HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12559 (North San Rafael Area Development)RESOLUTION NO. 12559
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL GRANTING 2008
PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS (PSP) DETERMINATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH SAN RAFAEL AREA;
City File No's. PSP08-010
WHEREAS, the Circulation Element of the San Rafael General Plan 2020 analyses
current traffic levels and the existing limitations on the transportation infrastructure and identifies
limited traffic capacity as a major concern among San Rafael's citizenry and as a potential
impediment to the health, safety and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2004, the San Rafael City Council adopted Resolution No.
11666 establishing the Project Selection Process (PSP), to implement San Rafael General Plan
2020 Policies LU -2 (Development Timing) and LU -3 (Project Selection Process) and Program
LU -3a (Project Selection Process) to mitigate traffic impacts resulting from new development.
PSP was established to: a) provide that any future adverse traffic impacts resulting from new
development are avoided or minimized by relating the timing of construction of new
development to the timing of construction of necessary circulation improvements associated with
said new development; b) maintain the traffic LOS (LOS) standards consistent with General Plan
Circulation Element Policy C-5 (Traffic Level of Service Standards); c) achieve desired projects
with significant public benefit; and d) prioritize and allocate limited traffic capacity among
development proposals citywide; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2007, the San Rafael City Council adopted Resolution No.
12364 revising the procedures for PSP and rescinding Resolution No 11666; and
WHEREAS, the circulation -impacted areas are Citywide and have been divided into four
geographic areas, North San Rafael, Central San Rafael, West Francisco Blvd and East San
Rafael and findings and recommendations for the other three areas of San Rafael have been made
through adoption of separate resolutions; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2008, the Community Development Director initiated PSP
2008 and published a Notice of Invitation to submit applications for Project Selection Process
determination. An April 4, 2008 application deadline date was established; and
WHEREAS, one PSP application for a development project in the North San Rafael area
was submitted by the filing deadline; and
WHEREAS, the PSP Committee, comprised of staff members from various City
Departments, reviewed the PSP applications and ranked them in accordance with the review
criteria established by City Council Resolution No. 12364. The Committee's recommendations
for Project Selection Process determination have been forwarded to and considered by the
Planning Commission; and
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WHEREAS, on July 15, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted a public meeting on
the PSP application in the North San Rafael area and considered all reports, recommendations,
letters and testimony; and
WIIEREAS, on a 4-0-3 vote (Commissioner's Colin, Lang and Sonnet absent), the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution 08-12 recommending to the City Council the approval
of the single PSP application in the North San Rafael area; and
WI IEREAS, on Monday, August 18, 2008, the City Council conducted a duly -noticed
public hearing on the one PSP application for the North San Rafael area, accepting public
testimony, reviewing the written report of the Community Development Department and
considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council has utilized the review
criteria prescribed in the implementing PSP Resolution (City Council Resolution No. 12364) for
evaluating development projects competing for PSP determination.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the North San Rafael area, the City Council
hereby grants PSP determination for Office Addition (One Thorndale Dr.), based on the
following findings:
PSP08-010; OFFICE ADDITION
(ONE THORNDALE DR.)
Traffic
A total of 16 A.M. and 15 P.M. peak hour trips would be generated by this project. The traffic
analysis prepared by the City Traffic Engineer concludes that the development would not: a)
result in short-term traffic impacts to the affected intersections; b) result in a change in the LOS
conditions; nor c) exceed LOS standards for affected intersections or arterials.
Oualifier
The project would qualify for public benefit through two categories:
Needed Community Use - The project proposes a contribution of $45,600 toward the Marin Head
Start facility at 96 Pilgram Way for the following use: 1) purchase of a van to transport children
and families living in north San Rafael to the classroom/socialization site at 96 Pilgram Way; and
2) upgrade the technology systems at the Head Start facility at 96 Pilgram Way with high speed
internet connection and computers that benefit both parents of the children and staff at the 96
Pilgram Way site. The technology upgrades are also identified to allow computer class and a
tutoring center to be established. Although the Marin Head Start program is not a typical
childcare program since they cater to lower income families and involve more training and
services for entire families, the program does provide childcare and other family services to
numerous lower income families in San Rafael. The Commission finds that the contribution
provides a significant community benefit to low income families in North San Rafael and would
provide better access to and improve the quality of programs offered by Marin Head Start.
Affordable Housing — Based on the size and use of this project, the project would be required to
pay $75,120.00 to the City's affordable housing fund. An "Acceptable" rating is assigned since it
meets the Zoning Ordinance requirement for affordable housing for non residential
developments.
Findings
The Council hereby grants PSP determination. Although the Marin Head Start Program is not the
typical childcare program listed in Resolution No. 12364, it provides a community benefit to low
income children and families in the north San Rafael area. The contribution would improve
access to a childcare center and training center and improve the quality of training for families.
The affordable housing in -lieu fee provided by this project meets the zoning ordinance
requirements. Secondly, the project would result in a minimal impact to the roadway network and
would comply with the LOS standards for the north San Rafael area and would not negatively
impact the circulation network. Thirdly, although planning applications have not yet been
submitted, it is expected that the planning process and environmental review could be completed
and building permits obtained within the two year time frame. Granting PSP authorization is
warranted due to provision of a public benefit to a community use and minimal impact on the
circulation system.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on Monday, the 18`h day of August, 2008 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Miller and Mayor Boro
None
None
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk