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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-15-19 Final MinutesDESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DATE: January 15, 2019 TIME: 4:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Nilmeyer, Mateo, Vieira & Winchester MEMBERS ABSENT: Nelson STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner Billy Gross, Senior Planner Ryan Wassum, Associate Planner Edgar Maravilla, Associate Planner Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician 1. Adminstrative Business – Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair Peron  The Board voted in: Chair Person – Frank Vieira Vice Chair – Christopher Mateo 2. OWNER Britannia Biotech Gateway, LP APPLICANT HCP Life Science ADDRESS 201-225 Gateway Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P18-0018: SIGNS18-0027 PROJECT NAME R&D Campus (Case Planner: Billy Gross) DESCRIPTION Type "C" Sign Permit for four office buildings at 201-225 Gateway Blvd and 1 & 2 Corporate Drive in the Gateway Specific Plan District (GSPD) 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. Review construction details to ensure adequate water protection. 2. Confirm that the signs meet the standards of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.300.017 (“Visibility at Intersections and Driveways”). Recommend Approval with comments. 3. OWNER James O’Connell APPLICANT James O’Connell ADDRESS 7 Elkwood Drive PROJECT NUMBER P18-0082: DR18-0043 PROJECT NAME 2nd Story Addition (Case Planner: Edgar Maravilla) DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a 2nd story addition to an existing single family dwelling at 7 Elkwood Drive in the Low Residential Density (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. The Board had the following comments: 1. The proposed addition is too boxy and looks like a pop-up addition. 2. Revise the design of the addition to better integrate with the existing dwelling. 3. Reduce the 2nd floor plate height. 4. The plans are missing a drainage plan. 5. The windows on the northeast elevation need to better align with the dwelling. 6. Add a 4” trim around all the windows to match the surrounding dwellings. 7. Add a belly band to help break up the overall stucco that is being proposed or consider a different material finish to help break up the overall massing of the dwelling. 8. Consider stepping in the 2nd floor to add some articulation to the design. 9. Consider redesigning the front steps and incorporate three step raisers to keep the landing on the exterior portion of the home. 10. The front porch element is too tall and out of scale with the dwelling. Reduce the height of the porch. 11. Consider wrapping the stone around the entire dwelling. 12. During construction, protect the front yard tree from getting damage and add some hedges or some type of landscaping along the fences on both sides of the house. 13. Submit a revised set of plans for DRB to review to include a material board / paint chips. Resubmitted required by the Design Review Board. 4. OWNER Robert Bates APPLICANT Vincent Franceshelli ADDRESS 199 Airport Blvd PROJECT NUMBER Exterior Modifications PROJECT NAME P17-0098: DR17-0064 (Case Planner: Justin Shiu) DESCRIPTION “Resubmittal” - Design Review for exterior modifications to an existing commercial building at 199 Airport Blvd in the Downtown Transit Core (DTC) 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. The Board approved the revised plans. 2. Relocate the ADA stall to have better access to the front door. Check with the Building Department on the requirements. 3. Review your landscaping plant list, as some species may not tolerate the SSF winds. Recommend Approval with Comments. 5. OWNER William Borba TR APPLICANT FF Realty III LLC ADDRESS 200 Airport Blvd PROJECT NUMBER P18-0071: UP18-0014, DR18-0036, TDM18-0010 & PM18-0002 PROJECT NAME Mixed-use Development with 94 units and 3,722 SF of retail. (Case Planner: Ryan Wassum) DESCRIPTION Use Permit, Parking Reduction, Design Review, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to construct a new 7-story mixed-use building with a total of 94 residential units and approximately 3,630 square feet of retail at 200 Airport Boulevard in the Downtown Transit Core (DTC) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and determination that the environmental effects of the proposed project were sufficiently analyzed under the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP) Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board liked the design concept. 2. For the two-story base around the west and south elevations, the portions of the board form concrete may look too industrial for the site. Consider breaking it up and utilizing additional accent materials (similar to the adjacent 150 Airport Blvd project). 3. For the outdoor amenity spaces and courtyard area, a wind study should be conducted to help mitigate wind-related issues on outdoor communal spaces. The area is subject to substantial wind and all outdoor areas should be constructed with appropriate wind mitigation such as glass wall panels, windscreens, etc. a. If wind elements cannot be mitigated, consider relocating the courtyard to the South, Southeast, or East to gain more usable outdoor spaces. b. The roof terrace may also have exposure to the wind, as the proposed glass wall will not provide the proper protection from the wind. Consider heightening the glass wall to the top of the floor to mitigate any incoming winds. 4. Sheet TM4 does not show the existing grading on the east side of the building, nor does it show the resulting surface flow. Please identify and confirm how this could impact the project. 5. Review the landscaping plan, as the proposed street trees look too small and are not in scale with the building. In addition, consider the following changes to the landscape plan: a. The proposed Magnolia trees are too short and will not scale the height of the building; therefore, consider a taller and narrower species that will reach the height of the third story. b. Confirm that the root zones for the trees are large enough for optimal tree growth (i.e. the root zones will need to have at least a 12x12x4 area for healthy growth). c. Replace the Giant Bamboo species as it will not survive the SSF microclimate. d. Replace the Forest Pansy Redbud species as it will not survive the SSF microclimate. e. Replace the Arctostaphylos species as it will not survive the SSF microclimate. f. The proposed Cajeput tree species can be a brittle species and a long-term maintenance problem; recommend replacing with Swan Hill Olive tree species. 6. Provide more detailed information on the existing Electrical, Sanitary, and Water utilities and how they will not impede the tree design. 7. Check with the South San Francisco Scavenger Company to determine the proper location for the trash enclosures and pickup areas, including the pickup area located on the second floor of the garage. The applicant will be conditioned to obtain a will serve letter from Scavenger. 8. On the rooftop, consider incorporating solar panels to the project. Recommend Approval with Conditions.