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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-03MINUTES May 3, 2007 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE i CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 n.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Giusti and Chairperson Prouty ABSENT: Commissioner Honan STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Mike Lappen, Senior Planner Girard Beaudin, Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II City Attorney: Sky Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division: Sam Bautista, Senior Civil Engineer Police Department: Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison Fire Prevention: Brian Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshall CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR None PUBLIC HEARING 1. SSF Conference Center The City of SSF/Owner SSF Conference Center/Applicant 255 S Airport Blvd P07-0030: UPM07-0003 & DR07-0019 Use Permit Modification to expand the existing Conference Center by constructing a 4,100 sf addition in the parking lot behind the building in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.81 & 20.24. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Lappen presented the staff report. Sandra OToole -Conference Center Director and John Lucchesi -Architect gave a presentation on the proposed addition to the conference center and requested that the Commission allow them to work with staff on the final color samples. Commissioner Teglia noted that there may be a wind tunnel effect created by the open entrances. Mr. Lucceesi noted that this is a possibility but the Fire Department requires them to remain open. Commissioner Teglia added that the awning extends over all three entrances and noted that the impact to the street needs to be minimized. He asked if the atrium entrance, closest to the street could be deleted and have the covered walkway extend over Planning Commission Meeting of May 3, 2007 two entrances rather than all three. Ms. OToole noted that there is a need for weather protected access to the facility. Vice Chairperson Giusti questioned the location of entrances into the addition as well as access to facilities within the main conference center structure. Mr. Lucchesi noted that the distance to the restrooms inside the facility is the same as from the current ballrooms to the restrooms. Commissioner Teglia asked if including an interior hallway would be cost prohibitive. Mr. Lucchesi noted that it was function prohibitive. He proceeded to show some photographs that would not allow a hallway because the storage area is already very tightly used. Ms. OToole would not recommend an interior hallway because it is cost prohibitive and would impact the storage area from an operational standpoint. Commissioner Zemke noted that the outside walkway is not an issue as long as it is done tastefully and color is added. Chairperson Prouty asked for the distance between the temporary structure and the existing wall. Mr. Lucchesi responded that it is 6 feet. Vice Chairperson Giusti questioned if there was a need for the space between the two buildings. Mr. Lucchesi noted that the new building has to be weathertight and would also inhibit putting the exterior cladding on the building. Vice Chairperson Giusti asked why a prefabricated building was chosen. Mr. Lucchesi noted that that the decision was driven by building costs and delivery time. Commissioner Sim questioned if there was a need for accessibility around the site and asked if the building could be placed on the opposite side of the building to give a better aesthetic look to the building. He noted his concern with a five foot walkway that may create safety issues. Assistant Fire Marshall Niswonger noted that the walkway could be moved to the north wall but the structure could not due to obstruction of the fire lane. Chairperson Prouty asked if the structure could be made a few feet smaller. Mr. Lucchesi noted that the building is made up of 5 meter modules and to make it smaller, the size of the building will be much smaller. Commissioner Teglia asked if the colors on the walkway would be the Conference Center green. Mr. Lucchesi noted that the colors and materials will be maintained with the palette of the building. Commissioner Teglia asked if the covered sections of the building would be watertight. Mr. Lucchesi replied affirmatively. Commissioner Teglia reiterated his concern with having the awning extend across all three entrances. He pointed out that the awning can still be carried through that area but without an entrance to the Conference Center. Commissioner Teglia noted that once the final colors are selected he would like to see a realistic rendering and materials. Conference Center Director OToole noted that the awning serves as a formal connector to the hotel south of the Conference Center. She added that the awning would provide coverage for the hotel customers. Commissioner Sim asked if the canopy would have lighting for use at night. Mr. Lucchesi replied affirmatively. Chairperson Prouty questioned if the walkway would allow the wind to go through it. Mr. Lucchesi noted that the fabric will be made of a mesh-like material that will allow air to go through it. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Motion Teglia /Second Zemke to approve P07-0030: UPM07-0003 & DR07-0019 with final review of color and materials by the Planning Commission. Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioner Zemke, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Moore and Vice Chairperson Giusti Noes: Chairperson Prouty s:V~%wutes~~twal%zed r~iwutes~2oo~\os-os-off iz.PC MCwutes.doc Page 2 of a~ Planning Commission Meeting of May 3, 2007 Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Honan Approved by a 5-1-1 roll call vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. SSF School District/Owner Mills Montessori School/Applicant 1400 Hillside Blvd P06-0122: UP06-0028 & DR06-0096 ~ Signs06-0036 Review of site ingress/egress in accordance with Conditions of Approval 8.b. Associate Planner Beaudin presented the staff report. Commissioner Teglia asked if the entrance to the school area was going to be updated to meet the requirements of the Use Permit. Associate Planner Beaudin noted that the School District has submitted a landscape plan and staff has been working with them to produce a landscape plan that works for this location. Commissioner Teglia asked to see the landscape plan when it becomes available. Chairperson Prouty asked if the stop sign that is to the east of the school entrance could be relocated closer to the entrance and eliminate the cross traffic across Hillside. Senior Civil Engineer Bautista noted that adding another stop sign or moving it would require additional studies and also may create more traffic issues. Chairperson Prouty asked the Commission if they would be willing to have these studies done and then hear staff recommendations. Commissioner Sim asked the applicant to address the Commission on this item. Superintendent of Schools Barbara Olds noted that Mills Montessori will not be allowed to receive their State permits until the City has completed this process. She added that their lease in Millbrae expires soon and are projecting to open the facility in July. Associate Planner Beaudin noted that condition 8.A and the landscape plan are not holding up any occupancy permits. Commissioner Teglia noted that TAC (Technical Advisory Committee) recommends that the traffic signs be left in place. Associate Planner Beaudin added that TAC also requested that the striping be "freshened up". Commissioner Teglia suggested accepting TAC's recommendation with a 3-month review to allow staff to explore Chairperson Prouty's comments. Chief Planner Kalkin clarified that TAC's recommendation is a modification of the original condition. Senior Civil Engineer Bautista commented that stop signs cannot be removed but the option remains to add another one if staff finds that one is necessary. Motion Teglia /Second Giusti to accept TAC's recommendation including a 3 month review to determine if the left turn lane accommodates the use of the school site once the site is occupied. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Honan -absent. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION • Commissioner Teglia asked if the wireless microphone can be relocated or replaced. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that Planning will be provided one of its own and be responsible for the safekeeping of it. • Commissioner Teglia noted that former Senator Lou Papan passed away and asked that the meeting be adjourned in his honor. ITEMS FROM STAFF 5:\Mi,wutCS\~~wal%zEd Miv~utPS\200~\OS 03-D~ RPC MiwutPS.doc PggC 3 0'f 4 Planning Commission Meeting of May 3, 2007 Senior Planner Lappen informed the Commission of the Zoning Ordinance Update stakeholder interviews and asked that the Commission contact the Planning Division with potential stakeholder names. Chairperson Prouty added that height limitations, roof slopes, and topography of hills be looked at. Commissioner Teglia also noted that the code look at mansionization of homes and maintaining the character of the neighborhood. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT Motion Giusti /Second Sim to adjourn the meetir ~- Su Kalkin Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco SK/bla None 8:38 P.M. s:\n~Lwutes\~%wal.%zed M6v~.utes\2oo~\os-os-off Ric r~t~wutes.doc Page ~ o f 4