This ordinance creates funds to support legacy businesses and public space in Central SoMa, while also facilitating the development of affordable housing by accepting land donations and providing fee credits to KR Flower Mart, LLC. It includes various regulatory approvals and environmental findings to ensure compliance with city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Central SoMa Legacy Business & PDR Support Fund and the Jackson Playground Park Fund; crediting payments to be made by KR Flower Mart, LLC under the Flower Mart Development Agreement against Eastern Neighborhoods Infrastructure Fees under Planning Code Section 423 and Transportation Sustainability Fees under Planning Code Section 411A; authorizing the City to accept land located at 71 Boardman Place and 356 Harriet Street (Assessor's Block 3779, Lots 084 and 112) for affordable housing; and providing KR Flower Mart, LLC credit against Jobs-Housing Linkage Fees under Planning Code Section 413 for the value of that land; authorizing the attachment of missing pages to the Transportation Demand Management exhibit of the Development Agreement; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of conformity with the City’s General Plan and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b), and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to support the development of the Central SoMa area and the Flower Mart project, following a prior development agreement.
The Environmental Review Officer issued a Community Plan Exemption and Addendum for the Flower Mart Project, which is necessary for the development agreement.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 002-20, approving a development agreement for the Flower Mart Project, which includes provisions for public benefits.
The City exercised the Permanent Off-Site Option for the construction of a new wholesale flower market at an off-site location.
The Board's Rules Committee received proposed legislation to create the Central SoMa Legacy Business & PDR Support Fund and the Jackson Playground Park Fund.
The Rules Committee amended the proposed legislation and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which includes provisions for fee credits and land conveyance for affordable housing.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the establishment of the funds and related provisions.
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