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Home My WebLink About04-05-07 PC e-packet (Special) SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Municipal Services Building 33 Arroyo Drive South San Francisco, California 94083 April 5, 2007 6:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of Califomia, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday the 5th day of April 2007 , at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda 1. Study Session Genentech Building 31 Genentech, Inc/Owner - Applicant 1631 Grandview Dr. POS-OOOS: DROS-0003 & UPOS-0002 Use Permit to allow construction a five-story office building (Building 31) with a total floor space of 150,972 square feet at 1531 Grandview Drive . ~ 2. Study Session Genentech Childcare Facility Genentech Inc/Owner - Applicant 444 Allerton Avenue P06-0024: UP06-0008 & DR06-0020 Use Permit allow construction of a 51,000 s.f. childcare facility serving approximately 500 children, comprising six separate buildings, at 444 Allerton Avenue. ADJOURNMENT /7 Su Kal'; Chief Planner Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission Staff Report I I DATE: April 5, 2007 ,I TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Study Session: Use Permit to allow construction of a five-story, 151,000 square foot administration building (Building B31), located in the Upper Campus area of the Genentech Research & Development Overlay District. I Applicant/Owner: Genentech, Inc. Case No. P05-0005 and Use Permit UP05-0002 Address: 1631 Grandview Drive RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission conduct a Study Session to review the proposed design changes to Building B31, located on the Upper Campus area in the Genentech Research and Development Overlay District. BACKGROUNDffiISCUSSION: The applicant, Genentech Inc., is proposing to construct a 5-story office building containing approximately 151,000 square feet of gross floor area on the Genentech Upper Campus. Building B31 would be located on a 9.92-acre site adjacent to two existing office buildings, Buildings B32 and B33, and would replace an existing 328-space surface parking lot with 124 parking spaces. Proposed Architecture and Site Planning I Building Design -The proposed building will be constructed with an attached steel braced frame structure with a combination of smooth concrete, fluted concrete and aluminum curtain wall system. Similar to Buildings B33 and B32, the Building B31 massing and fayade design are intended to give the building a texture and scale compatible with its context, with the adjacent buildings and its place, as a nexus between the Upper, Middle and Lower campuses. The site will include several pedestrian corridors, a landscaping pedestrian circle fronting the building, several employee areas, and ample landscaping along the perimeter of the site. . Landscaping -Building B31 would face the existing circular landscape plaza, with water features fronting the main entrance to the building (north elevation). Landscaped pedestrian pathways will physically link the site with buildings located on the Lower, Middle and Upper Campuses. Landscaping will be added to the setback and courtyard areas surrounding the facility. The I STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Study Session: Genentech, Building B31 DATE: AprilS, 2007 Page 2 landscaping that is located in the pedestrian circle fronting the building is designed to absorb rainwater runoff. All exterior lighting would consist of low profile or low spread lights to reduce glare. Planning Commission Comments The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed building at the March 15, 2007 public hearing. Following staff and applicant presentations, the Commissioners commented on the building site planning and design. While generally supportive of the project, the Commission felt that the project's design could be improved. The Planning Commission requested the applicant to revise the building plans based on the Commissioner's comments that are summarized as follows: . The entry features (glass curtain wall, driveway and pedestrian corridor) to the building should be expanded. . Expand the architectural features found on Buildings 32 and 33, onto the Building 31 fayade facing Grandview Drive. . Incorporate a "concave" feature on the fayade facing Grandview Drive. . Incorporate the internal court paving (such as pavers or decorative concrete) and landscaping features into the driveway area in front of the building. Proposed Revisions to the Architecture and Site Planning Following the Planning Commission public hearing, Genentech has revised the plans and included the following changes: . Addition of glass to the Grandview Drive elevation. . Introduction of a larger curve along the Grandview Drive elevation that is similar to the interior courtyard elevations. . A larger trellis has been added similar in design to Building 32 and Building 33. . A full height glass stair has been introduced adjacent to Building 33 and visible from Grandview Drive. . The colored asphalt at the site entry has been modified to scored joints in colored concrete with stamped texture. . Flagstone has been introduced at the perimeter ofthe circle at the entry. . The concrete material on the driveway has been extended to Grandview Drive. . A landscaping buffer with meandering sidewalk has been added along Grandview Drive. . A stone bench and new landscaping has been included in the interior courtyard by Building 33. STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Study Session: Genentech, Building B31 DATE: AprilS, 2007 Page 3 The attached revised plans include the proposed changes to the building's architecture and site plans. Genentech will present the proposed revisions to the Planning Commission during the Study Session. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Division staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a Study Session to review the proposed design changes to Building B31, located on the Upper Campus area in the Genentech Research and Development Overlay District, and provide comments and direction. Respectfull y submitted, By: Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Revised site and elevation plans, dated March 30, 2007 (attached to the Planning Commission Staff Report for the public hearing dated AprilS, 2007) Attachment 1: Location Building B31 P05-0005 Planning Commission Staff Report DATE: April 5, 2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Study Session: Use Permit to allow construction of a Childcare Center for approximately 500 children, with a total floor space of approximately 50,484 square feet, located on a 4.59-acre site at 444 Allerton Avenue currently in the Planned Industrial Zoning District. The site has recently been approved by the City Council to be incorporated into the West Campus area of the Genentech Research & Development Overlay District, which will become effective as of April 27, 2007. Applicant/Owner: Genentech, Inc. Case No. P06-0024 and Use Permit UP06-0008 Address: 444 Allerton Avenue RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission conduct a Study Session to review the proposed design changes to the childcare center and provide comments and direction. BACKGROUNDffiISCUSSION: The project site was formerly a warehouse operated by See's Candies, which was demolished in 2006. The applicant, Genentech Inc., is proposing to construct a 50,484 square foot childcare center for approximately 500 children on the site. Project Architecture and Site Planning Building Design - The proposed childcare center has a contemporary appearance and will be constructed as a wood frame structure with a smooth stucco finish, fluted concrete, corrugated metal canopies, wood and metal roof passageways, and an aluminum window system. The two- story administration building is the most visible building on the site; the building's lobby provides the visual focus with the use of a high glass curtain wall, metal overhang above the entrance, and slanted metal roof which rises over the second floor. The classrooms, art pavilion, and play area cannot be seen from the street since they are located behind the administration building. These buildings incorporate the general design elements (a lower curtain wall for example) used in the administration building. STAFF REPORT RE: Study Session: Genentech Childcare Center, P06-0024 Date: AprilS, 2007 Page 2 Landscaping -The childcare center would include a landscaped play area within the site area. Landscaping will be added to the setback areas surrounding the facility. Public Comment During the public hearing, Tony Hamedany from Columbus Manufacturing Company at 493 Forbes Boulevard, noted that their business is located close to the proposed childcare center. He explained that his facility stores ammonia on site for their refrigeration. Even though they have training to mitigate potential leakage, he felt that the childcare center was incompatible with the surrounding industrial uses due to the possibility of leaks from his or other similar facilities. Lisa Sullivan from Genentech indicated that the company conducted a strict due diligence survey of the area and considered potential health and safety impacts when siting the childcare center on Allerton Avenue. Additionally, a representative from the Fire Department answered questions from the Planning Commission regarding state and local regulations and planning to mitigate a potential hazardous event. Planning Commission Comments The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed building at the March 15, 2007 public hearing. Following staff and applicant presentations, the Commissioners commented on the building site planning and design. While generally supportive of the project, the Commission felt that the project's design could be improved. The Planning Commission requested the applicant revise the building plans based on the Commissioner's comments, summarized as follows: · The Administration Building appears too institutional and "stark." · The Administration Building should be designed with larger windows and more treatment to the fayade and roof area. · The applicant should reserve more drop-off spaces in front of the Administration Building. . The fence should be screened with more landscaping. · Are the corrugated metal internal court coverings the best type of material for this facility? Proposed Revisions to the Architecture and Site Planning Following the Planning Commission public hearing, Genentech has revised the plans and included the following changes: · A larger recessed windows have been included on the Administration Building's fayade facing Allerton Avenue. STAFF REPORT RE: Study Session: Genentech Childcare Center, P06-0024 Date: AprilS, 2007 Page 3 . Sun shades have been added on the windows. . Additional windows have been provided on the south end of the Administration Building. . A new horizontal and vertical reveals have been added to break down the fayade of the Administration Building. . A longer asymmetrical canopy has been added to the Administration Building fayade. . The blank concrete block wall on Allerton Drive has been covered with plaster and includes block base that is similar to the building bases. . New climbing vines will be planted along the wall. . 60 parking spaces (expanded from 38 spaces) are shown as reserved for drop off and pick up. . Colors on the pavilions have been revised to deeper more saturated earth tones. The attached revised plans include the proposed changes to the building's architecture and site plans. Genentech will present the proposed revisions to the Planning Commission during the Study Session. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Division Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a Study Session to review the proposed design changes to the childcare center and provide comments and direction. Respectfully submitted, #/ A B&J' // Michael a en, Senior Planner Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site and Elevation Plans, dated March 30,2007 (the plans are attached to the Planning Commission Public Hearing Staff Report, dated AprilS, 2007) Attachment 1: Location Genentech Childcare Center 444 Allerton Avenue P06-0024