HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 104-2007RESOLUTION NO. 104-2007
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
APPROVING A THREE (3) MONTH TIME EXTENSION (NO. PCA 07-0002) OF A
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP, AND DESIGN REVIEW ON A 0.52-ACRE SITE SITUATED AT 111 CHESTNUT
AVENUE
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2007, the South San Francisco Planning Commission
considered an application for athree-month extension of a residential planned unit development
permit, tentative subdivision map, and design review fora 0.52-acre property located at 111
Chestnut Avenue (NO. PCA 07-0002); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted September 20, 2007, the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council approve the extension of the above-referenced land use
entitlements; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of October 10, 2007, the City Council considered the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and approved the applicant's request, subject to
conditions agreed to by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, as required by the SSFMC Title 20 (Zoning Regulations) and SSFMC Title
19 (Subdivision Ordinance), the City Council makes the following findings in support of a Three
(3) Month Time Extension of a Residential Planned Unit Development Permit, Tentative
Subdivision Map, and Design Review on a 0.52 acre site situated at 111 Chestnut Avenue,
owned by Ng's Chestnut LLC, based on public testimony and the materials submitted to the City
Council of the City of South San Francisco which include, but are not limited to, Architectural
and Landscape Plans, dated September 2007, prepared by Best Designs and Construction
Company; the September 20, 2007 Planning Commission staff report; the September 20, 2007
Planning Commission meeting; the October 10, 2007 City council Staff Report; and the October
10, 2007 City Council meeting;
1. The project is consistent with the provisions of the City's General Plan that
support residential development, and specifically with the Housing Element that supports
provision of additional market rate and affordable housing in the community to meet on-
going demand. The proposed density of 15.39 units per acre for the 0.52 acres to be
developed with dwellings is well within the overall density of 37.5 units per acre for the
High Density Residential category provided in the City's General Plan.
2. The 0.52 acre site is physically suited for the proposed townhouse subdivision.
3. The development will create a residential environment of sustained desirability
and stability and will result in an intensity of land use similar to adjacent multi-family and
single-family neighborhoods. The proposed density of 15.39 units per acre and the
general style and quality of the new residences and site improvements is substantially
similar to or superior to recently approved subdivisions in the City.
4. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously adopted by the City Council on
July 13, 2005 in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Mitigated Negative Declaration No.02-0020 identifies a couple of
potential adverse impacts attributable to the development of eight (8) new residences. The
impacts can be reduced to a less than significant level through the implementation of
mitigation measures. A mitigation monitoring program is established to ensure that
impacts are reduced to a less than significant level. Mitigation measures including a
mitigation monitoring program have been incorporated into the project or made
conditions of approval which will reduce identified impacts to a less than a significant
level.
5. The Subdivision of the 0.52 acre lot allowing the development of eight (8)
townhouses and common area will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor unreasonably detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements. The use is compatible with the existing neighboring residential uses. Site
improvements including the provision of upgrades to the public infrastructure, and
landscaping of all of the yards of each new lot and common area will reduce potential
adverse impacts to the public infrastructure, circulation conflicts and provide a
streetscape that is comparable to the surrounding neighborhoods.
6. The eight (8) new town houses and site landscaping comply with the City's Design
Guidelines.
7. The residences comply with the requirements of South San Francisco Municipal
Code Title 20 Zoning Regulations. The design and improvements are not in conflict with
any known existing public easements.
8. Therefore, on the basis of (a) the foregoing Recitals which are incorporated
herein, (b) the City of South San Francisco's General Plan, (c) the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, (d) the Staff Report, and on the basis of the specific conclusions set forth
below, the City Council finds and determines that the Three (3) Month Time Extension is
necessary to allow the development to proceed and is consistent with the objectives,
policies, general land uses and programs specified and contained in the City's General
Plan in that (a) the General Plan designation for the site is High Density Residential and
the proposed subdivision and townhouse development is consistent with those land use
designations, (b) the project is consistent with the fiscal policies of the General Plan with
respect to provision of public infrastructure and services, and housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Approve the Three (3) Month Time Extension of a Residential Planned Unit
Development Permit 02-0020, Tentative Subdivision Map 02-0020, and Design Review 02-0020
subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit B, with which the applicant concurs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at the regular meeting held on the 10th day of
October 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego, Joseph A. Fernekes and Karyl Matsumoto,
Vice Mayor Pedro Gonzalez and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Interim City Clerk