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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.07.2017 SP & PC Minutes @3:00MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND c9lIF0 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 Meeting will be held at: CITY MANAGER CONFERENCE ROOM 400 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. TIME: 3:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego and Matsumoto (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), and Planning Commissioners Faria, Ruiz (arrived at 3:03 p.m.) and Wong. 3. Public Comments. None. Matters for Consideration 1. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of February 6, 2017, March 13, 2017 and May 1, 2017 Councilmember Addiego noted corrections to the February 6, 2017 minutes. Planning Commissioner Ruiz arrived at the meeting at 3:03 p.m. Motion — Planning Commissioner Faria / Second — Planning Commissioner Wong: that the minutes, be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 4 — Councilmember Addiego, Planning Commissioner Faria, Planning Commissioner Ruiz and Planning Commissioner Wong. No: None. Absent: 1 — Councilmember Matsumoto. Councilmember Matsumoto arrived at the meeting at 3:07 p.m. 2. Report regarding Housing Standing Committee study session of the proposed Oyster Point Residential Development project. (Alex Greenwood, Director Economic and Community Development) ECD Director Greenwood introduced the item summarizing the project description, affordable housing, park fees, community benefits, and next steps. Councilmember Matsumoto confirmed that 30 of the affordable units would be built in the initial phase and the other 69 perhaps built offsite. She asked if the Committee could determine the Area Mean Income (AMI). Director Greenwood stated the Committee could discuss the percentage. He explained the affordable housing ordinance. Councilmember Matsumoto asked how 20% was eliminated. Director Greenwood stated 20% of the units had to be affordable. He explained the formula used in the ordinance for AMI and that the applicant had indicated they would comply with the mandated levels. Planning Commissioner Faria discussed the need for loans. Director Greenwood stated the onus was on the developer. Councilmember Addiego asked if there would be units at the extremely low 30 or 40% level. Director Greenwood stated that was not contemplated in the agreement. He stated the initial 30 units would be the higher levels of affordability. Councilmember Matsumoto stated she wanted the offsite housing to be most affordable. Planning Commissioner Faria asked where the offsite affordable units would be build. Director Greenwood stated they could be anywhere within the City. Planning Commissioner Wong asked how many affordable units would be built. Director Greenwood explained that the for -sale units triggered the affordable housing requirements. Councilmember Addiego stated market conditions could change the initial scenario. Joe McCarthy, applicant, provided an overview of the master plan and specific plan. He explained that they were requesting a change from Commercial R &D and to 1200 market and affordable housing units. He discussed the proposed affordable housing, streets, sidewalks and infrastructure, and open space. Councilmember Addiego asked about the affordable units. Mr. McCarthy explained that they were front loading the affordable units. Mr. McCarthy presented the proposed timeline and guiding principles. Rob Steinburg provided an overview of the connections tying the housing components together. He described the Marina North and Parkview designs, redesign for wind considerations, parking, character, elevation, and retail. Planning Commissioner Faria asked if the shingles would be wood or material to look like wood. Mr. Steinburg stated they would be concrete tile painted to look like shingles. Planning JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 7, 2017 MINUTES PAGE 2 Commissioner Faria expressed concern about the retail. Mr. McCarthy stated an average restaurant was approximately 1200 -2500 square feet. He stated there was a total of 50,000 square feet of retail. He discussed the building and marketing strategies to make the retail successful. Commissioner Faria expressed concern with fire, police and transportation options. Planning Commissioner Ruiz asked if boat slips would be provided. Mr. McCarthy stated the marina was separate but connections would be ensured. Councilmember Addiego asked if there were landside facilities for live - aboards. Mr. McCarthy stated there were amenities which would be replaced with the project. Planning Commissioner Wong asked what types of services were anticipated. Mr. McCarthy stated the top priorities were a grocer, bank, laundry, and cafe. Councilmember Addiego thanked the developer for addressing the wind issue. Mr. Steinburg stated the wind engineer defined the character of the buildings. Councilmember Matsumoto expressed concern with the building being incongruous to existing development. She encouraged the Planning Commissioners to go there and observe. She stated the proposed project was not her vision. She stated it was too massive and strong and lacked articulation. Councilmember Addiego stated he could not envision the mass but stated it was a tremendous improvement. Mr. Steinburg discussed the proposed scale. Councilmember Matsumoto stated the proposed buildings appeared like a project. 3. Report regarding Housing Standing Committee study session of the proposed, mixed -use development at 988 El Camino Real. (Adena Friedman, Senior Planner) Senior Planner Friedman presented the project to the Committee. Elaine Breeze, Summerhill Apartment Communities, discussed other projects they have developed. She introduced the site constraints, complexity of the Chestnut Area Plan, proposed plan, circulation, amenities, and public access easements. Councilmember Addiego asked where the next closest project was. Ms. Breeze discussed other surrounding El Camino projects. She continued describing the proposed project design, mixed use component design, views, design elements, and requested permits. Planning Commissioner Wong asked if commercial parking would be underground. Ms. Breeze stated it was at grade. Commissioner Wong asked if there was parking on El Camino. Ms. Breeze stated there was no parking. Commissioner Wong stated he liked the idea of bricks and suggested curvature on the corner. He stated he also liked the open space. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 7, 2017 MINUTES PAGE 3 Councilmember Matsumoto concurred and suggested it compliment Park Station. Planning Commissioner Ruiz asked if multiple tenancy for retail was anticipated. Ms. Breeze stated they expected three tenants in the smaller space and four in the larger space. Commissioner Ruiz asked about the loading area. Ms. Breeze stated the loading space was designed per the City's code. She anticipated food service and service providers. She discussed the flexible demising plan, mechanical equipment and trash collection. Councilmember Addiego confirmed the location of trash pickup. Ms. Breeze discussed the rigorous trash collection in the City. Planning Commissioner Faria asked the height of the back fence. Ms. Breeze stated the property was not secured by fencing. Planning Commissioner Faria suggested consideration to protect the property. Councilmember Addiego asked if there was access to the pool after hours. Ms. Breeze discussed the security of the residences. Councilmember Matsumoto discussed non - resident garage access and issues at City Lights. Planning Commissioner Faria stated he was glad the exit was as far back as possible. Councilmember Matsumoto requested inclusion of a bagel shop and ice cream parlor. She asked if additional setback could be included on El Camino. Ms. Breeze stated that was the City's design guideline but they were open to modification. Councilmember Addiego stated some areas were wider. Ms. Breeze stated some bike parking would have to be relocated. She discussed stormwater constraints. Councilmember Matsumoto asked why the roofs had to be flat. Ms. Breeze stated the street wall was the driver. Councilmember Matsumoto asked about the use of brick. Ms. Breeze stated the brick was a blend of three brick colors. Commissioner Ruiz asked what tint would be used. Ms. Breeze stated it would depend on the use and awnings would be used in place of reflective tint. Councilmember Addiego questioned whether a pool was an appropriate amenity. Ms. Breeze stated asset management strongly encouraged the pool. Councilmember Matsumoto discussed limited use of the pool at her condominium complex. Ms. Breeze stated she would consider the comments. Councilmember Addiego complimented the use of the problematic lot. Adjournment Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 7, 2017 MINUTES PAGE 4 Submi Ga riel Ro n ez, Deputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Approved by: Councilmember City of Sout an Francisco AUGUST 7, 2017 PAGE 5