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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.13.2017 Joint SP & PCH Minutes @3:00 MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL MEETING o4xx so, OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ° PLANNING COMMISSION HOUSING c - /�'�� STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE 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, MARCH 13, 2017 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. TIME: 3:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego and Matsumoto, and Planning Commissioners Faria,Ruiz and Wong. ABSENT: None. 3. Public Comments. None. Matters for Consideration 1. Report regarding a study session/design charrette for the residential/mixed-use development proposal at 200 Linden Avenue, a City-owned property, in the Downtown Transit Core(DTC) Zoning District. (Ryan Wassum, Associate Planner) Sailesh Mehra, Planning Manager,provided an overview of the project to redevelop with 85-95 dwelling units. He stated the intent was to provide direction to the applicant and design team on the bulk,massing and street design of the project. Associate Planner Wassum provided an overview of the proposed residential-mixed-use development which includes for sale condominium units. Swinerton representative, explained that the project was in pre-planning application design review and the purpose of the meeting was to obtain feedback from the Subcommittee. He introduced the 200 Linden Project Team consisting of Hisense Real Estate, OMNI Investment Group,BDE Architects, Swinerton Management&Consulting and Cushman&Wakefield Retail Services. He stated the project was one of the first in Downtown and would encouraged use of public transportation. He summarized the project as a 100%Labor Union,with 97 units composed of 30 one bedrooms, 62 two bedrooms and 5 three bedrooms. He reviewed the proposed price points. He discussed the proposed project schedule,with the goal of obtaining Planning Commission and City Council approval in Fall 2017, and anticipated construction from Spring 2018 to Spring/Summer 2019. John Ennis, BDE Architects, expressed excitement with creating a project consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan and presented the project location. He discussed two key concepts of the Specific Plan including walkability and high density housing. He reviewed the site plan including retail, residence lobby, separate retail/residential parking, Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the proposed space was large enough for pharmacy retail. Mr. Ennis stated they were working on the retail component and parking needs. Councilmember Matsumoto expressed concern with the retail space and parking. She suggested the parking be reduced. Mr. Ennis explained review of retail and potential to relax parking to excite the use of public transportation. In response to Commissioner Faria, Mr. Ennis explained that the first level of parking would be retail and guest parking. Commissioner Faria suggested wrapping the retail around the building and increasing square footage. Mr. Ennis discussed the proposed outdoor space for the residents and courtyard location. In response to Councilmember Addiego, Mr. Ennis explained pedestrian access to the train station. He stated the lobby could be reduced to expand retail space. In response to Commissioner Wong, Mr. Ennis explained the proposed retail and dining areas. Commissioner Faria indicated support for retail along Baden. Planning Manager Mehra discussed the 211 Airport project, 12 foot sidewalks on Baden and crosswalk required for the 150 Airport project. Mr. Ennis presented other projects used as potential design inspiration. Councilmember Matsumoto indicated support for the light, airy design with brick. Mr. Ennis discussed proposed materials including brick and distressed wood, and a somewhat contemporary look. He proposed the majority of mass along Linden Street, with a strong base, middle and top, outdoor space,historical reference,roof lines of existing buildings, and transitional scale. In response to Commissioner Ruiz,Mr. Ennis discussed the proposed location for garbage disposal. He explained the 15% average slope and retail headroom. He stated he did not JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 13,2017 MINUTES PAGE 2 anticipate a security guard in the residential lobby. Commissioner Ruiz questioned the width of the third lane. Mr. Ennis ensured the project would provide adequate space for the trash hauler. Councilmember Matsumoto expressed concern about traffic flow. Mr. Ennis explained traffic circulation. Mr. Ennis stated guest parking would be included with retail parking. Commissioner Wong stated he wanted to ensure adequate parking for the residential units. He stated the residential parking could be reduced. Commissioner Ruiz confirmed the project would be mindful of delivery of goods. Commissioner Faria explained parking calculations. Art,BDE Architects anticipated 131 residential parking spaces. Commissioner Faria stated there was no potential overflow parking. Councilmember Addiego stated there was parking available less than half a block away on Baden which could be used for guests. Commissioner Wong asked if bike spaces would be added. Art, BDE Architects discussed the required bike parking for retail and residential. Mr. Ennis stated they were looking into a bike sharing program. In response to Commissioner Faria, Planning Manager Mehra explained the required handicapped spaces. Councilmember Addiego confirmed the height of the building was 85-feet. Mr. Ennis stated some units above the courtyard would include decks. Mr. Ennis welcomed any additional comments. The Subcommittee reviewed the material examples and indicated support for brick, glass, Commissioner Wong and Councilmember Matsumoto indicated preference for the modern looks. Commissioner Ruiz requested clear glass for the retail components. Councilmember Matsumoto thanked the group for the presentation. Commissioner Faria stated he preferred modern style but wanted the project to flow with the existing buildings. Councilmember Matsumoto stated she would like a historic look. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 13,2017 PAGE 3 MINUTES Mr. Ennis asked if the Subcommittee would like a follow up presentation. Commissioner Faria suggested another meeting once the retail component was determined so he could consider the flow. The Subcommittee agreed to one more session to provide additional feedback and expressed approval of the indoor-outdoor concept. Adjournment Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: Gabriel Ro' ez,Deputy City Clerk Councilmember City of South San Francisco City of South r an Francisco JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 13,2017 PAGE 4 MINUTES