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Record of Proceedings

South San Francisco Planning Commission Regular Meeting - April 17, 2025

Planning Commission — Thursday, April 17, 2025
BodySouth San Francisco, California
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, April 17, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:56

Welcome to the Thursday, April 17th regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission.

1:02

This meeting is being held in person at the Library, Parks, and Recreation Building Council Chambers.

1:07

To provide a comment during the meeting, please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk.

1:12

You'll have three minutes to make your comments.

1:14

Please note that all commission time limits and rules of decorum will apply to public comments.

1:20

This meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission is hereby called to order.

1:25

Will you please stand and join the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:48

May we please have roll call.

1:52

Commissioner Baker.

1:54

Here.

1:54

Commissioner Faria.

1:56

Here.

1:56

Commissioner Shahade.

1:58

Here.

1:58

Vice Chair Pomiku.

2:00

Here.

2:01

Commissioner Zhang and Evans.

2:04

And Chair Foon is Ostrick are absent.

2:12

Are there any changes to the agenda?

2:15

No changes to the agenda.

2:18

Are there any items or announcements from staff?

2:21

We do not have any announcements from staff tonight.

2:25

Great.

2:26

Does any member of the public wish to address the commission on an item that is not on the agenda tonight at this time?

2:33

Please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk.

2:36

At this time I would like.

2:39

Oh.

2:39

Does anyone have any comments?

2:42

We have not received any speaker cards.

2:45

Okay.

2:47

Hearing no speakers, we will move on.

2:51

Next on the agenda is the disclosure of ex parte communications.

2:55

If any commissioner has had any communication with applicants, did any site or project visits, had interactions with third parties, or has any conflicts regarding any items on the agenda, you may disclose them at this time.

3:07

If you'd like to recuse yourself for an item, you can do so at this time.

3:19

Next on the agenda is the consent calendar.

3:24

Yes.

3:25

Item number one is consideration and approval of minutes from the March 20th, 2025 Planning Commission.

3:31

Item number two is report regarding a resolution making findings and determining determining that the sale of a property on Sylvester Road to the Tramil Crow Company is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted general plan in provisions with state planning law.

3:48

Number two A is the resolution.

4:06

If so, please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk.

4:16

Hearing no speakers, I will entertain a motion on the consent calendar.

4:21

I make a motion we approve the consent calendar.

4:30

Commissioner Baker.

4:35

Yes.

4:36

Commissioner Shahade.

4:37

Yes.

4:38

Vice Chair Pomiku.

4:40

Yes.

4:42

Commissioners Zang and Evans and Chair Punis Ostrick are absent.

4:53

Next on the agenda is agenda item number three.

4:57

Will the clerk please read the item?

5:00

Yes.

5:02

It is a report regarding consideration of an application for a conditional use permit to allow an indoor badminton facility at 428 North Canal Street, Unit B in the Transect 5 Lindenville Zone District, in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and determination that the product is project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Class 1, Section 15301.

5:28

And Christy Usher, senior planner is going to give the staff report.

5:32

Thank you.

5:34

I will now open the public hearing and call for a staff report.

5:38

Thank you.

5:38

Good evening, Vice Chair and Commissioners.

5:41

As mentioned, the application for your consideration tonight is a conditional use permit for a new indoor badminton facility to be located at 428 North Canal Street.

5:57

The proposed project would convert an existing vacant 800 8,250 square foot commercial tennis space or tenant space to an indoor badminton facility.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Community Engagement███████████████████23%
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Summary of Proceedings

South San Francisco Planning Commission Regular Meeting - April 17, 2025

The South San Francisco Planning Commission held a regular meeting on April 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a consent calendar with two items and a public hearing for a conditional use permit for a new indoor badminton facility. Four commissioners were present (Baker, Faria, Shihadeh, Vice Chair Pamukcu); Chair Funes-Ozturk and Commissioners Evans and Tzang were absent. The meeting was brief and all actions were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 1: Approval of the minutes from the March 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 2 & 2a: A resolution finding that the sale of a property on Sylvester Road (APN 015-031-090) to the Trammell Crow Company is in conformance with the South San Francisco General Plan, per Government Code Section 65402. Approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public addressed the commission on non-agenda items or on the consent calendar.
  • During the public hearing for the badminton facility, no speaker cards were submitted, so no public testimony was given.

Discussion Items

  • Indoor Badminton Facility (Conditional Use Permit): The commission considered a proposal by June Lu, owner of Shadow Badminton, to convert an 8,250-square-foot vacant commercial space at 428 N. Canal Street (Unit B) into an indoor badminton facility with four courts and a small pro shop. The facility would operate on a reservation basis: weekdays 9 AM–2 PM and 4 PM–11 PM, weekends 7 AM–11 PM. Maximum occupancy of 16 players (4 per court) with up to two staff. The site has 51 parking spaces, with 10 designated for the badminton use and the other 41 available for sharing outside of business hours. The project was determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 1, Section 15301). Commissioners expressed strong support, noting the need for recreational activities, especially for youth, and the facility's compatibility with the Lindenville specific plan. The applicant, a first-time business owner and certified coach, stated plans to offer group lessons, private lessons, and potential community outreach such as free clinics for local schools. Commissioners encouraged community engagement, open houses, and sliding scale fees.

Key Outcomes

  • Badminton Facility Approvals:
    • Motion to determine the project is categorically exempt from CEQA passed 4-0 (Commissioners Baker, Faria, Shihadeh, Vice Chair Pamukcu in favor; Chair Funes-Ozturk, Evans, Tzang absent).
    • Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to attached findings and conditions passed 4-0.
  • Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0.
  • The meeting adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome to the Thursday, April 17th regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. This meeting is being held in person at the Library, Parks, and Recreation Building Council Chambers. To provide a comment during the meeting, please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk. You'll have three minutes to make your comments. Please note that all commission time limits and rules of decorum will apply to public comments. This meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission is hereby called to order. Will you please stand and join the Pledge of Allegiance? May we please have roll call. Commissioner Baker. Here. Commissioner Faria. Here. Commissioner Shahade. Here. Vice Chair Pomiku. Here. Commissioner Zhang and Evans. And Chair Foon is Ostrick are absent. Are there any changes to the agenda? No changes to the agenda. Are there any items or announcements from staff? We do not have any announcements from staff tonight. Great. Does any member of the public wish to address the commission on an item that is not on the agenda tonight at this time? Please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk. At this time I would like. Oh. Does anyone have any comments? We have not received any speaker cards. Okay. Hearing no speakers, we will move on. Next on the agenda is the disclosure of ex parte communications. If any commissioner has had any communication with applicants, did any site or project visits, had interactions with third parties, or has any conflicts regarding any items on the agenda, you may disclose them at this time. If you'd like to recuse yourself for an item, you can do so at this time. Next on the agenda is the consent calendar. Yes. Item number one is consideration and approval of minutes from the March 20th, 2025 Planning Commission. Item number two is report regarding a resolution making findings and determining determining that the sale of a property on Sylvester Road to the Tramil Crow Company is in conformance with the South San Francisco adopted general plan in provisions with state planning law. Number two A is the resolution. If so, please fill out a speaker card and give it to the clerk. Hearing no speakers, I will entertain a motion on the consent calendar. I make a motion we approve the consent calendar. Commissioner Baker. Yes. Commissioner Shahade. Yes. Vice Chair Pomiku. Yes. Commissioners Zang and Evans and Chair Punis Ostrick are absent. Next on the agenda is agenda item number three.

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