate future conditions for the life of the project through implementation of the Flood
Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay (see Chapter 20.180)
Why is there a 15’ setback required in the front and rear of residential development?
The purpose of the setbacks is to create a gradual transition between the public and private realms, provide
opportunities for canopy, landscaping, and other greening, and to soften the edges. The intent was to create
a unique look and feel to Lindenville, distinguished from other areas. Development projects with unique site
conditions may be granted exceptions per the following:
• Table 6 Form-Based Zone Development Standards, footnote 5 (revision): Development projects with unique
site conditions, including a narrow parcel depth, may apply for a Planned Development District Permit.
OPEN SPACE & THE ENVIRONMENT
How is contamination remediation addressed in the Plan?
The Specific Plan development process included background analysis on environmental pollution in Lindenville.
The Specific Plan requires additional soil and groundwater analysis for development projects in order to
implement mitigation measures at the project level. There are also standards for noise and air pollution.
How will the Plan’s open space framework build on and connect to existing open space networks in SSF?
Lindenville’s planned linear park, trails, and greenways will connect to the Centennial Way Trail and Sister Cities
Park, two parks that extend from Lindenville into other parts of the South San Francisco. Lindenville does not have
any existing residential neighborhoods so the Lindenville Linear Park would, over time, connect to future mixed
use neighborhoods via trails and greenways.
How will the Plan mitigate the flooding of businesses in Lindenville?
The Implementation Chapter of the Plan outlines next steps for studying and securing funding for the capital
improvement projects that would increase resilience and improve stormwater management. Any project will
require engagement with property owners.
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How is Sea Level Rise (SLR) addressed in the potential plans for the Colma Creek Greenbelt?
All development projects within the Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise District must adhere to Chapter 20.180 (“Flood
Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay”). The Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise District applies to all areas of South San Francisco
that are within a FEMA flood zone map, identified as being in the 100-year flood plus 36 inches of sea level rise, or
within Bay Conservation and Development Commission’s 100-foot shoreline band. Standards in the Lindenville
Specific Plan are intended to protect areas projected to be impacted by sea level rise, mitigate the impacts of sea
level rise, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the city.
Can the Plan include a provision to continue studying flood control options for Colma Creek?
• Implementation Item - Colma Creek Flood Control Feasibility Study Description (added): Conduct a
feasibility study to identify the most impactful and cost-effective strategies to reduce flooding from Colma
Creek in order to better enable decision-makers to make informed decisions on flood control options.
How will Colma Creek improvements be financed?
The City has been in close coordination with OneShoreline in looking at the soft infrastructure and naturalization
improvement options for Colma Creek. The northern portion owned by the City has been part of a study by Hassell
to introduce flood mitigation pilot projects. This visioning process and implementation actions in the Plan can
help the City acquire grant funding and do more detailed studies.
How does the Plan address the potential loss of property values when an area gets rezoned for greenspace?
The Specific Plan sets a long-term vision for Lindenville’s parks and open space. Landowners are not forced to
redevelop their properties, and the Specific Plan does not use eminent domain to create open space. The Specific
Plan relies on market-based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. As redevelopment along
Colma Creek starts to occur, there may be greater incentive to transition properties to greenspace.
MIXED USE DISTRICT
How will the Plan protect existing businesses, especially industrial uses?
The Specific Plan maintains a core industrial area within Lindenville. Property owners within any area, including
the mixed use residential area, will not be required to sell their properties, and industrial nonconforming uses
will be allowed to continue for the structural life of the building. The plan contains strategies to retain existing
businesses in the city under Goal LU-3.
Will current landowners and business owners be forced to redevelop?
Landowners are not going to be forced to redevelop their properties and eminent domain is not a part of the
Specific Plan. Existing uses are allowed to continue into the future, consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance on
non-conforming uses. If they choose to, property owners are eligible to participate in the Transfer of Development
Rights program in which they can transfer or sell square footage rights to a receiving site for the provision of a park
or open space, affordable housing, or public facility.
Does the Plan favor Biotech uses?
The Plan does not expand land available for biotech uses from what was established in the General Plan, which
includes the Southline Campus adjacent to the San Bruno BART station and an area adjacent to US Highway 101.
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We’ve seen areas designated for retail that don’t succeed. How does the Plan address this?
Over 5,000 units are planned in Lindenville, and the Plan allocates areas for services that accommodate a
new mixed use neighborhood. In the short-term, before a critical mass of housing is constructed, the Specific
Plan provides allowance for temporary uses within those spaces. The Plan strategically allows retail and other
commercial uses in places with higher volumes of people and vehicle movement, such as South Linden and
South Spruce Avenues.
Changes proposed in this Plan will make this neighborhood more desirable place to live. Can you talk
about anti-displacement strategies?
There are no residents currently living in this neighborhood. From a business perspective, the Plan includes
policies under Goal LU-3 to provide services to help businesses stay in South San Francisco.
Does the Plan include incentives for artists and makers to move to this district?
The Plan contains strategies to employ public artists, create affordable arts spaces on the ground floor, and
create community facilities. Policy LU-6.1 establishes transfer of development rights to encourage development
of public facilities. Policy LU-4.2 supports the creation of deed restricted affordable live-work spaces by including
these spaces as a priority in use of City affordable housing funds and partnering with nonprofit organizations
focused on artists and makers. The Specific Plan’s Arts and Makers Overlay provides incentives for artists/makers.
Developers maximize every square foot, won’t this impact whether we can implement the Plan, including
provisions for open space and public realm improvements?
The Specific Plan has specific standards for new development, including those that support the health and safety
of residents and employees. These include open space, tree canopy, and active mobility improvements.
• Design standard 8 (added): Combining mini-parks. Combine open spaces for multiple projects into a single
open space area if the combined open spaces remain accessible to all residents, employees, and visitors.
HOUSING & HEIGHT
Why is the City building more housing?
For the eight-year time frame covered by the current Housing Element cycle (2023-2031), the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) identified the region’s housing need, assigned a
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) to each jurisdiction, and distributed each jurisdiction’s housing unit
allocation among four affordability levels. South San Francisco’s 2023 - 2031 Housing Element complies with
these requirements and Lindenville was identified as an area to accommodate a portion of housing growth. The
Sub-Areas Element of the General Plan further details a vision, goals, and a range of policies and implementation
actions for Lindenville to develop housing units (5,000+ units through the year 2040) and grow jobs in Lindenville.
What is the Height Incentive Overlay (HIO)?
The Height Incentive Overlay District is intended to incentivize higher levels of green building performance,
affordable housing, and the provision of additional open space in excess of the amount required under existing
City and Specific Plan regulations and fees in exchange for increased building heights.
• HIO (revised description): The Height Incentive Overlay allows for maximum building heights of up to
~150 160 feet, subject to consistency with the SFO ALUCP and FAA regulations, in exchange for affordable
housing, open space dedication, and green buildings.
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How does the Plan address setbacks and height transitions between existing residential neighborhoods
and new development?
For existing residential neighborhoods, the Plan establishes height transitions, setbacks, and development
standards to prevent abrupt transitions.
What does the Plan require regarding affordable housing?
All projects in Lindenville are required to provide 15% affordable units per the City’s Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance, and affordable housing is a priority community benefit. Policy LU-1.2 establishes a goal for 20%
affordable housing in Lindenville, and Policy LU-1.3 aims for a diversity of housing types for a variety of household
sizes. Policy LU-4.2 supports the creation of deed restricted affordable live-work spaces by including these spaces
as a priority in use of City affordable housing funds and partnering with nonprofit organizations focused on artists
and makers.
• HIO (added): 5.c. Affordable housing. Provide an additional 5% affordable housing beyond requirements in
Chapter 20.380 (“Inclusionary Housing Requirements”).
Can more height be added near US-101 (Victory and Maple)?
The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent
to existing residential neighborhoods. Shifting height and density east towards South Linden Avenue was
considered. However, this change was not made due to parcel and right-of-way constraints in the corridor.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY
How does the Plan improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within Lindenville and between Lindenville
and greater SSF?
The Specific Plan builds off of the General Plan by proposing streetscape improvements and bicycle, pedestrian,
transit, and auto networks to make it easier and safer to get into and around Lindenville. The planned pedestrian
network includes streetscape and pedestrian access improvements along many of Lindenville’s streets, including
Canal Street and South Linden Avenue. Additional pedestrian paths connect South Spruce Avenue to South
Linden Avenue, South Spruce Avenue to downtown, to the Centennial Way Trail, San Francisco Bay Trail, and Sister
Cities Park. Developers will be required to provide some roadway and pedestrian and/or bicycle connections as
conditions of development. The proposed Lindenville Linear Park connects users from Railroad Avenue and the
Centennial Way Trail to Colma Creek.
INFRASTRUCTURE
How will critical infrastructural improvements be financed?
The Implementation Chapter identifies types of improvements, potential funding sources and the time frame
it may take the City to work on and complete the improvements. Individual capital improvements, if approved,
would need to further designed, costed, and incorporated in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The
Specific Plan includes utility, infrastructure, and mobility improvements that would be incorporated into the CIP.
Do we have enough public school infrastructure to support the families that will live in Lindenville?
Per analysis conducted during the General Plan Update and via its Environmental Impact Report, the District has
the infrastructure to support student population growth through the year 2040, the horizon year of the General
Plan.
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LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN FINAL
DRAFT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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MISCELLANEOUS
Are the Character Areas based on current demands for those type of spaces?
The Specific Plan establishes four distinct Character Areas; the Mixed Use Neighborhood, the South Spruce
Avenue Corridor, the Employment Area, and the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District. The Character
Areas help to ensure complete, walkable communities and to articulate unique design standards for each Area.
Where can a grocery store go in Lindenville?
No grocery stores are proposed or under construction in the Specific Plan Area; however, grocery stores are
not precluded from the Plan Area. The Safeway on El Camino Real, within a short distance of Lindenville, is
redeveloping. There are many potential locations for grocery stores, including within the Active Ground Floor Use
Overlay on South Spruce Avenue.
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Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken1we don't need more people coming to SSF........with more traffic.......why?...just for money?Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 About Lindenville 2 Residential growth in the Lindenville Specific Plan (5,000+ units) is consistent with growth planned for in the City's General Plan, adopted in 2022, and Housing Element. No change recommended.None2The City needs to steward this Plan because it is a great opportunity. Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 About Lindenville 2 No change recommended. None3Would have been nicer to hear about this planning process earlier. Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 Specific Plan Development6The planning process kicked off in May 2022. The City advertised the Plan through an interactive project website, signs and banners in Lindenville, email updates, presentations to boards and commission meetings, and advertisements on social media. No change recommended.None4You need to have a long‐term perspective for this Plan. Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.1 Vision for Lindenville 16 No change recommended. None5Wondering if there’s too much dreaming going on in this Plan. Can’t fault what’s going on here, but have serious doubts that this is going to happen.Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.1 Vision for Lindenville 16 The Specific Plan defines 20‐year vision for the future of Lindenville. The envisioned open spaces, blue‐green infrastructure, and arts district are transformative and will take years to implement. City staff will continually identify opportunities and partnerships to accelerate their implementation. No change recommended.None6Wants to be cautious we don’t dump everything on Lindenville. We don’t want to accidentally create problems there in the future.Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.1 Vision for Lindenville 16 Changes will happen incrementally over time. The City will be able to carefully react to change and make adjustments over time. No change recommended.None7Really excited about the Plan. Likes the open space, mixed use, bike lanes Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.2 Major Strategies 17 No change recommended. None8When presenting on this and the GP, make sure to include how the plan addresses health, schools, childcare, other family servicesChapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.2 Major Strategies 17 The South San Francisco General Plan has the Equitable Community Services Element that addresses many of the intersections between schools, childcare, and social services. It sets goals, policies, and actions for the entire city, including the Lindenville Sub‐Area. The future development and enhancement of these services and public facilities in Lindenville would reflect the community vision established in the General Plan. No change recommended.None9How does the GP and LSP address care for elder veterans? Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.2 Major Strategies 18 The City's General Plan establishes policies and actions that aim to improve all seniors' access to resources and services. As Lindenville develops and has residents, future senior programs and services in the Sub‐Area would reflect the vision established in the General Plan. No change recommended.None10Update Figure 7 with the revised version of Figure 23 that incorporates the updates listed in the Comment Matrix.Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.2 Major Strategies 23 Update Figure 7 with the revised version of Figure 23: Parks and Open Space Framework Plan.Make change11Update Figure 8 and 9 with the revised versions of Figures 29 and 28. Chapter 2: Vision for Lindenville2.2 Major Strategies 25 Update Figure 8 with the revised Figure 29: Transit Priority Streets, and update Figure 9 with the revised Figure 29: Bicycle Priority Streets.Make change12Linden is situated between two Latinx neighborhoods Old Town and Mayfair village, industrial serving neighborhoods. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 28 No change recommended. None13There are 4 title Los Cerritos, SSFHS, Spruce, and Martin schools adjacent to South Linden / Lindenville. TITLE 1: schools in which children from low‐income families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 28 No change recommended. None14In terms of allocation for affordable housing, is there anything envisioned for policies that might prioritize certain populations, such as the arts population?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 28 Policy LU‐1.2 establishes a goal for 20% affordable housing in Lindenville, rather than the City's overall inclusionary goal of 15%. Policy LU‐1.3 aims for a diversity of housing types for a variety of household sizes and types. Policy LU‐4.2 supports the creation of deed restricted affordable live‐work spaces by including these spaces as a priority in use of City affordable housing funds and partnering with nonprofit organizations focused on artists and makers. No change recommended.None15It can be nice for existing businesses to operate according to code when the new residential uses come in.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 28 Businesses are required to operate under code under the City's existing code enforcement regulations. No change recommended.NonePage 1 of 2633
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken16Do we have enough public school infrastructure to support the families that will live in Lindenville?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 28 Per analysis conducted during the General Plan Update and via its Environmental Impact Report, Lindenville has the infrastructure to support student population growth through the year 2040, the horizon year of the General Plan. No change recommended.None17Changes proposed in this Plan will make this neighborhood more desirable place to live. Can you talk about anti‐displacement strategies?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 30 There are no residents currently living in Lindenville. From a business perspective, the Plan includes policies under Goal LU‐3 to provide services to help businesses stay in South San Francisco. No change recommended.None18Our city council is not representing, nor protecting its residents. We have been sold out – big time!Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 30 See previous response. No change recommended. None19There was also the disclosure that existing businesses likely would be displaced but would receive help to do so even if outside the city limits. While one planning commissioner didn't want it to look this way, I believe they were more concerned with the optics than the reality. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 30 Goal LU‐3 prioritizes the City provide services to help businesses stay in South San Francisco. No change recommended.None20Is it possible to incentivize the first artists/makers that move to the A&M District, as they are taking a riskChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.1 Goals and Policies 31 Policy LU‐4.2 supports the creation of deed restricted affordable live‐work spaces by including these spaces as a priority in use of City affordable housing funds and partnering with nonprofit organizations focused on artists and makers. The Specific Plan's Arts & Makers Overlay provides incentives for artists/makers. No change recommended.None21Character areas: Are those based on current demands for those type of spaces? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.2 Land Use Vision 33 The Specific Plan establishes four different character areas in Lindenville. The character areas help to: ensure complete, walkable communities in the Mixed Use Neighborhood, South Spruce Avenue Corridor and along the South Linden Arts and Makers District; and to articulate unique design standards for each of the areas. No change recommended.None22The main thing I want to make sure is that we evolve from an employment area to a new district, and that the change is made as best we can. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.2 Land Use Vision 33 No change recommended. None23To maintain consistency with existing zoning for a development project, revert parcels at 40 Airport Blvd, 20 Airport Blvd, and 10 Airport Blvd back to RH‐180.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.2 Land Use Vision 38 Add the following description for the Residential High (RH‐180) Land Use District after the description for Medium Density Residential (RM‐22): "Residential High 180 (RH‐180)RH‐180 district provides for a mix of residential development, allowing a variety of multifamily housing choices, including townhouses, condominiums, and apartment buildings. It also supports residential care facilities, group residential homes, service‐enriched housing, parks and recreation facilities, and civic and institutional uses."Make change24Remove Medium Density Residential (RM‐22) designation and replace with the T3 Neighborhood (T3N) description.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.2 Land Use Vision 38 Remove the following "Medium Density Residential (RM‐22)The RM‐22 district provides for a transition between existing single family residential neighborhoods and higher density neighborhoods in Lindenville. RM‐22 allows for attached or detached single‐family housing, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and condominiums. It also supports residential care facilities, service‐enriched housing, park and recreation facilities, civic, and institutional uses." Add the following description for the T3N Land Use District after the Residential High description: "The T3N district is a low‐intensity neighborhood mixed‐use district. Residential in character, it supports cultural institutions and neighborhood‐serving commercial uses in a walkable context. Buildings reflect the scale of surrounding low‐density neighborhoods and frontages are consistent with those of the surrounding neighborhood."Make changePage 2 of 2634
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken25Update HIO text for clarity. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 39 Revise description for clarity: "Height Incentive Overlay (HIO)The Height Incentive Overlay allows for maximum building heights of up to ~150 160 feet, subject to consistency with the SFO ALUCP and FAA regulations, in exchange for affordable housing, open space dedication, and green buildings."Make change26Colma Creek Greenbelt: This is great and an interesting concept; strongly recommend also adding a Sea Level Rise Overlay that extends beyond Colma Creek frontageMore detailed suggested revisions to SSF's Ch. 20.180 Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay District were sent to Billy Gross on 7/16 can be a starting point for this.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 39 Existing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 20.180 (“Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay”) applies to all areas of the City that are within a FEMA flood zone map, identified as being in the 100‐year flood plus 36 inches of sea level rise, or within BCDC's 100‐foot shoreline band. The standards within this Chapter are intended to protect areas projected to be impacted by sea level rise, mitigate the impacts of sea level rise, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the City. No change recommended.None27Update the Medium Density Residential parcels to T3 Neighborhood land use district. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Update the Medium Density Residential parcels to the T3 Neighborhood Land Use District, and add the new district as a legend item.Make change28To maintain consistency with existing zoning for a development project, revert parcels at 40 Airport Blvd, 20 Airport Blvd, and 10 Airport Blvd back to RH‐180 and reflect that in the Land Use Districts Map.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Update the symbology of parcels at 40 Airport Blvd, 20 Airport Blvd, and 10 Airport Blvd to be RH‐180 instead of T5 Lindenville, and add RH‐180 as a legend item.Make change29To maintain consistency with the General Plan Land Use Map and the San Mateo County Assessor Map, revise the Land Use Districts Map so that the Navigable Slough parcel is included and is designated as Open Space. Revise 131 Terminal Court and 101 Terminal Court parcels to match the San Mateo County Assessor Map. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Update the parcellation on the Land Use Districts Map so that the Navigable Slough parcel is included, matches the San Mateo County Assessor Map, and is designated as Open Space. Revise the 131 Terminal Court and 101 Terminal Court parcels to match the San Mateo County Assessor Map.Make change30Makerspace / open space on either side of the canal instead ‐ why put housing on a traffic corridor? The canal is the most attractive area for shops / restaurantsChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40Property owners will have the option of developing ground floor commercial and arts and makers uses on either side of Colma Creek, but it will not be required. Concentrating uses in specific locations will help to activate a portion of South Linden Avenue. Retail often works best on corridors with higher volume of people and vehicle movement, such as South Linden and South Spruce. No change recommended. None31Lots of area allocated to commercial / arts / makers – maybe it should be mixed use Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The underlying Zoning Districts in the Arts & Makers district allow for residential, commercial, and/or industrial uses, depending on location. No change recommended.None32For building owners on Canal and Starlite, what are your plans? We very well may not be willing to sell. And if we are, how do you plan to purchase the property?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Landowners are not forced to redevelop their properties. Existing uses are allowed to continue into the future, consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance on non‐conforming uses. No change recommended.None33I am concerned with the further reduction of industrial zoned properties in SSF. It started on the East side of the 101 now it's spread to a good portion of the West side. Industrial tenants continue to be pushed out, prices continue to increase and landlords have buildings that do not conform with new zoning. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The City recognizes this concern. The Specific Plan maintains a core industrial area within Lindenville. Property owners within any area, including the mixed‐use residential area, will not be required to sell their properties, and industrial nonconforming uses will be allowed to continue for the structural life of the building. The Plan contains strategies to retain existing businesses in the city. No change recommended.None34It is great when areas are up‐zoned for but not when it also eliminates the right for future tenants and landlords to use their industrial properties for an industrial use.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Property owners within any area, including the mixed‐use residential area, will not be required to sell their properties, and industrial nonconforming uses will be allowed to continue for the structural life of the building. No change recommended.None35No biotech corporations should be on the west side of the city near neighborhoods. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The Specific Plan does not expand land available for life science uses in Lindenville beyond those previously identified in the 2040 General Plan. No change recommended.None36The Plan Area starts just south of Railroad Avenue and there is a significant grade change at Spruce and Linden, I did see a slide with potential connections, can you speak to that?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The Specific Plan includes a pedestrian / bicycle connection between Railroad Avenue and the Neighborhood Park. Connections, such as this, will also be handled on a case by case basis as new development projects move forward. No change recommended.NonePage 3 of 2635
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken37Is there thinking of making connection from Lindenville to other neighborhoods? Looking at the graphic where you can go in 5 minutes, 15 minutes etc.…right now it’s hard to navigate from a pedestrian perspective.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The Specific Plan builds off of the General Plan and existing bike and pedestrian plans. The City may prioritize some streets as capital improvements, such as South Spruce Avenue. Whereas in other cases, developers will be required to provide some multi‐modal improvements as conditions of development approval. No change recommended.None38I see there are lot of vacant spaces or spaces that were designated retail and didn’t succeed, so the use changed to residential for example. What’s your strategy? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 Over 5,000 units are planned in Lindenville, and the Plan allocates areas for services that accommodate a new mixed‐use neighborhood. In the short‐term, before a critical mass of housing is constructed, the Specific Plan provides allowance for temporary uses within those spaces. No change recommended.None39Southline area should have its own master plan; Phasing to get some development started sooner. Mix housing, office, retail.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3 Land Use 40 The Southline Specific Plan governs the Southline project area. It includes a mix of office, commercial, and open space. No change recommended.None40What happened to the industrial City? As a general contractor, I saw all of my suppliers move to SSF. All came to Lindenville with auto body shops, welding shops, etc. Where are these people going to go? Are we going to knock down their warehouses and build up boxes? Need to think about this from the standpoint of workers? Do they have to go to San Mateo or Burlingame. This Plan is a little extreme, and more care should be had to the people who work there. Outside of architecture, I don’t like this Plan.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 41 The Specific Plan builds on the recently adopted General Plan's vision for the area. The Specific Plan defines the policies, development standards, and implementation actions to work towards that vision. No change recommended.None41The draft specific plan places too many additional restrictions on industrial uses. Specifically in the T4 and T5 districts industrial and R&D uses are subject to a minor use permit which is a multi month process and for all intensive purposes eliminates the feasibility of these uses. No Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution uses are allowed. Many of the properties in these areas are smaller individually owned industrial condominium uses where there is no path to redevelopment due to the large ownership groups. These mixed use neighborhoods should allow for industrial uses to be allowed to continue as by right uses.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 41 To simplify the substitution of uses within existing buildings, the City is updating Chapter 20.320.005 (“Substitution of Nonconforming Uses”) to streamline and simplify the process. See Zoning Ordinance update for more information.None42Industrial, R&D, Warehouse, Distribution and Auto related uses should be allowed to continue in the mixed use districts as by right uses without the requirement of a minor use permit. These uses should receive a simple over the counter business license approval.Many of the properties in this area are small warehouse condo units owned by individuals as investments or owner/users. The restrictions on industrial uses makes it onerous on these small individual owners to continue to use their buildings for the intended use. Since they are multi‐tenant buildings there is no path to development and they will remain warehouses. This area should allow for historical uses to continue to be permitted, but also allow for new multi family residential development. Making it a true mixed use district.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 41 To simplify the substitution of uses within existing buildings, the City is updating Chapter 20.320.005 (“Substitution of Nonconforming Uses”) to streamline and simplify the process. See Zoning Ordinance update for more information.None43There is a typo in the key at the top of Table 1 Use Regulations: “—” = Use Note Allowed Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Revise "“—” = Use Note Allowed" to say "“—” = Use Not Allowed" Make change44Remove the RM‐22 land use district column from Table 1. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Remove the RM‐22 land use district column from Table 1. Make change45Add the T3N district to Table 1 Use Regulations. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Add T3N as a column before T3ML. Uses will be the same as the uses in the City's Zoning Code for T3N.Make change46District RH‐180 should be added to Table 1 Use Regulations as a column for consistency with existing zoning for a development project.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Add RH‐180 as a column after RM‐22. Uses are the same as the City's current Zoning Code for RH‐180.Make change47Revise the allowed use in the T4L column for Dwelling, Single‐Unit, Attached to be consistent with the building types allowed in this district. Rowhouse is a building types allowed in this district and the City defines this typology as a Single‐Unit Dwelling.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Replace "‐" with "P" to the T4L column for the Dwelling, Single‐Unit, Attached row in Table 1: Use Regulations.Make changePage 4 of 2636
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken48Table 1: Use Regulations needs to be updated to be consistent with the existing Zoning Code and proposed updates to the Zoning Code.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 Update Table 1: Use Regulations to incorporate the following changes: Ensuring existing use‐based districts (RM‐22, BPO, BTP‐H, MIM, MIH, PQP) to be consistent with the existing Zoning Code; updating uses of transect zones to be consistent with updated zoning; fixing various typos; removing new uses introduced in the Public Draft Specific Plan for consistency with the Zoning Code (e.g., arts exhibition space); adding uses that were not included in the Draft Specific Plan table that are in the existing Zoning Code (e.g., cannabis uses); removing PQ from the table.Make change49Opening my own small business, sustainable “refillery,” how are we as a community going to make this place more for families, artists, etc. I know this is a long‐term plan, but in the meantime, are there temporary uses that might help promote small businesses, especially craft/ boutique etc.?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 The Plan allows for arts and makers uses in all districts except PQP, BPO, and RM‐22. It allows for general retail sales in all districts except PQP and RM‐22. The City is prepared a Public Arts Master Plan that will enhance arts and cultural identity citywide. No change recommended.None50I completed the survey. The plan has too many restrictions on warehouse, distribution, R&D and industrial uses in the mixed use districts. These uses should be allow to continue as permitted uses by right without the requirement for a minor use permit or any other approvals. Many of the properties in this area are small warehouse condo units owned by individuals as investments or owner/users. The restrictions on industrial uses makes it onerous on these small individual owners to continue to use their buildings for the intended use. Since they are multi‐tenant buildings there is no path to development and they will remain warehouses. This area should allow for historical uses to continue to be permitted, but also allow for new multi family residential development. Making it a true mixed use district.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 42 To simplify the substitution of uses within existing buildings, the City is updating Chapter 20.320.005 (“Substitution of Nonconforming Uses”) to streamline and simplify the process. See Zoning Ordinance update for more information.None51Typo in Table 1 Use Regulations: "Hotel and Morel"Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 46 Revise "Hotel and Morel" to say "Hotel and Motel"Make change52Our city staff and the city council have sold out the residents by smoozing up to the biotech ‐‐ all the biotech cares about is themselves, and not the residents of SSF. Time for a change in "leadership."Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.3.3 Allowed Uses 47 The Specific Plan does not expand land available for life science uses in Lindenville beyond those previously identified in the 2040 General Plan. No change recommended.None53Add a column that contains the total floor area ratio for residential and non‐residential for each district.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Add column and the following for each district:"RH‐180: NA T3N: 0.5 min, 2.25 maxT3ML: 0.5 min; 2.5 maxT4L: 1.25 min; 3.5 maxT5L: 1.5 min; 3.75 max BPO: 2.5BTP‐H: 2.0MIM: 1.0MIH: 2.0PQP: NA"Make change54Discussion related to the Prologis site on South Spruce. Consideration for lowering the minimum residential density on the site.Suggestions to master plan the site, given its large size.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Prologis owns a large parcel along the South Spruce corridor. The Specific Plan splits the parcel between the T4 mixed use and BPO designations. The T4 zone requires a minimum residential density, which applies to the mixed‐use portion of the site only. The Specific Plan also identifies an open space and the Lindenville Linear Park, connecting to the Centennial Way Trail, on site. Given the size and complexity of the site, the mix of uses, and the likely need to phase a project of this size, a master plan or similar would help ensure site redevelopment works toward the vision of the Specific Plan. No change recommended.None55Table 2: Density and Intensity uses both "NA" and "‐" to show a district does not have a value assigned. Make the table consistent.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Replace "‐" with "NA"Make change56Remove RM‐22 row from Table 2: Density and Intensity. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Remove row RM‐22. Make changePage 5 of 2637
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken57Add a row for T3N above the T3ML row. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Add a row for T3N and fill with the following information. Minimum density is 20 du/ac; maximum density is 60 du/ac; Base FAR is 0.5 maximum for non‐residential uses; Max FAR with Community Benefits is NAMake change58To make consistent with the City's current General Plan and Zoning Code, update the Maximum FAR allowed for BTP‐H.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Revise the Maximum FAR with Community Benefits description for BTP‐H: "2.0 2.5 for Clean Technology, Office, and R&D"Make change59To maintain consistency with existing zoning for a development project, add RH‐180 to Table 2: Density and IntensityChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Add a row for RH‐180. Minimum density is 80 du/ac, or existing density, whichever is greater; maximum density is 180 du/ac and footnote 1 applies. Add "NA" to Base Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio column and Maximum Floor Area Ratio with Community Benefits column.Make change60To maintain consistency with the General Plan's High Density Mixed Use designation and max FAR, update the max FAR to 4.5.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Revise the Maximum FAR with Community Benefits description for T5L: "4.5 4.0"Make change61Revise the Max FAR with Community Benefits for MIH district to be 2.0 for consistency with Zoning Code Update.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Revise the Maximum FAR with Community Benefits descriptions for MIH: "2.0 2.5 for all permitted uses except Office and R&D"Make change62Remove Note #3 from Table 2: Density and Intensity. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Delete note "3. Total Floor Area Maximum is total maximum for site, inclusive community benefits."Make change63Remove Note #2 from Table 2: Density and Intensity on the MIM Base Non‐Residential Floor Area RatioChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Delete note 2 next to MIM's base Non‐Residential Floor Area Ratio Make change64Add a footnote clarifying the additional density allowed under the Height Incentive Overlay for T5L.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4 Development Intensity51 Add the following footnote to the Notes section and add new note 3 in superscript to "140" in row T5L, column Maximum Residential Capacity."3. Projects within the Height Incentive Overlay that comply with Height Incentive Overlay requirements are eligible for a maximum of 180 du/ac. See the Section 3.5 for more information."Make change65Concern that the City will come forward with eminent domain procedures to force property owners to sell/redevelop.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 The Specific Plan sets a long‐term vision for Lindenville's parks and open space. Landowners are not forced to redevelop their properties, and the Specific Plan does not use eminent domain to create open space. The Specific Plan relies on market‐based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. As redevelopment along Colma Creek starts to occur, the setbacks and transfer of development rights program becomes a greater incentive. No change recommended.None66Happy not to see eminent domain Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 See previous response. None67What will happen to businesses / properties already in the Colma Creek Greenbelt? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 See previous response. None68Concern about the feasibility of transferring development rights to incentivize the development of a park along Colma CreekChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 See previous response. None69Worry from property owners about losing property values when an area gets rezoned for greenspaceChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 Property owners in Lindenville are eligible to use the Transfer of Development Rights Program. This program provides property owners an opportunity to capture value from their existing building square footage and/or potential development rights if they choose to sell their property. No change recommended.None70The plan looks great, but how will current landowners be compensated? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights53 Landowners are not going to be forced to redevelop their properties and eminent domain is not a part of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan relies on market‐based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. No change recommended.None71Place "Colma Creek Greenbelt" first on the list of TDR priorities for emphasis. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.4.3 Transfer of Development Rights54 Change "Colma Creek Greenbelt" from "3a. d" Make changePage 6 of 2638
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken72Need to be thoughtful in transitions. Don’t want to put giant buildings next to existing single‐family residents.Recommend shifting taller buildings (85 feet +) further east, closer to US‐101Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. Shifting height and density east towards South Linden Avenue was considered. However, this change was not made due to parcel and right‐of‐way constraints in the corridor. No change recommended.None73You also made mention of the possibility for construction of twelve story buildings on the site. While that might exceed current zoning, just the mention means it is as good as done as our city officials historically acquiesce to anything a developer puts in front of them.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 The Height Incentive Overlay District is intended to incentivize higher levels of green building performance, affordable housing, and the provision of additional open space in excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations and fees in exchange for increased building heights. No change recommended.None74You have even mentioned that plans for a residential project will be placed in front of [City Council] in the next few weeks for [their] approval. What a surprise. Might it be some high rise, high density housing project to satisfy our little socialist Council member? One thing is sure, if it gets built, there is no guarantee that any of the public amenities will follow.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 No change recommended. None75Need for actual, strong setbacks to protect residential viewscapes Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. No change recommended.None76Revise HIO description for clarity Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 Revise description for clarity: "The Height Incentive Overlay allows for maximum building heights in excess of what is allowed under base zoning. In areas with this Height Incentive Overlay, building heights up to ~150 160 feet are permitted in exchange for additional affordable housing, green building development, and additional open space dedication."Make change77To avoid any potential ambiguity which may come from a project modifying the ground elevation, the Airport recommends thefollowing modifications to Section 3.5 of the LSP Draft (additions underlined; deletions in strikethrough; bold is original):1. Allowed maximum height. Allowed maximum height is regulated by Figure 13 or the maximum height limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical AeronauticalSurfaces requirements. For avoidance of doubt, the lower of the two three heights identified by Figure 13, the ALUCP, and the FAA shall be the controlling maximum height.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 To avoid any potential ambiguity which may come from a project modifying the ground elevation, Revise:"1. Allowed maximum height. Allowed maximum height is regulated by Figure 13 or the maximum height limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical AeronauticalSurfaces requirements. For avoidance of doubt, the lower of the two three heights identified by Figure 13, the ALUCP, and the FAA shall be the controlling maximum height."Make change78Because of the ambiguity between elevation AMSL and height AGL, the Airport recommends that the following underlined language be added to Section 3.5 of the LSP Draft:2. Height measurement. Building height measurement procedures are defined in Zoning Code Chapter 20.040.005 (“Measuring Height”). Only for purposes of determining the allowed maximum height, buildings are evaluated using their top elevation above mean sea level as defined from the origin of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988. This includes any antennas, machine rooms, architectural parapets, or other appurtenances.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 To remove potential ambiguity, revise: "2. Height measurement. Building height measurement procedures are defined in Zoning Code Chapter 20.040.005 (“Measuring Height”). Only for purposes of determining the allowed maximum height, buildings are evaluated using their top elevation above mean sea level as defined from the origin of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988. This includes any antennas, machine rooms, architectural parapets, or other appurtenances."Make change79To avoid ambiguity, the Airport recommends that the following underlined language be added to Section 3.5 of the LSP Draft:4. Development incentives for the Height Incentive Overlay. Projects that comply with the requirements for the Height Incentive Overlay are eligible for the following incentives.a. Building height. Within the overlay, the maximum primary building height is allowed to be up to 160 feet, allowing maximum primary building height in excess of maximum that is allowedunder a site’s base district. This allowance does not negate the need to comply with the maximum height limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical Aeronautical Surfaces requirements, as described under Policy 1 of this section.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 To avoid ambiguity, revise: "4a. Building height. Within the overlay, the maximum primary building height is allowed up to the maximum height allowances based on the San Francisco International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and FAA regulations, see Section 20.300.003 (“Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency”). to be up to 160 feet, allowing maximum primary building height in excess of maximum that is allowed under a site’s base district. This allowance does not negate the need to comply with the maximum height limits permissible under FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP Critical Aeronautical Surfaces requirements, as described under Policy 1 of this section."Make changePage 7 of 2639
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken80Add a new standard to Standard 4. Development incentives for the Height Incentive Overlay about the maximum density allowed in HIO.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 Add new standard: "4.b. Density bonus. Within the overlay, project maximum density allowed is 180 du/ac."Make change81Add a new standard to Standard 4 to allow developers to build the Flex High‐Rise building type in the HIO.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 Add new standard: "4.c. Flex High‐Rise. Within the overlay, projects may build the Flex High‐Rise building type.Make change82Likes the Height Incentive Overlay and its incentives for green buildings and open space. Can there be an affordability incentive?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 55 All projects in Lindenville are required to provide 15% affordable units per the City's inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and affordable housing is priority community benefit.To further incentivize additional affordable housing, revise the Height Incentive Overlay to add: "5.d.Affordable housing. Provide an additional 5% affordable housing beyond requirements in Chapter 20.380 (“Inclusionary Housing Requirements”)."Make change83Update parcellation on map to be consistent with the San Mateo County Assessor Map so that the Navigable Slough parcel is on the map and update the maximum height to be consistent with the Open Space district designation from Figure 11.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.5 Height 57 Update the maximum height allowed on the Navigable Slough parcel to be 0 ft. Make change84Where can a grocery store go in this Plan? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.6 Active Ground Floor Uses58 The is no grocery store planned for within the Specific Plan; however, they are not precluded from the Plan Area. The Safeway on El Camino Real is redeveloping. There are many potential locations for grocery stores, including in the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay on South Spruce Avenue. No change recommended. None85Lindenville…we were promised an anchor store, Safeway, (years ago) and again that doesn’t look like it will happen. What is happening is that the biotech is moving into our neighborhoods on this side of the city. What is the danger? Plenty!Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.6 Active Ground Floor Uses58 The is no grocery store planned for within the Specific Plan; however, they are not precluded from the Plan Area. The Safeway on El Camino Real is redeveloping. There are many potential locations for grocery stores, including in the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay on South Spruce Avenue.The Specific Plan does not expand land available for life science uses in Lindenville. No change recommended.None86Art districts tend to organically evolve more than be planned out ahead of time. Admire the thought there, but in 9th Street Oakland, they built live/work spaces but nobody used them. This might be the same thing. Might need to accept the fact that other uses may move in there. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Plan includes language about the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District evolving over time, with the understanding that future planning efforts may need to be undertaken by the City depending on how it evolves. While many arts districts evolve organically, many require support and partnership with City, non‐profit, and other organizations. No change recommended.None87line edits to paragraph 4 "The mix of land uses in the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District is critical to promoting pedestrian activity, thriving businesses, and creativity. new audiences for the arts. It importantly provides artists and other creatives with space to produce, perform, and exhibit their work. It also serves as a gathering space for artists and makers, empowering collaboration, creativity, innovation, and experimentation."Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 This change will be incorporated for consistency with the Public Arts Master Plan."The mix of land uses in the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District is critical to promoting pedestrian activity, thriving businesses, and creativity. new audiences for the arts. It importantly provides artists and other creatives with space to produce, perform, and exhibit their work. It also serves as a gathering space for artists and makers, empowering collaboration, creativity, innovation, and experimentation."Make change88Design of Arts & Makers area should reflect the arts ‐ e.g., public art, murals, etc.This designation should also make sure that it’s enabling small artists to use the space, like arts co‐op Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Plan contains strategies to employ public artists, create affordable arts spaces, and create community facilities. No change recommended.None89The city should establish a maker space / arts training space for the public to use for free; The old fire station on Baden would make a great space for the public, job training for the arts & makers areaChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Plan does not include a City‐owned art and maker space as an implementation action. The City may evaluate such as option as part of the Park and Rec Master Plan update or Public Art Master Plan. The Specific Plan does include a Transfer of Development Rights program and community benefit options to incentivize creation of community facilities, including those used for the arts, by private developers. No change recommended.None90How will we ensure that this area is actually used / accessed by artists & makers? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Specific Plan requires ground floor arts and makers uses in the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers Overlay that will encourage artists and makers to use this area. No change recommended.NonePage 8 of 2640
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken91Substantial interest in Arts & Makers zoning & how this designation can best open opportunities for small artists/makersChapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Specific Plan requires ground floor arts and makers uses in the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers Overlay that will encourage artists and makers to use this area. No change recommended.None92Is the City able to build/manage arts space? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 The Plan does not include a City‐owned art and maker space as an implementation action. The City may evaluate such as option as part of the Park and Rec Master Plan update or Public Art Master Plan. The Specific Plan does include a Transfer of Development Rights program and community benefit options to incentivize creation of community facilities, including those used for the arts, by private developers. In addition, land use regulations do not preclude the City from opening a public facility in the Arts and Makers District. The City's ability to build/manage an arts‐based public facility will depend on the City's finances. No change recommended.None93How to include youth in arts/makers programs? Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 60 This topic is covered in more detail in the Public Arts Master Plan. No change recommended.None94Update the reference at the end of the page to be accurate to the section of Chapter 5 that contains additional information about arts and culture.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 61 Revise: "See Section 5.6 3.7 of Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space for information about arts and culture."Make change95Extend the Arts and Makers Overlay north to Railroad Ave. Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 62 Property owners will have the option of developing ground floor commercial and arts and makers uses on either side of Colma Creek, but it is not required. Concentrating uses in specific locations will help to activate a portion of South Linden Avenue. The City may consider expanding the Overlay north of Colma Creek in the future. No change recommended.None96S Linden Ave should also be allowed to build high‐density housing, with arts and maker space on the ground floor, like the other mixed‐use residential areas.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 62 The T3ML district allows densities of up to 60 dwelling units per acre. Projects that comply with the City's inclusionary housing requirements would receive a density bonus. Higher density/height is not proposed in this area due to site and roadway constraints. No change recommended.None97Likes the Overlay. Wants to make sure these areas can accommodate performing arts, live music, performances, etc.Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.7 Arts and Makers 62 The Overlay allows a range of arts and cultural uses and eases restrictions on outdoor events in this area. No change recommended.None98Developments are going to try and maximize every square foot. Suppose the applicants don’t want to give up any space for open space or public realm improvements. Wouldn't this impact whether we can implement our plan?Chapter 3: Land Use and Housing3.8 Dedication and Easement Requirements63 The Specific Plan has specific standards for new development, including those that support the health and safety of residents and employees. These include open space, tree canopy, and active mobility improvements. No change recommended.None99Address fenestration in massing variation Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.1 Goals and Policies 66 Revise policy: "Policy DD‐2.3: Façade composition. Shape building massing and/or architectural fenestration to provide visual interest, scale, and rhythm through building and/or building façade design. Use material, color, and solar shading to create a shared vocabulary unique to Lindenville."Make change100Address sustainability in architecture Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.1 Goals and Policies 66 Revise policy: "Policy DD‐2.4: High‐quality and sustainable architecture. Facilitate high‐quality and sustainable architecture to create a coherent place, while allowing individual buildings to be unique."Make change101Interested in incorporating greenery and open spaces on buildings (rooftops, patios, etc.) Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.1 Goals and Policies 67 Add policy: "Policy DD‐3.4: Ecological design. Design new development to support a healthy and biodiverse environment through landscape and planting design, reduction in impervious coverage, green roof, and other site and building design strategies. Support design strategies at grade, on the podium, and on the roof." Make change102Address sustainable development in the policy Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.1 Goals and Policies 67 Add policy: "Policy DD‐3.5: Sustainable development. Decarbonize new developments with low embodied carbon materials, renewable energy generation, and resource efficient design (energy, water, and waste) through development standards and incentives for higher performing new developments."Make change103Should any goals/policies speak to safety or climate resilience? If appropriate, recommend referring to template goals/policies/actions in Chapter 2 of OneShoreline's Planning Policy Guidance (https://oneshoreline.org/wp‐content/uploads/2023/06/OneShoreline‐Planning‐Policy‐Guidance‐Final‐Draft‐June‐21‐2023‐For‐Web.pdf)Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.1 Goals and Policies 67 Add policy: "Policy DD‐3.6: Future conditions. Ensure that new and/or substantial construction is planned and designed to accommodate future conditions for the life of the project through implementation of the Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay (see Chapter 20.180)."Make change104Remove this standalone section and incorporate graphics showing the intended design vision throughout the Chapter.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.2 Lindenville's Design Vision68 Remove this section. Renumber all subsequent sections of this Chapter. Make changePage 9 of 2641
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken105Being a new plan, it’s going to develop it’s own look and feel, would like to see aesthetic continuity. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.2 Lindenville's Design Vision68 No change recommended. None106excited about design standards that would encourage a bold and unique district character.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.2 Lindenville's Design Vision68 No change recommended. None107People‐oriented elements need to be emphasized. A lot of the images don’t have spaces for people. No setbacks, no places for bike parking. Nothing showing bike lanes, nothing defining crosswalks.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3 Development Standards69 Additional images will be added to the Specific Plan. Make change108Changing sample images will give developers something to look for/aspire towards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3 Development Standards69 Additional images will be added to the Specific Plan. Make change109Add a sentence to the first paragraph in this section explaining its connection to the Plan's vision.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.1 Block Structure 69 Add sentence to the end of the paragraph: Development applicants shall implement the following connectivity improvements with associated standards to achieve the vision of the Specific Plan.Make change110Remove the reference to RM‐22 land use district. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.2 Use‐Based Zone Development Standards70 Revise sentence to read: "..including for RM‐22, RH‐180, BPH, BPO, MIM, and MIH, the Zoning Code development standards apply."Make change111This Plan is a gamechanger to create more housing. Need to listen to neighbor concerns about height transitions. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards70 The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. No change recommended.None112Worry from residents about heights of new development adjacent to existing low‐rise residential areasChapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards70 The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. No change recommended.None113Remove the reference to RM‐22 land use district. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards70 Revise sentence to read: "..including for RM‐22, T3N, RH‐180, BPH, BPO, MIM, and MIH." Make change114The headers of Table 6: Form‐Based Zone Development Standards can be clearer and consistent with the Zoning Code if re‐organized so the acronym of the district comes after the full name of the district.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards70 Revise "T3ML‐T3 MAKERS LINDENVILLE T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML)" Revise "T4L‐T4 LINDENVILLE T4 Lindenville (T4L)2" Revise "T5L‐T5 LINDENVILLE T5 Lindenville (T5L)" Make change115Update the Side Street text for T3ML to be consistent with revised Zoning Code. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards71 Change "10 0 ft min.; 15 ft max." Make change116Remove "(15‐20 ft planter is typical existing condition)," to match updated Zoning Code for Front as measured from back‐of sidewalk row, T4L columnChapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards71 Front as measured from back‐of sidewalk row, T4L column: "15 ft min. along Spruce Avenue and Railroad Avenue (15‐20 ft planter is typical existing condition), 10 ft min. along all other frontages; 20 ft max."Make change117Remove "(15‐20 ft planter is typical existing condition)," to match updated Zoning Code for Front as measured from back‐of sidewalk row, T5L columnChapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards71 Front as measured from back‐of sidewalk row, T5L column: "15 ft min. along Spruce Avenue and Railroad Avenue (15‐20 ft planter is typical existing condition), 10 ft min. along all other frontages; 20 ft max."Make change118To maintain consistency with updated Zoning Code, add Rowhouse as an allowed building type to section 6. Allowed Building Types for T4L.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 Add Rowhouse after Live/work for column T4L, move following three rows down. Make change119To clarify the reference to the Height Incentive Overlay. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 Replace: "(*May exceed maximum residential densitywithin Height Incentive Overlay)" with new note: "3. For Height Incentive Overlay standards, see Section 3.5."Make change120Note that some non‐residential uses may be exempt from a project's total FAR. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 Add footnote: "4. Total FAR is the total of residential floor area, commercial and retail floor area, arts and makers space, and additional Transfer of Development Rights Program incentives. Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR, see Chapter 20.040.009 (“Determining Floor Area Ratio”). Ground floor nonresidential uses would count towards the minimum FAR."Make changePage 10 of 2642
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken121The Plan has 15’ setback front and back for housing development. That might be prohibitive for smaller sites including the site on Railroad Avenue. The project on Railroad cannot build with this restriction. Asking for exception to this rule for narrow sites.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 The referenced site along Railroad Avenue has unique site conditions and dimensions. For this project, a Planned Development district / permit is a better approach than changing the design standards for all projects within this zone. Planned Development provides flexibility by allowing diversification in regulations and allows for creative development projects that incorporate design features that are more sensitive to site conditions. Add note to Table 6: "5. Development projects with unique site conditions, including a narrow parcel depth, may apply for a Planned Development District."Make change122Attached here is a PDF‐copy of some extracted pages from the Lindenville development standards; which is imposing more restrictive development standards (T4L) than current zoning (T4C). Both front and rear setback will be drastically increased from 0 feet to minimum 15 feet from back‐of‐sidewalk, etc. Although we are submitting as a Planned Development application, these proposed development standards are still concerning to the development team at Railroad Avenue residential project. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 The referenced site along Railroad Avenue has unique site conditions and dimensions. For this project, a Planned Development district / permit is a better approach than changing the design standards for all projects within this zone. Planned Development provides flexibility by allowing diversification in regulations and allows for creative development projects that incorporate design features that are more sensitive to site conditions. Add note to Table 6: "5. Development projects with unique site conditions, including a narrow parcel depth, may apply for a Planned Development District."Make change123I have concerns on the proposed setback with 15ft min (front and back) for the entire Colma Creek area. By putting a blanket requirement on all potential development sites would decrease housing for certain sites that might have inherited physical challenges. There should be exception where sites are small or narrow. For example, our site on Railroad Avenue where we are proposing to build 70 plus town homes there with 15% BMR would be impossible to meet the setback requirements due to the narrow depth (50 feet). The proposed setback requirement would put less housing to the community where we desperately need more housing. As such, there should be exception for sites that have narrow depth. Thank you for your consideration! Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72 The purpose of the setbacks is to create a gradual transition between the public and private realms, provide opportunities for canopy, landscaping, and other greening, and to soften the edges. The intent was to create a unique look and feel to Lindenville, distinguished from other areas. See response above. None124Clarify that the Flex High‐Rise Type is only allowed for development projects that meet the requirements of the Height Incentive Overlay.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards72Under 6. Allowed Building Types, revise "Flex High‐Rise3"Add new note "6. The Flex High‐Rise type is only allowed for development projects that meet the requirements of the Height Incentive Overlay. See Section 3.5 for more details."Make change125For residential, the intention is to create a visual curve with regard to heights. What kinds of exceptions are we willing to make?Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards73 The Specific Plan allows the tallest buildings within the center of the area and along the southern and eastern edges of the Plan Area. The intent is to provide a variety of building heights to enhance the district's character. Heights are also regulated by the ALUCP and FAA. No change recommended.None126We are building Soviet books. The character applied is a shading element, which is no character. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 No change recommended. None127Other points made are good. Really dislike the thought that certain areas have to have certain character. Likes how in East of 101 there is a lot of architectural variety. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 No change recommended. None128Nothing about character or heart. These are same stucco boxes you see everywhere. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 No change recommended. None129Normative, prescriptive rules are just going to result in boxes Need to not result in sameness. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 California state laws, including Senate Bill No. 35 and Senate Bill No. 330, require housing development projects to be reviewed against objective design standards. Certain development projects may only be denied approval by the City if they do not adhere to these objective standards. Objective design standards must be verifiable and measurable. No change recommended.NonePage 11 of 2643
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken130Can there be roofing standards? Paint roofs white to combat heat Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 In California, all new or replacement low‐slope roofs are required by the building energy efficiency standards (Title 24) to be cool roofs, as are steep‐slope roofs in several California climate zones. Guidelines for green roofs have been added to a new 4.6 Landscape Design section. No change recommended.None131New Roem building – residents are saying they want more buildings like this rather than blocky buildings. We need to be more creative when it comes to architectural styles.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 The ROEM building adheres to the standards defined within the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. The Lindenville Specific Plan includes different development (greater setbacks) and design standards (entryways, color/materials, shading) to emphasize it's unique character. No change recommended.None132Add a new figure as Figure 16: Key Design Element in Lindenville Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 Add a new figure rending showing the standards in this section. Make change133Update Figure 16: Building Massing and Façade Composition to be Key Design Element in Lindenville.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 Update Figure image and title "Key Design Element in Lindenville"Make change134Update the first sentence in Standard 1. Applicability to clarify where these standards apply.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards73 Revise sentence: "This section applies to all multifamily and residential mixed use development in the Lindenville T3N, T3ML, T4L, and T5L transect zones."Make change135How are balconies handled on the residential masses? The way they are currently written (subtracting from the floorplate) is a problem.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards74 Revise for clarity to: "c. Façade articulation. Between major breaks, primary façades shall be a continuous plane or undulating or angular planes that do not exceed 4 feet in change of depth. Primary façades shall include additive articulation to meet passive shading requirements. i. Horizontally‐oriented façade articulation shall not exceed the façade height. ii. Building recesses are allowed up to 2 feet in depth.iii. Bay windows and other minor modulations that exceed 6 inches in depth projection that are not associated with passive shading are not allowed.iv. If balconies are provided, balconies shall be integrated with major breaks, be recessed a minimum 6 inches from primary façade, or be fully extended from the primary façade." Make change136Is there a way you can prevent just modern cubes? Things looking uninteresting? Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards74 See previous response. None137Think the design standards are over simplistic. The type of district that would result from them would be boring and drab. It's like Concord and a bunch of little Italies – manneristic attempts to be clever, but it dumbs down the efforts of the designers to be innovative or creative. It is a district of rule and destroys innovation. It's like Pruitt Igoe. Dated and boring and applique. Overuse of design standards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards74 See previous response. None138Reorganize the building massing and façade composition section for clarity. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards74 Reorganize standards in section Make change139Add Figure 17: Unique Entry Elements and Facades to complement the revised standards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards74 Add Figure 17: Unique Entry Elements and Facades and move the Primary Façade and Major Breaks Figure down to be Figure 18. Remove the Secondary Façade Figure image.Make changePage 12 of 2644
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken140Revise unique entry element standard for clarity. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards76Revise standard to be: "3. Unique entry element. To provide opportunity for creativity and unique architectural expressions, each building shall have a unique entry element for the primary building entry used for accessing the upper floors of a building. Unique entry elements shall adhere only to the following standards, and shall be exempt from other standards in Section 4.4.a. Purpose. Unique entry element shall contain the primary shared building entrance for upper floors of the building.b. Location. The unique entry element may occur at any point along a public facing façade. c. Dimensions. i. The unique entry element shall be a minimum 3 stories in height. ii. The unique entry element shall have a minimum width of 20 feet iii. Unique Entry element may include up to a maximum 25% of the public facing façade length and shall not exceed a linear dimension of equal length on any adjoining façade.d. Material. No more than 25% of the unique entry element façade area shall be stucco or similar material.e. Perceived height. The roof and/or parapet of the unique entry element shall be a minimum of 4 feet above or below adjacent roof / parapet heights. f. Building entry façade plane. A unique entry element’s façade plane shall be a minimum of 4 feet difference in depth from the adjoining façade. The unique entry element may project within the minimum front setback area up to 4 feet, including the ground floor."Make change141Add Figure 19: Unique Entry Elements to exemplify the revised standard. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards77 Add Figure 19: Unique Entry Elements images. Make change142Are the colors shown in buildings on the slides the colors required? Passive shading device is this for Lindenville specifically?Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards78 Certain colors will not be required for buildings in Lindenville. The development standards are designed to give Lindenville its own unique look and feel. One of the standards is the passive shading standard, which can be performance based or based on specific requirements. No change recommended.None143Add Standard 4. Character Areas Identity to clarify the material and color standards for each area.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards78a. South Spruce Avenue Corridori. Primary façades shall be neutral or natural in color(examples: white, cream, beige, wood colors, light grays, concrete, etc.).white or have a HSB saturation level less than 10. ii. All primary façades shall be the same color and material.iii. Major breaks and secondary façades shall be a contrasting color and/or material.b. Mixed Use Neighborhoodi. Primary façades shall be a bright solid color with an HSB saturation level greater than 10 or a bright solid color with a mural.ii. High‐rise masses may be any color bright or neutral....c. South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers Districti. Primary facades facing the street or north/south running publicly accessible pathways shall have a mural or similar artistic expression for a minimum 30% of the façade frontage."Make change144Move Standard 4. Ground floor residential units to 6. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards78 RenumberMake change145Agree with other comments about transitions to residential neighborhoods Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards79 The Specific Plan establishes height transition guidelines and standards for future developments adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. These standards exceed the setback and stepback standards in the current zoning code. A minor revision to screening is recommended.Revise standard to read: "7.d. Private alleys, pathways, and greenways Screening. If a private alley, pathway, or greenway is located along the property line bordering the RL district, a minimum 8 feet wide planting area shall be provided with a minimum average of 1 tree per 25 linear feet."Shifting residential density eastward was considered but was determined to be less feasible due to parcel size and configuration along South Linden Avenue, as well as ROW of constraints.Make changePage 13 of 2645
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken146So glad to hear that Councilmembers have had concerns about height transitions. Not opposed to the rest of the Plan, just the transitions to Mayfair Village.Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards79 See previous response. None147Make building heights lower near single family areas but higher near US‐101 (Victory and Maple)Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards79 See previous response. None148Agree with comments about transitions from T4L to RL. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.3.3 Form‐Based Zone Development Standards79 See previous response. None149Update Standards 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 to have the numbering 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards80 Update the numbering of Standards 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 to read 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 respectively.Make change150Add an alternative to the design standards Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.4 Form‐Based Zone Design Standards80 Add new standard: "Projects that do not comply with these objective design standards will be subject to the City’s discretionary design review process."Make change151Remove extra paragraph break. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.5 Open Space 82 Revise: "ii. Required common open space shall be accessible to all living units on the development site by a stairway or other accessway qualifying as an egress facility iii. from a habitable room."Make change152Add canopy cover to standard Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.5 Open Space 82 Revise standard: "1.b.vii. Common spaces within the 65 dB CNEL noise contour shall be designed for passive recreational uses, and may include seating areas, paths, open spaces, and other such amenities, subject to the approval of the Chief Planner. Spaces shall be designed to buffer noise using strategies, such as trees, landscaping materials, and water features."Make change153Interested in incorporating greenery and open spaces on buildings (rooftops, patios, etc.) as part of development standards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Landscape Design 83 Add the following text for section 4.6 Landscape Design and move Environmental Effects to new section 4.7."Landscape DesignThe purpose of the landscape design standards and guidelines is to create ecologically beneficial and resilient landscapes. Plant selection shall focus on native and climate‐adapted species that require minimal water use and maintenance. Other factors that may influence plant selection include aesthetics, cultural significance, and habitat value. The standards and guidelines below apply to new construction and landscape renovations of both public and private developments."Make change154Interested in incorporating greenery and open spaces on buildings (rooftops, patios, etc.) as part of development standards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Landscape Design 83 Add "STANDARDS1. Existing site vegetation management. Design shall preserve portions of a lot largely occupied by native species. Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented during construction and subsequent site maintenance to manage and control invasive species found on site, except when the nonnative vegetation supports habitat particularly useful to native wildlife. BMPs may include clearing infested areas prior to construction, planting native seed from a local source, and avoiding seed dispersal through construction equipment use.2. Native planting. Landscape area planting shall be comprised of a minimum of 50% native vegetation. Non‐native plants may only be used if they support habitat useful to native wildlife. Species locally native to San Mateo County should be prioritized. 3. Invasive species. Planting invasive species identified on the California Invasive Plant Council list is prohibited. 4. Trees. See Section 5.5.4 Urban Forest for information related to tree canopy cover, species, sizes, and placement. 5. Lawn areas. Lawn areas shall be minimized and used only in areas where passive or recreational uses require it." Make changePage 14 of 2646
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken155Interested in incorporating greenery and open spaces on buildings (rooftops, patios, etc.) as part of development standards. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Landscape Design 83 Add: "LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES 1. Planting palette and structure. Plant selection should provide a coherent mixture of groundcover, shrub, and tree species that mimics plant assemblages in native landscapes. 2. Herbicide and pesticide use. Operational policies adopting integrated pest management and restricting herbicide and pesticide use are encouraged. 3. Maintenance equipment. Landscape maintenance practices should minimize leaf blowing (because decomposing leaf material builds soil) and in general minimize or eliminate the use of fossil‐fuel powered maintenance equipment.GREEN ROOF GUIDELINES1. Green roofs. Green roofs are encouraged for any new development or development expansions.2. Green roof coordination. Green roof habitat should be coordinated with green wall and/or ground‐level habitat to create a larger‐scale connected ecological infrastructure that maximizes effective habitat patch size. 3. Green roof accessibility. Access to, and views of the green roofs should be maximized to create opportunities for building occupants and the public (where applicable) to connect with nature. Thoughtful spatial planning can balance human enjoyment with high‐quality urban habitat."Make change156Should any development standards here speak to safety or climate resilience? If appropriate, recommend referring to template development standards in Chapter 3 of OneShoreline's Planning Policy Guidance (https://oneshoreline.org/wp‐content/uploads/2023/06/OneShoreline‐Planning‐Policy‐Guidance‐Final‐Draft‐June‐21‐2023‐For‐Web.pdf)More detailed suggested revisions to SSF's Ch. 20.180 Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay District were sent to Billy Gross on 7/16 that can be incorporated as well. Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Environmental Effects83 All development projects within the Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise District must adhere to Chapter 20.180 (“Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay”) to protect areas projected to be impacted by sea level rise, mitigate the impacts of sea level rise, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the City. Add new standard referencing overlay: "1. Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise District. New development within the Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay shall implement regulations for addressing flooding and other hazards associated with sea level rise as defined in Chapter 20.180 (“Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay”)." Make change157As someone who bikes, happy to see the expansion of biking; looking at industrial areas, wondering about whether potential pollution has been considered, especially in T4 zones?Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Environmental Effects83 The Specific Plan included background analysis on environmental pollution in Lindenville. The Specific Plan may require additional soil and groundwater analysis for development projects in order to implement mitigation measures at the project level. There are also standards for noise and air pollutions. No change recommended.None158We need to think about contaminants and health impacts Chapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Environmental Effects83 The Specific Plan included background analysis on environmental pollution in Lindenville. The Specific Plan may require additional soil and groundwater analysis for development projects in order to implement mitigation measures at the project level. There are also standards for noise and air pollutions. No change recommended.None159Concern about the need for the inclusion of a rigorous plan for environmental remediationChapter 4: Design and Development Standards4.6 Environmental Effects83 See the response above. None160Excited about this vision. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.1 Vision 86 No change recommended. None161We need to connect green open space to get new families in this area. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.1 Vision 86 Pedestrian and bicycle networks, laneways/alleys, and linear parks are designed to connect open spaces throughout Lindenville, and to other parts of South San Francisco. No change recommended.None162Some open space should taken into consideration So. Sf "cold wind" evenings, so innovative wind protective screens. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.1 Vision 86 No change recommended. NonePage 15 of 2647
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken163Goals in this chapter have signposts but goals in other chapters do not Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.1 Vision 89 Remove goal sign posts for consistency with other chapters. Make change164Language reads like a policy. Change to "Lindenville provides..." Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.2 Goals and Policies 90 Revise to "Goal 2: Lindenville provides Provide a diverse array of..." Make change165Existing Spruce business park of 88 Units in 4 buildings is in the middle where Neighborhood Park and the extension of Maple Ave is planned. Who will develop that, and how will existing unit owners be compensated for giving up their Units to create the new park and streets?Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.3 Parks and Open Space Framework93 The Specific Plan sets a long‐term vision for Lindenville's parks and open space. Landowners are not forced to redevelop their properties, and the Specific Plan does not use eminent domain to create open space. The Specific Plan relies on market‐based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. No change recommended.None166Per discussions with City Staff, the Infinite 101 project is subject to the existing General Plan and Zoning and will not be subject to the Lindenville Specific Plan policies. All exhibits should be removed and/or updated to remove references to the Infinite 101 project.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.3 Parks and Open Space Framework93 The Infinite 101 project is subject to the City's current General Plan and Zoning Code requirements, including 15% required landscaping and 10% open space. Revise Figure 23 with a more generalized open space on the 101 and 131 project sites. Make change167Don’t think Colma Creek widening can happen on this side of Linden Avenue. It might be more realistic further east where there are warehouses.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt95 The Specific Plan sets a long‐term vision for Lindenville's parks and open space. The Resiliency by Design project imagined a naturalized Colma Creek east of Linden Avenue and that vision was incorporated into the General Plan. The Specific Plan relies on market‐based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. No change recommended.None168Plan is great, but far from where we’d like to be; with regard to the Creek, what I understand is we are hoping to take commercial property to expand the creek area. How is this possible, the incentives aren’t enough.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt95 The Specific Plan sets a long‐term vision for Lindenville's parks and open space. Landowners are not forced to redevelop their properties, and the Specific Plan does not use eminent domain to create open space. The Specific Plan relies on market‐based incentives, development standards, and partnerships. As redevelopment along Colma Creek starts to occur, the setbacks and transfer of development rights program becomes a greater incentive. No change recommended.None169Likes the imagining of Colma Creek. A good, historic example is a daylighted river in Seoul (Cheong Gye Cheong) that is now a good public spaceChapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt95 No change recommended. None170Need to think about parks and recreation. Need to consider outdoor spaces and children, and not just a space along Colma Creek. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4 Parks and Open Space Types98 Chapter 5: Parks and Open Spaces plans for a variety of park and open space types. Sections 5.4 and 5.7 provide standards for park, recreation, and play spaces. No change recommended. None171Typo in "Adjacent development will front these park" ‐ update "these" to "the" Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4 Parks and Open Space Types98 Revise typo: "Adjacent development will front these park" Make change172Supports bicycle infrastructure being proposed. Likes direction of Colma Creek, the Lindenville Linear ParkChapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.3 Lindenville Linear Park100 No change recommended. None173Linear park – how do you plan to integrate parks into existing neighborhoods? Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.3 Lindenville Linear Park100 Lindenville's linear park, trails, and greenways connect to the Centennial Way Trail and Sister Cities Park, two parks that extend from Lindenville into other parts of the city. Lindenville does not have any existing residential neighborhoods so the Lindenville Linear Park would, over time, connect to future mixed use neighborhoods via trails and greenways. No change recommended.NonePage 16 of 2648
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken174Very excited about the Lindenville Linear Park Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.3 Lindenville Linear Park100 No change recommended. None175Section 5.4.4 Mini Parks: 15% required minimum public open space for R&D open campus; user security concerns of public access Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.4 Mini Parks 104 Overall, open space requirements are consistent with recently approved and constructed life science R&D projects in the East of 101 Area – see the Cove, Gateway of the Pacific, Kilroy Oyster Point, Southline and Genentech’s campus. For Terminal 131, this project is approximately 17.6 acres and would be required to provide about 114,000 of landscaped area (15%) and about 76,000 of open space (10%), per the current Zoning requirement. The Specific Plan mini‐park standard for parcels above 1 acre is 15% of the parcel area, equivalent to the landscape area minimum area.To address security concerns, add new standard: "7. Security and privacy. Allow a clear distinction between public, semi‐public, and private open space areas to preserve security and privacy. Define private spaces using planting beds, trellises, arcades, seating areas, and low landscape walls."Make change176Allow combined open spaces across properties to support unified planning and design. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.4 Mini Parks 104 Add new standard: "8. Combining Mini Parks. Combine open spaces for multiple projects into a single open space area if the combined open spaces remain accessible to all residents, employees, and visitors."Make change177Typo in "Key Feature: Centennial Way Trail: the 2.85‐mile trail links Lindenville to other neighborhoods and public transit riders to two BART stations." Remove the second colon and revise the statement to be a complete sentence.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.5 Greenways and Trails105 Revise to "Key Feature: Centennial Way Trail: is the 2.85‐mile trail which links Lindenville to other neighborhoods and public transit riders to two BART stations."Make change178Concerns with specific development standards with greenway and trails. The proposed project has allocated a 5’ easement for a bicycle and pedestrian path along the Navigable Slough. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.4.5 Greenways and Trails105 Caltrans’ trail design standards and the Active South City Bike and Pedestrian Plan identifies 10’ of width to facilitate shared bicycle and pedestrian travel on a Class I facility. This width will be necessary to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian demand across US‐101 for travel to/from the East of 101 area. No change recommended. None179Typo in "Stormwater management, including grading and drainage, shall be provided in all parks, plazas, greenways, and open space areas to provide sufficient drainage, detention, conveyance, detention, and treatment of stormwater runoff... Where possible, multi‐parcel and large projects shall look to comprehensive Stormwater management strategies at scale." The word "detention" is repeated and the "s" in "Stormwater" is capitalized.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.5.2 Stormwater Management108 Revise to "Stormwater management, including grading and drainage, shall be provided in all parks, plazas, greenways, and open space areas to provide sufficient drainage, detention, conveyance, detention, and treatment of stormwater runoff."Revise to "Where possible, multi‐parcel and large projects shall look to comprehensive Sstormwater management strategies at scale."Make change180How to maintain permeable pavement in public ROW? Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.5.2 Stormwater Management108 The City is generally responsible for maintaining roadway paving and other features in the roadway, such as medians. Permeable pavement requires periodic maintenance to retain its infiltration capacity. Permeable pavement should be vacuumed once or twice annually. The Specific Plan does not provide the level of detail of maintenance. No change recommended.None181Add new guideline in section 5.5.3 to reflect modeling results of microclimate evaluation. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.5.3 Regenerative Landscapes108 Add new guideline "1. Microclimate considerations. The siting and species of regenerative landscapes in open spaces and streets should be determined in part by microclimate considerations, including impacts on air temperature and wind."Make change182Require silva cells with trees in paved areas in new development Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.5.4 Urban Forest 110 The standards drafted under the Urban Forest section call for the use of Silva cells for trees planted in the public rights‐of‐way and in private setbacks along publicly accessible areas. No change recommended.NonePage 17 of 2649
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken183Add new guideline in section 5.5.4 to reflect modeling results of microclimate evaluation. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.5.4 Urban Forest 110Add new guideline "3. Microclimate considerations. The siting and species of tree canopy should be determined in part by microclimate considerations, including impacts on air temperature and wind. "Make change184This change will be incorporated for consistency with the Public Arts Master Plan. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.6 Arts and Culture 111 Revise paragraph 1: "Public art is essential to connecting communities with identity and place, celebrating an area’s unique history and culture, and enhancing the quality of life for all through cultural enrichment. The Lindenville Specific Plan intends to incorporate public art into all publicly accessible spaces. Public art may be incorporated within many facets of project delivery and implementation, including but not limited to stand‐alone works of art; features integrated in buildings, open spaces, infrastructure and public‐facing facilities; or even support functional elements such as seating, trash receptacles, and signage; and temporary installations."Make change185Provide the link to the adopting ordinance in the 1% for Arts discussion in Section 5.6, page 118 of pdf. (The purpose of this comment is to direct readers to the ordinance section, SSFMC Chapter 8.76 Public Art Requirement, rather than state the specifics, as the city may adopt different requirements over time.) https://library.qcode.us/lib/south_san_francisco_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_8‐chapter_8_76Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.6 Arts and Culture 112 Revise standard: "1. Public art. Projects are required to contribute public art with a value of at least 1% of the building permit valuation or make a public art contribution payment in an amount not less than 0.5% of construction costs into the public art fund, see Chapter 8.76 ("Public Art Requirement").Make change186We have concerns that “Iconic” will be interpreted as large‐scale objects and “installations” as temporary exhibitions. We suggest using the wording Public Art Projects rather than Iconic Public Art leaving room for different types of public art opportunities. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.6 Arts and Culture 112 Revise standard: "3. Iconic pPublic art projects. Developers will work with the City to provide one or more significant public art projects iconic art installations within public parks, plazas of import, or the South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District. Make change187Line edits to Standard 4 for consistency with the Public Arts Master Plan. Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.6 Arts and Culture 112 Revise standard "4. Local artists. Developers Implementation of public art shall prioritize opportunities for local artists and will also integrate work from nationally or internationally recognized as well as consider national and international artists."Make change188Typo "Materials for hardscape and pathways are strongly encouraged to embrace sustainability with minimal impacts on the environment, prioritize durability and be easy to maintain." Add a comma after "prioritize durability"Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.7.3 Hardscape Materials115 Revise "Materials for hardscape and pathways are strongly encouraged to embrace sustainability with minimal impacts on the environment, prioritize durability, and be easy to maintain."Make change189Are there alternative ways to irrigate open space areas? Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.7.6 Irrigation 118 The Specific Plan includes standards and guidelines that call for the open space network to use recycled water (such as greywater) and captured stormwater as irrigation sources in order to conserve water. These are in addition to the City's landscaping requirements. No change recommended.None190In section 5.7.9 Exterior lighting, all lighting should comply with the best practices of the International Dark Sky Association to minimize glare and the destructive effects of excess nighttime lighting on human and animal health.Chapter 5: Parks and Open Space5.7.9 Exterior Lighting 120 Add standard: "5. Dark sky. Light fixtures shall meet the Backlight‐Uplight‐Glare rating system requirements for the lighting zone corresponding to the land use where the light fixture is located (ex. residential, commercial, etc.) under the International Dark‐Sky Association’s model lighting ordinance."Make change191Bike program, are there more plans for giving away scooters/ bikes to encourage micro‐mobilityChapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 The City has a successful micro‐mobility program. The Plan improves connectivity and roadway conditions for non‐automobile travel, which should encourage travel via micromobility. No change recommended.None192The proposed Southline Avenue should be renamed Sneath Lane to avoid unnecessary confusion.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 The name is proposed in another planning project. No change recommended. None193When will new Southline street come in? Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 It will be in place before Southline begins occupying the site. No change recommended. None194Who owns the road? [Southline street] Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 At the very least, Southline Street will have a public easement. There will likely be an agreement between the City and the developer for roadway maintenance. No change recommended.NonePage 18 of 2650
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken195It’s hard to get in and out of Lindenville. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 The bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and auto networks propose new roads and trails to facilitate easier movement into Lindenville and out to the rest of the city and region. No change recommended.None196Cars are blocking sidewalks, it’s hard to walk around. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies124 The pedestrian network proposes improvements along many of Lindenville's streets to create improved streetscapes and pedestrian access. No change recommended.None197Update the goals to "Goal MOB‐X" to match the other goals in the Specific Plan. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies125 Revise "Goal MOB GOAL‐2"Revise "Goal MOB GOAL‐3"Make change198Proposed Street/Trails legend item for Figures 27‐31 is hard to see, can you add a lightly colored backdrop behind the legend?Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies127 Add light gray backdrop to the legend for Figures 27‐31. Make change199Support the Plan’s prioritization of bikes and pedestrians but voiced some concern about the impact of development on South Spruce Avenue on traffic.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies127 The proposed auto network maintains South Spruce Avenue as a route where local auto traffic is prioritized and the road configuration facilitates movement into Lindenville and out to the rest of the city and region. Additionally, the EIR addendum analyzes the effect increased development and traffic would have on South Spruce Avenue and contains mitigation actions. No change recommended.None200When will the envisioned bike and ped networks happen? Seems nebulous Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The Specific Plan sets an ambitious vision and implementation of the envisioned networks may depend on funding and partnering with agencies and developers. Certain portions of the networks will become more viable over time. No change recommended.None201I see a trail parallel to San Mateo Avenue. What is this? Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 It is a proposed pedestrian/bike trail, that Steelwave could incorporate into their redevelopment proposal. No change recommended.None202Wants to make sure there are bike connections to trails shown on the mobility map Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 There will be bicycle connections to linear parks and regional trails, as shown in Figure 28. No change recommended.None203It would be nice to have bike/pedestrian access through this area, but it would be hard to do this based on the way it is currently built out.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 No change recommended. None204It would be nice to see how you can connect through Sister Cities Park via bike. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The Pedestrian Priority Streets map shows a proposed trail that would connect and extend Sister Cities Park into Lindenville. No change recommended.None205Support connectivity from Centennial Way Trail into Lindenville Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The Lindenville Linear Park, among other bicycle and pedestrian trail connections, connects the Centennial Way Trail to Colma Creek. No change recommended.None206Prioritize pedestrian access to connect the Lindenville district to other neighborhoods Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The proposed network of pedestrian paths connect to the Centennial Way Trail, Sister Cities Park, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and nearby neighborhoods. No change recommended.None207Preference for protected bike lanes vs shared bike/vehicular lanes. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 No change recommended. None208Support for more protected and safe pedestrian and bicyclist paths, especially to connect Centennial Way Trail to the Bay Trail, Downtown, etc. Currently difficult to get to the Bay Trail, which has an entrance on S Airport BlvdChapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The proposed network of pedestrian paths connect to the Centennial Way Trail, Sister Cities Park, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and nearby neighborhoods. No change recommended.NonePage 19 of 2651
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken209Creating a walkable path to and from Downtown is crucial for our local business and city economy. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The proposed Neighborhood Park connects Downtown residents from Railroad Avenue to Colma Creek. In addition, streetscape improvements along South Spruce Avenue and Linden Avenue are designed to provide improved walking conditions for pedestrians. No change recommended.None210North Linden and Spruce crosswalks into downtown aren't safe for elders or children. Wide and friendly for walking including slower street from victory to Commercial and south Canal to linden into Grand Ave. downtown. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 Victory Avenue is identified for auto priority, but Canal Street and South Linden Avenue from Victory to Commercial are prioritized for the pedestrian network. There are also proposed pedestrian paths that connect South Spruce Avenue to South Linden Avenue, and South Spruce Avenue to Downtown. No change recommended.None211Section 6.2 Mobility; pedestrian, bicycle, streets: a.Bike, pedestrian and transit access as proposed by Applicant and approved by DRB.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The City will continue to work with Steelwave to ensure consistency between the intent of the Specific Plan and the I101/I131 projects as it nears Planning Commission and City Council approvals. No change recommended None212Section 6.2 Mobility; pedestrian, bicycle, streets: b.The Infinite 131 Project recommends, prioriƟzes and supports the Utah Flyover and its use to connect to a future bicycle/pedestrian path.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 The Specific Plan identifies both the Utah extension and a bicycle/pedestrian trail bridge to improve connectivity across US‐101. The Utah extension will primarily function as an auto capacity and circulation improvement; while it will include bike lanes and sidewalks, it will not provide a direct low‐stress bikeway that will be attractive to all ages and abilities and would require a nearly one mile diversion to the Bay Trail. The trail crossing along the Navigable Slough will provide a more seamless connection between the Bay Trail and Shaw Road/Tanforan Avenue, which will eventually link to the South Linden Grade Separation and Centennial Way Trail. The Utah extension does not supplant the need for this trail crossing; the Specific Plan intends to advance both projects. No change recommended.None213Additionally, the Infinite 101 Project recommends, prioritizes and supports the Utah Flyover and its use to connect to a future bicycle/pedestrian path.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 See previous comment. None214Clarify sidewalk and planting strip dimensions. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 127 Revise text: "These streets should emphasize a vibrant pedestrian realm with sidewalks and planting zones that are 12 to 15 feet wide where possible."Make change215Update Figures 27‐31 with revised basemap. No changes to the network. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 128 Update figure with new basemap template. No change to the networks. Make change216Likes the cross‐town bike path. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 128 No change recommended. None217Suggest continuing Victory avenue across Caltrain tracks to Lowrie and San Mateo Avenue. Connecting Victory could better connect this area.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 130 This would improve connectivity, but creating a vehicular grade separation would be a massive infrastructure investment. No change recommended.None218Can the frontage on Linden be better used for besides parking? Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 130 Figure 27 identifies Linden Ave as a Pedestrian Priority Street and Figure 31 identifies it as street with parking/flex space, creating more options for future frontage improvements along Linden Ave. No change recommended.None219Parking along Linden Avenue is already extremely challenging, and converting it into flex parking will exacerbate the issue. The City should prioritize purchasing at least one parcel to use as off‐street parking.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 131 See previous comment. No change recommended. None220Did the traffic modeling analyis show that the Utah Avenue overpass performed fine? Chapter 6: Mobility 6.2 Mobility Framework 130 Traffic modeling showed major delays into/out of East of 101 with the Overpass, but more significant delays without the Overpass. Existing connections were never designed for the intensity of development that has happened in East of 101 and Lindenville, so new connections are needed to better serve these areas. No change recommended.None221Wants language in the Plan focused on how to make this area more pedestrian friendly. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3 Complete Streets Guidance132 The Chapter 6: Mobility proposes a layered transportation network, identifying improvements such as sidewalk widening, new connections, and streetscape improvements to improve walkability. In addition, Chapter 5: Parks and Open Spaces proposes a network of linear parks to better connect people in Lindenville. No change recommended.NonePage 20 of 2652
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken2226.3.1 Based on existing and planned industrially focused land uses, it is unrealistic to expect that South Spruce Ave. will ever be a comfortable or desirable cycle path. However, it will always remain a vital trucking corridor as well as a vital link for motorists traveling across South San Francisco. South Spruce must remain two lanes in each direction. Cyclists should be routed toward off‐street or side street alternatives which are more compatible with cycling in every way. It is simply unrealistic to force a square peg (cycling) into a round hole (major arterial street). This approach works for no one.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.1 Street Layouts 132 The Specific Plan sets out a long‐term vision for the area's transition to a mixed use residential center. The proposed configuration for South Spruce Avenue as a neighborhood boulevard aligns with the vision for this corridor. Technical transportation analysis confirmed this transition works. No change recommended.None223Figures 35 and 36 are swapped. Section with bike lanes should be Figure 36: Proposed Cross Section ‐ South Linden Avenue (North of colma creek)Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.1 Street Layouts 134 Switch Figures 35 and 36. Make change224Shared avenues – would this be two way traffic? Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.1 Street Layouts 137 Laneways/alleys would allow two‐way traffic. No change recommended. None225Likes the alleyways a lot Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.1 Street Layouts 137 No change recommended. None226Typo with an underlined letter "s" in paragraph 2. Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.1 Street Layouts 137 Remove underlined "s" in the sentence and replace with "s." "The Mayfair green street will not contribute to the parks and open space acreage target but will offer significant benefits regarding connection of open space, access to nature, habitat, and stormwater management."Make change2276.3.3. Lowering design or posted speeds to 25 MPH on arterial streets is counterproductive. It will lead people to find parallel alternatives, forcing traffic onto residential or side streets which are not designed to accommodate such volumes. Major arterials like South Spruce should be designed for a 35 MPH limit or better and should always be posted according to the 85th percentile speed.Chapter 6: Mobility 6.3.2 Other Considerations139 Research shows that slower street speeds positively correlate with safer streets for non‐automobile modes of travel, and is a core element of Vision Zero (a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all). No change recommended.None228We want a better environment for the future. The creek is a big problem with potential flooding.Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding150 The Plan employs blue‐green infrastructure and bigger infrastructure projects to mitigate flooding. No change recommended.None229How far has the City gone to find funding for extending greenway and flood control along Colma Creek? Would like to see more improvements along Northern part of Colma Creek where most pedestrian and active uses. These projects are expensive.Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding150 The City has been in close coordination with One Shoreline in looking at the infrastructure and naturalization improvement options for Colma Creek. The northern portion (east of Linden Ave) is owned by the City and has been part of a study by Hassell to introduce flood mitigation pilot projects, including floodable parks. This visioning process and implementation actions in the Plan can help the City acquire grant funding and do more detailed studies. No change recommended.None230Concern about the viability of integrating resilient infrastructure (floodable playgrounds, drought tolerant vegetation) Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding150 The City has been in close coordination with One Shoreline in looking at the infrastructure and naturalization improvement options for Colma Creek. The northern portion (east of Linden Ave) is owned by the City and has been part of a study by Hassell to introduce flood mitigation pilot projects, including floodable parks. This visioning process and implementation actions in the Plan can help the City acquire grant funding and do more detailed studies. Additionally, the design standards for all new development include landscape design standards and guidelines that aim to create resilient landscapes throughout Lindenville that contribute to the blue‐green infrastructure network. No change recommended.231How does detention work? What controls that? Is it automated? Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding150 Detention strategies hold water for a short period of time by capturing water and slowly releasing it. There are a number of ways to detain and release water, the automation route would work with the small pump station to monitor the capacity of Colma Creek, similar to the Orange Memorial Park project. No change recommended.None232Recommend highlighting Lindenville in these Figure 43 and 44 for easier reference Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding151 Add Lindenville boundary to figures. Make change233Concern about how flooding mitigation efforts along Colma Creek could be coordinated with the countyChapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding152 The City of South San Francisco already coordinates with the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District (OneShoreline) to manage flood risk and flood control projects. Future flood mitigation projects along Colma Creek would be coordinated with OneShoreline. No change recommended.NonePage 21 of 2653
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken234Not sure what this means; recommend this states Colma Creek Channel's design capacity, which is a 50‐year storm with 2 feet of freeboard (see latest H&H report: https://oneshoreline.org/wp‐content/uploads/2020/05/Colma_Creek_ModelingReport‐FINAL‐12052019‐with‐appendix.pdf)Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding152 Revise bullet point: "Flood Control Channel. A 70’ wide concrete channel most recently improved in 2006 that has a design capacity, which is a 50‐year storm with 2 feet of freeboard can hold up to an additional 3’ of water height in the channel."Make change235Recommend calling this "Navigable Slough" for consistency with other technical and planning documents for this water body (e.g. https://oneshoreline.org/wp‐content/uploads/2020/06/Navigable‐Slough‐Flood‐Management‐Study.pdf)Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding152 Revise bullet point: "Navigable Slough tidal channel. The Navigable Slough tidal channel is a tributary to Colma Creek, passing under US‐101 and South Airport Boulevard as culverts."Make change236This is not correct; the author seems to have gotten Navigable Slough and San Bruno Creek mixed up; all these flood control elements relate to San Bruno CreekChapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding152 Since San Bruno Creek is outside the Plan area, remove text: "The Navigable Slough also has several flood control elements established by OneShoreline, including:• Two pump stations. 2 pump‐stations maintained by OneShoreline.• Two open channels. 2 open channels of the creek in the lower portion of the watershed.• Tide gate structure. A tide gate structure designed for the 25‐year flow consisting of four, 5’ diameter circular pipes with flap gates on the downstream side."Make change237Could detention facilities be greenfields? Likes the idea of detention facilities being greenfields.Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding156 Water goes into detention facilities during extreme events and most of the time sits empty, so it could be an open space. No change recommended.None238Section 7.4 (Figure 48) Stormwater and Flooding: a.Floodwall ‐ Due to the nature of the riverine flooding, any sort of resiliency should be done concurrently on both the North and South banks of the creek fronting the project. Schaaf & Wheeler recommends a 35‐ft buffer from the top of bank is left for a future project to be constructed together to protect all the existing and future properties along Navigable Slough. Protecting one bank of the creek at a time could have negative impacts to the properties on the other bank of the creek. b.Flood detenƟon –With regards to the detenƟon storage, Schaaf & Wheeler recommends the site mitigate any increases in runoff from the site, but does not include any onsite detention or underground detention due to the location in the watershed. Detaining water in the lower watershed can have compounding issues if water is released at the peak from the upper watershed. Additionally, since the existing site condition is entirely surface parking, the proposed design will reduce runoff.Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157Flooding on both sides of the creek needs to be managed, and the suggested approach is a combination of detention and raised walls that address both sides. Floodwalls alone would protect Lindenville at the expense of significant increased flooding in the area downstream of 101. Based on the modeling, flooding is much less severe north of the Slough than south. South of the Slough it was considered infeasible to expect that detention alone could be implemented to manage the flooding that results from larger storms (e.g., > 25‐yr) and so a partial floodwall (mainly to address a few low spill points) would be needed there as well. The approach proposed in the Specific Plan is conceptually acknowledging that some combination of raised bank height and detention will likely be necessary to manage the flooding in Lindenville while mitigating for additional flooding downstream. The detention storage was not considering runoff from any particular parcel, but rather was a general approach to managing the flooding originating from the Slough as observed in the model. A more detailed and iterative inflow and outflow analysis would necessary to fully understand the impacts of detention facilities and inform specific design details. With the 35' buffer, that would require additional modeling analysis, but furthermore would likely cause adjustments to proposed open spaces, given one of them is along Navigable Slough. No change recommended.None239It would be very helpful if these recommendations were cross‐walked with recommendations already in previous reports (e.g. Colma Creek H&H Study and Navigable Slough Flood Management Study); can this section include such a cross‐walk or at least reference where these recommendations are seconded by these already‐existing studies?Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157 The technical background reports provide details as to how these recommendatoins were evaluated relative to flood modeling conducted during the Lindenville Specific Plan process. No change recommended.None240Update maps to use updated base map template. Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157 Revised Figure 48 will use final updated base map template. Make change241Leader line to Neighborhood Park south of Railroad Ave should touch park Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157 Revised Figure 48 to that the leader line to Neighborhood Park south of Railroad Ave should touch parkMake change242San Bruno Creek is not on this map (Figure 48); this doesn't seem to be the correct label Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157 On Figure 48, relabel "San Bruno Canal" to "Navigable Slough" in the comment box label Make changePage 22 of 2654
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken243Per discussions with City Staff, the Infinite 101 project is subject to the existing General Plan and Zoning and will not be subject to the Lindenville Specific Plan policies. All exhibits should be removed and/or updated to remove references to the Infinite 101 project.Chapter 7: Infrastructure 7.4 Stormwater and Flooding157 On Figure 48, revise location of flood detention facility north of Navigable Slough to west onto the property boundary. Make change244These are great plans, but based on potential development, the economy is at a standstill and development is slowing down, so with this plan we aren’t anticipating much happening in the next few years.Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions159 The General Plan establishes a horizon year of 2040, so changes are expected to happen incrementally. No change recommended.None245Market the A&M District / arts in general to attract developers/artists/public Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions159 Chapter 8: Implementation includes strategies to brand and market the district. No change recommended.None246Capital improvements will be big in this area. Have you been able to identify specific funding sources for capital improvements?Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 The Implementation Chapter identifies types of improvements and potential funding sources. Individual capital improvements, if approved, would need to further designed, costed, and incorporated in the CIP. No change recommended. None247Can we partner with other agencies to help build the district? Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 Yes, the Specific Plan includes a number of partnership opportunities as defined in the implementation actions. These include continued work with the County, OneShoreline, the arts community, BART, Caltrain, neighboring communities, and more. No change recommended.None248Strongly recommend adding a sea level rise zoning overlay district; This is very important as implementation of sea level rise resiliency through zoning/private developments can begin today in parallel with long‐term capital improvementsPlease see detailed suggested revisions to SSF's Ch. 20.180 Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay District were sent to Billy Gross on 7/16 as a place to startChapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 Existing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 20.180 (“Flood Plain/Sea Level Rise Overlay”) applies to all areas of the City that are within a FEMA flood zone map, identified as being in the 100‐year flood plus 36 inches of sea level rise, or within BCDC's 100‐foot shoreline band. The standards within this Chapter are intended to protect areas projected to be impacted by sea level rise, mitigate the impacts of sea level rise, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of the City. No change recommended.None249Does implementation prioritization take into account utility needs as well as road improvements?Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 The Specific Plan does not consolidate above ground and below ground needs within a specific corridor to prioritize future capital improvement projects. The Specific Plan improvements that would be incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Program, an ongoing program, and coordinated at that time. No change recommended.None250Recommend adding an implementation to continue studying flood control options for Colma CreekChapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 Add new implementation action related to the continued evaluation of flood control measures on/around Colma Creek: Implementation Item "Colma Creek Flood Control Feasibility Study;" Description "Conduct a feasiblity study to identify the most impactful and cost‐effective strategies to reduce flooding from Colma Creek in order to better enable decision‐makers to make informed decisions on flood control options"; Time Frame "Medium‐Term"; Responsibility "Planning, Engineering, Public Works."Make change251Recommend adding an implementation to continue studying flood control options for Colma CreekChapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions160 Add new implementation action related to funding and implementation of flood control measures on/around Colma Creek: Implementation Item "Colma Creek Flood Control Plan;" Description "Develop a plan identifying capital improvements, phasing, funding, and agencies responsible for implementing flood control measures"; Time Frame "Medium‐Term"; Responsibility "Planning, Engineering, Public Works."Make change252Update Figure 49 with the revised version of Figure 23 that incorporates the updates listed in the Comment Matrix.Chapter 8: Implementation 8.2.1 Park and Open Space Improvements163 Update Figure 49 with the revised version of Figure 23. Make change253Will there be lights added? Alleyways and trails need to be safe. Chapter 8: Implementation 8.1 Implementation Actions164 One of the implementation programs (Wayfinding, Signage and Furnishings Program) is meant to develop standards for amenities within the public right of way, including lighting.Under Section 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements, create a new section for new streets reading: New Streets 1. Create specific design standards for new streets and laneways.Make changePage 23 of 2655
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken254I am concerned that we are spending too much money in the wrong place. In particular, $136 million on the Utah overpass that continues to sneak into planning documents, despite plans stated goals of environmental justice, climate change etc. The overpass requires eminent domain, and will cost as much as implementing almost the entirety of the Active South City Plan. I understand this is a visionary and long‐range plan, but this means it requires prioritization and metrics to be effective. I urge City Council not to adopt plan if Lindenville doesn’t commit to prioritize stated goals (environmental justice, equity etc.) and evaluate based on cost effectiveness of reaching those stated goals. If they do, they will see that Utah overpass is not in line with stated goals. Chapter 8: Implementation 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements164 The City needs more east and west connections across US‐101, and the Specific Plan proposes connections other than the Utah Avenue Overpass. In addition, the Utah Avenue Overpass is being planned in a separate process. No change recommended.None255I really like a lot of the aspects of the plan. The Utah Overpass – I don’t think the City should be spending money on this. City shouldn’t spend new money on roads that would add more traffic. Where is this idea coming from? I have a hunch that it is primarily biotech pushing this? It’s hard to endorse spending money on something that will only support biotech.Chapter 8: Implementation 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements164 See previous response. No change recommended. None256This Plan shows the Utah Overpass is included. Concerned that we are prioritizing this project when there are many bike/pedestrian projects we should prioritize.Chapter 8: Implementation 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements164 See previous response. No change recommended. None257Wants to second Councilmember Coleman’s concerns about the Utah Avenue overpass. Urge Council not to prioritize Utah Avenue OverpassChapter 8: Implementation 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements164 See previous response. No change recommended. None258Wants to third concerns regarding the Utah Avenue OverpassPrioritize bike/pedestrian connectionsChapter 8: Implementation 8.2.2 Mobility Improvements164 See previous response. No change recommended. None259Update Figure 52 with the revised version of Figure 48 that incorporates the updates outlined in the Comment Matrix.Chapter 8: Implementation 8.2.3 Infrastructure and Utility Improvements167 Update Figure 52 with the revised version of Figure 48 Proposed Stormwater and Flood Infrastructure Improvements and Upgrades.Make change260Businesses get flooded often near Navigable Slough. This may give them hope that something will happen. It will be important for the City to communicate next steps with business owners. Chapter 8: Implementation 8.3 Funding and Financing Strategies168 The Implementation Chapter of the Plan outlines next steps for studying and securing funding for the flooding projects. Any project will require engagement with property owners. No change recommended.None261Clarify the relationship between the Specific Plan and Zoning Code. Chapter 8: Implementation 8.4 Authority 173 Add new section: "8.4 AuthorityThis Specific Plan implements the General Plan’s goals and policies for Lindenville and establishes the area’s land use and development regulations. The Lindenville Specific Plan guides land use and development decision‐making processes for the area. The Specific Plan does not replace or augment building safety codes or other non‐planning related codes. All applications for new development, substantial modifications or improvements to existing buildings, and changes in land use shall be reviewed for conformance with this Specific Plan. This Specific Plan is adopted under the authority of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Existing and previously entitled development may have their own approvals and requirements, which may supersede the requirements in this plan, unless additional approvals are required, or entitlements have expired."Make change262Clarify the relationship between the Specific Plan and Zoning Code. Chapter 8: Implementation 8.4 Authority 173 Continue 8.4: "In the event of inconsistencies or conflict between the Lindenville Specific Plan and any other provision of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, the provisions of the Lindenville Specific Plan take precedence, control, and govern in the Lindenville Specific Plan Area. Whenever the Lindenville Specific Plan document does not provide specific standards and/or procedures for the review, approval, and/or administration of development projects within the Lindenville Specific Plan district or for appeals concerning approvals or administration of development projects, the provisions of the South San Francisco Municipal Code shall apply."Make changePage 24 of 2656
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken263Update all figures to use updated basemap template that shows updates to the pedestrian and bicycle lanes.General Comment NA NA Update all figures to use the updated basemap. Make change264New Figures in Chapter 4 changed the Figure numbering, update all Figures after it. General Comment NA NA Update the figure numbering in all chapters, beginning with Chapter 4. Make change265Update all instances of "mixed‐use" in the Specific Plan to "mixed use" for consistency throughout the plan.General Comment NA NA Update all instances of "mixed‐use" in the Specific Plan to "mixed use" Make change266As a successful, well established business in South San Francisco for 45 years, and located at 205 Shaw Road for the past 30 years, I believe our company, through its Senior Directors, have established repeated communication with the City of South San Francisco of our disapproval of the plans you have presented to change the environment of this City. Improvements, asthetically, structurally, transportation‐wise, utilities improvements, public park and recreation land use, and some addition low income housing (if truly low‐income) should be the primary focus of a City seeking improvement for it's citizens‐‐residents/small businesses. This massive plan, however, speaks only to creating a myriad of problems while succumbing to the lofty images presented by the developers courting the City. I recall asking someone on your panel in one of your recent presentations, as to what point (if at all) the plan would be submitted to CEQA. My question was met with a vague, non‐ answer.Frankly, it's futile to even comment and/or submit an opinion on this project as, it obviously has always been and will be a done deal. Why wouldn't South San Francisco follow the course of the rest of the Peninsula cities and communities too overrun the land with Tech and Biotech Industries, and the ensuing consequences? General Comment NA NA An Addendum will be prepared for the South San Francisco General Plan Update EIR to consider changes under the Lindenville Specific Plan and to document the conclusion that the changes will not result in new or significantly more severe effects. No change recommended. None267Do you expect much turnover in Lindenville? General Comment NA NA Implementation can take a lot of time, but if a couple parcels redevelop, it may spur more development. No change recommended.None268But, I’d like to know how many affordable housing or housing developments in general have been built nearby the biotech corporations on the east side.General Comment NA NA Housing has not been allowed in East of 101 until the adoption of the General Plan in 2022. Under the General Plan, housing is allowed in certain parts of East of 101, notably near the Caltrain Station and along South Airport Boulevard. Non‐residential development projects are required to pay fees to contribute to affordable housing development. No change recommended.None269As Planning Commissioners would make pretty poor spies, they have revealed that Lindenville will likely end up in the hands of biotech/life science concerns and high density housing developers with twelve story "rat cage" dreams. Still, as this plan that no resident asked for, joins many developments that have been put on pause, there was a mention of a housing project coming to the table in a few weeks. After viewing all the illustrations of the beautiful re‐imagined Lindenville, I'm curious, after all the mercenary developers build their "big ticket" projects, are you going to make them post a bond to guarantee they build the amenities they have promised? I think I know the answer. You can always hand out pictures of the "promised land" as impacted residents walk though another "rock garden" like the one created across from See's Candy. I know the residents were promised a new Safeway as Mr. Addiego embarrassingly genuflected in appreciation to the developer for the inclusion of this grocery store in the project when the residents were misled, yet again, that the Safeway would be the anchor store for this project. Another day, another dollar, another lie. To paraphrase, if the residents express concern, simply say "let them eat rocks."A little sage advice to any of you with developers with business before you. Don't even accept a free paperclip as you don't want to be caught in a "Nuru." You are being watched!General Comment NA NA The Specific Plan does not expand land available for biotech uses in Lindenville previously identified in the 2040 General Plan. No change recommended.NonePage 25 of 2657
Lindenville Public Draft Specific Plan Comment MatrixComment # Comment Chapter Section Plan Page Number Response Action to be Taken270After viewing several Planning Commission Meetings, it has become apparent that some of the commission members are attempting to use sleight of hand to deceive the public about the impact of this project that nobody asked for. Well nobody but those interests that are likely to profit. What stands out to me was one commissioner's mention that you can't let it look like all the small businesses operating in the area will be displaced. Seems, it's more about appearance than the reality. Fact is, another commissioner made mention that the "deep pocketed" life sciences concerns will likely be throwing big bucks in the till in competition for the properties. If the small business owner owns the property, he will sell as he will likely never see that much money again. If they lease, the property owner will sell for the same reason. End result, these businesses are doomed. Need further proof? At the last meeting there was discussion of relocating the businesses, including outside SSF city limits. While that is easier said than done, you've shown your "hand" and civic pride by showing longtime SSF businesses the door.General Comment NA NA No change recommended. None271Most troubling of all is the acknowledgement that this is a long term, twenty year vision. You can even hide behind the economic uncertainties facing our country. That's code for any public amenities promised in this reborn Lindenville will be last to be built, if at all. Long time residents have seen this act before. General Comment NA NA No change recommended. None272Bottom line, you guys are an "easy read." Lindenville likely will be pockets of high rise buildings designed to improve large businesses bottom lines, not the quality of life of South San Franciscans. Know this, those of us who genuinely care about the direction this city has taken after mercenaries found their way into government are watching you, enlisting the appropriate government agencies for help in oversight, and will be vigilant in preventing further exploitation of our city for nefarious purposes. Understood?General Comment NA NA No change recommended. NonePage 26 of 2658
Lindenville Specific Plan
Planning Commission
September 7, 2023
59
Give an overview of
the Lindenville
Specific Plan
process
Review changes to
Public Draft
Specific Plan
Review summary
findings of EIR
Addendum
Recommendation
to City Council on
Specific Plan, EIR
Addendum, and
other resolutions /
ordinances
The Purpose of
Today’s Meeting
is…
Planning Commission / 2
60
Plan Updates
Specific Plan
•20-year Vision for Lindenville
•Policy direction and development
standards
•Organized in 8 chapters
•Implementation, including actions
and capital improvements
•Public Review Period: June 30 –
August 3
Environmental Review
•Inform decision makers and the
public about project impacts
•Identify ways to mitigate or avoid
impacts
•Addendum to the General Plan EIR
Planning Commission / 3
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Additional Ordinances and Amendments
•General Plan Amendments
•Zoning Ordinance Amendments
•Zoning Map Amendments
Planning Commission / 4
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Specific Plan Area
•Approximately 400-acre area
•Standards and requirements do not
apply to the Southline Campus Specific
Plan area
Planning Commission / 5
63
Specific Plan Process
Existing
Conditions
Summer
2022
Alternatives
Fall 2022
Preferred
Plan
Winter
2023
Technical
Analysis
Winter
2023
Specific
Plan
Winter –
Summer
2023
Adoption
September
2023
We are
here!
Planning Commission / 6
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15 Engagement Activities for
the Public Review Draft
City Council / 7
•Community Open House Events
•Virtual event: July 12
•In person event: July 13
•Pop-Up Events
•Orange Memorial Park Farmers’ Market: July 8
•Orange Memorial Park Movie Night: July 21
•Boards and Commissions
•Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: June 6
•Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee: June 13
•Youth Commission: July 3
•Planning Commission: July 6
•Equity and Public Safety Commission: July 17
•Design Review: July 18
•Cultural Arts Commission: July 20
•City Council: July 26
•Planning Commission: August 3
•Online Feedback Form
•Stakeholder Meeting
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Summary of Engagement
Process
460 members of the public engaged
35+ Total Events/Meetings/Activities
•2 online surveys / feedback forms
•3 community workshops (2 in person, 1
virtual)
•4 pop-up events
•3 rounds of stakeholder meetings
•6 Technical Working Group meetings
•16 Board and Commission meetings
Planning Commission / 8
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Vision Lindenville is a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood that
maintains a base of job opportunities, promotes the
creative economy, and creates a new residential
neighborhood where all people can thrive.
Planning Commission / 9 67
Planning Commission / 10
68
Public Comments on
Draft Specific Plan
Planning Commission / 11
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Public Comment on the Specific Plan
•Staff Recommended Changes to
Draft Specific Plan
•Simplified summary memo
documenting the public
comment
•Staff Response to Public
Comment and
Recommendations Table
•Responds to and
documents all comments
and changes to the Public
Draft Specific Plan
Planning Commission / 12
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•Include design standards that encourage a unique and bold district character while allowing for creativity and architectural variety
•Create policies that encourage a truly mixed-use district and prevent biotech from dominating the land use balance
•Preserve and support businesses with industrial and light industrial uses that continue to provide essential services for local communities, residents, and business
•Prioritize environmental justice issues such as contamination remediation, meaningful access to open space, and transit connectivity
•Improve pedestrian and bike safety and mobility in the district as well as connectivity between the district and downtown
•Foster the growth of arts, culture, and the creative economy by creating incentives for artists and makers to move here
•Incentivize the development of affordable housing and push for more progressive requirements
City Council / 13Key Themes from Input Received
on Public Review Draft
Responded to approx. 190 comments
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Comments from Planning Commission
•Feasibility of transferring development rights to incentivize the development of
a park along Colma Creek
•Flooding mitigation efforts along Colma Creek should be coordinated with San
Mateo County
•Viability of integrating resilient infrastructure (floodable playgrounds, drought
tolerant vegetation)
•Inclusion of a rigorous plan for environmental remediation
•Design standards that would encourage a bold and unique district character
•Prioritization of bikes and pedestrians and concern about the impact of
development on South Spruce Avenue
Planning Commission / 14
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Summary of Key Changes
to the Specific Plan
•Reverted 40 Airport Blvd, 20 Airport Blvd, and 10 Airport Blvd back to RH-180 – consistent with GP and application
•Reverted RM-22 to T3N to allow for continued mix of uses like the Basque Cultural Center
•Added RH-180 and T3N designations to Specific Plan
•Minor updates to Land Use table for consistency with Zoning Code
Planning Commission / 16
Land Use
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Summary of Key Changes
to the Specific Plan
•Added an additional 5% affordable housing requirement beyond the minimum 15% in Chapter 20.380
•Clarified incentives
•Specified bonus du/ac
•Specified allowed use of Flex High Rise building types
•Incorporated technical clarifications from SFO staff on Airport Land Use Plan consistency
Planning Commission / 17
Height Incentive Overlay
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Summary of Key Changes
to the Specific Plan
•Added policies related to sustainable
development, ecological design, and
climate change
•Clarified minimum, maximum, and
total project FARs
•Clarified use of Planned
Development for project sites with
unique site conditions, such as
narrow parcel depth
Planning Commission / 18
Design and Development
75
Summary of Key Changes
to the Specific Plan
•Minor updates to Open Space and
Parks Framework map
•Allowed for the combining of parks
across projects to meet requirements
•Clarified public art projects, local
artist, and Public Art requirements
•Added Dark Skies requirement
Planning Commission / 19
Open Space and Parks
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Summary of Key Changes
to the Specific Plan
•Reorganized chapter for clarity
•Incorporated additional design standards for façade articulation, e.g. bay windows, balconies, etc.
•Clarified standards associated with unique entry elements and identity
•Added new landscape design standards
•Incorporated additional images to illustrate standards
Planning Commission / 20
Design and Development
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Amendments to General Plan
Planning Commission / 21
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Amendments to General Plan
•Revise Lindenville sub-area boundary
on maps
•Sphere of Influence and Sub-
Areas (Figure 3)
•Downtown, Lindenville, and
Orange Park Sub-Area Diagrams
•Disadvantaged Communities
(Figure 37)
•Revise Proposed Roadway Network
(Figure 14)
•Revise Existing and Potential Park
Sites (Figure 31)
•Modify policy language to reflect
Specific Plan goals and policies
•Lindenville Sub-Area (Chapter 6)
•Mobility and Access (Chapter 9)
•Abundant and Accessible Parks
and Recreation (Chapter 10)
Planning Commission / 22
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General Plan Land Use Map Planning Commission / 23
80
Amendments to Zoning Code
Planning Commission / 24
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Amendments to Zoning Code
•Other Minor Revisions to Zoning Code
•Zoning Districts, Zoning Map, and Boundaries (20.020)
•Transect Zoning Districts (20.135.020)
•Non-Conforming Uses (20.320)
•Outdoor Storage (20.350.032)
•Community Benefits Program (20.395)
•Planning Agency and Common Procedures (20.440 & 20.450)
•Use Classifications (20.620)
•Introduction of new Zoning District
•Lindenville Specific Plan (20.150)
•Introduction on new Overlay Districts
•Height Incentive Overlay (20.160)
•Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay (20.190)
•Arts and Makers Overlay (20.200)
•Active Ground Floor Overlay (20.210)
•Update Zoning Map
Planning Commission / 25
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Planning Commission / 26Zoning Map
83
Transect Zones
Chapter 20.135.020
•Added
•T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML)
•T4 Lindenville (T4L)
•T5 Lindenville (T5L)
•Removed
•T4 Makers District (T4M)
•T4 Corridor District (T4C)
Planning Commission / 27
84
Addendum to the General
Plan EIR
Planning Commission / 28
85
2040 General Plan EIR
•2040 General Plan EIR certified on October 12, 2022
•Significant Unavoidable Air Quality Impacts
•Increase Criteria Air Pollutants
•Inconsistent with 2017 Clean Air Plan
•Significant Unavoidable Transportation Impacts
•Vehicle-Miles-Traveled
•Roadway Safety due to Vehicle Queues on City’s Freeway Off-ramps
•All other impacts Less-than-Significant or Less-than-Significant-
with-Mitigation
Planning Commission / 29
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2040 General Plan
vs
Lindenville Specific Plan
* 259,479 square feet of which are existing development
Planning Commission / 30
Residential Units Non-Residential Square Footage
2040 General Plan (Lindenville
Area)
5,580 9,799,668
Lindenville Specific Plan 5,581 10,108,600
Net Change +1 +308,932*
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Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR
Planning Commission / 31
•Evaluated changes proposed by the Lindenville Specific
Plan from General Plan buildout assumptions
•Analyzed if changes in LSP would result in new significant
impact or substantially increase the severity of impacts
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR
•Addendum documents LSP results in same impacts as
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR
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Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission / 32
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Planning Commission conduct the public
hearing and take the following actions:
1.Move to adopt the resolution recommending determination that the
Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate
environmental document for the Project.
2.Move to adopt a resolution recommending adoption of the
Lindenville Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendments.
3.Move to adopt the resolution recommending adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments.
Planning Commission / 33
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-731 Agenda Date:9/7/2023
Version:1 Item #:2a.
Resolution making findings recommending that the City Council make a determination that the Lindenville
Specific Plan and its associated General Plan Amendments,Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map
Amendments are fully within the scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General Plan Environmental
Impact Report and that the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate environmental
document for the Project.
WHEREAS,in 2022 the City of South San Francisco (“City”)adopted (1)Resolution No.177-2022 certifying
the Environmental Impact Report,including adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,for the 2040 General Plan Update,Zoning Code Amendments
and Climate Action Plan (“2040 General Plan EIR”)(State Clearinghouse No.2021020064),(2)Resolution
No.178-2022 adopting the 2040 General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan Update,and (3)Ordinance No.
1646-2022 repealing certain sections of Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and adopting the
Zoning Ordinance Update, including a new Title 20 and Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan Update reflects the community’s vision and identifies the Lindenville sub-
area as an important opportunity to add housing adjacent to the downtown transit-rich core,to support a
creative arts and maker community, and to continue the city’s industrial heritage; and
WHEREAS,to ensure that new development proceeds in an organized and well-planned manner and includes
new housing opportunities,the City Council authorized the preparation of a Lindenville Specific Plan
(“Specific Plan” or “Project”) and associated environmental analysis; and
WHEREAS,adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan is considered a “project”for purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code § 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”); and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code,§§21000,et seq.,“CEQA”)and CEQA Guidelines,
which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164,an Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR was
prepared for the Lindenville Specific Plan (“LSP Addendum”)which evaluates whether preparation of a
Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required; and
WHEREAS,the LSP Addendum concludes that in accordance with Public Resources Code §21166 and CEQA
Guidelines §15162,the implementation of the Lindenville Specific Plan will not cause any new significant
impacts,that it will not trigger any new or more severe impacts than were studied in the previously certified
2040 General Plan EIR,that no substantial changes in the project or circumstances justifying major revisions
to the previous EIR have occurred,and that no new information of substantial importance has come to light
since the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified that shows new or more severe significant impacts nor shows
new, different or more feasible mitigation measures; and
WHEREAS,the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
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WHEREAS,the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
2040 General Plan Update Project and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the 2040 General Plan
Update’s significant and unavoidable impacts,both of which remain in full force and effect for the Specific
Plan; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on September 7,2023 to solicit
public comment and take public testimony,at which time interested parties had the opportunity to be heard,to
consider the Project and the LSP Addendum,for recommendation to the City Council to approve the
Addendum and the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission exercised its independent judgment and analysis,and considered all
reports, recommendations and testimony before making a recommendation to the City Council.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FOUND,DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the
record before it,which includes without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources
Code §21000,et seq.(“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;
the South San Francisco 2040 General Plan;the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the 2040 General Plan
EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan,prepared by Raimi +
Associates;the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR;the draft General Plan
Amendments;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments;all reports,
minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed September 7,2023
meeting;and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e)and §21082.2),the
Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A.General Findings
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2.The EIR for the 2040 General Plan Update,Climate Action Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Update,
including the CEQA Findings of Fact,Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit A),and the LSP Addendum (Exhibit B)are each
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein.
3.The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the
Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco,315 Maple Avenue,South San Francisco,CA
94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
4.The Planning Commission pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15164,has considered the LSP
Addendum prepared for the Project including the related environmental analysis,along with the
previously certified 2040 General Plan EIR.
5.Upon consideration of the LSP Addendum,the Planning Commission finds that,based on substantial
evidence in the record,the proposed Project will not result in any of the conditions identified in CEQA
Guidelines section 15162 that would require further environmental review through preparation of a
subsequent or supplemental EIR.
6.The Planning Commission finds that the Project will not create any new significant impacts or
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6.The Planning Commission finds that the Project will not create any new significant impacts or
substantially more severe impacts as compared to those already identified and analyzed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.Further,the Planning Commission finds that there is no new information of
substantial importance that demonstrates new or substantially more severe significant effects,as
compared to those identified in the prior CEQA documents.In addition,there are no new,additional,or
more feasible mitigation measures required to mitigate any impacts of the Project that the applicant
declines to implement.
7.Accordingly,the Planning Commission finds that CEQA Guidelines section 15162 does not require any
further CEQA review,and that the LSP Addendum,prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15164, is the appropriate environmental document for approval of the Project.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution and recommends that the City Council adopt
a resolution making a determination that the LSP Addendum is the appropriate environmental document for
approval of the Project and no further environmental review is required and to approve the Addendum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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Exhibit A
2040 General Plan Update EIR and Appendices
Links:
- Draft EIR
- Final EIR
- Appendix A – NOP and Scoping Comments
- Appendix B – Air Quality, Energy and GHG Supporting Information
- Appendix C – Biological Resources Supporting Information
- Appendix D – Cultural Resources – Tribal Cultural Resources Supporting Information
- Appendix E – Geology, Soils, and Seismicity Supporting Information
- Appendix F – Hazards and Hazardous Materials Supporting Information
- Appendix G – Noise Supporting Information
- Appendix H – Transportation Supporting Information
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Addendum
Lindenville Specific Plan
September 2023
In ConsultaƟon with
P r eparedby
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.0 Introduction and Purpose ................................................................................................ 1
Section 2.0 Project Information ......................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Background Information and Project Location ...................................................................... 2
2.2 Project Description ................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Approvals Required .............................................................................................................. 36
Section 3.0 Environmental Checklist ............................................................................................... 37
3.1 Aesthetics .............................................................................................................................. 40
3.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources ..................................................................................... 44
3.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................................ 46
3.4 Biological Resources ............................................................................................................ 58
3.5 Cultural Resources ................................................................................................................ 66
3.6 Energy ................................................................................................................................... 69
3.7 Geology, Soils, and Minerals ................................................................................................ 73
3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................................................................................... 77
3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................ 85
3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality .............................................................................................. 91
3.11 Land Use and Planning ......................................................................................................... 96
3.12 Noise and Vibration .............................................................................................................. 98
3.13 Population and Housing ...................................................................................................... 105
3.14 Public Services.................................................................................................................... 107
3.15 Recreation ........................................................................................................................... 111
3.16 Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 113
3.17 Tribal Cultural Resources ................................................................................................... 119
3.18 Utilities and Service Systems ............................................................................................. 121
3.19 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................... 125
Section 4.0 References ................................................................................................................... 127
Section 5.0 Lead Agency and Consultants ..................................................................................... 129
5.1 Lead Agency ....................................................................................................................... 129
5.2 Consultants ......................................................................................................................... 129
Section 6.0 Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................... 130
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Figures
Figure 2.1-1: Regional Map ................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.1-2: Vicinity Map .................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2.1-3: Aerial Map and Surrounding Land Uses .......................................................................... 5
Figure 2.1-4: Existing General Plan Land Use Designations within Lindenville .................................. 6
Figure 2.2-1: Existing and Proposed Lindenville Sub-Area Boundary ................................................. 8
Figure 2.2-2: Specific Plan Character Areas ........................................................................................ 11
Figure 2.2-3: Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations within Specific Plan Area ................... 14
Figure 2.2-4: Proposed Land Use Zoning Districts within Specific Plan area .................................... 17
Figure 2.2-5: Proposed Maximum Building Heights ........................................................................... 21
Figure 2.2-6: Proposed Roadway Network .......................................................................................... 23
Figure 2.2-7: Proposed Pedestrian Priority Streets .............................................................................. 24
Figure 2.2-8: Proposed Bicycle Priority Streets ................................................................................... 25
Figure 2.2-9: Proposed Transit Priority Streets ................................................................................... 26
Figure 2.2-10: Proposed Parks and Open Space .................................................................................. 27
Figure 2.2-11: Proposed Potable Water System Improvements .......................................................... 29
Figure 2.2-12: Planned and Proposed Sanitary Sewer System Improvements .................................... 32
Figure 2.2-13: Proposed Storm Drain and Flood Management Improvements ................................... 35
Figure 3.4-1: Ecologically Sensitive Habitats ...................................................................................... 60
Tables
Table 2.1-1: 2040 General Plan Buildout in Lindenville ....................................................................... 2
Table 2.2-1: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed
Development by Land Uses ................................................................................................................... 9
Table 2.2-2: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed
Residential and Non-Residential Development ..................................................................................... 9
Table 2.2-3: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed
Residential and Non-Residential Population and Employment ........................................................... 10
Table 2.2-4: Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations within Lindenville .......... 15
Table 2.2-6: Lindenville Planned Parks and Open Space by Type ...................................................... 22
Table 2.2-7: Proposed Potable Water System Improvements .............................................................. 28
Table 2.2-8: Planned Sanitary Sewer System Improvements .............................................................. 30
Table 2.2-9: Proposed Sanitary Sewer System Improvements ............................................................ 31
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Table 2.2-10: Planned Storm Drain System Improvements ................................................................ 33
Table 3.3-1: Specific Plan Consistency with the 2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measures .................. 51
Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions ................................ 79
Appendices
Appendix A: Final Draft Lindenville Specific Plan
Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast Memorandum
Appendix C: Lindenville VMT, Vehicle LOS, and Traffic Sensitivity Memorandum
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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
This Initial Study Checklist/Addendum has been prepared by the City of South San Francisco as the
Lead Agency, in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA
Guidelines, and the regulations and policies of the City of South San Francisco.
This Addendum to the certified Program Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update,
Zoning Code Amendments, and Climate Action Plan (State Clearinghouse [SCH]#: 2021020064)
(thereafter referred as the 2040 General Plan EIR) addresses proposed refinements to the previously
approved project. The purpose of this Addendum is to evaluate whether the proposed refinements to
the development studied in the 2040 General Plan EIR for the Lindenville Specific Plan area, which
are described in Section 2.2 Project Description, will require major revisions to the certified 2040
General Plan EIR due to new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of
significant impacts previously identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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SECTION 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
2.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PROJECT LOCATION
On October 12, 2022, the City of South San Francisco (City) adopted the Shape South San Francisco:
2040 General Plan (2040 General Plan) to provide a roadmap for the City to implement policies and
actions that create a resilient community, improve the quality of life of its residents, and expand
economic development opportunities. There are 11 sub-areas within the city, one of which is
Lindenville. Lindenville is an approximately 400-acre area located in the southern portion of the city,
bounded by U.S. Highway 101 (US 101) to the east, the City of San Bruno and Centennial Way Trail
to the south, Fir Avenue and Magnolia Avenue to the west, and Railroad Avenue to the north. Colma
Creek runs through the northern portion of Lindenville between North Canal Street and South Canal
Street.
Lindenville is situated among multiple regional and local transportation facilities, including the Bay
Area Rapid Transit (BART) San Bruno and South San Francisco stations, the Caltrain South San
Francisco station, US 101, and the Centennial Way and Bay Trails. Lindenville is primarily made up
of industrial space, representing 40 percent of the citywide industrial inventory and 15 percent of all
industrial space in the San Mateo County.
A regional map and a vicinity map of Lindenville are shown on Figure 2.1-1 and Figure 2.1-2. An
aerial photograph of Lindenville and the surrounding area is shown on Figure 2.1-3.
The 2040 General Plan identifies Lindenville as an opportunity area to introduce new residential uses
that can help meet local and regional housing goals. It also strives to locate mixed use development
and higher-density employment land uses near public transportation. To facilitate this opportunity in
Lindenville, the 2040 General Plan identifies a range of policies and implementation actions related
to housing, employment, connectivity, and open space with the following mission statement:
Lindenville is a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood that maintains a base of job
opportunities, promotes the creative economy, and creates a new residential neighborhood
where all people can thrive.
The 2040 General Plan projected buildout for Lindenville is summarized in Table 2.1-1 below. The
General Plan land use designations within Lindenville are shown on Figure 2.1-4.
Table 2.1-1: 2040 General Plan Buildout in Lindenville
Retail
(square feet) Services Hotel (square feet/rooms)
Office/Research & Development
(square feet)
Industrial
(square feet)
Other*
(square feet)
Residential
(dwelling units)
A. 2040 General Plan Allowed Development
217,501 595,724 40,076/229 4,246,663 4,695,567 4,137 5,580
* This category represents the square footage of public uses.
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As described in Section 1.0 Introduction and Purpose, the environmental impacts of the 2040 General
Plan, including its planned growth for Lindenville, were disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
To implement the vision of the 2040 General Plan for Lindenville, the City has prepared the
Lindenville Specific Plan (Specific Plan), which contains specific directives, strategies, and standards
aimed to develop Lindenville into a resilient and walkable mixed-use district. Key components of the
Specific Plan are described below. A copy of the Specific Plan is included in Appendix A.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Specific Plan is a refinement to the 2040 General Plan by providing more detailed
assignment of land uses, densities, development standards, parks and open space, mobility,
infrastructure and public facilities, and implementation for Lindenville than what was provided in the
2040 General Plan. Through this refinement, the Specific Plan would also require a General Plan
Amendment to change the General Plan sub-area boundaries and land use designations, and rezoning
within the proposed Lindenville sub-area boundary to make both plans consistent with one another
and work together to further City goals for Lindenville. The proposed Specific Plan would modify
the Lindenville sub-area boundary, as shown on Figure 2.2-1, by incorporating the triangular area
from the Downtown sub-area bounded by Produce Avenue to the west, US 101 to the east, Railroad
Avenue to the north, and Colma Creek to the south, and the non-residential area from the Orange
Park sub-area west of South Spruce Avenue generally bounded by Mayfair Avenue to the north,
single-family residences to the west, and Centennial Way Trail to the south. The modification to
include the triangular area from the Downtown sub-area is proposed because its intended character
more closely aligns with the City’s vision for Lindenville. The modification to include the areas west
of South Spruce Avenue is proposed because it would enable a more comprehensive planning of land
use, mobility, and the public realm changes along South Spruce Avenue and provide thoughtful land
use and building density and height transitions to the adjacent single-family neighborhoods.
Table 2.2-1 summarizes the existing development, existing plus recently approved development,
allowed development under the 2040 General Plan, and projected buildout of the Specific Plan,
which would replace the allowed development under the 2040 General Plan, and Table 2.2-2 breaks
the development down by residential and non-residential uses. While the Specific Plan would result
in a notable net increase in services uses and industrial uses compared to the 2040 General Plan
buildout, it assumes fewer existing services uses and industrial uses would be redeveloped to other
uses. Compared to the 2040 General Plan, the project would result in a net increase in 49,233 square
feet of new office/research & development uses, 220 square feet of new retail use, and 1 new
dwelling unit, however, these additional development are reallocated from east of US 101 and do
not increase the General Plan buildout for the city as a whole.1 Table 2.2-3 summarizes the
population and employment of the existing development, existing plus recently approved
development, allowed development under the 2040 General Plan, and projected buildout of the
Specific Plan. Compared to the 2040 General Plan, the Specific Plan would increase the population
by 2 residents and employment by 252 employees in Lindenville. The environmental impacts of the
proposed Specific Plan (including the proposed General Plan Amendments) are the subject of this
Addendum to determine whether the proposed Specific Plan would result in new or substantially
more severe impacts than the environmental impacts identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR for the
buildout of the 2040 General Plan.
1 Yurkovich, Eric. Principal, Raimi + Associates. Personal Communication. August 21, 2023.
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Table 2.2-1: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed Development by Land Uses
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C. 2040 General Plan Allowed Development
217,501 595,724 40,076/229 4,246,663 4,695,567 4,137 5,580
D. Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan Development
217,721 621,038 31,341/179 4,295,896 4,938,467 4,137 5,581
Change Between Existing and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-A)
+154,721 -39,562 +13,841/+79 +4,085,521 -552,433 +4,137 +5,581
Change Between Existing + Recently Approved and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-B)
+138,321 -39,562 +13,841/+79 +1,373,721 -552,433 +4,137 +4,251
Change between 2040 General Plan and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-C)
+220 +25,314 -8,375/-50 +49,233 +242,900 0 +1
* This category represents the square footage of public uses.
Table 2.2-2: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed Residential and Non-Residential Development
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0 6,442,375
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1,330 9,170,575
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D. Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan Development
5,581 10,108,600
Change Between Existing and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-A)
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Change Between Existing + Recently Approved and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-B)
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Table 2.2-3: Summary of Existing, Existing + Recently Approved, Allowed, and Proposed Residential and Non-Residential Population and Employment
Population (residents) Employment (employees)
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D. Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan Development
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Change Between Existing and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-A)
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Change Between Existing + Recently Approved and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-B)
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Change between 2040 General Plan and Proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (D-C)
+2 +252
Note: Population and employment estimates provided by Raimi + Associates.
2.2.1 Character Areas
The Specific Plan includes four distinct character areas, Mixed Use Neighborhood, South Spruce
Avenue Corridor, Employment Area, and South Linden Avenue Arts and Makers District, as shown
on Figure 2.2-2. Each character area contains its standards and policies to address land use, mobility,
open space, and blue-green infrastructure,2 and urban design.
2 In contrast to the human engineered “gray” infrastructure, such as underground pipes or roadside swales, the nature-based “blue-green” infrastructure refers to using natural and semi-natural features to manage stormwater runoff and flooding, such as rain gardens, and green streets.
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The Mixed Use Neighborhood is located in the northernmost portion of the Specific Plan area and a
mixture of housing, retail and services, open space, civic uses, and legacy industrial uses are allowed.
The South Spruce Avenue Corridor spans the western portion of the Specific Plan along South
Spruce Avenue from Centennial Way Trail to Colma Creek and the mixed use housing types allowed
in the Mixed Use Neighborhood character area are allowed here as well, with smaller-scale housing
types buffering the adjacent residential uses in the Orange Park/Mayfair neighborhood, which is
outside of the Specific Plan area.
The Employment Area is located along the eastern portion east of the Caltrain railroad and south of
the Mixed Use Neighborhood and a mixture of warehousing, manufacturing, processing, and storage
and distribution uses are allowed to continue Lindenville’s industrial heritage.
The South Linden Arts & Makers District is located in the middle of the Specific Plan area
surrounded by the Mixed Use Neighborhood and the Employment Area character areas, and a variety
of uses to promote arts and cultural identity, including live/work housing, studios, makers spaces,
and restaurants/bars are allowed. The character areas are established to enable future changes in
Lindenville while retaining an industrial core.
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2.2.2 Development Standards and Guidelines
The Specific Plan includes development standards and guidelines for the following subjects:
• Land Use
• Site, Block, and Building Design
• Parks and Open Space
• Complete Streets, Parking, and Transportation Demand Management
• Infrastructure and Public Facilities
The primary development standards and guidelines that result in changes to the environment are
summarized below. Refer to Appendix A for a complete description of all the development standards
and guidelines.
General Plan Land Use Designations
As described above, to achieve the Specific Plan's land use goals, the General Plan land use
designations of select parcels within the Specific Plan area would need to be changed, as summarized
in Table 2.2-4 and shown on Figure 2.2-3. Overall, the proposed Specific Plan would:
• Reduce development intensity along Colma Creek by reducing the maximum mixed use
density allowed at South Linden Avenue and changing the allowed use east of the Caltrain
railroad from high-density mixed-use to industrial use (see ID #s 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7).
• Increase the maximum mixed use density allowed along South Spruce Avenue and removing
industrial as an allowed use (see ID #s 16, 17, and 18).
• Remove industrial as an allowed use and allow commercial use with a reduced density on the
north side of Victory Avenue, and reduce maximum industrial density allowed and remove
residential as an allowed use on the south side of Victory Avenue (see ID #s 11, 12, 13, and
14).
• Reduce the high density mixed use area and expand the office use area west of South Maple
Avenue in the southwestern corner of the Specific Plan area (see ID #15).
• Reduce the mixed use density at the northwestern corner of the Specific Plan area.
• Increase the mixed use density on South Linden Avenue north of North Canal Street (see ID
#2).
• Designated slivers of open space between South Maple Avenue and South Linden Avenue
(see ID #s 8, 9, and 10)
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Table 2.2-4: Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations within Lindenville
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1 Medim Density Mixed Use
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Low Density Mixed Use
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High Density Mixed Use
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3 High Density Mixed Use
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Low Density Mixed Use
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4 Industrial Transition Zone
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Low Density Mixed Use
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5 High Density Mixed Use
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Mixed Industrial High
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7 Mixed Industrial
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8 High Density Mixed Use
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(FAR 0.5-4.5 with 0.5 non-residential; 180 du/ac)
Business and Professional Office
(FAR 1.0-2.5)
16 Medim Density Mixed Use
(FAR 0.5-3.5 with 0.5 non-residential;
120 du/ac)
High Density Mixed Use
(FAR 0.5-4.5 with 0.5 non-residential; 180
du/ac)
17 Low Density Mixed Use
(FAR 1.5-2.25; 60 du/ac)
Medim Density Mixed Use
(FAR 0.5-3.5 with 0.5 non-residential; 120 du/ac)
18 Mixed Industrial
(FAR 0.4-1.0)
Medim Density Mixed Use
(FAR 0.5-3.5 with 0.5 non-residential; 120 du/ac)
19 Business and Professional Office
(FAR 1.0-2.5)
Mixed Industrial High
(FAR 0.4-2.0)
Land Use Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones
Similar to the General Plan land use designations, the zoning of select parcels within the Specific
Plan area would also be rezoned, as shown on Figure 2.2-4.
The Specific Plan includes 11 land use zoning districts within Lindenville to regulate allowed uses,
residential density, intensity, and height: High Density Residential (RH-180), T3 Neighborhood
(T3N), T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML), T4 Lindenville (T4L), T5 Lindenville (T5L), Business and
Professional Office (BPO), Business Technology Park-High (BTP-H), Mixed Industrial Medium
(MIM), Mixed Industrial High (MIH), Public (PQP), Parks and Recreation (PR), and Open Space
(OS).
The T3ML, T4L, and T5L zoning districts would be new zoning districts to be added to the Zoning
Code.
The Specific Plan also includes four overlay zones to support arts and makers, transfer of
development near Colma Creek, active ground floor uses, and high rise mass timber buildings:
Height Incentive Overlay (HIO), Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay (CCGO) Arts and Makers Overlay
(AMO), and Active Ground Floor Use Overlay (AUO).
These overlay zones would be new overlay zones to be added to the Zoning Code.
The description of each of the land use zoning districts and overlay zones is described below.
Minimum and maximum development numbers for each land use designation are summarized below
in Table 2.2-5.
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LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS
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Table 2.2-5: Lindenville Specific Plan Land Use Zoning Districts Density and Intensity
District
Minimum Residential
Density (DU/AC)
Maximum Residential
Density (DU/AC)
Base Non-Residential
Floor Area Ratio
Maximum
Floor Area Ratio with Community
Benefits2
Total Floor Area Ratio (Residential
and Nonresidential)3
RH-180
80 or existing density, whichever is
greater
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T3N 20 60
0.5 maximum for non-residential
uses
NA 0.5 min; 2.25 max
T3ML 20 60
0.5 minimum
for non-residential, 1.0 maximum for non-residential uses
NA 1.0 min; 2.5 max
T4L 80 120
0.5 maximum
for non-residential uses
NA 1.25 min; 3.5 max
T5L 80 1404
0.5 maximum
for non-residential uses
NA 1.5 min; 3.75 max
BPO NA NA 1 2.5 2.5
BTP-H NA NA 0.5
2.0 for Clean Technology,
Office, and R&D
2.0
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1.0 for all permitted uses
except Office and R&D
1.0
MIH NA NA 0.4
2.0 for all permitted uses
except Office and R&D
2.0
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Notes:
1. See Zoning Code Chapter 20.390 Bonus Residential Density for additional density based on the California
State Density Bonus program.
2. See Zoning Code Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program.
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3. Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR, see Chapter 20.040.009
Determining Floor Area Ratio. Ground floor nonresidential uses would count towards the minimum FAR. 4. Projects within the Height Incentive Overlay that comply with Height Incentive Overlay requirements are
eligible for a maximum of 180 du/ac. See the Section 3.5 of Appendix A for more information.
Zoning Districts
High Density Residential (RH-180) - The RH-180 zoning district provides for a mix of high-density
residential development with a variety of multifamily housing choices. It also supports residential
care facilities, group residential homes, service-enriched housing, parks and recreation facilities, and
civic and institutional uses.
T3 Neighborhood (T3N) - The T3N district is a low-intensity neighborhood mixed-use district.
Residential in character, it supports cultural institutions and neighborhood-serving commercial uses
in a walkable context. Buildings reflect the scale of surrounding low-density neighborhoods and
frontages are consistent with those of the surrounding neighborhood.
T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML) - The T3ML zoning district is a low- and medium-intensity mixed-
use district that supports arts and makers, residential, and industrial uses along the South Linden
Avenue corridor. This district supports flex low-rise buildings with diverse frontages that engage
private development with the public realm and require ground floor arts and makers uses.
T4 Lindenville (T4L) - The T4L form-based zoning district establishes a mixed-use urban area. The
district supports medium- to high-intensity mixed-use development, with buildings that transition in
scale to surrounding residential neighborhoods. Diverse frontages provide a relationship between
private development and the public realm and a consistent frontage along the key rights-of-way.
Minimum residential densities apply.
T5 Lindenville (T5L) - The T5L zoning district supports a comfortable and walkable high-intensity
urban core. As large sites transition into walkable blocks, the district supports vertical mixed use
development with buildings facing the city’s corridors as well as internal street networks and
publicly-accessible open spaces. Diverse frontages provide space for active ground-floor uses and
shape the relationship between private development and the expanded public realm. Minimum
residential densities apply.
Business and Professional Office (BPO) - The BPO district provides areas for development of
administrative, financial, business, professional, medical, and public offices, and research and
development uses at locations close to transit stations, as well as limited retail development.
Business Technology Park-High (BTP-H) - The BTP-H district provides area for campus-like
environments for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities, and offices. Typical
uses include incubator-research facilities, prototype manufacturing, testing, repairing, packaging,
publishing, and printing as well as offices and research and development facilities. Warehousing,
distribution, manufacturing, retail, personal services, grocery, and hotel uses are also allowed.
Mixed Industrial Medium (MIM) - The MIM district supports a wide range of manufacturing,
processing, general service, warehousing, storage and distribution, and service commercial uses.
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Mixed Industrial High (MIH) - The MIH district supports a wide range of manufacturing, processing,
general service, warehousing, storage and distribution, and service commercial uses.
Public (PQP) - The PQP district is reserved for government-owned facilities, civic uses, and public
utilities. It includes government offices, the library, and the sewer treatment plant.
Parks and Recreation (PR) - This district includes parks, recreation complexes, public golf courses,
and greenways.
Open Space (OS) - This district includes reserved land for natural and active open space uses.
Overlay Zones
Height Incentive Overlay (HIO) – The Height Incentive Overlay allows for maximum building
heights of up to ~150 feet, subject to consistency with the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) and FAA regulations, in exchange
for affordable housing, open space dedication, and green buildings.
Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay (CCGO) – The Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay is intended to
encourage transfer of development away from parcels fronting Colma Creek to implement the vision
of the Colma Creek Greenbelt. The Overlay does not restrict new private development within the
zone.
Arts and Makers Overlay (AMO) – The Arts and Makers Overlay is intended to promote arts and
cultural uses along South Linden Avenue. It requires specific uses in exchange for development
incentives for parking, loading, and uses.
Active Ground Floor Use Overlay (AUO) – The Active Ground Floor Use Overlay requires active
ground floor uses—like restaurants, retail, and personal services—to spur pedestrian and economic
activity.
Maximum Building Heights
The Specific Plan includes maximum building heights allowed for future developments in the
Specific Plan area consistent with the SFO Comprehensive ALUCP and FAA regulations. The taller
buildings would primarily be allowed in the T5L zoning district, with maximum building heights up
to 85 feet above the ground surface. The tallest buildings would be allowed in the T5L zoning district
with the Height Incentive Overlay, with a maximum building height up to ~150 feet or the ALUCP /
FAA maximum height, whichever is less. The maximum building heights in other zoning districts of
Lindenville would be up to 35 feet above the ground surface, 65 feet above the ground surface, or up
to the ALUCP / FAA maximum height, based on district zoning and location. The maximum
building heights allowed under the Specific Plan are shown on Figure 2.2-5.
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LEGEND
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
City of South San Francisco
Southline Specific Plan
Highway
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Proposed Streets
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Street Network
The proposed street network for Lindenville would consist of improvements to existing streets and
street extensions, and new streets and alleys for vehicles, public transportation, bicyclists, and
pedestrians in Lindenville. The proposed street network is shown on Figure 2.2-6. The Specific Plan
identifies pedestrian priority streets, bicycle priority streets, and transit priority streets, as shown on
Figure 2.2-7, Figure 2.2-8, and Figure 2.2-9. Additional details on the street designs and minimum
right-of-way widths are provided in Appendix A.
Parks and Open Space
The Specific Plan includes a parks and open space framework and plans for the Colma Creek
greenbelt, neighborhood parks, linear parks, mini parks and plazas, trails, and open space in the
Specific Plan area. The sizes of these parks and open spaces are summarized in Table 2.2-6 and
shown on Figure 2.2-10. In addition, the Specific Plan would integrate blue-green infrastructure into
parks and open spaces within the Specific Plan area, such as regenerative landscapes, green streets,
urban forest, and stormwater management practices to improve existing stormwater and flood
management. A maximum of 43.7 acre of open space is proposed under the proposed Specific Plan.
Table 2.2-6: Lindenville Planned Parks and Open Space by Type
Type of Open Space Required Open Space (acres)
Colma Creek Greenbelt 16.3
Existing Creek Right-of-Way 3.1
East of South Linden Avenue 6.6
Between South Linden Avenue and South Spruce Avenue 5.5
West of South Spruce Avenue 1.1
Neighborhood Park* 3.00
Lindenville Linear Park 7.50
South of Colma Creek (to Victory Avenue) 2.50
Industrial Core (Victory to Myrtle Avenue) 2.00
At Centennial Way Trail (Myrtle Avenue extension to Trail) 3.00
Mini Parks and Plazas 12.4
Southline Commons 2.20
Other (East of Caltrain railroad) 3.5
Other (West of Caltrain railroad) 6.7
Centennial Way Trail 4.50
Total 43.7
* Neighborhood Park, per the 2040 General Plan, is defined as a 1-5 acre facility. For the purposes of the proposed Specific Plan, it is assumed to be a minimum of 3.0 acres north of Colma Creek, but additional space can be provided.
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Proposed Streets/Proposed Trails
Bart
Proposed Laneways/Alleys
Regional Auto Access Routes
Local Auto CirculaƟon Routes
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City of South San Francisco
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PROPOSED ROADWAY NETWORK FIGURE 2.2-6
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Source: City of South San Francisco, Lindenville Specific Plan, June 30, 2023 (revised August 30, 2023).
Proposed Laneways/Alleys
Proposed Streets/Proposed Trails
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Bart
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City of South San Francisco
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PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY STREETS FIGURE 2.2-7
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Source: City of South San Francisco, Lindenville Specific Plan, June 30, 2023 (revised August 30, 2023).
Proposed Laneways/Alleys
Proposed Streets/Proposed Trails
Local Access Routes (Class II Bike Lanes)
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PROPOSED BICYCLE PRIORITY STREETS FIGURE 2.2-8
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Source: City of South San Francisco, Lindenville Specific Plan, June 30, 2023 (revised August 30, 2023).
Proposed Laneways/Alleys
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Lindenville Area Boundary
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PROPOSED TRANSIT PRIORITY STREETS FIGURE 2.2-9
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LAND USES
Colma Creek Greenbelt
Neighborhood Park
Lindenville Linear Park
Mini Parks/Plazas
Centennial Way Trail
Open Space at Navigable Slough
Open Space Beyond Borders
Trails/Greenways
PROPOSED PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FIGURE 2.2-10
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Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
Implementation of the Specific Plan would require upgrades to the potable water system. The
Specific Plan identifies potable water system improvements needed to accommodate its planned
growth. These improvements are summarized in Table 2.2-7 below and shown on Figure 2.2-11.
Table 2.2-7: Proposed Potable Water System Improvements
ID Street Location Existing Diameter (inches) Proposed Diameter (inches)
1 North Canal Street 8 12
2 South Maple Avenue 6 12
3 South Linden Avenue 6 12
4 Dollar Avenue 6 12
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PROPOSED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FIGURE 2.2-11
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Sanitary Sewer System
Implementation of the Specific Plan would require upgrades to the sanitary sewer system. The City’s
Sewer Master Plan and City’s records identify planned sanitary sewer capital improvements within
Specific Plan area. These improvements are summarized in Table 2.2-8 below.
Table 2.2-8: Planned Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
ID Street Location Existing Diameter (inches) Proposed Diameter (inches)
Sewer System Master Plan
LI-P1 Along Colma Creek, west of South Canal Street 8 12
LI-P2 South Canal Street 12 15
LI-P3 Victory Avenue 15 18
LI-P4 Victory Avenue 15 18
LI-P5 South Linden Avenue 15 18
LO-P11 South Spruce Avenue 15 21
LO-P12 East of 245 South Spruce between South Spruce Avenue and South Maple Avenue 15 21
LO-P13 South Maple Avenue 18 21
LO-P14 East of 275 South Maple Avenue Between South Maple Avenue and San Mateo Avenue 18 24
City Records*
N/A Railroad Avenue 6 10
N/A Produce Avenue/Airport Boulevard/South Airport Boulevard 6 10
N/A Across San Bruno Canal unknown 6
* These sanitary sewer improvements are planned in City records, but not included in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
Source: City of South San Francisco. City-Wide Sewer System Master Plan. July 2022.
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The Specific Plan also identifies additional sanitary sewer improvements needed to accommodate its
planned growth. These improvements are summarized in Table 2.2-9 below. The planned and
proposed sanitary sewer system improvements are shown on Figure 2.2-12.
Table 2.2-9: Proposed Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
Zones Street Location Existing Diameter (inches) Proposed Diameter (inches)
16431 Mayfair Avenue 6 8
16435 Along Colma Creek 8 12
19121 South of 1431 San Mateo Avenue 4,6 8
19123 South Linden Avenue 6 10
19125 Starlite, South Maple Avenue, Victory Avenue, and Ryan Way 8,15,18 12,21,24
19126 San Mateo Avenue 6 10
19127 Park and Fly site crossing to Lowrie Street 4 and 6 8
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from SSF City-wide SSMP
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PLANNED AND PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FIGURE 2.2-12
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Stormwater and Flood Management
Implementation of the Specific Plan would require upgrades to the storm drain and flood
management system. The City’s Storm Drain Master Plan identifies planned storm drain capital
improvements within the Specific Plan area. These improvements are summarized in Table 2.2-10.
Table 2.2-10: Planned Storm Drain System Improvements
ID Street Location Existing Size (inches) Proposed Size (inches)
SD_G4.5 Spruce Avenue 36 RCP 84 RCP
SD_G7.1 Spruce Avenue 15 RCP 24 RCP
SD_G8.1 Spruce Avenue 15 RCP 24 RCP
SD_G9.2 Spruce Avenue 36 RCP 60 RCP
SD_G9.3 Spruce Avenue 36 RCP 72 RCP
SD_G9.4 Canal Street 36 RCP 84 RCP
SD_G9.5 Canal Street 36 RCP 6 x 10 RCB*
SD_B42.1 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B42.2.1 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B42.2.2 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B42.3 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B42.4 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B43.1 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B43.1.2 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 5 x 12 RCB*
SD_B43.2 Spruce Avenue 18 RCP 60 RCP
SD_B43.3 Spruce Avenue 66 RCP 7 x 12 RCB*
SD_B41.1 Spruce Avenue 18 RCP 60 RCP
SD_A13.1 San Mateo Avenue 15 RCP 36 RCP
SD_A15.1 San Mateo Avenue 24 RCP 48 RCP
SD_A15.1 San Mateo Avenue 42 RCP 66 RCP
SD_A12.1 Tanforan Avenue 15 RCP 48 RCP
SD_A12.2 Tanforan Avenue 42 RCP 66 RCP
SD_A12.3 Shaw Road 42 RCP 66 RCP
SD_A10.1 Shaw Road 42 RCP 66 RCP
SD_A10.2 Shaw Road 12 RCP 36 RCP
SD_A10.3 Shaw Road 30 RCP 54 RCP
SD_A10.4 Shaw Road 42 RCP 5 x 12 RCB
SD_A3.1 Shaw Road 24 RCP 48 RCP
SD_A17.1 Terminal Court 18 RCP 36 RCP
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Table 2.2-10: Planned Storm Drain System Improvements
ID Street Location Existing Size (inches) Proposed Size (inches)
SD_A17.2 Terminal Court 18 RCP 36 RCP
SD_A17.3 Terminal Court 18 RCP 42 RCP
SD_H12.1 Airport Boulevard 12 RCP 54 RCP
SD_H12.2 Airport Boulevard 12 RCP 60 RCP
RCP = Reinforced Concrete Pipe
RCB = Reinforced Concrete Box
* The identified RCB sizes are in addition to the existing storm drain systems.
Source: City of South San Francisco. Storm Drain Master Plan. February 2016.
In addition, the Specific Plan includes design standards for incorporating blue-green infrastructure in
future developments, streets, and open spaces within the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan also
identifies the following storm drain system improvements, as shown on Figure 2.2-13, in addition to
improvements already identified in the City’s Storm Drain Master Plan:
• Regrade the existing grass ditch west of US 101 between Terminal Court and the Navigable
Slough to integrate bioretention cells and improve conveyance.
• Install rain garden or shallow bioretention basin adjacent to North Canal Street between the
railroad tracks and South Magnolia Avenue.
The Specific Plan identifies the following as floodable parks and streets to manage flooding:
• Colma Creek Greenbelt
• Neighborhood Park north of South Canal Street
• Victory Avenue
• Starlight Street
• Shaw Road
• South Canal Street
• Eastern extension of Mayfair Avenue
• East of 245 South Spruce between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
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LEGEND
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City of South San Francisco
Highway
Caltrain
Bart
Rivers/Streams
ExisƟng Storm Drains
ExisƟng Storm Pump StaƟons
ExisƟng Stormwater Ouƞalls
Proposed Storm Drain Lines
Proposed Open Spaces
Proposed Greenway Corridors
Proposed Stormwater Conveyance
Proposed UƟlity Corridors
Proposed Closed Water Loops
Proposed RetenƟon Streets
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25
Miles
FIGURE 2.2-13PROPOSED STORM DRAIN AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
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Other Infrastructure Improvements
The Specific Plan also identifies utility concepts of having closed water loop systems3 in the
industrial area, and utility corridors4 along major thoroughfares such as South Spruce Avenue, South
Maple Avenue, South Linden Avenue, and San Mateo Avenue.
Note: The infrastructure improvements identified in the Specific Plan are conceptual and have not
been designed. Implementation of these infrastructure improvements would require design and
undergo separate project-level environmental review once they are adequately designed to allow for
analysis.
2.3 APPROVALS REQUIRED
The discretionary action for the project includes Specific Plan adoption by the City Council and
related General Plan amendments, Zoning Code amendments, and rezoning. Following adoption,
subsequent submittal, and review of specific development projects (including street, open space,
infrastructure improvements) within the Specific Plan area by property owners/developers would
then be required, and subject to project-level environmental review.
3 A sealed heating and cooling system used for industrial or commercial environments that recirculates a fixed volume of water, and therefore, reduces water use and contamination to water quality. 4 A district-scale energy system shared by multiple buildings to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency.
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SECTION 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
The purpose of the checklist is to evaluate the categories in terms of any “changes” or “new
information” that may result in a changed environmental impact evaluation. A “no” answer does not
necessarily mean that there are no potential impacts relative to the environmental category, but that
there is no relevant change in the condition or status of the impact due to its insignificance or its
treatment in a previous environmental document.
Overriding considerations were adopted in connection with adoption of the 2040 General Plan,
following the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR, that accepted the possibility of certain
impacts regardless of whether mitigations could reduce them to a less-than-significant level. Thus,
certain environmental categories might be answered with a “no” in the checklist because the
proposed project does not introduce changes that would result in a modification to the conclusion of
the EIR Findings Document.
EXPLANATION OF CHECKLIST EVALUATION CATEGORIES:
A. Where an Impact Was Analyzed in Prior Environmental Documents
This column provides a reference to the pages of the other environmental documents where
information and analysis may be found relative to the environmental issue listed under each topic.
B. Do Proposed Changes Involve New or More Severe Impacts?
Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, this column indicates whether the changes
represented by the proposed project will result in new significant impacts not disclosed in the prior
EIR or substantial increases in the severity of a previously identified significant impact. A yes
answer is required if there are new or worsened significant impacts that require “major revisions of
the previous EIR or negative declaration.” If a “yes” answer is given, additional mitigation measures
or alternatives may be needed.
C. Any New Circumstances Involving New or More Severe Impacts?
Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines, this column indicates whether changed
circumstances affecting the proposed project will result in new significant impacts not disclosed in
the prior EIR or substantial increases of the severity of a previously identified significant impact. A
yes answer is required if there are new or worsened significant impacts that require “major revisions
of the previous EIR or negative declaration.” If a “yes” answer is given, additional mitigation
measures or alternatives may be needed.
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D. Any New Information of Substantial Importance Requiring New Analysis or Verification?
Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, this column indicates whether new
information “of substantial importance” is available requiring an update to the analysis of a previous
EIR to verify that the environmental conclusions and mitigations remain valid. Any such information
is only relevant if it “was not known and could not have been known with reasonable diligence at the
time of the previous EIR.” To be relevant in this context, such new information must show one or
more of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or
negative declaration;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the
previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be
feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the
project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in
the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment,
but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
If the new information shows the existence of new significant effects or significant effects that are
substantially more severe than were previously disclosed, then new mitigation measures should be
considered.
If the new information shows that previously rejected mitigation measures or alternatives are now
feasible, such measures or alternatives should be considered again.
If the new information shows the existence of mitigation measures or alternatives that are (i)
considerably different from those included in the prior EIR and (ii) able to substantially reduce one
or more significant effects, then such mitigation measures or alternatives also should be considered.
E. Prior Environmental Document Mitigations Implemented or Mitigations Address Impacts.
Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, this column indicates whether the EIR
provides mitigations to address effects in the related impact category. If N/A is indicated, the EIR
and this checklist conclude that the impact does not occur with this project and, therefore, no
mitigation is needed.
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DISCUSSION AND MITIGATION SECTIONS
Discussion
A discussion of the elements of the checklist is provided under each environmental category in order
to clarify the answers. The discussion provides information about the particular environmental issue,
how the project relates to the issue and the status of any mitigation that may be required or that has
already been implemented.
Standard Mitigation Measures
Applicable standard mitigation measures are listed under each environmental category.
EIR Mitigation Measures
Applicable mitigation measures from previous EIRs that apply to the changes or new information are
referenced under each environmental category.
Special Mitigation Measures
If changes or new information involve new impacts, special mitigations will be listed which will be
included as project conditions to address those impacts.
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3.1 AESTHETICS
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse
effect on a scenic vista?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.1-12-3.1-14
No No No N/A
b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.1-14-3.1-16. No No No N/A
c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings?5 If the project is in an urbanized area,
would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.1-16-3.1-17. No No No N/A
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely
affect day or nighttime views in the area?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.1-18.
No No No N/A
3.1.1 Existing Setting
The existing aesthetics setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since
the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is characterized as low-density industrial and is developed with large blocks
of industrial and warehouse buildings of varying sizes, and paved parking with minimal landscaping.
The style of buildings within the Specific Plan area are predominantly utilitarian with concrete, metal
sheets, and stucco facades.
5 Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point.
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3.1.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that the build-out of the 2040 General Plan would result in
less than significant impacts to aesthetic resources.
a. The Specific Plan area is relatively flat and views of the South San Francisco Hillside Sign (Sign
Hill), San Bruno Mountain, the Coast Range, and the San Francisco Bay are limited. Colma Creek,
which the City identifies as a scenic resource, passes through the Specific Plan area. The portion of
Colma Creek that passes through the Specific Plan is channelized in a concrete channel. Along
Colma Creek, the Specific Plan would overall reduce the planned residential density at South Spruce
Avenue by changing the land use designation from High Density Mixed Use to Low Density Mixed
Use (see ID #3 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), and replace residential/commercial as an allowed
use with industrial east of the Caltrain railroad by changing the land use designation from High
Density Mixed Use to Mixed Industrial High (see ID #5 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3). The
change from High Density Mixed Use to Low Density Mixed Use would reduce the maximum FAR
from 4.5 to 2.25 and residential density from 180 du/ac to 60 du/ac. The change from High Density
Mixed Use to Mixed Industrial High would reduce the maximum FAR from 4.5 to 2.0 and residential
density from 180 du/ac to 0. These changes would substantially reduce the building mass and scale
allowed along Colma Creek
Similar to what was assumed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, future development under the Specific
Plan would alter the existing views surrounding Colma Creek. However, the Specific Plan also
proposes to transform South Canal Street, which is adjacent to Colma Creek, into a greenbelt with
blue-green infrastructure.6 The Specific Plan also includes Policy LU-6.3, which would increase the
existing building setbacks from Colma Creek and create development standards to ensure high-
quality design along Colma Creek, and Chapter 5.5.3 Regenerative Landscapes, which requires
regenerative landscape7 along Colma Creek to enhance the view of the Colma Creek in the Specific
Plan area.
In addition, there are General Plan policies related to improving the visual character along Colma
Creek, including General Plan Policy SA-24.3, which promotes high-quality building design along
Colma Creek, and General Plan Policy LU-8.7, which promotes the restoration of Colma Creek. The
Specific Plan would be consistent with these policies. Future developments within the Specific Plan
area would be subject to the City’s design review process (Municipal Code Chapter 20.480 Design
Review), which would ensure developments are consistent with the relevant City design policies to
include high-quality design that preserve or enhance existing visual resources. For these reasons, the
Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact on scenic vistas as disclosed in the
2040 General Plan EIR.
b. There are no officially designated State Scenic Highways in the Specific Plan area, nor is the
Specific Plan area visible from a designated State Scenic Highway. The proposed Specific Plan
6 In contrast to the human engineered “gray” infrastructure, such as underground pipes or roadside swales, the nature-based “blue-green” infrastructure refers to using natural and semi-natural features to manage stormwater runoff and flooding, such as rain gardens, green streets. 7 Regenerative landscapes incorporate natural elements such as native and drought tolerant plants that improve soil conditions and allow for enhanced biodiversity, reduced water and energy consumption, and reduced runoff and erosion.
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would not, therefore, damage scenic resources within a State Scenic Highway and there would be no
impact. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
c. The Specific Plan area is located within an urbanized area. Future developments within the
Specific Plan area are subject to the City’s 2040 General Plan policies and Municipal Code design
and development standards, such as General Plan policy LU-4.5, which requires new development to
be compatible with existing residential neighborhoods, LU-4.6, which requires design guidelines for
residential neighborhoods to promote high-quality design, and LU-5.2, which requires high-quality
design and development standards for research and development companies. The Municipal Code
contains the Zoning Code, which contains architectural guidelines, design review criteria, lot and
development standards, landscaping requirements, and other regulations in order to promote aesthetic
quality within the City. Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s
design review process, which would ensure compliance with the City’s regulations related to scenic
quality in urbanized areas.
The Specific Plan includes design and development standards and policies to redevelop the Specific
Plan area from an industrial area to an area with a diverse mix of land uses with high-quality design,
open spaces, and blue-green infrastructure (nature-based stormwater infrastructure) while retaining
industrial uses. Chapter 4 Design and Development Standards of the Specific Plan contains
development standards specific for the Specific Plan area based on the character area (as shown on
Figure 2.2-2) and zoning districts (as shown on Figure 2.2-4), which define the “look and feel” of
each character area. The Specific Plan Policy DD-2.1 encourages buildings of varied building heights
and sizes, Policy DD-2.2 encourages tall buildings to provide distinct open space, Policy DD-2.3
requires building massing to provide visually interesting facade, Policy DD-2.4 facilitates high-
quality architecture to create a coherent place, and Policy DD-3.2 requires dedication of new public
park and open spaces. The City’s design review process would ensure future developments are
consistent with the applicable City regulations governing scenic quality. For these reasons,
implementation of the proposed Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact
disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
d. Future development under the Specific Plan would create new sources of light and glare from
exterior light fixtures, signage on businesses, interior lighting, headlights from vehicles, building
surfaces and vehicle surfaces. As described in Section 2.3 Project Description and depicted on Table
2.2-2, the 2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668 square
feet of non-residential development within the Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040 General
Plan buildout, the Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-
residential buildout by 308,932 square feet, which would result in additional sources of light and
glare than what was assumed in the 2040 General Plan EIR. Future development, however, would be
subject to Municipal Code, which establishes regulations to minimize sky brightness, glare, light
trespassing across property lines, and disruption to nocturnal ecosystems, and the California Energy
Code (Title 24), which regulate design of lighting, such as maximum power and brightness,
shielding, and sensor controls to turn lights on and off. The Specific Plan also includes Policy OS-
3.4, which requires development to mitigate lighting impacts by integrating “dark sky” best practices,
and Chapter 5.7.9 Exterior Lighting, which prohibits lighting design that could provide a visual
hazard to aircraft, requires lighting near habitat areas to only illuminate areas of human use, and
requires development projects to complete lighting studies for exterior lighting. Future development
under the Specific Plan, in compliance with applicable design standards regulating light and glare,
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would not result in significant light and glare impacts. For these reasons, implementation of the
proposed Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant light and glare impact disclosed
in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.1.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant aesthetic impact or a substantial increase
in the severity of the aesthetic impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-1 to 6-2 No No No N/A
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-1 to 6-2 No No No N/A
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-1 to 6-2 No No No N/A
d) Result in a loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-1 to 6-2 No No No N/A
e) Involve other changes in the
existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-1 to 6-2 No No No N/A
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3.2.1 Existing Setting
The existing agricultural and forestry resources setting, including regulatory framework, has not
substantially changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is located within an urban area of the City and is developed with urban uses.
According to the California Department of Conservation Important Farmland Map, the Specific Plan
area is designated as “Urban and Built-Up Land.”8
3.2.2 Discussion
a-e. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the 2040 General Plan would have
no impact on agricultural or forestry resources. As discussed above, the Specific Plan area is located
within an urban area of the City and is designated as Urban and Built-Up Land. There is no existing
farmland or forestry land within the Specific Plan area. In addition, all parcels within the Specific Plan
area are General Plan designated and zoned for urban development. For these reasons, implementation
of the Specific Plan would not result in the conversion of Prime Farmland or Farmland of Statewide
Importance to nonagricultural uses, nor would it conflict with any zoning for agricultural use or a
Williamson Act Contract, or any zoning for forestland or timberland and would not result in loss or
conversion of forestland to non-forest uses. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General
Plan EIR.
3.2.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant agricultural and forestry resources impact
or a substantial increase in the severity of the agricultural and forestry resources impacts disclosed in
the 2040 General Plan EIR.
8 California Department of Conservation. “California Important Farmland Time Series”. 2018. https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciftimeseries/.
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3.3 AIR QUALITY
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.2-35-3.2-50
No No No
MM AIR-1a, MM AIR-1b,
MM TRANS-
1
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.2-50-3.2-54
No No No MM AIR-1a, MM TRANS-
1
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.2-54-3.2-56 No No No MM AIR-1a, MM AIR-1b
d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of
people?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.2-57-3.2-58
No No No N/A
3.3.1 Existing Setting
The Specific Plan area generates air pollutant emissions from building operations and vehicle trips
driving to and from the Specific Plan area.
Sensitive receptors adjacent to the Specific Plan area include the residential development 50 feet to
the north across Railroad Avenue, immediately adjacent to the western Specific Plan area boundary
and across Centennial Way Trail, and 40 feet to the south across Tanforan Avenue.
3.3.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in
significant and unavoidable air quality impacts even with mitigation incorporated due to inconsistency
with the 2017 Clean Air Plan and a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria air pollutants as
a result of an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) that outpaces the forecasted population growth
through 2040. The 2040 General Plan EIR also concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would
result in a less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated for impacts to sensitive receptors,
and a less than significant impact from odor emissions.
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a. The City is located within the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin (Air Basin), and the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is the agency primarily responsible for assuring that the
federal and state ambient air quality standards are maintained in the Air Basin. The current air quality
plan applicable to the proposed Specific Plan area is BAAQMD’s 2017 Bay Area Clean Air Plan (2017
CAP). According to the BAAQMD’s guidance, a proposed land use plan, such as the proposed Specific
Plan, would be consistent with the air quality plan if it would: (1) support the primary goals of the air
quality plan, (2) include applicable control measures from the air quality plan, (3) not disrupt or hinder
implementation of any AQP control measures, and (4) the plan’s projected VMT increase must be less
than or equal to its projected population growth.
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that while buildout of the 2040 General Plan would support the
primary goals of the 2017 CAP, include applicable control measures from the 2017 CAP, and not
disrupt or hinder implementation of any 2017 CAP control measures, it would increase VMT that
outpaces the forecasted population growth through 2040.
The 2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of
non-residential development within the Lindenville Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040 General
Plan buildout, the proposed Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit
and non-residential buildout by 308,932 square feet, as shown on Table 2.2-1 in Section 2.2 in Project
Description. In addition, as described in Section 2.2.2.1 General Plan Land Use Designations, the
Specific Plan proposes changes to the General Plan land use of select parcels within the Specific Plan
area, including the following:
• Reduce development intensity along Colma Creek by reducing the maximum mixed use
density allowed at South Linden Avenue and changing the allowed use east of the Caltrain
railroad from high-density mixed-use to industrial use (see ID #s 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Table
2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3).
• Increase the maximum mixed use density allowed along South Spruce Avenue and removing
industrial as an allowed use (see ID #s 16, 17, and 18 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3).
• Remove industrial as an allowed use and allow commercial use with a reduced density on the
north side of Victory Avenue, and reduce maximum industrial density allowed and remove
residential as an allowed use on the south side of Victory Avenue (see ID #s 11, 12, 13, and
14 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3).
• Reduce the high density mixed use area and expand the office use area west of South Maple
Avenue in the southwestern corner of the Specific Plan area (see ID #15 of Table 2.2-4 and
Figure 2.2-3).
• Reduce the mixed use density at the northwestern corner of the Specific Plan area (see ID #1
of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3).
• Increase the mixed use density on South Linden Avenue north of North Canal Street (see ID
#2 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3).
• Designated slivers of open space between South Maple Avenue and South Linden Avenue
(see ID #s 8, 9, and 10 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3)
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Primary Goals of the 2017 CAP
The primary goals of the 2017 CAP are to attain air quality standards, reduce population exposure
and protect public health, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect the climate. An
analysis of the project’s consistency with the 2017 CAP goal of reducing GHG emissions and
protecting the climate is discussed separately in Section 3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The
proposed Specific Plan’s consistency with the 2017 CAP goals of attaining air quality standards and
reducing population exposure and protecting the public health is discussed below.
Attain Air Quality Standards
The Air Basin is currently designated a nonattainment area for the federal O3 and PM2.5 standards and
for the state O3, PM10, and PM2.5 standards.9 The Specific Plan would be consistent with the 2017
CAP primary goal of achieving and maintaining attainment status for ambient air quality standards as
it would further intensify land use development within an urbanized and transit-oriented area with
access to jobs, neighborhood amenities, and services. Consistent with the development assumed in
the 2040 General Plan EIR, the Specific Plan would also plan for efficient land uses by concentrating
population, employment, and services within an already developed urban area with existing access to
transit (BART and Caltrain), and consequently, reduce vehicle miles traveled per service population
(residents plus employees) and related mobile source emissions, as further discussed below and in
Section 3.16 Transportation.
In addition, future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s Municipal
Code, 2040 General Plan policies, and Climate Action Plan regulations related to air quality
improvement. Section 20.300.009 Lighting and Illumination of the Municipal Code requires outdoor
lighting to be energy efficient, which reduces emissions from energy use. Chapter 20.480 Design
Review of the Municipal Code requires design review for all projects that require a building permit,
assigns design review authority for all projects requiring Planning Commission approval, and
provides the City with additional decision-making authority related to future development projects to
assist in reducing or avoiding impacts related to air quality. Section 20.300.010 Performance
Standards of the Municipal Code establishes regulations related to air contaminants, requiring that
uses, activities, and processes shall not operate in a manner that emit excessive dust, fumes, smoke,
or particulate matter.
The 2040 General Plan includes Action CHEJ-3.2, which would promote the reduction of mobile
source pollution from diesel-based trucks and vehicles that travel to, from, or through the city, Action
CHEJ-3.2.2, which requires the City to manage truck idling in new residential neighborhoods in
Lindenville and east of US 101, Action CHEJ-3.3.2, which encourages retrofitting of existing
buildings to reduce indoor air pollution, Policy CR-6.1, which supports resilient building design
which also improves indoor air quality, and Policy CR-6.5, which promotes a transportation system
coordinated with air quality improvements.
The city’s Climate Action Plan includes several actions that assist in reducing or avoiding impacts
related to air quality. Action CE 1.1, CE 1.3, and CE 1.6 promote solar or renewable energy usage
which would indirectly reduce air quality emissions. Action TL 1.1, TL 2.2, and TL 2.6 promote the
9 Bay Area Air Quality Management District. “Air Quality Standards and Attainment Status.” Accessed August 16, 2023. https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-air-quality/research-and-data/air-quality-standards-and-attainment-status.
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use of electric vehicles or a reduction in VMT which would result in a reduction in mobile source air
emissions.
Chapter 3 Land Use of the Specific Plan also contains land use standards for regulating
nonconforming industrial uses, which prohibits such buildings from being enlarged, extended,
reconstituted or substituted, or substantially altered, unless its purpose is to mitigate environmental
impacts.
Future development under the Specific Plan would be required to undergo their own CEQA
environmental review, and complete a project-level air quality analysis to evaluate the project’s
impacts on criteria air pollutants during project construction and operation. In addition, future
development under the Specific Plan would be required to implement 2040 General Plan EIR
mitigation measure MM AIR-1a, which is the BAAQMD-recommended dust control best
management practices (BMPs), to reduce construction fugitive dust impacts to a less than significant
level.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM AIR-1a: Individual development projects facilitated by the proposed project shall
incorporate the following Basic Construction Mitigation Measures recommended
by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD):
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded
areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site
shall be covered.
• All visible mud or dirt trackout onto adjacent public roads shall be
removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day.
The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed
as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after
grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when
not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required
by the California Airborne Toxics Control Measure [ATCM] Title 13,
Section 2485 of the California Code of Regulations). Clear signage shall
be provided for construction workers at all access points.
• All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be
checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper
condition prior to operation.
• Prior to the commencement of construction activities, individual project
proponents shall post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number
and person to contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This
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person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The
BAAQMD phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with
applicable regulations.
Future development projects, with the implementation of MM AIR-1a, would reduce the construction
fugitive dust emissions to a less than significant level.
Reduce Population Exposure and Protect Public Health
The 2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of
non-residential development within the Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040 General Plan
buildout, the Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-
residential buildout by 308,932 square feet. The Specific Plan would also change the land use
designations within the Specific Plan area, where the industrial uses would be located on the
southeastern portion of the Specific Plan area, mostly east of the Caltrain railroad and closer to US
101 and SFO, while the residential uses would be located on the northwestern portion of the Specific
Plan area west of the Caltrain railroad and interfacing the existing residential uses. As further
discussed below, the Specific Plan would result in the same VMT as what was estimated for the 2040
General Plan buildout, which would result in a reduced VMT per service population (residents plus
employees) compared to existing conditions as a result of intensifying growth in an urbanized and
transit-oriented area. The reduction in VMT per service population, would in turn, reduce the
population’s exposure to toxic air contaminants (TACs) from transportation-related sources.
While the Specific Plan allows a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and office uses within the
Specific Plan area, and could place sensitive receptors next to land uses that generate toxic air
contaminant sources, future development under the Specific Plan would be required to implement
2040 General Plan EIR MM AIR-1b, presented below, to ensure impacts related to exposing
receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations would be reduced to a less than significant level.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM AIR-1b: Projects that may result in additional toxic air contaminants (TACs) that are
located within 1,000 feet of a sensitive receptors(s) or would place sensitive
receptors within 1,000 feet of uses generating TACs, such as roadways with
volumes of 10,000 average annual daily trips or greater, shall implement Bay
Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Guidelines and California
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) policies and
procedures requiring a Health Risk Assessments (HRA) for residential
development and other sensitive receptors. Screening area distances may be
increased on a case-by-case basis if an unusually large source or sources of
hazardous emissions are proposed or currently exist. Based on the results of the
HRA, identify and implement measures (such as air filtration systems) to reduce
potential exposure to particulate matter, carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, and
other potential health hazards. Measures identified in HRAs shall be included into
the site development plan as a component of a proposed project.
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Future development projects, with the implementation of MM AIR-1b, would reduce public health
impacts to a less than significant level by requiring projects that generate TACs to complete a health
risk assessment and implement necessary measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Applicable Control Measures from the 2017 CAP
The 2017 Clean Air Plan contains 55 control measures aimed at reducing air pollution in the Bay
Area. These include control measures addressing stationary, area, mobile source, and transportation
emissions. They also include control measures designed to protect the climate and promote mixed
use, compact development to reduce vehicle emissions and exposure to pollutants from stationary
and mobile sources. BAAQMD encourages lead agencies to incorporate these measures into plan
elements. As summarized in Table 3.3-1 below, the Specific Plan is consistent with the applicable
control measures from the 2017 CAP.
Table 3.3-1: Specific Plan Consistency with the 2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measures
2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measure
Consistent with Control Measure? Discussion
TR2 (Trip Reduction Programs): Encourage trip reduction policies
and programs in local plans, e.g., general and specific plans while providing grants to support trip
reduction efforts. Encourage local governments to require mitigation of vehicle travel as part of new
development approval, to adopt transit benefits ordinances in order to reduce transit costs to employees,
and to develop innovative ways to encourage rideshare, transit, cycling, and walking for work trips.
Yes Development under the Specific plan would be subject to the City’s Transportation
Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 20.400) and required to implement a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program that
includes a set of strategies, measures, and incentives to encourage walking, bicycling, transit use, and carpooling.
TR9 (Bicycle and Pedestrian Access
Facilities): Encourage planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in local plans, e.g., general and specific
plans, fund bike lanes, routes, paths and bicycle parking facilities.
Yes Chapter 6.1 Mobility Goals and Policies of
the Specific Plan outlines goals and policies of transforming the Specific Plan area from an auto-oriented to a multimodal-oriented area
with low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout the Specific Plan area, creating shorter blocks within new streets to
support bicycle and pedestrian connections, and prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle access in site design.
Chapter 6.2 Mobility Framework of the Specific Plan establishes pedestrian and bicycle priority streets within the Specific Plan area. The pedestrian priority streets
incorporate wider sidewalks, landscaping,
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Table 3.3-1: Specific Plan Consistency with the 2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measures
2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measure
Consistent with Control Measure? Discussion
parklets, curb extensions, and other traffic calming features to create walkable environments in support of active ground
floor land uses. The bicycle priority streets incorporate low-stress bicycle facilities that accommodate people of all ages and abilities to facilitate cross-town travel and local access. Chapter 6.3 Complete Street Guidance of the Specific Plan provides standards to transform streets within the Specific Plan area into complete streets with bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
EN2 (Decrease Electricity Demand):
Work with local governments to adopt additional energy efficiency policies and programs. Support local government energy efficiency program via best practices, model ordinances, and technical support. Work with partners to develop messaging to decrease electricity
demand during peak times.
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan
would incorporate energy efficient systems as required under the current Title 24 as adopted and amended in Municipal Code Chapter 12.26. In addition, the Specific Plan Chapter 4.4 Form-Based Zone Design Standards establishes design standards for including passive shading on building facades, and Policy I-5.3 encourages installation of solar
arrays on roofs, parking lots, and shade structures paired with battery storage.
BL4 (Urban Heat Island Mitigation): Develop and urge adoption of a model ordinance for “cool parking” that promotes the use of cool surface treatments for new parking facilities, as well existing surface lots undergoing resurfacing. Develop and promote adoption of model building code requirements for new construction or reroofing/roofing upgrades for commercial and
residential multi-family housing. Collaborate with expert partners to perform outreach to cities and
counties to make them aware of cool roofing and cool paving techniques, and of new tools available.
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the current Title 24 cool roof requirement. In addition, the Specific Plan proposes blue-green infrastructure throughout the Specific Plan area, which would reduce the urban heat island effect within the city. Chapter 5.7.3 Hardscape Materials of the Specific Plan also recommends using high reflectance paving for hardscapes within the proposed open space. Chapter 5.7.5 Planting and Vegetation of the
Specific Plan includes tree selection guidelines to select native species with sufficient canopy to reduce heat island effect.
NW2 (Urban Tree Planting):
Develop or identify an existing model municipal tree planting ordinance and encourage local
governments to adopt such an ordinance. Include tree planting
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan
would be subject to Chapter 13.30 of the Municipal Code, which provides standards and requirements for the protection of certain
large trees and trees with unique characteristics; provides standards and
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Table 3.3-1: Specific Plan Consistency with the 2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measures
2017 Clean Air Plan Control Measure
Consistent with Control Measure? Discussion
recommendations the Air District’s technical guidance, best practices for local plans and CEQA review.
requirements for planting and maintenance of trees for new development; and establishes recommended standards for planting and
maintaining trees on property that is already developed. In addition, Chapter 5.7.5 Planting and Vegetation of the Specific Plan includes tree selection guideline to select native species with sufficient canopy to reduce heat island effect.
WA3 (Green Waste Diversion):
Develop model policies to facilitate local adoption of ordinances and programs to reduce the amount of
green waste going to landfills.
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan
would be subject to the City’s Waste Reduction Plan to ensure consistency with the state’s waste reduction goals.
WA4 (Recycling and Waste Reduction): Develop or identify and promote model ordinances on
community-wide zero-waste goals and recycling of construction and demolition materials in commercial
and public construction projects.
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to Chapter 15.60 of the Municipal Code by submitting a recycling
management plan to redirect recyclable construction materials away from landfills.
WR2 (Support Water Conservation): Develop a list of best practices that reduce water consumption and
increase on-site water recycling in new and existing buildings; incorporate into local planning
guidance.
Yes Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to all applicable water conserving requirements of Title 24,
California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) water efficiency requirements, General Plan policies, and Municipal Code, as
well as requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. In addition, the Specific Plan includes
guidelines for including energy efficient irrigation systems in the proposed open space.
Source: Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Final 2017 Clean Air Plan. April 19, 2017.
As shown in Table 3.3-1 above, the proposed project would be consistent with the 2017 CAP control
measures and would not hinder the implementation of the 2017 CAP control measures.
VMT Per Capita
As previously discussed, one of the criteria for determining project consistency with the 2017 Clean
Air Plan is determining if the proposed plan's projected VMT increase is less than or equal to its
projected population increase. The 2040 General Plan EIR identified that buildout of the 2040 General
Plan would increase annual VMT from 3,387,200 to 6,585,400 (94.42 percent increase) and increase
the population from 67,200 to 108,100 (60.86 percent increase), compared to existing conditions. It
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should be noted that the 2040 General Plan EIR analysis strictly looked at the City’s total annual VMT
(from residents, employees, and visitors) in relation to the projected population (residents only).
Therefore, the Addendum utilizes the same approach to determine consistency with the 2017 Clean
Air Plan. Compared to the 2040 General Plan, the Specific Plan would result in a net increase of 2
residents and 252 employees. As further discussed in Section 3.16 Transportation, the annual VMT
from implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the same VMT as what was identified in the
2040 General Plan EIR due to placing the added jobs within half a mile of the San Bruno BART station.
While the Specific Plan would increase the population (residents only) within the Specific Plan area,
the additional growth would be reallocated from the East of 101 area, and therefore, not increase the
City’s overall population.
As required by the 2040 General Plan EIR MM TRANS-1, the City adopted its TDM Ordinance
(Municipal Code Chapter 20.400) and would be required to update the TDM ordinance every five to
ten years.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM TRANS-1: Transportation Demand Management
To reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), the City shall implement its
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance as part of the Zoning Code
Amendments and parking requirements. The City shall also update its TDM
Ordinance and parking requirements every five to ten years and establish an East
of 101 Area Trip Cap, to achieve the maximum feasible reductions in vehicle
travel. The City shall achieve the performance standards outlined in the TDM
Ordinance.
The City shall update its TDM Ordinance every 5 to 10 years to limit Total VMT
and Work-Based VMT by incentivizing use of transit and active transportation and
disincentivizing auto use. The TDM Ordinance shall cover all development
projects generating greater than 100 daily trips, with the most stringent
requirements for office/Research and Development (R&D) land uses that
disproportionately account for the highest rates of VMT in the City. Development
projects shall implement a combination of TDM programs, services, and
infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to: establishing trip
reduction programs; subsidizing transit and active transportation use; coordinating
carpooling and vanpooling; encouraging telecommuting and flexible work
schedules; designing site plans to prioritize pedestrian, bicycle, and transit travel;
funding first/last mile shuttle services; establishing site-specific trip caps;
managing parking supply; and constructing transit and active transportation capital
improvements. Developments shall be subject to annual monitoring. The City shall
establish an administrative fine structure for developments found to be out of
compliance and apply any revenues from fines to infrastructure and services aimed
at reducing VMT.
The City shall establish an East of 101 Area Trip Cap to support the monitoring of
vehicle trip activity and focus efforts to reduce VMT. The area-wide trip cap shall
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apply to the high density employment uses in the East of 101 Area. The City shall
conduct annual traffic counts along the cordon area perimeter. Should the trip cap
be reached, the City shall consider corrective actions such as: revising mode share
targets for projects subject to the TDM Ordinance, identifying new funding
measures for TDM services, implementing new vehicle user charges, creating new
street connections, or slowing the pace of development approvals within the cordon
zone.
The City shall update its parking requirements every 5 to 10 years to align with its
TDM Ordinance and East of 101 Area Trip Cap. The City shall establish parking
maximums for office/R&D uses to ensure that VMT reduction goals are
incorporated into the design of development projects.
Future development under the Specific Plan would also be subject to the City’s TDM Ordinance and
required to implement a TDM program. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the
2040 General Plan, even with implementation of MM TRANS-1 to require TDMs, would not be able
to reduce the VMT impacts to a less than significant level, and that the VMT increase would outpace
population growth. Therefore, the Specific Plan, which would generate the same VMT and result in
the same population as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan, would also contribute to the 2040
General Plan EIR’s significant and unavoidable impact related to VMT growing at a faster rate than
population growth.
b. The criteria identified by BAAQMD for determining plan-level significance with respect to criteria
air pollutants and ozone precursors is by determining project consistency with the current air quality
plan control measures, which are intended to ensure the region's achievement and maintenance of
attainment of federal and state air quality standards, and if its projected VMT increase is less than or
equal to its projected population increase. As discussed under checklist question a, the Specific Plan
would be consistent with the applicable control measures of the 2017 Clean Air Plan, however it would
result in VMT that outpaces the population growth.
Similar to the 2040 General Plan buildout, future development under the Specific Plan would result in
short-term construction-related criteria pollutant emissions. Fugitive dust emissions would typically
be greatest during building demolition, site preparation, and grading due to the disturbance of soils and
transport of material. NOX emissions would also result from the combustion of diesel fuels used to
power off-road heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (e.g., backhoes, bulldozers, excavators). The types
and quantity of equipment, as well as duration of construction activities, would be project specific, for
example, larger projects would require more equipment over a longer timeframe than that required for
redevelopment of smaller projects. While BAAQMD does not require plan-level threshold of
significance for construction emissions, it contains recommended project-level thresholds that future
development projects would be subject to. For fugitive dust emissions, implementing dust control
BMPs would reduce impacts to a less than significant level. As described above, future development
projects under the Specific Plan would be required to implement MM AIR-1a, which includes the dust
control measures recommended by the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, to reduce its
construction fugitive dust emissions impacts to a less than significant level.
Similar to the 2040 General Plan buildout, future development under the Specific Plan would result in
operational-related criteria pollutant emissions. Operational criteria air pollutant emissions from
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developments come from various emission sources such as vehicle emissions, the use of outdoor
landscape maintenance equipment, use of consumer products such as cleaning products, use of
fireplaces and hearths, and periodic reapplication of architectural coatings. As described above, the
2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of non-
residential development within the Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout,
the Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-residential
buildout by 308,932 square feet. Of the 308,932 square feet of non-residential development, 268,214
square feet are existing service and industrial development. The existing service and industrial
development are part of the existing conditions, and therefore, retaining the existing development
would not change the existing operational criteria air pollutant emissions. The increase in planned retail
office/research, and residential development would be reallocated from the East of 101 area and not
increase the overall planned buildout of the 2040 General Plan EIR. Future development under the
Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s standard CEQA review process and assess project-specific
criteria air pollutant emissions in relation to the BAAQMD significance thresholds, which may result
in additional mitigation measures to reduce any potential impacts that could occur.
Based on the discussion above, the Specific Plan would contribute to the 2040 General Plan EIR’s
significant and unavoidable impact related to criteria air pollutant impacts as a result of VMT growing
at a faster rate than population growth.
c. Local risks are primarily associated with exposure of toxic air contaminant (TAC) emissions. TAC
emissions can come from various sources, such as stationary sources (dry cleaners, diesel backup
generators, and gas stations), mobile sources (vehicles on high-volume roads), off-road mobile sources
(construction equipment), and diesel-powered trains traveling on the railroad. The Specific Plan would
change the land use designations of select parcels within the Specific plan area. The Specific Plan
would reduce the mixed use density allowed at the northwestern corner of the Specific Plan area (see
ID #1 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), increase mixed use density on South Linden Avenue north of
North Canal Street (see ID #2 on of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), increase the maximum mixed use
density allowed along South Spruce Avenue and remove industrial as an allowed use (see ID #17 and
#18 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), and change the allowed use on the northeast corner of Tanforan
Avenue and Dollar Avenue to industrial use (see ID # 19 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3). These
changes would overall place more residential development on the northwestern portion of the Specific
Plan area and keep the industrial use in the southeastern portion of the Specific Plan area, consistent
with the surrounding land uses. As discussed above, future development under the Specific Plan would
result in construction activities that would emit TACs, and once operational, may contain operational
equipment that emit TACs. Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s
standard CEQA review process, and as required under MM AIR-1a and MM AIR-1b, required to
implement fugitive dust BMPs during construction, and development proposed within 1,000 feet of a
sensitive receptor would be required to complete a health risk assessment to identify any health risk
impacts and mitigation measures to reduce such impacts to a less than significant level. With
implementation of MM AIR-1a and MM AIR-1b, future development under the Specific Plan would
result in the same less than significant impact to sensitive receptors.
d. Consistent with the BAAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, a plan-level analysis must
acknowledge odor sources within the planning area and identify policies, goals, and objectives aimed
at reducing potential odor impacts to ensure that potential impacts would be less than significant.
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According to the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, land uses associated with odor complaints
typically include agricultural operations, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and certain industrial
operations such as chemical and other manufacturing. While odors do not present a health risk of
themselves, they are often considered a nuisance by people who live, work, or otherwise are located
near outdoor odor sources. The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines identify a screening distance
for 1 and 2 miles for the most common odor-generating land uses. Projects located outside of these
screening distances would be presumed to not be exposed to odors, while projects within these
screening distances present a potential to be exposed to odors. Compared to the 2040 General Plan
buildout for the Specific Plan area, the net new retail, office/research and development, and residential
uses proposed by the Specific Plan are not land uses associated with odor complaints.
Furthermore, Section 20.300.010 Performance Standards of the Municipal Code establishes
regulations related to odors and restricts uses, processes, or activities that produce objectionable odors
that are perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the lot lines of a site. Municipal
Code Sections 20.410.004 Indoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, 20.410.005 Commercial
Cannabis Manufacturing, and 20.410.006 Cannabis Testing Operations require that operators install
and maintain, in good working-order, air treatment or other ventilation systems to prevent odors
generated from the cultivation of cannabis from being detected within 10 feet of the structure in which
commercial cannabis cultivation occurs. BAAQMD Regulation 7 Odorous Substances, which contains
emission limitations on odorous substances, would apply to any odor source within the proposed
Specific Plan area. In addition, Chapter 3.3 Land Use of the Specific Plan includes land use standards
prohibiting new industrial uses within existing nonconforming industrial buildings from impacting the
surrounding properties with odors, and Chapter 3.7 Arts and Makers includes guidelines that prohibit
commercial and industrial uses in the Arts and Makers Overlay from producing excessive odor beyond
the property line.
Therefore, compliance with the applicable regulations in the Municipal Code, BAAQMD rules and
regulations, and Specific Plan standards and guidelines would result in the same less than significant
odor emissions disclosed in the 2040 General Plan.
3.3.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant air quality impact or a substantial increase
in the severity of the air quality impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-18 to 3.3-22
No No No MM BIO-1
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-22 to 3.3-23
No No No N/A
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-23 to 3.3-26
No No No MM BIO-3
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish and wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-26 to 3.3-27
No No No MM BIO-1, MM BIO-3
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-27 to 3.3-28
No No No N/A
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Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.3-28 to 3.3-29
No No No N/A
3.4.1 Existing Setting
The existing biological setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since
the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is approximately 400-acres (surrounded by urban development including
buildings, roadways, hardscapes, and landscaping), and is predominantly developed with industrial
uses. As shown in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the majority of the Specific Plan area is urban land
and does not contain any ecologically sensitive habitat, except for the channelized portion of Colma
Creek that runs through the northern portion of the Specific Plan area, and the Navigable Slough,
which passes through the southern portion of the Specific Plan area, as shown on Figure 3.4-1.10 The
primary biological resources within the Specific Plan area are landscaped trees, Colma Creek, and
the Navigable Slough, which can provide nesting and foraging habitat to birds. Colma Creek and the
Navigable Slough within the project area can also provide habitat for aquatic species. However, due
to the modified conditions of Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough, these habitats are not likely to
contain special-status plant and wildlife species.
3.4.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that build-out of the 2040 General Plan would result in less
than significant impacts to biological resources with mitigation incorporated, where relevant.
a. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would have a less
than significant impact on special-status species. Biological concerns identified in the 2040 General
Plan EIR specific to the Specific Plan area are in regard to migratory and nesting birds, Colma Creek,
and the Navigable Slough along the southeastern edge of the Specific Plan area.
10 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Exhibit 3.3-1, Exhibit 3.3-2.
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Source: City of South San Francisco, 2040 General Plan, October 2022.
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Migratory and Nesting Birds
Raptors (birds of prey) and nesting birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
and the California Fish and Game Code. Urban-adapted raptors and other birds nesting could be
disturbed by construction activities within the Specific Plan area and result in the loss of fertile eggs
or nestlings, or otherwise lead to nest abandonment. Disturbance that causes abandonment and/or
loss of reproductive efforts is considered a taking by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) and would constitute an impact.
In compliance with the MBTA and CDFW standard species management practices, future
development under the Specific Plan must implement the 2040 General Plan EIR mitigation measure
MM BIO-1.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM BIO-1: Special-status Species, Migratory Birds, and Nesting Birds
Special-status species are those listed as Endangered, Threatened or Rare, or as
Candidates for listing by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), or as Rare Plant
Rank 1B or 2B species by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). This
designation also includes CDFW Species of Special Concern and Fully Protected
Species. Applicants or sponsors of projects on sites where potential special-status
species, migratory birds, or nesting birds are present shall retain a qualified
Biologist to conduct a focused survey per applicable regulatory agency protocols
to determine whether such species occur on a given project site. The project
applicant or sponsor shall ensure that, if development of occupied habitat must
occur, species impacts shall be avoided or minimized, and if required by a
regulatory agency or the CEQA process, loss of wildlife habitat or individual
plants shall be fully compensated on the site. If off-site mitigation is necessary, it
shall occur within the South San Francisco Planning Area whenever possible,
with a priority given to existing habitat mitigation banks. Habitat mitigation shall
be accompanied by a long-term management plan and monitoring program
prepared by a qualified Biologist, and include provisions for protection of
mitigation lands in perpetuity through the establishment of easements and
adequate funding for maintenance and monitoring.
Implementation of MM BIO-1.1 would protect special-status species, including raptors and nesting
birds, by requiring future development under the Specific Plan to retain a qualified biologist to
conduct habitat and pre-construction nesting surveys and provide mitigation to avoid disturbance of
species and any loss of wildlife habitat. Consistent with the conclusions in the 2040 General Plan
EIR, implementation of the Specific Plan, with implementation of MM BIO-1.1, would not result in
significant impacts to migratory and nesting birds.
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Colma Creek and Navigable Slough
Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough, which are within the Specific Plan area, are identified
ecologically sensitive areas in the 2040 General Plan EIR, as shown on Figure 3.4-1.
The Specific Plan proposes a greenbelt along Colma Creek, and a neighborhood park to the north of
Colma Creek in order to provide a buffer between development and the creek, as shown on Figure
2.2-10. The Colma Creek greenbelt would increase the existing development setback from the
existing Colma Creek right-of-way, by creating setbacks ranging from 50 to 140 feet, and including
blue-green infrastructure as part of the greenbelt to improve stormwater quality. Along Colma Creek,
the Specific Plan would overall reduce the planned residential density at South Spruce Avenue by
changing the land use designation from High Density Mixed Use to Low Density Mixed Use (see ID
#3 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), and replace residential/commercial as an allowed use with
industrial east of the Caltrain railroad by changing the land use designation from High Density Mixed
Use to Mixed Industrial High (see ID #5 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3). The change from High
Density Mixed Use to Low Density Mixed Use would reduce the maximum FAR from 4.5 to 2.25
and residential density from 180 du/ac to 60 du/ac. The change from High Density Mixed Use to
Mixed Industrial High would reduce the maximum FAR from 4.5 to 2.0 and residential density from
180 du/ac to 0. These changes would substantially reduce the building mass and scale allowed along
Colma Creek
There is an existing grass ditch that outfalls directly into the Navigable Slough. The Specific Plan
identifies a stormwater infrastructure improvement to regrade the ditch to integrate bioretention cells
and improve conveyance. Along the Navigable Slough, the proposed Specific Plan would increase
the planned industrial density by changing the land use designation from Mixed Industrial to Mixed
Industrial High (see ID #7 of Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), which would increase the maximum
FAR from 1.0 to 2.0, therefore, allowing additional development than what was assumed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
General Plan Policy ES-3.3 requires the City to maintain development standards and guidelines for
new construction within 80 feet of Colma Creek, such as maintaining or increasing building setbacks
to support habitat areas.11 General Plan Policy ES-6.3 requires that permit applications for projects
located within ecologically sensitive habitat areas to prepare site-specific biological assessments for
review and approval by City Planning staff, and to incorporate the recommended measures during
construction to protect ecologically sensitive habitat areas.12 Municipal Code Section 20.310.002
General Site and Building Design requires all development within 300 feet of an Urban Bird Refuge
with uninterrupted glazed segments 24 square feet or larger to incorporate bird-safe glazing
11 Policy ES-3.3: Maintain development standards along Colma Creek to support habitat. Maintain development standards and guidelines for new construction within 80 feet that support urban ecology and ecosystem resilience. Provide project applicants with a process for exemptions and/or offsets under limited circumstances. Standards include: • Requiring no net new impervious areas. • Maintaining (or increasing) building setbacks to support habitat areas. • Encouraging new construction to construct bioswales or similar features to treat runoff before it enters the creek. • Using a planting palette consisting of native species and species that provide valuable resources for native wildlife. 12 Policy ES-6.3: Conduct site-specific assessments for new development in ecologically sensitive habitat areas. On a parcel-by-parcel basis, require that permit applications for projects located within ecologically sensitive habitat areas, as shown on Figure 3.4-1, prepare site-specific biological assessments for review and approval by City Planning staff, and incorporation of the recommended measures during construction to protect ecologically sensitive habitat areas.
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measures; the City is in the process of amending this code to require all development within the City
that proposes uninterrupted glazed segments 24 square feet or larger, to incorporate bird-safe
glazing.13
Future development under the Specific Plan area that are within 80 feet of Colma Creek and along
the Navigable Slough would be required to comply with General Plan Policy ES-3.3, ES-6.3,
Municipal Code Section 20.310.002 General Site and Building Design (which would apply to all
development), and, if special-status species are located on-site, implement MM BIO-1.1, identified
above. In addition, the Specific Plan contains Policy LU-6.3, which increases building setbacks from
Colma Creek to allow for improved habitat conditions, Chapter 5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt, which
establishes setbacks of the proposed greenbelt from Colma Creek, Chapter 5.7.9 Exterior Lighting,
which requires lighting be diverted away from wildlife habitat and limited to human use areas, Policy
OS-3.2, which requires native and biodiverse landscape in parks, open spaces, and public right-of-
way, and Policy OS-3.3, which requires parks and open spaces be designed with bird-safe design and
landscape/planting designs that reduce impervious surfaces and decrease stormwater runoff.
Consistent with the conclusions in the 2040 General Plan EIR, implementation of the Specific Plan,
in compliance with General Plan Policies ES-3.3 and ES-6.3, MM BIO-1, and Specific Plan Policies
LU-6.3, OS-3.2, OS-3.3, Chapters 5.4.1 and 5.7.9, would not result in significant impacts to special-
status species within Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough.
b, c. The Specific Plan area is comprised of mostly developed/landscaped habitat. Colma Creek and
the Navigable Slough are the only identified aquatic habitats and ecologically sensitive habitats
within the Specific Plan area. As discussed under checklist question a above, while the Specific Plan
would change the land uses and density along Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough than what was
assumed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the 2040 General Plan contains Policies ES-3.3 and ES-6.3
and the Specific Plan contains Policies LU-6.3 and Chapter 5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt, which
require future development to maintain setbacks from Colma Creek and prepare biological
assessments for development within identified ecologically sensitive areas, such as Colma Creek and
the Navigable Slough. The proposed Specific Plan contains Policy OS-3.2, which would reduce
stormwater runoff to Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough, and Chapter 5.7.9 Exterior Lighting,
which would require lighting be diverted away from wildlife habitat and limited to human use areas.
In addition, future development within the Specific Plan area, where potential jurisdictional wetlands
or waterways may be found, would be required to implement the 2040 General Plan EIR mitigation
measure MM BIO-3, below.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM BIO-3: Assess Potential Wetland Impacts
Applicants or sponsors of projects on sites where potential jurisdictional wetlands
or waterways are present shall retain a qualified Biologist/wetland regulatory
specialist to conduct a site investigation and assess whether wetland or waterway
features are jurisdictional with regard to the United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and/or
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). This investigation shall
13 Amendment to Municipal Code Section 20.310.002 General Site and Building Design is not part of the proposed project. The City anticipates completing this amendment in fall of 2023.
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include assessing potential impacts to wetlands and other waters of the United
States and/or State. If a feature is found to be jurisdictional or potentially
jurisdictional, the project applicant or sponsor shall comply with the appropriate
permitting process with each agency claiming jurisdiction prior to disturbance of
the feature, and a qualified Biologist/wetland regulatory specialist shall conduct a
detailed wetland delineation if necessary.
Implementation of MM BIO-3 would reduce impacts to wetlands or waterways by requiring future
development to formally delineate any potential jurisdictional wetlands or waterways and obtain
necessary permits from each agency claiming jurisdiction. Consistent with the conclusions in the
2040 General Plan EIR, implementation of the Specific Plan, in compliance with General Plan
Policies ES-3.3 and ES-6.3, Specific Plan Policy LU-6.3, and Specific Plan Chapter 5.4.1 Colma
Creek Greenbelt, would not result in significant impacts to riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
communities, such as wetlands or waterways.
d. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would have a less
than significant impact on wildlife movement corridors and nursery sites with implementation of
mitigation measures MM BIO-1 and MM BIO-3. The Specific Plan area is approximately one mile
west of the San Francisco Bay, a major wildlife movement corridor and nursery site. As such, Colma
Creek and the Navigable Slough of San Bruno Creek provide areas for wildlife movement. As
described under checklist question a, while the Specific Plan proposes changes to land uses and
intensity along Colma Creek and the Navigable Slough than what was assumed in the 2040 General
Plan EIR, future development under the Specific Plan would be required to implement the 2040
General Plan EIR mitigation measures MM BIO-1 and MM BIO-3, which require site investigations
and assessments for special-status species and wetland habitat. Implementation of these mitigation
measures would ensure wildlife movement corridors are protected and not significantly impacted as a
result of future development under the Specific Plan. In addition, future development projects within
80 feet of Colma Creek would comply with General Plan Policies ES-3.3, which requires compliance
with development standards and guidelines related to development along Colma Creek, and ES-6.3,
which requires development impacting ecologically sensitive areas (including Colma Creek and the
Navigable Slough) to complete site-specific biological assessments, Specific Plan Policy LU-6.3 and
Specific Plan Chapter 5.4.1 Colma Creek Greenbelt, which require buffers around Colma Creek,
Policy OS-3.2, which requires reduction in stormwater runoff to Colma Creek and the Navigable
Slough, and Chapter 5.7.9 Exterior Lighting, requires lighting be diverted away from wildlife habitat
and limited to human use areas. These policies and requirements would minimize adverse effects on
wildlife movement corridors or nurseries and result in a less than significant impact. This is the same
impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
e. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the 2040 General Plan would not
conflict with local polices or ordinances protecting biological resources, including Chapter 13.28 and
13.30 of the Municipal Code outlining the City’s Street Tree Preservation Policy and Tree
Preservation standards, respectively. Future development projects within the Specific Plan area
would be required to comply with these chapters of the Municipal Code, including obtaining a tree
removal permit and providing replacement trees. In addition, development under the Specific Plan
would be required to comply with General Plan Policy ES-4.1 and Specific Plan Chapter 5.5.4 Urban
Forest, which require the City to expand the tree canopy coverage, and General Plan Policy ES-4.2,
which requires the avoidance of tree removal wherever possible, and, if trees must be removed,
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replaced at a three to one ratio. Specific Plan Chapter 5.7.5 requires developments to design for
native vegetation within the Specific Plan area. As discussed under checklist question a above, while
the Specific Plan proposes changes to land uses and intensity along Colma Creek and the Navigable
Slough than what was assumed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, future developments under the
proposed Specific Plan would also be required to comply with the Municipal Code and General Plan
policies. For these reasons, the proposed Specific Plan would not result in any new or more
significant conflicts with local polices or ordinances protecting biological resources than previously
disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
f. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that implementation of the 2040 General Plan would not
conflict with an adopted habitat plan. There are two areas within the City covered by habitat
conservation plans; Sign Hill Park and San Bruno Mountain State Park. In addition, the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) has jurisdiction over land near the San
Francisco Bay and the tidally influenced Navigable Slough. The Specific Plan area is 1.5-miles south
of Sign Hill Park and San Bruno Mountain State Park. As such, it is not located within the Sign Hill
Park or San Bruno Mountain habitat conservation plan areas. Any development that would require
permits from the BCDC would be subject to the applicable permit requirements to mitigate any
impacts. Thus, implementation of the Specific Plan would not conflict with an adopted habitat
conservation plan or natural community conservation plan and any impact would be less than
significant, consistent with the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.4.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant biological resources impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the biological resources impacts disclosed in the 2040 General
Plan EIR.
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3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource as defined
in §15064.5?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.4-32 to 3.3-
34
No No No N/A
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.4-34 to 3.3-36
No No No N/A
c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside the formal cemeteries?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.4-36 No No No N/A
3.5.1 Existing Setting
The existing cultural resources setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially
changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
There is one known historic resource located within the Specific Plan area. The historic resource is
located at 499 Railroad Avenue and is the South City Lumber building. This building is a designated
City Historic Landmark and is a two-story, wood-sided industrial building. There are no other known
historic resources within the Specific Plan area.
There are several known archaeological sites within the City in both developed and undeveloped
areas. The potential for additional archaeological sites to be found within the Specific Plan area
varies depending on location and underlying geological conditions; however, areas closest to water
sources, such as Colma Creek, have the greatest potential for buried archaeological resources to be
found.14 There are at least two known archaeological resources within the Specific Plan area, one
near Colma Creek, and one in the southern portion of the Specific Plan area.
3.5.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would have a less than
significant impact on historic resources through implementation of 2040 General Plan policies and
compliance with the City’s Municipal Code.
14 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.4-34.
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a. As discussed above, there is one known historic resource within the Specific Plan area, the South
City Lumber building. The site containing the City Lumber building is currently designated Medium
Density Mixed Use. The Specific Plan does not propose changes to the land use designation of the
site, therefore, would not result in new cultural resources impacts to the site than what was identified
in the 2040 General Plan EIR. Future development under the Specific Plan would be required to
comply with General Plan Policy SA-2.2, which requires the City to protect historic buildings, Policy
ES-9.5, which requires the preparation of historic reports and surveys as part of the environmental
review process, and Sections 2.56.080 and 2.56.130 of the City’s Municipal Code, which require
future development to preserve existing historic resources and obtain a permit for any alterations.15 In
addition, there may be other historic resources present within the Specific Plan area that have not yet
been surveyed, and to protect against the potential for demolition or alteration of historic structures,
future development under the Specific Plan that would alter a building or structure greater than 45
years old, would undergo project-specific CEQA review and comply with Policy ES-9.5, including
an assessment of any structures over 45 years in age proposed for alteration or demolition, in order to
determine if that building or structure qualifies as a historic resource. For these reasons,
implementation of the Specific Plan would not result in a new significant impact or substantially
increase impacts to historic resources than what was disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b, c. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would have a less
than significant impact on archaeological resources and human remains through implementation of
General Polices, discussed below.
As noted above, areas near water sources have a greater potential for previously undiscovered
archaeological resources. The Specific Plan area is in close proximity to the San Francisco Bay, and
Colma Creek runs through the northern portion of the Specific Plan area. Redevelopment within the
Specific Plan area, including near the creek, could impact previously undiscovered archaeological
resources or human remains during excavation, construction, or infrastructure improvements. Similar
to what was planned in the 2040 General Plan, the Specific Plan would allow redevelopment within
the Specific Plan area. Redevelopment would involve excavation into native soils, which have the
potential to contain sub-surface cultural resources. Future development under the Specific Plan
would comply with General Plan Policies ES-10.1, which requires the City to maintain formal
procedures for minimizing and mitigating impacts to archaeological resources, ES-10.3, which
requires that development proposals be referred to the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) of the
California Archaeological Inventory, Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and local
Native American tribes, for review and recommendations regarding supplemental field investigation,
ES-10.4, which requires a records review for any development proposed in areas of known
archaeological resources, and ES-10.5, which mandates, if construction or grading activities result in
the discovery of historic or prehistoric archaeological artifacts, all work within 100 feet of the
discovery shall cease, the Economic and Community Development Department shall be notified, and
the resources shall be examined by a qualified archaeologist for appropriate protection and
15 Policy SA-2.2: Protect historic buildings. Protect historic buildings and the local building fabric in the Downtown through adaptive reuse and other strategies. Policy ES-9.5 Require historic surveys as part of development project requirements. Require the submittal of historic reports and surveys prepared as part of the environmental review process.
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preservation measures.16 Consistent with General Plan Policies ES-10.1, ES-10.3, and ES-10.4, new
development within the Specific Plan area would be required to conduct a records search with NWIC
to determine the archaeological sensitivity of the site. In addition, the City would implement General
Plan Policy ES-11.1, which requires the City to identify, preserve, and protect tribal cultural
resources (TCRs), including traditional cultural landscapes, sacred sites, places, features, and objects,
including historic or prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, cemeteries, and ceremonial sites in
consultation or coordination with the appropriate Native American tribe(s).17
With implementation of General Plan Policies ES-10.1, ES-10.3, ES-10.4, ES-10.5, and ES-11.1,
future development under the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant
archaeological resources and human remains impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.5.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant cultural resources impact or a substantial
increase in the severity of the cultural resources impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
16 Policy ES-10.1: Maintain archaeological procedures for new development. Maintain formal procedures for minimizing and mitigating impacts to archaeological resources. Policy ES-10.3: Require development proposals be referred to archaeological resources. Require that development proposals be referred to the Northwest Information Center of the California Archaeological Inventory, Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and local Native American tribes for review and recommendations regarding supplemental field investigation. Policy ES-10.4: Ensure the protection of known archaeological resources through records review. Ensure the protection of known archaeological resources in the City by requiring a records review for any development proposed in areas of known resources. Policy ES-10.5: Discovery of significant historic or prehistoric archaeological artifacts. If construction or grading activities result in the discovery of significant historic or prehistoric archaeological artifacts, then all work within 100 feet of the discovery shall cease, the Economic and Community Development Department shall be notified, the resources shall be examined by a qualified archaeologist for appropriate protection and preservation measures; and work may only resume when appropriate protections are in place and have been approved by the Economic and Community Development Department. 17 Policy ES-11.1: Identification of tribal cultural resources. Encourage the identification, preservation, and protection of tribal cultural resources, traditional cultural landscapes, sacred sites, places, features, and objects, including historic or prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, cemeteries, and ceremonial sites in consultation or coordination with the appropriate Native America tribe(s), and shall ensure appropriate treatment of Native American and other human remains discovered during project construction.
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3.6 ENERGY
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations
Implemented or Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Result in a potentially significant environmental
impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, or wasteful use of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.5-17 to3.5-22
No No No N/A
b. Conflict with or obstruct a
state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.5-22 to 3.5-23
No No No N/A
3.6.1 Existing Setting
The existing energy setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since the
certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area currently uses energy in the form of electricity and natural gas from
operations, lighting, heating, and cooling of existing buildings. Vehicle trips by employees and
visitors visiting the Specific Plan area use gasoline, electricity, and diesel fuel.
3.6.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in less
than significant impacts to energy.
a. Implementation of the Specific Plan would utilize energy during construction and operational
activities. The 2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668
square feet of non-residential development within the Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040
General Plan buildout, the Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit
and non-residential buildout by 308,932 square feet, which includes retaining 242,900 square feet of
existing industrial use and 25,314 square feet of service use. The additional net new retail,
office/research and development, and residential development would be reallocated from the East of
101 area within the city, and therefore, would not increase the 2040 General Plan buildout for the
city. However retaining the 268,215 square feet of existing industrial and service development within
the Specific Plan area (that the General Plan assumed would be redeveloped with new uses) would
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increase the 2040 General Plan buildout by approximately 0.4 percent.18 Compared to what was
assumed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, these changes would overall result in a net increase of
approximately two residents and 252 employees within the Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040
General Plan buildout for the City, which would result in a buildout population of 107,203 residents
and 137,557 jobs in the City, the increase in population and jobs in the City due to what is now
proposed by the Specific Plan would be considered nominal and not substantially increase the
amount of energy that would be consumed at the 2040 General Plan buildout compared to what was
disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR. The Specific Plan area is currently developed with industrial
uses, and any new development would take place on developed parcels. The 2040 General Plan
identified the Lindenville sub-area as one of the primary sub-areas to accommodate growth within
the city due to its proximity to Caltrain, BART, with good access to jobs, neighborhood amenities,
and services. One of the key 2040 General Plan policy goals is to create transit-oriented communities
near Caltrain and BART and linking housing growth with job access. By allowing residential,
commercial, and industrial development within the already developed Lindenville plan area, the
concentration of population, employment, and services allows for more efficient use of energy.
Construction
Construction activities associated with future development under the Specific Plan would consume
energy in the form of petroleum fuel for heavy equipment, as well as from worker trips and material
delivery trips to the construction sites. Temporary electrical grid power may also be provided to
construction sites. As described in Section 3.3 Air Quality, future development under the Specific
Plan would be required to evaluate, measure, and mitigate air quality impacts generated from
construction activities, such as implementing MM AIR-1a, which would also reduce energy
consumption by limiting idling and ensuring equipment is properly maintained according to
manufacturer’s specifications. Action CHEJ-3.2.2 of the 2040 General Plan also requires the City to
manage truck idling in new residential neighborhoods in Lindenville. Chapter 15.60 of the Municipal
Code requires development projects to complete and submit a construction recycling management
plan. Section 15.60.020 of the Municipal Code requires the City to encourage contractors to make
every structure planned for demolition available for deconstruction, salvage, and recovery prior to
demolition; and to recover the maximum feasible amount of salvageable designated recyclable and
reusable materials prior to demolition. CALGreen also requires projects to recycle and/or salvage for
reuse a minimum 65 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste.
Future development under the Specific Plan would require subsequent environmental review and
assess potential energy consumption impacts at a project-level and be subject to the Municipal Code
and the General Plan policies and actions that directly and indirectly reduce energy consumption
during construction. As such, construction activities associated with implementation of the Specific
Plan would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, and result in the
same less than significant impact as identified in the 2040 General Plan.
18 The 2040 General Plan allows for a buildout of 60,193,220 square feet of development. Source: City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments, and
Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Tables 2-5 and Table 2-7.
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Operation
Operation of development allowed under the Specific Plan would consume natural gas and electricity
for building heating and power, lighting, water conveyance, and other operational requirements.
Indirect energy use would include the pumping, treatment, and conveyance of water for buildings,
landscaping, and many other end uses. It is estimated that buildout of the Specific Plan would
consume approximately 129,305,404 kilowatt-hour (kWh)of electricity per year and 4,021,281
therms of natural gas per year.19 As further discussed in Section 3.16 Transportation, the Specific
Plan would reduce VMT per service population from 27.42 to 26.80, and therefore, improve energy
efficiency for transportation related energy usage. Within Lindenville, the total daily VMT would
increase from 314,022.1 to 1,076,477.1 compared to existing conditions,20 resulting in a net increase
of 762,455. The increase in daily VMT would result in an increase in approximately 12,205,965
gallons of annual gasoline consumption.21
The Specific Plan is consistent with General Plan Policy LU-1.1, Action LU-1.1.2, Policy LU-1.2,
and Policy LU-2.1 by allowing a mix of land uses placing housing, employment, services, and
gathering places in proximity to each other, improving the bicycle and pedestrian network in the
Specific Plan area (as described in Section 2.2 Project Description), and intensifying development
near transit (BART and Caltrain).
General Plan Policy CP-2.1 requires the City to maintain membership in the Peninsula Clean Energy
and continue to work to maintain a high level of private property owner participation in Peninsula
Clean Energy. Policy CP-2.2 requires the City to partner with PG&E to develop options for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions associated with the existing natural gas grid. General Plan Action CP-3.1.1
requires the City to provide incentives to encourage new construction to exceed Title 24
requirements. Policy LU-1.2 requires the City to improve opportunities to walk and bike, and
accessibility in complete neighborhoods. Policy LU-2.1 requires the City to collaborate with
developers and property owners to locate new housing, mixed use, and employment uses near transit
centers to minimize reliance on personal automobiles. General Plan Action CHEJ-3.3.1 requires the
City to explore opportunities for production, distribution, and warehousing uses in Lindenville to
reduce pollution, such as greener trucks, energy efficient buildings, and other strategies.
Future development under the Specific Plan would also be subject to state and local energy efficiency
regulations. The Municipal Code Chapters 15.22 and 15.26 contain the current Title 24, as amended.
Chapter 15.62 of the Municipal Code aims to encourage the use of solar energy systems. Municipal
Code Section 20.300.009 requires outdoor lighting to minimize energy waste. Municipal Code
Section 20.300.008 includes a number of requirements for new construction to aid in energy
conservation by providing shade from the sun and shelter from the wind and encourage the
conservation of water resources through the use of native and drought-tolerant plans and water-
conserving irrigation practices. Municipal Code Section 15.26.020 requires new residential
development to only include all-electric design features and prohibits the use of natural gas utilities.
19 Raimi + Associates. Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast Memorandum. August 2023.
20 VMT data provided by Fehr & Peers Transportation Solutions. 21 The most recent national miles per gallon rate is 22.8 miles per gallon for light-duty vehicles. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. “Average Fuel Efficiency of U.S. Light Duty Vehicles.” Accessed August 16, 2023. https://www.bts.gov/content/average-fuel-efficiency-us-light-duty-vehicles.
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Compliance with the General Plan policies and actions, Municipal Code, and state regulations by
future development allowed under the Specific Plan would ensure that implementation of the
Specific Plan would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy. Future
development would also be subject to the City’s TDM ordinance, which in turn, would further reduce
gasoline consumption.
For these reasons, future development under the Specific Plan would be designed and built to
minimize energy consumption and would ensure that building energy consumption would not be
wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary. In addition, implementation of the Specific Plan would
minimize gasoline use for transportation and not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
gasoline consumption. Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant energy impact as
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. As discussed under checklist question a, the Specific Plan is consistent with the 2040 General Plan
policies by allowing and intensifying a mix of land uses, placing housing, employment, services, and
gathering places in proximity to each other, improving the bicycle and pedestrian network in the
Specific Plan area, in a transit-oriented area, and future development would be subject to state and
local building regulations for energy efficiency. Furthermore, as discussed in Section 3.3 Air Quality,
the Specific Plan is consistent with the 2017 CAP control measures, which would help meet
BAAQMD’s primary goal of attaining air quality standards, which in turn, would improve energy
efficiency within the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan does not propose any features that would
obstruct, or be in conflict with any state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency. For
these reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant energy impact as
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.6.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant energy impact or a substantial increase in
the severity of the energy impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.7 GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND MINERALS
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Directly or indirectly cause
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death
involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division
of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
iv. Landslides?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.6-17 to 3.6-23
No No No N/A
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.6-23 to 3.6-24
No No No N/A
c. Be located on a geologic unit
or soil that is unstable, or that
would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.6-24 to 3.6-26
No No No N/A
d. Be located on expansive soil,
as defined in the current California Building Code, creating substantial risks to life or property?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.6-26 to 3.6-27
No No No N/A
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Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.6-27 to 3.6-28
No No No N/A
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.6-28 to 3.6-29
No No No MM GEO-6
g. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-2 No No No N/A
h. Result in the loss of
availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local General Plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 6-2 No No No N/A
3.7.1 Existing Setting
The existing geology, soils, and mineral resources setting, including regulatory framework, has not
substantially changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is within a seismically active region and is located within a liquefaction
hazard zone.22 Lateral spreading, due to liquefaction, could also occur along Colma Creek and the
Navigable Slough.23 The Specific Plan area is flat and is not subject to landslide hazards.
As disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the Specific Plan area is underlain by primarily
Urbanland and Urbanland-Orthents soils.24 Urban Land consists of areas covered by roads,
driveways, parking lots, houses, and other structures. The soils under these structures have been
22 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Exhibit 3.6-4, Exhibit 3.6-5. 23 Ibid. Page 3.6-5.
24 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Web Soil Survey”. Accessed: February 4, 2021. https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
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graded and mixed or have been covered with fill material. Urban Land-Orthents is a combination of
Urban Land and smoothed, well-draining soils with sandy loam. According to the 2040 General Plan
EIR, soils in the eastern portion of the City (including the Specific Plan area) are susceptible to
damage from expansive soils and differential settlement due to the artificial fill overlaying tidal flats,
alluvium, and slope debris.25
There are no known paleontological or mineral resources within the City of South San Francisco.
3.7.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the General Plan would result in less than
significant impacts to geology, soils, paleontology, and mineral resources.
a. As disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the Specific Plan area is located within a seismically
active region and, as such, strong to very strong ground shaking would be expected during the
lifetime of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan area is not located within an Alquist-Priolo special
study zone. While no active faults are known to cross the Specific Plan area and fault rupture is not
anticipated to occur, ground shaking could damage structures and threaten future occupants of the
Specific Plan area. In addition, the Specific Plan area is located in a liquefaction hazard area, which
is consistent with the conclusions in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
While the Specific Plan would allow more growth than what was identified in the 2040 General Plan
(see Table 2.2-1 in Section 2.2 Project Description), similar to what was identified in the 2040
General Plan EIR, future development under the Specific Plan would be designed and constructed in
accordance with Chapter 15.08 of the City’s Municipal Code, which implements the California
Building Code (CBC) requirements that foundations and other structural support features would be
designed to resist or absorb damaging forces from strong ground shaking, liquefaction, lateral
spreading, and subsidence. In addition, given that the Specific Plan area is located within a
liquefaction hazard area, future projects would be required to comply with Section 20.170.004 of the
City’s Municipal Code, which requires site-specific soils and geologic reports be prepared prior for
review and approval by the City Engineer prior to development, and incorporation of the
recommended actions during construction. Compliance with the City’s Municipal Code would
reduce seismic and seismic-related impacts to a less than significant level.
Future development under the Specific Plan would not be subject to substantial slope instability or
landslide related hazards due to the relatively flat topography of the area. The impacts of landslides
on future development within the Specific Plan area would, therefore, be less than significant. This is
the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. Topography of the Specific Plan area is relatively flat; therefore, the area would not be exposed to
substantial erosion. Future development projects under the Specific Plan would be required to
comply with the City’s Municipal Code to ensure that erosion would not occur during construction
and operation, as described in detail in Section 3.9 Hydrology and Water Quality. This is the same
impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
25 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.6-6.
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c, d. Given the proximity (within 10-miles) of seismically active faults to the Specific Plan area,
seismic ground shaking could result in liquefaction, lateral spreading, or differential settlement. As
discussed above, soils with a high expansion potential occur in the Specific Plan Area, which can
cause heaving and cracking of slabs on-grade, pavements, and structures founded on shallow
foundations. In addition, lateral spreading may occur along the Colma Creek corridor in the northern
portions of the Specific Plan area. Compliance with the City’s Municipal Code requiring preparation
of site-specific soils and geology reports and implementing the recommendations in the reports
would reduce the impacts of seismic and seismic-related hazards and expansive soils to a less than
significant level. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
e. Future development under the Specific Plan would connect to existing City sewer lines and would
not require treatment of wastewater on-site using a septic system or alternative wastewater disposal
system. Therefore, the Specific Plan would have no impact on the ability of on-site soils to support
alternative wastewater systems. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
f. As discussed above, there are no known paleontological resources within the City and, per the
2040 General Plan EIR, the areas within the City that have the highest potential for previously
undiscovered paleontological resources are located within the Merced Formation and Colma
Formation, both of which are located west of the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan area is mostly
underlain by Urbanland and Urbanland-Orthents, which contain fill materials and are of younger
geologic age. Thus, there is low sensitivity for paleontological resources within the Specific Plan
area. Nonetheless, in the event that any earth-disturbing construction activities uncover
paleontological resources (e.g., bones, teeth, well-preserved plant elements), potential impacts to
paleontological resources would be minimized to a less than significant level through compliance
with Public Resources Code Section 5097, which specifies procedures to be followed in the event of
unexpected discovery of paleontological resources.26
Future development under the Specific Plan, with compliance of Public Resources Code Section
5097, would have a less than significant impact on paleontological resources. This is the same impact
as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
g, h. As stated in the 2040 General Plan EIR, no minerals or aggregate resources of statewide
importance are located within the City of South San Francisco. Thus, there would be no impact.
3.7.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant geology and soils impact or substantially
increased impacts than were disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
26 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.6-28.
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3.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact on
the environment?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.7-53 to 3.7-
66
No No No N/A
b. Conflict with an applicable
plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of
reducing GHG emissions?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.7-66 to 3.7-83
No No No N/A
3.8.1 Existing Setting
The existing setting for climate change and greenhouse gas emissions has not substantially changed
since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is currently developed primarily with industrial uses. The existing
development within the Specific Plan area generates GHG emissions primarily from vehicle trips by
employees and visitors, as well as for heating and cooling of buildings, conveyance of water,
treatment of wastewater, and from the transport and disposal of solid waste.
Note since the City adopted the 2040 General Plan EIR on October 12, 2022, BAAQMD adopted its
2022 CEQA Air Quality Guidelines on April 20, 2023, which includes updated thresholds for
evaluating GHG emissions impacts. However, an updated threshold is not considered a change in
circumstances under which a project would occur, for purposes of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
which is a change in the real world that would materially change the impacts a project would have.
As described above, there has not been substantial changes to the GHG emissions setting, therefore,
the following analysis relies on the same GHG thresholds used in the 2040 General Plan EIR, which
is an interpolated threshold from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2017 Climate Change
Scoping Plan, as further discussed below. It should also be noted that the City as lead agency has the
discretion to apply what is considers the appropriate threshold for a given environmental topic, and
therefore continues to have the discretion to continue to rely on the interpolated threshold from the
2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan.
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3.8.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in less
than significant GHG impacts.
Interpolating from the CARB 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan’s plan-level GHG emissions
efficiency targets, the 2040 General Plan EIR utilized a GHG significance threshold based on
whether the 2040 General Plan buildout would result in greater than 4.0 metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e) per service population (residents plus employees) by 204027. CEQA
Guidelines Section 15183.5(b) allows projects and plans to be analyzed through a streamlined or
tiered approach utilizing an adopted GHG Reduction Plan. The City’s 2022 Climate Action Plan
(2022 CAP) is a qualified greenhouse gas reduction strategy. Projects that demonstrate consistency
with the 2022 CAP, including future redevelopment projects under the Specific Plan, would be
eligible for streamlined CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5.
a. The Specific Plan would allow future development within the Specific Plan area that slightly
exceeds planned growth from the 2040 General Plan, which would allow a buildout of 5,580
residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of non-residential development within the Specific Plan
area. Compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout, the proposed Specific Plan would increase the
residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-residential buildout by 308,932 square feet.
Construction activities associated with future development would generate temporary short-term
GHG emissions. Neither the CARB’s 2017 Scoping Plan nor the current BAAQMD guidelines
recommend quantitative thresholds of significance for GHG emissions resulting from construction
activities at the plan level. Rather, the City would consider construction emissions to be potentially
significant if a project would not incorporate construction BMPs to reduce GHG emissions during
construction. As discussed in Section 3.2, Air Quality, new development within the City, including
the Specific Plan area, would be subject to construction BMPs for reducing construction emissions
through MM AIR-1a by limiting idling and requiring equipment to be properly maintained and tuned.
With implementation of MM AIR-1a, GHG emissions from construction activities of future
development under the Specific Plan would be reduced to a less than significant level. In addition,
Chapter 15.60 of the Municipal Code requires development projects to complete a recycling
management plan, and Section 15.60.020 requires the City to encourage contractors to make every
structure planned for demolition available for deconstruction, salvage, and recovery prior to
demolition; and to recover the maximum feasible amount of salvageable designated recyclable and
reusable materials prior to demolition, but at least at the rate set forth in CALGreen.
Once built and occupied, future development within the Specific Plan area would result in long-term
operational sources of GHG emissions associated with mobile sources (e.g., vehicle exhaust) from
vehicle trips by employees, visitors, and residents, energy consumption (e.g., electricity and natural
gas) of buildings, solid waste, wastewater treatment, and water consumption (e.g., electricity used to
deliver and treat water consumed by customers in the City). The operational GHG emissions from
buildout of the Specific Plan have been calculated (see Appendix B). The GHG emissions accounted
for emission reductions resulting from the following state-level and City-level policies:
27 Note that the metric from the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan is expressed in per capita (residents) because it accounts for the total forecasted population and emissions of the state, while the City’s significance threshold metric is expressed in per service population (residents plus employees) because the GHG emissions of the city would be the result of residents and employees who work in the City but may not live in the City.
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• Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), a law which requires electrical utilities to provide an
increased amount of electricity from eligible renewable sources. SB 100 requires that 33
percent of electricity sold by utilities in 2020 be renewable, 60 percent be renewable in 2030,
and 100 percent be carbon-free in 2045.
• Title 24: Title 24 is the set of regulations that specifies how new buildings must be
constructed, including specifying minimum energy efficiency standards. These standards are
updated triennially to be more stringent. California has set a goal for zero-net energy new
construction by 2030.
• Pavely Clean Car Standards: These standards require that vehicles sold in California meet
minimum fuel efficiency requirements, and that fuel sold in the state emits less GHGs during
production and use.
• Municipal Code Chapter 15.26: All-electric residential new construction
• 2040 General Plan: Mobility improvements
• 2022 Climate Action Plan
It is estimated that the Specific Plan would result in annual GHG emissions of 78,808 MT CO2e with
implementation of the above policies, which would result in an efficiency emission of 2.24 MT CO2e
per service population. The GHG emissions per service population for the Specific Plan, therefore,
would not exceed the 2040 General Plan EIR’s GHG efficiency threshold of 4.0 MT CO2e per
service population.
The Specific Plan and future development allowed under the Specific Plan would be subject to the
City’s 2022 CAP, a qualified GHG reduction plan. As summarized in Table 3.8-1 below, the Specific
Plan and future development allowed would comply with the applicable 2022 CAP measures.
Because the Specific Plan would not exceed the efficiency threshold of 4.0 MT CO2e per service
population, and be consistent with the City’s 2022 CAP, it would result in the same less than
significant GHG impact as identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions
Action Description Consistency CE 1.1 Require the construction of any new nonresidential conditioned space of 5,000
square feet or more, or the conversion of unconditioned space 5,000 square feet or more, to meet a minimum of 50 percent of modeled
building electricity needs with on-site renewable energy sources, as is feasible. To calculate 50 percent of building electricity needs for the new
conditioned space, the applicant shall calculate building electricity use as part of the Title 24 compliance process. Total electricity use shall include total use for the new conditioned space excluding process energy.
Future non-residential development under the Specific Plan would be
required to comply with CE 1.1 by providing on-site renewable energy sources for 50 percent of the modeled
building electricity needs.
BNC 1.1 Provide a combination of financial and development process incentives (e.g., Expedited
permitting, FAR increases, etc.) to encourage new development to exceed Title 24 energy efficiency standard.
Specific Plan Chapter 3.5 Height allows a maximum building height of
160 feet or the ALUCP maximum height, whichever is less, for developments in the Height Incentive
Overlay by requiring a score of at least
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Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions
Action Description Consistency
120 points on the Green Point Rated
system and a whole building life cycle assessment per the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) requirement. Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the Municipal
Code Chapter 15.26 California Energy Code, which adopts the state’s current Title 24 building requirements, as
amended.
BNC 2.1 Implement residential all-electric reach code and adopt all-electric reach code for nonresidential new construction. Exempt
occupancies must install electric building systems (e.g., space and water heating equipment) where feasible. Until the adoption of
the nonresidential all-electric reach code, require any new nonresidential conditioned space of 5,000 square feet or more, or the
conversion of unconditioned space 5,000 square feet or more to comply with CALGreen Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements to exceed
mandatory energy efficiency requirements by 20 percent or more. For additions to existing development of 5,000 square feet or more, CALGreen Tier 2 shall be calculated as part of the Title 24 compliance process. Existing building space already permitted shall not be subject to CALGreen Tier 2 requirements.
Future residential development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s residential all-electric reach
code, and future non-residential development would be required to meet CALGreen Tier 2 energy
efficiency requirements or City’s non-residential all-electric reach code when adopted. In addition, Specific Plan
Policy 5.2 prohibits new natural gas services in buildings and transition infrastructure to be all electric.
BE 1.2 Update zoning and building codes to require alternations or additions at least 50 percent the size of the original building to comply with
minimum CALGreen requirements.
Future alterations to existing buildings within the Specific Plan would be subject to the zoning and building code
in effect at the time the project is proposed. BE 1.6 Adopt energy and water benchmarking ordinance for commercial buildings over
10,000 square feet to empower owners to control utility costs.
Future commercial development would be subject to the City’s water
benchmarking ordinance once adopted to track and report annual water consumption.
Action BE
2.1
Develop a date certain, phased-in Existing
Building Electrification Plan to retrofit 90 percent of existing homes and businesses to all electric by 2040.
Existing development within the
Specific Plan area would be subject to Action BE 2.1 to retrofit 90 percent of existing business to all electric by
2040. In addition, Specific Plan Policy 5.2 requires existing infrastructure to transition infrastructure to all electric.
BE 2.4 Adopt an all-electric reach code for major renovations, alterations, additions. Future development involving major renovations, alternations, or additions to existing buildings within the Specific Plan area would be subject to
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Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions
Action Description Consistency
the all-electric reach code adopted at
the time the project is proposed. In addition, Specific Plan Policy 5.2 requires existing infrastructure to
transition infrastructure to all electric.
TL 1.1 Implement EV reach code Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s EV reach code. TL 2.2 Implement, monitor, and enforce compliance with the City’s TDM Ordinance. Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s
TDM ordinance and its compliance requirements. TL 2.3 Evaluate the current and best use of curb space in the City’s activity centers and repurpose
space to maximize people served (i.e., for loading, bikeways, bike parking, bus lanes, EV charging, or parklets).
Chapter 6 Mobility of the Specific Plan proposes a grid of pedestrian
priority streets within the Specific Plan area by incorporating wider sidewalks, landscaping, parklets, curb extensions,
and other traffic calming features to create walkable environments in support of active ground floor land
uses. The Specific Plan also proposes a grid of bicycle priority streets incorporating low-stress bicycle facilities that accommodate people of all ages and abilities to facilitate cross-town travel and local access.
TL 2.4 Incorporate maximum parking requirements for
new residential and office/R&D projects.
Future development under the Specific
Plan would be subject to Municipal Code Chapter 20.330 On-Site Parking and Loading parking requirements,
which avoids the over-supply of parking and promoting travel via walking, bicycling, transit, and
carpooling
TL 2.5 For all new land use and transportation projects, adhere to the City’s VMT Analysis Guidelines and qualitatively assess the project’s effect on
multimodal access. Use the development review process to identify opportunities to enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity.
As further discussed in Section 3.16 Transportation, future development, including transportation projects,
under the Specific Plan would be subject to subsequent environmental review, which would evaluate project-
level impacts on VMT and the multimodal system, and identify any multimodal improvements needed.
TL 2.6 Ensure that all roadway and development
projects are designed and evaluated to meet the needs of all street users, and that development projects contribute to multimodal improvements
in proportion to their potential impacts on vehicle miles traveled. Develop a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) prioritization
criteria, including equity considerations for SB
Chapter 6.3 Complete Streets
Guidance of the Specific Plan contains guidance for developing complete streets within the Specific Plan area.
Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to subsequent environmental review to evaluate its
VMT impact and demand to the
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Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions
Action Description Consistency
1000 neighborhoods, to strategically advance
multimodal Complete Streets projects. All capital improvements and development projects incorporate bicycle and pedestrian
improvements identified in the Active South City Plan, such as trails, bikeways, bicycle detection at traffic signals, high-visibility
crosswalks, and pedestrian-oriented site plans.
multimodal system and require fair-
share contribution to multimodal street improvements.
TL 2.8 Leverage public-private partnerships to increase transit ridership and improve transit station access by incorporating first/last mile bus,
shuttle, and active transportation connections between employment hubs and regional transit stations.
Chapter 6.2 Mobility Network of the Specific Plan establishes transit priority streets within the Specific Plan
area. These streets incorporate bus and shuttle service and high-quality shelters. The Specific Plan identifies
first/last mile shuttles along Southline Avenue, South Linden Avenue, and Airport Boulevard connecting the
Southline and Terminal Court employment centers with Caltrain and BART.
SW 1.1 Adopt an SB 1383 compliant zero-waste plan
for municipal operations and the community that includes: mandatory residential and commercial recycling and collection of
organics/food waste, mandatory commercial edible food recovery program (per MOU with San Mateo County Office of Sustainability), and
updated trash enclosure space and access requirements based on hauler recommendations to accommodate all waste streams (e.g.,
recycling, trash, and organics).
Future development under the Specific
Plan would be subject to the City’s waste-reduction regulations in place, such as an adopted zero-waste plan,
and design trash enclosure space and access requirements per City standards.
WW 1.1 Achieve greater water use reductions than WELO by requiring all landscapes obtain a landscape permit, decreasing the size threshold
to capture all landscape renovations, adding prescriptive irrigation plant lists, or water budget requirements.
Future development under the Specific Plan would require a landscape permit and comply with the water reduction
requirements of the permit.
WW 1.4 Develop a plant list, landscaping palette for efficiency and habitat/wildlife for new development and landscape retrofits.
Policy OS-3.2 of the Specific Plan requires planting of a native and biodiverse landscape in parks, open spaces, and the public right-of-way
within the Specific Plan area. Chapter 5.5.2 Stormwater Management of the Specific Plan area requires stormwater
treatment areas to include native tree and plant species. Chapter 5.5.4 Urban Forest of the Specific Plan proposes to
increase tree canopy within the Specific Plan area by achieving a 22 percent canopy coverage. New
plantings would be locally adapted,
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Table 3.8-1: Project Consistency with Applicable Climate Action Plan Actions
Action Description Consistency
site-appropriate, or native species.
Chapter 5.7.5 Planting and Vegetation of the Specific Plan includes standards and guidelines to create ecologically
beneficial and resilient landscapes.
WW 2.1 Require high-efficiency fixtures in all new construction and major renovations, comparable to CALGreen Tier 1 or 2 standards.
Future development under the Specific Plan would be required to include high-efficiency fixtures comparable to CALGreen Tier 1 or 2 standards.
CS 2.1 Expand the canopy cover to reach the goals of
the Urban Forest Master Plan and increase environmental benefits, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and connected
wildlife corridors.
Chapter 5.5.4 Urban Forest of the
Specific Plan proposes to increase tree canopy within the Specific Plan area by achieving a 22 percent canopy
coverage, consistent with the Urban Forest Master Plan. CS 2.2 For nonresidential and residential new construction, require silva cell structures and
soil compaction plan for tree growth, and require the preservation and addition of trees on private property in residential neighborhoods
through design review where appropriate. Incorporate Parks and Recreation urban forest staff in the review process.
Chapter 5.5.2 Stormwater Management and Chapter 5.5.4 Urban
Forest of the Specific Plan requires installation of silva cell, or a comparable soil cell system, to allow
water retention and adequate tree growth.
CS 3.1 Enhance Colma Creek as an ecological corridor,
restoring 5 miles of creek ecologies and creating transitional habitat zones to build resilience and ecosystem services. Protect and expand existing
marsh and wetland habitat to improve water quality, adapt to climate change, and provide habitat for wildlife.
The Specific Plan proposes a greenbelt
with blue-green infrastructure along Colma Creek and would increase the building setbacks along Colma Creek
to enhance Colma Creek as an ecological corridor.
CL 1.7 Adopt municipal TDM policy or participate in
City ordinance that encourages alternatives to SOVs and established telecommute policy to allow remote work when feasible.
Future development under the Specific
Plan would be subject to the City’s TDM ordinance.
b. The CARB’s 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan, the MTC/ABAG Plan Bay Area 2050, and the
BAAQMD 2017 Clean Air Plan are statewide and regional plans adopted for the purpose of reducing
GHG emissions. As discussed under checklist question a, the project would not exceed the efficiency
threshold of 4.0 MT CO2e per service population, which is interpolated from the 2017 Climate
Change Scoping Plan’s plan-level GHG emissions efficiency target. Therefore, the Specific Plan is
consistent with the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan.
Plan Bay Area 2050 establishes a course for reducing per capita GHG emissions through the
promotion of compact, high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods near transit, particularly within
identified Priority Development Areas. While the Specific Plan area is currently not mapped as a
PDA,28 it would be added to the City’s Downtown PDA if the City adopts the Specific Plan.29
28 Association of Bay Area Governments. "Priority Development Area Program Overview.” Access August 18, 2023. https://abag.ca.gov/technical-assistance/priority-development-area-program-overview. 29 Gross, Billy. Principal Planner, City of South San Francisco. Personal Communication. August 25, 2023.
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Furthermore, the South San Francisco Caltrain station is approximately a quarter mile north of the
Specific Plan area, and the San Bruno BART station is adjacent to the southern boundary of the
Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan area is serviced by San Mateo County Transit District
(SamTrans) Route 141, which stops at the San Bruno BART station and through the western part of
the Specific Plan on Spruce Avenue , and Route 292, which stops at the northeastern corner of the
Specific Plan area and SFO to the south and adjacent to the South San Francisco Caltrain Station to
the north. Furthermore, the Specific Plan area would have first/last mile shuttles along Southline
Avenue, South Linden Avenue, and Airport Boulevard connecting the Southline and Terminal Court
employment centers with Caltrain and BART. Therefore, the Specific Plan is consistent with the
goals of Plan Bay Area 2050.
The BAAQMD 2017 CAP focuses on two goals: protecting public health and protecting the climate.
The 2017 CAP includes air quality standards and control measures designed to reduce emissions of
GHGs. As discussed in Section 3.3 Air Quality, the Specific Plan would be consistent with the 2017
Clean Air Plan control measures as summarized in Table 3.3-1. In addition, the Specific Plan and
future development would be required to comply with the applicable policies and requirements
included within the 2040 General Plan, the 2022 Climate Action Plan, and the Municipal Code aimed
at reducing GHG emissions. For these reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than
significant impact as identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.8.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant GHG impact or a substantial increase in
the severity of the GHG impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment
through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.8-24 to 3.8-
26
No No No N/A
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.8-26 to 3.8-
28
No No No N/A
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.8-28 to 3.8-
29
No No No N/A
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.8-29 to 3.8-30
No No No N/A
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.8-30 to 3.8-32
No No No N/A
f. Impair implementation of or
physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.8-32 to 3.8-34
No No No N/A
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Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
g. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.16-11 to 3.16-15
No No No N/A
3.9.1 Existing Setting
The existing hazardous materials setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially
changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
According to the 2040 General Plan EIR, the Specific Plan area has a history of industrial uses dating
back to the 1920s and 1930s that generated hazardous materials.30 Many of these industrial buildings
are still standing and may also contain asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead based paint (LBP),
and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The 2040 General Plan EIR reviewed federal, state, and local
databases for hazardous materials sites within the city, including the Specific Plan area. There are no
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund sites within the Specific Plan area; however,
there are two former state response cleanup sites, four voluntary cleanup sites, and multiple leaking
underground storage tank (LUST) cases.
The two state response cleanup sites (Reichhold Chemicals and Sun Chemical) are closed and
certified with no land use restrictions. Of the four voluntary cleanup sites, two are certified and have
land use restrictions (Basapco, Inc. and Upper Linden Union Pacific Railroad) and two are still active
cleanup cases (Morena Trust and Union Pacific). The Morena Trust site, located at 437 South Canal
Street, has been an open case since 2012 with the primary contaminant of concern as
Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE).31 The Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC) is currently overseeing implementation of a sub-slab depressurization system and
indoor air monitoring. The Union Pacific site, located at 69 South Linden Avenue, has been an open
case since 2012 with the primary contaminant of concern as chlorinated volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) and metals (i.e., arsenic and lead).32 A Remedial Design Implementation Plan (RDIP) was
prepared and submitted to DTSC in January 2022 to describe the design of the soil cap and the in-situ
bioremediation system and is currently under review.33
30 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.8-4.
31 Ibid. Page 3.8-8 to 3.8-9. 32 Ibid. Page 3.8-8.
33 Department of Toxic Substances and Control. “EnviroStor”. Accessed June 28, 2023. https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=60001636.
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The LUST cases within the Specific Plan area are spread throughout the area, but are mainly
concentrated east of South Spruce Avenue and south of Colma Creek.
The Specific Plan area is located within two miles of SFO and is located within the airport influence
area (AIA) of the SFO ALUCP. In addition, the entire Specific Plan area is located within the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 77 Surfaces area and the southern portions of the Specific Plan
area are located within the Safety Compatibility Zones Zone 2 and Zone 3 (south of Shaw Road), and
Zone 4 (southern tip of adjacent to Tanforan Avenue) of the SFO ALUCP.
The Specific Plan area is not located within a designated fire hazard zone. 34
3.9.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the General Plan would result in less than
significant impacts with regard to hazards and hazardous materials.
a. The proposed Specific Plan calls for a reduction in services and industrial uses compared to
existing conditions, however, plans for an increase in office/research and development uses
compared to existing conditions and what was planned in the 2040 General Plan (refer to Table
2.2-1). Future development under the Specific Plan could involve the routine use, transportation, and
disposal of hazardous materials, mainly in the MIH, MI, and B&PO land use designations. These
land use designations are in the southeastern half of the Specific Plan area where there are existing
industrial uses with pre-existing routine transport of hazardous materials. In addition, during
construction activities of any redevelopment within the Specific Plan area, limited amounts of
hazardous materials (i.e., fuels, solvents, paints) would be used and transported to development sites.
Per the City’s Municipal Code Section 20.300.010, future development under the Specific Plan
would be required to comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations
and the California Fire and Building Code as well as the laws and regulations of the DTSC and the
County Environmental Health Agency regarding the use, handling, storage, and transportation of
hazardous and extremely hazardous materials. The City would also implement General Plan Policy
CHEJ-4.4, which requires the City to maintain an up-to-date truck routes map that minimizes
exposures to sensitive land uses from vehicles carrying hazardous materials and toxic waste, Policy
CR-7.2, which requires the City to cooperate with federal, State, and County agencies to effectively
regulate the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, Policy CR-7.3, which requires
the City to assess the use of hazardous materials as part of a development’s environmental review,
and Policy CHEJ-4.5, which prohibits new nonresidential uses that are known to release or emit toxic
waste at levels that are harmful to human health.35 For these reasons, future development under the
34 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer”.
Accessed June 28, 2023. http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/. 35 Policy CHEJ-4.4: Maintain map of hazardous materials transport route. Maintain an up-to-date truck routes map that minimizes exposures to sensitive land uses from vehicles carrying hazardous materials and toxic waste. Policy CR-7.2: Coordinate hazardous material regulation and management. Continue to cooperate with federal, State, and County agencies to effectively regulate the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Policy CR-7.3: Assess hazardous materials management during development review. Assess the use of hazardous materials as
part of a development’s environmental review and/or include the development of a hazardous management and disposal plan, as a condition of project approval, subject to review by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Policy CHEJ-4.5: Establish land use restrictions on new toxic wastes. Prohibit new nonresidential uses that are
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Specific Plan, through compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan Policies, would
result in the same less than significant impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b, d. The Specific Plan area is currently developed with buildings that could contain ACMs, LBP,
and PCBs given their age. Future development under the Specific Plan would disturb and potentially
release these materials into the environment during demolition activities. Future development under
the Specific Plan would be required to comply with local, state, and federal laws, which require
surveys be completed by a qualified professional to determine the presence of ACMs, LBP, and
PCBs on the structures proposed for alteration or demolition and their appropriate disposal, if
present. Thus, impacts from ACMs, LBP, and PCBs would be reduced to a less than significant level,
as described on the 2040 General Plan EIR
The Specific Plan area contains two active voluntary cleanup sites and multiple LUST cases, which
are listed on hazardous materials lists compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Future construction activity in proximity to these sites may encounter contaminated soils or
groundwater. As discussed above under checklist question a, future development under the Specific
Plan would be required to comply with City Municipal Code Section 20.300.010 and General Plan
Policies, CHEJ-4.4, CR-7.2, CR-7.3, and CHEJ-4.5, which are described above in a to reduce
hazardous materials impacts. In addition, future development would be required to comply with
General Plan Policy CHEJ-4.2 which requires that contaminated sites are adequately remediated
before allowing new development, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) regarding
Cal/OSHA public/worker safety requirements, Title 17 of the CCR regarding asbestos removal, and
Title 22 of the CCR regarding contaminated soil excavation.36
With compliance of existing regulations (including General Plan policies and Municipal Code) as
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR and described above, future development in the Specific Plan
area would have a less than significant impact with respect to development on a location listed on a
hazardous materials site and possible emission of hazardous materials into the environment. For this
reason, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact as disclosed in the
2040 General Plan EIR.
c. There are no schools located within the Specific Plan area; however, South San Francisco High
School and Los Cerritos Elementary School are within 0.25-mile from the western boundary of the
Specific Plan area, with South San Francisco High School being closer to the Specific Plan area.
Within 0.25 mile from South San Francisco High School, the Specific Plan proposes to increase the
mixed-use density allowed on the west side of the Specific Plan area closest to the school, and reduce
the maximum industrial density allowed and remove residential as an allowed use on the south side
of Victory Avenue. As discussed under checklist questions a, b, and d above, future development
would comply with all federal, state, and local regulations (including General Plan policies and
Municipal Code) regarding hazardous waste. In addition, as discussed in the 2040 General Plan EIR,
the South San Francisco Fire Department (SSFFD) and City Building Division would coordinate
review of building permits to ensure hazardous materials requirements are met prior to construction,
known to release or emit toxic waste at levels that are harmful to human health while continuing to allow life science, research and development, medical, and other necessary services such as dry cleaners.
36 Policy CHEJ-4.2: Require remediation before development. Require that contaminated sites are adequately remediated before allowing new development.
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including required separation between hazardous materials and sensitive land uses and proper
hazardous materials storage facilities.37
Future development under the Specific Plan would be subject to the City’s development review
process and would comply with the same regulations and requirements identified in the 2040 General
Plan EIR. Based on the above discussion, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than
significant impact to existing and future schools as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
e. The Specific Plan is located within the AIA for SFO. Future development projects under the
Specific Plan would be required to comply with existing FAA regulations and the SFO ALUCP. In
addition, Chapter 3.3 Land Use of the Specific Plan requires standards to adhere to the land use
restrictions in the ALUCP safety zones. Chapter 3.5 Height Standards of the Specific Plan regulates
building heights within the Specific Plan area and limits building heights according to the FAA
regulations and the ALUCP critical aeronautical surface requirements. Compliance with these
regulations, polices, and standards, including the obtainment of a Determination of No Hazard when
required under FAA Part 77 regulations, would ensure that potential impacts on airport safety
operations for SFO are less than significant. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General
Plan EIR.
f. Future development under that Specific Plan would result in 2 additional residents and 252
additional employees in the Specific Plan area compared to the 2040 General Plan, which could
increase the demand for emergency response services and evacuation routes. However, as further
discussed in Section 3.14 Public Services, the incremental increase in service population is not
considered substantial and would not require additional public services than what was identified in
the 2040 General Plan EIR. In addition, the 2040 General Plan contains Policy CR-1.6, which
requires the City to strengthen emergency management capacity and coordination with the San
Mateo County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Policy CR-1.7, which requires the City to
expand the reach of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to strengthen
community cohesion and emergency preparedness through community engagement efforts. In
addition, the San Mateo County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is reviewed and updated on a
regular basis; thus, the EOP can be modified to reflect the development allowed under the Specific
Plan area. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that consistency with the above General Plan
policies would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Since the proposed Specific Plan would not
substantially change the buildout of the 2040 General Plan, the Specific Plan would result in the
same less than significant impact to emergency response and evacuation plans as disclosed in the
2040 General Plan EIR.
g. The Specific Plan area is located within an urban area of the City and is not located within a
designated State Responsibility Area (SRA) or a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard
Severity Zone (FHSZ) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ); thus, there would be no
wildland fire impact.38 This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
37 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.8-29.
38 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer”. Accessed June 28, 2023. http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/.
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3.9.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant hazardous materials impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface
or ground water quality?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.9-27 to 3.9-
31
No No No N/A
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such
that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.9-31 to 3.9-
33
No No No N/A
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i. result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii. substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or
off-site;
iii. create or contribute
runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or iv. impede or redirect flood flows?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.9-33 to 3.9-37
No No No N/A
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Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.9-38 to 3.9-40
No No No N/A
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.9-40 to 3.9-41
No No No N/A
3.10.1 Existing Setting
The existing hydrology and water quality setting, including regulatory framework, has not
substantially changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is located within the Colma Creek watershed, which drains into San Francisco
Bay, and is located within the boundaries of the Westside Groundwater Basin. The elevation at the
Specific Plan area ranges from approximately 30 feet above mean sea level (amsl) on the western
edge of the Specific Plan area, to five feet amsl in the southeast corner of the Specific Plan area. The
Specific Plan area is located within several flood hazard zones, with Colma Creek within flood
hazard zone A, and parts of the eastern portion of the Specific Plan area within flood hazard zone
AE. Both flood hazard zone A and AE are 100-year flood, or 1 percent annual chance, flood zones.39
Additional areas within the Specific Plan east of the Caltrain tracks are within the 0.2 percent chance
annual flood zones.40 The Specific Plan area is not located within a tsunami inundation zone.41
The Specific Plan area is primarily developed with industrial and commercial uses, with limited
amounts of landscaping and open space. As such, the majority of the Specific Plan area is covered
with impervious surfaces.
3.10.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that the buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in less
than significant impacts to hydrology and water quality.
39 Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA Flood Map Service Center”. April 5, 2019. Accessed August 15, 2023. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search?AddressQuery=south%20san%20francisco%2C%20ca.
40 Ibid. 41 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Exhibit 3.9-4.
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a. As discussed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, buildout of the General Plan would require
excavation, grading, and potentially dewatering of sites, which could result in sediment and other
pollutants being transported from active construction sites to nearby creeks, marshes, and the Bay
through soil erosion, wind-blown dust, and stormwater runoff. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded
that future development under the General Plan, in compliance with City and Regional Water Quality
Control Board requirements (which include compliance with the statewide NPDES General
Construction Permit, implementation of stormwater control BMPs, and implementation of
construction sediment and erosion control plans), would reduce water quality impacts during
construction activities to a less than significant level. While the proposed Specific Plan would
incrementally increase growth within the Specific Plan area compared to what was assumed in the
2040 General Plan EIR (the 2040 General Plan would allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and
9,799,668 square feet of non-residential development within the Lindenville Specific Plan area, while
the proposed Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-
residential buildout by 308,932 square feet), the growth would be in the form of intensification to the
same areas already planned for redevelopment, and would also be subject to the same regulations,
standards, and guidelines identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR to reduce construction water
quality impacts, the proposed Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact as
disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The 2040 General Plan EIR also discussed how post-construction water quality impacts could occur
from new development. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that future development, in
compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit Provision C.3 requirements, General
Plan policies, and the City’s Municipal Code (which include Low Impact Development [LID]
requirements, stormwater control BMPs, hydromodification management, and site design measures),
would ensure new development would not result in significant post-construction water quality
impacts. In addition, the Specific Plan proposes to integrate blue-green infrastructure into parks and
open space, such as regenerative landscapes, green streets, and urban forest, as a stormwater
management strategy. The proposed Specific Plan also includes Policy I-4.1, which promotes green
infrastructure to reduce runoff and increase infiltration, Policy I-4.2, which promotes stormwater
enhancements within public right-of-way (ROW), and Policy I-4.3, which incentivizes LID
strategies.42 Since future development under the proposed Specific Plan would be subject to the same
regulations, standards, and guidelines identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR to reduce post-
construction water quality impacts and includes additional stormwater management policies as part
of the Specific Plan, the proposed Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact
as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the General Plan could increase impervious
surfaces within the City and increase demand for water, which could lead to an increase in
groundwater pumping. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that future development, in
compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan polices, would not deplete
groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. The proposed uses in the Specific Plan
area would not extract groundwater for irrigation or drinking purposes and any temporary dewatering
during construction would not extract quantities that would deplete groundwater aquifers. In
addition, the proposed Specific Plan would add 43.7 acres of parks and open space with blue-green
infrastructure, which would increase the amount of pervious surfaces within the Specific Plan area
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and increase infiltration compared to existing conditions. Since the proposed Specific Plan would
increase pervious surfaces and is consistent with the analysis in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the
Specific Plan would result in in the same less than significant impact as disclosed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
c. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the General Plan would contribute runoff to
the storm drain system serving the City and include development within Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) designated 100-year flood zones. The 2040 General Plan EIR
concluded that future development, in compliance with General Plan polices and the City Municipal
Code, would ensure new development does not cause exceedances in the storm drain system and
would reduce the risks of flooding to a less than significant level.
The proposed Specific Plan would redevelop an existing urban area that is currently developed with
industrial uses. The redevelopment of the Specific Plan area would not alter the drainage pattern of
the area and would result in a decrease in impervious surface area given the inclusion of 43.7 acres of
parks and open space and the current state, regional, and local regulations requiring development to
manage stormwater (as discussed in checklist question a above). In addition, as discussed in Section
2.2.2.5 Infrastructure, the proposed Specific Plan includes blue-green infrastructure such as
bioretention cells, rain gardens, bioretention basins, and floodable parks to reduce surface runoff and
flooding impacts (see Figure 2.2-13). The City’s Storm Drain Master Plan also includes planned
storm drain capital improvements within the Specific Plan area (see Table 2.2-10) to increase the
capacity of the storm drain system. Since the proposed Specific Plan is fundamentally consistent with
the General Plan and would include blue-green infrastructure to reduce surface runoff, the proposed
Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact to storm drainage system capacity,
drainage patterns, and water quality from runoff as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
d. As discussed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, parts of the City could be affected by tsunamis,
flooding, and sea level rise that could potentially lead to a release of pollutants. The 2040 General
Plan EIR, however, concluded that future development, in compliance with the City’s Municipal
Code and General Plan policies, would not result in a release of pollutants due to a tsunami, sea level
rise, or flooding.
The Specific Plan area is not located within a tsunami or seiche hazard zone; however, certain areas
along Colma Creek and in the western portions of the Specific Plan area are located within a FEMA
designated 100-year flood zone.43 In addition, the proposed Specific Plan identified additional areas
subject to flooding due to sea level rise (see Figure 46 of Appendix A). As discussed under checklist
question c, the proposed Specific Plan includes blue-green infrastructure such as bioretention cells,
rain gardens, bioretention basins, and floodable parks and the City’s Storm Drain Master Plan
includes planned upgrades to the storm drain system within the Specific Plan area. Further, as
discussed in Section 3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials under checklist question a, compliance
with the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan Policies would ensure the proper storage and use of
hazardous materials to ensure appropriate containment to prevent spills. Since the proposed Specific
Plan is fundamentally consistent with the 2040 General Plan, would include blue-green
infrastructure, and construct planned storm drain system improvements per the Storm Drain Master
43 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Exhibit 3.9-2.
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Plan, the proposed Specific Plan would not result in release of pollutants from flooding, seiche, or
tsunamis. This is the same impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
e. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan could increase
impervious surfaces within the City and increase demand for water, which could lead to increased
groundwater pumping and conflict with an adopted groundwater management plan. The 2040
General Plan EIR, however, concluded that compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and General
Plan polices would ensure buildout of the 2040 General Plan would not conflict with groundwater
management plans. The Specific Plan area is located within the Westside Groundwater Basin, which
is managed by the California Water Service Company (Cal Water) 2020 Urban Water Management
Plan and the South Westside Basin Groundwater Management Plan. There are no recharge facilities,
pump plants, or drinking water treatment plants within the Specific Plan area. In addition, as
discussed under checklist question b, the proposed Specific Plan would increase pervious surfaces
through the provision of 43.7 acres of parks and open space and compliance with state, regional, and
local stormwater regulations, further increasing infiltration and recharging of groundwater. Thus, the
proposed Specific Plan would not conflict with a groundwater management plan. This is the same
impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.10.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant hydrology and water quality impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an
established community?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.10-15 to
3.10-17
No No No N/A
b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.10-18 to
3.10-21
No No No N/A
3.11.1 Existing Setting
The existing land use setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since
the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR. The Specific Plan area is developed with
predominantly industrial uses, and surrounded by residential development to the north and west,
commercial/office/retail to the west, residential/commercial/industrial to the south, and
industrial/commercial to the east, as shown on Figure 2.1-3.
3.11.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in less
than significant land use impacts.
a. The Specific Plan does not involve infrastructure components, such as highways or railways, that
would physically divide an existing community. The proposed Specific Plan includes new roadways
and multimodal improvements that would improve connections within the Specific Plan area, as
shown on Figure 2.2-6, Figure 2.2-7, and Figure 2.2-8. The Specific Plan would not physically divide
an established community and would result in the same less than significant impact as what was
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that the 2040 General Plan incorporates standards and
guidelines to minimize environmental impacts of future development. While the Specific Plan would
change the land uses and density of select parcels, as described in Section 2.2 Project Description and
shown on Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3, the Specific Plan would place residential growth on the
northwestern portion of the Specific Plan area adjacent to existing residential uses and keeping
industrial uses in the southeastern portion of the Specific Plan area east of the Caltrain railroad closer
to US 101, SFO, and industrial uses east of the Specific Plan area. Specific Plan Chapter 4.6
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Environmental Effects includes standards for requiring environmental site assessments for
development projects and to clean up any contamination under regulatory oversight. Chapter 3.5
Heights regulates building heights within the Specific Plan to ensure compliance with the FAA
regulations and SFO ALUCP to prevent aircraft hazard. Chapter 3.3 Land Use prohibits existing
nonconforming industrial uses from including new industrial uses with a potential to impact
surrounding properties with noise, odors, or light. Chapter 3.7 Arts and Makers includes standards
for prohibiting excessive odor, fumes, dust, light, glare, noise, or other similar impacts extending
beyond the property line. Future development would be subject to applicable federal, state, regional,
and local regulations related to environmental protection and require subsequent project-level
environmental review to identify project-specific environmental impacts and mitigation measures to
reduce its impacts.
3.11.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant land use impact or a substantial increase
in the severity of the impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.12 NOISE AND VIBRATION
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project result in:
a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise
levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.11-24 to 3.11-32
No No No MM NOI-1
b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.11-32 to 3.11-34
No No No N/A
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.11-34 to 3.11-36
No No No MM NOI-3
3.12.1 Existing Setting
The existing noise and vibration setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially
changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is predominantly developed with industrial uses and surrounded by residential
development to the north and northwest, commercial/office to the west, residential / commercial/
industrial to the south, and industrial/commercial to the east, as shown on Figure 2.1-3. Existing
noise sources in the Specific Plan area and its surrounding area are primarily from vehicles traveling
on the roadways, Caltrain operation, and aircraft noise from SFO. According to the 2040 General
Plan EIR, the Caltrain railroad, US 101, I-380, and El Camino Real are roadways in the project area
that generate noise levels above 65 A-weighted sound level (dBA) Community Noise Equivalent
Level (CNEL). Therefore, all other roadways in the project area have noise levels no more than 65
dBA.
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Portions of the southern part of Specific Plan area are subject to elevated noise levels, including areas
in the 65 to 70 dBA CNEL contour, the 70 to 75 dBA CNEL contours, and the tip of the
southernmost corner of the Specific Plan area is in the 75 dB or greater CNEL contour.
Sensitive noise receptors adjacent to the Specific Plan area include the residential development 50
feet to the north across Railroad Avenue, immediately adjacent to the western Specific Plan area
boundary and across Centennial Way Trail, and 40 feet to the south across Tanforan Avenue.
3.12.2 Discussion
a. The Specific Plan would allow future development within the Specific Plan area that slightly
exceeds planned growth from the 2040 General Plan, which would allow a buildout of 5,580
residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of non-residential development within the Specific Plan
area. Compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout, the proposed Specific Plan would increase the
residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-residential buildout by 308,932 square feet. Future
development under the Specific Plan would generate noise from construction activities, traffic, and
development operational activities. The temporary and permanent noise impacts of the Specific Plan
are described below.
Construction Activities
Noise impacts from construction activities vary depending on the noise generated by the construction
equipment, equipment location, distance to and sensitivity of nearby land uses, timing, and duration
of construction activities. Construction of future development under the Specific Plan could expose
nearby sensitive receptors to excessive noise levels.
The City does not have adopted numeric thresholds of significance for construction noise.
Construction noise is typically considered temporary in nature, intermittent, and a normal part of
living in a developed, urban area. However, the City has adopted mandatory requirements in the
Municipal Code and 2040 General Plan to ensure construction noise associated with the 2040
General Plan would be less than significant. Municipal Code Section 8.32.050 regulates the time
when construction activities may occur, limiting such activities to the period between 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. on weekdays, on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays
and holidays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or when authorized by a permit.
According to Section 8.32.060 of the Municipal Code, an exception may be granted to these hours
only if an application for construction-related exception is made to and considered by the City
Manager or the City Manager’s designee. Section 8.32.050 of the Municipal Code is applied to all
construction permits and compliance is mandatory and is monitored by City grading and building
department personnel and is also monitored and addressed through reporting by members of the
public when construction hours are not being observed. Furthermore, General Plan Policy 1-2
requires enforcement of the City’s Noise Ordinance noise performance standards. In addition, the
Actions of Policy 1-2 include the requirement to restrict construction activities to acceptable time
periods and to consider constructing temporary sound walls surrounding construction sites during
construction. These City regulations would ensure construction noise would not occur during
acceptable time periods.
Compliance with mandatory requirements of the Municipal Code and General Plan policies would
ensure that construction noise impacts from the Specific Plan would result in the same less than
significant impact as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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Traffic
Based on the 2040 General Plan Land Use/Noise Compatibility guidelines, noise environments with
noise levels of up to 65 dBA CNEL are considered normally acceptable for residential, industrial,
commercial, open space, and school uses. Based on Municipal Code Chapter 20.300 Lot and
Development Standards, noise environments with noise levels of 65 to 70 dBA CNEL are considered
conditionally acceptable for residential and school uses.
Based on the 2040 General Plan EIR, a significant traffic noise impact would occur if the 2040
General Plan would cause the CNEL to increase by any of the following:
• 5 dBA or more even if the CNEL would remain below normally acceptable levels for a
receiving land use.
• 3 dBA or more, thereby causing the CNEL in the vicinity of the proposed project to exceed
normally acceptable levels and result in noise levels that would be considered conditionally
acceptable for a receiving land use.
• 1.5 dBA or more where the CNEL currently exceeds conditionally acceptable levels.
As summarized in Table 2.2-3 in Section 2.2 Project Description, the Specific Plan buildout would
result in a total population of 11,775 residents and 23,366 employees, which would increase the
population by 2 residents and employment by 252 employees compared to the 2040 General Plan
buildout assumed within the Specific Plan area. In addition, the Specific Plan proposes roadway
improvements to provide additional connectivity within the Specific Plan area, as shown on Figure
2.2-6. Since local roadways within and adjacent to the Specific Plan area do not have noise over 70
dBA (exceeding the conditionally acceptable noise level for the most noise sensitive land uses), the
1.5 dBA or more threshold would not apply to these roadways.
The 2040 General Plan EIR identified that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would increase traffic
noise levels in certain roadways and reduce noise levels in other roadways. The highest noise
increase of 1.7 dBA was identified along Grand Avenue from Linden Avenue to Airport Boulevard,
resulting in a noise level increase to 61.9 dBA CNEL in 2040 conditions, which did not exceed the
applicable 5 dBA increase threshold, used for roadways that were already below 65 dBA.
Based on a review of traffic volumes in the Specific Plan area and its surroundings, buildout of the
land uses and development expected within the Specific Plan would reduce traffic volumes on
Railroad Avenue, South Spruce Avenue, Maple Avenue, Huntington Avenue, and Airport Boulevard,
compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout.44 These changes, therefore, would not result in greater
impacts, i.e. noise levels in excess of what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR. Compared to
the 2040 General Plan buildout, the Specific Plan would increase traffic volumes on South Linden
Avenue, Mayfair Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, and Tanforan Avenue, however, these increases would not
double the volumes at these roadways compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout condition and
would not result in a 3 dBA noise increase. For these reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the
same less than significant traffic noise impact disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
44 Traffic volumes of the 2040 General Plan buildout and proposed Specific Plan buildouts are provided by Fehr & Peers.
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Operational Activities
A significant operational noise impact would occur if the noise levels generated by stationary noise
sources at development projects under the Specific Plan would exceed the following noise
performance standards:
• Residential: 60 dBA maximum dBA (Lmax) between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 50 dBA
Lmax between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Light Industrial: 60 dBA Lmax between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 55 dBA Lmax between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Business Park: 65 dBA Lmax between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 60 dBA Lmax between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Future development under the Specific Plan would include new stationary noise sources such as
parking lot activities, loading/unloading activities, standby/backup emergency generators, and
mechanical ventilation system equipment, which could exceed the noise performance standards
described above, including noise-sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the Specific Plan area.
As described in the 2040 General Plan EIR, typical parking lot activities include people conversing,
doors shutting, and vehicles idling which could generate noise levels ranging from approximately 60
dBA to 70 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. Typical maximum noise levels from truck loading and
unloading activities could range from 70 dBA to 80 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. Typical
rooftop mechanical equipment noise levels could range from 50 dBA to 60 dBA Leq at a distance of
25 feet. Typical standby/backup emergency generators noise levels are approximately 90 dBA at a
distance of 50 feet.
These operational noise levels could exceed the City’s noise performance thresholds at adjacent land
uses. The 2040 General Plan EIR identified mitigation measure MM NOI-1 to reduce operational
noise impacts to a less than significant level.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM NOI-1: Operational Noise Reduction Plan
Prior to issuance of building permits, the project applicant or sponsor shall
implement the following measures to limit on-site operational stationary noise
source impacts:
• Any proposed development projects that include parking areas, terminals,
or loading docks of commercial or industrial land uses within 300-feet of
a residential receptor shall demonstrate compliance with Policies NOI-1.1
and NOI-1.2 of the City’s Noise Element by submitting a final acoustical
report prepared to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that identifies
design measures to adequately minimize the potential noise impacts of
vehicles on the site to adjacent land uses. The report must be approved by
the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits.
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• For any future development project that would include exterior
mechanical systems (such as mechanical ventilation systems) within 50
feet of a residential receptor, the project applicant or sponsor shall submit
a final acoustical report prepared to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division that demonstrates compliance of the project with Policies NOI-
1.1 and NOI-1.2 of the City’s Noise Element. Noise reduction design
features may include, but are not limited to, locating stationary noise
sources on the site to be shielded by structures (buildings, enclosures, or
sound walls) or by using equipment that has a quieter rating. The report
must be approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building
permits.
Future development under the Specific Plan that fell within the distance requirements to sensitive
receptors contained in MM NOI-1 would be required to implement MM NOI-1 by preparing a noise
study to identify noise levels as a result of the project and identify design measures to reduce the
noise levels below the applicable performance thresholds. For these reasons, the Specific Plan would
result in the same less than significant operational noise impacts as identified in the 2040 General
Plan EIR.
b. Future development under the Specific Plan could result in short-term vibration impacts during
construction activities, and depending on the equipment used, could exceed the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) damage threshold criteria of 0.12 in/sec peak particle velocity (PPV).
The 2040 General Plan includes policies to ensure that construction vibration impacts associated with
future development under the 2040 General Plan would be less than significant. General Plan Policy
NOI-2.1 requires a vibration impact analysis for any construction activities, located within 100-feet
of residential or sensitive receptors that require the use of pile driving or other construction methods
that have the potential to produce high groundborne vibration levels. Policy NOI-3.1 requires
vibration impact analysis for historic structure protection for construction activities within 150 feet of
historic structures. Compliance with these standards is also reiterated in Municipal Code Section
20.300.009. A site-specific analyses would identify measures needed to reduce vibration levels below
FTA’s threshold, such as setback requirement, use of alternate construction methods, or pre-emptive
trenching to interrupt groundborne vibration transmission.
These policies are applied to all construction permits and compliance is mandatory and monitored by
City grading and building department personnel to ensure vibration levels do not exceed FTA’s
threshold. Therefore, compliance with General Plan Policies NOI-2.1 and NOI-3.1 and Municipal
Code 20.300.009 would result in the same less than significant impact as identified in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
Operations that generate vibration within the City are primarily from rail activities from the Caltrain
rail tracks. The Specific Plan does not propose modifying the Caltrain rail tracks within the Specific
Plan area or propose vibration-generating operations. Compared to the 2040 General Plan, the
Specific Plan proposes to change the land use designations along the Caltrain train tracks by reducing
the residential density allowed on the west side (see IDs #3 and 4 shown on Table 2.2-4 and Figure
2.2-3) and changing residential as an allowed use to industrial (see ID #6 shown on Table 2.2-4 and
Figure 2.2-3). Groundborne vibration from rail activity could result in levels of annoyance or
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disturbance for residential type land uses located within 200 feet of existing rail lines within the City.
The residential uses on the west side of the Specific Plan would be within 200 feet of the Caltrain
train tracks. As identified in the 2040 General Plan, Policy NOI-2.2 requires that a vibration impact
analysis be prepared for new land use developments located within 200 feet of an existing rail line,
which would ensure groundborne vibration impacts are minimized to acceptable levels. For these
reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant operational vibration impact
as identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
c. Same as the 2040 General Plan, the Specific Plan does not propose changes to the operation of
SFO, and therefore, would not result in changes to the geographic extent and location of the 65 dBA
CNEL airport noise contours.
Within the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour area, the Specific Plan would change the land use
designation of select areas from Mixed Industrial to Medium Density Mixed Use (see ID #15 on
Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), Industrial Transition Zone to Mixed Industrial (see ID #11 on Table
2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3), Mixed Industrial High to Mixed Industrial (see ID #10 on Table 2.2-4 and
Figure 2.2-3), and High Density Mixed Use to Business and Professional Office (see ID #12 on
Table 2.2-4 and Figure 2.2-3). These changes, however, would continue to allow residential,
industrial, and office uses within the 65 to 70 dBA CNEL airport noise contours as currently allowed
under the 2040 General Plan. These land uses could experience noise levels exceeding the City’s
noise/land use compatibility standards. The 2040 General Plan EIR identified mitigation measure
MM NOI-3 required for future development to reduce noise effects of aircraft noise to meet the
City’s noise/land use compatibility standards.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM NOI-3 Airport Noise Impact Reduction Plan
Prior to issuance of building permits, the project applicant or sponsor of proposed
development projects shall implement the following measures to limit airport
activity noise source impacts:
• Any proposed residential development project or any hotel, motel, or
transient lodging land use development project, that would be located
within the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 65 A-weighted
decibel (dBA) Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) noise
contours, shall demonstrate compliance with Policies NOI-1.1 and NOI-
1.2 of the City’s Noise Element by submitting a final acoustical report
prepared to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that identifies design
measures to adequately minimize airport activity noise levels to meet the
interior noise level standards shown in Table 11 of the Noise Element.
Outdoor active use space must also comply with the exterior noise
standards of Table 11 of the Noise Element or must be excluded from
such projects. The report must be approved by the Planning Division prior
to issuance of building permits.
• Any proposed commercial development project that would be located
within the SFO 70 dBA CNEL noise contours shall demonstrate
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compliance with Policies NOI-1.1 and NOI-1.2 of the City’s Noise
Element by submitting a final acoustical report prepared to the
satisfaction of the Planning Division that identifies design measures to
adequately minimize airport activity noise levels to meet the interior noise
level standards shown in Table 11 of the Noise Element. The report must
be approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building
permits.
• Any proposed institutional or public facility development project that
would be located within the SFO 65 dBA CNEL noise contours shall
demonstrate compliance with Policies NOI-1.1 and NOI-1.2 of the City’s
Noise Element by submitting a final acoustical report prepared to the
satisfaction of the Planning Division that identifies design measures to
adequately minimize airport activity noise levels to meet the interior noise
level standards shown in Table 11 of the Noise Element. Outdoor active
use space must also comply with the exterior noise standards of Table 11
of the Noise Element or must be excluded from such projects. The report
must be approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building
permits.
With implementation of MM NOI-3, future development under the Specific Plan would not expose
people residing or working in the Specific Plan area to excessive aircraft noise levels, and result in
the same less than significant impact with mitigation as identified in the 2040 General Plan.
3.12.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant noise and vibration impact or a substantial
increase in the severity of the noise and vibration impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.13 POPULATION AND HOUSING
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area,
either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.12-19 to 3.12-21
No No No N/A
b. Displace substantial numbers
of existing people or housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.12-21 to 3.12.22
No No No N/A
3.13.1 Existing Setting
The existing population and housing setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially
changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area currently contains no housing units and has a total of approximately 9,592
employees between the existing commercial, office, and industrial uses. There have been
development projects approved but not yet constructed within the Specific Plan area that would add a
population of 2,806 residents and 11,217 employees to the Specific Plan area, resulting in a total of
20,809 employees. The 2040 General Plan buildout would result in a total population of 11,773
residents and 23,114 employees within the proposed Specific Plan area. These population and
employment scenarios are summarized in Table 2.2-3.
3.13.2 Discussion
Based on the 2040 General Plan EIR, the buildout of the 2040 General Plan would result in less than
significant impacts with regard to population and housing.
a. The Specific Plan area is a sub-area within the City that is developed with predominantly industrial
uses and surrounded by urban development. The 2040 General Plan identifies the Lindenville sub-
area as one of the major growth areas within the city. Buildout of the Specific Plan area would result
in 11,775 new residents and 23,366 employees to the Specific Plan area, resulting in 2 additional
residents and 252 additional employees beyond what was assumed in the 2040 General Plan for the
Specific Plan area. The increase in population and employment is the result of retaining an additional
25,315 square feet of existing service use and 242,900 square feet of existing industrial use than what
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was assumed in the 2040 General Plan, and increasing the planned retail development by 221 square
feet, office/research and development by 49,233 square feet, and residential development by 1
dwelling unit, and reducing hotel development by 50 rooms compared to the 2040 General Plan.
While the additional net new retail, office/research and development, and residential development
would be reallocated from elsewhere within the city (as described in Section 2.2 Project Description),
and would not increase the 2040 General Plan buildout for the city, keeping 268,215 square feet of
existing development would increase the 2040 General Plan buildout by approximately 0.4 percent,
which falls within the margin of error for planned growth for the city and would not lead to growth
inducement in the Specific Plan area and the city. 45
The Specific Plan area is urbanized and served by existing roads, public transit, utilities, and public
services. As described in Section 2.2 Project Description, the Specific Plan also proposes new
roadways and utility improvements; however, these roadways and utility improvements are
physically limited to the Specific Plan area and would not increase capacity beyond what is needed to
serve the proposed growth or leave an opening for infrastructure connection at undeveloped areas
within the city. For these reasons, implementation of the Specific Plan would not contribute to
substantial unplanned growth in the city and result in the same less than significant population
growth impacts as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. There are no residential units within the Specific Plan area. For this reason, the implementation of
the Specific Plan would not displace existing residents or housing and would result in the same less
than significant displacement impacts as previously disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.13.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant population and housing impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the population and housing impacts disclosed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
45 The 2040 General Plan allows for a buildout of 60,193,220 square feet of development. Source: City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments, and
Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Tables 2-5 and Table 2-7.
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3.14 PUBLIC SERVICES
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
a. Fire protection?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.13-22 to 3.13-24
No No No N/A
b. Police protection?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.13-24 to 3.13-26
No No No N/A
c. Schools?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.13-26 to 3.13-27
No No No N/A
d. Parks?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.13-30 to
3.13-32
No No No N/A
e. Other public facilities?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.13-27 to 3.13-29
No No No N/A
3.14.1 Existing Setting
The existing public services setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed
since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
The Specific Plan area is served by the SSFFD. The nearest fire station to the Specific Plan area is
Fire Station #61 located at 480 North Canal Street in the northwest portion of the Specific Plan area.
Police protection services are provided by the South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD). The
SSFPD has an authorized staff of 84 sworn and 35 civilian positions divided into two Divisions:
Operations and Services.46 The SSFFD is headquartered approximately one mile northwest of the
Specific Plan area at 1 Chestnut Avenue.
46 City of South San Francisco. “Police Divisions”. Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.ssf.net/departments/police/divisions.
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The Specific Plan is located within the South San Francisco Unified School District (SFFUSD),
which provides kindergarten through 12th grade education to residents of the city and portions of
Daly City and Brisbane. SSFUSD operates nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and three
high schools.
There are currently no parks or open space within the Specific Plan area. The nearest park to the
Specific Plan area is the Sister Cities Park, located adjacent to the northwest corner of the Specific
Plan area, and Orange Memorial Park, located approximately 0.6-mile northwest of the Specific Plan
area. Per Chapter 8.67 Parks and Recreation Impact Fee of the Municipal Code, the City has set a
standard of three acres of improved parkland per 1,000 residents and 0.5-acres of improved parkland
per 1,000 new employees.
There are no public libraries within the Specific Plan area. The South San Francisco Public Library is
temporarily closed as it moves to the new Parks and Recreation Center (scheduled to open October
2023) located at the northeast corner of Chestnut Avenue and El Camino Real, approximately one
mile northwest of the Specific Plan area.
3.14.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that the build-out of the 2040 General Plan would result in
less than significant impacts with regard to public services.
a, b. Buildout of the 2040 General Plan would increase the need for fire suppression, rescue response
services, and police protection services, and as concluded in the 2040 General Plan EIR, could result
in the need for new or physically altered fire/police facilities in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times, or other performance objectives. However, no known locations or designs of
additional fire/police facilities are known at this time. Any future fire/police facilities would be
located on land designated as Public in the General Plan and would undergo separate CEQA
environmental review in order to reduce any potential environmental impacts.
As discussed in Section 3.13 Public Services, the Specific Plan would retain an additional 25,315
square feet of existing service use and 242,900 square feet of existing industrial use than what was
assumed in the 2040 General Plan, and increase the planned retail development by 221 square feet,
office/research and development by 49,233 square feet, and residential development by 1 dwelling
unit, and reduce hotel development by 50 rooms compared to the 2040 General Plan. The additional
net new retail, office/research and development, and residential development would be reallocated
from elsewhere within the city (as described in Section 2.2 Project Description) and would not
increase the 2040 General Plan buildout for the city, however, keeping 268,215 square feet of
existing development would increase the 2040 General Plan buildout by approximately 0.4 percent.
The incremental increase of 0.4 percent falls within the margin of error for the City’s planned
growth, and therefore, is considered to be consistent with the 2040 General Plan buildout.
In addition, future development under the Specific Plan would be constructed to meet current Fire
and City Municipal Code standards to increase fire safety and security overall, and would be required
to pay public safety impact fees (used to fund SSFFD and SSFPD facilities) per Chapter 8.75 Public
Safety Impact Fee of the Municipal Code. In addition, the Specific Plan would comply with General
Plan Policy SA-22.7, which requires the City to coordinate with the SSFFD and SSFPD to ensure
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public services can accommodate growth impacts of new development in Lindenville.47 For these
reasons, the Specific Plan would have the same less than significant impact on fire/police services
and facilities as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
c. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would not require
the construction of new or expansion of existing school facilities.
The Specific Plan would result in one additional dwelling unit above what was assumed in the 2040
General Plan buildout. Since 2014, enrollment in SFFUSD has declined year over year. SFFUSD has
a maximum capacity of 12,000 students and, in March 2022, had 7,888 students enrolled (65.7
percent capacity).48 Therefore, there would continue to be sufficient capacity at SFFUSD with
implementation of the Specific Plan.
Furthermore, General Plan Policy SA-22.7 requires the City to coordinate with the SSFUSD to
ensure public services can accommodate growth impacts of new development in Lindenville. In
addition, future residential development under the Specific Plan would be required to pay school
impact fees to offset impacts to local schools. Consistent with state law (Government Code Section
65996) and the 2040 General Plan EIR, payment of fees would reduce impacts to schools to a less
than significant level.
d. As discussed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the increases in residents and employees from the
implementation of the 2040 General Plan would increase the use and demand for park facilities
throughout the City. Per City Municipal Code Chapter 8.67 Parks and Recreation Impact Fee, the
City has set a standard of three acres of improved parkland per 1,000 residents and 0.5-acres of
improved parkland per 1,000 new employees. The Specific Plan is estimated to increase the City’s
population by approximately 11,775 residents and employment by 23,366 employees to the Specific
Plan area; thus, to meet the City standards, the Specific Plan would need to provide a total of
approximately 47 acres of improved parkland (approximately 35.32 acres of improved parkland to
meet the three acres per 1,000 residents standard and approximately 11.68 acres of improved
parkland to meet the 0.5-acre per 1,000 employees standard). As discussed in Section 2.3 Project
Description, the Specific Plan proposes a total of 43.7 acres of parks and open space. These parks
and open space would help offset the demand on park land by future residents and employees in the
Specific Plan area. For the remaining 3.3 acres of open space needed to meet the City’s parkland
standards, future development under the Specific Plan would be required to pay the park recreation
impact fee, per City Municipal Code Chapter 8.67 to offset the recreational impacts. For these
reasons buildout of the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact as
identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
e. Buildout of the 2040 General Plan would increase demand for library services as described in the
2040 General Plan EIR. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General
Plan could result in the need for additional library facilities; however, no known locations or designs
47 General Plan Policy SA-22.7: Adequate public services in Lindenville. Coordinate with the South San Francisco Unified School District and City public services, including the Fire Department and the Police Department, to ensure public services can accommodate growth impacts of this new development in Lindenville. 48 City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code
Amendments, and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Page 3.13-7.
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of additional library facilities are known at this time. Any future library facilities would be located on
land designated as Public in the 2040 General Plan and would undergo separate CEQA
environmental review in order to reduce any potential environmental impacts. In addition, future
development projects are required to pay a library impact fee, per City Municipal Code Chapter 8.74
Library Impact Fee, which helps finance library facilities. As discussed under checklist questions a
and b, the Specific Plan would not increase the population of the 2040 General Plan buildout;
therefore, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact to library facilities
as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.14.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant public services impact or a substantial
increase in the severity of the public services impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.15 RECREATION
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood
and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.13-30 to 3.13-31
No No No N/A
b. Does the project include
recreational facilities or
require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp. 3.13-31 to 3.13-32
No No No N/A
3.15.1 Existing Setting
The existing recreational setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since
the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
As described in Section 3.14 Public Services, there are currently no parks or open space within the
Specific Plan area. The nearest park to the Specific Plan area is the Sister Cities Park, located
adjacent to the northwest corner of the Specific Plan area, and Orange Memorial Park, located
approximately 0.6-mile northwest of the Specific Plan area. Per Chapter 8.67 of the City Municipal
Code, the City has set a standard of three acres of improved parkland per 1,000 residents and 0.5-
acres of improved parkland per 1,000 new employees.
3.15.2 Discussion
a. As discussed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the increases in residents and employees from the
implementation of the General Plan would increase the use and demand for park facilities throughout
the City. Per City Municipal Code Chapter 8.67, the City has set a standard of three acres of
improved parkland per 1,000 residents and 0.5-acres of improved parkland per 1,000 new employees
The Specific Plan is estimated to increase the City’s population by approximately 11,775 residents
and employment by 23,366 employees to the Specific Plan area; thus, to meet the City standards, the
Specific Plan would need to provide a total of approximately 47 acres of improved parkland
(approximately 35.32 acres of improved parkland to meet the three acres per 1,000 residents standard
and approximately 11.68 acres of improved parkland to meet the 0.5-acre per 1,000 employees
standard). As discussed in Section 2.3 Project Description, the Specific Plan includes a total of 43.7
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acres of parks and open space. These proposed parks and open space would help offset the demand
on park land by future residents and employees in the Specific Plan area. For the remaining 3.3 acres
of open space needed to meet the City’s parkland standards, future development under the proposed
Specific Plan would be required to pay the park recreation impact fee, per City Municipal Code
Chapter 8.67 to offset the recreation impacts. For these reasons buildout of the proposed Specific
Plan would result in the same less than significant impact as identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
b. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would include the
construction of additional recreational facilities; however, the environmental effects of their
construction would be reduced to a less than significant level. As discussed above, the proposed
Specific Plan includes a total of 43.7 acres of parks and open space. While the approximate location
of these parks are known, there are no known designs for these parks nor known funding at this time.
Once the parks are designed, would require subsequent environmental review and be subject to the
applicable 2040 General Plan EIR mitigation measures and regulatory framework discussed
throughout this Addendum. For these reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than
significant impact to recreational facilities as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.15.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant recreation impact or a substantial increase
in the severity of the recreation impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.16 TRANSPORTATION
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing
the circulation system,
including transit, roadways, bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.14.41 to 3.14-50
No No No MM TRANS-
4
b. For a land use project, conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3,
subdivision (b)?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.14.35 to
3.14.40
No No No MM TRANS-
1
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible land uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.14.48 to 3.14.40
No No No MM TRANS-4
d. Result in inadequate emergency access?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.14.50 to 3.14.52
No No No N/A
The discussion in this section is based in part on a traffic memorandum prepared by Fehr & Peers
Transportation Solutions in June 2023. The traffic memorandum is included in Appendix C.
3.16.1 Existing Setting
The existing transportation setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed
since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
Regional vehicular access to the Specific Plan area is provided by US 101, State Route 82 (El
Camino Real), Interstate 280 (I-280), and Interstate 380 (I-380). Local vehicular access to the
Specific Plan area is provided by South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue.
Bus service in the Specific Plan area is provided by the SamTrans, and includes SamTrans Route
141, which stops along South Spruce Avenue and provides access to the San Bruno BART station,
and Route 292, which stops at the northeastern corner of the Specific Plan area and provides access
to the South San Francisco Caltrain station.
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The Centennial Way Trail, a Class I facility,49 passes through the western boundary of the Specific
Plan area and provides pedestrian and bicycle access to the South San Francisco and San Bruno
BART stations. Besides the Centennial Way Trail, bicycle facilities are limited to Class III bicycle
facilities50 on South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue. There are sidewalks along the
roadways within the Specific Plan area disconnected by site access driveways.
Based on the 2040 General Plan EIR, the existing VMT per service population is 27.42, VMT per
resident is 10.28, and VMT per employee is 16.62.
3.16.2 Discussion
a,c. As summarized in Table 2.2-1 in Section 2.2 Project Description, the Specific Plan would result
in a net increase in residential and nonresidential development within the Specific Plan area,
compared to existing, existing plus recently approved but not yet constructed projects, and a
relatively small increase above what was evaluated in the 2040 General Plan EIR for 2040 General
Plan buildout conditions, which would result in additional demand to the circulation system,
including bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, and roadways.
Bicycle and Pedestrian System
The City adopted its Active South City: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the purpose of
providing safer walking and biking environments and making active transportation an integral part of
the City’s transportation system. In addition, the 2040 General Plan includes policies to improve
bicycle and pedestrian network, including but not limited to, Policy MOB-1.2.1, which requires
traffic calming treatments in all street projects to support lower design speeds, Policy MOB-2.1,
which requires incorporation of complete street improvements in all roadway and development
projects, and Policy MOB-3.2, which avoids the widening of roadways and prohibits changing traffic
operations at the expense of multimodal safety.
The Specific Plan proposes a network of pedestrian priority streets and bicycle priority streets within
the Specific Plan area, as shown on Figure 2.2-7and Figure 2.2-8. These street networks would
improve circulation and provide multi-modal facilities currently lacking within the Specific Plan
area. In addition, Chapter 6.3 Complete Streets Guidance of the Specific Plan includes guidance for
designing complete streets accommodating bicycle and pedestrian facilities. For these reasons, the
Specific Plan would be consistent with applicable bicycle and pedestrian plans and policies.
Transit System
The 2040 General Plan includes policies to improve the city’s transit network and increase transit
use. General Plan Policy MOB-2.1 requires incorporation of complete street improvements in all
roadway and development projects. Policy MOB-3.2 prohibits changing traffic operations at the
expense of transit reliability. Action MOB-2.1.4 requires capital improvements and development
projects near regional transit stations or bus/shuttle routes to incorporate improvements to advance
speed, reliability, and access.
49 Class I bicycle facility provides a completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians with cross-flow minimized. Typically, the most desirable for all ages and abilities.
50 Class III bicycle facility provides for shared use with motor vehicle traffic to help guide bicyclists between major destinations. Typically, not suitable for most bicyclists except on local residential streets.
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The Specific Plan proposes a network of transit priority streets within the Specific Plan area, as
shown on Figure 2.2-9. These streets would include bus and shuttle stops, high-quality shelters, and
transit signal priority, allowing improved transit reliability and connections from the nearby BART
and Caltrain stations to the Specific Plan area. For these reasons, the Specific Plan would be
consistent with applicable transit policies.
Roadway System and Safety
The 2040 General Plan includes policies to address the roadway system and safety. Policy MOB-1.2
strives to reduce vehicle speeds throughout the City to reduce frequency and severity of collisions,
Policy MOB-2.1 requires incorporation of complete streets improvements into all roadway and
development projects. Policy MOB-3.2 avoids the widening of roadways and prohibits changing
traffic operations at the expense of multimodal safety. Action MOB-3.2.2 requires the City to
incorporate new street connections to better distribute vehicle trips across the city network.
Buildout of the Specific Plan would result in a total of 11,775 residents and 23,366 employees within
the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan also proposes change to the existing roadway network
within the Specific Plan area as shown on Figure 2.2-6 and summarized below:
• South Spruce Avenue between El Camino Real and Railroad Avenue: Reduced from two to
one lane in each direction, with a center turn lane and protected bike lanes.
• South Canal Street between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue: Removal of
South Canal Street and extension of Mayfair Avenue from South Spruce Avenue east to
South Linden Avenue.
• Street grid between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue: Introduction of new
alleys for vehicular access to new parking and loading at the center of the district.
• Myrtle Avenue at South Spruce Avenue: Extension of Myrtle Avenue southeast to South
Maple Avenue and South Linden Avenue.
• Noor Avenue at Huntington Avenue: Extension of Noor Avenue northeast to South Maple
Avenue with connection to Centennial Way Trail.
• Utah Avenue Extension: Modification of the Utah Avenue Extension project included in the
2040 General Plan to include southbound US-101 ramps.
• San Mateo Avenue at Tanforan Avenue/Shaw Road: New signal at San Mateo
Avenue/Tanforan Avenue/Shaw Road.
As described in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the City requires that the modification of existing public
facilities and the construction of new facilities comply with the applicable design standards contained
in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the California Highway
Design Manual, which have been developed to minimize the potential for conflicts or collisions. The
roadway improvements described above would be designed to comply with the California MUTCD
and City’s design guidelines, and therefore, would not result in conflicts in the roadway system. The
Specific Plan includes these improvements as depicted on Figure 2.2-6 and as described above,
however, each improvement would undergo further design refinement and the City would conduct
project-level environmental review prior to implementation to disclose, avoid where possible, and
mitigate for any impacts that could result from construction and operation of the improvements.
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A traffic analysis was completed to evaluate the additional traffic generated and roadway
improvements described above as a result of the Specific Plan (see Appendix C). The analysis
concluded that the Specific Plan would not substantially change the traffic conditions compared to
what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR. As identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the
2040 General Plan buildout would exacerbate vehicle queues on off-ramps that already experience
queues exceeding storage capacity and result in a significant impact to roadway safety. The 2040
General Plan EIR identified MM TRANS-4 as a mitigation measure to minimize queuing hazards,
which the City would also implement as part of the Specific Plan.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM TRANS-4: Freeway Offramp Queue Improvements
To minimize queueing hazards, the City shall work with Caltrans to develop
improvement measures for freeway off-ramps and adjacent intersections that
help manage offramp queues. These measures may include geometric
changes, changes to signal timing and phasing, and new connections as
identified in Table 3.14-5. Such improvement measures shall not adversely
affect pedestrian, bicycle, and transit conditions or otherwise undermine the
City’s VMT mitigation efforts described in MM TRANS-1. MM TRANS-1 is
also applicable here and should be implemented to minimize freeway offramp
queues.
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that even with the implementation of 2040 General Plan
policies and actions and implementation of MMs TRANS-4 and TRANS-1, given the uncertainty
around specific operational conditions and ability to mitigate such conditions in a constrained right-
of-way, this impact remains significant and unavoidable. Since the proposed Specific Plan would
result in similar queueing hazards as the 2040 General Plan, it would result in the same significant
and unavoidable impact even with implementation of MM TRANS-4.
b. As disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR, the 2040 General Plan would result in a significant
VMT impact, because the VMT per service population (26.80) and work-based VMT per employee
(13.40) would exceed the City’s adopted thresholds of being 15 percent below the 2019 nine-county
averages for these metrics (23.26 and 12.07, respectively), and require mitigation measure MM
TRANS-1 to reduce the VMT impacts. On the other hand, the 2040 General Plan VMT per resident
(9.23) would be below the City’s adopted threshold of being 15 percent below the 2019 nine-county
average of 11.88, and the roadway improvements proposed would be below the transportation project
threshold of no net new VMT, and result in a less than significant VMT impact.
2040 General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure
MM TRANS-1: Transportation Demand Management
To reduce VMT, the City shall implement its Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Ordinance as part of the Zoning Code Amendments and
parking requirements. The City shall also update its TDM Ordinance and parking
requirements every five to ten years and establish an East of 101 Area Trip Cap,
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to achieve the maximum feasible reductions in vehicle travel. The City shall
achieve the performance standards outlined in the TDM Ordinance pursuant to
Section 20.400.004 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The City shall review and update its TDM Ordinance every five to ten years to
limit Total VMT and Work-Based VMT by incentivizing use of transit and active
transportation and disincentivizing auto use. The TDM Ordinance shall cover all
development projects generating greater than 100 daily trips, with the most
stringent requirements for office/R&D land uses that disproportionately account
for the highest rates of VMT in the City. Development projects shall implement a
combination of TDM programs (pursuant to Sections 20.400.003 and 20.400.004
of the Zoning Ordinance), services, and infrastructure improvements, including
but not limited to: establishing trip reduction programs; subsidizing transit and
active transportation use; coordinating carpooling and vanpooling; encouraging
telecommuting and flexible work schedules; designing site plans to prioritize
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit travel; funding first/last mile shuttle services;
establishing site-specific trip caps; managing parking supply; and constructing
transit and active transportation capital improvements. Developments shall be
subject to annual reporting and monitoring. The City shall establish a fine
structure for developments found to be out of compliance and apply any revenues
from fines to infrastructure and services aimed at reducing VMT.
The City shall establish an East of 101 Area Trip Cap to support the monitoring
of vehicle trip activity and focus efforts to reduce VMT. The area-wide trip cap
shall apply to the high intensity employment uses in the East of 101 Area. The
City shall conduct annual traffic counts along the cordon area perimeter. Should
the trip cap be reached, the City shall consider corrective actions such as: revising
mode share targets for projects subject to the TDM Ordinance, identifying new
funding measures for TDM services, implementing new vehicle user charges,
creating new street connections, or slowing the pace of development approvals
within the cordon zone.
The City shall review and update its parking requirements every five to ten years
to align with its TDM Ordinance and East of 101 Area Trip Cap. The City shall
establish parking maximums for office/R&D uses to ensure that VMT reduction
goals are incorporated into the design of development projects.
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that even with implementation of MM TRAN-1, it would not
reduce the per service population and per employee VMTs below the thresholds exceeded due to
uncertainty in the cumulative effectiveness of the TDM ordinance, East of 101 Area Trip Cap, and
parking requirement outlined in MM TRAN-1, as well as unknowns related to transit service levels,
transportation technology, and travel behavior.
A VMT analysis was completed for the Specific Plan to evaluate the project impact on the City’s
VMT as a result of the proposed development growth, land use changes, and roadway improvements.
The analysis modeled these changes and concluded that the VMT per service population, VMT per
capita, and VMT per employee would be the same as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan
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EIR because the proposed land use locations would be similar to what was planned in the 2040
General Plan, the additional employment generated would be located within half a mile of the San
Bruno BART station, and the roadway improvements would improve connectivity and not induce
VMT.
Based on the discussion above, the Specific Plan, even with implementation of MM TRAN-1, would
exceed the per service population and per employee VMT thresholds and result in the same
significant and unavoidable VMT impact as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
d. Similar to the 2040 General Plan buildout, future development under the Specific Plan would alter
the land use patterns and increase development growth, and therefore, increase travel demand on the
transportation network that may influence existing emergency access. However, as described under
checklist questions a, b, and c above, the Specific Plan also proposes roadway improvements that
would improve the connectivity and traffic operations within the Specific Plan area without inducing
VMT. These roadway improvements, which involve street extensions and new alleys, would also
break up the existing block sizes, allowing more emergency access. In addition, future development
under the Specific Plan would be subject to provisions of the California Fire Code pertaining to
emergency access, and the City’s TDM ordinance as described in MM TRANS-1, which would
reduce vehicle trips added to the roadway system. Furthermore, General Plan Action 1.6.5 requires
the City to maintain and communicate evacuation route plans for businesses and residents. For these
reasons, the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant impact to emergency access
as what was identified in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.16.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant transportation impact or a substantial
increase in the severity of the transportation impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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3.17 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Environmental Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New
Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New Analysis or
Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource,
defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is
geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with
cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a. Listed or eligible for listing in
the California Register of
Historical Resources, or in a
local register of historical
resources as defined in Public
Resources Code Section
5020.1(k)?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.4-37 to 3.4-
38
No No No N/A
b. A resource determined by the
lead agency, in its discretion
and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to
a California Native American
tribe.
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.4-38 No No No N/A
3.17.1 Existing Setting
The existing tribal cultural resources setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially
changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
A Sacred Lands File request was sent to the NAHC as part of the 2040 General Plan EIR and came
back negative. However, a records search at the NWIC identified 15 known tribal cultural resources
within the City. As discussed in Section 3.4.1, there are at least two known archaeological resources
within the Specific Plan area, and the Specific Plan area could contain previously undiscovered
archaeological resources and human remains, particularly along the Colma Creek corridor. Tribal
consultation, in accordance with SB 18 and AB 52 was also completed as part of the 2040 General
Plan EIR. No tribes responded to requests for consultation.
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3.17.2 Discussion
a, b. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would not impact
tribal cultural resources through compliance with General Plan Policies, SB 18, and AB 52.
Future development within the Specific Plan area could encounter buried tribal cultural resources
during construction. However, future development projects would be required to comply with
General Plan Policies ES-10.3, ES-10.4, and ES-10.5 regarding archaeological resources records
review and mitigation measures during construction (see Section 3.5 Cultural Resources), and AB
52, when applicable. In addition, General Plan Policy ES-11.1 requires the City to identify, preserve,
and protect tribal cultural resources, and Policy ES-11.3 requires the City to consult with local Native
American tribes during the development review process.51
As concluded in the 2040 General Plan EIR, with implementation of General Plan Policies ES-10.3,
ES-10.4, ES-10.5, ES-11.1, and ES-11.3, and compliance with AB 52, future development in the
Specific Plan area would result in less than significant impacts to tribal cultural resources.
3.17.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant tribal cultural resources impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the tribal cultural resources impacts disclosed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
51 Policy ES-11.1: Identification of tribal cultural resources. Encourage the identification, preservation, and protection of tribal cultural resources, traditional cultural landscapes, sacred sites, places, features, and objects, including historic or prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, cemeteries, and ceremonial sites in consultation or coordination with the appropriate Native America tribe(s), and shall ensure appropriate treatment of Native American and other human remains discovered during project construction. Policy ES-11.3: Conduct tribal consultation during development review. Consult with local Native American tribes to identify, evaluate, and appropriately address tribal cultural resources and tribal sacred sites through the development review process.
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3.18 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Environmental
Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the
relocation or construction of
new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or
stormwater drainage, electric
power, natural gas, or
telecommunications
facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could
cause significant
environmental effects?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.15-28 to 3.15-30
No No No N/A
b. Have insufficient water
supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.15-30 to 3.15-35
No No No N/A
c. Result in a determination by
the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it does not have adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.15-35 to 3.15-38
No No No N/A
d. Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.15-38 to 3.15-40
No No No N/A
e. Be noncompliant with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.15-38 to 3.15-40
No No No N/A
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3.18.1 Existing Setting
The existing setting for utilities and service systems, including regulatory framework, has not
substantially changed since the certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
Water services in the Specific Plan area are provided by Cal Water. Wastewater services are
provided by the City of South San Francisco Public Works Department and collected wastewater is
sent to the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP). The WQCP pumps
wastewater to the Noth Bayside System Unit outfall and discharges to the San Francisco Bay.
Solid waste collection and recycling services for residents and businesses in the City are provided by
South San Francisco Scavenger Company and Blue Line Transfer, respectively.
3.18.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that the build-out of the 2040 General Plan would result in
less than significant impacts with regard to utilities and service systems.
a. The Specific Plan would not require the relocation or construction of new or expanded electric
power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities that would result in significant environmental
effects.
The City’s Sewer Master Plan and Storm Drain Master Plan previously identified planned
improvements within the Specific Plan area (see Table 2.2-8 and Table 2.2-10).52,53The Specific Plan
proposes seven additional sewer main upgrades (see Table 2.2-9) and two additional storm drainage
improvements within the Specific Plan area (see Section 2.2.6 Infrastructure). In addition, the
Specific Plan proposes four water main upgrades. The water and sewer main upgrades would upsize
existing pipes within the existing ROW, and the storm drain improvements would install bioretention
features adjacent to the Navigable Slough and Colma Creek. Construction of these additional
improvements could potentially result in significant environmental impacts; however, as discussed
throughout this Addendum, compliance with existing General Plan policies, the City’s Municipal
Code, and previously identified 2040 General Plan EIR mitigation measures would reduce
environmental impacts from buildout of the Specific Plan (including the additional sewer, water, and
storm drain improvements) to a less than significant level. This is the same impact as disclosed in the
2040 General Plan EIR.
b. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that Cal Water would have sufficient water supplies to serve
the buildout of the 2040 General Plan through the year 2045, under normal water years. During single
or multiple drought years, water consumption reduction measures, consistent with Cal Water’s Water
Shortage Contingency Plan and 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), would be
implemented on all City customers to ensure sufficient water supplies. The 2040 General Plan would
allow a buildout of 5,580 residential units and 9,799,668 square feet of non-residential development
within the Lindenville Specific Plan area. Compared to the 2040 General Plan buildout, the proposed
Specific Plan would increase the residential buildout by 1 dwelling unit and non-residential buildout
by 308,932 square feet, which includes the retention of the 268,214 square feet of existing development
52 City of South San Francisco. City-Wide Sewer System Master Plan. July 2022. 53 City of South San Francisco. Storm Drain Master Plan. February 2016.
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that the 2040 General Plan assumed would be redeveloped. While the additional net new retail,
office/research and development, and residential development would be reallocated from the East of
101 area, and therefore, would not increase the 2040 General Plan buildout for the city, keeping the
268,215 square feet of existing development within Lindenville (assumed to be redeveloped under the
2040 General Plan) would increase the 2040 General Plan buildout by approximately 0.4 percent. 54
The proposed Specific Plan includes Policies I-3.1, I-3.2, I-3.3, and I-3.4, which prioritize the use of
recycled water to further reduce water demand within the City.55 In addition, future development would
be subject to General Plan policies ES-5.3, ES-5.8, ES-5.9, Policy CP-5.1, and Climate Action Plan
Action BE 1.2, Action WW 1.1, Action WW 2.1, Action CL 1.1, Municipal Code Chapter 15.22, that
would require developments to include water-efficient design and reduce water demand. Furthermore,
each individual project would be required to demonstrate the availability of water to service the
development, as required and applicable, in the form of will-serve letters or, for larger projects, i.e.,
‘water demand projects’ pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15155, preparation of a Water Supply
Assessment per SB 610. If additional facilities were to be constructed, separate environmental analysis
would be required, based on the location and details of any proposed facility.
The additional growth of the Specific Plan is within 0.4 percent of the planned growth for the 2040
General Plan, and the Specific Plan is fundamentally consistent with the growth assumptions in the
2040 General Plan, therefore, the Specific Plan’s water demand has been accounted for in the 2040
General Plan EIR and Cal Water’s 2020 UWMP, and the Specific Plan would not result in water
demand substantially greater than evaluated in the 2040 General Plan EIR. The Specific Plan would
result in the same less than significant impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
c. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that full buildout of the 2040 General Plan would not
exceed the treatment capacity at the WQCP. As discussed under checklist question b, the additional
growth of the Specific Plan is within 0.4 percent of the planned growth for the 2040 General Plan
buildout, and so it is fundamentally consistent with the 2040 General Plan; thus, implementation of
the Specific Plan would not prevent the WQCP from meeting wastewater treatment requirements and
the Specific Plan would result in the same less than significant wastewater impact as disclosed in the
2040 General Plan EIR.
d,e. The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would not
generate solid waste in excess of regulatory standards or in excess of local landfill capacity, or
otherwise impair the attainment of waste management or reduction goals. As discussed under
checklist question b, the additional growth of the proposed Specific Plan is within 0.4 percent of the
planned growth for the 2040 General Plan buildout, and so, it is fundamentally consistent with the
2040 General Plan. In addition, future development under the Specific Plan would comply with
54 The 2040 General Plan allows for a buildout of 60,193,220 square feet of development. Source: City of South San Francisco. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments, and
Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California. SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022. Tables 2-5 and Table 2-7.
55 Policy I-3.1: Targeted utilization. Reduce water demand through targeted utilization of potable uses. Policy I-3.2: Expand recycled water infrastructure. Reuse “waste” water and expand recycled water infrastructure in the Lindenville Specific Plan area. Policy I-3.3: Water conservation and reuse. Prioritize water conservation and the use of recycled water for outdoor, non-drinkable uses, including in streets, open spaces, and landscaped areas. Policy I-3.4: Sustainable development practices. Encourage sustainable development practices for development projects to reduce the demands on the water supply and sanitary sewers systems, including use of recycled water indoors, installation of localized blackwater systems, regenerative and high efficiency landscape practices that reduce water and energy use, and increased building efficiency beyond City standards.
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General Plan Policy CP-5.4, which requires 75 percent waste diversion for municipal construction
and demolition project, Policy CP-6.1, which requires maintenance and regular updates of the City’s
waste reduction plans and programs, and Policy CP-6.2, which provides education and technical
assistance programs for compost and recycle.56 The Specific Plan would also comply with the
California-mandated 50 percent waste diversion and CALGreen standards (including a construction
waste recycling requirement and readily accessible areas for recycling). Additionally, as discussed in
the 2040 General Plan EIR, there is capacity at the Corina Los Trancos and Newby Island Landfills
to serve growth from the 2040 General Plan, which fundamentally includes the growth proposed by
the Specific Plan.
Future development under the proposed Specific Plan would be required to comply with the same
regulations identified for future development in the 2040 General Plan, and therefore, would result in
the same less than significant solid waste impact as disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
3.18.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant utilities and service systems impact or a
substantial increase in the severity of the utilities and service systems impacts disclosed in the 2040
General Plan EIR.
56 Policy CP-5.4: Require 75 percent waste diversion for municipal construction and demolition projects. Require municipal construction projects to achieve 75 percent waste diversion from the landfill. Policy CP-6.1: Maintain and update Waste Reduction Plan. Maintain and regularly update the City’s waste reduction plans and programs to ensure consistency with California’s waste reduction goals. Policy CP-6.2: Educational outreach about waste diversion. Develop education and technical assistance programs to help all residents and businesses to compost and recycle.
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3.19 WILDFIRE
Environmental
Issue Area
A. Where
Impact Was
Analyzed in
Prior
Environmental
Documents.
B. Do Proposed
Changes
Involve New
Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
C. Any New
Circumstances
Involving New
Significant
Impacts or
Substantially
More Severe
Impacts?
D. Any New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Requiring New
Analysis or Verification?
E. Prior
Environmental
Documents
Mitigations
Implemented
or Mitigations
Address
Impacts.
Would the project:
a. Substantially impair an
adopted emergency response
plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.16-16 to 3.16-17
No No No N/A
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a
wildfire or the uncontrolled
spread of a wildfire?
2040 General Plan EIR pp. 3.16-18 to 3.16-19
No No No N/A
c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water
sources, power lines or other
utilities) that may exacerbate
fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
2040 General Plan EIR pp.
3.16-19 to
3.16-20
No No No N/A
d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
2040 General
Plan EIR pp.
3.16-20 to 3.16-21
No No No N/A
3.19.1 Existing Setting
The existing wildfire setting, including regulatory framework, has not substantially changed since the
certification of the 2040 General Plan EIR.
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The Specific Plan area is located within an urban area of the city and is not located within a
designated FHSZ or VHFHSZ in either an SRA or an LRA.57 The nearest fire hazard zone to the
Specific Plan area is located at San Bruno Mountain, approximately 1.4 miles north.
3.19.2 Discussion
The 2040 General Plan EIR concluded that buildout of the 2040 General Plan would have a less than
significant wildfire impact through compliance with 2040 General Plan Policies and the City
Municipal Code.
a-d. As discussed above, the Specific Plan area is not located within a fire hazard zone and the
nearest one is located 1.4 miles north at San Bruno Mountain. The land between San Bruno
Mountain and the Specific Plan area is fully developed with urban uses; thus, the Specific Plan area
would not be exposed to wildfire.
3.19.3 Conclusion
The proposed project would not result in a new significant wildfire impact or a substantial increase in
the severity of the wildfire impacts disclosed in the 2040 General Plan EIR.
57 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer”. Accessed June 28, 2023. http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/.
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SECTION 4.0 REFERENCES
Association of Bay Area Governments. "Priority Development Area Program Overview.” Accessed
August 18, 2023. https://abag.ca.gov/technical-assistance/priority-development-area-
program-overview.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District. “Air Quality Standards and Attainment Status.”
Accessed August 16, 2023. https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-air-quality/research-and-data/air-
quality-standards-and-attainment-status.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics. “Average Fuel Efficiency of U.S. Light Duty Vehicles.”
Accessed August 16, 2023. https://www.bts.gov/content/average-fuel-efficiency-us-light-
duty-vehicles.
California Department of Conservation. “California Important Farmland Time Series.” 2018.
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciftimeseries/.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). “Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Viewer.” Accessed June 28, 2023. http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/.
City of South San Francisco. City-Wide Sewer System Master Plan. July 2022.
---. Draft Program Environmental Impact Report General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments,
and Climate Action Plan City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California.
SCH#2021020064. June 24, 2022.
---. “Police Divisions.” Accessed August 1, 2023. https://www.ssf.net/departments/police/divisions.
---. Storm Drain Master Plan. February 2016.
Department of Toxic Substances and Control. “EnviroStor.” Accessed June 28, 2023.
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=60001636.
Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA Flood Map Service Center.” April 5, 2019.
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Raimi + Associates. Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast Memorandum. August 2023.
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Web Soil
Survey.” Accessed: February 4, 2021.
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
Gross, Billy. Principal Planner, City of South San Francisco. Personal Communication. August 25,
2023.
Yurkovich, Eric. Principal, Raimi + Associates. Personal Communication. August 21, 2023.
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SECTION 5.0 LEAD AGENCY AND CONSULTANTS
5.1 LEAD AGENCY
City of South San Francisco
Community and Economic Development Department
Billy Gross, Principal Planner
5.2 CONSULTANTS
David J. Powers & Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants and Planners
Akoni Danielsen, President & Principal Project Manager
Amy Wang, Project Manager
Tyler Rogers, Project Manager
Ryan Osako, Graphic Artist
Raimi + Associates
Planning and Urban Design Consultants
Eric Yurkovich, Principal
Megan McNulty, Senior Planner and Designer
Fehr & Peers Transportation Solutions
Transportation Consultants
Taylor McAdam, Senior Transportation Planner
Brian Lin, Transportation Planner
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SECTION 6.0 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ACM Asbestos-Containing Materials
AIA Airport Influence Area
Air Basin San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin
ALUCP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
AMO Arts and Makers Overlay
AUO Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
BPO Business and Professional Office
BTP-H Business Technology Park-High
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit
BMPs Best Management Practices
BCDC Bay Conservation and Development Commission
CAL FIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CALGreen California Green Building Standards Code
CARB California Air Resources Board
Cal Water California Water Service Company
CBC California Building Code
CCGO Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay ()
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CIPs Capital Improvement Projects
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level
CNPS California Native Plant Society
dBA A-weighted sound level
DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control
DU/AC Dwelling Units per Acre
EOC San Mateo County Emergency Operations Center
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
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FAR Floor Area Ratio
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHSZ Fire Hazard Severity Zone
FTA Federal Transit Administration
GHG Greenhouse Gas
HIO Height Incentive Overlay
HRA Health Risk Assessments
kWh Kilowatt-hour
LBP Lead Based Paint
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Lmax dBA maximum dBA
LRA Local Responsibility Area
LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MIH Mixed Industrial High
MIM Mixed Industrial Medium
MT Metric Tons
MUTCD California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWIC Northwest Information Center
OEHHA California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
OS Open Space
PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCE Tetrachloroethylene
PPV Peak particle velocity
PQP Public (Zoning District)
PR Parks and Recreation
R&D Research and Development
RDIP Remedial Design Implementation Plan
RH-180 High Density Residential
ROW Right-of-Way
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RPS Renewable Portfolio Standard
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SCH State Clearinghouse
SamTrans San Mateo County Transit District
SFFUSD South San Francisco Unified School District
SFO San Francisco International Airport
SRA State Responsibility Area
SSFFD
T3N
South San Francisco Fire Department
T3 Neighborhood
T3ML T3 Makers Lindenville
T4L T4 Lindenville
T5L T5 Lindenville
TACs Toxic Air Contaminants
TCE Trichloroethylene
TCRs Tribal Cultural Resources
TDM Transportation Demand Management
Title 24 California Building Standards Code
US 101 U.S. Highway 101
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
VHFHSZ Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled
VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds
WQCP South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant
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GREENHOUSE GAS
INVENTORY AND FORECAST
MEMORANDUM
Introduction
This memorandum provides an overview of Lindenville’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by sector that are
estimated to be emitted. The five emissions sectors that are included in this report are residential and
nonresidential energy, transportation, solid waste, and water. Additionally, a GHG forecast was prepared based
on the projected growth of the Lindenville area for the horizon year 2040. This report presents a detailed
summary of the 2019 existing GHG emissions and forecasted growth and emissions for 2040.
The City’s General Plan sets a vision for Lindenville that aims to preserve small businesses and legacy industrial
uses while creating a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood with opportunities for new housing development,
improved mobility options, new green spaces, and increased access to public services. The City developed and
adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) along with the General Plan to help mitigate the climate impacts of
continued growth. The CAP contains GHG reduction strategies related to energy use, the construction and
operation of buildings, transportation, solid waste diversion, and water use, which can be applied to
development in Lindenville.
2019 Lindenville GHG Inventory
Lindenville’s total emissions were estimated to be 94,266 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e) in
2019. Emissions from calendar year 2019 were inventoried to remain consistent with General Plan and the
Lindenville Specific Plan baseline analyses. Table 1 provides the breakdown of 2019 GHG emissions in
Lindenville by sector. Transportation emissions account for 59% of total emissions followed by nonresidential
energy use, which account for 29% of emissions. In 2019 there was no housing in Lindenville and thus no
emissions related to residential energy use. Solid Waste accounted for 12% of emissions and water use <1%.
Figure 1 depicts the proportion of emissions by sector in 2019.
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Table 1: Total Lindenville Annual Emissions by Sector (2019)
Sector Subsector Unit Activity Data Emissions (MTCO2e)
Residential Energy
Electricity kWh - -
Natural Gas Therms - -
Nonresidential Energy
Electricity kWh 72,547,690 13,261
Natural Gas Therms 2,562,828 13,641
Transportation
On-Road VMT 103,627,286 41,193
Off-Road - 14,660
Solid Waste Tons 25,152 11,512
Water AF 734 0.07
TOTAL 94,266
SOURCE: LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN INVENTORY AND FORECAST, 2023.
Figure 1: Total Lindenville Annual Emissions by Sector (2019)
SOURCE: LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN INVENTORY AND FORECAST, 2023
29%
59%
12%
0.0001%
Nonresidential Energy
Transportation
Solid Waste
Water
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INVENTORY AND FORECAST DATA SOURCES
Data was collected from various sources to build the 2019 Lindenville inventory and 2040 forecast. Although for
a sub-area, this inventory was developed in accordance with ICLEI’s Global Protocol for Community-Scale
Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. Table 2 outlines the specific data sources used in this inventory.
Table 2: Lindenville GHG Inventory and Forecast Data Sources
Sector Data Data Source
Residential Energy Energy use activity data PG&E
Demographic data 2040 General Plan Growth Projections,
Lindenville Specific Plan analysis
Participation in Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) PCE, 2022 CAP
Emissions Factors PG&E, PCE
Nonresidential Energy Energy use activity data PG&E
Building square footages 2040 General Plan Growth Projections,
Lindenville Specific Plan analysis
Participation in PCE PCE, 2022 CAP
Emissions Factors PG&E, PCE
Transportation On-road VMT 2040 General Plan EIR VMT Analysis
On-road emissions CARB EMFAC2021
Off-road emissions CARB EMFAC2021
EV adoption characteristics CEC Zero Emission Vehicle and Infrastructure
Statistics
Solid Waste Tonnage activity data South San Francisco Scavengers
Waste Characterization CalRecycle
Emissions Factor Equations 8.1 and 8.3 of the Global Protocol for
Community-Scale GHG Emission Inventories
Water Acre Feet activity data California Water Service 2020 Urban Water
Management Plan South San Francisco District
Water Energy Intensity Factor CAPCOA 2021 Table W-1.1
Emissions Factor PG&E
To calculate GHG emissions, an emissions factor is applied to the activity data. Electricity suppliers provided CO2
emissions factor. In addition to carbon dioxide (CO2), small amounts of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)
are released in the electricity generation process. CH4 and N2O emissions factors are provided by the ICLEI
Community Protocol. Variability of the emissions factors occur primarily due to fluctuations in suppliers’ energy
portfolio each year.
CO2 is the most commonly referenced GHG, however, numerous gases have greenhouse characteristics. CH4 and
N2O are commonly accounted for in GHG inventories. These gases have a greater global warming potential; CH4
traps approximately 28 times as much heat as CO2 over a 100-year period and N2O traps approximately 265 times
as much heat. To account for these differences, a factor is applied to the gasses emissions to calculate a CO2
equivalence.
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2040 Lindenville GHG Forecast
DEMOGRAPHIC AND LAND USE PROJECTIONS
The emissions forecast for the Lindenville area is based on the demographic and land use projections of the
preferred land use alternative for the 2040 General Plan. This forecast assumes that the anticipated
development is fully implemented by 2040. Tables 3 and 4 show the assumed demographic and land use
changes in South San Francisco and Lindenville.
Table 3: Demographic Changes Lindenville and South San Francisco 2019-2040
City of South San Francisco Lindenville
2019 2040 2019 2040
Population 67,232 107,203 Population - 13,218
Jobs 57,182 137,557 Jobs 9,527 23,366
Single Family
Housing Units 13,451 15,138 Single Family
Housing Units
- -
Multi-family
Housing Units 7,977 23,821 Multi-family
Housing Units
- 5,581
SOURCE: CENSUS ACS, 5-YEAR ESTIMATES (FOR YEAR 2019); SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN 2040 GROWTH PROJECTIONS (FOR YEAR 2040)
Table 4: Land Use Changes Lindenville and South San Francisco 2019-2040
City of South San Francisco Lindenville
2019 2040 2019 2040
Retail/Service SF 4,068,702
4,222,985 Retail/Service SF 723,600 838,759
Hotel SF - - Hotel SF 17,500 31,341
Hotel Keys 3,193 4,315 Hotel Keys 100 179
Office/R&D SF 12,008,617
47,438,654 Office/R&D SF 210,375 4,295,896
Industrial SF 15,483,142
12,063,567 Industrial SF 5,490,900 4,938,467
Other SF 127,200 275,376 Other SF - 4,137
Residential DU 21,428 38,959 Residential DU - 5,581
Open Space Acre Open Space Acre 11 44
TOTAL SF
31,687,661
64,000,582 TOTAL SF 6,442,375 10,108,600
SOURCE: CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (FOR YEAR 2019); SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN 2040 GROWTH PROJECTIONS (FOR YEAR 2040)
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2040 EMISSIONS FORECAST
The Lindenville 2040 emissions forecast includes emissions reductions resulting from State level policies and
select mitigation measures from South San Francisco’s newly adopted General Plan 2040 and CAP. There are
three major policies that the State has adopted to reduce community GHG emissions:
1. Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS): This law requires that electrical utilities provide an increased
amount of electricity from eligible renewable sources. SB 100 requires that 33% of electricity sold by
utilities in 2020 be renewable, 60% be renewable in 2030, and 100% be carbon-free in 2045.
2. Title 24: Title 24 is the set of regulations that specifies how new buildings must be constructed,
including specifying minimum energy efficiency standards. These standards are updated triennially to
be more stringent. California has set a goal for zero-net energy new construction by 2030.
3. Pavely Clean Car Standards: These standards require that vehicles sold in California meet minimum fuel
efficiency requirements, and that fuel sold in the state emits less GHGs during production and use.
Additionally, this forecast includes the following measures from the South San Francisco General Plan and CAP
because they are already being implemented by the City:
1. All-electric residential new construction
2. Continued participation in PCE
3. Mobility improvements as discussed in the Mobility Chapter of the 2040 General Plan.
Based on the results of the Lindenville forecast, emissions are expected to increase from 94,266 MTCO2e in 2019
to 157,396 MTCO2e in 2040. Table 5 shows the forecasted emissions in Lindenville for each sector in 2040. Similar
to 2019, transportation generates the most emissions (75%), followed by nonresidential energy use (14%), and
solid waste (11%). Figure 2 depicts the proportion of emissions by sector in 2019.
Table 5: 2040 Lindenville Emissions Forecast by Sector
Sector Subsector Unit Activity Data Emissions (MTCO2e)
Residential Energy
Electricity kWh 15,472,295 16
Natural Gas Therms - -
Nonresidential Energy
Electricity kWh 113,833,109 121
Natural Gas Therms 4,021,281 21,404
Transportation
On-Road VMT 355,237,443 100,531
Off-Road - 17,260
Solid Waste Tons 39,465 18,063
Water AF 1,495 0.15
TOTAL 157,396
SOURCE: LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN INVENTORY AND FORECAST
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Figure 2: 2040 Lindenville Emissions Forecast by Sector
SOURCE: LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN INVENTORY AND FORECAST
However, assuming that all the measures in the CAP are implemented by 2040, emissions in Lindenville will be
further reduced. The CAP-adjusted forecast estimates that the Lindenville sub-area will generate 78,808 MTCO2e
in 2040, a reduction of 50% as compared to the non-adjusted forecast. This estimate aligns with the 63%
reduction the CAP is expected to achieve across the city in 2040 and the above average growth of the Lindenville
sub-area as compared to the City as a whole. The following table shows the CAP adjusted 2040 Lindenville
emissions forecast by sector.
Table 6: 2040 CAP Adjusted Lindenville Emissions Forecast by Sector
Sector Subsector Emissions (MTCO2e)
Residential Energy 16
Nonresidential Energy 2,743
Transportation
On-road 43,503
Off-road 17,260
Solid Waste 15,286
Water 0.15
TOTAL 78,808
Table 7: 2040 Lindenville Emissions 2040 Forecast Compared to 2019
0.01%
14%
75%
11%
0.0001%
Residential Energy
Nonresidential Energy
Transportation
Solid Waste
Water
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Sector Subsector
2019 Emissions
(MTCO2e)
2040 CAP-Adjusted
Emissions (MTCO2e)
Change in Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Residential Energy - 16 16
Nonresidential Energy 26,902 2,743 -24,159
Transportation
On-Road 41,193 43,503 2,310
Off-Road 14,660 17,260 2,600
Solid Waste 11,512 15,286 3,774
Water 0.07 0.15 0.08
TOTAL 94,266 78,808 -15,459
Key Findings
• Lindenville GHG emissions are anticipated to increase by 67% from 94,266 MTCO2e in 2019 to 157,396
MTCO2e in 2040 but applying the reductions from implementing the SSF CAP, emissions are expected to
decrease emissions 16% to 78,808 MTCO2e as compared 2019 and 50% as compared to the 2040
emissions forecast.
• The CAP-adjusted forecast aligns with the emissions reductions estimated from the implementation of
the 2040 General Plan and CAP. Forecasted emissions in Lindenville are expected to be reduced by 50%
in 2040 as compared to 63% citywide in 2040.
• GHG emissions from on-road transportation are the largest sector, accounting for 44% of Lindenville
emissions (41,193 MTCO2e) in 2019 and 64% of emissions (100,531) in 2040. This 144% increase in
emissions corresponds to the 243% increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2040. However,
accounting for General Plan and CAP implementation, reduces the forecasted transportation emissions
to 43,503 MTCO2e, only a 5.5% increase.
• Despite the introduction of residential housing in Lindenville, the resulting emissions account for only
0.02% of total Lindenville CAP-adjusted emissions in 2040. These relatively nominal emissions are the
result of all-electric residential new construction and the low carbon intensity of electricity due to the
RPS and high level of participation in PCE, which provides carbon-free electricity.
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Memorandum
Date: June 12, 2023
To: Billy Gross, Matt Ruble, Chris Espiritu, City of South San Francisco
From: Brian Lin, Daniel Jacobson, and Taylor McAdam, Fehr & Peers
Subject: Lindenville VMT, Vehicle LOS, and Traffic Sensitivity Analysis
SF22-1220
This memo summarizes the vehicle miles traveled (VMT), vehicle level of service (LOS), and traffic
sensitivity analysis completed for the Lindenville Specific Plan.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines were updated in 2020 per Senate Bill
743 (SB 743) to require the use of VMT to evaluate a project’s environmental effect on the
transportation system. The passage of SB 743 eliminated automobile delay, LOS, and other similar
measures of vehicular capacity or traffic congestion as a basis for determining a project’s
significant impacts to the environment. However, lead agencies may still elect to utilize these
measures for informational purposes or non-CEQA analysis.
The City of South San Francisco requested an informational traffic study with both VMT and delay
and congestion metrics for the Lindenville Specific Plan to help with local decision making. To
supplement the LOS metric, the traffic sensitivity analysis compares travel times and volume-to-
capacity (V/C) ratios of the different roadway configurations in each analysis scenario. The analysis
input assumptions, methodology, and results are discussed in the sections below.
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Analysis Scenarios
The following analysis scenarios were evaluated:
• Existing – Using available pre-pandemic, 2019 traffic count data sources.
• 2040 General Plan – Using 2040 General Plan Update volume forecasts and planned
roadway improvements.1
• 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan – Using the 2040 General Plan Update with land use and
transportation adjustments in Lindenville as described below.
Lindenville Specific Plan Inputs
The 2040 General Plan land uses and roadway network in the South San Francisco sub-area
model, developed with the PTV Visum software platform, were adjusted to develop a Lindenville
Specific Plan model.
Lindenville Specific Plan Land Use Adjustments
The Lindenville Specific Plan sought to keep total employment and population values closely
aligned with the Lindenville district totals studied for the General Plan. Within the district,
however, population and employment allotments moved around, as demonstrated in Table 1.
Table 1: Lindenville Specific Plan Land Use Changes from General Plan
C/CAG Zone Sub Area Zone Geography Residential Population Change from 2040 General Plan
Employment Change from 2040 General Plan
1643 16431 Southwest Spruce +835 -8
1643 16435 Northwest Spruce +124 No change
1912 19121 Lowrie and western San Mateo Avenue -531 +28
1912 19123 North of Canal Street -639 +134
1912 19124 Southline zone No change +1,882
1912 19125 North of Victory, South of Canal +1,356 +99
1912 19127 Terminal Court zone -1,144 -1,883
TOTAL +2 +252
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023.
1 The 2040 General Plan recommends construction of a bridge connecting I-380 and North Access Road to Haskins Way east of US-101 as well as a separate bridge that would connect Oyster Point with Sierra Point to the north. Given the uncertainty of these projects, the 2040 scenarios evaluated in this analysis do not include these as background assumptions.
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Lindenville Specific Plan Roadway Network Adjustments
Transportation network and geometric adjustments were made for a variety of reasons including
better alignment with the land use vision, adherence to mobility goals and policies, and
improvements to traffic flow. These adjustments were tested within Visum to evaluate
performance before being added into the Specific Plan network. The following adjustments are
the most substantial adjustments made to the Visum model:
South Spruce Avenue between El Camino Real and Railroad Avenue
Reduced from two to one lane in each direction, with a center turn lane and protected
bike lanes.
South Canal Street between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
Removal of South Canal Street and extension of Mayfair Avenue from South Spruce
Avenue east to South Linden Avenue.
Street grid between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
Introduction of new alleys for vehicular access to new parking and loading at the center
of the district.
Myrtle Avenue at South Spruce Avenue
Extension of Myrtle Avenue southeast to South Maple Avenue and South Linden Avenue.
Noor Avenue at Huntington Avenue
Extension of Noor Avenue northeast to South Maple Avenue with connection to
Centennial Way Trail.
Utah Avenue Extension
Modification of the Utah Avenue Extension project included in the General Plan to include
southbound US-101 ramps.
San Mateo Avenue at Tanforan Avenue/Shaw Road
New signal at San Mateo Avenue/Tanforan Avenue/Shaw Road.
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VMT Consistency Analysis
The South San Francisco General Plan Update EIR transportation analysis found a significant
impact for VMT. Under 2040 General Plan conditions both the VMT per service population and
work-based VMT per employee exceeded the City’s adopted threshold of being 15% below the
2019 nine-county Bay Area average for these metrics. The gap between the estimated General
Plan VMT per capita metrics and the thresholds was wide enough, that even with a robust
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, the impact remained significant, and the
Plan was adopted with overriding considerations.
High VMT in South San Francisco generally stems from the extreme jobs-housing imbalance in
the city and in San Mateo County more broadly. The East of 101 and Lindenville sub-areas are the
most jobs-rich, housing-poor districts of the city and thus have the highest work-based VMT per
capita values within the city. Even with the housing growth slated for these areas under the
General Plan, they still remained higher than the city average and higher than the nine-county Bay
Area averages for VMT per service population and work-based VMT per employee. Both districts
and the city as a whole generate lower home-based VMT per resident than the regional average.
A change in VMT between the General Plan and Lindenville Specific Plan could be the result of
changes in land use and/or changes in the transportation network. As shown in the section above,
the overall land use growth for Lindenville remained nearly consistent with the General Plan; the
Specific Plan adds an additional 252 jobs and 2 residents above the growth programmed in the
General Plan. The majority of the added jobs are located in the zone just north of the San Bruno
city limit and within a half-mile of San Bruno BART. This proximity to a major regional train station
will limit the VMT generated by those jobs. If they were evaluated as a standalone project, they
would, in fact, be screened out of a VMT analysis given their proximity to a high-quality transit
station. The Specific Plan moves General Plan jobs and residents around within Lindenville. These
moves are not expected to change VMT given that all zones in the district had high work-based
VMT and low home-based VMT under both 2019 existing conditions and 2040 General Plan
conditions. For these reasons, the land use changes associated with the Specific Plan are not
expected to result in a change in VMT or VMT per capita as compared to the 2040 General Plan.
The Specific Plan vehicle network changes are described above. There are approximately 3,000
new linear square feet of roadway being added within Lindenville, but the function of these
roadway extensions (Noor, Myrtle, Mayfair) is primarily permeability and internal connectivity
within the district. The Myrtle Avenue and Mayfair Avenue extensions are not capacity enhancing
roadway projects as these streets are not through streets to get in or out of Lindenville. The Noor
Avenue extension will add an option for vehicles to access the district from El Camino Real, but
the capacity gained on Noor Avenue is a replacement for capacity lost as part of the South Spruce
Avenue lane reduction. None of these changes are anticipated to induce vehicle travel.
The modification of the Utah Avenue extension project to include southbound US-101 ramps is
expected to be a VMT-neutral modification. These ramps would replace the on- and off-ramps
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along Produce Avenue today and bring them closer to their vehicle trip origins and destinations
in Lindenville. The gains in efficiency and possible increase in trips resulting from easier access to
the southbound ramps would be offset, from a VMT perspective, by the miles saved by bringing
the ramps closer to the heart of Lindenville. The convoluted path to the ramps today means that
many Lindenville trips drive an even longer path to ramps further afield in Downtown or in San
Bruno.
Finally, the biggest Specific Plan changes to the Lindenville transportation network are the
increased miles of designated bicycle facilities and improved sidewalks and crosswalks. These are
consistent with policies in the General Plan and illustrated in a more tangible way in the Specific
Plan. Any modest VMT increases that might result from the above land use and/or transportation
network changes above, would certainly be offset by the modest VMT reductions expected from
building a more multi-modal network in what is today a largely auto-oriented environment. For
these reasons, the transportation network changes associated with the Specific Plan are not
expected to result in a change in VMT or VMT per capita as compared to the 2040 General Plan.
The total VMT and VMT per capita metrics resulting from the buildout of the Lindenville Specific
Plan are therefore expected to be consistent with those calculated for buildout of the 2040
General Plan.
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Traffic LOS Analysis
The analysis includes an evaluation of vehicle traffic conditions during typical weekday AM peak
period (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and PM peak period (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM), when the surrounding
transportation network is most congested.
Study Intersections
Intersections are generally the critical capacity-controlling elements of roadway networks.
Therefore, the operations of critical intersections in the Specific Plan area are used as indicators of
the adequacy of the vehicular circulation system. The following intersections (shown in Figure 1)
were selected as most likely to be affected by the Lindenville Specific Plan:
1. South Spruce Avenue and North Canal Street
2. South Spruce Avenue and South Canal Street
3. South Spruce Avenue and Mayfair Avenue
4. South Linden Avenue and North Canal Street
5. South Linden Avenue and South Canal Street
6. San Mateo Avenue / Airport Boulevard / South Airport Boulevard / Produce Avenue
7. South Spruce Avenue and Victory Avenue
8. South Linden Avenue and Victory Avenue
9. South Linden Avenue and Dollar Avenue (and Southline in the future)
10. South Linden Avenue and San Mateo Avenue
11. San Mateo Avenue / Tanforan Avenue / Shaw Road
12. San Mateo Avenue and Utah (Future)
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Figure 1: LOS Study Intersections
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Methodology
Synchro traffic analysis software was used for this study. The software uses the Highway Capacity
Manual 6th Edition methodology to evaluate intersection operations and present summarized
results in seconds of vehicle delay and level of service (LOS). LOS is a qualitative description of
operations ranging from LOS A, when the roadway facility has excess capacity and vehicles
experience little or no delay, to LOS F, where the volume of vehicles exceeds the capacity,
resulting in long queues and excessive delays. Typically, LOS E represents “at-capacity” conditions.
Results are reported for the peak AM hour and peak PM hour to represent the worst-case
conditions of each intersection under the various analysis scenarios.
For signalized intersections, LOS is based on the average delay experienced by all vehicles passing
through the intersection. This methodology uses various intersection characteristics (such as
traffic volumes, lane geometry, and signal phasing) to estimate the delay per vehicle. The delay
per vehicle is a portion of the total delay attributed to the signal operations and includes initial
deceleration, queue move up time, time stopped, and acceleration. For unsignalized intersections
with All Way Stop Control (AWSC), LOS is based on the average delay experienced by all vehicles
passing through the intersection. For unsignalized intersections with Two Way Stop Control
(TWSC), LOS is based on the highest approach delay rather than the average delay of all vehicles
passing through an intersection.
Table 2 and Table 3 summarize the LOS designations for signalized and unsignalized
intersections.
Table 2: Signalized Intersection LOS Criteria
LOS Average Control Delay (seconds/vehicle)
Signalized
A < 10.0
B > 10.0 to 20.0
C > 20.0 to 35.0
D > 35.0 to 55.0
E > 55.0 to 80.0
F > 80.0
Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition
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Table 3: Unsignalized Intersection LOS Criteria
LOS Worst Approach Delay (seconds/vehicle)
Unsignalized Intersections
A < 10.0
B > 10.0 to 15.0
C > 15.0 to 25.0
D > 25.0 to 35.0
E > 35.0 to 50.0
F > 50.0
Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition
There is no formal LOS threshold for intersections located within South San Francisco.
Delay and LOS Results
As shown in Table 4, Both LOS and delay from each scenario for the AM and PM peak hour are
presented in Table 4 below:
Table 4: Delay and LOS Results
Intersection Intersection Control Peak Hour
Existing 2040 General Plan Future with Specific Plan
Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS
1. South Spruce Avenue / North Canal Street Signal AM PM 35.2 39.7 D D 72.1 >80 E F 64.4 >80 E F
2. South Spruce Avenue / South Canal Street Signal AM PM 3.0 9.8 A A 4.9 7.1 A A N/A
3. South Spruce Avenue / Mayfair Avenue Signal AM PM 20.3 56.1 C E 17.0 42.4 B D 17.9 64.1 B E
4. South Linden Avenue / North Canal Street Signal AM PM 9.0 5.2 A A 10.2 7.1 B A 12.2 11.3 B B
5. South Linden Avenue / South Canal Street TWSC AM PM 13.5 14.6 B (EB) B (EB) 36.7 >50 E (EB) F (EB) N/A
6. San Mateo Avenue / Airport Boulevard / South Airport Boulevard / Produce Avenue Signal AM PM 37.6 44.1 D D 48.9 >80 D F 49.2 73.3 D E
7. South Spruce Avenue / Victory Avenue Signal AM PM 9.6 9.6 A A 12.7 10.5 B B 15.3 16.6 B B
8. South Linden Avenue / Victory Avenue AWSC AM PM 10.3 11 B B 42 >50 E F >50 >50 F F
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Intersection Intersection Control Peak Hour
Existing 2040 General Plan Future with Specific Plan
Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS
9. South Linden Avenue / Dollar Avenue (Southline in future) Signal AM PM 25.2 24.4 C C 23.7 33.5 C C 35.0 44.7 C D
10. South Linden Avenue / San Mateo Avenue Signal AM PM 9.6 10.0 A A 13.4 23.6 B C 15.4 37.3 B D
11. San Mateo Avenue/ Tanforan Avenue / Shaw Road
TWSC (Signal in Specific Plan)
AM PM 20.5 20.8 C (EB) C (EB) >50 >50 F (EB) F (EB) 21.5 19.4 C B
12. San Mateo Avenue / Utah Avenue (Future) Signal AM PM N/A 19.0 16.3 B B 17.1 18.7 B B
Source: Fehr & Peers, June 2023 General Notes - TWSC: Two-Way Stop Control. AWSC: All-Way Stop Control - Intersection of San Mateo and Utah only exist in 2040 conditions. S Spruce Avenue / South Canal Street and S Linden Avenue / South Canal Street only exist in existing conditions and 2040 General Plan conditions. - Detailed calculations for delay and LOS analysis are provided in Appendix A.
Changes from Existing to 2040 South San Francisco General Plan
A substantial increase in delay between existing conditions and 2040 General Plan conditions
occurs at South Spruce Avenue / North Canal Street, South Linden Avenue / South Canal Street,
South Linden Avenue / Victory Avenue, and San Mateo Avenue/Tanforan Avenue/Shaw Road in
both the AM and PM peak hours. The intersections of South Linden Avenue / South Canal Street,
South Linden Avenue / Victory Avenue, and San Mateo Avenue / Tanforan Avenue / Shaw Road
have poor operations for one or two approaches due to being a stop-controlled intersection. San
Mateo Avenue / Airport Boulevard / South Airport Boulevard / Produce Avenue intersection also
experiences substantial delay and a worse LOS in the PM peak hour since the intersection is north
of the US-101 SB On-Ramp and serves as the primary gateway out of Lindenville.
Some intersections do improve in 2040 General Plan conditions compared to existing conditions.
The intersection of South Spruce Avenue / Mayfair Avenue performs slightly better under 2040
General Plan Conditions because of signal timing optimization during both the AM and PM peak.
With respect to the South Linden Avenue / Dollar Avenue intersection, the addition of Southline
Avenue along with the incorporation of an overpass above the Caltrain tracks in the future
General Plan leads to reduced delay in the AM peak hour.
Changes from 2040 South San Francisco General Plan to 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan
Signal timing at all signalized study intersections was optimized for demand and geometry
changes between the 2040 General Plan and 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan model runs. The
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incorporation of the Specific Plan does not lead to many drastic changes in intersection vehicle
delay or LOS in either the AM or PM peak hours. The intersection of South Linden Avenue /
Victory Avenue still performs at a deficient level with high intersection delay due to AWSC control
type at the intersection. This intersection may perform better if signalized in the future. The
Specific Plan converts the intersection of San Mateo Avenue / Tanforan Avenue/ Shaw Road from
a TWSC intersection to a signalized intersection which significantly improves the delay and LOS.
Travel Time and Volume-to-Capacity Results
Travel times in selected north-south and east-west corridors and volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratios
within the whole network were used to determine how the transportation network performed
with Specific Plan conditions. The travel time study corridors are listed below:
• North–South Corridors
o San Mateo Avenue between Airport Boulevard and South Linden Avenue
o South Spruce Avenue between Railroad Avenue and El Camino Real
o South Linden Avenue between Railroad Avenue and San Mateo Avenue
• East–West Corridors
o Railroad Avenue between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
o North Canal Street between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
o Mayfair Avenue between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue
Travel Time Results
A comparison of the travel time results for 2040 General Plan and 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan are shown Table 5 for the AM peak hour and in Table 6 for the PM peak hour.
Table 5: Travel Times – AM Peak Hour
Roadway 2040 General Plan 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan
Change between General Plan and Lindenville Specific Plan
NB (EB) SB (WB) NB (EB) SB (WB) NB (EB) SB (WB)
San Mateo Avenue 4:00 3:20 4:20 3:30 +0:20 +0:10
South Spruce Avenue 5:00 4:40 6:30 5:50 +1:30 +1:10
South Linden Avenue 3:40 4:30 4:00 4:50 +0:20 +0:20
Railroad Avenue 2:10 2:00 2:10 2:00 0:00 0:00
North Canal Street 1:30 1:20 1:30 1:30 0:00 +0:10
Mayfair Avenue N/A 1:40 1:40 N/A
Source: Fehr & Peers, June 2023 Notes: Corridors are extended one link past end point to include intersection delay. Travel times are rounded to the nearest 10 seconds. SB: Southbound, NB: Northbound, EB: Eastbound, WB: Westbound
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Table 6: Travel Times – PM Peak Hour
Roadway 2040 General Plan 2040 Lindenville Specific Plan
Change between General Plan and Lindenville Specific Plan
NB (EB) SB (WB) NB (EB) SB (WB) NB (EB) SB (WB)
San Mateo Avenue 4:00 3:40 4:30 3:50 +0:30 +0:10
South Spruce Avenue 5:40 4:40 6:40 6:20 +1:00 +1:40
South Linden Avenue 4:20 4:20 5:10 4:30 +0:50 +0:10
Railroad Avenue 2:10 2:10 2:10 2:10 0:00 0:00
North Canal Street 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 0:00 0:00
Mayfair Avenue N/A 1:44 1:52 N/A
Source: Fehr & Peers, June 2023 Notes: Corridors are extended one link past end point to include intersection delay. Travel times are rounded to the nearest 10 seconds. SB: Southbound, NB: Northbound, EB: Eastbound, WB: Westbound
The primary increase in travel time occurs within the north-south study corridors of San Mateo
Avenue, South Spruce Avenue, and South Linden Avenue. South Spruce Avenue experiences the
highest increase in travel time under Specific Plan conditions with an increase of one to two
minutes in both AM and PM peak hours. This is primarily due to the reduced capacity of South
Spruce Avenue as well increased development along the street in Specific Plan conditions. Other
corridors experience a slight increase in travel time of up to one minute due to proposed
development with the Lindenville network. The east-west corridors have minimal changes in travel
time compared to General Plan conditions.
Volume-to-Capacity Ratio Analysis Results
V/C ratio is a measure of how the vehicle volumes on a roadway compare to its capacity. V/C
ratios are typically experienced as follows:
• 0.6 and under is generally when the roadway is under capacity and in free flow.
• Between 0.6 and 0.9 is when the roadway is approaching or at capacity.
• 0.9 and greater means that the roadway is over capacity and congested.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 display the V/C ratio along roadways in Lindenville during AM and PM
peak hour with the Specific Plan. In both the AM and PM peaks, most roadways within Lindenville
are not over capacity. In the AM peak hour, South Spruce Avenue southbound approaching the
intersection of South Spruce Avenue and Huntington Avenue is at or over capacity, with a V/C
ratio between 0.9 and 1.2.
The PM peak hour experiences more congestion within the study network compared to the AM
peak hour. Same as in the AM, there is high congestion for southbound traffic on South Spruce
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Avenue approaching not only the intersection with Huntington Avenue but also the intersection
with El Camino Real. South Linden Avenue northbound traffic approaching the intersection with
North Canal Street also has high congestion.
San Mateo Avenue between South Linden Avenue and Airport Boulevard does not experience
high levels of congestion under 2040 Specific Plan conditions. The V/C ratio generally remains
under 0.6 in both directions. This indicates that re-striping San Mateo Avenue from one lane to
two lanes per both the South San Francisco General Plan and the Lindenville Specific Plan may not
be warranted due to shifted population growth and less than predicted demand along the
corridor.
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Figure 2: Volume / Capacity Ratio Plot AM
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Figure 3: Volume / Capacity Ratio Plot PM
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Appendix A: LOS and Delay
Calculations
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1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 21 67 84 60 14 3 48 432 74 70 437 27
Future Volume (vph) 21 67 84 60 14 3 48 432 74 70 437 27
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.93 0.99 1.00 0.98 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.96 0.95 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1558 1608 1597 3105 3142
Flt Permitted 0.96 0.41 0.95 1.00 0.50
Satd. Flow (perm) 1501 688 1597 3105 1577
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 22 69 87 62 14 3 49 445 76 72 451 28
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 25 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 2 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 153 0 0 78 0 49 513 0 0 549 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 8 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 21.2 21.2 6.7 110.4 59.6
Effective Green, g (s) 21.2 21.2 6.7 110.4 59.6
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.15 0.15 0.05 0.79 0.43
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 227 104 76 2448 671
v/s Ratio Prot c0.03 c0.17
v/s Ratio Perm 0.10 c0.11 c0.35
v/c Ratio 0.67 0.75 0.64 0.21 1.44dl
Uniform Delay, d1 56.1 56.9 65.5 3.7 35.4
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.48 0.14 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 6.0 23.4 13.0 0.0 10.7
Delay (s) 62.1 80.3 109.9 0.5 46.1
Level of Service E F F A D
Approach Delay (s) 62.1 80.3 9.9 46.1
Approach LOS E F A D
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 35.2 HCM 2000 Level of Service D
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.64
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 71.4% ICU Level of Service C
Analysis Period (min) 15
dl Defacto Left Lane. Recode with 1 though lane as a left lane.
c Critical Lane Group
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Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 19 29 525 99 85 496
Future Volume (vph) 19 29 525 99 85 496
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 0.91 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 0.99 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.92 0.98 1.00
Flt Protected 0.98 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1485 4450 3167
Flt Permitted 0.98 1.00 0.74
Satd. Flow (perm) 1485 4450 2360
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 20 30 541 102 88 511
RTOR Reduction (vph) 27 0 16 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 23 0 627 0 0 599
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Turn Type Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 8 2 4 3 6
Permitted Phases 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 13.4 88.6 85.0
Effective Green, g (s) 13.4 88.6 85.0
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.10 0.63 0.61
Clearance Time (s) 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 142 2816 1432
v/s Ratio Prot c0.02 c0.14
v/s Ratio Perm c0.25
v/c Ratio 0.16 0.22 0.42
Uniform Delay, d1 58.1 11.0 14.5
Progression Factor 1.00 0.07 0.05
Incremental Delay, d2 0.2 0.0 0.0
Delay (s) 58.3 0.8 0.7
Level of Service E A A
Approach Delay (s) 58.3 0.8 0.7
Approach LOS E A A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 3.0 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.37
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 59.7% ICU Level of Service B
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
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Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 59 109 41 565 500 15
Future Volume (vph) 59 109 41 565 500 15
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.91 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.98 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1478 1597 3195 3181
Flt Permitted 0.98 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1478 1597 3195 3181
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 61 112 42 582 515 15
RTOR Reduction (vph) 49 0 0 0 1 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 124 0 42 582 529 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Turn Type Prot Prot NA NA
Protected Phases 4 5 2 3 6 8
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 18.3 6.7 70.3 98.4
Effective Green, g (s) 18.3 6.7 70.3 98.4
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.13 0.05 0.50 0.70
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 193 76 1604 2235
v/s Ratio Prot c0.08 c0.03 c0.18 c0.17
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.64 0.55 0.36 0.24
Uniform Delay, d1 57.8 65.2 21.2 7.4
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.07
Incremental Delay, d2 5.4 4.9 0.6 0.0
Delay (s) 63.2 70.0 21.9 0.5
Level of Service E E C A
Approach Delay (s) 63.2 25.1 0.5
Approach LOS E C A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 20.3 HCM 2000 Level of Service C
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.39
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 40.8% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
256
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 107 0 92 0 0 0 0 244 0 0 251 85
Future Volume (veh/h) 107 0 92 0 0 0 0 244 0 0 251 85
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 0 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 110 0 95 0 0 0 0 252 0 0 259 88
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 13 13
Cap, veh/h 213 16 116 0 313 0 0 2208 0 0 829 282
Arrive On Green 0.18 0.00 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 0.00 0.00 0.68 0.68
Sat Flow, veh/h 650 86 636 0 1707 0 0 3415 0 0 1217 414
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 205 0 0 0 0 0 0 252 0 0 0 347
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1372 0 0 0 1707 0 0 1622 0 0 0 1631
Q Serve(g_s), s 7.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.1
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.1
Prop In Lane 0.54 0.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 345 0 0 0 313 0 0 2208 0 0 0 1110
V/C Ratio(X) 0.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 810 0 0 0 726 0 0 2208 0 0 0 1110
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 23.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.8
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 23.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.5
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A A A A A A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 205 0 252 347
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.6 0.0 3.4 4.5
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 44.0 14.8 44.0 14.8
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 40.0 31.0 40.0 25.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 7.1 10.4 3.6 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.6 0.8 1.2 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 9.0
HCM 6th LOS A
257
HCM 6th TWSC
5: S. Linden Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 3.4
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 101 55 21 143 266 77
Future Vol, veh/h 101 55 21 143 266 77
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length 0 - - - - 0
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 97 97 97 97 97 97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 104 57 22 147 274 79
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 465 274 353 0 - 0
Stage 1 274 - - - - -
Stage 2 191 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 6.53 6.33 4.23 - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 5.53 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 5.53 - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.617 3.417 2.317 - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 536 739 1147 - - -
Stage 1 747 - - - - -
Stage 2 816 - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 525 739 1147 - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 525 - - - - -
Stage 1 731 - - - - -
Stage 2 816 - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 13.5 1 0
HCM LOS B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT EBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1147 - 585 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.019 - 0.275 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 8.2 0 13.5 - -
HCM Lane LOS A A B - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.1 - 1.1 - -
258
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 119 326 51 316 204 279 129 17 164 246 727 135
Future Volume (veh/h) 119 326 51 316 204 279 129 17 164 246 727 135
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 123 336 0 326 210 0 133 18 0 254 749 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 200 420 518 272 176 673 531 1415
Arrive On Green 0.15 0.15 0.00 0.06 0.06 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.00 0.31 0.41 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1372 2881 1221 3083 1618 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 123 336 0 326 210 0 133 18 0 254 749 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 8.8 11.8 0.0 10.9 13.4 0.0 7.9 0.4 0.0 12.5 17.2 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.8 11.8 0.0 10.9 13.4 0.0 7.9 0.4 0.0 12.5 17.2 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 200 420 518 272 176 673 531 1415
V/C Ratio(X) 0.61 0.80 0.63 0.77 0.76 0.03 0.48 0.53
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 289 606 611 321 293 809 531 1415
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.33 0.33 0.33 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.83 0.83 0.00 0.88 0.88 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.71 0.71 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.1 43.4 0.0 46.4 47.6 0.0 45.8 34.0 0.0 29.5 23.3 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.9 2.5 0.0 1.4 8.4 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.0 4.3 0.0 4.6 6.5 0.0 3.5 0.2 0.0 5.1 6.9 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 43.0 45.8 0.0 47.8 56.0 0.0 48.4 34.0 0.0 29.6 24.3 0.0
LnGrp LOS D D D E D C C C
Approach Vol, veh/h 459 536 151 1003
Approach Delay, s/veh 45.1 51.0 46.7 25.6
Approach LOS D D D C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 14.8 48.1 19.9 37.3 25.6 22.2
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 18.0 26.0 22.1 19.1 * 25 20.8
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 9.9 19.2 13.8 14.5 2.4 15.4
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.1 3.0 1.2 0.2 0.0 1.4
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 37.6
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
259
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 104 0 2 0 607 201 75 550 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 104 0 2 0 607 201 75 550 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 107 0 0 0 626 0 77 567 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 176 0 2 2328 96 2633 0
Arrive On Green 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.72 0.00 0.06 0.81 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 0 0 1626 3316 0 1626 3316 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 107 0 0 0 626 0 77 567 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1626 0 0 1626 1615 0 1626 1615 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.7 0.0 4.7 3.9 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.7 0.0 4.7 3.9 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 176 0 2 2328 96 2633 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.61 0.00 0.00 0.27 0.80 0.22 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 496 0 138 2328 203 2633 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 42.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.8 0.0 46.5 2.1 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 5.6 0.2 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 0.8 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 43.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.1 0.0 52.1 2.3 0.0
LnGrp LOS D A A A D A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 107 626 644
Approach Delay, s/veh 43.8 5.1 8.2
Approach LOS D A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s9.4 76.3 14.3 0.0 85.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s12.5 * 46 30.5 8.5 * 50
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s6.7 8.7 8.3 0.0 5.9
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 5.0 0.4 0.0 4.5
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 9.6
HCM 6th LOS A
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
260
HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh10.3
Intersection LOS B
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 68 14 69 1 6 6 61 136 16 30 224 22
Future Vol, veh/h 68 14 69 1 6 6 61 136 16 30 224 22
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 70 14 71 1 6 6 63 140 16 31 231 23
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 9.7 8.5 10.1 10.8
HCM LOS A A B B
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 29% 45% 8% 11%
Vol Thru, % 64% 9% 46% 81%
Vol Right, % 8% 46% 46% 8%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 213 151 13 276
LT Vol 61 68 1 30
Through Vol 136 14 6 224
RT Vol 16 69 6 22
Lane Flow Rate 220 156 13 285
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 0.3 0.223 0.02 0.379
Departure Headway (Hd) 4.911 5.153 5.303 4.8
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 729 693 668 745
Service Time 2.966 3.214 3.387 2.852
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.302 0.225 0.019 0.383
HCM Control Delay 10.1 9.7 8.5 10.8
HCM Lane LOS B A A B
HCM 95th-tile Q 1.3 0.9 0.1 1.8
261
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
9: Dollar Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 0 160 89 64 140 0 118 0 126 0 0 0
Future Volume (vph) 0 160 89 64 140 0 118 0 126 0 0 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.99 1.00 0.99
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.95 1.00 0.93
Flt Protected 1.00 0.98 0.98
Satd. Flow (prot) 1571 1641 1496
Flt Permitted 1.00 0.98 0.95
Satd. Flow (perm) 1571 1641 1455
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 0 182 101 73 159 0 134 0 143 0 0 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 271 0 0 232 0 0 238 0 0 0 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 3 3 1 1
Confl. Bikes (#/hr) 1
Heavy Vehicles (%) 2% 14% 14% 14% 14% 2% 14% 2% 14% 2% 2% 2%
Turn Type NA Split NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 2 2 6 13 6 13 4 9 8
Permitted Phases 4 9 8
Actuated Green, G (s) 17.6 17.8 23.7
Effective Green, g (s) 17.6 17.8 23.7
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.25 0.25 0.33
Clearance Time (s) 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 388 410 485
v/s Ratio Prot c0.17 c0.14
v/s Ratio Perm c0.16
v/c Ratio 0.70 0.57 0.49
Uniform Delay, d1 24.3 23.3 18.9
Progression Factor 1.00 0.97 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 4.4 1.1 0.3
Delay (s) 28.7 23.7 19.2
Level of Service C C B
Approach Delay (s) 28.7 23.7 19.2 0.0
Approach LOS C C B A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 23.9 HCM 2000 Level of Service C
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.66
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 71.1 Sum of lost time (s) 20.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 49.5% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
262
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 191 97 107 339 157 129
Future Volume (veh/h) 191 97 107 339 157 129
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 197 51 110 0 162 133
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 278 248 404 205 884
Arrive On Green 0.17 0.17 0.24 0.00 0.13 0.52
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 1447 1707 1447 1626 1707
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 197 51 110 0 162 133
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1626 1447 1707 1447 1626 1707
Q Serve(g_s), s 2.9 0.8 1.4 0.0 2.5 1.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 2.9 0.8 1.4 0.0 2.5 1.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 278 248 404 205 884
V/C Ratio(X) 0.71 0.21 0.27 0.79 0.15
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 2084 1854 2387 2084 2387
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh10.1 9.2 8.0 0.0 10.9 3.2
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.2 0.2 0.1 0.0 2.6 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln0.8 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.8 0.1
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 11.3 9.3 8.1 0.0 13.5 3.3
LnGrp LOS B A A B A
Approach Vol, veh/h 248 110 295
Approach Delay, s/veh 10.9 8.1 8.9
Approach LOS B A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 17.3 8.4 7.2 10.1
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 36.0 33.0 33.0 36.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.0 4.9 4.5 3.4
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.4
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 9.5
HCM 6th LOS A
Notes
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
263
HCM 6th TWSC
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 1.8
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 5 0 1 3 0 24 21 417 33 96 205 19
Future Vol, veh/h 5 0 1 3 0 24 21 417 33 96 205 19
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Free Free Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - - None - - None - - None - - None
Storage Length - - - - - - - - - 50 - -
Veh in Median Storage, # - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Grade, % - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 5 0 1 3 0 25 22 430 34 99 211 20
Major/Minor Minor2 Minor1 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 923 927 221 911 920 447 231 0 0 464 0 0
Stage 1 419 419 - 491 491 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 504 508 - 420 429 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 7.23 6.63 6.33 7.23 6.63 6.33 4.23 - - 4.23 - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 6.23 5.63 - 6.23 5.63 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 6.23 5.63 - 6.23 5.63 - - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.617 4.117 3.417 3.617 4.117 3.417 2.317 - - 2.317 - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 239 257 792 244 260 589 1275 - - 1042 - -
Stage 1 591 572 - 539 530 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 530 521 - 590 566 - - - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 209 227 792 222 230 589 1275 - - 1042 - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 209 227 - 222 230 - - - - - - -
Stage 1 577 518 - 527 518 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 496 509 - 533 512 - - - - - - -
Approach EB WB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 20.5 12.7 0.4 2.6
HCM LOS C B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT NBR EBLn1WBLn1 SBL SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1275 - - 238 498 1042 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.017 - - 0.026 0.056 0.095 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 7.9 - - 20.5 12.7 8.8 - -
HCM Lane LOS A - - C B A - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.1 - - 0.1 0.2 0.3 - -
264
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
12: Railroad Crossing & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Existing AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 0 286 0 0 204 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Future Volume (vph) 0 286 0 0 204 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1863 1863 1863
Flt Permitted 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1863 1863 1863
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 0 311 0 0 222 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 311 0 0 222 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Turn Type NA NA NA
Protected Phases 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 9 9
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 61.3 61.3 1.8
Effective Green, g (s) 61.3 61.3 1.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.86 0.86 0.03
Clearance Time (s) 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 1606 1606 47
v/s Ratio Prot c0.17 0.12 c0.01
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.19 0.14 0.23
Uniform Delay, d1 0.8 0.8 34.0
Progression Factor 0.40 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.0 0.0 2.6
Delay (s) 0.3 0.8 36.5
Level of Service A A D
Approach Delay (s) 0.3 0.8 0.0 36.5
Approach LOS A A A D
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 1.3 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.24
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 71.1 Sum of lost time (s) 20.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 35.1% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
265
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 25 6 29 73 56 50 77 467 58 35 381 20
Future Volume (vph) 25 6 29 73 56 50 77 467 58 35 381 20
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.94 0.96 1.00 0.98 0.99
Flt Protected 0.98 0.98 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1591 1630 1656 3242 3269
Flt Permitted 0.79 0.83 0.95 1.00 0.57
Satd. Flow (perm) 1281 1385 1656 3242 1858
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 28 7 32 81 62 56 86 519 64 39 423 22
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 25 0 0 11 0 0 6 0 0 2 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 42 0 0 188 0 86 577 0 0 482 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 8 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 25.2 25.2 7.0 106.4 51.0
Effective Green, g (s) 25.2 25.2 7.0 106.4 51.0
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.18 0.18 0.05 0.76 0.36
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 230 249 82 2463 676
v/s Ratio Prot c0.05 c0.18
v/s Ratio Perm 0.03 c0.14 c0.26
v/c Ratio 0.18 0.76 1.05 0.23 0.71
Uniform Delay, d1 48.7 54.5 66.5 4.9 38.2
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.48 0.10 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.1 11.0 112.3 0.0 6.3
Delay (s) 48.8 65.5 210.7 0.5 44.5
Level of Service D E F A D
Approach Delay (s) 48.8 65.5 27.5 44.5
Approach LOS D E C D
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 39.7 HCM 2000 Level of Service D
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.61
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 67.8% ICU Level of Service C
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
266
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
2: S Spruce Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 69 93 509 10 20 463
Future Volume (vph) 69 93 509 10 20 463
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 0.91 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.92 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.98 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1545 4741 3304
Flt Permitted 0.98 1.00 0.91
Satd. Flow (perm) 1545 4741 3022
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 77 103 566 11 22 514
RTOR Reduction (vph) 35 0 1 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 145 0 576 0 0 536
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Turn Type Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 8 2 4 3 6
Permitted Phases 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 19.6 78.4 80.4
Effective Green, g (s) 19.6 78.4 80.4
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.14 0.56 0.57
Clearance Time (s) 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 216 2654 1735
v/s Ratio Prot c0.09 c0.12
v/s Ratio Perm c0.18
v/c Ratio 0.67 0.22 0.31
Uniform Delay, d1 57.1 15.4 15.4
Progression Factor 1.00 0.09 0.05
Incremental Delay, d2 6.3 0.0 0.0
Delay (s) 63.4 1.5 0.8
Level of Service E A A
Approach Delay (s) 63.4 1.5 0.8
Approach LOS E A A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 9.8 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.36
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 46.5% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
267
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
3: S Spruce Ave & Mayfair Ave 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 16 48 123 503 505 27
Future Volume (vph) 16 48 123 503 505 27
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.90 1.00 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1512 1656 3312 3287
Flt Permitted 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1512 1656 3312 3287
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 18 53 137 559 561 30
RTOR Reduction (vph) 47 0 0 0 2 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 24 0 137 559 589 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Turn Type Prot Prot NA NA
Protected Phases 4 5 2 3 6 8
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 16.4 7.0 62.0 100.0
Effective Green, g (s) 16.4 7.0 62.0 100.0
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.12 0.05 0.44 0.71
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 177 82 1466 2347
v/s Ratio Prot c0.02 c0.08 c0.17 c0.18
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.14 1.67 0.38 0.25
Uniform Delay, d1 55.4 66.5 26.1 7.0
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.06
Incremental Delay, d2 0.1 349.1 0.8 0.0
Delay (s) 55.6 415.6 26.9 0.5
Level of Service E F C A
Approach Delay (s) 55.6 103.4 0.5
Approach LOS E F A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 56.1 HCM 2000 Level of Service E
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.39
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 41.3% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
268
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 93 0 11 0 0 0 70 356 0 0 213 101
Future Volume (veh/h) 93 0 11 0 0 0 70 356 0 0 213 101
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 0 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 103 0 12 0 0 0 78 396 0 0 237 112
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9
Cap, veh/h 253 0 15 0 186 0 394 1901 0 0 844 399
Arrive On Green 0.11 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75
Sat Flow, veh/h 1195 0 139 0 1767 0 409 2631 0 0 1133 535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 115 0 0 0 0 0 238 236 0 0 0 349
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1335 0 0 0 1767 0 1433 1527 0 0 0 1668
Q Serve(g_s), s 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6
Prop In Lane 0.90 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.32
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 268 0 0 0 186 0 1157 1138 0 0 0 1244
V/C Ratio(X) 0.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 0.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.28
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 898 0 0 0 823 0 1157 1138 0 0 0 1244
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 23.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 23.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A A A A A A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 115 0 474 349
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.9 0.0 2.4 2.8
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 44.0 9.7 44.0 9.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 40.0 31.0 40.0 25.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 5.6 6.5 4.5 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.6 0.4 2.2 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 5.2
HCM 6th LOS A
269
HCM 6th TWSC
5: S. Linden Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 2.6
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 91 17 31 335 118 106
Future Vol, veh/h 91 17 31 335 118 106
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length 0 - - - - 0
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 90 90 90 90 90 90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 101 19 34 372 131 118
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 571 131 249 0 - 0
Stage 1 131 - - - - -
Stage 2 440 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 6.49 6.29 4.19 - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 5.49 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 5.49 - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.581 3.381 2.281 - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 471 900 1277 - - -
Stage 1 878 - - - - -
Stage 2 635 - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 455 900 1277 - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 455 - - - - -
Stage 1 848 - - - - -
Stage 2 635 - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 14.6 0.7 0
HCM LOS B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT EBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1277 - 493 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.027 - 0.243 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 7.9 0 14.6 - -
HCM Lane LOS A A B - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.1 - 0.9 - -
270
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 270 28 261 464 263 584 97 21 79 62 993 78
Future Volume (veh/h) 270 28 261 464 263 584 97 21 79 62 993 78
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 300 31 0 516 292 0 108 23 0 69 1103 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 360 189 663 348 153 879 410 1423
Arrive On Green 0.13 0.13 0.00 0.22 0.22 0.00 0.09 0.26 0.00 0.24 0.41 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 2744 1441 1221 3083 1618 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 300 31 0 516 292 0 108 23 0 69 1103 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 12.8 2.3 0.0 18.9 20.7 0.0 7.4 0.6 0.0 3.8 33.2 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 12.8 2.3 0.0 18.9 20.7 0.0 7.4 0.6 0.0 3.8 33.2 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 360 189 663 348 153 879 410 1423
V/C Ratio(X) 0.83 0.16 0.78 0.84 0.71 0.03 0.17 0.77
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 505 265 817 429 171 879 410 1423
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.88 0.88 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 50.9 46.3 0.0 44.4 45.1 0.0 53.1 33.3 0.0 36.3 30.4 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 5.2 0.1 0.0 3.9 11.6 0.0 8.6 0.1 0.0 0.9 4.2 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.7 0.8 0.0 7.6 9.5 0.0 3.5 0.3 0.0 1.7 14.2 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 56.1 46.4 0.0 48.2 56.6 0.0 61.8 33.4 0.0 37.2 34.5 0.0
LnGrp LOS E D D E E C D C
Approach Vol, veh/h 331 808 131 1172
Approach Delay, s/veh 55.2 51.3 56.8 34.7
Approach LOS E D E C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 14.7 54.5 20.3 33.4 35.8 30.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 12.0 36.0 22.1 17.1 * 31 31.8
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 9.4 35.2 14.8 5.8 2.6 22.7
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.0 3.1
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 44.1
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
271
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 239 0 64 0 551 76 5 547 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 239 0 64 0 551 76 5 547 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 266 0 0 0 612 0 6 608 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 353 0 2 2086 11 2274 0
Arrive On Green 0.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.62 0.00 0.01 0.68 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 0 0 1682 3431 0 1682 3431 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 266 0 0 0 612 0 6 608 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1682 0 0 1682 1672 0 1682 1672 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 10.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0 0.2 5.0 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 10.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0 0.2 5.0 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 353 0 2 2086 11 2274 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.57 0.27 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 685 0 204 2086 204 2274 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 26.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.1 0.0 34.7 4.4 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 16.5 0.3 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 0.0 0.1 1.3 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 27.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.4 0.0 51.1 4.7 0.0
LnGrp LOS C A A A D A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 266 612 614
Approach Delay, s/veh 27.2 6.4 5.1
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s3.9 47.9 18.2 0.0 51.8
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s8.5 * 22 28.5 8.5 * 22
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s2.2 7.9 12.4 0.0 7.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.6 1.0 0.0 3.6
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 9.6
HCM 6th LOS A
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
272
HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh 11
Intersection LOS B
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 36 7 57 17 24 31 79 244 4 6 124 59
Future Vol, veh/h 36 7 57 17 24 31 79 244 4 6 124 59
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 40 8 63 19 27 34 88 271 4 7 138 66
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 9.4 9.2 12.5 9.8
HCM LOS A A B A
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 24% 36% 24% 3%
Vol Thru, % 75% 7% 33% 66%
Vol Right, % 1% 57% 43% 31%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 327 100 72 189
LT Vol 79 36 17 6
Through Vol 244 7 24 124
RT Vol 4 57 31 59
Lane Flow Rate 363 111 80 210
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 0.489 0.162 0.119 0.281
Departure Headway (Hd) 4.842 5.258 5.369 4.812
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 738 674 660 739
Service Time 2.907 3.35 3.466 2.885
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.492 0.165 0.121 0.284
HCM Control Delay 12.5 9.4 9.2 9.8
HCM Lane LOS B A A A
HCM 95th-tile Q 2.7 0.6 0.4 1.2
273
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
9: Dollar Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 0 195 57 108 155 0 119 0 54 0 0 0
Future Volume (vph) 0 195 57 108 155 0 119 0 54 0 0 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.99 1.00 0.99
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.97 1.00 0.96
Flt Protected 1.00 0.98 0.97
Satd. Flow (prot) 1606 1633 1531
Flt Permitted 1.00 0.98 0.79
Satd. Flow (perm) 1606 1633 1257
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 0 222 65 123 176 0 135 0 61 0 0 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 281 0 0 299 0 0 126 0 0 0 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 3 3 1 1
Confl. Bikes (#/hr) 1
Heavy Vehicles (%) 2% 14% 14% 14% 14% 2% 14% 2% 14% 2% 2% 2%
Turn Type NA Split NA custom NA
Protected Phases 2 6 13 6 13 8 4
Permitted Phases 2 4 9 4
Actuated Green, G (s) 18.6 21.4 12.8
Effective Green, g (s) 18.6 21.4 12.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.26 0.30 0.18
Clearance Time (s) 4.0 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 423 494 227
v/s Ratio Prot c0.18 c0.18
v/s Ratio Perm c0.10
v/c Ratio 0.66 0.61 0.56
Uniform Delay, d1 23.2 21.0 26.3
Progression Factor 1.00 0.97 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 3.0 1.4 1.7
Delay (s) 26.3 21.7 28.0
Level of Service C C C
Approach Delay (s) 26.3 21.7 28.0 0.0
Approach LOS C C C A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 25.0 HCM 2000 Level of Service C
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.64
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 70.6 Sum of lost time (s) 20.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 48.1% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
274
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 276 132 131 244 129 120
Future Volume (veh/h) 276 132 131 244 129 120
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 307 147 146 0 143 133
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 428 381 380 182 820
Arrive On Green 0.25 0.25 0.21 0.00 0.11 0.46
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 1497 1767 1497 1682 1767
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 307 147 146 0 143 133
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1682 1497 1767 1497 1682 1767
Q Serve(g_s), s 4.7 2.3 2.0 0.0 2.4 1.2
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 4.7 2.3 2.0 0.0 2.4 1.2
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 428 381 380 182 820
V/C Ratio(X) 0.72 0.39 0.38 0.78 0.16
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 1953 1738 2237 1953 2237
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 9.7 8.8 9.6 0.0 12.3 4.4
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.0 2.8 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln1.2 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.8 0.2
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 10.5 9.0 9.8 0.0 15.1 4.5
LnGrp LOS B A A B A
Approach Vol, veh/h 454 146 276
Approach Delay, s/veh 10.0 9.8 10.0
Approach LOS B A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 17.2 11.2 7.1 10.1
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 36.0 33.0 33.0 36.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 3.2 6.7 4.4 4.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.6
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 10.0
HCM 6th LOS A
Notes
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
275
HCM 6th TWSC
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
Existing PM Synchro 11 Report
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Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 2.8
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 29 0 7 18 0 64 6 282 6 47 344 5
Future Vol, veh/h 29 0 7 18 0 64 6 282 6 47 344 5
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Free Free Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - - None - - None - - None - - None
Storage Length - - - - - - - - - 50 - -
Veh in Median Storage, # - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Grade, % - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 32 0 8 20 0 71 7 313 7 52 382 6
Major/Minor Minor2 Minor1 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 855 823 385 824 823 317 388 0 0 320 0 0
Stage 1 489 489 - 331 331 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 366 334 - 493 492 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 7.19 6.59 6.29 7.19 6.59 6.29 4.19 - - 4.19 - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 6.19 5.59 - 6.19 5.59 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 6.19 5.59 - 6.19 5.59 - - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.581 4.081 3.381 3.581 4.081 3.381 2.281 - - 2.281 - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 271 301 648 284 301 708 1133 - - 1201 - -
Stage 1 548 538 - 668 633 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 639 631 - 545 536 - - - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 234 286 648 270 286 708 1133 - - 1201 - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 234 286 - 270 286 - - - - - - -
Stage 1 544 515 - 663 628 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 570 626 - 515 513 - - - - - - -
Approach EB WB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 20.8 13.3 0.2 1
HCM LOS C B
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT NBR EBLn1WBLn1 SBL SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1133 - - 267 522 1201 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.006 - - 0.15 0.175 0.043 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 8.2 - - 20.8 13.3 8.1 - -
HCM Lane LOS A - - C B A - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0 - - 0.5 0.6 0.1 - -
276
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
12: Railroad Crossing & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 0 249 0 0 263 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Future Volume (vph) 0 249 0 0 263 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1863 1863 1863
Flt Permitted 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1863 1863 1863
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 0 271 0 0 286 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 271 0 0 286 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Turn Type NA NA NA
Protected Phases 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 9 9
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 60.8 60.8 1.8
Effective Green, g (s) 60.8 60.8 1.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.86 0.86 0.03
Clearance Time (s) 4.0
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 1604 1604 47
v/s Ratio Prot 0.15 c0.15 c0.01
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.17 0.18 0.21
Uniform Delay, d1 0.8 0.8 33.7
Progression Factor 0.27 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.0 0.0 2.3
Delay (s) 0.2 0.8 36.0
Level of Service A A D
Approach Delay (s) 0.2 0.8 0.0 36.0
Approach LOS A A A D
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 1.2 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.22
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 70.6 Sum of lost time (s) 20.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 33.8% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
277
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 37 106 103 47 60 13 34 424 45 101 558 45
Future Volume (vph) 37 106 103 47 60 13 34 424 45 101 558 45
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.94 0.99 1.00 0.99 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.98 0.95 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1572 1621 1597 3136 3132
Flt Permitted 0.93 0.57 0.95 1.00 0.50
Satd. Flow (perm) 1472 934 1597 3136 1586
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 38 109 106 48 62 13 35 437 46 104 575 46
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 19 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 3 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 234 0 0 120 0 35 477 0 0 722 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 8 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 25.3 25.3 6.3 106.3 56.8
Effective Green, g (s) 25.3 25.3 6.3 106.3 56.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.18 0.18 0.04 0.76 0.41
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 266 168 71 2381 643
v/s Ratio Prot c0.02 c0.15
v/s Ratio Perm c0.16 0.13 c0.46
v/c Ratio 0.88 0.71 0.49 0.20 2.04dl
Uniform Delay, d1 55.9 53.9 65.3 4.8 41.6
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.48 0.16 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 26.2 11.2 1.9 0.0 74.3
Delay (s) 82.1 65.2 98.5 0.8 115.9
Level of Service F E F A F
Approach Delay (s) 82.1 65.2 7.4 115.9
Approach LOS F E A F
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 72.1 HCM 2000 Level of Service E
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.81
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 70.1% ICU Level of Service C
Analysis Period (min) 15
dl Defacto Left Lane. Recode with 1 though lane as a left lane.
c Critical Lane Group
278
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
2: S Spruce Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 44 48 455 78 97 611
Future Volume (vph) 44 48 455 78 97 611
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 0.91 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 0.99 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.93 0.98 1.00
Flt Protected 0.98 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1501 4461 3168
Flt Permitted 0.98 1.00 0.77
Satd. Flow (perm) 1501 4461 2442
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 45 49 469 80 100 630
RTOR Reduction (vph) 29 0 16 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 65 0 533 0 0 730
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Turn Type Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 8 2 4 3 6
Permitted Phases 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 15.2 82.7 86.3
Effective Green, g (s) 15.2 82.7 86.3
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.11 0.59 0.62
Clearance Time (s) 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 162 2635 1505
v/s Ratio Prot c0.04 c0.12
v/s Ratio Perm c0.30
v/c Ratio 0.40 0.20 0.49
Uniform Delay, d1 58.1 13.3 14.7
Progression Factor 1.00 0.08 0.05
Incremental Delay, d2 0.6 0.0 0.0
Delay (s) 58.7 1.1 0.8
Level of Service E A A
Approach Delay (s) 58.7 1.1 0.8
Approach LOS E A A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 4.9 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.44
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 63.3% ICU Level of Service B
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
279
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
3: S Spruce Ave & Mayfair Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 36 110 31 497 608 47
Future Volume (vph) 36 110 31 497 608 47
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.90 1.00 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1457 1597 3195 3161
Flt Permitted 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1457 1597 3195 3161
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 37 113 32 512 627 48
RTOR Reduction (vph) 84 0 0 0 3 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 66 0 32 512 672 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Turn Type Prot Prot NA NA
Protected Phases 4 5 2 3 6 8
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 15.6 6.3 67.1 101.5
Effective Green, g (s) 15.6 6.3 67.1 101.5
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.11 0.04 0.48 0.72
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 162 71 1531 2291
v/s Ratio Prot c0.05 c0.02 c0.16 c0.21
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.41 0.45 0.33 0.29
Uniform Delay, d1 57.9 65.2 22.6 6.7
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.09
Incremental Delay, d2 0.6 1.7 0.6 0.0
Delay (s) 58.5 66.8 23.2 0.7
Level of Service E E C A
Approach Delay (s) 58.5 25.8 0.7
Approach LOS E C A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 17.0 HCM 2000 Level of Service B
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.35
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 44.0% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
280
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 116 0 138 0 0 0 6 381 0 0 409 118
Future Volume (veh/h) 116 0 138 0 0 0 6 381 0 0 409 118
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 0 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 120 0 142 0 0 0 6 393 0 0 422 122
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 13 13
Cap, veh/h 209 18 169 0 385 0 67 2038 0 0 821 237
Arrive On Green 0.23 0.00 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.65
Sat Flow, veh/h 553 81 751 0 1707 0 12 3236 0 0 1272 368
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 262 0 0 0 0 0 214 185 0 0 0 544
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1385 0 0 0 1707 0 1694 1476 0 0 0 1639
Q Serve(g_s), s 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.9
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 11.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.1 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.9
Prop In Lane 0.46 0.54 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.22
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 397 0 0 0 385 0 1153 952 0 0 0 1058
V/C Ratio(X) 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.51
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 771 0 0 0 689 0 1153 952 0 0 0 1058
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 22.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.5 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.8
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 23.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.8 4.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.6
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A A A A A A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 262 0 399 544
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.5 0.0 4.9 7.6
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 44.0 18.0 44.0 18.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 40.0 31.0 40.0 25.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 12.9 13.1 5.2 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 2.7 1.0 1.7 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 10.2
HCM 6th LOS B
281
HCM 6th TWSC
5: S. Linden Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
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Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 8.3
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 110 127 87 277 475 72
Future Vol, veh/h 110 127 87 277 475 72
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length 0 - - - - 0
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 97 97 97 97 97 97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 113 131 90 286 490 74
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 956 490 564 0 - 0
Stage 1 490 - - - - -
Stage 2 466 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 6.53 6.33 4.23 - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 5.53 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 5.53 - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.617 3.417 2.317 - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 273 557 955 - - -
Stage 1 594 - - - - -
Stage 2 609 - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 242 557 955 - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 242 - - - - -
Stage 1 527 - - - - -
Stage 2 609 - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 36.7 2.2 0
HCM LOS E
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT EBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 955 - 347 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.094 - 0.704 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 9.2 0 36.7 - -
HCM Lane LOS A A E - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.3 - 5.1 - -
282
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 218 610 134 349 342 332 1 91 1 353 918 388
Future Volume (veh/h) 218 610 134 349 342 332 1 91 1 353 918 388
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 225 629 0 399 299 0 1 94 0 364 946 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 324 681 611 321 5 578 371 1342
Arrive On Green 0.24 0.24 0.00 0.07 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.17 0.00 0.22 0.39 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1372 2881 1221 3083 1618 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 225 629 0 399 299 0 1 94 0 364 946 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 15.7 22.4 0.0 13.3 19.3 0.0 0.1 2.5 0.0 22.0 24.3 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 15.7 22.4 0.0 13.3 19.3 0.0 0.1 2.5 0.0 22.0 24.3 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 324 681 611 321 5 578 371 1342
V/C Ratio(X) 0.69 0.92 0.65 0.93 0.19 0.16 0.98 0.70
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 332 697 611 321 179 588 371 1342
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.33 0.33 0.33 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.84 0.84 0.00 0.88 0.88 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.71 0.71 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 36.6 39.2 0.0 45.5 48.4 0.0 52.2 37.3 0.0 41.0 26.9 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 4.2 15.2 0.0 2.2 30.5 0.0 6.6 0.0 0.0 34.1 2.2 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 5.6 9.2 0.0 5.7 11.1 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 12.6 10.0 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 40.8 54.4 0.0 47.7 78.9 0.0 58.8 37.3 0.0 75.1 29.2 0.0
LnGrp LOS D D D E E D E C
Approach Vol, veh/h 854 698 95 1310
Approach Delay, s/veh 50.8 61.1 37.5 41.9
Approach LOS D E D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 4.3 45.9 29.4 27.5 22.7 25.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 11.0 29.7 25.4 22.6 * 18 20.8
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 2.1 26.3 24.4 24.0 4.5 21.3
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.1 0.4 0.0 0.2 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 48.9
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 125 0 9 0 536 159 124 648 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 125 0 9 0 536 159 124 648 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 129 0 0 0 553 0 128 668 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 198 0 2 2170 154 2590 0
Arrive On Green 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.09 0.80 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 0 0 1626 3316 0 1626 3316 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 129 0 0 0 553 0 128 668 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1626 0 0 1626 1615 0 1626 1615 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 7.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.8 0.0 7.7 5.2 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.8 0.0 7.7 5.2 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 198 0 2 2170 154 2590 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.83 0.26 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 496 0 138 2170 203 2590 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 41.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.5 0.0 44.5 2.5 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 15.1 0.2 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 3.7 1.2 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 43.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.8 0.0 59.5 2.7 0.0
LnGrp LOS D A A A E A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 129 553 796
Approach Delay, s/veh 43.3 6.8 11.9
Approach LOS D A B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s13.0 71.4 15.6 0.0 84.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s12.5 * 46 30.5 8.5 * 50
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s9.7 8.8 9.6 0.0 7.2
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.3 0.4 0.0 5.5
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 12.7
HCM 6th LOS B
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
284
HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
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Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh 42
Intersection LOS E
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 91 12 154 23 22 29 53 247 20 43 489 68
Future Vol, veh/h 91 12 154 23 22 29 53 247 20 43 489 68
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 94 12 159 24 23 30 55 255 21 44 504 70
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 16.5 12.2 18.5 69.2
HCM LOS C B C F
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 17% 35% 31% 7%
Vol Thru, % 77% 5% 30% 81%
Vol Right, % 6% 60% 39% 11%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 320 257 74 600
LT Vol 53 91 23 43
Through Vol 247 12 22 489
RT Vol 20 154 29 68
Lane Flow Rate 330 265 76 619
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 0.587 0.495 0.159 1.031
Departure Headway (Hd) 6.58 6.921 7.752 5.999
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 551 525 465 612
Service Time 4.58 4.921 5.752 3.999
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.599 0.505 0.163 1.011
HCM Control Delay 18.5 16.5 12.2 69.2
HCM Lane LOS C C B F
HCM 95th-tile Q 3.8 2.7 0.6 16.4
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
9: Dollar Ave & Southline & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 224 412 135 18 420 154 136 145 74 149 127 213
Future Volume (veh/h) 224 412 135 18 420 154 136 145 74 149 127 213
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1693 1870 1693 1870 1693 1693 1693 1693 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 231 425 139 19 433 36 140 149 76 154 109 220
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 14 2 14 2 14 14 14 14 2
Cap, veh/h 290 795 257 72 650 260 255 273 139 235 131 264
Arrive On Green 0.16 0.30 0.30 0.04 0.18 0.18 0.14 0.26 0.26 0.15 0.26 0.26
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 2639 855 1612 3554 1423 1781 1056 539 1612 501 1010
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 231 285 279 19 433 36 140 0 225 154 0 329
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1777 1717 1612 1777 1423 1781 0 1595 1612 0 1511
Q Serve(g_s), s 8.0 8.6 8.7 0.7 7.3 1.4 4.7 0.0 7.8 5.8 0.0 13.2
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.0 8.6 8.7 0.7 7.3 1.4 4.7 0.0 7.8 5.8 0.0 13.2
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.34 1.00 0.67
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 290 535 517 72 650 260 255 0 413 235 0 395
V/C Ratio(X) 0.80 0.53 0.54 0.26 0.67 0.14 0.55 0.00 0.55 0.65 0.00 0.83
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 861 1386 1339 251 1607 643 583 0 1094 628 0 1131
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh25.8 18.6 18.7 29.6 24.4 22.0 25.5 0.0 20.5 25.9 0.0 22.4
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 4.9 0.3 0.3 1.9 0.4 0.1 0.7 0.0 0.4 1.2 0.0 1.8
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln3.6 3.3 3.2 0.3 3.0 0.4 1.9 0.0 2.8 2.2 0.0 4.6
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 30.7 19.0 19.0 31.5 24.8 22.1 26.2 0.0 20.9 27.0 0.0 24.1
LnGrp LOS C B B C C C C A C C A C
Approach Vol, veh/h 795 488 365 483
Approach Delay, s/veh 22.4 24.9 23.0 25.1
Approach LOS C C C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s13.4 20.6 6.9 23.3 13.2 20.8 14.5 15.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s25.0 44.0 10.0 50.0 21.0 48.0 31.0 29.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s7.8 9.8 2.7 10.7 6.7 15.2 10.0 9.3
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.2 0.9 0.0 2.4 0.1 1.6 0.6 2.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 23.7
HCM 6th LOS C
Notes
User approved ignoring U-Turning movement.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 245 350 242 453 400 235
Future Volume (veh/h) 245 350 242 453 400 235
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 253 33 249 0 412 242
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 323 287 360 487 1037
Arrive On Green 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.00 0.30 0.61
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 1447 1707 1447 1626 1707
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 253 33 249 0 412 242
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1626 1447 1707 1447 1626 1707
Q Serve(g_s), s 6.1 0.8 5.6 0.0 9.8 2.7
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 6.1 0.8 5.6 0.0 9.8 2.7
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 323 287 360 487 1037
V/C Ratio(X) 0.78 0.11 0.69 0.85 0.23
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 1301 1158 1491 1301 1491
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh15.7 13.5 15.0 0.0 13.6 3.7
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.6 0.1 0.9 0.0 1.6 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln2.0 0.0 1.9 0.0 3.2 0.5
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 17.3 13.6 15.9 0.0 15.1 3.7
LnGrp LOS B B B B A
Approach Vol, veh/h 286 249 654
Approach Delay, s/veh 16.8 15.9 10.9
Approach LOS B B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 29.0 12.2 16.3 12.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 36.0 33.0 33.0 36.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 4.7 8.1 11.8 7.6
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.0 0.4 0.7 1.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 13.4
HCM 6th LOS B
Notes
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th TWSC
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
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Int Delay, s/veh 13
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 71 0 15 5 0 87 12 537 31 208 245 27
Future Vol, veh/h 71 0 15 5 0 87 12 537 31 208 245 27
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Free Free Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - - None - - None - - None - - None
Storage Length - - - - - - - - - 50 - -
Veh in Median Storage, # - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Grade, % - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 73 0 15 5 0 90 12 554 32 214 253 28
Major/Minor Minor2 Minor1 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 1334 1305 267 1297 1303 570 281 0 0 586 0 0
Stage 1 695 695 - 594 594 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 639 610 - 703 709 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 7.23 6.63 6.33 7.23 6.63 6.33 4.23 - - 4.23 - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 6.23 5.63 - 6.23 5.63 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 6.23 5.63 - 6.23 5.63 - - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.617 4.117 3.417 3.617 4.117 3.417 2.317 - - 2.317 - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 124 152 746 132 153 501 1221 - - 937 - -
Stage 1 415 427 - 473 476 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 446 468 - 411 421 - - - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 83 116 746 105 116 501 1221 - - 937 - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 83 116 - 105 116 - - - - - - -
Stage 1 409 330 - 466 469 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 361 461 - 311 325 - - - - - - -
Approach EB WB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 144.4 16.2 0.2 4.3
HCM LOS F C
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT NBR EBLn1WBLn1 SBL SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1221 - - 98 416 937 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.01 - - 0.905 0.228 0.229 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 8 - - 144.4 16.2 10 - -
HCM Lane LOS A - - F C A - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0 - - 5.2 0.9 0.9 - -
288
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
12: San Mateo Ave & Utah Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 298 276 625 231 186 436
Future Volume (veh/h) 298 276 625 231 186 436
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 307 104 644 238 192 449
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 364 324 1259 465 214 2401
Arrive On Green 0.20 0.20 0.50 0.50 0.12 0.68
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 1585 2634 938 1781 3647
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 307 104 450 432 192 449
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1781 1585 1777 1701 1781 1777
Q Serve(g_s), s 11.0 3.7 11.4 11.4 7.1 3.1
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 11.0 3.7 11.4 11.4 7.1 3.1
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 0.55 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 364 324 880 843 214 2401
V/C Ratio(X) 0.84 0.32 0.51 0.51 0.90 0.19
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 722 643 880 843 214 2401
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 25.5 22.6 11.4 11.4 28.9 4.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.1 0.2 2.1 2.2 34.2 0.2
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.6 1.3 4.4 4.2 4.9 0.9
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 27.6 22.8 13.5 13.6 63.1 4.2
LnGrp LOS C C B B E A
Approach Vol, veh/h 411 882 641
Approach Delay, s/veh 26.4 13.5 21.8
Approach LOS C B C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 12.0 37.0 49.0 17.6
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 8.0 33.0 45.0 27.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 9.1 13.4 5.1 13.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.8 2.1 0.6
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 19.0
HCM 6th LOS B
289
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 21 88 51 46 56 78 97 709 33 69 516 38
Future Volume (vph) 21 88 51 46 56 78 97 709 33 69 516 38
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.96 0.94 1.00 0.99 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.99 0.95 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1655 1599 1656 3283 3253
Flt Permitted 0.92 0.76 0.95 1.00 0.50
Satd. Flow (perm) 1532 1234 1656 3283 1633
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 23 98 57 51 62 87 108 788 37 77 573 42
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 12 0 0 20 0 0 2 0 0 3 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 166 0 0 180 0 108 823 0 0 689 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 8 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 26.5 26.5 7.0 105.1 42.6
Effective Green, g (s) 26.5 26.5 7.0 105.1 42.6
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.19 0.19 0.05 0.75 0.30
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 289 233 82 2464 496
v/s Ratio Prot c0.07 c0.25
v/s Ratio Perm 0.11 c0.15 c0.42
v/c Ratio 0.57 0.77 1.32 0.33 1.48dl
Uniform Delay, d1 51.6 53.9 66.5 5.8 48.7
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.54 0.19 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 1.7 13.4 203.8 0.0 187.4
Delay (s) 53.3 67.3 306.0 1.1 236.1
Level of Service D E F A F
Approach Delay (s) 53.3 67.3 36.4 236.1
Approach LOS D E D F
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 110.0 HCM 2000 Level of Service F
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.88
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 71.7% ICU Level of Service C
Analysis Period (min) 15
dl Defacto Left Lane. Recode with 1 though lane as a left lane.
c Critical Lane Group
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2: S Spruce Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 44 116 723 14 41 572
Future Volume (vph) 44 116 723 14 41 572
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 0.91 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.90 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.99 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1515 4741 3299
Flt Permitted 0.99 1.00 0.83
Satd. Flow (perm) 1515 4741 2731
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 49 129 803 16 46 636
RTOR Reduction (vph) 70 0 1 0 0 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 108 0 818 0 0 682
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Turn Type Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 8 2 4 3 6
Permitted Phases 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 20.2 76.5 73.3
Effective Green, g (s) 20.2 76.5 73.3
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.14 0.55 0.52
Clearance Time (s) 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 218 2590 1429
v/s Ratio Prot c0.07 c0.17
v/s Ratio Perm c0.25
v/c Ratio 0.49 0.32 0.48
Uniform Delay, d1 55.2 17.4 21.2
Progression Factor 1.00 0.09 0.05
Incremental Delay, d2 0.6 0.0 0.0
Delay (s) 55.8 1.5 1.0
Level of Service E A A
Approach Delay (s) 55.8 1.5 1.0
Approach LOS E A A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 7.1 HCM 2000 Level of Service A
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.46
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 63.8% ICU Level of Service B
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
291
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
3: S Spruce Ave & Mayfair Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 17 63 105 720 593 23
Future Volume (vph) 17 63 105 720 593 23
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.89 1.00 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1504 1656 3312 3293
Flt Permitted 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1504 1656 3312 3293
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 19 70 117 800 659 26
RTOR Reduction (vph) 59 0 0 0 2 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 30 0 117 800 683 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Turn Type Prot Prot NA NA
Protected Phases 4 5 2 3 6 8
Permitted Phases
Actuated Green, G (s) 22.9 7.0 53.6 93.5
Effective Green, g (s) 22.9 7.0 53.6 93.5
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.16 0.05 0.38 0.67
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 246 82 1268 2199
v/s Ratio Prot c0.02 c0.07 c0.24 c0.21
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.12 1.43 0.63 0.31
Uniform Delay, d1 50.0 66.5 35.2 9.7
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.05
Incremental Delay, d2 0.1 248.7 2.4 0.0
Delay (s) 50.1 315.2 37.5 0.5
Level of Service D F D A
Approach Delay (s) 50.1 73.0 0.5
Approach LOS D E A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 42.4 HCM 2000 Level of Service D
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.47
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 140.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 42.7% ICU Level of Service A
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
292
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 120 0 37 0 0 0 127 569 0 0 347 116
Future Volume (veh/h) 120 0 37 0 0 0 127 569 0 0 347 116
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 0 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 133 0 41 0 0 0 141 632 0 0 386 129
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9
Cap, veh/h 270 6 51 0 278 0 363 1596 0 0 889 297
Arrive On Green 0.16 0.00 0.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.70 0.70 0.00 0.00 0.70 0.70
Sat Flow, veh/h 1008 39 323 0 1767 0 392 2353 0 0 1266 423
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 174 0 0 0 0 0 360 413 0 0 0 515
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1370 0 0 0 1767 0 1138 1527 0 0 0 1689
Q Serve(g_s), s 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.8 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.4
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.2 6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.4
Prop In Lane 0.76 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.00 0.00 0.25
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 327 0 0 0 278 0 887 1072 0 0 0 1186
V/C Ratio(X) 0.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.41 0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 853 0 0 0 775 0 887 1072 0 0 0 1186
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 23.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 3.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 23.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.3 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.8
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A A A A A A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 174 0 773 515
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.6 0.0 4.9 4.8
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 44.0 13.0 44.0 13.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 40.0 31.0 40.0 25.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 9.4 9.0 13.2 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 2.6 0.6 4.1 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 7.1
HCM 6th LOS A
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HCM 6th TWSC
5: S. Linden Ave & S Canal St 06/09/2023
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Int Delay, s/veh 7.6
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 76 82 119 620 312 72
Future Vol, veh/h 76 82 119 620 312 72
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length 0 - - - - 0
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, % 0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 90 90 90 90 90 90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 84 91 132 689 347 80
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 1300 347 427 0 - 0
Stage 1 347 - - - - -
Stage 2 953 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 6.49 6.29 4.19 - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 5.49 - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 5.49 - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.581 3.381 2.281 - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 172 680 1096 - - -
Stage 1 700 - - - - -
Stage 2 364 - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 138 680 1096 - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 138 - - - - -
Stage 1 564 - - - - -
Stage 2 364 - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 55 1.4 0
HCM LOS F
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT EBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 1096 - 235 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.121 - 0.747 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 8.7 0 55 - -
HCM Lane LOS A A F - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.4 - 5.2 - -
294
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 357 198 935 566 645 922 1 167 1 260 1105 183
Future Volume (veh/h) 357 198 935 566 645 922 1 167 1 260 1105 183
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 397 220 0 449 969 0 1 186 0 289 1228 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 470 247 408 858 5 879 255 1410
Arrive On Green 0.17 0.17 0.00 0.26 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.15 0.41 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 2744 1441 1221 1541 3237 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 397 220 0 449 969 0 1 186 0 289 1228 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 16.8 17.9 0.0 31.8 31.8 0.0 0.1 5.1 0.0 17.7 39.3 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 16.8 17.9 0.0 31.8 31.8 0.0 0.1 5.1 0.0 17.7 39.3 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 470 247 408 858 5 879 255 1410
V/C Ratio(X) 0.84 0.89 1.10 1.13 0.19 0.21 1.13 0.87
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 505 265 408 858 171 879 255 1410
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.69 0.69 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 48.2 48.6 0.0 44.1 44.1 0.0 59.7 35.0 0.0 51.1 32.5 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 7.8 20.1 0.0 74.1 73.0 0.0 6.7 0.5 0.0 96.9 7.6 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 6.3 7.8 0.0 20.5 21.4 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 14.4 17.3 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 56.0 68.8 0.0 118.2 117.1 0.0 66.3 35.5 0.0 148.0 40.1 0.0
LnGrp LOS E E F F E D F D
Approach Vol, veh/h 617 1418 187 1517
Approach Delay, s/veh 60.6 117.4 35.7 60.6
Approach LOS E F D E
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 4.4 54.1 25.2 22.6 35.8 36.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 12.0 36.0 22.1 17.1 * 31 31.8
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 2.1 41.3 19.9 19.7 7.1 33.8
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.7 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 80.9
HCM 6th LOS F
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 271 0 111 0 730 138 14 640 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 271 0 111 0 730 138 14 640 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 301 0 0 0 811 0 16 711 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 386 0 2 1990 26 2208 0
Arrive On Green 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.02 0.66 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 0 0 1682 3431 0 1682 3431 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 301 0 0 0 811 0 16 711 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1682 0 0 1682 1672 0 1682 1672 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 11.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.1 0.0 0.7 6.4 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 11.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.1 0.0 0.7 6.4 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 386 0 2 1990 26 2208 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.78 0.00 0.00 0.41 0.62 0.32 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 685 0 204 1990 204 2208 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 25.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.6 0.0 34.3 5.1 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 8.8 0.4 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 0.0 0.3 1.8 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 26.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.2 0.0 43.1 5.5 0.0
LnGrp LOS C A A A D A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 301 811 727
Approach Delay, s/veh 26.6 8.2 6.3
Approach LOS C A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s4.6 45.9 19.6 0.0 50.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s8.5 * 22 28.5 8.5 * 22
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s2.7 11.1 13.8 0.0 8.4
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.2 1.1 0.0 4.1
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 10.5
HCM 6th LOS B
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
296
HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
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Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh150.5
Intersection LOS F
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 99 24 82 12 37 60 180 562 32 36 265 112
Future Vol, veh/h 99 24 82 12 37 60 180 562 32 36 265 112
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 110 27 91 13 41 67 200 624 36 40 294 124
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 18.5 14.9 266.9 33.7
HCM LOS C B F D
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 23% 48% 11% 9%
Vol Thru, % 73% 12% 34% 64%
Vol Right, % 4% 40% 55% 27%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 774 205 109 413
LT Vol 180 99 12 36
Through Vol 562 24 37 265
RT Vol 32 82 60 112
Lane Flow Rate 860 228 121 459
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 1.534 0.462 0.256 0.807
Departure Headway (Hd) 6.421 8.422 8.875 7.166
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 576 430 407 509
Service Time 4.421 6.422 6.875 5.166
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 1.493 0.53 0.297 0.902
HCM Control Delay 266.9 18.5 14.9 33.7
HCM Lane LOS F C B D
HCM 95th-tile Q 44.6 2.4 1 7.7
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
9: Dollar Ave & Southline & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 257 405 133 48 555 193 161 243 39 218 139 238
Future Volume (veh/h) 257 405 133 48 555 193 161 243 39 218 139 238
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1693 1870 1693 1870 1693 1693 1693 1693 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 279 440 145 55 603 88 175 276 44 248 134 259
Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.92
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 14 2 14 2 14 14 14 14 2
Cap, veh/h 327 844 276 136 789 316 211 333 53 284 150 291
Arrive On Green 0.18 0.32 0.32 0.08 0.22 0.22 0.12 0.23 0.23 0.18 0.29 0.29
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 2633 860 1612 3554 1425 1781 1424 227 1612 516 997
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 279 296 289 55 603 88 175 0 320 248 0 393
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1777 1716 1612 1777 1425 1781 0 1651 1612 0 1513
Q Serve(g_s), s 13.1 11.8 11.9 2.8 13.8 4.4 8.3 0.0 16.0 13.0 0.0 21.6
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 13.1 11.8 11.9 2.8 13.8 4.4 8.3 0.0 16.0 13.0 0.0 21.6
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.14 1.00 0.66
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 327 570 550 136 789 316 211 0 387 284 0 441
V/C Ratio(X) 0.85 0.52 0.53 0.40 0.76 0.28 0.83 0.00 0.83 0.87 0.00 0.89
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 699 1291 1247 186 1599 641 329 0 552 502 0 698
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh34.3 24.0 24.1 37.6 31.6 28.0 37.3 0.0 31.5 34.8 0.0 29.4
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 6.4 0.3 0.3 1.9 0.6 0.2 5.4 0.0 4.8 3.3 0.0 5.8
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln6.1 4.8 4.7 1.2 5.9 1.5 3.9 0.0 6.7 5.3 0.0 8.4
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 40.6 24.3 24.4 39.5 32.2 28.1 42.7 0.0 36.3 38.1 0.0 35.2
LnGrp LOS D C C D C C D A D D A D
Approach Vol, veh/h 864 746 495 641
Approach Delay, s/veh 29.6 32.3 38.6 36.4
Approach LOS C C D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s19.3 24.3 11.3 31.8 14.3 29.3 19.9 23.2
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s27.0 29.0 10.0 63.0 16.0 40.0 34.0 39.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s15.0 18.0 4.8 13.9 10.3 23.6 15.1 15.8
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.3 1.0 0.0 2.5 0.1 1.7 0.8 3.2
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 33.5
HCM 6th LOS C
Notes
User approved ignoring U-Turning movement.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 378 449 347 398 397 265
Future Volume (veh/h) 378 449 347 398 397 265
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 420 146 386 0 441 294
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 471 419 457 488 1070
Arrive On Green 0.28 0.28 0.26 0.00 0.29 0.61
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 1497 1767 1497 1682 1767
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 420 146 386 0 441 294
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1682 1497 1767 1497 1682 1767
Q Serve(g_s), s 16.8 5.4 14.5 0.0 17.7 5.5
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 16.8 5.4 14.5 0.0 17.7 5.5
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 471 419 457 488 1070
V/C Ratio(X) 0.89 0.35 0.85 0.90 0.27
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 793 706 908 793 1070
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh24.2 20.1 24.6 0.0 23.9 6.5
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 3.9 0.2 1.7 0.0 5.6 0.1
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln6.7 0.0 6.0 0.0 7.4 1.8
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 28.1 20.3 26.3 0.0 29.6 6.6
LnGrp LOS C C C C A
Approach Vol, veh/h 566 386 735
Approach Delay, s/veh 26.1 26.3 20.4
Approach LOS C C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 46.4 23.6 24.3 22.1
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 36.0 33.0 33.0 36.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 7.5 18.8 19.7 16.5
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.2 0.8 0.6 1.6
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 23.6
HCM 6th LOS C
Notes
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th TWSC
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
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Int Delay, s/veh 58.6
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 107 0 23 1 0 171 23 467 6 102 474 67
Future Vol, veh/h 107 0 23 1 0 171 23 467 6 102 474 67
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Free Free Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - - None - - None - - None - - None
Storage Length - - - - - - - - - 50 - -
Veh in Median Storage, # - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Grade, % - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 119 0 26 1 0 190 26 519 7 113 527 74
Major/Minor Minor2 Minor1 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 1460 1368 564 1378 1402 523 601 0 0 526 0 0
Stage 1 790 790 - 575 575 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 670 578 - 803 827 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 7.19 6.59 6.29 7.19 6.59 6.29 4.19 - - 4.19 - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 6.19 5.59 - 6.19 5.59 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 6.19 5.59 - 6.19 5.59 - - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy 3.581 4.081 3.381 3.581 4.081 3.381 2.281 - - 2.281 - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver ~ 103 142 512 118 135 540 943 - - 1006 - -
Stage 1 373 392 - 491 492 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 435 490 - 367 376 - - - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver ~ 59 121 512 99 115 540 943 - - 1006 - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver ~ 59 121 - 99 115 - - - - - - -
Stage 1 358 348 - 472 473 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 271 471 - 310 334 - - - - - - -
Approach EB WB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s$ 619.8 15.7 0.4 1.4
HCM LOS F C
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT NBR EBLn1WBLn1 SBL SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h) 943 - - 70 526 1006 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.027 - - 2.063 0.363 0.113 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 8.9 - -$ 619.8 15.7 9 - -
HCM Lane LOS A - - F C A - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.1 - - 13.4 1.6 0.4 - -
Notes
~: Volume exceeds capacity $: Delay exceeds 300s +: Computation Not Defined *: All major volume in platoon
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
12: San Mateo Ave & Utah Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 333 425 808 199 82 554
Future Volume (veh/h) 333 425 808 199 82 554
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 362 271 878 216 89 602
Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 422 375 1469 361 126 2303
Arrive On Green 0.24 0.24 0.52 0.52 0.07 0.65
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 1585 2921 695 1781 3647
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 362 271 552 542 89 602
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1781 1585 1777 1745 1781 1777
Q Serve(g_s), s 13.5 10.9 15.0 15.0 3.4 5.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 13.5 10.9 15.0 15.0 3.4 5.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 0.40 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 422 375 923 907 126 2303
V/C Ratio(X) 0.86 0.72 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.26
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 693 616 923 907 205 2303
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 25.4 24.4 11.6 11.6 31.5 5.2
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 3.0 1.0 2.8 2.9 2.7 0.3
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 5.7 4.0 5.8 5.7 1.5 1.5
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 28.4 25.4 14.5 14.5 34.2 5.5
LnGrp LOS C C B B C A
Approach Vol, veh/h 633 1094 691
Approach Delay, s/veh 27.1 14.5 9.2
Approach LOS C B A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 8.9 40.1 49.0 20.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 8.0 33.0 45.0 27.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 5.4 17.0 7.0 15.5
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.6 3.0 0.9
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 16.3
HCM 6th LOS B
301
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 37 61 140 99 71 25 29 357 114 117 483 34
Future Volume (vph) 37 61 140 99 71 25 29 357 114 117 483 34
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.92 0.98 1.00 0.96 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.98 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1533 1603 1597 1606 1597 1660
Flt Permitted 0.93 0.55 0.95 1.00 0.10 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1432 897 1597 1606 168 1660
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 38 63 144 102 73 26 30 368 118 121 498 35
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 52 0 0 5 0 0 11 0 0 2 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 193 0 0 196 0 30 475 0 121 531 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 22.6 22.6 3.2 69.0 40.0 40.0
Effective Green, g (s) 22.6 22.6 3.2 69.0 40.0 40.0
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.23 0.23 0.03 0.69 0.40 0.40
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 323 202 51 1108 67 664
v/s Ratio Prot 0.02 c0.30 0.32
v/s Ratio Perm 0.13 c0.22 c0.72
v/c Ratio 0.60 0.97 0.59 0.43 1.81 0.80
Uniform Delay, d1 34.6 38.3 47.8 6.8 30.0 26.5
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.45 0.33 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 2.0 53.3 9.7 0.1 415.3 9.7
Delay (s) 36.6 91.6 78.8 2.3 445.3 36.2
Level of Service D F E A F D
Approach Delay (s) 36.6 91.6 6.8 111.9
Approach LOS D F A F
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 64.4 HCM 2000 Level of Service E
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 1.26
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 100.0 Sum of lost time (s) 16.6
Intersection Capacity Utilization 72.2% ICU Level of Service C
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
3: S Spruce Ave & Mayfair Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 59 28 96 10 24 58 33 383 0 170 531 21
Future Volume (vph) 59 28 96 10 24 58 33 383 0 170 531 21
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.93 0.91 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flt Protected 0.98 0.99 0.95 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1528 1695 1597 1681 1695
Flt Permitted 0.86 0.95 0.95 1.00 0.78
Satd. Flow (perm) 1341 1611 1597 1681 1335
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.97 0.92 0.97 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.97 0.97 0.92 0.92 0.97 0.97
Adj. Flow (vph) 61 30 99 11 26 63 34 395 0 185 547 22
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 41 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 149 0 0 65 0 34 395 0 0 753 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 13% 2% 13% 2% 2% 2% 13% 13% 2% 2% 13% 13%
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 4 8! 5 2 3 6!
Permitted Phases 4 8! 3 6!
Actuated Green, G (s) 17.6 44.4 3.2 47.2 66.8
Effective Green, g (s) 17.6 44.4 3.2 47.2 66.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.18 0.44 0.03 0.47 0.67
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 236 715 51 793 891
v/s Ratio Prot 0.02 c0.23
v/s Ratio Perm c0.11 0.04 c0.56
v/c Ratio 0.63 0.09 0.67 0.50 0.85
Uniform Delay, d1 38.2 16.1 47.9 18.2 12.7
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.31
Incremental Delay, d2 4.0 0.0 22.6 2.2 4.5
Delay (s) 42.2 16.1 70.5 20.5 8.4
Level of Service D B E C A
Approach Delay (s) 42.2 16.1 24.4 8.4
Approach LOS D B C A
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 17.9 HCM 2000 Level of Service B
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.84
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 100.0 Sum of lost time (s) 16.6
Intersection Capacity Utilization 87.3% ICU Level of Service E
Analysis Period (min) 15
! Phase conflict between lane groups.
c Critical Lane Group
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 112 0 195 0 0 0 78 469 0 0 568 70
Future Volume (veh/h) 112 0 195 0 0 0 78 469 0 0 568 70
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 0 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 115 0 201 0 0 0 80 484 0 0 586 72
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 13 13
Cap, veh/h 194 21 227 0 436 0 209 1323 0 0 903 111
Arrive On Green 0.26 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.61 0.61 0.00 0.00 0.61 0.61
Sat Flow, veh/h 428 82 891 0 1707 0 210 2260 0 0 1490 183
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 316 0 0 0 0 0 264 300 0 0 0 658
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1401 0 0 0 1707 0 916 1476 0 0 0 1673
Q Serve(g_s), s 10.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.9 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.7
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 17.6 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.7
Prop In Lane 0.36 0.64 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.00 0.00 0.11
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 443 0 0 0 436 0 637 895 0 0 0 1014
V/C Ratio(X) 0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.41 0.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 497 0 0 0 503 0 637 895 0 0 0 1014
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 20.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.4 5.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.4
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.9
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 23.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.4 6.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.6
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A A A A A A B
Approach Vol, veh/h 316 0 564 658
Approach Delay, s/veh 23.8 0.0 7.5 10.6
Approach LOS C A B
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 39.0 18.7 39.0 18.7
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 35.0 17.0 35.0 17.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 16.7 14.5 19.6 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 3.2 0.3 2.5 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 12.2
HCM 6th LOS B
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 209 565 76 352 252 386 1 57 57 349 941 390
Future Volume (veh/h) 209 565 76 352 252 386 1 57 57 349 941 390
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 215 582 0 363 260 0 1 59 0 360 970 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 300 630 588 309 5 714 406 1542
Arrive On Green 0.22 0.22 0.00 0.19 0.19 0.00 0.00 0.21 0.00 0.24 0.45 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1372 2881 1221 3083 1618 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 215 582 0 363 260 0 1 59 0 360 970 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 18.9 25.7 0.0 14.0 20.1 0.0 0.1 1.8 0.0 26.2 28.2 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 18.9 25.7 0.0 14.0 20.1 0.0 0.1 1.8 0.0 26.2 28.2 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 300 630 588 309 5 714 406 1542
V/C Ratio(X) 0.72 0.92 0.62 0.84 0.19 0.08 0.89 0.63
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 312 656 792 416 145 714 406 1542
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.77 0.77 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh47.1 49.7 0.0 48.2 50.7 0.0 64.6 41.4 0.0 48.0 27.6 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 4.8 14.8 0.0 1.1 11.1 0.0 6.7 0.0 0.0 19.9 2.0 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln6.9 10.5 0.0 5.5 9.2 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 13.4 11.8 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 51.9 64.5 0.0 49.3 61.8 0.0 71.3 41.4 0.0 67.9 29.5 0.0
LnGrp LOS D E D E E D E C
Approach Vol, veh/h 797 623 60 1330
Approach Delay, s/veh 61.1 54.5 41.9 39.9
Approach LOS E D D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s4.4 63.2 33.0 35.5 32.1 29.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s11.0 37.9 29.6 29.7 * 19 33.4
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s2.1 30.2 27.7 28.2 3.8 22.1
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.2 0.7 0.2 0.1 2.7
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 49.2
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 179 0 12 0 430 147 123 607 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 179 0 12 0 430 147 123 607 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 185 0 0 0 443 0 127 626 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 262 0 2 1022 156 1258 0
Arrive On Green 0.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.10 0.74 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 0 0 1626 1694 0 1626 1694 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 185 0 0 0 443 0 127 626 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1626 0 0 1626 1694 0 1626 1694 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 8.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.2 0.0 6.1 12.1 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.2 0.0 6.1 12.1 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 262 0 2 1022 156 1258 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.71 0.00 0.00 0.43 0.82 0.50 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 569 0 81 1022 173 1258 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 31.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.5 0.0 35.5 4.2 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.0 21.1 1.4 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.9 0.0 3.3 3.3 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 33.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.9 0.0 56.5 5.6 0.0
LnGrp LOS C A A A E A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 185 443 753
Approach Delay, s/veh 33.1 9.9 14.2
Approach LOS C A B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s11.2 52.5 16.4 0.0 63.6
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s8.5 * 32 28.0 4.0 * 37
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s8.1 13.2 10.6 0.0 14.1
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 2.7 0.6 0.0 4.5
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 15.3
HCM 6th LOS B
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
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HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
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Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh82.1
Intersection LOS F
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 103 21 140 30 24 37 51 333 12 46 503 145
Future Vol, veh/h 103 21 140 30 24 37 51 333 12 46 503 145
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Heavy Vehicles, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Mvmt Flow 106 22 144 31 25 38 53 343 12 47 519 149
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 19.2 13.8 28.4 145.6
HCM LOS C B D F
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 13% 39% 33% 7%
Vol Thru, % 84% 8% 26% 72%
Vol Right, % 3% 53% 41% 21%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 396 264 91 694
LT Vol 51 103 30 46
Through Vol 333 21 24 503
RT Vol 12 140 37 145
Lane Flow Rate 408 272 94 715
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 0.751 0.536 0.205 1.245
Departure Headway (Hd) 7.082 7.68 8.604 6.264
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 514 474 419 580
Service Time 5.082 5.68 6.604 4.335
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.794 0.574 0.224 1.233
HCM Control Delay 28.4 19.2 13.8 145.6
HCM Lane LOS D C B F
HCM 95th-tile Q 6.4 3.1 0.8 27.2
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
9: Dollar Ave & Southline & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 241 369 142 27 425 185 153 146 87 202 216 215
Future Volume (veh/h) 241 369 142 27 425 185 153 146 87 202 216 215
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1693 1870 1693 1870 1693 1693 1693 1693 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 248 380 146 28 438 146 158 151 90 208 201 222
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 14 2 14 2 14 14 14 14 2
Cap, veh/h 257 669 254 97 645 258 244 298 177 232 225 249
Arrive On Green 0.14 0.27 0.27 0.06 0.18 0.18 0.14 0.30 0.30 0.14 0.31 0.31
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 2520 955 1612 3554 1422 1781 993 592 1612 735 812
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 248 266 260 28 438 146 158 0 241 208 0 423
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1777 1698 1612 1777 1422 1781 0 1585 1612 0 1546
Q Serve(g_s), s 9.6 9.0 9.2 1.2 8.0 6.5 5.8 0.0 8.7 8.8 0.0 18.1
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.6 9.0 9.2 1.2 8.0 6.5 5.8 0.0 8.7 8.8 0.0 18.1
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.56 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.37 1.00 0.52
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 257 472 451 97 645 258 244 0 475 232 0 474
V/C Ratio(X) 0.97 0.56 0.58 0.29 0.68 0.57 0.65 0.00 0.51 0.90 0.00 0.89
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 257 691 661 232 1383 553 257 0 617 232 0 602
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh29.5 22.0 22.1 31.2 26.5 25.9 28.3 0.0 20.1 29.2 0.0 23.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 46.7 0.4 0.4 1.6 0.5 0.7 3.8 0.0 0.3 32.0 0.0 11.5
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln7.3 3.6 3.5 0.5 3.3 2.2 2.6 0.0 3.1 5.4 0.0 7.8
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 76.2 22.4 22.5 32.8 27.0 26.6 32.2 0.0 20.4 61.1 0.0 34.5
LnGrp LOS E C C C C C C A C E A C
Approach Vol, veh/h 774 612 399 631
Approach Delay, s/veh 39.7 27.2 25.1 43.3
Approach LOS D C C D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s14.0 24.8 8.2 22.4 13.5 25.3 14.0 16.6
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s10.0 27.0 10.0 27.0 10.0 27.0 10.0 27.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s10.8 10.7 3.2 11.2 7.8 20.1 11.6 10.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 0.8 0.0 1.9 0.0 1.2 0.0 2.2
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 35.0
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved ignoring U-Turning movement.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
Future with Lindenville Specific Plan Project AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 260 369 267 441 404 254
Future Volume (veh/h) 260 369 267 441 404 254
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 268 92 275 115 416 262
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 338 301 371 312 481 1035
Arrive On Green 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.30 0.61
Sat Flow, veh/h 1626 1447 1707 1437 1626 1707
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 268 92 275 115 416 262
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1626 1447 1707 1437 1626 1707
Q Serve(g_s), s 6.7 2.3 6.5 2.9 10.4 3.1
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 6.7 2.3 6.5 2.9 10.4 3.1
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 338 301 371 312 481 1035
V/C Ratio(X) 0.79 0.31 0.74 0.37 0.86 0.25
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 567 504 595 501 680 1468
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh16.2 14.4 15.7 14.3 14.3 3.9
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.6 0.2 1.1 0.3 6.2 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln2.3 0.0 2.3 0.9 4.1 0.6
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 17.8 14.6 16.8 14.6 20.5 4.0
LnGrp LOS B B B B C A
Approach Vol, veh/h 360 390 678
Approach Delay, s/veh 17.0 16.2 14.1
Approach LOS B B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 30.1 13.0 16.7 13.3
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 37.0 15.0 18.0 15.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 5.1 8.7 12.4 8.5
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.1 0.4 0.4 0.8
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 15.4
HCM 6th LOS B
309
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
Future with Lindenville Specific Plan Project AM Synchro 11 Report
Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 90 0 23 5 0 92 30 527 31 207 238 69
Future Volume (veh/h) 90 0 23 5 0 92 30 527 31 207 238 69
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707 1707
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 93 0 24 5 0 95 31 543 32 213 245 71
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Cap, veh/h 188 7 30 51 5 176 72 847 49 248 972 282
Arrive On Green 0.12 0.00 0.12 0.12 0.00 0.12 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.15 0.76 0.76
Sat Flow, veh/h 866 60 239 31 44 1420 45 1525 88 1626 1272 369
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 117 0 0 100 0 0 606 0 0 213 0 316
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1164 0 0 1495 0 0 1658 0 0 1626 0 1641
Q Serve(g_s), s 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.2 0.0 4.5
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 7.6 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 0.0 19.9 0.0 0.0 10.2 0.0 4.5
Prop In Lane 0.79 0.21 0.05 0.95 0.05 0.05 1.00 0.22
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 225 0 0 232 0 0 967 0 0 248 0 1253
V/C Ratio(X) 0.52 0.00 0.00 0.43 0.00 0.00 0.63 0.00 0.00 0.86 0.00 0.25
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 334 0 0 378 0 0 967 0 0 274 0 1253
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.86 0.00 0.86
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh33.9 0.0 0.0 33.0 0.0 0.0 12.3 0.0 0.0 33.1 0.0 2.8
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.9 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.0 0.0 3.1 0.0 0.0 19.0 0.0 0.4
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln2.3 0.0 0.0 1.9 0.0 0.0 7.6 0.0 0.0 5.3 0.0 1.2
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 35.8 0.0 0.0 34.2 0.0 0.0 15.4 0.0 0.0 52.1 0.0 3.2
LnGrp LOS D A A C A A B A A D A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 117 100 606 529
Approach Delay, s/veh 35.8 34.2 15.4 22.9
Approach LOS D C B C
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 65.6 14.4 16.7 48.9 14.4
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 53.0 18.0 13.5 35.0 18.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 6.5 7.2 12.2 21.9 9.6
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 2.3 0.3 0.1 3.7 0.3
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 21.5
HCM 6th LOS C
310
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
12: San Mateo Ave & Utah Ave 06/09/2023
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Fehr and Peers
Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 307 281 605 230 179 454
Future Volume (veh/h) 307 281 605 230 179 454
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 316 217 624 237 185 468
Peak Hour Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 377 335 1131 429 230 2303
Arrive On Green 0.21 0.21 0.45 0.45 0.13 0.65
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 1585 2613 956 1781 3647
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 316 217 440 421 185 468
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1585 1777 1698 1781 1777
Q Serve(g_s), s 9.7 7.1 10.4 10.4 5.8 3.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.7 7.1 10.4 10.4 5.8 3.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 0.56 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 377 335 798 762 230 2303
V/C Ratio(X) 0.84 0.65 0.55 0.55 0.80 0.20
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 468 417 798 762 281 2303
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh21.6 20.6 11.5 11.5 24.1 4.1
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 8.9 1.2 2.7 2.9 10.6 0.2
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln4.6 2.5 4.0 3.9 2.9 0.8
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 30.4 21.7 14.3 14.4 34.8 4.3
LnGrp LOS C C B B C A
Approach Vol, veh/h 533 861 653
Approach Delay, s/veh 26.9 14.3 12.9
Approach LOS C B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s11.4 29.6 41.0 16.1
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s9.0 24.0 37.0 15.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s7.8 12.4 5.0 11.7
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.1 2.2 0.4
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 17.1
HCM 6th LOS B
311
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
1: S Spruce Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 27 88 41 102 70 29 129 528 149 57 496 26
Future Volume (vph) 27 88 41 102 70 29 129 528 149 57 496 26
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.96 0.98 1.00 0.97 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 0.98 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1662 1655 1656 1669 1656 1726
Flt Permitted 0.91 0.59 0.95 1.00 0.09 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1518 996 1656 1669 157 1726
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 30 98 46 113 78 32 143 587 166 63 551 29
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 9 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 165 0 0 219 0 143 746 0 63 579 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10 10 10 10 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Bus Blockages (#/hr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Turn Type Perm NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 3 3 5 2 4 8 6
Permitted Phases 3 3 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 28.8 28.8 9.0 107.8 44.4 44.4
Effective Green, g (s) 28.8 28.8 9.0 107.8 44.4 44.4
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.20 0.20 0.06 0.74 0.31 0.31
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 301 197 102 1240 48 528
v/s Ratio Prot c0.09 c0.45 0.34
v/s Ratio Perm 0.11 c0.22 c0.40
v/c Ratio 0.55 1.11 1.40 0.60 1.31 1.10
Uniform Delay, d1 52.3 58.1 68.0 8.6 50.3 50.3
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.33 0.39 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 1.1 97.2 202.9 0.2 234.9 67.9
Delay (s) 53.4 155.3 293.3 3.6 285.2 118.2
Level of Service D F F A F F
Approach Delay (s) 53.4 155.3 49.9 134.6
Approach LOS D F D F
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 90.5 HCM 2000 Level of Service F
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 1.06
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 145.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 81.5% ICU Level of Service D
Analysis Period (min) 15
c Critical Lane Group
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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
3: S Spruce Ave & Mayfair Ave 06/09/2023
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Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (vph) 22 6 65 8 45 190 112 594 0 85 522 32
Future Volume (vph) 22 6 65 8 45 190 112 594 0 85 522 32
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Total Lost time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.96 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.91 0.89 1.00 1.00 0.99
Flt Protected 0.99 1.00 0.95 1.00 0.99
Satd. Flow (prot) 1510 1663 1656 1743 1734
Flt Permitted 0.99 0.99 0.95 1.00 0.64
Satd. Flow (perm) 1510 1649 1656 1743 1109
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.90 0.92 0.90 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.90 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.90
Adj. Flow (vph) 24 7 72 9 49 207 124 660 0 92 580 36
RTOR Reduction (vph) 0 58 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 45 0 0 176 0 124 660 0 0 707 0
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 10
Heavy Vehicles (%) 9% 2% 9% 2% 2% 2% 9% 9% 2% 2% 9% 9%
Turn Type Split NA Perm NA Prot NA Perm NA
Protected Phases 4 4 8! 5 2 3 6 8!
Permitted Phases 8! 3 6 8!
Actuated Green, G (s) 22.0 20.0 9.0 57.4 97.4
Effective Green, g (s) 22.0 20.0 9.0 57.4 97.4
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.15 0.14 0.06 0.40 0.67
Clearance Time (s) 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2
Vehicle Extension (s) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 229 227 102 689 744
v/s Ratio Prot c0.03 c0.07 c0.38
v/s Ratio Perm 0.11 c0.64
v/c Ratio 0.20 0.78 1.22 0.96 0.95
Uniform Delay, d1 53.8 60.3 68.0 42.6 21.6
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.22
Incremental Delay, d2 0.2 14.0 158.1 25.4 3.2
Delay (s) 53.9 74.3 226.1 68.0 29.6
Level of Service D E F E C
Approach Delay (s) 53.9 74.3 93.0 29.6
Approach LOS D E F C
Intersection Summary
HCM 2000 Control Delay 64.1 HCM 2000 Level of Service E
HCM 2000 Volume to Capacity ratio 0.88
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 145.0 Sum of lost time (s) 20.8
Intersection Capacity Utilization 93.1% ICU Level of Service F
Analysis Period (min) 15
! Phase conflict between lane groups.
c Critical Lane Group
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
4: S. Linden Ave & N Canal St 06/09/2023
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Fehr and Peers
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 99 0 119 0 0 0 205 660 0 0 527 54
Future Volume (veh/h) 99 0 119 0 0 0 205 660 0 0 527 54
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 0 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 110 0 132 0 0 0 228 733 0 0 586 60
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9
Cap, veh/h 211 18 158 0 357 0 351 1236 0 0 1023 105
Arrive On Green 0.20 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.65
Sat Flow, veh/h 561 91 782 0 1767 0 380 1983 0 0 1576 161
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 242 0 0 0 0 0 406 555 0 0 0 646
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1434 0 0 0 1767 0 755 1527 0 0 0 1737
Q Serve(g_s), s 7.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.1 10.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.2
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 8.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 27.3 10.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.2
Prop In Lane 0.45 0.55 0.00 0.00 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.09
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 387 0 0 0 357 0 595 992 0 0 0 1128
V/C Ratio(X) 0.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 547 0 0 0 557 0 595 992 0 0 0 1128
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 20.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.5 5.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.3
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.2 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 2.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.4 2.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 21.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.8 7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.4
LnGrp LOS C A A A A A B A A A A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 242 0 961 646
Approach Delay, s/veh 21.2 0.0 11.4 7.4
Approach LOS C B A
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 39.0 14.9 39.0 14.9
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 35.0 17.0 35.0 17.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 13.2 10.7 29.3 0.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 3.2 0.5 2.7 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 11.3
HCM 6th LOS B
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
6: Produce Ave./Airport Blvd. & San Mateo Ave./So. Airport Blvd.06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 409 199 832 571 606 950 13 120 7 255 1120 130
Future Volume (veh/h) 409 199 832 571 606 950 13 120 7 255 1120 130
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1441 1441 1441 1618 1618 1618 1796 1796 1796 1811 1811 1811
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 454 221 0 436 951 0 14 133 0 283 1244 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 31 31 31 19 19 19 7 7 7 6 6 6
Cap, veh/h 518 272 446 937 55 594 382 1270
Arrive On Green 0.19 0.19 0.00 0.29 0.29 0.00 0.03 0.17 0.00 0.22 0.37 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 2744 1441 1221 1541 3237 1372 1711 3413 1522 1725 3441 1535
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 454 221 0 436 951 0 14 133 0 283 1244 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1372 1441 1221 1541 1618 1372 1711 1706 1522 1725 1721 1535
Q Serve(g_s), s 24.1 22.1 0.0 42.0 43.4 0.0 1.2 5.0 0.0 22.9 53.6 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 24.1 22.1 0.0 42.0 43.4 0.0 1.2 5.0 0.0 22.9 53.6 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 518 272 446 937 55 594 382 1270
V/C Ratio(X) 0.88 0.81 0.98 1.02 0.25 0.22 0.74 0.98
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 812 426 446 937 125 594 382 1270
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.56 0.56 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh59.2 58.3 0.0 52.8 53.3 0.0 70.8 53.2 0.0 54.4 46.8 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.5 1.8 0.0 36.7 33.3 0.0 0.9 0.9 0.0 12.2 20.9 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln8.6 8.2 0.0 20.9 22.1 0.0 0.5 2.2 0.0 11.2 26.3 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 61.7 60.1 0.0 89.5 86.6 0.0 71.7 54.1 0.0 66.6 67.6 0.0
LnGrp LOS E E F F E D E E
Approach Vol, veh/h 675 1387 147 1527
Approach Delay, s/veh 61.2 87.5 55.8 67.4
Approach LOS E F E E
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s8.9 60.2 32.9 38.1 31.0 48.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.9 4.6 4.9 * 4.9 4.6
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s11.0 33.1 44.4 18.0 * 26 43.4
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s3.2 55.6 26.1 24.9 7.0 45.4
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 0.4 0.0
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 73.3
HCM 6th LOS E
Notes
User approved volume balancing among the lanes for turning movement.
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, EBR, WBR, SBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
315
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
7: Spruce Ave & Victory Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 242 0 183 0 556 190 57 539 0
Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 242 0 183 0 556 190 57 539 0
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 269 0 0 0 618 0 63 599 0
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 335 0 2 1103 79 1253 0
Arrive On Green 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.63 0.00 0.05 0.72 0.00
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 0 0 1682 1752 0 1682 1752 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 269 0 0 0 618 0 63 599 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 1682 0 0 1682 1752 0 1682 1752 0
Q Serve(g_s), s 13.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.2 0.0 3.3 13.3 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 13.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.2 0.0 3.3 13.3 0.0
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 335 0 2 1103 79 1253 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.56 0.80 0.48 0.00
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 525 0 75 1103 88 1253 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 34.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.6 0.0 42.5 5.6 0.0
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 0.0 31.7 1.3 0.0
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.7 0.0 2.1 4.3 0.0
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 36.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.6 0.0 74.2 6.9 0.0
LnGrp LOS D A A B E A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 269 618 662
Approach Delay, s/veh 36.5 11.6 13.3
Approach LOS D B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s7.7 60.8 21.4 0.0 68.6
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 3.5 * 4.2 3.5 3.5 * 4.2
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s4.7 * 46 28.1 4.0 * 47
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s5.3 20.2 15.7 0.0 15.3
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 4.6 0.9 0.0 4.5
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 16.6
HCM 6th LOS B
Notes
* HCM 6th computational engine requires equal clearance times for the phases crossing the barrier.
Unsignalized Delay for [NBR, WBR] is excluded from calculations of the approach delay and intersection delay.
316
HCM 6th AWSC
8: S. Linden Ave & Victory Ave.06/09/2023
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Intersection
Intersection Delay, s/veh210.8
Intersection LOS F
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 134 31 82 19 21 79 162 621 40 44 317 173
Future Vol, veh/h 134 31 82 19 21 79 162 621 40 44 317 173
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Heavy Vehicles, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Mvmt Flow 149 34 91 21 23 88 180 690 44 49 352 192
Number of Lanes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Approach EB WB NB SB
Opposing Approach WB EB SB NB
Opposing Lanes 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach Left SB NB EB WB
Conflicting Lanes Left 1 1 1 1
Conflicting Approach RightNB SB WB EB
Conflicting Lanes Right 1 1 1 1
HCM Control Delay 25.4 17.7 364.8 102.1
HCM LOS D C F F
Lane NBLn1 EBLn1WBLn1 SBLn1
Vol Left, % 20% 54% 16% 8%
Vol Thru, % 75% 13% 18% 59%
Vol Right, % 5% 33% 66% 32%
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop
Traffic Vol by Lane 823 247 119 534
LT Vol 162 134 19 44
Through Vol 621 31 21 317
RT Vol 40 82 79 173
Lane Flow Rate 914 274 132 593
Geometry Grp 1 1 1 1
Degree of Util (X) 1.752 0.595 0.304 1.106
Departure Headway (Hd) 7.252 9.42510.279 7.961
Convergence, Y/N Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cap 512 387 352 463
Service Time 5.252 7.425 8.279 5.961
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 1.785 0.708 0.375 1.281
HCM Control Delay 364.8 25.4 17.7 102.1
HCM Lane LOS F D C F
HCM 95th-tile Q 52.8 3.7 1.3 17
317
HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
9: Dollar Ave & Southline & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 278 406 154 58 550 251 161 293 42 232 130 246
Future Volume (veh/h) 278 406 154 58 550 251 161 293 42 232 130 246
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1693 1870 1693 1870 1693 1693 1693 1693 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 302 441 167 66 598 244 175 333 48 264 124 267
Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.92
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 14 2 14 2 14 14 14 14 2
Cap, veh/h 306 755 283 147 777 311 210 369 53 277 148 318
Arrive On Green 0.17 0.30 0.30 0.09 0.22 0.22 0.12 0.26 0.26 0.17 0.31 0.31
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 2528 949 1612 3554 1424 1781 1446 208 1612 478 1029
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 302 309 299 66 598 244 175 0 381 264 0 391
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1777 1700 1612 1777 1424 1781 0 1655 1612 0 1507
Q Serve(g_s), s 14.8 12.9 13.1 3.4 13.8 14.1 8.4 0.0 19.5 14.2 0.0 21.2
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 14.8 12.9 13.1 3.4 13.8 14.1 8.4 0.0 19.5 14.2 0.0 21.2
Prop In Lane 1.00 0.56 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.13 1.00 0.68
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 306 531 508 147 777 311 210 0 422 277 0 466
V/C Ratio(X) 0.99 0.58 0.59 0.45 0.77 0.78 0.83 0.00 0.90 0.95 0.00 0.84
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 306 650 622 184 1097 440 265 0 511 277 0 500
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh36.1 26.0 26.1 37.6 32.1 32.2 37.7 0.0 31.5 35.9 0.0 28.2
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 48.1 0.4 0.4 2.1 1.2 3.6 13.6 0.0 15.5 41.4 0.0 10.6
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln10.4 5.3 5.2 1.4 6.0 5.1 4.4 0.0 9.3 8.7 0.0 8.8
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 84.3 26.4 26.5 39.8 33.3 35.9 51.3 0.0 47.0 77.3 0.0 38.8
LnGrp LOS F C C D C D D A D E A D
Approach Vol, veh/h 910 908 556 655
Approach Delay, s/veh 45.6 34.5 48.3 54.3
Approach LOS D C D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s19.0 26.3 12.0 30.1 14.3 31.0 19.0 23.1
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s15.0 27.0 10.0 32.0 13.0 29.0 15.0 27.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s16.2 21.5 5.4 15.1 10.4 23.2 16.8 16.1
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 0.8 0.0 2.3 0.1 1.0 0.0 2.7
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 44.7
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
User approved ignoring U-Turning movement.
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
10: San Mateo Ave & S. Linden Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 378 455 405 427 414 266
Future Volume (veh/h) 378 455 405 427 414 266
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 420 139 450 138 460 296
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 453 403 486 409 515 1114
Arrive On Green 0.27 0.27 0.28 0.28 0.31 0.63
Sat Flow, veh/h 1682 1497 1767 1489 1682 1767
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 420 139 450 138 460 296
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1682 1497 1767 1489 1682 1767
Q Serve(g_s), s 19.4 6.0 19.8 5.9 20.9 5.9
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 19.4 6.0 19.8 5.9 20.9 5.9
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 453 403 486 409 515 1114
V/C Ratio(X) 0.93 0.34 0.93 0.34 0.89 0.27
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 463 412 486 409 515 1114
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 0.89 0.89 0.66 0.66 0.87 0.87
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh28.5 23.5 28.2 23.2 26.5 6.5
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 22.3 0.2 19.4 1.5 15.6 0.5
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln10.3 5.4 10.7 2.2 10.3 2.1
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 50.8 23.7 47.6 24.6 42.1 7.1
LnGrp LOS D C D C D A
Approach Vol, veh/h 559 588 756
Approach Delay, s/veh 44.0 42.2 28.4
Approach LOS D D C
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 54.5 25.5 28.5 26.0
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 50.0 22.0 24.0 22.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 7.9 21.4 22.9 21.8
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 1.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 37.3
HCM 6th LOS D
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
11: San Mateo Ave & Tanforan Ave/Shaw Rd 06/09/2023
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Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 141 0 57 1 0 172 30 520 6 103 451 90
Future Volume (veh/h) 141 0 57 1 0 172 30 520 6 103 451 90
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767 1767
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 157 0 63 1 0 191 33 578 7 114 501 100
Peak Hour Factor 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Percent Heavy Veh, % 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cap, veh/h 252 12 70 52 2 362 77 788 9 143 902 180
Arrive On Green 0.24 0.00 0.24 0.24 0.00 0.24 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.08 0.63 0.63
Sat Flow, veh/h 680 50 293 2 6 1506 47 1636 19 1682 1430 285
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 220 0 0 192 0 0 618 0 0 114 0 601
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1023 0 0 1514 0 0 1702 0 0 1682 0 1715
Q Serve(g_s), s 6.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.4 0.0 0.0 4.7 0.0 13.9
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 14.7 0.0 0.0 7.8 0.0 0.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 0.0 13.9
Prop In Lane 0.71 0.29 0.01 0.99 0.05 0.01 1.00 0.17
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 334 0 0 416 0 0 875 0 0 143 0 1082
V/C Ratio(X) 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.46 0.00 0.00 0.71 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.56
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 352 0 0 441 0 0 875 0 0 156 0 1082
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.70 0.00 0.70
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh25.8 0.0 0.0 23.2 0.0 0.0 14.5 0.0 0.0 31.5 0.0 7.3
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 4.2 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 0.0 4.8 0.0 0.0 17.1 0.0 1.4
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln3.7 0.0 0.0 2.7 0.0 0.0 8.2 0.0 0.0 2.5 0.0 4.6
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 30.0 0.0 0.0 24.0 0.0 0.0 19.3 0.0 0.0 48.5 0.0 8.8
LnGrp LOS C A A C A A B A A D A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 220 192 618 715
Approach Delay, s/veh 30.0 24.0 19.3 15.1
Approach LOS C C B B
Timer - Assigned Phs 2 4 5 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s 48.7 21.3 10.4 38.2 21.3
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s 43.0 18.0 6.5 32.0 18.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s 15.9 9.8 6.7 22.0 16.7
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 4.8 0.7 0.0 3.2 0.2
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 19.4
HCM 6th LOS B
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HCM 6th Signalized Intersection Summary
12: San Mateo Ave & Utah Ave 06/09/2023
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Movement WBL WBR NBT NBR SBL SBT
Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 322 411 850 188 80 551
Future Volume (veh/h) 322 411 850 188 80 551
Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Work Zone On Approach No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870
Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 350 375 924 204 87 599
Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 481 428 1282 283 139 2100
Arrive On Green 0.27 0.27 0.44 0.44 0.08 0.59
Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 1585 2988 638 1781 3647
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 350 375 567 561 87 599
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1585 1777 1755 1781 1777
Q Serve(g_s), s 10.3 13.0 15.0 15.1 2.7 4.8
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 10.3 13.0 15.0 15.1 2.7 4.8
Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 0.36 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 481 428 787 778 139 2100
V/C Ratio(X) 0.73 0.88 0.72 0.72 0.62 0.29
Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 557 496 787 778 186 2100
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Uniform Delay (d), s/veh19.1 20.1 13.1 13.1 25.7 5.8
Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 3.1 13.2 5.6 5.7 1.7 0.3
Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
%ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln4.2 5.9 6.2 6.2 1.1 1.4
Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 22.1 33.3 18.7 18.9 27.4 6.1
LnGrp LOS C C B B C A
Approach Vol, veh/h 725 1128 686
Approach Delay, s/veh 27.9 18.8 8.8
Approach LOS C B A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 6 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s8.5 29.5 38.0 19.5
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s6.0 24.0 34.0 18.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s4.7 17.1 6.8 15.0
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.0 2.9 0.5
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 18.7
HCM 6th LOS B
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-732 Agenda Date:9/7/2023
Version:1 Item #:2b.
Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated General Plan Amendments.
WHEREAS,in 2022 the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopted the 2040 General Plan
Update,Climate Action Plan Update,Zoning Ordinance Update and certified the associated Environmental
Impact Report; and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan Update reflects the community’s vision and identifies the Lindenville sub-
area as an important opportunity to add housing adjacent to the downtown transit-rich core,to support a
creative arts and maker community, and to continue the city’s industrial heritage; and
WHEREAS,to ensure that new development proceeds in an organized and well-planned manner and includes
new housing opportunities,the City Council authorized the preparation of a Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated environmental analysis; and
WHEREAS,the City was awarded a Planned Development Area Planning Grant from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and a SB2 Grant from the State Office of Housing and Community Development
in support of the preparation of the Lindenville Specific Plan preparation; and
WHEREAS,in an effort to collaboratively create a blueprint for development in Lindenville,the City initiated
a community input process that included public and community meetings,both in person and virtually,and
analysis with city residents,business owners,commercial developers,interest groups and advocates to discuss
community issues,vision,guiding principles,and to receive comments on the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan;
and
WHEREAS,all draft documents,meeting minutes and meeting videos were made available to the public
through the project website, as well as information gathering through online surveys; and
WHEREAS,the Lindenville Specific Plan builds on other recent planning efforts,including the 2040 General
Plan,Climate Action Plan Update,Zoning Ordinance Update,and Active South City Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has utilized the expertise of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,Cultural
Arts Commission,Design Review Board,Equity and Public Safety Commission,Parks and Recreation
Commission,Planning Commission,Youth Commission and City Council for review and comments on the
Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has prepared amendments to the 2040 General Plan to modify Chapter sections,including
text, tables and figures to remain consistent with adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has also prepared amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map,
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considered under separate Resolution, to remain consistent with adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,cumulatively,the Lindenville Specific Plan,the General Plan amendments,the Zoning Map
amendments and Zoning Ordinance amendments provide a policy and zoning framework for future
development in the Lindenville Sub-Area; and
WHEREAS,the draft Lindenville Specific Plan was published for public review and comment on June 29,
2023 and public comments have been received and incorporated into the final Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,in October 2022 the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2040
General Plan Update,Zoning Code Amendments and Climate Action Plan (“2040 General Plan EIR”)(State
Clearinghouse No. 2021020064); and
WHEREAS,the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations which carefully
considered each significant and unavoidable impact in the 2040 General Plan EIR and found that the significant
environmental impacts are acceptable considering the social,economic,and environmental benefits of the
project; and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§21000,et seq.,“CEQA”)and CEQA Guidelines,which
analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164,an addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR was
prepared for the Lindenville Specific Plan (“LSP Addendum”)which evaluates whether preparation of a
Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required; and
WHEREAS,the LSP Addendum concludes that in accordance with Public Resources Code §21166 and CEQA
Guidelines §15162,the implementation of the Lindenville Specific Plan will not cause new significant
impacts,will not trigger any new or more severe impacts than were studied in the previously certified 2040
General Plan EIR,that no substantial changes in the project or circumstances justifying major revisions to the
previous EIR have occurred,that no new information of substantial importance has come to light since the 2040
General Plan EIR was certified that shows new or more severe significant impacts and there are no new,
different or more feasible mitigation measures to mitigate impacts of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
General Plan EIR and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the General Plan’s significant and
unavoidable impacts, both of which remain in full force and effect for this Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on September 7,2023 to
consider the LSP Addendum and the Lindenville Specific Plan for a recommendation to the City Council
regarding approval of the LSP Addendum and adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan and its associated
General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has,by separate resolution,making findings pursuant to CEQA and
recommending that the City Council make a determination that the Lindenville Specific Plan and its associated
General Plan Amendments,Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments are fully within the
scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report and that the
Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate environmental document for the Specific
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Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FOUND,DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the
record before it,which includes without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources
Code §21000,et seq.(“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;
the South San Francisco 2040 General Plan;the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the 2040 General Plan
EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan,prepared by Raimi +
Associates;the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR;the draft General Plan
Amendments;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments;all reports,
minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed September 7,2023
meeting;and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e)and §21082.2),the
Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A.General Findings
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2.The Exhibits attached to this Resolution,including the proposed Lindenville Specific Plan (Exhibit A)
and the proposed Lindenville Specific Plan General Plan Amendments (Exhibit B)are each
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein.
3.The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the
Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco,315 Maple Avenue,South San Francisco,CA
94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
4.By separate Resolution,the Planning Commission,exercising its independent judgement and analysis,
has considered and found that the LSP Addendum,prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15164, is the appropriate environmental document for approval of the Project.
B.General Plan Amendment Findings
1.The proposed General Plan Amendments for the Lindenville Specific Plan will modify the Land Use,
Sub-Areas,Mobility,Parks and Recreation,and Community Health and Environmental Justice elements
to reflect adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan.The amendments are intended as minor alterations
and clarifications to the General Plan to reflect the revised sub-area boundaries,land use program,
mobility network and other aspects of the Lindenville Specific Plan.
2.As required under State law,the South San Francisco General Plan,and the South San Francisco
Municipal Code,in support of the General Plan Amendments,the proposed General Plan Amendments
are otherwise consistent with the South San Francisco General Plan,do not obstruct or impede
achievement of any General Plan policies,and further a number of important General Plan Goals and
Policies set forth in the Land Use,Planning Sub-Areas,Parks and Recreation,Community Resilience,
and Environmental and Cultural Stewardship Elements, including without limitation:
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Land Use Element
Land Use (LU)Goal 1:Create complete neighborhoods,where residents can access most of their everyday
needs within a short walk, bike, or transit trip.
LU Policy 1.2: Connectivity in complete neighborhoods.
LU Policy 1.7: Create new Lindenville and East of 101 mixed use neighborhoods.
LU Goal 3:A diverse range of housing options that create equitable opportunity for people of all ages,
races/ethnicities,abilities,socio-economic status,genders,and family types to live in South San
Francisco.
LU Policy 3.3: Encourage diversity of housing types and sizes.
LU Goal 4: High-quality residential neighborhoods.
LU Policy 4.3:Promote complete neighborhoods by allowing some commercial uses in residential
neighborhoods.
LU Policy 4.4: Improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in residential neighborhoods.
LU Policy 4.5: Neighborhood compatibility.
LU Policy 4.11: Encourage neighborhood compatible uses.
LU Goal 5:South San Francisco remains a hub of R&D employment,operations,and innovation and is
home to the largest worldwide cluster of life science uses.
LU Policy 5.3: Require campus open space.
LU Goal 6: Opportunities for industrial uses to thrive in Lindenville and East of 101.
LU Policy 6.1: Preserve industrial uses in areas designated Mixed Industrial High.
LU Policy 6.2: Prohibit incompatible use encroachment.
LU Policy 6.3: Encourage redevelopment of older or marginal industrial areas.
LU Policy 6.5: Preserve production, distribution, service, and repair (PDR) businesses.
LU Policy 6.8:Maintain industrial circulation in Lindenville and East of 101 while expanding active
transportation and TDM.
LU Goal 8:A network of attractive,pedestrian-oriented,human-scale and well-landscaped streets and
civic spaces throughout the city for all ages and abilities.
LU Policy 8.3: Improve pedestrian connections and sidewalks.
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LU Policy 8.4: Require street trees.
LU Policy 8.5: Provide plazas and gathering spaces.
LU Policy 8.6: Sustainable design in the public realm.
LU Policy 8.7: Improve the Colma Creek public realm.
Sub-Areas Element
Sub-Area (SA)Goal 14:Improved pedestrian,bicycle,and roadway connections between adjacent
residential neighborhoods and El Camino Real.
SA Policy 14.2: Improve Colma Creek connections from El Camino Real.
SA Policy 14.4: Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Centennial Way Trail.
SA Goal 22:A new residential neighborhood centered along Colma Creek within a short walk of
Downtown amenities and services that provides a range of housing types for different income levels and
housing types.
SA Policy 22.1: Introduce a mix of affordable and market rate housing in Lindenville.
SA Policy 22.2:Encourage lot assembly to facilitate housing and mixed use development in
Lindenville.
SA Policy 22.4:Placemaking and infrastructure improvements in areas to be developed with
residential uses.
SA Policy 22.5: Require buffering of residential uses in Lindenville.
SA Policy 22.6: Require small block sizes for new residential neighborhoods.
SA Policy 22.7: Adequate public services in Lindenville.
SA Goal 23:Living,working and shopping options are expanded in new mixed use neighborhoods in
Lindenville.
SA Policy 23.1: Create active mixed use corridor along South Spruce Avenue.
SA Policy 23.2: Encourage active ground floor uses.
SA Policy 23.3: Improve the South Spruce Avenue streetscape.
SA Policy 23.4: Encourage South Spruce Avenue building continuity.
SA Policy 23.5: Support retail and dining opportunities in Lindenville.
SA Policy 23.6: Provide convenient connections to amenities and services.
SA Goal 24:Colma Creek is transformed and new open spaces are created to provide opportunities for
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SA Goal 24:Colma Creek is transformed and new open spaces are created to provide opportunities for
social interaction, recreation, flood protection, and urban ecology.
SA Policy 24.1: Transform Colma Creek into a walkable amenity.
SA Policy 24.2: Create development standards for construction adjacent to Colma Creek.
SA Policy 24.3: Promote high-quality building design.
SA Goal 25:A core area of light industrial and service uses that provide jobs for South San Francisco
residents are preserved.
SA Policy 25.1: Minimize land use compatibility conflicts.
SA Policy 25.3: Buffer residential neighborhoods from industrial uses.
SA Policy 25.4: Preserve the existing “core” of industrial land uses.
SA Goal 26: Industries, artists, institutions, and programs that spur the creative economy are supported.
SA Policy 26.1: Create an arts and cultural district.
SA Policy 26.2: Incentivize makers and artists.
SA Policy 26.3: Encourage affordable art spaces.
SA Policy 26.4: Encourage live/work industrial areas.
SA Goal 27:There are safe,comfortable,and accessible pedestrian and bicycle facilities that connect
people to Downtown, El Camino, and East of 101.
SA Policy 27.1: Provide connections to and across Colma Creek.
SA Policy 27.2: Incorporate street trees, lighting, and landscaping.
SA Policy 27.3: Improve sidewalk conditions and amenities.
SA Policy 27.4:Develop new roadway connections to better connect people to and within
Lindenville.
Abundant and Accessible Parks and Recreation Element
Parks and Recreation (PR)Goal 1:South San Francisco equitably provides improved parkland,
recreational facilities, and services for all residents.
PR Policy 1.2: Strive to have all residents within a 10-minute walk access to parks.
PR Policy 1.4: Ensure equitable distribution of park and recreation opportunities.
PR Goal 2:The city has an expanded network of improved parkland to accommodate the physical and
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social needs of users of all ages and abilities.
PR Policy 2.1: Meet improved parkland standard.
PR Policy 2.6: Plan for new parks in East of 101 and Lindenville.
PR Goal 4:The City collaborates with a strong network of partners to improve and expand park and
recreational opportunities across South San Francisco.
PR Policy 4.7: Provide publicly accessible, private open space.
PR Goal 6:The City provides convenient and safe trails and other pedestrian connections throughout
the community.
PR Policy 6.4: Provide sidewalk, trail, and transit links to parks.
Community Resilience Element
Community Resilience (CR)Goal 2:A resilient community that protects existing and future
development and people from sea level rise and flooding.
CR Policy 2.3: Use green infrastructure to reduce flooding.
CR Goal 3: A transformed Colma Creek.
CR Policy 3.1: Develop Colma Creek adaptation solutions.
Environmental and Cultural Stewardship Element
Environmental and Cultural Stewardship (ES)Goal 1:The City supports nature in South San
Francisco to encourage healthy ecosystems,improve air and water quality,improve public health,and
adapt to a changing climate.
ES Policy 1.1: Develop a connected open space network.
ES Goal 3: Colma Creek is an ecological corridor that supports community resilience and livability.
ES Policy 3.1: Enhance Colma Creek as an ecological corridor.
ES Policy 3.2: Co-locate park and open space patches along Colma Creek.
ES Policy 3.3: Maintain development standards along Colma Creek to support habitat.
ES Goal 7:The City increases stormwater infiltration and reduces the amount of pollutants entering the
stormwater system.
ES Policy 7.2: Integrate green infrastructure in City projects.
The Lindenville Specific Plan,including the proposed General Plan Amendments,furthers these
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policies and is therefore consistent with the City’s General Plan (as proposed for amendment).
C.Lindenville Specific Plan Adoption Findings
1.The Lindenville Specific Plan,referenced as Exhibit A,implements and is consistent with the General
Plan,as proposed for amendment,because the Plan will reinforce many of the General Plan policies
related to the Lindenville Sub-Area,including Goals and Policies set forth in the Land Use,Planning
Sub-Areas,Parks and Recreation,Community Resilience,and Environmental and Cultural Stewardship
Elements.Furthermore,the Lindenville Specific Plan does not conflict with any specific plans and will
remain consistent with the City’s overall vision for community development,economic vitality,and
redevelopment in the Lindenville sub-area.None of the new vision goals,guiding principles,policies or
new land use designations will conflict with or impede achievement of any of the goals,policies,or land
use designations established in the General Plan.
2.The Lindenville Specific Plan will not be detrimental to the public interest,health,safety,convenience,
or welfare of the City because the Lindenville Specific Plan would provide for sufficient development,
land use,and performance standards related to new development or alteration.More specifically,the
Lindenville Specific Plan includes guiding policies and design standards to address land use and urban
design,mobility,open space and parks,and public infrastructure investment to remain consistent with
the General Plan.Additionally,the Plan will further the public interest by focusing new commercial and
residential development in the Lindenville Sub-Area,adjacent to transit service and on infill sites,as
recommended in the General Plan’s land use element and sub-area element related Lindenville.
3.The Lindenville Specific Plan area,as evaluated in the 2040 General Plan EIR (State Clearinghouse No.
2021020064),is physically suitable for the proposed land use designation(s),as the anticipated
development pursuant to the Lindenville Specific Plan will create a mixed-use neighborhood,
employment hub,and cultural center of South San Francisco with walkable,connected districts,
including the South Spruce corridor,envisioned as lively destinations where people have easy access to
retail,parks,and other community resources.The Plan will also preserve the City's industrial heritage
while providing new opportunities for people to live in the district.A revitalized Colma Creek has the
potential to become a community-serving linear park with restored ecology that benefits the health and
wellbeing of people and wildlife.
4.Development of the Lindenville Specific Plan will be superior to development otherwise allowed under
conventional zoning classifications because the Lindenville Specific Plan provides additional design
guidelines and development standards to promote a mixed-use neighborhood that integrates with the
existing and future new industrial uses.The Plan also provides standards to create a new open space and
park network,including improvements to the Colma Creek corridor,and requires enhancements to
circulation,streetscape and landscape improvements,pedestrian and bicycle access and utilities and
infrastructure.The Lindenville Specific Plan allows for the transfer of development rights from
properties in the Specific Plan Area to facilitate the construction of open space and climate resiliency.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution and recommends that the South San
Francisco City Council adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan (SP22-0002)attached as Exhibit A and the
Lindenville Specific Plan General Plan Amendments (GPA23-0002) attached as Exhibit B.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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City Council
Flor Nicolas, Mayor
Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
Mark Addiego, Councilmember
James Coleman, Councilmember
Eddie Flores, Councilmember
Planning Commission
Alex Tzang, Chair
Norm Faria, Vice-Chair
John Baker
Michelle Evans
Sarah Funes-Ozturk
Aysha Pamukcu
Sam Shihadeh
City Staff
Tony Rozzi, Economic & Community Development Deputy
Director
Billy Gross, Principal Planner
Lisa Costa Sanders, Project Administrator
Sharon Ranals, City Manager
Christina Fernandez, Chief Sustainability Officer
Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development
Director
Jess Magallanes, Fire Chief
Valerie Sommer, Library Director
Greg Mediati, Parks & Recreation Director
Scott Campbell, Police Chief
Eunejune Kim, Public Works Director
Technical Working Group
Dave Bockhaus
Angela Duldulao
Jason Hallare
Ian Hardage
Eli Kaplan
Eunejune Kim
Greg Mediati
Ethan Mizzi
Erin O’Brien
Audrey Park
Matthew Ruble
Brian Schumacker
Nell Selander
Nicholas Talbot
Susan Tam
Millie Tolleson
Mike Toscano
Makena Wong
Consultant Team
RAIMI + ASSOCIATES
SERA ARCHITECTS
FEHR & PEERS
SHERWOOD DESIGN ENGINEERS
STRATEGIC ECONOMICS
DAVID J POWERS & ASSOCIATES
LOTUS WATER
PLAN TO PLACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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CHAPTER 1 1
Introduction
CHAPTER 2 15
Vision for Lindenville and How
We Will Achieve It
CHAPTER 3 27
Land Use and Housing
CHAPTER 4 65
Development Standards
CHAPTER 5 87
Parks and Open Space
CHAPTER 6 127
Mobility
CHAPTER 7 145
Infrastructure
CHAPTER 8 163
Implementation
GLOSSARY A-1TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The regional setting and history of Lindenville help tell the story of the plan
area today and set the stage for the future.
1.1 ABOUT LINDENVILLE
1.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
1.3 PLAN OVERVIEW
1.4 PLAN STRUCTURE
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1.1 ABOUT LINDENVILLE
Plan Area and Regional Location
The Lindenville Specific Plan Area is an approximately 400-acre area located in the southern portion
of the City of South San Francisco. As shown in Figure 2, Lindenville is bounded by U.S. Highway 101
(US-101) to the east, the City of San Bruno and Centennial Way Trail to the south, Fir Avenue and
Magnolia Avenue to the west, and Railroad Avenue to the north. Colma Creek runs through the
northern portion of the Plan Area en route from San Bruno Mountain to the San Francisco Bay.
Lindenville has historically served as the industrial heart of South San Francisco, supporting light
industrial, manufacturing, and service and repair businesses, all of which contribute to the city’s
legacy as “The Industrial City.”
Lindenville is south of the Downtown neighborhood, which is home to many of the City’s
administrative offices, locally-owned shops and businesses, and cultural institutions. Lindenville is
west of the East of 101 neighborhood, which is home to a biotech and research & development (R&D)
employment hub with over 200 biotech companies in its northern section and the other industrial
hub of the city in its southern section. South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue are the
primary street corridors that connect Lindenville to Downtown and to the City of San Bruno to the
south. Centennial Way Trail follows the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) path, connecting the South
San Francisco and San Bruno Stations (both adjacent to the specific plan area) to create a pedestrian
and bicyclist connection between the southwestern portion of Lindenville to the western
neighborhoods of the city. Bus service is provided by San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans),
connecting Lindenville to the rest of the city and County, and to the San Bruno and South San
Francisco BART stations located outside of the Plan Area. The Caltrain commuter rail services further
connect the city to the San Francisco Peninsula to the north and Santa Clara County to the south. In
addition to US-101, Lindenville is in close proximity to California State Route 82 (SR- 82 or El Camino
Real), Interstate 380 (I-380), and Interstate 280 (I-280). These multi-modal connections also extend to
the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which lies four miles south of the city and is accessible
by driving and public transportation. South San Francisco’s regional context is shown in Figure 1.
The South San Francisco 2040 General Plan identifies Lindenville as a sub-area of the city and
includes policies and actions for the development of the sub-area.
Figure 1: Lindenville Regional Context
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Figure 2: Lindenville Plan Area
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Historical Context
The land now known as South San Francisco was inhabited by
the Ramaytush Ohlone people, specifically the Urebure Tribe
who lived at the base of San Bruno Mountain until the late
eighteenth century, when Spanish settlers moved into their
land.1,2 During the 1800s, the area was owned by the Mexican
government, then divided into ranches mostly used for cattle
grazing, dairy operations, stockyards, and packing plants. In
1890, the South San Francisco Land and Improvement
Company acquired land in the area to develop a town next to
the packing plants.
With the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad between
San Francisco and San Jose in 1907, South San Francisco’s
convenient transportation access made it a prime location for
industrial uses, including steel manufacturing. The City of
South San Francisco incorporated in 1908, with industrial uses
located to the east of the Southern Pacific Railroad and
residences to the west in a grid pattern in the Downtown area.
Around this time, Colma Creek still supported wildlife,
recreational uses, and movement through South San
Francisco.
1 "History of South San Francisco,” City of South San Francisco, 2019,
http://www.ssf.net/home/showdocument?id=128.
2 “The Ramaytush Ohlone,” The Association of Ramaytush Ohlone,
2021, https://www.ramaytush.org/ramaytush-ohlone.html.
3 The Making of ‘The Industrial City,’” Historical Society of South San
Francisco, https://ssfhistory.org/city-history.
During the first half of the twentieth century, steel
manufacturers, shipbuilders, lumber companies, and other
industries began to call South San Francisco home. Most
factories and industrial buildings during this time were
located in the area east of San Bruno Road (now US-101), with
some companies establishing manufacturing buildings in
Lindenville, such as Morrill Ink and South City Lumber.3
Population boomed during the first and second World Wars.
During World War II, Bethlehem Steel and other military
contractors had nearly 10,000 workers at their plants and
factories in South San Francisco. The U.S. Government
constructed emergency housing for Federal wartime defense
workers in Lindenville in 1942, specifically on the land
between what is now Victory Avenue and Railroad Avenue. At
its peak, this site had 720 units housing over 4,000 people.4
These homes were constructed so cheaply and poorly that
they were abandoned in 1957 and later demolished.5 These
parcels were replaced with industrial uses in the 1960s, and no
residential uses have been allowed or developed in Lindenville
since.
4 “Lindenville,” City of South San Francisco,
https://www.ssf.net/home/showpublisheddocument/5462/63646615
2034700000.
5 “Lindenville Ends in a Burst of Profit,” San Francisco Chronicle,
1957,
https://sfchronicle.newsbank.com/search?text=lindenville&content_
added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=142051F45F422A02.
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Trends and Challenges
The San Francisco Bay Area region has undergone significant
change in the last few decades, with many cities like South
San Francisco seeing shifting demands for industrial space,
increased demand for affordable and transit-oriented housing,
and recognizing the need to prepare for environmental
challenges.
Fluctuations in the Bay Area’s traditional industrial sector
have resulted from a multitude of factors, such as a reduction
in available industrial land, shifts in production processes,
aging infrastructure, and the repurposing of industrial sites for
other uses. South San Francisco’s economy is anchored by a
thriving biotech community, and employment growth in the
city has been primarily driven by jobs in biotechnology and
logistics businesses, mostly located in the East of US-101 sub-
area. Lindenville is primarily made up of industrial space,
representing 40% of the citywide industrial inventory and 15%
of all industrial space in San Mateo County. There is a strong
demand for industrial space throughout San Mateo County,
but businesses are competing for a shrinking supply of space
as industrial properties are redeveloped for office, life science,
and residential uses.
Housing demand and population demographics have also
shifted, as the extraordinary demand across the region for
housing has been exacerbated by rising costs in new home
construction, higher land prices, steep escalations in housing
cost in the rental and buyers’ market alike, and population
growth. South San Francisco has historically provided
relatively affordable housing and a diverse mix of housing for
its residents. Although housing costs in South San Francisco
are lower than San Mateo County overall, apartment rents and
home sales prices are rapidly increasing in the city and
County. The City is considering a broad range of possible
solutions to address the issues of housing production and
affordability, in addition to identifying areas that are
appropriate for future housing development. The General Plan
identifies Lindenville as an opportunity area to introduce new
residential uses that can help meet local and regional housing
goals. Likewise, there is a regional push to locate higher-
density housing near public transportation and in walkable,
mixed use neighborhoods. These transit-orientated
communities (TOCs) bring high-quality transit together with
development, affordable housing, open space, and mobility
choices. Development of housing in Lindenville is a great
opportunity, but also presents significant challenges,
including connectivity to existing and future mobility
networks; resident access to open spaces, everyday needs,
and public services; and land use compatibility with industrial
uses.
Climate change, including sea level rise and extreme heat are
being felt in the Bay Area. Sea level rise and storm flooding
through the Navigable Slough and Colma Creek are potential
threats to all types of existing and future uses in these areas.
The potential threats of rising tides and stormwater runoff are
further exacerbated by the conditions of existing
infrastructure and the large areas of impervious surfaces in
this area. There are opportunities to plan for a resilient
Lindenville. Implementing strategies such as stormwater
infrastructure improvements, natural habitat restoration
along Colma Creek, and an expanded urban tree canopy are
key to mitigating the impacts of climate change and improving
the area’s resilience to the variety of extreme and hazardous
weather conditions expected to impact South San Francisco.
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1.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
The impetus behind the Lindenville Specific Plan began with the 2040 General Plan Update. The General Plan Update envisioned significant change in Lindenville, including
introducing residential, mixed use, and high-density employment land uses in the Plan Area. As a part of the General Plan Update community engagement process, City staff
heard the desire from the community to preserve small businesses and industrial uses but also to provide opportunities for arts and the creative economy to grow in South
San Francisco.
In 2022, the City received a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Association of Bay Area Governments (MTC / ABAG) and the State Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) to evaluate expanding the successful Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Priority Development Area (south of the existing
downtown area) into Lindenville and provide opportunities for new housing development. This empowered the City of South San Francisco to embark on developing a
Specific Plan for Lindenville following the adoption of the General Plan in late 2022. The Specific Plan will implement the vision of the General Plan by creating specific
directives, strategies, and standards that aim to develop Lindenville into a resilient and walkable mixed use district.
Planning Process
The development of the Lindenville Specific Plan occurred in four stages that began in 2022.
• Project Initiation. In this initial phase, the planning team analyzed the
existing conditions of Lindenville to understand the key issues,
opportunities, and emerging trends of the Plan Area. This phase included
a series of community outreach events where the team shared
background information and gathered feedback on community priorities
related to Lindenville.
• Land Use Alternatives. To compare distinct approaches for
accommodating new residential and mixed uses while still supporting
Lindenville’s current uses, different land use, mobility, open space, and
urban design alternatives were prepared. Public feedback on the
alternatives was gathered through workshops and a series of City
Council, committee, and commission meetings, and this led to the
development of a preferred land use plan in Winter 2023.
• Development of Preferred Plan, Technical Analysis, and Policies. The
technical analysis of the preferred plan covered a range of study areas,
such as sea level rise, traffic, health, and economic impacts in Lindenville.
Likewise, the goals, policies, and development standards in the Draft
Specific Plan built off of the community input heard throughout the
planning process and the technical analysis.
• Plan Release and Adoption. The last phase of the planning process
includes the release of the Public Review Draft of the Specific Plan for City
Council, Planning Commission, and community review. The Plan will be
presented at commission meetings and community workshops before
the final plan goes before City Council for adoption.
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Community Engagement
Throughout the Specific Plan process, the planning team conducted a variety of engagement activities that included public workshops, pop-up events, stakeholder
interviews, and Council, committee, and commission meetings. In order to hear from community members, stakeholders, and businesses of different backgrounds, the
planning team used a variety of engagement platforms throughout the planning process. Both in-person and virtual events and meetings were organized, and interactive
surveys and features of the project website were used. Whenever possible, meetings and materials were available in a bilingual (Spanish/ English) format.
PROJECT WEBSITE
The ShapeSSF website houses the interactive and digital version of the recently
adopted South San Francisco General Plan and was used to support the
development of the Lindenville Specific Plan. Used throughout the engagement
process, the project website connected community members to project updates,
upcoming events, project documents and media, and online surveys.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND POP-UPS
Interactive workshops and events were held in-person and virtually, and they
were planned around key phases of the planning process. In Fall 2022, the first
virtual workshop provided a reintroduction of the vision for Lindenville developed
through the General Plan Update, in addition to inviting participants to share their
priorities and ideas for the area. In-person workshops were held in 2023 and
provided opportunities for the public to respond to the land use alternatives and
the public draft plan. Throughout the process, “pop-up” workshops were held at
popular locations and well-attended events in Lindenville in order to meet with
community members at convenient times and locations.
Lindenville Specific Plan on ShapeSSF.com
Pop-up at the South San Francisco Concert in the Park
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ONLINE SURVEYS
Community surveys were conducted in most phases of the planning process,
either as live polling questions in workshops or through the project website. The
initial online survey (available on the website from September to October 2022
and in English and Spanish) gathered community feedback on the guiding
priorities for the plan, where they desire change and improvement, and what type
of changes they would like to see. The land use alternatives survey (available on
the website from December 2022 to February 2023 and in English and Spanish)
asked the public to review and provide feedback on three land use alternatives
and the various “kit of parts” elements that make up each alternative.
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
The City formed a Technical Working Group (TWG) to receive high-level feedback
on the Plan’s key topics. The Technical Working Group was made up of
representatives from various City departments, other local agencies, such as San
Mateo County Flood & Sea Level Rise Resiliency District (One Shoreline), San
Francisco International Airport (SFO), Metropolitan Transportation Commission
and Association of Bay Area Governments (MTC/ABAG), and SamTrans. The
planning team met with the TWG six times to receive feedback on plan concepts
related to land use, mobility, open space, utilities and infrastructure, and
economic development.
STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS AND OFFICE HOURS
Meetings were held with various property owners, business leaders, developers,
and community members to identify key issues, opportunities, and constraints in
Lindenville. The listening sessions also inform the project direction and
engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with stakeholders and
community members. Listening sessions were held in July 2022, December 2022,
and May 2023 with local stakeholders. In addition, City staff hosted open office
hours in December 2022 to meet with community members and provide
information about the project.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS
The planning team attended City board and commission meetings to provide
updates on the project and gather input. The planning team presented the Draft
Land Use Alternatives and/or the Specific Plan Public Review Draft to the Parks
and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee, the Youth Commission, Commission on Racial and Social
Equity, and the Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee.
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATES
The planning team presented to City Council and Planning Commission and
received direction on key phases of the project. The planning team presented the
Draft Land Use Alternatives to Planning Commission and City Council, with City
Council providing input as to their preferred land use direction. The Draft
Preferred Plan and the Specific Plan Public Review Draft were also presented to
City Council and Planning Commission.
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1.3 PLAN OVERVIEW
Regulatory Compliance and Authority
The Lindenville Specific Plan has been prepared in compliance with the South San
Francisco General Plan, City ordinances, and regulations, and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Specific Plan guides land use and development
decision-making processes for the area. The Specific Plan does not replace or augment
building safety codes or other non-planning related codes. All applications for new
construction, substantial modifications or improvements to existing buildings, and
changes in land use shall be reviewed for conformance with this Specific Plan.
This Specific Plan is further authorized through California Government Code Sections 65450
through 65457, which allows the City of South San Francisco to prepare a specific plan for
the purpose of implementing the city-wide general plan within a defined area. An
Addendum to the City of South San Francisco’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
updated General Plan and Zoning Code was prepared that includes updates based on the
Lindenville Specific Plan.
Existing and previously entitled developments may have their own approvals and
requirements, which may supersede the requirements in this plan, unless additional
approvals are required or entitlements have expired.
Relationship to General Plan
Lindenville was identified as a sub-area in the General Plan’s Sub-Areas Element, which
details a vision, goals, and a range of policies and implementation actions related to
housing, employment, connectivity, and open space for Lindenville (see Figure 3). The
Lindenville Specific Plan will be the guiding document to help realize the General Plan's
vision for the area as a mixed use neighborhood, employment hub, and cultural center of
South San Francisco. The General Plan will be updated as a result of some of the changes
proposed in this Specific Plan, so that all City plans are consistent with one another and
work together to further City goals.
Figure 3: General Plan Lindenville Sub-Area
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Relationship to Other City Plans
SOUTHLINE SPECIFIC PLAN
The Southline development in southern Lindenville is guided by the Southline
Specific Plan, which sets standards and requirements for the development of
office space, open space, and a new street connection within the Southline Plan
Area. Though Southline is physically located within the Lindenville sub-area, the
standards of the Lindenville Specific Plan will not apply to the Southline Specific
Plan.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
The City’s Climate Action Plan, updated in 2022, contains strategies and actions to
achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 by increasing waste diversion, reducing energy
and water use, and increasing resiliency across multiple sectors. It also sets out to
create a more sustainable community, to equitably mitigate and address the
impacts of climate change, and to realize the co-benefits of climate mitigation
actions.
PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
The City’s Public Art Master Plan (Master Plan) will guide the development of new
cultural arts programming, the future of art in public places, and creation of an
arts district in Lindenville. The Master Plan identifies a vision, goals, and
recommendations for the City to enhance and support the artists working in, and
the creative endeavors happening in, South San Francisco. The team provided
feedback on the creative community’s needs from a future arts district in
Lindenville such as: affordable live/workspaces for creative entrepreneurs;
activated ground floors that allow exhibition venues, performance spaces,
workshops, and classrooms; partnerships between the City, developers, and arts
groups to encourage public art.
Source: Lane Partners
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PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Adopted in 2015, the South San Francisco Parks & Recreation Master Plan has a
long-term vision, goals & recommendations, and an implementation framework
for improving and maintaining the City’s park system. The proposed park and
open space network identifies a potential linear park in Lindenville, a rails-to-
trails conversion spanning from South Maple Avenue to South Canal Street. The
Parks and Open Space Chapter of the Specific Plan expands on the park
typologies and recommendations presented in the Master Plan.
URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN
Adopted in 2020, the Urban Forest Master Plan guides the management,
enhancement, and growth of South San Francisco’s urban forest and the
community tree resource. The plan includes short-term actions and long-term
goals that aim to recognize the best management practices that promote tree
health and community safety, increase the health and resiliency of the urban
forest, and expand the capacity of City departments that manage the urban
forest.
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the South San Francisco District
was published by the California Water Service in 2021. The UWMP is a
foundational document and source of information about the City’s water supply
and reliability, projected water demands, potential vulnerabilities, and demand
management programs.
RESILIENT SOUTH CITY
Resilient South City is a community-based proposal to create more public green
space and continuous public access along Colma Creek. It strives to reduce the
impacts of flooding, mitigate against sea-level rise vulnerability, restore native
flora and fauna, and create more amenities and healthy lifestyle opportunities by
connecting a public corridor from Orange Memorial Park to a new public park at
the shoreline. Lindenville is situated between these destinations, with
interventions such as new shared trails, expanded marshland, and reconfigured
streets proposed at Colma Creek intersections in Lindenville.
COLMA CREEK RESTORATION & ADAPTATION PROJECT
The Colma Creek Restoration & Adaptation Project builds on the Resilient South
City visioning work by proposing engineering and design plans to reshape the
banks of Colma Creek to restore and expand tidal marshes and habitats.
Additionally, the restoration project will provide flood mitigation benefits and
expanded recreational opportunities along the Lindenville portions of Colma
Creek. The restoration concepts detailed in this project have been carried forth
and expanded upon in the Parks and Open Space chapter of the Specific Plan.
Source: Hassell Studio
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ACTIVE SOUTH CITY
Active South City is an update to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
The plan lays out project and program recommendations meant to increase the
safety and comfort of people bicycling and walking in South San Francisco. Within
Lindenville (see Figure 4), Active South City proposes the addition of dedicated
bike lanes and a shared-use path to improve the connectivity of the neighborhood
to Downtown and San Bruno BART. The plan’s goals, policies, and proposed
improvements are carried forth in the Mobility chapter of the Specific Plan.
Regional Plans and Policies
PLAN BAY AREA 2050
Adopted in 2021, Plan Bay Area 2050 is a regional plan that aims to integrate
sustainable land use, housing, and transportation strategies within the nine-
counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. South San Francisco was identified as a
Priority Development Area (PDA), defined as: places near public transit planned
for new homes, jobs, and community amenities. Key benefits available to PDA
areas are CEQA streamlining and access to a variety of federal, State, and regional
funding sources.
MTC TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC)
MTC’s regional TOC Policy seeks to support transit investments by creating
communities around transit stations and along transit corridors that not only
support transit ridership, but that are places where Bay Area residents of all
abilities, income levels, and racial and ethnic backgrounds can live, work and
access services, such as education, childcare, and healthcare. The Policy applies
to areas within one half-mile of the South San Francisco and San Bruno BART and
Caltrain stations and consists of four elements: 1) minimum required densities; 2)
housing policies; 3) parking management; and 4) transit station access and
circulation.
AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN
SFO’s ALUCP was prepared by the City/County Association of Governments of San
Mateo County (C/CAG), the airport land use commission for SFO, and adopted in
2012. State law requires airport land use commissions to prepare and adopt an
ALUCP for each public use and military use within their jurisdiction. The SFO
ALUCP provides standards, criteria, and policies on which the compatibility of
proposed local agency land use policy actions are determined. It also establishes
boundaries for SFO that define safety, airspace protection, and noise areas for
policy implementation.
Source: Active South City Plan
Figure 4: Recommended Bikeways, Active South City Plan
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1.4 PLAN STRUCTURE
The Lindenville Specific Plan is divided into the following chapters.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
This Chapter provides an overview of Lindenville,
its existing conditions, and the development of the
Specific Plan.
CHAPTER 2: VISION FOR LINDENVILLE
AND HOW WE WILL ACHIEVE IT
This Chapter lays out the Specific Plan’s framework
and strategies to realize the General Plan’s Vision
for Lindenville.
CHAPTER 3: LAND USE AND HOUSING
This Chapter defines the land use districts within
Lindenville, in addition to the land use standards,
the transfer of development rights, and the housing
program.
CHAPTER 4: DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
This Chapter includes standards to regulate site
and building design and development. It
establishes block standards, site design and lot
standards, height, massing, building frontage
design, building placement, and other aspects of
architecture. Standards are requirements that must
be adhered to for all development.
CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
The Parks and Open Space Chapter describes the
goals, policies, standards, and guidelines to create
an inclusive open space network in Lindenville that
provides more recreational opportunities for
residents, workers, and visitors while contributing
to the area’s blue-green infrastructure system.
CHAPTER 6: MOBILITY
The Mobility Chapter establishes multimodal
strategies and areawide policy to redesign
Lindenville around a layered transportation
network. The Chapter defines a complete streets
typology and network, and contains standards for
designing new streets, parking, and Transportation
Demand Management strategies.
CHAPTER 7: INFRASTRUCTURE
The Infrastructure Chapter guides future
investment in stormwater, water, sanitary sewer,
and other infrastructure projects.
CHAPTER 8: IMPLEMENTATION
The Implementation Chapter includes capital
improvement projects, funding and financing
strategies, and a list of implementation actions to
realize the Specific Plan vision. It assigns a timeline,
responsible department, and funding source to
each implementation action.
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A-2 GLOSSARY
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100-year storm: A "100-year storm" is used to
define a rainfall event that statistically has this
same 1-percent chance of occurring.
500-year storm: A "500-year storm" is used to
define a rainfall event that has a 0.2-percent chance
(or 1 in 500 chance) of occurring in a given year
A
Active transportation: This is a non-motorized form
of transportation, primarily made up of walking and
bicycling.
Adaptation: Adaptation is an adjustment in natural
or human systems to a new or changing
environment
Adaptive reuse: The process of reusing and
renovating an existing building for a use different
from the original use it was built for.
Affordability: Affordability refers to a household’s
ability to pay for housing costs, where housing is
commonly understood to be affordable if
households are paying less than 30% of their
income towards housing costs
Albedo: A measure of a surface’s reflectivity of solar
radiation, where a lower albedo reflects less light
and absorbs more heat, and a higher albedo
reflects more light and absorbs less heat. It is
usually measured as a three-year aged solar
reflectance (SR) value or as a solar reflectance
index (SRI) value.
Anti-displacement: Strategies to reduce and stop
the number of low-income residents who are forced
to move out of rental housing units or cannot move
into certain neighborhoods due to economic or
physical barriers.
Aquifer: A saturated area below the water table that
stores water underground.
B
Best Management Practices (BMP): Methods used
to prevent or reduce non-point source pollution
that may affect water quality.
Biodiversity: The biological variety of life in an
ecosystem.
Bioswales: Channels designed to receive rainwater
runoff and has vegetation to capture water and
remove pollutants before releasing to a storm
sewer. Bioswales can also be designed for water to
infiltrate and recharge groundwater.
Bird safe design: Design choices that minimize the
adverse effects of new development & construction
on native and migratory birds.
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C
Carbon neutrality: The balance between carbon
emissions and carbon absorption from the
atmosphere.
Climate change: Climate change refers to changes
in the average and/or the variability of
temperature, rainfall, and extreme weather that
persist for an extended period.
Commercial linkage fees: Fees charged by the City
to the developers of new commercial properties
and used to develop affordable housing.
Community benefits: Programs or activities
developers contribute to the City that furthers
community goals and amenities, such as parks and
public spaces, affordable housing, and other
community-serving amenities.
Community resilience: The ability of a group to
prepare for, withstand, adapt, and recover from
disruptions or harmful situations.
Complete neighborhoods: Neighborhoods where
residents can reach community amenities (e.g.,
grocery stores and retail), transit, public facilities
(e.g., parks and community centers) and services
(e.g., health care and affordable childcare) within a
20-minute walk.
Complete streets: A transportation strategy where
streets are designed and operated to be safe and
accessible to all people. This involves infrastructure
improvements to public transportation networks,
sidewalks and trails, and bicycle networks, while
also prioritizing historically disadvantaged
communities.
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): The
average sound level in a 24-hour period derived
from a variety of single-noise events, with
weighting factors of 5 and 10 dBA applied to the
evening (7 PM to 10 PM) and nighttime (10 PM to 7
AM) periods, respectively, to allow for the greater
sensitivity to noise during these hours.
Creative economy: "An economic sector that
involves careers and activities at the intersection of
arts, culture, and technology. The creative
economy is made up of the businesses and
individuals involved in producing cultural, artistic,
and design goods and services, as well as
supportive organizations that provide artistic
venues, education, and funding."
D
Dark sky best practices: Outdoor lighting strategies
that reduce light pollution by minimizing glare,
light trespass, and skyglow into the night sky.
Decarbonized buildings: New or existing buildings
that reduce the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions produced through the implementation of
efficiency upgrades. This includes eliminating the
use of fossil fuels within the building and can go as
far as eliminating fossil fuels from the energy used
to electrify the building.
Decibel (dB): A unit used to express the relative
intensity of a sound as it is heard by the human ear.
The lowest volume a normal ear can detect under
laboratory conditions is 0 dB, the threshold of
human hearing. Since the decibel scale is
logarithmic, 10 decibels are ten times more intense,
and 20 decibels are a hundred times more intense,
than 1 dB.
Decibels A (dBA): The “A-weighted” scale for
measuring sound in decibels, which weighs or
reduces the effects of low and high frequencies in
order to simulate human hearing. Every increase of
10 dBA doubles the perceived loudness even
though the noise is actually ten times more intense.
Deed-restricted affordable housing: Housing units
that have a restriction in the building deed that
limits the rent or purchase price of the unit and
requires the unit to be occupied by low income
households for a certain period of time.
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Density bonus incentive: This incentive-tool allows
qualifying developers to increase their
development in allowed dwelling units per acre,
floor area ratio, or height, typically in exchange for
community benefits in the form of funding or in-
kind support.
Development standards: Conditions for
development that regulate site and building design
and development, such as block standards, site
design and lot standards, height, massing, building
frontage design, building placement, and other
aspects of architecture.
Disadvantaged Communities: A disadvantaged
community is defined as “a low-income area that is
disproportionately affected by environmental
pollution and other hazards that can lead to
negative health effects, exposure, or environmental
degradation.”
Disaster: A natural, technological, or human-caused
event that results in deaths, injuries, property
damage/loss, and/ or destruction resulting in
serious disruptions and that exceeds the ability of
local authorities to cope without outside
assistance.
Displacement: Displacement is the process through
which households and businesses are forced to
leave their residence and/ or place of business in
response to the economic and social pressures of
gentrification.
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): These
resources are small, modular energy generation
and storage systems that provide electricity or
energy and can be connected or independent from
the larger electrical power grid.
Distributional equity: Strategies to fairly distribute
resources, benefits, and burdens. Prioritize
resources for communities that experience the
greatest inequities, disproportionate impacts, and
have the greatest unmet needs.
Dwelling units per acre (du/ac): The number of
dwelling units allowed on one acre of land. Often
used by cities to regulate allowed residential
density.
E
Ecosystem: The collection of organisms and the
natural elements with which they interact.
Environmental Justice: Environmental justice is
defined in California’s Government Code (Section
65040.12(e)) as “the fair treatment of people of all
races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the
development, adoption, implementation, and
enforcement of environmental laws, regulations,
and policies.”
Existing Building Electrification Plan: A strategy to
electrify and eliminate natural gas use from existing
buildings.
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F
Façade articulation: A design technique used to
show how various pieces of a building’s facade
come together and are divided into different
sections.
First-last mile connections: The beginning or end of
an individual’s trip made with public transportation
that requires the individual to travel between their
origin and first public transportation mode, and
between the last public transportation mode and
their final destination. The gap between public
transit and the final destination can be bridged by
private shuttles, walking, biking, or other methods.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The development intensity
of buildings can be measured through floor area
ratio (FAR), which divides gross building area by lot
area. A higher FAR indicates greater development
intensity, or greater building height and/or lot
coverage.
Form-based zoning: A type of zoning code that
establishes standards for the physical form of
buildings instead of solely regulating land use and
development through the separation of uses. Form-
based codes can regulate the façade, form, and
mass of buildings and their relation to each other
and to the public realm.
G
Gentrification: Gentrification is the process of
change that neighborhoods experience when they
begin to attract new private and public
investments.
Graywater: The water generated from buildings
that is not contaminated (e.g., sinks, dishwashers).
Graywater systems This system collects domestic,
uncontaminated wastewater and reuses it for
irrigation or toilet flushing. Sources of graywater
include sinks, showers, washing machines, and
dishwashers.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI): This type of
infrastructure uses permeable surfaces, vegetation,
stormwater harvest systems, and landscaping to
capture and filter urban stormwater runoff before it
infiltrates into the ground or is released to the
sewer system or surface water sources.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: These are gases
within the atmosphere that accelerate the warming
of the Earth and are released from human activities
that burn fossil fuels or from historic carbon sinks,
such as melting permafrost.
H
Hazard: It is something that is potentially
dangerous or harmful. Hazard mitigation Any
action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term
risk to human life and property from hazards
Health in All Policies: “Health in All Policies (HiAP) is
a collaborative approach to improving the health of
all people by incorporating health, equity, and
sustainability considerations into decision-making
across sectors and policy areas.” HiAP recognizes
that health is influenced by many factors beyond
healthcare and, in many cases, beyond the scope of
traditional public health activities.
Healthy Communities: Healthy communities are
places that foster positive health outcomes for all
who live, work, and play in them. Good nutrition,
physical activity, and access to healthcare all
influence health. However, health is also influenced
by many other factors, including access to
economic opportunities, safe and sanitary housing,
high-quality education, and low exposure to
pollution.
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I
Impact Fee: A fee charged to a developer by the City
according to the proposed development project,
typically by number of units, square footage or
acreage. The fee is often used for City services and
infrastructure development such as schools, roads,
police and fire services, and parks.
Impervious: An impervious surface does not allow
for the infiltration of liquids. Impervious materials
include concrete, brick, and stone.
Inclusionary housing: Policies that require
developers to include affordable housing in new
developments.
Infill: A pattern of construction that builds on
unused or underutilized parcels within an area that
has preexisting development.
Invasive plants: These plants are non-native to the
ecosystem being examined, can spread quickly,
and are likely to cause harm to the ecosystem's
native plant species.
L
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) green building rating system is used
to evaluate the sustainable design strategies of new
construction and retrofitted projects.
Low Impact Development (LID): A stormwater
management practice that uses design strategies to
store, detain, filter, and infiltrate a site’s
stormwater. Strategies can include the installation
of cisterns, rain gardens, permeable pavements,
and more.
M
Maximum Residential Density: Maximum density
(dwelling units per acres and FAR) for new
residential development without the State Density
Bonus.
Minimum Residential Density: Minimum density
(dwelling units per acres and FAR) for new
residential development.
Mixed use: Mixed use is used to describe both an
area with varying uses adjacent to one another
(horizontal mixed use) and a parcel that has a
diversity of uses (vertical mixed use).
Mobility: The movement from one place to another
through one or more modes of transportation.
Mobility hubs: Places where different travel
networks (including walking, biking, transit, and
shared mobility) meet and provide convenient
connections to destinations.
Multimodal: Having different types of travel options
within a transportation network.
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N
Native plants: These plants have adapted to their
ecosystem or region over hundreds of years and
have a symbiotic relationship with other native
wildlife.
Naturally-Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH):
Existing residential units that have maintained
affordable costs for middle to lower income
households.
Noise contour: A line connecting points of equal
noise level as measured on the same scale. Noise
levels greater than the 60 Ldn contour (measured in
dBA) require noise attenuation in residential
development.
P
Passive solar shading: Exterior window shading
that is designed to mitigate sunlight before
entering a building. This design method uses
sunshades and vertical fins to reduce the amount of
heat and light entering through a window at certain
times during the year.
Potable water: Drinking water that is safe to drink
or use in the preparation of food.
R
Reach code: A local building energy code that sets
targets beyond the state requirements for energy
use or energy efficiency.
Regional Housing Need Allocations (RHNA): A
projection of the total amount of housing units
needed over time to accommodate households at
different income levels within a city, county, or
region.
Research and Development (R&D): Innovative
activities that work towards the development of
new - and improvement of existing - products,
processes, and services.
Resilience: Resilience is the ability of an individual,
a community, an organization, or a natural system
to prepare for disruptions, to adapt to changing
conditions, withstand and rapidly recover from
shocks and stresses, and to adapt and grow from a
disruptive experience.
Risk: The potential for an adverse outcome
assessed as a function of hazards/threats, assets
and their vulnerabilities, and consequences.
S
Safety countermeasures: Actions meant to prevent
collisions and injuries on transportation networks.
Sea level rise: The increase in the level of the ocean
due to the effects of global warming, such as the
melting of glaciers and ice sheets.
Sensitive receptors: Locations where occupants are
more sensitive to noise such as residential areas,
hospitals, convalescent homes and facilities, and
schools.
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T
The Cortese List: The Hazardous Waste and
Substances Sites (Cortese) List is a planning
document used by the State, local agencies, and
developers to comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act requirements in
providing information about the location of
hazardous materials release sites.
Total FAR Maximum: Maximum density for a parcel
inclusive of office and R+D floor area, commercial
and retail areas, residential floor area, and TDR
floor area from sending parcels.
Transfer of development rights (TDR): A program
through which developers can purchase the
development rights, such as allowed square
footage, of specific parcels, “sending parcels,” and
transfer the rights to a “receiving parcel.” TDR
programs can establish guidelines for the type of
land uses and buildings that can be developed with
the transferred development rights, such as
preserving open space or developing public
facilities on sending parcels.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM):
Strategies and policies implemented to reduce the
amount of traffic and improve the efficiency and
use of transportation services and options.
U
Understory planting: A landscaping technique
where vegetation that is small and shade tolerant is
placed under the canopies of taller trees.
Universal design: Deisgn techniques that make
buildings and spaces accessible to people of all
ages and abilities.
Urban ecology: The study of humans in cities, of
wildlife & nature in cities, and the relationship
between humans & wildlife in an urban context.
Urban forest: The collection of trees and vegetation
within a city, town, or suburb.
V
Vulnerability: A qualitative or quantitative
expression of the level to which an entity is
susceptible to harm when it experiences a hazard.
W
Walkability: The ability of a built environment -
including sidewalks, spaces between buildings, and
crosswalks - to encourage pedestrian use and
connectivity.
Watershed: An area of land that channels rainfall
and snowmelt through stream and rivers into a
larger body of water or waterway.
Wayfinding signage/stations: Individual or
centralized signage designed to help people
navigate a space by providing relevant information
on nearby destinations, transit systems, and more.
Z
Zero lot line: A property where the building touches
or ends very near the property lot boundary.
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Exhibit B – General Plan Amendments
General Plan Amendments to incorporate the Lindenville Specific Plan.
Chapter 2: Our Story
1. Modify the Sub-Areas diagram (Figure 3: Sphere of Influence and Sub-Areas on page 20
of the General Plan) to reflect the Sub-Area boundary shown in the Lindenville Specific
Plan (Figure 2: Lindenville Plan Area on page 3 of the Lindenville Specific Plan).
Chapter 5: Land Use and Community Design
2. Modify the General Plan Land Use diagram (Figure 6: General Plan Land Use on page
62 of the General Plan) for consistency with districts and proposed roadways shown in
the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 11: Land Use Districts on page 40 of the
Lindenville Specific Plan).
3. Modify the General Plan Land Use Designations (Table 6: General Plan Land Use
Designations on page 65 of the General Plan) to remove the Industrial Transition Zone.
Chapter 6: Sub-Areas
4. Modify the Sub-Areas diagram (Figure 7: Sphere of Influence and Sub-Areas on page 92
of the General Plan) to reflect the Sub-Area boundary shown in the Lindenville Specific
Plan (Figure 2: Lindenville Plan Area on page 3 of the Lindenville Specific Plan).
5. Modify the Downtown Sub-Area diagram (page 94 of the General Plan) to reflect the
Sub-Area boundary shown in the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 2: Lindenville Plan
Area on page 3 of the Lindenville Specific Plan).
6. Modify the Lindenville Sub-Area diagram (page 100 of the General Plan) to reflect the
Sub-Area boundary and proposed roadways shown in the Lindenville Specific Plan
(Figure 2: Lindenville Plan Area on page 3 of the Lindenville Specific Plan).
7. Add text at the bottom of page 100 to read:
a. “The Lindenville Specific Plan contains specific directives, strategies, and
standards to implement the General Plan’s vision for Lindenville.”
8. Modify the Orange Park Sub-Area diagram (page 104 of the General Plan) to reflect the
Sub-Area boundary shown in the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 2: Lindenville Plan
Area on page 3 of the Lindenville Specific Plan).
9. Modify Policy SA-22.3 to read:
a. "Encourage parcel assemblage of the Park ‘N Fly site (160 Produce Avenue) and
the Golden Gate Produce Terminal site (131 Terminal Court) and encourage
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developers to create a master plan for mixed use development on the combined
parcels. "
10. Add new policy to read:
a. "Policy SA-22.8: Implement the Lindenville Specific Plan. Implement the
Lindenville Specific Plan and update as necessary.“
11. Modify Policy SA-26.3 to read:
a. "Actively encourage affordable arts spaces through use classifications in the
zoning code and streamlined permitting in the Industrial Transition Zone."
12. Add text on page 126, before the sentence: “Other goals related to Lindenville in other
Elements include the following:” to read:
a. See the Lindenville Specific Plan for more goals and policies related to
Lindenville.
Chapter 9: Mobility and Access
13. Modify text in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks section on page 185 of the General
Plan to reflect the bicycle and pedestrian network in the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure
27: Pedestrian Priority Streets on page 127 and Figure 28: Bicycle Priority Streets on
page 128 of the Lindenville Specific Plan) to read:
a. "As South San Francisco adds residents and jobs, more trips will need to occur
via walking and biking to keep the city moving. For the area of the city outside of
Lindenville, The Active South City Plan presents the City’s roadmap for bicycle
and pedestrian network rollout in the near-, medium-, and long-term, with an
emphasis on creating comfortable, connected facilities that address key barriers
throughout the city, such as US-101, I-280, and El Camino Real. The plan
identifies changes to how infrastructure and programmatic elements can grow
walking and bicycling in the city. The Lindenville Specific Plan provides guidance
for enhancing bicycle and pedestrian networks within the Lindenville Sub-Area.
Recommendations from the Active South City Plan and the Lindenville Specific
Plan should be implemented alongside the street concepts described above and
scheduled using the priority network introduced in the Keys Issues and
Opportunities section. Reworking the street network to accommodate multiple
modes will require further analysis in some places, and tradeoffs where right-of-
way is limited. Where conflicts arise, decision makers should refer back to the
Mobility Element Key Outcomes."
14. Modify the Proposed Roadway Network diagram (Figure 14: Proposed Roadway
Network on page 182 of the General Plan) to reflect the roadway network shown in the
Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 30: Auto Priority Streets on page 130 of the
Lindenville Specific Plan).
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15. Modify the Proposed New Streets and Major Transportation Investments Table (Table 6:
Proposed New Streets and Major Transportation Investments on page 189 of the General
Plan) to read:
a. Row 4: Extension from South Airport Boulevard to San Mateo Avenue with
connection to Produce Avenue with new US-101 ramps to be added in a second
phase of work.
b. Insert new #8: #8, High, South Spruce Avenue, Road Diet between El Camino
Real and Railroad Avenue with protected bicycle lanes and widened sidewalks, 2
lanes + center turn lane +bike lanes, 30 mph, Supports corridor redevelopment
and complete streets goals, $30M
c. Replace text in row 14: Medium, South Canal Street/Mayfair Avenue, Close South
Canal Street as part of Colma Creek widening project and replace with an
extension of Mayfair Avenue from South Spruce Avenue to South Linden Avenue,
2 lanes, 20 MPH, Neighborhood, Improves internal connectivity in Lindenville,
$15M
d. Replace text in Row 15: Medium High, 2-4 lanes + bike lanes in places, 25 MPH
e. Replace text in Row 16: Medium High
f. Replace text in Row 19: Extension from South Spruce Avenue to South Maple
Linden Avenue
g. Reorder table from “High” to “Low” in the City Involvement column.
Chapter 10: Abundant and Accessible Parks and Recreation
16. Modify text in the Planned and Proposed Parks section on page 222 of the General Plan
to reflect the parks and open space network in the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 23:
Parks and Open Space Framework on page 93 of the Lindenville Specific Plan) to read:
a. "New linear parks: Provide trail connections to parks and other trails
throughout the city, encouraging active mobility, recreation, and gathering. These
include the Railroad Avenue Linear Park (from US 101 to East Grand Avenue),
Lindenville Linear Park (from Tanforan Avenue to South Maple Avenue),
Randolph Avenue Linear Park (from Airport Boulevard to Hillside Boulevard),
and more connections to Centennial Way. See the Lindenville Specific Plan for
more information about proposed linear parks in Lindenville.
A transformed Colma Creek: Co-locate new park and open space features along
a new Colma Creek trail to create opportunities for active recreation, social
gathering, green infrastructure, and patches for natural habitat. See the
Lindenville Specific Plan for more information about Colma Creek
transformation.
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New parks in East of 101 and Lindenville: Support new residential
neighborhoods. See the Lindenville Specific Plan for more information about
proposed parks in Lindenville.”
17. Modify the Existing and Potential Park Sites diagram (Figure 31: Existing and Potential
Park Sites on page 223 of the General Plan) to reflect the proposed parks shown in the
Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 23: Parks and Open Space Framework on page 93 of
the Lindenville Specific Plan).
18. Modify Policy PR-2.6 to read:
a. Plan for new parks in East of 101 and Lindenville. Ensure new residential
mixed-use neighborhoods in East of 101 and Lindenville plan for a well-
connected network of parks and open space. See the Lindenville Specific Plan for
more information about proposed parks in Lindenville.
Chapter 12: Community Health and Environmental Justice
19. Modify the Disadvantaged Communities diagram (Figure 37: Disadvantaged
Communities on page 258 of the General Plan) to reflect the Sub-Area boundary shown
in the Lindenville Specific Plan (Figure 2: Lindenville Plan Area on page 3 of the
Lindenville Specific Plan).
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Figures 3 and 7: Sphere of Influence and Sub-Areas
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Figure 6: General Plan Land Use
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Downtown Sub-Area Diagram
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Lindenville Sub-Area Diagram
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Orange Park Sub-Area Diagram
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Figure 14: Proposed Roadway Network
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Figure 31: Existing and Potential Park Sites
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Figure 37: Disadvantaged Communities
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter
20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”),Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”),Chapter
20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”),Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”)
Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”),make other related amendments to Title 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map.
WHEREAS,in 2022 the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopted the 2040 General Plan
Update,Climate Action Plan Update,Zoning Ordinance Update and certified the associated Environmental
Impact Report; and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan Update reflects the community’s vision and identifies the Lindenville sub-
area as an important opportunity to add housing adjacent to the downtown transit-rich core,to support a
creative arts and maker community, and to continue the city’s industrial heritage; and
WHEREAS,to ensure that new development proceeds in an organized and well-planned manner and includes
new housing opportunities,the City Council authorized the preparation of a Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated environmental analysis; and
WHEREAS,the City was awarded a Planned Development Area Planning Grant from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and a SB2 Grant from the State Office of Housing and Community Development
in support of the preparation of the Lindenville Specific Plan preparation; and
WHEREAS,in an effort to collaboratively create a blueprint for development in Lindenville,the City initiated
a community input process that included public and community meetings,both in person and virtually,and
analysis with city residents,business owners,commercial developers,interest groups and advocates to discuss
community issues,vision,guiding principles,and to receive comments on the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan;
and
WHEREAS,all draft documents,meeting minutes and meeting videos were made available to the public
through the project website, as well as information gathering through online surveys; and
WHEREAS,the Lindenville Specific Plan builds on other recent planning efforts,including the 2040 General
Plan,Climate Action Plan Update,Zoning Ordinance Update,and Active South City Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has utilized the expertise of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,Cultural
Arts Commission,Design Review Board,Equity and Public Safety Commission,Parks and Recreation
Commission,Planning Commission,Youth Commission and City Council for review and comments on the
Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has prepared amendments to the City’s Zoning Map (“Rezone”)and Zoning Ordinance
(“Ordinance”),including adding a new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”),Chapter 20.160
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(“Height Incentive Overlay District”),Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”),Chapter
20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”),and Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District”)to adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan and associated overlay districts,and modifying sections of the
existing Ordinance,including text,tables and figures,to remain consistent with and implement the policies of
the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City has also prepared amendments to the City’s General Plan,considered under separate
Resolution,to modify Chapter sections,including text,tables and figures to remain consistent with adoption of
the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,cumulatively,the Lindenville Specific Plan,the General Plan amendments,the Zoning Map
amendments and Zoning Ordinance amendments provide a policy and zoning framework for future
development in the Lindenville Sub-Area; and
WHEREAS,in October 2022 the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2040
General Plan Update,Zoning Code Amendments and Climate Action Plan (“2040 General Plan EIR”)(State
Clearinghouse No. 2021020064); and
WHEREAS,the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations which carefully
considered each significant and unavoidable impact in the 2040 General Plan EIR and found that the significant
environmental impacts are acceptable considering the social, economic, and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS,the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§21000,et seq.,“CEQA”)and CEQA Guidelines,which
analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164,an addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR was
prepared for the Lindenville Specific Plan (“LSP Addendum”)which evaluates whether preparation of a
Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required; and
WHEREAS,the LSP Addendum concludes that in accordance with Public Resources Code §21166 and CEQA
Guidelines §15162,the implementation of the Lindenville Specific Plan will not cause new significant
impacts,will not trigger any new or more severe impacts than were studied in the previously certified 2040
General Plan EIR,that no substantial changes in the project or circumstances justifying major revisions to the
previous EIR have occurred,that no new information of substantial importance has come to light since the 2040
General Plan EIR was certified that shows new or more severe significant impacts and there are no new,
different or more feasible mitigation measures to mitigate impacts of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS,the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
project and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the 2040 General Plan’s significant and unavoidable
impacts, both of which remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission conducted a duly notice public hearing on September 7,2023 to
consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan and its
associated General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FOUND,DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the
record before it,which includes without limitation,the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources
Code §21000,et seq.(“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;
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Code §21000,et seq.(“CEQA”)and the CEQA Guidelines,14 California Code of Regulations §15000,et seq.;
the South San Francisco 2040 General Plan;the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the 2040 General Plan
EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan,prepared by Raimi +
Associates;the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR;the draft General Plan
Amendments;the draft Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments;all reports,
minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed September 7,2023
meeting;and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e)and §21082.2),the
Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A.General Findings
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2.The Exhibits attached to this Resolution,including the Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance (Exhibit A
and its Attachments 1 and 2),which includes the Zoning Text Amendment and the Zoning Map
Amendment,are each incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution,as if set forth fully
herein.
3.The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the
Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco,315 Maple Avenue,South San Francisco,CA
94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
4.By separate Resolution,the Planning Commission,exercising its independent judgement and analysis,
has found that the LSP Addendum,prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15164,is the
appropriate environmental document for approval of the Project.
B.Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment Findings
1.The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments are consistent with the 2040 General Plan,as
amended per the General Plan Amendment by separate Planning Commission Resolution,because the
Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments will reinforce the General Plan policies for the Lindenville
Sub-Area related to land use,mobility,open space,community resilience,and environmental and
cultural stewardship.Further,the Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments do not conflict with any
specific plans and will implement the city’s overall vision for redevelopment within the Lindenville Sub
-Area.None of the new or revised definitions,tables,figures and land uses will conflict with or impede
achievement of any of the goals,policies,or land use designations established in the General Plan as
proposed for amendment.
2.The Zoning Ordinance Update meets all of the requirements as contained in Planning and Zoning Law
(Government Code sections 65800-65912).
3.The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments,including the Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning
District and associated changes,is not detrimental to the use of land in any adjacent zone because the
Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments would provide for sufficient development,land use,and
performance standards related to new development or alteration.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby recommends that the City Council make the findings contained in this Resolution and take the
following actions:
A.Add new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive
Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter 20.200
(“Arts and Makers Overlay District”) and Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District”), as contained in Exhibit A and its attachments, attached hereto.
B.Revise Chapter 20.020 Zoning Districts, Zoning Map, and Boundaries as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1.Update Table 20.020.001(A) Base Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the new zoning districts
established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
Table 20.020.001(A): Base Zoning Districts
Base Zoning District Group Base Zoning District -
Abbreviation
Base Zoning District - Full Name
Form-Based Zoning Districts T3N T3 Neighborhood
T3C T3 Corridor
T3ML T3 Makers Lindenville
T4C T4 Corridor
T4M T4 Maker
T4L T4 Lindenville
T5C T5 Corridor
T5L T5 Lindenville
T6UC T6 Urban Core
2.Update Table 20.020.001(B) Specific Plans and Master Plans as indicated below to reflect the new
Lindenville Specific Plan District and to reference the previously adopted Southline Campus Specific
Plan District.
Table 20.020.001(B): Specific Plans and Master Plans
Specific Plan or Master Plan Name
Lindenville Specific Plan District
Oyster Point Specific Plan District
Genentech Master Plan District
Southline Campus Specific Plan District
3.Update Table 20.020.001(C) Overlay Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the new overlay
zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
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Overlay Zoning District Abbreviation Overlay Zoning District Full Name
AM Arts and Makers Overlay
AGFU Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
CCG Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay
ES Special Environmental Studies Overlay
HI Height Incentive Overlay
SLR Sea Level Rise/Floodplain Overlay
C.Revise Chapter 20.040 Rules of Measurement as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline):
1.Revise Section 20.040.009 Determining Floor Area Ratio as follows:
A.Excluded from Floor Area in Calculating FAR.
1.Basements. Usable basements and cellars, the ceiling of which does not extend more than four
feet above finished grade.
2.Parking for Residential. Parking areas located entirely below finished grade or entirely beneath
the finished floor of habitable space where the vertical distance between the finished floor of
habitable space and finished grade is four feet or less.Above grade parking in the T3ML, T4L, and
T5L zoning districts are excluded from floor area in calculating FAR.
3.Parking for Nonresidential. Building area devoted to structured or covered parking for
nonresidential project.
4.Ground Floor Nonresidential Uses in Select Areas. Active ground floor uses in a new mixed-use
or nonresidential development east of 101 and in the T3ML, T4L, T5L,T4C, T4M, and T5C zoning
districts. Nonresidential must be active and open to the general public to qualify for this exemption.
Uses include, but are not limited to, child care facilities, personal services, retail, full service or
limited restaurants, and similar active uses.
D.Revise Chapter 20.100 Nonresidential Districts as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline).
1.Revise Table 20.100.002 Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts as indicated below to
reflect new arts-related use classifications.
Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use ClassificationCC BPO BTP-M &
GMP
BTP-H &
OPSP
MIM MIH Additional Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Business―――C3 C3 See Chapter 20.350,
Adult Oriented
Business
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ―M ――M M
Pet Day Care ―M ――P P
Pet Store P ―――――See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Veterinary ServicesP M M M P P See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Arts and Makers UsesP P P P P P
Artist’s StudiosP ―P P P P
Industrial/R&D Uses
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives
Storage
――――C C See Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use PlanConsistency
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses andParcel Hubs
Indoor Warehousing and Storage―P P P P
Outdoor Storage――――P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts――――P P
Parcel Hub ――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Personal Storage――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Wholesaling and Distribution――――P P
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Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use ClassificationCC BPO BTP-M &
GMP
BTP-H &
OPSP
MIM MIH Additional Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Business―――C3 C3 See Chapter 20.350,
Adult OrientedBusiness
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ―M ――M M
Pet Day Care ―M ――P P
Pet Store P ―――――See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Veterinary ServicesP M M M P P See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Arts and Makers UsesP P P P P P
Artist’s StudiosP ―P P P P
Industrial/R&D Uses
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives
Storage
――――C C See Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use Plan
Consistency
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Indoor Warehousing and Storage―P P P P
Outdoor Storage――――P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts――――P P
Parcel Hub ――――C C See Chapter 20.350,Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Personal Storage――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Wholesaling and Distribution――――P P
E.Revise Chapter 20.135 Form-Based Zoning Districts as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline):
1.Renumber Section 20.135.020 Transect Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the changes
to the form-based zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan. Add new
subsections 20.135.020.F T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML), 20.135.020.G T4 Lindenville (T4L) and
20.135.020.H T5 Lindenville (T5L) as contained in Exhibit A its attachments, attached hereto.
20.135.020.A: Purpose and Intent
20.135.020.B: Applicability
20.135.020.C: General Standards
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20.135.020.D: T3 Neighborhood District (T3N)
20.135.020.E: T3 Corridor District (T3C)
20.135.020.F: T4 Corridor District (T4C)
20.135.020.G: T4 Maker District (T4M)
20.135.020.F: T3M Lindenville (T3ML)
20.135.020.G: T4 Lindenville (T4L)
20.135.020.H: T5 Lindenville (T5L)
20.135.020.HI: T5 Corridor District (T5C)
20.135.020.IJ: T6 Urban Core District (T6UC)
2.Revise Section 20.135.030 Building Types as indicated below to reflect the new zoning districts
established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.030.E.2. Triplex/Fourplex - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T4C
20.135.030.F.2. Rowhouse - Zones Allowed
T3C,T3ML,T4C,T4L
20.135.030.G.2. Live/Work - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.H.2. Multiplex - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4C,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.I.2. Flex Low-Rise - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.J.2. Flex Mid-Rise - Zones Allowed
T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.K.2. Flex High-Rise - Zones Allowed
T5L, T5C, T6UC
3.Revise Section 20.135.050 Public Open Space Types as indicated below to reflect the new zoning
districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.050.D.2. Town Square - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.E.2. Plaza - Zones Allowed
T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.F.2. Paseo - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.G.2. Pocket Park - Zones Allowed
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T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.H.2. Greenway - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
4.Revise Table 20.135.060.B.1 Uses in the Transect Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the
new zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan and which land uses are allowed
within the new zoning districts.
Use Classification Zoning District Addi
tion
al
Regu
latio
ns
T3N T3C T3ML T4C T4M T4L T5L T5C T6C
Residential Uses
Dwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,
see
Chapt
er
20.300
,
Airpor
t Land
Use
Consis
tency
Attached M M -P1 -----
Dwelling, Multiple-Unit
Duplex P1 P1 -P1 -----
Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,
Domestic Violence
Shelter
Group Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,
Group Residential
Live-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,
Live-Work Units
Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care Facility,
General
-C C C C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Limited
-C C P C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Senior
M P P P P P P P2 P
Single Room Occupancy ---P -P ---
Public and Semi-Public Uses
College and Trade School,
Public, or Private
M P P P P P M M M
Community Assembly
Community Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Community Assembly,
Small and Large. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Community Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C C
Community Garden P P P P P P P P P
Cultural Institution C C P P C P C C C
Day Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Day Care Centers. In
T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Elderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Government Office P P P P P P P P P
Hospital and Clinics
Hospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Clinic M5 M5 M M5 M M M M M
Parks and Recreation
Facilities, Public
P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P P
Schools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M M
Social Service Facilities M M M M P P P P P
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Pet Day Care M M M -P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Limited
-C C P C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Senior
M P P P P P P P2 P
Single Room Occupancy ---P -P ---
Public and Semi-Public Uses
College and Trade School,
Public, or Private
M P P P P P M M M
Community Assembly
Community Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Community Assembly,
Small and Large. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Community Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C C
Community Garden P P P P P P P P P
Cultural Institution C C P P C P C C C
Day Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Day Care Centers. In
T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Elderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Government Office P P P P P P P P P
Hospital and Clinics
Hospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Clinic M5 M5 M M5 M M M M M
Parks and Recreation
Facilities, Public
P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P P
Schools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M M
Social Service Facilities M M M M P P P P P
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Pet Day Care M M M -P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and RecreationIndoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C CIndoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C CEating and Drinking EstablishmentsBar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C CCoffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingFood and Beverage Retail SalesConvenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Convenience MarketGrocery Store P P P M P P P P PSupermarket-C C C C P P P PFuneral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C CLodgingBed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Bed and BreakfastLodging. In T5C, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyHotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,Hotels and Motels. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyShort Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,Short-Term VacationRentalsMaintenance and RepairServices M P P P P P P P PMaker’s Space M M P M P P P P MMassage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Massage BusinessesNursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M MOfficesBusiness and Professional P P M P8 P P P P PMedical and Dental P P -P P P P P PWalk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P PParking ServicesPublic Parking P P P P P P P P PPersonal ServicesGeneral Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and RecreationIndoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C CIndoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C CEating and Drinking EstablishmentsBar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C CCoffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingFood and Beverage Retail SalesConvenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Convenience MarketGrocery Store P P P M P P P P PSupermarket-C C C C P P P PFuneral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C CLodgingBed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Bed and BreakfastLodging. In T5C, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyHotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,Hotels and Motels. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyShort Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,Short-Term VacationRentalsMaintenance and RepairServices M P P P P P P P PMaker’s Space M M P M P P P P MMassage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Massage BusinessesNursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M MOfficesBusiness and Professional P P M P8 P P P P PMedical and Dental P P -P P P P P PWalk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P PParking ServicesPublic Parking P P P P P P P P PPersonal ServicesGeneral Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Personal ServicesInstructional Services P P P P P P P P PTattoo or Body ModificationParlor P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Tattoo or BodyModification ParlorRetail SalesGeneral Sales P P P P P P P P PFirearm Sales ----C ----Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C CSecond Hand Store C C C C C C C C COutdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor MarketShopping CenterCommunity Shopping Center ---P -C C C CNeighborhood ShoppingCenter C C C C C C C C CRegional Shopping Center ----C -C C CIndustrial/R&D UsesClean Technology M M M -P M M -MConstruction and MaterialYard --C -M ----Contractor Shop --P -M M M --Food Preparation --P -P M M --Handicraft/CustomManufacturing M M P M P M M M PIndustry, General ----P ----Industry, Limited --C -P C C --Recycling FacilityCollection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Recycling FacilitiesIntermediate ProcessingFacility ----M ----Warehousing, Storage, and DistributionChemical, Mineral, andExplosives Storage ----C ----Freight/Truck Terminals andWarehouses ----C ----Indoor Warehousing andStorage ----P ----Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor StorageOutdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
F.Revise Chapter 20.320 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1.Revise Section 20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses as indicated below
to streamline the process to allow substitutions of nonconforming uses.
20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses
No lawful nonconforming use shall be changed to a different use type or subclassification without the
approval of a Use Permit unless the new use is permitted by right. This requirement shall not apply to a
change of ownership, tenancy, or management where the new use is of the same use type and use
classification, if applicable, as the previous use, as defined in Chapter 20.620 (“Use Classifications”),
and the use is not expanded or intensified. For the purposes of this section, intensification includes an
increase in the number of vehicle trips generated by a use, parking demand, number of employees on a
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site, hours of operation, and other similar characteristics as determined by the Chief Planner.
A.Change from Nonconforming to Permitted Use. Any nonconforming use may be changed to a
use that is allowed by right in the district in which it is located and complies with all applicable
standards for such use.
B.Absence of Permit. Any use that is nonconforming solely by reason of the absence of a Use
Permit may be changed to a conforming use by obtaining a Minor Use Permit pursuant to the
requirements in Chapter 20.490 (“Use Permits”).
C.Substitutions. The Chief Planner may allow substitution of a nonconforming use with another
nonconforming use, subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit Substitution of Nonconforming Use
in accordance with the provisions of this section.In addition to any other findings required by this
Ordinance, approval of a Minor Use Permit under this section shall be based on findings that:
1.Application. An application requesting a substitution of a nonconforming use shall be filed with
the Planning Division and will be referred to the Chief Planner for review and consideration.
2.Required Findings. In addition to any other findings required by this Ordinance,Aa decision to
grant a substitution of nonconforming use shall be based on the following findings:
1a.The existing nonconforming use was legally established;
2b.The proposed new use would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare;
3c.The proposed new use would not preclude or interfere with implementation of the
General Plan or any applicable adopted specific, area, or community plan;
4d.The proposed new use will not depress the value of nearby properties or create
conditions that would impede their redevelopment or use in compliance with the General
Plan;
5e.The proposed new use will be no less compatible with the purposes of the district and
surrounding uses that comply with the requirements of this Ordinance than the
nonconforming use it replaces;
6f.The proposed new use will not result in an average daily trip increase based on a Parking
Management and Monitoring Study and the unique operational characteristics;
7g.The proposed new use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area or be detrimental or
injurious to property and improvements of adjacent properties, the surrounding area, or the
neighborhood because of noise, odors, dust, glare, vibrations, or other effects; and
8h.The proposed new use will comply with all applicable standards of the district and
Citywide standards, there are special circumstances peculiar to the property and its relation
to surrounding uses or to the district itself that would justify modification to applicable
standards, or the impacts of the new use will be mitigated.
D.Plan Consistency. The Planning Commission or the Chief Planner may find that the
continuation, expansion, or substitution of a nonconforming employment use is consistent with the
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General Plan if the Use Permit or Substitution of Nonconforming Use is subject to a condition that
limits the term of such use or any other restriction deemed necessary to ensure that approval of the
Use Permit or Substitution of Nonconforming Use would not interfere with, impede, or preclude
eventual implementation of the Plan. This determination shall be based on information in the record
including, but not limited to, financial analysis and market studies.
E.Conditions of Approval. In approving a Substitution of Nonconforming Use, the decision-
maker may impose any conditions deemed necessary to:
1.Ensure that the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the General Plan and with any
other applicable plans or policies adopted by the City Council;
2.Achieve the general purposes of this Ordinance or the specific purposes of the zoning district in
which the project is located;
3.Achieve the findings for a substitution of nonconforming use granted; or
4.Mitigate any potentially significant impacts identified as a result of review conducted in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
G.Revise Chapter 20.350 Standards and Requirements for Specific Uses and Activities as follows
(with deletions in strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1.Revise Table 20.350.032: Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location as indicated
below to reflect the allowance of outdoor storage for Arts uses within the Lindenville Specific Plan
Area.
Table 20.350.030 Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location
Base Districts Permissibility of Open Storage
Residential Districts Not permitted. (All storage must be within an enclosed building.)
Non-residential Districts Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas
subject to the standards of this section.
Downtown Residential Districts and
Downtown / Caltrain Station Area Districts
Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas with
Minor Use Permit approval and subject to the standards of this section.
Lindenville Specific Plan Districts Permitted in T3ML district as an accessory use outside of required yards,
parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas subject to
the standards of this section.
H.Revise Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline).
1.Revise Section 20.395.004 Community Benefits Priorities as indicated below to reflect the
community benefits priorities within the Lindenville Specific Plan Area.
This section establishes the City’s community benefit priorities. Community benefit fees collected in
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accordance with Section 20.395.003 (“Review and Approval”) may fund one or more of the benefits
described below. Should an applicant provide a community benefit proposed as a part of a Development
Agreement, the benefit must be consistent with the City’s priorities as established in this section.
A.Community Benefit Priorities - General
A1.Public Spaces. Public spaces beyond the requirements of the base zoning district and applicable
design standards as identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site and Building Design Standards”) may
qualify as a community benefit.
1a.Qualifying spaces may include active or passive parks, plazas, community gardens, rooftop
gardens, or other publicly accessible open spaces.
2b.Spaces should include amenities that support its intended use. Such amenities may include
landscaping beyond the requirements of Chapter 20.300 (“Lot and Development Standards”),
furniture, special paving, special lighting, public restrooms, water fountains, public art beyond the
requirements of Chapter 8.76 (“Public Art Requirement”), or other public amenities that enhance the
comfort and usability of the space.
3c.Spaces should be accessible and open during business hours. Where spaces are not visible from
the public right-of-way, signage should be provided to clearly indicate that the space is available for
public use.
B2.Enhanced Connectivity. Provision of enhanced connectivity beyond the requirements of the
base zoning district standards and applicable design standards as identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site
and Building Design Standards”) may qualify as a community benefit.
1a.Enhancements include new through streets, bicycle/pedestrian paths, or other connections to
existing trails. Priorities for new connectivity are identified in the General Plan’s Mobility Element
or applicable Specific Plan and shall be completed to the specifications of the General Plan and
Engineering/Public Works.
2b.Signage and appropriate public access to all new connections shall be provided to clearly
indicate that the roadway or path is available for public use.
3c.Connectivity improvements required as part of a CEQA mitigation shall not be considered a
community benefit.
4d.A public access easement shall be recorded against the property that ensures public access to the
portion of the project which qualifies it for the FAR Bonus.
5e.A property owner or applicant who completes and develops an existing rail spur that is or will be
abandoned as a publicly accessible open space connection consistent with the General Plan’s
Mobility Element or applicable Specific Plan qualifies for the FAR Bonus. The open space
connection shall be completed to the specifications of the General Plan and Engineering/Public
Works and shall either be dedicated to the City or a public access easement shall be recorded against
the owner of the rail spur.
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C3.Public and Social Services. On-site provision of non-profit social services and/or public
facilities may qualify as a community benefit.
1a.Qualifying uses include senior center, childcare facility, public safety facilities, community
meeting rooms, after-school center, or other non-profit organization.
2b.Qualifying spaces should be a minimum of 1,400 square feet in area including any outdoor space
required of the use.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall include a covenant
that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the approval of the Chief Planner.
D4.Support for Local Businesses. Support for local businesses may qualify as a community
benefit. This may include:
1a.Tenant space for local small businesses in need of relocation.
2b.Building frontage devoted to active walk-in uses such as retail, restaurant, or café.
3c.Participation in a local hire program.
4d.Façade improvements or enhancement.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall include a covenant
that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the approval of the Chief Planner.
E5.On-Site or Off-Site Affordable Housing. Development of on-site or off-site affordable housing
(very low, low, and moderate-income units) that is consistent with the standards set forth in Section
20.380.006 (“Affordable Housing Standards”) may qualify as a community benefit. The applicant
may develop the units or otherwise cause them to be constructed, such as through a partnership with
a reputable affordable housing developer or non-profit organization.
F6.District Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures. TDM measures beyond
those required in accordance with Chapter 20.400 (“Transportation Demand Management”) and
beyond applicable requirements of a Transportation Management Association (TMA) may qualify as
a community benefit.
G7.District Sea Level Rise Mitigation Measures. Contributions to or construction of district-wide
sea level rise mitigation measures may qualify as a community benefit. Measures may include
construction of levees or sea walls; creek restoration and improvements; construction of detention
basins; landscaping efforts aimed at supporting creating biodiversity and improving resilience in
impacted areas.
B.Community Benefit Priorities - Lindenville Specific Plan District
1.Open Space. New dedicated or publicly-accessible open space beyond standards in the Specific
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Plan and City parkland dedication requirements. Where open space types are identified in the
Lindenville Specific Plan Parks and Open Space Framework, the development project shall
contribute the open space onsite and in designated locations as part of its community benefits
contribution.
2.Affordable Housing. Development of affordable housing units on- or off-site within
Lindenville, in excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations.
3.Transportation, Infrastructure, and Utility Improvements. Off-site transportation,
infrastructure, and utility improvements in excess of required contributions that address the fair
share of impacts needed to serve the development. This includes blue-green infrastructure and sea
level rise improvements.
4.Small Business Retention. Supporting or subsidizing small, local businesses in excess of the
amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations.
5.Other. Other benefits proposed by applicants that further the vision for Lindenville.
I.Revise Chapter 20.440 Planning Agency as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions in
double underline).
1.Revise Section 20.440.005 Chief Planner as indicated below to reflect the revised Substitution of
Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005.
The powers and duties of the Chief Planner under this Ordinance include the following. In the absence
of the Chief Planner, the Director of Economic and Community Development may assume the Chief
Planner’s responsibilities and authority and/or delegate the same to a City Planner.
N.Appoint a member of the Planning Division staff to serve as Zoning Administrator with
responsibilities detailed in Section 20.440.006
<https://library.qcode.us/lib/south_san_francisco_ca/pub/municipal_code/lookup/20.440.006>
(“Zoning Administrator”).
O.Approve, conditionally approve, modify or deny Substitution of Nonconforming Uses pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 20.350 (“Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots”).
P.Other duties and powers as may be assigned by the City Council or established by legislation.
2.Revise Table 20.440.009: Review Authority as indicated below to reflect the Substitution of
Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005 as being considered a Type Two:
Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Action subject to Chief Planner approval.
Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application orAction Type Found inChapter Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming
Use
20.320 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Waiver from
Dimensional
Standards
20.510 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Permit
Modifications
20.440 Chief Planner Chief Planner or
Planning Commission
Planning
Commission or CityCouncil
Parking District
Parking
Exceptions
20.330 N/A Planning CommissionCity Council
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Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application or
Action Type
Found in
Chapter
Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming
Use
20.320 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Waiver from
DimensionalStandards
20.510 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Permit
Modifications
20.440 Chief Planner Chief Planner or
Planning Commission
Planning
Commission or City
Council
Parking District
Parking
Exceptions
20.330 N/A Planning CommissionCity Council
J.Revise Chapter 20.450 Common Procedures as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions
in double underline).
1.Revise Table 20.450.005: Hearing Scheduling Responsibility and Notice Requirements as
indicated below to reflect the Substitution of Nonconforming Use process created in Section
20.320.005.
Table 20.450.005 Hearing Scheduling Responsibilities and Notice Requirements
Application or Action Type Scheduling Responsibility Required Notice
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of Nonconforming
Use
N/A N/A
Waiver from Dimensional
Standards
N/A N/A
Parking District Parking
Exceptions
Chief Planner A, B, and C
K.Revise Chapter 20.620 Use Classifications as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions in
double underline).
1.Revise Section 20.620.004 Commercial Use Classifications as indicated below to reflect a new use
classification related to the arts.
Arts and Makers Uses.Uses intended for the creation, manufacturing, performance, exhibition, sale, or
assemblage of art and goods by artists and makers. This classification may include the following uses;
live-work residential, studios (arts, dance, music, etc.); arts exhibition space; maker’s space; breweries
or distilleries; artisan shops; media production; clean technology; food preparation; handicraft/custom
manufacturing; manufacturing finished parts or products primarily from previously prepared materials;
printing; engraving and publishing; furniture and related product manufacturing; college and trade
school, public or private; cultural assembly; community garden; cultural institution; or similar uses.
Artist’s Studio. Work space for an artist or artisan including individuals practicing one of the fine arts
or performing arts, or skilled in an applied art or craft, with incidental retail sales of items produced on-
site. Artist’s studios do not produce significant odors, fumes, noise, particulate matter emissions, or
other disturbances (see Maker’s Space).
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2.Revise Section 20.620.005 Industrial/R&D Use Classifications as indicated below to create a new
sub-classification under “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution” that is related to outdoor
storage for arts-related uses.
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. Storage and distribution facilities without sales to the public
on site or direct public access except for public storage in small individual space exclusively and
directly accessible to a specific tenant. This classification includes mini-warehouses.
Outdoor Storage. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, junk, material, merchandise, or
vehicles in the same place for more than 72 hours, except for the keeping of building materials required
for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit issued by the City.
Outdoor Storage - Arts. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, material, equipment, or
merchandise commonly associated with the creation, manufacturing, sale, and assemblage of art and
goods by artists and makers in the same place for more than 72 hours, except for the keeping of building
materials required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit
issued by the City.
L.Adopt the South San Francisco Zoning Map Update (RZ23-0002), as contained in Exhibit A and
its attachments, attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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Ordinance adding Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height
Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter
20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”) Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District”), making other related amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code, and amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map.
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WHEREAS, in 2022 the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopted the 2040 General
Plan Update, Climate Action Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update and certified the associated
Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 General Plan Update reflects the community’s vision and identifies the
Lindenville sub-area as an important opportunity to add housing adjacent to the downtown transit-
rich core, to support a creative arts and maker community, and to continue the city’s industrial
heritage; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that new development proceeds in an organized and well-planned manner
and includes new housing opportunities, the City Council authorized the preparation of a
Lindenville Specific Plan and associated environmental analysis; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a Planned Development Area Planning Grant from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission and a SB2 Grant from the State Office of Housing and
Community Development in support of the preparation of the Lindenville Specific Plan
preparation; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to collaboratively create a blueprint for development in Lindenville, the
City initiated a community input process that included public and community meetings, both in
person and virtually, and analysis with city residents, business owners, commercial developers,
interest groups and advocates to discuss community issues, vision, guiding principles, and to
receive comments on the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, all draft documents, meeting minutes and meeting videos were made available to the
public through the project website, as well as information gathering through online surveys; and
WHEREAS, the Lindenville Specific Plan builds on other recent planning efforts, including the
2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update, and Active South City
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has utilized the expertise of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,
Cultural Arts Commission, Design Review Board, Equity and Public Safety Commission, Parks
and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Youth Commission and City Council for
review and comments on the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared amendments to the City’s Zoning Map (“Rezone”) and Zoning
Ordinance (“Ordinance”), including adding a new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan
District”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek
Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”), and Chapter
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20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”) to adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated overlay districts, and modifying sections of the existing Ordinance, including text,
tables and figures, to remain consistent with and implement the policies of the Lindenville Specific
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has also prepared amendments to the City’s General Plan, considered under
separate Resolution, to modify Chapter sections, including text, tables and figures to remain
consistent with adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, cumulatively, the Lindenville Specific Plan, the General Plan amendments, the
Zoning Map amendments and Zoning Ordinance amendments provide a policy and zoning
framework for future development in the Lindenville Sub-Area; and
WHEREAS, in October 2022 the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report
for the 2040 General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments and Climate Action Plan (“2040
General Plan EIR”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2021020064); and
WHEREAS, the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations which
carefully considered each significant and unavoidable impact in the 2040 General Plan EIR and
found that the significant environmental impacts are acceptable considering the social, economic,
and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified in accordance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and
CEQA Guidelines, which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the 2040 General Plan
EIR was prepared for the Lindenville Specific Plan (“LSP Addendum”) which evaluates whether
preparation of a Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required; and
WHEREAS, the LSP Addendum concludes that in accordance with Public Resources Code §
21166 and CEQA Guidelines § 15162, the implementation of the Lindenville Specific Plan will
not cause new significant impacts, will not trigger any new or more severe impacts than were
studied in the previously certified 2040 General Plan EIR, that no substantial changes in the project
or circumstances justifying major revisions to the previous EIR have occurred, that no new
information of substantial importance has come to light since the 2040 General Plan EIR was
certified that shows new or more severe significant impacts and there are no new, different or more
feasible mitigation measures to mitigate impacts of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the project and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the project’s significant and
unavoidable impacts, both of which remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Airport Land Use Commission reviewed the proposed
legislative enactments associated with the Lindenville Specific Plan on August 24, 2023 and found
them consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and
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WHEREAS, on September 7, 2023 the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission
conducted a duly notice public hearing and, based on the record presented before it and pursuant
to CEQA, recommended that the City Council: make findings and determine that the Lindenville
Specific Plan and its associated General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments and
Zoning Map Amendments are fully within the scope of environmental analysis in the 2040 General
Plan EIR and that the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the EIR is the appropriate
environmental document for the Project; and adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan and its associated
General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly notice public hearing on September 27, 2023 to
consider adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments, and
take public testimony, at which time interested parties had the opportunity to be heard, to review
the proposed updates and the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum, and to receive public
comments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that based on the
entirety of the record before it, which includes without limitation, the California Environmental
Quality Act, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, 14
California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.; the South San Francisco 2040 General Plan; the
South San Francisco Municipal Code; the 2040 General Plan EIR and Statement of Overriding
Considerations; the draft Lindenville Specific Plan, prepared by Raimi + Associates; the Lindenville
Specific Plan Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR; the draft General Plan Amendments; the
draft Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments; all reports,
minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed
September 7, 2023 meeting; all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the City
Council’s duly noticed September 27, 2023 hearing; and any other evidence (within the meaning of
Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance
(Exhibit A) and the Zoning Map Amendment (Exhibit B), are each incorporated by
reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully herein.
3. By separate resolution on September 27, 2023, pursuant to a duly noticed public hearing
and based on its independent judgement and analysis, the City Council made and adopted
CEQA findings and determined that the LSP Addendum, prepared pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15164, is the appropriate environmental document for approval of the
Project.
4. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located
at the Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South
San Francisco, CA 94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
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B. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment Findings
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments are consistent with the 2040
General Plan, as amended per the General Plan Amendment per separate Planning
Commission Resolution, because the Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments will
reinforce the General Plan policies for the Lindenville Sub-Area related to land use,
mobility, open space, community resilience, and environmental and cultural stewardship.
Further, the Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments do not conflict with any specific
plans and will implement the city’s overall vision for redevelopment within the Lindenville
Sub-Area. None of the new or revised definitions, tables, figures and land uses will conflict
with or impede achievement of any of the goals, policies, or land use designations
established in the General Plan as proposed for amendment.
2. The Zoning Ordinance Update meets all of the requirements as contained in Planning and
Zoning Law (Government Code sections 65800-65912).
3. The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments, including the Lindenville Specific
Plan Zoning District and associated changes, is not detrimental to the use of land in any
adjacent zone because the Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments would provide for
sufficient development, land use, and performance standards related to new development
or alteration.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS
Based on the foregoing findings and the entirety of the record before it, the South San Francisco
City Council hereby takes the following actions:
A. Add new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height
Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay
District”), Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”) and Chapter
20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”), as contained in Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
B. Revise Chapter 20.020 Zoning Districts, Zoning Map, and Boundaries as follows
(with deletions in strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1. Update Table 20.020.001(A) Base Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the new
zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
Table 20.020.001(A): Base Zoning Districts
Base Zoning District Group Base Zoning District –
Abbreviation Base Zoning District – Full Name
Form-Based Zoning Districts
T3N T3 Neighborhood
T3C T3 Corridor
T3ML T3 Makers Lindenville
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T4C T4 Corridor
T4M T4 Maker
T4L T4 Lindenville
T5C T5 Corridor
T5L T5 Lindenville
T6UC T6 Urban Core
2. Update Table 20.020.001(B) Specific Plans and Master Plans as indicated below to
reflect the new Lindenville Specific Plan District and to reference the previously adopted
Southline Campus Specific Plan District.
Table 20.020.001(B): Specific Plans and Master Plans
Specific Plan or Master Plan Name
Lindenville Specific Plan District
Oyster Point Specific Plan District
Genentech Master Plan District
Southline Campus Specific Plan District
3. Update Table 20.020.001(C) Overlay Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the
new overlay zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
Table 20.020.001(C): Overlay Zoning Districts
Overlay Zoning District
Abbreviation Overlay Zoning District Full Name
AM Arts and Makers Overlay
AGFU Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
CCG Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay
ES Special Environmental Studies Overlay
HI Height Incentive Overlay
SLR Sea Level Rise/Floodplain Overlay
C. Revise Chapter 20.040 Rules of Measurement as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1. Revise Section 20.040.009 Determining Floor Area Ratio as follows:
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A. Excluded from Floor Area in Calculating FAR.
1. Basements. Usable basements and cellars, the ceiling of which does not extend more
than four feet above finished grade.
2. Parking for Residential. Parking areas located entirely below finished grade or
entirely beneath the finished floor of habitable space where the vertical distance
between the finished floor of habitable space and finished grade is four feet or less.
Above grade parking in the T3ML, T4L, and T5L zoning districts are excluded from
floor area in calculating FAR.
3. Parking for Nonresidential. Building area devoted to structured or covered parking for
nonresidential project.
4. Ground Floor Nonresidential Uses in Select Areas. Active ground floor uses in a new
mixed-use or nonresidential development east of 101 and in the T3ML, T4L, T5L,
T4C, T4M, and T5C zoning districts. Nonresidential must be active and open to the
general public to qualify for this exemption. Uses include, but are not limited to, child
care facilities, personal services, retail, full service or limited restaurants, and similar
active uses.
D. Revise Chapter 20.100 Nonresidential Districts as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1. Revise Table 20.100.002 Use Regulations – Non-Residential Zoning Districts as
indicated below to reflect new arts-related use classifications.
Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations – Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use Classification CC BPO BTP-M
& GMP
BTP-H
& OPSP
MIM MIH Additional
Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Business ― ― ― C3 C3
See Chapter 20.350,
Adult Oriented
Business
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ― M ― ― M M
Pet Day Care ― M ― ― P P
Pet Store P ― ― ― ― ―
See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Veterinary Services P M M M P P
See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
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Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations – Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use Classification CC BPO BTP-M
& GMP
BTP-H
& OPSP
MIM MIH Additional
Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Arts and Makers Uses P P P P P P
Artist’s Studios P ― P P P P
Industrial/R&D Uses
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage ― ― ― ― C C
See Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use Plan
Consistency
Freight/Truck Terminals
and Warehouses
― ― ― ― C C
See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage ― P P P P
Outdoor Storage ― ― ― ― P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts ― ― ― ― P P
Parcel Hub
― ― ― ― C C
See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Personal Storage ― ― ― ― C C See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Wholesaling and
Distribution ― ― ― ― P P
E. Revise Chapter 20.135 Form-Based Zoning Districts as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1. Renumber Section 20.135.020 Transect Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect
the changes to the form-based zoning districts established by the Lindenville
Specific Plan. Add new subsections 20.135.020.F T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML),
20.135.020.G T4 Lindenville (T4L) and 20.135.020.H T5 Lindenville (T5L) as
contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
20.135.020.A: Purpose and Intent
20.135.020.B: Applicability
20.135.020.C: General Standards
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20.135.020.D: T3 Neighborhood District (T3N)
20.135.020.E: T3 Corridor District (T3C)
20.135.020.F: T4 Corridor District (T4C)
20.135.020.G: T4 Maker District (T4M)
20.135.020.F: T3M Lindenville (T3ML)
20.135.020.G: T4 Lindenville (T4L)
20.135.020.H: T5 Lindenville (T5L)
20.135.020.HI: T5 Corridor District (T5C)
20.135.020.IJ: T6 Urban Core District (T6UC)
2. Revise Section 20.135.030 Building Types as indicated below to reflect the new
zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.030.E.2. Triplex/Fourplex – Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C, T4C
20.135.030.F.2. Rowhouse – Zones Allowed
T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4L
20.135.030.G.2. Live/Work – Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.H.2. Multiplex – Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4C, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.I.2. Flex Low-Rise – Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.J.2. Flex Mid-Rise – Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.K.2. Flex High-Rise - Zones Allowed
T5L, T5C, T6UC
3. Revise Section 20.135.050 Public Open Space Types as indicated below to reflect the
new zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.050.D.2. Town Square – Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.E.2. Plaza – Zones Allowed
T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.F.2. Paseo – Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
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20.135.050.G.2. Pocket Park – Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.H.2. Greenway - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C, T3ML, T4C, T4M, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
4. Revise Table 20.135.060.B.1 Uses in the Transect Zoning Districts as indicated
below to reflect the new zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan
and which land uses are allowed within the new zoning districts.
Use Classification Zoning District Additional
Regulations
T3N T3C T3ML T4C T4M T4L T5L T5C T6C
Residential Uses
Dwelling, Single-Unit In T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Attached M M — P1 — — — — —
Dwelling, Multiple-Unit
Duplex P1 P1 — P1 — — — — —
Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Senior Citizen
Residential
P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Domestic Violence
Shelter
P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,
Domestic Violence
Shelter
Group Residential P — — — C — C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,
Group Residential
Live-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,
Live-Work Units
Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care
Facility, General
— C C C C C C C2 C
Residential Care
Facility, Limited
— C C P C C C C2 C
Residential Care
Facility, Senior
M P P P P P P P2 P
Single Room
Occupancy
— — — P — P — — —
Public and Semi-Public Uses
College and Trade
School, Public, or
Private
MP P P P P P M M M
Community Assembly
Community
Assembly, Small
MP P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Community Assembly,
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Community
Assembly, Large
—C C C C C C C C C Small and Large. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Community Garden P P P P P P P P P
Cultural Institution C C P P C P C C C
Day Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Day Care Centers. In
T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Elderly and Long-
Term Care
C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Government Office P P P P P P P P P
Hospital and Clinics
Hospital — C — — C — C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Clinic M5 M5 M M5 M M M M M
Parks and Recreation
Facilities, Public
P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety
Facilities
C C C C P P P P P
Schools, Public or
Private
C C C M M M M M M
Social Service
Facilities
M M M M P P P P P
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel — — — — M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales, and
Services Pet Day Care M M M — P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses P — P — — P P — —
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
— — — — C — — — — See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle
Service and Repair,
Major
— C — C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
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Automobile/Vehicle
Service and Repair,
Minor
CM M — M P6 M M M M Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing
— M — M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C— C — — C — — — — See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and
Impound
— — — — C — — — —
Banks and Financial
Institutions
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit
Unions
P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker — — — — C — — C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan
Business
— C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials
Sales and Services
— — — — C C C — —
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis
Uses
— — — — C — — — —
Cannabis Delivery-
Only Operations
— — — — C — — — — See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of Cannabis
Activities Cannabis
Distribution
— — — — C — — — —
Cannabis Indoor
Cultivation
— — — — C — — — —
Cannabis
Manufacturing
— — — — C — — — —
Cannabis Testing — — — — C — — — —
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and
Recreation
C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night
Club/Lounge
C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full
Service
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
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Restaurant, Limited
Service
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience
Market
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket — C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and
Mortuary
C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M — C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term
Vacation Rental
P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and
Repair Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden
Center
M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and
Professional
P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and
Dental
P P — P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P — P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal
Services
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional
Services
P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body
Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
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General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales — — — — C — — — —
Off-Price
Merchandise
C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand
Store
C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community
Shopping Center
— — — P — C C C C
Neighborhood
Shopping Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping
Center
— — — — C — C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M — P M M — M
Construction and
Material Yard
— — C — M — — — —
Contractor Shop — — P — M M M — —
Food Preparation — — P — P M M — —
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General — — — — P — — — —
Industry, Limited —C — C — P C C — —
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M — M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities Intermediate
Processing
Facility
— — — — M — — — —
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral,
and Explosives
Storage
— — — — C — — — —
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses
— — — — C — — — —
Indoor
Warehousing and
Storage
— — — — P — — — —
Outdoor Storage — — — — P — — — — See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage -
Arts
C — C — — — — — — See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage — — — — C — — — — See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
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Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and
Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities and Chapter
20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within
Buildings
M M — M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services — — — — C — — — —
Transportation
Passenger Terminals
— — — — C — C C C
Utilities, Major — — — C C — C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C — P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling
Unit
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P — P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P — P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P — P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor
Services
— P — — P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes:
1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet.
2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east
side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit
indicated.
3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be
approved if the Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to
locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor.
4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of
any other domestic violence shelter.based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an
active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor.
5. Clinic uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue,
which are subject to the approval of a CUP.
6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district.
7. Permitted on upper floors only.
8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on
the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use with a permitted use on the site, occupying
no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon
finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
9. Must be associated with a hotel or retail use when located within 1,000 feet of San Francisco
International Airport.
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F. Revise Chapter 20.320 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots as follows (with
deletions in strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses as
indicated below to streamline the process to allow substitutions of nonconforming
uses.
20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses
No lawful nonconforming use shall be changed to a different use type or subclassification
without the approval of a Use Permit unless the new use is permitted by right. This
requirement shall not apply to a change of ownership, tenancy, or management where the
new use is of the same use type and use classification, if applicable, as the previous use,
as defined in Chapter 20.620 (“Use Classifications”), and the use is not expanded or
intensified. For the purposes of this section, intensification includes an increase in the
number of vehicle trips generated by a use, parking demand, number of employees on a
site, hours of operation, and other similar characteristics as determined by the Chief
Planner.
A. Change from Nonconforming to Permitted Use. Any nonconforming use may be
changed to a use that is allowed by right in the district in which it is located and
complies with all applicable standards for such use.
B. Absence of Permit. Any use that is nonconforming solely by reason of the absence
of a Use Permit may be changed to a conforming use by obtaining a Minor Use
Permit pursuant to the requirements in Chapter 20.490 (“Use Permits”).
C. Substitutions. The Chief Planner may allow substitution of a nonconforming use
with another nonconforming use, subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit
Substitution of Nonconforming Use in accordance with the provisions of this section.
In addition to any other findings required by this Ordinance, approval of a Minor Use
Permit under this section shall be based on findings that:
1. Application. An application requesting a substitution of a nonconforming use
shall be filed with the Planning Division and will be referred to the Chief Planner
for review and consideration.
2. Required Findings. In addition to any other findings required by this Ordinance,
Aa decision to grant a substitution of nonconforming use shall be based on the
following findings:
1a. The existing nonconforming use was legally established;
2b. The proposed new use would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or
welfare;
3c. The proposed new use would not preclude or interfere with implementation of
the General Plan or any applicable adopted specific, area, or community plan;
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4d. The proposed new use will not depress the value of nearby properties or
create conditions that would impede their redevelopment or use in compliance
with the General Plan;
5e. The proposed new use will be no less compatible with the purposes of the
district and surrounding uses that comply with the requirements of this
Ordinance than the nonconforming use it replaces;
6f. The proposed new use will not result in an average daily trip increase based
on a Parking Management and Monitoring Study and the unique operational
characteristics;
7g. The proposed new use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding
area or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements of adjacent
properties, the surrounding area, or the neighborhood because of noise, odors,
dust, glare, vibrations, or other effects; and
8h. The proposed new use will comply with all applicable standards of the
district and Citywide standards, there are special circumstances peculiar to the
property and its relation to surrounding uses or to the district itself that would
justify modification to applicable standards, or the impacts of the new use will
be mitigated.
D. Plan Consistency. The Planning Commission or the Chief Planner may find that the
continuation, expansion, or substitution of a nonconforming employment use is
consistent with the General Plan if the Use Permit or Substitution of Nonconforming
Use is subject to a condition that limits the term of such use or any other restriction
deemed necessary to ensure that approval of the Use Permit or Substitution of
Nonconforming Use would not interfere with, impede, or preclude eventual
implementation of the Plan. This determination shall be based on information in the
record including, but not limited to, financial analysis and market studies.
E. Conditions of Approval. In approving a Substitution of Nonconforming Use, the
decision-maker may impose any conditions deemed necessary to:
1. Ensure that the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the General Plan
and with any other applicable plans or policies adopted by the City Council;
2. Achieve the general purposes of this Ordinance or the specific purposes of the
zoning district in which the project is located;
3. Achieve the findings for a substitution of nonconforming use granted; or
4. Mitigate any potentially significant impacts identified as a result of review
conducted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
G. Revise Chapter 20.350 Standards and Requirements for Specific Uses and Activities
as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions in double underline).
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1. Revise Table 20.350.032: Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location as
indicated below to reflect the allowance of outdoor storage for Arts uses within the
Lindenville Specific Plan Area.
Table 20.350.030 Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location
Base Districts Permissibility of Open Storage
Residential Districts Not permitted. (All storage must be within an enclosed building.)
Non-residential Districts Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas
subject to the standards of this section.
Downtown Residential Districts and
Downtown / Caltrain Station Area
Districts
Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas with
Minor Use Permit approval and subject to the standards of this section.
Lindenville Specific Plan Districts Permitted in T3ML district as an accessory use outside of required yards,
parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas subject to
the standards of this section.
H. Revise Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.395.004 Community Benefits Priorities as indicated below to
reflect the community benefits priorities within the Lindenville Specific Plan Area.
This section establishes the City’s community benefit priorities. Community benefit fees
collected in accordance with Section 20.395.003 (“Review and Approval”) may fund one
or more of the benefits described below. Should an applicant provide a community
benefit proposed as a part of a Development Agreement, the benefit must be consistent
with the City’s priorities as established in this section.
A. Community Benefit Priorities - General
A1. Public Spaces. Public spaces beyond the requirements of the base zoning district and
applicable design standards as identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site and Building
Design Standards”) may qualify as a community benefit.
1a. Qualifying spaces may include active or passive parks, plazas, community gardens,
rooftop gardens, or other publicly accessible open spaces.
2b. Spaces should include amenities that support its intended use. Such amenities may
include landscaping beyond the requirements of Chapter 20.300 (“Lot and
Development Standards”), furniture, special paving, special lighting, public
restrooms, water fountains, public art beyond the requirements of
Chapter 8.76 (“Public Art Requirement”), or other public amenities that enhance the
comfort and usability of the space.
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3c. Spaces should be accessible and open during business hours. Where spaces are not
visible from the public right-of-way, signage should be provided to clearly indicate
that the space is available for public use.
B2. Enhanced Connectivity. Provision of enhanced connectivity beyond the
requirements of the base zoning district standards and applicable design standards as
identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site and Building Design Standards”) may qualify as a
community benefit.
1a. Enhancements include new through streets, bicycle/pedestrian paths, or other
connections to existing trails. Priorities for new connectivity are identified in the
General Plan’s Mobility Element or applicable Specific Plan and shall be completed
to the specifications of the General Plan and Engineering/Public Works.
2b. Signage and appropriate public access to all new connections shall be provided to
clearly indicate that the roadway or path is available for public use.
3c. Connectivity improvements required as part of a CEQA mitigation shall not be
considered a community benefit.
4d. A public access easement shall be recorded against the property that ensures public
access to the portion of the project which qualifies it for the FAR Bonus.
5e. A property owner or applicant who completes and develops an existing rail spur that
is or will be abandoned as a publicly accessible open space connection consistent
with the General Plan’s Mobility Element or applicable Specific Plan qualifies for the
FAR Bonus. The open space connection shall be completed to the specifications of
the General Plan and Engineering/Public Works and shall either be dedicated to the
City or a public access easement shall be recorded against the owner of the rail spur.
C3. Public and Social Services. On-site provision of non-profit social services and/or
public facilities may qualify as a community benefit.
1a. Qualifying uses include senior center, childcare facility, public safety facilities,
community meeting rooms, after-school center, or other non-profit organization.
2b. Qualifying spaces should be a minimum of 1,400 square feet in area including any
outdoor space required of the use.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall
include a covenant that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the
approval of the Chief Planner.
D4. Support for Local Businesses. Support for local businesses may qualify as a
community benefit. This may include:
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1a. Tenant space for local small businesses in need of relocation.
2b. Building frontage devoted to active walk-in uses such as retail, restaurant, or café.
3c. Participation in a local hire program.
4d. Façade improvements or enhancement.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall
include a covenant that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the
approval of the Chief Planner.
E5. On-Site or Off-Site Affordable Housing. Development of on-site or off-site
affordable housing (very low, low, and moderate-income units) that is consistent with
the standards set forth in Section 20.380.006 (“Affordable Housing Standards”) may
qualify as a community benefit. The applicant may develop the units or otherwise
cause them to be constructed, such as through a partnership with a reputable
affordable housing developer or non-profit organization.
F6. District Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures. TDM measures
beyond those required in accordance with Chapter 20.400 (“Transportation Demand
Management”) and beyond applicable requirements of a Transportation Management
Association (TMA) may qualify as a community benefit.
G7. District Sea Level Rise Mitigation Measures. Contributions to or construction of
district-wide sea level rise mitigation measures may qualify as a community benefit.
Measures may include construction of levees or sea walls; creek restoration and
improvements; construction of detention basins; landscaping efforts aimed at
supporting creating biodiversity and improving resilience in impacted areas.
B. Community Benefit Priorities – Lindenville Specific Plan District
1. Open Space. New dedicated or publicly-accessible open space beyond standards in
the Specific Plan and City parkland dedication requirements. Where open space types
are identified in the Lindenville Specific Plan Parks and Open Space Framework, the
development project shall contribute the open space onsite and in designated
locations as part of its community benefits contribution.
2. Affordable Housing. Development of affordable housing units on- or off-site within
Lindenville, in excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan
regulations.
3. Transportation, Infrastructure, and Utility Improvements. Off-site transportation,
infrastructure, and utility improvements in excess of required contributions that
address the fair share of impacts needed to serve the development. This includes blue-
green infrastructure and sea level rise improvements.
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4. Small Business Retention. Supporting or subsidizing small, local businesses in
excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations.
5. Other. Other benefits proposed by applicants that further the vision for Lindenville.
I. Revise Chapter 20.440 Planning Agency as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.440.005 Chief Planner as indicated below to reflect the revised
Substitution of Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005.
The powers and duties of the Chief Planner under this Ordinance include the following.
In the absence of the Chief Planner, the Director of Economic and Community
Development may assume the Chief Planner’s responsibilities and authority and/or
delegate the same to a City Planner.
N. Appoint a member of the Planning Division staff to serve as Zoning Administrator
with responsibilities detailed in Section 20.440.006 (“Zoning Administrator”).
O. Approve, conditionally approve, modify or deny Substitution of Nonconforming Uses
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20.350 (“Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and
Lots”).
P. Other duties and powers as may be assigned by the City Council or established by
legislation.
2. Revise Table 20.440.009: Review Authority as indicated below to reflect the
Substitution of Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005 as being
considered a Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Action subject to Chief
Planner approval.
Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application or
Action Type
Found in
Chapter Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming
Use
20.320 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Waiver from
Dimensional
Standards
20.510 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Permit
Modifications 20.440 Chief Planner Chief Planner or
Planning Commission
Planning
Commission or City
Council
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Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application or
Action Type
Found in
Chapter Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Parking District
Parking
Exceptions
20.330 N/A Planning Commission City Council
J. Revise Chapter 20.450 Common Procedures as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Table 20.450.005: Hearing Scheduling Responsibility and Notice
Requirements as indicated below to reflect the Substitution of Nonconforming Use
process created in Section 20.320.005.
Table 20.450.005 Hearing Scheduling Responsibilities and Notice Requirements
Application or Action Type Scheduling Responsibility Required Notice
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming Use N/A N/A
Waiver from Dimensional
Standards N/A N/A
Parking District Parking
Exceptions Chief Planner A, B, and C
K. Revise Chapter 20.620 Use Classifications as follows (with deletions in strikethrough
and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.620.004 Commercial Use Classifications as indicated below to
reflect a new use classification related to the arts.
Arts and Makers Uses. Uses intended for the creation, manufacturing, performance,
exhibition, sale, or assemblage of art and goods by artists and makers. This classification
may include the following uses; live-work residential, studios (arts, dance, music, etc.);
arts exhibition space; maker’s space; breweries or distilleries; artisan shops; media
production; clean technology; food preparation; handicraft/custom manufacturing;
manufacturing finished parts or products primarily from previously prepared materials;
printing; engraving and publishing; furniture and related product manufacturing; college
and trade school, public or private; cultural assembly; community garden; cultural
institution; or similar uses.
Artist’s Studio. Work space for an artist or artisan including individuals practicing one
of the fine arts or performing arts, or skilled in an applied art or craft, with incidental
retail sales of items produced on-site. Artist’s studios do not produce significant odors,
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fumes, noise, particulate matter emissions, or other disturbances (see Maker’s Space).
2. Revise Section 20.620.005 Industrial/R&D Use Classifications as indicated below to
create a new sub-classification under “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution”
that is related to outdoor storage for arts-related uses.
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. Storage and distribution facilities without
sales to the public on site or direct public access except for public storage in small
individual space exclusively and directly accessible to a specific tenant. This
classification includes mini-warehouses.
Outdoor Storage. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, junk, material,
merchandise, or vehicles in the same place for more than 72 hours, except for the keeping
of building materials required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid
and current building permit issued by the City.
Outdoor Storage – Arts. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, material,
equipment, or merchandise commonly associated with the creation, manufacturing, sale,
and assemblage of art and goods by artists and makers in the same place for more than 72
hours, except for the keeping of building materials required for construction work on the
premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit issued by the City.
L. Adopt the South San Francisco Zoning Map Update (RZ23-0002), as contained in
Exhibit B, attached hereto.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of
such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall
continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The
City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby declares that it would have passed each
section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or
phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
SECTION 4. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance
shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at
which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary,
and (2) post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15)
days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2)
post in the City Clerk’s Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the
names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
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Exhibit A: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Part 1 – New Zoning Chapters
DIVISION IV: OVERLAYS AND PLAN DISTRICTS
20.150 LINDENVILLE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Sections:
20.150.001: Purpose
20.150.002: Applicability
20.150.003: Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones
20.150.004: Land Uses
20.150.005: Density and Intensity
20.150.006: Transfer of Development Rights
20.150.007: Development Standards
20.150.008: Design Standards for Form-Based Zoning Districts in Lindenville Specific Plan
20.150.009: Circulation and Parking
20.150.010: Infrastructure and Utilities
20.150.001 Purpose. This chapter establishes the Lindenville Specific Plan district (and
associated zoning districts) and provides for coordinated planning and design principles within
this district.
A. The Lindenville Specific Plan districts are established to implement the Lindenville Specific
Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Lindenville Specific Plan is a
comprehensive, long-term planning document for the Lindenville Specific Plan area. It includes
land use districts and programs; design and development standards; open space standards, and
guidelines; complete street standards; and infrastructure and utility enhancement; among other
components.
B. Consistent with the vision established in the General Plan, the Lindenville Specific Plan
implements the goals and policies through the following cross-cutting strategies:
1. Establish areas to create character, distinction, and visual interest within Lindenville.
2. Create a vibrant and inclusive mixed use neighborhood where people can easily reach
destinations within a short walk or bike ride.
3. Promote a variety of housing types with distinct height and density standards to support
a diverse range of families and households.
4. Maintain and strengthen Lindenville as a diverse economic engine that supports
economic prosperity for all.
5. Design a multimodal, safe, and connected transportation network that advances
sustainability and livability goals.
6. Promote arts and cultural uses.
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7. Adapt to a changing climate by requiring resilient design and upgrades in areas
impacted by storms and sea level rise.
8. Create new publicly accessible open spaces that encourage active and passive recreation
to accommodate the physical and social needs of all users.
9. Protect residents and employees from air pollution, noise, and industrial pollutants
present in the soil.
20.150.002 Applicability
A. The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply in the Lindenville Specific Plan district,
in conjunction with the standards, guidelines, and plans contained in the Lindenville Specific
Plan document.
B. The standards, guidelines, and plans contained in this chapter and in the Lindenville Specific
Plan document do not apply to areas within the Southline Campus Specific Plan District, see
Chapter 20.290 (“Southline Campus Specific Plan District”).
C. Whenever this chapter or the Lindenville Specific Plan document does not provide specific
standards and/or procedures for the review, approval, and/or administration of development
projects within the Lindenville Specific Plan district or for appeals concerning approvals or
administration of development projects, the provisions of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code shall apply.
D. In the event of inconsistencies or conflict between the Lindenville Specific Plan and this
chapter or any other provision of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, the provisions of the
Lindenville Specific Plan take precedence, control and govern in the Lindenville Specific Plan
Area.
E. The owner or occupant of land or buildings used for any purpose in the Lindenville Specific
Plan district shall provide the facilities as required by and which conform with the regulations set
forth in this chapter; provided however, that buildings, structures, or uses lawfully constructed or
established prior to the effective date of this chapter that do not comply with the provisions
hereof shall be deemed legally nonconforming in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
20.320.
20.150.003 Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones
A. Zoning Districts. The Lindenville Specific Plan establishes the following zoning districts.
See Chapter 20.135.020 (“Transect Zones”) for standards for zones.
1. T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML). The T3ML form-based zoning district is a low- and
medium-intensity mixed-use district that supports arts and makers, residential, and industrial
uses along the South Linden Avenue corridor.
2. T4 Lindenville (T4L). The T4L form-based zoning district establishes a mixed-use
urban area. The district supports medium- to high-intensity mixed-use development.
3. T5 Lindenville (T5L). The T5L form-based zoning district supports a comfortable and
walkable high-intensity urban core.
B. Overlay Zones. The Lindenville Specific Plan establishes the following overlay zones. See
Chapter 20, Division IV (“Overlays and Plan Districts”) for standards for zones.
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1. Height Incentive Overlay (HI). The Height Incentive Overlay District is intended to
incentivize higher levels of green building performance, affordable housing, and the
provision of additional open space in excess of the amount required under existing City and
Specific Plan regulations and fees in exchange for increased building heights.
2. Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay (CCG). The Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District
is intended to encourage transfer of development away from parcels fronting Colma Creek to
implement the vision of the Colma Creek Greenbelt.
3. Arts and Makers Overlay (A&M). The Arts and Makers Overlay District is intended to
promote arts and cultural uses along South Linden Avenue through development incentives.
4. Active Ground Floor Use Overlay (AGFU). The Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District requires active ground floor uses along portions of South Spruce Avenue.
20.150.004 Land Uses
A. Conventional Zoning Districts. For conventional zoning districts in the Lindenville
Specific Plan District, uses are regulated by Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations – Nonresidential
Zoning Districts.
B. Form-Based Zoning Districts. For Form-Based Zoning Districts in the Lindenville Specific
Plan, uses are regulated by Table 20.135.006: Uses.
C. Arts and Makers Uses. For parcels within the A&M Overlay in the Lindenville Specific
Plan, uses are regulated by Table 20.200.003.
D. Active Ground Floor Uses. For parcels within the AGFU Overlay in the Lindenville
Specific Plan, uses are regulated by Table 20.210.003.
E. Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency. All development shall adhere to land
use compatibility requirements established in Zoning Code Chapter 20.300.03 (“Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan Consistency”), related to consistency with the Comprehensive Airport
Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport (ALUCP).
1. ALUCP Safety Zone Compatibility. Development projects in Safety Zones 2, 3, and 4
shall adhere to the land use restrictions as defined by the ALUCP.
2. ALUCP Noise Interior Compatibility. Future developments exposed to conditionally
acceptable and generally unacceptable aircraft noise levels, as defined by the ALUCP or the
South San Francisco General Plan, whichever is more restrictive, shall complete a detailed
noise analysis that includes the required noise reduction measures and noise insulation
features included in the design to ensure compatibility with appropriate noise standards.
3. ALUCP Noise Exterior Compatibility. Exterior noise requirements shall adhere to
Zoning Code Chapter 20.300.03 (“Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency”) and
Noise Performance Standards in the City’s General Plan, with the following exceptions:
a. For new multi-family residential projects and for the residential component of mixed-
use development, use a standard of 60 dB CNEL in usable outdoor activity areas. Use
noise attenuation techniques such as shielding by buildings and structures for common
outdoor use areas. Outdoor uses shall be designed for passive recreational use.
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b. For new parks and open spaces, use a standard of 60 dB CNEL. Parks and open
spaces shall be designed for passive recreational use.
20.150.005 Density and Intensity
A. Density and Floor Area Ratio. Residential Density and Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) is regulated by Table 20.150.005: Density and Intensity.
Table 20.150.005: Density and
Intensity
District Minimum
Residential
Density
(DU/AC)
Maximum
Residential
Density
(DU/AC)1
Base
Nonresidential
Floor Area
Ratio
Maximum
Nonresidential
Floor Area
Ratio with
Community
Benefits2
Total Floor Area
Ratio
(Residential and
Nonresidential)3
RM-22 15 or existing
density,
whichever is
greater
22 NA NA NA
RH-180 80 or existing
density,
whichever is
greater
180 NA NA NA
T3ML 20 60 0.5 minimum for
non-residential;
1.0 maximum
NA 1.0 min; 2.5 max
T4L 80 120 0.5 maximum for
non-residential
uses
NA 1.25 min; 3.5
max
T5L 80 140 0.5 maximum for
non-residential
uses
NA 1.5 min; 3.75
max
BPO NA NA 1 2.5 2.5
BTP-H NA NA 0.5 2.0 for Clean
Technology,
Office, and
R&D
2.0
MIM NA NA 0.4 1.0 for all
permitted uses
except Office
and R&D
1.0
MIH NA NA 0.4 2.0 for all
permitted uses
2.0
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except Office
and R&D
PQP NA NA NA NA NA
1 See Chapter 20.390 (“Bonus Residential Density”) for additional density based on the
California State Density Bonus program.
2 See Chapter 20.395 (“Community Benefits Program”) for additional FAR based on the
Community Benefits Program.
3 Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR, see Chapter
20.040.009 (“Determining Floor Area Ratio”). Ground floor nonresidential uses would count
towards the minimum FAR.
B. Nonresidential Development. Floor area ratio (FAR) is used to regulate nonresidential
developments and/or the non-residential component of a mixed-use development.
1. In Zoning Districts that allow residential uses, minimum residential density must be
achieved before nonresidential uses are permitted.
2. The Base Nonresidential FAR is used as the base FAR for office, R&D, and industrial
development.
3. Additional FAR may be awarded, up to the Maximum Floor Area Ratio with Community
Benefits, for developments that meet the following requirements:
a. Provide community benefits as established in Zoning Code Chapter 20.395
(“Community Benefits Program”).
b. Contribute the open space onsite and in designated locations in the Parks and
Open Space Framework Plan in the LSP as part of its community benefits contribution.
C. Residential Development. Residential and mixed-use residential development is allowed in
the RM-22, RH-180, T3ML, T4L, and T5L zoning districts.
1. All new residential development in the RM-22, RH-180, T3ML, T4L, and T5L zoning
districts shall build to at least the minimum density or existing density, whichever is
greater.
2. See Chapter 20.380 (“Inclusionary Housing Requirements”) and Chapter 20.390 (“Bonus
Residential Density”) for inclusionary housing requirements and density bonus allowed.
D. Height. Allowed maximum height is regulated by Figure 20.150.005 or the maximum height
limits permissible under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and the ALUCP
Critical Aeronautical Surfaces requirements. For avoidance of doubt, the lower of the two
heights identified by the ALUCP and the FAA shall be the controlling maximum height.
1. Height Incentive Overlay. The Lindenville Specific Plan establishes a Height Incentive
Overlay. See Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay”) for more details.
2. Height Measurement. Building height measurement procedures are defined in Chapter
20.040.005 (“Measuring Height”).
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3. ALUCP Consistency. For airspace protection evaluation requirements based on the San
Francisco International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, see Chapter 20.300.003
("Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Consistency").
Figure 20.150.005 Maximum Building Height
E. Additional Standards and Requirements. Additional standards, requirements, and details
for all development, Base and Bonus FAR for non-residential development, and residential
development are set forth in the Lindenville Specific Plan Sections 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5.
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20.150.006 Transfer of Development Rights
A. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR). The Lindenville Specific Plan allows transfer of
development rights to incentivize the Specific Plan priorities related to open space, blue-green
infrastructure, Colma Creek naturalization, affordable housing, and public facilities. Maximum
Floor Area Ratio with Community Benefits may not be exceeded through the transfer of
development rights from one parcel to another parcel within Lindenville. The details,
requirements, and process for obtaining additional TDR square footage are set forth in the
Lindenville Specific Plan Section 3.4.
1. The Lindenville Specific Plan establishes four TDR programs.
a. Colma Creek Greenbelt
b. Parks and open spaces
c. Affordable housing
d. Public facilities
2. All the nonresidential floor area or residential units on a sending parcel may be
transferred in its entirety, to a single receiving parcel, or in separate increments to several
receiving parcels. Receiving parcels may receive floor area or units from multiple sending
parcels. Individual receiving parcels may not exceed the Maximum Floor Area Ratio with
Community Benefits as set forth in Table 20.150.005: Density and Intensity.
20.150.007 Development Standards
A. Conventional Residential Districts. For conventional residential zoning districts, see
Chapter 20.070 (“Residential Zoning Districts”) for development standards.
B. Conventional Nonresidential Districts. For conventional nonresidential zoning districts,
see Chapter 20.100 (“Nonresidential Districts”) for development standards.
C. Form-Based Zones. For form-based zoning districts, see Chapter 20.135 (“Form-Based
Zoning Districts”) for standards for zones.
20.150.008 Design Standards for Form-Based Zoning Districts in Lindenville Specific Plan
A. Design Standards for Form-Based Zones. The Lindenville Specific Plan established
design standards which regulate various aspects of building design for the T3ML, T4L, and T5L
zones. The following details and requirements for the building design are set forth in the
Lindenville Specific Plan:
1. Building Massing and Façade Composition
2. Unique Building Entry
3. Ground Floor Residential Units
4. Transition to RL Zoning District
5. Transitions to MIM and MIH-Zoned Properties
6. Parking
7. Architectural Details
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8. Residential Unit Design
9. General Development Standards
B. Exemptions. Development projects in the T3ML, T4L, and T5L zones are exempt from
20.310.004 Multi-Family Residential and Mixed Use Design standards.
C. Conflicts. If a general development standard conflicts with the Lindenville Specific Plan
district design and development standards, the standards in Lindenville Specific Plan prevail.
20.150.09 Circulation and Parking
A. Street Location. The street system within Lindenville Specific Plan shall be located,
generally, as shown in Lindenvile Specific Plan Chapter 6: Mobility. Precise alignments shall be
established during the process for review and filing of maps in conformance with the standards
established in this Chapter, and otherwise as established in the Subdivision Ordinance (Title 19
of the South San Francisco Municipal Code)
B. Street Standards. The streets within the Lindenville Specific Plan shall conform to the
design standards set forth in the Specific Plan, and, as applicable, Chapter 19.20 (“Street
Design”) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
C. Utilities. All new streets shall be designed and constructed per City standards to include
storm, sewer, water, and dry utilities.
20.150.010 Infrastructure and Utilities
A. Infrastructure and Utilities Location. The location and extent of proposed infrastructure
and utility improvements in the Lindenville Specific Plan will be as generally described and
depicted in the Specific Plan, Chapter 7: Infrastructure.
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20.160 HEIGHT INCENTIVE (HI) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
20.160.001: Purpose
20.160.002: Applicability
20.160.003: Requirements for Height Incentive Overlay District
20.160.004: Development Incentives
20.160.005: Additional Development Standards
20.160.001 Purpose. The Height Incentive Overlay District is intended to incentivize higher
levels of green building performance, affordable housing, and the provision of additional open
space in excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations and fees
in exchange for increased building heights.
20.160.002 Applicability. The Height Incentive Overlay District can be combined with the
zoning districts illustrated in Figure 20.160.002. In the event of a conflict between any of the
regulations specified in the Height Incentive Overlay District and any underlying base district,
the provisions of the Height Incentive Overlay District shall prevail.
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20.160.003 Requirements for Height Incentive Overlay District. The following standards
must be implemented to receive the height incentive.
A. GreenPoint Checklist. Achieve a minimum of 120 points on the GreenPoint Rated
checklist or equivalent;
B. Submetering. Submeter or use other appropriate technology that can track individual energy
use, for each residential unit;
C. Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment. Conduct a whole-building life-cycle assessment
per the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Life-Cycle Impact
Reduction Credit;
D. Affordable housing. Provide an additional 5% affordable housing beyond requirements in
Chapter 20.380 (“Inclusionary Housing Requirements”).
E. Open Space. Provide at least 20% of the project site as publicly assessable open space.
F. Additional Standards and Requirements. Additional details on the requirements for the HI
Overlay are set forth in the LSP Section 3.5.
20.160.004 Development Incentives. If the requirements of Chapter 20.160.003 are met,
development projects may receive the following incentives.
A. Building Height. Within the overlay, the maximum primary building height is allowed up to
the maximum height allowances based on the San Francisco International Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan and FAA regulations. Height limits shall not exceed FAA regulations and the
ALUCP Critical Aeronautical Surfaces requirements. See Chapter 20.300.002 ("Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan Consistency") for height allowances and airspace protection evaluation
requirements based on the ALUCP.
B. Density Bonus. Within the overlay, the development project maximum density allowed is
180 du/ac.
C. Flex High-Rise. Within the overlay, the Flex High-Rise building type is allowed, see
Chapter 20.135.030 (“Building Types”).
20.160.005 Additional Development Standards. Additional development standards apply to all
portions of a building greater than 90 feet in height as illustrated in Figure 20.160.004.
A. Building Spacing. The portion of a building greater than 90 feet in height shall be located a
minimum of 60 feet from all other buildings greater than 90 feet in height regardless of whether
the adjacent building is on the same parcel or different parcel. Where two adjacent parcels are
under different ownership, portions of a building greater than 90 feet in height shall be located a
minimum 30 feet from adjoining property line. Residential building facades greater than 100 feet
in length shall be located a minimum of 120 feet from all other buildings facades greater than
100 feet in length and greater than 90 feet in height.
B. Building Dimensions. For residential buildings the portion of the building above 90 feet in
height shall not have a continuous façade building dimension that exceeds 160 feet in length.
C. Reduction in Mass. Building floor plates greater than 90 feet in height shall not exceed
16,000 square feet.
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20.190 COLMA CREEK GREENBELT (CCG) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
20.190.001: Purpose
20.190.002: Applicability
20.190.003: Development Standards
20.190.004: Transfer of Development Rights
20.190.001 Purpose. The Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District is intended to encourage
transfer of development away from parcels fronting Colma Creek to implement the vision of the
Colma Creek Greenbelt in the Lindenville Specific Plan. The specific purposes of the Colma
Creek Greenbelt are to:
A. Limit the potential impact of flooding on Lindenville development so as to minimize
damage to and destruction of life and property.
B. Adapt to a changing climate by requiring resilient design and upgrades in areas impacted by
storms and sea level rise.
C. Create new publicly accessible open spaces that encourage active and passive recreation.
D. Create a new active mobility corridor to support improved connectivity.
E. Enhance South San Francisco waterways as ecological corridors, restoring creek ecologies
and creating transitional habitat zones to build resilience and ecosystem services.
20.190.002 Applicability. The Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District can be combined with
the zoning districts illustrated in Figure 20.190.002. In the event of a conflict between the
regulations specified in the Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District and any underlying base
district, the provisions of the Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District shall prevail.
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20.190.003 Development Standards. The development standards within the Colma Creek
Greenbelt shall conform to open space setbacks from the existing Colma Creek right-of-way to
allow for future implementation of combined flood management and ecological enhancement.
A. Southern Creek Edge: West of South Spruce Avenue. Measured from the existing Colma
Creek right-of-way, the southern edge of the Colma Creek Greenbelt shall setback a minimum of
50 feet.
B. Southern Creek Edge: Between South Spruce Avenue and South Linden Avenue.
Measured from the existing Colma Creek right-of-way, the southern edge of the Colma Creek
Greenbelt shall setback a minimum of 140 feet. The setback width of this segment of the Colma
Creek Greenbelt includes an approximate 56 foot Creek enhancement (blue-green infrastructure)
and an 84 foot active mobility linear Greenway. This segment of the Colma Creek Greenbelt
must be coordinated with the relocation of South Canal Steet.
C. Southern Creek Edge: East of South Linden Avenue. Measured from the existing Colma
Creek right-of-way, the southern edge of the Colma Creek Greenbelt shall setback at least 140
feet. The setback width of this segment of the Colma Creek Greenbelt includes an approximate
56 foot Creek enhancement (blue-green infrastructure) and an 84 foot active mobility linear
Greenway.
D. Northern Creek Edge: East of South Linden Avenue. Measured from the existing Colma
Creek right-of-way, the northern edge of the Colma Creek Greenbelt shall setback a minimum of
94 feet. The total setback is a 94 foot expanded Creek (blue-green infrastructure) and should be
coordinated with any larger projects in the Colma Creek Watershed.
E. Additional Standards and Requirements. Additional standards, requirements, and details
for all development and open space are set forth in the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.190.04 Transfer of Development Rights. The Lindenville Specific Plan allows transfer of
development rights to incentivize the Specific Plan priorities related to the Colma Creek
Greenbelt. See Chapter 20.150.006 (“Transfer of Development Rights”) for incentives and
requirements.
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20.200 ARTS AND MAKERS (A&M) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
20.200.001: Purpose
20.200.002: Applicability
20.200.003: Uses
20.200.004: Development Incentives
20.200.005: Performance Standards
20.200.001 Purpose. The Arts and Makers Overlay District is intended to promote arts and
cultural uses along South Linden Avenue in the Lindenville Specific Plan through development
incentives. The specific purposes of the Arts and Makers Overlay District are to:
A. Facilitate the retention and creation of new creative uses in the South Linden Avenue
Corridor.
B. Mix of land uses to promote pedestrian activity, thriving businesses, and creativity.
C. Serve as a transitional area between the existing, traditional industrial spaces in Lindenville
and the new, mixed use residential uses.
20.200.002 Applicability. The Arts and Makers Overlay District can be combined with the
zoning districts illustrated in Figure 20.200.002. In the event of a conflict between the
regulations specified in the Arts and Makers Overlay District and any underlying base district ,
the provisions of the Arts and Makers Overlay District shall prevail. In addition, the City
Engineer or Chief Planner may apply the incentives to properties outside the Arts and Makers
Overlay District, which meet the intended purpose as stated in 20.200.001 (“Purpose”).
Figure 20.200.002 Arts & Makers Overlay District
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20.200.003 Uses. Arts and Makers ground floor uses are required in the Arts and Makers
Overlay District.
A. Ground Floor Area. At least 50 percent of ground floor building area of parcels in the Arts
and Makers Overlay District must be devoted to arts and makers uses listed in Table 20.200.003.
B. Arts and Makers Uses. For parcels within the Arts and Makers Overlay District in the
Lindenville Specific Plan, uses in Table 20.200.003 may fulfill the Arts and Makers ground floor
use requirement. These uses are permitted in addition to uses allowed in underlying MIH and
T3ML zones.
Table 20.200.003: Arts and Makers Overlay Zone Uses
Use Category Permitted Uses
Residential Live-work
Commercial Studios (arts, dance, music etc.); arts exhibition space; maker’s
space; breweries and distilleries; artisan shops; media production;
or similar use.
Industrial Clean technology; food preparation; handicraft/custom
manufacturing; manufacturing finished parts or products primarily
from previously prepared materials; printing, engraving and
publishing; furniture and related product manufacturing; or similar
use.
20.200.004 Development Incentives. Projects that comply with the standards for arts and
makers uses are eligible for the following project incentives.
A. Converted Buildings
1. New parking spaces shall not be required for any converted use within the building.
2. A loading zone shall not be required if the existing building does not have an existing
loading zone.
3. Additional landscape or outdoor open space standard shall not be required for any
converted use in the building.
B. New Buildings. There are no minimum parking requirements for development projects in
the Arts and Makers Overlay District.
C. Adaptive Use Changes. If the use of the existing building is considered nonconforming in
the Arts and Makers Overlay District as established prior to adoption of the Specific Plan, the
use may be changed ministerially if it complies with Table 20.200.003. Those buildings may be
eligible for development incentives for arts and makers uses.
D. On-Site Sales of Goods. Showrooms and ancillary sales of arts and makers goods produced
on-site are permitted.
20.200.005 Performance Standards. Commercial and industrial uses in the Arts and Makers
Overlay District should not produce excessive odor, fumes, dust, light, glare, noise, or other
similar impacts extending beyond the property line where the impacts are produced. Refer to
Zoning Code Chapter 20.300.010 (“Performance Standards”) for more information.
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20.210 ACTIVE GROUND FLOOR USE (AGFU) OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
20.210.001: Purpose
20.210.002: Applicability
20.210.003: Uses
20.210.004: Development Standards
20.210.001 Purpose. The Active Ground Floor Use (AGFU) Overlay District requires active
ground floor uses along portions of South Spruce Avenue in the Lindenville Specific Plan. The
specific purposes of the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District are to:
A. Create a place that represents a unique, attractive destination for residents and visitors.
B. Enable residents and employees to meet their daily needs within a short walk or bike ride.
C. Maintain a diverse mix of uses in Lindenville to support the local economy.
D. Enhance the Lindenvilles's character through the promotion of high-quality design.
20.210.002 Applicability. The Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District can be combined with
the zoning districts illustrated in Figure 20.210.002. In the event of a conflict between the
regulations specified in the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District and any underlying base
district, , the provisions of the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District shall prevail.
Figure 20.210.002 Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District
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20.210.003 Uses. Active ground floor uses are required in the Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District and provided in Table 20.200.003. Only uses allowed or conditionally allowed in
underlying zoning districts are allowed in areas requiring active ground floor uses.
Table 20.210.003: Arts and Makers Overlay Zone Uses
Use Category Permitted Uses
Public and Semi-Public Cultural institution; day care center; clinics; social service facilities
Commercial Animal care, sales, and services; artist’s studios; arts exhibition
space; banks and financial institutions; eating and drinking
establishments; food and beverage sales; nursery and garden
centers; personal services; retail sales
20.210.004 Development Standards. The development standards for the underlying base zoning
district shall apply, in addition to the following standards.
A. Ground Floor Building Area. At least 50 percent of ground floor building frontage along
South Spruce Avenue shown in Figure 20.210.002 must be devoted to active ground floor uses
allowed in Table 20.210.003.
B. Ground Floor Depth. Retail and commercial shopfronts shall have a minimum depth of 25
feet.
C. Floor-to-Floor Height. Active ground floor uses shall have a minimum floor-to-floor height
of 15 feet and minimum 12 feet clear floor-to-ceiling dimension.
D. Building Frontage Types. The following frontage types are required on the ground floor
facing South Spruce Avenue for buildings: arcades, forecourts; shopfronts; and terraces, or
similar. See Chapter 20.135.040 (“Frontage Types”) for standards for all building frontages types
allowable within the form-based, or transect, zoning districts.
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DIVISION III: FORM-BASED DISTRICT REGULATIONS
20.135 FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
New Transect Zoning Districts
20.135.020.F: T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML)
20.135.020.G: T4 Lindenville (T4L)
20.135.020.H: T5 Lindenville (T5L)
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20.135.020.F: T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML)
1. Description
The T3ML zoning district is a low- and medium-intensity mixed use district that supports arts and makers, residential, and industrial uses
along the South Linden Avenue corridor. This district supports flex low-rise buildings with diverse frontages that engage private development
with the public realm and require ground floor arts and makers uses.
4. Building Height
Residential Mixed Use: 65 ft max.
Other: 40 ft max.
3. Building Placement
Build-to Area
Front as measured from
back-of-sidewalk
0 ft min. along Linden Avenue, 10 ft
min. along all other frontages; 15 ft max.
Publicly Accessible Open
Space (Parks, Linear Open Space, etc.)
0 ft min.; 20 ft max.
Ground floor residential units: 5 ft min.
Greenways, Pathways and
Trails
0 ft with no habitable encroachments
Building Placement in Front or Open Space Build-to
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Primary building must extend across a min. 30% of the width of the build-
to area.
Street side 10 ft min.; 15 ft max.
Building Placement in Street Side Build-to Area Primary building must extend across a min. 40% of the width of the build-to area.
Primary Building Setbacks
Interior side 0 ft min. Residential: 15 ft min.
Rear 0 ft min. Residential: 15 ft min.
Lot Coverage 80% max. as measured as the building area above any parking podium
2. Density and Floor Area Ratio
Residential Density (du/ac)1 20 min, 60 max.
FAR2 Total: 1.0 min.; 2.5 max. Nonresidential: 0.5 min., 1.0 max.
5. Parking Setback
Front 25 ft min.Surface parking shall not be located
between the primary building façade and the street. Surface parking area shall have a maximum width of 65 feet for parcels
with parcel width greater than 120 feet, maximum width of 40 feet width for parcels
with parcel width greater than 80 feet, for parcels with a parcel width less than 80 feet, all surface parking shall occur behind
primary building.
Street Side 5 ft min.
Interior Side 0 ft min.
Rear 0 ft min.
Curb Cut Access 24 ft max. width; max. 2 per street frontage
7. Additional Standards
Any new commercial or multi-unit buildings or structural alterations or additions to commercial or multi-unit buildings involving more than 25% of the gross floor area shall provide public improvements between the building and the curb in accordance with the standards of the Public Works Department.
6. Allowed Building Types
Live/work See Sec. 20.135.030.G
Multiplex See Sec. 20.135.030.H
Flex Low-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.I
Flex Mid-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.J
8. Notes
1See Chapter 20.390 (“Bonus Residential Density”) for additional density based on the California State Density Bonus program.
2Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR,
see Chapter 20.040.009 (“Determining Floor Area Ratio”). Ground floor nonresidential uses count towards the minimum FAR.
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20.135.020.G: T4 Lindenville (T4L)
7. Additional Standards
Any new commercial or multi-unit buildings or structural alterationsor additions to commercial or multi-unit buildings involving more
than 25% of the gross floor area shall provide public improvementsbetween the building and the curb in accordance with the standards of
the Public Works Department.
4. Building Height
65 ft max.
3. Building Placement
Build-to Area
Front as measured from back-of-
sidewalk
15 ft min. along Spruce Avenue and Railroad Avenue, 10 ft min. along all
other frontages; 20 ft max.
Publicly Accessible Open Space (Parks,
Linear Open Space, etc.)
0 ft min.; 20 ft max. Ground floor residential units: 5 ft min.
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Pathways and Trails
5 ft with no habitable encroachments
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Street side 0 ft min., 10 ft max.
Building Placement in Street Side Build-to Area
Primary building must extend across a min. 30% of the width of the build-to area.
Primary Building Setbacks3
Interior side 0 ft min. Residential: 15 ft. min
Rear 0 ft min. Residential: 15 ft. min
Lot Coverage 70% max., as measured as the building area above any parking podium
6. Allowed Building Types
Live/Work See Sec. 20.135.030.G
Rowhouse See Sec. 20.135.030.F
Multiplex See Sec. 20.135.030.H
Flex Low-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.I
Flex Mid-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.J
2. Density and Floor Area Ratio
Residential Density (du/ac.)1 80 min, 120 max.
FAR2 Total: 1.25 min.; 3.5 max.Nonresidential: 0.5 max.
5. Parking Setback
Front Shall be screened by habitable uses with a minimum depth of 20 feet
Street Side 8 ft min.
Interior Side 0 ft min.
Rear 5 ft min.
Curb Cut Access 20 ft max. width; max. 1 per streetfrontage or 2 per frontage if curb-but width
is less than 10 feet.
1. Intent
The T4L form-based zoning district establishes a mixed use urban
area. The district supports medium- to high-intensity mixed use development, with buildings that transition in scale to surrounding residential neighborhoods. Diverse frontages provide a relationship
between private development and the public realm and a consistent frontage along the key rights-of-way. Minimum residential densities
apply.
8. Notes
1See Chapter 20.390 (“Bonus Residential Density”) for additional density based on the California State Density Bonus program.
2Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR, see Chapter 20.040.009 (“Determining Floor Area Ratio”). Ground floor nonresidential uses count towards the minimum FAR.
3For transition standards adjacent to RL Districts, see Chapter 20.220.010 ("Development Standards").
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20.135.020.H T5 Lindenville (T5L)
4. Building Height
85 ft max.2
3. Building Placement
Build-to Area
Front as measured from back-of-sidewalk
15 ft min. along Spruce Avenue and Railroad Avenue, 10 ft min. along all other frontages; 20 ft max.
Publicly Accessible Open Space (Parks, Linear Open Space,
etc.)
0 ft min.; 20 ft max.Ground floor residential units: 5 ft min.
Greenways, Pathways and Trails 5 ft with no habitable encroachments
Building Placement in Front Build-to Area Primary building must extend across a min. 60% of the width of the build-to area
Street side 0 ft min.; 10 ft max.
Building Placement in
Street Side Build-to Area
Primary building must extend across
a min. 50% of the width of the build-to area.
Primary Building Setbacks
Interior side 0 ft min.
Residential: 15 ft. min
Rear 0 ft min.; 10 ft min. adjacent to any non-transect zoning district
Residential: 15 ft min.
Lot Coverage 70% max.
6. Allowed Building Types
Live/work See Sec. 20.135.030.G
Multiplex See Sec. 20.135.030.H
Flex Low-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.I
Flex Mid-Rise See Sec. 20.135.030.J
Flex High-Rise4 See Sec. 20.135.030.K
2. Density and Floor Area Ratio
Residential Density
(du/ac.)1
80 min., 140 max.3
FAR2 Total: 1.5 min.; 3.75 max.3
Nonresidential: 0.5 max.
5. Parking Setback
Front Shall be screened by habitable uses
with a minimum depth of 20 feet
Street Side 8 ft min.
Interior Side 0 ft min.
Rear 5 ft min.
Curb Cut Access 20 ft max. width; max. 1 street
frontages up to 300 feet, max. 2 for street frontages exceeding 300 feet
7. Additional Standards
Any new commercial or multi-unit buildings or structural alterations or additions to commercial or multi-unit buildings involving more
than 25% of the gross floor area shall provide public improvements between the building and the curb in accordance with the standards of the Public Works Department.
1. Intent
The T5L zoning district supports a comfortable and walkable high-intensity urban core. As large sites transition into walkable blocks,
the district supports vertical mixed use development with buildings facing the city’s corridors as well as internal street networks and publicly accessible open spaces. Diverse frontages provide space for active ground floor uses and shape the relationship between private development and the expanded public realm. Minimum residential
densities apply.
8. Notes
1See Chapter 20.390 (“Bonus Residential Density”) for additional density based on the California State Density Bonus program.
2Ground floor nonresidential uses may be exempt from the maximum FAR, see Chapter 20.040.009 (“Determining Floor Area Ratio”). Ground floor nonresidential uses count towards the minimum FAR.
3 For Height Incentive Overlay standards, see Chapter 20.160 ("Height Incentive (HI) Overlay").
4 The Flex High-Rise type is only allowed for development projects that meet the requirements of the Height Incentive Overlay, see Chapter 20.160 ("Height Incentive (HI) Overlay")
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