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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 20-2015 Resolution A RESOLUTION NO. 20-2015 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A USE PERMIT, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT, FOR A 35-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 1256 MISSION ROAD IN THE TRANSIT VILLAGE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Anthony Cuneo ("Owner") and City Ventures (collectively "Applicant") have submitted an application for development of a 35-unit residential condominium project on an approximately 1.7 acre site located at 1256 Mission Road, South San Francisco, California ("Project"); and, WHEREAS, Applicant seeks approval of a Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Project; and, WHEREAS, approval of the Applicant's proposal is considered a "project" for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code § 21000, et seq. ("CEQA"); and, WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt under CEQA as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for projects which are determined to be in-fill development, as set forth in greater detail below, and is consistent with the applicable General Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements; and, WHEREAS, on December 4, 2014 the Planning Commission for the City of South San Francisco held a lawfully noticed public hearing to solicit public comment and consider the proposed entitlements, take public testimony, and make a recommendation to the City Council on the project, at the conclusion of which, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the project; and, WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on January 14, 2015 which was continued to February 25, 2015 to consider the Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map and Affordable Housing Agreement and take public testimony. 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 South San Francisco General Plan and General Plan EIR; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the Project applications; the 1256 Mission Road Project Plans — Alternative A, as prepared by Hunt Hale Jones Architects, dated revised November 12, 2014; the 1256 Mission Road "CEQA Categorical Exemption Analysis for 1256 Mission Road Project" Memorandum, as prepared by Urban Planning Partners Inc., dated November 17, 2014, including all appendices thereto; all site plans, and all reports, minutes, and public testimony Resolution A submitted as part of the Planning Commission's meeting held December 4, 2014 meeting; all site plans, and all reports, minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council's duly notice public hearing on January 14, 2015 which was continued to February 25, 2015, and City Council deliberations; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the City of South San Francisco City Council hereby finds as follows: A. General Findings 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. 2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Conditions of Project Approval (Exhibit A), the Tentative Subdivision Map (attached as Exhibit B), the Affordable Housing Agreement (attached as Exhibit C), and the 1256 Mission Road Project Plans — Alternative A (attached as Exhibit D) 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 Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin. 4. Based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, the City Council, exercising its independent judgment and analysis, finds that the Project falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15332/Class 32, which exempts from the provisions of CEQA the construction of projects characterized as in-fill development, because it meets the following conditions: a.The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation (Medium Density Residential) and all applicable General Plan policies as well as with applicable Zoning Ordinance designation (Transit Village — Medium Density Residential) and regulations given that the site is planned and zoned for medium-density residential development within; and, b.The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of approximately 1.7 acres, which is less than the five acre maximum, and is surrounded by urban uses; and, c.The project has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, which would be negatively impacted given that the site is relatively flat and is surrounded by urban uses; and, d.Approval of the project would not result in any significant effect relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, given that: a. General Plan Guiding Policy 4.2-G-10 exempts development within 1/4 mile of the South San Francisco BART Station from any traffic level of service standards, and therefore no significant traffic level of service operation impacts would result from the proposed project; Resolution A b. The project's contribution to noise would not be significant subject to meeting the standards of South San Francisco Municipal Code ("SSFMC") Section 8.32.30 and compliance with the construction noise control plan measures identified in the "CEQA Categorical Exemption Analysis for 1256 Mission Road Project"memorandum; and, c. The project complies with the City's adopted Climate Action Plan and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's significance thresholds screening criteria, and therefore the project would have a less-than- significant impact on air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The City Council finds that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project. B. Use Permit 1. The proposed Project is consistent with the standards and requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance and with the provisions of the Transit Village — Medium Density Residential Zone District and the Low Density Residential Zone District. The Project meets or exceeds all of the general development standards of the Transit Village — Medium Density Residential District, with the exception of the maximum building height and the front yard fence height in the Low Density Residential Zone District. However, the exception for the maximum building height is permissible and warranted by the City's Zoning Ordinance, which allows an applicant to request an incentive to allow a modification to a zoning ordinance standard in return for the provision of certain types of affordable housing, which the applicant is providing. The proposed fence height is allowed per South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.300.005, which allows fences taller than three feet in a required front-yard subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit. 2. The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan by creating a pedestrian- oriented medium-density residential development that emphasizes pedestrian-activity along Mission Road, provides a well-articulated and visually engaging development that implements the goals of the Transit Village Plan, and is consistent with the City's Design Guidelines as they relate to building design, form and articulation. 3. The proposed use will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements, because the proposed use is consistent with the existing uses in the vicinity of the site, including the commercial and residential. The project proposes medium-density residential uses on a site located in the City's Transit Village Plan district, which is intended for this type of use. The General Plan has analyzed this type of use in the South San Francisco BART Station area, and concluded that such residential uses are not adverse to the public health, safety, or welfare. The proposed fence is designed to be transparent and allow views into and out of the property. As the proposed Project is consistent with other medium-density land uses in the Transit Village Plan area, approval of the Project will not be detrimental to the nearby properties. Resolution A 4. The proposed Project complies with applicable standards and requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance, with the exception of the maximum height for a portion of the site and the maximum height of a portion of the fence within the required front-yard. The stated exceptions are permissible and warranted by the City's Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Project is located in the Transit Village Plan District and, subject to the exception discussed above, meets the minimum standards and requirements for that district. 5. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed Project are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity because the Project proposes medium-density residential uses in the Transit Village Plan district, which is specifically intended for such uses. The proposed fence is in keeping with the aesthetic quality of the buildings on the site and allows views into and out of the property. 6. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and density proposed, as the medium-density residential use will benefit from being located in close proximity to the South San Francisco BART Station within the Transit Village Plan district, and the size and development is appropriate for the location and meets the City's land use and zoning standards. 7. The Project is consistent with CEQA for the reasons stated in Finding A.4 above. C. Design Review 1. The Project, including Design Review, is consistent with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code because the Project has been designed as a medium-density residential project which will provide a pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented environment with extensive landscaping and sustainability elements incorporated. 2. The Project, including Design Review, is consistent with the General Plan because the proposed medium-density residential development is consistent with the policies and design direction provided in the South San Francisco General Plan for the Medium-Density Residential land use designation by encouraging the development of a pedestrian-oriented development of a higher intensity within 1/2 mile of the South San Francisco BART Station. 3. The Project, including Design Review, is consistent with the applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council in that the proposed Project is consistent with the South San Francisco BART Transit Village Plan Design Guidelines. 4. The Project is consistent with the Use Permit for the reasons stated in Section B, above. 5. The Project is consistent with the applicable design review criteria in South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.480.006 ("Design Review Criteria") because the project has been evaluated by the Design Review Board on October 16, 2014, and found to be consistent with each of the eight design review criteria included in the "Design Review Criteria" section of the Ordinance, and the Design Review Board. Resolution A D. Tentative Subdivision Map 1. The proposed tentative subdivision map, including the proposed designs and improvements, are consistent with the City's General Plan as set forth in Findings B.2 and C.2 above, and because the tentative subdivision map would facilitate the development of a medium density residential development that would not conflict with the Medium Density Residential Land Use designation. 2. The proposed tentative subdivision map is consistent with the standards and requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance and with the provisions of the Transit Village — Medium Density Residential Zoning District. 3. The tentative subdivision map complies and meets all of the requirements of Title 19 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code ("Subdivisions"), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and would allow for the granting of an exception for the driveway grade of the property at 1256 Edgewood Ave as discussed below, and is consistent with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. a. The proposed Project would extend Edgewood Avenue onto the subject property as a private street to provide access to a portion of the residential development. In order to extend Edgewood Avenue, the existing driveway of the adjacent parcel at 1256 Edgewood Avenue would be required to be altered. An exception allowing the existing driveway at 1256 Edgewood Ave to be redeveloped at a grade greater than fourteen percent will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the same vicinity because the existing driveway currently exceeds the maximum permitted grade and the proposed change in grade will not constitute a significant increase over the existing conditions. b.The steep slope along the western edge of the property at 1256 Edgewood Avenue creates a special circumstance that would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity if Title 19 were strictly applied. The existing driveway on the property is at a seventeen percent grade, and the proposed change in grade will not constitute a significant increase over the existing conditions. If the standards of Title 19 were strictly applied, it would not be possible to provide a driveway conforming to the maximum grade standards from the existing access easement adjacent to Edgewood Avenue. c.The exception allowing the existing driveway at 1256 Edgewood Avenue to be redeveloped at a grade greater than fourteen percent carries out the spirit and intent of Title 19 by providing a parcel affected by a steep topography that has historically had nonconforming driveway access with continued access that meets all other driveway design standards except the maximum grade. 4. The Project site is physically suitable for the type of development and density proposed, as the medium-density residential development will be located in the Transit Village Resolution A area, and the size and number of residential units is appropriate for the location and meets the City's land use and zoning standards. 5. The Project, including the proposed designs and improvements, are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or serious public health problems, since the project plans call for management of any hazardous materials that would exist by virtue of it being a former agriculture site, and since such impacts have been thoroughly evaluated as part of the CEQA process and determined not to exceed any stated thresholds of significance. 6. The design and improvements of the tentative subdivision map are not in conflict with any existing public easements. 7. The property is located in a developed, urban setting, and is not subject to a Williamson Act contract, on open space easement, a conservation easement, or an agricultural conservation easement. The surrounding land uses and resulting parcels would not support agricultural uses; the resulting parcels would result in residential development not incidental to commercial agricultural use of the land. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that subject to the Conditions of Approval, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution, and approves the Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this 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 a regular meeting held on the 25 day of February, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pradeep Gupta, Karyl Matsumoto, and Liza Normandy Mayor Richard A. Garbarino NOES: Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Cipt Marti)//i, City Clerk Resolution A Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Resolution A DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL P14-0081: UP14-0009, DR4-0049, SA14-0001 & AHA14-0001 1256 MISSION ROAD (As recommended by Planning Commission on December 4, 2014) A) Planning Division requirements shall be as follows: 1. The applicant shall comply with the Planning Divisions standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Residential Projects. 2. The project shall be constructed and operated substantially as indicated on the plan set prepared by Hunt Hale Jones Architects as approved by the City Council at their meeting of February 25, 2014. 3. All equipment(either roof,building, or ground-mounted) shall be screened from view through the use of integral architectural elements, such as enclosures or roof screens, and landscape screening or shall be incorporated inside the exterior building wall. Equipment enclosures and/or roof screens shall be painted to match the building. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit plans showing utility locations, stand-pipes, equipment enclosures, landscape screens, and/or roof screens for review and approval by the Chief Planner or designee. 4. The Final Subdivision Map shall be substantially consistent with the Tentative Subdivision Map entitled"Tentative Map", dated November 11, 2014, prepared by C2G/Civil Consultants Group, Inc. 5. The Final Subdivision Map shall comply with all applicable requirements of SSFMC Title 19 (Subdivisions) and Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance). 6. Prior to approval of the Final Map or issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall: a) Prior to the Final Inspection the owner shall pay the fee in-lieu of parkland dedication in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 19.24, subject to review and approval of the City's Parks and Recreation Director; and, b) Execute and Record an Affordable Housing Agreement consistent with SSFMC Chapter 20.380 Inclusionary Housing Regulations. 7. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for the construction of public improvements, the final design for all public improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Chief Planner. 8. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for grading improvements, the applicant shall submit final grading plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Chief Planner. Resolution A 9. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for landscaping improvements, the applicant shall submit final landscaping and irrigation plans for review and approval by the Chief Planner. The plans shall include documentation of compliance with SSFMC § 20.300.007 "Landscaping", including Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation calculations. 10. All parking areas are to be maintained free and clear of litter and storage and shall remain clear for parking at all times. No outdoor storage of materials is allowed. 11. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits, the developer shall revise the development plans to address the following design related comments, subject to review and approval by the Chief Planner or designee: a) Reduce the total habitable area of Unit 35 to no more than 2,499 square feet. b) Remove the vehicular access gate at the entrance to the Edgewood Avenue extension. 12. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for residential uses, the applicant shall pay any applicable childcare fees in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.115. This fee is subject to annual adjustment, and presently is assessed at$1,858.00 per medium density residential unit. 13. Any modification to the approved plans shall be subject to SSFMC Section 20.450.012 ("Modification"), whereby the Chief Planner may approve minor changes. All exterior design modifications, including any and all utilities, shall be presented to the Chief Planner for a determination. 14. Prior to the recordation of the Covenants Conditions &Restrictions (CC&Rs) with the San Mateo County Recorder, the applicant shall submit the final CC&Rs to the Chief Planner for review and approval. 15. The applicant shall implement all of the construction-related measures identified in the "CEQA Categorical Exemption Analysis for 1256 Mission Road Project" Memorandum prepared by Urban Planning Partners, Inc., dated November 17, 2014. 16. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits, the developer shall revise the development plans to include the following Climate Action Plan requirements, subject to review and approval by the Chief Planner or designee: a) Install conduit to accommodate wiring for solar. b) Use of high-albedo surfaces and technologies as appropriate, as identified in the voluntary CALGreen standards. c) Implement the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by undertaking the following: (i) Establish a variable-speed pump exchange for water features. Resolution A (ii) Restrict hours of irrigation to occur between 3:00 a.m. and two hours after sunrise. (iii)Install irrigation controllers with rain sensors. (iv)Landscape with native, water-efficient plants. (v) Install drip irrigation systems. (vi)Reduce impervious surfaces to the maximum extent practical. 17. Prior to the issuance of any building or construction permits, the applicant shall contact the South San Francisco Scavenger Company to properly size any required trash enclosures and work with staff to locate the trash enclosure in accordance with the zoning ordinance, SSFMC 20.300.014. An approval letter from South San Francisco Scavenger shall be provided to the Chief Planner. 18. The applicant, and any successor in interest to the applicant, shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of South San Francisco and its agents, officers, and employees from any action, claim, or proceeding brought against the City or its agents, officers, or employees which challenges the validity of any approval by the City, its agencies, boards, Commission, or Council with respect to applicant's project, including but not limited to, issues concerning applicant's rights of access pursuant to asserted easement rights. Planning Division contact: Billy Gross, Senior Planner(650) 877-8535 B) Fire Department requirements shall be as follows: 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit plans showing the following improvements for review and approval by the Fire Marshal or designee: a) Install fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13,NFPA 13D and SSFFD requirements under separate fire plan check and permit for overhead and underground. b) Fire sprinkler system shall be central station monitored per California Fire Code section 1003.3. c) Install exterior listed horn/strobe alarm device, not a bell. d) Fire alarm plans shall be provided per NFPA 72 and the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code. e) All Non parking space curbs to be painted red to local Fire Code Specifications. f) Access road shall have all weather driving capabilities and support the imposed load of 75,000 pounds. g) Road gradient and vehicle turning radius shall not exceed maximum allowed. h) Provide fire flow in accordance with California Fire Code Appendix III-A. Resolution A i) Provide fire hydrants with an average spacing of 450 feet between hydrants; location and number to be determined. The fire hydrants shall have a minimum fire flow of 2000 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure for duration of 4 hours. j) All buildings shall provide premise identification in accordance with SSF municipal code section 15.24.100. k) Provide Knox key box for each building with access keys to entry doors, electrical/mechanical rooms, and others to be determined. 1) The minimum road width is 20 feet per the California Fire Code. m) All buildings shall have Emergency Responder Radio Coverage throughout in compliance with Section 510 of the California Fire Code. 2. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permit, the applicant shall pay any applicable Public Safety Impact Fee in accordance with City Council Resolution 97- 2012. This fee is subject to annual adjustment, and presently is assessed at $563.00 per high density residential unit. Fire Prevention contact: Luis DaSilva, Fire Marshal (650) 829-6645 C) Engineering Division requirements shall be as follows: 1. The Owner shall perform a flow study of the City sewer collection system to determine whether flow from this new development can adequately be handled. 2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall comply with all requirements, and pay for all deposits and fees, as described in the City Municipal Code. Engineering Division contact: Eric Evans, Associate Engineer(650) 829-6652 D) Police Department requirements shall be as follows: 1. Municipal Code Compliance. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.48 of the Municipal Code, "Minimum Building Security Standards" Ordinance revised May 1995. The Police Department reserves the right to make additional security and safety conditions, if necessary,upon receipt of detailed/ revised building plans. Police Department contact: Sergeant Bruce McPhillips (650) 877-7248 E) Water Quality Control Plant requirements shall be as follows: 1. Fire sprinkler test drain must be connected to the sanitary sewer. Resolution A 2. Condensate drains from HVAC system must be connected to the sanitary sewer. 3. Site is subject to Low impact development requirements; site must treat stormwater prior to it entering the stormwater system. Complete applicable forms for low impact development. 4. Roof leaders cannot be connected directly to the storm drain system. 5. The onsite catch basins are to be stenciled with the approved San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Logo (No Dumping! Flows to Bay). 6. Landscaping shall meet the following conditions related to reduction of pesticide use on the project site: a) Where feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat stormwater runoff by incorporating elements that collect,detain, and infiltrate runoff. In areas that provide detention of water,plants that are tolerant of saturated soil conditions and prolonged exposure to water shall be specified. b) Plant materials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such as soil type,topography, climate, amount and timing of sunlight,prevailing winds, rainfall,air movement,patterns of land use, ecological consistency and plant interactions to ensure successful establishment. c) Existing native trees, shrubs, and ground cover shall be retained and incorporated into the landscape plan to the maximum extent practicable. d) Proper maintenance of landscaping,with minimal pesticide use, shall be the responsibility of the property owner. e) Integrated pest management(IPM)principles and techniques shall be encouraged as part of the landscaping design to the maximum extent practicable. Examples of IPM principles and techniques include: i. Select plants that are well adapted to soil conditions at the site. ii. Select plants that are well adapted to sun and shade conditions at the site. In making these selections, consider future conditions when plants reach maturity, as well as seasonal changes. iii. Provide irrigation appropriate to the water requirements of the selected plants. iv. Select pest-resistant and disease-resistant plants. v. Plant a diversity of species to prevent a potential pest infestation from affecting the entire landscaping plan. vi. Use"insectary"plants in the landscaping to attract and keep beneficial insects. 7. No decorative bark shall be used in landscaping. Resolution A 8. A grading and drainage plan must be submitted. 9. An erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted. Water Quality contact: Rob Lecel (650) 877-8555 Resolution A Exhibit B Tentative Subdivision Map—Alternative A V . V . V . V . 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