General Plan Amendment
The current General Plan Land Use Designation for the project site parcel is Freeway Commercial FC). The FC Zoning Ordinance District does not currently allow Research and Development uses and allows office use only with a Conditional Use Permit. However, given the proximity of the project site to the Downtown Area, the General Plan Preferred Land Use Scenario ( PLUS) envisions the project site and the nearby vicinity as an area suitable for East of 101 Transit Core designation, and is described as:
Transit-oriented community with a walkable street pattern and a vibrant mix of high-density multifamily and employment uses with supportive retail, services, and amenities ( minimum FAR from 2.0 up to 8.0 with community benefits; maximum residential densities up to 120 du/ac to 200 du/ac).
The project has been designed to implement this PLUS vision. The project proposes an employment use development with a maximum FAR of 3.19, with a community benefits proposal, that is located adjacent to high- quality and regional transit.
At this point in the ShapeSSF General Plan Update process, no further zoning standards or details are available. Also, the project parcel is located within the study area boundaries of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan, but no land use designation, zoning, or development standards were assigned. Thus, the project is largely being designed in the mold and expectation of nearby DSASP zoning that has been proven successful for high density employment developments near transit.
Specifically, to ensure land use compatibility, the proposed project would conform closely to Transit Office/ R& D Core ( TO/RD) development standards as described in Section 20.080. 002 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
The TO/RD sub-district is intended to provide a location for the highest intensity office or R&D uses in immediate proximity to the Caltrain Station. In addition, with the relocation of the Caltrain Station and construction of a pedestrian and bicycle rail undercrossing, this sub-district will provide convenient access to Grand Avenue and the surrounding areas and will support commercial revitalization.
In order to accommodate the proposed project, the applicant proposes a text and map amendment to the General Plan. The proposed text amendment would add new text to the General Plan, allowing the City to apply the Transit Office/R&D Core ( TO/RD) land use designation to additional areas it deems appropriate for transit- oriented development. The proposed text revisions to pg. 2-20 through 2-21 of the General Plan, where the General Plan Commercial Transit Office/ R& D Core land use designation is defined, are as follows:
Chapter 2: Land Use
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Transit Office / R& D Core
The Transit Office/R&D Core area is generally bounded on the north by East Grand Avenue and extends to the parcels directly north of the South San Francisco Caltrain Station along Dubuque Avenue, on the east by Gateway Boulevard, on the south by South Airport Boulevard, and on the west by Industrial Way and the US 101 right- of-way. It is currently a mix of parking lots and low scale service and light industrial uses. This urban employment district would be characterized by a walkable street pattern, more like Downtown than the suburban- style developments that dominate much of the East of 101 area. With the extension of the Caltrain Station and construction of the pedestrian bicycle underpass, this area will be well connected to the Downtown, providing an opportunity for a significant number of workers to easily access downtown amenities.
Taller buildings are suitable here in conformance with the FAA height limitations. The area would lend itself to corporate office, hotels, and other major facilities due to its high visibility from US 101 and proximity to San Francisco International Airport, Downtown San Francisco, and the various employment centers on the Peninsula. Along the extension of Grand Avenue to the east beyond the rail tracks undercrossing, limited retail and services may be feasible in the long run and to provide amenities for nearby employees. The allowable development intensity in the area would be 1.5 to 2.5 floor area ratio (FAR). A FAR up to 3.5 may be allowed if specific criteria are met.
Project Site
General Plan Amendment
580 Dubuque Avenue - Land Use Regulations
Table 20.110.002 Current Proposed
Use Classification Freeway Commercial ( FC) Planned Development ( PD) Residential Uses
Caretaker Unit --
Residential Care Facilities See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below General --
Limited --
Public & Semi- Public Use Classifications
Colleges and Trade Schools --
Community Assembly, 2k sf or less --
Community Assembly, More than 2k sf --
Cultural Institutions --
Day Care Centers --
Emergency Shelter --
Government Offices --
Hospitals and Clinics See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Clinics --
Hospitals --
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public MUP MUP
Public Safety Facilities P P
Schools, Public or Private --
Social Service Facilities --
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Businesses --
Animal Care, Sales and Services See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Kennels --
Pet Stores P P
Pet Day Care --
Veterinary Services --
Automobile / Vehicle Sales and Services See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Automobile/ Vehicle Rentals --
Automobile/ Vehicle Sales and Services C C
Automobile/ Vehicle Repair, Major --
Automobile/ Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor --
Automobile/ Vehicle Washing --
Rental Car Storage --
Service Station C C
Towing and Impound --
Banks and Financial Institutions See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Banks and Credit Unions --
Pawnbrokers --
Other Financial Services --
Alternative Loan Businesses --
Building Materials Sales and Services --
Business Services --
Commercial Cannabis Businesses See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Cannabis Delivery- Only Operations --
Cannabis Distribution --
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation --
Cannabis Manufacturing --
Cannabis Testing --
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Amusement Arcade --
Indoor Entertainment C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C
Outdoor Entertainment --
Outdoor Sports and Recreation --
Crop Production, Limited --
Eating and Drinking Establishments See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Bars/ Night Clubs/ Lounges --
Coffee Shops/ Cafes C C
Restaurant, Full Service P P
Restaurant, Limited Service C C
Food and Beverage Retail Sales See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Convenience Market --
Grocery Store C ( 1) C ( 1)
Supermarket C ( 1) C ( 1)
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries --
Lodging See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Hotels and Motels P P
Maintenance and Repair Services --
Massage Businesses MUP MUP
Offices See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Business and Professional C P
Medical and Dental --
Parking Services See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Commercial Parking P (8) P (8)
Public Parking P P
Personal Services See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below General Personal Services P P
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor C C
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below General Sales P P
Firearm Sales --
Large Format Retail P P
Second Hand Store --
Swap Meet --
Shopping Center --
Neighborhood P P
Community P P
Regional P P
Employment Uses
Construction and Material Yard --
Food Preparation --
Handcraft/ Custom Manufacturing --
Industry, General --
Industry, Limited --
Recycling Facility See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Collection Facility --
Intermediate Processing --
Research & Development - P
Clean Technology --
Salvage and Wrecking --
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution See sub-classifications below See sub-classifications below Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives Storage --
Freight/ Truck Terminals and Warehouses --
Indoor Warehousing and Storage --
Outdoor Storage --
Personal Storage --
Wholesaling and Distribution --
Transportation and Utilities Uses
Airports and Heliports
Light Fleet- Based --
Tansportation Passenger Terminals --
Utilities, Major --
Utilities, Minor P P
Waste Transfer Facility --
Other Applicable Use Regulations
Accessory Uses
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See Section 20.300.002 Accessory
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Nonconforming Use See Chapter 20.320 Nonconforming
Uses, Structures, and Lots
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Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340 Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340 Temporary Use Limitations:
1. Prohibited east of 101.
2. Subject to state licensing requirements.
3. Only in conjunction with research facility.
4. Limited to locations east of South Airport
Boulevard and the Bayshore Freeway.
5. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from
any Residential district.
6. Only within hotels and motels.
7. Must be associated with a hotel or retail use
when located within 1,000 feet of SFO.
8. Restricted to: (a) areas located underneath
major utility lines or under elevated freeways; or (b)
consistent with General Plan Policy 3.2-I-5, airportoriented parking facilities on Produce Avenue that were legally approved prior to 1999.
9. Tasting rooms require Minor Use Permit
approval.
10. In accordance with General Plan Policy 3.5-I-11
and Resolution 84- 97, legally approved freight
forwarding, customs brokering, wholesale,
warehousing, and distribution uses that existing in
1997 ( or were approved prior to July 10, 2000 with a
Use Permit) are considered conforming uses and may
convert to other industrial uses including wholesale,
warehouse, and distribution uses, and may expand
within parcel boundaries as they existed at the time
Resolution 84- 97 was adopted, subject to meeting the
current development standards ( Municipal Code);
however, said uses may not expand, convert to, reconvert to, or establish a freight forwarding use.
11. Only within enclosed buildings and south of
Grand Avenue.
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Lot, Density, and FAR Standards - DSASP/ PD
Applicable Zoning Existing Proposed
Standard - Table 20.280.004-1 TO/ RD FC Planned Development ( PD) Min Lot Size ( sf) 10000 43,560 10000
Min Lot Width (sf) 50 50 50
Min Lot Depth (sf) N/A n/a N/ A
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Min FAR 1.5 - 1.5
Max FAR 2.5 0.50; 1.2 for Hotels and Motels 2.5
Max FAR w/ Incentive Program 3.5 1.0; 2.0 for Hotels and Motels 3.5 Residential Density ( units per acre; included within FAR above) Min Density N/A N/ A N/ A
Max Density N/A N/ A N/ A
Max Density w/ Incentive Program N/A N/ A N/ A
Standard - Table 20.280.004-2 DTC
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Min Ground Floor Height for Nonresidential Uses 15; 12 min clearance - 15; 12 min clearance Max Finished Floor Height (residential) N/A - N/ A
Yards (ft)
Grand Ave. (east and west) frontage 0 - 0
Pedestrian Priority Zone Street Frontage N/A - N/ A
Eastern Neighborhood Streets Except Grand Ave. Frontage 20 - 20 Interior Side N/A 0; 10 along R district boundary N/ A
Rear 10 for the first two stories, 15 thereafter ( C) 0; 10 along R district boundary 10 for the first two stories, 15 thereafter ( C) Max Lot Coverage (% of lot) 85 50 85
Min Usable Open Space ( sf per residential unit) Refer to Section 20.280.007(K)- Refer to Section 20.280.007(K) Min Amount of Landscaping (% of site) 15 15 15
Remove Parcel
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MARCH 04, 2022
580 DUBUQUE
Copyright © 2022 Perkins+ Will
PLANNING APPLICATION REVISIONS
ARCHITECT:
PERKINS AND WILL
1301 5TH AVE, SUITE 2300
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Contact Person:
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Kay.Kornovich@perkinswill. com
phone: 206.381. 6000
CIVIL:
BKF ENGINEERS
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Contact Person:
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phone: 415.930. 7910
LANDSCAPE:
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Contact Person:
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christina@sdisf. com
phone: 206.690. 9185
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580 Dubuque Avenue
Preliminary Transportation Demand Management ( TDM) Program Prepared for:
Lamphier-Gregory
October 14, 2021
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Hexagon Office: 4 N. Second Street, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408.971.6100
Hexagon Job Number: 21TD01
Document Name: 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan
580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Existing Transportation Facilities ............................................................................................ 7
3. Recommended TDM Program .............................................................................................. 17
4. C/CAG Transportation Demand Management ...................................................................... 24
5. TDM Implementation and Monitoring .................................................................................... 28 List of Tables
Table 1 SamTrans Services ...................................................................................................... 14 Table 2 TDM Plan Checklist Summary ..................................................................................... 23 Table 3 Summary of C/CAG Trip Credits .................................................................................. 25 List of Figures
Figure 1 Site Location .................................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2 Site Plan - Level 1 Floor Plan ......................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 Site Plan - Level P1 Floor Plan ...................................................................................... 5 Figure 4 Project’ s Proximity to Downtown .................................................................................... 6 Figure 5 Existing and Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities .............................................. 11 Figure 6 Existing Transit Services .............................................................................................. 16 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
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1. Introduction
This Transportation Demand Management ( TDM) program was developed for the proposed Research and Development ( R&D) building at 580 Dubuque Avenue, hereafter referred to as Project” in South San Francisco, California. The City of South San Francisco is referred to as “City” in this report. The goal of the TDM program is to reduce the number of vehicle trips generated by the project in compliance with the City’s requirements for alternative mode use.
The purpose of TDM as stated in Chapter 20.400, Transportation Demand Management of the City’ s Municipal Code is to (1) reduce the amount of traffic generated by new development, pursuant to the City’s police power and necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare; ( 2) ensure that expected increases in traffic resulting from growth in employment opportunities in the City will be adequately mitigated; ( 3) reduce drive-alone commute trips during peak traffic periods by using a combination of services, incentives, and facilities; ( 4) promote the more efficient utilization of existing transportation facilities and ensure that new developments are designed in ways to maximize the potential for alternative transportation usage; and (5) establish an ongoing monitoring and enforcement program to ensure that the desired alternative mode use percentages are achieved.
According to the South San Francisco Municipal Code, any non-residential development that would generate 100 or more average daily trips is expected to incorporate measures that have a demonstrable effect of reducing the number of trips generated to achieve a minimum alternative mode use of 28%. For projects requesting an increase in Floor Area Ratio ( FAR), a higher percentage of alternative mode use is required. Since the proposed project is located adjacent to the Caltrain station, the project would be required to achieve an alternative mode use of 40%. Also, compared to the Municipal Code, the project would provide fewer parking spaces than typically required by the Municipal Code, which both necessitates and supports alternative mode use.
This TDM plan seeks to reduce auto dependency through a combination of appropriate measures to promote alternative forms of transportation thereby reducing parking demand. The project will implement trip reduction elements and goals outlined in the City’s TDM ordinance. This TDM Plan includes the following alternative transportation mode- use strategies, which will mitigate employee commute trips typically associated with an office/R&D project and ensure that the project complies with the City’s 40% alternative mode use requirement.
1. TDM Infrastructure and Physical Measures
2. Programmatic TDM Measures
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3. Compliance with TDM requirements of the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County ( C/CAG)
4. TDM Monitoring and Reporting
Project Description
The project proposes to construct approximately 281,234 square feet ( s.f.) of Lab/Research & Development ( R&D) and office space adjacent to the new South San Francisco Caltrain station see Figure 1) with an FAR of 3.19. This is consistent with the proposed 2040 General Plan update, which plans for higher-density, transit-oriented uses at and around the project site. The project site is currently vacant. Vehicular access to the project would be provided via the existing full access driveway on Dubuque Avenue. The project would provide a total of 346 on-site vehicular parking spaces within four underground parking levels, at the ratio of approximately 1.26 parking spaces per 1,000 s.f. As previously mentioned, TDM programs support alternative mode use and would reduce parking demand. The Level 01 and P1 project floor plans are shown on Figures 2 and 3.
The project would provide a clear walkway between the existing sidewalk on Dubuque Avenue and the main building entrance that would be provided on the north side of the building. A pedestrian walkway with landscaping and lighting would be constructed along the western edge of the property along the access road that would run parallel to Dubuque Avenue. There is an existing Caltrain parking facility located directly south of the project. The project would coordinate with Caltrain/ Joint Powers Board ( JPB) who currently own the parcels to the south and east of the project site to provide pedestrian access between the project site and the Caltrain station in a permittable and accessible manner.
Downtown Location and Proximity to Transit
The Project site is located adjacent to the Caltrain station ( within 500 feet) and within walking distance of the downtown area ( approximately ¼ - mile away), which offers an array of high- density residential developments, dining, and retail activities. SamTrans provides bus service on the west side of US 101, with bus stops located approximately ¼ - mile from the project site, and commute. org provides shuttle service from the Caltrain station to the BART and WETA ferry stations. The proximity of the project to the South San Francisco downtown and the Caltrain station is shown on Figure 4. The location of the project within or adjacent to a central business district and a transit station promotes transit, pedestrian, and bicycle travel in a high-density area of complementary land uses. Chapter 2 describes the existing transit services that are approximately a ¼ - mile of walking distance from the project.
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2. Existing Transportation Facilities
Transportation facilities and services that support sustainable modes of transportation include buses and shuttle buses, commuter rail, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This chapter describes existing facilities and services near the project site. Information on the nearby roadway network is also included in order to provide a more comprehensive description of the nearby transportation network.
Roadway Network
Regional access to the project study area is provided by US 101.
US 101 is a north- south major freeway through eastern San Mateo County between San Francisco and San Jose. It is the primary north/ south route connection to I-280 and I-80 north of South San Francisco. US-101 is typically congested in both directions during both peak periods as people commute to and from San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. Access to the freeway from the project site is provided via interchanges at Airport Boulevard, Grand Avenue, Miller Avenue and Dubuque Avenue.
The following roadways provide local access to the site:
Airport Boulevard is a major north/ south four- to six-lane arterial route through South San Francisco parallel to US-101 that transitions into Bayshore Boulevard in the north and to Produce Avenue in the south. Sidewalks are generally present on both sides of the road, south of Grand Avenue. North of Grand Avenue, a sidewalk is provided only on the west side of the road. The posted speed limit on Airport Boulevard is 35 MPH near the project vicinity. Airport Boulevard provides access to the site via Grand Avenue and Dubuque Avenue.
Grand Avenue is a two- to six-lane roadway that extends from Mission Road to the west to its termination point at Point San Bruno Park in the Genentech campus. West of Airport Boulevard, Grand Avenue has one travel lane in each direction with on-street angled parking on both sides of the street. The posted speed limit on Grand Avenue is 35 MPH near the project vicinity. Grand Avenue provides access to the site via Dubuque Avenue.
Dubuque Avenue is a two-to-three-lane local roadway that extends from Oyster Point Boulevard in the north to Grand Avenue in the south. The posted speed limit on Dubuque Avenue is 30 MPH. Sidewalks are present on the east side of the road. Dubuque Avenue provides direct access to the project site via an existing driveway that provides access to the South San Francisco Caltrain station.
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Pedestrian Facilities
Sidewalks and crosswalks are provided on most streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. Sidewalks exist along the east side of Dubuque Avenue, on Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard. A metal staircase on the northeast corner and a crosswalk across the east leg of the signalized Dubuque Avenue/ E Grand Avenue intersection currently provide connections for pedestrians from areas east of the Caltrain tracks and downtown areas to the Caltrain station.
Crosswalk at the E. Grand Avenue/Dubuque Avenue Intersection Pedestrian access improvements are proposed in the area covered under the South San Francisco Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. The plan calls for area-wide improvements, such as establishing a Downtown pedestrian- priority zone, making pedestrian- friendly alley improvements to Downtown lanes, and completing the street grid to reduce block lengths immediately surrounding the Caltrain station. As part of the South San Francisco Caltrain Reconstruction Project that is currently in progress, an underpass is being constructed that would provide a direct connection for pedestrians and bicyclists between areas to the west and east of the Caltrain tracks. This underpass would also provide a connection to the new Caltrain station platform. As the project is located adjacent to the Caltrain station, the new underpass would provide an alternative pedestrian connection between the project, downtown destinations, and areas to the east of the Caltrain tracks.
These facilities would allow project employees to access downtown restaurants, retail, and many services without an automobile. The project is well situated to take advantage of the existing and planned pedestrian facilities in the immediate vicinity. Overall, the existing network of sidewalks and crosswalks has good connectivity and provides pedestrians with safe routes to transit services and other points of interest in the downtown area.
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Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle facilities include bike paths, bike lanes, and bike routes. Bike paths ( Class I facilities) are pathways, separate from roadways, which are designated for use by bicycles. Often, these pathways also allow pedestrian access. Bike lanes ( Class II facilities) are lanes on roadways designated for use by bicycles with special lane markings, pavement legends, and signage. Bike routes (Class III) are existing rights-of-way that accommodate bicycles but are not separate from the existing travel lanes. Routes are typically designated only with signs.
The city has 48.3 miles of existing bikeways, though most of them are not signed ( see Figure 5).
Transit stations, schools, parks and retail centers are all accessible by these bikeways. The City of South San Francisco adopted its citywide Bicycle Master Plan in 2011, the goal of which is to expand the bicycle network to make it easier and safer for people to bicycle through the city. Also, the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan ( DSASP) would enhance bicycle operations through new and improved bicycle access at the Grand Avenue/Airport Boulevard intersection.
The existing and planned bicycle facilities ( based on the South San Francisco Bicycle Master Plan, 2011 and DSASP) in the project study area are discussed below.
Airport Boulevard has Class II bike lanes in both directions that begin north of Miller Avenue and connect to the Class III bike routes on Miller Avenue and Linden Avenue. New Class II bike lanes are planned in both directions on Airport Boulevard between Miller Avenue and San Mateo Avenue.
Sister Cities Boulevard has Class II bike lanes in both directions between Hillside Boulevard and Airport Boulevard.
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East Grand Avenue has intermittent Class II bike lanes in the East of 101 Area. A Class I trail is planned on E Grand Avenue and will connect the new Caltrain station with planned trails near Forbes Boulevard. Class II bike lanes are present between Gateway Boulevard and Haskins Way.
Gateway Boulevard has Class II bike lanes in both directions that begin south of E Grand Avenue and extend to South Airport Boulevard. Class II bike lanes are proposed on Gateway Boulevard between Oyster Point Boulevard and E Grand Avenue.
Dubuque Avenue is planned to have a Class III bike route between E Grand Avenue and Oyster Point Boulevard.
Poletti Way has a short Class I mixed- use trail connection that begins approximately 500 feet to the north of E Grand Avenue and extends to the Oyster Point Boulevard/ Gateway Boulevard intersection. An extension of the trail is planned to the new Caltrain station to the south and the Bay Trail to the north (under the Oyster Point Boulevard overpass).
The San Francisco Bay Trail (Bay Trail) is a Class I mixed- use trail along the Oyster Point shoreline and Point San Bruno, part of a planned 400-mile regional trail system encircling the San Francisco Bay shoreline.
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Transit Services
Existing transit service to the study area is provided by Caltrain, San Mateo County Transit District SamTrans), Bay Area Rapid Transit ( BART), Water Emergency Transit (WETA), and commuter shuttles. The project site is located adjacent to the Caltrain station. SamTrans, BART, and ferry service (WETA) is provided in the greater vicinity of the project site. The transit services are shown on Figure 6.
Caltrain
Caltrain provides commuter rail service between San Francisco and Gilroy. The project is located adjacent to the South San Francisco Caltrain station, which is located at 590 Dubuque Avenue. The South San Francisco Caltrain Station serves local trains, with 23 northbound and 23 southbound weekday trains. The South San Francisco Caltrain Station provides weekday service from 5:40 AM to 12:00 AM, with 60-minute headways.
Currently, the only access to the South San Francisco Downtown is from the west side of the train tracks, via the Grand Avenue overpass. This overpass requires a long and circuitous detour for people walking and bicycling, who have to cross Grand Avenue and descend either a tall metal staircase or use Dubuque Avenue. The city in partnership with Caltrain is currently working on the South San Francisco Caltrain Station Reconstruction project to improve safety and connectivity to nearby businesses, which is expected to be completed by November 2021. The station reconstruction will include widening the center platform and building a pedestrian tunnel to connect the station directly to the east end of downtown’ s Grand Avenue. Passengers will be able to get to the Downtown from the station’s center platform via ramps connecting to a tunnel underneath the tracks. The tunnel will connect to a pedestrian plaza at Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard on the west side of the tracks and a transit plaza at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Poletti Way on the east side of the tracks. Buses and shuttles will pick up and drop off Caltrain passengers from the new east-side plaza instead of the parking lot on the west side of the station, which would result in time savings for passengers commuting to the City’s biotech job center on the east side of the tracks.
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SamTrans
Existing bus service to the study area is provided by San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans).
Bus services to the study area are described in Table 1.
SamTrans provides bus service on the west side of US 101. The closest bus stops to the project site are approximately 0.25 mile to the west at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Grand Avenue and are served by Routes 292 and 397. The bus stops at the intersection of Linden Avenue and Miller Avenue are located approximately 0.5 mile from the project and are served by Routes 130 and 141.
Route 292 operates along Airport Boulevard in the study area and provides service through the cities of Brisbane and San Francisco to the north and Burlingame and San Mateo to the south. Route 292 provides connections to the AC Transit M Line, Hillsdale Caltrain station and SamTrans Routes ECR, 38, 130, 140, 250, 251, 256, 294, 295 and 398.
Route 397 operates along Airport Boulevard in the study area and provides service through the cities of Brisbane and San Francisco to the north and Burlingame, San Carlos, Redwood City and Palo Alto to the south. Route 397 provides connections to AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, Caltrain and VTA Route 22.
Route 130 operates along Airport Boulevard, Linden Avenue and Grand Avenue in the study area and provides connections to the South San Francisco BART station, Colma BART station, Daly City BART station and SamTrans Routes ECR, 37, 141, 292, 28, 112, 120, 121 and 122.
Route 141 operates along Airport Boulevard, Linden Avenue, Grand Avenue, and Spruce Avenue in the study area and provides connections to the San Bruno BART station and SamTrans Routes ECR, 130, 292, 140 and 398.
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1. Closest bus stop to bus routes 397 and 292 is located at Airport Boulevard and Grand Avenue (0.3 mile from the project location) and all others are at Airport Boulevard and Linden Avenue (0.8 mile from the project location).
2. Approximate weekday operation hours and headways during peak periods in the project area, as of August 2020.
3. Route 38 continues as route 130 and route 141 between 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit ( BART) operates regional rail service in the Bay Area, connecting between San Francisco International Airport and the Millbrae Intermodal Station to the south, San Francisco to the north, and cities in the East Bay. The BART stations closest to the project area are the San Bruno Station, located near Huntington Avenue east of El Camino Real, and the South San Francisco Station, located on Mission Road and McLellan Drive. Both stations are located within 3 miles of the project site. BART trains operate on 15-minute headways during peak hours and 20- minute headways during off-peak hours.
WETA
WETA provides weekday commuter ferry service between Oakland/ Alameda ferry terminals and the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal at Oyster Point. There are three morning departures from Oakland/ Alameda to South San Francisco, and three evening departures from South San Francisco to Oakland/ Alameda. The South San Francisco Ferry terminal is located approximately 2.5 miles from the project site. Shuttle service is provided by Commute. org between the South San Francisco ferry terminal and the Caltrain station.
Commuter Shuttles
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connections between BART and the Caltrain stations, the WETA ferry terminal, and local employers in the East of 101 Area.
These shuttles are free for all passengers and are open to the general public. All shuttles are wheelchair- accessible and equipped with a bicycle rack on the front of the vehicle. Service is provided from Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon commute hours. The following shuttle services can be accessed within walking distance of the South San Francisco Caltrain station and the project site. As part of the South San Francisco Caltrain Station Reconstruction project, shuttle stops would be relocated from the Caltrain station parking lot on the west side of the tracks to the east of the tracks along Poletti Way. Employees and visitors to the project would access the new shuttle stops via the Caltrain station platform which would connect to the Grand Avenue underpass that would connect to Poletti Way.
The Genesis One Tower Place (OTP) Shuttle connects the South San Francisco Caltrain and South San Francisco BART stations and provides service to the Genesis Towers ( a bio tech hub located on the west side of Airport Boulevard approximately 1,000 feet north of Sister Cities Boulevard) and the Dubuque Innovation Center in South San Francisco. This line provides service during peak commute hours, between 6:50 AM and 10:10 AM, and between 4:00 PM and 6:35 PM with 60-minute headways during the AM peak hour and 30- to-60-minute headways during the PM peak hour.
The Oyster Point Caltrain shuttle (OPC) operates from the South San Francisco Caltrain Station and provides service to offices and businesses along Oyster Point Boulevard. This line provides service during peak commute hours, between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and between 2:50 PM and 6:30 PM with 20 to 45-minute headways during the AM peak hour and 30 minutes headways during the PM peak hour.
The Utah- Grand Caltrain shuttle ( UGC) operates from the South San Francisco Caltrain Station and provides service to businesses along E. Grand Avenue on the east side of Highway 101 in South San Francisco. This line provides service during peak commute hours, between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and between 2:45 PM and 6:10 PM with 60-minute headways.
The Oyster Point Ferry shuttle ( OPF) connects riders from the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal to the South San Francisco Caltrain station and provides service to Oyster Point Boulevard, Genesis Towers, and the Dubuque Innovation Center. Currently service is suspended due to COVID- 19, but service is expected to resume in October 2021.
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3. Recommended TDM Program
The TDM measures for the project are developed to be consistent with the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code and the City’s Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP) goals to provide for a balanced mix of travel modes – including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and automobiles.”
The project site is well suited to have a successful TDM Program based on its access to bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities in the study area as discussed in Chapter 2.
The TDM measures recommended for the project include planning and design measures related to the attributes of the site location, the site design, and on-site amenities. Such measures, described below, encourage walking, biking, and use of transit.
Because the project is a speculative development with a yet unknown tenant( s), specific TDM plan components should be included in lease agreements or other instruments to ensure their implementation. The TDM plan also is designed to allow for a certain degree of flexibility so that the ultimate tenant( s) can ensure the plan can be tailored to best suit the commute needs of their work force.
Required TDM Measures
The following TDM measures, all of which are required by Section 20.400.004 of the City’s zoning ordinance, should be implemented as soon as the project is constructed and occupied.
All of the required measures should be implemented as a comprehensive program and are expected to achieve the required 40% alternative mode use goal among employees of the proposed Office/ R&D building. Research regarding TDM programs suggests that it is difficult to predict how much of a mode shift is likely to be produced by an individual measure. Instead, successful programs include many measures that mutually reinforce each other and produce a culture of using sustainable modes of transportation. Many employers have found that a whole TDM program can be greater than the sum of the individual parts when a comprehensive TDM program is consistently and effectively promoted to employees. Accordingly, this plan in total is expected to achieve at least a 40% mode shift, but the specific percentage contribution of each measure to that shift has not been estimated.
TDM Measure 1 - Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching Services and Incentive Programs. Carpooling offers the comfort of a car ride, the efficiency of carpool lanes, free travel in express lanes, and shared commute costs. The Transportation Coordinator would 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
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be responsible for matching potential carpoolers and vanpoolers by administering a carpool/ vanpool matching application. The application would match employees who work onsite who may be able to carpool or vanpool together.
In addition, the Transportation Coordinator should promote the 511 RideMatch service, which may assist employees in finding ridesharing partners who work nearby. The 511 Ridematch service is an interactive, on-demand system that helps commuters find others with similar routes and travel patterns with whom they may share a ride. Registered users are provided with a list of other commuters near their employment or residential ZIP code, along with the closest cross street, email, phone number, and hours they are available to commute to and from work. Participants are then able to select and contact others with whom they wish to commute. The service also provides a list of existing carpools and vanpools in their residential area that may have vacancies.
Commute. org offers carpool and vanpool incentive programs. Commute. org rewards commuters who use Scoop and Waze Carpool to carpool to and from work. When their carpool trips are logged for auto-tracking, commuters can earn rewards up to $100 (in installments of $25 e-gift card). The alliance’ s vanpool incentive program will reimburse each passenger up to $300 in cash or pay the driver $ 500 (for driving a vanpool of seven or more passengers for a minimum of six months). The 511 Regional Rideshare Program also offers a variety of rewards to encourage non-solo driving options. The Transportation Coordinator should publicize these incentive programs.
TDM Measure 2 - Transportation Coordinator. Experience with other TDM programs indicate that having a Transportation Coordinator who focuses on transportation issues and who is responsible for implementing and managing the TDM program is a key to its success.
The building owner or management will need to appoint an individual as the Transportation Coordinator or TDM contact person, and that person’s name and contact information should be provided to the city. The Transportation Coordinator’ s responsibilities will include organizing and implementing the promotional programs, updating information on the online information board/kiosk, providing trip planning assistance and/or ride-matching assistance to employees who are considering an alternative mode for their commute, and administering the employee survey. The Transportation Coordinator should maintain up-to-date transit schedules and route maps for SamTrans, BART, Caltrain and community shuttles and be knowledgeable enough to answer employee’ s TDM program-related questions.
TDM Measure 3 - Direct Route to Transit. This measure is satisfied by the site location.
The project is located adjacent to the South San Francisco Caltrain station. A pedestrian walkway with landscaping and lighting would be constructed along the western edge of the property along the access road that would run parallel to Dubuque Avenue. The project would coordinate with Caltrain/ Joint Powers Board ( JPB) who currently own the parcels to the south and east of the project site to provide pedestrian access between the project site and the Caltrain station in a permittable and accessible manner. The Caltrain station is also serviced by commute. org shuttles which provide service between the Caltrain station, the BART station and the WETA ferry terminal. With the completion of the Caltrain station reconstruction, the shuttle drop- off area will be relocated to the east side of the track on Poletti Way. Employees and visitors to the project would access the new shuttle drop-off area via the new center boarding platform that would connect to the pedestrian underpass.
The nearest SamTrans bus stop is located 0.3 miles from the project, at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Grand Avenue. The project would provide a clear walkway between the existing sidewalk on Dubuque Avenue and the main building entrance that would be 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
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provided on the north side of the building. Continuous sidewalks are present between the proposed project and all the nearest bus stops.
TDM Measure 4 - Guaranteed Ride Home. The purpose of an emergency ride home program is to guarantee that employees need not worry about being stranded at work without a car in the event of illness, family emergency, or unexpected overtime if they use transit, carpool/ vanpool, biking/walking as their commute mode. By reassuring commuters who do not drive alone that they can have timely and paid transportation in the event of an emergency, this program removes one of the largest concerns expressed by most employees about using alternative modes of transportation.
Future tenant( s) should reimburse their employees who use alternative modes of transportation for taxi, Lyft, or Uber rides home in the event of an emergency. The transportation coordinator should administer the program and provide the reimbursement.
Employees would need to provide an explanation of the emergency and the receipt from the taxi service or on-demand ride service for reimbursement. A limit on the number of rides that would be provided per employee per year would be reasonable.
If an employer implements the Caltrain Go Pass or SamTrans’ s Way2Go program as a means of subsidizing employees’ transit expenses, that program includes an emergency ride home program as one of its benefits, and the employer would not need to reimburse transit users’ separately for such rides.
TDM Measure 5 - Information Board/Kiosk. TDM plans use to include a requirement for a kiosk or bulletin board to be created in the workplace for posting information related to alternative travel modes. However, few employees look at these kiosks after an initial period of interest. This TDM plan proposes to establish an “online kiosk” with similar information that an employee could access from their home, their desk at work, or anywhere else.
The website should include information about all the measures, services, and facilities discussed in this plan, including:
A summary of SamTrans buses, BART and Caltrain services and links to further information about their routes and schedules.
A local bikeways map and information about the bike lockers/ secure bike storage areas on site.
Information about ridematching services ( e.g., 511.org, and Scoop) and the incentive programs available to carpools and vanpools.
Information about peer-to-peer rideshare services such as Scoop and Waze Carpool, that utilize mobile apps to match commuters
Information about the emergency ride home program and how to use it. Information about services such as Uber, Lyft, and other on-demand transportation services should also be included.
A link to the many other resources available in the Bay Area, such as Dadnab, the 511 Carpool Calculator, the 511 Transit Trip Planner, real-time traffic conditions, etc.
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building is occupied by a single tenant, responsibility for establishing the website could be shifted to that tenant. More specific information can be added later to reflect any programs specific to certain employers. The transportation coordinator should be responsible for maintaining and adding new information to the website ( or providing it to the website designer) so that the “online kiosk” remains current and informative.
TDM Measure 6 - Passenger Loading Zone. Passenger loading zones for carpool and vanpool drop- off are proposed along the main entry to the building located on the west portion of the north facade. This drop- off and pick-up area would provide greater convenience for employees who rideshare with people who work at other nearby work locations, as well as those who use on-demand ride services such as Lyft and Uber.
TDM Measure 7 - Pedestrian Connections. The project would provide a clear walkway between the existing sidewalk on Dubuque Avenue and the main building entrance that would be provided on the north side of the building. From Dubuque Avenue, pedestrian connections exist to bus stops and downtown South San Francisco. Additionally, the project would coordinate with the Caltrain/ Joint Powers Board ( JPB) to provide pedestrian access between the project site and the Caltrain station in a permittable and accessible manner.
TDM Measure 8 - Promotional Programs. The Transportation Coordinator should undertake additional marketing activities to encourage employees to try an alternative mode to get to work. Although some marketing, such as the online kiosk and distributing information welcome packets to new employees, should be conducted immediately, additional promotional activities might include email blasts of flyers, brochures or other materials on commute alternatives, ridesharing incentive programs, and transit benefits.
SamTrans. com and 511.org can help provide some useful marketing materials.
TDM Measure 9 - Showers and Clothes Lockers. The project would provide three showers and lockers each in the men’s and women’ s restrooms on the first floor of the building. Having the option to shower and change clothes in the building encourages employees to bike and walk to work.
TDM Measure 10 - Shuttle Program. Since the project is located adjacent to the Caltrain station, the project could use the shuttle services provided by commute. org which provides connections between the Caltrain, BART and Ferry stations.
TDM Measure 11 - Transportation Management Association (TMA). The project should participate in Commute. org, an alliance of 17 cities and the county of San Mateo, which provides comprehensive and ongoing support for alternative commute programs in San Mateo County. By joining Commute. org, the Transportation Coordinator need not “re-invent the wheel” to develop an effective TDM program. All employers in San Mateo County can utilize the resources, incentive programs, and services provided by the Commute. org to promote commute alternatives. The website at www.commute. org provides detailed information on their programs.
TDM Measure 12 - Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Providing secure bicycle parking encourages bicycle commuting and increases the parking supply available to employees.
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parking spaces, and the site plan shows that the project would provide 35 long-term bicycle parking spaces. Therefore, the project would provide 59% more than the required number of spaces.
TDM Measure 13 - Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking allows visitors to also bike to the site. The site plan shows that the project would provide 36 short-term bicycle parking spaces on site.
TDM Measure 14 – Free Parking for Carpools and Vanpools. The TDM ordinance requires that 10% of all vehicle parking spaces should be reserved for carpools or vanpools with a minimum of one space. These spaces are to be in premium and convenient locations.
The project would provide 35 parking spaces designated for use by carpools, vanpools, and clean air/electric vehicles, which equates to 10% of all vehicle parking spaces ( 35 out of 346).
Additional TDM Measures
The City’s municipal code lists 10 additional measures through which the minimum alternative mode use can be achieved. Although the project would meet the minimum alternative mode use because of its location ( adjacent to the Caltrain station) and the implementation of all 14 required TDM measures, the project would implement the following additional measures in order to encourage employees to use an alternative mode of transportation and to decrease the demand for on-site parking.
Onsite Amenities. The project site plan shows a café, a fitness room and outdoor seating on the first floor of the building. Providing an on-site cafeteria allows employees to avoid taking additional trips off-site on their lunch break, and convenient access to a gym means employees don't have to drive to a distant site to work out.
Reduced Parking. According to the municipal code, reduced parking, consistent with projected trip reduction identified in the preliminary TDM plan, may be permitted subject to approval of the Planning Commission. TDM programs often reduce parking demand, and many parking reduction strategies help reduce vehicle trip generation. Based on the City’ s zoning code, the project would be required to provide 554 parking spaces. The project proposes to provide 346 on-site parking spaces, which is 37% fewer than the required number of parking spaces.
Commuter Benefits Options. Bay Area employers with 50 or more full-time employees within the Bay Area Air Quality Management District ( BAAQMD) boundaries ( includes all of San Mateo County) are required to register and offer commuter benefits to their employees in order to comply with Air District Regulation 14, also known as the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. This program requires employers to provide at least one of the following commuter benefit options to all covered employees.
o Option 1 (Pre-tax commuter benefits) - Pre-tax commuter benefits allow employees to exclude up to $270 per month from their paycheck to pay for commute costs (transit or vanpool) on a pre-tax basis. Pre-tax commuter benefits can save employees up to 40% of their commute costs and save employers an average of
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third- party commuter benefits vendor ( 511.org/commuterbenefits. com) to implement the program.
o Option 2 (Employer- paid benefit) - The employer may offer employees a subsidy to offset the monthly cost of commuting via transit or by vanpool. An employer may also elect to provide a subsidy for bicycle commuting costs in addition to subsidies for transit and vanpool costs. Monthly or annual transit passes are good incentives for commutes that are convenient on public transit. Paying for employees’ transit passes provides an even greater financial incentive for using transit than the pre-tax benefit measure. There are several ways for an employer to provide subsidies for their employees’ transit expenses: a reimbursement program requiring monthly receipts, an online reimbursement program through Clipper Direct, Caltrain’ s Go Pass program, or SamTrans’ s Way2Go program. Since it is anticipated that many project employees would use Caltrain, the employer must reimburse all Caltrain parking expenses. This measure would provide additional financial incentive for employees to use public transportation and could be administered through the program that requires employees to present appropriate documentation of their parking permit expenses for reimbursement.
o Option 3 (Employer- provided transit) – The employer may furnish at no cost, or low cost, to employees a vanpool or bus, or similar multi- passenger vehicle operated by or for the employer.
Compressed Work Week/Flextime/ Telecommuting. Flexible working schedules whereby employees work a 40-hour week in 4 days or 80 hours in 9 days are another way of reducing trips and VMT. Although it is not known what work schedules would be required or allowed by the future tenants of the development, the building infrastructure would support alternative work schedules.
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TDM Plan Checklist Summary
As required by the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code ( Section 20.400.004.A), a checklist of the trip reduction measures for the proposed project is summarized in Table 2.
Table 2
TDM Plan Checklist Summary
Trip Reduction Measures from South San Francisco Municpal Code ( Section 20.400.004)
1. Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching Services X
2. Designated Employer Contact X
3. Direct Route to Transit X
4. Guaranteed Ride Home X
5. Information Boards/ Kiosks X
6. Passenger Loading Zones X
7. Pedestrian Connections X
8. Promotional Programs X
9. Showers/ Clothes Lockers X
10. Shuttle Program X
11. Transportation Management Association ( TMA) X
12. Long-Term Bicycle Parking X
13. Short-Term Bicycle Parking X
14. Free Parking for Carpools and Vanpools X
Additional TDM Measures
1. Onsite Amenities ( Café and Fitness Center) X
2. Reduced Parking X
3. Commuter Benefit Options X
4. Compressed Work Week/Flextime/ Telecommuting X
TDM Program X = Included in the Proposed
Project' s TDM Plan
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4. C/CAG Transportation Demand Management
All City/County Association of Governments ( C/CAG) member jurisdictions will be subject to the updated TDM policy. This includes a new requirement that local jurisdictions notify C/CAG of any new development project under their purview that is estimated to generate at least 100 average daily trips. The C/CAG requires that all new non-residential developments that would generate over 100 average daily trips limit their impact on regional roadway facilities. This chapter describes Transportation Demand Management ( TDM) strategies that are applicable to the proposed Research & Development project as scored by C/CAG. To accomplish this, C/CAG provides a list of potential TDM measures that developments may use to reduce their trip generation. The percent trip reduction for each TDM measure is quantified by C/CAG depending on a project’ s location relative to a high-quality transit station.
C/CAG categorizes new developments as small projects and large projects. Non-residential office, R&D, industrial, and institutional projects larger than 50,000 s.f. are considered to be large projects.
Since the project is located within 0.5-mile of the South San Francisco Caltrain Station, the project would be considered a Transit Oriented Development ( TOD) and would be required to reduce trip generation by a minimum of 25 percent for non-residential uses.
Table 3 provides a summary of the measures in the proposed 580 Dubuque Avenue R&D development TDM program for which the project can receive credit in accordance with the C/CAG TDM guidelines. The analysis only included TDM measures as discussed in Chapter 3. The table shows that the TDM measures proposed by the 580 Dubuque Avenue development would reduce trips taken by up to 45%. A summary of the measures provided as well as the rationale for applying them, is provided below.
Preferential Parking for Carpools. Per City of South San Francisco Zoning Code
20.400.004), ten percent of vehicle spaces should be reserved for carpools or vanpools, with a minimum of one space required. Upon project completion, the project would designate 35 parking spaces out of 346 proposed parking spaces at desirable locations as carpool/ vanpool parking spaces. This initiative will provide exposure of the carpool/ vanpool program and provide an incentive for employees to try ridesharing.
C/CAG estimates trip reduction for providing preferential parking for carpools to be a 1% trip reduction.
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Table 3
Summary of C/CAG Trip Credits
TDM Measures ( Transit Oriented Development)
Parking Management
for Ridesharing Free/Preferential Parking for Carpools 1.0% TDM Coordinator/ Contact Person 0.5%
Actively Participate in Commute. org, or
Transportation Management Association
TMA) Equivalent 1
6.5%
Carpool or Vanpool Program 2.0%
Transit or Ridesharing Passes/ Subsidies 10.0%
Pre-tax Transportation Benefits 1.0%
Secure Bicycle Storage 1.0%
Showers, Lockers, and Changing Rooms for
Cyclists 2.0%
Site Design
Initiatives
Design Streets to Encourage Bike/Pedestrian
Access 1.0%
25%
Additional Measures ( Transit Oriented Development)
Employee Programs Flex Time, Compressed Work Week,
Telecommute 5.0%
Transportation Network Company (TNC)
Loading Zone 2.0%
Visual Improvements ( well lighted path to the
Caltrain station) 2.0%
Gap Closure 7.0%
Bike Repair Station 0.5%
Site Design
Initiatives
Pedestrian Oriented Uses & Amenities on
Ground Floor 3.0%
20%
45%
Notes:
Transit, Shuttles &
Ridesharing
Active Transportation
1 Actively Participate in Commute.org or TMA includes certified participation in Commute. org, or equivalent, commute assistance and ride-matching, guaranteed ride home, and orientation, education, promotional programs, and/or materials.
Shuttles, Transit, and
Ridesharing
Active Transportation
TDM Measures Total (Transit Oriented Development)
Category Measure
Estimated Trip
Reduction
Percentage
TDM Management
and Admin
Additional Measures Total ( Transit Oriented Development) Required & Additional Measures Total
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TDM Marketing and Administration. The 580 Dubuque Avenue development will designate a transportation coordinator to market and administrate all TDM programs. One of the transportation coordinator’ s tasks is to set up and maintain an online website containing all relevant TDM programs and information. C/CAG estimates trip reduction for providing a TDM coordinator to be a 0.5% trip reduction.
Actively Participate in Commute.org or Transportation Management Association TMA). The project is required to join the commute. org (formerly the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance ( also known as simply “ The Alliance”), which is a joint powers agency ( JPA) located in San Mateo County. The JPA is comprised of 17 cities and towns as well as the County of San Mateo to provide general TDM services. As a member of the TMA, the project would have the option to provide many of the TDM services to its employees and employees of its tenants. Actively participating in Commute. org or TMA includes certified participation in Commute. org, or equivalent, commute assistance and ride-matching, guaranteed ride home, and orientation, education, promotional programs, and/or materials. C/CAG estimates trip reduction for participating in Commute. org or TMA to be a 6.5% trip reduction.
Carpool or Vanpool Program. The Transportation Coordinator would be responsible for matching potential carpoolers and vanpoolers by administering a carpool/ vanpool matching application. The application would match employees who work onsite who may be able to carpool or vanpool together. C/CAG estimates trip reduction for providing a carpool program to be a 2% trip reduction.
Subsidized Transit Passes. According to the South San Francisco General Plan Update November 2019), which includes 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates, approximately 14% of the existing employees in South San Francisco take public transit to commute to work. As the project is located adjacent to the Caltrain station, it is expected that a higher number of employees will use public transportation. By providing a transit pass or subsidy, it would further incentivize employees to utilize transit to commute to work. For employment uses, C/CAG estimates providing transit passes or subsidies to be a 10% trip reduction.
Pre-Tax Transportation Benefits. Pre-tax commuter benefits allow employees to exclude up to $270 per month from their paycheck to pay for commute costs ( transit or vanpool) on a pre-tax basis. Pre-tax commuter benefits can save employees up to 40% of their commute costs and save employers an average of 7.65% in payroll taxes. To start this program, employers are encouraged to select a third-party commuter benefits vendor 511.org/commuterbenefits. com) to implement the program. C/CAG estimates pre-tax transportation benefits to be a 1% trip reduction.
Secure Bicycle Storage. The proposed project would provide a total of 71 on-site bicycle parking spaces ( 36 bike racks and 35 secured bike lockers). For employment uses, C/CAG estimates secure bicycle storage to be a 1% trip reduction.
Showers and Changing Rooms. The project proposes shower/ changing rooms and lockers on the ground floor for office employees. These showers/ changing rooms would encourage employees to bike or walk to work early and prepare for the day without hygienic concern. For employment uses, C/CAG estimates showers/ changing rooms to be a 2% trip reduction.
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Pedestrian and Bike Improvements. The project proposed improvements include enhanced connection to Caltrain, sidewalks, landscaping, and lighting along the access road that runs parallel to Dubuque Avenue. C/CAG estimates projects which make road and street improvements to provide more pedestrian and bike friendly to be a 1% trip reduction.
Flex Time. Based on a review of TDM Programs and employee travel surveys for comparable sites in South San Francisco, the TDM Program assumes 2.5% of employees would be working with a staggered work schedule and/or a telecommuting program that reduces the number of employees required to show up during the peak commute hour. For employment uses, C/CAG estimates flex time or compressed workweek schedules to be a 5% trip reduction.
Land Dedication for Transit. The project would provide a loading zone for Transportation Network Company ( TNC) along its northern frontage and a well-lighted pedestrian connection to the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. C/CAG estimates that each improvement is worth 1% trip reduction. Since the project would provide 2 improvements, a total of 2% trip reduction was assumed.
Gap Closure. The project would create a pedestrian path along the west side of the building, which would provide access from Dubuque Avenue to the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. C/CAG estimates gap closure to be a 7% trip reduction.
Bike Repair Station. The project would offer a bicycle repair station or toolkit, within the bicycle storage room, to encourage bicycling and support employees who cycle.
On-Site Amenities on the Ground Floor. Providing on-site amenities will make it easier for workers to leave their automobiles at home. The proposed project will include a café and exercise facility/ yoga center for employee use. For employment uses, C/CAG estimates on-site amenities/ accommodations that encourage people to stay on site during the workday to be a 3% trip reduction.
The project will comply with the following requirement of C/CAG for large non-residential projects Monitor and report for 20 years post- occupancy,
Complete a TDM self-certification status form biennially for 18 years post occupancy Complete a travel survey of employees/ occupants biennially, beginning in the third-year post- occupancy for a period of 6 years and then triennially for the remaining 12 years. 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
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5. TDM Implementation and Monitoring
The purpose of the TDM Plan is to reduce vehicle trips, parking demand, traffic congestion, and vehicle emissions generated by the proposed project. Per Section 20.400.008 of the City of South San Francisco municipal code, regular monitoring will be necessary to ensure that the implemented TDM measures are effective and achieve the required 40 percent trip reduction. The program should be evaluated annually to assess the actual level of trip reduction achieved at the site. It should also be noted that a Final TDM Plan will be prepared during the building permit process and will be adjusted for individual tenant programs.
Implementation
The project applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the trip reduction measures are implemented. This will require that the recommended trip reduction measures be incorporated into the project. The project applicant should designate a TDM coordinator who will oversee the implementation and maintain the TDM program. If the contact person changes for any other reason, the city should be notified of the name and phone number of the designated TDM coordinator.
Monitoring and Enforcement
According to the South San Francisco Municipal Code, all projects are subject to an annual survey and projects seeking an FAR bonus are also subject to a triennial report and penalties for noncompliance.
Annual Survey
An annual survey is required for all projects subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.400 Transportation Demand Management of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. Because the TDM Plan is performance- based, an annual commute program evaluation will be conducted over a week- long period ( five-day, weekday commute survey) by an independent consultant, which will allow the tenant and the city to assess the effectiveness of the TDM program. The commute survey will be critical to the monitoring process to evaluate and ensure the success of the TDM program.
Employees who do not participate in the commute survey will be counted as drive- alone or SOV commuters by default. If the 40% alternative transportation mode- use rate is not achieved, the report will explain how and why the goal was not reached and specify additional measures that will be implemented in the coming year to improve the mode- use rate. 580 Dubuque Avenue TDM Plan October 14, 2021
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Triennnial Report
A triennial report is required for all projects that receive an FAR bonus. The purpose of the triennial report is to document the effectiveness of the final trip reduction plan in achieving the required alternative mode-use and mitigation of net new peak-hour vehicle trips. Driveway hoses will be placed during a one-week period to track all trips and peak-hour trips. The five-day peak-hour average will be calculated. Peak period includes 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Peak hour is defined as the hour when the heaviest daily traffic volume occurs and generally occurs during morning and afternoon commute times. Traffic counts will be obtained during AM and PM peak periods, and the volume from the heaviest hour of AM or PM traffic will be used to define peak hours for those periods. The highest number of net trips resulting from AM or PM peak hour will be used. The triennial report will be prepared by an independent consultant, retained by City and paid for by the Project.
Annual reports and triennial reports will be submitted to the city to monitor and document the effectiveness of the TDM plan in achieving the goal of 40% percent alternative mode use. If after the initial triennial report, the subsequent triennial report indicates that, in spite of the changes in the final trip reduction plan, the required alternative mode use is still not being achieved, or if an applicant fails to submit a triennial report at the times described above, the City may assess applicant a penalty. The penalty shall be established by City Council resolution on the basis of project size and actual percentage alternative mode use as compared to the percent alternative mode use established in the trip reduction plan. In determining whether a financial penalty is appropriate, the City may consider whether the applicant has made a good faith effort to achieve the required alternative mode use. If a penalty is imposed, such penalty sums shall be used by the City toward the implementation of the final trip reduction plan.
Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P21- 0037: GPA21- 0002, SP21- 0002, RZ21- 0003, DR21- 0024, TDM21- 0006, EIR22-0002, 580 DUBUQUE AVENUE
As recommended by City Staff on April 12, 2022)
PLANNING DIVISION REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL
1. The applicant shall comply with the Planning Division’ s standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Residential Projects attached to this document).
2. The project shall be constructed and operated substantially as indicated on the plan set prepared by Perkins & Will Architects, dated March 4, 2022, and approved by the Planning Commission in association with P21-0037 as amended by the conditions of approval. The final plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City’s Chief Planner.
3. The construction drawings shall comply with the Planning Commission approved plans, as amended by the conditions of approval, including the plans prepared by Perkins & Will Architects, dated March 4, 2022.
4. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for the construction of public improvements, the final design for all public improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Chief Planner.
5. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for grading improvements, the applicant shall submit final grading plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Chief Planner.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed by the Airport Land Use Commission on March 24, 2022, and by the Board of Directors of the City/County Association of Governments for San Mateo County on April 14, 2022. The proposed project was determined to be consistent with the applicable airport land use policies and criteria contained in the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport, and subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall file Form 7460- 1 with the FAA and provide to the City of South San Francisco an FAA Determination of No Hazard”.
b. The City of South San Francisco shall require that the project sponsor comply with the real estate disclosure requirements outlined in Policy IP-1 of the SFO ALUCP.
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CONSTRUCTION
7. The applicant is responsible for maintaining site security prior to, and throughout the construction process. This includes installation of appropriate fencing, lighting, remote monitors, or on-site security personnel as needed.
8. The applicant is responsible for providing site signage during construction, which contains contact information for questions regarding the construction.
DESIGN REVIEW / SITE PLANNING
9. All equipment ( either roof, building, or ground-mounted) shall be screened from view through the use of integral architectural elements, such as enclosures or roof screens, and landscape screening or shall be incorporated inside the exterior building wall. Equipment enclosures and/or roof screens shall be painted to match the building. Prior to issuance ofa building permit the applicant shall submit plans showing utility locations, stand- pipes, equipment enclosures, landscape screens, and/ or roof screens for review and approval by the Chief Planner or designee.
10. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits for landscaping improvements, the applicant shall submit final landscaping and irrigation plans for review and approval by the City’ s Chief Planner. The plans shall include documentation of compliance with SSFMC Section 20.300. 007, Landscaping.
11. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit final landscaping and irrigation plans demonstrating compliance with the State’ s Model Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance ( MWELO), if applicable.
a) Projects with a new aggregate landscape of 501 – 2,499 sq. ft. may comply with the prescriptive measures contained in Appendix D of the MWELO. b) Projects with a new aggregate landscape of 2,500 sq. ft. or greater must comply with the performance measures required by the MWELO.
c) For all projects subject to the provisions of the MWELO, the applicant shall submit a Certificate of Completion to the City, upon completion of the installation of the landscaping and irrigation system.
12. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits, if the project is phased, the applicant shall submit interim and final phasing plans and minor modifications to interim and final phasing plans for review and approval by the Chief Planner, City Engineer and Chief Building Official.
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13. The applicant shall contact the South San Francisco Scavenger Company to properly size any required trash enclosures and work with staff to locate and design the trash enclosure in accordance with the SSFMC Section 20.300. 014, Trash and Refuse Collection Areas.
Applicant shall submit an approval letter from South San Francisco Scavenger to the Chief Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall incorporate the comments and recommendations of the Design Review Board from their meeting of December 14, 2021, and as listed below:
a. The proposed Redwood trees will not work on this site, as the site is too windy for this type of species to survive. Consider using Canary Island Pine, Norfolk Island Pine, or Deodar Cedar, all of which do better in the wind b. The proposed Platanus rasemosa will suffer from Anthracnose. Consider using Platanus acerifolia 'Columbia', Columbia London Plan tree which does well in SSF. c. The proposing landscaping plan will require a good fast- draining soil for the Cistus species to work for the campus.
15. Landscaped areas in the project area may contain trees defined as protected by the South San Francisco Tree Preservation Ordinance, Title 13, Chapter 13.30. Any removal or pruning of protected trees shall comply with the Tree Preservation Ordinance, and applicant shall obtain a permit for any tree removals or alterations of protected trees, and avoid tree roots during trenching for utilities.
16. The applicant shall install three-inch diameter, PVC conduit along the project frontage, in the right-of-way, if any trenching is to take place, for the purpose of future fiber installation.
Conduit shall have a pull rope or tape. A #8 stranded trace wire will be installed in the conduit or other trace wire system approved by the City.
17. All landscaping installed within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property owner, if applicable.
18. Demolition of any existing structures on site will require demolition permits.
19. Prior to proceeding with exterior cladding construction, the applicant shall provide a full-scale mockup of a section of exterior wall that shows the cladding materials and finishes, windows, trim, and any other architectural features of the building to fully illustrate building fenestration, subject to site inspection and approval by Planning Division staff.
20. After the building permits are approved, but before beginning construction, the owner/ applicant shall hold a preconstruction conference with City Planning, Building, and Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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Engineering staff and other interested parties. The developer shall arrange for the attendance of the construction manager, contractor, and all relevant subcontractors.
21. Permanent project signage is not included in project entitlements. Prior to installation of any project signage, the applicant shall submit an appropriate sign application per Chapter 20.360 of the Zoning Ordinance for review and approval.
TRANSPORTATION / PARKING
22. A Parking and Traffic Control Plan for the construction of the project shall be submitted with the application for Building Permit, for review and approval by the Chief Planner and City Engineer.
23. The applicant has prepared and submitted a Preliminary Transportation Demand Management ( TDM) Plan. In accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.400, Transportation Demand Management, prior to issuance of a building permit for any tenant improvements the applicant shall submit a Final TDM Plan for review and approval by the Chief Planner.
d) The Final TDM Plan shall include all mandatory elements included in the Ordinance and shall substantially reflect the Preliminary TDM Plan prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., dated October 14, 2021. e) The Final TDM Plan shall outline the required process for on-going monitoring, including annual surveys. The initial annual survey will be submitted one (1) year after the granting of a certificate of occupancy. The initial annual survey shall either: ( 1) state that the applicable property has achieved a minimum of 40% alternative mode usage, providing supporting statistics and analysis to establish attainment of the goal; or (2) state that the applicable property has not achieved the minimum 40% alternative mode usage, providing an explanation of how and why the goal has not been reached, and a description of additional measures that will be adopted in the coming year to attain the TDM goal of 40% alternative mode usage. f) The applicant shall be required to reimburse the City for program costs associated with monitoring and enforcing the TDM Program on an annual basis. The annual monitoring fee is $1,760, and is updated by the City Council on an annual basis. g) The Final TDM plan shall be subject to review and approval by the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments.
24. Prior to occupancy, provide clear signage on site for commercial and visitor parking areas to help direct vehicle traffic.
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25. Once construction of an associated parking structure is complete, construction- related parking should be prioritized within the structure.
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES / CEQA
1. The applicant shall implement and comply with all applicable mitigation measures outlined in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ( MMRP) for the Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration ( EIR22- 0002).
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
1. Prior to issuance of any building or construction permits, the developer shall revise the construction documents to include the following Climate Action Plan requirements, subject to review and approval by the Chief Planner or designee:
a) Electric Vehicle Charging Installations Measure 2.1, Action 5: Require new large- scale nonresidential developments to provide conduit for future electric vehicle charging installations, and encourage the installation of conduits or electric vehicle charging stations for all new development.
b) Heat Island Reductions Measure 3.4, Action 1: Encourage the use of high- albedo surfaces and technologies as appropriate, as identified in the voluntary CALGreen standards.
c) Alternative Energy Facilities Measure 4.1, Action 2: Require the construction of any new nonresidential conditioned space of 5,000 square feet or more, or the conversion of unconditioned space 5,000 square feet or more, to comply with one of the following standards:
i. Meet a minimum of 50% of modeled building electricity needs with on- site renewable energy sources. To calculate 50% of building electricity needs for the new conditioned space, the applicant shall calculate building electricity use as part of the Title 24 compliance process. Total electricity use shall include total use for the new conditioned space excluding process energy. ii. Participate in a power purchase agreement to offset a minimum of 50% of modeled building electricity use. Building electricity use shall be calculated using the method identified above.
iii. Comply with CALGreen Tier 2 energy efficiency requirements to exceed mandatory energy efficiency requirements by 20% or more. For additions to Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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existing development of 5,000 square feet or more, CALGreen Tier 2 shall be calculated as part of the Title 24 compliance process. Existing building space already permitted shall not be subject to CALGreen Tier 2 requirements. d) Solar Wiring Installation Measure 4.1, Action 3: Require all new development to install conduit to accommodate wiring for solar.
e) Water Demand Reduction Measure 6.1, Action 2: Revitalize implementation and enforcement of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by undertaking the following:
i. Establishing a variable-speed pump exchange for water features. ii. Restricting hours of irrigation to occur between 3:00 a.m. and two hours after sunrise.
iii. Installing irrigation controllers with rain sensors. iv. Landscaping with native, water-efficient plants.
v. Installing drip irrigation systems.
vi. Reducing impervious surfaces.
IMPACT / DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fees are subject to annual adjustment, and will be calculated based on the fee in effect at the time that the payment of the fee is due. The fees included in the Conditions of Approval are estimates, based on the fees in place at the time of project approval.**
1. PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEE: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for non- residential projects, the applicant shall pay the Parkland Acquisition Fee and Parkland Construction Fee in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.67. The fee is subject to annual adjustment. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the park fee estimate for the project is:
Non- Residential Uses:
Office / R& D: $3.10/SF x 263, 681 SF = $ 817,411.10
Administration Fee: $ 700
2. CHILDCARE FEE: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay any applicable childcare fees in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter
20.310. This fee is subject to annual adjustment. Based on the plans reviewed and approved Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the childcare impact fee estimate for the project is:
Non-Residential Uses:
Office / R& D: $1.32/SF x 263, 681 SF = $348, 058. 92
3. LIBRARY IMPACT FEE: Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the development, the applicant shall pay applicable Library Impact Fee in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.74. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the Library Impact Fee for the project is:
Non-Residential Uses:
Office / R& D: $0.13/SF x 263, 681 SF = $34,278.53
4. COMMERCIAL LINKAGE FEE: Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall pay the applicable commercial linkage fee in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.69, based on the current fee for each applicable land use category. The fee shall be calculated based on the fee schedule in effect at the time the building permit is issued. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission dated April 21, 2022, the commercial linkage fee estimate for the project is:
Commercial Uses:
Office / R&D: $16.55/SF x 263,681 SF = $4,363,920.55
5. CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION FEE: Prior to the issuance of the building permit for the development, the applicant shall pay the applicable Citywide Transportation Fee in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.73. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the Citywide Transportation Impact Fee for the project is:
Non- Residential Uses:
Office / R&D: $30.52/SF x 263,681 SF = $8,047,544.12
6. PUBLIC SAFEY IMPACT FEE: Prior to the issuance of the building permit for the development, the applicant shall pay applicable Public Safety Impact Fee in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.75. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the Public Safety Impact Fee for the project is:
Non-Residential Uses:
Office / R& D: $1.15/SF x 263, 681 SF = $303, 233. 15
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7. SCHOOL DISTRICT FEE: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for commercial/ industrial projects, the City shall require proof of payment of this fee to SSFUSD. Based on the plans reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2022, the school district fee estimate for the project is:
Commercial / Industrial Uses: $0.61/SF x 263,681 SF = $160,845.41
8. PUBLIC ART: All non-residential development is subject to the Public Art Requirement, per South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.76 (Ordinance 1613- 2020). The public art requirement for this project will be satisfied through:
Every non-residential development project shall provide qualifying public art with a value equal to not less than 1% of construction costs for acquisition and installation of public art on the development site.
A non-residential development project may elect to make a public art contribution payment in an amount not less than 0.5% of construction costs into the public art fund, in lieu of acquisition and installation of public art on the development project site.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
In order to capture the proposed community benefits, the proposal is memorialized in the Conditions of Approval. Timing of any proposed payments are listed.
1. The Applicant has proposed a Community Benefits Package, in addition to compliance with SSFMC Section 20.280.005 Additional Development Standards, to be implemented prior to issuance of any building or construction permits including the following:
A. Proposed Direct Community Benefits
1. Funding Contributions. The Applicant proposes to make a direct contribution to the City in the amount of $2,500, 000, prior to issuance of building permits for vertical construction, as follows:
1,000, 000 toward construction of any new City facilities 1,000, 000 toward acquisition, improvement, and/ or maintenance of public park and recreation facilities
500,000 toward art or gateway signage maintenance, installation and enhancement within a half-mile radius of the project site.
2. Caltrain Station Plaza. The applicant is in exclusive negotiations with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (“ JPB”) which operates Caltrain, to create a comprehensive plan for improvement and usage of the JPB property between the Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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Project site and the new Caltrain station. The Project’ s proposed contribution toward this effort is $3,500,000.
3. Undergrounding Power Lines. The applicant is in negotiations with PG& E to cause overhead power lines connecting to the new Caltrain Traction Power Station to be undergrounded, at an estimated cost of $5,000,000 including demolition, jack and bore, and undergrounding replacement (inclusive of hard costs as well as design, engineering, and permitting fees). Because the City does not have land use jurisdiction over JPB or PG& E, this work is not independently required and it will be made possible through the Project’ s contributions. The City will consider half of this estimated cost – $ 2,500, 000 – as a community benefit. This will further City policies calling for undergrounding of new utility lines, and facilitate use of the Caltrain Sation plaza as described above.
4. Green Building/Electrification. The applicant has committed to measures to improve the Project’ s environmental sustainability, beyond code requirements, with an estimated cost of $2,450,000, as follows.
The Project will achieve LEED Gold Certification, exceeding the baseline requirements established under CALGreen, as well as Fitwel building health certification. The cost of these measures, exceeding CALGreen standards, comes at a premium of approximately 1% of building hard costs, or $1,700, 000.
The Project will also commit to 100% electrification, furthering the City’ s Climate Action Plan goals by avoiding use of natural gas, at an added upfront cost of approximately $1,500,000; The City will consider half of this cost – 750,000 – as a community benefit.
B. The Applicant agrees to support City’ s formation of a Community Facilities District CFD) serving land within the East of 101 area, and generally as established within the parameters described in the City Manager’ s presentation of October 2, 2019 on this topic 2019 Presentation”), provided that (i) the Project’ s maximum CFD assessment rate does not exceed one dollar ($1.00) per square foot of assessable real property, and ( ii) the Project’ s maximum CFD assessment rate does not exceed the rate assessed against other office/R&D properties in the East of 101 area. Subject to this commitment, Applicant shall not be prohibited from participation in public hearings, negotiations, or other communications regarding the formation of the CFD or the facilities and/ or services proposed to be funded by CFD proceeds.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL,
INDUSTRIAL, MIXED USE, AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Entitlement and Permit Status
1. Unless the use has commenced or related building permits have been issued within two 2) years of the date this permit is granted, this permit will automatically expire on that date. A one- year permit extension may be granted in accordance with provisions of the SSFMC Chapter 20.450 ( Common Procedures).
2. The permit shall not be effective for any purpose until the property owner or a duly authorized representative files an affidavit, prior to the issuance of a building permit, stating that the property owner is aware of, and accepts, all of the conditions of the permit.
3. The permit shall be subject to revocation if the project is not operated in compliance with the conditions of approval.
4. Minor changes or deviations from the conditions of approval of the permit may be approved by the Chief Planner and major changes require approval of the Planning Commission, or final approval body of the City, per SSFMC Chapter 20.450 (Common Procedures).
5. Neither the granting of this permit nor any conditions attached thereto shall authorize, require or permit anything contrary to, or in conflict with any ordinances specifically named therein.
6. Prior to construction, all required building permits shall be obtained from the City’s Building Division.
7. All conditions of the permit shall be completely fulfilled to the satisfaction of the affected City Departments and Planning and Building Divisions prior to occupancy of any building. Any request for temporary power for testing equipment will be issued only upon substantial completion of the development.
Lighting, Signs, and Trash Areas
8. All exterior lights shall be installed in such a manner that is consistent with SSFMC Chapter 20.300 (Lot and Development Standards), and there shall be no illumination on adjacent properties or streets which might be considered either objectionable by adjacent property owners or hazardous to motorists.
9. No additional signs, flags, pennants or banners shall be installed or erected on the site without prior approval, as required by SSFMC Chapter 20.360 (Signs).
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10. Adequate trash areas shall be provided as required by SSFMC 20.300 ( Lot and Development Standards).
11. Trash handling area must be covered, enclosed and must drain to sanitary sewer. This must be shown on the plans prior to issuance of a permit. If being installed in a food service facility the drain must be connected to a grease interceptor prior to the connection to the sanitary sewer.
Landscaping, Construction, & Utilities
12. The construction and permitted use on the property shall be so conducted as to reduce to a minimum any noise vibration or dust resulting from the operation.
13. A plan showing the location of all storm drains and sanitary sewers must be submitted.
14. All sewerage and waste disposal shall be only by means of an approved sanitary system.
15. Prior to any on-site grading, a grading permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer.
16. All existing utility lines, underground cable conduits and structures which are not proposed to be removed shall be shown on the improvement plans and their disposition noted.
17. All landscape areas shall be watered via an automatic irrigation system which shall be maintained in fully operable condition at all times, and which complies with SSFMC Chapter 20.300 (Lot and Development Standards).
18. All planting areas shall be maintained by a qualified professional; the landscape shall be kept on a regular fertilization and maintenance program and shall be maintained weed free.
19. Plant materials shall be selectively pruned by a qualified arborist; no topping or excessive cutting-back shall be permitted. Tree pruning shall allow the natural branching structure to develop.
20. Plant materials shall be replaced when necessary, with the same species originally specified unless otherwise approved by the Chief Planner.
Parking Areas, Screening, & Drainage
21. All ducting for air conditioning, heating, blower systems, accessory mechanisms and all other forms of mechanical or electrical equipment which are placed on or adjacent to the building shall be screened from public view, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.300 Lot and Development Standards).
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22. All parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, turn- around areas and landscaping areas shall be kept free of debris, litter and weeds at all times. Site, structures, paving, landscaping, light standards, pavement markings and all other facilities shall be permanently maintained.
23. All parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, and turn- around areas must drain and be plumbed to the sanitary sewer.
24. The onsite stormwater catch basins are to be stenciled with the approved San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Logo (No Dumping! Flows to Bay).
Public Safety
25. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.48 of the Municipal Code, Minimum Building Security Standards” Ordinance revised May 1995. The Police Department reserves the right to make additional security and safety conditions, if necessary, upon receipt of detailed/revised building plans.
26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.24 of the Municipal Code, Fire Code” Ordinance. The Fire Department reserves the right to make additional safety conditions, if necessary, upon receipt of detailed/revised building plans.
27. All fire sprinkler test and/ or drain lines shall be connected to the sanitary sewer.
Planning Division Staff Contact:
Christopher Espiritu ( 650) 877- 8535 or Christopher. Espiritu@ssf. net
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Below are the special conditions that may apply to the subject permit, which may overlap with any standard development conditions – these conditions are subject to change.
Permits
1. At the time of each permit submittal, the Applicant shall submit a deposit for each of the following permit reviews and processing:
a. Building Permit plan check and civil review. Provide an engineer’ s estimate or opinion of probable cost of on- site improvements for deposit amount calculation. b. Hauling/Grading plan check and permit processing. Provide Cubic Yards for deposit amount calculation.
c. Public Improvement plan check and permit processing. Provide an engineer’ s estimate or opinion of probable cost of ROW improvements for deposit amount calculation.
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well as any deposits and/or bonds required to obtain said permits. The Grading Permit requires several documents to be submitted for the City’s review and approval. The Grading Permit Application, Checklist and Requirements may be found on the City website at http://www.ssf.net/departments/public-works/engineering-division.
3. A Hauling Permit shall be required for excavations and off-haul or on-haul, per Engineering requirements; should hauling of earth occur prior to grading. Otherwise, hauling conditions would be included with the grading permit. Hauling Permit may be found on the City website at: http://www.ssf.net/departments/public-works/engineering-division.
4. 5. The Applicant shall submit a copy of their General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit Notice of Intent and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), where required by State or Federal regulations, to the Engineering Division for our information. These documents shall be submitted prior to receiving a grading or building permit for the subject project.
6. The City of South San Francisco is mandated by the State of California to divert sixty-five percent ( 65%) of all solid waste from landfills either by reusing or recycling. To help meet thisgoal, a city ordinance requires completion of a Waste Management Plan (“ WMP”) for covered building projects identifying how at least sixty- five percent ( 65%) of non- inert project waste materials and one hundred percent ( 100%) of inert materials (“ 65/100”) will be diverted fromthe landfill through recycling and salvage. The Contractor shall submit a WMP application andfee payment prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit.
7. A Public Improvement Permit is required for any work proposed within the public right-ofway. The Applicant shall pay all permit, plan check, and inspection fees, as well as, any deposits and/ or bonds required to obtain said permits.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit written evidence from the County or State Regulators in charge, indicating that the site is cleared of hazardous materials and hazardous groundwater to a level that poses no impacts to human health.
Plan Submittal
9. The Applicant shall submit detailed plans printed to PDF and combined into a single electronic file, with each being stamped and digitally signed by a Professional Engineer registered in theState of California, along with three printed copies. Incorporated within the construction plansshall be applicable franchise utility installation plans, stamped and signed and prepared by theproper authority. Plans shall include the following sheets; Cover, Separate Note Sheet, Existing Conditions, Demolition Plan, Grading Plan, Horizontal Plan, Striping and Signage Plan, Utility Plan(s), Detail Sheet(s), Erosion Control Plan, and Landscape Plans, ( grading, storm drain, erosion control, and landscape plans are for reference only and shall not be reviewed during this submittal).
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10. Prior to building permit issuance, the Applicant shall obtain a grading permit with theEngineering Division and shall submit an application, all documentation, fees, deposits, bonds and all necessary paperwork needed for the grading permit. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that clearly states the amount of cut and fill required to grade the project. The Grading Plans shall include the following plans:
Cover, Notes, Existing Conditions, Grading Plans, Storm Drain Plans, Stormwater Control Plan, and Erosion Control Plan.
11. Prior to building permit issuance, the Applicant shall obtain a Public Improvement Permit for all proposed work within the City ROW and shall submit an application, all documentation, fees, deposits, bonds and all necessary paperwork needed for the Public Improvement Permit. The Public Improvement Plans shall include only the scope of work within the City ROW (with reference to the on-site plans) consisting of the following plans:
Civil Plans, Landscape Plans, and Joint Trench Plans.
12. Along with the building permit and grading permit submittals, Applicant shall submit separate Right- of-Way ( ROW) improvement plans for the Public Improvement Permit Application.
Anengineer’ s cost estimate for the scope of work shown on the approved ROW improvement plans is required to determine the performance and payment bond amount. The submittal of the bonds is required prior to the execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
13. The Applicant shall submit a copy of their General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit Notice of Intent andStorm WaterPollutionPreventionPlan (SWPPP), where required byState or Federal regulations, to the Engineering Division for our information. These documents shallbe submitted prior to receiving a grading or building permit for the subject project.
14. All improvements shall be designed by a registered civil engineer and approved by the Engineering Division.
15. The Engineering Division reserves the right to include additional conditions during review ofthe building permit, grading permit, encroachment permit, or public improvement permit.
Mapping and Agreements
16. The Applicant shall make an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication to the City for a 20 -foot-wide minimum Emergency Vehicle Access easement along the proposed private Main/ Front Street access roadway and driveway within the subject parcel.
17. The Applicant shall make an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication as needed to realign the existing Roadway Easement 122 OR 524 to match with the proposed realignment of the Private Main Front Street access roadway within the subject parcel.
18. The Applicant shall make an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication to the City for a public utility easement on the project site as necessary to accommodate the actual location of the existing Caltrans stormdrain pipe and any new public utilities required for the project and future use bythe City.
19. The Applicant shall make an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication to the City for a public sidewalk easement on the project site from Dubuque Avenue entrance to the Peninsula Corridor JPB parking lot site .
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20. The Applicant shall use commercially reasonable efforts to acquire a Public Pedestrian Access easement through the adjacent Peninsula Corridor JPB parking lot site to connect the project site pedestrian path to the future Caltrain Station pedestrian path south of Grand Avenue. The alignment of said public pedestrian access easement shall be mutually agreeable to the City and the Peninsula Corridor JPB.
21. The Applicant shall acquire an easement on the adjacent property north of project site for constructing the proposed sanitary sewer lateral serving the project site. The easements shall include the property where the new sanitary sewer line will be constructed to the point of connection with the City facilities. The Applicant shall also enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the neighboring property owner for the on-going maintenance of the proposed sanitary sewer facilities. Said Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the San Mateo County Recorder.
22. Prior to Building Permit issuance, all applicable mapping shall be recorded with the San Mateo County Clerk Recorder’ s Office.
23. Applicant shall submit all documents required for review of any mapping application
24. .Prior to the approval of any Permits for work in the public right of way, the Applicant shall enter into an Improvement Agreementand Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement with the City. These agreements shall be approved by City Council prior to execution. a. The Improvement Agreement shall require the Applicant to ensure the faithful performance of the design, construction, installation and inspection of all public improvements as reviewed and approved by the Engineering Division at no cost to the City and shall be secured by good and sufficient payment, performance, and one ( 1) year warranty bonds or cash deposit adequate to cover all of the costs, inspections and administrative expenses of completing such improvements in the event of a default. The value of the bonds or cash deposit shall include 110% of the cost of construction based on prevailing wage rates. The value of the warranty bond or cash deposit shall be equivalent to 10% of the value of the performance security. b. The Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement shall require the Applicant to maintain any street furniture that serves the property and all landscape within the project frontage at no cost to the City. The Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the San Mateo County Recorder and may be transferred to the property owner.
25. Applicant shall pay for all Engineering Division deposits and fees required for any mapping application prior to review.
Right- of-Way
26. Prior to building permit issuance and prior to any work within the City Right -of-Way, the Applicant shall obtain a Public Improvement Permit from the Engineering Division. All new public improvements required to accommodate the development shall be installed at no cost tothe City and shall be approved by the City Engineer and constructed to City Standards. All new public improvements shall be completed prior to Final Occupancy of the project or prior Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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any Temporary Occupancy as approved by the City Engineer.
27. Prior to Building Permit issuance, the Applicant shall submit a video survey of the adjacent streets ( perimeter of proposed property location) to determine the pre- construction condition of the streets at no cost to the City. The Applicant will be responsible to ensure that the condition of the streets and striping is in at least existing condition or better after construction is completed as determined by the City Inspector.
28. The applicant shall coordinate with the City to decrease the speed limit on Dubuque Avenue to 25 mph. The Applicant shall begin the City’s standard Public process for conceptual design approval for the proposed traffic calming measures prior to the issuance of a building permit. The implementation of the traffic calming measures shall be completed within 1 year from final occupancy of the on-site improvements.
29. The Applicant shall install stop signs at each intersecting point for exiting vehicles along the shared access road and driveway.
30. The applicant shall coordinate with the City and adjacent property owners to improve the sight distance for vehicles exiting the project driveway to improve the visibility of approaching northbound traffic on Dubuque Avenue. Measures may include the following:
a. Coordinate with the City to reduce the height of the existing fence along the existing retaining wall on Dubuque Avenue at no cost to the City. b. Coordinate with the Caltrain to relocate or reduce the height of the existing Caltrain Station Parking” sign located on the south side of the shared Dubuque Avenue driveway.
c. Coordinate with the property owner to the north to clear obstructing signs and vegetation from the corner of their property to provide adequate sight distance between southbound Dubuque Avenue traffic and vehicles exiting the shared Dubuque Avenue driveway.
d. The driveway shall meet City Standard sight triangle requirements.
31. Internal driveways shall be a minimum of 15’ wide for one- way travel and 25’ wide of for areas subject to two-way travel. One-way travel lanes within the site shall be clearly posted and marked appropriately.
32. Applicant shall ensure that any pavement markings impacted during construction are restored and upgraded to meet current City standards.
33. TheApplicant shall reconstruct existing sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the Dubuque Avenue frontage of the subject property, as determined by the Public Works Inspector in the field. All sidewalks shall be constructed to current City and Caltransstandards and specifications to the satisfaction of the City Engineer at no cost to the City.
34. The applicant shall install detectable warnings and ramp on the both sides of the sidewalk at the Dubuque Avenue and shared driveway crossing as per City Standards.
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35. Upon completion of construction and landscape work at the site, the Applicant shall clean, repair or reconstruct, at their expense, as required to conform to City Standards, all public improvements including driveways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and street pavements along the street frontages of the subdivision to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Damage to adjacent property caused by the Applicant, or their contractors or subcontractors, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the affected property owner and the City Engineer, at no cost to the City orto the property owner.
36. Applicant shall ensure the proposed trees and planting locations do not interfere with underground utilities or the joint trench. The Applicant will be required to install root barrier measures to prevent the sidewalk from uplift at no cost to the City.
37. Prior to Public Improvement Permit issuance, if applicable, the Applicant shall provide an engineer’ s estimate for all work performed with in the public right- of-way and submit a bond equal to 110% of the estimate.
38. Prior to the issuance of the Encroachment Permit, the Applicant shall submit Traffic and Pedestrian Control Plans for proposed work on Dubuque Avenue and/or any area of work thatwill obstruct the existing pedestrian walkways.
39. No foundation or retaining wall support shall extend into the City Right-of-Way without express approval from the Engineering Department. Applicant shall design any bioretention area or flow-through planters adjacent to the property line such that the facility and all foundations do not encroach within the City Right- of-Way or into an adjacent parcel.
40. The project shall not include any permanent structural supports (retaining walls, tiebacks, etc.) within the ROW. City Engineer approval is requi red for any temporary structural supports within the ROW. Any temporary structural supports shall be removed after construction.
41. Any work within the public sidewalk and/ or obstructing pedestrian routes shall require pedestrian routing plans along with traffic control plans. Temporary lane or sidewalk closures shall be approved by the City Engineer and by the Construction Coordination Committee ( if within the CCC influence area). For any work affecting the sidewalks or pedestrian routes greater than 2 days in duration, the adjacent parking lane or adjacent travel lane shall be closed and temporary vehicle barriers placed to provide a protected pedestrian corridor. Temporary ramps shall be constructed to connect the pedestrian route from the sidewalk to the street if no ramp or driveway is available to serve that purpose.
Stormwater
42. The Applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a storm drainage and hydraulic study for the fully improved development analyzing existing conditions and post- development conditions.
The study shall evaluate the capacity of the existing storm drain along the project site that drains to the culvert on Poletti Way and recommend any improvements necessary to accommodate runoff from the project and upstream tributary areas. The study shall incorporate all existing flows including flows from Caltrans and any flows from City infrastructure that currently discharge to the existing public storm drain. The study shall evaluate the capacity ofeach public storm drain during a 25-year design storm. Initial time of concentration shall be 10minutes. Precipitation shall be based on NOAA data for the site.
The study shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
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43. The Applicant shall design and construct, any on- site and off-site storm drainage improvements along said storm drain system as recommended by the approved storm drainage and hydraulic study at no cost to the city.
44. Post-development stormwater runoff peak flow and volume shall not exceed that of the predevelopment condition for each discharge point from the site. Precipitation used for the hydraulic analysis shall be a 25-year design storm based on NOAAAtlas 14 data forthe project site. Storm duration shall be equal to the time of concentration with an initial minimum of 10 minutes.
45. On- site private storm drainage conveyance systems shall be designed to accommodate the 25- year, 10-minute design storm. Precipitation used for the hydraulic analysis shall be based on NOAA Atlas 14 data for the project site. Storm duration shall be equal to the time of concentration with an initial minimum of 10 minutes.
46. Hydraulic Grade lines shall not be less than 1 foot from the ground surface.
47. Runoff Coefficients used for hydraulic calculations shall be as follows:
a. Parks and open areas— 0.35
b. Residential areas— 0.50
c. Multiple dwelling areas— 0.65
d. Commercial and paved areas— 0.95
48. Drainage runoff shall not be allowed to flow across lot lines or across subdivision boundaries onto adjacent private property without an appropriate recorded easement being provided for this purpose.
49. All off-site drainage facilities required by the City Engineer to accommodate the runoff from the subdivision shall be provided by the Applicant at no cost to the City.
50. All building downspouts shall be connected to rigid pipe roof leaders which shall discharge into an approved drainage device or facility that meets the C3 stormwater treatment requirements of Municipal Regional Permit.
51. All storm drainage runoff shall be discharged into a pipe system or concrete gutter. Runoff shall not be surface drained into surrounding private property or public streets.
52. Existing on- site drains that are not adequately sized to accommodate run- off from the fully developed property and upstream drainage basin shall be improved as required by the Applicant’ s civil engineering consultant’ s plans and specifications as approved by the City Engineer. These on-site improvement shall be installed at no cost to the City.
53. The on-site storm drainage system shall not be dedicated to the City for ownership or maintenance. The storm drainage system and any storm water pollutions control devices within the subdivision shall be owned, repaired, and maintained by the property owner or Homeowner’ s Association.
Sanitary Sewer
54. The Applicant shall video inspect the entire public sanitary sewer main on the property northeast of the project site from the nearest upstream manhole of the project’ s point of connection to the downstream public sanitary sewer main on Poletti Way. Video must be Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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submitted to City Engineering for review. Depending on the condition of the sewer main, the City may impose a condition of approval for the rehabilitation of this sewer main.
55. The Applicant shall submit a sewer capacity study to determine how the project impacts the existing sewer main on the adjacent property including the segment that crosses under the Union Pacific Rail Road ( UPRR) ROW to the public sewer main on Poletti Way. Two conditions shall be studied. For the first condition, only flows from the proposed project and existing conditions shall be included. The second condition shall account for flows from all parcels connected to the existing sewer mains and any future flows based on the max density of the zoning. If it is determined that upgrades to the sewer main are required in the first condition, the required upgrades for these sanitary sewersshall be the responsibility of the Applicant, and may be sized for the second condition at the Applicant’ s option. Sanitary sewer mains shall not flow more than 2/3full at peak wet weather flow. The sewer capacity study shall be submitted for review and approval to the Engineering Division prior to building permit issuance.
56. The applicant shall reconstruct the existing sewer main segment that crosses under the UPRR ROW to the public sewer main on Poletti Way, subject to the results of the Sewer Study. The required size shallbe minimum 8-inch diameter or as determined by the Sewer Study. All sewer improvements shall be completed prior to obtaining the certificate of occupancy.
57. The Applicant shall abandon all existing private sewer laterals from the project site that are nolonger to be used. The number of sewer laterals to be abandoned shall be shown on the plansand shall be confirmed by the review of the video inspection of the private sanitary sewer main.
58. The Applicant connect the private sanitary sewer lateral to the nearest public sanitary sewer main manhole within the property to the north. The Applicant shall install the new sewer laterals to City Standards including. The Applicant is responsible for obtaining any construction easement and sanitary sewer easement with the property to the north.
59. The on- site sanitary sewer system up to the public sanitary sewer manhole connection shall not be dedicated to the City for maintenance. The sanitary sewer facilities within the site shall be repaired and maintained by the property owner.
60. Each on- site sanitary sewer manhole and cleanout shall be accessible to maintenance personnel and equipment via pathway or driveways as appropriate. Each maintenance structure shall be surrounded by a level pad of sufficient size to provide a safe work area.
61. All utility crossings shall be potholed, verified and shown on the plans prior to the building permit submittal.
62. The on- site sanitary sewer system/ plumbing shall be designed and installed inaccordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended and adopted by the City, and in accordance with therequirements of the South San Francisco Building Division.
Utilities
63. All electrical and communication lines serving the property, shall be placed underground within the property being developed and to the nearest overhead facility or underground utility vault, subject to approval by PG& E and JPB. Pull boxes, junction structures, vaults, valves, and similar devices shall not be installed within pedestrian walkway areas.
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64. The Applicant shall coordinate with the California Water Service/ Westborough Water for all water-related issues. All water mains and services shall be installed to the standards of the California Water Service or the Westborough Water District, as appropriate.
65. The Applicant shall install fire hydrants at the locations specified by the Fire Marshal.
Installation shall be in accordance with City Standards as administered by the Fire Marshall.
On-site Improvements
66. The Applicant shall construct a pedestrian path through the project site from Dubuque Avenue to the Peninsula Corridor JPB parking lot property and use commercially reasonable efforts to construct a pedestrian path from the project site to the Caltrain Station within the proposed Public Pedestrian AccessEasement on the Peninsula Corridor JPB property, subject to approval by JPB.
67. The Applicant shall submit a construction access plan that clearly identifies all areas of proposed access during the proposed development.
68. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy form the Building Division, the Applicant shall require their Civil Engineer to inspect the finished grading surrounding the building and to provide the City a memo that confirms the site conforms to the approved site plan and that there is positive drainage away fromthe exterior of the building. The Applicant shall make any modifications to the grading, drainage, or other improvements required by the project engineer to conform to intent of his plans.
69. The Applicant shall submit a proposed workplan and intended methodologies to ensure any existing structures on or along the development’ s property line are protected during proposed activities.
70. All common areas are to be landscaped and irrigated and shall meet the requirements of the City’ s Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance ( WELO). Submit landscape, drainage and grading plans for review and approval by the Engineering Division.
71. Any monument signs to be installed for the project shall be located completely on private property and shall not encroach into the City’s right-of-way. The Developer shall ensure that placement of the monument signs do not obstruct clear lines of sight for vehicles entering or exiting the site.
Grading
72. The recommendations contained within the geotechnical report shall be included in the Site Grading and Drainage Plan. The Site Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared by the developer’ s civil engineer and approved by the project geotechnical engineer.
73. The entire project site shall be adequately sprinkled with waterto prevent dust or sprayed with an effect dust palliative to prevent dust from being blown into the air and carried onto adjacent private and public property. Dust control shall be for seven days a week and 24 hours a day.
Should any problems arise from dust, the developer shall hire an environmental inspector at his/her expense to ensure compliance with the grading permit.
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74. Haul roads within the City of South San Francisco shall be cleaned daily, or more often, as required by the City Engineer, of all dirt and debris spilled or tracked onto City streets or private driveways.
75. The Applicant shall submit a winterization plan for all undeveloped areas within the site to control silt and stormwater runoff from entering adjacent public or private property. This plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to September 1 of each year. The approved plan shall be implemented prior to November 1 of each year.
76. Prior to placing any foundation concrete, the Applicant shall hire a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying to certify that the new foundation forms conform with all setbacks from confirmed property lines as shown on the Plans. A letter certifying the foundation forms shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for approval.
77. The applicant is required by ordinance to provide for public safety and the protection of public and private property in the vicinity of the land to be graded from the impacts of the proposed grading work.
78. All hauling and grading operations are restricted to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for residential areas and 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for industrial/ commercial areas, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
79. Unless approved in writing by the City Engineer, no grading in excess of 200 cubic yards shall be accomplished between November 1 and May 1 of each year.
Engineering Impact Fees
80. The Applicant shall pay the following Fees prior to receiving a Building Permit forthe subject project:
a) The Oyster Point Interchange Impact Fee per the formula established by Resolution 71-
84. b) The Citywide Transportation Impact Fee per the formula established by Resolution 84- 2007
c) The East of 101 Sewer Impact Fee per the formula established by Resolution 97-2002 Complete the Impact Fee Calculator and submit for verification and approval by the City:
https:// www. ssf.net/ home/ showpublisheddocument? id=21781 also available on the City’ s website or by requesting from staff.
Engineering Division Staff Contact:
Jason Hallare at Jason. Hallare@ssf. net or Maurice Kaufman, WC3, at (650) 754- 6353
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
1. Projects shall be designed in compliance with established regulations adopted by the City of South San Francisco affecting or related to structures, processes, premises, and safeguards regarding the following:
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Construction documents
registered design professional
special inspections
means of egress
Construction documents
a. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials, or devices.
b. Conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises.
c. Fire hazards in the structure( s) or on the premises from occupancy or operation. d. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of the fire suppression or alarm systems.
e. Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
2. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with all City adopted building standards, California Code of Regulations Title 24 Building Standards and South San Francisco City Code.
3. Permit( s) shall be required as set forth in adopted California Building Code ( CBC) Section 105, California Residential Code (CRC) Section R105 and California Fire Code CFC) Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of , geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application. The shall be prepared by a . Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
a. shall be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material.
Electronic media documents shall be submitted. shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of adopted codes and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the code official. b. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted directly to the Fire Department to indicate conformance with adopted codes and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in
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to the public way in compliance with the provisions of adopted codes. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-2.1, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
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and construction that are to remain on the or plot. The is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a plan where the application for is for or or where otherwise warranted.
e. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction documents, hydraulic calculations and material specifications for fire hydrant, fire protection or detection systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
4. Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection are required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except where approved alternative methods of protection are provided.
5. For the purposes of prescribing minimum safeguards for construction, alteration, and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations. building, facilities, and premises in the course of construction, alteration or demolition, including those in underground locations shall be in compliance with CFC Chapter 33 and NFPA 241.
Applicant is advised that the following Fire Department Specific Conditions apply to this project:
6. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size and stroke shall be in accordance with CFC Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in accordance with this code and CFC Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, a monument, pole, or other approved illuminated sign or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure(s). Address identification shall be site
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7. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises on which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction, in accordance with CFC Section 507, Appendices B & C.
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a. Maximum allowable reduction has been limited to up to 50% as part of mitigated access provisions identified in accepted AMMR.
b. Fire- flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by adopted CFC Appendix B.
c. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with adopted CFC Section 507.5.1 through 507.5.8 and Appendix C.
8. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with CFC Section 503 and Appendix D.
a. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
The fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 200 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. i. Onsite fire lane widths have been increased by AMMR mitigating reduced minimum number of remote access points.
ii. Traffic calming measures (bollards, speed bumps, humps, undulations, etc.) are not approved as a part of this review and require specific approval from the Fire Department.
iii. Should a security gate be planned to serve the facility, the gate shall be equipped with a Knox Company key operated electric gate release switch.
During a power failure, gate shall release for manual operation OR be equipped with standby power or connected to the building emergency panel. In addition to sending the request to exit signal to the gate operator, the magnetic detection loop (when activated) shall prohibit the gate from closing upon fire apparatus. b. Commercial and industrial developments with buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height or 62,000 square feet shall have not fewer than two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one halfof the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
i. An AMMR has been received and accepted mitigating the projects inability to provide the minimum required second means of remote access. c. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in accordance with CFC D105. For purposes of this requirement, the highest roof surface shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 36 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet and not greater than 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire long-side of the building or as approved by the firecode official.
The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road ispositioned shall be approved by the fire code official. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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aerial fire apparatus road and the building. There shall be no architectural features, projections or obstructions that would limit the articulation of the aerial apparatus. i. Minimum aerial access width has been increased by AMMR mitigating reduced minimum number of remote access points
d. Required Fire Department access roads shall be identified “ No Stopping – Fire Lane” per current Fire Department standards and California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500. 1(2) or (3).
e. A Fire Department key box shall be provided on the front of each structure for access to fire protection equipment within the building.
9. The provisions of the adopted CFC shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing, and maintenance of all fire protection systems.
a. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in adopted CFC Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.20. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in adopted CFC Section 903.6. i. Structure will be required to be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
1. Fire Department Connection (FDC) for the sprinkler and/or standpipe systems shall be located on the street side of the structure or facing approved fire apparatus access roadway fully visible and recognizable from the street, and within 100 feet an approved fire hydrant. b. Structure will be required to install a standpipe system in the building. i. Not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such standpipes shall be provided with fire department hose connections at floor-level locations adjacent to stairways as construction progresses, such standpipes shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
10. As a condition of the accepted AMMR and active pressurized mechanical means of smoke control is required. Exhaust methods may be utilized in laboratory areas or as approved by the fire code official.
11. The following is an partial list of typical fire permits as required by California Fire Code CFC) Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of , geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application. The shall be prepared by a . Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
a. Private Underground Fire Main & Fire Hydrants
b. Standpipe System
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d. Fire Pump (to be determined)
e. Fire Alarm System
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h. Hazardous Materials
i. Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads (to be determined) For any questions, please contact Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal South San Francisco Fire Department (650) 829-6645.
Fire Department Staff Contact:
Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal, at (650) 829- 3950
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
All construction must conform to South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 15.48.070 Minimum security standards for non-residential buildings, (Ord. 1477 § 1C, 2013; Ord. 1166 § 1, 1995)
15.48.085 Additional Security Measures May Be Required
Per South San Francisco Municipal Code 15.48.085 - Additional Security Measures, the following conditions will also be required:
1. The applicant shall install and maintain a system allowing first responders to enter the building(s) by means of a code to be entered into a keypad or similar input device. Apermanent code shall be issued to the Police Department. Physical keys or electronic access cards will not satisfy this requirement. Please note this is separate from the Fire Department’ s “Knoxbox” requirement. This access must be provided at two entry points, each on a differentside of the building to allow first responders a tactical advantage when entering.
2. The hardware design of any doorways shall prevent any doors from being secured in a closed position to either another door or a fixed object within four feet of any door by means of a rope, cable, chain, or similar item. This is to prevent malicious prevention of egress and/or ingress by building occupants or first responders. See possible samples below.
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3. All exterior doorways shall be illuminated during darkness by a white light source that has full cut- off and is of pedestrian scale.
4. All interior common and service areas, such as the garage, bicycle storage area, fire escapes, etc, shall be always illuminated with a white light source that is controlled by a tamperproof switch, or a switch located in an inaccessible location to passers-by.
5. The landing at the lowest level of service staircases, such as those in the garage area or fire escapes, shall have some mechanism, such as fencing, to prevent access and prevent people from loitering or concealing themselves in that area.
6. Any exterior bicycle racks installed shall be of an inverted “ U” design, or other design that allows two different locking points on each bicycle.
7. Any publicly accessible benches shall be of a design that prevents persons from lying on them, such as a center railing.
8. Any publicly accessible power outlets shall be of a design that prevents their access or use during those hours the business is normally closed.
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9. Any publicly accessible raised edge surfaces, such as retaining walls, concrete benches, handrails, or railings, shall be of a design that prevents or discourages skateboard use on those surfaces.
10. The mature height of all shrubbery shall be no higher than three feet, if so, it shall be maintained at a maximum height of three feet, and tree canopies shall be no lower than six feet above grade.
11. The applicant shall install and maintain a camera surveillance system that conforms to the minimum technical specifications of South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 8.66.050 Minimum technological standards, ( Ord. 1515, 2016). The video surveillance cameras will be used as a crime deterrent and assist with the identification and apprehension of criminals if a crime is committed on the property. Enough cameras shall be installed to provide adequate coverage forthe intended space. Cameras shall be placed minimally in the following locations:
All exterior entrances/ exits
Garage area ( providing coverage to entire parking area) Bicycle storage area
Main lobby of building
Lobby of sales/leasing office
Loading docks
All portions of any potential pedestrian tunnel
12. Any leasing of sales offices within the building shall be alarmed with a central station monitored silent intruder alarm system.
13. The Police Department requires acknowledgement of these comments to include specific locations in the plans where the applicable change requests have been made.
14. The Police Department reserves the right to review and comment upon the submission of revised and updated plans.
Police Department Staff Contact:
Sergeant Michael Rudis at (650) 877-8927 or at [email protected].
BUILDING DIVISION
The following comments must be addressed in the plans prior to submittal for building or construction permits, and must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit:
1. All submitted sheets of plans must be stamped and signed.
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2. On site plan and elevation views, identify property lines and verify building exterior walls, openings and projections comply with CBC Table 602, 705.2, and 705.8. a. Rear exterior wall, which is 16’ 9” from the rear property line, must be minimum 1 hour fire rated and maximum 75% exterior wall openings can be allowed. Please show compliance.
3. Sheets A11.P-A11.08: At each level, identify the accessible means of egress per CBC 1009. 1. Per CBC 1009. 2.1, not less than one required accessible means of egress must be an elevator complying with CBC 1009.4.
4. Sheets A11.P-A11.08: Per CBC 11B-206.2.3.2, dimension the distance from the accessible means of vertical access to each stair.
5. Sheet A11.P1: Under Parking analysis, include the number of required vs. proposed designated parking spaces for clean air vehicles, EV charging spaces, and short- and long term bicycle parking spaces per California Green Building Code, Section 5.106.
6. Sheet A11.01: For Stair #2 exiting through the Lobby, justify compliance with CBC 1028. 1 exception # 1 items 1.1 through 1.4.
7. Sheet A11.08: A minimum of 2 exits will be required from both Terraces on this level.
8. Sheet A11.02-A11.08: Openings in interior exit stairway are limited to those required for exit access to the enclosure from normally occupied spaces per CBC 1023.4. Per this code requirement eliminate door from Elevator Lobby to Vestibule at Stair #2.
9. Specify automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the requirements in CBC 405.3 and 403.3.
10. Specify the structural Risk Category of the building and verify compliance with CBC 403.2.3.
11. Emergency Systems must comply with the requirements of CBC 403.4.
Means of egress and evacuation systems must comply with CBC 403.5.
12. Elevators must comply with the requirements in CBC 403.6.
Building Division Staff Contact:
Erik Rietdorf, ( 650) 829- 6670 or Erik.Rietdorf@ssf. net Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION CONDITIONS
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS - the following items must be included in the plans or are requirements of the Water Quality Control Stormwater and/or Pretreatment Programs and must be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit:
13. Storm drains must be protected during construction. Discharge of any demolition/ construction debris or water to the storm drain system is prohibited.
14. Do not use gravel bags for erosion control in the street or drive aisles. Drains in street must have inlet and throat protection of a material that is not susceptible to breakage from vehicular traffic.
15. No floatable bark shall be used in landscaping. Only fibrous mulch or pea gravel is allowed.
16. After 7/1/19, Demolition Projects must complete a PCBs Screening Assessment Form attached and available in Building Division). If screening determines the building is an applicable structure, the Protocol for Evaluating PCBs-Containing Materials before Building Demolition shall be followed.
17. As site falls in High Trash Generation area per South San Francisco’ s ATTACHED Trash Generation Map (http://www.flowstobay.org/content/municipal-trash-generationmaps), determined by the Water Quality Control Division:
Regional Water Quality Control Board-approved full trash capture devices must be installed to treat the stormwater drainage from the site.
At a minimum, a device must be installed before the onsite drainage enters the City’ s public stormwater system ( i.e. trash capture must take place no farther downstream than the last private stormwater drainage structure on the site).
An Operation & Maintenance Agreement will be required to be recorded with San Mateo County, ensuring the device(s) will be properly maintained.
A full trash capture system is any single device or series of devices that traps all particles retained by a 5 mm mesh screen and has a design treatment capacity of not less than the peak flow rate resulting from a one- year, one- hour storm in the sub-drainage area or designed to carry at least the same flow as the storm drain connected to the inlet.
18. Roof leaders/ gutters must NOT be plumbed directly to storm drains; they shall discharge to stormwater treatment devices or landscaping first.
19. Fire sprinkler test drainage must be plumbed to sanitary sewer and be clearly shown on plans.
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20. Trash enclosure shall be covered, contained and the floor shall slope to a central drain that discharges to a grease trap/interceptor and is connected to the sanitary sewer. Details of trash enclosure shall be clearly provided on plans.
21. Install a condensate drain line connected to the sanitary sewer for rooftop equipment and clearly show on plans.
22. If laboratories will be installed/ anticipated, a segregated non- pressurized lab waste line must collect all laboratory waste. Install a sample port on the lab waste line outside the building, which will be accessible at all times.
23. Submit specs on the sample port.
24. If a food service kitchen/ prep area is to be installed, it shall connect to a gravity grease interceptor at least 750 gallons ( liquid capacity) in size. Sizing of the grease removal device must be in accordance with the uniform plumbing code.
25. Grease interceptor shall be connected to all non-domestic wastewater sources in the kitchen ( wash sinks, mop sinks, floor drains) and shown on plans.
26. A cut sheet of the Grease Interceptor/ Trap must be shown on plans.
27. Garbage Disposals in Industrial/ Commercial facilities are prohibited by City of South San Francisco Municipal Code.
28. Submit facility square footage on plans, including square footage/use of any previous buildings on site and square footage/ use of proposed buildings for site. Applicant will be required to pay a Sewer Capacity Fee (connection fee) based on SSF City Councilapproved EDU calculation ( involving anticipated flow, BOD and TSS calculations and including credits for previous site use) payable with the Building Permit.
29. Elevator sump drainage (if applicable) shall be connected to an oil/water separator prior to connection to the sanitary sewer.
30. Drains in parking garage ( if applicable) must be plumbed through an oil/water separator and then into the sanitary sewer system and clearly shown on plans.
31. Wherever feasible, install landscaping that minimizes irrigation runoff, promotes surface infiltration, minimizes use of pesticides and fertilizers and incorporates appropriate sustainable landscaping programs (such as Bay-Friendly Landscaping).
32. Site is subject to C.3 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit please see SMCWPPP C.3 Regulated Projects Guide at
https://www.flowstobay.org/newdevelopment for guidance). The following items will be required;
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33. Applicant shall provide 100% Low-Impact Development for C.3 stormwater treatment for all of the project’ s impervious areas. In-lieu of on-site treatment, applicants seeking Special Project Status exemption to Low Impact Development for C.3 treatment may install LID treatment within the Right-of-Way. If Applicant chooses to treat any of their Project’ s impervious areas within the ROW, Applicant shall size the treatment measures to treat both the Project’ s impervious areas and the ROW. The ROW area to be treated shall be from the property line to the street centerline or crown whichever is a greater distance along the entire project frontage. Sizing and design shall conform to the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program design templates and technical guidance and be approved by the Water Quality Control Plant and the Engineering Division. Applicant shall maintain all treatment measures required by the project and enter into a Stormwater Treatment Measure Maintenance Agreement with the City.
34. Completed attached forms for Low Impact Development (C3-C6 Project Checklist).
Forms must be on 8.5in X 11in paper and signed and wet stamped by a professional engineer. Calculations must be submitted with this package.
Use attached forms for completing documents, as old forms are no longer sufficient Forms can also be found at http://www.flowstobay.org/newdevelopment A completed copy must also be emailed to andrew. wemmer @ssf. net
35. Sign and have engineer wet stamp forms for Low Impact Development.
36. Submit flow calculations and related math for LID.
37. Complete attached Operation and Maintenance ( O& M) agreements.
Use attached forms for completing documents, as old forms are no longer sufficient Do not sign agreement, as the city will need to review prior to signature. Prepare packet and submit including a preferred return address for owner signature.
Packet should also be mailed or emailed to:
Andrew Wemmer
City of SSF WQCP
195 Belle Air Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080
[email protected]
Exhibit Templates can also be found within Chapter 6 the C.3 Technical Guidance at http://www.flowstobay.org/newdevelopment.
38. The onsite catch basins are to be stenciled with the approved San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Logo (No Dumping! Flows to Bay).
39. Landscaping shall meet the following conditions related to reduction of pesticide use on the project site:
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a. Where feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat stormwater runoff by incorporating elements that collect, detain, and infiltrate runoff. In areas that provide detention of water, plants that are tolerant of saturated soil conditions and prolonged exposure to water shall be specified. b. Plant materials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such as soil type, topography, climate, amount and timing of sunlight, prevailing winds, rainfall, air movement, patterns of land use, ecological consistency and plant interactions to ensure successful establishment.
c. Existing native trees, shrubs, and ground cover shall be retained and incorporated into the landscape plan to the maximum extent practicable. d. Proper maintenance of landscaping, with minimal pesticide use, shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
e. Integrated pest management ( IPM) principles and techniques shall be encouraged as part of the landscaping design to the maximum extent practicable. Examples of IPM principles and techniques include:
i. Select plants that are well adapted to soil conditions at the site. ii. Select plants that are well adapted to sun and shade conditions at the site.
In making these selections, consider future conditions when plants reach maturity, as well as seasonal changes.
iii. Provide irrigation appropriate to the water requirements of the selected plants.
iv. Select pest-resistant and disease-resistant plants. v. Plant a diversity of species to prevent a potential pest infestation from affecting the entire landscaping plan.
vi. Use “ insectary” plants in the landscaping to attract and keep beneficial insects.
40. ASWPPP must be submitted (if > 1 acre). Drawings must note that erosion control shall be in effect all year long.
41. A copy of the state approved NOI must be submitted ( if > 1 acre).
Water Quality Control Staff Contact:
Andrew Wemmer, (650) 829-3840 or [email protected].
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
1. Park acquisition and park construction fees shall apply to this project. To obtain fee Conditions of Approval – 580 Dubuque Ave
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estimates, please refer to Planning’s Development Fee schedule SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER” COMMENTS (WASTE MANAGEMENT):
1. Contact Susan Kennedy at the South San Francisco Scavenger Co. at [email protected] or (650) 589-4020 to submit trash enclosure plans, and to obtain any additional requirements or service information.