HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-15 e-packet@6:30 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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CITY OF SOUTH: SAN FRANCISCO
P.G. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, California 94083
Meeting to be held at:
MI INICIPAL SERVICES BT JILDINC
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
6:30 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government.Code of the
State of California, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco and the Planning
Commission of the City of South Francisco will hold a Special Joint Meeting on Wednesday,the 15th
day of October, 2014 at 6:30 pan., in the Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers, 33
Arroyo Drive, 'South San.Francisco, California.
Purpose of the meeting:
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Public Comments—comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting
Agenda.
4. Study Session: Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. (Alex Greenwood,
Director of Economic and Community Development)
5. Adjournment.
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DATE: October 15, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Council
Planning Commission
FRONT Alex Greenwood, Director of Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
DOWNTOWN STATION AREA LAND USE PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission conduct a joint study session
and provide comments to staff on the Downtown Station Area Land Use Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of South San Francisco released a draft of the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (Plan) on
July 9, 2014, This Plan is intended to guide development in the downtown environs over the next 20 years.
The Plan focuses on properties within 0.5 mile of the City's Caltrain Station, and includes much of the
historic downtown, as well as older industrial properties along Sylvester Road in the East of 101 Area.
Initiated in February 2012, the proposed Plan is the culmination of over two years of public meetings and
analysis, and includes input from residents, business owners, developers, interest groups and others in a
concerted effort to improve the downtown business district and surrounding neighborhoods. Over the
course of the Plasm development there have been three formal community workshops, as well as several
Citizens Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee meetings. .Additionally, there was a
joint Planning Commission and City Council Study Session held in June 2013, and, most recently, the City
hosted an Open House event on July 24,2014 to present the draft Plan to the community.
Major themes from the outreach process, which are addressed in the plan, include the following:
Protect and celebrate the historic nature of downtown
i Improve access to the Caltrain Station
a Support local businesses—keep downtown.unique
O Improve east/west connectivity..and access to downtown
O Remove truck traffic ftom downtown.
W Reduce traffic congestion on Grand,Avenue and Airport Boulevard
a Increase the use of alternative travel modes
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Subject: Joint Study Session —Downtown Station Area Land Use Plan
Date: October 15, 2014
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DISCUSSION
Overview lSunintary
The overarching aim of the Plan is to create a successful and vibrant downtown. Goals include promoting
new high-density, mixed-use development in areas that are best poised to take advantage of improved
access to the City's Caltrain Station and SamTrans bus routes; affirming the historic Grand Avenue
Corridor as the focus of the community-, and providing improved connections to the East of 101
employment district. The Plan includes pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly upgrades, landscaped green
spaces, widened sidewalks, new streets and mass transit connections designed to improve the business and
residential quality of life in the City.
The Plan outlines specific goals and policies related to land use, circulation, design, utilities and public
services to guide growth in the area to achieve the Plan goals. In addition, it includes an implementation
plan. that lists specific action items to fully implement the vision outlined in the Plan, including a detailed
list of infrastructure needs, cost estimates, and potential funding sources. Highlights of the Plan are
summarized below:
Land Use
Compared to development under the City's current General Plan, the proposed Plan would yield
significant amounts of new residential and employment uses within the area, estimated at approximately
1,400 dwelling units, 800,000 square feet (sf) of commercial uses, 21,000 sf of industrial uses, and 1.2
million sf of new office/research and development space.
The Plan focuses intensification in those areas closest to the Caltrain Station and immediately surrounding
Grand Avenue, as shown below. These areas include a significant number of underutilized or vacant
parcels where the highest intensities of new development would be best suited. The Plan would not
significantly change the current zoning or allowed land uses in the residential neighborhoods that surround
the Downtown to the north, west and south.
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Three public plaza areas are proposed: City Hall Plaza; Caltrain Plaza; and Linden Neighborhood Plaza.
The block of Grand Avenue facing City Hall would become a flexible space that could be temporarily
closed to through traffic and used for periodic event space. While the space would function at most times
as a normal block, on special occasions the block could be closed temporarily to traffic and parking to host
special events. This would be created by taking the sidewalks and roadway between Maple and Walnut
Avenues and repaving them with a similar treatment across the entire width, creating in effect a large
flexible space.. The design concept of the plaza would be complementary to and consistent with the design
concept for the entire length of Grand.Avenue by utilizing a consistent material palette.
The Caltrain Plaza would be located at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Grand Avenue and would
lead to the anticipated Caltrain Station pedestrian and bicycle undercrossing. The intent is that the space
would provide a public open space that would not only offer downtown residents and businesses a.
gathering space, but also an opportunity to enhance the gateway experience. It is envisioned that the
Caltrain Plaza would include landscaping, decorative lighting, seat walls, and an interpretive display.
A Linden Neighborhood Plaza is also contemplated in the vicinity of Linden Avenue, around Aspen
Avenue and Pine Avenue. It would provide a location for local services, cafes, and restaurants, with wider
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Subject: Joint Study Session —Downtown Station Area Land Use Plan.
Date: October 15, 2014
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sidewalks. This plaza would be similar to the City Hall Plaza and would include streetscape improvements
including special paving in the streets and sidewalks, and lighting to add character and slow traffic in the
area. The accent paving would indicate a special event place to be used on special occasions when it would
be closed to traffic and used for farmers' markets, food truck events, or art, music or cultural festivals.
The creation of public open spaces as a community amenity is also envisioned in the Eastern
Neighborhood as redevelopment occurs. Policies are included to encourage property owners to provide
usable public open spaces in dedicated parks or in publicly-accessible portions of development sites. The
urban design guidelines in the Plan support features such as generous sidewalks and plazas which would
contribute to the public open space.
The Plan also encourages the exploration of a linear park which could be associated with the proposed
Railroad Avenue extension. This park could be developed along the minimally used railroad spur
extending from near Airport Boulevard on the west to Gateway Boulevard (and potentially beyond) on the
east. This would connect the Downtown with the East of 101 and the bayfront, and could provide
opportunities for both active and passive recreational uses.
Circulation
The Plan calls for implementation of a variety of circulation improvements throughout the study area to
balance travel modes, improve access between downtown and the Eastern Neighborhood (and the overall
East of 101 Area), improve street connectivity, reduce Impacts from regional traffic, and provide transit
enhancements from downtown to BART and the South San Francisco ferry terminal.
In order to ensure accessibility to the train station, the Plan fully endorses plans developed by Caltrain for
the reconfiguration of the station which include extending the platform south of its current location and
construction of a below-grade pedestrian/bicycle underpass at the southeast comer of Grand Avenue and
Airport Boulevard that would provide access to the train platform and connect Grand Avenue on either
side of US 101. New roadways are also planned: Railroad Avenue is proposed to be extended east to
connect to Gateway Boulevard, and new roads are proposed to connect Sylvester Road to the Railroad
Avenue extension and Gateway Boulevard.
The Plan proposes the reconfiguration of parking along Grand Avenue from angled to parallel which
would allow for significant strectseape improvements including widened sidewalks and bike lanes. It also
looks at significant improvements along Airport Boulevard to ensure safe access across this busy
intersection. Proposed improvements include removal of the left turn lane from northbound Airport
Boulevard onto Grand Avenue, which would allow for installation of a widened median/pedestrian refuge,
as well as installation of bike lanes.
Parking
A variety of strategies are proposed to manage parking and ensure an adequate supply while at the same
time focusing on reducing demand and promoting alternative travel modes. Strategies include: expanding
the parking regulations area beyond the current Parking District as development occurs; adjusting parking
restrictions, time limits and pricing to match parking demand and encourage turnover; establishing an in
lieu parking fee for new development to encourage consolidation of parking in Parking District lots where
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Date: October 15, 2014
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they can serve as common resources; and reducing parking requirements overall, including setting
maximum as well as minimurn requirements to discourage developers from incorporating excess parking
in new projects. There are also strategies such as shared parking, unbundled parking and car sharing that
are included in the Plan,
Pedestrian &Bicycle Related Improvenients
Pedestrian Improvements
A heavy focus is placed on improving pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Caltrain Station as well as
throughout the Downtown and connecting to the East of 101 Area, including the development of a
Pedestrian-Priority Zone which encompasses Grand Avenue, Miller Avenue, and Baden Avenue, and
portions of Linden Avenue, Maple Avenue, Cypress Avenue and Airport Boulevard. This area would be
designed for street and intersection improvements to create a safe, attractive and accessible environment
for all pedestrians. Street trees and pedestrian lighting are envisioned, and intersection safety
improvements would be prioritized within this area.
Intersection improvements planned include comer bulb-outs, ADA compliant curb ramps and amenities to
provide a higher degree of safety and accessibility by shortening the street crossing distance and providing
for wheelchair access. Other proposed improvements that would enhance safety and accessibility include:
mid-block crossings where needed; pedestrian refuges; audible signals; bollards; and decorative elements
such as special paving and lighting to highlight pedestrian crossings.
While the Plan acknowledges that the Caltrain platform extension and undercrossing are not part of the
document, policies in the document endorse these improvements and also include recommended policies
for design of the undercrossing to ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety. These policies include a design
that is wide enough to accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as to provide adequate
visibility through the undercrossing. The use of murals and other art installation is also encouraged to
create visual interest.
Bicycle Improvements
The bicycle improvements identified in the Plan build upon the Bicycle Master Plan that was adopted in
2011, specifically supporting bike lanes on Grand Avenue, Airport Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard.
Bike lanes would be added on Grand Avenue through Downtown, concurrent with the transition to parallel
parking on the street. This would provide a direct connection to the planned undercrossing at the Caltrain
Station with access to the Eastern Neighborhood and East of 101 Area beyond, The Plan also supports bike
lanes on Airport Boulevard, south of Miller Avenue, consistent with the Bicycle Master Plan. While the
Bicycle Master Plan identifies Gateway Boulevard as a bicycle route north of East Grand Avenue, the Plan
supports narrowing the travel lanes on Gateway to allow the installation of bicycle lanes for the portion
north of East Grand, as an extension. of the existing lanes south of East Grand. The Plan also calls for a
study of the implementation of a new east-west bikeway along the Colma Creek Canal to connect the
western neighborhoods with East of 101 businesses and the Bayfront.
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Date: October 15, 2014
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The Plan acknowledges that it is vital to provide sufficient bicycle parking to enhance the viability of bike
usage in the Plan area and also encourages the exploration of participation in MTC'S (Metropolitan
Transportation Commission) bicycle share program as it expands to determine the viability of such a
program in South San .Francisco.
Board and Commission Comments
The Plan has been reviewed at regular meetings by several Boards and Commissions, including the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the Parking Place Commission, the Design Review Board, and the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Comments are summarized below, and draft minutes are attached.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Plan was reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission on September 25, 2014. The
Commission requested that more park space be considered in the Plan Area, with specific requests for
upgrades to Cypress and Pine Park and extension of Centennial Trail so that it could ultimately connect
with the Bay Trail. They noted that these types of facilities provide family recreational opportunities. The
Cormnission was complimentary of the proposed Caltrain Plaza and undercrossing, but suggested a
broader plaza area that is more bike and pedestrian friendly. Concern was expressed about possible
negative effects of the Plan on small business, and the Commission encouraged the retention of small
businesses in the Downtown as development under the Plan occurs.
Parking Place Commission
At its August 12, 2014 meeting, the Parking Place Commission expressed some concern regarding the
safety of the proposed bike lanes on Grand Avenue, but were generally very supportive of the overall Plan,
and with the Caltrain Station undercrossing in particular.
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board considered the Plan at its August 19, 2014 meeting. In summary, they thought
the Plan was well conceived and supported the policies and principles. Specific concerns were noted about
the design of the Caltrain Station undercrossing; the Board recommended that it be tall and wide enough to
provide a feeling of security and spaciousness, and that each end be flared out. Board members also
wanted to make sure that some of the specific storm water management measures proposed were directed
primarily to the Eastern Neighborhood, rather than Downtown, given the space requirements and potential
interference with pedestrian circulation, The Board also agreed with the higher densities and heights near
the Caltrain Station, but cautioned about the potential for such projects to block existing bay views. Other
comments centered on the graphic presentations in the Plan.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviewed the Plan on September 3, 2014. On balance, the
Committee supported the range of bicycle and pedestrian improvements that are proposed under the Plan.
The Committee suggested cut-throughs, which are pedestrianibicycle refuges that are created in medians
so that people that cannot cross during one light cycle have a safe refuge in the median to wait until it is
safe to cross the remainder of the intersection.
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Date: October 15, 2014
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Public Comments
Several public comments have been received to date, most notably a letter from the Coalition for
Community Benefits. This letter outlines specific recommendations from this group that includes labor,
housing, environmental, transportation and social equity advocates. Their letter raises a number of
substantive policy issues for City Council and Planning Commission consideration.
The entirety of public comments will be distributed to both the Planning Commission and City Council
during the public hearing process.
NEXT STEPS
The Draft Environmental Impact Report was recently released for public review, and we anticipate the
draft Zoning Regulations will be available by the end of October. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for
the Planning Commission to take public comments on the EIR on November 6, 2014, It is expected that
the Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed Plan, including the associated General
Plan and Zoning Amendments, beginning in early December, with the City Council tentatively scheduled
to consider adoption in January 2015.
CONCLUSION
The Joint Study Session is intended to allow the City Council and Planning Commission the opportunity to
discuss this important plan together and to provide additional comments and/or direction to staff. No other
specific action is requested.
By: 1_1
Ale?�Greenwood 4Mike F�utrell
Director of Economic and City Manager'
Community Development
Attachment: Draft SSF Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (previously distributed, available online
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Draft Meeting Minute Excerpts:
Parks and Recreation Commission - Sept, 25, 2014
Parking Place Commission-Aug, 12, 2014
Design Review Board-Aug. 19, 2014
Bicycle &Pedestrian Advisory Committee- Sept, 3, 2014
AUNUTES
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, September 25, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San
Francisco was held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Municipal Services Building,
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco,California,
11. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Battaglia, Garrone, Holt, Lock, Nagales,Reynolds (7:20)
and Velez
Absent: None
Staff- Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation
Samantha Haimovitch,Parks Manager
Greg Mediati, Management Analyst Il
Lindsay Pinell, Recreation Supervisor
Janice Hill, Administrative Assistant
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. AGENDA REVIEW: None
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Battaglia made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2014 Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting, It was seconded by Commissioner Nagales and
unanimously approved.
V1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
V11, OLD BUSINESS:
A. Outdoor Movie Night Update
Director Ranals reviewed the September movie night event and requested
Commissioner feedback. Although the crowd was considerably smaller,
Commissioners were pleased that a third movie night was held this summer.
Suggestions for future events included having more signage directing the public to the
food trucks/options and offering the public a voice in the selection of the movie.
Commissioners thanked staff for their work on these events.
B. Status of Capital Improvement and Minor Maintenance Projects
Director Ranals reviewed the information provided in the staff report. Manager
Haimovitch reported on the status of the playground improvement projects.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes of the Meeting of September 25,2014
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C. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Director Ranals presented an update on the status of the Master Plan, She also invited
Commissioners to attend any of the three upcoming focus group -meetings with
representatives of the sports programs, aquatics program or performing arts,
V111. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review of Draft Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Director Ranals introduced Catherine Barber from the Planning Division, She
presented an overview of the Downtown Station Specific Plan and requested
Commissioner feedback.
Commissioner Nagales requested the addition of park space and better promotion of
the Miller Avenue parking lot.
Commissioner Reynolds suggested a broader plaza area that is pedestrian and bike
friendly. He is very encouraged by the proposed Caltrain improvements.
Commissioner Lock also requested more park space and hopes that existing small
businesses are not negatively impacted by this project.
Commissioner Garrone also requested more park space and possible linear park space
as well. Because of downtown traffic concerns, he hopes that in the long-term
Centennial Way can meet with the Bay Trail to provide positive family recreation
opportunities.
Chair Holt requested an upgrade of Cypress Park and/or the addition of park space.
On behalf of the Commission he thanked Catherine for the presentation.
B. Orange Memorial Pool Participant Code of Conduct
Director Ranals reminded the Commission that a code of conduct for Magnolia Senior
Center was previously presented and the guidelines have become a positive tool for
staff in dealing with participants. Presented tonight is a code of conduct for Orange
Pool as the City Attorney requested staff tailor each code specific to a particular site.
In reviewing the document, Commissioners requested that staff better define the
consequences of participant actions. Commissioner Reynolds made a motion to
approve the Code of Conduct for Orange Memorial Pool. It was seconded by
Commissioner Garrone and unanimously approved.
C. ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
Director Ranals informed the Commission that the Plan was recently adopted by the
City Council. It is available for review if Commissioners are interested.
D. Landscape Maintenance Contract
Excerpt from 08-12-14 Parking Place Commission Meeting Minutes:
a. Review of draft Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Senior Planner Barber gave a brief staff report with a powerpoint presentation explaining
the revitalization plans for the Downtown. She further explained that the plan focuses
on development within a half mile radius of the Caltrain Station including much of the
historic heart of Downtown, as well as the older industrial area along Sylvester Road in
the East of 101 Area. The plan is to increase densities with the downtown area and
improve walkability/bicycle access throughout the downtown and improve connectivity to
the East of 101 area.
Ms. Barber highlighted some of the proposals in the Plan related to parking and/or
Parking District operations:
* Expand the parking district boundaries as development occurs
* Regulations adjusted overtime to prioritize short-term parking near Grand and
immediately adjoining streets
* Parking in-lieu fee providing an incentive for developers to pay an in-lieu fee
rather than pay for constructing parking on each site.
* Progressive strategies including:
• Shared parking for mixed uses such as residential/commercial
where the hours of parking needs are different, which reduces the
total amount of parking to be constructed and results in more
efficient use of spaces.
• Unbundled parking - a concept that detaches the cost of parking
associated with a housing unit to make housing more affordable
and encourages living near transit,
• Car-sharing - a short-term rental program at a neighborhood scale
possibly contracted with a company to reduce overall trips per
household.
• Street and accessibility improvements to improve overall connectivity
• Plan fully endorses Caltrain's planned station improvements including extending
the platform south and including a Plaza and undercrossing at the corner of
Airport Blvd. and Grand Ave.
• Roadway changes including:
o Railroad Avenue extension east to Gateway Blvd.
o Connect Sylvester Road to Gateway Blvd.
• Establishment of a Pedestrian Priority Area on streets considered the most active
spaces for pedestrians downtown where City will focus enhancements on ADA
upgrades, traffic calming measures, street trees and pedestrian scale lighting.
Senior Planner Barber stated the goal is to complete the plan by end: of 2014, and once
completed staff would look at undertaking a comprehensive downtown parking study
with strategies to better manage parking resources in the downtown. Senior Planner
Barber informed the Commission that their comments could be taken at this meeting,
but if they had additional comments at a later date they could email them to the Planning
Division.
Commission comments/guestions:
* Chairperson Shihadeh inquired whether this was the last time for the Parking
Place Commission to generate discussion and make recommendations to the
City Council on the plan. Senior Planner Barber responded affirmatively.
* Commissioner Malfatti expressed concern with safety and the bike lanes along
Grand, and particularly at the eastern end at Airport Blvd. She asked how many
parking spaces would be lost due to the change from angled to parallel parking.
Senior Planner Barber stated that the bike lane is a concern but Public Works will
ensure design safety and appropriate signage. She further noted that 22 parking
spaces would be lost (down to 141 from 163). Chief Planner Kalkin stated that
the City recognizes the intersection at Airport and Grand is very difficult to
negotiate as a pedestrian or bicyclist. As a result, there are several proposed
improvements, including removal of the west bound left turn lane from Airport
onto Grand to create a median for safer crossing, as well as some improvements
at the corners to shorten the distance for a pedestrian/bicyclist enter the street.
The plan is trying to stress more pedestrian access at that location to get to the
Caltrain station. Additionally, a study is underway to try to re-route trucks away
from the Downtown.
* Vice Chairperson James commended staff on the Caltrain plaza, the Caltrain
underpass and efforts to make it more walkable.
* Commissioner Malfatti inquired about the 3' shy-away law related to bike lanes
and whether Grand Avenue would be too compacted with a bike lane, Sergeant
Plank responded that this will take effect in September but he didn't have too
much detail as yet.
* Chairperson Shihadeh stated that there is really no incentive for the people from
East Grand to come to the Downtown with all the amenities they have on that
side. Chief Planner Kalkin stated that accessing downtown from the East of 101
area currently is a challenge, but it is hoped that with the underpass and moving
bicyclists into dedicated lanes lanes the journey will be easier.
* Chairperson Shihadeh stated that the 20 year plan goal is to transform in stages.
He further mentioned there will be a lot of challenges and the biggest challenge
is the Caltrain Station improvements.
Chief Planner Kalkin stated that if the Commission has any further comments they may be
submitted to staff in the next month or so since the Plan isn't scheduled for public hearings
until at least November.
MINUTES
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Meeting of August 19, 2014
TIME: 4:00 pin
MEMBERS PRESENT: Niltneyer, Harris, & Nelson
MEMBERS ABSENT. Williams
STAFF PRESENT: Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner
Catherine Barber, Senior Planner
Billy Gross, Senior Planner
Tony Rozzi, Associate Planner
Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician
Administrative Business: -None
2. OVrNER City of South San Francisco
APPLICANT City of South San Francisco
ADDRESS Citywide
PROJECT NUMBER PII-0097: GPAII-0003, ZAII-0008, RZII -000,4&EIRII-
0003
PROJECT NAME Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
(Case Planner: Catherine Barber)
DESCRIPTION Review of Draft Station Area Specific Plan including a General
Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment,Re-Zone and
Environmental Impact Report.
The Board had the following comments:
1. There needs to be special attention paid to the design of the undercrossing
proposed to the Caltrain Station, Consider the following: curved roof,large
expanding(non parallel) tunnel width and elements to add a feeling of
spaciousness, such as murals and additional lighting.
2, On Page 2.7,Figure 2.02,the illustrative development scenario is too large; makes
Grand Avenue look like it contains buildings that you see on East Grand Avenue
in the East of 101; consider removing this from the Plan.
3. Images provided in Figure 2.01 rendering do not look like South San Francisco,
The vocabulary needs to tie in with City Hall and the Library. The reflection and
inspiration for new buildings should be City Hall; shouldn't looks like something
that you see across the street from the Ballpark in San Francisco.
4. On page 5.16 there are examples of stormwater management measures, however
they are too large to use in our Downtown and could pose as a barrier or be a
hazard. May work in the Eastern Neighborhood,but not appropriate for
Downtown.
The Board discussed the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan in general terms and
staff noted that the Board to welcome to review the Plan further and provide staff
with any additional feedback.
1 OWNER Invesco /Sally Kitties
APPLICANT Invesco/Sally Kitties
ADDRESS 1070-1080 San Mateo Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P08-0041: SIGNS14-0042
PROJECT NAME Master Sign Program
(Case Planner: Billy Gross)
DESCRIPTION Master Sign Program for the commercial tentants at 1070-1080
San Mateo Avenue in the Mixed hidustrial (MI)Zone District in
accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.110, 20.360,20.460&
2.480 and determination that the project is categorically exempt
from CEQA.
Approved as submitted.
4. OWNER ARE SF No. 12
APPLICANT Arrow Sign Co.
ADDRESS 249 East Grand Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P05-0019-, SIGNS14-0044
PROJECT NAME Type "B" Sign Permit—Onyx
(Case Planner. Billy Gross)
DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a commercial building at 249 East
Grand Avenue in the Business Technology Park(BTP)Zone
District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.110, 20.360,
20.460&20.480 and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from CEQA.
CITY OF SO UTH SAN FRANCISCO
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes, Wednesday, September 3, 2014
City Hall Annex Conference Room
315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco
6:00 pm
Jill Eyres Cassandra Woo
Chairperson Vice-Chairperson
Teresa Avelar Ari Gerrits Al Mecider Dan Sherman
Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member
Lawrence Henriquez Heather Ruiz
Secretary clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Present: Jill Eyres, Cassandra Woo, Ari Gerrits, Al Meckler
Absent: Teresa Avelar, Dan Sherman
STAFF PRESENT:
Engineering Division. Lawrence Henriquez, Heather Ruiz
Planning Division: Susy Malkin
City Council: Mayor Karyl Matsumoto
PROCEEDINGS:
Call to Order: 6:04 pm by Chairperson Lyres.
Chair Con7nients: No comments.
Agenda Review No changes.
Public Participation.- None.
Public C07ninents: None.
Approval OfAfinutes.- Minutes of July 2, 2014 were approved,
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Item I. Discuss/Review the Downtown Station Area Plan: Presentation by SM§Y Kalkin,
Plannin2 Division
Chief Planner, Susy Kalki, presented the Downtown Station Area Plan ("Plan") draft. The
Plan's vision is to revitalize downtown South San Francisco, promote new residential, mixed
used and employment uses, while maintaining a scale and character that is complementary, focus
new improvements on Grand Avenue, and improve pedestrian and bicycle connections to
Caltrain and throughout the study area.
The Plan also includes the following improvements.
a Grand Avenue Strectscape Improvements—Replace the angled parking with parallel parking,
which will remove 22 parking spaces, but will widen sidewalks and bike lanes for bicyclists
and pedestrians.
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 3,2014
Pedestrian Improvements— Improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility/connection from the
Caltrain Station underpass to Airport Boulevard/Grand Avenue.
Intersection Improvements on Airport Boulevard south of Grand Avenue — Remove
westbound left turn pocket from Airport Boulevard onto Grand Avenue to allow for
construction of a landscape median, which will provide a refuge for pedestrians.
Bicycle Improvements — Install bike lanes on Grand Avenue, Airport Boulevard, and
Gate-way Boulevard, develop zoning standards, designate secured bicycle parking, explore
participation in a Bike Share Program, etc.
City staff would like to receive comments from the BPAC to be considered by the Planning
Commission and City Council during their review. The goal is to adopt the Downtown Station
Area Plan before the end of 2014.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
None
STAFF COMMENTS:
Karel Matsumoto
• Transportation Development Act FY 2015-2016: City/County Association of Governments
of San Mateo County (C/CAG) announced a call for projects for the TINA Article 3
Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. The goal of the program is to reduce commute corridor
congestion, make regional connections, enhance safety, and meet local mobility needs by
encouraging and improving bicycling and walking conditions. A total of $1.5 million is
available in grant funding and requires a 50% match. A maximum of three applications may
be submitted by one agency and each application is limited to $400k. Applications are due to
C/CAG by January 12, 2015.
• BPAC Recruitment: The recruitment for one (1) BPAC member is scheduled for December
2014.
• Deficiency in bike lanes in the East of 101 Area.
Lawrence Henriquez
0 Grand Avenue Improvements: Installing bike facilities.
ACTION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was presented by Chairperson Eyres, All
present voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned. Chairperson Eyres closed the meeting at
7:20 pm.
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