This resolution allows Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain certain structures and landscaping in public spaces, like sidewalks and walkways. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to manage maintenance responsibilities and make minor adjustments to the permit as needed.
Resolution granting revocable permission under Public Works Code, Sections 786 et seq. to Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way, including but not limited to custom paving materials, benches, landscaping, irrigation, drainage facilities, walkways, and retaining walls; delegating authority to the Public Works Director to assign responsibility for sidewalk maintenance and liability to various entities; adopting environmental findings 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 to authorize the Public Works Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way for the Potrero HOPE SF Project, which is part of a larger redevelopment initiative.
The Board approved a Development Agreement for the Potrero HOPE SF Project, which included provisions for public infrastructure and housing development.
The Planning Department determined that the actions related to the encroachments comply with CEQA and are consistent with the General Plan.
The Public Works Director recommended approval of the Global Master Encroachment Permit to allow the Developer to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way.
The Mayor's Office introduced a resolution to grant revocable permission for the Developer to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way.
The committee recommended the Board approve the Global Master Encroachment Permit for the Potrero HOPE SF Project.
The Board adopted the resolution granting permission for the Developer to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including streets and sidewalks on several streets for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and grants limited authority to the Public Works Director for future infrastructure acceptance.
