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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-24 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Packet with eCommentThursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA Planning Commission NORMAN FARIA, Chairperson SARAH FUNES-OZTURK, Vice Chairperson ALEX TZANG, Commissioner SAM SHIHADEH, Commissioner MICHELE EVANS, Commissioner AYSHA PAMUKCU, Commissioner JOHN BAKER, Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda 1 November 21, 2024Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): 1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99 2) https://www.ssf.net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council-Meetings/Planning-Commission 3) https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSouthSanFrancisco/streams How to Submit written Public Comment before the meeting: Email: [email protected] Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting. The email will be monitored during the meeting.The City encourages the submission of comments by 6:00pm on the date of the Public Hearing to facilitate inclusion in the meeting record. Written comments received prior to 6:00pm on the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. How to provide Public Comment during the meeting: COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER During a meeting, comments can only be made in person: Complete a Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address (optional) for the Minutes. American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 72-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 72-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024 2 November 21, 2024Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda, and on any items listed under the Consent Calendar. Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is written on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. Written comments received prior to 6:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record, but will not be read aloud. 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 minutes from the November 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting 1 11-07-24 PC Draft MinutesAttachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Report regarding consideration of a Design Review Board application for a four-year term in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Adena Friedman, Chief Planner) 2 2024 DRB Recruitment DRB Application Attachments: 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 Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024 3 November 21, 2024Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda ADJOURNMENT **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 as set forth in the City’s Master Fee Schedule. Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024 4 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1128 Agenda Date:11/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:1 Consideration and approval of minutes from the November 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™5 November 7, 2024 Minutes Page 1 of 2 MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2024 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF 1. None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR – Voting Key: (yes, no, abstain) 1. Consideration and approval of minutes from the September 19, 2024 Planning Commission Motion to approve: Commissioner Shehadeh, Second – Commissioner Tzang, approved by roll call (5-0-0) Meeting Video: City of South San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting 11/7/2024 (youtube.com) PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consideration of an application and related CEQA determination thereof for a project by PayMore Stores for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Second Hand electronics reseller to ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Faria, Vice Chair Funes-Ozturk Commissioners: Evans, Shihadeh, Tzang ABSENT: Commissioner Baker, Pamukcu STAFF PRESENT: Adena Friedman – Chief Planner – Christy Usher – Senior Planner Cynthia Fregoso – Clerk 6 November 7, 2024 Minutes Page 2 of 2 operate in an existing 1,100 square foot vacant commercial tenant space located at 951 El Camino Real in the Fairway Plaza shopping center in the Transect 5 Corridor Zoning District (T5C). Public Hearing Opened 7:03pm Public Hearing Closed 7:23pm First Motion to approve the CEQA Determination: Commissioner Shihadeh, Second – Commissioner Funes-Ozturk, approved by roll call (5-0-0) Second Motion to approve the Entitlements: Commissioner Shihadeh, Second – Commissioner Funes-Ozturk, approved by roll call (5-0-0) Meeting Video: City of South San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting 11/7/2024 (youtube.com) ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Faria adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:28PM. Adena Friedman, Chief Planner Norm Faria, Chairperson or Sarah Funes-Ozturk, Vice Chairperson Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco AF/af 7 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1104 Agenda Date:11/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:2 Report regarding consideration of a Design Review Board application for a four-year term in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Adena Friedman, Chief Planner) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission,conduct an interview,deliberate,and by motion, appoint one Design Review Board member to a four-year term in accordance with the provisions of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.440.004. BACKGROUND South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.440.004 establishes the terms and membership requirements for the Design Review Board, and establishes the Planning Commission as the appointing body. The Code stipulates that the Board shall consist of five members appointed to four-year terms, organized as follows: ·Two (2) members shall be architects licensed by the State; ·Two (2) members shall be either a landscape architect, designer, contractor, horticulturist, or person with equivalent landscaping expertise or background; ·One (1) shall be any of the above mentioned professions or a building or engineering contractor (but no more than one member may be a building or engineering contractor); and ·At least one of the members shall also be a resident and elector of the City. Currently, there are four members of the DRB, and one vacancy. Of the four members, two are licensed architects and two are landscape architects, and none of the members are a resident and elector of South San Francisco. The vacancy must be filled by a South San Francisco resident, and can be any one of the listed professions. In September, 2024, staff advertised a recruitment for the Design Review Board (Attachment 1), noting that one seat is available, and the new member must be a South San Francisco Resident. Staff received one application as a result of this recruitment, from a South San Francisco resident who is also a professional engineer, thus meeting the professional qualifications (Attachment 2). DISCUSSION The Design Review Board (DRB)reviews all new development proposals and provides architectural and landscape design comments and recommendations for the Chief Planner and Planning Commission’s consideration.South San Francisco continues to experience significant development activity,and anticipates continued development applications and activity,particularly transit-oriented high-density residential and life- City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™8 File #:24-1104 Agenda Date:11/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:2 continued development applications and activity,particularly transit-oriented high-density residential and life- science uses.The City also receives a steady amount of design review applications for additions and expansions to single-family homes,as high housing costs often require multi-generational living in a single unit.The Design Review Board provides important feedback on development proposals,ensuring that new development is of a high quality design and often providing suggestions that will improve the feasibility and longevity of buildings and landscape environments. The updated Zoning Ordinance (adopted in 2022,to implement the Shape SSF General Plan)contains objective development standards (ODS)for all development citywide,as well as Form-Based zoning for several districts throughout the City,which contain specific regulations for buildings,frontages,public open spaces,and uses. The City is about to begin a project to further refine its existing ODS to improve existing standards and provide additional detail and direction regarding urban design and architectural form.The DRB will be one of the primary reviewing bodies for the updated ODS,to ensure that they are feasible standards that will contribute to high-quality building and site design. CONCLUSION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct an interview, deliberate, and by motion, appoint one Design Review Board member to a four-year term in accordance with the provisions of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. Attachments: 1.DRB Recruitment 2.Application City of South San Francisco Printed on 11/15/2024Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™9 Page 1 of 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB) RECRUITMENT NOTICE The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for a vacant position on the Design Review Board (DRB) Role of the Design Review Board The Design Review Board (DRB) is an advisory committee consisting of five (5) design professionals who provide advice and design expertise on new development projects and additions and modifications to existing buildings. The DRB makes recommendations to the Chief Planner, Planning Commission and/or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project and entitlements requested. The goal of the DRB is to encourage optimal design and efficient site planning that enhances community character and ensures new development fits sensitively and cohesively into infill sites and surrounding neighborhoods. About South San Francisco South San Francisco has experienced significant development activity in the past decade, and anticipates continued development applications and activity, particularly transit-oriented high- density residential and life-sciences uses. To learn more about the exciting developments taking shape in South San Francisco, please view the City’s Development and Construction Map. In 2022, the City adopted a new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance contains objective design standards (ODS) for all development citywide, as well as Form-Based Codes for several districts throughout the City, which contain specific regulations for buildings, frontages, public open spaces, and uses. The City is about to begin a project to further refine its existing ODS to improve existing standards and provide additional detail and direction regarding urban design and architectural form. The DRB will be one of the primary review bodies in this update effort. Sample projects that have been recently reviewed by the DRB and are entitled, under construction, or completed 421 Cypress, Multi-Family Residential, Entitled 2022 Vantage Amenity Building, Entitled 2022, recently completed construction 988 El Camino Real, Entitled 2018, recently completed construction 10 Page 2 of 2 Design Review Board Meetings and Compensation The DRB meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Meetings take place in-person in South San Francisco. The Board is comprised of five members, each appointed to a 4-year term or until the appointment of a qualified successor. There are no term limits for the DRB, and members receive a $100.00 stipend per attended meeting and participate in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). The Board is staffed and assisted by the Planning Division, which is part of the broader Economic and Community Development (ECD) Department. Applicant Requirements • Must be a resident and elector of the City of South San Francisco • Must be one of the following professions:  Architect;  Landscape architect, designer, contractor, horticulturist or person with equivalent landscaping expertise or background  Building or engineering contractor • An eye for architectural design and site planning (both innovative and traditional) • Interest and motivation to serve the public community • Sufficient time available to devote to reviewing projects and attending DRB meetings Application & Next Steps Please click here to download the DRB Application, or pick up a physical copy at the Planning Division: City Hall Annex 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080 (650) 877-8535 Please submit an application to the Planning Division by 5:00 P.M, Thursday, October 31. Applicants will be required to appear before the Planning Commission for an interview at a public meeting, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 21. Please email the application to [email protected] or mail / drop off in-person to the Planning Division located at 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. For any questions regarding the Design Review Board or the application itself, please call 650-877-8535. We look forward to reviewing your application. Adena Friedman Chief Planner 11 Redacted Redacted 12 13 Agenda Item: eComments for PUBLIC COMMENT Overall Sentiment Guest User Location: Submitted At: 9:53am 11-21-24 Hello! Question that may or may not be related to the agenda but Why does the City hire a 3rd Party Plan Reviewers in the Planning Department??? These 3rd party organizations are well know for multiple review comments, not even a Code violation but personal preferences to rake more hours in reviewing floor plans. On which slows down & deter the process of acquiring building permits. This is frustrating catering with these 3rd party reviewers, on which draws both Contractors & homeowners to build illegally or without permit. This is what is happening at SF for the past 10 years now. Please provide solution and not an obstacle.