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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 21, 2017 - Design Review Board MinutesMINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Meeting of March 21, 2017 TIME: 4:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Harris, Vieira and Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Nelson & Nilmeyer STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner Adena Friedman, Senior Planner Ryan Wassum, Associate Planner Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician 1. · Administrative Business: - None 2. OWNER ASN Solaire LLC APPLICANT Equity Residential - John Hyjer ADDRESS 100 McLellan Drive PROJECT NUMBER P17-0014: DR17-0011 PROJECT NAME Residential Conversion (Case Planner: Adena Friedman) DESCRIPTION Use Permit Modification and Design Review to convert several existing retail spaces to residential units at 100 McLellan Drive in the Transit Village Residential High Density (TV-RH) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The Board had the following comments: 1. Consider using the same type of planter boxes in front of the units that are used on the residential units on the El Camino side. 2. The proposed railings and color of the units should match with the existing structure. Recommend Approval with Conditions 3. OWNER Gregory Elliott APPLICANT Dong W. Liang ADDRESS 704 Almond Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P17-0015: DR17-0012 PROJECT NAME Front/Rear Addition - 849 sq. ft. (Case Planner: Adena Friedman) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a front and rear additon to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 704 Almond Avenue in the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board liked the design concept. 2. On the front eleveation, consider reducing the plate height from 10 ft to 9 ft to help with the massing on the front addition. 3. Carry the vertical siding around the house. 4. Correct the roof plan, as the plans are drawn incorrectly on the west elevation. 5. All the new windows should match the existing dwelling. Recommend Approval with Conditions 4. OWNER Daivd Healey APPLICANT David Healey ADDRESS 207 Wicklow Drive PROJECT NUMBER P17-0018: DR17-0013 PROJECT NAME 723 sq. ft. addition (Case Planner: Tony Rozzi) DESCRIPTION Design Review to add a 723 square foot addition to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 207 Wicklow Drive in the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. Revise the design of the front foyer addition to better integrate with the existing dwelling. The proposed foyer is too tall and out of scale with the structure. 2. Consider using energy efficient windows. 3. Add a vertical element at the front entrance to create a sense of arrival into the dwelling. The metal awning is out of character with the dwelling, consider a redesign. 4. Consider trimming out the front doors with a thicker trim to enhance the area. 5. Revise the roof plan, as the plans and elevations do not match. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 5. OWNER Azar Azar APPLICANT Maria Barmina ADDRESS 2401 Olympic Drive PROJECT NUMBER P17-0013: DR17-0010 PROJECT NAME 2nd Story Addition (Case Planner: Tony Rozzi) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a 2nd story addition to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 2401 Olympic Drive in the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board liked the design concept. 2. All the windows should match the existing dwelling, including the trim. 3. On the East Elevation, add some type of articulation to help break up the large blank wall. 4. Add a street tree. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 6. OWNER DRS Group LP APPLICANT Samuel Kwong ADDRESS 15-17 Maple & 401 Commercial Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P17-0012: DR17-0009 PROJECT NAME Multi-Residential Units (Case Planner: Ryan Wassum) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct two new residential units, for a total of four residential units, at 15 & 17 Maple Avenue and 401 Commercial Avenue in the Downtown Residential High Density (DRH) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board liked the design concept. 2. The plans need to include the garage dimensions. 3. Check with the Building Department on the requirements for the foundation for the proposed dwelling. 4. Match the proposed roof & color with the existing structures on site. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 7. OWNER Cindy Hopkins APPLICANT Neil Sofia ADDRESS 261 Ferndale Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P17-0011: DR17-0008 PROJECT NAME Rear Addition (Case Planner: Rozalynne Thompson) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 261 Ferndale Avenue in the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. Submit a landscaping plan as part of your DRB submittal for staff to review prior to a building permit being issued. 2. Per zoning ordinance 20.080.004, no more than 50 percent of the entire front yard or required street side yard may be covered with paved impervious surface. 3. Confirm that the solar panels will not be reflective onto the adjacent property. Recommend Approval with Conditions.