HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-18MINUTES
October 18, 2007
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
TAPE i
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia,
Commissioner Zemke and Vice Chairperson Giusti
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
Chairperson Prouty
Planning Division:
City Manager:
Building Division:
City Attorney:
Engineering Division:
Police Department:
Fire Prevention:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Park & Fly -Use Permit Mod.
Park NFly/Owner
Park NFly/Applicant
101 Terminal Ct
P06-0064: UPM06-0004, PUD07-0002 , SIGNS07-0045 & DR06-0050
(Continue to November 1, 2007)
No Changes
None
None
Commercial Planned Unit Development Permit allowing 20,500 square feet of off-site landscaping on an
abutting portion of US Highway 101 in addition to providing 17,776 square feet of on-site landscaping in-lieu
of providing all of the minimum required on-site landscaping; Use Permit and Design Review allowing an
existing commercial parking facility with a total of 1,232 parking spaces in an open at-grade on-site parking
lot to add new one-story parking carport canopies covering 596 parking spaces equaling an area of 91,044
square feet, a new one-story 1,632 square foot office building, a new 20 foot tall 140 square foot entry
canopy, and new on-site and off-site landscaping, including the project frontage within a portion of US
Highway 101; Type C Sign Permit allowing three flag poles 35 feet in height located at Address: 101 Terminal
Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner
Girard Beaudin, Associate Planner
Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner
Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician
Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II
Marty Van Duyn, Assistant City Manager
Jim Kirkman, Chief Building Official
Sky Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney
Dennis Chuck, Senior Civil Engineer
Sergeant Jon Callas, Planning Liaison
Lieutenant AI Normandy
Tom Carney, Code Enforcement Officer
Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2007
Court (APN 015-113-240) in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters
20.32, 20.81. 20.84 & 20.85.
2. Parc Place
HOA Quality Management, LLC/applicant
SSF Parc Place HOA/owner
Corner N. Canal & Orange Ave
P07-0090: Signs07-0033
Type "C" Sign Permit to allow a new monument sign to be installed in the common area at the corner of N.
Canal and Orange Avenue for the Parc Place Subdivision in the Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) Zone
District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.18 & 20.86.
Motion Teglia /Second Zemke to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by majority vote. Chairperson
Prouty -absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. New Single Family Residence
Javier &Elvira Valencia/Owner
Javier &Elvira Valencia/Applicant
648 Commercial Ave.
PUD07-0001
(Continued from September 20, 2007)
Planned Unit Development application to allow the construction of a new single-family house on a 7,000
square-foot lot located at 648 Commercial Avenue, with a 9'4" front yard setback within the R-3 Multiple
Family Residential Zone District (R-3) in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.20 & 20.84.
Public Hearing opened.
Associate Planner Beaudin presented the staff report and gave a PowerPoint presentation.
David Silverman, representing the Valencia Family, submitted photographs into the record for the Commission to
review. He noted that the Valencia home is nearing completion. All structural framing, windows, roof and sheer
walls are in. He pointed out that the problem with the front setback was discovered when Mr. Valencia inquired
about the size of the driveway. He stated that construction began in 2006 and several inspections were
conducted. He pointed out that a year later in September 2007 the setback issue was discovered. The Valencia
family wants to cooperate with the city and met with staff on October 4th and they came to an agreement on how
to address the situation. He pointed out that in light of the advanced stage of the construction, staff agreed that a
combination of a redesign of the front fagade by changing the front extension to a bay window, reducing the front
balcony, and demolishing 3/4 of the building in the rear of the property that is currently a music room for the
Valencia's handicap child. He added that the architect submitted the revised plan as required and was surprised
that the staff report was written without any consideration of the agreed upon resolution.
Mr. Silverman continued by stating that condition of approval #9 could cause a significant safety hazard for the
Valencia family because it requires the front wall of the third floor be demolished and rebuilt three feet back from
its current location. He noted that tearing out the front bearing wall would compromise the seismic safety of the
building and create a safety hazard for the Valencia family. He further noted that the shear walls are calculated by
size and placement by the building engineer to meet safety requirements. He also stated that reconstruction of
the wall and setting it back three feet does not make sense from a design standpoint. He pointed out that the roof
overhang would block out light to the third floor and present an awkward appearance to the street. He added that
the last minute change is overly aggressive and fails to take into account the seismic safety and engineering
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aspects with respect to the sheer walls. He felt that if staff would have consulted with the applicant or architect
they could have been informed of the technical and engineering problems that would have caused. He pointed out
that staff acknowledges that the condition of approval is proposed for visual impacts only and not to satisfy the
FAR requirement.
Mr. Silverman also submitted additional photographs of the neighborhood that have little or no front setback. He
questioned condition of approval #7 which proposes elimination of the front bay window. Mr. Sullivan felt that the
area of the bay windows can be met by the demolition of the rear building and the depth can be reduced by three
feet as discussed with staff. He emphasized that staff has done a good job despite the difficult situation. He
concluded that the Valencia family is prepared to move forward with modifications to the proposed conditions of
approval. He added there currently is a stop work notice and asked that it be removed because they would like to
weatherproof the building. He asked that all the members in the public who were in favor of the project stand up
and be recognized.
Mark Bucarelli, new project architect, noted that the residence has been overbuilt in terms of setbacks and FAR.
He added that the total footprint area of the three structures on the site is within the 65% lot coverage threshold
and that the setback error occurs on A2.0 of the original construction document package that was approved by
Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions. He pointed out that the preparer assumed that the back of sidewalk
along Commercial was also the front property line and the survey produced by Carlos Dominguez clearly shows the
property line five feet in from the back of sidewalk. He added that Mr. Valencia, while acting as his own
contractor, unknowingly used the erroneous print setback and the 12 foot 6 inch setback from the existing
residence on the site as his working points. He noted that it was not the Valencia's intention to add approximately
600 extra square feet and build too close to the right of way. He pointed out that they want to comply with the
requirements pertinent to the construction. Mr. Bucarelli noted that the initial friction between the City and the
Valencia's has been over the substantial level of completion versus a set of City approved documents that has a
gross error and have been informed by their counsel that there is case law supporting the owners right to complete
the work as is. He pointed out that they have also been advised to pursue an area reduction solution with planning
because of the timing issues. He pointed out that over 75% of the music /storage room attached to the garage
would be removed and additional square footage would be taken out of the street facing second floor rooms of the
house under construction. He added that the second floor will be pulled back to the line of the third floor. He noted
that it would be cost prohibitive to move the two steel frame lines and the Building and Planning Divisions
suggested that the partitioning be placed relative to the steel frame lines.
Mr. Bucarelli added that all areas applied to the FAR would add up to 8,750 square feet which is exactly the
maximum entitled area fora 7,000 square foot lot with R-3-L zoning and understands that a PUD cannot move
forward if the FAR exceeds the maximum for the lot. He pointed out that the bow effect on the front elevation is
being maintained per the Design Review Boards suggestion, however, the staff report states that not enough of an
effort has been made to reduce 94 ft from the main residence and therefore he is proposing that the second floor
facade be pushed back to the line of steel frame. He also noted that the staff report calls for the third floor to be
pushed back a minimum of three feet and cutting the balconies back by two feet which would make the house
more suitable for the site. He added that the reduction will make a small master bedroom. He further noted that
it would be difficult to move the third floor wall because it is a bearing wall and there are two sheer walls framing
into it, and by reducing the length of these the lateral resisting system will be impacted. He added that a three feet
roof overhang would darken the two front rooms.
Commissioner Teglia was initially concerned with how the aesthetics of the home would be impacted by pushing
back the front. He pointed out that the Commission needs to see this and the architect needs to produce the
intended drawings with two options which would be staff's option and the applicant's option. Mr. Bucarelli noted
that he asked if something similar should be produced and was not asked to do so. Associate Planner Beaudin
noted that they discussed the materials needed for the Planning Commission to review and staff recommended a
full set of plans needed to be submitted. He added that due to time constraints the decision was made to go
through with the plans that were submitted, but it was made clear that the Commission expects complete plans
with any application. Commissioner Teglia stated that he was sympathetic to the applicant's situation but needs to
see complete plans. He pointed out that he was under the impression that both sides had negotiated an
understanding and sees that this is not the case. He added that the request to weatherproof the house can be
allowed, but it is difficult.
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Associate Planner Beaudin clarified that the stop work order has been issued for substantial construction work but
the applicant has received permission to weatherproof the home pending a decision by the Commission.
Mr. Bucarelli concluded that the issue is mainly on the third floor and asked if the Commission decides to go with
Planning's recommendation the floor area reduction occur at the back building (storage/music)
Commissioner Sim concurred with Commissioner Teglia and noted that the Commission needs to look at the entire
project and to do so they need to see a visual representation of the elements that the applicant is trying to have
approved.
Rita Fontana noted that the item was agendized as a Planned Unit Development and the language is misleading
because it sounds like there is no structure on lot. She pointed out that the home exceeds the density
requirements. She noted that the there were no prior notices for hearings for the project when building permit
604-1839 was issued and notices were not sent for the Design Review Board's review of the project in 2003. She
pointed out that the setback error is said to have been discovered in 2007 but she had made several visits to the
Building Division and sent correspondence discussing the setback issue in 2006. She further noted that Mr.
Valencia has a State contractor's license and a City business license and should be capable of reading blue prints
and noting deficiencies, and regardless of staff's recommended changes, the site is overbuilt. She appreciated that
Mr. Valencia was willing to reduce the size of the music room in the back but there was no permit for that building
and she was unable to find one other than the original permit indicating a square footage of 150. She added that
her father's property is affected by this project.
Betty Reyes, Anita Arellano, Hector Huerta and Joseph Oates spoke in favor of the project. Their comments were:
• The new construction is a beautiful building.
• It is better to have a structure on the lot rather than it being empty.
• The home is a display of what the future holds.
• The approved permits and foundation are for the current floor plan of the house.
Brenda Valencia noted that her parents own the home and added that the plans presented may not be correct but
they are not familiar with the process and that can be intimidating to some residents. She pointed out that her
father has been putting his heart and soul into the home and she feels that the foundation of her home is being
taken down.
Dianne Nide spoke against the project and noted that it is blocking light and air from entering her apartment.
Public Hearing closed.
Commissioner Honan asked what the house would consist of once it is complete in terms of number of bedrooms.
Associate Planner Beaudin replied that the house consists of 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an indoor pool and a 3 car
garage. Commissioner Honan questioned if the components of the home will remain if the owner complies with
staff's recommendation. Associate Planner Beaudin replied affirmatively and noted that the third floor rooms would
be reduced in size but would still be functional.
Commissioner Honan asked if the Design Review Board (DRB) approved this in 2003 with the additional 600 square
feet. Associate Planner Beaudin replied that the DRB did not approve the additional square footage. He pointed
out that the added square footage and design changes have not been reviewed by the City. He clarified that the
aesthetics and design of the home were reviewed and approved by the DRB but the existing size, window locations
and some of the smaller details have been changed. Associate Planner Beaudin pointed out that 600 square feet
were added to the home without any additional review, and staff is not clear as to where this square footage was
added to the floorplan. He added that staff does not have "as built" plans for the home at this time.
Commissioner Sim pointed out that a topographic survey is usually required of certain projects and asked if a
horizontal topographic survey prepared by a licensed surveyor is required for all residential projects as part of the
application. He noted that the additional is 600 square feet, which Planning Staff does not have specific
information about, should be identified by the Building Inspector who has a checklist to go through during the
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construction process. He pointed out that the building inspector checks to see if the project has been executed
according to the building permitted drawings. He questioned if this is done in South San Francisco in order to
catch this type of issue. Associate Planner Beaudin replied that a topographic survey is not required for every
residential project and if there are questions it is within the City Engineers purview to require a survey for a
residential project. Senior Civil Engineer Chuck added that it is not a requirement to have a registered surveyor lay
out the site and added that if it is a typical single family home on a flat lot they would not require it. He pointed
out that they are currently considering it, but it will add a substantial cost to a homeowner for improvements such
as adding a room or building a new house.
Commissioner Sim pointed out that with this project the Commission is working backwards and are trying to find a
fair resolution to the matter and it would have been beneficial to have a survey.
Commissioner Teglia noted that a surveyor does not really need to be out on the site and a tape measure can be
used from the edge of the sidewalk to know where the foundation should go. Senior Civil Engineer Chuck stated
that there are subdivision plans that show where the property line is in relationship to the sidewalk, but this would
not reflect any changes after the subdivision map was finalized. He agreed that a tape measure could be used
from the center of the road and get within 6 inches of the property line. Commissioner Teglia noted that this has
been an issue before and wondered why a survey was not a requirement.
Assistant City Attorney Woodruff stated that these are natural questions for the Commission to want answers to,
but the issue before the Commission is the PUD application and if the findings can be supported. He added that
the Commission is within its purview to questions, but suggested that the focus return to the application before the
Commission rather than the how the mistakes or construction occurred. Commissioner Sim felt that it is relevant
to the overall context to be fair and look at both sides of the story.
Commissioner Teglia noted his frustration by having the Commission look at the project, and his frustration with
the fact that the Valencia family and Mr. Fontana have to go through this process. He pointed out that the
Fontana's have been writing letters since 2006. He recalled Park Way, the Giorgi Building and Fairfield having the
same issues and was concerned with the job being done right. He added that if foundations are poured and are 5
feet off, it should be noticeable. He is discontent with things not being caught before they are built and with the
fact that the Planning Commission has to make a decision that is difficult. He noted that this is a problem that he
is tired of. He pointed out that Mr. Valencia needs to seriously consider his consultants and needs to work with
staff to give the Commission some simple drawings of the options. He added that the Commission is fair, follows
the law and wants to be respectful of property rights, but that the Commission cannot make any decisions on the
item at this point.
Chief Building Official Kirkman explained that the Building Division has been to the site to inspect the foundation
eight times because it was done in segments due to the terrain and depth of the footings. He further explained
that the rear of the structure was measured off of the existing building and the inspector used the information on
the plans to confirm the front yard setback. He added that the Division usually measures from the front to the
back of the entire foundation, but because of the terrain, this did not occur. He pointed out that Mr. Valencia was
aware the building was 5 feet larger during the construction when those that were doing the framing brought it to
his attention. He further added that Mr. Valencia did not inform him directly, but did informed one of his
inspectors and this came to light when he inquired about the driveway approach with the Planning Division. He
stated that when the setback was identified as incorrect, the Building Division measured from the center of the
street to determine the properly line and it was determined it was not sitting in the right spot. He continued by
stating that the building is not sitting in the right location because pulling from the minimum setback at front and
rear of property does not necessarily leave the approved building dimensions.
Commissioner Teglia asked when the Building Division found out about the problem. Chief Building Official
Kirkman stated that this was done just recently and the earlier mentioned letters from the Fontana's were with
regard to the rear structure and an enclosed porch. He added that the Building Division did make site inspections
and require the applicant to provide a survey verifying that he was on his property relative to those improvements.
He further added that there were encroachment issues with scaffolding on the neighbors properly because he
could not access his house to apply stucco but the building is entirely set on the applicant's property. As far as the
storage room, the Building Division directed the applicant to remove the electrical and plumbing so it could be used
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as storage. He pointed out that aerial photographs from 1964 show a structure behind the existing single story
garage.
Commissioner Teglia questioned if the correct setback is in front of the house at this moment. Chief Building
Official Kirkman stated that it is not per the Planning Division's requirements. Commission Teglia noted that this
problem has occurred on Park Way and with the Giorgi Brothers building and the Commission has been putting the
City on notice to fix the problem and hire the experts. He added that as a resident he wants to hear from City
Manager Barry Nagel, to see what he plans to do about this problem. Chief Building Official Kirkman stated that
the City Engineer is implementing some procedural measures because they need to check setbacks, easements and
other items. He clarified that the building inspector is there to ensure that what is on the plans is correct because
the building code allows a building to be built on property line. He added that the Engineering Division has not
made site inspections in the past but is now changing this because of the recent problems. Commissioner Teglia
reiterated that he would like to hear from City Manager Nagel about whether or not if there is enough staff,
experts and if the proper systems are in place to know where the property lines are. Chief Building Official
Kirkman clarified that when the plans were submitted in 2003 the setbacks were shown correctly and during the
plan check process the property line information changed on the drawings.
Commissioner Honan found it difficult to understand how the owner, who must know how to apply to the City for
the proper permits, did not go back to the City when he noticed the additional square feet. She was bothered that
the owner could do this because it meant that other residents could also do this. She noted the Planning Division is
taking this through as a Planned Unit Development and found it difficult to approve it as such even with staff's
recommended changes. She added that is wrong and needs to be corrected. She pointed out that the house was
designed beautifully, but for the City's safety and all citizens everyone has to be treated equally. She stated that
she could not support the application and noted her frustration because the Commission is being put in the "bad
guy" position.
Commissioner Sim stated that a professional licensed contractor in the State would know what the rules and
regulations are. He concurred with Commissioner Honan with regards to setting a precedent. He was concerned
with the neighbor's views being blocked and has seen how the building projects out. He added that the applicant
needs to show adjacent context in the application. He also noted his frustration with the current situation.
Commissioner Moore noted that there is frustration on all sides. He pointed out that the Commission sets standards
and most of the time concurrence is reached, but in this situation there are different points of view. He pointed
out that the house is huge and if he were the owner, he would be worried about economical impacts if the house
were to be sold in the future. He pointed out that things should be done the right way and at this point there is
confusion throughout and the Commission is not happy. He urged the applicant to work with the City.
Commissioner Zemke shared the Commission`s frustration and felt that they do not have the level of detail
necessary to make a decision on the project. He was concerned about whether or not a PUD is the right approach
to take. He added that the building has a good design and felt that the projection of it out on the street changes
the character of the neighborhood and really need to see some visual representation of what it will look like to
meet staff's and owner's concerns.
Commissioner Teglia concurred and noted that he is still open to helping the Valencia's because it is not clear
where the problem occurred. He added that the Commission directs Mr. Valencia, Planning, Building and
Engineering staff to meet and try to reach a solution. He also suggested that the architect provide the plans that
the Commission needs. He pointed out that a solution needs to found to build the home as legally and easily as
possible.
Motion Teglia /Second Moore
To continue the item to a date set by the Chief Planner and directing staff to work with the applicant to find a
mutual solution.
On the question:
Commissioner Honan asked if 400 square feet were being removed from the storage area and 200 square feet
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would be removed from the house. Associate Planner Beaudin replied that there will be approximately 200 square
feet that will come off the front of the second story of the house. Commissioner Honan asked if the entire 600
square feet could come off the house since it was not approved there. Associate Planner Beaudin pointed out that
this is the conversation that has occurred during the meetings with the applicant. Staff's concern is that the home
got bigger and that the impact of the reduced front yard setback is on Commercial Avenue and the front of the
house is where square footage modifications should be made. He pointed out that there are implications, such as
the steel framing and that they are trying to work out a solution that will not cost the applicant a significant
amount of money, but at the same time are trying to meet the City's needs in terms of design. He added that
staff's intent was to get as much of the square footage removed from the front of the new home as possible.
Commissioner Honan reiterated that 600 square feet should be removed from the house. Vice Chairperson Giusti
noted that the shed is attached to the garage. Associate Planner Beaudin clarified that the reason why the square
footage was taken from the storage room is due to the total site square footage which is considered for FAR
General Plan consistency. He pointed out that the applicant feels they have met the maximum floor area set in the
General Plan with what they have done, but this is contrary to staff's direction to remove the floor area based on
physical suitability concerns for the building related to the Planned Unit Development required findings.
Commissioner Honan clarified that the applicant is allowed a certain amount of square footage for the lot and to
achieve this they have taken it off of the storage area. She was not satisfied with this solution and felt that the
square footage should come off the house and stay the way it was approved. She stated that when the item
returns to the Commission she would like to see the 600 square feet removed from the house.
Roll call:
Ayes: Commissioner Honan*, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner
Zemke and Vice Chairperson Giusti
Noes: None
Abstain: Chairperson Prouty
Absent: None
* During roll call -Commissioner Honan requested the Design Review action from 2003.
Approved by roll call vote.
4. Luminous Day Spa
Alice Kwong/Owner
Dee Scharff/Applicant
204 Grand Ave
P07-0107: UP07-0018
Use Permit to allow Massage Therapy at Luminous Day Spa at 204 Grand Avenue in the Downtown
Commercial (D-C-L) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 10.16, 20.26 & 20.81
Public Hearing opened. Associate Planner Smalley presented the staff report.
Dee Scharff-Popielak, noted that she has been a 10 year resident of the City and decided to open her business in
South San Francisco. She pointed out that her business has been welcomed into the community and read some
comments given by her clients to the Commission.
There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Honan was pleased to hear that a business of this type is in the downtown area. Commissioner
Teglia and Commissioner Zemke echoed Commissioner Honan's comments.
Motion Teglia /Second Sim to approve P07-0107: UP07-0018 subject to the Findings and Conditions of
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Approval. Approved by unanimous voice vote with Chairperson Prouty being absent.
5. Access Properties, LLC/applicant
Penna, John R/owner
435 Grand Ave
P07-0093: AP07-0002
Appeal of the Chief Planner's determination to disallow an outpatient medical surgery center at 435 Grand
Avenue due to inconsistency with the General Plan in accordance with SSFMC chapter 20.90.
Public Hearing opened.
Chief Planner Kalkin presented the staff report.
John Penna, building owner, noted that business owner Cynthia Jensen and David Berman the project architect
were present to answer any questions the Commission might have. He pointed out that they are appealing the
Chief Planner's decision because this is an out patient facility and that the proposed project provides incentives for
Grand Avenue by having people come to the downtown area. He pointed out that there currently is over 20
thousand square feet of empty space in downtown South San Francisco.
There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Teglia noted that the building's layout does not allow for a restaurant or retail. He pointed out that
it looks like a dental office. He added that there is another medical service facility in the downtown and questioned
if the City is trying to discourage this type of use in the downtown area. Chief Planner Kalkin pointed out that staff
would similarly find these other uses inconsistent with the General Plan and would recommend that they be on
upper levels. She added that the entry could be modified to install a storefront system in place of the existing
front window to allow for a retail store at the front with offices in the back.
Commissioner Teglia stated that Grand Avenue is deteriorating and wondered if this type of use could be
considered a transitional use and thought that those individuals accompanying the patient might shop and eat on
Grand Avenue. Chief Planner Kalkin stated that type of use provides very little opportunity to promote the type of
multiple stop activity that is envisioned in the General Plan.
Commissioner Honan felt that Grand Avenue is not in a demise and if she were the accompanying someone for a
procedure her mind would not be on shopping but on the patient. She concluded that they should uphold the
Chief Planner's decision.
Commissioner Sim pointed out that the applicant has a compelling reason for wanting this use but it is clear in the
General Plan that retail is encouraged in the downtown area.
Motion Honan /Second Sim to deny appeal AP07-0002 and uphold the Chief Planner's determination.
On the question
Commissioner Teglia noted that the General Plan encourages retail, restaurants but it also allows office and banks.
He pointed out that the City is looking at rehabilitating the downtown and the parking garage is a step towards
that but it is not there at this time. Commissioner Sim pointed out that Comerica is a good example of giving a
bank a store front and if this application had something to engage the street in that manner, he would be more
open to the use.
Roll call:
Ayes: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Zemke and Vice
Chairperson Giusti
Noes: Commissioner Teglia
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Abstain: Chairperson Prouty
Absent: None
Approved by majority roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
6. Fumio Suda/applicant
Timmy Kan/owner
390 Swift Ave. #10
P05-0041: UP05-0013
6 Month Review -Use Permit to allow a seafood processing business to operate in a 5,512 sq. ft. tenant
space in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32 and 20.81.
Associate Planner Smalley present the staff report, noting there had been no issues with the use during the
review period.
Motion Teglia /Second Moore to accept the 6 month review as fulfillment of the condition of approval.
Approved by unanimous voice vote. Chairperson Prouty -absent
7. Study Session
Founders Research Center III (FRC III)
GENENTECH INC/applicant
GENENTECH INC/owner
330 Point San Bruno Blvd
P07-0091: UP07-0015 & DR07-0057
Study Session to discuss a new five story, 275,000-square-foot research and development building (FRC III)
located at 330 Point San Bruno Boulevard.
Associate Planner Beaudin presented the staff report.
Shar Zamanpour and the Genentech development team presented the project to the Commission.
Commissioner Teglia noted that the building design was nice and appreciated that Genentech kept the
building low. He questioned where the cast concrete would be placed. Ms. Zamanpour noted that it would
be at the base of the building and would range from 34-36 inches in height. Commissioner Teglia suggested
painting the cast concrete. He suggested that in the future the parking be hidden or tucked under the
building similar to what was done with FRCI.
Commissioner Honan and Commissioner Moore felt that he building was nice and the landscaping was
beautiful
Commissioner Zemke noted that the service entrance was along the Bay Trail and questioned how it would
be screened or softened in order to make the public on the trail more comfortable. Michael Painter,
Landscape Architect, noted that there will be a berming around the service yard.
Commissioner Teglia noted that screening the service yard is beneficial to the City and Genentech and asked
to see a view of the yard with the proposed landscaping.
Associate Planner Beaudin asked if the Commission is comfortable with the building design returning to the
Commission without additional Design Review Board input.
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Planning Commission Meeting of October 18, 2007
Consensus of the Commission to review the aoy/ication without further invut by the Design
Review Board,
ITEMS FROM STAFF
None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Commissioner Zemke complemented South San Francisco High School and the Westborough Middle School for the
large presence they had during the Bay Trail cleanup. He added that the warehouses along Haskins Way have a
landscape contractor that blows the trash into the Bay Trail and asked that the City make it clear in requirements
for landscaping maintenance for the uses in the area that the trash is not to be blown into the Bay Trail.
Commissioner Teglia added that there are rules on cleaning and maintenance of the Bay Trail and there are
businesses that have received clean up notices from the City. He pointed out that clean up only takes place when
a notice is received and suggested implementing fines on subsequent notices. He added that this could fund an
additional employee to monitor the clean up. Commissioner Zemke stated that some companies like Genentech
take ownership of their portion of the Bay Trail but where there are multi tenant warehouses there isn't one
specific person who takes ownership for the Bay Trail portion theyare responsible for. Chief Planner Kalkin
acknowledged the Commission's comments and stated that she would have Code Enforcement follow up on the
clean up issue.
Vice Chairperson Teglia recalled that Parc Place paid for a section of Colma Creek which was well maintained for
several years but has then deteriorated and there is a sink hole around the area. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that
she would have the Public Works Department follow up on this request.
Vice Chairperson Giusti wished Commissioner Moore a safe trip to see the Pope.
Commissioner Honan formally resigned from the Planning Commission effective December 31, 2007. She thanked
the City Council for allowing her to serve on the Commission for it years.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Ho /Second Si to djourn the meeting.
Sus alkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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Adjourned by
John
City,6f Scjutfl` San Francisco
None
9:40 P.M.
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