ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING 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
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 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, on November 21, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P-26-24, 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 (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 public hearing was mailed to residents within a 500-foot mailing radius for consideration of the General Plan 2 8
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Amendment/Rezoning and Use Permit Modification at the Planning Commission meeting 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 Section 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, Planning Commission Resolution P-26-24 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES FIND AND ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. The City Council finds in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, has found the Project to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed the evidence and recommendations of the Planning Commission and based on facts and analysis in the Staff Reports, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that the proposed rezoning would not be detrimental to the general health, welfare and safety of the City of Foster City because:
A. The proposed Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment will be in furtherance of and in accordance with the General Plan of the City of Foster City because the proposal:
a. the proposed modifications will allow for greater flexibility in case the school would like to change grade offerings in the future; and b. 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 proposed modifications to the General Development Plan and Use Permit will not change the use of the site.
Section 3. The City of Foster City Zoning Map is hereby amended to modify the previously approved General Development Plan of the southernmost 12-acre portion of the 36-acre City-owned site located between Foster City Boulevard, Shell Boulevard and 2 8
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East Hillsdale Boulevard (APN: 094-471-050 portion) to remove references to grade levels “K-5” and replacing them with the term “School” for the PJCC at 800 Foster City Boulevard with the proposed amended General Development Plan as shown in Exhibit A of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City hereby declares that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 5. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.
Section 6. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.
This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 16th day of December, 2024, and passed and adopted on the 6th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT A
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PENINSULA JEWISH
COMMUNITY CENTER (PJCC)
RZ2024-0011
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.