HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 80-2010RESOLUTION NO. 80-2010
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
ENTITLEMENTS, INCLUDING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP, USE PERMIT, AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR AN
APPROXIMATELY 24,927 SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM FOR
THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT 465 GRAND AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the property owners of 46~ Grand Avenue (APN 012-305-050) have applied
to demolish three existing residential dwellings and create athree-story, mixed-use condominium
development consisting of six residential dwellings, a ground floor commercial unit, and an
underground parking garage; and
WHEREAS, the entitlements proposed would provide for (1) construction of the Project;
(2) a Tentative Subdivision Map establishing amixed-use condominium development comprised
of six residential dwellings, a commercial unit and common area within a 0.16 acre parcel; (3) a
Use Permit and Design Review allowing the construction of the mixed use project; and (4) an
Affordable Housing Agreement restricting twenty percent of the six residential dwellings as
affordable dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the proposed development is Categorically
Exempt (per Class 32 In-fill Development Section 15332) from the California Environmental
Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
October 1, 2009 to consider the proposed land use entitlements; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of October 1, 2009, the Planning Commission considered the
application and heard public comments and recommended by a 7-0 vote and that the City
Council approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, the Use Permit, and the Design Review; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I:T RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true- and correct
and made a part of this resolution, and that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby adopts the following findings based upon the entire record for the 465 Grand Avenue
development, including without limitation, the South San Francisco General Plan; site plans,
floor plans and elevations dated July 25, 2008 prepared by Antonio M. Brandi, Architect; Mixed-
Use Condominium Plan prepared. by Transamerican Engineers & Associates, Inc. submitted in
association with P08-0065; Desigl.'i Review Board meeting and minutde n°inuteg of Apr 109,2 009
September 15, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission meeting an
Downtown Parking Place District
including all staff reports and other testimony received;
2009 including all staff reports and other
Commission meeting and minutes of April 14,
testimon received; Planning Commission meeting of October 1, 2009, including ml cuhearin olf
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staff reports and other testimony and materials received; and the duly noticed pu g
the City Council meetings of May 12, 2010, and August 11, 2010, including all minutes, staff
reports and testimony received:
1. Tentative Subdivision Map. As required by the Tentative Subdivision Map
Procedures [SSFMC Title 19], the following findings are made in support of a
Tentative Subdivision Map (SA08-0001) establishing amixed-use condominium
development comprised of six residential dwellings, a commercial unit, common
area, and an underground residential parking garage:
(a) The proposed subdivision creating condominiums conforms with the
requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and to the requirements of
the City of South San Francisco Title 19 Subdivision Ordinance. The
Tentative Subdivision Map conforms to City standards with regards to
design, drainage, utilities, and improvements. Dedications are not
required. Thc; lot meets the City's minimum lot size requirements.
Conditions ofd approval will ensure that the development complies with
City development standards.
(b) The proposed mixed-use condominium complies with the General Plan
Land Use Element designation of the site of Downtown Commercial and
the minimum lot size requirements delineated in SSFMC Title 20 Zoning
Regulations.
2. Use Permit. As required by the "Use Permit Procedure" (SSFMC Chapter 20.81),
the Planning Commission makes the following findings in support of the request
to approve a Use Permit (UP08-0010) allowing the construction of a mixed use
condominium. comprised of six residential dwellings, a ground floor c;ommercial
unit, and an underground residential parking garage:
(a) The proposed mixed-use development will not be adverse to the public
health, safety, or general welfare of the community, or unreasonably
detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. T'he site is
physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being
proposed, and the compatibility with adjacent developments was
thoroughly analyzed in the staff report. Conditions of approval are
required to ensure protection of public safety, reduce traffic, reduce
parking demand and ensure compliance with Federal, State and City
development and environmental standards.
(b) The proposed mixed-use development is consistent with the General Plan
which designates the property Downtown Commercial and which
SpeC1~lCally encourages mixed-use developments.
The roposed mixed-use development meets or exce Ordinances whi h
(c) P
standards and requirements of the Csty s Zom ro osed develo ment
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designates the site Downtown Commaards including setback, parking,
complies with the City's design Stan ,
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floor area ratio and landscaping requirements. The number of on-site
parking spaces is adequate to serve the residential dwellings. The
Downtown Parking Place Commission has granted a waiver for the
parking spaces required for the commercial use and visitor parking for the
residential dwellings. Conditions of approval are required to ensure
compliance with the City's development standards, provide security and
ensure that the site is well maintained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco does hereby:
A. Approve the Tentative Subdivision Map, situated at 465 Grand Avenue in the
Downtown Commercial District.
B. Approve the Use Permit allowing mixed-use development, situated at 465 Grand
Avenue in the Downtown Commercial District.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the
11th day of August, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pedro Gonzalez, Richard A. Garbarino, and Karyl Matsumoto,
Vice Mayor Kevin Mullin and Mayor Mark Addiego
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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