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Report regarding a resolution making findings and determining that the acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive by the City of South San Francisco is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted General Plan and in accordance with Government Code Section 65402. (Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community Development)
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MOTION FOR THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Move to adopt a resolution making findings that the acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted General Plan.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution making findings and determining that the acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive by the City of South San Francisco is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted General Plan and in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Gov't Code Section 65402).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The property addressed 1229 Crestwood Drive, currently developed with a 1,460 square foot (SF) single-family home, is vacant and is for sale and accepting purchase offers on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The developed property measures approximately 4,860 SF and is unique because the rear property line is adjacent to a very large open space area controlled by the South San Francisco School District. The open space is part of the Sunshine Gardens Elementary School property. As the Planning Commission likely recalls, the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan as well as the ShapeSSF General Plan prioritize land acquisition to support a new public park for the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood which has been a long-time community request.
While the subject parcel is moderately sized at just under 5,000 SF, in the longer term it could be developed as an access point to the much larger SSFUSD open space area if the City and school district are able to coordinate a shared access/development concept.
The action item before the Planning Commis...
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