This ordinance changes the Planning Code and Zoning Map for the Potrero Power Station area by allowing taller buildings and altering rules on land use, parking, and building design. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District (SUD) to increase height limits and modify the land use, parking, rooftop appurtenance, building design, and building approval requirements applicable to the SUD; adopting 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 making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to amend the Potrero Power Station Special Use District to accommodate increased height limits and modified land use requirements.
The Potrero Power Station Special Use District was originally adopted, establishing controls for the development of the former power station site, allowing for various uses including residential and commercial.
The Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Development Project, making necessary environmental findings.
Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Walton introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District, aiming to increase height limits and modify land use requirements.
The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department for review, including a California Environmental Quality Act determination.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This ordinance approves an updated development agreement for the Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Development Project, which includes changes to housing, transportation, and project timelines. It also confirms certain code waivers and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.