RESOLUTION NO. P-26-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FOSTER CITY ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (RZ -98- 007) BY REMOVING REFERENCES TO GRADE LEVELS “K-5” AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE TERM “SCHOOL” FOR THE PJCC AT 800 FOSTER CITY
BOULEVARD AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 EXISTING FACILITIES – RZ2024-0011 – APN 094-471-090
FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance 467 approving an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to change the existing zoning from PF (Public Facilities) to a PF/PD (Public Facilities/Planned Development) District with a General Development Plan allowing a K-5 School, a Cultural Arts Center and Auditorium, a Fitness Center with Indoor Pool, and Outdoor Pool, and other associated Educational Cultural and Recreational Facilities on the Southernmost 12 Acres of the 36- acre City- Owned Civic Center Master Plan Site located between Foster City Boulevard, Shell Boulevard, and East Hillsdale Boulevard (RZ-98-007); and
WHEREAS, On December 7, 2000, the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit (UP -99-22) through Resolution P -86-00 to construct a 145,732 SF Community Center consisting of a Cultural Arts facility with seating for 500, a K -5 school for 250 students, Early Childhood Education facility for 300 students, a fitness center including an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, adult classrooms, a teen center, and administrative offices; and
WHEREAS, the project applicant, initiated an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (RZ -98-007) by removing references to grade levels “K -5” and replacing them with the term “School” for the PJCC pursuant to Foster City Municipal Code (“FCMC”) Section 17.74.030(C); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested Planning Commission recommend City Council adoption of an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (RZ-98-007) by removing references to grade levels “K-5” and replacing them with the term “School” for the PJCC (RZ2024-0011); and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2024, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted, published, and mailed for consideration of the General Plan Amendment/Rezoning and Use Permit Modification request at the Planning Commission meeting of November 21, 2024, and on said date the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed.
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2024, the notice of p ublic hearing was mailed to residents within a 500 -foot mailing radius for consideration of the General Plan Amendment/Rezoning and Use Permit Modification at the Planning Commission meeting
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of November 21, 2024, and on the said date the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is required by state law to hold at least one (1) Public Hearing before recommending adoption of an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to FCMC S ection 17.74.060, at the close of the public hearing, or continuation thereof, the Planning Commission is required to make a report of its recommendations regarding the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution and all items submitted in connection with the public hearing for consideration including the Staff Report and all attachments thereto shall satisfy the reporting requirements in FCMC Section 17.74.060; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City has carefully reviewed and considered the staff report and all attachments thereto presented as part of the agenda for the public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the General Development Plan and original Use Permit for the site located at 800 Foster City Boulevard as referenced above including any and all timely submitted correspondence, all information submitted at or prior to the public hearing, and all public comment and testimony presented at the public hearing (collectively, the “Record”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the facts and analysis in the Staff Report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented finds:
1. That the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301; and
2. The establishment, maintenance or cooperation of the use applied for, under the circumstances of the particular case, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or it will not be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or general welfare of the city because:
A. The proposed modifications will allow for greater flexibility in case the school would like to change grade offerings in the future; B. the proposal will not increase the number of students, faculty, or staff members and all other aspects and provided parking on site will remain the same; and
C. the project is consistent with the Land Use and Circulation Element because the site is designated for Public and Semi -Public use, and the Resolution No. P- 26 -24
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proposed modifications to the General Development Plan and Use Permit will not change the use of the site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City hereby recommends to the City Council adoption of an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (RZ -98-007) by removing references to grade levels “K -5” and replacing them with the term “School” for the PJCC located at 800 Foster City Boulevard (RZ2024- 0011), subject to the revisions in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City at a Regular Meeting thereof held on November 21, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Jagtiani, Pedro, Venkat and Chair Haddad
NOES, COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS: Bronitsky
NICOLAS HADDAD, CHAIR
ATTEST:
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SOFIA MANGALAM, SECRETARY
Nicolas Haddad (Nov 22, 2024 17:07 PST)
Nicolas Haddad
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PENINSULA JEWISH
COMMUNITY CENTER (PJCC)
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The PF/PD (Public Facilities Planned Development) District zoning of the southernmost 12- acre portion of the 36- acre City-owned site located between Foster City Boulevard, Shell Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard (APN: 094-471-050 portion) is herewith limited and specified as follows:
To allow development of a school, a cultural arts center and auditorium, a fitness center with indoor pool, an outdoor pool, other associated educational, cultural and recreational facilities, landscaping and parking.