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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-07 SpecialSRE~IAL MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 2006 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. TAPE 1 2. ROLL CALL: Planning Commissioners Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim, Present: Commissioner Romero*, Commissioner Teglia*, Vice Chairperson Honan and Chairperson Zemke Planning Commissioners None Absent: Staff Present: Acting Chief Planner Kalkin, Senior Planner Lappen, Admin. Asst. II Aguilar, Planning Liaison -Sergeant Normandy, Senior Civil Engineer Bautista and Assistant City Manager Van Duyn 3, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 4. Study Session -Study Session on the Genentech Master Plan P05-0141: MP05-0001, DA05-0003, RZ05-0003, ZA05-0001 Senior Planner Lappen gave a PowerPoint presentation. Commissioner Teglia arrived at 6:16 p.m. Commissioner Romero arrived at 6:18 p.m. Lisa Sullivan, Director of Strategic Planning, introduced Executive Vice President Steve Juelsgaard. Steve Juelsgaard noted that he has been with Genentech for 21 years and has seen South San Francisco become the center for biotechnology in the world. He pointed out that Genentech finds new medical products for unmet medical needs. He noted that Genentech promotes their goal of getting a better chance to a better life through medicine. He pointed out that 5% of their workforce lives in South San Francisco. He added that they work with local organizations in the City to provide financing and funding and are working on completing the Bay Trail along their properties for public and employee use. Ms. Sullivan pointed out the different campuses on a model of the Genentech area. She pointed out where the future building 7, FRC-3 site, Building 31 and the upgrades for the Bay Trial are proposed, as well as public access to the trail. Commissioner Teglia commented on the building (building 7) which would be located in the existing parking area next to Kaufman Court and noted that it appears to be getting congested. He wanted to see artistic representation from the different views of the building. Commissioner Romero noted that public access is not embraced in the current plan and felt that the public is being excluded from the opportunity to enjoy the campus environment that Genentech is creating. He Planning Commission Meeting of September 7, 2006 noted that the Bay Trail and the Wind Harp are public areas and there is no retail available for public enjoyment. He added that he was aware of Genentech's security concerns but the public should have an ability to enjoy the area by having a restaurant to enjoy the view of the bay. Commissioner Giusti pointed out that there are barbeque areas. Vice Chairperson Honan was concerned that there was not adequate parking for the public along the Bay Trail, especially if they were to have a barbeque there. Ms. Sullivan noted that there are over 30 dedicated parking spaces and they have more parking provided per linear foot of Bay Trail than any one else. Commissioner Teglia pointed out that the Bay Trail was a requirement which at certain times Genentech seemed to be trying to minimize their investment in. He encouraged Genentech to embrace the Bay Trail as a major amenity to the public. He reiterated Commissioner Romero's comments on a restaurant site because it is one of the best sites on the bay with a spectacular view. He pointed out that Genentech had promised to make additional parking areas near the Bay Trail after hours to encourage use of the Bay Trail. Commissioner Sim would like to see strengthening of each neighborhood and clusters. He added that there could be linear paths with strong architectural elements that provide strong definition for the area. He pointed out that the building elements need to be fragmented and should incorporate landscaping. He also encouraged merging of neighborhoods and clusters to give the campus an interconnectivity. Commissioner Prouty requested that every effort be made to reduce traffic impacts on Oyster Point Boulevard because it will be a category "F" soon. Chairperson Zemke noted his support for promoting pedestrian traffic and suggested that the pedestrian trails need to be accessible for the public as well as the bicycle lanes. Commissioner Sim noted that the comparisons made with other campuses were data oriented and asked that the comparative analysis include the character, look and central spines of the neighborhoods. Senior Planner Lappen noted that staff would return with these details at the next study session. Commissioner Prouty noted that the long term plan will take several meetings to go through and wanted staff to take sufficient time to allow the Commission to review it. Commissioner Teglia noted that he was looking for artistic public art, specifically water features, in the master plan. There being no further comments, the discussion was concluded. 5. Adjournment Consensus of the Commission to adiourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Susy Kalkin Acting Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco SK/bla William Zemke, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco s:~Nt%wutes\~%walCzed MCwutes~2oo6\oy-o~-o6 spedal pc.doc page 2 of 2