HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-19 Final Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
DATE: November 19, 2019
TIME: 4:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nilmeyer, Mateo, Nelson, Vieira & Winchester
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner
Billy Gross, Senior Planner
Adena Friedman, Senior Planner
Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician
1. Adminstrative Business – None
2. OWNER KR Oyster Point Developer LLC
APPLICANT KR Oyster Point Developer LLC
ADDRESS 377-379 Oyster Point Blvd
PROJECT NUMBER P06-0085: PP19-0001
PROJECT NAME KOP Phase 2-4
(Case Planner: Billy Gross)
DESCRIPTION Precise Plan and Design Review to construct Phases 2 - 4 of the Oyster Point
Specific Plan Project, including 1,707,000 sf of Office/R&D development,
48,000 sf of amenity spaces, two parking garage structures to accommodate
4,445 parking spaces, and other on- and off-site improvements, at 377-389
Oyster Point Blvd in the Oyster Point Specific Plan District, and determination
that the project is within the scope of environmental analysis in the 2011
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
The Board had the following comments:
1. The Board liked the design concept.
2. Ensure that the Phase 2D interior plaza/amphitheater is visible to pedestrians approaching from
the east along Oyster Point Blvd and the open space/marina. Consider notching out the lower
level of Building D to frame out a possible walkway to accommodate this change.
3. Revise the streetscape between the Phase 3/4 buildings and the Phase 3/4 Parking Garage to
make more prominent pedestrian crossings between garage exits and the building/plaza entrances
and to make the service yards less visible.
4. The proposed landscaping will work for the site, but the proposed “Deer Grass” will not work at
this location, as the area is too cold for survival. Consider planting “Pink Muhly”.
5. The proposed trees will need good soil and 2 ½ foot deep tree pit for proper growth.
6. Incorporate a program to make sure the outside amenities will be utilized and functional for the
employees and the public. Add features that are inviting.
7. Consider providing additional trees for wind protection around the Amphitheatre and other
public area to mitigate the high winds.
Continue to work staff on the recommended changes
3. OWNER AP3-SF2 CT South & North LLC
APPLICANT Arrow Sign Company
ADDRESS 1-3 Tower Place
PROJECT NUMBER P19-0036: Signs19-0015
PROJECT NAME Master Sign Program
(Case Planner: Billy Gross)
DESCRIPTION Master Sign Program for a commercial building at 1-3 Tower Place in the
Terrabay Specific Plan District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically
exempt from CEQA.
1. Reduce the size of the Crown Level Signs to be more in scale with the buildings; as currently
proposed, the signs are too large.
Recommend Approval with Conditions
4. OWNER Amanda & Carlos Barba
APPLICANT Andrea Costanzo
ADDRESS 701 Olive Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P19-0054: DR19-0030
PROJECT NAME New Residential Triplex
(Case Planner: Justin Shiu)
DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a new duplex at 701 Olive Avenue in the
Downtown Residential High (DRH) in accordance with Title 20 of the South
San Francisco Municipal Code and determined that the project will be
categorically exempt from CEQA.
The Board had the following comments:
1. The Board is concerned that the proposed design is out of scale with the neighborhood and
recommends design modifications.
2. The proposed duplex looks like a big box with no articulation.
3. Add some architecture features to the design to help soften the overall massing of the structures.
4. Consider incorporating different material finishes and colors to help break up the overall massing
of the proposed duplex with adding some belly bands to help with depth and contrast.
5. The same building design elements should be carried out for both the structures. The windows
and trims should all match, with 6-8 inch molding around the windows.
6. The proposed windows should be energy efficient.
7. There should be some type of treatment to the balconies and columns.
8. Consider incorporating solar panels to the design.
9. The proposed overhang over the porch is too small, redesign.
10. Consider building the duplex on the lower end of the parcel, so that the duplex does not tower
over the single family dwelling.
11. The site is lacking a sense of entry to the development.
12. Remove the full bath from the proposed storage room.
13. Redesign the stairs to help incorporate the two structures, as the proposed open design is too
exposed.
14. Considered enclosing or adding a wood skirt around the staircase to add some depth to the design
with a gated door for security purposes.
15. The plans are lacking an open space area for the residents to utilize.
16. Add some trees around the duplex that will scale with the height of the building. Plant 24 inch
box street trees.
17. Submit an updated rendering to incorporate a material board (type of material finishes), style of
windows, to include corner boards.
Resubmitted required.
5. OWNER Camino Royale Investment Corp
APPLICANT Camino Royale Investment Corp
ADDRESS 71 Camaritas Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P18-0078: UP19-0006, DR19-0023 & TDM19-0003
PROJECT NAME New Hotel Development
(Case Planner: Justin Shiu)
DESCRIPTION Use Permit, Design Review and Transportation Demand Management Plan for a
new hotel at 71 Camaritas Avenue in the El Camino Real/Chestnut Mixed Use
Medium Density 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. The Board liked the design concept.
2. Consider carrying the curved round element to the top of the side of the building for a flatiron
design.
3. Add more street trees along the intersection of Camaritas Avenue and Westborough Blvd to help
frame out the wedge of the building.
4. Double the amount of Palm Street trees along Camaritas Avenue, and increase trunk height from
8’ to 16’
5. The front entrance along Camaritas Avenue is lacking a sense of arrival. Add some architectural
features with some landscaping design to include some planters or benches to enhance the area
and to help screen the ADA parking area.
6. Incorporate a pickup and drop-off zone into the proposed plans with a treatment of colored
pavers to designate the area.
7. Consider incorporating solar panels into your design.
Resubmitted required.
6. OWNER ARE-SF No. 33 LLC
APPLICANT ARE-SF No. 33 LLC
ADDRESS 600, 630 & 650 Gateway Blvd
PROJECT NUMBER P19-0093: DR19-0047
PROJECT NAME Expansion of Three Office Buildings
(Case Planner: Adena Friedman)
DESCRIPTION Design Review to add 975 square feet to three office buildings at 600, 630 &
650 Gateway Blvd in the Gateway Specific Plan 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. The Board liked the design concept.
2. Review your landscaping plan, as “Deer Grass” will not survive the SSF elements, consider
“Pink Muhly”.
3. Lompard Poplars will need proper 6 (six)aeration tubes for proper growth, and use 15 gallons.
Need to make sure the roots aren’t too constricted, they can destroy pavement and clog up drains.
Balance the amount and location of trees in the design. Generally speaking, the board cautions
against the use of this tree.
4. The proposed “River Birch” and “California Pepper Trees” will require a lot of maintenance and
you may want to consider another tree species. The River Birch is high water use, consider using
fewer River Birch trees. Select species that will tolerate the winds.
5. Add some weather protection to the proposed material finishes to prevent future water moisture
issues.
6. If possible, incorporate solar panels into your design.
Recommend Approval with Conditions