121 E GRAND AVE
OFFICE / R&D PROJECT
CITY COUNCIL HEARING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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17-Story 7.44 FAR
294 ft height
TDM Program 47.5% mode shift
250 Spaces Bicycle Parking
107,125 sq ft Public Amenities
46,663 sq ft Public Plazas
Landscaping 33% of the Site
Bicycle/Ped Class IV Facility
121 E Grand Office / R&D Approvals
General Plan Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Use Permit (Parking Reduction)
TDM Program
Tentative Parcel Map
Design Review
CEQA Analysis
4 Plans Informing Project Design
SSF Caltrain Eastern Access Study
Mobility 2020
Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Draft 2040 General Plan
5 Circulation and Emergency Access 6
Access Study Recommendations 7
8 Project Aerial PUBLIC ART LOCATIONS
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11 Conformance with Plans
Implements DSASP Goals and Policies
Implements Transit Office/R&D Zoning by creating
Transit Hub
Implements applicable draft policies contained in
Draft 2040 General Plan
Proposes both physical and fiscal public benefits
and impact fees commensurate with proposed
FAR
12 Parking Reduction and TDM
Proposed parking in keeping with GP Update
1.5 spaces / 1,000sf for R&D area
Supported by Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) Plan – 47.5% mode split
Proximity to SSF Caltrain Station and to East of 101
Commute Shuttle System
On-site retail and service amenities
Enhanced bike parking and facilities
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Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) Circulated in accordance with CEQA from July 1 – Aug 1, 2022
No comments received that require new information or
recirculation of IS/MND
Project Sponsor has agreed to all Mitigation Measures Environmental Review 15
Community Benefits Summary
Financial Contribution ($10M)
Support city projects and transportation
improvements on east side of Caltrain Station
Community Facilities District ($12.9M)
Commitment for support, upfront funding of
obligation
Environmental and Sustainability ($7.25M)
Commitment to Building Electrification, LEED Gold
16 Project Benefits
Development impact fees estimates:
➢Citywide Transportation: $26.9M
➢Commercial Linkage: $14.6M
➢Park & Recreation: $2.7M
➢Childcare: $1.2M
➢Public Safety Fee: $1M
➢Library: $115,000
17 Project Review / Input
Design Review Board (2 meetings)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Planning Commission Hearing
➢Recommended approval by 7-0 vote
18 Recommendation
1. Adopt resolution making findings and adopting
the IS/MND
2. Waive reading and introduce an Ordinance
amending Chapter 20.280 of the SSF Municipal
Code
3. Adopt a resolution approving the entitlement
request
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OFFICE / R&D PROJECT
CITY COUNCIL HEARING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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