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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/27/1972 MINUTES March 27, 1972 of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 p.m. DATE: March 27, 1972 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Boblitt, Botieff, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich" and Chairman Campredon MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Planner and Secretary to the South San Francisco Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass Assistant Planner Planning Aide Assistant City Engineer Building Inspector William A. Timmons Surendra N. Amin Raymond Maxwell Roy Ghilardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 13, 1972. Commissioner Zlatunich mentioned that on page 3102, Henry L. Richman was not opposed but wanted change of wording. The minutes should delete opposition of Henry L. Richman. Commissioner Zlatunich moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of March 13, 1972 be approved with correction, seconded by Commissioner Botieff, passed by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Boblitt ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Campredon 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. -- 3104 -- V-127 March 27, 1972 V-127, variance request of Leo Padreddi to convert a one-story, single- family dwelling into a one-story duplex in the required rear and exterior-side yards of No. 200 B Street, in the R-2 District. Secretary Pass read the following report into the record. Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "The Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the "findings" and action embodied in the attached, preliminary Official Action Report. FINDINGS: 1. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the land or building referred to in the application, which circumstances or conditions do not apply generally to land or buildings in the same district. 2. The granting of the application is necessary for the preserva- tion and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the petitioner. 3. That the granting of the application will not, under the circum- stances of the particular case ,materially affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the property of the applicant, and will not, under the circum- stances of the particular case, be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in said neighborhood. 4. The granting of the,requested variance will be in harmony with the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. S. The requested variance is necessary to prevent practical diffi- culties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent with the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. The requested exterior-side yard variance ,is supported by the exterior-side yard pattern in the Second and B Street area of the Town of Baden. 7. The requested rear-yard variance is supported to some extent by the substandard width and square-footage of the subject corner lot. 8. While the S' rear yard originally proposed by Mr. Padreddi was not tenable from the standpoint of sound zoning practise, the pro- posed 9' rear yard is acceptable. This finding is based upon the following tables: Standard Front- Rear Setback Model 15' 20' Adjusted Front-Rear Setback Model, V-127 21' 9' 6 I 36' the substandard square-footage and question. Front Yard Rear Yard 16.67% Deviation* Total Setback 3S ' *This deviation is based upon width of the building site in - 3l0S - V-127 (continued) March 27, 1972 Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents: Proponents: Leo Padreddi 217 "A" Street, SSF, Calif., the applicant Opponents: None Mr. Padreddi mentioned that the additional unit will look in harmony and improve the surrounding area. Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings and conditions as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report, and approve V-127 upon the condition that the appli- cant comply with the submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads; seconded by Vice-Chairman Raffaelli; The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Boblitt, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Botieff ABSENT: None SA-8 SA-8, final map of Westborough Unit No. 4A, representing the subdivision of an approximately 22.8-acre parcel of land, located at the south- easterly corner of Westborough and Gellert Boulevards, in the R-3 District, into 4 lots. Secretary Pass read the following report and letter into the record. Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "The final subdivision map of Westborough Unit No. 4A substantially conforms to the revised tentative map of Westborough No.4, and,meets the requirements embodied in the conditions the Planning Commission imposed thereon. The approval and recordation of this final map would create four well-designed, high density residential lots with an aggregate net area of approximately 19 acres. The constituent lots of Westborough No. 4A meet the regulatory standards of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco, and are specifically to accommodate the individual apartment houses which are now being planned by the subdivider's architect. - 3106 - SA-8 (Continued) March 27, 1972 "The approval of the instant map would tend to ffectuate the General Plan and precise zoning legislation of the City of South San Francisco. In light of the above factors, the Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the final map of Westborough Unit No. 4A upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the submitted requirements of the City's department heads. */** *According to its memorandum of February 18, 1969, the Planning Com- mission will function as the Architectural Committee with respect to all land uses proposed for establishment in Westborough No.4. The Commission based this election to exercise direct architectural control upon the especial importance of the 97-acre, "R-3" parcel of land in question. **The instant map supersedes the final map of Westborough Unit No. 4A, approved by the Planning Commission on June 13, 1970. Since the latter was not recorded within 18 months, it is no longer a valid plat." Interoffice Memorandum dated March 16, 1972 from Director of Public Works Louis H. Goss "This office has reviewed subject Final Map and recommends its approval. " Letter dated March 22, 1972 from Manager, PG&E, SSF., D. J. Wigton "At the request of Mr. Frank Aitken, Jr., of Tronoff Engineers, we have reviewed the final map of Westborough 4-A which Mr. Aitken submitted to us. We are satisfied with the easements shown on the map and have secured necessary additional easements which will be recorded in conjunction with the map." Letter dated March 23, 1972 from Senior Engineer, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co., R. R. Nordell "We have reviewed the proposed Public Utility Easements established on a Preliminary Map of the Final Map for Westborough Unit No. 4A and find them satisfactory for telephone company use." Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents: Proponents: Theodore V. Tronoff, Tronoff Engineers & Surveyors Daly City, Calif. James Weber, AIA, Natkin & Weber, Architects 27 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Calif. Opponents: None SA-8 (Continued) March 27 ~ 1972 Upon a query by Commissioner Botieff regarding a curb cut for ingress and egress onto Westborough Boulevard, Mr. Weber advised the Commis- sion that the curb cut was required for twenty garages located near that area. He further pointed out that this curb cut was required for an easement by P. G. & E. Co. and the State Highway Department for maintenance of a highway slope. After considerable discussion regarding ingress and egress directly onto Westborough Boulevard, Chairman Campredon advised Mr. Weber to discuss this problem with the Chief of Police. Mr. Weber advised the Commission that he has already made an appointment with the Chief of Police. Vice Chairman Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission order SA-8 to stand approved upon the sub divider's compliance with the submitted requirements of the City's reporting department head; seconded by Commissioner Botieff. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote. AYES: Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Boblitt, Botieff, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon. NOES: None ABSENT: None PRELIMINARY OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Secretary Pass read the following report into the record. Report and recommendation of City Planner DanielM. Pass 'It is with considerable pleasure that the Planning Department prese~ts the preliminary Open Space Element .of the General Plan ~o the Plan~lng Commission for its perusal and actIon. The Stat,e PlannIng and ZonIng Law now requires that each city and county general plan be amended to include an open-space element by June 30, 1972. The Department respectfully recommends that the Commission adopt. the attached, preliminary resolution, and thereby recommend to the CIty Council that the preliminary open-space element be added to the adopted General Plan of the City of South San Francisco'.' Letter dated March 20, 1972 from B. Sherman Coffman, Executive Officer, Local Agency Formation Commission, San Mateo County. (LAFCO) 3108 - Preliminary Open Space Element (continued) March 27, 1972 "Thank you very much for sending a copy of your Open Space, Conservation and Public Facilities Elements to your General Plan. I wish to congratulate you upon having this prepared in a timely fashion. This document will be very helpful to us as we give further consideration to the spheres of influence of the cities surrounding San Bruno Mountain. Again, thank you very much." Chairman Campredon asked Secretary Pass to explain the Open Space Element for the benefit of the public. Secretary Pass explained that the Open Space Element embodies a basic plan for San Bruno Mountain and calls for a workable program. Much depends on LAFCO, Regional Planning Commission and Federal agencies. The plan has no corporate boundaries and provides for not only long range but also medium range action program. Main objective of the plan for San Bruno Mountain is open space. Out of a total 3600 acres of land on San Bruno Mountain, 12S0 acres is left for open space, 400 acres for regional park and 2S acres for local parks, totalling 167S acres, which means nearly half the land'is for open space. The plan provides for a total population of 20,OQO people in Garden City form and in San Bruno neighborhood. Other related uses such as industrial, commercial public buildings, schools} etc. are provided. Mr. Leo Padreddi suggested that a junior high school would be required. Secretary Pass informed 90 acres of land is provided for schools. Bette Higgins queried if there can be any other Kind of zoning as re- creational. Secretary Pass explained this is a general plan and open space can be expanded. Nearly half of San Bruno Mountain is open space. We need housing, commercial and related uses also. Plans are prepared by County, Crocker Land Co. and various agencies, none of which has less population than this plan. In fact, Crocker Land Co. plan provides for 4S,000-SO,000 population. The plan provides for three regmonal parks (1) The San Francisco Bay Shoreline Parks (2) the San Bruno Mountain Park (3) The lands of the California Golf Club. Mr. August C. Chevalier inquired what prompted this plan. Secretary Pass advised that we hope to bring this plan in line with environ- mentalists. It is very little changed since 1969 General Plan which went half way up San Bruno Mountain. - 3109 - Preliminary Open Space Element (continued) March 27, 1972 Names and addresses of participants: 1. Leo Padreddi, 217 "A" Street, South San Francisco, Ca. 2. Bette Higgins, 7~1 Hillside Boulevard, South San Francisco, Ca. 3. August C. Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, South San Francisco, Ca. Considerable discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding the Preliminary Open Space Element. At the conclusion of its deliberation the Planning Commission recommended the following preliminary Resolution No. 2121 be adopted and recommended to the City Council that the Pre- liminary Open Space Element be added to the adopted General Plan of the City of South San Francisco. "RESOLUTION NO. [2 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED OPEN SPACE ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco, meeting in regular session on Monday, March 27,1972, conducted a public hearing on the proposed Open Space Element of the General Plan; and, WHEREAS, notice of this public hearing was published in the Enterprise- Journal at least ten days prior thereto; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at least ten days prior to the said hearing, transmitted copies of the proposed Open Space Element to the Cities of Brisbane, Daly City, Pacifica, and San Bruno, the Town of Colma, the Counties of San Mateo and Alameda, the State Department of Housing and Community Development, the State Office of Planning and Research, the State Division of Highways, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the Association of Bay Area Governments, the San Francisco International Airport, the San Mateo Regional Planning Committee, and the California Public Utilities Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the proposed Open Space Element and public hearing conducted thereon met the substantive and procedural requirements of Article 5, Chapter 3, Title 7 of the State Planning and Zoning Law; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the proposed Open Space Element would be congruous with the existing Working-Living Areas Element, the Natural Resources (Conservation) Addendum to the Working- Living Areas Element, and the Public Utilities Element of the adopted General Plan; and, - 3110 - Preliminary Open Space Element (continued) March 27, 1972 "WHEREAS, the Commission also made the following findings: 1. The proposed Element is designed to guide the orderly physical growth of the City of South San Francisco and environs, and to promote developmental stability therein. 2. The propos.ed Open Space Element is designed to promote the general conservation and preservation of open space in the City of South San Francisco and its sphere of influence. 3. The proposed Open Space Element has been prepared in recognition of the dwindling acreage of open space in the Bay region, and its consequential effect upon the growth of the communities thereof. 4. The prpposed Open Space Element's adoption would bring this municipality into a state of compliance with Section 6SS63 of the Government Code of the State of California; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco recommends to the City Council thereof that the adopted General Plan, entitled "Orderly Growth," be amended to include the proposed Open Space Element." Commissioner Ga~dmer moved that the Planning Commission adopt prelimin- ary Resolution No. 212l, and recommend to the City Council that the Preliminary Open Space Element be added to the adopted General Plan of the City of South San Francisco. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Boblitt, Botieff, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon NOES: None ABSENT: None Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969 Secretary Pass read the following report into the record. Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass - 3111 - March 27 1972 Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969 (continued) "Urban Planning Analysis -77 The City Council, on April 21, 1969, adopted Resolution S073, and thereby approved the Planning Commission's Preliminary General Plan of 1969, entitled "Orderly Growth". The General Plan embodies the long-range, comprehensive, and general policies, goals, objectives, standards, proposals, and guidelines for the physical, social, and economic growth and development of this municipality and its conur- bat ion. 2. Whereas, the General Plan of 1969 is the constitution of all local planning and development programs, its currency is essential to its continuing effectiveness and viability. The State Planning and Zoning Law's recognition of this factor is contained within Section 6S400(b), to wit: "Section 6S400. After the county or city legislative body has adopted all or part of a general plan, the planning agency shall: "(b) render an annual report to the legis lati ve body on the status of the plan and progress of its applica- tion." n. In anticipation of the Planning Commission's Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969, the Office of the City Planner has studied the statements, elements, and plan diagrams embodied therein. The Office has also surveyed the existing land-use and circulatory patterns of South San Fl!ancisco's several communities and neighbor- hoods, and has re-examined this City's current planning ordinances, specific plans, and projects. The following findings and recommenda- tions are based upon these studies. Findings: I. The General Plan of 1969 continues to effectively guide the current and projected growth and development of the City of South San Francisco and its sphere of influence. 2. The General Plan of 1969 is currently providing the guidelines for the orderly growth and development of South San Francisco's areas of major growth: Stonegate Ridge, Westborough, and the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park. 3. The General Plan is substantially consonant with South San Francisco's circulation and public facilities programs. The Planning Commission, on November 8, 1971, adopted Resolution No. 2119, and thereby completed the general-planning of the street system in the Cabot-Utah Industrial Neighborhood. This system will promote - 3112 - March 27, 1972 Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969 (continued) "fluid circulation in the Cabot, Cabot and Forb es Industrial Park No.3, the Bennett & Kahnweiler Industrial Tract, the Lands of Fuller-O'Brien-Hunt, and peripheral territories. 4. The Housing Element of the General Plan is effectively promoting the production of sound housing and orderly residential environments for all economic segments in the City of South San Francisco. S. The Planning Commission, under Resolution No., 2118 (September 27, 1971) approved this municipality's first civic design plan, and recommended that the City Council "designate the Planning Commission as the official urban-design agency of South San Francisco, and charge it with the aesthetic progress thereof." 6. The Commission is currently conducting public hearings on the Planning Department's proposals that the General Plan be amended by the addendum of the recently-prepared Seismic Safety, Conserva- tion, and Open Spacel\Elements thereto. 7. The State Planning and Zoning Law requires that each city and county enact open-space zoning legislation by January 1, 1973. The City Council's adoption of an Open Space General Plan Element will initiate the Planning Department's preparation of the required legislation. 8. Pursuant to Section 63:t4, Chapter 4. S, Part 1, Division 6 of the State Public Resources Code, each political subdivision which has been granted tidal or submerged lands in trust from the State of California must submit a report to the State Legislature and the Lands Commission on its past and present use of its trust terri- tories. Each grantee, must also adopt a general plan for the ultimate use and development of said territories. The Planning Department has accepted the job-captaincy of the "South San Francisco In-Trust Lands Project," and will endeavor to help the City Council and Planning Commission meet the January I, 1973, deadline for the submittal of the said report and general plan. (It should be noted that the State Lands Commission wants copies of these documents by September I, 1972.) Recommendations: The Office of the City Planner respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the foregoing findings, and report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council that the status of the General Plan is sound, and that said Plan is effectively promoting the orderly growth of the City of South San Francisco and its environs. Names of Proponents and Opponents None - 3113 - March 27,1972 Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969 (continued) At the conclusion of its consideration of the Third Annual Review of the General Plan of 1969 Chairman Campredon asked the Commission for a motion. Vice-Chairman Raffaelli moved that the Secretary transmit the Planning Commission's report on the status thereof to the Honorable City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Boblitt; and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Boblitt, Botieff, Gardner, Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon NOES: None ABSENT: None GOOD AND WELFARE Mr. August C. Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, South San Francisco, advised the Commission that there had been numerous burglaries in the Serra Park area of Westborough, primarily between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. He further noted that the lack of adequate street and common-green lighting makes the area highly susceptible to these crimes. Mr. Chevalier inquired of the Commission what it might do to assist in obtaining more street lighting on Carter Drive to alleviate the' problem. Mr. Henry Smyser, 2693 Leix Way, South San Francisco, advised the Commission that he had recently installed a burglar-alarm system because his house had been burglarized twice in seventeen days. Mr. Smyser asked the Commission what could be done to provide more street lighting for the area. Secretary Pass advised the Commission that J. H. Snyder Company, Michael Callan, Braewood Westborough and Goldrich-Kest have plans, both proposed and with use-permits, to begin construction on the undeveloped areas therein. He further noted that perhaps the Engineering Department could probably require that the street lights be installed prior to any development in the area. Assistant City Engineer Raymond Maxwell concurred with the Secretary and noted that the Engineering Department would work avidly toward this goal. - 3114 - March 27~ 1972 GOOD AND WELFARE (continued) With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Campredon, instructed the Secretary to transmit a letter to the Chief of Police, requesting that he attend the Planning Commission's study session at 7:30 p.m., April 17, 1972, to address himself to the problem of the burglaries in the Westborough neighborhood. 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, ChairmanCampredon announced that the next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be held on April 10, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Daniel M. Pass,Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco sna - 3llS -