Ordinance amending the Planning Code to make adjustments to the Balboa Reservoir Special Use District that allow for a connecting element between two buildings adjacent to South Street and across from the Brighton Paseo; establishing certain design parameters, authorizing residential and certain other uses, and adopting a maximum height at this location; affirming the Planning Commission’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 adopting Planning Code, Section 302 findings of public necessity, convenience and general welfare related to the proposed amendments.

The Planning Commission certified the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) for the Balboa Reservoir Project, which included a development agreement for mixed-income housing.

The Phase 1 development phase application for the Balboa Reservoir Project was approved, which included Blocks B, C, D, F, TH and the Reservoir Park.

Supervisor Melgar introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding the Balboa Reservoir Special Use District.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval of the proposed ordinance, affirming its consistency with the FSEIR.

The Planning Commission submitted its response regarding the ordinance, confirming its findings and recommendations.

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.