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Home My WebLink About17-2025 Reso - PC Meeting 08-21-25 - 180 El Camino Real (P21-0126)City of South San Francisco Resolution 17-2025 P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-770 Agenda Date:8/21/2025 Version:1 Item #:3a. 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 and multi-family residential building at 180 El Camino Real in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange for payment of Community Benefit Monetary Contribution obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and making findings regarding the consistency of the proposed action with the adopted Addendum to the 2009 Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. WHEREAS, the applicant received entitlements approval (P21-0126) by the City Council on September 14, 2022 to subdivide the property to create a total of three parcels, construct one new residential building containing 183 residential units, three Office/R&D buildings totaling approximately 750,000 square feet, ancillary uses and associated parking at 180 El Camino Real (APN 014-183-110), (collectively referred to as “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 September 16, 2022 determining that the 2022 Addendum to the 2009 Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2009062070) (“2022 Addendum”) 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 (DA25-0001) 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) payments of their Community Benefit Monetary Contribution obligations; and WHEREAS, on August 21, 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 2022 Addendum remains accurate and that the time extension will not cause a new environmental impact not already evaluated/mitigated and therefore recommends that the 2022 Addendum is still the appropriate and accurate document that reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City in relation to the Project’s City of South San Francisco Printed on 8/14/2025Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™1 File #:25-770 Agenda Date:8/21/2025 Version:1 Item #:3a. document that reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City in relation to the Project’s environmental impacts,and finds that the 2022 Addendum satisfies the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and no further environmental review is necessary. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT 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 2009 South San Francisco General Plan (“2009 General Plan”);the South San Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code;the Project applications;the draft Development Agreement;the 2009 South El Camino General Plan Amendment EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations;the 2022 Addendum to the 2009 EIR;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed August 18,2022 meeting;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council’s duly noticed September 14,2022 meeting;all site plans,and all reports,minutes,and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed August 21,2025 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 (DA25-0001) 1.The draft Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives,policies,general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan and the 2009 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 for ten (10) years; 3.The draft Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience,general welfare and good City of South San Francisco Printed on 8/14/2025Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™2 File #:25-770 Agenda Date:8/21/2025 Version:1 Item #:3a. 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 and will allow the City to absorb new development over a longer period with fewer temporary 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 and 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 make the findings contained in this Resolution,approve the Development Agreement (DA25-0001)to extend entitlements for 180 El Camino Real (P21-0126),and make a determination that the time extension will not cause a new environmental impact not already evaluated/mitigated and therefore recommends that the 2022 Addendum 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. City of South San Francisco Printed on 8/14/2025Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™3 * * * * * * * City of South San Francisco Page 4 of 4 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 21st day of August 2025 by the following: vote:AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: Vice-Chair Pamukcu, Baker, Faria, Shihadeh, Tzang _ _____________________________________________________________ Chair Funes-Ozturk, Evans_____________________________________