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Home My WebLink About2019-02-19 e-packey@5:00Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA City Hall, City Manager's Conference Room 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA Special Housing Standing Committee of the City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda February 19, 2019Special Housing Standing Committee of the City Council and Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council and the Planning Commission Housing Standing Committee of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 5:00 p.m., at City Hall, City Manager's Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: Call To Order. Roll Call. Public Comments. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Report regarding Housing Standing Committee study session of the proposed mixed-use development at 410 Noor Avenue. (Adena Friedman, Senior Planner) 1. Adjournment. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 4/17/2019 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:18-994 Agenda Date:2/19/2019 Version:1 Item #:1. Report regarding Housing Standing Committee study session of the proposed mixed-use development at 410 Noor Avenue.(Adena Friedman, Senior Planner) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Housing Standing Committee receive this staff report and provide input regarding the proposed mixed-use development at 410 Noor Avenue. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION In March,2018,SyRes Properties submitted an application for a mixed-use development at 410 Noor Avenue.The 4.74- acre site is located at the intersection of Noor Avenue and Huntingdon Avenue and is currently the site of the vacant Century Plaza theaters.The project site is located within the El Camino Real Mixed-Use (ECRMX)zoning district and is approximately one-third of a mile from the San Bruno BART station. The project consists of three separate residential buildings with ground-floor residential amenities and a small retail space.Project parking is located within below-grade garages.The applicant’s project plan set is attached,outlining the design, architectural, and landscape concepts (Attachment 1). The proposed project includes: ·342 for-rent residential units (mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units) ·Parking spaces for residents and visitors ·1,100 square feet (sq. ft.) of ground-floor retail space ·A publicly-accessible community garden and park space ·Bicycle storage and amenities ·Sidewalk and streetscape improvements The applicant has also submitted technical reports to support the environmental review process and has submitted a Transportation Demand Management (TDM)Plan,which will include measures to support trip reduction and encourage alternate transportation modes and capitalize on the project’s location proximity to BART and bus routes,including the ECR Rapid SamTrans route on El Camino Real and Centennial Way. Due to the project’s location,it is subject to review by the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)to determine consistency with the Airport Land Use Consistency Plan (ALUCP).The applicant will be submitting materials to support the ALUC application, such as airport compatibility safety reports and noise studies. The Design Review Board (DRB)reviewed the project at the December 18,2018 meeting.The DRB members recommended approval of the design with some minor design changes incorporated.The minutes from the DRB meeting are attached to this staff report. CONCLUSION Staff requests that the Housing Committee provide input and direction regarding the proposed mixed-use residential project at 410 Noor Avenue. ATTACHMENTS City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/12/2019Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:18-994 Agenda Date:2/19/2019 Version:1 Item #:1. 1.410 Noor Avenue Plan Set 2.DRB Minutes, December 18, 2018 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/12/2019Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DATE: December 18, 2018 TIME: 4:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Nilmeyer, Mateo, Nelson, & Winchester MEMBERS ABSENT: Vieira STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner Adena Friedman, Senior Planner Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician 1. Adminstrative Business - None 2. OWNER Syufy Enterprises APPLICANT Syres Properties LLC ADDRESS 410 Noor Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P18-0013: UP18-0006, DR18-0006 & TDM18-0003 PROJECT NAME New Mixed-Use Development (Case Planner: Adena Friedman) DESCRIPTION Use Permit, Design Review and Transportation Demand Management Plan to construct a new Multi-family Residential (342 units) with below grade parking at 410 Noor Avenue in the El Camino Real Mixed-Use (ECRMX) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and and determination that the project is consistent with the South El Camino General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board approved the design concept. 2. Board is concerned with the ADA access throughout the site, particularly the path of travel to building entrances. Check with the Building Department for the ADA requirements. 3. Ensure there is accessible path to the sidewalk along Huntington Avenue. 4. On the south elevation of Building A, the design needs more articulation and variation to break up the long blank wall, and create visual interest. 5. Consider alternative material or color for the caps on top of the buildings (Buildings A and C) to help break up the overall massing of the buildings. 6. Consider an alternative color for the tower on the right side of the elevation to help with the building height. 7. Lagerstroemia needs to be planted on a wind protected south wall, to maximize heat and light for healthy growth. 8. Provide a plan for trash collection. Show trash rooms on plans for all three buildings. Recommend Approval with comments. 3. OWNER Fairfield 150 Airport LP APPLICANT Market Share Inc. ADDRESS 150 Airport Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P16-0021: SIGNS18-0025 PROJECT NAME Type "B" Sign Permit (Case Planner: Adena Friedman) DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a residential building at 150 Airport Blvd in the Downtown Transit Core (DTC) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is exempt from CEQA. The Board had the following comments: 1. For safety concerns, raise the height of the sign to 7 ft. 6 in. to allow people to walk underneath the sign during construction. Recommend Approval with comments. 4. OWNER Serigo Duran APPLICANT Serigo Duran ADDRESS 121 Drake Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P18-0076: DR18-0040 PROJECT NAME Rear Addition (Case Planner: Jessie Bristow) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition at 121 Drake Avenue in the Low Residential Density (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA The Board had the following comments: 1. Consider continuing the deck to extend the length of the rear wall. 2. Consider increasing the door width leading into the Master Bedroom. Recommend Approval.