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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-15-21 Final DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DATE: June 15, 2021 TIME: 4:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Sean Winchester, Chair David W. Nelson, Vice Chair Chris Mateo, Michael Nilmeyer & Frank Vieira MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Adena Friedman, Principal Planner Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner Gaspare Annibale, Associate Planner 1. Adminstrative Business – None 2. OWNER Peter Sodini TR. APPLICANT Studio T-Square ADDRESS 421 Cypress Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P21-0009: UP21-0002, DR21-0005, ND21-0002, RZ21-0002 & TDM21-0002 PROJECT NAME New Residential Campus (Case Planner: Stephanie Skangos) DESCRIPTION Use Permit and Design Review to construct a Mixed-Use Development, consisting of 99 residential units with ground floor parking and a 1,500 sq. ft. restaurant at 421 Cypress Avenue, 209 & 213 Lux Avenue in the Downtown Transit Core (DTC) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC), and determination that the project is consistent with the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR), per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board liked the overall proposed project. 2. The elevation facing the lane is lacking some articulation. 3. Will project include solar panels? 4. The proposed landscaping plan looks great and will work well on-site. 5. The site needs larger landscaping species in the proposed planter pots along Cypress Avenue to better scale with the height of the building. Consider incorporating larger volume planters which will support small columnar trees, such as Columnar Oak, columnar form of crabapple, columnar cherry, Crape Myrtle, or smaller such as Raphiolepis 'Majestic Beauty', along Cypress Avenue. 6. For the corner plaza, consider expanding the area to create a larger outdoor seating area by removing existing parallel parking spaces at the curb and pushing the curb out further. A larger area for more tables, chairs and other outdoor activities would allow for a more prominent usable area to attract people to the space, while also shorten crosswalk distances allowing for a safer and more accessible crosswalk area. 7. With the expanded design of item 6, consider relocating one of the proposed trees from Lux Avenue onto Cypress Avenue to better frame the corner plaza. 8. Consider incorporating an art piece, plaque, or special pavers in the pavement dedicated to the history of the area. 9. The top of the structure is well articulated and meets the setback requirements. 10. The current location of the sign is out of scale with the building and too close to the sidewalk level. Consider relocating the sign to a higher elevation for more visibility. Explore options to relocate the sign to the top of the building, similar to the existing conditions, or at the terrace level. Also consider etching the sign in the glass at the upper terrace level and have the sign light from behind with an enhancing color. 11. The Board liked the use of the bricks with the change of planes and balconies. Make sure to incorporate a thicker brick to allow for more shadow lines and visual interest. 12. Consider framing out the front entrance with trees to help create a sense of arrival to the site. 13. Consider adding a pedestrian sign over both front entrances. 14. Confirm that the exhaust shaft has efficient room for all the required duct equipment and has efficient air flow. 15. The DRB board does not recommend venting the restaurant into the street level. Consider a vertical vent hood and placed all way through the roof. 16. Consider incorporating expansion joints in the stucco along the interior side and rear facades to allow for more visual interest and shadow lines. Recommend Approval with Conditions and proceed to Planning Commission. 3. OWNER Evangelina Arapeles APPLICANT Luis Furushio ADDRESS 132 Adrian Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P21-0022: DR21-0021 PROJECT NAME Rear addition (Case Planner: Gaspare Annibale) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition at 132 Adrian Avenue in the Low Residential Density (RL-8) 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 DRB board is concerned with the blank wall on the right elevation. 2. Consider a design element to add some articulation to the area. 3. Continue to carry down the blue belly band around the side of the house. 4. Add an awning over the side door. 5. Consider clad vinyl windows to match the existing dwelling unit. 6. The roof plan has some potential issues that could result in water, trash and debris collecting in the area. 7. The roof plan is too flat, and a new design needs to be resolved before DRB can approve the plan. 8. There is potential for future roof damage. 9. The existing roof plan has the potential to damage adjacent walls by not properly draining rain and debris against the level 2 walls. 10. Consider a redesign with a double, single gable or shed roof style. 11. If a cricket is built in the asphalt or a rolled roofing is considered, it may help with standing water, but it will not eliminate debris forming in the area. 12. Review the landscaping plan, as the proposed deer grass will not grow as expected in the cool SSF climate. Select another clumping grass that will work well for the site. 13. Consider alternative species as the proposed Marigolds is not a long-lasting perennial and will not survive through all the weather seasons. 14. Add a street tree, 24” box on one of the sides in the backyard. 15. Consider adding a good sealant to the redwood deck to protect the deck from the weather elements. Recommend resubmittal. 4. OWNER Felix G. Villafuerte Jr. TR. APPLICANT Henry Huang ADDRESS 1201 Baywood Drive PROJECT NUMBER P21-0025: DR21-0011 PROJECT NAME Rear Addition (Case Planner: Gaspare Annibale) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition to an existing single- family dwelling at 1201 Baywood Drive in the Low Residential Density (RL-8) in accordance with Title 20 of the Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board is concerned with the grading and drainage issues on the parcel. 2. Provide a Civil Engineering or in absence of a Civil plan, provide the site information below on the Architectural site plan to include grading and drainage plan to identify the applicable characteristics on the plan such as, but not limited to:  Site slope greater than 10% in any direction  Proposed grade changes resulting in a cut or fill exceeding 24”  Retaining walls, earth slopes or any changes to surface elevations on the subject site which alter the existing flow or surface drainage towards the adjacent properties.  Collection of drainage at the garage entry and where it will be piped.  Any improvement that changes the elevation of the existing surface within the dripline of the existing trees with a 12” diameter or greater 3. The applicant needs to provide more detail information about the garage and side yard to evaluate the design of the house. 4. Provide information about the slope and driveway that will be accessed from Sequoia. 5. Provide details about the concrete retaining wall and driveway access. 6. Include the retaining wall material and color to match with the existing dwelling unit. Match the old and new stucco colors. 7. Confirm that there will not be any trench drain issues, as a backflow preventer may be required. 8. Add a street tree on each frontage, a minimum of 2 trees, 24” box trees. Recommend resubmittal 5. OWNER Summit Holding Company Inc. APPLICANT Jake Muldoon ADDRESS 206 Utah Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P21-0031: Signs21-0019 & DR21-0014 PROJECT NAME Type “B” Sign Permit (Case Planner: Gaspare Annibale) DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a commercial building at 206 Utah Avenue in the Mixed Industrial (MI) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Item was removed from the Agenda. 6. Miscellaneous – 2211/2245 Gellert Blvd / Sign Permits  The proposed signs are in scale with building.  Consider adding some barriers to keep sparrows from building bird nests around the connection points of signs to the buildings.  Add a long-term maintenance plan to the design.  What is the foundation for the monument sign?  Recommend the concrete foundation to come up above the grass line or make the foundation bigger to come around both of the pylons, like a big rectangular plinth.  Please update the address on the plans, as the city is incorrectly noted on the plans. Recommend Approval with Conditions and proceed to Planning Commission for approval.