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M I NUT E S
October 24~ 1972
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME:
8:00 p.m.
DATE:
October ~4, 1972
PLACE:
Bas ement Theatre ~ Grand Avenue Library
440 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, California
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Gamma, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari,
Mathewson, Jr., Mullin, Slade, and Chairman
Raffaelli
ME~ffiERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Planner and Secretary to the South San Francisco
Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass
Planning Aide
Surendra N. Amin
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 10, 1972
Commissioner Lazzari moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the
South San Francisco Planning Commission of October 10, 1972 be approved.
The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Gamma and was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Vice Chairman Gamma, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari,
Mathewson Jr., Mullin, Slade and Chairman Raffaelli
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Raffaelli 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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V-148
October 24~ 1972
V-148, variance request of patrick W. Hart to construct a one-story
addition to a one-story, single family dwelling in the required rear
yard of 1249 Birch Avenue, and to cover 43% of the building site
thereof, in the R-l District.
Secretary Pass read the following report into the record.
Report and recommenda!ion of Ci~y Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The Planning Office respectfully recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the "findings", and action indicated in the
attached, preliminary Official Action Report.
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 preserva-
tion and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the petitioner.
3. That the granting of the application will not, under the cir-
cumstances 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 variance is necessary to prevent practical diffi-
culties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent with the
general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance..
6. The requested bulk variances are supported by the substandard
depth and square-footage of the subject building site.
7. The Planning Commission has granted several, similar variances
to freeholders in the Sunshine Gardens Neighborhood."
CONDITIONS:
"The developer shall comply with the standards and specifications
administered by the Director of Ecological Development."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
P atri ck Hart
1249 Birch Avenue~ SSF, Calif., the applicant
Opponents:
None
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V-148 Contd
October 24, 1972
Commissioner Lazzari .moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings
and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report,
and approve V-148 upon the condition that the applicant comply with the
submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and was passed unanimously.
V-149
V-149, variance request ofAxelrode & Warfield, to construct an industrial
building within the required, rear-yard setback of a building site
located on the easterly side of San Mateo Avenue, about 223' northerly
of the extension of Scott Street, in the M-2-H District.
Secretary Pass read the following report into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner DanielM. Pass
"The Office of the City Planner respectfully recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt the "findings", action, and conditions,
indicated in the attached, preliminary Official Action Report."
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 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 rear-yard requirements of the M-2-H District are designed to
promote the establishment of alleys, where such establishment would
be desirable and practicable. In the instant case, the establishment
of an alley would not serve a substantial purpose.
7. The Plffi1ning Commission has granted many similar variances."
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V-149 Contd
October 24, 1972
CONDITIONS:
"The applicant shall comply with the submitted requirements of the
City's officials, the standards and specifications administered by
the Director of Ecological Development, ffi1d the subsequent require-
ments of the Planning Commission' s Architectural Committee."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
Maury Kolos
Axelrode & Warfield
1361 San Mateo Ave., SSF, Calif.
Agent of the applicant
Opponents:
None
Vice-Chairman Gamma moved that the Planning Commission adopt the
findings and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official
Action Report, and approve V-149 upon the condition that the
applicant comply with the submitted requirements of the City's
reporting department heads 0 The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Mullin and was passed unanimously.
V-,150
V-ISO, variance request of Sig Schloss to construct a covered,
enclosed patio, as an addition to a two-story, single-family
dwelling, in the required, level rear yard of No. 2260 Kenry Way,
in the R-l District.
Secretary Pass read the following report into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The Office of the City Planner respectfully recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt the "findings", action, and conditions
indicated 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
ffi1d 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, ffi1d 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.
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V-ISO Contd.
October 24, 1972
"4. The granting of the requested variance will be in harmony with
the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinm1ce.
5. The requested variance is necessary to prevent practical diffi=
culties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent with the
general purpose of th.e Zoning Ordinance.
6. The applicant's compliance with the level-yard requirement of
Section 3.l6(c) of the Zoning Ordinance would serve no substantial
purpose. The Planning Commission has advised the City Council
that said requirement should be deleted from the R-l District
regulations.
7. Similar variances have been granted to property owners in
Westborough.
REFERENCES:
(4~14-.l969) ;
(11-.9-l970) ;
V-AO, Stephen Soong (2-13-1968); V-66, Nemo E1zarian
V-68, Thomas Fee (4-28-69); V-89" Howard Stegman
and V-99, Steve I-less (May 10, 1971)."
CONDITIONS:
"The applicant shall comply with the submitted requirements of the
City's officials, and the standards and specifications administered
by the Director of Ecological Development."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponent s : .
James Corsant
Air-West Aluminium Awning Co.
1500 W. Winton Street, Hayward, Calif,
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 V-ISO upon the condition that the
applicant comply with the submitted requirements of the City's
reporting department heads. The motion was seconded by Vice-
Chairman Gamma, and was passed unanimously.
SA-25
SA-25, final map of Condominium Project No.2 located at the south-
easterly corner of Stonegate Drive and Ridge Court, in the Stonegate
Ridge Planned Community District.
Secretary Pass read the following report into the rec ord.
Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
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SA-25 Contd.
October 24, 1972
"The final map of Condominium Project No.2, Stonegate Ridge conforms
to the approved tentative map thereof., and manifests material com-
pliance with the conditions the Planning Commission imposed thereon.
The Office of the City Planner therefore respectfully recommends that
the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council order the
instant final subdivision map to stand approved upon the subdivider's
compliance with the submitted requirements of the City's department
heads, and the standards and specifications administered by the
Director of the Department of Ecological Development.
"The Planning Office also respectfully recommends that the Planning
Commission recommend that the City Council find that the proposed
condominium project would be consonant with the adopted Conserva-
tion Element of the General Plan of the City of South San Francisco."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents:
Proponents:
John Stuber, Murray-McCormick Environmental Group
150 Ford Way, Novato, Calif., 94917,
the agent of the applicant.
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Hale moved that the Planning Commission order SA-25 to
stand approved upon the subdivider's compliance with the submitted
requirements of the City's reporting department heads. The motion
was seconded by 'Cbrrimissioner Mullin., and was passed unanimously.
RZ-24
RZ-24, proposed rezoning of a certain 10.36-acre parcel of land
located at the southwesterly corner of Westborough Boulevard and
Oakmont Drive, from "R-3"., restricted Multiple Family Residential
District, to "R-2", Duplex Residential District. (Continued from
meeting of July 24, 1972.)
Secretary Pass read the following letter into the record.
Letter dated October 24, 1972 from John E. Thorpe of Thorpe, Clopton,
Herz, Stanek Inc., Law Office, 510 North Third Street, San Jose, Ca.,95ll2
"Re: Parcel 12
Prudential Guaranty Co. - Callan
Dear Mr. Pass and Members of the Commission:
.The undersigned is representing Prudential Guaranty Company who
recently purchased the above piece of property under a sheriff's
sale in attempting to collect monies due and owing to them by
virtue of Prudential acquiring the position of a creditor of
Mr. Tom Callan and Mr. Michael Callan. We had hoped that other
bidders would purchase the property, but it became necessary for
the judgment creditor (our client) to make the purchase, and we now
find that we have a very difficult situation on our hands with parcel 12.
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RZ-24 Continued
October 24, 1972
"We are attempting to work out the difficulties with the Callans, a
good deal which presently involves a court action which will be
occurring within the next few weeks, and we have high hopes that
these difficulties will be resolved in the not too distant future.
In view of the fact that it does involve parcel 12, and our under-
standing being that you now have that parcel before you on the
question of zoning, we would make a very simple request.
We would ask at this time that any action on your part be delayed
until your meeting of January 22, 1973. No one can absolutely
guaranty the future, but we have every confidence that by that
time the problems our client has with Thomas and Michael Callan
will be resolved, and we would hope that once that has occurred
our client can work with your planning department and with you
to resolve the issues of parcel 12 in ffi1Y way that is completely
satisfactory with the City and with the owners. Obviously, the
City and the property owners would be interested in getting the
highest and best use from the property, as at is highest and
best use the City is realizing the most in taxes and the property
owners realize the greatest benefit from the use of the land. It
would be our only hope that the highest and best use can be worked
out on an amicable basis.
I regret that I cannot be with you this evening to present this
matter and answer any questions, however, there will be a
representative of Prudential Guaranty Company at the meeting
and I mm sure he will be able to answer questions that you might
have. Certainly if there is any other matter that you would want
to delve into after your meeting, please do not hesitate to
contact me and I will do everything within my power to get the
information.
I want to thank you, Mr. Pass, for your cooperation in talking
with me on the phone, and I do hope that our request is not out
of line."
Chairman Raffaelli with the concurrance from representatives of all
parties then asked the Commission for a motion. Commissioner
Mathewson moved that the Planning Commission agree that RZ-24 be
held over until the regular meeting of January 22, 1973 as requested.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lazzari and was passed
unanimously.
Proposed Policy Pertaining to the Landscaping of Front Yards in
Planned Unit Developments.
SUGGESTED MOTION (Modify if you desire)
I move that the following policy statement be adopted, to supersede
the policy adopted by the Commission on Monday, September 25, 1972:
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Proposed Policy, etc. Contd
October 24, 1972
"The Planning Commission will require front yard landscaping in
Planned Community and Planned Unit Developments to improve the
order and general amenities of said developments and will
therefore require future site plans to show landscaped areas
which constitute part of a lot and require future development
statements to set forth the percentage of each lot to be
occupied by a structure and the percentage to be open and! or
1 ands caped. "
Ray Greer of AVCO Community Developers Inc. commented that his company
bought 210 lots from. J. H. Snyder Co. and requested that his company
be allowed to develop without front yard landscaping.
After considerable discussion regarding policy on front yard landscap~
ing, Commissioner Hale moved that the Planning Commission adopt the
above policy statement. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman
Gamma and was passed unanimously.
GOOD AND WELFARE
There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare,
and there being no further communications or other matters of interest
for the PI anning Commission, Chairman Raffa.elli announced that the next
regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be
held on November 13, 1972 at 8; 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, South San Francisco, California.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 P.M.
Mario, Raffaell ,. Chairman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Daniel M. Pass, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francis~o
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NOTE;
Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape.
The tape is on file in the Office of the City Planner.
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