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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 1999-12-15_ MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:07 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL Present: Boardmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Fernekes and Chair Matsumoto. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Precise Plan (PP-97-063/Mod 2), Variance (V-97-063) and Negative Declaration (ND- 97-063) to construct a 5-story, 139,050 square foot office building and 4 level parking garage and variance to allow the garage to be located closer than 40 feet from Executive Drive at 801 and 899 Gateway Boulevard. Applicant/Owner: Hines Development Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Sparks recommending approval of the project. Ms. Katherine Fogelman, representing Hines Development, reviewed the site plan and stated that tenant negotiations are currently underway with an internet company to lease the entire 801 Gateway building. Mr. Steve Worthington, Architect with Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc., briefly explained his work on the project and that his company designed the campus' original master plan. Public hearing closed. Chair Matsumoto asked if the building will blend with others in the area and Mr. Worthington stated that the buildings are tied together with similar materials and details. Chair Matsumoto was concerned with the variance request and staff explained how it will improve the project. Mr. Worthington stated that a similar variance was approved for the 611 Gateway site. Chair Matsumoto asked if a waterfall, fountain or cascade could be incorporated into the plan. Ms. Fogelman stated that Hines would be agreeable to looking into some addition to the campus, but a water element would be a challenge. Boardmember Mullin stated his support for the project, and asked for the definition of a "Class A" office space. Chief Planner Sparks stated that it generally means higher quality amenities and attracts the elite type businesses. Mr. Worthington further defined the term by stating that tenants will enjoy the views, e.g., greenery, hills and water. Boardmember Mullin reported graffiti on the back side of the Levitz building and requested staff to follow up on its removal. Motion-Datzman/Second-Fernekes: To approve PP-97-063/Mod 2 and V-97-063/Mod 1 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Executive Director Wilson and Counsel Mattas discussed with the Boardmembers the recommended procedures for taking action on Agenda Items Nos. 2 and 4 and explained the Permit Streamlining Act. Chair Matsumoto suggested that the meeting be recessed until after the City Council meeting and the Boardmembers' concurred. (Recess: 7:28 p.m. - 9:07 p.m.) 2. Precise Plan (PP-99-053) to Approve a Freeway Oriented Pylon Sign and Overall Master Sign Program for the Bay West Cove Development; Applicant: Wal-Mart, Bay West Cove LTD (continued from December 8, 1999 meeting) Public hearing opened. Counsel Mattas advised the Agency to close the public hearing and move to deny the application without prejudice based on the inability of the Agency to approve the application as a result of the moratorium. Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To close the public hearing. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin: To deny Precise Plan PP-99-053 without prejudice based on the inability of the Agency to approve the application as a result of the moratorium ordinance. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Boardmembers Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Fernekes and Chair Matsumoto. NOES: Boardmember Datzman. Boardmember Datzman stated his "no" vote was made on the basis of consistency. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement Between the City of South San Francisco, the Redevelopment Agency and Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for the Exchange of Property Located on the 200 Block of Baden Avenue (The staff report was presented previously under City Council Agenda Item No. 3.) Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 19-99, authorizing the execution of an exclusive negotiating rights agreement between the City of South San Francisco, the Redevelopment Agency and Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for the exchange of property. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 4. Precise Plan and Environmental Impact Report (PP-99-048 and EIR-97-027) to Construct a 136,000 Square Foot Retail Store in the Bay West Cove Development; Applicant: Wal-Mart, Bay West Cove LTD (continued from September 22, November 10, and December 8, 1999 meetings) SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 2 Counsel Mattas advised the Agency to deny Precise Plan PP-99-048 without prejudice based on the inability of the Agency to approve the application as a result of the moratorium. Chair Matsumoto stated that four speaker cards were submitted, but due to six hours of public testimony previously taken at the December 8 meeting, the Agency will dispense with taking further public testimony. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To deny Precise Plan PP-99-048 without prejudice based on the inability of the Agency to approve the application as a result of the moratorium ordinance. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Boardmembers Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Fernekes and Chair Matsumoto. NOES: Boardmember Datzman. CLOSED SESSION 5. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 real property negotiations related to 7 South Linden Avenue. Negotiating party: Marry Van Duyn 6. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 real property negotiations related to 201 Grand Avenue. Negotiating party: Marty Van Duyn 7. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Real Property Negotiations related to 472 Grand Avenue/306 Spruce Avenue. Negotiating party: Marty Van Duyn Convened into Closed Session: 9:15 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 10:10 p.m. All Boardmembers present. Counsel Mattas announced, on behalf of the Agency, that direction given/no action taken on all three Closed Session items. Boardmember Mullin asked that reports, such as the ERA Wal-Mart Community Income Analysis, be kept available in the City Manager's office for future reference. ADJOURNMENT Motion-PennaJSecond-Datzman: To adjourn the meeting at 10:13 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Sylvia 1~. Payne, Clerk City of~3outh San Francisco City of South ~°n'FCrhana~sco The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board 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 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 3