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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-05 SpecialMIIVUTE~ Ap~i/ 5, 2007 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER 6:03 p.m. TAPE 1 ROLL CALL: Planning Commissioners Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Present: Teglia*, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Giusti Planning Commissioners Chairperson Prouty Absent: Staff Present: Chief Planner Kalkin, Senior Planner Lappen, Associate Planner Beaudin, OfFce Specialist Patricia Cotla and Senior Civil Engineer Bautista ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 1. Study Session Genentech Building 31 Genentech, Inc/Owner -Applicant 1631 Grandview Dr. P05-0005: DR05-0003 & UP05-0002 Use Permit to allow construction afive-story office building (Building 31) with a total floor space of 150,972 square feet at 1531 Grandview Drive . Senior Planner Lappen gave a brief presentation. * Commissioner Teglia arrived at 6:10 p.m. Lisa Sullivan, Director of Strategic Facilities Planning presented the project in detail. Commissioner Teglia pointed out that a curve along the street frontage was suggested by the Commission at the previous meeting and encouraged the applicant to consider it as part of the design. He asked if the size of the breezeway was looked at. Ms. Sullivan noted that the breezeway was designed to minimize the wind tunnel effect. Commissioner Sim noted that the plaza is more articulated. He noted that the hole appeared much better with the previous scheme. He added that the overall concept has been significantly improved. Commissioner Teglia asked for a perspective of the building from the corner or across the street, and being able to see the street side. Ms. Sullivan noted that there are areas that will not be seen by the public. Commissioner Teglia pointed out that the curved wall cuts off and noted that there is still an opportunity to add undulation to the straight section of the wall. Ms. Sullivan noted that they curved the building as far as they could. She added that they converted the spaces behind the extended curtain wall to conference areas and in the process have lost 4 offices. Commissioner Honan commended the applicant on the design and curve on the front of the site. Commissioner Zemke complimented the developer on a job well done. Chief Planner Kalkin recommended continuing the discussion to the regular meeting Public Hearing item on this project, and the Commission concurred. Special Planning Commission Meeting of April 5, 2007 2. Study Session Genentech Childcare Facility Genentech Inc/Owner -Applicant 444 Allerton Avenue P06-0024: UP06-0008 8~ DR06-0020 Use Permit allow construction of a 51,000 s.f. childcare facility serving approximately 500 children, comprising six separate buildings, at 444 Allerton Avenue. Senior Planner Lappen presented the staff report. Shar Zamanpour, Genentech Principal Planner gave a detailed presentation of changes since the previous study session. Commissioner Teglia asked if the metal roofing would be colored. Ms. Zamanpour noted that it is an element that is continuous throughout the site and will not be colored, but will remain as a unifying element. Commissioner Teglia noted that the facade has improved and asked if spandrel glass could be installed on the right side of the facade to make it symmetrical. Ms. Zamanpour noted that they intentionally gave the facade an asymmetrical look. Commissioner Zemke questioned if this would be a phased construction project. Ms. Zamanpour noted that it will be done as one full project. Commissioner Honan thanked Genentech for increasing the designated drop off parking and felt that making traffic circulation one way was much safer for the children. She asked if the exterior fencing would have more landscaping. Ms. Zamanpour noted that the fence will have landscaping. Commissioner Teglia noted that the contrast in the glass colors catches the attention and asked if there would be a tint added. Ms. Zamanpour noted that the glass tint will be more green than blue and the clear glass will only be at the lobby area. She added that they will work with staff to find a glass with a blue tint. Commissioner Teglia noted that there is an opportunity to reduce the atrium roofline to break up the boxy feeling on the facade. Ms. Zamanpour noted that the reveals will help break the roofline and in some cases it extends beyond the line of the building. Commissioner Teglia added that the roofline could be raised and also suggested raising the wall. Senior Planner Lappen noted that conditions of approval could be added to incorporate the Commission comments regard design. Chief Planner Kalkin recommended continuing the discussion to the regular meeting Public Hearing item on this project, and the Commission concurred. Adjournment SK/bla Mary Giusti, Vice Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco s:~Mtwutes~~twa~~zed r.~Lwutes~2oo~\o4-os-off specCal pc r~~wutes.doc Page 2 o f 2 Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco