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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 16, 2017 - Design Review Board MinutesMINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Meeting of May 16, 2017 TIME: 4:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nilmeyer, Harris, Nelson, and Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Vieira STAFF PRESENT: Billy Gross, Senior Planner Ryan Wassum, Associate Planner Rozalynne Thompson, Associate Planner Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician 1. Administrative Business: - 213 East Grand · Thoroughly review the landscape plan to determine that the proposed species selected will work on the campus, especially in Zone 17; the plant species selected and proposed will need to survive the wind elements and soil conditions. o For example, the proposed “Ashland Tree” will not work in this Zone. · For the perimeter area adjacent to the E. Grand Avenue public right-of-way, replace the existing arctostaphylos shrubs with proposed shrubs with a species that will grow at least 4-5’ high to help mitigate the view of the parking lot from East Grand Avenue. · Fill in the gaps and evenly space the proposed trees along Forbes Blvd. · Incorporate additional street trees along East Grand Avenue. · Be consistent and incorporate trees in all the parking lot areas/ parking strips; specifically, there should be a parking strip with trees every six parking spaces · Select a ground cover that will work on the campus, as the proposed “Buffalo Grass” may not work, due to the cool temperatures. Consider “Ceanothus gloriosus Anchor Bay” as your ground cover. · Need to plant a taller tree species adjacent to all building elevations of the parking garage, especially the plaza area. Consider something tall such as Italian Poplar, or some other tall narrow species that sill take the wind and cool temperatures, while screening the parking structure façade. · Integrate Cupressus macrocarpa, Monterey cyprus trees adjacent to the basketball court to help minimize wind onto the recreational space. · Consider driving through the areas East of 101 and see what trees, shrubs, and ground cover work well. 2. OWNER HCP Oyster Point III LLC APPLICANT HCP Oyster Point III LLC ADDRESS 101 Oyster Point Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P12-0061: DR17-0029 PROJECT NAME Add lighting to Parking Structure (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Design Review to add lighting to a parking structure at 101 Oyster Point Blvd in the Bay West Cove Specific Plan District (BWCSPD) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is catgorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. Subsequent to installation of the accent lighting, conduct a light study to verify that the lighting does not adversely impact surrounding properties. 2. Include conditions of approval related to the operational characteristics of the lights, including light levels, hours of operation, color variations, etc. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 3. OWNER BRE Select Hotels Properties APPLICANT T-Mobile c/o Modus Group ADDRESS 670 Gateway Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P17-0042: MUP17-0004 & DR17-0033 PROJECT NAME New Wireless Telecommunication Facility (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Minor Use Permit to install a new wireless telecommunication facility at 670 Gateway Blvd in the Gateway Specific Plan District (GSPD) in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the project is categorcially exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. The Board had the following comments: 1. Redesign the antenna enclosure to be more in scale with the building architecture. Resubmittal required. 4. OWNER Greenland USA APPLICANT T-Mobile c/o Modus Corp ADDRESS 389 Oyster Point Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P17-0041: UP17-0008 & DR17-0012 PROJECT NAME Temporary Wirless Telecommunications Facility (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Use Permit to install a temporary wireless telecommunication facility at 389 Oyser Point Blvd in the Oyster Point Specific Plan (OYSP) in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Muncipical Code and determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, per Class 1, Section 15301. Recommend Approval as submitted. 5. OWNER Tosco Corp Lessee APPLICANT Zareh Samurkashian ADDRESS 221 Airport Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P14-0078: SIGNS17-0015 PROJECT NAME Type "B" Sign Permit (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a commercial retail building at 221 Airport Blvd in the Grand Avenue Core (GAC) 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 11, Section 15311. Recommend Approval as submitted. 6. OWNER Grosvenor Airport Associates APPLICANT Yesco Signs, LLC ADDRESS 380 South Airport Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P16-0045: DR17-0031 & SIGNS17-0014 PROJECT NAME Type "C" Sign Permit (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Type "C" Sign Permit for a Special Circumstances sign for a hotel at 380 South Airport Blvd in the Freeway Commercial (FC) 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. Include conditions of approval related to the operational characteristics of the lights, including light levels, hours of operation, messaging, etc. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 7. OWNER Murphy Corazon BC APPLICANT Manuel Torres ADDRESS 511 Linden Avenue PROJECT NUMBER P17-0043: UP17-0009 & DR17-0034 PROJECT NAME Two New MFD (Case Planner: Adena Friedman) DESCRIPTION Use Permit and Design Review to construct two new multiple- family dwellings at 511 Linden Avenue in the Downtown Residential Core (DRC) 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. Check with the Building Department if the proposed bedroom windows meet egress. 3. Review the City’s “Successful Tree and Plant List” to help select your tree species for the rear yard landscaping plan. 4. On the north elevation, remove the screen element on the rear of the building. 5. Screen the trash enclosure and add some vines to help soften the appearance. Wisteria (various colors available, deciduous) does well in SSF. Others that are successful are Ficus pumila minima, Creeping Fig (evergreen) and Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Boston Ivy (deciduous). 6. Create a pathway in the rear yard around the patio area. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 8. OWNER Huang Wayne APPLICANT Huang Wayne ADDRESS 2525 Shannon Drive PROJECT NUMBER P17-0039: DR17-0028 PROJECT NAME 2nd Story Addition (Case Planner: Tony Rozzi) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a second story addition to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 2525 Shannon 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 addition to better integrate with the existing dwelling. The new addition looks like a pop-up addition. 2. Revise the new roof to match the exising dwelling. 3. Revise the roof plan to add some crickets, as the plan shows potential water issues. Resubmittal required. 9. OWNER: Jose Pedro APPLICANT: O'Keeffe-Mikumo Co ADDRESS: 268 Evergreen Drive PROJECT NUMBER: P17-0009: DR17-0006 PROJECT NAME: Navarette Residence - 2nd Story Addition (Case Planner: Ryan Wassum) DESCRIPTION: “Resubmittal” - Design Review to construct a Second Story Addition to an existing Single Family Dwelling at 268 Evergreen Drive in 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 revised plan concept. 2. The plans are still lacking detailed information and do not match the elevations (please revise accordingly). 3. Need to incoporate a roof detail plan. 4. Select a tree species that will work well with the local weather and wind conditions; please review the City’s tree list which is available from the Planning Division upon request. Recommend Approval with Conditions. 10. OWNER Amy Lai APPLICANT Mike Yang ADDRESS 38 Capay Circle PROJECT NUMBER P17-0040: DR17-0030 PROJECT NAME 1st and 2nd Story Addition (Case Planner: Rozalynne Thompson) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a first and second story addtion at 38 Capay Circle in 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. Consider revising the proposed floor plan to be more functional. For instance, as the front door swings into the a kitchen cabinet. 2. Consider adding a coat closet into the gound floor entrance. This will help with a sense of arrival into the dwelling. 3. Work with the Planning Division on ensuring that the CMU wall meets the height requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Consider planting Ficus pumila ‘Minima’, Creeping Fig (evergeen) and/or or Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Boston Ivy vines along the wall. Recommend Approval with Conditions.