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
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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
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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
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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.
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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-.
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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
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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.
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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.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT FORM
HUD "701" COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE
1. Name of.Applicant-
City of South San Francisco
2. Local Contact Person'
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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'
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1) 701 Housing and Land Use Element Requirements - Summary Statement
2) Environmental Assessment of the Land Use and HoUsing Elements
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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'
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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.
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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. -
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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.
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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,
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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.
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