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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 770-1978ORDINANCE NO. 770-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, ESTAB- LISHING A DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 5.5 and 9.2. Sections 5.5 and 9.2 of Ordinance No. 353, adopted August 10, 1954, as amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco," are hereby amended to read: 5.5 Precise Plan of Design. A. No person shall commence any use or erect any structure or make exterior modifications to any existing use, parking area or structure, and no permit, including but not limited to development, residential planned development, building, zone, use or variance permits, shall be issued for any new use or structure or modification thereof until a precise plan of design therefor has been approved and adopted in accordance with the precise plan requirements. The follow- ing exceptions shall apply to exterior modifications: B. Exceptions. 1. Changes in sign copy on existing changeable copy signs or on signs designed to Allow a change of copy, excluding painted signs or copy changes which increase the sign area or coverage or which structurally alt~ 4/25/78 CENTRAL RECORDS 5.5.1. the sign structure. 2. Changes required in whole or part by a requirement of any governmental agency. 3. Changes to residential structures (except multiple family) which do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of value of structure as established by the Building Divi- sion in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and o~herwise comply with Section 5.60(G) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco. Precise Plan of Design Guidelines and Standards. A. Adoption. The Planning Commission in exercising the scope of authority hereinafter set forth, shall by resolu- tion adopt guidelines and standards for design review and approval of a precise plan of design. Said guidelines and standards shall be adopted only after a public hearing noticed and conducted in the manner required for zoning amendments in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 353, as amended. Any person or persons aggrieved by the actions of the Planning Commission may appeal said action in accordance with the provisions for appeal set forth in Section 6 of Ordinance No. 353, as amended. B. Scope of Authority. Guidelines and standards for design review and approval of a precise plan of design shall be in accordance with the following: 1. A site subject to design and review shall be graded and deveIoped with due regard for the natural terrain, aesthetic quality and landscaping so as not to impair the environmental quality,~ value or stability of the site or the environmental quality or value of the improved or unimproved property in the area. 2. A buildings structure or sign shall: 2.1. Reasonably relate to its site and property in the immediate and adjacent areas, and 2.2. Not be excessively uniform or dissimilar or of such poor quality of design as to adversely affect the environmental quality or desirability of the immediate areas or neighboring areas, and 2.3. Not impair the benefits or occupancy of exist- ing property or environmental quality thereof in such areas or the stability and value of improved or unimproved real property in such areas, or produce degeneration of property in such areas with attendant deterioration of conditions affecting the health, safety and general welfare of the community, or destroy the proper relationship be- tween the taxable value of real property in such areas and the cost of municipal services provided I ! · I II e CENTRAL RECORDS therefor. 3. A site shall be developed to achieve a harmonious relationship with the area in which it is located and adjacent areas, avoiding excess variety or monot- onous repetition, but allowing a reasonable similar- ity of style or originality which does not impair the environmental quality or values of improved or unimproved property or prevent appropriate development and use of such areas or produce degeneration of properties in such areas with attendant deterioration of conditions affecting the health, safety and general welfare of City and adversely affecting the proper relationship between the taxable value of real property in such areas and cost of municipal services provided therefor. 4. Open space, parking areas, pedestrian walks, signs, illumination and landscaping (including irrigation) shall be designed and developed to enhance the environ- mental quality of the site, achieve a safe, efficient and harmonius development and accomplish the objectives set forth in the precise plan of design/design criteria. 5. Electrical and mechanical equipment or works and fixtures and trash storage areas shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the environmental quality e CENTRAL R£C;ORD.,~ 5.5.2 of 'the site. Electrical and mechanical equipment or works and fixtures and trash storage areas 'shall b~ concealed by an appropriate architectural structure. which uses colors and materials harmonious with the principal structure, unless a reasonable alternative is approved by the Planning Commission. 6. For the purpose of determining a reasonable imple- mentation of said design and the affect on'the envir- onmental quality of the area, the precise plan of de- sign review shall include but not be limited to ex- terior design, materials, textures, colors, means of illumination, landscaping, irrigation, height, shadow patterns, parking, ~ccess, security safety and other usual, on-site development elements. Applications A. When a precise plan of design is required by this ordi- Dance, the precise plan of design shall be submitted to the Planning Division as a part of th'e application for development permit,'residential planned development,build- ing permit, zone permit, use permit or variance. The pre- cise plan of design for individual single family structures shall be submitted to the Planning Division as a part of the building permit aPPlication· No additional applica- tion or fee shall be required for the plan of design for residential use other than the'building permit and plaH check fees normally received by the Building Division. CENTRAL REC~ORDS B. The Planning Division shall check each application sub- mitted for precise plan review for completeness and shall set the request for the review and consideration of the Design Review Board. The Planning Division shall advise the Design Review Board as to the appropriateness of the request, ordinance requirements, pertinent regulations of county, state or federal agencies, and as to procedural requirements. C. No certificate of occupancy shall be granted by the Building Division or approved by the City Planner unless a precise plan of design has been approved therefor and the building or structure complies therewith. D. If alterations to the approved drawings are desired by the applicant, said drawings Shall be resubmitted and processed according to the procedures established herein for approval of the original drawings. E. The following drawings shall be required for consider- ation by the Design Review Board, except that the City Planner may require lesser information or drawing if in his opinion the drawings submitted meet the intent and purpose of this section: 1. A plot or site plan, drawn to scale which depicts all proposed on-site improvements and the locations of same in accordance with the standards established in the precise plan of design. CI.NTRAL Ri'CORDS 2. A landscape plan drawn to scale which sets forth the information set forth in the City's landscape design criteria and all existing trees and shrubs on the site. 3. Grading plans unless the City Engineer determines they are unnecessary for the review process. 4. Architectural drawings, renderings or sketches drawn to scale as set forth in the City's design criteria. 5. Scale drawings of all signs and light standards with details of height, area, color and materials specified therein. 6. Any other drawings or additional information necessary to adequately, consider the drawings set forth herein above and to determine compliance with purposes of this section. 5.5.3 Design Review Board The South San Francisco Design Review Board is hereby estab- lished. It shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Plan- ning Commission and designated as Member 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Each member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, except that on first term, Members 1 and 2 shall serve an initial term of one (1) year. Two (2) members shall be architects licensed by the State of California. Two (2) members shall be either a landscape architect, designer, contractor, horticulturist, or person with equivalent CENTRAL RECORDs landscaping expertise or background. One (1) member shall be a building designer or contractor. At least one (1) of the mem- bers shall be a resident and elector of the City of South San Francisco. The Design Review Board shall have the power to review the precise plan of design, related drawings and other matters related thereto and make recommendations to the City Planner in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and the precise plan of design criteria established by the Planning Commission. The Design Review Board shall meet on the first, second, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, South San Francisco, California, at 9:00 a.m. Meetings on the first and third Tuesdays shall be study sessions, and the meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays shall be regular meetings. 5.5.4. Action of the'C±ty Planner. Upon receiving the recommendation from the Design Review Board, the City Planner shall approve, conditionally approve, disapprove or modify the precise plan of design. Conditions shall be reasonable, and designed to assure attainment of the standards established by this Ordinance and designed to bring the building, structure or sign in conformit~ with the standards established by this Ordinance. If the City Planner disapproves the precise plan of design, he shall specify the standards or conditions which have not been met. If the City Planner fails to approve, approve with conditions, disapprove or modify the precise plan of design as submitted by the applicant within 180 days following the date he CENTRAL RECORDS receives the recommendation from the Design Review Board, the precise plan of design as submitted shall be deemed approved, unless the Planning Commission grants the City Planner a'reasonable extension of time therefor. The determination by the City Planner shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission either on appeal by the applicant or upon motion of the Planning Commission. If the applicant fails to appeal within ten (10) days after notice of the City Planner's determination or the Planning Commission fails to make an order to review the City Planner's determination within ten (10) days after said determination, then the City Planner's determination shall be final· 5.5.5. Appeal or Review. A. Appeal to the Planning Commission shall be filed in writing with the office of the City Planner in accordance with the times before stated and shall set forth the grounds for appeal. The Planning Commission's order for review shall be filed With the City Planner in accordance with the times before stated. B. Hearing on Appeal. The Planning Commission shall set a hearing on the appeal or order for review by ten (10) day notice published in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of South San Francisco. Written notice of the appeal shall also be mailed to the applicant at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing. The Planning Commission after hearing may approve, conditionally approve, modify or disapprove the CENTRAL RECORDS determination of the City Planner. The action of the Planning Commission shall become effective ten (10) days after the action of the Commission unless a written appeal is filed with the City Council within five (5) days after the Planning Commission makes its determination. C. If an appeal is filed with the City Council, the City Clerk shall set a hearing thereon within ten (10) days or for the next regular Council meeting and give ten days' notice thereof in a newspaper printed and published in the City of South San Francisco and ~ail the notice to the appli- cant at least ten (10) days prior to said hearing and notice to the Planning Commission and City Planner at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for said hearing. The City Council after hearing may approve, conditionally approve, disapprove or modify the precise plan of design. 5.5.6. Expiration of Design Review Approval. ~Any development permit, residential planned unit develop- ment, building permit or zone permit for which a precise plan of design has been approved, conditionally approved or modified shall lapse and shall be deemed void one (1) year after the date thereof if a building permit has not been issued therefor and/or construc- tion has not commenced. Additional extensions of time may be granted by the City Planner, Planning Commission or City Council, whichever ordered the final action approving the permit. 10. CENTRAL RECORD,.~ 5.5.7. 9.2 Permit Type and Fees. A. It is hereby established that the action of the Design Review Board shall be for the following types of permits only: 1. Development Permit: Ail new or major modifica- tions to commercial, industrial or multiple family properties, including signs. 2. Residential Planned Developments and Planned Unit Developments: Ail new or major modifications to mul- tiple family developments, including signs. 3. Building Permits: Ail new or major modifications to single family residential, including signs and/or other construction permits. 4. Zone Permit or clearance issued by the Office of the City Planner. 5. Use Permits and Variances. B. Filing fees shall be established by the City Council and shall be as set forth in Section 6 of Ordinance 353, as amended. Any person violating a provision of this Ordinance or failing to comply with a mandatory requirement of this Ordinance shall be guilty of an infraction and upon con- viction such person shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). 11. CENTRAL RE:CORDS SECTION 2. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be published once in the Enter- prise-Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of South San Francisco, as required by law, and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its adoption. Introduced this 19 th day of July , 19 78 . Passed and adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco this Znd day of August , 19 78 , by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta. William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTE ST: ' / ~// t;l~y Clerk As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco I do hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance this 2nd day of August 19 78 · 12. CENTRAL, RE:C. ORD..~ FILE: NO.,