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• Resolution: RES 33-2023
File Number: 23-112 Enactment Number: RES 33-2023
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND
DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED VESTING
TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 889 MCLELLAN DRIVE
IN THE T5 CORRIDOR (T5C) ZONING DISTRICT IS
WITHIN THE PARAMETERS ANALYZED BY THE
ADDENDUM TO THE 2000 SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING
THE MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19.
WHEREAS, in 2011 the City of South San Francisco ("City") adopted (1) Resolution No. 43-2011
adopting the Addendum to the 2000 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the 2000 El Camino
Real Redevelopment Plan Amendment ("Addendum to the 2000 SEIR") and (2) Resolution No. 44-2011
approving a use permit, design review, tentative subdivision map and an affordable housing agreement for
the construction of a four-story mixed-use residential and commercial development, consisting of 20
residential condominiums above approximately 5,200 square feet of ground -floor commercial space and 35
on-site and six on -street parking spaces on an approximately 17,582 square foot (0.41 acre) site located at
the northwest corner of McLellan Drive and Mission Road ("Mission/McLellan Project"); and
WHEREAS, as described in further detail herein and in the accompanying staff report, the
construction of the Mission/McLellan Project has been delayed multiple times due to financing difficulties
and other setbacks, but is now fully under construction with an anticipated project completion date of 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the previously approved tentative subdivision map expired prior to a final map being
recorded, and therefore the applicant has submitted an application seeking approval of an updated Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map (SAI9-0002)(Exhibit A) for the Mission/McLellan Project; and
WHEREAS, approval of the applicant's proposal is considered a "project" for purposes of the
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000, et seq.) ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, in 2011 the City Council found that the Mission/McLellan Project is within the
parameters analyzed within the Addendum to the 2000 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(Addendum to the 2000 SEIR) prepared for the 2000 El Camino Real Redevelopment Plan Amendment; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map does not propose any modifications
to the project, and is therefore found to continue to be consistent with the analysis included in the previously
entitled projects, and its approval would not result in any new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of any previously identified effects beyond those disclosed and analyzed
in the Addendum to the 2000 SEIR approved by City Council, nor do the proposed modifications constitute
a change in the Project or change in circumstances that would require additional environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the proposed map and determined that it complies
with applicable City standards; and
WHEREAS, Section 19.40.090 of the Municipal Code requires the Planning Commission to make
a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval or denial of the map and specifying the
reasons for the recommendation and any related conditions for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Map Act, implemented through Title 19 of the Municipal Code,
requires the City to deny approval of a tentative map if it makes certain adverse findings, such as
consistency with the general plan, physical suitability of the subject site, or design of the subdivision
resulting in environmental or public health harms; and
WHEREAS, in this case, the tentative map conforms with applicable City standards, as described
in the accompanying staff report, and there are no grounds to find that it should be denied; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a lawfully noticed public hearing on February" 2,
2023, at which time interested parties had the opportunity to be heard, and to review the Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map of the Mission/McLellan Project and supporting documents, prior to making its
recommendation on the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended on February 2, 2023 that the City Council
approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a lawfully noticed public hearing on February 22, 2023 at
which time interested parties had the opportunity to be heard, and to review the Project and supporting
documents, prior to making its decision on the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council exercised its independent judgment and analysis, and considered all
reports, recommendations and testimony before making a determination on the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, 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 Environmental Impact Report; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the 2000 El
Camino Corridor Redevelopment Plan Amendment, and the 2000 Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report, including all attachments and technical reports thereto; the Addendum to the 2000 SEIR prepared for
the Project; Application materials prepared by the applicant, dated submitted August 19, 2019;
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Project plans prepared by Pacific Crest Surveying dated January 16, 2023; all site plans, and all reports,
minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the City Council's duly noticed February 22, 2023
meeting; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2),
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1 FINDINGS
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Tentative Subdivision Map (Exhibit A) and the
Draft Conditions of Approval (Exhibit B) 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.
B. Tentative Parcel Man
1. The proposed vesting tentative map is consistent with the analysis included in the already approved
Addendum to the 2000 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 2000 El Camino
Real Redevelopment Plan Amendment, and the approval of this vesting tentative map would not result in
any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of any previously
identified effects beyond those disclosed and analyzed in the Addendum to the 2000 SEIR approved by
City Council, nor does the vesting tentative map constitute a change in the Project or change in
circumstances that would require additional environmental review.
2. The proposed vesting tentative map, prepared by Pacific Crest Surveying and dated January 16, 2023,
including the proposed designs and improvements, is consistent with the City's General Plan because the
tentative map would facilitate the infill and development of a mixed-use residential project which would
create additional residential units and retail uses in proximity to the South San Francisco BART station.
3. The proposed vesting tentative parcel map is consistent with the standards and requirements of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
4. The vesting tentative parcel map complies and meets all the requirements of Title 19 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code ("Subdivisions") and with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act.
5. The Project Site is physically suitable for the type of development and density proposed, as the mixed-use
residential project will be located on a vacant parcel in proximity to the South San Francisco BART
station, which is identified as having the potential for more housing production and increased daily
services to serve new and existing residents in the El Camino Real Sub -Area of the General Plan.
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The design and improvements of the vesting tentative parcel map are not in conflict with any existing public
easements.
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
mixed-use development not incidental to commercial agricultural use of the land.
SECTION 2 DETERMINATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco hereby makes the findings contained in this Resolution, determines that the proposed vesting
tentative map is consistent with the analysis included in the Addendum to the 2000 Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 2000 El Camino Real Redevelopment Plan Amendment, and
approves the entitlements request for a Tentative Subdivision Map at 889 McLellan / 1309 Mission
(P09-0002: SA 19-0002) subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
At a meeting of the City Council on 2/22/2023, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nagales,
seconded by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Ni olas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego,
Counci ember man, d Councilmember Flores
Attest by
sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco