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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.19.2018 SP & PC Minutes @5:00MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE o` HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE OF °�LIF0 THE CITY COUNCIL AND 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, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 5:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order. TIME: 5:01 p.m. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Councilmember Addiego, Planning Commissioners Faria, Shihadeh, and Wong 3. Public Comments. None. Matters for Consideration Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of September 17, 2018 Motion — Planning Commissioner Wong / Second — Councilmember Addiego: to approve the minutes. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 3 - Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Councilmember Addiego, and Planning Commissioner Wong, Abstain: 1 - Planning Commissioner Faria 2. Report regarding interview of a developer for the retired Firehouse located at 201 Baden Avenue, a City of South San Francisco owned site, and recommendation to the South San Francisco City Council. (Julie Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic and Community Development Department) Coordinator Bernard presented the staff report. David Schnee, Group 4, explained that Habitat for Humanity joined the team. He stated they wanted to work with the City to develop the maximum number of units. Maureen Sadonaen, Habitat for Humanity, provided an overview of their experience and explained the process for homeownership. She stated they provided home repair opportunities and presented current projects. Mr. Schnee discussed the proposed project and efforts to preserve the legacy while developing a modest size project. Ms. Sadonaen explained partnerships with cities to meet affordable housing criteria. She discussed the payment of prevailing wage and sweat equity of potential homeowners. Mr. Schnee discussed the costs of prevailing wage, the need to reparcelize the three parcels, and potential financing. He provided their value statements. Councilmember Addiego expressed enthusiasm for Habitat for Humanity being on board. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked about the number of units. Ms. Sadonaen stated there would be 24 units, 50% affordable and 50% market rate. Mr. Schnee stated Group 4 would develop the commercial space in the Fire House and Lawlor Landuse would develop the market -rate units. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she asked David Paw, Supervisor Pines Chief of Staff, about County funding. Ms. Sadonaen stated they generally received 30% subsidized funding. She anticipated utilizing Measure K funds. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked if cap and trade would be used. Ms. Sadonaen stated Habitat did not traditionally use cap and trade. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto wondered if there was a proposed design. Mr. Schnee explained that the proposal retained the Fire House and preserved the tarmac. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she was unaware that Habitat for Humanity was exempt from prevailing wage. Ms. Sadonaen confirmed that they were exempt. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated one of her five priorities was affordable housing. Planning Commissioner Wong stated he was glad for the inclusion of affordable units. He asked if the units would be integrated. Mr. Lawlor expressed excitement for all units being in one building. Ms. Sadonaen discussed the New York Habitat integrating affordable and market -rate units. Planning Commissioner Wong asked about retaining the Fire House. Mr. Schnee presented images of the proposed design. Planning Commissioner Wong asked about options price and terms were not acceptable. Director Greenwood explained the purpose of the ENRA period to explore if the deal were possible. Planning Commissioner Faria asked about the prevailing wage. Mr. Schnee explained the use of sweat equity and the cost of the prevailing wage. Ms. Sadonaen discussed the proposed percentage of AMI subsidy. She discussed partnerships with Genentech and potential community support. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked for the breakdown of AMIs. Ms. Sadonaen stated Habitat generally aimed for 40/80. Councilmember Addiego asked about the timeframe for the ENRA. Director Greenwood proposed bringing the project to Council for approval in January. Councilmember Addiego requested the JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 project schedule. Mr. Schnee anticipated the commercial portion would be developed before the residential component. Jonathan Hartman, Group 4, expected three to four-month construction. Councilmember Addiego indicated support for the project team. 3. Report Regarding Housing Standing Committee Study Session on Potential Zoning Changes to Reduce the Minimum Lot Size in the Downtown Residential Districts. (Adena Friedman, Senior Planner) Councilmember Addiego recused himself due to a potential conflict with a family trust and left the meeting. Planning Commissioner Shihadeh left the meeting due to a conflict with his residence. Manager Mehra introduced the staff and consultant. He explained the impetus for the zone changes, current zoning related to density, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked how many units would be buildable. Manager Mehra explained that a 5,000 -square foot lot could be divided and sold. He stated a 1500 to 1800 square foot home could be developed. He stated the intent was to provide flexibility for ownership opportunities. He anticipated less than 100 properties would qualify. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked if a duplex could be built on the sold -off property. Manager Mehra stated the second development would have to be single family. Planner Friedman clarified that a duplex could be built if the lot were large enough. Bruce Brubaker, Placeworks, explained a review of the zones, recommendations on minimum lot sizes, lot analysis, sample floor plan, and recommended setbacks. Planning Commissioner Wong asked if there were already two buildings. Mr. Brubaker explained that many lots had two various buildings. He stated the question was whether it was appropriate to subdivide and sell a smaller lot to allow the development of additional housing. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated two parking spaces were not realistic for three-bedroom homes. Mr. Brubaker noted that was the current code. Mr. Brubaker continued reviewing the zones and recommendations. Manager Mehra requested input from the subcommittee. Planning Commissioner Faria suggested community outreach to determine interest. Planning Commissioner Wong asked if property owners had expressed interest. Planner Friedman explained the qualifying properties. Manager Mehra stated a couple of property owners had indicated interest. Planning Commissioner Wong discussed the difficulty with tandem parking. Manager Mehra stated tandem parking was currently allowed and required coordination. JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3 Planning Commissioner Faria suggested obtaining feedback on community desires. Manager Mehra stated input could be obtained on design, bulk, and massing. CLOSED SESSION 4. 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 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Entered closed session at 6:00 p.m. Returned from closed session at 6:14 p.m. Report out of closed session by Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto: no reportable action. Adjournment Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. Submitted by: '�X Gabriel driguez, eputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved by: Mark Naga es, Mayor City of South San Francisco Approved by the Housing Standing Committee: 1� / k 8 / 2022 JOINT HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 4