HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-19-19 Final MinutesDESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
DATE: March 19, 2019
TIME: 4:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nelson, Nilmeyer, Mateo, Vieira & Winchester
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Edgar Maravilla, Associate Planner
Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician
1. Adminstrative Business – Pump Station Enchancements – Gateway Campus
The Board recommends wrapping the Corten Steel around the entire structure or painting
the back walls black to match.
2. OWNER Robert & Julie Bates
APPLICANT All Sign Services
ADDRESS 199 Airport Blvd
PROJECT NUMBER P17-0098: Signs19-0006
PROJECT NAME Type “B” Sign Permit
(Case Planner: Justin Shiu)
DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a 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.
Approved as submitted
3. OWNER Zeng Men Zian
APPLICANT Andrew Tang
ADDRESS 123 Alta Mesa Drive
PROJECT NUMBER P18-0086: DR18-0086
PROJECT NAME Rear Addition
(Case Planner: Edgar Maravilla)
DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition at 123 Alta Mesa Drive in
the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with
Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination
the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
The Board had the following comments:
1. The Board liked the design concept.
2. Consider adding solar panels to the proposed project.
3. Consider adding the same railing material to the front balcony.
4. The Board recommends removing the proposed flatwork in the front yard and replace
with landscaping.
5. Add a minimum of one (36 inch box) tree to the back of the property as well as add a
minimum of one (36 inch box) street tree in the front yard to help scale the height of the
dwelling.
Recommend Approval with Conditions.
4. OWNER Nathan Kitchen
APPLICANT Alex Tzang
ADDRESS 227 Alta Loma Drive
PROJECT NUMBER P19-0014: DR18-0006
PROJECT NAME 2nd Story Addition
(Case Planner: Edgar Maravilla)
DESCRIPTION Design Review for a 2nd Story addition to an existing single family
dwelling at 227 Alta Loma Drive in the Low Density Residential
(DRL) 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 liked the design concept.
2. On the front elevation, remove the window above the garage door.
3. On the rear elevation, add another window near the 2nd floor bedroom.
4. Check with the Building Department that the shear wall near the garage will meet
Building Code.
5. The Board recommends pushing out the front bay window to help break up the 2nd floor
addition.
6. Add a minimum of one (36 inch box) street tree in the front yard to help scale the height
of the dwelling.
Recommend Approval with Conditions.
5. OWNER Raquel A. Siordia TR
APPLICANT Mike Daniele
ADDRESS 717 Circle Ct
PROJECT NUMBER P19-0015: DR19-0007
PROJECT NAME 2nd Story Addition
(Case Planner: Edgar Maravilla)
DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a 2nd Story Addition at 717 Circle Court in
the Low Density Residential (RL-8) Zoning District in accordance with
Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination
the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
The Board had the following comments:
1. The plans need to be revised to reflect the correct setback of 15’, as currently the 2nd
story addition is in the required rear yard setback.
2. Provide a (36 inch box) street tree in the front yard to help scale the height of the
dwelling.
3. The proposed design has several blank walls on all the elevations. Provide a window on
the second floor of the East elevation.
4. Add some windows around the staircase, specifically add a window by the stair landing,
5. Provide detail information on how the windows will be trimmed. All the windows
should match.
6. Consider matching the proposed front roof with the existing roofline of the garage.
7. Check with the Building Department, as the proposed roof could have some water issues.
8. The proposed plans are missing a drainage plan.
Resubmittal required.
Miscellaneous - None