HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-23 Planning Commission Meeting AgendaThursday, February 16, 2023
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South San Francisco, CA
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WELCOME
If this is the first time you have been to a Commission meeting, perhaps you'd like to know a little about
our procedure.
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the provisions of
Assembly Bill 361 which allows attendance by members of the Planning Commission, City staff and the public
to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference. Teleconference locations are not open to the public.
Planning Commissioners teleconferencing: Michele Evans, Norm Faria, Sam Shihadeh, Alex Tzang, Luis De
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Under Oral Communications, at the beginning of the meeting, persons wishing to speak on any subject not on
the Agenda will have 3 minutes to discuss their item. The Clerk will read the name and type of application to be
heard in the order in which it appears on the Agenda. A staff person will then explain the proposal. The first
person allowed to speak will be the applicant, followed by persons commenting on the proposal.
The Commission has adopted a policy that applicants and their representatives have a maximum time limit of 20
minutes to make a presentation on their project. Non-applicants may speak a maximum of 3 minutes on any
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agenda item. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by using
additional time.
Remote Public Comments:
Members of the public wishing to participate are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of
the meeting. The email and phone line below will be monitored during the meeting and public comments
received will be read into the record. The City encourages the submission of comments by 6:00pm on the date
of the Public Hearing to facilitate inclusion in the meeting record. A maximum of 3 minutes per individual
comment will be read into the record. Comments that are not in compliance the Planning Commission’s rules of
decorum may be summarized for the record rather than read verbatim.
Email: [email protected]
Electronic Comments received by email will be monitored during the meeting and read into the record. We ask
that you limit your electronic comments so that they comply with the 3-minute time limitation for public
comment.
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limited so that it complies with the 3 minute time limitation for public comment.
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Additional Meeting Materials
Additional meeting materials received or provided after initial publication of the Public Hearing agenda may be
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Any interested party will have 15 calendar days from the date of an action or decision taken by the Planning
Commission to appeal that action or decision to the City Council by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk
as provided under Chapter 20.570 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. In the event an appeal period
ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day the City is closed, the appeal period shall end at the close of
business on the next consecutive business day.
If any interested party, other than the applicant, wishes to obtain a copy of a Notice of Action for any Planning
Commission action or decision at a hearing, the interested party must file a written request of such notification
with the Planning Division in advance of that Planning Commission hearing.
When the Commission is not in session, we'll be pleased to answer your questions if you will go to the Planning
Division, City Hall, 315 Maple Avenue or telephone (650) 877-8535 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Alex Tzang, Chairperson
Norm Faria, Vice Chairperson
Sam Shihadeh, Commissioner
Michele Evans, Commissioner
Sarah Funes, Commissioner
Luis De Paz Fernandez, Commissioner
Tony Rozzi, Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco Staff
Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner
Adena Friedman, Principal Planner
Billy Gross, Principal Planner
Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner
Christy Usher, Senior Planner
Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner
Victoria Kim, Associate Planner
Kelsey Evans, Clerk
Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this
meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 877-8505, five working days before the meeting.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public
record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular
meeting will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. If,
however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the
document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this
agenda. The address of City Hall is 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080.
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CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
The Planning Commission will inquire and staff will report on any change or order, deferral and/or
removal of items on this meeting agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, the
Commission cannot act on items raised during public communications, but may respond briefly to
statements made or questions posed; request clarification; refer the item to staff; or place the item on the
next meeting agenda.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for Planning Commissioners to disclose any communications,
including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current
agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration of draft minutes from the February 2, 2023 Planning Commission1.
02-02-23 PC Final MinutesAttachments:
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Report regarding consideration of Design Review Board applications for a four-year
term, in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Adena
Friedman, Principal Planner)
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Attach 1 DRB Recruitment Notice.pdf
Attach 2 DRB Applications.pdf
Attachments:
Report regarding modification of Planning Commission meeting start time from 7:00
PM to 6:00 PM (Adena Friedman, Principal Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
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ITEMS FROM STAFF
Staff may report on items of general interest.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
The Commission may report on items of general interest.
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ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for additional comment on items not on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-110 Agenda Date:2/16/2023
Version:1 Item #:1.
Consideration of draft minutes from the February 2, 2023 Planning Commission
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MINUTES
February 02, 2023
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:01 PM
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of draft minutes from the January 19, 2023 Planning Commission
Motion to approve Consent Calendar – Commissioner Shihadeh,
Second – Commissioner Evans, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-02-02 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ADMINISTRATIVE
2. Report regarding the Lindenville Specific Plan Preferred Land Use Alternative (Billy
Gross, Principal Planner)
Motion to vote: Commissioner Shihadeh,
Second – Commissioner Evans, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-02-02 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT:, Chair Tzang, Vice Chair Faria Commissioners:
Evans, Fernandez, Shihadeh
ABSENT: Funes-Ozturk
STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi - Chief Planner – Billy Gross – Principal Planner
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3. Report regarding consideration of an application for Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Map related to a previously entitled mixed-use development consisting of 20
condominium units, approximately 5.200 square feet of commercial space at 889
McLellan Road in accordance with SSFMC Title 19, and determination that the
project is within the parameters analyzed within the Addendum to the 2000
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
PUBLIC HEARING
3a. Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council determine that
the proposed Vesting Tentative Map for the mixed-use development located at 889
McLellan Drive in the T5 Corridor (T5C) Zoning District is covered by the 2000
SEIR Addendum and approve the map.
Motion to vote: Chair Faria,
Second – Commissioner Evans, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-02-02 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
4. Appointment of a subcommittee to serve as the appeals panel for appeals regarding
Chapter 8.70 of Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code related to
property owner obligations to tenants displaced from unsafe or substandard units
(Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner and Alexandra Wolf, Assistant City Attorney)
Chair Tzang appointed Commissioner Evans, Shihadeh and Vice Chair Faria to serve
on the appeals board. Chair Tzang will serve as back up if there is a conflict of
interest
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-02-02 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ITEMS FROM STAFF
• None.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
• None.
ADJOURNMENT
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Chair Tzang adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:50PM.
Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner, AICP Alex Tzang, Chairperson or
Norm Faria, Vice Chairperson
Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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File #:23-95 Agenda Date:2/16/2023
Version:1 Item #:2.
Report regarding consideration of Design Review Board applications for a four-year term,in accordance with
Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Adena Friedman, Principal Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission,by motion,appoint five Design Review Board
members to four-year terms,in accordance with the provisions of South San Francisco Municipal Code
Section 20.440.005.
BACKGROUND
The Design Review Board (DRB)consists of design professionals who provide advice and design expertise on
new development projects,and additions and modifications to existing buildings.The goal of the DRB is to
encourage optimal design and efficient site planning that enhances South San Francisco community character
and ensures new development fits sensitively and cohesively into infill sites and surrounding neighborhoods.
The DRB is an advisory committee,with final decisions made by the Chief Planner,Planning Commission or
City Council, depending on the complexity of the project and entitlements requested.
South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)Section 20.440.005 establishes the terms and membership
requirements for the Design Review Board and establishes the Planning Commission as the appointing body.
The Code stipulates that the Board shall consist of five members appointed to four-year terms and comprised as
follows:
•Two (2) members shall be architects licensed by the State;
•Two (2)members shall be either a landscape architect,designer,contractor,horticulturist,or person
with equivalent landscaping expertise or background;
•One (1) shall be any of the above-mentioned professions or a building or engineering contractor; and
•At least one of the members shall also be a resident and elector of the City.
Four of the five seats are available for appointment or reappointment,with the fifth seat becoming available in
April of this year.In January,2023,staff advertised a recruitment for the DRB (Attachment 1).The recruitment
was posted on the City’s website and distributed through City email communication and newsletters.
DISCUSSION
Over the past decade,the City has experienced significant development and redevelopment activity,and
anticipates continued development,particularly transit-oriented multi-family residential,and life science uses.
In addition to larger-scale development,staff anticipates continued Design Review applications for new single-
family and small multi-family development,as well as additions to single-family homes,as housing demand
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family and small multi-family development,as well as additions to single-family homes,as housing demand
continues to grow in the Bay Area and housing affordability remains a state-wide concern.
The DRB is currently comprised of two licensed architects,two licensed landscape architects,and a license
building contractor who is also a resident.The Planning Division received reappointment applications from all
five members (Attachment 2)and did not receive any additional applications.Staff recommends that the
Planning Commission reappoint all five current DRB members,all of whom have the required professional
experience, and have provided efficient and consistent design guidance for many years.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission,by motion,reappoint four applicants to four-year terms on
the DRB effective immediately (David Nelson,Michael Nilmeyer,Chris Mateo,and Sean Winchester),and the
fifth to be appointed to a four-year term upon expiration of the current term (Francisco Vieira,Jr.)in accordance
with the provisions of SSFMC 20.440.005.
Attachments
1.2023 DRB Recruitment
2.Submitted Applications (Five total)
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB)
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on the City’s Design Review
Board (DRB) advisory you committee. In 2022, the City adopted a new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning
Ordinance contains objective design standards for all development citywide, as well as Form-Based Codes for several
districts throughout the City, which contain specific regulations for buildings, frontages, public open spaces, and uses.
South San Francisco has experienced significant development activity in the past decade, and anticipates continued development applications and activity, particularly transit-oriented high-density residential and life-sciences uses. To learn
more about the exciting developments taking shape in South San Francisco, please view the City’s Development and
Construction Map.
Sample projects that have been recently reviewed by the DRB and are entitled, under construction, or completed
421 Cypress, Multi-Family Residential, Entitled 2022 751 Gateway Boulevard, R&D / Office, Entitled
2021, recently completed construction
988 El Camino Real, Entitled 2018, recently completed
construction About the Board
The Design Review Board consists of design professionals who provide advice and design expertise on new development
projects and additions and modifications to existing buildings. The goal of the Design Review Board is to encourage optimal
design and efficient site planning that enhances community character and ensures new development fits sensitively and
cohesively into infill sites and surrounding neighborhoods.
The Design Review Board is an advisory committee, with final decisions made by the Chief Planner, Planning Commission or
City Council, depending on the complexity of the project and entitlements requested.
Currently, the Design Review Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Meetings will take place in-person in South San Francisco. The Board is comprised of five members, each appointed to a 4-year term or until the
appointment of a qualified successor. There are no term limits for the Design Review Board and members receive a
$100.00 stipend per attended meeting and participate in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). The Board is staffed
and assisted by the Planning Division, which is part of the broader Economic and Community Development (ECD)
Department.
Requirements
• An eye for architectural design and site planning (both innovative and traditional)
• Personal or professional experience in architecture, landscape design, and/ or construction
• Interest and motivation to serve the public community
• Sufficient time available to devote to day / evening meetings
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• Two members shall be architects licensed by the state
• Two members shall be either of the following: landscape architect, designer, contractor, horticulturist, or person
with equivalent landscaping expertise or background
• One member shall be any of the above professions or a building or engineering contractor
• At least one of the members shall also be a resident and elector of the City of South San Francisco Application & Next Steps
Please click here to download the DRB Application, or pick up a physical copy at the Planning Division:
City Hall Annex
315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080 (650) 877-8535
Applicants will be required to appear before the Planning Commission for an interview at a public meeting tentatively
scheduled for February 16, 2023. Applications must be received by the Planning Division no later than 5:00 P.M, January
31, 2023.
Please email the application to [email protected] or drop off or mail to the Planning Division located at 315 Maple Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080. For any questions regarding the Design Review Board or the application itself, please call
650-877-8535. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Tony Rozzi, AICP
Chief Planner
* The incumbents for these positions shall complete an application to be considered for re-appointment.
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Version:1 Item #:3.
Report regarding modification of Planning Commission meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Adena
Friedman, Principal Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission provide feedback and direction to staff regarding an
amendment to the South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 2.56.050 (Planning Commission
Meetings) to modify the meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)Section 2.56.050 (Planning Commission,Meetings)establishes
the meeting time,location,and related procedures for the Planning Commission.Currently,the Municipal Code
states that the Planning Commission meetings are conducted on the first and third Thursdays of the month,at
7:00 PM.
The Planning Commission often has agendas containing multiple complex projects,each of which requires
significant time for presentations,public comment,and Commission questions and deliberation.The recent
zoning code update also changed the approval authority for high-density housing projects in growth areas (such
as Downtown and the El Camino corridor)from the City Council to Planning Commission (with the
opportunity for City Council to call projects for review),thus necessitating continued detailed deliberations,
discussions,and opportunities for public comment at Planning Commission meetings.Planning Commission
meetings can often last for several hours.
City Council meetings,and the majority of other City board and commission meetings start at 6:00 PM (or
earlier).Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss changing its meeting start time to 6:00 PM,to
be consistent with the start time of the City Council and other City boards and commissions,and to allow for
longer meetings that do not last late into the evening.This change would not require an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance,but would require a Municipal Code Amendment,which City Council would consider and
adopt.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding
modification to the meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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