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BLAKE GRIGGS
P R O P E R T I E S
May 27, 2022
South San Francisco Planning Division
C/O Chris Espiritu
315 Maple Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
RE: 40 Airport Blvd Development P20-0082 / Proposed Community Benefits Dear Mr. Espiritu,
This memorandum will summarize the community benefits included with our proposed project at 40 Airport Blvd which includes the demolition of 35,000 square foot warehouse facility and the development of 292 Class-A apartment units in a eight-story building on approximately 1.63 acres (the "Project"). The site is currently zoned for "Freeway Commercial" and located with a ½ mile south of the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. We are seeking a General Plan Amendment ("GPA") for the Project to be consistent with the Preferred Land Use Alternative selected as part of the City's ongoing General Plan Update.
The redevelopment of this property from an underutilized warehouse facility into a high density, multifamily community with 15% affordable housing units will drastically help the housing shortage cause by the biotech boom experienced in South San Francisco. In addition, the Project will provide the following additional community benefits:
1. 44 Affordable Units (15%)
a. The project shall include 44 affordable units including 15 designated for very low income and 29 for low income restrictions.
2. All Electric Building
a. The project will utilize all electric service to align with City’s Energy Reach Code.
3. Intersection Improvements at Airport Blvd & South Airport Blvd a. The Project shall remove, or provide funding to remove, the slip lane and pedestrian island at the northwest corner of Airport Blvd and South Airport Blvd to enhance the pedestrian experience at that corner.
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4. Pedestrian/Bicycle Enhancements Along Airport Blvd
a. The Project shall provide partial funding towards bike lane improvements along Airport Blvd. It is anticipated the Project’s contribution to be approximately $100,000.
The final contribution amount will be determined in conjunction with the City’s Public Works Department.
b. The project shall provide enhance sidewalks, landscaping and ROW improvement along the Projects frontage.
5. Implementation of a Robust Transportation Demand Management Program a. Project will include an onsite Transportation Coordinator, trip planning resources and education for residents, unbundled parking, and dedicated locations for Uber/Lyft pickup.
b. Project is proposing an additional 30% above and beyond the required bicycle parking per code, and will include an onsite bicycle repair station for residents. c. Project residents will supplement ridership at the City's new Caltrain Station, which is less than 0.5 miles from the Project.
6. Contribution to East of Hwy 101 CFD
a. Project shall contribute a one-time payment to the East of Hwy 101 CFD equal to $630,000.
Sincerely,
Ryan McNamara
VP Development