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Chapter 4 - Housing Element

California’s Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections 65000 et seq.) is the framework for local land use regulation. It requires every city to adopt a general plan for its physical development.

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Chapter 3 - Land Use and Circulation Element

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Chapter 2 - General Plan Summary

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The Triton and Waverly Cove

Last Updated:

06/15/2023 - 11:20am

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Pilgrim Triton Environmental Impact Report — 2008

The Waverly has demolished the previous commercial/industrial buildings on the site and began site work in early 2015. Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2016. Check back in early 2016 for information on how to apply for the 48 below market rate units that will be included in the development.

On January 16, 2014, the Planning Commission approved the Use Permit for Phase 1 of The Waverly, including 240 multi-family residential units and 5,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail on the approximately 5.3 acre site.

The Planning Commission held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2014 to consider The Waverly, (The third phase of the Pilgrim-Triton Master Plan) including, (1) an initial study (EA-13-002); (2) specific development plan/use permit (UP-13-003); and (3) a tentative map to divide the 6.3 acre site into three parcels (RS-13-001).

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Previous Status Updates

The Planning Commission held a Study Session on October 15, 2013 to review and discuss the Architecture associated with the specific development plan Use Permit for The Waverly, a mixed-use development for the approximately 6.3 acre site now occupied by 1159 — 1166 Triton Drive; (assessor's parcel no. 094-010-570). The project consists of 240 multi-family residential units and 5,000 sq. ft. retail on 6.3 acres (UP-13-003).

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The Planning Commission held a Study Session on August 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: review and discuss the Architecture associated with the specific development plan Use Permit for The Waverly, a mixed-use development for the approximately 6.3 acre site now occupied by 1159 — 1166 Triton Drive; Assessor's parcel no. 094-010-570. The project consists of 240 multi-family residential units and 5,000 sq. ft. retail on 6.3 acres (UP-13-003).

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The Planning Commission held a Study Session on July 18, 2013 to review and discuss the specific development plan/Use Permit application for The Waverly, a mixed-use development for the approximately 6.3 acre site now occupied by 1159 — 1166 Triton Drive; Assessor's parcel no. 094-010-570.

The purpose of the Study Session was to allow the Planning Commission to discuss the project proposal including proposed uses, site design, architecture and landscape architecture and hear comments from the public focused on the project application.

The proposed development includes 220 multi-family units and 5,000 sq. ft. retail in one building on 3.5 acres and 20 townhouse units on 1.6 acres.

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Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus

Last Updated:

03/26/2019 - 7:45am

Description

Proposed redevelopment of the existing ±280,000 square foot Lincoln Centre Campus to a ±595,000 square foot biomedical and life sciences research facility in a campus-like development including a ±555,000 square feet of lab/office space and a ±40,000 square foot amenities building — 200-850 Lincoln Centre Dr. — Neighborhood L — APN: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — UP-15-002; GP-14-002; RZ-14-002; EA-14-007; & PR-14-003.

Current Status

The Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session and a Public Scoping Session on Thursday, November 6, 2014.

The purpose of the Study Session was to review the revised proposal including site layout, building heights, setbacks and building siting for the proposed redevelopment of a ± 20-acre portion of the Lincoln Centre campus for a ± 595,000 square feet of life sciences research and office use — BMR Lincoln Centre LP – 200-850 Lincoln Centre Drive — Neighborhood L — APNs: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — GP-14-002; RZ-14-002 & EA-14-007.

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Previous Status Updates

The Foster City City Council held a Public Hearing on October 19, 2015 to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus Project including, (1) a Development Agreement for the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus Project (DA-15-001); and (2) an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Illumina (ED-15-001) [Continued from September 21, 2015]

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session on October 1, 2015 to discuss the specific development plan/use permit request to consider the site and architectural plans for the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus project consisting of three office/lab buildings and an amenities building totaling 595,000 square feet and three parking garages with 1,793 parking spaces on the proposed +20-acre portion of the Lincoln Centre campus — BMR Lincoln Centre LP — 200-850 Lincoln Centre Drive — APNs: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — UP-15-002

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 6, 2015 to review the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus project including, (1) a recommendation to the City Council on the final environmental impact report (EA-14-007); (2) a recommendation to the City Council on a general plan amendment (GP-14-002); (3) a recommendation to the City Council on a rezoning/general development plan (RZ-14-002); (4) a recommendation to the City Council for a development agreement for the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus project (DA-15-001); and (5) a recommendation to the City Council on the partial vacation of Lincoln Centre Drive

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., to assess the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed project at the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus Project site.

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session on Thursday, May 7, 2015 to review revised architecture and design, including building and parking structure heights, building gross square footage, and hardscape design for three office/lab buildings and an amenities building totaling 595,000 square feet and three parking garages with 1,793 parking spaces on the proposed + 20-acre portion of the Lincoln Centre Campus — BMR Lincoln Centre LP — 200-850 Lincoln Centre Drive — Neighborhood L — APNs: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — UP-15-002.

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session on Thursday, March 19, 2015 to review architecture and design for three office/lab buildings and an amenities building totaling 595,000 square feet and three parking garages with 1,793 parking spaces on the proposed + 20-acre portion of the Lincoln Centre Campus — BMR Lincoln Centre LP — 200-850 Lincoln Centre Drive — Neighborhood L — APNs: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — GP-14-002; RZ-14-002; UP-15-002; & EA-14-007

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The purpose of the Public Scoping Session was to introduce the project and to accept comments from the public on the scope of the environmental impact report that will be prepared for the project. Comments on the scope should focus on the potential effects the project might have on the environment — the physical conditions including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.

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The Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session on September 18, 2014 to review the proposed redevelopment of a 19 acre portion of the Lincoln Center Campus for a ± 595,000 square feet biomedical research campus — BMR Lincoln Center LP — 200-850 Lincoln Center Drive — Neighborhood L — APNs: 094-532-170; 180; 190; 200; 250 — RZ-14-002 and EA-14-007

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The Foster City City Council held a Preliminary Review Meeting on July 21, 2014 to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the Lincoln Centre Campus.

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Foster Square

Last Updated:

06/15/2023 - 11:24am

Description

The project includes mixed commercial uses including up to 200 for-sale housing units, 66 affordable housing units, and 150 assisted-living units, 30,000+ square feet of commercial space, and public open space.

Mid-Pen Housing completed 66 units of affordable senior apartments in December 2016.

Atria completed 131 assisted and independent living units and 24 skilled nursing beds in November 2016. Find out more about Atria Foster City.

Current Status

The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on June 19, 2014 to discuss the use permit/specific Development plan request to consider the public realm plans, including landscaping, streetscape, lighting, and circulation plans, for the 15-Acre Foster Square Project site, UP-14-005 and the use permit/specific development plan request to consider the site and architectural plans for the for-sale unit component of the Foster Square project on approximately 5 net acres of the 15-Acre Foster Square site. The plan includes development of 200 residential condominiums in 14 buildings — portion of APN: 094-471-100 — EA-12-002C; UP-14-004
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Previous Status Updates

The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Public Hearing on June 5, 2014 to discuss the Use Permit/specific development plan request to consider the site and architectural plans for the assisted and independent living component of the Foster Square project on 1.4 acres of the 15-acre Foster Square site. The plan includes 155 assisted and independent living units and approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space in a 6-story building — portion of APN: 094-471-100 — Atria Senior Living — EA-12-002B; UP-14-003

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on May 15, 2014 to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan/use permit for 200 residential condominiums in 14 buildings, the for-sale component of the Foster Square project. The proposed project is located on parcels 1 through 9 and 11 through 14 of the Foster Square site (approximately 5 Acres, excluding row, of the total 15-Acre Foster Square Site), Between Shell Drive, Civic Center Drive, And Balclutha Drive — Portion Of APN: 094-471-100 — The New Home Company – UP-14-004

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on May 1, 2014 to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan/use permit for a 155-unit assisted and independent living development with approximately 20,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space in a 6-story building. The proposed project is located on parcel 10 of the Foster Square site (approximately 1.4 acres of the total 15-acre Foster Square site) between City Hall and the North Peninsula Jewish Community Center — portion of APN: 094-471-100 — Atria Senior Living — UP-14-003

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on April 3, 2014 to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan/use permit for 200 residential condominiums in 14 buildings, the for-sale component of the Foster Square project. The proposed project is located on parcels 1 through 9 and 11 through 14 of the Foster Square site (approximately 5 acres, excluding row, of the total 15-acre Foster Square site), between Shell Drive, Civic Center Drive, and Balclutha Drive — portion of APN: 094-471-100 — UP-14-004 and to review and discuss the landscaping, parking, and circulation plans associated with the specific development plan/use permit for the Foster Square project's public realm improvements. The proposed project is located between Shell Drive, Civic Center Drive, Balclutha Drive, and Foster City Boulevard — APN: 094-471-100 — UP-14-005

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on March 20, 2014 to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan/use permit for a 155-unit assisted and independent living development with approximately 20,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space in a 7-story building. The proposed project is located on parcel 10 of the Foster Square site (approximately 1.4 acres of the total 15-Acre Foster Square site) between City Hall and the North Peninsula Jewish Community Center– portion of APN: 094-471-100 — Atria — UP-14-003

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Public Hearing on January 16, 2014 to review the first phase of the Foster Square project — a portion of APN: 094-471-100 known as the MidPen project — including (1) an initial study (EA-12-002); and (2) a specific development plan/use permit UP-13-007

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on December 17, 2013 to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan for a 66-Unit affordable senior housing development with approximately 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial located on parcel 15 of the Foster Square Site (formally known as the 15 Acre site) located between City Hall and the North Peninsula Jewish Community Center — MidPen Housing — APN: 094-471-100 UP-13-007

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The Planning Commission of the City of Foster City held a Study Session on November 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. to review and discuss the site and architectural plans associated with the specific development plan for a 66-unit affordable senior housing development with approximately 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial located on parcel 15 of the Foster Square site (formally known as the 15 Acre site) located between City Hall and the North Peninsula Jewish Community Center — MidPen Housing — APN: 094-471-100 UP-13-007

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The Foster City City Council held a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18, 2013 to hear and consider comments regarding the Foster Square development including, Certification of the Environmental Impact Report and to consider whether to adopt findings regarding significant environmental impacts, including a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring Program, a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning/General Development Plan, Tentative Map, Design Guidelines, Development Agreement, and Disposition and Development Agreement for the proposed development of up to 421 units of senior oriented housing (200 for-sale units, 66 affordable units,134-155 assisted living units) and approximately 35,000 square feet of commercial space.

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Foster City Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 17, 2013, to review and make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed development, Design Guidelines, General Plan Amendment, Rezoning and General Development Plan, Tentative Map, Development Agreement and Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 15-Acre site — APN 094-471-100 — GP-12-001, RZ-12-001, RS-12-002, DA-12-003, and EA-12-002

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Foster City Planning Commission held a Study Session on Thursday, July 11, 2013 immediately following the Special Meeting, to review the revised Design Guidelines, digital model and project overview for the proposed development at the 15-Acre site — APN 094-471-100 — GP-12-001, EA-12-002, RZ-12-001, RS-12-002, and DA-12-003.

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The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., to assess the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed project at the 15-Acre site — APN 094-471-100 — GP-12-001, EA-12-002, RZ-12-001, RS-12-002, and DA-12-003.

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The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a Study Session on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., to review and consider revised building heights, setbacks, and preliminary architecture of the proposed mixed-use project at the 15-Acre site — APN 094-471-100 — GP-12-001, EA-12-002, RZ-12-001, RS-12-002 and DA-12-003.

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The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., to review and consider the sustainability program and parking plan of the proposed mixed-use project at the 15-Acre site — APN 094-471-100 — GP-12-001, EA-12-002, RZ-12-001, RS-12-002, and DA-12-003.

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