This ordinance allows a specific property at 99 Rhode Island Street to exceed size limits for certain uses in the Production, Distribution and Repair District-1. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review is adequate and aligns with city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to amend the Planning Code to allow for a new school use at 99 Rhode Island Street.
Supervisor Dorsey introduced an ordinance to amend the Planning Code for 99 Rhode Island Street, which was later substituted.
The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department for review and CEQA determination.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed amendments were exempt from CEQA under the Common Sense Exemption.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the ordinance, affirming its consistency with the General Plan.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing the proposed school use at 99 Rhode Island Street.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
