CITY COUNCIL 2023
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FLOR NICOLAS, MAYOR (DIST. 3)
MARK NAGALES, VICE MAYOR (DIST. 2)
8 MARK ADDIEGO, MEMBER (DIST. 1)
---LD JAMES COLEMAN, MEMBER (DIST. 4)
EDDIE FLORES, MEMBER (DIST. 5)
CALIFORNIA SHARON RANALS, ACTING CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(650) 829-6620
FAX (650) 829-6657
E-MAIL [email protected]
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Date: January 30, 2023
Applicant: Flad Architects
Site Address: 440 & 470 Forbes Blvd
Project No.: P22-0117 & P22-0138
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Design Review Board reviewed your plans for a Master 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
The Chief Planner and the Design Review Board have determined that this application is in compliance and pursuant to Title 20, Section 20.480 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and Design Guidelines after the following changes have been made to the plans:
1. The Board liked the proposed design concept with the material finishes.
2. The Board recommends a wind study be conducted for the site, as the site could have potential issues down the spine of the campus.
3. Consider rotating Building F or PS3 parking structure to help mitigate the wind challenges to the site.
4. Consider eliminating the mesh material from the parking structure, as over time, the material will not weather well.
5. The mechanical screen on the buildings appears to be top heavy and too tall, consider matching the screen elements like the other proposed buildings.
6. The mechanical screen walls on the other buildings are step in from the edge of the building.
7. Consider incorporating Solar panels to the project design.
8. The proposed paving should have the proper water drainage.
9. The site is lacking open space for the pedestrians and occupants of the building to use.
10. Consider adding some recreation uses and outdoor seating area.
11. Consider an area that can be used for corporate events for larger crowds to gather.
12. Consider adding "Sky Bridges" to connect the buildings together for individuals to have access to the parking structures.
13. The truck docks facing out Forbes Blvd should have some screening elements, consider a screen wall or some type of landscaping to screen the area.
14. Review the landscaping plan, as some of the species called out will not survive the SSF wind elements.
15. The species of Yarrow on the roof deck can cause some allergy issues, as it's a high allergen species.
16. Consider adding clusters of tall evergreen trees such as Norfolk Island Pine or Canary Island Pine to your landscaping plan.
17. The parking structure(s) appears too massive.
18. Consider offsetting the 3 structures to mitigate the solid wall appearance from Cabot t. and from the Trail.
19. Resubmittal required for a future Design Review Board meeting.
Attached is a copy of the department comments for your review. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact the Planning Division at (650) 877-8535.
Sincerely,
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Christy Usher Tony Rozzi
Senior Planner Chief Planner
CITY COUNCIL 2023
FLOR NICOLAS, MAYOR (DIST. 3)
MARK NAGALES, VICE MAYOR (DIST. 2
MARK ADDIEGO, MEMBER (DIST. 1)
AMES COLEMAN, MEMBER (DIST.
DDIE FLORES, MEMBER (DIST. :
CALIFORNTA SHARON RANALS, ACTING CITY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(650) 829-6620
FAX (650) 829-6657
E-MAIL. [email protected]
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Date: March 6, 2023
Applicant: Flad Architects
Site Address: 440 & 470 Forbes Blvd
Project No.: P22-0117 & P22-0138
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Design Review Board reviewed your resubmittal plans for a Master Plan and Precise Plan, Use Permit, Design Review, Transportation Demand Program, and Development Agreement to redevelop and existing R&D Campus at 440 & 470 Forbes Blvd in the Business and Technology Park High (BTP-H) Zoning District in accordamce with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
The Chief Planner and the Design Review Board have determined that this application is in compliance and pursuant to Title 20, Section 20.480 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and Design Guidelines after the following changes have been made to the plans:
1. The Board liked the revised plan submittal. The applicant responded to the prior DRB comments and returned with a quality design.
2. Continue to review your landscaping plant palette, as certain species will not survive the SSF elements out on the East of 101.
3. Consider adding additional street trees along Forbes Blvd.
Please include these comments and any others into your Planning Commission submittal. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact the Planning Division at (650) 877-8535.
Sincerely,
P.Coentor. P. Coon for
Christy Usher Tony Rozzi
Senior Planner Chief Planner