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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-01-19MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order: 6:08 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Present: o o Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas, Assistant City Manager Moss, ECD Director Van Duyn, Redevelopment Project Manager Beyer, City Attorney Kianpour, Senior Planner Kalkin, Police Sergeant Massoni Oral Communications Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, asked for clarification on where the January 25 School Liaison Subcommittee meeting is being held and subcommittee members (Femekes/Datzman) confirmed it is being held at the School District office. She reiterated her concern that her questions regarding the current status of the Serra Vista School site be addressed at that meeting. Consideration of proposed uses at Bay West Cove Staff report presented by ECD Director Van Duyn. A slide presentation was shown of the Bay West Cove site, the surrounding developments, and campus- type developments with mixed land uses in the cities of Redwood City and Foster City. Councilman Penna questioned the development of a hotel along the bay front, and why a marina is not being developed in Plan Area 5. Staff stated development is not being pursued at this time due to issues and concerns with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and BCDC. Councilman Fernekes stated he did not support big box retail for the development, but does support R&D, hotels, office/retail, and high-rise buildings. Councilman Datzman stated his skepticism that a four star hotel can be attracted to Bay West Cove and concern that a significant transportation management plan is developed. He discussed amending the owner participation agreement and emphasized that his areas of concern include amending payment of Oyster Point Overpass fees, penalty for failure to complete construction, and implementation of migration measures and conditions of approval. Councilman Mullin reviewed staff's presentation and stated his support for a signature development for the site. He questioned if a four star hotel could be enticed to build there, a traffic management plan for the area, if a revenue generating development was important, and that the planning areas should be linked together. He felt the permit process should be fast tracked and that requirements be bundled. Councilmen Mullin stated his concerns also include restaurants and other uses that will affect west of 101. He stated he will visit the campuses referred to in staff's presentation and let staff know his opinions. Mayor Matsumoto stated her support for a master plan and that it be of a high- quality design. She also stated her support for high-rise, diversified revenue, mixed retail and restaurants, a five star hotel, public art, open space, landscaping, but that traffic impacts was a major concern. Staff felt R&D developments attracted less traffic than office buildings. Councilman Penna reiterated his concern that Plan Area 5 be cleaned up, and that a transportation incentive program be implemented by the developer, to include shuttle or public transportation, bicycling to work, living in close proximity, etc. Director Van Duyn summarized the presentation by reviewing the next steps and appropriate actions. (Cassette Tape No. 2) City Manager Wilson briefly discussed with Council the issue of the developers providing day care for employees and Council agreed it should be pursued. Mr. George Morris, Bay West Cove property owner, stated he was not interested in developing a master plan with the property owners of Area 1. He asked for land use direction from Council and questioned the proposed modification to the OPA regarding paying additional fees. (Councilman Penna excused himself from the meeting at 7:45 p.m.) Councilman Mullin asked if a master plan for the development can be worked around with the property owners in an effort to expedite the development. Director Van Duyn stated the property owners can not be forced to do a master plan. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mr. Bill Rogalia, Slough Estates, informed Council that his company is acquiring the easterly portion of the site for an R&D development. He stated that this development would like to move quickly and not be tied to a master plan with other property owners. Mr. Dave Connor, Bay West Cove property owner, stated his agreement with Mr. Morris' remarks but there were the environmental issues for the area that needed to be considered. Mr. Bob Berndt, Staubach Retail Services (parent company to Auto Nation) stated that he did not support having his development linked with the other four planning areas, and that Auto Nation is currently in negotiations with Britannia Development. Mr. Bill Poland, Bay West Cove partner, stated his opposition to a master plan for the entire development and felt Planning Division staff should monitor the compatibility of proposals when they're submitted. Council discussed their concerns with staff and agreed with the recommendations in the staff report. Council directed the Planning Division to work with the developers to meet objectives in an expeditious manner. City Manager Wilson concluded the meeting and stated that if further discussions are necessary another meeting will be scheduled. 5. Adjournment Motion-Femekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna. Respectfully Submitted: Sylv'~! .M Payne, City OIerk City of South San Francisco Approvec:, Kar~tatsumoto, Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3