CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
5/8/2023
1 SUBJECT:
Adoption of an Ordinance to approve Rezoning RZ-205-20 to rezone from the R-1 (SingleFamily Residential) zoning district to the P-D (Planned-Development) zoning district, and to approve Development Plan DP-81-20 pursuant to the P-D zoning requirements; and Adoption of an Ordinance to approve Development Agreement DA-3-20 that would, among other things, approve a development agreement between the City of Pacifica and Pacifica School District (PSD), related to PSD's project to construct seven multi-family residential buildings with a total of 70 residential housing units (including 11 housing units affordable at below-market rate, or BMR, rents), residential amenity buildings, off-street parking and circulation improvements, open space and landscaping, and recreational fields and amenities, at the former Oddstad Elementary School located at 930 Oddstad Boulevard (APN 023-672-600) (File No. 2020-009).
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action: The Final environmental impact report (EIR) was certified and Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, due to significant and unavoidable environmental impacts that would result from the project, were adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
(1) Waive the second reading and adopt by title only the Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacifica approving Rezoning RZ-205-20 and Development Plan DP-81-20 to establish a Planned Development (P-D) zoning district with development plan for the Pacifica School District workforce housing project to construct 70 residential units at 930 Oddstad Boulevard (APN 023-672-600) (File No. 2020-009)”; and (2) Waive the second reading and adopt by title only the Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacifica approving Development Agreement DA-3-20 to establish a development agreement between the Pacifica School District and City of Pacifica to provide certain public and private benefits in conjunction with a development project at 930 Oddstad Boulevard (APN 023-672-600) (File No. 2020-009).” STAFF CONTACT:
Christian Murdock, AICP, Planning Director
(650) 738-7341
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The attached Ordinances (included as Attachments A and B) were introduced at a duly noticed public hearing held at the regular meeting of the City Council on April 24, 2023 and are now in order for adoption.
The staff report from the introduction of the two ordinances at the April 24, 2023 City Council meeting is attached as Attachment C and provides additional background / discussion of the proposed ordinances.
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In summary, the Pacifica School District (PSD) submitted a development permit application and request for certain legislative approvals to allow demolition of the former Oddstad School and construction of an 81,208-square foot (sf) residential development with 70 total units distributed over seven residential buildings. At least 45 of the units would be workforce housing for PSD employees or employees of another qualifying government agency. In addition, the project includes 11 below-market rate (BMR) units consistent with the City’s inclusionary zoning requirements. The project would also include a residents commons, property management office, and a public restroom/changing room on the 325,479-sf (7.47-acre) site. The project would include minor improvements to drainage and turf conditions at the adjacent ballfields with continued public access guaranteed for at least 20 years, subject to certain limitations.
Additional details related to the proposed project can be found in the March 20, 2023 Planning Commission agenda packet and Planning Commission meeting minutes. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 20, 2023, to consider the project and adopted Resolution No. 2023-006 by a vote of 6-0 with one absence to take the following actions:
A. Certify a final environmental impact report (EIR) including findings of fact and a statement of overriding considerations due to significant and unavoidable environmental impacts that would result from the project.
B. Approve Specific Plan SP-173-20, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map SUB-248-20, and Heritage Tree Removal Authorization (“Development Permits”).
C. Recommend City Council approval of Development Agreement DA-3-20, Rezoning RZ205-20, and Development Plan DP-81-20 (“Legislative Approvals”) The Planning Commission approval of the Development Permits is contingent on City Council approval of the Legislative Approvals.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review
At the conclusion of the public hearing conducted by the City Council on April 24, 2023, the City Council, by a vote of 4-0 with one abstaining, adopted Resolution No. 39-2023 to certify the Final EIR (FEIR), adopt the required Findings of Fact, and approve the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Adoption of these Ordinances would be consistent with the City Council’s prior CEQA action.
Staff Analysis
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinances as introduced at the April 24, 2023 City Council meeting. The Development Agreement has been updated to include references to the approval actions, all notice information and attachments. Note that without approval of the Legislative Approvals, the Development Permits approved by the Planning Commission will not have force or effect, and the project cannot be constructed or operated.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The Council may deny the requested Legislative Approvals, which would have the effect of denying the overall project including the Development Permits approved by the Planning Commission.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
Review of the proposed Ordinances is not directly associated with a City Council goal or an item on the City Council’s Work Plan. Serving in a legislative capacity is a routine function of the City Pacifica City Council 3
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Council as part of its normal governance process as established in the Pacifica Municipal Code and in State Law.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct fiscal impact. Processing costs for this item are paid by the applicant.
ORIGINATED BY:
City Clerk
Planning Department
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: Ordinance 889-C.S. Approving Rezoning and Development Plan (DOCX) Attachment B: Ordinance 890-C.S. Approving Development Agreement (DOCX) Attachment C: Staff Report 4-24-2023 City Council Meeting (PDF) Attachment D: City Council Resolution No. 39-2023 (PDF)