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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/26/1970 M I NUT E S October 26, 1970 of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME : 8 .: 00 P. M. DATE: October 26, 1970 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Boblitt and Rosati ALSO PRESENT: City Planner and Secretary to the South San Francisco Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass Assistant Planner William A. Timmons Planning Consultant Neal Martin MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 13, 1970. Chairman Lazzari moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of October 13, 1970, be approved; seconded by Commissioner Gardner; passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Campredon, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Boblitt and Rosati ANNOUNCEMENT CONCEP~ING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Lazzari announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, but that anyone who wished to come before the Commission in order to be heard, but objected to having his voice recorded in this manner, could request the Chairman to order the tape recorder turned "off" for the duration of the time that he is speaking or is heard. - 1248 - October 26, 1970 UP-159 (Revised) UP-159, revised use-permit request, of Menn Investment to construct a 36-unit dwelling group, on the easterly side of Alida Street, between Alta Vista and Country Club Drives, in the R-3 and C-l Districts. Secretary Pass read the following reports into the record. Report of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "The City Council, on Tuesday, September 8, 1970, by motion duly adopted, and thereby approved UP-159, use-permit request of Menn Investment to construct a 36-unit dwelling group on the easterly side of Alida Way, between Alta Vista and Country Club Drives, in the R-3 and C-l Districts. "According to the said resolution, the use-permit request was re- ferred back to the Planning Commission with the instruction that this body issue the requested use permit upon the applicant's sub- mittal of de novo plot plans which indicate that the proposed use would be served by a minimum of 1-1/4 off-street parking spaces per dwellin'g unit, and that an electrically-actuated gate would be located across the entrance to the said use's parking area. "Since the revised plot plans attached hereto indicate that the applicant has complied with the aforementioned parking and en- trance-g~te requirements of the City Council, without substantially reducing the environmental qualities inherent in his original plan, the Planning Department respectfully recommends that UP-159, as revised, be issued, upon the dondition that the applicant comply with the originally-submitted reqairements of the City's department heads, and the subsequent requirements of the Planning Commission's Architectural Committee.1V Report, dated October 13, 1970, of Fire Chief John A. Marbhi "I have examined the above subject and I am opposed to the electrically-actuated gate as this would interfere with my equipment response in event of an emergency, because of size and height of gate required and because all my equipment would have to carry gadgets to open gate. "I would rather see the area lighted up instead of the electrically- actuated gate and cannot approve this plan with the gate." Report, dated October 14, 1970, of Chief of Police Salvatore Rosano "I concur with the City Council's recommendation of 1-1/4 off- street parking spaces per dwelling unit for this 36-unit building. However, the Revised Plan does not meet with the approval of this Department. nThe electrically actuated gate, located across the entrance of the parking area, seriously limits access to the parking area, - 1249 - October 26, 1970 UP-159 (Revised) lias well as the side and rear area of the building. Police Patrol units responding to any emergency service, prowler call, or report of suspicious activity would have no way of driving into the area. "As an alternative to such a device to prevent thefts, I recommend placement of sufficient flodd lights to illuminate the entire park- ing area if such is not already included in the detailed architect- ural plans." Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents Proponents: Oral presentation by Mr. George Avanessian, AlA, 914 Linden Avenue, Soath San Francisco, California, Architect of the Applicant, who stated that the applicant had complied with the requirements of the City Council. Oral presentation by Mr. Joseph Menicucci, 4750 Mission Street, San Francisco, the applicant. Opponents: None Commissioner Zlatunich moved that the Planning Commission approve , the instant use-permit request upon the condition that the applicant comply with the originally-submitted requirements of the City's de- partment heads, the subsequent requirements of the Planning Commis- sion's Architectural Committee, and the requirements imposed upon UP-159 by the City Council on September 8, 1970, to wit: a. the proposed use shall be served by a minimum of 1.25 off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. b. An electrically-actuated gate shall be located across the entrance to the proposed use's parking area. The Commission respectfully recommends that the City Council waive the requirement for the electrically-actuated gate. This recommenda- tion is based upon the Commission's finding that the required gate would tend to prevent the City's public-safety departments from ef- ficiently serving the subject site. This finding is supported by the submitted recommendations of Police Chief Salvatore Rosano, and Fire Chief John A. Marchi. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Campredon and passed by the followin~_roll call vote: AYES: -Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Boblitt and Gardner - 1250 - October 26, 1970 SA-18 SA-18, final map of Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park Unit No.3, representing the subdivision of an approximately 79-acre parcel of land, located on the northerly side of East Grand Avenue, and on the westerly side of Point San Bruno Boulevard, in the M-2-H District, into 12 lots and 6 parcels of land. Secretary Pass read the following letter into the record. Letter dated October 23, 1970, from Richard C. Smith, C.E., of Wilsey & Ham "As per instructions from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes I respect- fully request a postponement in consideration of SA-18, final map of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No.3, scheduled for your October 26, 1970, meeting. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you, but there are still areas involved that require further study." With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Lazzari ordered SA-18 tabled indefinitely. - 1251 - October 26, 1970 Zoning Amendment Petition of the City Planner to amend Section 3.34 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco re offstreet parking in the R-3, Restricted Multiple Family Residential Districts. Petition, dated October 9, 1970, of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "PETITION OF THE CITY PLANNER TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION "I, Daniel M. Pass, City Planner of the City of South San Fran- cisco, hereby respectfully petition that Section 3.34 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco be amended, to wit: "SECTION 3.3 RESTRICTED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OR R-3 DISTRICT "The following regulations shall apply in all R-3 districts . and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 5. 113.34 Building Site Area Required: (b) For each family unit in any building or group of buildings--minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area, provided that one family unit per seven-hundred-fifty (750) square feet of lot area may be permitted by use permit where one and one-half (1-1/2) garage spaces per family unit are provided on the subject site, or on a joint or community off- street parking enclave located a maximum of three- hundred (300) feet therefrom.1! Report, dated October 9, 1970, of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "The Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached, preliminary resolution, and there- by recommend to the City Council that the proposed amendment to Section 3.34 (b) be enacted into ordinance. "The proposed amendment is designed to encourage apartment-house developers to voluntarily provide one and one-half garage spaces per dwelling unit, by incorporating a density-bonus plan. This amendment is substantially different from traditional, negative regulations proposed under the recommended amendment to Section 3.34 (b). - 1252 - ,October 26, 1970 Zoning Amendment "It should be noted that the density-bonus available under the proposed amendment to Section 3.34 (b) would be controlled by the Planning Commission, through the use-permit process and procedure." Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents: None With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Lazzari ordered the Zoning Amendment tabled indefinitely. ~, 1253 - October 26, 19~0 Report of the Westborough Planning Committee Secretary Pass read the following report into the record. Report, dated October 9, 1970, of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "Pursuant to City Council instructions of October 5, 1970, the 'Report of the Westbbrough Planning Committee' is respectfully submitted for the Planning Commission's perusal and action. "The Planning Department has reviewed the Report, and is of the professional opinion that the recommendations embodied therein are supported by the tenets and precepts of sound urban planning, and the causes of orderly growth and developmental stability. The Report advocates a counterattack against overcommercialization, as well as the refutation of planning by stampede, or the solution of complex growth and developmental problems by piecemeal remedies. "The Department therefore recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the 'Report of the Westborough Planning Committee' in principle, and officially accept the consti- tuent recommendations thereof as guidelines for the future amendment of the City's general and specific plans, and the continuing adjudi- cation of matters of zoning adjustment in the Westborough Community." 'REPORT OF THE WESTBOROUGH PLANNING COW~ITTEE' "TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Westborough Planning Committee RE: Westborough Planning Committee's Report on the Status of Land Use, Zoning and General Planning in the Westborough Community " INTRODUCT I ON "The Westborough Planning Committee has been meeting for several months for the purpose of studying the over-all concept of the present and future development of the Westborough-West Park Commu- nity. The Committee, during this period, has studied the available technical data (see attached bibliography), and has performed field trips to all parts of the Westborough Community. These field trips have been followed by indoor work sessions. This report, and the following recommendations and conclusions are based upon the commi- tee's studies, field trips, and analytical discussion by the membership. "RECOMMENDATION l/SITE I: "The committee recommends that the property located at the S.W. corner of King Drive and Callan Boulevard, presently zoned PC-Garden Apart- ments, remain so zoned. "RECOMMENDATION 2/SITE II: liThe committee recommends that the property located at the S.E. corner of King Drive and Callan Bonlevard, adjacent to the Union '76' Service Station, be reclassified from PC-Commercial to PC-Single Family, PC- Duplex Family, or PC-Multiple Family. October 26, 1970 :"REPORT OF THE WESTBOROUGH PLANNING COMMITTEE' lIRECOMMENDATION 3/SITE III: lilt is recommended that the property located at the N.E. corner of Westborough Boulevard and Callan Boulevard be reserved for the ex- pansion of the Westborough Junior High School or be restricted to professional-service uses only. The committee does not recommend that the PC-Commercial zoning of this small parcel be altered. However, it should be subject to the above use proviso. "RECO~WENDATION 4/SITE IV: WESTBOROUGH SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER "In conjunction with the Westborough Square Shopping Center, the committee submits the following recommendations: A. The committee recommends that the Westborough Shopping Center and adjacent commercial lands be reduced from 44.5 acres plus the adjoining 8.5 acres of unincorporated territory to a maximum of 25.0 commercial acres. B. It is recommended that the balance of these 53.0 acres be rezoned to PC-Single Family, PC-Duplex Family, or PC-Multiple. C. The Westborough Planning Committee further recommends that the commercial development within this commercial center be reqaired to reflect the strong emphasis upon the selective trade needs of the City of South San Francisco and its West- borough Community. "The 'Committee feels that the undeveloped 15.0 acres of commercial land in the Westborough Square area should be improved with quality specialty shops, and not with discount houses, franchise shops or service stations. "CONCLUSION: "If the foregoing recommendations are followed, the total commercial area in the Westborough Community would be reduced to 34.0 acres. This reduction is supported by the City of South San Francisco's adopted General Plan of 1969. "We are pleased that the Honorable City Council has called on the citizens of South San Francisco to help better their communities. We sincerely hope that this practice will continue." Report Writing Subcommittee per pro the Westborough Planning Committee September 14, 1970 /s/ Bruce Rosengren (by Nancy D. Hale) John Maleck Nancy Hale August C. Chevalier Judy Capurro - 1255 - October 26, 1970 ,Beport of tQe Westborough Planning Committee Names and Addresses 6['Pr6p6nents and Opponents: Proponents: Bruce Rosengren August C. Chevalier Donald F. Gamma John Maleck 2684 Duhallow Way 2600 Leix Way 3790 Cork Place 226 Clifden Drive South San Francisco South San Francisco South San Francisco South San Francisco Opponents: Thomas Callan 2790 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City Commissioner Gardner moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the "Report of the Westborough Planning Committee" in principle, and officially accept the constituent recommendations thereof as guidelines for the future amendment of the City's general and specific plans, and the continuing adjudication of matters of zoning adjustment in the Westborough Community; seconded by Commissioner Raffaeli; and failed passage by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Gardner and Raffaelli NOES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioner Zlatunich and Chairman Lazzari ABSENT: Commissioners Boblitt and Rosati - 1256 - October 26, 1970 GOOD AND WELFARE, OTHER AND COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Joseph Menicucci requested, and was given clarification by the Secretary, of the Planning Commission's motion of approval of UP-159 (Revised) . There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare, and there being no further communications or other matters of interest for the Planning Commission, Chairman Lazzari announced that the next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be held on November 9, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California. The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 P.M. Nello Laz , Chairman Planning Commission South San Francisco Daniel M. Pass, Secretary Planning Commission South San Francisco - 1257 -