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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 1999-01-13Chairman James L. Datzman M I N U T E_E. S ,.~ ~ Boardmembers: Karyl Matsumoto Redevelopment Agency Joseph A. Fernekes 2"Eugene R. Mullin Municipal Services Building ohn R. Penna ' Community Room January 13, 1999 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER: (cassette no. 1) 7:02 p.m. Chairman Datzman presiding. ROLL CALL: Boardmembers present: Fernekes, Matsumoto, Mullin and Penna Boardmembers absent: None AGENDA REVIEW AGENDA REVIEW CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve Minutes of the Special meeting of M/S Mullin/Perma - To approve the Consent 11/24/98 and Regular meeting of 12/9/98. Calendar. ~. Motion to confirm expense claims of 1/13/99. Carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Public Hearing - To consider Hines Lot 1 and 9, Prior to opening the Public Hearing Boardmember PM-98-082, PUD-98-082, V-98-082 and Gateway Penna consulted with Counsel regarding the FPPC Redevelopment EIR (previously mitigated) Parcel rulings and he was advised to step down. Map to subdivide two existing lots totaling 39.14 acres into 6 new commercial lots with reciprocal Boardmember Penna left the dais at 7:10 p.m. access easements throughout, Planned Unit Development to allow a parking ratio of 2.83 cars per Chairman Datzman recessed the meeting one minute 1,000 gross square feet of floor area, in accordance for a consult of Vice Chair Matsumoto with City with SSFMC Section 19.16.110 and Chapters 20.57 Manager. and 20.84; Public Hearing opened 12/9/98 and con- tinued, hear testimony, close Public Hearing, Motion Meeting recalled at 7:11 p.m. to approve PP-98-083 and V-98-083 based on the findings and conditions in the staff report. Chairman Datzman opened the public hearing. Chief Planner stated, "in December 1997, the Rede- 4. Public Hearing - To consider Hines, 611 Gateway velopment Agency approved a variance for a Bvld., PP-98-083, V-98-083 and Gateway Redevelop- 402,000 square foot office development on Lot 9 ment EIR (previously mitigated), precise plan to (701-951 Gateway) to allow a parking ratio of one allow construction of a 14-story office tower and space per 358 sq. ft. of office space (2.79 parking variance to allow the building to be located closer spaces/I,000 sq. ft.). The applicant proposes to than 40 feet from Executive Drive, in accordance adjust and expand the variance and request to in- with the SSFMC Chapter 20.57; Public Hearing elude Lot 1, the parcel the south of Lot 9. 1/13/99 Page 2 IT I ~ i ! ! 35' AGENDA ACTION TAKEN UBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS opened, Hearing opened 12/9/98, and continued, hear There are two office towers at 601 and 651 Gate- testimony, close Public Hearing, Motion to approve way. The proposal is to allow a parking ratio of PP-98-083, and Gateway Redevelopment EIR (previ- one space per 353 gross square feet of space (2.83 ously mitigated) subject to the findings and conditions parking spaces/1000 sq. ft.) for both lot 1 and Lot in the staff report. 9. He also stated the 2nd item required an approval of item one so could we open the 2and hearing." ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Chairman Datzman opened the 2nd hearing. 5. Resolution approving the Britannia Development Inc. development plan for the Harbor Way Area. Mr. Steve Worthington for Hines gave a presenta- tion and displayed model of the buildings linking A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BRITANNIA they together with a type of plating as an example DEVELOPMENT INC. DEVELOPMENT PLAN used in Silicon Valley due to wind factors and to FOR THE HARBOR WAY AREA give a closed campus environment. Lisa from Hines stated, "they are implementing a 6. Resolution increasing the allocation of funding for the (TDM) Transportation Demand Management Plan Airport Blvd. Landscape/streetseape construction pro- program working with Transportation Management ject budget amendment. Association of San Francisco and MTSMA to refine their program. Being very close to Bart and A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE ALLOCA- CalTrain and a shuttle service; they may rely on __ TION OF FUNDING FOR THE AIRPORT BOULE- Bart and Bus. They want to conduct a campus wide VARD LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE PROJECT commuter clinic do a survey of tenants/employees to BY $225,000 WITH FUNDING FROM THE determine existing commute patterns; revise existing DOWNTOWN CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT shuttle routes to improve convenience of users; PROJECT AREA BUDGET provide bike facilities; an on-line transit informa- tion(TravInfo, MapQuest); designate parking spaces for electric vehicles with 220-volt power to encour- GOOD AND WELFARE age the use of electric vehicles and a ride home program." CLOSED SESSION Boardmember Fernekes stated, ~he was concerned about traffic, however, staff had answered that and 7. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.8, real prop- he felt good about the project." erty negotiations for 344 Grand Avenue, Marty Van Duyn negotiator; Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto stated, ~she had a concern with the wording on item 3. page two if we 8. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.9, existing could change it from may to shall. litigation City of S.S.F. vs Siniora Boardmember Mullin stated, "his concern was clari- fication on the electric cars, is there one. He under- stood the variance, designated parking for car pools and van pools, but not 220 volt electric cars or a casual car pool lane. He felt a web site for trans- port and ride logistics was a good idea.' What is a campus wide commuter clinic, what is the format, and what is a guaranteed ride home pro-gram? Have we surveyed the tenants and determined com- muter patterns?" 1/13/99 Page 3 AGENDA ACTIQN TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS ,tern 3 - continued. Lisa with Hines stated, "they want to benefit the City and their tenants, and it is a big employment issue to get people to commute. They are willing to do a work shop with City staff and Redevelopment Agency and address questions." Boardmember Mullin requested, 'a synopsis, he would rather not do a workshop. ~ Lisa with Hines stated, "they conducted a campus wide commuter clinic in November with Mayor Datzman in attendance. There were eight to ten transit agencies that attended. They surveyed their tenants, 50% of the survey showed East Bay com- muters and about the same from San Francisco." Boardmember Mullin stated, "a concern on how the survey was conducted and what percentage." Lisa with Hines stated, "about 10% and the Transit Management Association of San Francisco does an annual survey with more professional results. In addition their plan provides revision of existing shuttle routes, secured bike parking and shuttle service which allows storage inside, on top or under the bus. There are shower facilities as well for riders. ' Boardmember Mullin stated, "BART usually alllows bikes, but not during peak hours. Are these regular riders, and what is their origin." Lisa with Hines stated, "downtown San Francisco. she added, there was some problems with bike racks. People felt they were not secure, so they went with the type used at Stanford University and theft was down 100%. She was asked and she would get the statistics. The electric vehicles are not being used, but are planned. We have the infra- structure and are making sure specifications are being met, which is difficult because the require- ments are difficult to find." Boardmembor Mullin stated, "he did not know what the requirements would be, a long extension cord to a parking place or battery." Director of ECD Marty Van Duyn volunteered his 1/13/99 Page 4 AGENDA _AC_TIQ N TAKEN P~BLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS knowledge of BART where the electric cars are used. They did a test program and it looks like a parking meter. All the vehicles have batteries and cords. You plug into a charger. He has seen this at BART and they are Federally supported, both BART and CalTrain. Chairman Datzman interjected to make an an- nouncement to the viewers that this is not a forum on electric cars, but a public hearing running over- time. It is about a 14 story office complex at 611 Gateway and is an extension of the Redevelopment Agency. The Council Meeting would begin in about 45 minutes. Boardmember Mullin stated, "these are essential ele- ments dealing with mass transit and should be inves- tigated. He was not ready for the mays and shalls, (earlier comment by Vice Chairwoman Matsumoto.)" Counsel Mattas stated, "items listed on page 204 are the actual conditions that the variance provides. The TDM issues are subject to the review and approval of the Chief Planner and the Chief of Police. Counsel can provide direction as a part of the vari- ance approval and the important factor to take into consideration when the final TDM Plan is presented at a later point in time." Chairman Datzman stated, "he agrees being focused on an alternative transportation and existing shuttle service, but no matter how much you revise, adding that many commuters you are adding to the existing, so, revise is the issue." He then closed the public hearing. MIS Fernekes/Mullin - To approve PP-98-082 and V-98-052 based on the findings and conditions in the staff report. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Item 4. Boardmember Mullin stated, "on page two of 11 which had Engineering Division and he read the page in question. Is it in fees for the Oyster Point over pass use7" Chief Planner stated, "it is fees prepaid by Homart 1/13/99 Page 5 A~ENDA A~!~ TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS in the original agreement." Boardmember Fernekes stated, "concern of traffic, although staff resolved that. He is looking forward to when you come forward with the report when we talked about initial stages, when will that be?" Chief Planner stated, "the East of 101 traffic report, the schedule has no been finalized. There will be a consultant study next week, we are on a 3-4 month schedule. Boardmember Fernekes stated, "is this a written report to Council or a study session?" Chief Planner stated, "they have not gotten that far yet in their discussion. There is a whole broad range to the discussion." Chairman Datzman asked, "item four page 8 said applicant is encouraged to install security card ac- cess system and uniform security guards 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We have done this on other buildings with good success, it affords a high level of protection." Lisa stated, "we have done that with other build- ings''. M/S Mullin/Fernekes - To approve PP-98-083, V- 98-083 and Gateway Redevelopment EIR. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Bob Beyer stated, "this was a continued item from Item 5. November 24, and gave a presentation on Harbor Way presenting a concept development plan, current activity on each property, provide an update on tenant and owners, and suggested some steps on the plan adoption. The downtown development plan was adopted in July of 1989. It called for a devel- opment on several areas of which Harbor Way between East Grand and the Railroad tracks to re- move blight and encourage owner participation in __ the process under redevelopment. Conditions be- tween the tenant and owner were discussed in a meeting in November. He stated no further discus- sion, but will answer questions. The Agency do- nated funds for a development consultant work for a 1/13/99 Page 6 AGENDA ACI!Q_N TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS concept to replace metal buildings and abandoned industrial uses. Environmental conditions of the area were included. In 1997 Britannia development acquired the Point Grand Business Park into a bio- tech business park and added three new buildings for Metoxin, Sugen and Rygel and potential expansion on both sides of Harbor Way. There are 12 parcels in question. He indicated all owners and tenants had been contacted by mail with return receipt and in person. Information was provided about the reloca- tion process, some made concerns if at all possible, to relocate in South San Francisco. He wanted to get a relocation specialist on board to get the process out to the property owners. Primary concerns are that all will be treated fairly. Some had not received new offers from Britannia, but as of tonight all have received new offers. If the Agency approves, we should commence in acquiring the properties al- though it is not in the recommendation for tonight. We request approval of the development plan." All Boardmembers stated, "it was a cleaner process and courtesy in fair open communications." M/S Fernekes/Matsumoto - To approve the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1-99 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Item 6. Director of ECD Marty Van Duyn stated, "the staff report explained the item, any questions?" Boardmember Mullin asked, "any areas of thick concrete to do the wells?" Director ECD Van Duyn stated, "the findings each hole was water tested and all had to be augured eight feet deeper in each, an excess of 300 holes. Chairman Datzman stated, he was concerned of the location at Butler and Airport. _ Director of ECD Van Duyn stated, "it is all in the exchange orders and is complete." M/S Mullin/Fernekes - To adopt the resolution 1/13/99 Page 7 AGENDA fiCTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 2-99 Carried by unanimous voice vote. GOOD AND WELFARE GOOD AND WELFARE Boardmember Penna returned to the dias at 8:12 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 7. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.8, real prop- Chairman Datzman stated, "we will hold the two erty negotiations for 344 Grand Avenue, Marty Van items over to the end of the Council meeting." Duyn negotiator; Counsel directed the Board to take the item from the 8. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.9, existing council meeting first, so Councilman Penna could litigation City of S.S.F. vs Siniora. take part in the vote and be excluded to the others. Boardmember Penna did not enter into closed ses- sion on the two Agency items and did not partake in that vote. The Board entered into closed session at 10:20 p.m. The Board reconvened at 11:14, direction was given and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Time of adjournment was 11:16 p.m.. APPROVED. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Mary L.~l~61t, Deputy Clerk Redevelopment Agency Ja~ L. Datzman, C~i~'~'''- City of South San Francisco Re~velopment Agenc~y,_~' City of South San Francisco 1/13/99 Page 8 AGENDA _AC_TIQ_N TAKEN The entries of this Agency meeting show the action taken by the Redevelopment Agency to dispose of an item. Oral _y~mmunications, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on le in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 1/13/99 Page 9 i [ I ! i I