This ordinance creates a special zoning district at 30 Van Ness Avenue, which modifies housing obligations for a specific development project. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, in the area generally bound by Fell Street to the north, Market Street to the east and south, and Van Ness Avenue to the west; modifying the Notice of Special Restrictions related to inclusionary housing obligations under the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate between the City and 30 Van Ness Development LLC; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District originated from the need to modify inclusionary housing obligations due to halted construction and financial feasibility concerns.
The City entered into an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate with Lendlease Development, Inc. for the property at 30 Van Ness Avenue, requiring 25% of residential units to be affordable.
The Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Hub Plan, including the 30 Van Ness Avenue Project, as compliant with CEQA.
The Developer submitted applications for various authorizations related to the proposed development project at 30 Van Ness Avenue.
The Board adopted an ordinance reducing inclusionary housing requirements and impact fees to improve financial feasibility for housing projects.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance to create the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District.
The committee made substantive amendments to the ordinance, adjusting inclusionary housing percentages and other provisions.
The Board finally passed the ordinance, establishing the 30 Van Ness Avenue Special Use District and modifying housing obligations.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
