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Report regarding an application for Design Review to construct a new multifamily residential structure consisting of four dwelling units at 227 Armour Avenue in the Downtown Residential High (DRH) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC), and determination that the project is categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Class 3, Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. (Stephanie Skangos, Senior Planner)
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MOTIONS FOR THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
(1) Move to determine the project is exempt from CEQA.
(2) Move to approve the Design Review entitlement, subject to the attached draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Make a determination that the Project is categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3, Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and,
2. Approve the Design Review for Planning Project P24-0004, DR24-0017, subject to the attached draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Site Overview
The project site is located at 227 Armour Avenue in the Downtown Residential High (DRH) Zoning District. The site is 7,863 square feet in size and is a through lot with street frontages on both Armour Avenue and 9th Lane. There is an existing one-story residential building with two existing dwelling units (duplex) facing 9th Lane and an existing one-story residential building with one existing dwelling unit facing Armour Avenue. The surrounding area is developed with residential units.
Proposal
The applicant is proposing the construction of a new three-story residential building, approximately 4,645 square feet in size, facing Armour Avenue, and attached to the existing one-...
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