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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.16.2018 SP & PC Minutes @6:00MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE OF J O THE CITY COUNCIL AND cALIFO PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 Meeting will be held at: CITY MANAGER CONFERENCE ROOM 400 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. TIME: 6:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Councilmember Addiego, Planning Commissioners Faria and Wong ABSENT: 3. Public Comments. None. Matters for Consideration Planning Commissioner Shihadeh 1. Presentation of Downtown South San Francisco Parking Garage Number 2 site concept at 201 Baden Avenue. (Justin Lovell, Public Works Administrator, Public Works Department) Administrator Lovell discussed the parking situation in Downtown San Francisco, CCAG grant, need for a new parking garage, and work of Kimley Horn. Councilmember Addiego asked the difference between 2016 and 2018. Administrator Lovell anticipated the parking loss was related to construction. Councilmember Addiego asked if the parking garage was adequate. Administrator Lovell stated there were available permits each month. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she had heard differently. Administrator Lovell stated garage permits were available. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she heard permits were oversold. She asked if consideration had been given to the impact from increased development and loss of spaces to Caltrain. Administrator Lovell stated the study took into consideration the potential impact of new development. Councilmember Addiego agreed with overnight permits. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed the possibility of employee housing. Administrator Lovell stated Caltrain anticipated only a temporary loss of parking spaces during construction. He discussed a potential lot on Bateman Avenue and efforts to locate other potential spaces. Planning Commissioner Wong asked what other sites had been researched. Administrator Lovell stated staff was still evaluating potential options and anticipated an additional four to five months to complete review. Councilmember Addiego discussed opportunities to accommodate the necessary size of the lot. Administrator Lovell discussed the size of the Miller lot. Deputy Director Selander explained the need for a rectangular shaped site. Planning Commissioner Faria asked if the existing spaces were being utilized. Administrator Lovell stated the information could be obtained through the online permit system. 2. Motion to change the regular meeting time of the Housing Committee of the City Council and Planning Commission from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto stated she had a standing meeting the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Addiego stated staff was deferring to his request. Planning Commissioner Faria stated he could work either way. Planning Commissioner Wong stated he could go either way but preferred earlier. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed her other commitments. Planning Commissioner Wong requested the packet be distributed earlier. Motion — Councilmember Addiego / Second — Planning Commissioner Faria: to schedule regular meetings the third Monday at 5:00 p.m. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 4 - Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, and Councilmember Addiego, Planning Commissioner Faria, and Planning Commissioner Wong 3. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2018. Motion — Planning Commissioner Wong / Second — Planning Commissioner Faria: to approve the Minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2018. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 4 - Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, and Councilmember Addiego, Planning Commissioner Faria, JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 16, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 and Planning Commissioner Wong 4. Report regarding interviews of developers for the retired Firehouse located at 201 Baden Avenue, a City of South San Francisco owned site, and selection of a recommended preferred developer and alternate developer. (Julie Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic and Community Development Department) Coordinator Bernard provided background on the old fire house and developer selection process. Mina Richardson asked if the property could be considered a landmark. Group 4 Dawn Merkes, Principal, introduced the team, discussed Group 4's ties to the community, and excitement to renovate the historic building. Owen Lawlor, Lawlor Land Use, presented other projects they had worked on. Ms. Merkes discussed the desire to merge new and old throughout the City and obtain public input. Mr. Lawlor discussed his memory of field trips to the fire house. Ms. Dawn Merkes discussed an interview on Standford Radio. She presented the proposed project. Owen Lawlor summarized the proposal for housing. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto confirmed the project was four stories of housing. Council Member Addiego asked the differential between housing and the tower. Jonathan Hartman, Principal, indicated three or four feet. Ms. Merkes stated Group 4 was part of South San Francisco and thrilled to be presenting their development strategy. Planning Commissioner Wong stated he liked retention of the tower and asked the color. Ms. Merkes stated they were flexible with the color and discussed the possibility of a mural. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, Ms. Merkes discussed the existing radio tower. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 16, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3 Planning Commissioner Wong asked if the housing units would be rentals or for sale. Mr. Lawlor stated they were unsure. Councilmember Addiego requested information on Palisade Builders. Doug Ross, Palisade Builders, discussed their experience and other developments. In response to Planning Commissioner Faria, Mr. Lawlor discussed a project they were working on on the river. He displayed images of the church project. Planning Commissioner Faria discussed development in Santa Cruz. Mr. Lawlor stated there were similarities between Downtown Santa Cruz and Downtown South San Francisco. Planning Commissioner Faria asked about concerns with the narrow road. Ms. Merkes stated they were comfortable with truck loading and unloading and parking. Planning Commissioner Faria stated he was in favor of retaining the historical appearance. Ms. Merkes explained the proposal to bring in more revenue to the City. She discussed the proposed roof deck and attention to the wind. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto anticipated additional discussions /negotiations prior to making a decision. RECESS Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto called a recess at 7:01 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:09 p.m. with all members present except Planning Commissioner Shihadeh. Old Firehouse Partners Will Marks, Old Firehouse Partners, introduced the general partners and design builder and discussed projects they had completed. He discussed the five elements requested by the City for the project and presented their proposal for an office project. Doug Marks, Old Firehouse Partners, explained consideration of growth in Redwood City and their proposal for offices near housing and CalTrain. Will Marks explained the proposal for a co- working tenant and potential expansion. Edward Davidovits, EA Davidovits Co., discussed his company, other projects they had completed and the proposed design. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked about development of the other parcel. Will Marks discussed potential rents and stated they would develop right away if rents were attainable. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 16, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 4 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed Redwood City's downtown. She stated Burlingame's highest revenue had been transient occupancy tax (TOT). Councilmember Addiego stated there were differences between South San Francisco and Redwood City. He expressed concern with the difficult market and with development of the second phase. He stated the co- working concept was exciting. Councilmember Addiego asked about the 900,000 square feet owner interest. Doug Marks discussed tenant improvements and increased construction prices. Will Marks stated they developed open plans allowing for flexibility. Planning Commissioner Wong asked if they had done co- working. Will Marks stated it was a new concept for their company. Planning Commissioner Wong stated he was interested in the concept. He asked if biotech would be attracted. Will Marks stated biotech would not fit in the proposed location. In response to Councilmember Addiego, Will Marks discussed their work with We Work. Planning Commissioner Wong discussed the benefits of various We Work locations. Will Marks explained that one company could also lease the entire space. Planning Commissioner Faria stated he was in favor or retaining the existing view and agreed with the need for office space. RECESS Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto called a recess at 7:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:44 p.m. with all members present except Planning Commissioner Shihadeh. KASA Partners James Suh, KASA Partners, introduced and provided background on the team. Owen Kennerly, Principal, Kennerly Architecture & Planning, presented the proposed project design including retail and townhomes. Councilmember Addiego asked about the glass portion. Mr. Kennerly confirmed the glass portion was two floors. He discussed the importance of materials. Mr. Suh discussed the proposed paseo, opportunity for art, parking, and retail component. Councilmember Addiego stated he was impressed with the glass concept and tie into existing neighborhood. He wished there was another location for the proposed project because he wanted to retain the history. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 16, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 5 Planning Commissioner Faria asked about ingress and egress. Mr. Kennerly explained ingress and egress and setback of the building. Mr. Kennerly discussed the ramp on the east side of the parcel. Planning Commissioner Faria stated Baden might be right turn only. He stated he wanted to retain the historic portion. Planning Commissioner Wong stated he wanted to retain the old fire house tower. He stated he liked the design but was not sure about the location. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto stated she liked the architecture but was concerned about the density and height. In response to Planning Commissioner Faria, Mr. Kennerly discussed the sewer line running through the property. CLOSED SESSION 5. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 201 Baden Avenue Agency Negotiators: Alex Greenwood, Nell Selander, and Julie Barnard Negotiating Parties: City of South San Francisco and Firehouse Live/Work, Old Firehouse Partners, and KASA Partners Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Entered closed session at 8:04 p.m. Returned from closed session at 8:40 p.m. Report out of closed session by Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto: no reportable action. Adjournment Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Submitted by: Approved Gab 'el ez, Deputy City Clerk Karyl Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 16, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 6