HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-2025 Reso - PC Meeting 07-17-25 - 800 Dubuque Avenue (P21-0117)City of South San Francisco
Resolution 14-2025
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:25-496
Version:1
Agenda Date: 7/17/2025
Item #: 4a
Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council approve a proposed Development
Agreement to extend approved entitlements to construct a new Office/R&D Campus at 800 Dubuque
Avenue in the East of 101 Transit Core (ETC) Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange
for pre-payment of Community Benefit Program Fee obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code and a recommendation determining consistency of the
proposed action with the adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act
WHEREAS, the applicant received entitlements approval (P21-0117) by the City Council on July 12, 2023 for
the construction of a new Office/R&D campus at 800 Dubuque Avenue (APN 015-021-030 and 5.89 acres) and
comprised of three new office and R&D buildings on the site at approximately 857,000 square feet with 1,335
parking spaces (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, approval of the applicant’s proposal was considered a project for purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”); and
WHEREAS, the City filed a Notice of Determination on July 13, 2023 determining that a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ND22-0001) was the appropriate document and that the project would not have a significant effect
on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the applicant now seeks approval of a Development Agreement (DA24-0001) for the Project to
extend entitlement approval for a period of ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the term extension, the applicant will make up to three (3) pre-payments towards
their outstanding Community Benefit Program fee obligations; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2025 the Planning Commission for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully
noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the Development Agreement, take public
testimony, and recommend approval of the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and determined that the previously adopted IS/MND (ND22-
0001) remains accurate and that the time extension will not cause a new environmental impact not already
evaluated/mitigated and therefore recommends that the IS/MND is still the appropriate and accurate document
that reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City in relation to the Project’s environmental
impacts, and finds that the IS/MND satisfies the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and
no further environmental review is necessary.
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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 General Plan and General Plan EIR;the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the Project
applications;the draft Development Agreement;the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,as prepared
by Lamphier-Gregory,Inc.,dated March 2023;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony
submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed June 15,2023 meeting;all site plans,and all
reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council’s duly noticed July 12,2023
meeting;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning
Commission’s duly noticed July 17,2025 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
General
1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2.The Exhibits attached to this Resolution,including the draft Development Agreement (Exhibit A),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.
Development Agreement (DA24-0001)
1.The draft Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives,policies,general land uses and
programs specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan as it conforms to all governing
land use requirements and would only extend the duration of project entitlements to ten (10) years;
2.The draft Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in,and the regulations
prescribed for the land use district in which the real property is located and would only extend the
duration of project entitlements to ten (10) years;
3.The draft Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience,general welfare and good
land use practice given the extended term for the entitlements proposed in the draft Development
Agreement will allow the City to absorb new development over a longer period with fewer temporary
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impacts related to new construction;
4.The draft Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health,safety and general welfare
given the extended term for the entitlements proposed in the draft Development Agreement will allow
the City to absorb new development over a longer period with fewer temporary impacts related to new
construction;
5.The draft Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the
preservation of property values and instead will contribute to a paced development and orderly
transition from industrial use to an Office/R&D campus.
SECTION 2 DETERMINATION
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby recommends that the City Council makes the findings contained in this Resolution,approves
the Development Agreement (DA24-0001)to extend entitlements for 800 Dubuque Avenue (P21-0117),and
makes a determination that the time extension will not cause a new environmental impact not already
evaluated/mitigated and therefore recommends that the IS/MND is still the appropriate and accurate document
and no further environmental review is necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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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 the 17th day of July
2025 by the following:
vote:AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Chair Funes-Ozturk, Vice-Chair Pamukcu, Faria, Shihadeh, Tzang
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Baker, Evans____________________________________