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Master Sign Program and Design Review for two previously approved life science buildings located at 480/490 Forbes Boulevard (aka 440 Forbes Boulevard) in the Business and Technology Park (BTP) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. (Christy Usher, Senior Planner)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that the Master Sign Program (SIGNS22-0019) for two life science buildings located at 480/490 Forbes Boulevard is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15311, Class 11 and approve the project based on the proposed findings and subject to the proposed conditions of approval.
MOTION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION
(1) Move to determine the project is exempt from CEQA and approve the Master Sign Program subject to the attached findings and conditions of approval.
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BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission and City Council previously approved the entitlements for two new life science buildings at the Vantage Healthpeak life sciences campus located 480/490 Forbes Boulevard. The buildings are currently under construction Conditions of Approval for the project required that any future signage for these projects was subject to separate review and approval.
DISCUSSION/ZONING CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) Section 20.360.010 (Master Sign Program) states that the purpose of a Master Sign Program is to provide a method for an applicant to integrate the design and placement of signs within a project with the overall development design to achieve a more unified appearance.
The proposed Master Sign Program is consistent with the high-quality materials, design, and character of the building. The signs will be constructed of architectural grade glass and metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and blackened steel. Wood and stone are also proposed. The prop...
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