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May 15, 2008
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
TAPE 1
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 n.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim,
Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti
None
Planning Division:
Economic & Community Development:
City Attorney:
Engineering Division:
Police Department:
Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner
Gerry Beaudin, Senior Planner
Patti Cabano, Admin. Asst. I
Marty Van Duyn, Assistant City Manager
Sky Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney
Sam Bautista, Senior Civil Engineer
Sergeant Jon Kallas, Planning Liaison
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Zarc, LLC c/o Randy Ly/applicant
Reinertson, Robert/owner
26 S Linden Avenue
P08-0018: UP08-0018 & DR08-0011
No Changes
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Use Permit application to allow an electronic waste collection and non-hazardous /non-ferrous metal (such as
aluminum, copper and iron) buy-back facility at 26 South Linden Avenue in the
P-1 Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.32, 20.75, 20.81, & 20.85
Public Hearing opened.
Senior Planner Beaudin presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Randy Ly, applicant, addressed the Commission. He noted he is looking forward to moving into
South San Francisco to provide a value added service to the community and feels there is a real
potential to serve local communities.
Public Hearing closed.
Commissioner Oborne expressed that this is a creative use of the industrial land and there is a
need for this kind of service. She added that partnering with the various entities is crucial to its
success. Commissioner Prouty stated he is supportive of this idea, but had questions regarding
the 100 year flood plain and the mitigation measures that have been agreed to. He asked if there
were hidden metals or mercury and the extent of breakdown or processing that would occur on
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site. The applicant explained there would be no processing and no handling of mercury as they do
not break down materials on the site. Basically the facility operators pack materials on-site, but do
not process or breakdown anything. The large items get packaged together and stored on pallets
until they are shipped to a processing facility.
Commissioner Giusti asked if there are conditions in place to prohibit dumping. The applicant
responded that there will be cameras and signs to discourage dumping. Commissioner Giusti also
expressed concerns about flooding in the area of the project. The applicant stated that per the
conditions of approval, a drainage plan has been submitted with this proposal.
Commissioner Teglia agreed that the project is appropriate for the site. He stated that the
landscaping was adequate, but felt the agapanthascould grow quickly and become unsightly. Mr.
Beaudin noted the Design Review Board had suggested taller plantings to help screen.
Commissioner Teglia asked if their suggestions have been incorporated into the project. Planner
Beaudin noted the myoprum and esca/onia shown on the plans were suggested by the DRB to
better screen the site. Commissioner Teglia requested assurance that there will only be a metal
picket fence without barbed-wire.
Commissioner Moore expressed concern for the safety of site users, due to potential conflicts
between forklift operations and customers. The applicant explained there will be a designated
customer area for drop-offs which will ensure that customers will not be close to forklifts. Forklifts
will be indoors away from customers and safety lanes will be delineated.
Commissioner Oborne inquired about the trucks that will be stored on properly. The applicant
confirmed that only vehicles associated with the business will be parked on the site. Commissioner
Moore asked about fundraising activities noted by the applicant. The applicant stated ZARC has
partnerships with the school district and Boys and Girls Club. Commissioner Oborne asked about
the possibility of partnering with colleges. The applicant responded they are always open to new
partnerships.
Motion- Teglia /Second- Oborne - to approve the application as submitted
Ayes: Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim,
Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Approved by roll call vote.
2. Jon Bergschneider, HCP SSF, LCP/applicant
Ton Bergschneider, HCP SSF, LCP/owner
450 E Grand Ave
P08-0040: DA-01-0006/MODi
Britannia East Grand Master Plan Development Agreement: Proposed modification to the Development Agreement
to extend the date for completion of the child care center by five years.
Public Hearing opened.
Chief Planner Kalkin presented the staff report, noting staff is supportive of the modification to the
Development Agreement and recommends the Planning Commission adopt the supporting
resolution.
]on Bergschneider gave a PowerPoint presentation. He noted that he, Shar Zamanpour and
Geraldine O'Connor from Genentech were available for questions.
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Public Hearing closed.
Commissioner Oborne noted excitement with this development and feels it is a great addition to
the community. Commissioner Teglia also noted his support, but questioned the status of the
remediation of the adjacent slough and the bridge that is required over the slough to the south of
the subject site that is needed to link the segments of the Bay Trail. Ton Bergschneider responded
that he did not have all the details because HCP is not the owner of the site to the south which
includes the slough. He stated that the property is owned by Haskins and the Materials Transfer
Station. He noted that he was not aware of the status of the remediation but did know that the
bridge design and permit is currently being pursued by the SSF Scavenger Co. in coordination with
BCDC. He acknowledged that HCP is required to pay a fair share contribution for the bridge once
the design details are finalized.
Commissioner Teglia asked for clarification as to the extent of HCP's ownership in the vicinity of
the slough. Mr. Bergschneider responded that HCP owns the property on the north side of the
slough. They have completed their portion of the Bay Trail within their property and have
provided a landing to accommodate the bridge connection. Commissioner Teglia asked staff to
report back on the status of the slough remediation. Chief Planner Kalkin agreed to report back on
the status but noted that Haskins is the lead on the clean up effort, and he is working with the
Regional Water Board on the permitting aspects.
Commissioner Prouty added his congratulations for the results of the redevelopment of this old
industrial property. He asked if Genentech's child care needs will be met during the time of the
requested extension. Geraldine O'Connor responded that this proposed amendment will give them
the time necessary to determine that overall need. She noted there are currently 250 children at
the Gateway facility and a wait list with several hundred children. When the 500 child facility
opens in September, the 250 children from the Gateway facility will not all transfer there; they will
transition out over time. The toddlers will stay in their current locations to finish out their
programs. Genentech has a 5 year lease at the Gateway facility to allow for the transition.
Eventually they will have a 750 children capacity at the two locations for the next 5 years. This
will determine the demand and make it possible to come back after 5 years with a better
understanding of the overall demand. This might result in a need for a larger child care facility
than is identified in the DA. She noted that child care is Genentech's most significant recruitment
and retention tool.
Commissioner Teglia inquired if the Gateway child care facility is run by the City. Chief Planner
Kalkin clarified that there is a Gateway child care facility that the City owns which is operated by
the YMCA, but that is not the one the applicant is speaking of. The facility in question is located
further north on Gateway Boulevard, adjacent to the Federal Express building.
Commissioner Sim also commended the applicant for excellent transformation of the site. He
asked Genentech representatives if they have an overall plan regarding the placement of future
child care facilities. Shar Zamanpour responded that they have not identified other sites because
they are waiting to assess whether the 500 child care slots at the new facility is sufficient or if
more are needed, and that they need this five year time extension to provide this evaluation time.
Commissioner Teglia stated that child care has been a priority of the City for years. He asked if
the facility is not built on the site would they donate a fee to be utilized for other facilities. Chief
Planner Kalkin responded that the terms currently call for the facility to be built on site if it can be.
It has been determined through the DTSC to have been cleared for construction on site. She
stated the Development Agreement is a contract that is a negotiation tool that the City and the
developer enter into.
Commission Sim inquired about a similar concept as the Inclusionary zoning in a housing situation.
He asked if these large institutional projects in different areas of the City were the City's
preference. Chief Planner Kalkin explained that there are child care fees that are applied across
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the board for all new construction. However, in this instance there was a Development Agreement
entered into which gave the City and the developer additional latitude to entertain other issues
outside what the City's standard requirements are, and at that time the child care facility was
negotiated. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that the standard child fee facility impact fee is not
comparable in terms of dollar amounts to construction of an actual child care facility. She
explained this only a 5 year deferment; the obligation to construct the child care facility remains.
Motion- Teglia /Second- Sim - to adopt Resolution 2669-2008 recommending the City Council
approve DA P08-0040: DA-01-0006/MOD1
Ayes: Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner
Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Unanimously Approved by roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Genentech Annual Report 2008, as required under SSFMC Sections 20.39.080 & 20.40.080
Senior Planner Beaudin presented the staff report.
Shar Zamanpour presented Genentech's 2008 annual report. She was joined by Geraldine O'Connor and Doug
DeVeny.
Commissioner Teglia commented that Genentech's solution with regard to the shuttle bus turnouts was not what
the Commission had previously discussed with Genentech last fall, noting that the Commission was specific about
having pullouts/curb cutouts. He clarified that the shuttle stop configuration is not in keeping with the
requirements outlined in the master plan and that the Commission required pull outs for the buses, not painted
stripes on the ground.
Ms. Zamanpour deferred to Ray Razavi, City Engineer, to discuss traffic issues. Commissioner Teglia stated this
wasn't a traffic question. It is a'flow' question and needed to reflect the Commission's streetscape improvement
requirements. The Commission wanted to see actual curb cutouts for designated areas so buses can pull off of the
street.
Ms. Zamanpour stated that in the previous discussions about pullouts, she believed the direction had been that
they would only be necessary if the width of the street didn't allow for the buses to pull out of the travel lane. She
noted her traffic consultant's concern that if the street is widened it would encourage drivers to speed. He
reiterated that the Commission was very specific about bus stops and turnouts with regards to aesthetics and
planting.
Ms. Zamanpour mentioned that after considerable study, she felt the design presented in the Annual Report was
the best solution to support the TDM program, given the number of buses needed and the safety needs for
bicyclists. She felt the details shown in the report meet the City's requirement of bringing in not only safety of
pulling out in the traffic lane and bicycles, but a real pullout. Commissioner Teglia asked for planting rather than
painting on the street.
Commissioner Teglia stated this is not the aesthetic that the Commission asked for and Genentech needs to comply
with the requirement.
Commissioner Teglia continued, stating that Genentech had a moratorium on building for a long time, which
resulted in the Commission approving the 10 year master plan when it was not fully complete. There were several
outstanding issues, including open space amenities and some roads. The expectation is that Genentech will have
these conversations with the Commission. Ms. Zamanpour committed to further review, including enhanced
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landscaping, and assured the Commission that Genentech is concerned with the look and feel of their campus,
including the overall safety and function.
Commissioner Teglia requested that Genentech re-examine what was discussed during the Master Plan update
process and during the subsequent project approvals. Commissioner Sim agreed with Commissioner Teglia but
noted a willingness to be open-minded as to how the bus turnouts could work aesthetically throughout the campus.
He stressed that the pullouts need to be integrated into the streetscape so they may need to be realigned.
Commissioner Prouty also noted agreement with regard to the shuttle stops, and was withholding judgment on the
green space. Commissioner Teglia stated that plans for the campus entries, open space and a phasing plan on the
green space were supposed to be submitted with the Annual Report. He felt that a study session is needed in the
near future to fully understand and discuss these issues.
Commissioner Prouty was pleased with the conceptual design of the roundabout and with the overall design of the
buildings on the campus. He hoped that the suggestions for berming, mounding, and landscaping to hide the
areas where the buses stop is reconsidered. Ms. Zamanpour committed to looking at this matter in more detail,
but felt that the solution presented was the best solution based on everything they have heard and after working
with the City engineering staff. Commissioner Teglia stressed the importance of a quality design integrated with
the functionality of the streets/traffic. He felt working with engineers and streetscape designers can accomplish the
safety as well as the design aspect -form and function. Ms. Zamanpour committed to looking at this in more detail
and presenting the findings to the Commission.
Commissioner Teglia suggested to Ms. Zamanpour that if this is a down year for construction, perhaps this would
be a good time to refer back to the Commission approval of those master plan items left open: items such as the
green space, the extent of the open space on the campus and the entrances that were to be designed and
approved. Ms. Zamanpour responded that the entrance designs will come with the design of projects.
Commissioner Teglia asked staff to review. Chief Planner Kalkin recollected that Genentech was to bring in
preliminary designs. This was done 6 months ago to give concepts and the final designs would come forward later.
Commissioner Teglia noted his main concern was open space; what is going to be there and how the phasing was
to be implemented per the master plan. He stressed that this and public access are the primary amenities of
concern to the Commission and City Council. Ms. Zamanpour agreed to look at the pullouts further and bring in
the studies that were done to show the reasons behind it as well as discuss the landscaping improvements.
Commissioner Teglia reiterated the need for continued discussions on the timelines and the overall implementation
plan, noting that these are the community/project benefits. In exchange, Genentech has a 10-year master plan
which allows for expedited project review.
Ms. Zamanpour introduced Doug DeVeny, Director of Design Engineering who discussed engineering best practices
for building energy efficient and sustainable buildings being implemented by Genentech.
Ray Razavi, City Engineer, addressed the Commission regarding traffic and felt that the City can work with
Genentech to create a better plan for the shuttle bus stops. Mr. Razavi committed to working with Genentech on
alternatives for further review. Commissioner Teglia moved to accept the 2008 Genentech Annual Report, noting
the Commission is looking for additional work on the bus cutouts and directing staff to refer back on the 10 year
Master Plan approval of all the items that are supposed to be negotiated and discussed. He would like the
outstanding items brought to back to the Commission for discussion.
Motion- Teglia /Second- Prouty
Ayes: Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim,
Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Approved by roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
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Chief Planner Kalkin reported that Council upheld the Commission's recommendation for the appeal filed on the 648
Commercial Avenue Planned Unit Development.
Chief Planner Kalkin noted that the Commission had been provided a memo regarding proposed paint changes for the
Park Station Lofts Project. She noted the developer had provided a mock up of alternative colors in the field, and
requested that the Commission review the proposed changes and contact her if there are any concerns. She also
informed the Commission that the original paint palette was available in the Planning office for review or if any
Commissioner wanted to take it to the site for comparison purposes.
Commissioner Teglia asked if 648 Commercial Avenue was coming back to Commission. Chief Planner Kalkin
responded the recommendation from Commission authorized staff to work with the Design Review Board to finalize the
design details. Commissioner Teglia concerned with the change in the colors without discussion with Commission.
Commissioner Teglia concerned with the Costco parking lots regarding putting up red cones at exit on Airport
Boulevard and their lines with cutting off flow and parking. Need to find a solution. Chief Planner Kalkin will arrange
meeting with police, staff and commission to review this.
None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
None
9'30 P.M.
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Sus Kalkin Mary G' sti, Chairperson
Secretary o the Planning Commission Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco
NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting June 5, 2008, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South
San Francisco, CA.
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