The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; affirming the Planning Departmentβs 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The Alexandria Theater Special Use District legislation originated from a need to address housing shortages and preserve historic features of the Alexandria Theater.
Supervisor Chan introduced the ordinance to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing modifications to zoning controls for a residential project.
The Planning Department issued a CEQA Common Sense Exemption Determination, stating that the proposed ordinance would not have a significant effect on the environment.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 21719, recommending approval of the ordinance and affirming its consistency with the General Plan.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the Alexandria Theater Special Use District.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the establishment of the Alexandria Theater Special Use District.
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