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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-15MINUTES 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 None None 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 Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2008 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. S:~M%vtiutPS\~%wa~%zed M%wutCSS\OS-15-08 R'PC Dva fE M%v~.utPS - GPI-tS.doc page 2 o f 6 Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2008 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 s:\M%wutes\~%wAl%zed M%wutes\os--rs-o8 R.pc pra ft NtCwutes - C i-Fg.doc page s o f 6 Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2008 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 s:V~nCwutes~~~wALCzed M%wutes\os-2s-og rzpc pva ft MCwutes - c,r-tg.doc page 4 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2008 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 s:\M%~.utes\~Cv.alCzed M~wutes\os-2s-o8 RpC Ava ft r~l~wutes - c,Hg.doc page s o f 6 Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2008 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. f r 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. SK/pac S:\M%wute5\~F%wal%Zed M%vtute5\OS-YS-08 RPC AYa I ` M%wutes - CSI-FS.GIOG Page 6 o f 6