This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed ordinance that aims to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa area and make changes to zoning. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.
Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 240787) amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0 (SD) Commercial Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a request by Mayor Breed to extend the Planning Commission's review period for an ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map in the Central SoMa area.
Mayor Breed introduced legislation to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0 (SD) Commercial Special Use District.
The proposed ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review.
The Mayor's Office submitted a resolution requesting a 90-day extension for the Planning Commission to review the proposed ordinance.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution to retroactively extend the time for the Planning Commission to render its decision on the ordinance until January 22, 2025.
The Mayor approved the resolution extending the Planning Commission's review period.
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