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M I NUT E S
May 8, 1972
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME :
8:00 p.m.
DATE:
May 8, 1972
PLACE:
Council Chambers, City Hall
South San Francisco, California
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff, Lazzari,
Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
ALSO PRESENT:
City Planner and Se,cretary to the South San Francisco
Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass
Assistant Planner
William A. Timmons
Planning Aide
Surendra N. Amin
Assistant City Engineer
Raymond Maxwe 11
Building Inspector
Roy Ghilardi
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 24, 1972.
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli moved that the minutes of the regular meeting
of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of April 24, 1972 be
approved; seconded by Commissioner Lazzari, passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Vice Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
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 speak-
ing or is heard.
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UP-2l8
May 8, 1972
UP-218, use-permit request of the Beverly-Glenwood Corporation to
establish Residential Planned Unit Development "G" on the
easterly side of Carter Drive, and at the westerly terminus of
Farnee Court, in the Westborough-West Park No. 1 Planned
Community District.
Secretary Pass read the following letter into the record.
Letter dated May S, 1972 from Henry L. Richman, Beverly-Glenwood
Corporation, South San Francisco, Calif.
"In connection with the above referred to Use Permit Application,
Beverly-Glenwood Corporation requests that the hearing be put off
until the June 12th meeting so that the report from the City
geologist will be in the record at that time and may be discussed
by all parties."
The Commissioners unanimously agreed that the hearing be put off until
the June 12th, 1972 meeting, as requested by the applicant.
UP-2l9
UP-219, use-permit request of the Shell Oil Company to locate an automatic,
in-bay car wash in the building of an existing service station at No. 37S
South Spruce Avenue, in the P-C-M District.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letters into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner, DanielM. Pass
"The Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the "findings" and action indicated in the attached,
preliminary "Official Action Report".
"FINDINGS:
I. The establishment, or the use of the
building or lands for is siOllght will not,
under the circumstances of Ca.se, be detrimen-
tal to the health, safety, morals, comfort land general welfare
of persons residing or working in the area of such proposed use,
and will not be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the
city.
2. The approval of the requested use permit meets the requirements
of Section 6.23 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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UP-219 continued
May 8, 1972
"3. The proposed in-bay car wash would augment the public-convenience
of the subject service station without adversely affecting the order,
aesthetic quality, or amenity thereof.
"CONDITIONS:
The applicant shall comply with the submitted requirements of the City's
department heads, and the subsequent requirements of the Planning
Commission's Arcmitectural Committee."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
R. L. Dorsey, Shell Oil Co.
1 Rollins Road, Millbrae, Calif.
the agent of the applicant
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings
and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report,
and approve UP-219 upon the condition that the applicant comply with the
submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads; seconded
by Commissioner Zlatunich. The motion was passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
V-134
V-134, variance request of Patrick Brosnan to construct a three-story,
nine-unit apartment house on a building site which has less than the
required area therefor, at the southwesterly corner of Miller and Willow
Avenues, in the R-3 District.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letters 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.
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V-134 Continued
May 8, 1972
"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 preservation
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 neighbor-
hood of the property of the applicant, and will not, under the
circumstances 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 in~onsistent with
the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. The subject building site has seven-tenths of the area required
for the proposed ninth dwelling unit.
7'. The proposed land use would be characterized by sound si te
planning.
8. The requested variance would serve the cause of land economy in
South San Francisco's Camino Community.
9. The Planning Commission has granted similar variances.
REFERENCES: V-9, M. Giannecchini (lIS Maple Av.); V-Sl, Timothy
Brosnan (639 Miller Av.); V-92, Timothy Brosnan (343 Lux Av.);
V-l03, Leroy Folmer (319 Miller Av.); V-118, Savage Construction
Co. (610 Olive Av.); V-13l, Imre James Baglyos (S3S Grand Av.)
"CONDITIONS: The applicant shall comply with the submitted require-
ments of the City's department heads and the subsequent requirements
of the Planning Commission's Architectural Committee."
Letter dated April 24, 1972 from Director of Public Works Louis H. Goss
ilThis office recommends approval of said variance provided a
full curb, gutter and sidewalk is constructed along Willow and
Miller Avenues by the applicant."
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V-134 continued
May 8, 1972
Letter dated April 24, 1972 from Assistant Chief of Police, A. Terragno
"It is the request of this Department that the garage area be enclosed."
Names and address of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
Patrick Brosnan
S90 Rocca Way, South San Francisco, Calif., Applicant
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Botieff suggested that shingle roof-and iron railing should
be replaced by shake roof and wooden railing which will improve the
appearance of the building. Mr. Brosnan said he will be glad to comply
with the suggestion.
Commissioner Botieff moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings
and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report
and approve V-134 upon the condition that the applicant comply with the
submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads, and
use shake roof and wooden railing; seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich;
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
I AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Go:rrnhissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich
NOES:
Chairman Campredon
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
V-13S
V-13S, variance request of Rodrigo E. Leiva to construct a one-story
addition to a one-story, single-family dwelling in a required side
yard of No. 616 Theresa Drive, and to cover 44.4% of the building site
thereat, in the R-l District.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letters into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner DanielM. Pass
"The Planning Office respectfully recommands that the Planning Commis-
sion adopt the "findings" and action indicated in the attached,
preliminary Official Action Report.
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V-135 Continued
May 8, 1972
"FINDINGS:
I. 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 preservation
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 neighbor-
hood of the property of the applicant, and will not, under the
circumstances 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.
5. The requested side-yard variance would not establish a new
building line, but would merely extend an existing one.
o. The requested variance is necessary to prevent practical diffi-
culties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent with
the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. Similar side-yard variances have been granted in the Serra
Highlands subneighborhood. Examples: V-20, John Tamburini,
172 San Felipe Avenue; V-27, Don Fagundes, 221 San Felipe
Avenue; V-33, T. LaGrave, 132 Nyla Avenue;V-37, Donald J. ,Frolli,
184 Nyla Avenue; V-S6, Norman L. Snyder, 20S Southcliff Avenue;
V-67, Robert Plunkett, 334 Catherine Drive; V-87, Edward Andrews,
lS6 San Felipe Ave; V-12S, Patrick Canavan, l41 April Ave.
8. Similar lot-coverage variances have been granted by the Planning
Commission. Examples: V-30, James Triggas, 601 Theresa Drive;
V-S9, Rodney C. Prisk, 633 Theresa Drive; V-98, Barry D. Simpson,
137 Romney Drive; V-119, Fred Young, 633 Serra Drive; V-132,
L. N. Divito, 648 Zita Drive."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
Roderigo E. Leiva
616 Theresa Drive, South San Francisco, Ca., Applicant
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings
and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report,
and approve V-13S upon the condition that the applicant comply with the
submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads; seconded
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V-13S Continued
by Vice-Chairman Raffaelli;
roll call vote:
'May 8, 1972
The motion was passed by the following
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
V-l36
V-136, a variance request of Vincent Miller to construct a one-story
addition to a one-story, single-family dwelling in a required side
yard of No. 339 Newman Drive, and to cover 44.4% of the building
site thereat, in the R-l District.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letters 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 preservation
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 neighbor-
hood of the property of the applicant, and will not, under the
circumstances 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.
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V-136 Continued
May 8, 1972
6. The requested variance would not establish a new building line,
but would merely extend an existing one.
7. Similar side-yard variances have been grantied in the Serra
Highland subneighborhood. Examples: V-20, John Tamburini,
172 San Felipe Avenue; V-27, Don Fagundes,221 San Felipe
Avenue; V-33, T. LaGrave, 132 Nyla Avenue; V-37, Donald J.
Frolli, 184 Nyla Avenue; V-S6, Norman L. Snyder, 20S Southcliff
Avenue; V-67, Robert Plunkett, 334 Catherine Drive: V-87, Edward
Andrews, IS6 San Felipe Avenue; V-12S, Patrick Canavan, 141
Apri 1 Avenue.
8. Similar lot-coverage variances have been granted by the Planning
Commission. Examples: V-30, James Triggas, 601 Theresa Drive;
V-S9, Rodney C. Prisk, 633 Theresa Drive; V-98, Barry D. Simpson,
137 Romney Drive; V-119, Fred Young, 633 Serra Drive; V-132,
L. N. Divito, 648 Zita Drive.
9. The requested variances are supported by the substandard square
footage and depth of the subject building site."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
George Stathopulos
3lS California Ave., SSF, Agent of the Applicant
Opponents:
None
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission adopt the
findings and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action
Report, ,and approve V-136 upon the condition that the applicant comply
with the submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads;
seconded by Commissioner Lazzari; The motion was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
La~zari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
Statement of Procedural Sign Policy
Secretary Pass read the following report and letters into the record.
Report and recommendation of City ~~~flfler Daniel M. Pass.
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May 8, 1972
Statement of Procedural Sign Policy (continued)
"The Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the attached, proposed "Statement of Procedural
Sign Policy." The proposed policy is designed to promote the
orderly growth of the City of South San Francisco, and its several
commercial precincts, and is oriented towards the protect~on of the
aesthetic quality and amenity of this municipality-at-Iarge.
The Commission's adoption of the aforementioned policy would enable
the Building and Planning Departments to better effectuate the
Planning Commission's commercial-sign standards, objectives, and goals."
"RECOMMENDATION
Proposed "Statement of Procedural Sign Policy"
No appurtenant, temporary or permanent sign shall be located in any
commercial or industrial district of the City of South San Francisco
prior to the Building Department's issuance of a sign permit. No
sign permit for a sign proposed for location in a commercial or
industrial district shall be issued prior to the City Planner's
execution of the following certificate.
'The proposed sign meets the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco, and the
adopted Sign Policy of the Planning Commission there(Sf. f
Appeals from the City Planner's refusal to execute the above certifi-
cate shall be filed with the Planning Commission."
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli asked if it includes painted signs on glass
windows to which the Secretary replied "Yes". Chairman Campredon inquired
if any store announcing the opening of the s';tdtr;'e need a sign permit. The
Secretary answered that the store will have to get a temporary sign permit.
Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission adopt the proposed
"Statement of Procedural Sign Policy"; seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich, and Chairman Campredon.
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
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May 8, 1972
ANNUAL MEETING
Chairman Campredon called the annual meeting of the South San Francsico
Planning Commission to order and asked the Commissioners for nominations
for the Office of Chairman. Commissioner Zlatunichnominated Vice-
Chairman Raffaelli for "Chairman". This nomination was seconded by Commis-
sioner Lazzari. Vice-Chairman Raffaelli was then elected "Chairman" by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
Chairman Campredon then asked the Commissioners for nominations for the
Office of "Vice-Chairman". Vice-Chairman Raffaelli nominated Commissioner
Botieff for the Office of"Vice-Chairman. The nomination was seconded by
Commissioner Zlatunich. Commissioner Botieff was elected "Vice-Chairman"
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich and Chairman Campredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
Policy with Respect to the Dwelling-Unit Area Requirement
of fIle R-3 District
Secretary Pass read the following report and recommendation into the report.
"The South San Francisco Planning Commission hereby adopts the following
findings and statement of policy with respect to the dwelling unit-area
requirement 11 of the R-3 District regulations, and requests for variances
from the terms and provisions thereof.
FINDINGS:
1. Section 3.34 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San
Francisco requires one-thousand square feet of building-site area for
each dwelling or housekeeping unit constructed within an R-3 District.
This section embodies a minimum area requirement--not an optimum one.
2. The former practise of granting area variances to developers and
landowners on the ground that their building sites contained more than
one-half of the area required for additional dwelling units contravenes
the minimum construction of Section 3.34 (b), as well as the fundamentals
of sound zoning practise.
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R-3 District Policy Continued
May 8, 1972
"3. The said former practise has encouraged a petty, but chronic
dwelling-unit surcharge of this municipality's R-3 Districts. The
variances responsible for this surcharge have been based more on
custom than on "hardships" related to the physical properties of
the lands in question.
Policy Statement:
The Planning Commission will not favorably consider requests to vary
the minimum dwelling-unit area requirement of the R-3 District. An
area of less than one-thousand square feet will not qualify a
developer or landowner for an additional unit.
The Planning Commission abandons its former posture on the dwelling
unit area requirement of the R-3 District, and requests for variances
therefrom."
At the conclusion of its consideration of the policy with respect to
the dwelling-unit area requirement for the R-3 District, Chairman Campredon
asked the Commission for a motion. Commissioner Zlatunich moved that the
Planning Commission adopt the policy statement, seconded by Commissioner
Botieff. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice-Chairman Raffaelli, Commissioners Botieff,
Lazzari, Zlatunich, and ChairmanCampredon
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gardner
GOOD AND WELFARE, OTHER AND COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Zlatunich wished the Secretary Bon Voyage for his trip to Europe.
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 Campredon announced that the next study session
will be held on June S, 1972 and the regular meeting of the South San Fran-
cisco Planning Commission would be held on June 12, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:SS p.m.
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Danlel M. Pass, Secretary ./
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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