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Home My WebLink About09-06-07 PC e-packet CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE September 6, 2007 7:30 PM 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. 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 in favor of the application. Then persons who oppose the project or who wish to ask questions will have their turn. If you wish to speak, please fill out a card (which is available near the entrance door) and give it, as soon as possible, to the Clerk at the front of the room. When it is your turn, she will announce your name for the record. 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 case. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by using additional time. 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 bye-mail at web- [email protected]. John Prouty Chairperson Judith Honan Commissioner Marc C. Teglia Commissioner Wallace M. Moore Commissioner Mary Giusti Vice-Chairperson Eugene Sim Commissioner William Zemke Commissioner Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Secretary to the Planning Commission Steve Carlson Michael Lappen Senior Planner Senior Planner Gerry Beaudin Associate Planner Chad rick Smalley Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar Clerk Please Turn Cellular Phones And Paaers Off. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 829-3800, five working days before the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE September 6, 2007 Time 7:30 P.M. I CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL I CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Genentech Banners Genentech, Inc/owner Genentech Campus P07-0062: SIGNS07-0022 (Continue to September 20, 2007) Type "C" Sign - (Special Circumstances) application to allow Genentech to install and manage a comprehensive sign program for: identified blank walls, glazed elements of pedestrian bridges, and glazed elements of building stairwells on the Genentech Campus in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.76, 20.81,20.85, & 20.86. 2. CAS Architects, Applicant BMR-475 Eccles, LLC 475 Eccles Avenue P07-0060: UP07-0007, DR07-0040 & TDM07-0003 (Continue to September 20, 2007) Demolition of 32,000 square feet of an existing building along the front fac;ade, reconstruction of the existing mezzanine within the building, and conversion of the building to office I R & D use. The project would include 90,000 square feet on the ground floor and 30,000 square feet on the second (mezzanine) level for a total of 120,000 square feet. The site is 256,618 square feet in area, or 6.1 acres. The proposed floor area ratio is 0.45. The project includes a Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM Program) targeted at a 30 percent mode shift in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32,20.81 and 20.85. PUBLIC HEARING ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS NONE 3. SSF Conference Center Expansion SSF Conference Ctr, Applicant The City of SSF, Owner 255 So. Airport Blvd P07-0030: UPM07-0003 & DR07-0019 (Continued from August 16,2007) Review of materials and color samples for a 4,100 sf expansion (parking lot behind the building) of the existing Conference Center in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District in accordance with the Final Conditions of Approval. Planning Commission Agenda - Cont'd Page 3 of 3 September 6, 2007 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS - Cont'd 4. San Mateo County - Steve Alms /applicant Bay, Community Housing Lp/owner 410 Maple Avenue P07 -0086: PCA07 -0004 General Plan Conformity finding for the acquisition of this property by the County of San Mateo located in the R-2-H Medium Density Residential Zone District, in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402). 5. San Mateo County - Steve Alms /applicant Michael Kuang, Allice Kuang, King Mun & Sao Un Tom/owners 701 Grand Avenue P07-0085: PCA07-0003 General Plan Conformity finding for the acquisition of this property by the County of San Mateo located in the R-2-H Medium Density Residential Zone District, in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402). ITEMS FROM STAFF 6. City Attorney's update on Solaire Project - Developer Fairfield ITEMS FROM COMMISSION ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT Susy Kalki Secretary 0 the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting September 20, 2007 Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. Staff Reports can now be accessed online at: http://www.ssf.netldepts/comms/plannina/aaenda minutes.asp or via http://weblink.ssf.net SKlbla s:\Agevcct~s\PL~vcvcLvcg CoV\.CV\.CLssLovc\200]'\Oj-00-0]' RPC Agevcct~.ctoc I Planning Commission Staff Report DA TE: September 6, 2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Type "e" Sign - (Special Circumstances) application to allow Genentech to install a comprehensive sign program for: identified blank walls, glazed elements of pedestrian bridges, stairwells and building on the Genentech Campus in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.76, 20.81, 20.85, & 20.86. Applicant/Owner: Consultant: Case Nos.: Address: Genentech, Inc. Propp & Guerin P07-0062: SIGNS07-0022 Campus wide RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue the proposed sign program application to the September 20, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. DISCUSSION: The applicant has requested a continuance to the September 20, 2007 meeting to discuss potential changes to the application prior to presenting to the Planning Commission. Respectfully submitted, ~11 Ge y Beaudin Associate Planner ~\ Planning Commission Staff Report DATE: September 6, 2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: BMR-475 Eccles, LLC/Monogram Biosciences: Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing property from Light Industrial to Research & Development uses and approval of a TDM Plan at 475 Eccles Avenue, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.81,20.32 and 20.120. Applicant/Owner: Biomed Realty Trust Address: 475 Eccles Avenue, South San Francisco Case Numbers: P07-0060, UP07-0007, DR07-0040, and TDM07-0003 RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission continue the item to the September 20, 2007 public meeting. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The project site is a 6.1-acre parcel currently developed with an approximate 152,000 square foot building consisting of an 114,000 square foot building footprint and a mezzanine that previously supported light manufacturing uses. A concrete tilt-up office/warehouse structure that was constructed in the 1960's is located on the site. Until recently, Ocular Sciences operated a manufacturing facility on the site. The building is vacant. The applicant proposes to convert the existing building from Light Industrial space to Research and Development uses for Monogram Biosciences. The applicant has requested that the project be continued to the September 20, 2007 public hearing so that the representatives from Monogram Biosciences may attend the meeting. Respectfully submitted, 475 Eccles - Request for Continuation Page 1 of 1 Lappen, Mike From: Jose Cotto [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 31,2007 11 :11 AM To: Lappen, Mike Subject: 475 Eccles - Request for Continuation Mike, I'm submitting this email as a formal request on behalf of the property owner SioMed for a continuation on the Use Permit application for 475 Eccles. The continuation is necessary due to the fact that we are still finalizing our plans and the tenant, Monogram Biosciences is unable to attend the hearing on 9/6/07. I thank you for your understanding on this matter. Regards, Jose Cotto Principal - CAS Architects 650-428-2506 [email protected] 8/3112007 Planning Commission Staff Report DATE: September 6,2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: The South San Francisco Conference Center Expansion Project: Materials and Color Samples. Applicant: South San Francisco Conference Center Authority Owner: City of South San Francisco Address: 255 South Airport Boulevard Case Numbers: UP07-0030, UPM07-0003, DR07-0019 (Original Use Permit Number: UP 91-888) RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission accept the proposed materials and color samples for the Conference Center expansion, in accordance with the approved Conditions of Approval for Use Permit UP07-0030. BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION: On May 3, 2007, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit UP07-0030 to expand the existing Conference Center facility and construct a 4,200 square foot, single-story prefabricated building in the parking lot behind the existing facility. Subject to the Conditions of Approval, the applicant submitted two illustrations showing the proposed walkway awning and temporary structure material and color samples for Planning Commission review at the August 16, 2007 public meeting. Because the applicant could not be present at the meeting, the Planning Commission continued the item to the September 6, 2007. The applicant will present the material and color board and answer questions during the meeting. Respectfully submitted, <;/ 'd,1 B)j' ,YI Michael Lap n y Planning Commission Staff Report DATE: September 6, 2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: 410 Maple Avenue - General Plan Conformity finding for a purchase by the County of San Mateo of property located at 410 Maple Avenue (APN 012-311-340), in the R-2-H Medium Density Residential Zone District, in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402). Owner: Applicant: Case No. Bay Community Housing LP County of San Mateo P07-0086: PCA07-0003 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission find the proposed purchase of the subject property by the County of San Mateo to be in conformity with the City's General Plan. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: San Mateo County is interested in acquiring a 5,000 square foot parcel at the northeast corner of Maple Avenue and Tamarack Lane. The site, at 410 Maple Avenue (APN 012-311-340), contains six apartments. The County proposes to acquire the property for use as housing for emancipated foster youth. In accordance with State Law, all proposals for acquisition of property by the City or County must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review as to the property's conformity with the City's General Plan (Govt. Code 65402). The subject site is located in an area designated Downtown High Density Residential. This land use designation allows for continued residential use of the site. The County's proposal would therefore be in conformance with the current land use designation. CONCLUSION: The County proposes to purchase the subject site and maintain the current residential units, a use that is consistent with the current General Plan. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find the proposed acquisition of property to be in conformity with the City's General Plan. /J~ ;/ " ~, --t7-'~ Susy Ka in, Chief Planner Attachment: Letter from San Mateo County date Aug. 8, 2007 County Manager's Office Capital Projects BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK CHURCH RICHARD S. GORDON JERRY HILL ROSE JACOBS GIBSON ADRIENNE J. TISSIER COUNTY OF SAN MATEO JOHN L. MALTBIE COUNTY MANAGER CLERK OF THE BOARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. 455 COUNTY CENTER, 5TH FLOOR · REDWOOD CITY . CALIFORNIA 94063-1663 WEB PAGE ADDRESS:http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us (650) 363-4579 · FAX: (650) 363-4832 August 8, 2007 RE: General Plan Conformity Acquisition by County of 410 Maple Avenue APN: 012-311-340 Susy Kilkin Chief Planner City of South San Francisco 315 Maple Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 ~ AUG f 0 2007 Dear Ms. Kilkin: The County of San Mateo is finalizing the purchase of six units at 410 Maple Avenue, in South San Francisco from Bay Community Housing LP. Consistent with Government Code 965402(a), this letter requests that the City issue a finding that the acquisition by the County ofthe property conforms with the City's General Plan. The County proposes to acquire the property for continuum housing for emancipated foster youth. We look forward to receiving a finding ofthe City within the 40 days set forth in ~65402. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me directly by telephone at (650) 363-4047 or via email [email protected]. Very truly yours, A- Steve Alms, Manager Real Property Services DATE: September 6, 2007 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: 701 Grand Avenue, 215 & 217 Orange Avenue - General Plan Conformity finding for a purchase by the County of San Mateo of property located at 710 Grand Avenue, 215 & 217 Orange Avenue (APN 012-203-100), in the R-2-H Medium Density Residential Zone District, in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402). Owner: Applicant: Case No. Michael & Alice Kuang and King Mun & Sao Lin Tom County of San Mateo P07 -0085: PCA07 -0003 REeOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission find the proposed purchase of the subject property by the County of San Mateo to be in conformity with the City's General Plan. BAeKGROUND/DISeUSSION: San Mateo County is interested in acquiring a 6,000 square foot parcel at the southwest comer of Grand Avenue and Orange A venue which includes three residential units, 701 Grand Avenue, 215 & 217 Orange Avenue (APN 012-203-100). The County proposes to acquire the property for use as housing for emancipated foster youth. In accordance with State Law, all proposals for acquisition of property by the City or County must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review as to the property's conformity with the City's General Plan (Govt. Code 65402). The subject site is located in an area designated Downtown Low Density Residential. This land use designation allows for continued residential use of the site. The County's proposal would therefore be in conformance with the current land use designation. CONeLUSION: The County proposes to purchase the subject site and maintain the current residential units, a use that is consistent with the current General Plan. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find the proposed acquisition of property to be in conformity with the City's General Plan. 6~~ Susy Ka in, Chief Planner Attachment: Letter from San Mateo County date Aug. 8, 2007 County Manager's Office Capital Projects BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARK CHURCH RICHARD S. GORDON JERRY HILL ROSE JACOBS GIBSON ADRIENNE J. TISSIER COUNTY OF SAN MATEO JOHN L. MALTBIE COUNTY MANAGER CLERK OF THE BOARD COUNTVGOVERNMENTCENTER' 455COUNTVCENTER, 5TH FLOOR' REDWOOD CITY . CALIFORNIA 94063-1663 WEB PAGE ADDRESS:http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us (650) 363-4579 . FAX: (650) 363-4832 August 8, 2007 RE: General Plan Conformity Acquisition by County of 701 Grand Avenue and 215-217 Orange Avenue APN: 012-203-100 .)") "._."V...n' Jltt, i;>{ ~~. '" '- ,'!l,Jt.:..'\', '. . Susy Kilkin Chief Planner City of South San Francisco 315 Maple Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 AUG 1 0 2007 Dear Ms. Kilkin: The County of San Mateo is finalizing the purchase of the triplex units at 701 Grand Avenue, 215 Orange Avenue and 217 Orange Avenue, in South San Francisco from Michael and Alice Kuang and King Mun and Sao Lin Tom. Consistent with Government Code S65402(a), this letter requests that the City issue a finding that the acquisition by the County of the property conforms with the City's General Plan. The County proposes to acquire the property for continuum housing for emancipated foster youth. We look forward to receiving a finding of the City within the 40 days set forth in 965402. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me directly by telephone at (650) 363-4047 or via email [email protected]. Very truly yours, Steve Alms, Manager Real Property Services