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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-01MINUTES February 1, 2007 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE 1 CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 n.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Teglia, Vice Chairperson Honan and Chairperson Zemke ABSENT: Commissioner Sim Chief Planner Kalkin informed the Commission that Commissioner Sim was unexpectedly called away on urgent business. STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Mike Lappen, Senior Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II City Attorney: Peter Spoerl, Assistant City Attorney Brian Grossman, Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division: Sam Bautista, Senior Civil Engineer Police Department: Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison Fire Prevention. Brian Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshal CHAIR COMMENTS REORGANIZATION - Election of 2007 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Resolution Commending Marty Romero for Planning Commission Service Chairperson Zemke noted that there was a request to postpone the reorganization but felt that in fairness to the new Chairperson the reorganization should be held. Nominations opened for Chairperson Commissioner Teglia nominated Commissioner Prouty for Chairperson. Vice Chairperson Honan nominated Commissioner Giusti for Chairperson. Commissioner Giusti respectfully declined the nomination. Nominations c%sed. Majority voice vote to appoint Commissioner Prouty as the 2007 Planning Commission Chairperson. Nominations opened for Vice Chairperson Commissioner Teglia nominated Commissioner Giusti for Chairperson. Nominations c%sed. Majority voice vote to appoint Commissioner Giusti as the 2007 Planning Commission Vice Chairperson. Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 Commissioner Zemke noted that it has been an interesting year serving as Chair and that he'd learned a lot from the other Commissioners. Chairperson Prouty noted that Commissioner Zemke did a great job as Chairperson in 2006 and had many accomplishments. Commissioner Teglia expressed his appreciation with Commissioner Zemke's chairmanship. He was grateful for the outstanding and professional job he'd done throughout the year. He added that Commissioner Zemke's character and style were an incredible asset to the City and the Commission. Chairperson Prouty presented a plaque in to outgoing Chairman Zemke appreciation for serving as the 2006 Planning Commission chair. Recess called at 7:34 p.m. AGENDA REVIEW Recalled at 7:42 p.m. Chief Planner Kalkin noted for the record that an amendment to the Cultural Arts ordinance was noticed which was withdrawn from consideration, She added that former Commissioner Romero requested to continue the commending resolution presentation to the next meeting as he was unable to make it to the meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR None 1. Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of Se~tember 7th, Special meeting of September 21St, Regular meeting of September 21St and October 5 , 2007. 2. T-Mobile USA/applicant SSC Property Holdings/owner 2679 Meath Dr P06-0041: UP06-0012 (Continue to February 15, 2007) Use Permit and Design Review allowing a wireless communication facility consisting of two (2) antennas mounted inside a 40 foot tall flagpole and four (4) indoor equipment cabinets at 2679 Meath Drive in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.81, 20.85 & 20.105 3. Thomas H. Perkins/applicant Chan, Raymond/owner 333 Corey Way SIGNS06-0035 -Parent Project: P05-0105 Type "C" Sign Permit allowing a sign program comprised of seven (7) new building facade signs with a combined area of 164 square feet, situated at 333 Corey Way in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32, 20.76 8~ 20.86 4. Samuel Bowley/applicant Arturo Ramirez/owner 309 Baden Ave P06-0135: PE06-0006 & UP06-0031 Use Permit application to allow the conversion of a vacant ground floor retail space into an office space within 200 feet of a residential district, located at 309 Baden Avenue, in the Downtown Commercial (D-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.26 & 20.81 s:\r~lCwutes\~~waLCzed M%wutes\2oo~\o2-oi-off RPC Mtwutes.doc page 2 o f ~ Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 Motion Teglia /Second Zemke to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Sim -absent. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Karen Lin/applicant Chamberlin Associates/owner 180 Oyster Point Blvd P06-0098: DR06-0080, UP06-0023, VAR06-0007 & TDM06-0008 MND00-0074 Previously Certified Use Permit and Design Review allowing a 3-story, 101, 868 square foot Research & Development building with a 262 on-site parking spaces and 35 off-site parking spaces, generating in excess of 100 vehicle trips, with 24 hour daily operation, and an open service yard, situated at 180 Oyster Point Boulevard in the Planned Commercial (P-C) and Gateway Specific Plan Zone Districts, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.24, 20.74, 20.81, 20.82 and Chapter 20.120. Variance allowing a parking rate of 2.83 spaces per 1,000 square feet instead of the minimum required rate. Transportation Demand Management Plan in association with a Parking Variance reducing traffic impacts. Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing the development impacts. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Randall Dowler -Dowler Gruman and Richard Sharpe -Studio 5 Landscaping gave a presentation on the project. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice Chairperson Giusti noted that the design of the building and the landscaping have improved and does not have any additional issues with the project. Vice Chairperson Giusti asked if the outdoor dining area would have outdoor heaters because of the cold. Mr. Dowler noted that this could be an added feature that can be rolled in. Commissioner Teglia stated that the building has improved and has been enhanced. However, he noted that Oyster Point Boulevard is a gateway into the City and the facade of the building along Oyster Point still seems too industrial to him and does not compare to the previously approved projects that he felt were far superior to this project. He felt that the design is not up to standards that the Commission has been trying to reach. He noted that the square florescent lights could be improved by a tinted effect. Commissioner Moore noted the architect has done a good job with landscaping but he would have like to see more of asemi-circular building. Chairperson Prouty commented on increasing the tree size to 48 inch box trees to break up the building mass and boxy shape. Motion Zemke J Second Giusti to approve P06-0098: DR06-0080, UP06-0023, VAR06-0007 & TDM06- 0008. On the question: Commissioner Teglia asked that the motion be amended to include the 48 inch box trees. s:\M%~n.utes\~~waLCzed M%~n.utes\2oo~\oz-oi-off izpc r~Cwutes.doc Pagesof ~ Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 Amended Motion Zemke /Amended Second Giusti to approve P06-0098: DR06-0080, UP06-0023, VAR06-0007 & TDM06-0008 and to add a condition that the initial tree size be no less than 48 inch box trees. Approved by majority voice vote with Commissioner Teglia and Chairperson Prouty voting no. Commissioner Sim - absent. 6. 415 Grand -Master Use Permit Dalai Metwally/Owner Sanjiv Bhandari/Applicant 415 Grand Ave P06-0077: UP06-0018, PM06-0002 Master Use Permit to update the building facade and allow a conversion of an existing commercial building to mixed Office and Retail Commercial condominium at 415 & 417 Grand Avenue in the Downtown Commercial (D-C-L) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.26 & 20.81 and approval of a "Tentative Parcel Map for Condominium Purposes" to combine two existing parcels, APN 012-305-230 and APN 012-305-220, into one parcel and create air space condominiums within the building Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Lappen gave a PowerPoint presentation. Chairperson Prouty asked if the Parking Place Commission reviewed the project. Senior Planner Lappen stated that they did not go through the Commission because some parking intense uses were eliminated which resulted in reduced parking ratio and there was not a need for an exemption from the Parking Place Commission. The applicant stated they were available to answer any questions of the Commission. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Teglia was pleased that the building is finally going to be improved and unified. He was concerned that the atrium tends to have illegal signs on the window. He requested an interior rendering of the atrium, a plan on signs, and restrictions to make sure that there will not be banners in the atrium. Senior Planner Lappen stated that the project will return to the Commission fora 6 month review and the Commission can review if this has been implemented. Commissioner Teglia would like to see a general sign program and the atrium design because it has high visibility from Grand Avenue. Commissioner Moore asked who would ensure that there would not be a social hall or entertainment at the site. Senior Planner Lappen noted that Code Enforcement would do this and that the conditions of approval strictly prohibit a social club or any type of indoor entertainment activities. Assistant City Attorney Spoerl stated that if they were found to be in violation of their use permit these are grounds for revocation of the permit. Commissioner Honan was happy to see that the building is being improved and noted her concern with the lack of parking in the area. Chairperson Prouty noted that with office space there is normally more parking demand and explained that when there are violations at a property, the Commission will commence the use permit revocation process. Motion Teglia /Second Honan to approve P06-0077: UP06-0018, PM06-0002 with an additional condition that an architect's rendering of the atrium be provided for Commission approval along with the general sign program of the building. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Sim -absent. Assistant City Attorney Spoerl introduced Assistant City Attorney Brian Grossman to the Commission and noted that he has been working on the Genentech Master Plan and will be available for any questions that arise. s:\M%~n.utPS\~CwaLCzed M%v~utes\2oo~\o2-oi-off RpC r~Cwutes.doc Page ~ of ~ Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 7. Lisa Sullivan/applicant Genentech,/owner 1 DNA Way P05-0141: MP05-0001, TDM05-0006, RZ05-0003, ZA05-0001 and MPEIR05-0004 Rezoning request to reclassify ten (10) parcels totaling 38 acres from P-I Planned Industrial Zone District to Genentech Research and Development Overlay District; Zoning Text Amendments to SSFMC Chapters 20.39 (Research and Development Overlay District) and 20.40 (Genentech Research and Development Overlay District); Master Plan update to address the long-range plan for growth and development in the expanded overlay district covering 200+acres; Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce drive alone vehicle trips; and review of Draft Master Environmental Impact Report; in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.39, 20.40, 20.87 and 20.120. Chairperson Prouty requested that the applicant limit their presentation to changes since the last Commission meeting since they had already been provided a thorough background. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Lappen noted that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to review some of the Commission's past comments, and receive additional direction. The Planning Commission is not being requested take formal action but potentially be prepared for an action on February 15"'. He stated that the draft Implementation Plan, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, and Final EIR will be discussed at that meeting. Commissioner Teglia noted that there will be too much additional information to discuss on the 15t" to make a decision at that meeting. Senior Planner Lappen noted that the Commission will go through as much information as possible and added that the items that need to be worked on are language changes only since most of the information has already been reviewed by the Commission. Senior Planner Lappen gave a PowerPoint presentation. Lisa Sullivan, Director of Strategic Facilities Planning, noted that this is the first Public Hearing and stated that there were many new things in the plan as a result of the Study Sessions conducted in the past year. Rajeev Bhatia, Genentech Master Plan Consultant, noted that Genentech is intended to grow more and that is why the Master Plan is being updated. He pointed out that there will be more open space amenities, new pedestrian connections, a food concession, enhanced open parking lots, and that views are being maintained to and from the Wind Harp Park. He added that with regards to transportation the shuttle network is being enhanced, the TDM plan will balance the parking. Additionally, innovative programs including Genen-bus and G-Ride are being increased and strongly marketed. Senior Planner Lappen stated outlined the key discussion items that were undertaken during the Study Session and suggested that the Commission go over the list to see if there is a consensus or whether the Commission can provide additional direction to staff on certain items. Commissioner Teglia noted that the pedestrian access at Forbes and DNA way is missing. He stated that an overpass, underpass or a crosswalk could be added. Senior Planner Lappen noted that the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) looked at those proposed improvements and recommended a crosswalk at that corner and one at B3 and B4. Chairperson Prouty noted that this could be discussed at the next meeting. Senior Planner Lappen noted that he would be prepared to discuss that and other improvements at the next meeting. Pub/icAccess andAmenities comments; Commissioner Teglia noted that public art within the campus can include everything from the double helix, water features, nice monument entry ways etc. He asked that the DNA Way -Forbes entryway be more definitive in the Master Plan and added that it needs to encompass public roads, public open space, public parking, public art and signage. He stated that the food concession is a good way of promoting open space and felt there was an s:\r~1%wutes\~%wctl.ized M%~,utes\2oo~\o2-oi-off RpC rniwutes.doc ~agesof ~ Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 opportunity to increase the public park along that section with the parking lot between UPS and the corner. He added that the bus stops need to be looked at also and felt that the rest of the plan looked fine. Senior Planner Lappen noted that this area is identified as a campus entry and the Implementation Plan identifies the completion of the whole campus entry area with a building that is projected in the future. He stated that the food concession open space will be part of that but not completion of the entire campus entry area. Commissioner Teglia noted that in previous study sessions there had been ambiguity on the continuation of public access along the shoreline to the pier. He stated that the street along the shoreline needs to be improved so that the public does not think they are going through a business parking lot and noted that he is not willing to tie those improvements to a specific use permit but needs to be taken care in the Master Plan. Commissioner Honan questioned who is the deciding factor as to type of public art and its location. Chief Planner Kalkin replied that Genentech would select the public art subject to review of the Economic & Community Development Director. Bike and Ba v Trai/comments; Commissioner Teglia noted that this ties back into the entryway concept. Chairperson Prouty stated that this is very vague and the Bay Trail needs to be clearly identified for the public. Chairperson Prouty questioned that the EIR indicates that 79% of the employees are still driving but that the presentation noted of 23% are out of their cars and wanted to know what the differential is and if the EIR is incorrect on page 35. Senior Planner Lappen indicated that the information that was being used at the beginning of the EIR process is now outdated and Genentech has been updating its numbers as the Master Plan process continues. Chief Planner Kalkin added that the EIR looks at the worst case scenario. Senior Planner Lappen noted that the survey methodology that will be used for annual monitoring will be more precise and added that the TDM review take place in the Master Plan's annual review followed by an extensive Tri-annual report. He pointed out that the parking management plan will also be reviewed at the same time to document the current parking demands. Chairperson Prouty referred to pages 47 and 48 of the EIR and pointed out that the intersection impact over the next 15 years on East Grand will be at an F level. He noted his concern that the traffic could be shifted and moved off this street. Senior Planner Lappen noted that some of the traffic comments can be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting with the traffic consultant. Commissioner Teglia asked staff in terms of parking and traffic implications, to take into consideration the specific uses and the possibility of lab space being converted to office space. He noted that lab is less of an impact than office and noted that the City could encourage more lab space to reduce the impacts. Commissioner Honan asked if the 3,000 square feet for the food concession is going to be a permanent restaurant, or more on the order of a hot dog stand. Ms. Sullivan noted that they are proposing the square footage at this time and have not decided as to the exact use, but are thinking of a lunch time grill type place. Commissioner Honan asked if Genentech forsees a Monday thru Friday operation or will it include weekend service also. Ms. Sullivan stated that they are looking for a business that will run on weekends also and will serve the community. Motion Teglia /Second Moore to continue the Public Hearing to February 15, 2007. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Sim -absent. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS ITEMS FROM STAFF None ITEMS FROM COMMISSION None ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC None s:V~~wutes\~Cwal~zed r~~wutes~2oo~\oz-oi-off RPC r~twutes.doc page 6 o f ~ Planning Commission Meeting of February 1, 2007 AD]OURNMEN7 9:15 P.M. Motion Zemke/ Second Giusti to adjourn the meeting. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Sim - absent. . 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