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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
October 5, 2006
7:30 PM
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applicant, followed by persons in favor of the application. Then persons who oppose the project or who
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William Zemke
Chairperson
Mary Giusti
Commissioner
Eugene Sim
Commissioner
Susy Kalkin, Acting Chief Planner
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Steve Carlson
Senior Planner
John Prouty
Commissioner
Judith Honan
Vice-Chairperson
William Romero
Commissioner
Marc C. Teglia
Commissioner
Allison Knapp
Consulting Planner
Michael Lappen
Senior Planner
Gerry Beaudin
Associate Planner
Chadrick Smalley
Associate Planner
Bertha Aguilar
Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
October 5, 2006
Time 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL I CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Edna's Ichiban (Ben Ramos)/applicant
American National Ins. Co./owner
2234 & 2236 Westborough Blvd.
P02-0001: UPM05-0005
(Continue to November 2, 2006) ,
Modification of a Use Permit allowing an expansion of the dining area of an existing restaurant at 2234-A
and 2236 Westborough Boulevard, in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone District, in accordance with
SSFMC Chapters 20.22 and 20.81.
2. Diana Barnard/applicant
KSW PROPERTIES/owner
1333-1361 Lowrie Ave (015-115-290 & 015-115-460)
P05-0139: UP05-0027, DR06-0027, VAR05-0002 & TDM05-0005
(Continue to October 19,2006)
Use Permit allowing re-establishment of warehouse and distribution uses generating in excess of 100
average daily vehicle trips, outdoor overnight truck storage and 24 hour operation and Design Review of
landscaping upgrades; Cultural Arts Contribution allowing 16,590 square feet of on-site landscaping in-lieu
of providing a minimum landscaping of 26,236 square feet; Variance allowing 95 parking spaces instead of
the minimum requirement of 125 parking spaces and Transportation Demand Management Plan in
association with a Variance reducing parking requirements located at 1331, 1341-1349 Lowrie Avenue in
the Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.30, 20.81 J 20.84, 20.85,
20.101 , & 20.120.
Planning Commission Agenda - Cont'd
October 5, 2006
Page 3 of 4
3. Alexandria Real Estate Equities/applicant
Richard Elmo Haskins/owner
Southeast corner of East Jamie Court and Haskins Way
P02-0042: UPM06-0003, DA05-0001 & Addendum to certified Mitigated Negative Declaration MND02-
0042
(Continue to October 19, 2006)
Use Permit Modification, Modified TOM Plan and Design Review of minor changes to an approved two
building office/R&D complex on a 6.13-acre site at the southeast corner of East Jamie Court and
Haskins Way, adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. The approved project consists of two buildings
totaling 133,000 sq. ft.: one two-story structure over a parking level (57,700 sq. ft.) and one three-story
structure (75,300 sq. ft.), with a parking ratio of 2.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet. The revised project
consists of two three-story buildings of the same layout and design of the original plan, but totaling
162,000 sq. ft. (29,000 sq. ft. increase) over a depressed parking level extending beneath both
buildings, and providing a parking ratio of 2.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet, in the Planned Industrial
(P-I) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32,20.74,20.85,20.91 and 20.120.
Modification to approved Development Agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. First Baptist Church of SSF/applicant
First Baptist Church of SSF/owner
600 Grand Avenue
P06-0022: UP06-0007, DR06-0019 & VAR06-0001
Use Permit, Design Review and Variance to allow relocation of a playground for a private school, including
a 4.5 foot tall fence and outdoor play structure, which encroaches into both the public right-of-way and the
minimum required 15 foot front setback on a site located at 600 Grand Avenue in the R-3-L Multi-Family
Residential Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.20, 20.73, 20.82 & 20.85.
5. Genentech Master Plan EIR
Genentech,/Owner
Lisa Sullivan/Applicant
1 DNA Way
P05-0141: MP05-0001 & EIR05-0004
a. Public Hearing to receive comments on the Genentech Master Plan Environmental Impact
Report. (Continued from October 5, 2006)
b. Genentech Master Plan Study Session
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
ITEMS FROM STAFF
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October 5, 2006
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ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
Susy~alkin
Acting Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting October 19, 2006, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South
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Staff Report
DATE:
October 5, 2006
TO:
Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
Edna's Ichiban Restaurant - Use Permit Modification application to
allow modifications to an existing Use Permit at 2234A & 2236
Westborough Boulevard in the Retail Commercial (C-l) Zone District in
accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22 and 20.81
Owner: Westborough Square Shopping Center
Applicant: Ben Ramos
Case Nos.: P02-0001: UPM05-0005
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission continue this matter to the meeting of November 2, 2006.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant requires additional time to revise their plans for"a proposed Use Permit
Modification.
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Planning Commission
Staff Report
DATE: October 5, 2006
TO: Planning Cormnission
FROM: Steve Carlson, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Use Permit and Design Review allowing re-establishment of warehouse and distribution
uses generating in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips, outdoor overnight truck storage
and 24 hour operation and Design Review of landscaping upgrades;
Cultural Arts Contribution allowing 16,590 square feet of on-site landscaping in-lieu of
providing a minimum landscaping of 26,236 square feet;
Variance allowing 95 parking spaces instead of the minimurii' requirement of 125 parking
.spaces,
Transportation Demand Management Plan in association with a Variance reducing
parking requirements located
SSFMC Chapters: 20.30,20.81,20.84, 20.85,20.101, & 20.120.
Address:
Owner:
Applicant:
Case No.:
1333-1361 Lowrie Ave (015-115-290' & 015-115-460)
KSW Properties
Diana Barnard
P05-0139: .DR06-0083 UP05-0026, V AR05-0002 & TDM05-0005
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the item to October 19,2006.
BACKGROUND
The matter was scheduled for the Design Review Board for review of the landscape plan; however, the
Board landscape architects were unable to attend and the project was not reviewed. City staff anticipates
receiving the landscape comments within in the next week or two from the Board's landscape architects.
This should provide sufficient time for the applicant to revise the plans accordingly, or to incorporate the
comments into conditions of approval.
Planning Commission
Staff Report
DATE: October 5, 2006
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: East Jamie Court Office/R&D - Use Permit Modification, Modified TDM Plan
and Design Review of minor changes to an approved two building office/R&D
complex on a 6.13-acre site at the southeast corner of East Jamie Court and
Haskins Way, adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. The approved project consists
of two buildings totaling 133,000 sq. ft.: one two-story structure over a parking
level (57,700 sq. ft.) and one three-story structure (75,300 sq. ft.), with a parking
ratio of2.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet. The revised project consists of two three-
story buildings of the same layout and design of the original plan, but totaling
162,000 sq. ft. (29,000 sq. ft. increase) over a depressed parking level extending
beneath both buildings, and providing a parking ratio of2.8 spaces per 1,000
square feet, in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning District in accordance with
SSFMC Chapters 20.32, 20.74,20.85,20.91 and 20.120.
Modification of approved Development Agreement in accordance with South San
Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 19.60.
Owner:
Applicant:
Richard Elmo Haskins/owner
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Case No.:
P02-0042: UPM06-0003, DA05-0001 & Addendum to certified
Mitigated Negative Declaration MND02-0042
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the matter to October 19, 2006.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION:
Staff is continuing to finalize details on the project components and requests that the Planning
Commission continue the matter to October 19,2006.
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October 5, 2006
TO:
Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
First Baptist Church of South San Francisco - Use Permit and Design
Review to allow relocation of a playground for a private school, including
a 4.5.foot tall fence which encroaches into both the public right-of-way
and the minimum required 15 foot front setback, on a site located at 600
Grand Avenue in the R-3-L Multi-Family Residential Zone District in
accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.20, 20.73 & 20.85.
Owner: First Baptist Church of South San Francisco
Applicant: First Baptist Church of South San Francisco
Case Nos.: P06-0022, UP06-0007, DR06-0019
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the application for Use Permit
UP06-0007 and Design Review DR-06-0019 based on the attached findings and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION:
The PlalU1ing Commission reviewed the proposed playground relocation at their meeting of July
20, 2006. The Commission expressed several concerns regarding the design of the fence as
pertains to aesthetics as well as structural integrity, and also expressed concern over the
placement of the playground and associated fence in the Grand Avenue right-of-way. The
Commission continued the matter to allow the applicant to assemble fence design options that
address the security, structural and aesthetic concerns, and instructed the applicant to study
alternative fence alignments that rectify the encroachment issue while maintaining adequate
space for the children to play.
The applicant has revised the plans to address these concerns as follows:
Fence Design-
The applicant has elected to retain the wood picl<et fence painted white, but has added a planter
box to the top of the fence, primarily for security reasons. For structural reinforcement, the
redesigned fence features a 12 inch tall steel plate freeway barricade painted white and bolted to
the inside of the fence at grade level.
Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
October 5, 2006
Page 2 of 5
Fence/Playground Location-
The applicant has submitted two site plans (attached), which depict four alternative fence
alignments. It should be noted that the applicant added the playground area sizes on the plans
after the plans were drawn, but these calculations rely on the applicant's measurements rather
than the measurements on the plans. For the purposes of this staff report, the areas were
calculated using the scaled plan dimensions. This accounts for the slight differences between
areas noted on the plans and areas indicated in this report.
The applicant's preferred option encroaches three feet into the right-of-way. This option would
not utilize the existing 377 square foot landscaped area at the southeast corner of the property.
The resulting playground size under the applicant's preferred option is 1,926 square feet.
The optional fence alignments presented by the applicant are summarized in the table below.
Capacity of the various playground areas was calculated using information from the applicant's
correspondence (attached), which states that each child requires 75 square feet of playground
space.
Option # Reference Degree of Encroachment Area (sf) Capacity
1 (preferred) Sheet 2 3 feet 1,926 26
2 (as built) Sheet 3, Black 5 feet 2,568 34
3 Sheet 3, Red 2 feet 2,235 30
4 Sheet 3, Blue none 2,007 27
Analysis-
Encroachment
In the Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 20, 2006 (attached), staff
recommended that the fence and playground be relocated to eliminate the encroachment into the
public right-of-way and to improve safety by providing space between the playground and the
sidewalk. The applicant's preferred proposal remains 3 feet into the City's property. Staff
maintains that the proposed private preschool's playground is not an appropriate use of a public
right-of-way.
The applicant has cited examples of fences located near the project site that likewise encroach
into the Grand Avenue right-of-way, however, these examples primarily consist offences that
surround residential front yards. A critical distinction between existing residential fence
encroachments and the proposed playground is that the playground area is required for the
business to comply with State licensing requirements. This places the City's rights to the full
width of Grand Avenue for the placement of utilities, road widening, or streetscape
improvements in direct conflict with the preschool's ability to do business in compliance with
Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
October 5, 2006
Page 3 of 5
State regulations. Granting the preschool private use of the street right-of-way would effectively
require the City to put the business in non-compliance in order to use that area for permanent
improvements. As such, staff continues to recommend that the applicant relocate the fence to
eliminate the encroachment.
Staff has determined that the fence may be located on the property line along Grand Avenue, and
1 foot 9 inches into the property along Magnolia Avenue, while maintaining slightly more
playground area (1,958 sf total) than the applicant's preferred option (see attachment). This
configuration would allow for defensible landscaping between the sidewalk and the fence along
both the Grand and Magnolia Avenue frontages.
In addition to maintaining the applicant's required play area while eliminating the encroachment,
reorienting the play area as described would also appear to make the playground more usable
because the recommended configuration maximizes the use of the wider portion of the church's
existing yard space. One reason the applicant objects to moving the fence to the property line is a
concern over the "narrowness" of the playground, however, the playground is already narrow in
its current, illegal configuration. Maximization of the wider portion of the church's yard would
appear to be a more efficient use of existing space.
The above proposal was presented to the applicant as a possible alternative that staff could
support. In response, the applicant reiterated his concerns over the narrowness of the playground,
and continues to request a fence that utilizes the City's right-of-way.
Security
The Police Department has reviewed the redesigned fence and the applicant's preferred option, as
well as staffs recommended alignment described above. The proposals satisfy the Police
Department's security requirements.
Fence Design
The applicant's redesign of the white picket fence provides opportunities for masking the fence
with plant materials. The planter boxes affixed to the top of the fence could contain a plant that
"drapes" over the top portion of the fence, while relocation of the fence would permit the
planting of defensible shrubbery in the space between the sidewalk and the fence. These types of
landscape treatments could enhance the aesthetics of the proposed design, and are included in the
recommended conditions of approval (attached).
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDA TION:
The proposed placement of a 4-~ foot tall fence within the applicant's property boundaries is
Staff Report
To: Pla1U1ing Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
October 5, 2006
Page 4 of5
consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Consequently, staffrecommends
that the Pla1U1ing Commission approve Use Permit UP06-0007 and Design Review DR 06-0019
subject to relocating the fence as shown in the "Staff Recommended Alignment" (attached);
based on the attached Findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Findings of Approval
Draft Conditions of Approval
Planning Commission
Staff Report (without attachments) - July 20,2006
Minutes - July 20, 2006
Applicant Correspondence
Plans
"Staff Recommended Alignment"
Draft Findings
Page 1 of 1
DRAFT FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
USE PERMIT APPLICATION UP06-0007
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
600 GRAND AVENUE
(As recommended by City Staff on October 5, 2006)
As required by the "Use Permit Procedures~' (SSFMC Chapter 20.81), the following findings are made in
approval of Use Permit Application UP06-0007 allowing the establishment of a 4 12 foot tall fence within
the required front yard setback and design review of the fence, at 600 Grand Avenue in the R-3 Multiple
Family Residential Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.20,20.81, and 20.85, based on
public testimony and the materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission
which include, but are not limited to: Plans submitted in association with P06-0022; Design Review Board
meeting of March 21,2006; Design Review Board meeting minutes of March 21,2006, Planning
Commission Staff Report dated July 20, 2006; Planning Commission meeting of July 20, 2006, Planning
Commission Staff Report dated October 5,2006 and Planning Commission meeting of October 5,2006:
1. The relocation of the playground and establishment of the 4 Y2 foot tall fence in the required front
yard will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor
detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. The Recommended Conditions of Approval
ensure that the project conforms to the City of South San Francisco Design Guidelines, and is
compatible with the existing surrounding residential development.
2. The proposed playground and fence complies with the General Plan policies applicable to the
"Downtown Medium Density Residential" land use designation, including Guiding Policy 3.1-0-2,
which encourages development of the downtown area as a mixed use activity center including
services and civic uses.
3. As conditioned, the project complies with the applicable standards and requirements of the R-3
Zone District. All applicable development standards will be met. The zoning ordinance's definition
of "day care centers" includes preschools (SSFMC 20.06.080 (a)(l)). Because the proposed
playground is part of the preschool, which is a permitted use, the proposal is consistent with the
zoning district's regulations pertaining to land use.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
USE PERMIT APPLICATION P06-0004
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
600 GRAND AVENUE
(As recommended by City Staff on October 5, 2006)
A. Planning Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. The applicant shall comply with the Planning Division's "Standard Conditions and Limitations for
Commercial Industrial and Multi-family Residential Projects" as revised February 1999.
2. The construction drawings shall substantially comply with the Planning Commission approved
plans, as amended by the conditions of approval including the plans received September 15, 2006,
submitted in Association with P06-0022.
3. The plans shall be revised to relocate the proposed fence to the south property line of the subject
property and the 1 foot 9 inches from the Magnolia Avenue right-of-way, consistent with the "Staff
Recommended Alignment", attached.
4. The applicant shall install landscaping in the area between the fence and the sidewalk and in the
planter boxes that effectively screens the fence. A landscape plan shall be submitted for approval
by the Chief Planner, and the landscaping shall be installed according to the approved plan.
5. Prior to pouring footings for the relocated fence, the applicant shall schedule an inspection by
Planning Division staff to ensure footings are consistent with the approved design.
6. In accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20. 76 Sign Regulations, the owner shall obtain sign permits
for all exterior signs. Prior to the 6-month review (see no. 9, below), the applicant shall remove all
non-permitted signs from the property.
7. No additional uses, including new or expanded buildings shall be established or constructed beyond
those identified on the approved site plan without prior approval of a new permit or revision to the
Use Permit and applicable environmental review.
8. The applicant shall take all necessary measures to prevent noise, light, glare, or other objectionable
elements from adversely affecting the surrounding area beyond acceptable limits.
9. Prior to expansion of the parl<ing area into the location of the relocated playground, the applicant
shall submit plans to upgrade the entire parking lot to current development standards, including, but
not limited to, surfacing, lighting, landscaping and drainage.
10. The use shall be subject to a 6-month review period, during which time the City will monitor the
use. If any problems are detected or complaints are received, the Planning Commission reserves
the right to modify the use permit as deemed necessary.
(Planning Division: Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner, (650) 877-8353, Fax (650) 829-6639)
Recommended Conditions of Approval
October 5, 2006
Page 2 of6
B. Engineering Division requirements shall be as follows:
1. STANDARD CONDITIONS
The developer shall comply with the applicable conditions of approval detailed in the Engineering
Division's "Standard Conditions for Commercial and Industrial Developments", contained in our
"Standard Development Conditions for Subdivisions and Private Developments" booklet, dated
January 1998. This bool(let is available at no cost to the applicant from the Engineering Division.
(Engineering Division: Sam Bautista, Senior Civil Engineer (650) 829-6652)
c. Police Department requirements shall be as follows:
1. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.48 of the Municipal Code,
"Minimum Building Security Standards" Ordinance revised May 1995. The Police Department
reserves the right to make additional security and safety conditions, ifnecessary, upon receipt of
detailed/revised building plans.
2. BUILDING SECURITY
a) Video/digital surveillance cameras shall be mounted in a location that records all activity on
exterior portions of the yard during business hours. All recordings shall be stored onsite for
30 days. Video/digital surveillance cameras shall not take the place of adult supervision
while children are using exterior play areas.
b) Adult supervision shall be in place at all times. Play areas that are separated by fences or
other barriers shall have adult supervision assigned to each area.
(Police Department: Lieutenant Jim Thane (650) 877-8936)
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DATE:
July 20, 2006
TO:
Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
First Baptist Church of South San Francisco - Use Permit, Design
Review and Variance to allow relocation of a playground for a private
school, including a 4.5 foot tall fence and outdoor play structure which
encroaches into both the public right-of-way and the minimum required 15
foot front setback, on a site located at 600 Grand Avenue in the R-3-L
Multi-Family Residential Zone District in accordance with SSFMC
Chapters 20.20, 20.73, 20.82 & 20.85.
Owner: First Baptist Church of South San Francisco
Applicant: First Baptist Church of South San Francisco
Case Nos.: P06-0022, UP06-0007, V AR06-0001, DR06-0019
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission 1) approve the application for Use Permit
UP06-0007 and Design Review DR-06-0019 based on the attached findings and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval; and 2) deny the application for Variance V AR06-
0001, based on the attached findings.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION:
Project/Site Description:
The subject property consists of two separate parcels on the north side Grand Avenue at
Magnolia Avenue. An existing church and associated uses are located on the parcel west of
Magnolia Avenue, while the church parking lot and an existing playground are located east of
Magnolia Avenue. For the purposes of this staff report, the parcel containing the church complex
will be referred to as "the church parcel," while the parking lot/existing playground parcel will be
referred to as "the unimproved parcel".
The church parcel is approximately .41 acres in size and located northwest of the intersection of
Grand and Magnolia Avenues. The site is improved with a church, various classrooms, a
gymnasium and pastor's residence. These structures house a K-12 school, preschool and infant
daycare, weekend Korean cultural school and the church. The structures comprise 80% of the
land area of the property, and these structures are built to the property lines at various points
Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 2 of 5
along the perimeter. This configuration is considered legal and nonconforming and was achieved
in part through the granting of a setback variance in 1953. According to the applicant, the use of
the property as a church and school facility dates to 1946 is also legal and nonconforming as this
use clearly predates the current zoning regulations applicable to the property.
The .32 acre unimproved parcel is a gravel lot covered with severely deteriorated artificial turf.
The northeast comer of the property is the location of the existing playground and this area is
fenced in order to separate the 54' by 51 ' play area from the remainder of the parcel, which is
currently utilized as a parking lot. A 6-foot tall chain link fence encloses the perimeter of the
parcel.
In May 2005, a code enforcement case was initiated to correct municipal code violations at the
property, including the placement of signs and the establishment of a playground and associated
4 ~ foot tall fence in the front yard of the church parcel without benefit of permits.
With this application, the applicant proposes to permit the relocation of the playground from the
rear of the unimproved parcel to the front yard of the church parcel. Because the playground
requires a fence for security reasons, the applicant is requesting a use permit for a 4-~ foot tall
fence in the required front yard.
As built, the location of play structures in the required front yard of the church would also require
a variance to the minimum yard requirements for the installation of a structure 2 feet from the
front property line.
General Plan
The church parcel is designated "Downtown Medium Density Residential" by the General Plan
and is located in the "Downtown" planning sub-area. The unimproved parcel is designated
"Downtown High Density Residential". Because the current uses predate the General Plan
policies applicable to the site, the church complex and associated playground is considered a
legal nonconforming use.
Zoning
Land Use
Both parcels are zoned "R-3" Multiple Family Residential, in which religious assembly and
community education are permitted uses subject to a use permit and day care centers are a
permitted use.
The unimproved parcel's use as a parking lot ancillary to the church likewise predates the zoning
regulations, and is legal nonconforming. Substantial changes to the church operation would be
Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 3 of 5
subject to a conditional use permit. Should the applicant wish to convert the existing playground
on the unimproved parcel into additional parking for the church, the parking lot will be required"
to meet current development standards (i.e. landscaping, lighting, drainage, etc.). This
requirement is reflected in Recommended Condition of Approval No.8.
Fence Height and Setback (Use Permit)
The applicant wishes to enclose the proposed playground area with a 4-~ foot tall fence for
security reasons (see letter from applicant, attached). SSFMC Section 20.73.020 (d)(I) provides
for the construction of fences over three feet in height within required front and street side yards
with a use permit.
The applicant has installed the subject fence at the edge of the sidewalk along the front property
line, encroaching five feet into the City's Grand Avenue right-of-way. The placement of a fence
over 3 feet tall within 15 feet of the front property line requires the consideration of a use permit,
hence the subject application. Staff recommends the applicant relocate the fence out of the right-
of-way to the property line to eliminate the encroachment of the playground into the public right-
of-way. The Planning and Engineering Divisions as well as the Police Department provided
input on the application and arrived at this recommendation as follows:
A playground for private use is not an appropriate use of the public right-of-way.
The right of way exists to provide space for utilities and movement of pedestrians and
vehicular traffic. The preschool is a private enterprise. Impinging on the right of way in
order to gain private playground space conflicts with the public use and enjoyment of that
space. The City has rights to unfettered access to its right-of-way for the placement of
landscaping, utilities, additional sidewalk and roadway. The current, unpermitted
condition hinders the City's access to 5 feet of the Grand Avenue right-of-way.
Relocation of the fence would also enhance the security of the play area.
As mentioned in the applicant's letter of February 13, 2006 (attached), a bus stop serviced
by 2 samTrans lines is located on Grand Avenue in front of the proposed playground
location. A bench associated with the bus stop is located directly adjacent to the
unpermitted fence. Relocating the fence to the applicant's Grand Avenue property line
rather than allowing it to remain on the City right-of-way would provide 5 feet of space
between the edge of the existing sidewalk and the fence. This space could be landscaped
with defensible plantings, which would enhance the security of the playground by
providing a buffer between the publicly traveled way and the children.
The proposed height of the fence has been considered by City staff and has been found
adequate to provide security to the playground area, provided the fence is relocated,
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To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 4 of 5
redesigned (as discussed below in the Design Review section), with security plantings
installed, as described above. For this reason, staff is recommending approval of the use
permit application for fence height, subject to the attached Recommended Conditions of
Approval. Conditions 3 and 4(a) require the applicant to move the fence out of the right-
of-way and place defensible plant materials between the sidewalk and fence.
The applicant disagrees with the requirement to move the fence out of the right of way because
relocation would necessarily reduce the size of the proposed playground, according to the
applicant, to an ". .. almost unusable area for play," (See applicant's letter of June 21, 2006,
attached). The applicant suggests that the church "...enter into an agreement with the City.
Whereby the Church will remove any improvements on the easement, within sixty days of notice
by the City." The applicant also contends that the City should allow the encroachment to exist
because" . . . many properties encroach on that easement, within two blocks of either side of the
property. Even the next door residents (sic) encroaches thereon."
Staff s position is that relocation of the fence does not "reduce the playground size" because the
play area was established without city approval and partially on property not owred by the
church. As mentioned above, the City holds title to the Grand Avenue right-of-way for public,
not private, use. Fencing a portion of the area is clearly antithetical to the concept of public
property. To ask the city to give a sixty-day notice of intent to use its own right-of-way for
public purposes likewise runs counter to generally accepted principals of public ownership.
As to existing encroachments on Grand Avenue in the vicinity of the project, staff notes that
none of these structures preclude the public from accessing the right-of-way to the degree of the
subject proposal. The encroachments primarily consist of structures such as stairways through
retaining walls, which are intended to improve access between the private properties and the
right-of-way. In contrast, the applicant's proposal is designed with the express purpose of
limiting access.
Playground Equipment Setback (Variance)
Because the proposed playground would be located in the required front yard of the church parcel
the permanent play equipment that has been erected in this playground requires a variance for a
reduced front setback. As proposed, the playground equipment is fixed to the ground and is two
feet from the front property line. As mentioned above, 15 feet is required per SSFMC Section
20.71.030.
The Planning Commission may grant a variance where the following findings may be affirmed
(SSFMC Sec. 20.82.050):
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To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 5 of 5
a) That, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size,
shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance
. deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under
identical zoning classification. In this context, personal family or financial difficulties,
loss of prospective profits and neighboring violations or pre-existing nonconforming uses
or facilities are not hardships justifying a variance.
b) That such variance, if granted, would not constitute a special privilege granted to the
recipient inconsistent with limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in
which such property is situated.
In this case, the setback variance is being requested because the proposed playground area in
front of the church building is too small to accommodate the playground equipment and maintain
the required 15-foot setback. This condition is not caused by the property's size, shape or
topography, but rather by a pre-existing nonconforming building, granted by way of variance in
1953. It should be noted that the 1953 variance request was for a zero-setback to the front
property line. The Planning Commission specifically amended the plans to require a 10-foot
setback, due to neighborhood concerns expressed at the time.
Additionally, a front yard setback variance would be inconsistent with the regulations applicable
to other properties in the vicinity and zone of the subject property. As such, staff cannot
recommend the Planning Commission make the required findings. Staff therefore recommends
denial of the variance request.
If the applicant requires play equipment in the front yard, it could be of a mobile type not affixed
to the property. This would eliminate the requirement for a variance.
Signs
As mentioned above, the code enforcement case cites a number of unpermitted signs. The
applicant has expressed willingness to proceed with the sign permit process and has submitted
preliminary information regarding the existing signs. It appears that a Type B Sign Permit will
be required, and the Recommended Conditions of Approval (attached) require staff to conduct a
6-month review to ensure that the permitting process for the signs is completed in a timely
manner.
Design Review Board
The fence design was reviewed by the Design Review Board at its meeting of March 21,2006.
The Board offered the following comments:
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To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 60f5
1. Relocate the fence to the property line to eliminate encroachment into the City's
right-of-way.
2. Place landscaping between the property line and sidewalk.
3. Consider using a metal grid or tubular fence between pilasters.
The minutes of the Design Review Board are attached to this staff report.
The applicant disagrees with the Design Review Board's assessment of the fence design and has
requested in their letter of April 26, 2006 (attached) that they be allowed to retain the current
design as-built, which utilizes painted white wood pickets between 4"x4" posts. Their stated
reasons for this request include aesthetics, transparency and lack of footholds for climbing. Staff
notes that these characteristics may be effectively achieved, and even improved, with a
redesigned fence.
In addition to aesthetic concerns, the Police Department and Planning Division agree that a wood
picket fence may not provide a sufficient level of security given the playground's proximity to a
major intersection. A severe vehicular accident at this location could possibly result in an
automobile impact to the fence. The design recommendations above would result in a more
structurally robust fence that could more effectively absorb the impact of a vehicle.
Staff is recommending approval of the application subject to a redesign of the fence as described
in the Design Review Board's comments. This requirement is reflected in Recommended
Condition of Approval 4(b).
Neighborhood Meeting
Due to the project's location within a residential area, a Neighborhood Meeting was held at 6:30
p.m. on June 21, 2006 at the subject property. Notice of the meeting was sent to approximately
380 nearby residences and property owners. Staff and representatives of the applicant attended
the meeting. One area resident also attended the meeting and expressed her support for the
project. No other parties attended the meeting, thus no neighborhood concerns were expressed
and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Public Comment
One anonymous phone message regarding the proposal was left on the Planning Division's voice
mail on July 12, 2006. The caller expressed numerous design recommendations, including that
the church parking lot be converted into a park, that the front lawn of the church be landscaped
for use by small groups of children, and that play equipment be relocated to the church
gymnasium. The caller also requested that the project not include any features that could serve as
Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
Subject: First Baptist Church 600 Grand Ave.
July 20, 2006
Page 7 of 5
a replacement for direct adult supervision of the children.
Environmental Review
The proposed project has been determined to be categorically exempt from environmental review
under the provisions ofCEQA (Class 1, Section 15301: Minor alteration to existing facilities).
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDA TION:
The proposed relocation of the playground and placement of a 4-12 foot tall fence is consistent
with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance for the playground
equipment location in the required front yard is not consistent with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance. Consequently, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Use
Permit UP06-0007 and Design Review DR 06-0019; and deny Variance V06-0001, based on the
attached Findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner
A TT ACHMENTS:
Draft Findings of Approval
Draft Conditions of Approval & Denial
Design Review Board
Minutes - March 21, 2006
Applicant Correspondence
Site Photographs
Plans
MINUTES
July 20, 2006
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
TAPE 1
7:30 D.m.
Commissioner Giustir Commissioner proutyr Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Tegliar Vice
Chairperson Honan and Chairperson Zemke
ABSENT:
Commissioner Romero and Commissioner Teglia
STAFF PRESENT:
Planning Division:
Susy Kalkin, Acting Chief Planner
Steve Carlson, Senior Planner
Chad rick Smalley, Associate Planner
Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II
Peter Spoerl, Assistant City Attorney
Ray Razavi, City Engineer
Dennis Chuckr Senior Civil Engineer
Lieutenant Jim Thane
Bryan Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshall
City Attorney:
Engineering Division:
Police Department:
Fi re Prevention.
CHAIR COMMENTS
Chairperson Zemke noted that Commissioner Romero is absent due to a medical emergency and Commissioner
Teglia is also absent due to a death in the family.
AGENDA REVIEW
No Changes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
None
1. Approval of regular meeting minutes of June 15, 2006.
Motion Prouty I Second Honan to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote (5-0-2
absent)
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Roger Williams Academy
First Baptist Church of SSF/applicant
First Baptist Church of SSF/owner
600 Grand Avenue
P06-0022: UP06-0007, DR06-0019 & VAR06-Q001
Use Permit, Design Review and Variance to allow relocation of a playground for a private school, including a
4.5 foot tall fence and outdoor play structure, which encroaches into both the public right-of-way and the
minimum required 15 foot front setback on a site located at 600 Grand Avenue in the R-3-L Multi-Family
Residential Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.20,20.73,20.82 & 20.85.
Planning Commission Meeting of July 20! 2006
Public Hearing opened.
Associate Planner Smalley presented the staff report through a PowerPoint presentation.
Lieutenant Thane continued with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Police Department's role in project
review and highlighted the departments concerns with the project.
George Corey, Attorney representing the Roger Williams Academy! noted that the issue at hand is about the picket
fence near the sidewalk. He pointed out that the picket fence was installed without the benefit of City approval.
In response to the Police Departments presentation he notified staff and the Commission that the school has a
video security system in place as well as adult supervision from both inside and outside of the building. He
pointed out that the Design Review Board liked the fence but asked that it be moved back further. He noted that
there have not been any accidents on that corner. Mr. Corey also pointed out that the "easement" was originally
intended for the Grand Avenue extension several years ago and was not used for this nor are there any future
plans by the City to use this "easement". He added that there is enough security with the fence and once they
have concluded the planning process they will revisit the relocation of the bus stop. He stated that the play area
would be affected if they lost the five feet where the fence is. He submitted letters to the Commission of
individuals that were in favor of the fence staying.
Pastor Smith apologized to the Commission for building the fence without benefit of City approval. He pointed out
that his intent was to have a fence around the area where children play. He noted that the playground has to be
licensed and approved for purposes of the daycare Building Kidz because a private school does not need such
licensing. He also noted that as a retired police officer he recognizes the need for safety and installed security
cameras on the playground! classrooms, gymnasiums and hallways as well as having each of the staff members
with walkie-talkies.
Rita Chavez! Principal of Roger Williams Academy! noted that she feels much more secure with the fence in place.
She stated that the fence enables them to be able to let a child go to the restroom alone rather than having to
take all the students in which was the case prior to installation of the fence. An additional benefit is that
individuals are kept off school property. She added that they do not like to take all the children out at the same
time and prefer to rotate their recesses.
Lily Bandari, Building Kids! pointed out that she leased the building for an infant center. She added that they have
been walking their children across the street to the parking lot and stated that licensing does not see an issue with
the playground in front of the property. She pointed out that the children are much safer without walking across
the street which makes the chances of them being hit by a car much higher. She asked that the Commission allow
them to keep the fence.
Vice Chairperson Honan asked how many children were enrolled and the amount of time that the children spent
playing outside. Ms. Bandari noted that the that there is a total of 67 children enrolled and that they take the
children out to play for 45 minutes in four groups at various times of the day. She further added that there are
specific regulations from the licensing board that require them to have a certain amount of square footage of play
area per child in order to receive said license.
Patrick Cheng, The Back Doctor! stated that he is not a member of the church and pointed out that he is in favor
of the application. He added that the church has suffered monetarily but that Pastor Smith has upgraded the
visibility of Grand and Magnolia by repainting the building and other minor modifications. .
Public Hearing closed.
Commissioner Giusti noted that there is not an exit from the play yard to the building. She added that a stop sign
should be added at Grand and Magnolia so that on coming traffic from Grand are forced to reduce their speed
prior to turning onto Magnolia. Mr. Smith noted that the personnel has increased per the number of children that
are going to the playground across the street. He added that there is a gate in front of the school which is
designed to keep the toldlers from running out to the street. Ms. Chavez noted that they have an intercom
system to allow them to control who goes in and out of the school property.
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Vice Chairperson Honan asked how the playground is utilized. Mr. Smith noted that children of different ages are
not mixed. There area specific times that the preschool children can go out and play and the older children use
the gym during the day. He pointed out that the older children only use the lawn area when they are being
dropped off, picked up and during lunch. Ms. Chavez noted that they work out the times through the walkie talkie
system.
Vice Chairperson Honan noted that if the picket fence can be moved off of the public right-of-way it would not
affect the older children. Mr. Smith replied affirmatively. Ms. Bandari stated that this would affect her use
because she would not have the sufficient play area for her preschoolers. Vice Chairperson Honan noted that the
playground across the street can still meet the requirements of the younger children.
Vice Chairperson Honan, Ms. Chavez and Mr. Smith discussed the procedures that the school follows with regard
to having an adult supervise the children. Both Mr. Smith and Ms. Chavez noted that one individual is tasked with
watching them before and after school when they are being dropped off or picked up because of the locked gate
but that during the day while the children are play, they are required to have one supervisor for every 12 children.
Commissioner Sim asked what the size of the area is at the moment and how much square footage will be lost.
Ms. Chavez noted that there are approximately 800 square feet of play area right now in front of the school and if
they move the fence in, they will lose 200 square feet. Commissioner Sim asked why the applicant was not using
the area where the sign was currently installed. Ms. Chavez noted that the sign serves all the uses at the site that
assemble there and is not for the school only.
Commissioner Sim noted that he would like to see what the applicant is proposing as option "A" and how they can
address the Design Review Boards comments as option "B". He also asked that they show what the entire square
footage is of the area, where the soft scapes are, how much will be lost by moving it out of the public right-of-way
and how much the State Code requires for the preschool use. He asked staff if there will be issues with insurance
on the public right-of-way and if the City would be liable for an injury in that part of the playground. Assistant
City Attorney Spoerl felt that the liability would fall upon the encroacher and noted that he would research this
further and report back to the Commission. Mr. Corey added that there are still 10 feet for public access beyond
the fence. He added that the fence could be removed when the City wants to continue with their plans.
Commissioner Sim wanted to be clear that the City will not be liable for allowing this encroachment and felt that
he does not want to set a precedant. He suggested that the applicant return to the Commission with revised
plans. Commissioner Prouty noted that he is comfortable with keeping the picket fence but not granting the 5
foot encroachment. Mr. Corey noted that the applicant will not hold the City liable for any injury in that section if
this is granted. Commissioner Prouty was also concerned with setting a precedent with the variance.
Commissioner Prouty asked that a barrier be added in front of the picket fence to protect the children if a car
should run into it. Commissioner Sim suggested that staff work with the applicant to recapture the soft scape and
add some plants on the street side of the fence once it is moved of the public right-of way. He also noted that
their sign should have a sign permit and it should be creative.
Chairperson Zemke complemented the church for keeping up the building over the past few years. He was also
concerned with granting a variance for the right-of-way and the sufficiency of a picket fence for providing security
from cars.
There was a consensus of the Commission to remove the requirement for the variance for the play equipment by
determining the equipment is not a structure.
Motion Sim I Second Prouty to continue the item to August 17, 2006. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
3. Lowe's Home Improvement Center
Project 101 Associates/Owner
Lowe's HIW, Inc.lApplicant
600-790 Dubuque Avenue (APN: 015-021-090,015-021-030 & SSE 135-41-14 Parcel 1)
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Staff Report
DATE: October 5, 2006
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Genentech Research & Development Overlay District: Study Session 3 and
Public Comments on the Draft Master Environmental Impact Report.
Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
Case No. P05-0141
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission conduct the third Study Session, review the
Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) for the proposed project, take public
testimony on the Draft MEIR and provide any additional comments to staff regarding the Draft
MEIR.
BACKGROUND:
Purpose of the Public Meeting
The public meeting is divided into two parts. During the first part, the Planning Commission will
take public comments on the Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR). EIP
Associates, the City's environmental consultant, will present the key focus areas and summarize
the impacts and mitigation measures identified in the Draft MEIR.
During the second part, the Planning Commission will hold the third Study Session to review the
Draft Genentech Ten Year Facilities Master Plan. This Study Session will focus on the following
topics that are discussed in Chapters 3 & 4:
. Genentech will present the Draft TDM Program (Attachment 3).
. Genentech will summarize the proposed streetscape plans and shuttle stops (Chapters 3 &
4 in Attachment 2).
. Genentech will summarizes the proposed pedestrian connections and identify primary and
secondary walkways (Chapter 3 in Attachment 2).
Staff Report
RE: Study Session 3 - Genentech Corporate Facilities Master Plan
Date: October 5, 2006
Page 2
DISCUSSION:
Draft Master Environmental Impact Report
A Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) has been prepared by the firm of EIP
Associates to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. The Draft
MEIR was circulated on August 28, 2006 for a forty-five day review period. This hearing is
intended to allow the public and the Commission an opportunity to present oral comments on the
draft report. Written comments will be accepted until October 11, 2006.
Significant Impacts
The Draft MEIR identifies 31 significant or potentially significant impacts. With the exception
of three impacts, one related to traffic, one related to noise, and one related to air quality,
mitigation measures are identified to reduce all other impacts to a less than significant level. The
three impacts identified as "Significant and Unavoidable" relate to cumulative traffic impacts on
the US 101 segment north of Oyster Point Boulevard during the A.M. and P.M. peak hours, a
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity due to increased traffic
volumes, and to regional air quality impacts. Approval of this project will require that the City
adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, which balances the benefits of the proposed
Project against its unavoidable air quality, noise and transportation impacts.
The next step in the environmental review process is for staff and the environmental consultant
to prepare responses to all comments received during the review process.
Summary of the Planning Commission Study Sessions
In September 2006, the Planning Commission held two study sessions to review the draft Master
Plan Update and comment on the proposed project's key features, including open space, land use
structure, campus neighborhood designs, and public art. Responding to comments made during
the first Study Session, Lisa Sullivan from Genentech presented detailed information on
improved public access to the San Francisco Bay Trail, additional public parking, new shuttle
stops, and the proposed sign program. The Planning Commissioners also asked several questions
regarding the project and provided general comment, summarized as follows:
Comments on Open Space Amenities:
. Genentech should clarify the location and types of directional signage that would be used
to direct non-Genentech users to the public areas.
. The Bay Trail needs to be properly marked.
Staff Report
RE: Study Session 3 - Genentech Corporate Facilities Master Plan
Date: October 5, 2006
Page 3
. Genentech should consider adding amenities at San Bruno Point, behind Buildings 1 and
4.
. Genentech has the opportunity to create an edge on campus by capturing more
landscaping along the Bay TraiL
. Genentech should consider adding some "park" amenities on the Bay Trail and the Wind
Harp Park.
. Genentech should take advantage of the views from Wind Harp Park.
Comments on Streets and Shuttle Stops:
. Bike lanes would be acceptable on Grandview Drive.
. The medians on Forbes Boulevard should be improved.
. Shuttle buses should pull off all streets and shuttle stops should be located on "turn-in"
areas that do not block traffic.
. Genentech should retain shuttle drop-off areas adjacent to buildings.
Comments on Streetscape Design:
. Genentech should consider softening the appearance of sidewalks along the streets to
include a wider landscape "parkway" along the edge of the street, similar to Oyster Point
Boulevard.
Comments on the Sign Program:
. The City should evaluate each banner on a "case by case" basis.
. Genentech should consider varying the size of the banners, with smaller banners facing
the rights of way and larger banners facing the interior areas of the campus.
. Genentech could redesign the banners to be more artistic or designed to compliment the
building design.
. The electronic sign on Forbes is unnecessary and the electronic signs should be limited to
the parking garage locations.
Comments on Traffic Congestion:
. There is congestion on Oyster Point Boulevard.
CONCLUSION:
Staff requests that the Planning Commission take public comments on the Draft MEIR and offer
any other comments regarding the proposed Genentech Research & Development Overlay
Staff Report
RE: Study Session 3 - Genentech Corporate Facilities Master Plan
Date: October 5, 2006
Page 4
District Expansion and the Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan Update.
Respectfully Submitted,
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ATTACHMENTS:
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2. Draft Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan Update, Chapters 3 & 4 and
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3. Draft TD M Program
4. DEIR (previously distributed)
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organization and hierarchy of these .. dements
define/caI11 pu~neighbo~hoods, .priI11ary
circulatipnpaths,al1c!areas Jorrecreation. . and
contem plationthrotJghoutthe. can1pus.
1his chapter presents urban design .. concepts as
theyrelate to specific elements of the can1pus,
and...includes .....discussionof ..... public ....... streets,
sidewalks, . and shuttle stops; . campus entries;
security and public access; pedestrian walkways;
open space andyiews;al1dbuilding massing and
scale.. Each section provides goals and strategies
that. will...guide.future....development ..within
the campus, . which are Jurther . augmented by
campus~wide design guidelines in AppendixA.
The following provide direction for developing
the overall campus structure described in the
previous chapter:
Maximizing the waterfront and hilltop
setting of the Genentech Campus;
Facilitating pedestrian connections
and accessibility along major campus
corridors;
Fostering vital and active pedestrian-
oriented Central Spines within each
neigh borhood;
Ensuring that development capitalizes
on view corridors and fosters a hurnan
campus scale;
Promoting fleixibility to respond to
long-term horizon and ensuring that
the campus' development potential is
and
Genentedl Facilities Ten-Vear IVlaster Plan 131
3 It 1 Streets
Street Network
The Genentech Campus is comprised of two
maj or street networks: The primary street
network includes major connections to the
East of 101 Area and through streets within
the campus; and the secondary, more informal
street network that includes access and private
roads that serve employee, shuttle, and service
vehicles. These networks, along with changes
to streets in the broader East of 101 Area, are
shown in Figure 3.1-1.
Like the rest of the East of 101 Area, the
Genentech Campus street pattern evolved from
natural topography and landfill development.
Characterized by circuitous, irregular
connections, the resulting system of streets
provides limited connectivity both within and
to the Genentech Campus.
Within the campus, circulation is focused
along four major streets-Forbes Boulevard,
DNA Way, East Grand Avenue, and Grandview
Drive. Both Forbes Boulevard and East Grand
Avenue serve as the main conduits to the Master
Plan Area from US-l 01 and other parts of the
city, while DNA Way and Grandview Drive
provides the only through connection within
the main can1pus. Planned and in1plemented
traffic improvements to the Oyster Point
Boulevard and East Grand Avenue interchanges
with US-I 01 further underscore the primacy
of Forbes Boulevard and East Grand Avenue
321 Genentech Facilities Ten-Year J\'laster Plan
as major connections to campus. A potential
future extension of Railroad Avenue by the City
of South San Francisco would create a direa
connection to the Genentech Campus at East
Grand Avenue and Allerton Avenue.
In addition to the major streets within the
campus, a secondary street network including
internal private streets plays an important role
for service and freight movement. Some of these
streets-like Point San Bruno Boulevard-are
informal in nature and are shared by pedestrians,
service and delivery vehicles, shuttles, and
automobiles. The Master Plan addresses new
connections between neighborhoods and
provides direction for design of additional
pedestrian crosswalks. These changes include:
· Designating the Lower Campus Spine as a
pedestrian-oriented street with limited al-
lowance for service, delivery, and emergency
vehicles;
· Connecting Point San Bruno Boulevard to
South Campus via a proposed private road
connection for service, shuttle, and emer-
gency vehicles; and
Providing pedestrian crossings to improve
safety as the campus grows.
C)
Genentech Owned Property
Existing Building
Planned 2005 Construction
Projects
Campus Entries
Existing Connections
Major Approach
Primary Network
Secondary Network
Utility Road
Interchange
sa i:l ~ Future Street Connection per South
San Francisco (SSF) General Plan
Figure 3.1-1: Transportation Connections
Genentech Facilities Ten-Yearl\:laster Plan 133
Streetscape and Character
Str~etsareessentialto.campus. identity,
movement, and pedestrian safet:yandcomfort~
~tre~t cfesignin cl udssawicieyariety of elernsnts,
s~chassidewalks)IUedi~ns, . Jandscaping, ....site
furnishings, Jighting, ... and .... pavement. . Thenles
t().........consi4er.........in. ....creating........a~ ......effective .street
dt?ign....inSlude. encl()s~te,continuity,character,
r~lationship .,betweenpedestriClns and...nafllc,
sl1ad<.:,\vlnd,andligh t..
Sr.r.~etsintheEasrC>f.....10 1.. Area are . ..large1y
dfsigI}edto facilitate ......aut?IIlobilea~d.truck
II1()vement..A.s Forbes~ouleva.rdand Grand"ieyv
priyetransition into thec;enentechC~lTlPU~,
th<.:hi~herspeedsand liJlli tedvisabilitycounter
p~clestrianand bicycle accessibility.
..~r)29.16,'..the ..Genentech.Campus ..is...projected
to.ci()uble.. in. .size, '.substantially increasing the
nllulbeiofemployeesand yisitorstocampus.
qeographicexpansion,increased development
iI1t<.:nsity and increase in the number of people
using the campus will necessitate neighborhood
connectivity .by .....bicycles,pedestrian paths,
and shuttles. Easy movement between
neighborhoods and buildings' is key in fostering
eHicientcoIlaboration arid... productivity for
eI11ployees.
34 I Gencntech Facilities Ten-Year ]\:1aster Plan
....'
1....
...
;t
Existing
Median
Existing streetscape along Forbes Boulevard near
Gull Drive.
14'61 I
Shared travel Minimum Median
Sidewalk lane travel lane
(Minimum width)
Potential Alternative
I 14'6
Minimum Shared travel
travel lane lane Sidewalk
(Minimum width)
Figure 3.1-2: Existing and Proposed Sections of Forbes Boulevard
+---- North Similar to Grandview Drive, wide travel/anes, street
parking, and narrow sidewalks characterize the northern
end of DNA Way.
15ftl 8ft I
12 ft
12ft 18ft 15ft I
Sidewalk Parking
Travel
lane
Travel Parking Sidewalk
lane
Figure 3.1-3: Proposed Section of Shuttle Stop at Grandview Drive
Genenrech Facilities Ten-Year i\'1asrer Plan I 35
Site appropriate landscaping
for weatherand sun protection,
and to define shuttle stop area
Sidewalk access meeting
ADA accessibility standards
Figure 3.1-4: Shuttle Shelter Features and Relationship to Street
use. of sidewalk bulb-outs on. DNA. Way and
typically along Grandview Drive. Bus bays will
be utilized aLcampus stops on Cabot . Road
and the Grandview . Drive stop . near the. East
GrandviewAvenueintersection.. Landscape will
also be an important feature 'at, campus shuttle
stops,. proyi~i,I1g. ~ddi tionalweatherprotection
an1 a distinct,identinable setting and boundary
forsh uttle stop areas. Landscape and sitedesign
strategies forshuttle,stops are, detailedinFigure
3.1-4.ror Shuttle Shelter design guid<:lines, see
Appehdi;<A.
Shuttle Stops
Shuttle circulation is. an.integral.elemenLof
the Genentech Campus-thus, the design and
location of shuttle stops play an important role
in the campus streetscape.1he relationship of
shuttle stops to public streets is demonstrated
in a future plan and section ofGrandview Drive
in Figure 3.1-3. Utilizing the existing width of
the street, shuttle stops will be located along the
edge of the right-of-way. Pedestrian crossings
adjacent to the shuttle stops will be improved
by shorter curb-to-curb. distances through the
361 Genentech Facilities Ten-Year l\'laster Plan
Concrete
Waiting Surface
3. 1-5: Uninterrupted Traffic Pattern at Shuttle Stop along Grandview Drive
Retain streetscape experience with
consistent planting approach, provid-
ing sense of enclosure, and protec~
tion from wind, sun, and vehicles.
Create sense of campus entry at East
Grand Avenue and Grandview Drive
as weH as the Forbes Boulevard entry
to campus.
Retain Forbes Boulevard and Grand-
view Drive corridors as key access
routes through the Genentech Campus.
Foster a pedestrian-friendly envi-
ronment with special emphasis on
pedestrian crossings and continuous
sidewalks.
Ensure that stop locations .do notim-
pact traffic patterns on streets.
Support the City's efforts for any
necessary modifications to the cam-
pus public streets.
Implement traffic calming measures
on Forbes Boulevard, DNA Way I and
Grandview Drive.
Develop cohesive facility streetscape
with consistent site elements includ-
ing lighting, signage, site furnishing,
and bus shelters.
Use . landscape to create ..a. distinct
campus identity,.. indudinglandscilpe
strips, <consistent street tree.spacing,
and .repetitiveplanting.elemeflts.
Landscape elements should be con-.
sistentwithEast of1 01 Area plan
Policy DE-56.
Enhance sidewalks by separating pe-
destrian and vehicular movements.
RefertofiguresJ.1-4and .3.1-5 for
sp~cifjcdesign ......guidelines ...... regard-
ingtherelationship..between.shutUe
st9Ps,.?idewalks, and the street.
D(?sigl1.shuttleshelters to m(?et guide~
Iinesqescribedin Appendix A.2: Ve-:
hicleandPedestrianAccessib Hity.
Extenci.sidewaiks to complete..it.con-
tinuous network of on-street pedes-
tri.anpathways..on. both..sides.ofcam.-
pvsstrtE:ts. ..!mplel11entsidewalkand
cr()sswalkimprovements as related
siti2sarecieveloped.
Ensureiadequate . night-tirne lighting
teyelsalongcampus streetnetwork.
Proyidestreet lighting. that lsconsis-
tent with and comparable. to campus
Hg~tingalong . pedestrian walkways
and parking lots areas. See Appendix
Aforlighting design guidelines.
Genentech FaciliriesTen-Year l\:1asrcr Plan ]37
3.2 Campus Entries
38 I Genentech Facilities Ten-Year Master Plan
Wind Harp, as seen from Gull Drive.
Enhance the Genentech Campus'
unique identity by emphasizing entry
points.
Establish clear wayfinding tools and
directions for visitors to follow.
Provide Visitor Stations at campus
entries to assist visitors and public.
Enhance the sense of arrival at key
entry points to the campus through
landscape, signage, and other design
elements (shown in Figure 3. 1-1).
Provide for visitor assistance areas at
campus entry points.
Maintain and enhance the campus
signage program for wayfinding.
Provide. visitor parking throughout
the campus for convenience and ease
of access.
Genentech Facilities Tcn-Year l\oJaster PIan 139
campus circulation occurs at several levels.
Like the varied street network on campus, the
pedestrian environment is a layered system
of pedestrian walkways (illustrated in Figure
3.4-3). In the Master Plan, the primary layer
comprises the Central Spine elements within
each neighborhood and the major connective
elements between them. The neighborhoods
are further connected to each other and the
rest of the campus by a secondary network of
walkways.
Crosswalks are key elements of this pedestrian
network, as the off-street pedestrian realm is
interrupted by the campus street system. The
type and design of crosswalks differs in relation
to the pedestrian network and adjacency to
shuttle stops.
Primary Walkways
The primary pedestrian network helps facilitate
the movement of people throughout the
Varied plant material and use of natural topography
adds visual variety to the Mid Campus.
40 I Genentech Facilities Ten-Year j\'laster Plan
Create a safe and accessible pedes-
trian environment for high-pedestri-
an traffic connections.
Support pedestrian movement with
frequent circuits of the shuttle bus
and well-placed and designed shut-
tle shelters and crosswalks. (Refer
to Section 3. 1 for shelter placement
and design.)
Create a continuous, cohesive off-
street pedestrian connection that
links the Lower, Upper, Mid, and
West Campuses.
Use consistent lighting design and
light. levels along campus. pedestrian
pathways, using appropriately-spaced
15 -foot high fixtures. See Appendix
A: Lighting, for design guidelines>>
Minimize future conflicts between
service and goods movement and pe-
destrian walkways.
Design higher-use walkways as six,
seven, oreight feet wide,. depending
on volume of traffic.
Provide site furnishing along Central
Spines, including seating elements
for views, next to entries1 and areas
for quiet contemplation.
Use site elements such as landscap-
ing, site furnishings, and changes in
paving materials to accommodate
both pedestrian and vehicular traffic
where access is shared.
streets to make direct connections between
neighborhoods and to major site elements such
as the Bay Trail and the Wind Harp Sculpture
Park (see Figure 3.4-3). This second tier also
includes walkways that are more recreational
in nature, connecting to the Campus Loop,
neighborhoods, and natural assets via a
network of less-direct pathways along hillsides
and bluffs. This recreational element of the
pedestrian network offers an additional realm
of experience to the campus, serving as an asset
for employees and accentuating the natural
setting and environment.
New connections in the Master Plan provide
a combination of physical and visual linkages
to help pedestrians navigate between
neighborhoods. They include stairs and ramps
to traverse often formidable elevation changes;
enhanced site and pavement elements for
connections along the Campus Loop, Forbes
Boulevard, and Grandview Drive; and Central
Spine or walkways within each neighborhood.
With increased connectivity and accessibility,
employees will be able to cross to neighboring
campuses and amenities easily and efficiently.
Create an alternative campus trail
Top: Potential connection from Campus Loop between
Lower and West campuses. The quality of design could be
similar to that of the secondary pathway in Mid Campus
shown at bottom.
Genenrech FaciJjries Ten-Year I\'1asrer Plan 141
Foster physical and visual linkages
between neighborhoods and site
amenities, using landscaping to en-
hance campus walkability.
Use landscaping to enhance pedestri~
an pathways, providing visual inter-
est and variety, as welt as moderate
wind protection.
Enhance pedestrian accessibi lity
tween neighborhoods.
Use view corridors and sight lines
along walkways to visually connect
neighborhoods, open spaces, and
amenities.
Align paths and stairs to views of the
mountains, the bay 1 and distant open
spaces, when possible.
Create an informal landscape design
aesthetic for secondary walkways
throughout the. campus, incorporat-
ing site furnishings and signage where
appropriate.
Use consistently-spaced 15-foot high
light fixtures, with appropriate light
levels.. See ApP!?(ldixA:,Lighting,..for
designguidelifles.
Design walkways .with>a mlnlmum
width of five feet and aUo\'V combina-
tion of watkwaywithfirelanesandl
42 I Genentech Facilities Ten-Year l\'1aster Plan
Plan View of Typical Type /I Crosswalk.
Provide. safe and high Iy visible. cross-
i ngs.a long public streets .
Strategically..........locatesfosswalks. ,at
high-trafficwalkways?~d......~long.. ..th.~
Campus Loop.to'en~hallcepe(jestrian
connectivitywithinthecarnpus.
Plan View of Typical Type I Crosswalk.
C)
~ Primary Path-On-Street
Campus Loop
- Neighborhood Connector
...--...... Secondary Path: Informal
Central Spine Element
~~:l~~~~T~~:~:~~~J Public Space and Bay Trail
Genentech Owned Building - Existing to Remain
Genentech -owned Building with Potential
for Redevelopment
2006 Building Under Construction
Figure 3.4-1: Pedestrian Connections
Gencnrech Facilities Ten-Year IVlaster Planl43
3..5 Views
Views of San Bruno Mountain, San Francisco,
the San Francisco Bay, and Mt. Diablo are
significant assets to the Genentech Campus.
Distant views and a sense of expansiveness
are critical to balance the circuitousness of
pedestrian and vehicular circulation, as well as
the varied topography and limited sight lines
within the campus. The Master Plan supports
preserving and reinforcing existing views
through the development of view corridors
along the Campus Loop.
View of the Bay as seen from Founders Research Center.
44 I Gencntech Facilities Ten-Year J\:laster Plan
Maintain views of San Francisco, the
San Francisco Bay, San Bruno Moun-
tain, and Mt. Diablo with appropriate
development standards.
Capture views of San Bruno Mountain
and the Bay as Upper Campus sites
are redeveloped.
Maintain view corridors to the Bay,
San Francisco, Mt. Diablo, and San
Bruno Mountain.
Discourage construction of bridges in
view corridors.
Ensure that streetscape design in the
designated corridors has appropriate
planting for preservation of views.
Align buildings and orient outdoor
spaces to view opportunities (as
shown in Figure 3.5-1).
C)
View Opportunity
Genentech Owned Building ~ Existing to Remain
Genentech Owned Building with Potential
for Redevelopment
2006 Building Under Construction
Figure 3.5-1: Views
Gcncntech Facilities 'fen-Year 1\!1aster Plan I 45
3 D 6 Open Space
C~~.Rusl~Ildscape,design provides,a.fraIIlcwork
for~p.'.'{)yeI"a.ll,..Genentech, Identity. ,Within ,this
rramtVV()r~'>ieach .'...'I1ei ghborhood',. ,is..,..de'lelofed
wid1itsO'rIl.~l1iq ll~jdentity, utilizing variations
in p1e?ttype, ya.r.iyty,.', and, design.
Open Space Network
The Genentech Campus open space network, as
first defined in Chapter 2: Campus Structure,
consists of multiple open space designations-
public (such as the Bay Trail), passive (non-
developable bluffs), connective (landscaped
pedestrian connections between major open
spaces), and neighborhood-oriented (plazas,
courtyards, etc.).
Campus landscape design starts at the edge of
the San Francisco Bay and the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission's (BCDC)
Bay Trail. The planting palette is a carefully
designed balance between California native
and Mediterranean plants, creating a California
coastal aesthetic. When planted in natural
flowing patterns, an informal design character
for the perimeter surrounds the neighborhoods
and extends to meet many of the pedestrian
spines.
More formalized landscape design exists within
the neighborhoods and along major pedestrian
and open space connections. Key opportunities
for distinctive design features in the Master
Plan include neighborhood Central Spines and
open spaces. Within this primarily informal
landscape network are the 4,200 linear feet
of natural bluffs and steep slopes that provide
opportunities for views, pedestrian circulation,
and passive recreation. In Figure 3.6-1,
suggested alignments for new open space are
shown in relation to each neighborhood and
existing campus open spaces.
46 I Genenrech Facilities Ten-Year l\:lastcr Plan
Public Open Space
The public open space adjacent to the Central
Campus is part of a regional network of parks
and trails. 1he Genentech waterfront area is
the (Lfront porch" of the campus, with vistas
across the Bay to Mt. Diablo, San Francisco,
and the San Francisco International Airport.
With a dramatic landscape of bluffs and points,
the waterfront is an area for sitting, walking,
jogging, bicycling along the water's edge.
More of a visual icon within the campus, the
Wind Harp Sculpture Park is located near the
center of the campus at the top of San Bruno
Hill. Providing public access to the park is
essential in creating a varied and well-connected
open space network within the campus.
View at San Bruno Point alans Bay Trail.
Passive and Connective Open Space
Additional passive spaces within the campus
include the bluffs and ridges along San Bruno
Hill. Part of the network of shoreline bluffs
that extends through the campus, these steep
slopes act as both dramatic backdrops and
foregrounds for the Lower, Mid, and Upper
campuses. Although these spaces are limited in
terms of occupation, the Master Plan establishes
key pathways and connections between
neighborhoods that allow employees and
visitors to experience the open space through
circulation and pathways.
More defined connective open spaces link major
open spaces to public amenities and primary
circulation paths through visual and physical
means. (See Figure 3.5-1.) Planned new green
connections include:
· Lower Campus to Upper Campus hillside
stair and landscaped pathway; and
· Open space promenade from the Lower
Campus Spine to the Bay.
Neighborhood-Oriented Open Space
Within the campus, a series of outdoor spaces,
including courtyards, plazas, and central
greens, define the Central Spines of each
campus neighborhood. Located in the heart
of each neighborhood and forming the nodes
of the Campus Loop, they are the most visible
elements of the open space network within
the campus. A series of open space transitions,
courtyards, and promenades, these spaces will
be active and open in response to their settings,
capitalizing on vistas and view corridors, as well
as proximity to amenities.
C)
Existing Open Space
Proposed Outdoor Spaces
Hillside
(::> Central Spine Element
Open Space Connection
Bay Trail & Public Open Space
Genentech Owned Building - Existing to Remain
Genentech Owned Building with Potential
for Redevelopment
2006 Building Under Construction
Figure 3.6-1: Open Space Connections
Genenrech Facilities 'fen-Year 1\:1 aster Plan 147
Create a rich landscape palette com-
bining formal and informal open
spaces and plantings.
Provide open space within each
neighborhood.
Develop a network of connective
open spaces between neighborhoods
and campus amenities.
Maintain accessibility to recreational
opportunities along the shoreline and
at the Wind Harp Sculpture Park.
Maintain a California coastal aes-
thetic along the shoretine, combining
California native and Mediterranean
species.
Balance informal. . planting ... ... groups
~hroughoutthecampus, . with . for-
mal trees ..and hedging demarcating
important pedestrian walkways and
open spaces.
Use physical or visual connections to
link open spaces between neighbor-
hoods.
Provide well-defined, landscaped
open space and pedestrian connec-
tions to waterfront and Wind Harp
Sculpture Park.
Provide more formal planting along
Grandview Drive and at campus en-
tries.
Create pathways along hillsides and
bluffs to increase and diversify open
space access and experiences within
the campus.
48 I G cnen tech Facilities 'Ten - YetT IVJ aster Plan
3.7 Central Spines
The settings and topography of each
neighborhood, its centralized public space,
or Central Spine, and the function of the
buildings will emphasize the specific character
and nature of each neighborhood. The Spines
will be the primary circulation and open space
element of each campus neighborhood with
spaces for employee gatherings, services, and
amenities. Pedestrian circulation and uses will
be the primary functions 'of each spine, with
vehicular traffic limited to service, delivery, or
hre access.
Additional neighborhood open spaces will
complement and connect to the Central Spines.
These open spaces/courtyards will be oriented
to views and access to the waterfront and the
surrounding areas.
Mid Campus central spine.
Lower Campus central spine.
Figure 3.7-1: Upper Campus Central Spine Concept
- .~~" - .,.... -." ". KjI/1!!!it
~ ..~_..:.._---_.~-~.==~~-~,,~~~~~ ...
Create Central Spines for neighbor-
hoods, giving each at least one cen-
ter for services and amenities, and a
distinct identity within the campus.
Develop Central Spines in tandem
with neighborhood redevelopment.
Locate buildings facing the Central
Spines where possible.
Promote walkabitity by locating ame-
nities and open spaces along the
Spine.
Ensure that Central Spines are attrac-
tive destinations, offering pedestrian
comfort, maximizing sun access and
views, and creating wind barriers for
large open spaces through a variety
of implementing mechanisms, includ-
ing:
Emphasize pedestrian environment
by restricting vehicular access within
Central Spines.
- Site landscape and design ele-
ments;
Strategic height limitations and
building massing;
Locate building entrances and
amenities with direct access to
Central Spine;
- Maximized window openings at
pedestrian level.
Genentcch Faciliries'Ten-Yeilf J\.Jasrer Plan 149
3.8 Building Orientation,
Massing, and Scale
For discussion of Floor Area Ratio, see Section 2.3:
Land Use and Development Program.
This section addresses the overall scale and
form of development within the Genentech
Campus in terms of orientation, building
heights, articulation, and development scale.
These elements of design directly affect the
overall campus environment and identity, and
will vary across the campus. Accommodating
differences in topography, location, intensity,
and land uses, the overall massing structure of
the campus addresses two major development
concepts:
1. Development scale throughout the
campus will support pedestrian-oriented
environment along major circulation routes;
and
2. Development will follow the principle of
Ustepping down" to the waterfront to allow
buildings on the bluffs to maintain view
corridors.
This development structure is expressed in
terms of specific building and massing concepts,
including building heights, articulation, and
development scale.
Orientation and Relationship to Street
Orienting canlPusbuildings>and ...... entries to
major public streets will continue to bea guiding
design principle for new campus d~velopment.
1hisdirect relationshipofbuilding~ctivityto
the...street is accomplished .by the.....placement
of building entries. ..and fenestration along
the street edge. Building massing and desio-n
will. also support this orientation . throu~h
articulation of. entries and . the . street wall.
Likewise, . building placement within the site
will focus on establishing a clear and distinct
edge and identity along the street.
50 I Genentech Facilities Ten-Year I\1aster Plan
Articulation
Variations in building massing, height, and
streetwall are essential factors of a pedestrian-
oriented campus environment. An intimate
scale of development can be achieved through
horizontal and vertical articulation-varied
building heights within neighborhoods or
building clusters, recesses and projections,
window articulation and treatments, and roof
forms contribute to overall campus texture
and character. Building articulation and visual
interest are especially important for large
floorplate structures such as those needed
for R&D and manufacturing facilities with
significant massing along the street or Central
Spine level.
Pedestrian scale can be achieved with street-level
entrances and fenestration, canopies, contrasts
in wall treatment, horizontal articulation, and
varied landscaping. Articulating and stepping
back higher Roars of taller buildings allows
greater sun exposure and views and minimizes
overall building mass at the ground level.
Detailed standards for massing are given in the
Urban Design Guidelines in Chapter 6.
Ensure that building heights and ma-
sing maintain key views to the Bay
and San Bruno Mountain.
Maximize Genentech skyline (within
FAA height regulations) along San
Bruno Hill to establish a strong visual
identity for the campus from US-1 0 1
and the East of 101 Area.
Take advantage of building massing
to provide sun access and articula-
tion to wind-sheltered pedestrian
spaces, courtyards, and entrances.
Building Scale and Setbacks
In addition to FAA standards, the Master Plan
keeps a maximum building height limitation
of 150 feet above ground level on buildings
within the campus. (Figure 3.7-1 shows FAA
height and noise standards, as well as the 60db
noise contour.)
Strong consideration of views and access to
natural light will be given in the size and
locating of new buildings. Additionally, building
placement and site configuration will maximize
and consolidate occupiable open space with a
m.aximumlotcoverage of60 percent.. Likewise,
consistenrbuilding ....setbacks ......will.strengthen
theidentii1aplestreer. edge'iestablishing a
rhythm andrepetitioll with adjacentbuildings.
l-Iowever,Inodul~ti{)n.oft~e .building edge wi th
courtyards and building>articl1lation will be key
in providing visual. in ~erest. nA.ffiore detailed
discussion of building scale; >ancl . placement. is
pr?videdin archi tectual guidlinesin Appendix
A and . the South San Francisco Municipal
Codt:' ...Chapter 20.39. and20~40.
Articu late larger-floor-plate struc-
tures to break down the scale and
massing of the building and to allow
visual and physical porosity of the
campus.
Require horizontal building articula-
tion along Central Spines and major
path\'\fays to create Human Scale.
Maximize sunlight on pathways and
open spaces in Central Spines and
courtyards through building step-
backs.
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Gcncnrech FacilitjesTen-Year l\'laster PlanlS!
Wind
The windy and often cool San Francisco Bay
climate plays an important role in defining the
charaaer and design of the Genentech Campus.
Situated at the eastern end of the San Bruno
Gap between the San Bruno Mountain range
and the Coastal Range, the East of 101 Area
experiences strong winds during the spring and
summer months, as illustrated in Figure 3.7-2.
Afternoon winds can typically reach 25 knots,
and combined with the cool bay air, often cre-
ate harsh and uncomfortable walking condi-
tions within the Genentech Campus. While in-
tracampus shuttles offer pedestrians alternatives
to walking, shorter and more direct pedestrian
paths could expand the overall walkability of
the campus. To foster this pedestrian move-
ment, wind breaks and sheltered areas will be
key elements of landscape, building, and site
design. Building design will also consider entry
conditions to buildings using landscape, revolv-
ing doors, or any other architectural solutions.
Winter
AMsj:ieEd,directiofJ < 5 kts, variable
Seasonal Variability
Winds are strongest during the late spring,
summer, and early fall. Fall, winter and spring
mornings are usually calm, with light bay
breezes from the east and northeast. By early
afternoon, the wind fills in from the west and
increases in speed, decreasing again by early
evening. Summer winds are almost always from
the west, and can regularly gust to 30 knots.
Figure 3.7-3 shows the general direction of
wind throughout the year.
Figure 3.8-2: Westerly winds funnel through the San Bruno Gap, bringing cool
ocean air to the Genentech Campus.
Spring
l'~tSpe:if(j;tIii@9i1 5-10 kts, West 10-20 kts, West
< 10 kts, variable
Figure 3.8-3: Seasonal Wind Variability
52 1 Genentech Facilities Ten-Year J\!1aster Plan
Summer
5-10 kts, West
15-25 kts, West
Gusts to 30 kts
Fall
< 10 kts, variable
10-20 kts/ West
Design Guidelines Concepts
Purpose of Building Exterior, Site, and
Landscape Design Guidelines
TIle purpose of the Design Guidelines is to cre-
ate a conl prehensive set of guidelines that will
create a sense of identity and a unified caIll-
pus. In 1995, Genentech established a set of
guidelines and principles that pernleate the
following design guidelines. This Master Plan
renlains consistent with these concepts while
enhancing the quality and character offuture
canlpus design.
Key Design Principles
Campus Unification
A strong and clear visual order is important to
foster a coherent campus. Building systenls,
site elenlents, and wayfinding tools will be ap-
plied consistently throughout the Call1pUS in
order to convey a singular and unified corpo-
rate canlpus. New design will reinforce the
continuity of Genentech's recently built facili-
ties while optinlizing creativity and fostering
a high level of efficacy and responsiveness to
the filarket.
Natural Environment
1\1aterials, colors, and composition will be used
to create a cohesive, distinctive, and harnloni-
ous Call1pUS that is sensitive to the natural en-
vironnlent of the sire, including topography,
landscape, waterscape, sky and distant views
of water, hills, and cities. FOrInal and intor-
l11al landscape design will continue existing
concepts by use of native and drought tolerant
plant nlaterials.
Corporate Identity
Materials and design for the caIn pus will foster
a built environment that is well-grounded, con-
veys a sense of solidity, and reflects the diver-
sity of Genentech and its eInployees. Building
systems and site design will enhance employee
safety and security within the canlpus.
1he Genentech Campus is also more than a
collection of buildings. The physical environ-
ment serves an important role in the process of
recruiting and retaining key talent. Call1pus de-
sign will provide a Inotivational physical envi-
rOI1Illent that supports enlployee creativity and
innovation, fosters productivity) and attracts
and retains exceptional people.
Functional Expressionism
Building elenlents (such as stairs and lab spaces)
and conlposition will COffilnunicate the honest
expression of building function, where interior
function meets the exterior envelope in order
to provide articulation on exterior facades (with
the exception that nlechanical equipnlent and
service eleIllents are prinlarily concealed).
Genentech Corporate Principles
Genentech has established a fundanlental set of
values which are reflected in the call1pus as a
whole and furthennore within the process of
design. The following principles are the back-
bone of Genentech's corporate philosophy, and
subsequently drive the guidelines and standards
entailed in the Master Plan:
· Commitment to research as a "science based
company".
· Maintain ties to Inajor rese~uch universities.
· Support a corporate atIl10sphere that is con-
ducive to creativity and fosters innovation.
· Maintain a high level of efficiency and
responsiveness to changes in research and
Illarkets.
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A. 1 Site Planning & Building
Placement
A.1-1 Functional Neighborhoods as
Building Clusters
· Develop building clusters according to de-
sired Functional adjacencies of operation
groups.
· Develop buildings \vith comnlon architec-
tural features and ll1aterials, grouped around
protected courtyards, and site features.
· Configure site location, grouping, and build-
ing form in response to building function
and technical requirelnents.
· Design buildings and building clusters to al-
low flexibility for future 1110difications, addi-
tions, and use.
Building cluster with central outdoor space and connec-
tivity to campus.
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A.1-2 Environmental Context
· Position building entry, orientation, and
footprint in response to iI11I11ediate environ-
1l1ent, other structures, circulation require-
ments, and the Central Spine elelnents.
· Utilize site hardscape, landscaping, and site
elements (benches, lights, signage) to create
s11100th transition bernreen adjacent struc-
tures and provide continuity.
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Position buildings to capitalize on views.
Open space incorporated into existing topography at FRe
in Mid Campus.
A.1-3 Wind and Sun
· Place buildings to maxin1ize wind protec-
tion and to avoid wind tunnel effects. (Refer
to Section 3.7 Building Massing, Site, and
Scale for campus wide wind variability and
direction.)
· Provide windbreaks through structural ele-
ll1ents and landscaping (see A.8-3: Wind-
breaks).
· Consider solar orientation to optirnize light
and \varmth in both indoor and outdoor
spaces \vhere possible.
A.2 Vehicle and
Accessibi lity
Pedestrian
A.2-1 Service Vehicle Access and
Routes
· Facilitate the lnovement of service vehicles
to loading~ service and storage areas safely
and efficiently.
· Screen views of service and delivery areas
fron1 major pedestrian gathering areas and
public spaces.
e Establish uniform treatment of loading
docks.
· Separate service access froll1 Central Spine pe-
destrian routes and open spaces through grade
separation or landscaping, where possible to
secure en1ployee safety.
· \Vhen lTIulti-use for vehicles and pedestrians,
protect those areas designated exclusively for
pedestrian use \vith bollards or other land-
scape or physical barriers.
· Delineate vehicular routes ,vith proper pave-
lnent treatn1el1ts, bollards, and other site-
unil)ring eJen1ents.
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A.2-2 Fire Lanes
· Provide fire lanes designed to lneet all City
regulations and Fire Officials requiren1ents.
· Where fire lane and pedestrian walkways are
con1bined, en1phasize pedestrian use with a
blend of surface Inaterials to break up the
scale of the fire lane, as shown in the ilnage
bel Q"W.
· Usematerjals asdefinedinSectlonA.7-3
Hardscape MaterjalsandIextures.
Shared fire access and pedestrian pathway behind B32 in
Upper Campus.
A.2-3 Pedestrian Accessibility
· Design pedestrian pathways~ sidewalks and
trails to follow all applicable codes.
· Detail pedestrian connections at road cross-
ings and sidewalks at accessible stalls~ with
ran1ps sloped per applicable codes to avoid
truncated dome panels 'whenever possible.
· Where sidewalks are required to be ran1ped
due to steeper sloped connections, provide
concrete curbed edges integral to sidewalk
paving.
Genentech Facilities Ten-Year IVlilster PJan j 95
A.2-4 Campus Shuttle Shelters
· Provide for wind and rain protection, secu-
rity, and visibility, with transparent walls and
appropriate lighting at both shuttle stops and
pedestrian crossings.
· Incorporate appropriate and visible signage,
shuttle route Il1ap, and timerableservice in-
fornlation at every stop. .UsetheHNext Bus"
Notificationsystem\vithin .shel teIS.
· Maxinlize C0111foft and convenience by in-
cluding a sheltered searing bench and litter
unit, interior ligl1ting,andadditionalseating
(far higher ridershipsi res).
Provide paved space Jar exterior waiting
area.
· COInply with accessibility requiren1ents for
curb curs at crossings and a stable, firn1, and
clear landing area.
Design shuttle shelters to be consistent in
style, size, and color throughout the can1-
pus.
· Use a neutral background color to cOlnple-
ment the site furnishings and recede as a parr
of the overall canlpus visual.
· Provide security phones at every shelter per
Genentech security standards.
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"Next bus" Notification System
Shallow Dome Skylit Roof
(white translucent acrylic)
Interior Ughting
(position to be determined)
Genentech Info Placard
Code Blue CB-6 Communication Panel
(at interior center mullion)
Shuttle Route Map & Schedule
Bench Seating
"Four Sided" Wind & Rain Protection
A.3 Open Space Network
A.3-1 Site Scale, Mass, and Proportion
· Create progression of open spaces through
variety of large and s111all-scale courtyards
connected by pedestrian pathways (see A3.3:
Courtyards and Gathering Spaces).
1II Moderate scale of open spaces between
buildings with pedestrian scale (see A.3-2:
Pedestrian Scale): Proportion courtyards to
spaces between buildings and utilize trees,
plantings, and berming to soften the spaces
created between buildings.
Use befllls and curving natural landscape
grading to enhance nlan-Inade earth cuts
and express coastal iInage.
Landscape berms and varied planting heights mitigate ad-
jacent building massing and scale.
A.3-2 Pedestrian Scale
· Enlphasize pedestrian scale design through
site elements and plantings.
· Use pedestrian-sized light fixtures (15' I11a..X.)
and light bollards.
Use of boulders varied planting heights, and mix of paving
materials add pedestrian scale to B7 courtyard in Lower
Campus.
A.3-3 Courtyards and Gathering
Spaces
· Create outdoor settings for Genen tech enl-
ployees to interact) hold infornlalll1eetings)
or eat lunch.
· Unify courtyards with C0I11mOn site elenlents
such as site furnishings and I11aterials.
· Integrate courtyards with adjacent build-
ing spaces such as entr)T\vays, cafeterias, and
l11eeting r00111S.
Use building fonns to define outdoor gath-
ering spaces that are protected froll1 wind
and oriented to\vard the sun.
· Orient views to expand the visual experience
of the courtyard where possible.
· Provide duster seating in protected Il1icrocli-
Blare.
· Penl1it access by e111ergeney vehicles where
11 ecessary.
Open space with seating areas for small groups.
Genenrech Facilities Tcn- '{cilr IVlaster Plan I 97
A.3-4 Recreational Network
· Allow the canl pus recreational network
to include bluffs, shoreline area, infornlal
courtyards and lawns-moving froln natural
elemen ts to fornlalized spaces for recreation.
· Curve and lengthen trails 'wherever possible
to soften the pedestrian experience and to
ease grade changes through bernls and sloped
landscapes.
· Orient stairs and pathways to views of hills,
the Bay, distant open space vie\vs, and away
from buildings, hardscape, and parking lots.
· Design recreational trails with benches
spaced periodically for resting, at top and
bottOlll of slopes and where distant views or
landscape elenlents of interest occur.
· Maintain pedestrian access paths to BCDC
trail and associated public parking.
· Pronlote use of shoreline for \\Talking, jog-
ging, and other recreational activities.
98 I Gcncntech Facilities '"l'en-Year i\'1aster Pbll
The Bay Trail and shoreline within Lower Campus offers
muWple recreational opportunities.
Open space in Mid Campus accesses views to the Bay.
A.4 Building Exterior Design
and Composition
A.4-1 Building Massing
· Reflect building program and interior func-
tion in building floorplate and forn1. For ex-
an1ple:
- Distinguish benveen lab and office build-
ings by elllphasizing unique building
functions like lab spaces and meeting
roorTIs.
Modular configuration with repetitive
window and structural fran1ing systems,
· For n1anufacturing buildings, derive build-
ing for111s fron1 the technkal processes, and
the n1echanicaJ and utility services required
for specific production activities.
· Incorporate hU111an-scale references in build-
ing fonns through expressions of balconies,
overhangs, roof terraces, hand rails, and oth-
er design features.
· Relate the building's shape and 111ass to the
parcel size and shape, as well as topography.
A.4-2 Building Heights and Setbacks
· Maintain a Inaximum building height of 150
feet, to be consistent with Chapter 20-40 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
· Comply with height limits set by FAA Height
Regulations (See Section 3.7, Figure 3.7-1).
· Design building heights vvith strong consid-
eration to views frorn other campus build-
ings and access to natural light.
· Moderate perception of building height
vvith railings, recessed vvall planes, balconies,
building step-backs of upper floors, and ar-
ticulation of other architectural elements.
· Acco111modate lobbies, cafeteria, and other
large assen1bly functions vvith appropriate
floor-to-fIoor heights.
· Use setbacks to create rhythm apd repetition
with adjacent buildings.
· Strengthen identifiable street edge.
· Provide a rnininlurn setback of 20 feet along
street edge and 1 () feet along secondary
streets.
Building 32 in Upper Campus reflects interior office spac-
es through building massing and surface materials.
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Varied setbacks~ projections and heights create both vi-
sual interest and pedestrian scale.
Genentech Faciliries "len-Year I\:]astcf Plan 199
A~4-3 Building Articulation and Com-
position
· Consistenrwi~h Policy DE-56in the East of
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be... p0ll1pre.th~l.n3Qfeetlong.
· Convey depth of Inaterial through fa~ade
cOlnposition. Incorporate a hierarchy of
franling men1 bers ,vi thin win dow sys-
teIn.
· Balance the percen tage of glass and solid
surface.
· Differentiate key functions in interior ar-
eas, such as Ineeting rooms, lobbies, or
stairs fron1 general building functional
areas.
In keeping "\vith the eXIstIng Can1 pus vo-
cabulary, enlphasize a generally horizon-
tal composition of window and solid. Ver-
tical en1phasis 111a)' be used to accentuate
key building features.
Design buildings with visual variety and
cOlnplexity, avoiding:
Continuous, undifferentiated or singu-
lar treatnlent of windows across entire
length of facades;
Repetitive punched openings over full
length of fa~ades;
Vertically oriented window openings
should generally be avoided except
for special enlphasis of unique ele-
I11ents such as lobbies and stairs;
- Superficial facade treatments such as
flat panels set flush with a glazing sys-
ten1.
· Provide parapets or protective railing at roof
tops and balconies per building code re-
quire1llents.Wherefull height parapets are
100 I G enentech Facilities Tcn- 'fear lVlaster Plan
required, . an open ralledge ..maybe consid-
ered to reduce apparent building height and
increasesky visibility.
· Production spaces are generally equiplnent
intensive: Ensure solid wall enclosure sys-
tenlS Ineet equipnlent and security require-
ments. Where appropriate, use glass to dis-
play internal functions.
· Enclose rooftop mechanical equipnlent with
nletal screen. Articulate the panel system
with sealns or reveals to mitigate the over-
all scale of the surface. Rooftop penthouses
should follow sinlilar guidelines.
A.4-4 Building Material and Surface
Textures
Parapet with open rail edge to reduce perception of
building height and mass.
Architectural screen element breaks up
the scale of a blank wall in Mid Cam-
pus.
Avoid:
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for panels.
Avoid smail, grid-like panel
patterns.
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Skin should incorporate
patterns, reveals, or
textures.
Panels should have a
generally horizontal aspect
ratio.
· Select building textures, finishes, and colors
to create a consistent and cohesive caJnpus in
harmony with the natural environn1ent.
· Refer to Table AA-12 for specific ll1aterials
and textures.
· Reinforce the relationship berw-een interior
and exterior spaces where appropriate, such
as in lobbies, by extending n1aterials between
spaces (e.g. flooring, lighting, etc.).
· Express a reference to naturallnaterial varia-
tions, including a transition [rOln rougher
textures or larger panel sizes to 1110re refined
textures or panels.
Use of rougly-textured material anchors the building to
the surrounding environmental context.
A.4-5 Building Color Use
· Utilize color range detailed in the Design
Palette in Table A.5-13.
· Emphasize colors related to natural nlateri-
als, including subtle variations within neu-
tral and earth-tone color ranges.
· Express roof screens/ penthouse as a variation
of the overall building wall color (see Table
A.5-13).
· Use metal architectural tri111S (such as mul-
lions, railings, etc.):
- subtle recessive definition of walls (using
darker earth tones, bronzeor warn1 grey),
or
- crisp, contrasting definition of edges (us-
ing white or light earth tones).
A.4-6 Building Base
Incorporate rough or deeply textured sur-
faces at building base, as a transition frOln
natural topography.
· Enlphasize horizontal orientation of base
walls with fOfll1work ribs in concrete.
· Differentiate base walls fi-OIll the wall mate-
rials above by an offset in plane, a change in
texture or pattern, a significant visual reveal,
or a cOlnbination of the above.
· Maintain a consistent building base height
(30 to 36 inch n1in.) except at lobbies, stairs,
and other unique interior functions.
· For sites with varying terrain, follow the gen-
eral topography of the grade line along the
building.
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Building base steps down with topography.
Building base interrupted where glass wall systems are
extended to grade.
GenentechFaciljries Ten-Year j\:1astcr Plan 1101
A.4-7 Windows and Natural Light
A.4-9 Stairs
Encourage the use of glass systenlS on Caln-
pus that are as transparen t and as non-reflec-
tive as possible while achieving the requisite
performance for energy conservation, inter-
nal cOlll[on and glare control. (See Table
A.5-13)
· Ensure that sill heights are a nlininlLU11 of
34n high where offices occur to cover desk-
top or bench-top functions, using solid or
translucent l1lateriaJs belo"v, but that are low
enough to allow views [roln a seated posi-
tion.
· Orient work areas to maximize access to nat-
ural light.
Consider the use skylights to bring natural
light to the interior spaces oflarge floor plate
structures, where applicable.
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A.4-8 Building Entries
Clearly indicate building nlain entry and
reception areas by a change of facade treat-
ments, fornl, and scale, such as an appropri-
ately scaled entry canopy or recess.
· Maintain proper light levels at building en-
tries.
· Encourage transparency and daylight pen-
etration into the building at these locations.
· Open lobbies to 1110re than one story or
accolll111odate lobbies with high first Boor
height.
· Provide protection frOIll prevailing wind and
weather conditions at prinlary building en-
tries.
Visually integrate egress/secondary doors
into wall systenls.
Entry promenade in Upper Campus.
Visually relate building circulation pathways
to exterior environnlents for orientation and
visual relief
· Arrange vertical circulation and elevator lob-
bies \vithin buildings to incorporate views of
the site and natural light "vhere possible.
· Express perin1eter stairs through use of de-
sign elen1ents and building articulation.
A.4-10 Bridges
· Allow utilization of bridges and arcades be-
tween buildings to facilitate pedestrian and
Illaterial I110Venlent.
· Design bridges with a vocabulary of trans-
parency and lightness of structure in sinl-ple,
linear fornls.
· Maintain adequate height clearance for
Fire Access and other service vehicles as re-
quired.
Circulation bridge between buildings in the FRC uses
transparency to maintain visibility to sky and campus.
A.4-11 Retrofit Strategies for Existing
Structures
· Ren10del existing buildings and sites within
the context of the Master Plan design vo-
cabulaIY to Inaintain continuity throughout
canl pus.
· Retrofit buildings adjacent to or in coordi-
nation with new developnlent to con1plete
building cluster or neighborhood design
aesthetic.
Use exterior colors consistent with the
campus color palette (see AA-13: Design
Palette).
GenentechF,lcilitics Ten-Year IHaster Plan ! 103
A.4-12:. Design Palette
Building Element
Building Base, see AA-6
Cot or
Natural concrete tones and hues.
Building Skin and Solid Walls, AA-4
Materials
Board form concrete, concrete masonry units
(CMU) or other similar materials to match
existing building bases on campus.
Pre cast concrete, curtain wall systems, GFRC,
metal cladding systems, stone, and other similar
materials may be considered.
Avoid: Concrete Masonry Units, Brick, EIFS, Raw
Concrete, or Wood Siding.
Metal framing or curtain wall systems. Aluminum
may be clear anodized or coated with Durnar,
Kynar or equal.
Double-glazed and non-reflective vision glass.
Specs should meet or exceed all applicable
codes.
Aluminum or other approved metal systems.
Windows, Mullions &: Trim, A.4-7
Glass
Rooftop Equipment Screens, A.5-1
Building Entries, AA-8
Double-glazed and non-reflective vision glass.
Specs should meet or exceed all applicable
codes.
Projecting canopies should utilize metal trim or
other materials that are visually compatible with
the building window mullions and other building
materials.
Metal and glass, or concrete treated with base
elements consistent with building bases.
Painted metal and glass.
Concrete, CMUs, metal fencing, or other suitable
materials.
Canopies or Framing Members
Bridges, AA-10
Secondary Doors, A.4-1 0
Building Service Enclosures, A.5-2
Parking Structures, A.6-2
Concrete, CMUs, metal, or other suitable
materials.
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Warm, earth tones, and natural hues to mantain
consistency with existing campus buildings.
White, silver metallic or similar neutral coloration,
to match existing context.
Vision glass to match existing context (Green or
blue tones.)
Gray-green, or warm earth tones, or to match
existing context.
Clear glass Of match existing context: tinted
(Solex), Of to match existing context.
White silver metallic or accent COlOf.
Coordinate with adjacent buildings and context.
Warm, earth tones and natural hues to mantain
consistency with existing campus buildings.
Warm, earth tones and natural hues to mantain
consistency with existing campus buHdings.
A.5 Rooftop Equipment and
Utility Yards
A.5-1 Rooftop Equipment
· Avoid exposure of mechanical equipment to
view.
o Screen or provide mechanical penthouse for
rooftop equiplnent such as HVAC supply.
· Cluster and screen multiple pieces of snlaller
ll1echanical equipn1ent.
· Set back rooftop screens and enclosures fron1
the edge of facades unless contributing to the
en1 phasis of special features.
Appropriately size screens and enclo-
sures to house equiplnent, with design
elnphasis towards gently curving or
vaulted fonns that suggest a reference to
the natural surroundings.
Rooftop equipment concealed by roof screen and solid
parapet.
A. 5- 2 Service Enclosures
· Integrate building service areas into building
and site for convenient deposit and collec-
tion of refuse.
· Isolate trash disposal and service areas away
from building entries, prolninent pedestrian
padnvays, and open spaces.
· Provide appropriate visual screening of trash
disposal areas located outside the building
envelope where possible. Utilize landforn1s
and landscape to blend screening walls into
the natural setting.
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A.5-3 Utility Racks and Yards
· Screen utility yards and utility structures
fronl public view.
· Consolidate tanks in utility yards, as dusters
of cylindrical [Orn15.
· Unifonnly color and finish utility elements
in public view to blend visually with the ad-
jacen t buildings.
· Consolidate utility supply lines into racks.
· Express racks as architectural linkage be-
tween structures.
· Where appropriate screen from public \vith
trellis, walls, or planting.
Utility structure within Lower Campus reflects the use of
bridges alon!5 the Central Spine.
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A.5-4 Utility Buildings
· Design facades with Inaterials, colors, and
COIllposition to match existing context and
llleet design guidelines.
· Refer to A.5-2: Service Enclosures and
guidelines regarding siting, equipnlent and
window placen1ent, and design.
Existing utiUty enclosure using materials that blend with
surrounding architecture.
A.5-5 Screening and Fencing
Screening andfencing\Villbe. provided at util-
ity yardsandservicelloading areas.
· Design with screen elements appropriate for
each neighborhood, in keeping with estab-
lished Genentech vernacular and East of 101
Plan requirements.
· Soften screen walls and fencing with plant-
ing palette.
Create . 'green' walls integrating planting
where appropriate.
· Minilnize the height of screen walls and
fencing by utilizing natural setting (bernls)
and planting material.
· Lilnit lIse of chainlink fences to areas out of
public vie\v.
· Provide screen fencing, and walls with mate-
rials visually cOIllpatible with existing cam-
pus screen eleInents and adjacent architec-
tural detailing.
Screened service area in Lower Campus continues pedes-
trian scale of open space.
Parking
A.6-<1General Par~i ngGuidel i nes
· Pr()vide...disabled/ADA.p~rkirlg....near. ...b uild-
ings asrequired.
- Design circulation at en trancesro.minimize
vehkulaicbnflicts and \ disruption . to . the
street. system.
· Provide dear and safe pedestrian . entrances
adjacent roorseparatefi.om . vehicular en-
trances ~
- Provide access control with use of badge and
card keys, and arm gatesorsilnilarnleth-
ods.
- Provide parking. areas with emergency
phones.
A.6-2Parking Structures
· Use materials, design, and landscapeele-
Il1ents . to . achieve · visual compatibility .with
buildings on campus.
- Express structural systems. and connecti()ns
when. possible. ..Facadeireatmentsandstep-
ping of upperHoorthatbreakundifferenti-
ated horizontal panels are encouraged.
· Use landscape and I11aterialsto furtheI'soften
vi su a1 itn pact of structures u tilizin g topogra-
phy as a visual buffer .where possible~
- Consider night viewing in thedesignofceil~
ings and Hghtingsystell1s.
-Design. facade. treatnlen ts .. to .a1low . visibili ty
into the garage.
· Design stailwell enclosures . with Dlaterials
that provide Visibility in to the structure.
· IdentifY entries from street clearly by use of
trellises, signage, or other design features.
Existing Lower Campus parking structure with landscape
buffer along fac;ade.
A.6-3Surface Parking Lots
Surface parking lots .will be distribu tedthr?ugh-
olltJl1eSanlpU,stoprovide conyenienrparking
adj acen~:to.buildings. ...In terill1.. surface lots . will
be.locate-dadjacent to buildingstopfoyideflex-
ibilityfofpotential expansion \vhenneeded.
- Screen lot perimeter with .Jalldscapeele-
ll1ents.
- Providea.planting island withatleast..one
treeso that cars are nor parked 111 orethan 12
ina row\Virhoutaplanting island.
- Plant~ minimum of five percent of the total
paikil1glot:area.with shrubs.
· Forinterimparking ]ots,instaHfastgrowingJ
expendablerreeplanting \vithinlot.
· UseconstructioI11nethodolbgyappropriate
fora temporary parking lot; for exanlple,
paving sections.
-Maintain...appropriate levels ..oLJighting
throughout the parking lot. For ..lighting
types see A.7for lighting designguidelines.
· Provide shuttle shelters per Genentech's
Transit and Shuttle Plan.
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ments for shade and screening.
Genenrech Facilities Tcn-Yeari\-lasrer Plan 1107
A.. 7 Landscape Design
A. 7-1 Landscape Design Concepts and
Guidelines
· Use plant rypes that are consistent with the
existing can1pU5 landscape and East of 10]
Area Plan Design Elenlenr. For plant types,
see Appendix B: Genentech Facility Plant
Palette.
· Utilize drought-resistant plantings adapted
to the South San Francisco n1icro-clinlate
throughout the canlpus.
· Design \vith seasonal color to reflect the dy-
namic character of Genentech and to pro-
vide changing experience for pedestrians and
users.
Design with "dean" plant species to l111n1-
Inize leaf drop, Bower and fruit drop, and
organic Blatter contanlination at air intake
vents and other sensitive areas in response to
Genentech's pest control policy.
· Integrate plant barriers with architectural
barriers to mininlize \vind forces at court-
yards, building entrances, and where wind
tunnels occur.
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· Provide dense shrub and ground cover plant-
ings to reduce wind-blo\vn soils and protect
nlicro-climate.
· Soften building nlassings, extensive parking
lots, and utility yards and structures through
planting. L0111barcly poplars and Afghan
Pines planted around taJI buildings will
Inoderate theiI height.
· Respond to site Inicro-clil11atic conditions
\vith appropriate plant selection and place-
nlent for intended use. Avoid the following
plan t types:
- Avoid plants that attract pests in accor-
dance with Genentech's Pest Control
Policy. Avoid dense low ground covers at
perimeter of nlanufacturing buildings.
- Avoid trees with brittle growth that Inay
be subject to breakage.
- Avoid plants which are known to cause
allergic reactions, such as Acacia trees.
A.7-2 Bluffs and Hillsides
Design with slope stabilizing plants using
low output irrigation to nlininlize sur-charge
on slope.
· Stabilize cut slopes and eIl1banknlents and
n1inilnize erosion.
· Plant slopes and bluffs with drought resis-
tant, low-nlaintenance plantings that en-
hance vistas and pedestrian experience.
· For non- irrigated .slo pes, ) use native . wild -
Howerhydroseed for.. erosion control.... and
aestheticq uality:
A.7-3 Hardscape Materials, Colors,
Textures
· Design with consistent texture for use of
board fonn concrete surfacing and integral
pour (<V"-shaped horizontal derail-chaln-
fer edges.
- Utilize paving to enhance courtyards, en-
trances, and pedestrian crosswalks.
- Design consistent paving colors, textures,
and patterns to identifY and enhance pe-
destrian pathways and spines in each
neighborhood.
e Coordinate exterior paving patterns and nla-
terials with interior patterns where adjacency
allo\vs.
· Match guardrails and planters to the site
context in regard to color, texture, and nlate-
rial.
e Design site elementswiththefollo\vingnla-
terials:
Sidewalks: concrete
- Fi rei an es/Service Roads: asphalt, crushed
gravel, orsinlilar Inaterials
PriInary Crosswalk: . concrete or sinlilar
lllaterial
- Secondary Crosswalk: pain ted stripes
-PrimaryWalkways: concrete~ special pav-
ing (tiles, stone, or colored concrete), or
sinlilar nlaterial
- Secondary Walkways: concrete or similar
material at highly-trafficked paths, . open
spaces, or landscaped areas; and asphalt,
crushed gravel or similar l11aterial at 111i-
nor connections between buildings and
along recreational paths.
A. 7 -4 Grading and Drainage Design
· Design grading to be curving with befIlls and
longitudinal pathway runs to Illove through
the landscape. Design earthwork to be softly
sculptural.
· Design bioswales where space allows, en-
couraging recharging of the ground water
and providing filtration of sediments out of
surface Rows to nlininlize particulates flow-
ing to the Bay.
· Create bernls in the landscape to soften the
spaces between buildings, to screen utility
areas and parking lots, and to tilt the plant-
ing to highlight the landscape over the hard-
scape.
· Provide surface drains where paving is below
the adjacent landscape to mininlize run-off
over paved surfaces.
· Provide sub-surface drainlines \vhere trees are
located in inlpervious soil and where ground
\vater reaches the surface, such as at the visi-
tor parking lot at FRC II.
- Courtyards and Plazas:.. concrete~ special Variegated hardscape materials at pedestrian plaza.
paving, or siInilar material
A.7-5 Irrigation and Control Systems
· Design irrigation systenlS with state-of-the
-art controllers with capability to be con-
nected to central control cOlnputer.
· Locate con trollers out of view of public right
of "vay where possible.
· Provide 40 - 60 percent of landscaping on
low voIuDle irrigation systenls. Areas of
Ceanothus require ernitter type irrigation for
health of the plants.
· Where plants spread by rooting from branch-
es such as ice plant and Beach Straw-berry,
spray irrigation is required.
Gencnrech htcilities Ten-'Yen i\'laster Plan 1109
A.8 Site Furnishing, Lighting,
Signage, and Banners
A.8-1 Site Furnishings
· Provide design continuity and create identity
throughout the Genentech Campus through
use and placemen t of site furnishings.
· Provide outdoor seating adjacent to cafete-
rias and other alnenities.
· Provide consistent vocabulary of furnishings
and color throughout the calnpus.
· Utilize furnishings finished to be resistan t to
salt-spray and conlpatible with the micro-
clinlatic conditions.
· Provide perforated Inetal benches and chairs,
appropriately finished in black, or approved
eq u ala
· Provide round 11letal tables appropriately fin-
ished with granite-textured top, black base
and post, or approved equal.
· Litter Units and Ash Urns: Use consistent
Inodels throughout the canlplls-for eXaIll-
pIe, 24-gallon \:vith side opening and ash lid,
appropriately finished in black, or approved
eq u ala
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· Litter units should be responsive to pest con-
trol.
· Bicycle Storage Units: Use lockable and con-
sistent units throughout the canlpus.
· Bicycle Racks: Provide \vhere needed, with
consistent design and appropriately finished
in black.
- Provide. a lighting level of 1 foot-candle
for parking lot areas.
· Shutrlestops:
- Provide in terior lighting in shuttle stop
shel ter for night-time visibility(seeA.2~4
Shuttle Shelters}.
Provide 15' highnxtures, appropriately
finished in black, or approvedequaI,-vvith
an x-candle lighrleveL
· Pedestrian walkways andplazas:
- Provide GuardeD Fonn.1 0 Round hard-
top on Post top fixtures on 15 'poles,
appro-priately finished in black, or ap-
proved equal.
- Provide a lighting level of 1 foot-candle
for pedestrian walkv'lays.
Lighting at pedestrian walkway.
· Accent pedestrian lighting:
- Provide Guardco School Bollard, 42"
high, appropriately finished in black, or
ap-proved equaL
Gcncmech Facilities 'fen-Year I\Ltstcr Plan 111"1
A~ 8~.3Signage
?igna~e ..is....Cl-tl......i~.p()rt~I1..t......elelll~Ilt,...CO.ntrib~tiIlg
t?.......th.~ ......()ve~?l.l........i..d~J1[i.ry.....of......th$.......cartlpu.~,........as......'Yell
as......prc?vigigg .....a......TeCl11.~....()f....id~n..tifyi.I1g .i.I1diyid.u al
b UildiI1gs.SipIl.q~~ipWF~iIlfo rcesG~nenIe~h)s
in1 agewithintl1~S()U tl1San Fra?ciscoC{)Hllll U--
n ityan4a.~op~itIIlen tto.aq~alityenviIon-
men t.In.a<:lcH tio.n.,sign~geseI"V~s as . a key way-
findingto()lJOIelllPl()Yt:~saI1dvisitorsasthey
m.ove......thro..~~l1.~h~...cffll.p.US ......'\XTithiIl.......G.enentech,
there........are... .tvlo........tyIJ.es>of..sign~ge:MonuflleIlt
signageand...",~yfi~lding. sigll.age.....These ..tYP8]o-
gies.. are.. definec:laIlddiscussedin the {ollq'Yin g
guidelin~s.
a MonUHleIlIsigI1age:
Highlightbllildi~g .....iq~Iltity.'Yitl1. .site
signa.geasweU.assign~geon. ... pui14ings.
Signageihfo9natipI1 . .. should include
n ul11bersaildstreetaddresses.
- Provide Inonunlent signage .at .nlainve-
hide and pedestrian entry to each build-
ing.
Locate signagein landscaped areas) where
possible..
Example of campus monument signage.
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Directional signage at site entry.
A.8-4Displays
Genentech established the patient success story
display pragranl to support thecannectionbe-
tweenenlployees and patient success stories.
Theprogr3Jll is intended to.supportthe.sense
OfI11ission to Inake a difference in the Jives qf
patients and provide~ constaI1tremind~rof
whYiemployees come to work every .1aY'Jhe
use of blank . building\valls.. throughout carn-
pus for these displays is based oI?th~foll(:)\ving
standards:
-pisplayswill.. be oriented to carnpusemploy-
eesand visitors.
-Displays\villbe placed. on otherwise blank
yyallsat buildings orparking structures~Flags
will be lllounted on light polesorsifi1ilarsite
elenlen ts within canl pusneighbor!1Qods (not
along public streets).
-Maxinlunl of three displays and12 flags Inay
be located in each canlpus neighborhood.
eDisplay size will not exceed! Q'.-O"jn height,
24 '-0" in length, or 240 square feet in total.
Flag size will not exceed Y in height and 3'
in\vidth, or 12 square feet
· Display graphic design will primarily be fo-
cused on the patient's photovvirh Ininilnal
supporting text reflecting the patient success
stories through the use of Genentech drugs.
Text. will include the Genentech logo and
Inotto, as well as the naIne of the product,
and will not exceed 25 words; letters will not
exceed J2" in height.
eApproxim.ately50:percentof the banner and
flagarea'v.ill be devoted to graphic design or
photos.
e Displayswilt~edigitally imprinted, .exteri-
or grade opaque synthetic . banner nlaterial
mount~dtQbuildingwall. surfaces with en-
gineeredctl1chorsand . cables.
e:Displays.cpnditionwil1 be 111onitored regu-
larlY31ldwilLbereplacedat.least annually to
aSSure high quality. of condition.
eAlldisplaylocationswill be revie\ved .and
approved administratively . by the City of
South San Francisco . Planning Depanmen t.
Replacement displays at approved locations
\villnotrequireCityadlninistrative review
and approvaJ.
24" max.
nj-A
~ [ 1 "- Pole-mounted display with image.
copy, logo and motto.
Example of flag at light pole.
24'-0" mal{.
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Example of display on building wall.
Gcnentech Facilities Ten-.~r'carJ\Jastcr Plan 11.13
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXE CUTIVE SUMMARy......................................................................................................... i
SUMMARY OF GENENTECH TDM MASTER PLAN MEASURES.................................. ii
1.0 INTR 0 D U CTI 0 NAND PURPOSE............................................................................ 1
Report Purpose............................................................................................................. 1
Genen tech TD M Mas ter Plan Goals............................................................................ 2
F i gur e 1 - G en en te ch' sCamp us L 0 c a ti 0 n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Re gula to ry Setting........................................................................................................ 4
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS ...................................4
Current Genentech TD M Program............................................................................. 5
Future Genentech TOM Program............................................................................... 5
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101..............................................6
Table 1 - Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates ............................................6
Table 2 - Sample Alternative Transportation Modes ...........00...................................7
4. 0 PRO JE CT 0 ES CRIPTI 0 N ............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 3 - Summary of 10-Year Expansion Change~........u.........................................8
5. 0 PARKING MANAGEMENT....................................................................................... 8
5 .1 Parking Supply.................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel Vehicles ....................... 9
5.3 Preferential Car and Vanpool Parking............................................................ 9
5 .4 Pas s en g e r Loa ding Zo n e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 .5 Mot 0 r cy cl e Parking........................................................................................... 9
6.0 BAY AREA CARPOOL AND V ANPOOL RIDEMATCHING SERVICE................9
7.0 TRAN S IT ..................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Direct Route to Transit ...................................................................................11
7.2 Genentech BART and Caltrain Shuttle Services.u...................................00...11
7.3 Dedicated Commuter Services - GenenBus..................................................12
Table 4 - Shuttles Serving the Genentech Campus ......................00..........................12
7.4 Intra-Campus Shuttle Service ........................................................................13
7.5 In t e r - C am pus S h u ttl e Se rvi c e ........................................................................ 13
7. 6 S h u ttl e / Bus S to P s ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 2 - Existing Shuttle Services ............................................................... ...........14
7. 7 C al tr ain ............................................................................................................ 15
7.8 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ....................................................................15
7. 9 Sam T ran s ......................................................................................................... 15
7.1 0 Down town D as11 er Taxi Se rvi ce .................................................................... 16
7 .11 Ferry Service.................................................................................................... 16
8.0 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES ...........................................................16
8 .1 P e des tr i an Conn e c ti 0 ns .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short-Term .............................................17
Table 5 - Bicycle Parking Recommendation.............................................................17
8.3 Bicycle Connections....................................................................................... .17
8.4 Bicycle Resources........................................................................................... .18
8.5 Shower and Clothes Lockers.......................................................................... 18
Figure 3 - Existing Bicycle Facilities .........................................................................19
Figure 4 - Physical Site Design TD M Facilities........................................................ 20
9. 0 EMPLOYEE TRANSPORT A TI 0 N COORD IN A TOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . 21
9.1 Designated Employer Contact at Leased Sites .............................................22
9.2 Promotional Programs ................................................................................... 22
10.0 EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES................................................................................... ......22
10.1 Commute Allowance I Subsidy Program...................................................... 23
10.2 Pre- Taxi Commuter Choice Transit Passes...................... ..... ........ ...... .........23
10.3 Carpool Incentive Program............................................................................ 23
10.4 V an poo 1 Incen ti ves ......................................................................................... 23
10.5 Try T r ansi t Pro gr am ......................................................................................... 24
11.0 GUARANTEED RIDE HOME PROGRAM.... ......... ..80..... ............ ............. ...... .........24
12.0 FLEXTIME. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 24
13 .0 TE LEe 0 MMUTIN G .................................................................................................. 25
14.0 INF 0 RMA TI 0 N BOARD I KI OS K . .. . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 25
15.0 ON-SITE AND NEARBY PROJECT AMENITIES ...................................................25
16.0 KICK-OFF MARKETING CAMPAIGN.. ...... ........oo .............. .......... ................ .........26
17 .0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION....................................... 26
18.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT....................................... 27
18.1 Annual Em p 1 0 Y ee Co mm ute S urv ey ............................................................ 27
18.2 Annual Summary Report............................................................................... 28
18. 3 Triennial Report .............................................................................................. 28
18 . 4 Penal ty for Non c 0 ill P Ii an c e ........................................................................... 28
19 . 0 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................... 29
ATTACHMENTS (pending):
Downtown Dasher - Mid-day Taxi Service
Sample Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
Employee Transportation Flyer
Carpool Incentive Program Flyer
Rideshare Reward$ Flyer
Vanpool Program Flyer
Try Transit Program Flyer
Guaranteed Ride Home Program
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Reducing traffic congestion and air pollution are critical to maintaining a healthy
economy and lifestyle within the city of South San Francisco. Traffic congestion results
in time lost to residents and commuters and increased demand on City fiscal resources
for roadway construction and maintenance. Mobile sources, such as automobiles,
account for 50% of all air pollution within South San Francisco.
As part of their 10-year 2016 Master Plan, Genentech prepared a Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) Master Plan in September 2006. This plan is developed to
achieve a minimum 30% alternative mode-use rate to address both traffic and air
quality concerns in South San Francisco. The plan assumed occupancy based on a
speculative, future six million square-foot campus and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.69.
This comprehensive plan includes City ordinance-required and extra measures, annual
survey monitoring and triennial reporting. The plan has a variety of infrastructure and
incentive-based measures that encourage all forms of alternative mode-use such as car
and vanpool, transit and shuttles, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting.
Other measures include an expansive commuter and internal shuttle program, daily
commute allowance / subsidy program, Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program,
preferential carpool parking, showers and bicycle facilities, commuter incentives and an
extraordinary number of on-site amenities designed to support car-free employees. An
important feature, although not a formal TDM plan measure, is the modest parking
availability planned to discourage single occupancy vehicle (SOV) use.
This plan is performance-based with the TDM Master Plan goal of achieving a 30%
alternative mode-use by Genentech employees. The mode-use will be monitored
annually with the first employee commute survey to be conducted two years after
approval of the Genentech Master Plan. An alternative mode-use summary report will
be submitted to the City's Chief Planner after the first employee commute survey has
been conducted. Every three years thereafter, a triennial report will be prepared by the
City to audit the employee mode-use rate. It should be acknowledged that efforts to
reduce drive-alone commuting and expand the mode options available to commuters
may take several years to develop and mature to their full capacity.
The elements contained in this TDM Master Plan are consistent with other South San
Francisco employee commute programs and meet the measures required by the City
and the 30% alternative mode-use goal. A summary of city-required and corresponding
Genentech measures is provided on the following page.
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SUMMARY OF GENENTECH TDM MASTER PLAN MEASURES - CONTINUED
Additional Measures in TDM Plan
A. Alternative Commute Subsidies / trans ortation allowance ro ram
B. Bic cle connections
C. Com ressed work week
D. Flextime
E. Land dedication for transit facilities/bus shelter
F. On-site / nearb amenities
- On-site food and drink vendin on ever other floor
- Em 10 ee sundr kiosk
- Cam us Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
- On-site coffee bar on ever floor
- Cafeteria (6:30 am - 2:00 m)
- "Grab and Go" Cafe (multi Ie)
- On-site oceu ational health clinic
- On-site childcare
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
Genentech, Inc., one of the world's leading biotech companies, is a drug development
company that delivers innovative medicines to patients with serious or life-threatening
medical conditions. Their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are both
located at 1 DNA Way in South San Francisco, California, as shown in Figure 1.
Genentech currently has 7,500 employees based at the South San Francisco central
campus and has plans to expand substantially over the next 10 years.
In order to facilitate expansion, Genentech has updated its Master Plan, originally
created in 1995, to guide the company's growth and development of the central campus.
The central campus is anticipated to grow to approximately six million-square feet
during the 10-year planning period. This expansion represents a 100% increase in space
compared with the current central campus development. The Master Plan envisions
Genentech meeting its potential space requirements by both the re-development of
buildings that Genentech currently owns and occupies, and by the re-development of
expansion property that Genentech has recently acquired or may acquire during the 10-
year planning period.
Report Purpose
This report presents the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Master Plan to
accompany the updated Genentech Master Plan and discusses how the plan satisfies the
City of South San Francisco's TDM ordinance. A TDM Plan is a set of strategies,
measures and incentives designed to encourage employees to walk, bicycle, carpool,
use public transportation, or use other alternatives to driving alone in private
automobiles. TDM measures increase mobility while using existing transportation
systems and boost the economic efficiency of the current transportation infrastructure.
These measures are also designed to improve air quality, save energy and reduce traffic
congestion.
Convenience, reduce travel times, and cost are the primary factors affecting
transportation mode choice. Options must be considered on a case-by-case basis as
some measures that work well for some people or types of businesses do not work as
well for others. An effective TDM Plan provides multiple options and incentives and is
flexible enough to allow customization to meet the varied needs of individual
employees.
Genentech is committed to being a good corporate citizen and neighbor within the
community and understands the importance of minimizing environmental impacts as it
expands. As demonstrated by their mission statement, Genentech embraces a
philosophy that the promotion of wellness and high standards contributes to the health
of the whole community. The mission statement addresses the wellness goals for
employees and the community:
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Genentech's Inission is to be the leading biotechnology company, using hUlnan
genetic inforlnation to develop novel Inedicines for serious and life-threatening
diseases. We con11nit ourselves to high standards of integrity in contributing to
the best interests of patients, the medical profession, our elnployees, our
communities and our stockholders. 1
As a developer and provider of medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases,
Genentech's philosophical approach for improving the state of human health is also
demonstrated by their environmental programs designed to investigate the
"immeasurable connections between human health and the environment... with the
two so closely linked, we see environmental protection as one more way that Genentech
can help enhance and extend lives". The Genentech Master Plan improves and expands
the campus facilities for the next lO-year period to accommodate future increases in
research and development demands. As part of this planning process, Genentech
embraces the air quality and wellness benefits to be gained by the development and
implementation of the TDM Master Plan.
As indicated in the Master Plan, Genentech seeks to offer an attractive, creative,
productive, and comfortable environment for its employees. Genentech's current and
future TDM programs focus on reductions in congestion and pollution by promoting
extensive and innovative alternative methods of commuting. These comprehensive
programs include a wide variety of benefits, services and programs designed to make it
easier and more convenient for employees to manage the quality-of-life issues juggled
between work and everyday life.
Genentech TDM Master Plan Goals
Genentech strongly supports the City of South San Francisco's policy of focusing
clustered development along major transportation corridors. Genentech campus sites
are strategically located near to, and are served by U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280,
several Caltrain stations, and a BART station.
The comprehensive trip-reduction measures identified in this report are essential to
realizing Genentech's trip-reduction potential in South San Francisco. The combination
of these critical factors will provide the momentum to maintain a 30% alternative mode-
use rate for existing and future campus facilities.
Through monitoring efforts such as the annual survey of employees to determine
transportation mode split - Genentech will be better able to focus transportation
coordination efforts and encourage tenant employees to use alternative transportation.
The first official mode-use survey report will be submitted to the City of South San
Francisco two years after approval of the Genentech Master Plan.
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Regulatory Setting
Chapter 20.120 of the Municipal Code outlines the TDM objectives for the City of South
San Francisco. The specific purposes of Chapter 20.120 are to:
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Implement a program designed to reduce the amount of traffic generated by new
non-residential development, and the expansion of existing non-residential
development, pursuant to the City's police power and necessary in order to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Ensure that expected increases in traffic resulting from growth in employment
opportunities in the City of South San Francisco will be adequately mitigated.
Reduce drive-alone commute trips during peak traffic periods by using a
combination of services, incentives, and facilities.
Promote the more efficient utilization of existing transportation facilities and
ensure that new developments are designed to maximize the potential for
alternative transportation usage.
Establish minimum TOM requirements for all new non-residential development.
Establish an ongoing monitoring and enforcement program to ensure that
measures are implemented.
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The TDM requirements apply to all non-residential developments located on lands
within the jurisdiction of the City of South San Francisco expected to generate 100 or
more average daily trips. The base required alternative mode-use for all projects is 28%.
Additionally, developments with a floor area ratio (FAR) above minimum are subject to
further the alternative mode-use requirements. Genentech's central campus, classified
as "Genentech R&D Overlay" under the City of South San Francisco's General Plan
land use classification, currently has aFAR of 0.52. The Master Plan calls for expansion
that will result in an ultimate FAR of 0.69, which is subject to a 30% alternative mode-
use requirement.
2.0 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT GOALS
The basic premise of TDM is the maximum utilization of existing transportation
resources. The City of South San Francisco, as is typical of other urban areas in the
United States, has hundreds of millions of dollars invested in roadway infrastructure
and public transit infrastructure. The goal of TDM is to more efficiently and
economically take advantage of these major capital investments.
The following are three basic goals that can be achieved through effective utilization of
TDM measures:
1) Convert trips to an alternative mode of transportation (e.g., transit, carpools or
vanpools, bicycling, walking)
2) Provide technological solutions (e.g., compressed natural gas, electric/hybrid
vehicles, or other zero-emission vehicles)
3) Eliminate trips (e.g., compressed work weeks, telecommute or telework)
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Until recently within the United States, the answer to relieving congestion on roads and
in parking structllres, was to build more roads and parking structures (similar in
concept to building another manufacturing plant to expand productivity on levels).
Current economics and limited resources affect the ability to build and maintain more
roads or parking structures. This reality necessitates better utilization of the existing
transportation infrastructure (similar to adding a second shift at an existing plant). To
this end, TDM measures support the transition to a greater use of existing alternative
transportation options.
The measures and programs outlined in this plan support and meet the 30% trip
reduction goal as identified by the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance 1300-
2001.
Current Genentech TDM Program
Genentech operates a comprehensive and successful TDM program aimed at reducing
the use of single-occupancy private vehicles by their employees. The program
addresses daily commute-to-work trips as well as business-related travel during the day
between the various campuses and downtown South San Francisco. The current
program elements emphasize measures that are transit-oriented, include on-site
amenities that support the use of alternative modes of travel, offer flexible hours and
telecommuting as alternatives to traveling during peak periods, and promote
ridesharing. Extensive convenience services are provided on campus - such as ATMs,
credit union, barber shop, dental facility, video rentals, film developing, and dry
cleaning - to minimize off-campus trips. Cafeterias, a childcare facility and a fitness
center are also available to Genentech employees and contribute to reduced single-
occupancy vehicle usage
Using the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance guidelines as an example
target, the estimated number of trips needed to meet a 30% reduction for the current
2006 number of employees estimated to work at Genentech would be 2,250.
7,500
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This TDM Master Plan also meets many requirements of the Revised C/CAG Guidelines
for the Implementation of the Land Use Program approved by the City I County Association
of Governments (CI CAG) of San Mateo County in September 2004.
Future Genentech TDM Program
As noted above, the purpose of this TDM Plan is to identify measures that will facilitate
Genentech's Master Plan, which outlines potential expansion of the central campus to
approximately six million square-feet during the 10-year planning period. This
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expansion represents a 100% increase in space compared with the current central
campus development.
In order to minimize the traffic associated with new development identified in the
Master Plan and the costs of building new parking structures, Genentech is currently
exploring several new TDM strategies. Many of these strategies will be implemented
by the end of 2006 but will continue to be refined and expanded over the duration of the
Master Plan. The goal of the future TDM program is to continue to reduce the use of
single-occupancy private cars by Genentech employees while providing efficient, price
competitive, safe and attractive alternative modes of transportation.
3.0 EMPLOYEE MODE SPLIT EAST OF HIGHWAY 101
According to the Commute Profile 2005 Regional Report, prepared by RIDES for Bay
Area Commuters, the San Mateo County alternative mode-use rate is approximately
29% with the Bay Area regional rate comprising approximately 34% alternative modes.
The larger Bay Area alternative mode-use rate is largely a result of the proliferation of
paid parking in the more urbanized core areas, whereas parking is free, or much less
expensive, in many areas of San Mateo County (e.g. the City of South San Francisco).
The 2005 Employee Transportation Survey conducted by the Alliance identified the San
Mateo County alternative mode-use rate at 29.9%. The overall alternative mode-use
rate for the City of South San Francisco was identified at 30.2%.
In Fall 2005, an employee commute survey was conducted at a similar biotech
employment center at Britannia Oyster Point in South San Francisco. Results from the
survey indicated an alternative-commute mode rate of 35%. Table 1 shows the
comparison of alternative mode-use rates for the Bay Area region, county of San Mateo,
city of South San Francisco and a similar employment site.
Table 1
Comparable Transportation Mode-Use Rates
San Mateo County
Bay Area Region
City of South San Francisco
South San Francisco - Britannia
Oyster Point Campus
29.0%
34.0%
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Based on current and historical alternative mode-use data for the South San Francisco
and East of Highway 101 business areas, a 30% alternative mode-use distribution was
estimated for the current number of Genentech employees. This sample scenario
reflects the TDM measures described in this plan. Table 2 shows a possible distribution
example of various alternative transportation modes estimated for life science
employees commuting to South San Francisco.
Table 2
Sample Alternative Transportation Modes
Drive alone to work site
Car 001
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Other (motorcycle, telecommute)
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The implementation of TDM measures identified in this plan will result in an estimated
alternative mode-use rate of more than 30% - representing approximately 2,250
employees from a total of 7,500 (using 2006 numbers). This sample scenario provides a
distribution example of employee alternative transportation choices depicting a typical
workweek day. The actual distribution of transportation modes could vary and will be
identified in future survey results.
4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
During the next 10 years, the Genentech corporate headquarters may expand to
approximately six million square-feet. Located south of the u.S. Highway 101 in South
San Francisco, Genentech's central campus is located in an area known as the birthplace
of the biotechnology industry.
The Genentech TDM Master Plan is designed to maximize opportunities for pedestrian,
bicycle, carpool, transit and shuttle connectivity. These opportunities include:
· A daily commute allowance program that subsidizes employee use of alternative
transportation participation
· Ten percent (10%) of car and vanpool parking (phased stripping) at full build-out
· Free Class I (long-term) and Class II (short-term) bicycle facilities at campus sites
for bicycle commuters
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· Showers and lockers for bicyclists, pedestrians and other alternative commuters
· Free shuttle services to BART and Caltrain stations are conveniently offered
throughout the campus in addition to dedicated commuter shuttles
· On-site food service
· A substantial number of on-site employee amenities
· Bay Trails access for bicyclists help to create a self-sufficient development
reducing the number of employee trips made daily to and from the project
The 10-year master planned FAR is 0.69. This increased or bonus FAR requires more
stringent annual employee surveys and triennial reporting (auditing) to the City.
Parking will be provided at a reduced ratio. Parking supply is a key factor for
employees choosing how to travel to work. Reduced parking helps to encourage using
alternative commute modes. Table 3 shows a summary of Genentech's 10-year Master
Plan expansion changes.
Table 3
Summary of 10- Year Expansion Changes
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5.0 PARKING MANAGEMENT
5.1 Parking Supply
Planned parking is expected to accommodate employees, visitors, vendors and service
vehicles.
The ability and willingness to rideshare is directly linked to parking availability. By not
providing an overabundance of parking spaces at full build-out, the project will lay the
groundwork for successful promotion of alternative transportation. Preferential
parking spaces in garages and within 100 feet of building entrances are excellent
incentives that send a clear message to employees and the community that alternative
transportation is important.
Genentech proposes modest blended parking ratios to reflect the evolving development
during the next 10 years. As higher TDM alternative mode rates are achieved and the
commute allowance / subsidy program becomes more integrated, parking demand is
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expected to decrease. As parking demand is decreased, parking ratios will also be
decreased accordingly.
5.2 Free Parking for Car and Vanpools and Clean Fuel Vehicles
Parking will be free for all carpool, vanpool and clean-fuel vehicle participants.
5.3 Preferential Car and Vanpool Parking
One effective means of encouraging employees to rideshare and / or use clean-fuel
vehicles is to reserve the most preferred parking spaces for the exclusive use of car and
vanpools. At total build-out, a minimum of 10% of employee parking will be
designated for carpool, vanpool, and clean-fuel vehicles. Genentech will provide car
and vanpool parking spaces in premium, convenient locations (i.e., close to buildings, in
the shade, etc.) within 100 feet of the building entrance. These preferential parking
spaces will be specially signed and/ or striped and may require employee registration
and permitting.
Designated carpool and vanpool parking spaces will be available until 9 a.m. for
vehicles displaying Genentech carpool placards, at which time unused spaces will be
open to all Genentech employees. These future preferential parking spots will create a
benefit for current users while also providing a visible incentive for employees that do
not participate in the carpool or vanpool programs.
5.4 Passenger Loading Zones
In order to facilitate the disembarking and embarking of rideshare passengers,
passenger loading / unloading areas are provided in each neighborhood. Passenger
loading zones for carpool and vanpool drop-off are located in the main entrances of
various building sites.
5.5 Motorcycle Parking
Areas are provided for motorcycle parking. Motorcycles produce less air pollution and
occupy less space than automobiles. For these reasons, motorcycles may use carpool
lanes, and are exempt from charges to cross toll bridges during commute hours.
6.0 BAY AREA CARPOOL AND V ANPOOL RIDEMA TCHING SERVICE
Carpools in the Bay Area consist of two or more people riding in one vehicle for
commute purposes (access to carpool lanes, free tolls, etc.). Genentech only requires two
people or more to qualify for commuter benefits (daily commuter allowance/ subsidy,
preferential parking, etc.). The Genentech intranet site provides a Web portal to the 511
Rideshare Web site to access free ride-matching services. Employees carpooling to
BART may apply for a "Carpool to BARTII parking permit through the 511
transportation intranet site. Vanpools provide similar commuting benefits to carpool.
A vanpool consists of between seven and 15 passengers, including the driver. The
vehicle is owned either by one of the vanpoolers or leased from a rental company. The
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intranet site offers a list of available vanpools providing service between the Genentech
campus and various points in the east and south Bay Area.
In order to increase participation in the carpool and vanpool programs, Genentech is
working with 511.org to set up a Genentech-specific Rideshare Web site that will lead
employees to the regional Rideshare Web site if no matches are found among the
registered Genentech employees. This Genentech-specific ride-matching service will be
publicized through email announcements, informational kiosks, and Genentech's
internal intranet site.
The Regional Rideshare 511 Program's Ridematch Service provides free car and
vanpool matching services. On-site Genentech employee transportation coordinators
(ETes) promote the on-line 511 service directly to employees on a regular basis and
allow the Alliance to solicit carpool sign-up at on-site employer events such as annual
Transportation Fairs, Wellness or Benefits events, etc.
Car and vanpooling is strongly encouraged throughout the campus. Employee
transportation and shuttle flyers promote the free personalized matching assistance
through the 511 Rideshare program. This car and vanpool ridematching service
provides individuals with a computerized list of other commuters near their
employment or residential ZIP code, along with the closest cross street, phone number,
and hours of availability. Individuals are then able to select and contact others with
whom they wish to car or vanpooL They will also be given a list of existing car and
vanpools in their residential area that they may be able to join.
The 511 system gives commuters information they need to make informed choices
when planning trips. By calling in or logging on, commuters can get up-to-the-minute
information about traffic conditions, public transportation options, ridesharing, and
bicycling anytime, anywhere throughout the greater Bay Area region and northern
California.
The 511 system offers one-stop shopping for regional traffic, transit, rideshare and
bicycle information. The nine-county system is the first 511 service to go online in
California. It provides links to 511 systems in Sacramento, Oregon and Nevada and is
available via any phone, provided the carrier supports 511. Most counties in the region
have wireless and landline access to the service through major carriers.
7.0 TRANSIT
Caltrain, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and SamTrans provide transit service to South
San Francisco in proximity to Genentech campus sites. An expansive Genentech
operated shuttle system, providing 111 daily trips, connects transit riders throughout
the campus. Genentech provides substantial funding, operations and support for
BART, Caltrain, commuter, intra and inter-campus shuttles serving South San
Francisco.
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Employees can access the Nextbus link to estimate arrival times for the campus shuttle.
To further enhance commuter connectivity, bicycle racks are provided on all Genentech
shuttles.
7.1 Direct Route to Transit
Well-lit pedestrian paths are provided from buildings, utilizing the most direct route, to
the nearest shuttle stop.
7.2 Genentech BART and Caltrain Shuttle Services
Genentech operates a comprehensive shuttle system serving the South San Francisco
Caltrain station and two BART stations. Employee shuttle services are provided
throughout the campus.
. Glen Park BART Shuttle - travels directly from the Glen Park BART station to the
Genentech campus. The shuttle stops at buildings B4, B24, and B83 traveling in
opposite directions for morning (6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and evening (3:30 p.m. -
7:30 p.m.) runs, every 15 minutes.
. South San Francisco BART Shuttle - travels directly from the South San Francisco
BART station to the Genentech campus. The shuttle travels in opposite
directions for morning (6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and evening (3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
runs, every 30 minutes.
. Main Campus Caltrain Shuttle - provides service between the South San
Francisco Caltrain station and the Genentech Campus every 30 minutes in the
morning (6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and every hour in the evening (3:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.).
. Gateway Area Caltrain Shuttle - provides service between the South San
Francisco Caltrain station and the Gateway area office buildings every 30
minutes in the morning (6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and every hour in the evening
(3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.).
The Utah-Grand Area Caltrain and a BART shuttles operated by the Alliance will also
serve Genentech sites located in the south campus area. The daily Utah-Grand shuttle
system adds 35 additional trips for Genentech employee.
. The Utah-Grand Area BART shuttle serves the South San Francisco BART station
at IS, 30 and 45-minute frequencies. There are currently a total of 18 peak-hour
BART shuttle trips.
. The Utah-Grand Area Caltrain shuttle serves the South San Francisco Caltrain
Station during the morning and evening peaks at 20, and 35-minute frequencies.
Seventeen (17) Caltrain shuttle trips provide connecting service to and from the
project site.
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Table 4 shows the number of shuttle trips provided for Genentech employees
connecting with Glen Park BART, South San Francisco BART and South San Francisco
Caltrain stations.
7.3 Dedicated Commuter Services - GenenBus
Dedicated commuter Genenbus shuttles provide employee service between San
Francisco and Vacaville. These employee coach buses offer luxury seating, WiFi
connections and bicycle accommodations. The 2006 services include:
· Church and Market (San Francisco) - the San Francisco GenenBus is a free shuttle
with non-stop service from Church and Market Streets to the Genentech
Campus. The shuttle makes three trips each morning and three return trips each
evening at peak commute times.
· Vacaville/I-80 Genenbus - the Wi-Fi equipped Vacaville/I-80 Genenbus picks up
at Vacaville BI0 at 5:30 a.m., Fairfield Park & Ride at 5:50 a.m., Richmond
Parkway Transit Center 6:20 a.m. arriving at B83 at 7:25 a.m. and B5 at 7:30 a.m.
The evening commute departs from B5 at 4:00 p.m. and B83 at 4:05 p.m. arriving
Richmond Parkway Transit Center at 5:00 p.m., Fairfield Park & Ride at 5:40
p.m., and Vacaville BI0 at 6:00 p.m.
A comprehensive accounting of all shuttle trips, including BART, Caltrain, intra and
inter shuttles and commuter services is provided in Table 4.
Table 4
Shuttles Serving the Genentech Campus
Glen Park BART Shuttle 13 13 26
South San Francisco BART Shuttle 7 7 14
Main Cam us Caltrain Shuttle 7 7 14
Gateway Area Caltrain Shuttle 7 7 14
Utah-Grand Area Caltrain Shuttle 8 9 17
Utah-Grand Area BART Shuttle 9 9 18
GenenBus San Francisco Commuter 3 3 6
GenenBus Vacaville / I -80 Commuter 1 1 2
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7.4 Intra-Campus Shuttle Service
Genentech operates intra-campus shuttle routes to provide circulation between
buildings and parking facilities in and around the main campus, as shown in Figure 2.
Intra-campus shuttles include:
. DNA Shuttle - runs continuously through the main campus, every 5-10 minutes,
between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The shuttle stops at the following buildings: B4,
Forbes parking lot, B9, B5, B3, B12/B36, B32, B24, B29, B24, and B12 Downhill.
The bi-directional route is designed to be useful to employees in the West
Campus, Upper Campus, and Lower Campus areas.
. Gateway Shuttle - connects the main campus to the Gateway campus (building
83) and Gateway parking structure via a continuous loop, every 6-10 minutes,
between 5:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The shuttle stops at the following buildings: B4,
B9, B24, Forbes parking lot, B83 and B25.
. South Campus Shuttle - service is approved and initiated.
The Genentech Fitness Center (Club Genentech) is served by the Gateway and DNA
shuttles.
7.5 Inter-Campus Shuttle Service
Genentech operates one inter-campus shuttle route to provide connections between the
main campus and the Redwood City Campus.
. Redwood City Shuttle - connects the South San Francisco and Gateway buildings
with Genentech's Redwood City campus. The shuttle stops at B4, B82, and B90
on the Main Campus every 90 minutes, between 6:55 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.
Genentech also encourages chartering of buses for group activities and off-site
meetings. Services include booking, group discounts, invoicing, and special services, as
needed.
7.6 Shuttle/Bus Stops
Multiple shuttle drop-off and pick-up locations for commuter service, BART and
Caltrain are located throughout the Genentech campus. Figure 2 shows the existing
shuttle services and a comprehensive shuttle map of routes and stops.
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7.7 Caltrain
Caltrain operates a frequent fixed-route commuter rail service seven days a week
between San Francisco and San Jose, and a limited service to and from Gilroy on
weekdays. Caltrai11 operates on 15 to 30-minute frequencies during the morni11g and
evening peak periods. Midday service operates approximately every hour with service
less frequent during weekends/ and holidays.
Caltrain service is available approximately 1.22 miles from the Genentech campus at the
South San Francisco station at 590 Dubuque Avenue and Grand Avenue.
Caltrain services were enhanced in 2004 to add express trains during peak hours.
However, this new service does not provide an express stop to the South San Francisco
Caltrain Station and hence does not benefit Genentech employees.
7.8 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
BART is a 92.7-mile, 43-station automated rapid transit system 011 five lines of double
track. Trains traveling up to 80 mph connect San Francisco to Calma and other East Bay
communities - north to Richmond, east to Pittsburg /Bay Point, west to
Dublin/Pleasanton/ and south to Fremont. Service is scheduled every 15 minutes
during peak periods. Service during holidays, and weekends are modified.
BART-to-the-Airport expanded the system by 8.7 miles along the peninsula from Colma
to a new intermodal station in Millbrae. Four new stations were created including the
South San Francisco Station located between EI Camino Real and Mission Road to the
south of Hickey Boulevard. The Genentech campus is approximately 3.39 miles from
the South San Francisco BART Station, and _miles from the Glen Park Station.
7.9 SamTrans
SamTrans provides bus service throughout San Mateo County with connections to the
Colma/ Daly City, and South San Francisco BART stations, San Francisco International
Airport, peninsula Caltrain stations and downtown San Francisco.
The system connects with San Francisco Muni, AC Transit and Golden Gate Transit at
San Francisco's Transbay Terminal, with the Dumbarton Express and the Santa Clara
Valley Transportation Authority in Menlo Park and Palo Alto.
There is no direct SamTrans service east of Highway 101. SamTrans service does
connect at the South San Francisco BART Station and/ subsequently, the Utah-Grand
Area Shuttle. SamTrans does not provide a direct connection to the South San Francisco
Caltrain Station, however; Routes 130, 292, 133, and 132 are within approximately 1/4-
mile walking dista11ce from this station and the connecting shuttle services for
Genentech employees.
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7.10 Downtown Dasher Taxi Service
This free taxi service provides an 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. pick-up service throughout the
East Highway 101 business parks in South San Francisco. Using existing stops, taxis
drop off riders at locations in the downtown retail area. The Downtown Dasher,
operated by the Peninsula Yellow Cab of South San Francisco and managed by the
Alliance, requires employer-provided vouchers and trip reservation before 10:00 a.m.
This midday service is currently free to participating employers and is actively
promoted by Genentech. A detailed Downtown Dasher flyer is provided as an
attachment.
7.11 Ferry Service
Currently, no scheduled water transit service exists in the South San Francisco area.
Water transit service to South San Francisco is anticipated to begin by September 2009.
Prior to this service becoming operational, Genentech employees will be given a link to
this resource.
8.0 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
Pedestrian facilities comprise pedestrian paths, sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian
signals. There are numerous pedestrian paths throughout Genentech's campus.
Bicycle facilities include bicycle paths (Class I), bicycle lanes (Class II), and bicycle
routes (Class III). Bicycle paths are paved trails separated from roadways. Bicycle lanes
are lanes on roadways designated by striping, pavement legends, and signs for use by
bicyclists. Bicycle routes are roadways designated for bicycle use by signs only and
mayor may not include additional pavement width for bicyclists.
The San Francisco Bay Trail, a public pedestrian and bicycle trail accessible to
Genentech employees, is part of a planned 400-mile system of trails encircling the Bay.
It is located along the eastern edge of the Genentech campus. The section of Bay Trail
adjacent to the campus provides amenities such as seating and lighting. It also provides
good recreational opportunities for Genentech employees as well as access to the Oyster
Point Marina. However, there are gaps in the trail to the north, above Brisbane, just
south of the Genentech Campus and at the airport.
8.1 Pedestrian Connections
Currently, crosswalks connect Genentech buildings on both sides of Grandview Avenue
and DNA Way. Sidewalks are located on both sides of Grandview Drive, DNA Way,
and the north side of Forbes Boulevard in the vicinity of the central campus. A segment
of the San Francisco Bay Trail runs immediately adjacent to the Genentech campus on
the north and east sides, hugging the Bay shoreline.
Safe, convenient and well-lit pedestrian paths are provided, utilizing the most direct
route, to the nearest shuttle stop close to Genentech campus sites. Lighting,
landscaping and building orientation is designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
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8.2 Bicycle Parking - Long-Term and Short-Term
Genentec~ provides free bicycle storage lockers and racks at most Genentech buildings
to help promote cycling as an alternative commute option. The bicycle lockers can be
reserved, on a first-come, first-served basis, by employees through the internal TDM
Web site. Secure, covered, bicycle parking facilities, i.e. bicycle lockers and locked,
controlled-access areas, will be provided for all new buildings within 75 feet of the
building entrance. Bicycle lockers will be placed within campus neighborhoods in
locations that will maximize use and visibility. The Class I (long-term) and Class II
(short-term) bicycle parking facilities will be provided on-site at the follow level:
· Commercial, R&D, and office uses: one bicycle space for every 50 vehicle
spaces required.
Table 5 shows the recommended and total number of bicycle facilities for the proposed
expansion. Currently, Genentech provides 100 Class I lockers in excess of current
requirements. All 100 lockers are utilize and there is a waiting list for 30 more facilities.
Table 5
Bicycle Parking Recommendation
Class I - Ion -term
Class II - short-term
All bicycle-parking facilities will be located in convenient, safe and well-lit areas with
maximum space for the ingress and egress of bicycles.
Note: The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance provides a 50% match for the costs of
purchasing and installing any bicycle parking, from basic racks to high security lockers, up to a
maximum of $500 per unit.
8.3 Bicycle Connections
In the vicinity of Genentech, a bicycle path is provided on Forbes Boulevard to DNA
Way with bicycle lanes provided on East Grand Avenue and Oyster Point Boulevard.
The Genentech sites also connect directly with regional bicycle facilities and the San
Francisco Bay Trail. The Bay Trail is a network of multi-use pathways circling San
Francisco and San Pablo Bays. The ultimate route is planned to be a 400-mile route
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through nine Bay Area counties and 42 shoreline cities. The trail provides commuters
an excellent route to bicycle or walk to work in the South San Francisco Area. A map of
surrounding existing bicycle facilities is provided on page 20~ Bicycle accommodations
are also available on all Genentech-operated commuter shuttles~
8.4 Bicycle Resources
Free Bicycle Buddy matching, bicycle maps and resources are provided via the 511
system. Bicycle commuters looking to find a riding partner can log-on to
bicycling.511.org for more information.
The Alliance provides a free one-hour, on-site Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
for employees. This workshop informs commuters about bicycling and walking as safe,
stress relieving commute modes; traffic laws for bicyclists and pedestrians; bicycle
maintenance tips; and offers a drawing for free bicycle-related prizes. A program flyer
is provided as an attachment.
8.5 Shower and Clothes Lockers
Genentech provides shower and locker facilities within each campus neighborhood to
help promote cycling as an alternative commute option. Currently there are 36 showers
and associated clothes locker facilities spread out over 13 buildings on the Central
campus.
Future site plans provide one shower stall for men and one shower stall for women and
locker facilities per 500-600 additional employees. New shower and changing room
facilities will be clustered among the different campus neighborhoods to assure
maximum availability of facilities while minimizing employee waits.
Figure 3 shows the existing bicycle facilities and Figure 4 shows physical site design and
TDM facilities for shuttle stops and buildings with shower facilities.
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9.0 EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
The Genentech Transportation Department is staffed by a commute services manager
and an operations / shuttle manager and several additional full-time staff. The commute
services manager is also the ETC and has primary responsibility for implementing this
Plan. The ETe provides employee commute program assistal1ce to all Genentech
employees, produces on-site transportatiol1 fairs and promotional events, collaborates
with the Allial1ce and 511 to maximize resources, conducts the annual survey and
produces the triennial report. TDM industry data supports that having an ETe has a
very positive impact on increasing alternative mode-use. This position is filled by:
Name:
Nathan Byerly
Employee Transportation Programs Manager
Genentech Transportation Department
Address:
1 DNA Way
South San Fral1cisco, CA 94080-4990
Phone:
( 650) 225-8285
The ETC provides the following services:
· Promotes trip reduction and air quality strategies to employees.
· Main point of contact for employees wanting to commute uSIng an
alternative.
· Conducts annual employee surveys and provide reports to the City of South
San Fral1cisco, which will include commute patterns, mode splits, and TDM
program success (process includes: annual surveying of employees,
tabulation of data, and provision of results in report format).
· Evaluates survey results for alternative transportation potential and/ or
changes to current program.
· Catalogs all existing incentives that encourage employees to utilize
alternative transportation programs.
· Works with local agencies such as Caltrain, SamTrans, BART, the Alliance,
511 and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and posts
informational materials on the transportation kiosks in employee common
areas, as well as disperses alternative program information to employees via
posters, flyers, banners, campus newsletters, new employee orientation, etc.
· Participates in BAAQMD Spare the Air program. Spare the Air day notices
are forwarded to employees to encourage not driving to work alone.
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· Coordinates and manages various aspects of the plan that require periodic
updating or monitoring, such as the GRH program, car and vanpool
registration, parking enforcement, locker assignment and enforcement.
9.1 Designated Employer Contact at Leased Sites
Leased campus sites require a designated contact to be identified. The designated
employer contact at leased sites will be the Genentech ETC. The ETC will maintain on-
site TDM programs and employee outreach, administrate the annual surveys and
provide information continuity for the developer / landlord and the City of South San
Francisco.
9.2 Promotional Programs
Genentech's current promotional programs include new employee orientation packets,
flyers, posters, em ail notices, transportation fairs, trip-planning assistance, Green Genes
program, and an emergency ride home program. Genentech offers an orientation
program to new employees to explain the importance of trip-reduction methods and
their benefits to the community. The orientation addresses Genentech's TDM mission
statement and alternative-commute options, describes on-site amenities, provides
transit schedules, maps, and offers free ride-matching services.
Genentech employees are encouraged to participate in the BAAQMD "Spare the Air"
program during unhealthy weather conditions by not driving to work alone, and
seeking other methods of commuting. Enrollment is via the BAAQMD Web page, and
a "Spare the Air Day" notification is sent via email. Genentech also sponsors the annual
"Bicycle to Work Day" with promotions and on-campus activities.
Other events and promotions on-site at the project may include Caltrain Day, Rideshare
Thursday's or a comprehensive transportation/ commute fair. Various transit and
rideshare organizations may be invited to set up a marketing booth during lunchtime at
a central location in the building during the year to promote alternative commute
options. Free trial transit passes will be available for first time riders. Periodic on-site
tabling is also conducted throughout the year.
10.0 EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES
Genentech employees are offered a variety of incentives to use alternative commute
options. Incentives include a pre-tax, payroll deduction (Commuter Choice) for transit
and vanpool users and a daily commute allowance/ subsidy program for employees
who use transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycle or walk to work.
The federal Commuter Choice option is a tax-free payroll deduction for vanpool and
rail transit pass fares. An employee can deduct up to $1,260 a year from their salary as
a pretax payroll deduction. This program encourages non-drive alone commute trips.
Transit or commute subsidies can be set dollar amounts or a percentage of the monthly
costs of transportation. Employment sites that offer transit or commute subsidies
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generally tend to have higher levels of alternative mode-use. Subsidies can be provided
in tandem with the pre-tax option.
Other carpool, vanpool and transit incentives are made available to encourage
employees to use alternative transportation options (e.g. Try Transit, You Pool-We Pay,
etc.).
10.1 Commute Allowance/Subsidy Program
To better utilize land as Genentech adds employees, Genentech provides alternative
mode commuters with a daily commute allowance / subsidy in order to reduce parking
demand on campus. Genentech views parking as an employee benefit and, as of late
2006, offers employees a daily incentive for not parking onsite. Those who choose to
participate in the program are compensated for each day they do not drive alone to the
main campus. Employees who choose to continue to drive will continue to receive their
parking benefit.
Genentech employees report their monthly commute activity and are paid accordingly.
This parking benefit strategy and incentive significantly will reduce drive-alone trips to
the campus.
10.2 Pre-Tax/Commuter Choice Transit Passes
Genentech employees receive transit passes through WageWorks, a Commuter Choice
service that mails transit passes directly to participants. Employees are eligible to
purchase passes through pre-tax deductions that are deposited into their WageWorks
account. This option also allows employees to use their commute allowance / subsidy
towards their transit passes.
10.3 Carpool Incentive Program
Genentech employees can participate in the "You Pool, We Pay!" program offered by
the Alliance. Employees who are currently driving alone, and are commuting to, from
or through San Mateo County, are encouraged to carpool. When employees form a
new carpool with two or more people over the age of 18, or add a new member to an
existing car pool, all participants will receive a $60 gas card incentive? A carpool
program flyer is provided as an attachment.
10.4 Vanpool Incentives
As an incentive for vanpooling, the Alliance will pay half the cost for the first three
months of vanpooling, up to $80 per month. Drivers of new vanpools, on the road for
at least 6 months, can receive $500. This one-time incentive is provided for those who
join a new vanpool in the last six months who have not vanpooled for a three-month
period before joining a new vanpool. A program flyer is provided as an attachment.
2 http://www.commute.org/programs.htm #carpool
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10.5 Try Transit Program
The Alliance offers a Try Transit Program that provides free transit tickets to people
who are interested in trying public transit to get to work. These free tickets are meant
for people who are new to transit. Commuters requesting tickets must work, live in or
drive through San Mateo County. A copy of the Try Transit Program is provided as an
attachment.
Transit ticket options include:
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One BART ticket
3 round-trip Caltrain tickets
6 one-way SamTrans tickets,
6 Dumbarton tickets
3 round-trip VTA tickets.
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11.0
GUARANTEED RIDE HOME PROGRAM
Genentech offers its employees a Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program, which allows
employees who utilize alternative forms of commuting a free ride home for
emergencies up to four times per year via taxicabs or rental cars.
The program may not be utilized for doctor's appointments, meetings, shopping trips or
other scheduled purposes. To qualify for the program, participants must fill out a
registration form located on the transportation intranet site and must commute by an
alternative mode.
The GRH program is managed by the Alliance. The Alliance covers 75% of the cost for
GRH services. Genentech pays the remaining 25% cost. A sample Alliance GRH
program flyer is provided as an attachment.
All employees who commute to work using transit, bicycle, or by carpool or vanpool,
will be guaranteed a ride home in the case of a personal emergency, or when they
unexpectedly have to work late thereby missing the last bus, or their normal carpool
home. The GRH program has proven very successful as it removes one of the major
objections employees have to giving up their private automobile, especially those with
young families.
The GRH program provides employees with a security blanket, a feeling of reassurance
that if a child becomes ill or injured during the day the employee can get to them
quickly. If employees need to work late and miss their bus or carpool, or if their
vanpool breaks down, they will be guaranteed a ride home.
12.0 FLEXTIME
In order to use alternative modes of transportation, employees may need special
consideration regarding start and end times of work. For example, the workplace may
open at 8:00 a.m., the carpool drops the employee off at 7:45 a.m., leaving them to wait
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until the building is open. Many employees would drive alone given those conditioI1S.
Flextime allows the employer to adjust opening and closing times to facilitate the use of
alternative commute modes. Genentech provides flextime to employees wishing to
commute via alternative transportation rather than SOY. Campus buildings are open
and accessible in the early morning and evening hours to support an active flextime
program.
13.0 TELECOMMUTING
Telecommuting is a viable option for Genentech employees. Telecommuting involves
the use of telephones and computers to enable an employee to work off-site or outside
of the traditional work place. It can mean working at home or at a telecenter. Many
employers look at telecommuting as a way to reduce work-space demand.
Telecommuting, used as a tool to reduce the cost of doing business and employee
commute trips, has proven to be very effective. The secondary and related benefits
include recruitment and retention value, reduced sick time and absenteeism, improved
productivity and morale, and reduced stress. The benefits mentioned above focus on
employers and employees, but telecommuting will also reduce energy consumption
related to commuting, vehicle miles traveled, and mobile source emissions.
14.0 INFORMATION BOARD/KIOSK
Genentech's TDM Coordinator has transportation kiosk boards located within the
lobbies of major buildings. These displays include shuttle maps and schedules, transit
maps and schedules, bicycle facility maps, information regarding car and vanpool
matching services, and information regarding alternative commute subsidies provided
by Genentech. Flyers for "Ride Your Bicycle to Work Week" and "Spare the Air"
programs are also posted.
Genentech's TDM Program information is also available electronically through
Genentech's internal Web site. The site also links directly to the BART Web site that
provides Caltrain train and fare schedules, and offers schedules for each of the shuttle
lines. Employees may also access the Nextbus link through the site to estimate the
arrival time of a campus shuttle. Ride matching services are also offered through the
Web site for those interested in carpooling or vanpooling via the regional 511 Rideshare
Web site.
15.0 ON-SITE AND NEARBY PROJECT AMENITIES
On-site amenities provide employees with a full-service environment. Eliminating the
need for an automobile to make midday trips increases non-drive alone rates. Many
times, employees regard themselves as dependent upon the drive-alone mode because
of errands and activities that must be carried out in different locations. By reducing this
dependence through the provision of services and facilities at the work site, an increase
in alternative mode usage for commute-based trips should be realized.
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The on-site amenities currently provided promote the use of alternative modes by
reducing employee reliance on the single-occupant vehicle. Genentech's extensive list
of on-site and nearby amenities and services include:
16.0
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On-site food and drink vending on every other floor
On-site employee sundry kiosk
On-site campus automated teller machine (ATM)
On-site credit union
On-site coffee bar on every floor
On-site cafeteria (6:30 am - 2:00 pm)
On-site "Grab and Go" Cafe (multiple)
On-site childcare
On-site occupational health clinic
On-site hair cut, barber shop, dental, recreational, vehicle services, etc.
Nearby recreational (Bay Trails)
Nearby Fitness Center w / free shuttle (435 Forbes Ave)
On-site video rentals
On-site film developing
On-site dry cleaning
On-site concierge service, also available to employees, includes party planning,
running errands, buying gifts, etc. for a nominal charge.
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KICK-OFF MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Prior to occupancy of any new facility, Genentech will host a targeted employee
commute marketing campaign. Regional transportation service providers, Genentech
shuttles, commute allowance / subsidy program, guaranteed ride home information and
other program benefits will be highlighted for employe~s relocating to a new site. This
outreach process will continue to promote alternative commute opportunities and the
unique benefits available to employees at Genentech and any special amenities at the
new site.
17.0 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are usually private, non-profit
organizations run by a voluntary Board of Directors with typically a small staff. They
help businesses, developers, building owners, local government representatives and
others work together to collectively establish policies, programs and services to address
local transportation problems. The key to a successful TMA lies in the synergism of
multiple groups banding together to address and accomplish more than any single
employer, building operator, developer, or resident could do alone.
In South San Francisco, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance operates as a
TMA organization. The Alliance provides:
· Shuttle programs
· Information on local issues
· Transit advocacy
· Newsletter
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· Parking management programs
· Trial transit passes
· Emergency ride home programs
· Bicycle facilities
· Car and vanpool incentives
· Bicycle training program
· Training
· Marketing programs
· Promotional assistance
Genentech participates in Alliance programs and utilizes their services. They are also
registered in the Alliance GRH program for their employees. The Alliance is a clearing-
house for information about alternative commute programs, incentives, and
transportation projects affecting San Mateo County businesses.
18.0 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
The intent of the City of South San Francisco's TDM Ordinance is to reduce SOY trips
and, in doing so, lessen the resulting traffic congestion and mobile source related air
pollution. It is important to ensure TDM measures are actually implemented and
effective. Therefore, a monitoring and enforcement program is necessary for each
application. Because the City's TDM Program is performance-based (i.e. project requires
percentage alternative mode usage and corresponding trip reduction at 30%), an annual
evaluation program will allow Genentech and the City to assess the effectiveness of the
unique program designed for the campus, and to make adjustments as necessary to
meet requirements.
Genentech will establish and maintain a 30% trip reduction program subject to annual
monitoring. Annual monitoring and penalty programs are consistent with previously
approved methodologies implemented by the City of South San Francisco at other
project sites in the east of Highway 101 area.
18.1 Annual Employee Commute Survey
An employee commute survey will be a critically important part of the monitoring
process to determine the success or failure of TDM measures. This report, via results
from an employee survey distributed and collected by the ETe, will provide
quantitative data (e.g., mode split) and qualitative data (e.g., employee perception of the
alternative transportation programs). Employees who do not participate in the
commute survey will be counted as drive-alone or SOY commuters by default.
Given the size and multiple locations of campus work-sites, Genentech proposes to
conduct employee commute surveys at selected buildings to sample the success of the
TDM program. Data collection will monitor the activities of all employees of the
selected building or group of buildings to be representative of the company as a whole.
Information from the Genentech rideshare database and commute allowance / subsidy
program will augment the survey data.
Survey data may then be used to focus TDM marketing and the efforts of the ETC. The
TDM program could be re-tooled, if necessary, to maintain the project's 30% peak-hour
alternative mode-use rates and commitment at the site. A summary report based on
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results from the annual employee commute survey will be submitted to the City of
South San Francisco and presented to the Planning Commission and City Council.
18.2 Annual Summary Report
Each year, Genentech employee survey data, will be used to prepare an annual TOM
summary report. This report will be submitted to the City to document the
effectiveness of the TDM Plan in achieving the goal of the alternative mode usage and
30% trip reduction by employees throughout the campus. The TOM summary report
will be prepared by an independent consultant or TMA who will work in concert with
Genentech. The TDM summary report will main a historical employee commute record
to be used in all future reports.
If the trip-reduction rates have not been achieved, the report will explain how and why
the goal was not reached and specify additional measures and activities that will be
implemented in the coming year to improve the mode-use rate.
The initial TOM summary report for Genentech will be submitted within two (2) years
after approval of the Master Plan and each year thereafter. The survey reporting is
targeted for the 4th quarter of each year.
18.3 Triennial Report
For projects with increased FAR, a triennial report will be performed by the City.
Modifications from the Genentech expansion have increased the FAR and require the
project to conduct a triennial report. This report or audit will state whether the
development has or has not achieved the required percent alternative mode-use. If the
development does not achieved the required mode-use, the applicant will:
· Explain how and why the goals have not been reached
· Describe additional measures that will be adopted in the corning year to attain
the required mode-use rate
· Provide an implementation schedule by month of additional measures
The triennial report will also include a comparison of historical responses to the survey,
identify if mode share has changed significantly, and describe why the mode share
changed. The Chief Planner will review reports. Reports that indicate failure will be
submitted to City Council.
18.4 Penalty for Noncompliance
If the subsequent triennial report indicates that, in spite of the changes in TOM
programs, the required alternative mode-use is still not being achieved, or if Genentech
fails to submit an annual report, the City may assess a penalty. The penalty shall be
established by City Council resolution on the basis of the project size and actual
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percentage alternative mode-use as compared to the percentage alternative mode-use
required or established in the TDM Plan.3
In determining whether a financial penalty is appropriate, the City may take into
account the more than $10 million dollar annual investment currently invested and
consider whether Genentech has made a good faith effort to meet the TDM goals.
If the City determines that Genentech has made a good faith effort to meet the TDM
goal, but a penalty is still imposed, and such penalty is imposed within the first four (4)
years of the TDM plan (commencing with the first year in which a penalty could be
imposed), such penalty sums, in the City's sole discretion, may be used by Genentech
toward the implementation of the TDM plan instead of being paid to the City. If the
penalty is used to augment the TDM Plan, an Implementation Plan shall be reviewed
and approved by the City prior to expending any penalty funds. The City may assess
Genentech a penalty in an amount no more than $50,000 per year for each percentage
point (compounded at $25,000 increments) below the minimum 30% alternative mode-
usage goal as determined by survey methodology used by the Alliance or other
methodology agreed to with the city.
19.0 CONCLUSION
The report identifies TDM measures that proactively encourage employees to use
alternative commute modes and will, at a minimum, support for a 30% alternative
mode-use program according to South San Francisco guidelines over the next 10 years.
This Plan meets the 30% minimum alternative mode-use required of Genentech under
the City of South San Francisco's Municipal Code.
As outlined in this document, Genentech is committed to providing an aggressive,
comprehensive TDM plan to its employees to promote the use of alternative modes.
Genentech is already exceeding program requirements (e.g. shuttle services, commute
allowance, on-site amenities, etc.) and continues to expand and enhance its robust TDM
program. Through internal dedication and partnerships with local agencies and
organizations, Genentech is poised to be a model company in terms of TDM.
In order to be part of the transportation solution, this project contains the density and
critical mass necessary to encourage the use of all alternative modes of transportation
including bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling, and public transit.
By balancing air quality with economic growth, Genentech will help South San
Francisco thrive as a community and contribute to South San Francisco's future
livelihood.
3 Ordinance No. 1300-2001, Chapter 20.120, Transportation Oemand Management, South San Francisco
Municipal Code, October 2001.
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Downtown Dasher - Mid-day Taxi Service
Sample Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
E11J.ployee Transportation Flyer
Carpool Incentive Program Flyer
Vanpool Program Flyer
Try Transit Program Flyer
Guaranteed Ride Home Program