HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-18 Final MinutesDESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
DATE: December 18, 2018
TIME: 4:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nilmeyer, Mateo, Nelson, & Winchester
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vieira
STAFF PRESENT: Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner
Adena Friedman, Senior Planner
Patricia Cotla, Planning Technician
1. Adminstrative Business - None
2. OWNER Syufy Enterprises
APPLICANT Syres Properties LLC
ADDRESS 410 Noor Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P18-0013: UP18-0006, DR18-0006 & TDM18-0003
PROJECT NAME New Mixed-Use Development
(Case Planner: Adena Friedman)
DESCRIPTION Use Permit, Design Review and Transportation Demand Management
Plan to construct a new Multi-family Residential (342 units) with below
grade parking at 410 Noor Avenue in the El Camino Real Mixed-Use
(ECRMX) Zoning District in accordance with Title 20 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code and and determination that the project is
consistent with the South El Camino General Plan Amendment
Environmental Impact Report, per the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Board had the following comments:
1. The Board approved the design concept.
2. Board is concerned with the ADA access throughout the site, particularly the path of
travel to building entrances. Check with the Building Department for the ADA
requirements.
3. Ensure there is accessible path to the sidewalk along Huntington Avenue.
4. On the south elevation of Building A, the design needs more articulation and variation to
break up the long blank wall, and create visual interest.
5. Consider alternative material or color for the caps on top of the buildings (Buildings A
and C) to help break up the overall massing of the buildings.
6. Consider an alternative color for the tower on the right side of the elevation to help with
the building height.
7. Lagerstroemia needs to be planted on a wind protected south wall, to maximize heat and
light for healthy growth.
8. Provide a plan for trash collection. Show trash rooms on plans for all three buildings.
Recommend Approval with comments.
3. OWNER Fairfield 150 Airport LP
APPLICANT Market Share Inc.
ADDRESS 150 Airport Blvd
PROJECT NUMBER P16-0021: SIGNS18-0025
PROJECT NAME Type "B" Sign Permit
(Case Planner: Adena Friedman)
DESCRIPTION Type "B" Sign Permit for a residential building at 150 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 exempt from CEQA.
The Board had the following comments:
1. For safety concerns, raise the height of the sign to 7 ft. 6 in. to allow people to walk
underneath the sign during construction.
Recommend Approval with comments.
4. OWNER Serigo Duran
APPLICANT Serigo Duran
ADDRESS 121 Drake Avenue
PROJECT NUMBER P18-0076: DR18-0040
PROJECT NAME Rear Addition
(Case Planner: Jessie Bristow)
DESCRIPTION Design Review to construct a rear addition at 121 Drake Avenue 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. Consider continuing the deck to extend the length of the rear wall.
2. Consider increasing the door width leading into the Master Bedroom.
Recommend Approval.