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City of South San Francisco
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South San Francisco, CA
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33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Planning Commission
ALEX TZANG, Chairperson
NORMAN FARIA, Vice Chairperson
SAM SHIHADEH, Commissioner
MICHELE EVANS, Commissioner
SARAH FUNES, Commissioner
VACANT, Commissioner
VACANT, Commissioner
Regular Meeting Agenda
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April 6, 2023Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 and approval of draft minutes from the March 16, 2023 Planning
Commission
1.
03-16-23 PC Final MinutesAttachments:
An Amendment to Master Sign Program and Design Review for signage at 600-650
Gateway Boulevard in the Business and Technology Park-High (BTP-H) Zoning
District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
(SSFMC) and determination that the project is categorically exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Victoria Kim, Associate Planner)
2.
Attachment 1_Draft Findings.pdf
Attachment 2_Conditions of Approval.pdf
Attachment 3_Plan Set.pdf
Attachment 4_Design Reivew Board Comment Letter.pdf
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
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Report regarding consideration of a Use Permit to allow Indoor Entertainment at 359
Grand Avenue in Grand Avenue Core Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) and determination that the project
is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(Victoria Kim, Associate Planner)
3.
Attachment 1_Draft Findings.pdf
Attachment 2_Conditions of Approval.pdf
Attachment 3_Floor Plans and Site Photos.pdf
Attachment 4_Project Description and Applicant's Response Letter.pdf
Attachments:
Report regarding consideration of an application for a Use Permit to allow a Light
Fleet-Based Services use (limousine services) at 1098 San Mateo Avenue in Mixed
Industrial High (MIH) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Class
1, Section 15301. (Victoria Kim, Associate Planner)
4.
Attachment 1_Draft Findings.pdf
Attachment 2_Conditions of Approval.pdf
Attachment 3_Site Plans and Site Photos.pdf
Attachment 4_Project Description and Operation Letter.pdf
Attachment 5_Narrative of Vehicle Operations.pdf
Attachment 6_TDM Plan for 405 Victory Ave.pdf
Attachments:
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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
agenda item. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by using
additional time.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
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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. The cost to appeal for applicants, residents, and all others
is $1725. The cost for appeals filed by adjacent property owners is $862.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-255 Agenda Date:4/6/2023
Version:1 Item #:1.
Consideration and approval of draft minutes from the March 16, 2023 Planning Commission
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MINUTES
March 16, 2023
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:03 PM
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Kenneth Dale commented on Agenda item #3.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of draft minutes from the February 16, 2023 Planning Commission
2. Master Sign Program and Design Review for two previously approved life science
buildings located at 480/490 Forbes Boulevard (aka 440 Forbes Boulevard) in the
Business and Technology Park (BTP) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from CEQA. (Christy Usher, Senior Planner)
Motion to approve Consent Calendar – Commissioner Shihadeh,
Second – Vice Chair Faria, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Tzang, Vice Chair Faria
Commissioners: Evans, Funes-Ozturk, Shihadeh
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi - Chief Planner – Christy Usher – Senior Planner – Kelsey Evans
- Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARING
3. Report regarding applications for Design Review and Transportation Demand
Management to construct a new 7-story, 85 foot tall, residential housing development
consisting of 543 housing units located at 7 South Linden Avenue in the T5 Corridor
zone district, and determination that the project is consistent with the 2040 General
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15162 and related CEQA requirements.
(Christy Usher, Senior Planner)
Public Hearing opened 7:12 pm
Public Hearing closed 8:02 pm
3a. Resolution making findings and determining that the environmental effects of the
proposed 543 residential housing units located at 7 South Linden Avenue is consistent
with the adopted 2040 General Plan EIR and would not necessitate the need for
preparing a subsequent environmental document pursuant to the criteria of CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168, and is eligible for streamlining per CEQA
Guidelines Section 15183.
Motion to approve: Vice Chair Faria,
Second – Commissioner Evans, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
3b. Resolution making findings and approving entitlements for the proposed Project
(P22-0024) including Design Review (DR22-0007) and Transportation Demand
Management Plan (TDM22-0002) to construct a new 7-story, 85 foot tall, residential
housing development consisting of 543 housing units located at 7 South Linden
Avenue in the T5 Corridor zone district.
Motion to approve: Vice Chair Faria,
Second – Commissioner Evans, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ADMINISTRATIVE
4. Report regarding the 2022 Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress
Report. (Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner and Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner)
No action was taken, informational only.
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
5. Report regarding an informational update on a proposed ordinance to adopt an
all-electric Reach Code for new nonresidential construction and Electric Vehicle
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Charging infrastructure reach code for new residential and nonresidential construction.
(Christina Fernandez, Chief Sustainability Officer; Leila Silver, City Consultant-ID
360; and Philip Perry, Chief Building Official)
No action was taken, informational only.
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Chief Planner Rozzi informed the Commission that there is training available in May.
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2023-03-16 7:00 PM (granicus.com)
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tzang adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:50PM.
Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner, AICP Alex Tzang, Chairperson or
Norm Faria, Vice Chairperson
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City of South San Francisco
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-238 Agenda Date:4/6/2023
Version:1 Item #:2.
Report regarding consideration of an Amendment to Master Sign Program and Design Review for signage at
600-650 Gateway Boulevard in the Business and Technology Park-High (BTP-H)Zoning District in
accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)and determination that the
project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).(Victoria Kim,Associate
Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action:
1.Adopt a resolution making findings and approving an Amendment (SIGNS 23-0002)to approved
Master Sign Program for signage located at 600-650 Gateway Boulevard,based on the attached
Draft Findings and subject to the attached Draft Conditions of Approval; and
2.Determine that the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15311,Class 11 (a),On
-premise Signs.
MOTION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Move to determine the project is exempt from CEQA and approve the Amendment to Master Sign
Program subject to the attached draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission previously approved the Master Sign Program (SIGNS21-0004)for three buildings
in a campus environment located at 600-650 Gateway Boulevard.The approved Master Sign Program contains
three sign types:Address Monument,Way-Finding,and Building Address/Tenant Monument Signs.In addition
to the three sign types,Tenant Identity Wall signs are proposed to be included to the Master Sign Program.The
total area of additional signage would be approximately 600 square feet.
ZONING CONSISTENCY
South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)Section 20.360.010 (Master Sign Program)requires that the
purpose of a Master Sign Program is to provide a method for an applicant to integrate the design and placement
of signs within a project with the overall development design to achieve a more unified appearance.
Pursuant to SSFMC Section 20.360.006 (Standards for Permanent Signs),1 sign per building or tenant space
and 100 square feet per each sign are stipulated for wall signs in non-residential zoning districts.The proposed
Tenant-Identity Wall signs are 1 sign per each tenant with no more than 100 square feet each.A Master Sign
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Tenant-Identity Wall signs are 1 sign per each tenant with no more than 100 square feet each.A Master Sign
Program may provide for additional sign area provided that the program is consistent with Sign Structure and
Installation (SSFMC 20.360.004.G).
Approved Master Sign Program (SIGNS21-0004)
The approved Master Sign Program consists of the following sign types:
·Main Address Monument Signs -The approved Master Sign Program includes Main Address
Monument Signs (Sign Type 2)which would identify the project campus site and entries for pedestrian
visitors and automobiles.Two monument signs are located at the driveway off of Gateway Blvd and
Corporate Drive entrance.
·Way-Finding -The vehicles circulations signs (Sign Type 3)are located along drive-aisles,and
pedestrians directional signs (Sign Type 5)are located along pedestrian routes near the center of the
buildings.
·Tenant ID Signs -Lobby Address /Tenant ID monument signs (Sign Type 4)are located at each
entrance of the three buildings,identifying the building address and tenants.All signage will be
internally illuminated.
Amendment to the MSP
The Amendment request proposes tenant signage:
·Wall Mounted Signs -Building Mounted Tenant Identity signs (Sign Type 1)are 2 signs per each
building,in total of 6 wall signs,located on all three building façades (Ref.Attachment 3).Each sign
will be assigned to a different tenant or occupant and would not exceed more than 100 square feet nor
occupy more than 75 percent of the length of the wall where the signs are attached.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The Design Review Board (DRB)considered an Amendment to the approved Master Sign Program on
February 21,2023.The DRB recommended the application for approval and recommended approval with the
following comments:
1.The Board liked the design sign concept and recommended using the Halo option.
2.The proposed signs are in scale with the building.
3.Add the additional dimensions on the plans to define the perimeter border around the sign.
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
The Project property is Business Technology Park High as a General Plan land use designation.This
designation is a part of East of 101 sub-area which allows for office,life science and other research and
development uses,logistics,food processing,manufacturing,and other industrial uses.The Master Sign
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Program would continue consistent with the intent of the East of 101 Area Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the provision of
CEQA (Section 15311, Class 11 (a): On-premise Signs).
CONCLUSION
The Amendment to approved Master Sign Program would form an integrated signage scheme in the campus
located at 600-650 Gateway Boulevard to improve the overall development.Therefore,staff recommends that
the Planning Commission approve the Master Sign Program Amendment application (SIGNS 23-0002),based
on the attached draft Findings and Conditions of Approval.
Attachments:
1.Draft Findings
2.Draft Conditions of Approval
3.Plan Set
4.Design Review Board Comment Letter
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FINDINGS OF APPROVAL P23-0002: SIGNS23-0002
600-650 GATEWAY BLVD
(As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023)
As required by the Master Sign Permit Application Procedures (SSFMC Section 20.360.003.B) and the Design Review Procedures (SSFMC Section 20.480), the following findings are made in support of an
Amendment to Master Sign Program at 600-650 Gateway Blvd in the Business and Technology Park-High
(BTP-H) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.100, 20.360, 20.460 and 20.480, based on public materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Division which include, but are not limited to: Application materials prepared by the applicant, dated submitted January 23, 2023; Planning Commission staff report dated April 6, 2023; and Conditions of Approval.
Master Sign Program 1. The proposed signs are compatible in style and character with any building to which the signs are to be attached, any surrounding structures and any adjoining signage on the site.
Supportive Evidence: Proposed signs are compatible in style and character with the buildings to which the signs are to be attached, any surrounding structures and any adjoining signage on the site because the proposed signs were designed to be in keeping with the architectural design of the buildings, using similar materials and
colors.
2. Future tenants will be provided with adequate opportunities to construct, erect or maintain a sign for identification.
Supportive Evidence:
The Master Sign Program contains standards for all wayfinding and identification signage for the site. Any future tenants will be provided with adequate opportunities to construct, erect, or maintain a sign for identification.
3. Traffic signage and building addressing is adequate for pedestrian and vehicular circulation and
emergency vehicle access. Supportive Evidence: The Master Sign Program includes the installation of wayfinding and identification signage for the entire
site that will improve both pedestrian and vehicular circulation and emergency vehicle access.
Design Review Findings 1. The applicable standards and requirements of this Ordinance.
Supportive Evidence: The Master Sign Program (SSFMC Section 20.360) complies with the applicable standards and requirements of this Ordinance because as submitted and modified through the Design Review Process,
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this sign program meets or complies with the applicable standards included in Chapter 20.100 (Non-Residential District).
2. The General Plan and any applicable specific plans the City Council has adopted. Supportive Evidence: The Master Sign Program complies with the General Plan and the East 101 sub-area Plan the City
Council has adopted because the proposed sign program is consistent with the policies and design
direction provided in the South San Francisco General Plan for the Business Technology Park High land use designation by encouraging the development of high technology campuses in the East of 101 Area. 3. Any applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council.
Supportive Evidence: The Master Sign Program complies with any applicable design guidelines adopted by the City Council in that the proposed sign program is consistent with the Design Principles in Section 20.360.003.
4. The applicable design review criteria in Section 20.480.006 (“Design Review Criteria”).
Supportive Evidence: The Master Sign Program complies with the applicable design review criteria in Section 20.480.006 (“Design Review Criteria”) because the project has been evaluated against, and found to be consistent
with, each of the eight design review criteria included in the “Design Review Criteria” section of the
Ordinance.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P23-0002: SIGNS23-0002 600-650 GATEWAY BLVD (As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023) A. Planning Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. The applicant shall comply with the City of South San Francisco, Department of Economic and Community Development – Planning Division, standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Projects.
2. The construction drawings shall substantially comply with the Planning Commission
approved plans, prepared by rsmdesign, dated January 4, 2022, as amended by the conditions of approval. 3. The total sign area for all signs included in the Master Sign Program shall not exceed the
square footage as indicated in the Planning Commission approved plans. Sign area shall be
calculated by blocking or boxing around the outside edge of the proposed signage, including the logo. 4. This permit shall not be construed to authorize any existing unpermitted signs on or within
the property. Any such unpermitted signage, including but not limited to wall signage,
monument signs and directional signs shall be removed before new signs authorized by this master sign permit are installed. (Planning Division contact person: Victoria Kim, Associate Planner (650) 877-8535)
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PROJECT: ASHER BIO BUILDING LETTERS
CLIENT: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE SALES:
All dimensions are approximate and subject to technical survey to
verify exact field conditions and construction factors.
The designs, plans, layouts, and drawings contained here-in have
been prepared in connection with a project being planned for you
by Applied Media Concepts, LLC. The information contained may not
be reproduced, published, copied, changed, or shared with anyone
outside your organization without prior written consent.
CUSTOMER:
LANDLORD:
LOCATION: 650 GATEWAY BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DATE: 12.21.21
SALES: AG
DESIGNER: AS
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVALS CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS ONLY:
2021 APPLIED MEDIA CONCEPTS, LLC: ALL RIGHTS
SHEET
OF 3
1 (AS)01.14.22 UPDATE ELECTRICAL DETAILS PER SURVEY INFO
2 (AS)01.27.22 ADD COLOR INFORMATION
650 Gateway Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE EXHIBIT
R2 01.27.22
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PROJECT: ASHER BIO BUILDING LETTERS
CLIENT: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE SALES:
All dimensions are approximate and subject to technical survey to
verify exact field conditions and construction factors.
The designs, plans, layouts, and drawings contained here-in have
been prepared in connection with a project being planned for you
by Applied Media Concepts, LLC. The information contained may not
be reproduced, published, copied, changed, or shared with anyone
outside your organization without prior written consent.
CUSTOMER:
LANDLORD:
LOCATION: 650 GATEWAY BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DATE: 12.21.21
SALES: AG
DESIGNER: AS
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVALS CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS ONLY:
2021 APPLIED MEDIA CONCEPTS, LLC: ALL RIGHTS
SHEET
OF 3
1 (AS)01.14.22 UPDATE ELECTRICAL DETAILS PER SURVEY INFO
2 (AS)01.27.22 ADD COLOR INFORMATION 1
SITE PLAN SCOPE OF WORK
A FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS - QTY 1
NTS
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CODE INFORMATION
Information per 20.360.008 Sign Standards for Non-Residential
Districts
MSP: N/A
Zoned: (Gateway Specific Plan District)
Street Frontage: - ~200'
Signage Allowed:
Wall Sign - One per building or tenant space not to exceed 100 sq. ft.
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PROJECT: ASHER BIO BUILDING LETTERS
CLIENT: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE SALES:
All dimensions are approximate and subject to technical survey to
verify exact field conditions and construction factors.
The designs, plans, layouts, and drawings contained here-in have
been prepared in connection with a project being planned for you
by Applied Media Concepts, LLC. The information contained may not
be reproduced, published, copied, changed, or shared with anyone
outside your organization without prior written consent.
CUSTOMER:
LANDLORD:
LOCATION: 650 GATEWAY BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DATE: 12.21.21
SALES: AG
DESIGNER: AS
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVALS CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS ONLY:
2021 APPLIED MEDIA CONCEPTS, LLC: ALL RIGHTS
SHEET
OF 3
1 (AS)01.14.22 UPDATE ELECTRICAL DETAILS PER SURVEY INFO
2 (AS)01.27.22 ADD COLOR INFORMATION 2
FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS (QTY 1 SET)
PROPOSED NIGHT VIEW
SCALE: NTS
EXISTING VIEW
SCALE: NTS
PROPOSED VIEW
SCALE: NTS
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PROJECT: ASHER BIO BUILDING LETTERS
CLIENT: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE SALES:
All dimensions are approximate and subject to technical survey to
verify exact field conditions and construction factors.
The designs, plans, layouts, and drawings contained here-in have
been prepared in connection with a project being planned for you
by Applied Media Concepts, LLC. The information contained may not
be reproduced, published, copied, changed, or shared with anyone
outside your organization without prior written consent.
CUSTOMER:
LANDLORD:
LOCATION: 650 GATEWAY BLVD, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DATE: 12.21.21
SALES: AG
DESIGNER: AS
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVALS CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS ONLY:
2021 APPLIED MEDIA CONCEPTS, LLC: ALL RIGHTS
SHEET
OF 3
1 (AS)01.14.22 UPDATE ELECTRICAL DETAILS PER SURVEY INFO
2 (AS)01.27.22 ADD COLOR INFORMATION 3
FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS (QTY 1 SET)
COLORS
NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"
NOTES
- ELECTRICAL TO BE RUN TO INSTALL LOCATION BY OTHERS
- CONFIRM IF LETTERS ARE TO HAVE A DAY/NIGHT PHOTOCELL OR
WILL BE CONTROLLED BY TIME CLOCK INSIDE THE BUILDING
V1 PERFORATED VINYL PRINTED TO MATCH R:51, G:57, B:129 BLUE
(LIGHTS WHITE AT NIGHT)
AREA: 64.3 SQ FT
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JEWELITE PAINTED CHEMICALLY BONDED TO FACEC-1
3. 3/16” THICK TRANSLUCENT WHITE ACRYLIC FACE W/
& PERFORATED VINYL APPLIED 1ST SURFACEV1 V2
4. NON-CORROSIVE ATTACHMENT ANCHOR
5. WHITE LED MODULES MOUNTED ON EQUAL CENTERS
FOR EVEN LIGHTING.
6. PREFINISHED WHITE SIGN BACKS
7. REMOTE UL LISTED LED TRANSFORMER IN GALVANIZED VENTED
TRANSFORMER HOUSING.
8. LOW VOLTAGE WIRING THROUGH WALL (NO CONDUIT)
9. PRIMARY ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
10. ELECTRICAL JUMPS / CONDUIT PAINTED MOUNTED TO FACE OF BUILDINGC2
(LOCACTED ON A AND i)
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SECTION VIEW
SCALE: NTS
SPECIFICATIONS
LIT VIEW
SCALE: NTS
V2 TRANSLUCENT VINYL TO MATCH R:191, G:26, B:135 PURPLE 38"42"18'-4 1/2"
C1 MATCH R:51, G:57, B:129 BLUE
ALL WIRING PENETRATIONS
TO BE LOCATED 6" UP FROM
BOTTOM OF LETTERSET IN
A STRAIGHT LINE
PENETRATION LOCATIONS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
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C2 MATCH COLOR OF BUILDING
11. FINISHED BUILDING SURFACE (FIELD VERIFY).
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TO BE LOCATED 6" UP FROM
BOTTOM OF LETTERSET IN
A STRAIGHT LINE
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-240 Agenda Date:4/6/2023
Version:1 Item #:3.
Report regarding consideration of a Use Permit to allow Indoor Entertainment at 359 Grand Avenue in Grand
Avenue Core Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)
and determination that the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(Victoria Kim, Associate Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1.Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA and make findings and approve a Use
Permit (UP22-0010),based on the attached Draft Findings and subject to the attached Draft
Conditions of Approval; and
MOTION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Move to determine the project is exempt from CEQA and approve the Use Permit subject to the attached
draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Christina Ng (“applicant”)submitted an application on September 16,2022 for a Use Permit proposing Indoor
Entertainment for live entertainment activities at an existing restaurant known as Grand Palace.The project site
was developed with a retail store and converted into an existing restaurant in 2003.The Use Permit request is
for Indoor Entertainment as an ancillary use to the existing restaurant and the project does not propose any
exterior modifications.
Site Overview
The subject property is located at 359 Grand Avenue in Grand Avenue Core (GAC)Zoning District within a
half mile radius of the Caltrain Plaza.Primary access to the site is Grand Avenue on the north and neighboring
properties on the west and east are retail stores and restaurants.Residential buildings are situated to the south
and the project building is facing the City’s Economic Advancement Center in the north.The project has a
7,893 square foot one story restaurant building with a mezzanine which is a third of the 1st floor area without
any on-site parking spaces.
Proposed Project
In the past,the applicant has applied for and received several Special Event Permits to hold events with live
entertainment activities at the restaurant.The City’s Zoning Ordinance prescribes a Use Permit for Indoor
Entertainment on an ongoing basis in the GAC Zoning District,and the applicant requests the Use Permit to
achieve financial viability instead of applying for multiple Special Event Permits.The project scope would not
include any expansion of the building footprint nor increase the number of current occupancies.
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Operation Plan
The applicant’s operation plan narrates the proposed indoor entertainment use would be operated between 5:00
pm to 9:30 pm,typically on the weekend and always within the restaurant business hours (Ref.Attachment 4).
The maximum number of employees would be 20 to 25 and approximately 100 and no more than 200
customers would be expected.The live entertainment activities would be incidental to the existing restaurant
and would primarily be for work events,social gatherings,birthday parties,and wedding banquets.There
would be no change of the exterior conditions and parking arrangement would be the same as current.
ZONING CONSISTENCY
Land Use
The project site is in Grand Avenue Core (GAC)Zoning District which is one of downtown station areas.
According to Zoning Ordinance,GAC Zoning District has an active commercial street frontage with residential
uses in the historic areas.Pursuant to SSFMC Section 20.100.002,a wide range of residential,commercial,and
public uses are allowed or with the approval of a Minor or a Use Permit.A Use Permit is required to have
Indoor Entertainment uses in GAC Zoning District after review and approval of the entitlement process.
Parking
Project site was initially developed with zero on-site parking space in the Downtown Area.Due to the parking
constraint on site,restaurant visitors with vehicles use the public parking structure on Miller Avenue.As
described in the applicant’s response letter (Ref.Attachment 4),the proposed project would be operated in the
current restaurant business plan and occasional live entertainment events would be held during evening hours
and are not expected to create an overflow in parking demand.The restaurant provides parking information on
their website and menu brochures (Ref.Attachment 4).Also,the subject property is within a half mile from the
Caltrain station, and a public bus stop is located within 0.04 mile from the restaurant.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The project site is designated as Grand Avenue Core consistent with the City’s General Plan.Grand Avenue
Core is the historic retail center of the city with mixed use buildings.The Indoor Entertainment at the restaurant
is a commercial use and the proposed live entertainment activities would provide opportunities in the
downtown to hold personal and work events.
Policy LU-2.5: Encourage shared parking in neighborhoods.
Encourage shared parking and park once strategies to minimize parking demand and reduce vehicle trips.
Locate parking behind commercial buildings.
Policy LU-7.1: Promote complete neighborhoods.
Promote new commercial uses and revitalize existing commercial areas in locations that provide convenient
access to a range of goods and services.
GOAL SA-1:The City supports existing neighborhood commerce and provides opportunities to expand
commercial Downtown.
Policy SA-3.3: Balance parking needs and impacts Downtown.
Balance the need for parking to support a thriving Downtown with the need to minimize the impacts of parking
upon a vibrant pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-oriented neighborhood.
GOAL PE-7:South San Francisco provides a business climate that supports the success of local entrepreneurs
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GOAL PE-7:South San Francisco provides a business climate that supports the success of local entrepreneurs
and existing small, local, minority-owned, and culturally diverse businesses.
DOWNTOWN STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Based on a community-based goal in the downtown area,the project premises is located within a half mile
radius of the Caltrain Station.The proposed scope is in compliance with the plan’s vision elements such as
protecting Grand Avenue scale and character,enhancing the unique Downtown atmosphere,and creating an
attractive and vibrant pedestrian environment.
Guiding Principle 3:Preserve and enhance the character of existing downtown neighborhoods while
continuing to encourage modest intensifications of use as currently allowed.
Guiding Principle 9:Require pedestrian-oriented ground level retail and service uses on Grand Avenue and in
the neighborhood center on Linden between California and Juniper Avenues.Encourage ground level retail in
other areas, especially in the Downtown Transit Core.
Guiding Principle 15:Ensure that adequate on-street and off-street parking remains on Grand Avenue and
adjoining streets to support existing and future retail uses in the Downtown.
P-7:Modify the parking code to encourage developments within the plan area to provide shared parking when
a mix of uses is provided on site or where sharing between properties is feasible.
P-10:In the short-term,update the zoning code to reduce parking requirements within the Downtown Parking
District and set parking maximums for all uses within the plan area.As development occurs and transit service
improves,expand reduced requirements to parcels outside of the Downtown Parking District.In the long-term,
eliminate parking minimums for the entire plan area.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The applicant’s request for Indoor Entertainment at the project site would be within an existing restaurant and
no exterior changes to the current use and proposed use.The ancillary entertainment to the existing restaurant
use would not have any significant environmental impact on the surrounding community.Therefore,the project
is categorically exempt under the provision of CEQA (Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities).
CONCLUSION
The proposed Indoor Entertainment for live entertainment activities at the existing restaurant is in compliance
with the SSFMC,General Plan,and Zoning Ordinance including Land Use Regulations and Development
Standards.Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make findings and approve a Use Permit (UP22-
0010)request under the Planning Project File (P22-0101),subject to the attached draft Findings and draft
Conditions of Approval.
Attachments:
1.Draft Findings
2.Draft Conditions of Approval
3.Floor Plans and Site Photos
4.Project Description and Applicant’s Response Letter
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FINDINGS OF APPROVAL P22-0101: UP 22-0010
359 GRAND AVENUE
(As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023)
As required by the Use Permit Procedures (SSFMC Chapter 20.490), the following findings are made in support of a Use Permit to allow Indoor Entertainment at 359 Grand Avenue in Grand Avenue Core Zoning
District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC), based on
materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Division which include, but are not limited to: Application materials prepared by applicant, submitted September 16, 2022; Use Permit staff report dated April 6, 2023; and Conditions of Approval.
REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance and all other titles of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Supportive Evidence:
The project site is located within the Grand Avenue Core (GAC) Zoning District. Pursuant to the land use regulations in Sections 20.090.002, indoor entertainment is permitted in GAC Zoning Districts with a Use Permit. B. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Supportive Evidence: The project is consistent with the General Plan which designates the site as Grand Avenue Core. The indoor entertainment is a commercial use and Grand Avenue Core is the historic retail center of the city. C. The proposed use will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community,
nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. Supportive Evidence: The project will not adversely impact to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, or detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. The indoor entertainment will be operated
within an existing building and no exterior alteration is proposed. D. The proposed use complies with any design or development standards applicable to the zoning district or the use in question as may be adopted by a resolution of the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.
Supportive Evidence: The project complies with design and development standards applicable to the GAC Zoning District and use. No exterior modification is proposed, and the proposed use would be operated within the existing facility.
E. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity would be compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity.
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Supportive Evidence:
The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the project would be compatible with the
existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity. The project would be within the existing structure and no exterior change is proposed.
F. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints. Supportive Evidence:
The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the project use, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints. The access to the project site would remain the same from Grand Avenue and no physical expansion of the existing building is proposed. G. An environmental determination has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Supportive Evidence: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, staff has determined that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt per the provisions of Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P22-0101: UP 22-0010 359 GRAND AVENUE (As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023)
A.Planning Division requirements shall be as follows:
1.The applicant shall comply with the City of South San Francisco, Department of Economic and Community Development – Planning Division, standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Projects.
2.The business shall be operated substantially as outlined in the Operation Plan and Project
Description submitted by Christina Ng dated February 16, 2023 (Ref. Attachment 4).
3.The Use Permit (UP22-0010) shall be solely for the Indoor Entertainment use and any live entertainment activities outside of the restaurant building shall require a special event
permit in compliance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 6.48, Special
Event Permits.
4.No outdoor storage of materials is allowed, and no work shall be conducted outside of a building.
5.No special event attendees shall queue outside of the business along the public right-of-way prior to or after a special event. Please note that public smoking on Grand Avenue is prohibited and enforcement is the responsibility of the business operator.
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B. Police Department requirements shall be as follows:
The above referenced use permit for live entertainment has been reviewed and the following are the conditions from the Police Department: 1. The applicant/business owner/operator shall comply with the City’s Standard Conditions of
Approval for Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Residential Projects
and with all the requirements of all affected City Divisions and Departments as contained in the attached conditions, except as otherwise amended by the following conditions of approval.
2. The applicant/business owner/operator shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with
all conditions of approval. 3. The business owner/operator shall implement and maintain noise attenuation measures, including curtains in front of doorways, double-paned windows, and/or insulation
techniques, to minimize and limit noise emissions from the establishment. The business
shall comply with SSMFC 8.32, Noise Regulations, during normal business hours and private events. Such measures shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief Planner prior to operation under the Use Permit provisions.
4. The business owner/operator shall establish and maintain a record and timeline of all
private events with the following information: date, time, brief description of event, number of people in attendance (actual or anticipated), and any incidents or issues that occurred. The private event record and timeline shall be kept up-to-date and be readily available to the Planning Division upon request.
5. The business shall be subject to a four-, eight-, and twelve-month review by the Planning Commission for compliance with the Conditions of Approval from the date of Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.
6. The business owner/operator shall provide to the Chief Planner for review an operational
record and statement one month prior to the required four-, eight-, and twelve-month reviews. The operational record and statement shall include information regarding how compliance with each of the required Conditions of Approval have been met and copies of the private event record and timeline. Thew Planning Commission will review the
operational record and statement at the required four-, eight-, and twelve-month reviews.
7. The business owner/operator shall obtain sound readings from four separate areas adjacent to the establishment, including near them main entrance and across the street to demonstrate compliance with SSFMC Chapter 8.32, Noise Regulations. The sound
readings shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to hosting live entertainment or
within 30 days from the date of the Use Permit approval, whichever occurs first, and should reflect accurate noise levels during amplified live music events. If the sound readings are
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above the permissible sound levels outlined in SSFMC Chapter 8.32, Noise Regulations,
the business owner/operator shall install noise attenuation measures, as discussed n
Condition NO. 3 above. Sound readings shall be obtained from the same locations after implementation of noise attenuation measures and submitted to the Planning Division.
8. The Police Department reserves the right to review and comment upon the submission of
revised and updated plans. (Police Department contact person: Michael Toscano, Planning and Crime Prevention Sergeant at (650) 877-8927)
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Proposed permit use Our customers occasionally organize live entertainment for their events.
the operation hour of the restaurant is from 10:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 9:30pm, those events are usually held in the weekends, attendees ranged from 100 to 200 customers.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-241 Agenda Date:4/6/2023
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Report regarding consideration of an application for a Use Permit to allow a Light Fleet-Based Services use
(limousine services)at 1098 San Mateo Avenue in Mixed Industrial High (MIH)Zoning District in accordance
with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),per Class 1,Section 15301.
(Victoria Kim, Associate Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action:
1.Find the project in compliance with CEQA,Class 1,Section 15301,Existing Facilities and make
findings and approve the Use Permit (UP22-0016),subject to the attached draft Findings and
draft Conditions of Approval
MOTION TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Move to determine the project is exempt from CEQA and approve the Use Permit subject to the attached
draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Carey Limousines (Applicant)submitted a Use Permit application to operate Light Fleet-Based Services in
December 12,2022.The applicant previously operated 24-hour limousine services at 405 Victory Avenue in the
City and requests to continue the same limousine operation at 1098 San Mateo Avenue.
Site Overview
The project property is located at 1098 San Mateo Avenue,Unit 7 within a single-story existing building.The
total floor area of project unit is approximately 11,660 square feet with a dispatching office at a mezzanine area
(1,352 square feet).There are 23 indoor parking spaces and 6 dedicated outdoor parking stalls for the project.
The main access to the property is from San Mateo Avenue on the west of the site.
Proposed Project
The applicant’s limousine business was approved for a Use Permit (UP13-0002)allowing a 24-hour operation
at 405 Victory Avenue,Suite K in 2013 and the applicant proposes to relocate the same passenger
transportation services and continue the 24-hour operation at 1098 San Mateo Avenue.The existing landscaping
would remain as current conditions consist of Miss Violet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)Live Shrub.Any
identifying signage for the business is required and the project would not include a sign permit application at
this time (Ref. Attachment 2, Condition No. 3).
Operation Plan
The Applicant requests to continue the same business operation at the subject site including a 24-hour
operation with 15 vehicles (10 Sedans,4 SUV’s and 1 Sprinter).Based on the submitted operation plan (Ref.
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operating the passenger transportation services.There would be no change of the existing building and site
conditions.
ZONING CONSISTENCY
Land Use
The subject site is located in Mixed Industrial High (MIH)Zoning District in which manufacturing,processing,
general service,warehousing,storage and distribution,and service commercial uses are predominant land uses.
Pursuant to SSFMC Section 20.100.002 (Use Regulations -Non-Residential Zoning Districts),Fleet-Based
Services are allowed with the approval of a Use Permit.The proposed 24-hour operation including hours of
operation between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am is permitted by right in the MIH Zoning District per SSFMC
Section 20.490.002.
Parking Requirement
Pursuant to SSFMC Section 20.330.004 (Required On-Site Parking Spaces),Parking Management and
Monitoring Study is required for Light Fleet-Based Services.The Applicant submitted a Transportation
Demand Management (TDM)Plan for 405 Victory Avenue (Ref.Attachment 6)which is 1 mile from the
project site.The project site is relatively close to the Applicant’s former limousine business location,the TDM
Plan is applicable to the required criteria of Parking Management and Monitoring Study and contains sufficient
information to make a determination for parking requirements.
The proposed project facility has 23 indoor parking spaces and 6 parking spaces in front of the building
excluding 17 parking spaces reserved for the other tenants.The applicant will park all 15 fleet vehicles on site
and remaining 14 parking spaces would be available for staff members.Not all employees would work every
day nor at the same time and 13 drivers would be commuting at most during the peak hours.
SSFMC Section 20.350.039 (Taxi and Limousine Services)requires “one off-street parking space for every
employee working during the largest shift in addition to one adequately sized parking space for each fleet
vehicle.”All the required off-street parking for employees’personal vehicles can be provided by the remaining
parking spaces mentioned above.Therefore,14 parking spaces,excluding 15 fleet vehicle parking spaces,are
enough to provide personal vehicles parking spaces and the project parking spaces are adequate to meet the
parking requirements.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The project site is designated as Mixed Industrial High and consistent with the City’s General Plan.The
proposed Light Fleet-Based limousine business includes parking and dispatching for 24-hour operation.The
project site is located in Lindenville which is primarily a mix of manufacturing,food processing,warehousing,
and other industrial uses.The project is providing passenger transportation services and is within the intent of
the adopted General Plan designation.The following General Plan goals and policies apply and are listed below
in support of the Conditional Use Permit request:
GOAL LU-6: Opportunities for industrial uses to thrive in Lindenville and East of 101.
Policy LU-6.8: Maintain industrial circulation in Lindenville and East of 101.
As residential and mixed uses are added to Lindenville and East of 101,maintain vehicular infrastructure and
improve circulation to accommodate vehicular transportation needs for industrial land uses,including logistics
and warehousing land uses, and minimizing conflicts with new uses.
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GOAL SA-25:A core area of light industrial and service uses that provide jobs for South San Francisco
residents are preserved.
Policy SA-25.5: Retain industrial uses.
Within the Mixed Industrial High area,ensure that a full range of industrial uses continue to be permitted as
conforming uses and limit non-industrial uses.
GOAL PE-2:A resilient and diverse South San Francisco economy supports existing industries while
accommodating emerging growth opportunities.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is in an existing structure and has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental
review under the provision of CEQA guidelines,Class 1,Section 15301.The project would not create any
changes to the site that no further environmental analysis is required.
CONCLUSION
The proposed Use Permit request to allow a Light Fleet-Base use is consistent with General Plan and City’s
Zoning Ordinance development standards.Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Use
Permit (UP22-0016)and make a determination that the Project is in compliance with the CEQA,subject to the
attached draft Findings and draft Conditions of Approval.
Attachments:
1.Draft Findings
2.Draft Conditions of Approval
3.Site Plans and Site Photos
4.Operation Letter
5.Narrative of Vehicle Operations
6.TDM Plan for 405 Victory Ave (UP 13-0002)
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FINDINGS OF APPROVAL P22-0142: UP 22-0016
1098 SAN MATEO AVENUE
(As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023)
As required by the Use Permit Procedures (SSFMC Chapter 20.490), the following findings are made in support of a Use Permit for a Light Fleet-Based Services e at 1098 San Mateo Avenue in Mixed Industrial
High (MIH) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
(SSFMC), based on materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Division which include, but are not limited to: Application materials prepared by applicant, submitted December 12, 2022; Use Permit staff report dated April 6, 2023; and Conditions of Approval.
REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance and all other titles of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Supportive Evidence:
The project site is located within the Mixed Industrial High (MIH) Zoning District. Pursuant to the land use regulations in Sections 20.100.002, Fleet-Based Services are permitted in Mixed Industrial High (MIH) Zoning Districts with a Use Permit. B. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Supportive Evidence: The project is consistent with the General Plan which designates the site as Mixed Industrial High land use and the passenger transportation service is meeting the intent of the adopted General Plan Designation.
C. The proposed use will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. Supportive Evidence: The project will not adversely impact to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community,
or detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. The personal storage will be operated within an existing building and no exterior alteration is proposed, except for identifying signage which will be under a separate sign permit (Ref. Attachment 2, No. 3). D. The proposed use complies with any design or development standards applicable to the zoning district
or the use in question as may be adopted by a resolution of the Planning Commission and/or the City Council. Supportive Evidence: The project complies with design and development standards applicable to the MIH Zoning District and
use. No exterior modification is proposed, and the proposed use would be operated within the existing facility.
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E. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity would be compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity.
Supportive Evidence: The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the project would be compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses in the vicinity. The project would be within the existing structure and no exterior change is proposed.
F. The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including access,
utilities, and the absence of physical constraints.
Supportive Evidence: The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the project use, including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints. The access to the project site would remain the same
from the San Mateo Avenue and no physical expansion of the existing building is proposed.
G. An environmental determination has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act. Supportive Evidence: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, staff has determined that the proposed
project is Categorically Exempt per the provisions of Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P22-0142: UP 22-0016 1098 SAN MATEO AVENUE (As recommended by City Planning Staff on April 6, 2023) A. Planning Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. The applicant shall comply with the City of South San Francisco, Department of Economic and Community Development – Planning Division, standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Projects.
2. The construction drawing shall substantially comply with the approved plans submitted
December 12, 2022, as approved by the Planning Commission for UP 22-0016, as amended by the Conditions of Approval. The final plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Planner.
3. Any exterior business signage will require a sign application pursuant to Chapter 20.360 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Submitting a sign permit application for the exterior signage is required prior to a final Building Permit. 4. The business shall be operate substantially as outlined in the Operation Letter submitted by
Luis Galindo dated December 22, 2022 (Ref. Attachment 4).
5. All parking areas shall be maintained clear of litter and storage at all the time. No outdoor storage of materials is allowed, and no work shall be conducted outside of a building.
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B. Building Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. Storage of vehicles in a closed garage area as defined by CBC may trigger CO2 sensors and requirements for ventilation and exhaust. 2. Storage of Provide all accessibility requirements for parking.
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C. Fire Department requirements shall be as follows:
1. Projects shall be designed in compliance with established regulations adopted by the City of South San Francisco affecting or related to structures, processes, premises, and safeguards regarding the following: a. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of
structures, materials, or devices.
b. Conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises. c. Fire hazards in the structure(s) or on the premises from occupancy or operation. d. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of the
fire suppression or alarm systems.
e. Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 2. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with all City
adopted building standards, California Code of Regulations Title 24 Building Standards
and South San Francisco City Code. 3. Permit(s) shall be required as set forth in adopted California Building Code (CBC) Section 105, California Residential Code (CRC) Section R105 and California Fire Code
(CFC) Sections 105.6 and 105.7. Submittal documents consisting of construction
documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by
a registered design professional.
a. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material. Electronic media documents shall be submitted. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of adopted
codes and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, as determined by the
code official. b. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted directly to the Fire Department to indicate conformance with adopted codes and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation.
c. The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location,
construction, size, and character of all portions of the means of egress including the path of the exit discharge to the public way in compliance with the provisions of adopted codes. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-2.1, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be
accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
d. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new
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construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the
established street grades and the proposed finished grades and it shall be drawn in
accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. e. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes,
security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction documents,
hydraulic calculations and material specifications for fire hydrant, fire protection or detection systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
4. For the purposes of prescribing minimum safeguards for construction, alteration, and
demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations. building, facilities, and premises during construction, alteration, or demolition, including those in underground locations shall be in compliance with CFC Chapter 33 and NFPA 241.
5. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size
and stroke shall be in accordance with CFC Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in accordance with this code and CFC Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot
be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, a
monument, pole, or other approved illuminated sign or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure(s). Address identification shall be maintained. 6. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with CFC
Section 503 and Appendix D.
a. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 200 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility. i. Traffic calming measures (bollards, speed bumps, humps, undulations, etc.) are not approved as a part of this review and require specific approval from the Fire Department.
b. Required Fire Department access roads shall be signed “No Parking – Fire Lane”
per current Fire Department standards and California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500.
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c. A Fire Department key box shall be provided on the front of each structure for
access to fire protection equipment within the building.
7. Project shall be made to comply with CBC Section 406 Motor-vehicle-related occupancies as an enclosed public parking garage. Automatic garage doors and vehicle gates shall comply with UL 325. Provide accessible parking spaces, provide compliant
floor surfaces, electric vehicles shall be provided with compliant vehicle charging
equipment in accordance with UL 2202 & UL 2594, separated appropriately from adjacent tenant spaces, vehicle guards, compliant ventilation/exhaust/smoke removal systems, fire department access doors, appropriately designed and installed automatic fire sprinkler system, and appropriate fire alarm and detection systems.
8. The provisions of the adopted CFC shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection systems. a. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall
be provided in the locations described in adopted CFC Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.20. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in adopted CFC Section 903.6. i. Project may be required to modify the buildings automatic fire sprinkler system.
9. A change of occupancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of the City adopted California Fire Code and the California Existing Building Code.
10. The following are a list of, but not limited to, deferred plan submittal items that are
required by the Fire Department and shall be submitted directly to the Fire Department, additional items may be called out based on subsequent permit reviews: a. Automatic fire sprinkler and fire-extinguishing systems b. Emergency responder communication coverage system
c. Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment
d. Smoke exhaust systems (Fire Department contact: Ian Hardage, Battalion Chief Fire Marshal at (650) 829-6645)
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Suite 6Suite 5Suite 4Suite 3
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Space Dimension: 20 ‘ x 9.5 ‘
Space Dimension: 20 ‘ x 9.5 ‘
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To: City of South San Francisco-Planning Division From: Luis Galindo
Date: December 08, 2022 Subject: CUP Application Carey Limousines of SF, Inc
Please find the attached application for a Conditional Use Permit for Carey Limousines SF, INC to operate in the property located at 1098 San Mateo Avenue, #7 South San Francisco, CA 94080. We operate a Light Fleet-base operation. We were evicted from our previous location, located at 405 Victory Ave, Suite K, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Upon identifying the San Mateo Ave property, we determined it was move-in ready. We asked for no modifications from the LL. The landscaping was already in place also consisting of two (2) Miss Violet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub. The only work we needed to perform for our move in was wiring for our IT functions.
Our current staffing levels consist of 8 Dispatchers, 35 Chauffeurs (25 FT/10PT) and staff of 2 Management personnel. We operate a 24/7 operation, 365 days a year. We have 6 parking
spaces in the front of the building plus an additional 23 spaces inside our facility. The office space is used solely for dispatching as well as day to day administrative/management functions. The garage is used for vehicle storage only. No maintenance or washing of vehicles takes place
on site. Included in our packet is an email from Fire Department Safety Inspector, Don Orque, stating our operation is in compliance for 2022-2023. A preliminary Project Review was completed on 12/8/22 @ 11:00AM.
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Kim, Victoria
From:[email protected]
Sent:Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:56 AM
To:Joel Ansaldo
Cc:Espiritu, Christopher
Subject:Re: 1098 San Mateo Ave Project # P22-0142 -
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Thanks Joel!
Chris, if there is anything additional you need from Carey please let Joel and me know as we are working together on
this. Anything that can be done to expedite the permit process would be appreciated as it is costing me a lot of money
every month until this is resolved.
Thanks again!
Thank You,
Luis Galindo
Vice President of Operations, Western Region
Office: (650) 829-1501
From: "Joel Ansaldo" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Date: 02/14/2023 03:56 PM
Subject: 1098 San Mateo Ave Project # P22-0142 -
Chris
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Here is the list of cars project # P22‐0142 and a quick description of how they are used . Whatever we need to do to get
this conditional use permit let me know, also Luis would like to get into the next planning meeting if possible .
10 sedans
4 SUV's
1 Sprinter
We do NO MAINTENANCE in the building
We do no VEHICLE WASHING in the building
We have ZERO ELECTRIC CARS thus no CHARGING STATIONS in the building
The cars go out in AM and return in the PM, sometimes they sit all day.
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Veh Year Make Model Vin Plate
2022 Cadillac XT5 1GYKNAR47NZ161965 33481P3
2022 Cadillac XT5 1GYKNAR42NZ180214 27095P3
2023 Cadillac XT6 1GYKPBR49PZ123561 02930R3
2019 Cadiilac XTS 2G61U5S39K9159270 01014V2
2019 Cadiilac XTS 2G61U5S3XK9159410 01020V2
2022 GMC Yukon XL 1GKS1GKD6PR160814 01552R3
2022 GMC Yukon XL 1GKS1GKDXNR232935 63732M3
2022 GMC Yukon XL 1GKS1GKD3NR170908 24398L3
2022 GMC Yukon XL 1GKS1GKD4NR166334 24999L3
2017 Cadillac XTS 2G61U5S36H9191585 91822P2
2019 Cadillac XTS 2G61U5S37K9159641 14873V2
2017 Lincoln Continental 1LN6L9UK7H5612871 11935S2
2017 Lincoln Continental 1LN6L9UK9H5612869 11934S2
2017 Lincoln Continental 1LN6L9UK1H5617824 11938S2
2019 Mercedes Sprinter WD3PF4CC8HP539649 21335T2
Joel Ansaldo
Ryan & Ryan Construction
423 Littlefield Ave
SSF CA 94080
1‐650‐588‐0547 – Office
Ryan & Ryan Construction earned the prestigious Diamond Certified® award, for its
Fifteenth consecutive‐year approval. The Diamond Certified award is presented only to
General Contractors and other local service companies that rank “highest in quality”
and customer satisfaction.
As a Diamond Certified Company, Ryan & Ryan Construction is proud to be recognized for
exceptional customer satisfaction and professionalism.
joel@ryan‐ryanconstruction.com
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