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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-16MINUTES August i6, 2007 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE 1 CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Giusti and Chairperson Prouty ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: City Attorney: Engineering Division: Police Department: CHAIR COMMENTS Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Mike Lappen, Senior Planner Girard Beaudin, Associate Planner Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II Sky Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney Sam Bautista, Senior Civil Engineer Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR None 1. Genentech Banners Genentech, Inc/owner Genentech Campus P07-0062: SIGNS07-0022 (Continue to September 6, 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. Motion Teglia /Second Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 2, Cal Com Systems/Applicant City of South San Francisco/Owner 1121 South San Francisco Drive Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2007 P06-0143: UP06-0033 & DR06-0105 (continued from July 19, 2007) Use Permit and Design Review allowing a wireless communication facility comprised of a 35 foot tall monopole with three 4 foot tall panel antennas and an underground equipment vault with several cabinets, situated at 1121 South San Francisco Drive in the Terrabay Specific Plan District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.63, 20.81, 20.85 & 20.105. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. James Singleton, Verizon Wireless, presented 3 design options to the Commission. He pointed out that they looked at the area to determine what could be done to further stealth the site. The generator has been removed from the proposal due to noise concerns and a plug is being proposed to accommodate an emergency generator via a vehicle that would occupy one parking space on the site. He pointed out that they looked at installing a light standard, amono-pole or an Italian Cypress tree. In response to the Commission's height concerns, the area was surveyed and the Spruce trees measured at 31 feet. He pointed out that the light standard is 35 feet tall, the tree size increased by 3 feet and the mono-pole is 40 feet tall. Commissioner Teglia asked if the Italian Cypress option would look better towards the corner. Mr. Singleton noted that there is vegetation inside that area and the tree would compliment the area but in the proposed location it would be much more stealthed because of the Spruce tree branches. Commissioner Teglia noted that the pine version appears to be towards the right. Mr. Singleton noted that due to its height it is more visible. Commissioner Teglia asked if the project could be moved to another location on the site. Mr. Singleton noted that this is the location they were advised to locate their facility. Commissioner Teglia questioned if they explored reducing the height. Mr. Singleton noted that lowering it would not meet their coverage needs. Commissioner Teglia noted that there are different types of antennas and asked if this cluster accommodates as many antennas as it can. Mr. Singleton noted that this is the case and they tried to stack the antennas but that would not work for this site. Commissioner Teglia noted that the Italian Cypress is the best version and asked if the location on the current plans is the best location as far as stealthing it from public view. Mr. Singleton noted that they will get more screening from this location than the previous proposal. Commissioner Zemke asked if the trees would be made of synthetic materials. Mr. Singleton confirmed that they would. Commissioner Zemke questioned if there is any experience on how the tree material weathers. Mr. Singleton replied that the trees are strong, durable and the fading issue has been rectified. Commissioner Zemke was concerned with the tree degrading and losing its aesthetic appeal after several years. Commissioner Teglia noted that the Commission could require that the applicant do maintenance as needed on the site. Commissioner Zemke also felt that the Italian Cypress was the best option for the site. Commissioner Honan thanked the applicant for providing a complete packet of their proposal and also recommended the Italian Cypress for the site. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Teglia questioned if staff has provided a condition for proper maintenance of the tree if it requires replacement limbs or coloring upgrades. Senior Planner Carlson recommended that a condition of approval needs to be added at the time a motion is made. Commissioner Teglia felt that having a plug for an s:\Mi,wutes\~~wal~zed r~t~wutes\2oo~\og-i6-off Rpc r~Lwutes.doc page z of 6 Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2007 emergency generator is a good idea and suggested that a condition of approval be included that in case of an emergency the Building Division or Fire Division grant permission to have an emergency generator onsite. Senior Planner Carlson noted that this could also be done. Commissioner Honan questioned what the amount of maintenance required for a tree of this type would be. Mr. Singleton replied that there would be routine maintenance to make sure the antennas are working to meet FCC standards and otherwise the tree would require minimal maintenance. Motion Teglia /Second Moore to approve P06-0143: UP06-0033 & DR06-0105 with the location as proposed with the Italian Cypress version with the additional conditions of approval: 1) The stealth appearance of the faux Italian Cypress be maintained during the term of the use permit and 2) Prior to the use of a generator permission must be sought from the appropriate emergency personnel of the City, either the Fire or Police Chief. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 3. DGA Planning/applicant Chamberlin Associates/owner 200 Oyster Point Blvd P07-0048: UP07-0006, TDM07-0001 & DR07-0033 Use Permit and Design Review allowing a 3-story, 83,420 square foot Research & Development building with a 2-story garage & surface parking, generating in excess of 100 vehicle trips, with 24 hour daily operation, an open service yard, and allowing a parking rate of 2.83 spaces per 1,000 square feet instead of the minimum required rate of 3.3 spaces per thousand square feet, and Transportation Demand Management Plan reducing traffic impacts associated with the development, situated at 180 Oyster Point Boulevard in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.24, 20.74, 20.81 and Chapter 20.120. Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing the development impacts. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Randall Dowler and Karen Lin of Dowler Gruman Architect presented the project. Commissioner Teglia asked if the water feature was at grade or above the parking lot. The landscape architect noted that it is flush with the garage but the grade goes up and it appears higher. Commissioner Teglia noted that an art piece in the center is great. He questioned how the sidewalk meets with the 230 Oyster Point project sidewalk. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the applicants did coordinate this between them. Commissioner Teglia noted that this project has a straight section of sidewalk where the second driveway entrance was located while the Kaiser sidewalk overlaps and pulls in a bit. He suggested removing some of the linear sidewalk and adding some curve to it. Mr. Dowler noted that they would add some curvature to it. Commissioner Teglia noted that the way the stamped concrete was incorporated was nice and suggested eliminating the asphalt between them and contrasting with stamped concrete or pavers in between. Public Hearing closed. Motion Sim /Second Teglia to approve P07-0048: UP07-0006, TDM07-0001 & DR07-0033 with the added recommendation to add stamped concrete to the rest of the driveway. Roll call s:\M%v~.utes\~~wa~~zed r~Cwutes\2oo~\og-z6-off xpc r~Cwutes.doc gage s of 6 Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2007 Ayes: Commissioner Zemke, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Honan, Vice Chairperson Giusti and Chairperson Prouty Noes: Absent: None Abstain: None Approved by roll call vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4, New wave lounge Billy Ket Chau/applicant Kelly-Moore Paint Co/owner 107 Hickey Blvd P06-0040: UP06-0013 6 Month Review -Use Permit allowing a cocktail lounge with daily hours of operation from 3 PM to 2 AM and allowing karaoke and limited live entertainment consisting of piano playing, within 200 feet of a residential zoning district at 107 Hickey Boulevard in the Commercial (C-1) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22 & 20.81 Senior Planner Carlson gave the staff report. Billy Ket Chau was present to answer any the Commission's questions. Motion Teglia /Second Giusti to accept the review. 5. First Baptist Church of SSF/applicant First Baptist Church of SSF/owner 600 Grand Avenue P06-0022: UP06-0007, DR06-0019 9 Month Review -Use Permit and Design Review to allow the relocation of a playground for a private school, including a 4.5 foot tall fence and outdoor play structure, which encroaches into both the public right- of-way and the minimum required 15 foot front setback on a site located at 600 Grand Avenue in the R-3-L Multi-Family Residential Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.20, 20.73, 20.82 & 20.85 Associate Planner Smalley presented the staff report and pointed out that the applicant has decided not to exercise the Use Permit, but plans to rectify code issues. Chairperson Prouty noted that a barrier needs to be used for the children if they will be playing in the front area. Associate Planner Smalley noted that they are not permitted to use the area as formal playground space. Commissioner Teglia asked what the use of the area would be and if it was going to be cleaned up. Associate Planner Smalley noted that they will replace the landscaping in the front yard and they will have to use the playground across the street to fulfill their state requirements. Vice Chairperson Giusti asked if the fence will be removed. Associate Planner Smalley noted that the picket s:\M~wutes\~twalGzed r~twutes~2oo~\o8-i6-off RpC n~Cwutes.doc Page 4 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2007 fence is a code compliance issue and it must be relocated, shortened and/or removed. He noted that the applicant has indicated that they will have all these items completed three months from the date of their letter and if it is not done by then, staff will pursue the issue with Code Enforcement. Commissioner Teglia questioned if there would be any improvements made to the existing playground and when it became a playground. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that the playground predates staffs tenure. She noted that the school and playground have been there a tong time and it was extended to a preschool. Chairperson Prouty stated that the applicant needs to be encouraged to clean up the corner. Commissioner Zemke questioned who will be responsible for landscaping the area in front of the fence once it is moved back to the correct location. Associate Planner Smalley noted that the applicant would be responsible for the landscaping. Motion Teglia /Second Giusti to accept the review. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 6. SSF Conference Center Expansion SSF Conference Ctr, Applicant The City of SSF, Owner 255 S Airport Blvd P07-0030: UPM07-0003 & DR07-0019 Review of materials and color samples fora 4,100 s.f. expansion of the existing Conference Center in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District in accordance with the Final Conditions of Approval. Senior Planner Lappen presented the project to the Commission. Commissioner Teglia noted that there was some concern with the existing colors and making the transition between colors seamless. He was concerned with the black and white pictures. Senior Planner Lappen replied that the graphics do not represent the colors on the buildings. Commissioner Sim noted that the project should be continued to allow a representative from the Conference Center to be present. Commissioner Teglia stated that the Conference Center has a green as their logo color and stated that this could be an opportunity to increase the color by utilizing their logo color. Motion Moore /Second Zemke to continue the item to September 6, 2007. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 7. Henry & Victoria Concepcion/applicant Westborough Sq Shopping Ctr/owner 2262 Westborough Blvd P06-0133: UP06-0029 6 Month Review -Use Permit to allow live musical entertainment at an existing restaurant at 2262 Westborough Boulevard in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22 and 20.81. Associate Planner Beaudin presented the Staff Report. Victoria Concepcion thanked the Commission for the opportunity to have a restaurant lounge type of establishment in South San Francisco. Motion Teglia /Second Zemke to accept the first review as presented. Approved by unanimous voice s:\M%wutes\~Cwal.tzed M~N,utes\2oo~\o8-i6-off x.PC MCwutes.doc Page so f 6 Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2007 vote. 8, Yousef Mustafa/applicant Michael & Katie Hartmann/owner 1331 San Mateo Ave P06-0015: UP06-0005 1 Year Review -Use Permit allowing an automotive repair facility, generating more than 100 average daily vehicle trips, with outside overnight vehicle storage, a fence and screen wall exceeding 3 feet in height in a minimum required front setback, in an existing 18,000 square foot industrial building, and Design Review of exterior changes to the building, parking lot, fence and landscaping at 1331 San Mateo Ave, in the M-1 Industrial Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.30.040 (a), 20.30.040 (b) and 20.73.020 (d)(1) & Chapters 20.81 & 20.85. Associate Planner Beaudin presented the staff report. Yousef Mustafa was present to answer the Commission's questions. Motion Teglia /Second Zemke to accept the review and add an additional 6 month review to the Use Permit. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Chief Planner Kalkin informed the Commission that the City Council granted Genentech's appeal of the Building 50 project. Commissioner Teglia pointed out that Associate Planner Beaudin did a great job in representing staff and the Commission before Council on this item. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION Vice Chairperson Giusti commended the developers for the project at Oak and Grand for the excellent landscaping they installed. Chief Planner Kalkin added that a grand opening will be held in September. Chairperson. Prouty commended staff for a great job on the Stonegate Estates project. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT _ r Su Kalkin Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco SK/bla None 8:.33 P.M. s:\M~wutes\~Cwaltzed M%wut&s\2oo~\o8-i6-off iz.PC r~nLwutes.doc gage 6 of ~