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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 2000-07-26- MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL Present: Boardmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna, and Chair Matsumoto Absent: Vice Chair Fernekes AGENDA REVIEW No changes CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the July 12 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 26, 2000 in the amount of $125,236.66 Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion. 3. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of September 13, 2000 Boardmember Penna requested Agenda Item No. 2 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-PennaJSecond-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3. Approved by voice vote. Consent Calendar Item No. 2: Boardmember Penna requested clarification on an expense claim payment to BRIDGE Housing which staff explained. Motion-Penna/Second~Mullin: To confirm expense claims of July 26, 2000 in the amount of $125,236.66. Approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Boston Properties - Precise Plan, PP-00-020 and Negative Declaration, ND-00-020, to construct a phased development consisting of an 11-story office building, a 4-story office building and a 6-level parking garage on a 22 acre site in the Gateway Specific Plan District; Owner/applicant: Boston Properties Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Agency Assistant Director Van Duyn. Boardmember Mullin discussed with the applicant, Mr. Bob Pester, the two future retail site pads and it was agreed to designate the southerly site pad for a child care facility. Boardmember Mullin discussed with staff the Congestion Management Plan and the credits being given. Director Van Duyn stated these credits were established by CCAG. Boardmember Mullin asked for verification on the traffic level (Level F) at the Dubuque/Oyster Point and Gateway/Oyster Point intersections, which Director Van Duyn explained are accumulated traffic at build-out, with the worse case conditions analyzed, and that the Oyster Point flyover was taken into consideration. Boardmember Gonzalez stated that a concern of his was having a childcare facility for the employees included in the project. He asked if bicycle storage lockers can be included in the project and Mr. Pester agreed to include lockers in the Transportation Demand Management Plan. Mr. Steve Worthington, HOK Architects, reviewed the parking structure planter that will be part of the project's landscaping plan, and stated that extensive landscaping will be included along Executive Drive. Mr. Pester stated the landscaping will include fairly substantial trees. Boardmember Mullin asked how many Design Review Board members were present when Boston Properties was reviewed and staff indicated three members were present at the first DRB meeting and four were present at the second DRB meeting. Boardmember Mullin asked if electric car outlets will be available and staff stated that this can be discussed with the applicant when the Transportation Demand Management Plan is reviewed. Boardmember Mullin discussed the wind study that was completed by the applicant and Mr. Pester indicated that bermed hills will be part of the landscaping that will allow employees to eat outdoors and be sheltered from the wind. Boardmember Gonzalez asked for clarification on the elevators being equipped with mirrors and staff explained that it is a security device for employees to see if the elevator is occupied before entering. Public hearing closed. Boardmember Penna stated his support for the project and complimented the developer and staff. Chair Matsumoto suggested the second retail pad remain open space and Mr. Pester stated that restaurants are being looked at for the site, such as a coffee/juice bar and a sandwich shop. Chair Matsumoto stated her support for the project and questioned why staff is reviewing the public art rather than the Cultural Arts Commission. Director Van Duyn explained that the artwork is not a condition of the project, but a contribution offered by the applicant. Further discussion included the build-out of the site, rush hour traffic, shuttle service, access to CalTrain, inclusion of bicycle path/pedestrian sidewalks around the perimeter of the project, and large trees incorporated into the landscaping. REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 26, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 Motion- Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Precise Plan (PP-00-020) to construct a phased development consisting of an 11-story office building, a 4-story office building and a 6-level parking garage on a 22 acre site in the Gateway Specific Plan District, Negative Declaration (ND-00-020), and modify the conditions of approval as follows: · Planning Division Conditions of Approval: Add Condition A-10: The applicant shall make the southerly retail site available for use of a childcare facility, subject to review and approval of the Redevelopment Agency. Add Condition A- 11: The applicant shall provide public art with the value of $450,000, subject to review and approval of the Economic and Community Development Director. · Engineering Division Conditions of Approval (Page 0003) Omit Condition 2A Modify 2B: Prior to receiving Building Permit for the proposed office buildings the applicant shall pay the Oyster Point Overpass Fee as determined by the City Engineer in accordance with City Council Resolution 102-96 and 152-96, to the extent fees are owed. [Eliminate remainder of wording and calculations.] Approved by voice vote. (Recess: 8:08 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.) Chair Matsumoto reconvened the Redevelopment Agency to consider Agenda Item No. 6 with Council Agenda Item No. 10. (Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6 were taken in reverse order) 6. Resolution implementing documents for real property transfer with Robert and Kathleen Giorgi and resolution approving acceptance of property located at 212 Baden Avenue Public heating opened. Staff report presented by Redevelopment Project Manager Beyer. Public heating closed. Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 17-2000, authorizing the execution of a promissory note with the City for transfer of 124 Linden Avenue to the Redevelopment Agency. Approved by voice vote. Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution Nos. 18-2000 and 19-2000, approving the implementation agreement and transfer of property located at 124 Linden .. Avenue and 205 Baden Avenue from the Redevelopment Agency to Robert and Kathleen Giorgi. On the question: Boardmember Mullin asked if the promissory note that the City is receiving from the Redevelopment Agency is in existence until the sale of 212 REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 26, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3 Baden Avenue. Staff stated yes and that the property will be sold as part of a new development. Motion continued: Approved by voice vote. Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 20-2000, authorizing the acceptance of property located at 212 Baden Avenue. Approved by voice vote. 5. Holiday Inn Express - Precise Plan, PP-00-040, Variance, V-00-040, and Negative Declaration, ND-97-086 (previously approved) to allow a 5-story, 145 room hotel and variance to allow parking within 20 feet of a building at 550 Gateway Boulevard; Owner: SRI Krishna Enterprises; Applicant: Vijay Patel Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Agency Assistant Director Van Duyn. Public hearing closed. Boardmember Mullin noted there is no minimum standard for landscaping in the Gateway Redevelopment Area and staff indicated there is a 40' buffer adjacent to the streets. He further discussed with staff and the applicant, Mr. Vijay Patel, the encroachment into the setback to meet the parking requirements, the transportation analysis, shuttle service to the airport and a shared shuttle service to destinations north and south of the hotel. Boardmember Mullin stated his support for the hotel and the amenities it will provide. Boardmember Gonzalez asked if bike facilities are included in the project and Mr. Patel agreed to include a bike rack. Responding to Boardmember Gonzalez's questions, Mr. Patel stated the hotel employs 18 to 20 people, a childcare facility is not included, and the spa will be surrounded in a patio-type shelter. Mr. Patel assured Chair Matsumoto that the hotel's architecture will be modem and will not be similar to the Holiday Inn Express in San Mateo, landscaping will include substantial trees, and food service is limited. With regard to public art, Director Van Duyn informed Chair Matsumoto that public art will be reviewed by staff for approval, and will be passed through the Cultural Arts Commission for its information, but is not subject to the formal review process. Boardmember Gonzalez asked if a helicopter pad can be located in the El01 area and Boardmember Penna stated a pad is located at 398 Oyster Point Boulevard. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Precise Plan (PP-00-040) to allow a 5-story, 145 room hotel and Variance (V-00-040) to allow parking within 20 feet of a building at 550 Gateway Boulevard. On the question: Chair Matsumoto asked if this was the last of the airport oriented type hotels to be built in the East of 101 area and staff clarified that extended stay type hotels are being discouraged and full service type hotels are being solicited. Boardmember Mullin stated that this type of hotel has been the City' s focus, REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 26, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 4 and stated concern that the City has reached a saturation point. Director Van Duyn stated that vacancy rates are down, and the city's hotels are doing better than last year. Motion continued: Approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Penna/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Vice Chair Fernekes. Submitted by: Approved: y vi . Payne, Clerk ~fiof~South S an FranciscO / "l~aryl Ilcatsum°t°, Chair City of South San Francisco The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board 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. REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 26, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5