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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-08-05!65 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California, that the City Council of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 1976, at 7:30 PM in the E1 Camino High School Little Theater, 1320 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA. Purpose of Meeting: me PUBLICHEARING - Receive and review final E.I.R. (Sutter Hill) in relation to (1) General Plan Amendment 76-4; (2) UP-75-315, a use permit to construct a neighborhood shopping center; and (3) RZ-29, rezoning of a 6.85+ acre site (Sutter Hill). 2o PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment (GP-76-4) amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan designating a 6.85+ acre parcel located at the intersection of Westborough Boulevard and E1 Camino Real, neighborhood commercial, as re- commended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2189 adopted May 25, 1976. 3o PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal from UP-75-315 (Sutter Hill), in which the Planning Commission on May 25, 1976, granted a use permit to Sutter Hill to construct a neighborhood commercial shopping center. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - RZ-29 - Rezoning of the Sutter Hill parcel as recommended by the Planning Commission in Resolution 2190, adopted May 25, 1976. Leo Padreddii, Mayor Dated: July 28, 1976 City of South San Francisco TIME: PLACE:., CALL TO ORDER :, PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG:. ROLL CALL.', SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 5, 1976 7:30 PM. E1 Camino High School Little Theatre. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:44 PM. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited. Present: Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Absent: None. 166 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL At the request of Mayor Padreddii the City Clerk read into the record the following: 1. PUblic'Hearing - Receive and review final E.I.R. (Sutter Hill) in relation to (1) General Plan Amendment 76-4; (2) UP-75-315, a use permit to construct a neighborhood shopping center; and (3) RZ-29, rezoning of a 6.85+ acre site (Sutter Hill). Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment (GP-76-4) amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan designating a 6.85+ acre parcel located at the intersection of Westborough Boulevard and E1 Camino Real, neighborhood commercial, as recommended by planning Commission Resolution No. 2189 adopted May 25, 1976. 4o Public Hearing - RZ-29 Rezoning of the Sutter Hill parcel as recommended by the Planning Commission in Resolution 2190, adopted May 25, 1976. Staff Report, dated August 5, 1976, recommending that Council redistrict the 6.85 acre site located south- westerly of the intersection of Westborough Boulevard and the E1 Camino Real from "U" Unclassified to "C-l" Neighborhood Commercial. Mayor Padreddii at this time opened the Public Hearing simultaneously on Agenda Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Mayor Padreddii then stated, "This is the time for the hearing of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco to consider the Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment submitted by Sutter Hill, Ltd. for the southwest corner of E1 Camino Real and Westborough Boulevard. 'The Public Hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission approval of the use permit shall be considered at the conclusion of these hearings." Mayor Padreddii then called on Staff for its presentation. William Costanzo, Acting City Planner, then read into the record the reports on Item Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Upon Mr. Costanzo's conclusion the Mayor requested the applicant to make his presentation and to introduce any expert witness he wished to have speak on the subject items. Page 2 8/5/76 167 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL Mr. Michael D. Couch of Sutter Hill, Ltd., 2000 E1 Camino Real, Palo Alto, read from his statement coImm~nting that the location was good for a shopping area, that it was the best and highest use. Further that residential use would not be good due to noise and that recreational use would be too costly. Mr. Couch at this time stated that he had present with him this evening to speak the following: Robert Bernstein, Architect James W. Foug & Associates 770 Welch Road, Suite 250 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Jack Greenspan, Traffic Consultant Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Inc. 8405 Pershing Drive Playa Del Ray, CA 90291 The first speaker was Mr. Robert Bernstein, Architect, with the firm of James W. Foug & Associates, 770 Welch Road, Suite 250, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Mr. Bernstein explained the building design and the materials which had been selected for the building. He stated that it was planned to dig into the hillside to lower the building, that there would be no rear loading, the only access to West Orange would be a right turn. He further commented that they planned to incorporate the existing restaurant in the design, would retain the Cypress trees for screening and that there would be no air-conditioning on the roof. Discussion then followed between members of the City Council and Mr. Bernstein regarding loading, air-conditioning, parking and other buildings in the area. Mr. Counch then introduced Mr. Jack Greenspan, Traffic Consultant, Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Inc., 8405 Pershing Drive, Playa Del Rey, CA 90291. Mr. Greenspan explained the traffic studies which had been made am well as the traffic counts which indicated that the majority was through traffic. He also commented on the traffic counts made in 1974 and 1976 that the increase was due to meetings being conducted at the library as well as social functions at the California Golf Club. He then Page 3 8/5/76 168 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: explained the types of traffic control methods that could be installed. He further stated that he recognized the concern of the local residents in the area and felt his firm had a sound traffic study. Brief discussion followed between Mr. Bernstein and members of the City Council. Mr. Couch then introduced Mr. John Thomson who explained the Economic Feasibility Study which had been made for Sutter Hill explaining that the study pointed out the need for a supermarket and super drug store. He also explained the tests used in determining the studies. He further commented that Lucky Stores had made their study which agreed with theirs, Payless showed that this would work and that the City could support this type of development, stating that the City's dollars were now going out of the City. Mr. Couch at this time stated that this would conclude their remarks for the time and this would allow others to speak. Further that they would make concluding remarks later. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 8:50 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:00 PM with all Council members present. Mayor Padreddii asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition. William Henderson, 387 Dolores Way, South San Francisco, commented that the area could be overdeveloped and that traffic was a major factor. He then spoke on the improve- ments which would have to be made on Westborough Boulevard stating that if development were approved the developer should bear the cost of the improvement. Mr. Henderson also commented on the possible need for a "U" turn or left hand turn on E1 Camino Real. The next speaker was Mr. Paul Davis who was the speaker for the Southwood residents and Chairman of the South San Francisco Concerned Residents and Businessmen. He commented that he wished to protect the General Plan stating that this development was not economically feasible. He continued by remarking that he would offer other alternatives for the development of this property. At this time he presented to Council as part of the record a letter, dated August 5, 1976, concerning the E.I.R. as well as a letter, dated July 28, 1976, from the Resources Agency of California addressed to Mr. William Kelly, Director of Planning and Building with the City of San Bruno. Page 4 8/5/76 169 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL Mr, Davis then introduced Mrs. Hmlen Hoopes, 825 West Orange Avenue, who presented to Council copies of her statement and also petitions signed by the residents. She commented that she did not feel such a commercial development belonged in the area since it was too close to a funeral parlor and library. Further that traffic would become unbearable and that this would be adverse to the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area. Re stated that a supermarket was not good for the area and that a better use could be found. Mrs. Margaret Skinner, 800 Southwood Drive, objected to the development which would create additional traffic, pollution by this traffic, that it would be built next to a church and funeral parlor and that this development was not needed. She continued on the matter of the traffic problem reading a letter which had been sent to Sgt. Esparza of the local police department on the matter of traffic, continuing by reading a letter of reply received from the Chief of Police. She then spoke on a doctor's statement regarding pollutants. Mr. William Evans spoke on the traffic congestion and pollution explaining how the trucks would have to enter the market and the traffic hazard which would be created. He spoke on the use of diesel fuel commenting on how this would effect the children in the area. Don Black spoke on the increase in pollution, stating that the trucks would be large, noisy and dirty and that from 20 to 30 trucks a week could be expected. He commented on the number of trucks already in the area asking if there would be designated driveways for the trucks. Mr. Bruce Hood explained the routes in the area, discussed the shopping area, the traffic this created, the present ex, ting driveways in the area and the possibility of having to have the bus routes re-routed. Mr. Henry Turner, 849 West Orange Avenue, read a letter, dated August 2, 1976, from the residents to the Planning Commission regarding the General Plan. Mr. Cliff Father read a statement in detail and through the use of graphs submitted his own economic report in opposition to the one which had been presented earlier by Mr. John Thomson. Mr. Joseph Rousso speaking for the Downtown Merchants requested denial stating that overbuilding takes business away. He cited costs for City services and how it was reflected to the taxpayers. He asked Council to carefully decide this matter. Page 5 8/5/76 170 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: F. Allen Weinstein reviewed the statements made by Mr. Couch, Mr. Thomson and Mr. Bernstein stating that they were contradictory in some respects. Speaking on sales tax revenues he commented that these were insig- nificant. Rev. Bill Wilms, Pastor of Our Redeemer Luterhan Church, commented on the letter he sent on August 3 to the City CoUncil objecting to this development since there was no reason for it. He stated that the people who would develop this would leave the City and that there should be an interest in human rights suggesting that the California Golf Club use this area for a Senior Citizens Complex. Mr. Gordon Hutchenson commented on the left hand turns stating that this would present a police problem as well as one for the Fire Department making it difficult to get into the area. He also cited the noise disturbance from garbage pickups further commenting that these were too many unknowns in the matter requesting that the application not be approved. Mrs. Roberta Teglia, 378 Altamont Drive, stated that as a member of the Planning Commission she voted against the application. She requested that Council preserve the neighborhood complex. She then in detail read and reviewed the E.I.R. requesting that the City Council consider a zoning compatible with the area. After a brief discussion between members of the City Council and Mrs. Roberta Teglia, Mayor Padreddii declared a recess for tape change at 10:55 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 11:10 PM with all Council present. Mr. Couch commented that Payless did not use semi-trucks in delivery only small trucks. He then called on John Thomsen. Mr. Thomsen at this time gave his firm's background after which he made replies to the earlier comments of Mr. Cliff Farber regarding his report. Mr. Couch at this time called on Mr. Chet Robbins of the California Golf Club who stated that the property was of no use to them and that it was being sold because of the taxes they had to pay. He further stated that they were unable to lease the property due to being a non-profit organization. He asked that the City give serious con- sideration to this request. Page 6 8/5/76 171 UP-75-315 SUTTER HILL RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER~ ADJOURNMENT. After discussion between members of the City Council and Mr, Couch and there being no objections, Mayor Padreddii continued the public hearing and set the matter for a special meeting on September 8, 1976 at 7:30 PM at the West Orange Avenue Library. ~ayor Padreddii then recessed the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session at 11:37 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 12:19 AM with all Council present. Mayor Padreddii requested that the record show that Council discussed in Executive Session the position for Acting Director of Finance and action was taken by Council to appoint Mr. Bill Anderson as Acting Director of Finance. Roll Call was taken and the vote was unanimous. There being nothing further to come before Council Mayor Padreddii adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 12:21 AM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMI~fTED///~: City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Leo Padreddii, Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. Page 7 8/5/76