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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
February 24, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 pm
ROLL CALL:
Present: Boardmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Matsumoto
and Chairman Datzman
Absent: None.
AGENDA REVIEW: In an effort to consolidate agenda items, Executive Director Wilson
requested that the Redevelopment Agency and City Council Closed
Sessions coincide at the end of the evening.. The Board agreed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Motion to approve minutes of January 27, and February 10, 1999.
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of February 24, 1999 in the amount of $13,752.70.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Gateway Technology Center Parcel 2B, 600-650 Gateway Boulevard - PP-97-062/Mod 1
and V-97-062, Modification of Precise Plan to allow a 48,000 square foot office/research
and development building on the remaining portion of Lot 2B and variance request to
allow parking to be located closer than 20 feet from the building.
Chief Planner Harnish presented the staff report with a visual presentation.
The applicant's representative, Ms. Lisa Burke, Hines Development, briefly discussed the
proposal and stated that this office/research facility will give Coulter Pharmaceuticals a
full campus and allow them to grow to capacity.
Ms. Susan Eschweiler, DES, principle architect, reviewed the site plan, indicating the
lot's unusual shape, that necessitated a request for a variance.
Boardmember Mullin stated he supported the project and the work the applicant is doing
in the community.
Vice Chair Matsumoto asked if the applicant would be willing to contribute a piece of
public art work on the campus. Ms. Burke stated that the applicant would be willing, but
unsure of a location. Staff agreed to work with the applicant on Council's behalf.
Chairman Datzman asked staffto explain a modification to the the Police Department's
Conditions of Approval 4b, regarding employing uniformed security. Sergeant Massoni
stated that Coulter Pharmaceuticals will be supplying a security plan for review at some
time in the future, but on-site security will still be necessary 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year.
Agency Counsel Mattas announced that Boardmember Penna does not have a conflict
with this project, since he agreed that he will not lease property at this location, and,
therefore, may participate in the discussion and vote.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve PP-97-062/Mod 1 and V-97-062 based on the
findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
4. Authorize loan agreement with St. Vincent de Paul Society for 340-344 Grand Avenue.
In accordance with FPPC rulings, Boardmember Penna announced he would be stepping
down from his seat for this agenda item.
Assistant Director Van Duyn presented the staff.report. He stated that the applicant is
still required to obtain a use permit for its new facility on 151 South Spruce Avenue, and
would have an 18 month construction deadline.
Item opened for discussion.
In response to Boardmembers' questions regarding a loan for moving building contents,
and the omission ora housing component, staff explained that the loan is to help expedite
the move, and that staff thoroughly explored a housing component, but it would not work
due to the size of the site on South Spruce Avenue; SVDP hopes to eventually add a
housing component. With regard to SVDP's timeline, staff explained that the property
SVDP has under contract closes escrow in mid-April, and they must file their use permit
application immediately due to the three month use permit process.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To adopt a resolution authorizing the preparation
of an agreement with St. Vincent de Paul Society to loan funds from the Downtown
Central Redevelopment Area thereby allowing the Society to purchase property,
construct a new facility on the purchased property, and to sell their property at 340-344
Grand Avenue. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Boardmember Penna.
Boardmember Penna returned to his seat.
Mayor Datzman announced a recess and that the Closed Session would coincide with the City
Council Closed Session at the end of the evening.
(Recess 7:32 - 11:35 pm)
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CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to GC Section 54956.8. Conference with real property negotiator,
regarding price and terms for acquisition; Property: 339-341 Commercial Avenue; Negotiating
Parties: Agency and Christina Lee.
The Agency entered into Closed Session at 11:35 p.m., and reconvened into Open Session at
12:06 a.m.
Chairman Datzman announced that direction was given and no action was taken.
Motion-Penna/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 12:07 a.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
· Payne, Clerk ~ /r/James L. D4z aan, Ch'airman
... City of South San Francisco L/City of Soutl~an Francisco
The entries of this meeting show the action taken by the Redevelopment Agency to dispose of an item Oral
communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying.
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