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NOTICE OF PREPARATION
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(SSG) 877-8535
FAX (SSG) 829-6639
September 12, 2006
To:
Certified Mail: 7001-1140-0001-0464- 7066
State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street/P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Subject:
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
250-270 East Grand Avenue Office/R&D Project
Street Address:
City of South San Francisco
Planning Division
400 Grand Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 94083
Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner
Consulting Firm:
Finn Name:
Lamphier-Gregory
Lead Agency:
Agency Name:
1944 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94606
Street Address:
Mailing
Address:
Contact:
Contact:
Joan Lalnphier, Principal
The City of South San Francisco will be the lead Agency and will prepare an environmental impact report for
the project identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the
environmental information which is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the
proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by our agency when considering your permit
or other approval for the project.
The project description, location, and proposed development are summarized below. An Initial Study is not
attached.
Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible date but not
later than 30 days after receipt of this notice.
Please send your response to Chadrick Slnalley at the address shown above. We will need the name for a
contact person in your agency.
Project Title:
250-270 E. Grand Avenue Office/R&D project (Britannia Pointe Grand Modification
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250-270 East Grand
Date: September 12, 2006
Page: 2 of 2
Project Location: The 30.5 acre site is located approximately 3/8 miles east of Highway 101, south east
of the intersection of Harbor Way and East Grand Avenue, in the City of South San Francisco, in the County of
San Mateo. Assessor's parcel number (APN) 015-042-220 (see location map, below)
Location Map:
Source: Google Maps
Project Description & Scoping= The application under review proposes the demolition of four
existing 1 & 2 story buildings totaling 177,633 square feet located within the Britannia Pointe Grand
Development, and the construction of three 3 story and 5 story office/R & D buildings totaling 461,500 square
feet, an eight level parking garage and landscape improvements. As submitted, the application requires a
modification to the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit, use permit and Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Plan and design review to meet the City of South San Francisco's Municipal Code
requirements.
The site is located within an area zoned for industrial uses and designated for business and technology parks by
the General Plan.
The EIR will focus on the following topic areas: Aesthetics; Air Quality; Geology and Soils; Hazards and
Hazardous Materials; Hydrology and Water Quality; Land Use Planning; Noise; Transportation and
Circulation; and Utilities and Service Systems (Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste). Attached for reference
is a synthesized scope of work for the Transportation and Circulation portion of the EIR.
Date: September 12, 2006
Signature:
Title:
Telephone:
FAX:
Associate PIa
(650) 829- 669
(650) 829-6639
Reference: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15082(a), 15103, 15375 Revised Novenzber 2005
Synthesized Scope of Work - Transportation and Circulation
A. Full proj ect development and occupancy will occur by no sooner than 2010 to 2011. Therefore, 2015
will be used as the analysis horizon year to match the recent traffic analysis conducted for the
Genentech Master Plan EIR.
B. Twenty-four public street intersections and all internal circulation and project driveway intersections
with East Grand Avenue and Harbor Way will be evaluated for 2015 AM and PM peak hour (with and
without project) conditions. This will include evaluation of three interchanges with the D.S.I0l
freeway. The list of intersections is as follows:
1. Airport Blvd.!Miller Ave.IU.S.I0l SB Off-Ramp
2. Airport/Grand Ave.
3. E. Grand Ave. Overcrossing/Dubuque Ave.
4. E. Grand Ave. Overcrossing/E. Grand Ave.
5. Industrial Drive/ E. Grand Ave.IU.S.101 NB Off-Ramp
6. E. Grand A ve.!Gateway Blvd.
7. E. Grand Ave'!Forbes/Harbor Blvd.
8. E. Grand Ave.!Allerton
9. S. Airport Blvd./U.S.10l NB Hooks Ramps
10. Oyster Point/GatewaylU.S.10l SB Flyover Off-Ramp
11. Oyster Point/Gull
12. Gateway Blvd.!S. Airport/Mitchell
13. Airport Blvd.!San Mateo/Produce
14. Forbes/Allerton
15. Oyster Point Blvd.!Dubuque Ave.IU.S.101 NB On-Ramp
16. Bayshore Blvd.!Sister Cities Blvd.!Oyster Point Blvd.! Airport Blvd.
17. Dubuque Ave.IU.S.I0l NB Off-Ramp & SB On-Ramp
18. Forbes/Gull
19. E. Grand Ave.!Littlefield
20. S. Airport Blvd.lUtah Ave.
21. Bayshore Blvd./U.S.10l SB Ramps
22. Bayshore Blvd.!Terrabay Main Entrance (for 2015 conditions only)
23. Forbes Blvd'!Eccles Ave.
24. Oyster Point Blvd'!Eccles Ave.
c. 50th and 95th percentile year 2015 vehicle queuing analysis will be conducted at all intersections
within the Oyster Point interchange and at all other off-ramp intersections evaluated.
D. Standards of Significance will be measured based on CEQA Guidelines thresholds. Therefore, project
impacts would be significant if they result in any of the following conditions:
a. The Proj ect would exceed 100 net new peak hour trips on the local roadway system.
b. Signalized intersections operation would change from Level of Service (LOS) A, B, C or D to
LOS E or F and volumes would be increased by at least two percent.
c. Movements or approaches at unsignalized intersections would change from LOS A, B, C, D or
E to LOS F and volumes would be increased by at least two percent.
d. Project traffic would increase Base Case volumes at an unsignalized intersections to meet peak
hour signal warrant criteria levels.
Reference: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15082(a), 15103, 15375 Revised Novelnber 2005
e. The proposed Project would increase traffic entering an intersection by two percent or more
with signalized or all-way stop operation already at a Base Case LOS E or F, or when the
intersection is side street stop sign controlled and already operating at LOS F.
f. The proposed Project would increase traffic entering an unsignalized intersection by two
percent or more with Base Case traffic levels already exceeding signal warrant criteria levels.
g. Queuing analysis will only be conducted for intersections within interchanges being evaluated
in this study. The proposed Project would increase acceptable Base Case 50th percentile
vehicle queuing between intersections to unacceptable levels or it Base Case 50th percentile
queuing between intersections was already at unacceptable lengths, the Project would increase
queuing volumes by two percent or more (City of South San Francisco criteria).
h. Queuing analysis will only be conducted for intersections within interchanges being evaluated
in this study. The proposed Project would increase acceptable Base Case 95th percentile
vehicle queuing on all freeway off-ramps and also on the approaches to adjacent intersection
leading away from off-ramp intersections to unacceptable levels or if Base Case 95th percentile
queuing on the freeway off-ramp or on the approach to an intersection leading away from an
off-ramp intersection was already at unacceptable lengths, the Project would increase queuing
volumes by two percent or more (Caltrans criteria).
1. Project traffic would degrade operation of the U.S. 101 freeway or freeway ramp from LOS E
to LOS F with at least a one percent increase in volume, or would increase volumes by more
than one percent on a freeway segment or a freeway ramp with Base Case LOS F operation.
J. The Project worsens traffic, pedestrian or bicycle safety.
k. If on-site circulation would be confusing to drivers and result in excessive traffic flow through
various parts of the Project site.
1. Project parking would not meet City criteria.
m. SIM Traffic software evaluation would be performed to determine if the addition ofproject
traffic will result in queues exceeding off-ramp storage capacity. Ifbase case traffic already
exceeds the storage capacity of the off-ramp, then a one-percent addition in traffic due to the
proj ect is considered a significant impact.
n. If, in the opinion of the registered traffic engineer conducting the EIR analysis, a significant
safety concern would be created.
Reference: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) Sections 15082(a), 15103, 15375 Revised Novenlber 2005
S TAT E OF C A L I FOR N I A
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit
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Notice of Preparation
Sean Walsh
Director
September l3, 2006
To: Reviewing Agenci~s
Re: 250-270 E. Grand Avenue Office/R&D Project (Britannia Pointe Grand Modification)
SCH# 2006092064
Attached for your review and cominent is the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the 250-270 E. Grand Avenue
Office/R&D Project (Britannia Pointe Grand Modification) draft Environmental Impact ~eport (EIR).
Responsible agencies must transmit their comments on the scope and content of the NOP, focusing on specific
information related to their own statutory responsibility, within 30 days of receipt of the NOP from the Lead Agency.
This is a courtesy notice provided by the State Clearinghouse with a reminder for you to comment in a timely
manner. We encour~ge other agencies to also respond to this notice and express their concerns early in the
environmental review process.
Please direct your comments to:
Chadrick Smalley
City of South San Francisco
Planning Division
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
with a copy to the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Planning and Research. Please refer to the SCH number
noted above in all correspondence concerning this project.
If you have any questions about the environmental document review process, please call the State Clearinghouse at
(916) 445-0613.
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Sincerely,
~{t; Scott Morgan
;: Senior Planner, State Clearinghouse
Attachments
cc: Lead Agency
1400 TENTH STREET P.O. BOX 3044 SACRAlvIENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812-3044
TEL (916) 445~0613 FAX (916) 323~3018 Ww\v.opr.ca.gov
SCH#
Project Title
Lead Agency
uocument uetallS t<eport
State Clearinghouse Data Base
2006092064
250-270 E. Grand Avenue Office/R&D Project (Britannia Pointe Grand Modification)
South San Francisco, City of
Type
Description
NOP Notice of Preparation
The application under review proposes the demolition of four existing 1 & 2 story buildings totaling
177,633 square feet located within the Britannia Pointe Grand Development, and the construction of
three 3 story and 5 story office/R&D buildings totaling 461 ,500 square feet, an eight level parking
garage and landscape improvements. As submitted, the application requires a modification to the
existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit, use permit and Transportation Demand
Management (TOM). Plan and design review to meet the City of South San Francisco's Municipal
Code requirements.
Lead Agency Contact
Name Chadrick Smalley
Agency City of South San Francisco
Phone 650-829-6669
email
Address Planning Division
400 Grand Avenue
City South San Francisco
Fax 650-829-6639
State CA Zip 94080
Project Location
County San Mateo
City South San Francisco
Region
Cross Streets Southeast of the intersection of Harbor Way and East Grand Avenue
Parcel No. 015-042-220
Township Range Section Base
Proximity to:
Highways Highway 101
Airports
Railways
Waterways Pacific Ocean
Schools
Land Use
Project Issues
Reviewing
Agencies
Resources Agency; Department of Parks and Recreation; San Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; Department of Water Resources; Department of Fish and Game, Region 3;
Native American Heritage Commission; California Highway Patrol; Caltrans, District 4; Integrated
Waste Management Board; Department of Toxic Substances Control; Regional Water Quality Control
Boardt Region 2
Start of Review 09/13/2006
End of Review 10/12/2006
Date Received 09/13/2006
Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency.
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San Jose, CA 95113
Mailing Address
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
P. O. Box 15005
San Jose, CA 95115-0005
September 15, 2006
Chadrick Smalley
City of South San Francisco
Planning Division
P.o. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 95115-0005
Re: Notice of Preparation of
Draft En\riroll..111ental Impact Report
250-270 East Grand Ave., South San Francisco
Mr. Smalley:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Preparation for the Draft
~nvironmental Impact Report for 250-270 East GrandA ve. in South San Francisco.
P"G&E owns and operates gas and electnc distrihl.1tionfacilities which are adjacenrio the
propDsedp~oj~ct.roproII1ot~the selfe and reliable l11aintenance and operatioll of utility
facilities, the California Puplic Utilities C011W1"i~si.o1J..(CPUC2~a~mand.ated specific
~learance'requirel1J-entsbetween utility facilities and surrounding objects.ior construction
activities. To ensure compliance with these standards, project proponents should
coordinate with PG&E early in the development of their project plans. Any proposed
development plans should provide for unrestricted utility access and prevent easement
encroachments that might impair the safe and reliable maintenance and operation of
PG&E's facilities
Developers will be responsible for the costs associated with the relocation of existing
PG&E facilities to accommodate their proposed developlnent. Because facilities
relocation's require long lead times and are not always feasible, developers should be
encouraged to consult with PG&E as early in their planning stages as possible.
Relocations ofPG&E's electric transmission and substation facilities (50,000 volts and
above) could also require formal approval from t~e California Public Utilities
'Co!lll11ission. If required, tl)is approv(:ll process could ta~e. up to two.. years to complete.
Proponents:with deyelopment plans. Which cOl1:ld Clffec,t sll.~h~lectric"transmissiol1
facilities.' should_.)J~;r~feqed .~q.PG&~ ~9r,additional ,i~r<?rmation and as~ist~nce in the
develQpmel1to ftheir ~prC?j eqt ,. ~9he4uJ e~,."
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W ewould also ~ like to note that contlnued developmenr'conslsterit with".your General
Plans will have.acumulative impact on ,PG&:E's gas andele~tri~ systems an~ may require
on-site and off-site additions and. improvements to 'the facilities which supply these
services. Because utility facilities are operated as an integrated system, the presence of an
existing gas or electric transmission or distribution facility does not necessarily mean the
facility has capacity to connect new loads.
Expansion of distribution and transmission lines and related facilities is a necessary
consequence of growth and development. In addition to adding new distribution feeders,
the range of electric system improvements needed to accommodate growth may include
upgrading existing substation and transmission line equipment, expanding existing
substations to their ultimate buildout capacity, and building new substations and
interconnecting transmission lines. Comparable upgrades or additions needed to
accommodate additional load on the gas system could include facilities such as regulator
stations, odorizer stations, valve lots, distribution and transmission lines.
We would like to recommend that environmental documents for proposed development
projects include adequate evaluation of cumulative impacts to utility systems, the utility
facilities needed to serve those developments and any potential environmental issues
associated with extending utility service to the proposed project. This will assure the
project's compliance with CEQA and reduce potential delays to the project schedule.
We also encourage the City to include information about the issue of electric and
magnetic fields (EMF) in the Environmental Impact Report. It is PG&E' s policy to share
information and educate people about the issue of EMF.
Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) exist wherever there is electricity--in appliances,
homes, schools and offices, and in power lines. There is no scientific consensus on the
actual health effects of EMF exposure, but it is an issue of public concern. If you have
questions about EMF, please call your local PG&E office. A package of information
which includes materials from the California Department of Health Services and other
groups will be sent to you upon your request.
PG&E remains committed to working with the City to provide timely, reliable and cost
effective gas and electric service to South San Francisco. Please contact Alex Bautista,
Service Planning Supervisor, at 415.695.3226 if you have any questions regarding our
comments. We would also appreciate being copied on future correspondence regarding
this subject as this project develops.
The California Constitution vests in the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
exclusive power and sole authority with respect to the regulation of privately owned or
investor owned public utilities such as PG&E. This exclusive power extends to all
aspects of the location, design, construction, maintenance and operation of public utility
facilities. Nevertheless, the CPUC has provisions for regulated utilities to work closely
with local governments and give due consideration to their concerns. PG&E must
balance our commitment to provide due consideration to local concerns with our
obligation to provide the public with a safe, reliable, cost-effective energy supply in
compliance with the rules and tariffs of the CPUC.
If you have any questions call me at 408.282.7106.
Sincerely,
~jZe
Thomas J. Zlatunich
Land Agent
cc: A.Bautista
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
505 VAN NESS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3298
September 26, 2006
Chadrick Smalley
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Dear Mr. Smalley:
Re: SCH #2006092064; 250-270 E. Grand Ave Office/etc.
As the state agency responsible for rail safety within California, we recommend that any
development projects planned adjacent to or near the rail corridor in the County be planned with
the safety of the rail corridor in mind. New developments may increase traffic volumes not only on
streets and at intersections, but also at at-grade highway-rail crossings. This includes considering
pedestrian circulationpattems/destinations with respect to railroad right-of-way.
Safety factors to consider include, but are not limited to, the planning for grade separations for
majorthoroughfares, improvements to existing at-grade highway-rail crossings due to increase in
traffic volumes and appropriate fencing to limit the access of trespassers onto the railroad right-of-
way. A recent inspection of the existing at-grade highway-rail crossing revealed that the crossing
is not up to minimum standards for R15-1 and WI0-1 signs and RXR pavements installed per the
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.
The above-mentioned safety improvements should be considered when approval is sought for the
new development. Working with Commission staff early in the conceptual design phase will help
improve the safety to motorists and pedestrians in the County.
If you have any questions in this matter, please call me at (415) 703~2795.
Very truly ~9urs,
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KeVIn Boles
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Consumer Protection and Safety Division
cc: Jim Smith, UP
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Preparation. Our previous comments still applYland'8I't irl.Ohrporated herein by reference.
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and Circulation, Section D, which ~:s.: tha~ :)rOj~f,impacts would be significant if they
result in the following condition: lffr.h~ 95~:p~enti~~j'intersection queue lengths exceed the
available storage on State facilities' @nd}'or' jf';:9$~ per~~tile intersection queue lengths exktd
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I 'ITIAL STL OY
INITIAL STUDY
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: 2006092064
250-270 EAST GRAND AVENUE OFFICE/R&D PROJECT
(BRITANNIA POINTE GRAND MODIFICATION)
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PREPARED BY LAMPHIER - GREGORY
1944 EMBARCADERO
OAI<LAND, CA 94606
NOVEMBER 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I NIT IAL S T U D Y .............................................................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. .............. 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED.......................................................................................................... 5
LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION................................................................................................................ ............................... 5
INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST ........... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ................. .......6
AESTHETI CS .............................................................................................................................. ........................................................... 7
AGRICULTURE RESOURCES...................................................................................................................... .......................................... 8
AIR QUALITY .............................................................................................................................. ......................................................... 9
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES..................................................................................................................... ............................................ 11
CULTURAL RESOURCES...................................................................................................................... .............................................. 13
GEOLOGY AND SOILS......................................................................................................................... .............................................. 14
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.................................................................................................................... .................. 16
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY........................................................................................................................ ..................... 18
LAND USE AND PLANNING...................................................................................................................... ....................................... 20
MINERAL RESOURCES...................................................................................................................... ................................................ 21
NOISE .............................................................................................................................. ................................................................... 22
POPULATION AND HOUSING....................................................................................................................... ................................... 23
PUBLIC SERVICES...................................................................................................................... ................................................. ....... 24
RECREATION .............................................................................................................................. ....................................................... 26
TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC .............................................................................................................................. ............................. 27
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SySTEMS....................................................................................................................... ........................... 29
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.................................................................................................................. ................ 31
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I~ITIAL STUDY
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT ENTITLEMENTS
As submitted, the Project would require modification to an existing Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Permit, Use Permit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan as well as plan
and Design Review in accordance with the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code
requirements.
LEAD AGENCY
City of South San Francisco
Department of Economic and Community Development
315 Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 94083
CONTACT PERSON
Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner
City of South San Francisco
650-829-6669
PROJECT SPONSOR
Slough Estates International
400 Oyster Point Boulevard, Suite 409
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Contact:
~-onathan M. Bergschneider, Senior Vice President - Development
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PROJECT LOCATION
The 30.5 acre project site is located approximately 3/8 miles east of Highway 101, south east of the
intersection of Harbor Way and East Grand Avenue, in the City of South San Francisco, in the
County of San Mateo. Assessor's parcel number (APN) 015-042-220 (see location map, Figure 1).
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
Business and Technology Park
ZONING
P-I Planned Industrial District
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The application under review proposes the demolition of four existing 1 & 2 story buildings totaling
177,938 square feet located within the Britannia Pointe Grand Development, and the construction
of three 3-story and 5-story office/R&D buildings totaling 461,500 square feet, an eight-level
parking garage and landscape improvements. The Britannia Pointe Grand Development also
includes six office/R&D buildings totaling 452,590 square feet that are not a part of the proposed
Project. As submitted, the application requires a modification to the existing Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Permit, Use Permit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan
and Design Review to meet the City of South San Francisco's Municipal Code requirements.
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND SETTING
The proposed project is located in the "East of 101" area, the traditional and continued core of
South San Francisco's industrial and technological businesses, including Research and Development
(R&D) offices. This area is separated from the majority of residential uses by U.S. 101 though some
houseboats are permitted at the nearby Oyster Point. While the East of 101 area is almost
completely built out, redevelopment remains extremely active as existing facilities are upgraded to
evolve as industry continues to evolve, toward high-technology and research and development uses.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
Environmental factors which may be affected by the Project, as defined by the California
Environmental Quality Act are listed alphabetically below. Factors marked with a filled in block (.)
were determined to be potentially affected by the Project, involving at least one impact that has been
identified as a "Potentially Significant Impact", as indicated in the Environmental Evaluation Form
Checklist and related discussion that follows. Unmarked factors (D) were determined to not be
significantly affected by the Project, based on discussion provided in the Checklist.
. Aesthetics
D Agriculture Resources
. Air Quality
D Biological Resources
D Cultural Resources
. Geology and Soils
. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
. Hydrology and Water Quality
. Land Use and Planning
D Mineral Resources
. Noise
D Population and Housing
D Public Services
D Recreation
. Transportation and Circulation
. Utilities and Service Systems
LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and
a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the Project have been made
by or agreed to by the Project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will
be prepared.
L I find that the proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed Project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has
been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the
effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed Project, an
EIR Addendum is required.
Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner
Date
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I~ITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST
The Checklist portion of the Initial Study begins below, with explanations of each CEQA issue
topic. A "no impact" response indicates that no action that would have an adverse effect on the
environment would occur due to the Project. A "less than significant" response indicates that
while there may be potential for an environmental impact, there are standard procedures or
regulations in place, or other features of the Project as proposed, which would limit the extent of
this impact to a level of "less than significant." Responses that indicate that the impact of the
Project would be "less than significant with mitigation" indicate that mitigation measures,
identified in the subsequent discussion, will be required as a condition of Project approval in order
to effectively reduce potential Project-related environmental effects to a level of "less than
significant." A "potentially significant impact" response indicates that further analysis is required
to determine the extent of the potential impact and identify any appropriate mitigation. Topics with
a "potentially significant impact" response will be analyzed in an Environmental Impact Report
to be subsequently prepared for the Project.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
I. AESTHETICS - Would the Project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic . ~-
vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, : ~]
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual : ~]
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or : ~]
glare, which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
a) Scenic Vistas. The Project site is not located within a scenic vista. However, the Project's
proposed buildings may block views of San Bruno Mountains as seen from areas east of the site.
The EIR will evaluate the extent of this impact.
b) Scenic Highways. The Project site is not located near a designated scenic highway.
c) Visual Character. The proposed Project would involve the demolition of four older 1- and 2-
story office and R&D buildings, and replacement with three new taller, modern, 3- and 5- story
office and R&D buildings, an 8-level parking garage, and significant pedestrian/landscape
improvements. The proposed Project would not result in development incongruous to existing and
proposed development in the surrounding East 101 area. The development would enhance the
visual character of the site.
d) Light and Glare. The proposed Project, with its new buildings and parking structure, would
result in additional light emanating from structures, parking areas and other sources. New lighting
would be required to conform to standards that limit the amount of light that can spill over to other
properties, through the use of downcast lighting fixtures. The EIR will evaluate this potential impact
and will recommend mitigation measures that will reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for
Determination of Environmental Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
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Mitigation
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II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may
refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation
and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model
to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and
farmland. Would the Project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
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a) Prime Farmland. No designated agricultural land is located on the Project site.
b) Williamson Act Contracts. No land on the Project site is under a Williamson Act contract.
c) Farmland Conversion. No land on the Project site is used for agricultural purposes.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be
relied upon to make the following determinations.
Would the Project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the . J-
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute : J]
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net : J]
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
Project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions, which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial : J]
pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a ~ J]
substantial number of people?
a) Air Quality Plan Conflict. The local air quality agency is the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District (BAAQMD). The District enforces rules and regulations regarding air pollution sources and
is the primary agency preparing the regional air quality plans mandated under state and federal law.
The San Francisco Bqy Area Ozone Attainment Plan is the current ozone air quality plan required under
the Federal Clean Air Act. The state mandated regional air quality plan is the Bqy Area 2000 Clean
Air Plan. A project would be judged to conflict with or obstruct implementation of the regional air
quality plan if it would be inconsistent with the growth assumptions, in terms of population,
employment or regional growth in Vehicle Miles Traveled.
The amount of development associated with the proposed Project is consistent with the intensity of
development for the Project site foreseen in the South San Francisco General Plan, which was
published in 1999. The site is located in an area designated as Business and Technology Park in the
General Plan. The South San Francisco General Plan expects an average Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of
0.5 for the Business and Technology Park land use designation. At an ultimate FAR of 0.68, the
Britannia Pointe Grand complex would be on the high side though within the expected range to
reach an average FAR of 0.5 across this land use designation. The Project site's proposed use is also
consistent with the city's Zoning Ordinance. The city's General Plan designations, and future land
use types and intensities, would have been taken into account during preparation of the BAAQMD's
most recent Clean Air Plan, released in 2000. The Project would therefore be consistent with and
have a less than significant impact on the Clean Air Plan.
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b), c) Air Quality Standards and Criteria Pollutants. Air quality impacts due to construction
activity could be significant, due to airborne particulate matter and construction vehicle emissions.
The EIR will evaluate this impact and will recommend mitigation measures that will reduce impacts
to a less than significant level.
Although office uses would not emit significant amounts of air pollutants directly, the project would
indirectly attract motor vehicles that would generate emissions. Mobile emissions associated with the
project would incrementally increase regional vehicular emissions. The EIR will determine whether
project related vehicular emissions would exceed significance thresholds for regional emissions and
if so, evaluate the project's incremental increase.
d) Sensitive Receptors. For CEQA purposes, the BAAQMD defines a senslt1ve receptor as a
location where human populations, especially children, seniors, and sick persons are located and
where there is reasonable expectation of continuous human exposure. Project construction would
result in temporary increases in diesel particulate emissions due to operation of heavy equipment.
The Early Years Children's Center (a child care center) is located approximately 1000 feet northeast
of the Project site at 371 Allerton Ave. The Gateway Child Care Center is located approximately
2000 feet north-northwest from the Project site at 559 Gateway Blvd. The EIR will evaluate the
Project's potential impacts on these sensitive receptors.
e) Objectionable Odors. During construction the various diesel-powered vehicles and equipment
in use on the site would create odors. These odors would be temporary and not likely to be
noticeable much beyond the Project site's boundaries. The potential for diesel odor impacts is
therefore less than significant.
Because at this time it is not known exactly what type of business activity (beyond what has been
identified as high technology research and development) would take place at the Project site if the
proposed Project is implemented, it is not possible to determine what level of impact, if any, the
Project would have. However, the Project would be expected to conform to any applicable air
quality regulations, in order to ensure that it produces a less than significant amount of offensive
odors.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the Project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly ~ ~]
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any : ~]
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally : ~]
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any : ~]
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances : ~]
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
D Conflict with the provisions of an adopted : ~]
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
a) - b) Special Status Species and Habitat. The project site does not contain special status
species habitat. The site has been developed and is in an urbanized state. The project has no impact
on special status species and habitat.
c) - d) Wetlands and Wildlife Corridors. The proposed project site does not contain wetland
areas. It is an area that is currently developed with urban land uses. The project has no impact on
wetlands and wildlife corridors.
e) - f) Tree Preservation Ordinance. The project site is predominantly covered with asphalt and
large office/R&D buildings. The existing vegetation consists of parking lot and screening
landscaping including a line of trees of varying heights along the project's southern boundary with
the rail corridor. However, none of the trees on site are large enough to be considered Protected
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Trees under the City of South San Francisco Tree Protection Ordinance. The project has no impact
on the Tree Protection Ordinance or other policies, ordinances or plans protecting biological
resources.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
V. CUl rURAL RESOURCES - Would the Project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the . J-
significance of a historical resource as defined
in 915064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the : J]
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to 915064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique : J]
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those : J]
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
a) Historical Resources. The project site is developed with 1980s era office/R&D buildings,
which are not eligible for designation on a Register of historic buildings. The project has no impact
on historical resources.
b) Archaeological Resources. According to the City of South San Francisco General Plan, South
San Francisco's coastal location, and its rich history as a center of industry, makes the existence of
prehistoric and historic archaeological resources likely. It is possible that buried prehistoric resources
may be found in the City, although currently there is insufficient data to predict that they may be
found at the project site, especially because the site has been previously disturbed. If archaeological
resources are discovered on site, these resources shall be handled according to CEQA Section
15064.5(c), which calls on lead agencies to refer to the provisions of Section 21083.2 of the Public
Resources Code, or Section 21084.1 if the archaeological site is determined to be a historical
resource. This would be a standard condition of any project approval so the impact is considered
less than significant.
c) Geologic/Paleontological Features. There are no unique geologic or paleontological features
associated with the project site. The project has no impact on paleontological resources or geologic
features.
d) Human Remains. There are no known human rema1ns that would be disturbed by the
proposed project. As mentioned under b) above, most of the project site has already been disturbed
by urban development. No formal cemeteries have been located on the project site. If human
remains are found within the project site, they will be handled according to Section 7050.5 of the
Health and Safety Code or, if the remains are Native American, Section 5097.98 of the Public
Resources Code as per CEQA Section 15064.5(d). This would be a standard condition of any
project approval so the impact is considered less than significant.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the Project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as : ,f]
delineated on the most recent Alquist-
Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of
a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? : ,f]
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including : ,f]
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides? ] : ,f]
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of : ,f] ]
topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is : ,f] ]
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of roadway improvements, and potentially
result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or
collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in : ,f]
Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting : ,f]
the use of septic tanks or alternative waste
water disposal systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of waste water?
a) Seismic Impacts. The Project site is located in a seismically active area and may be subject to
strong ground shaking during the lifetime of the Project, similar to all development in the region.
Seismic shaking could induce settlement of loose, unconsolidated sediments, and differential seismic
settlement could occur on the site. Since the Project site and nearby area is nearly level, the risk from
slope instability may be assumed to be less than significant. The EIR will identify potential seismic
impacts that would affect the Project, and will recommend mitigation measures that can be
implemented to reduce impacts to a level of less than significant.
b) Erosion. The Project site is predominantly urbanized, with only a portion of the area's soils
exposed, including small areas used for landscaping. However, impacts could occur due to
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construction activity that disturbs the soil and is not properly protected from wind and rain erosion.
Best Management Practices could be used to mitigate the potential impacts of soil erosion on the
site. The EIR will evaluate these impacts and provide detailed mitigation measures that would reduce
these impacts to a level of less than significant.
c) Unstable Soils. The Project would result in development that would require grading, excavation,
or other modifications to the soil or geology which could increase the potential for soil instability on
the site. The EIR will provide additional description of the geologic and soils condition of the site
and recommend mitigation measures for any potential impacts.
d) Expansive Soils. A large portion of the city, primarily east ofD.S. 101, is underlain by deposits
of Bay mud up to 80 feet deep in some places. Associated development hazards include shrink-swell,
settlement, and corrosivity. Seismic hazards include earthquake wave amplification and liquefaction.
Development in the City's lowland zone where the project site is located often requires engineering
solutions to address soil constraints and the increased risk of geologic and seismic hazard in this
area. The EIR will evaluate in more detail the potential impacts associated with expansive soils at the
project site, and will recommend measures to mitigate these impacts.
e) Septic Tanks. The proposed Project would not involve the use of septic tanks. Proposed Project
buildings would be connected to sanitary sewer infrastructure.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-
Would the Project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the : ,f]
environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the : ,f]
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous : ,f]
or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list ~ ,f]
of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant
to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
e) For a Project located within an airport land use ~ ,f]
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the Project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or working in
the Project area?
D For a Project within the vicinity of a private : ,f]
airstrip, would the Project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
Project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere : ,f]
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk : ,f]
of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
a) Transport, Use or Disposal of Hazardous Materials. Land uses at the site under the proposed
Project would involve office/research and development related activities, which may be expected to
involve the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. The EIR will evaluate the
extent of this potential impact and recommend mitigation measures.
b) Hazardous Materials Release. Land uses proposed for the Project site may involve activities
that would potentially lead to hazardous materials upset or accident conditions. In terms of past uses
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on the site, a records search investigation will be performed for the site to determine whether
hazardous materials releases have occurred there and what that would portend for redevelopment of
the site. The EIR will evaluate the extent of this potential impact and recommend mitigation
measures.
c) Hazardous Materials Near Schools. The proposed Project site is located near a pre-school,
though potentially over 1/4 mile away. The EIR will confirm the distance and identify any potential
hazardous materials impacts on this school and recommended mitigation measures.
d) Hazardous Materials List. The Project site was the location of metals manufacturing
operations and site contamination has been previously remediated to Commercial/Industrial levels.
The proposed land use is consistent with deed restrictions previously placed on the project site to
restrict future development to Commercial/Industrial uses. The EIR will review past and current
uses of the site including the use and storage of hazardous materials at the site and evaluate potential
impacts and will recommend measures to mitigate these impacts.
e) Airport Land Use Plan. The Project site is located within the jurisdiction of the Airport Land
Use Plan for the San Francisco International Airport. Compliance with this plan and potential
impacts will be analyzed in the EIR.
f) Private Airstrips. No private airstrips are located in the vicinity of the project site. Therefore, the
project would have no impact related to private airstrips.
g) Emergency Response Plan. Operations and/or construction activity could interfere with an
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Potential impacts and mitigation measures
will be identified in the EIR.
h) Wildland Fires. The Project site is already developed with urban land uses in an urbanized area.
Therefore, the proposed Project would have no impact related to wildland fite danger.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the
Project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste : ,f]
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or ~ ,f]
interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net deficit
in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a
level which would not support existing land uses
or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern : ,f]
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern : ,f]
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner, which would result
in flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would ~ ,f]
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted
runoff?
D Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ~ ,f] ]
g) Place housing within a 1 DO-year flood hazard ] : ,f]
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 1 DO-year flood hazard area : ,f]
structures, which would impede or redirect flood
flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ~ ,f]
of loss, injury or death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? : ,f]
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a) Water Quality Standards. Demolition of the existing building, grading, and Project construction
activities would increase sedimentation and increase water quality concerns for stormwater runoff.
The EIR will evaluate the extent to which water quality would be affected, and would recommend
measures to reduce the Project's impact.
b) Groundwater Supply. The Project's impact on groundwater recharge rates at the Project site
would be less than significant, since a majority of the site's surface area is currently impervious,
paved over with concrete, asphalt, or covered with building structures.
c) - f) Alteration of Drainage Patterns. Some localized changes in drainage patterns could occur
as a result of the Project, as a result of grading and excavation activities undertaken during
construction. These drainage pattern changes would be considered minor in the context of drainage
patterns in the area. However, the Project could increase site runoff, which may be within the Colma
Creek watershed, a flood prone area. The EIR will evaluate the extent of this potential impact and
recommend mitigation measures.
g) - j) Flood Hazards, Seiche, Tsunami. The Project site is not located within a 100 year flood
zone and would not be susceptible to tsunami damage, therefore there is no impact.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the Project:
a) Physically divide an established community? ] : J]
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, : J] ]
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the Project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation : J]
plan or natural community conservation plan?
a) Divide Established Community. The Project would involve construction of an office/research
and development facility located on an already urbanized site. The Project would not divide an
established community so would have no impact.
b), c) Conflict with Policies or Plans. The Project would require modifications to the existing
Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit, use permit, and Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) Plan as well as design review. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance and is expected to have no impact related to a conflict with policies and plans, however,
this will be evaluated in the EIR.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for
Determination of Environmental Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the Project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
: J]
: J]
a), b) Mineral Resources. No mineral resources of value to the region and the residents of the
state have been identified at the Project site. The Project site has not been delineated as a locally
important mineral recovery site on the City of South San Francisco General Plan, on any specific
plan, or on any other land use plan, therefore the Project would have no impact on mineral
resources.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
XI. NOISE - Would the Project:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise : ,f]
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of : ,f]
excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient ~ ,f]
noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels
existing without the Project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in . ,f -
ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity
above levels existing without the Project?
e) For a Project located within an airport land use : ,f]
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the Project expose
people residing or working in the Project area to
excessive noise levels?
D For a Project within the vicinity of a private ~ ,f]
airstrip, would the Project expose people
residing or working in the Project area to
excessive noise levels?
a), b) Excessive Noise or Vibration. During construction, noise levels at the Project site would
exceed current levels, due to the operation of construction equipment. The EIR will recommend
noise attenuation measures to be implemented during construction, in order to reduce construction
noise/vibration impacts.
c), d) Ambient Noise Levels. Current ambient noise perceived at the Project site comes mainly
from nearby automobile traffic. Ambient noise levels would increase during the Project's operation
period, due to the increase in automobile traffic traveling to and away from the site. The EIR will
analyze impacts to ambient noise levels.
e) Airport Land Use Plan. The Project site is located about 1.5 miles north of the San Francisco
International Airport. Flights leaving from and arriving at the airport can occasionally be heard at
the Project site. The EIR will analyze noise impacts related to airport land use.
f) Private Airstrip. There are no known private airstrips in the vicinity of the Project site and
therefore no impact.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for
Determination of Environmental Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the Project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure )?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
: ,f]
: ,f]
: ,f]
a) Substantial Population Growth. The project would not lead to substantial population growth.
Though the Project could result in an incremental increase in the number of employees at the
Project site and it would be expected that some of these future employees would decide to live
within the City of South San Francisco, their numbers would be considered less than significant.
b), c) Displace People and Housing. The project would not displace any residents or housing
units.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for
Determination of Environmental Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES -
a) Would the Project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered governmental
facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire protection?
ii) Police protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
: J]
: J]
: J]
: J]
: J]
a)i) Fire Protection. The Fire Department is staffed by 79 sworn and 15 non-sworn personnel. The
department provides residents and local businesses with protection from fite, natural disasters,
hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents through direct response, public education,
code development and enforcement. The Fire Department is the only department in San Mateo
County presently providing emergency medical care via its own fite rescue ambulances. Minimum
on duty staffing is 20 persons.1
Station #62 is the closest station to the Project site, less then one mile away at 249 Harbor Way, and
would provide all fitst response services to the Project. Response times to the Project site are
between 1 to 2 minutes and a project of this nature and size would not be expected to impact
response times or staffing needs.2
The Project site is not located in any of the city's fite hazard management unit areas3, and access to
the site via East Grand Avenue is good. The Project's design would be required to comply with the
City's Fire Code (Chapter 15.24 of the Municipal Code) and the city Fire Marshall's code
requirements regarding on site access for emergency vehicles as is a standard condition for any
project approval. Therefore, the Project would have a less than significant impact on the city's fire
protection services.
1 City of South San Francisco web site
2 Communication with Dave Quasney, Battalion Chief, South San Francisco Fire Department, November 2, 2006.
3 City of South San Francisco, City of South San Francisco General Plan, 1999, p.265
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a)ii) Police Protection. The South San Francisco Police Department's jurisdictional area includes
the entire city. The Department currently has a total of 79 sworn officers and 35 civilian employees
covering a city of approximately 65,500 residents with a daytime population around 100,000 people.4
That's a ratio of 1.2 sworn officers for every one thousand residents. The Department is generally
able to respond to high priority calls within two to three minutes. These times are within the
Department's response time goals. The Department typically works a four-beat system, but the
watch supervisor has the discretion to deploy his personnel as he sees fit to accomplish daily goals
and objectives. Each beat is typically staffed by a one officer unit with between six and nine other
officers consisting of traffic, 1<-9, training, float, and supervisory units available for backup and
overlap.5
Though the Project would bring more people to the city, it 1S expected that the proposed
office/research and development land use would lead to a less than significant increase in service
calls to the Police Department. It is not expected that the Project would lead to an increase in Police
Department service call response times.6
a)iii) Schools. The City of South San Francisco is served by the South San Francisco Unified
School District. It is possible that some users of the project site would relocate to the City, thereby
generating a small student population increase. However, because the project would not involve
construction of new residences, it is not expected that the school district would experience a
significant growth in student population. Therefore, the impact on the South San Francisco Unified
School District would be less than significant.
a)iv) Parks. The proposed project would not place a significant demand on the City's public parks.
Though some users of the project site would use the City's parks, this use would be considered less
than significant.
4 CalOpps.org website, California public agency employment opportunities service
5 City of South San Francisco, City of South San Francisco General Plan, 1999, p.268
6 Communication with Planning Sergeant Alan Normandy, City of South San Francisco Police Department, November
13,2006
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for
Determination of Environmental Impact
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XIV. RECREATION-
a) Would the Project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
b) Does the Project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities, which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
: ,f]
: ,f]
a), b) Recreational Facilities. The proposed project would not place a significant demand on the
City's public parks. Though some users of the project site could be expected to use the City's parks,
this use would not significantly increase demand for or use of recreational facilities and would be
considered less than significant. In addition, Project implementation would include establishment
of a landscape plaza and mall for the enjoyment of those working in the business complex, resulting
in a beneficial impact.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the Project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial : J]
in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity
of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion
at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a : J]
level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, : J]
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design : J]
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? : J]
D Result in inadequate parking capacity? : J]
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or : J]
programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
a) Traffic Increase. Implementation of the proposed project would result in a traffic increase
corresponding to an increase in the amount of office space. The level of traffic associated with the
Project could be considered significant. The EIR will further evaluate this impact.
b) Congestion Management Agency LOS Standards. Project related traffic could lead to a
decrease in Level of Service standards for the area. The EIR will further evaluate potential Levels of
Service impacts in the project area.
c) Air Traffic Patterns. The project would have no impact on air traffic patterns in the area.
d) Design Hazards. The EIR will evaluate whether the project would lead to any hazards resulting
from project design features.
e) Inadequate Emergency Access. The proposed project would have to be designed in a manner
that allows free and clear circulation for emergency vehicles that would respond to an emergency on
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250-270 EAST GRAND AVENUE OFFICE/R&D PROJECT (BRITANNIA POINTE GRAND MODIFICATION)
site. Proposed circulation patterns for the site will be evaluated in the EIR, in the context of the
need for emergency access.
f) Parking Capacity. The EIR will evaluate whether the proposed project includes parking capacity
commensurate with its demand for parking.
g) Policy, Plan Conflicts. The traffic analysis for the EIR will determine whether the proposed
Project would conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative
transportation.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the
Project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of : ,f]
the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new : ,f]
water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new : ,f]
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve ~ ,f]
the Project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater : ,f]
treatment provider, which serves or may serve
the Project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the Project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
D Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted : ,f]
capacity to accommodate the Project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes : ,f]
and regulations related to solid waste?
a), b) Wastewater. The proposed project would contribute both domestic sewage and industrial
wastewater to the City of South San Francisco's municipal sewer system. The EIR will evaluate the
project's impact on South San Francisco's wastewater facilities.
c) Storm Drainage. Periodic flooding occurs in South San Francisco, but is confined to certain
areas along Colma Creek. Colma Creek handles much of the urban runoff generated in the city;
since South San Francisco is highly urbanized, runoff levels are high and there is increased potential
for flood conditions during periods of heavy rainfall. While the project site is not located in the
vicinity of the creek and would not be susceptible to flooding during a lOa-year storm, site runoff
may be within the Colma Creek watershed. The EIR will evaluate the project's impact on South San
Francisco's storm water drainage facilities.
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d) Water Supply. The proposed Project would lead to an increase in demand for potable water.
The EIR will evaluate the project's impact on South San Francisco's water supply.
e) Wastewater Capacity. Though not expected to occur, the EIR will evaluate whether the project
would cause the wastewater treatment plant to exceed its capacity.
f), g) Solid Waste. The City of South San Francisco's solid waste 1S transported to the Ox
Mountain Landfill Facility. The EIR will evaluate the project's impact on solid waste service
capacity.
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Environmental Factors and Focused Questions for Potentially Less Than Less Than
Determination of Environmental Impact Significant Significant with Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE-
a) Does the Project have the potential to degrade : ,f]
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the Project have impacts that are ~ ,f]
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a Project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past Projects, the effects of
other current Projects, and the effects of
probable future Projects.)
c) Does the Project have environmental effects, : ,f]
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
a) Environmental Quality. Project implementation could lead to development that adversely
affects the environment in terms of impacts to various CEQA issue topics, as discussed in this
Initial Study. These potential impacts will be described in the EIR, and mitigated to the extent
feasible.
b) Cumulative Impacts. It is possible that the Project could have cumulative impacts related to air
quality and traffic. These potential impacts will be described in the EIR, and mitigated to the extent
feasible.
c) Adverse Effects on Human Beings. Human beings could be affected by a variety of impacts
described above. The expectation is that most, but perhaps not all impacts will be mitigated through
the implementation of mitigation measures and adherence to applicable policies and plans. Policy
makers and decision makers will have to balance the potential benefits of the Project against
potential impacts as they consider whether to approve, modify, or reject the Project, following EIR
preparation and full public disclosure of impacts.
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development for use as the cumulative scenario and 2015 base case in this EIR for the 250-270
East Grand Avenue Project:
Removed 177,633 square feet of Office R&D from Neighborhood Y (the Project site analyzed
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Appendix
LEVEL OF SERVICE
AVERAGE CONTROL DELAY RELATIONSHIP FOR
TWO-WAY STOP CONTROL
(SIDE STREET STOP SIGN CONTROL) INTERSECTIONS
Level of Service
Average Control Delay Per Vehicle (in seconds)
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Control delay includes initial deceleration delay, queue move up time to first in line at the intersection,
stopped delay as first car in queue, and final acceleration delay.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 2000, Transportation Research Board
1/22/07 250 East Grand
Appendix
LEVEL OF SERVICE
CONTROL DELAY RELATIONSHIP FOR
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS
Level of Service
Average Control Delay Per Vehicle (in seconds)
A
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Control delay includes initial deceleration delay, queue move up time to first in line at the intersection,
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Source: Highway Capacity Manual 2000, Transportation Research Board
1/22/07 250 East Grand
Appendix
LEVEL OF SERVICE
CONTROL DELAY RELATIONSHIP FOR
SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
Level of Service
Control Delay Per Vehicle (in seconds)
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Source: Highway Capacity Manual 2000, Transportation Research Board
1/22/07 250 East Grand
Appendix
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA
FOR BASIC FREEWAY SEGMENTS
II LEVEL OF SERVICE
CRITERIA A B C D E
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Minimum speed (mi/h) 70.0 70.0 68.2 61.5 53.3
Maximum v/c 0.32 0.53 0.74 0.90 1.00
Maximum service flow rate (pc/h/ln) 770 1260 1770 2150 2400
FFS=65 mi/h
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Minimum speed (mi/h) 65.0 65.0 64.6 59.7 52.2
Maximum v/c 0.30 0.50 0.71 0.89 1.00
Maximum service flow rate (pc/h/ln) 710 1170 1680 2090 2350
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Minimum speed (mi/h) 60.0 60.0 60.0 57.6 51.1
Maximum v/c 0.29 0.47 0.68 0.88 1.00
Maximum service flow rate (pc/h/ln) 660 1080 1560 2020 2300
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Minimum speed (mi/h) 55.0 55.0 55.0 54.7 50.0
Maximum v/c 0.27 0.44 0.64 0.85 1.00
Maximum service flow rate (pc/h/ln) 600 990 1430 1910 2250
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Prepared for:
HCP Estates USA Inc.
(Formerly SLOUGH ESTATES USA INC.)
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
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THE HOYT
COMPANY
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(916) 448-2440
October 12, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARy............................................................................................................. i
SUMMARY OF TD M MEASURES............................................................................................ ii
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE................................................................................. 1
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS .......................................1
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101 .................................................. 2
Table 1 - Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates ................................................3
Table 2 - Estimated Alternative Transportation Modes ................................................4
4.0 PR 0 JE CT DE SCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 4
Proj ect Loca ti on Map.......................................................................................................... 6
TD M Site Plan - P oin te Grand.......................................................................................... 7
5. 0 PARKIN G MAN A G EMENT ............................................................................................. 8
5.1 Par king Su pp I Y ........................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel Vehicles .............................8
5.3 Preferential Car and V anpool Parking....................................................................8
5.4 Passenger Loading Zones......................................................................................... 9
6.0 CARPOOL AND V ANPOOL RIDEMATCHING SERVICE ........................................9
7.0 TRAN S IT ............................................................................................................................ 10
7 .1 Shuttle Funding........................................................................................................ 10
7.2 Direct Route to Transit ............................................................................................ 10
7.3 Shuttle Services to Britannia Pointe Grand .......................................................... 10
Table 3 - Shuttle Service to Britannia Pointe Grand............................................ 11
Shuttle Service Maps (Caltrain and BART) .......................................................... 12
7.4 S h u ttl e /B u s S top s ..................................................................................................... 13
7.5 C al tr ain ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.6 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ............................................................................. 13
7.7 Sam Trans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
7.8 Downtown Dasher Taxi Service ............................................................................ 14
7.9 Ferry Service............................................................................................................. 14
8.0 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES................................................................ 15
8.1 P e de s trian Conn e cti ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short-Term .................................................... 15
Table 4 - Bicycle Parking Recommendation.........................................................15
8.3 B i cy cl e Connections ................................................................................................. 16
8 .4 B i cy cl eRe sou r c e s ..................................................................................................... 16
San Mateo County Bicycle Map .............................................................................17
Bay Trail s B i cy cl e Map ............................................................................................ 18
8.5 Shower and Clothes Lockers .................................................................................. 19
Table 5 - Proposed Shower and Locker Facilities................................................19
9. 0 TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR........................................................................ 19
10.0 COMMUTE INCENTIVES AND PROMOTIONS ....................................................... 20
1 0 .1 Co mm ute r Ch 0 ice .................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Carpool Incentive Programs................................................................................... 21
10.3 Vanpool Incentive Programs ..................................................................................22
10.4 Free B ri d geT 0 11 ........................................................................................................ 23
10.5 Try T r ansi t Pro gr am ................................................................................................ 23
10.6 511 Take T r ansi tSM T rip Planner.............................................................................. 23
10.7 Comm u te Allowances............................................................................................. 23
11.0 GUARANTEED EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM........................................ 24
12.0 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE INFORMATION ..................................................24
12.1 T r ansporta ti on Kiosk............................................................................................... 25
Sample Transportation Information Board .......................................................... 26
12.2 Employee Transportation Flyer .............................................................................26
Employee Transportation Flyer............................................................................. 27
12.3 Britannia Transportation Information Web site .................................................. 28
Sample Britannia South San Francisco Commute Web Site .............................. 28
12.4 Designated Employer/Tenant Contact.................................................................. 29
12.5 Promotional Programs............................................................................................ 29
12.6 Tenant Training and Developer-Provided Resource Representative .............. 29
13.0 PROJECT AMENITIES..................................................................................................... 30
13 .1 Recreational and Bicycle F acili ties......................................................................... 30
14. 0 KICK-OFF EVENT ............................................................................................................ 31
15.0 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION FAIR AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS ................. 31
16.0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ...........................................32
17.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT........................................... 33
17.1 Annual Employee Commute Survey ....................................................................33
17.2 Annual Summary Report........................................................................................ 34
17. 3 Triennial Report ....................................................................................................... 34
17. 4 Penalty for Noncompliance.................................................................................... 35
17.5 Tenant Performance and Lease Language ...........................................................35
18. 0 CONCLUSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
EXHIBIT A - Accounting of C/CAG Trip Credits, Britannia Pointe Grand
ATTACHMENTS:
Employer Shuttle Rider Pass Program Flyer
Free Downtown Dasher - Midday Taxi Service
Free Transit Ticket Distribution Program - Try Transit
Guaranteed Ride Home Program
Britannia Pointe Grand Preliminary TDM Plan
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Traffic congestion and air pollution are critical concerns in maintaining a healthy
economy and lifestyle within the City of South San Francisco. Traffic congestion results
in time lost to residents and commuters, and increased demand on City fiscal resources
for roadway construction and maintenance. Mobile sources, such as automobiles,
account for Sook> of all air pollution in South San Francisco.
The developer of the Britannia Pointe Grand project has prepared a Preliminary
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan in compliance with the City's
Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. This plan is designed to achieve a
30ok> alternative mode-use that addresses both traffic and air quality concerns in South
San Francisco. The plan assumes occupancy based on current and future speculative
tenants, nine buildings totaling 914,090 square feet with a 0.68 floor area ratio (FAR).
Total garage and surface parking is estimated at 2,742 spaces. The proposed parking
ratio for the development is 3.0/1,000 square feet, a 274 space reduction from the City
code.
This plan includes City ordinance-required TDM measures, additional TDM measures
and elements, annual survey monitoring and triennial reporting. The plan has a variety
of infrastructure and incentive-based measures, which encourage all forms of
alternative mode-use such as car and vanpool, transit and shuttles, bicycling, walking,
and telecommuting. The developer is committed to encouraging tenant participation
and will strongly recommend and support the development of their individual
employee commute programs.
This plan is performance based. The project is required to achieve a 30ok> alternative
mode-use by tenant-employees. The mode-use will be monitored annually with the first
employee commute survey to be conducted one year after occupancy of the approved
redevelopment portion of the project. An alternative mode-use summary report will be
submitted to the City's Chief Planner, Planning Division after the annual employee
commute survey has been conducted. Every three years thereafter, a triennial report
will be made to the City to document the mode-use rate of the project.
Efforts to reduce drive-alone commuting and expand the mode options available to
commuters can take many years to develop and mature. The current commute
environment to San Mateo County and the City of South San Francisco will offer project
commuters lower levels of roadway congestion and higher highway travel speeds
according to recent regional surveys. Correspondingly, the transportation alternatives
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available to commuters may be less attractive when compared with the ease and
convenience of driving alone. Reduced traffic congestion contributes toward single-
occupant vehicle (SOV) usage.
The measures and elements contained in this plan are consistent with other South San
Francisco employee commute programs. This plan will meet the 30ok> alternative mode-
use goaL This TDM plan contains a total of 34 measures including 18 measures required
by the City. A summary of TDM measures is provided on the next page.
SUMMARY OF TDM MEASURES
A. Bicycle parking (42 long term, Class I)
B. Bicycle parking (13 short term, Class II)
C. Carpool and vanpool ridematching assistance
D. Designated Employer/Tenant Point of Contact
E. Direct route to transit (well-lit path or sidewalk to shuttles)
F. Free parking for carpool and vanpools
G. Guaranteed/Emergency Ride Home program
H. Information Boards/Web site
I. Passenger drop off and loading zone
J. Pedestrian connections
K. 10% preferential Carpool & Vanpool parking - 274 spaces
Promotional programs (Bike to Work, Spare the Air, Rideshare
L. Thursdays, etc.)
M. Showers - 14
M. Clothes lockers - 112
N. Oyster Point Area Shuttle System
- South San Francisco Caltrain Station
- South San Francisco BART Station
- Downtown Dasher - free midday services
o. Transportation Management Association participation
Annual Employee Survey (100%, non response == SOY)
Annual TDM Report to City Council & Planning Commission &
Triennial Reporting
TDM Site Plan
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SUMMARY OF TDM MEASURES - CONTINUED
Project Transportation Coordinator (TC)
Kick-off Transportation Fair
Commute Incentives and Promotions
- Commuter Choice ($110 per month per tax)
- Carpool Incentives - Alliance $60 & $80 gas cards, 511
Safeway cards and $1,000 prize cards, etc.
- Vanpool Incentives - Alliance $80 per person per month &
$500 rebates, 511 $900 newly formed incentive and $100
vanpool seat subisdy
- Free Bridge Toll
- Alliance Try Transit free pass program
- 511 TakeTransit Trip Planner
- Commute Allowances
Transportation Resource Information
- Transportation Kiosk (in all buildings)
- Employee Transportation Flyer
- Britannia Transportation Information Web Site
- Developer-provided tenant training and assistance
Bicycle resources (www.511.org and Alliance)
Lease language - tenant TDM performance requirements
Include transportation link for future Bay Ferry Service
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Britannia Pointe Grand project supports the City of South San Francisco's policy of
focusing clustered development along major transportation corridors. This project is
located near to and is served by u.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280, a Caltrain station,
and a BART station.
The comprehensive plan of trip reduction measures identified in this report is essential
to realizing the trip reduction potential of the project. The combination of these critical
factors will provide the momentum to maintain a 30ok> alternative mode-use rate for this
project.
Through monitoring efforts, such as the annual survey of employees to determine
transportation mode split, the project will be able to better focus transportation
coordination efforts and encourage tenant employees to use alternative transportation.
The first mode-use survey report will be submitted to the City of South San Francisco
after one year of occupancy of the approved redevelopment portion of the campus.
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS
The basic premise of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the maximum
utilization of existing transportation resources. The City of South San Francisco, as is
typical of other urban areas in the United States, has hundreds of millions of dollars
invested in roadway infrastructure and public transit infrastructure. The goal of TDM is
to more efficiently and economically take advantage of these major capital investments.
The following are three basic goals that can be achieved through effective utilization of
TDM measures:
1) Convert trips to an alternative mode of transportation (e.g., transit, carpools or
vanpools, bicycling)
2) Provide technological solutions (e.g., compressed natural gas, electric/hybrid
vehicles, or other zero emission vehicles)
3) Eliminate trips (e.g., compressed work weeks, telecommute)
Until recently in the United States, the answer to relieving congestion on roads, and in
parking structures, was to build more roads and parking structures (similar in concept
to building another manufacturing plant to expand productivity on levels). Current
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economics and limited resources affect the ability to build and maintain more roads or
parking structures. This reality necessitates better utilization of the existing
transportation infrastructure (similar to adding a second shift at an existing plant). To
this end, TDM measures support the transition to a greater use of existing alternative
transportation options.
The measures and programs outlined in this plan support and meet the 30ok> trip
reduction goal as identified by the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance 1300-
2001.
Using the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance guidelines, the estimated
number of trips needed to meet a 30ok> reduction for the number of employees estimated
to occupy the project at build out is 1,097. The number of employees is based on
occupancy of four persons per 1,000 square feet.
Employees per 1,000 sq. ft. 4
Estimated Total Employees 3,656
Trip Reduction Requirement 30 ok>
This TDM Plan also meets many requirements of the Revised C/CAG Guidelines for the
Implementation of the Land Use Program approved by the City/County Association of
Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County in September 2004. C/CAG credits
identified in this Preliminary TDM Plan for the project total more than 1,927 trips. The
C/CAG accounting of all trip credits applicable in this updated Preliminary TDM Plan
is provided in Exhibit A.
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101
According to the Commute Profile 2005 Regional Report, prepared by RIDES
Associates, the San Mateo County alternative mode-use rate is approximately 290k> with
the Bay Area regional rate comprising approximately 340k> alternative modes. The larger
Bay Area alternative mode use rate is indicative of paid parking in more urban core
areas, whereas parking is free or much less expensive in many areas of San Mateo
County (e.g. the City of South San Francisco).
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The 2005 Employee Transportation Survey conducted by the Alliance identified the San
Mateo County alternative mode-use rate at 29.90k>. The overall alternative mode-use rate
for the City of South San Francisco was identified at 30.20k>.
In Fall 2006, an employee commute survey was conducted at a similar employment site
in South San Francisco at Britannia Oyster Point. The Britannia Oyster Point project is
required to meet a higher threshold of 350k> alternative mode use. Results from the
survey indicated a successful alternative commute mode rate of 35.0ok>. However, it
should be noted that various tenants in this nearby employment site have now
implemented employees commute subsidies that enhance the alternative mode-use
performance. Prior to the availability of subsidies, the 350k> goal was not met. It is
unknown if future employers at the Pointe Grand project will offer subsidies to their
employees, however, the developer intends to approach this TDM plan with the same
level of seriousness and determination as the example project mentioned above.
Table 1 shows the comparison of alternative mode-use rates for the Bay Area Region,
County of San Mateo, City of South San Francisco and a similar employer site.
Table 1
Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates
San Mateo County
Bay Area Region
City of South San Francisco
South San Francisco - Britannia
Oyster Point Campus
29.0ok>
34.0ok>
29.90k>
30.20k>
35.0ok>
Based on current and historical alternative mode-use data for South San Francisco and
East of Highway 101 business areas, an example of estimated employee alternative
mode-use distribution was calculated. This estimate reflects the TDM measures
described in this plan but does not assume that commute subsidies are provided. Table
2 shows the various alternative transportation modes estimated for a life science tenant
at the project using employee population assumptions based on occupancy estimates of
four employees per thousand.
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Table 2
Estimated Alternative Transportation Modes
Drive alone to work site
Carpool
Transit
Other (motorcycle, telecommute)
Bicycle
Vanpool
Walk
Non-commuting (sick, vacation, business travel)
65.00%
14.74%
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The implementation of TDM measures identified in this plan will result in an estimated
30ok> alternative mode use rate representing approximately 1,097 employees from a total
of 3,656 occupants. This sample scenario provides a distribution example of employee
alternative transportation choices, depicting a typical workweek day for the project. The
actual distribution of transportation modes could vary and will be clarified in the
survey results.
4.0 PRO-ECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a 30.5-acre project owned by HCP Estates USA Inc. (formerly Slough
Estates USA Inc.) (HCP) in the City of South San Francisco located south of the U.S.
Highway 101 in South San Francisco in an area that is known as the birthplace of the
biotechnology industry.
The project is nine Class-A office/laboratory buildings totaling 914,090 square-feet. The
proposed construction consists of six existing buildings and one new, four-story
building and two new five-story buildings. The project is intended to accommodate life
science and office tenants.
The project is designed to maXImIze opportunities for pedestrian, bicycle, carpool,
transit and shuttle connectivity. Two hundred and seventy (270) carpool parking spaces
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are planned with four spaces designated for a vanpooL Forty-two (42) Class I bicycle
lockers and 13 bicycle racks will be provided at the building for bicycle commuters at
no charge to employees. Showers and lockers will also be provided for bicycle,
pedestrian and other alternative commuters. Shuttle services to BART and Caltrain are
located one block from the site on Harbor Way, East Grand and at the corner of Kimball
and East Grand Avenue. Nearby food service and possible tenant-provided valet
services (e.g. hair cuts, dentistry, dry cleaning, etc.) will help to create a self-sufficient
development reducing the number of trips made daily to and from the project.
The project FAR is 0.68. This increased or bonus FAR requires the need for more
stringent employee surveys and triennial reporting to the City.
Parking will be provided at a ratio of 3 cars per 1,000 square-feet which is less than City
code. The 9 percent (9 ok> ) reduced parking ratio, representing 274 parking spaces, is
intended to support the TDM programs at this site. Approximately 2,742 vehicle
parking spaces are planned for the site.
A project location map is provided on page 6. TDM site plan is provided on page 7. This
site plan shows the location of preferential parking, bicycle facilities, pedestrian
connections and direct routes to transit. It also depicts the location of showers and
lockers, and information kiosks.
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5.0 PARKING MANAGEMENT
5.1 Parking Supply
There will be a total of 2,742 surface and garage parking spaces.
The ability and willingness to rideshare is directly linked to parking availability. By not
providing an overabundance of parking spaces at full build out, the project is laying the
groundwork for successful promotion of alternative transportation. Preferential parking
spaces placed near the building entrances (within 100 feet of building entrances or near
elevators in the garages) are an excellent incentive that sends a clear visual message to
employees and the community that alternative transportation is important.
The City parking code for this type of project is one space for each 250 square-feet for
the first 50,000 square feet and 3/1,000 square feet thereafter for the remaining square
feet. The Britannia Pointe Grand project is proposing a 3/1,000 square feet parking ratio.
This is a 9 percent (90k>) reduction in the parking ratio than required by the City. It
should be noted that any tenant-employers who provide their employees with free
parking may encourage drive alone usage and hinder the TDM success of the project.
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5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel Vehicles
Parking will be free for all carpool, vanpool and clean-fuel vehicle participants.
5.3 Preferential Car and Vanpool Parking
One effective means of encouraging employees to rideshare and/or use a clean-fuel
vehicle is to reserve the most preferred parking spaces for the exclusive use of car and
vanpools. These preferred parking spaces will be designated with signage and
pavement striping.
Upon completion of this project, a minimum of look> of employee parking or 274 spaces
will be designated for carpool, vanpool, and clean-fuel vehicles. The project will
provide 270 carpool parking spaces and four vanpool spaces in premium, convenient
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locations (i.e., close to buildings, in the shade, etc.) within 100 feet of building entrances
or near the elevators in the garage. These preferential parking spaces will be specially
signed and/or striped and may require employee registration and permitting.
5.4 Passenger Loading Zones
In order to facilitate disembarking and embarking of rideshare passengers, passenger
loading/unloading areas will be provided. Passenger loading zones for carpool and
vanpool drop off will be located close to the entrances of all building clusters.
6.0 CARPOOL AND V ANPOOL RIDEMA TCHING SERVICE
The Regional 511 Rideshare Ridematch Service, via 511.org and the Peninsula Traffic
Congestion Relief Alliance (Alliance) provide free car and vanpool matching services.
On-site employer contacts will promote the on-line 511 service directly to employees on
a regular basis and allow the Alliance to solicit carpool sign-up at on-site employer
events such as annual Transportation Fairs, Wellness or Benefits events, etc.
Tenant/employer contacts can also research employee ZIP code data from Human
Resource records and offer to match up employees who live near each other.
Car and vanpooling will be strongly encouraged at the project. An Employee
Transportation Flyer will be designed promote the free personalized matching
assistance through the 511 Rideshare and Alliance programs. This car and vanpool
ridematching service provides individuals with a computerized list of other commuters
near their employment or residential ZIP code, along with the closest cross street, phone
number, and hours they are available to commute to and from work. Individuals are
then able to select and contact others with whom they wish to car or vanpooL They will
also be given a list of existing car and vanpools in their residential area that they may be
able to join if vacancies exist.
The 511 system gives commuters the information they need to make more informed
choices when planning trips. By calling in or logging on, commuters can get up-to-the-
minute information about traffic conditions, public transportation options, ridesharing,
and bicycling anytime, anywhere throughout the greater Bay Area Region and
Northern California.
The 511 system offers one-stop shopping for traffic, transit, rideshare and bicycle
information in the region. The nine-county system is the first 511 service to go online in
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California. It provides links to 511 systems in Sacramento, Oregon and Nevada and is
available from any phone, provided the carrier supports 511. Most counties in the
region have wireless and landline access to the service through major carriers.
7.0 TRANSIT
Caltrain, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and SamTrans provide transit service to South
San Francisco in proximity to the project site.
Shuttle services are provided from the South San Francisco BART and South San
Francisco Caltrain Stations providing links for transit riders near to the project site.
7.1 Shuttle Funding
Tenant/employers at the Britannia Pointe Grand project, who are participating in the
Alliance's South San Francisco Employer Shuttle Program, will receive shuttle passes
for their employees. Non-participating employers can purchase passes through the
Alliance for their employees.
7.2 Direct Route to Transit
A well-lit pedestrian path will be provided from the buildings, utilizing the most direct
route, to the nearest shuttle stop. Britannia Pointe Grand project transit riders will
connect with shuttles within one block at Harbor Way, East Grand and at the corner of
Kimball and East Grand.
7.3 Shuttle Services to Britannia Pointe Grand
The project is well-located for employers and their employee to utilize the Alliance's
shuttle system with both peak period and lunchtime service (via the Free Downtown
Dasher). Shuttle services are provided near the project site at three locations: Harbor
Way, East Grand and at the corner of Kimball and East Grand. The Utah-Grand Area
Caltrain and BART shuttles offer 18 peak-morning trips and 17 peak-evening trips for
employees. Daily shuttle service totals 35 trips.
The Utah-Grand Area BART shuttle circulates between the South San Francisco BART
station and the project at 15, 20, and 3D-minute frequencies. There are currently a total
of 18 BART shuttle trips to and from the project site.
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The Utah-Grad Area Caltrain shuttle service circulates between the South San Francisco
Caltrain Station and the project during the morning and evening peaks at 20, 25 and 35-
minute frequencies. Seventeen (17) Caltrain shuttle trips provide connecting service to
and from the project site.
Table 3 shows the number of shuttle trips provided to the project site for connectivity to
the South San Francisco BART and Caltrain stations.
Table 3
Shuttle Service to Britannia Pointe Grand
Utah-Grand Area Caltrain Shuttle
Utah-Grand Area BART Shuttle
9
9
8
9
17
18
The South San Francisco Employer Shuttles, including the Utah-Grand Area shuttles,
operate using an employee pass program. Participating projects and developments,
tenants or employers who contribute funding for the shuttles are provided with free
passes for their employees. An Employer Shuttle Rider Pass Program flyer is provided
as an attachment. Shuttle route maps are provided on the following page.
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7.4 Shuttle/Bus Stops
Shuttle drop-off and pick-up locations for BART and Caltrain commuter service are
located at three locations at 169 Harbor Way, 230 East Grand (immediately adjacent to
the site) and at the corner of Kimball and East Grand.
7.5 Caltrain
Caltrain operates a frequent fixed-route commuter rail service seven days a week
between San Francisco and San Jose, as well as limited service to and from Gilroy on
weekdays. Caltrain operates on 15 to 30-minute frequencies during the peak periods in
the morning and evening. Midday service operates approximately every hour. Service
is less frequent during weekends, and holidays.
Caltrain service is available approximately .53 miles from the project at the South San
Francisco station located at 590 Dubuque Avenue and Grand Avenue. The Gateway
Area Caltrain Shuttle provides connecting service to the project site.
Caltrain services were enhanced in 2004 to add express trains during peak hours.
However, this new service does not provide an express stop to the South San Francisco
Caltrain Station and hence will not benefit employees in the South San Francisco's East
of 101 Area.
7.6 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
BART is a 92.7-mile, 43-station automated rapid transit system located along five lines
of double track. Trains traveling up to 80 mph connect San Francisco to Colma and
other East Bay communities - north to Richmond, east to Pittsburg/Bay Point, west to
Dublin/Pleasanton, and south to Fremont. Service is scheduled every 15 minutes during
peak periods. Service during Holidays, and weekends are modified.
BART-to-the-Airport expanded the system by 8.7 miles along the peninsula from Colma
to a new intermodal station in Millbrae. Four new stations were created including the
South San Francisco Station located between EI Camino Real and Mission Road to the
south of Hickey Boulevard. The project is approximately 2.64 miles from the South San
Francisco BART Station.
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7.7 SamTrans
SamTrans provides bus service throughout San Mateo County, with connections to the
Colma, Daly City, and South San Francisco BART stations, San Francisco International
Airport, peninsula Caltrain stations and downtown San Francisco.
The system connects with San Francisco Muni, AC Transit and Golden Gate Transit at
San Francisco's Transbay Terminal, with the Dumbarton Express and with Santa Clara
Valley Transportation Authority in Menlo Park and Palo Alto.
However, there is no direct SamTrans service in the east of Highway 101 area.
SamTrans service does connect at the South San Francisco BART Station and
subsequently the Utah-Grand Area Shuttle Service that drops off and picks up in three
locations at Harbor Way, East Grand and at the corner of Kimball and East Grand.
SamTrans does not provide a direct connection to the South San Francisco Caltrain
Station, however; Routes 130, 292, 133, and 132 are within approximately 1/4-mile
walking distance from this station and the connecting shuttle services near the project
site.
7.8 Downtown Dasher Taxi Service
This free taxi service provides an 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. demand-driven pick-up service
throughout the East Highway 101 business parks in South San Francisco. Using existing
shuttle stops, taxis drop off riders at locations in the downtown retail area. The
Downtown Dasher, operated by the Peninsula Yellow Cab of South San Francisco and
managed by the Alliance, requires an employer-provided voucher and an employee trip
reservation before 10:00 a.m. This midday service is currently free to participating
employers and employees. This service is not a fixed route or fixed schedule service. A
detailed Downtown Dasher flyer is provided as an attachment.
7.9 Ferry Service
Currently, no scheduled water transit service exists in the South San Francisco area.
Water transit service to South San Francisco is anticipated by December 2008. Prior to
this service becoming operational, employees will be given a link to this resource.
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8.0 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
8.1 Pedestrian Connections
A safe, convenient and well-lit pedestrian path is provided, utilizing the most direct
route, to the nearest shuttle stop close to the project. Lighting, landscaping and building
orientation is designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short-Term
Free Class I and Class II bicycle parking facilities will be provided on-site as follows:
· Commercial, R&D, and office uses: one bicycle space for every 50 spaces
required for vehicles
· Restaurants, retail: one bicycle space for every 50 spaces required for vehicles.
Forty-two Class I (long-term) bicycle lockers or a covered, enclosed, secure area will be
provided to enhance the viability for bicycle commuters. These Class I bicycle lockers
and 13 Class II bicycle racks will be placed at the building sites. Table 4 shows the
recommended and total number of bicycle facilities for the proposed project.
Note: The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance provides a 50% match for the costs of
purchasing and installing any bike parking, from basic racks to high security lockers, up to a
maximum of $500 per unit.
Table 4
Bicycle Parking Recommendation
Estimated Number Parking
Spaces
Bicycle Parking Ratio
Bicycle Parking Needed
2,742
1:50
55
Class I -long-term
Class II - short-term
42
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All bicycle parking facilities will be located in convenient, safe and well-lit areas with
maximum space for the ingress and egress of bicycles.
8.3 Bicycle Connections
The project has bicycle connections to regional bicycle facilities along East Grand
Avenue and Littlefield Avenue and the San Francisco Bay Trails via the San Bruno Point
area. The Bay Trail is a network of multi-use pathways circling San Francisco and San
Pablo Bays. The ultimate route is planned to be a 400-mile route through nine Bay Area
counties and 42 shoreline cities. The trail provides commuters an exceptional pathway
to bicycle or walk to work in the South San Francisco Area. A map of surrounding
bikeways is provided on page 17. A map of the Bay Trails is provided on page 18.
8.4 Bicycle Resources
Free Bike Buddy matching, bicycle maps and resources are provided via the 511 system.
Bicycle commuters looking to find a riding partner can log-on to bicycling.511.org for
more information.
The Alliance provides a free one-hour, on-site Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program for
employees. This workshop teaches commuters about bicycling and walking as a safe,
stress-relieving commute mode, traffic laws for bicyclists and pedestrians, bicycle
maintenance tips, and offers a drawing for free bicycle-related prizes.
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8.5 Shower and Clothes Lockers
Showers and clothing lockers will be installed for the use of employees walking and
biking to work, as well as for others who wish to change after commuting via an
alternative mode of transportation. Fourteen showers and 112 locker facilities are
recommended for installation between the buildings.
Shower and locker facilities will be provided in the new buildings for employee use.
Table 5 shows the number of shower and locker facilities either existing or planned for
the project.
Table 5
Proposed Shower and Locker Facilities
Pointe Grand
Showers Lockers
9. 0 TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
The Pointe Grand project will provide a Transportation Coordinator (TC) who will have
the primary responsibility for implementing this Plan. The TC may be a part time or
outsourced coordinator who manages the TDM Program. The TC will be responsible for
providing employee commute program assistance to tenants and employees, producing
on-site transportation fairs and promotional events, collaborating with the Alliance to
maximize employer resources, conducting the annual survey and producing the
triennial report. TDM industry data supports that having a TC has a very positive
impact on increasing alternative mode use. This position will be filled by:
Name:
TBD
Address:
Britannia Pointe Grand
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone:
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The TC will provide the following services:
. Promote trip reduction and air quality strategies to employees at the project site.
. Be the main point of contact for employer contacts and employees wanting to
commute using an alternative.
. Conduct annual employee surveys and provide reports to the City of South San
Francisco, which will include commute patterns, mode splits, and TDM program
success (process includes: annual surveying of employees, tabulation of data,
and provision of results in report format).
. Evaluate survey results for alternative transportation potential and/or changes to
current program.
. Catalog all existing incentives that encourage employees to utilize alternative
transportation programs.
. Work with local agencies such as Caltrain, SamTrans, BART, the Alliance, 511
and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and post informational
materials on the transportation kiosks in employee common areas, as well as
disperse alternative program information to employees via designated employer
contacts, posters, flyers, banners, campus newsletter, new employee orientation,
etc.
. Participate in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Spare
the Air program. Spare the Air day notices will be forwarded to employees to
encourage not driving to work alone.
. Coordinate and manage various aspects of the plan that require periodic
updating or monitoring, such as the guaranteed ride home (GRH) program, car
and vanpool registration, parking enforcement, locker assignment and
enforcement.
10.0 COMMUTE INCENTIVES AND PROMOTIONS
Tenants at the Britannia Pointe Grand project will be encouraged to offer their
employees some form of alternative commute incentive. Incentives may include a pre-
tax, payroll deduction (Commuter Choice) for transit and vanpool users, transit
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subsidies and/or commute allowances. Other carpool, vanpool and transit incentives
are available to encourage employees to try and use alternative transportation options.
10.1 Commuter Choice
The Commuter Choice option is a Federal tax-free salary payroll deduction of up to
$110 per month per employee, for vanpool and rail transit pass fares through a voucher
program (Commuter Check). An employee can deduct up to $1,320 a year from their
salary as a pretax payroll deduction. This program encourages non-drive alone
commute trips. Employers also receive a Federal tax savings as a benefit of this
program.
Direct transit or commute subsidies can be a set dollar amount or a percentage of the
monthly costs of transportation. Employment sites that offer transit or commute
subsidies generally tend to have higher levels of alternative mode-use. Subsidies can be
provided in tandem with the pre-tax option.
10.2 Carpool Incentive Programs
. You Pool, We Pay - Employees at the Britannia Pointe Grand project can
participate in the "You Pool, We Pay!" program offered by the Alliance.
Employees who are currently driving alone, and are commuting to, from or
through San Mateo County, are encouraged to try carpooling. When employees
form a new carpool with two or more people over the age of 18, or add a new
member to an existing car pool, all carpool participants will each receive a $60
gas card incentive. 1
. Hybrid and Clean Air Vehicle - Employees who participate in the "You Pool,
We Pay" program with a hybrid or clean air vehicle will receive an $80 gas card
incentive.
. Carpool Rideshare Reward$ - Employees at the project can participate in the 511
Rideshare Reward$ program for carpoolers. Eligible carpoolers can earn $10 in
gas or Safeway gift cards for every five days carpooled, up to $100 over three
months. As an added bonus, a lucky commuter who carpools 40 or more days
during the program can enter a year-end drawing for $1,000 in gift cards.
1 http:j j www.commute.orgjprograms.htm#carpool
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Rideshare Reward$ for carpoolers are available from 511 for a limited period
each year and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are
depleted.
10.3 Vanpool Incentive Programs
. New Vanpool Participant Rebates - As an incentive for vanpooling, the Alliance
will pay half of the cost for the first three months of vanpooling, up to $80 per
month per employee. New vanpool groups (or the driver), that stay on the road
for at least six months, can receive a one-time rebate of $500. This one time
incentive is provided for those who join a new vanpool in the last six months and
have not vanpooled for a three-month period before joining a new van.
. New Vanpool Formation Incentive - Newly formed vanpools are eligible to
receive up to $900 for starting a vanpool. Vanpooling is an inexpensive, relaxing
way to get to work, and the 511 Rideshare program offers the perfect excuse to
start a vanpool - cash! The vanpool reward provides $300 to $900 in gas cards to
new vans that meet all eligibility requirements and successfully complete three
to nine consecutive months of operation.
The gas cards will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds
are exhausted. Employers and individual commuters who start a new vanpool
may be eligible to receive the gas cards, which are awarded to the party
designated to handle the vanpool's finances. The gas cards will also be offered on
a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted. Employers and/or
individuals who start a new vanpool may be eligible to receive the gas cards,
which will be awarded to the party designated to handle the vanpool's finances.2
. Vanpool Seat Subsidy - The 511 Regional Rideshare Program will offer a
vanpool seat subsidy in the form of gas cards. The seat subsidy will provide $100
per month, with a limit of three months per van during the program year, to help
cover the fare of a lost participant. The gas cards will be offered to eligible vans
on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are exhausted.
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10.4 Free Bridge Toll
Commuters can save time and commute toll free by carpooling, vanpooling or taking
transit over one of the Bay Area's eight bridges during peak commute hours. Specific
Bay Area bridge toll information can be found at 511.org (e.g. minimum requirements
for 2-person or 3-person carpools). Free toll passes are also available to vans with 10 or
more passengers during non-commute hours on all bridges except the Golden Gate
Bridge.
10.5 Try Transit Program
The Alliance offers a Try Transit Program provides free transit tickets to people who are
interested in trying public transit to get to work. These tickets are meant for people who
are new to transit. Commuters requesting tickets must work, live in or drive through
San Mateo County. A copy of the Try Transit Program is provided as an attachment.
Transit ticket options include:
. One BART ticket
. 3 round-trip Caltrain tickets
. 6 one-way SamTrans tickets
. 6 Dumbarton tickets
. 3 round-trip VTA tickets
10.6 511 TakeTransitSM Trip Planner
The greater San Francisco Bay Area is currently serviced by the 511 TakeTransitSM Trip
planner. TakeTransitSM is a useful tool for planning public transit trips.
511 TakeTransitSM Trip Planner can build an itinerary that suits the need of the transit
user. An itinerary can be built that can identify the fastest or with least number of
transfers or with least amount of fares. 511 TakeTransitSM Trip Planner by default will
try to generate fastest itinerary between the origin and the destination.
10.7 Commute Allowances
Owners or tenant/employers of the project will be encouraged to offer their employees
commute allowance to promote the use of alternative transportation options and reduce
the demand for parking at the site.
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Commute allowances can be a set amount, usually taxable, for employees who use any
type of transportation option (except drive alone) including those who walk, bicycle or
carpool. Allowances can be cash, gift cards, gift certificates, cafeteria/cafe vouchers,
movie tickets or other employee desired item.
11.0 GUARANTEED EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM
Tenants of the project will be required to participate in the GRH program managed by
the Alliance. The Alliance will identify the process for the employer to register for this
important program. The Alliance covers 750k> of the cost for GRH services with the
employer paying the remaining 250k> cost. A sample Alliance GRH program flyer is
provided as an attachment.
All employees who commute to work using transit, bicycle, or by carpool or vanpool,
will be guaranteed a ride home in the case of a personal emergency, or when they
unexpectedly have to work late thereby missing the last bus, or their normal carpool
home. The GRH program has proven very successful as it removes one of the major
objections employees have to giving up their private automobile, especially those with
young families.
The GRH program provides employees with a security blanket, a feeling of reassurance
that if a child becomes ill or injured during the day the employee can get to them
quickly. If employees need to work late and miss their bus or carpool, or if their
vanpool breaks down, they are guaranteed a ride home.
12.0 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE INFORMATION
A supportive TC, property management and involved tenant/employers will generate
positive impacts toward the success of the TDM goals and elements that are
implemented. TDM commute programs and benefits must be presented to the
employees in a comprehensive and proactive manner along with any other employee
programs. This can be done via participation and support of employee orientation
forums or transportation fairs, transportation kiosk posting, employee newsletters,
management bulletins, emails, etc. From a practical standpoint management support
must be twofold:
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1) Upper and middle management will encourage alternative modes whenever
possible.
2) Managers and supervisors need to be supportive of employees who tryout
alternative modes, even if it means initial minor adjustments to their work schedule.
TDM should be viewed as a big picture process. This includes explaining the area's air
quality problems, how fighting air pollution ties in with being a good corporate citizen.
It is important that the employees can see how both they and the community benefits
(better air quality and less traffic congestion on the highways and the surrounding
neighborhoods, less parking hassles, cost savings for employees, etc.). Synergistic
measures that support these efforts include the transportation kiosk, employee flyers,
resource Web sites, promotional programs and incentives, and employer training and
employee outreach.
12.1 Transportation Kiosk
Information boards or kiosks will be located in each building in a common gathering
area (e.g. lobby, employee entrance, break or lunch room). The kiosks will contain
transportation information, including Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) information,
transit and shuttle schedules, SamTrans, Caltrain, BART, Downtown Dasher, 511
ridematching and other related information. Information will be updated periodically
by the TC or designated employer contact. Kiosks can be wall-mounted or freestanding,
rotating units. A sample of a wall mounted transportation information board is shown
below.
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Sample Transportation Information Board
12.2 Employee Transportation Flyer
At the time of occupancy, all tenants and employees will be provided with an Employee
Transportation Flyer. This flyer will include (but not be limited to) information about
carpool parking, transit opportunities, shuttle services, bicycle routes and GRH
information. A sample flyer is provided on page 27.
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12.3 Britannia Transportation Information Web site
A comprehensive Britannia transportation and commute information Web site will be
developed for use by all tenants and their employees. The Web site will contain
transportation information, resources and links, including promotions, incentives,
prices, spare the air notices, GRH information, shuttle schedules, 511 ridematching and
other related information. A sample home page for the Britannia South San Francisco
commute Web site is shown below.
Sample Britannia South San Francisco Commute Web Site
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12.4 Designated Employer/Tenant Contact
The developer will require a designated contact to be identified for all future
tenants/occupants. The designated tenant/employer contact will be the official contact
for the Britannia Pointe Grand TDM program described in this plan. The designated
employer contact will coordinate closely with the project TC and maintain on-site TDM
programs and employee outreach, administrate the annual surveys and provide
information continuity for the developer/landlord and the City of South San Francisco.
12.5 Promotional Programs
If possible, prior to occupancy, the future tenant(s) will host a pre-move Transportation
Fair or conduct a pre-move marketing campaign, with a heavy emphasis on carpooling,
transit and shuttle resources.
Throughout the year, tenants will be encouraged to maintain employee awareness by
hosting other transportation fairs. As lunch-time events, these fairs will highlight transit
and trip-planning services and rideshare matching and other commute opportunities at
the new site. The Transportation Fairs will bring together transit and transportation
providers (Caltrain, BART, SamTrans, the Alliance), bicycle advocates, ridematching
organizations (511), and the Employee Commute Program for a comprehensive
presentation.
Other events and promotions on-site at the project may include Bike to Work Week,
Caltrain Day, Rideshare Thursday's or a comprehensive Transportation/Commute
Fair. Various transit and rideshare organizations will be invited to set up a marketing
booth during lunchtime at a central location at the building during the year to promote
the alternative commute options available to employees. Free trial transit passes will be
available for first time riders. Periodic on-site tabling would also be recommended
throughout the year in concert with other employer events such as health fairs, benefits
fair, etc.
12.6 Tenant Training and Developer-Provided Resource Representative
Slough will provide tenant(s) with TDM program training and start-up assistance. A
TDM resource representative will provide TDM support, training and planning
assistance for the tenant's employee programs and annual survey compliance.
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13.0 PROJECT AMENITIES
Amenities provide employees with a full service work environment. Eliminating or
reducing the need for an automobile to make midday trips increases non-drive alone
rates. Many times, employees perceive that they are dependent upon the drive alone
mode because of the number of errands and activities that must be carried out in
different locations. By reducing this dependence through the provision of services and
facilities at the work site, an increase in alternative mode usage for commute-based trips
should be realized. Developers of the Pointe Grand project will encourage tenants to
offer their employees convenience amenities. A list of amenities for consideration
include:
Tenant Driven Amenities
· Food/snack and beverage vending machines
· Postage and mail outlet
· On-site credit union/ A TM
· Wi-Fi access throughout campus
Pointe Grand Amenities
· Recreational greenbelt and picnic area
· Showers and clothes lockers
· Bicycle lockers
· Transportation and commute kiosks
· Free Downtown Dasher -11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (to the extent it is available)
Potential Valet Amenities (tenant driven)
· Massage
· Dry Cleaning, shoe shine and repair, laundry, film developing, eyeglass repair
· Dentist
· Hair and Nail Salon
· Car Care (oil change, cleaning, etc.)
13.1 Recreational and Bicycle Facilities
Several relaxation areas will be incorporated at the Britannia Pointe Grand site as part
of the project construction. This area will offer project employees a recreational area for
walking, meditation or picnicking.
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The Bay Trails project provides bicycle connectivity directly to the south of the project,
parallel with the property line, for commuters and recreational users. The Bay Trail is a
planned recreational corridor that, when complete, will encircle San Francisco and San
Pablo Bays with a continuous 400-mile network of bicycling and hiking trails. It will
connect the shoreline of all nine Bay Area counties, link 47 cities, and cross the major
toll bridges in the region. To date, approximately 240 miles of the alignment-over half
the Bay Trail's ultimate length-have been completed.3
14.0 KICK-OFF EVENT
Upon 750k> occupancy, the developer will host a commute alternative kick-off
event/celebration or employee marketing campaign. Transportation service providers,
such as BART, SamTrans, Caltrain, and the Alliance, will be invited to set up exhibit
booths/tables. To encourage employee participation in the event, the developer and
tenant will provide food, such as popcorn, hot dogs and refreshments, and give-a-ways,
such as commuter mugs, water bottles, t-shirts, etc. The tenant will help set the date for
the event and advertise the event at least two weeks in advance.
15.0 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION FAIR AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
The Pointe Grand TC will host an annual commute alternative event or fair.
Transportation service providers, such as BART, Caltrain, 511 Regional Rideshare and
the Alliance will be invited to setup exhibit booths/tables. To encourage employee
participation in the event, the TC will provide food, such as popcorn, hot dogs, ice
cream or other refreshments, and give-a-ways, such as commuter mugs, water bottles, t-
shirts, etc. The TC will set the date for the event and advertise the event at least two
weeks in advance.
Periodic rideshare articles will be written by the TC for internal employee newsletter
with ongoing highlights of alternative commuters and their successes. Internal
company notices and incentive promotions about Spare the Air (June through October),
Bike to Work (May) and Rideshare Thursday's should attract attention of commuters,
generate excitement about the use of commute alternatives, and reward those who
rideshare. These promotions are often sponsored in conjunction with 511, the Regional
Rideshare Program or the Air District.
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The TC will register with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
for the Spare the Air program so as to receive regional air quality forecast bulletins
about poor and unhealthy air quality days. These direct email updates will be
forwarded to all employees to encourage the use of alternative transit mode during
peak advisory periods.
16.0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are typically private, nonprofit
organizations run by a voluntary Board of Directors typically with a small staff. They
help businesses, developers, building owners, local government representatives, and
others, work together to collectively establish policies, programs and services to address
local transportation problems. The key to a successful TMA lies in the synergism of
multiple groups banding together to address and accomplish more than any single
employer, building operator, developer, or resident could do alone.
In South San Francisco, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance operates as a
TMA organization.
The Alliance provides:
· Shuttle programs
· Carpool and vanpool matching
· Parking management programs
· Trial transit passes
· Emergency ride home programs
· Enhanced bicycle facilities
· Car and vanpool incentives
· Transit advocacy
· Information on local issues
· Teleworking
· Training
· Marketing programs
· Promotional assistance
· Newsletter
Project tenants can register in the Alliance GRH program for their employees and to use
the resources and services available. Participating with the Alliance is a valuable asset
for project tenants. The Alliance is a clearinghouse for information about alternative
commute programs, incentives, and transportation projects affecting San Mateo County
businesses.
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17.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
The intent of the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance is to reduce single
occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips and in doing so lessen the resulting traffic congestion
and mobile source related air pollution. It is important to ensure TDM measures are
actually implemented and effective. Therefore a monitoring and enforcement program
is necessary for each application. Because the City's TDM Program is performance
based (i.e. project required percentage alternative mode usage and corresponding trip
reduction at 30 ok> ), an annual evaluation program will allow the Britannia Pointe Grand
project, Slough and the City to assess the effectiveness of the unique program designed
for their project, and to make adjustments as necessary to consistently meet or exceed
the requirement.
Slough's Britannia Pointe Grand will establish and maintain a 30ok> trip reduction at the
proposed project site that is subject to annual monitoring. Annual monitoring and
penalty programs are consistent with previously approved methodologies implemented
by the City of South San Francisco at other project sites in the east of Highway 101 area.
Slough plans to voluntarily promote, encourage, and support alternative commute
mode usage for employees at the Britannia Pointe Grand project.
17.1 Annual Employee Commute Survey
An employee commute survey will be a critically important part of the monitoring
process to determine the success or failure of TDM measures. This report, via results
from an employee survey distributed and collected by the TC will provide quantitative
data (e.g., mode split) and qualitative data (e.g., employee perception of the alternative
transportation programs). Employees who do not participate in commute survey will be
counted as drive-alone or SOV commuters by default. The tenant will be strongly
encouraged to support and participate in the promotion and marketing of the annual
employee survey. Lease language will identify this requirement.
Survey data may then be used to focus TDM marketing and the efforts of the TC. The
TDM program could be re-tooled, if necessary, to maintain the project's 30ok> peak hour
alterative commute use rates and commitment at the site. A summary report based on
results from the employee commute survey will be submitted to the City of South San
Francisco and presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
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17.2 Annual Summary Report
Each year, Slough via tenant-employee survey data, will prepare an annual TDM
summary report and submit the same to the City to document the effectiveness of their
TDM Plan in achieving the goal of the alternative mode usage and 30ok> trip reduction
by employees within the Project. The TDM summary report will be prepared by an
independent consultant or TMA who will work in concert with the Britannia Pointe
Grand TC. The TDM summary report will include a determination of historical
employee commute methods provided by information obtained from a survey of all
employees working in the building.
If the trip reduction rates have not been achieved, the report will explain how and why
the goal was not reached and specifies additional measures and activities that will be
implemented in the coming year to improve the modes use rate.
The initial TDM summary report on the Property will be submitted within one (1) year
and each year thereafter following the granting of a certificate of occupancy with
respect to the redevelopment portion of the campus. The survey reporting is targeted
for the 4th quarter of each year.
17.3 Triennial Report
For projects with increased FAR, a triennial report will also be required. The triennial
report will state whether the development has or has not achieved the required percent
alternative mode-use. If the development has not achieved the required mode-use, the
applicant will:
. Explain how and why the goals have not been reached
. Describe additional measures that will be adopted in the coming year to attain
the required mode-use rate
. Provide an implementation schedule by month of additional measures
The triennial report will also include a comparison of historical responses on the survey
and identify if mode share has changed significantly and describe in detail as to why
the mode share changed. The Chief Planner will review reports. Reports that indicate
failure will be submitted to the City Council.
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17.4 Penalty for Noncompliance
If after the initial triennial report, the subsequent triennial report indicates that, in spite
of the changes in the Final TDM Plan, the required alternative mode-use is still not
being achieved, or if the applicant fails to submit a triennial report, the City may assess
a penalty. The penalty shall be established by City Council resolution on the basis of the
project size and actual percentage alternative mode use as compared to the percent
alternative mode use established in the TDM Plan.4
17.5 Tenant Performance and Lease Language
The developer (and/or all future owners) will draft lease language or side agreements
for all tenants that require the identification of a designated employer contact,
compliance and implementation of the TDM program. The agreement language may
also identify the tenant's share of potential penalties for failure to achieve the 30ok>
alternative mode-use rate, failure to participate in the annual employee commute
survey, or failure to submit the annual report as identified by the City of South San
Francisco. The developer will guarantee project-wide tenant performance.
18.0 CONCLUSION
The developer is committed to achieving and maintaining a 30ok> employee alternative
mode use at the proposed project. This TDM Plan provides the details of their
commitment to the City of South San Francisco.
The Britannia Pointe Grand project supports the policies of focusing clustered
development along transportation corridors (Highway 101 and 1-280), and transit
corridors (Caltrain and BART).
In order to be part of the transportation solution, this project contains the density and
critical mass necessary to encourage the use of all alternative modes of transportation
including bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling, and public transit.
By balancing air quality with economic growth, the Britannia Pointe Grand project will
help South San Francisco thrive as a community. It is projects like these that will
contribute to South San Francisco's future livelihood.
4 Ordinance No. 1300-2001/ Chapter 20.120/ Transportation Demand Management, South San Francisco
Municipal Code, October 2001.
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EXHIBIT A
Accounting of C/CAG Trip Credits
Britannia Pointe Grand
EXHIBIT A
Accounting of C/CAG Tri} Credits
Britannia Pointe Grand
Bicycle Parking -long-Term (Class I) (42)
Bicycle Parking - Short-Term (Class II) (13)
Total Bicycle Storage 55 0.33 18
Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching Service 1 0 0
Designated Employer Contact - ETC 1 5 5
Direct Route to Transit 1 0 0
Free Parking for Carpool and Vanpools 1 00 ok> 0 0
Guaranteed Ride Home program 329 1 329
Information Boards/Kiosks 9 5 45
Passenger Loading Zone 2 0 0
Pedestrian Connections 1 5 5
Preferential Carpool Parking (270) 270 2 540
Preferential Vanpool Parking (4) 4 7 28
Promotional Programs 1 0 0
Showers (14)/Clothes Lockers (112) 14 10 140
Additional Credit for combination with bicycle lockers 1 5 5
Shuttle Program (assumes 393 ridership) 393 1 393
Additional Credit for Guaranteed Ride Home program 393 1 393
Transportation Management Association Participation 1 5 5
Annual Employee Commute Survey 1 1.5 1.5
Additional TDM Measures
Nearby amenities 3 1 3
Additional Credit for combination of any 10 elements 1 5 5
TDM Plan/Transportation Action Plan
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Interested in public transportation options, but never taken the time
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If you're over 18, live or work in San Mateo County and have not
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Despite what you might think, public transit is very convenient.
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· Work or relax during your commute and reduce the amount of
stress you feel
· Use the new found time you have to read, talk with friends, or
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traffic accidents, breakdowns, etc.
· Help reduce environmental pollution and overcrowded roads
· Use pre-tax dollars to pay for your public transportation
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Be one of the first to complete the questionnaire below and we'll
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EMERGENCY RIDE HOME
PROGRAM
Don't Get Stranded At Work!
Do you want to bike, walk, carpool, vanpool, or take public
transit; but are worried about becoming stranded if an
emergency arises while you are at work? The Emergency
Ride Home gives you the peace of mind necessary to get
out of traffic and save money, time and stress.
When your Employer signs up for The Emergency Ride
Home program, you have a reliable way to get home
quickly in the event of an emergency.
Most people choose to drive their own personal vehicle to
work because they don't want to be faced with a dilemma
should an emergency arise. Be certain that, in the case of
an emergency, your employer will support you with a free
taxi ride or a 24-hour car rental. You have the freedom to
carpool, vanpool, bus, bike or walk to work without the
fear of becoming stranded in an emergency.
How do I get my employer involved?
You can provide your employer with information about the
program by printing out the Emergency Ride Home section
of this website at www.commute.org
Otherwise, send us a contact name, number and address to
[email protected] or call us at 650-588-8170 and we'll
be happy to contact them for you.