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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 6-1978RESOLUTION NO. 6-78 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A SECTION 701 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSIS- TANCE GRANT. WHEREAS, Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, authorizes Comprehensive Planning Assistance to local public agencies; and WHEREAS, each year the State of California Office of Planning and Research offers these planning grants to various local planning agencies; and WHEREAS, said Planning Grants must be supported by locally elected officials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby authorizes the submittal of a 701 Comprehensive Planning Assistance Grant.(Exhibit A) for the 1978 - 1979 program year. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly intro- duced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of_ January 1978, by the fo]lowing vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii NOES, " None ABSENI, " None ABSTAIN, " None ATTEST: ~ ~' City Clerk EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 6-78 ADOPTED JANUARY 18, 1978 PRE L ] H 1 NARY. APPL 1 CAT I ON ,.. : APPLICANT: City of South San Francsico COUNTY- San Mateo Economic Alternativ.es for the Revitalization of Mixed Land Uses in PROJECT TITLE-the Downtown Urban Core PROJECT DIRECTOR: William Costanzo Title- · City Planner Address- 400 Grand Avenue - South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone-(415) 873-8000 ASSEMBLY DISTRICT' 19th STATE SENTATE DISTRICT- 6th GRANT REQUESTED' $ 30,000 LOCAL MATCH' $ 15,000 (In-Kind] TOTAL COST- $ 45,000' APPLI CANT CATEGORY- Local Assistance ~] Non-Metro COG [--] HAS JURISDICTION PREVIOUSLY RECE I VED 701 GRANT? STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS-' Date Adopted Housing 7-21-69 Open Space 12-10-73 Land Use 4-?]-69 Conservati on 1 ?- 10-73 Circulation 4-71-69 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT .CAPACITY' Planning' Advanced 1977 Budget $ 117,494 Current Size of Professional Planning Staff 3 % of 701 Work to be Performed by Local Staff 30% I.AND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS SUBMITTED FOR CERTIFICATION? Yes F~J No' [] 'Seismic Safety Noise Scenic Highway Safety Other .... Date Adopted 9-.22/75 9-.22-75 9-??-75 9-??-75 LIST MAJOR STUDIES UNDERTAKEN IN 1976-1977' L. Community Profile and Housing Needs/Downtown South San Francisco, Auqust 1976 2. Shoreline Development Study/Specific Plan #1; June 1977 . PLANNING AREA STATISTICS' Jurisdiction's 1970 Population 46,706 1970 Minority Population 11,429 1970 Average Personal Income 12,111 i' :i 1977 Tax Base(Property Tax)/$3,738',600 SIGNATUR . NAME: William Costanzo Please Type or Print 1977 Average Personal Income $16,330 (1975) Presented Estimated Population 49,380 Present Minority Population 12,080 (est.) 1977 Annual Jurisdiction BudgetS10,206,728 (77-78) ' TITLE' City Planner DATE- ECOMOMIC ALTERNATIVES FOR THE · · ~ REVITALIZATION OF MIXED LAND USES IN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN CORE PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. Need For Project The Urban Core of South San Francisco was largely developed over the last fortY to eighty years. Many of the older structures have deter- iorated since originally constructed; some m. ajor retail and financial institutions in the area have closed or have relocated; and the area has been suffering from a gradual economic decline in recent years. At the same time, the area has maintained an interesting combination of mixed land uses. The heart of the Urban Core (Grand Avenue)' is characterized by many ground floor commercial uses with second story, low income housing units in various older hotels and rental units. The area also contains a number of single and m'ultiple-family dwelling units; these are dotted throughout the Urban Core area. Located immediately adjacent to, and easterly of the Urban Core, is the recently closed Bethlehem Steel Corporation Steel Mill which previously employed up to 1500 r. esi.dents of South San Francisco, many of these former employees reside in' the.Urban Core area. In recent months, a number of residents and property owners in the Urban Core have met to discuss the future of the area. A principal concern emerging as a result of this meeting is the future of economic and revitalization potentials of this area. At.the same time, ther..e seem to be a strong interest in maintaining many of the existing land uses and discourage the undesirable characteristics of the area. It is intended that this project Will be an in-depth study of the historical economic trends in the area, containing a thorough study of the current economic situation and thedevelopment of various economic scenarios that may occur. It is intended that this eConomic overview will address the major housing, employment and commercial needs and remedies for the purpose of revitalization and stabilizing the area. .. 2. Project Description and Approach Project Goals and Objectives' The main goal 'of this study is to thoroughly research and analyze economic data trends and alternatives as related to the unique mixed land uses that presently exist within the Urban Core. The objectives of the study include the following' 1) A complete, current and detailed lahd use study of the Urban Core. ~ 2) A.deta.iled study of the historical economic trends that have occurred since the early development of the area, 3) Collect, analyze' and describe the current economic situation. 4) Development of possible scenarios most likely to occur if various public and priv. ate actions are taken and to identify the nature, intensity and direction of such public and private actions. 5) Development of various alternatives, detailed methodologies which could be used to revitalize the various land uses, public improvements and promote employment and housing opportunities in the area. 3. Products and Results of Project The 'immediate product th~.t this study will provide is an economic land use plan that will have long term .effects in th~ area. This plan is expected to be the framework upon which 'various legal, financial, physical and economic activities can be accomplished. The beneficiary will be the property owners, merchants and residents in the target area, but the entire city of South San Francisco will also receive benefits: Long range results of this study will directly meet the economic and land. use needs identified above, by setting forth detailed methodologies and programs to alleviate i. dentified problems. 4. Project Evaluation The ~roject's effectiveness will be evaluated, by the. city Council, Planning Commission, Staff and Urban Core Advisory Committee. It is anticipated that its effectiveness will become evident as 'the area begins to attract new in-. dustrial, commercial and residential developments. Success may be measured 'by the number of new jobs'that are created, the increa'se in retail sales, the increase in lease revenues and the increase in new and rehabilitated housing units in the area, 5. Relationship of Project to Regional Plan This proposed project is conSistent with the Three-Year Regiona'l Goals and Prognam Statement 1973-76, as published-by the Association of Bay Area Governments. The major goals that it will help meet include the following-. · 1. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BAY AREA -To increase socioeconomic we'll-being while protect~ing the splendid physical and environmental quality of th~area. As a result of' the proposed study, the quality of life in the Urban Core, the city of - 2 '- South San Francisco and this p'o~tion of~ the Ba.y Area should sign- ificantly improve since many of the economic 6nd land use problems in this area will eventually be resolved, EmPloyment opportunities will increase, commercial sales will improve and housing opportunities will be more prevalent. 2. TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PERSONS IN THE BAY AREA TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELTER CONVENIENT TO OTHER ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ARE SATISFYING TO THEM This study will analyze the existing mixed land uses, especially the mixed residentia.1/commercial uses, along Grand Avenue. The economic alternatives of these residential uses will be studied and it is anticipated 'that additional residential uses will be encouraged in any fu.ture downtown plans. In addition, this proposed project is consistent with the State of Cal.ifornia's Draft Urban Development Strategy for California that states- ~ Policy I - CALIFORNIA SHALL ENCOURAGE THE CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN EXISTING CITIES AND SUBURBS. .This proposal will investigate the economic alternatives of the conservation programs for rehabilitating the housihg and commercial structures in· the Urban Core. For the'pas't two years, South San Francisch has budgeted a past major portion of its Housing and Community Development Block Grant appropri- ation for a housing rehabilitation program~ This-study will analyze the economic potential and alternatives for continuing or expanding the Present rehabilitation efforts. In addition, it will result in a progressive and comprehensive revitalization program that will promote conservation, capital improvements, open space and economic revitalization. Policy 5 - LOCAL PLANNING SHALL DIRECT NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO AREAS WITHIN AND CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING URBAN AREAS, AND SHALL PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING URBAN DEVELOPMENT This proposal directly supports this draft policy in that the study area is a fully developed area with a physical infrastructure which needs to be upgraded and improved. Revitalization of core areas is necessary to redUce suburban sprawl and reduce community distances and other environmental disadvantages of such' development policies. Policy 8 - STATE ACTION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SHALL ENcoURAGE 'THE LOCATION OF NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN AND 'CINTIGUOUS TO EXISTING URBAN AREAS This study will analyze the economic alternatives for redeveloping the existing industrial, commercial and residential uses located within the Urban Core.. The end result will be the attraction Of new and exFanded business and residential opportunities in the area. -3- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The Urban Core has a variety of complex problems with many variables that must be thououghly investigated and analyzed, Approaching this matter from both an economic and land use viewpoin't will result in unique solutions to many of the serious problems that presently exist in the area. As a result, various revitalization strategies will be developed which will result in long term'land use, financial and economic solutions. 'Finally, this proposal is entirely consistent with regional and state plans and policies which are encouraging the conservation and redevelopment of existing urban centers. -4- ! SUMMARY STATEMENT FORM HUD "701" COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE 1. Name of.Applicant- City of South San Francisco 2. Local Contact Person' · Will iam Costanzo 4. Address- 400 Grand Avenue 6. County- San Mateo 8. Elen~nts Being Submitted- 3. · Title' City Planner. 5. City and Zip Code' South 'San Francisco, CA 94080 7. Phone Number-. (415) 873-8000 ext. 246 Draft Housing Element Adopted Housing Element x Draft Land Use Element' Adopted Land Use El'ement x OPR/HUD USE ONLY: .. Date Received: Assigned To: -~learinghouse Number: ' ~ ~te Sent to Clearinghouse: '10. Enclosures- Date Sent to HOD: Received from HCD: Date Review Completed: omR/ uo List enclosures which are a" part of this application package' · 1) 701 Housing and Land Use Element Requirements - Summary Statement 2) Environmental Assessment of the Land Use and HoUsing Elements · 3) Orderly G'rowth 4)' Housing Element 5) CA- 189 Form me of Chief Executive Officer (Chief City or County Official) C. Halter Birkelo Title- City Hanager Signature- Date' · 701. HOUSING AND LAND USE ELEMENT'REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY ..STATEMENT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INLAND USE ELEMENT A.~ Policy Development The broad goals and objectives of .the city of South San Francisco's Land Use Element are contained on pages z~-9 of th'e Orderly Growth document that is attached.. The City Planning Division is presently embarking on a year long review of the Land Use Element and it is anticipated that ~ revisions to these objectives will be made in the future by the Planning Commi Ss i.on. Most of. South San Francisco:s Land Use Element objectives are oriented to long-range objectives. The objectives are designed to promote "orderly g.rowth and developmental stability throughOut the City." The City promotes industrial and commercial developments in certain areas of the City to balance the economic needs of its residents, Major environmental impacts will be minimal since the City is approximately 89% developed and most new land use de. velopments are in-fill projects. The pattern of land use is designated by the General Plan diagram that is attached. The intenSity and timing of development is based upon public and private projects consistent'with'the General Plan Goals and Objectives. B. Implementation The major implementation tool 'of the Land Use Elemeni~ is the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance establishes standard uses and development criteria for all properties within the corporate limits~ of South San Francisco. Programs .to implement the land use policies include the City's yearly adopted Capital Improvement Program. Specific plans of the General Plan and various programs including the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program and the recently initiated Downtown Revitalization Program. · · C. Coordination of Land.~Use Policy and'Implementation Program The City Council and the-Planning Commission are the local agenCies coordinating the major policies, pr. ocedures and mechan'isms necessary for effective lanai use planning in South San Francisco. The City Manager and City Planner are respon- sible for administering these coordination efforts with the support of various departments of the city government. - -1- II. HOUSING ELEMENT A. Data Requirements The housing element is based on a survey and geographical tabulation of dwelling units, subdivision, condition~of housing and statistical analysis of various residential land uses, Although much of the residential and' housing patterns have long been established, the Housing Element and Housing Plan takes into consideration the encouragement of new housing locations, rehabilitation, the location of existi.ng sound housing, conversion of existing housing into non-residential uses and the location of non-residential uses. This proposal was based on the~statistical and geological data contained in the'Housing Element Appendix. During the next year, additional data and more recent housing information will be incorporated into the Housing Element as a part of the current up- date of the General Plan. B. Non-Discrimination Requirement General Objective #4 of the HouSing Element states that "adequate housing should be provided for. all economic groups -low, medium"and high..." This objective supports the concept of non-discrimination for all of the City's residents. All new housing projects are reviewed and analyzed by the city sta'ff...'~, Recommendations on the proposed type and mixture of housing are made to the appropriate legislative bodies. All Section 8 and other assisted projects are'reviewed by the city staff and Planning Commission for conformance with City objectives and the Housing Assistance Plan. For families that cannot afford adequate housing, the City 'Housing Authority provides public housing units for the very. low and fixed income residents. The updated Housing Element is expected to further explore provisions to eliminate the effects Of housing discrimination and propose safeguards for the future. C. Conservation Requirement The Housing Element identifies areas in the City where conservation areas are designated. General Objective #9 states, "the City should encourage neighborhood conservation programs to protect buildings which are still in sound structural condition. Rehabilitation programs can be employed in the saving of many deteriorated structures .... " In addition, General Objective #11 states,"~he public facilities such as water, sewer and adequate drainage should be provided throughout the residential areas of the City. These facili-ties will help deter blight and decline." To support the conservation-objective, the-City has appropriated approximately $200,000 of Housing .and Community Development Block Grant funds over the past two years for a housing rehabilitation program. -2- D. Coordination Requirement The City is coordinating housing and residential l~nd use policies and programs with various governmental agencies, The HCDA program is being performed under a jo'int power .agreement with the County of San Mateo in accordance with HUD requirements, All new residential developments, . zone changes and General Plan amendments are made known to the State and' County through the CEQA filing requirements. The city staff works with OPR, ABAG and various regional and subregional agencies to coordinate local planning objectives with regional objectives. E. Evaluation Requirement The City Plannin'g Division is assigned the .responsibility of evaluating housing'objectives and programs. Through the public hearing process and the Planning Commission, all housing and planning"activities are discussed to determine if the General Plan objectives are being met. F. Housing Policy Development and Implementation. The Housing Plan in the Housing 'Element identifies the housing needs by approximate geographic sectors. The .City participates in the County of San Mateo's Housing Assistance Plan which further identifies the housing assistance, needs, goals and prog.rams in San Matzo County. The main goal of the HAP' is to provide housing assistance commensurate with identified housing needs in the County. The main local housing program now being utilized in South San Francisco 'includes the HCDA funded Housing Rehabili- tation Program, the financial support system and encouragement of Section 8 assisted housing and the continuation of assisted public housing managed by the South San Francisco Housing Authority. ~ III. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSESSMENT The City of South San Francisco 'does not have any historic places listed in the Department of Interior's "National Register of Historical Places" as published on February 1, 1977'in the Federal Register. As part of the 'next year's General Plan update, the City of South San Francisco is-planning to do a complete historical element to the General Plan. That element is expected to discuss the benefici'a~ies, the adverse impacts, alternatives, and controls for conserving and enhancing historical property. IV. CONSISTENCY ASSURANCES Not applicable to South San Francisco, -3- I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE 'LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SUMMARY OF THE PLANS The plans are described' as the Orderly Growth (Land Use) and Housinq Elements · of the General Plan. The location and boundaries of the elements are found' in the map of the Land Use Plan contained in the Orderly Growl~h Element. The objectives are found in the first section of each document. The Land Use Element contains various design, proposals, land'use description, a .natural resources addendum and other components. The Housing Element describes the methods of treating the housing problems, programs for action, neighborhood projection of future housing needs, obstacles, programs and a housing plan. II. THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PLANS AND POLICIES The detailed impact of the Land Use and Housing Elements are continously eval- Uated as individual-projects are proposed and individual env. ironmental deter- minations are made for each project. The city of'South San Francisco is 89 percent developed, which would indicate that major alteration to the natural environment has already occurred. Impacts on the environment have resulted in Westborough and Stonegate Ridge Planned Communities. These projects were approved in the~mid 1960's and have been'under continued development in the intervening years. Impacts to the environment hive also occurred in the industrial areas and in the downtown urban core. The latter as a result of an on going transition~ from single-~amily to multiple-family developments. Overall environmental 'impacts in South San Francisco will be minimal Since future developments will continue to be in-fill projects which will not require capital improvements on major expansions to the. existing infra- structure. III. ANY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS wHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED IF THE PLANS AND POLICIES ARE IMPLEMENTED These adopted plans serve to control the adverse effects of existing and potential new developments, Even though'the City .is largely developed, implementation of the plans wi-ll result 'in increases.in traffic, noise, air pollution and may expose persons to geologic and flood hazards. Implementation will. also result .in changes in the visual character and economic base of the community. The extent tO which changes wi'll be adverse must be weighed against the City's .values, objectives and goals. IV. ALTERNATIVES TO-THE PLAN AND POLICIES Preparation of and appropriate revisions to the Land Use and Housing Elements are required by state law, so there is no legal or practical 'alternative to the' compilation of these elements. Different alternatives were considered in the preparation of these'elements. But in most instances, because of the existing land use and housing patterns, alternatives are limited. VI. THE 'RELATIONSHIP B. ETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY Previous land uses and zoning policies of South San Francisco have already determined most of the relationships between the local short~-term uses of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity. The entire Land Use and Housing Element analyze the beneficial uses of the environment and establish policies which'will minimize the'adverse effects of short'term decisions and strive for en~ironmental.ly sound long-term decisions. ANY IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES WHICH WOULD BE INVOLVED IF THE PLANS ARE IMPLEMENTED None of the land use'and housing.proposals in these plans are irreversible, since over a given period of time the transition of land uses can be changed. Since most of the vacant land is already, serviced by streets and other improve- ments, most of the irretrievable commitments of resources have occurred. In addition, it is not likely that constructed projects will be removed and the land returned to open space. -2-