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Report regarding consideration of a Design Review Permit for the construction of a new four-unit live-work building on a vacant parcel at El Camino Real and Hickey Boulevard (APN #010-171-210) in the Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make findings and approve the Design Review Permit (DR20-0015) requests and determine that the Project is categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 32, Section 15332, In-fill Development Projects.
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BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The applicant has proposed the construction of a new three-story building consisting of four live-work units and seven vehicle parking spaces and bicycle parking on-site. The applicant is requesting review and approval of a Design Review Permit for the new mixed-use construction on a currently vacant parcel.
Site Overview
The project site is currently a 10,703 square-foot (sq. ft.) vacant parcel, and there is no address associated with the site. The parcel is located at the northwest corner of El Camino Real and Hickey Boulevard and is within the Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District. The site is unique given its single frontage along El Camino Real to the east and is surrounded by other existing uses such as a gas station/car wash to the south, a motel to the west, and undeveloped areas to the north. The project site access is through a shared driveway on southbound El Camino Real that is used by the motel and gas station/car wash patrons.
Proposed Project
The proposed project would include the construction of a new three-story building with four live-work units. The proposed building would be approximately 34 feet tall and includes seven vehicle parking spaces, a...
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