HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 02-15-24 (Reso 2938-2024) - General Plan Conformance for Remnant ParcelsCity of South San Francisco
Resolution 2938-2024
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:24-58 Agenda Date:2/15/2024
Version:1 Item #:4a.
Resolution making findings and determining that the acquisition of several properties (APNs 091-022-010, 091
-022-020, 091-022-030, 091-025-010, 091-034-080, and 015-031-090) as part of a Chapter 8 Tax Sale is in
conformance with the South San Francisco adopted General Plan in accordance with provisions of State
Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402)
WHEREAS,in May 2023 the City received notice that the San Mateo County Tax Collector’s office would be
conducting a Chapter 7 public auction for tax defaulted properties; and
WHEREAS, in closed session meetings of City Council at its regular meetings on July 12, 2023, and October
25, 2023, Council provided direction to staff to object to the Chapter 7 sale of certain defaulted tax properties in
order to acquire them via a Chapter 8 sale; and
WHEREAS, these properties include five remnant parcels along Westborough Boulevard between Oakmont
Drive and Olympic Drive (APNs 091022010, 091022020, 091022030, 091025010, 091034080) and one
remnant right of way parcel on Sylvester Road north of Associated Road (APN 015031090); and
WHEREAS, the properties along Westborough Boulevard have been the subject of past Code Enforcement
action, are not properly maintained, and pose a nuisance to the community; acquiring them will stabilize the
properties and provide the City with flexibility in the future should it wish to expand the Westborough right-of-
way, construct pathways, or enhance landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the Sylvester Road parcel is a key uncontrolled piece of property at the center of a large
development surrounded by privately owned streets; acquiring the parcel and transferring it to the Trammel
Crow Company in exchange for reimbursement of all costs associated with the action will allow for its
maintenance and preservation as publicly accessible right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City provided an objection in writing to the San Mateo County Tax Collector’s Office, which
acknowledged receipt and withheld these properties from the public Chapter 7 sale; and
WHEREAS, the County has indicated that a Chapter 8 tax auction may happen in the first quarter of 2024; and
WHEREAS, as the regular meeting of the City Council on January 10, 2024, Council authorized staff to
purchase these parcels at a Chapter 8 tax auction; and
WHEREAS, prior to purchase of real property by the City, the Planning Commission as the planning agency
for the City is required to find such disposition is in conformity with the adopted general plan in accordance
with Government Code section 65402; and,
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File #:24-58 Agenda Date:2/15/2024
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WHEREAS, the General Plan contains several goals, policies and actions which support the purchase of the
remnant parcels, in the interest of ensuring safe, well-maintained, and connected neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, there are no developments contemplated with the proposed purchase of these properties, and as
described the proposed acquisitions are consistent with the General Plan and previously entitled projects, and
thus do not have the potential to create any significant environmental impacts.
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
2. 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.
3. The proposed purchases of these properties are consistent with the General Plan and previously entitled
projects and does not contemplate additional development, therefore, do not have the potential to cause
a significant effect on the environment. Thus, no environmental review or action under the California
Environmental Quality Act is necessary at this time.
4. Purchase of the remnant parcels on Westborough and Sylvester is consistent with the General Plan
including the goals and policies described in the accompanying staff report, as they promote safety, well
-maintained landscaped areas, and multi-modal connections, and also will help to create to support
cohesive redevelopment of the East of 101 area, with a focus on multi-modal access near the Caltrain
station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with California Government Code
section 65402, the location, purpose and extent of the proposed purchase of several properties on Westborough
(APNs 091022010, 091022020, 091022030, 091025010, 091034080) and one property on Sylvester (APN
015031090) is in conformance with the City’s adopted General Plan.
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Attest:__________________________________
Adena Friedman
Secretary to the Planning Commission
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on then 15th day of February 2024
by the following:
vote:AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Chair Tzang, Vice Chair Faria, Baker, Evans, Funes-Ozturk, Pamukcu
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_Shihadeh ______________________________________________