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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/13/1976 Apri 1 13, 1976 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: APRIL 13, 1976 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Slade, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Mathewson and Teglia MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin and Chairman Hale ALSO PRESENT: City Planner David C. Hale Director of Public Services Frank J. Addiego Zoning Administrator William Costanzo City Engineer Robert Yee MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 1976 Commissioner Goldberg moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of March 23, 1976, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bertucelli and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Acting Chairman Slade, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Mathewson and Teglia NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin and Chairman Hale ABSTAINED: None ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Acting Chairman Slade 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 to be heard, but who eojected to having his or her voice recorded in this manner, could request the Chairman to order the tape recorder turned "off" for the duration of the time that he or she is speaking or is heard. - 3538 - April 13, 1976 UP-76-338 UP-76-338, a request of Mann Investment Company for a Use Permit to construct 14 condominium units with related garages, parking and landscaping on Stone- gate Drive in the Stonegate Ridge Planned Community Zone District. Secretary Hale presented the staff report. Proponent: Mr. Robert Smith, Mann Investment Company 2376 Junipero Serra Boulevard Da 1 y City, CA Speakers: Eugene P. Aven 848 Stonegate Drive South San Francisco, CA John Strebel 858 Stonegate Drive South San Francisco, CA Carole Baccel'i 858 Stonegate Drive South San Francisco, CA Dave Cooke 815 Ridge Court South San Francisco, CA John Klepac 867 Ridge Court South San Francisco, CA Mr. Aven asked about the proposed height above sea level on the new units and which unit in Stonegate they would be in. Secretary Hale stated that these units would only be one story and would be at the same elevation as the other four or six units further down Stonegate Drive. He further stated that these proposed units would be in Unit #1. Mr. Aven then requested to know how large the units would be, what they would be selling for and who the principals involved are~ Mr. Smith stated they would be two bedroom, two bath units and would probably be selling for around $45,000 or $46,000. He further stated that the principals were himself, Leo Fratessa and Mr. Fratessa's son and daughter-in-law. Mr. John Strebel asked for a definition of air space condomi um. Secretary Hale stated that it is the space on which the house would It. Mr. Strebel then asked if this area had originally been planned as Un; Mr. Hale stated that this was Unit #1. Mr. Strebel then asked what effect widening of Chestnut Avenue would have on these homes. Secretary Hale stated that the widening would have to come from the other side because of the steep slope. Mr. Strebel then asked if all the units throughout Stonegate would be condo- miniums. Mr. Smith said they would not all be, apartments are planned for later stages. - 3539 - UP-76-338, cont'd April 13, 1976 Carole Baccelli asked where they could see the original plans for Stonegate Ridge. Secretary Hale stated they are kept on file in the Planning Office and that he would encourage anyone interested to come in and look at them. Mr. Cooke asked where the secondary access would be coming from. Secretary Hale stated that on a short term basis, the secondary access would be the service road of the California Water Company's property connecting to Stonegate Drive. He further noted that on a long term basis, a permanent road wd~nn be planned from Chestnut Avenue to Stonegate Drive. He explained that neither City money nor homeowners I money would be used for this secon- dary access. Commissioner Teglia noted that this secondary access is for emergency use only, not for resident use. Mr. John Klepac noted that he felt four guest parking spaces out of 14 would be insufficient. Secretary Hale explained that the City only re- qUired four spaces, but Mr. Smith stated that they would have more than that, at least ten guest parking spaces. Ms. Baccelli explained that they were concerned about their property values decreasing when these units are built because of blocking their view from the ground floor. Commissioner Teglia moved that UP-76-338 be approved subject to all of the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. PM-129 PM-129, a request of David and Alvin Arata for a Parcel Map to create three parcels from nine existing lots on San Mateo Avenue across from the northern prolongation of Lowrie Avenue. Secretary Hale presented the staff report, reading into the record the special conditions. Proppnent: Mr. Louis Arata, civil engineer representing the applicant 1 La Cruz Millbrae, CA Opponent: None Commissioner Mathewson asked Mr. Arata if anyone was interested in purchasing any portion of this property. Mr. Arata stated that he was not aware of anyone else at this time. Mr. Arata showed how the parcel map would correct existing problems of land locked property and at the same time, create more desirable parcels. Commissioner Mathewson moved that PM-129 be approved, subject to all of the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. - 3540 - April 13, 1976 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2186 Resolution of Intention and staff report recommending deletion of portions of Section 4.42 of Ordinance 353, regarding City Council review and approval of a Use Permit in the Planned Community and Light Industrial District. Secretary Hale presented the staff report, noting that this is the only zone in the ordinance requiring City Council approval for Use Permits. Staff recommended that a public hearing be set to consider the deletion of this requirement:; thereby saving the applicant time as well as the City Council. He further stated that staff nor the City Attorney could find any reasons for this requirement. irman Slade requested staff to get any history on why the ng was done this way. Secretary Hale said they would research this. Commissioner Goldberg introduced the Resolution of Intention and it was accepted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Teglia and Acting Chairman Slade NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner'; Mullin and Chairman Hale ABSTAINED: Commissioner Mathewson COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Hale reminded the Commission that the deadline for disclosure statements is April 30, 1976. Acting Chairman Slade requested that a form be sent to him. Secretary Hale also reminded the Commission of the Short Course for Planning Commissioners. GOOD AND WELFARE Commissioner Teglia requested a status report on the Bocci property on Spruce Avenue. Secretary Hale stated that it was brought to the atten- tion of the City Council that a Use Permit in the P-C-M Zone must go before the City Council, so a public hearing was scheduled. At the City Council public hearing, it was noted by a former employee that the Negative Declaration had not been filed on time in the City Clerk1s Office, which was the case. Secretary Hale further noted that the State had indi- cated that if the City considered the parking for this area a problem, they should submit this in writing to the State, but that the State at the present time did not consider this a problem. - 3541 - Good.andiWelfare. cont I d April 13, 1976 Commissioner Goldberg requested to know why the renaming of the Mission Road cul de sac was going before Council. Secretary Hale stated that two residents in the area appealed the Planning Commission decision. City Engineer Yee stated that the County plans for the cul de sac are in his office and he would have them for the next meeting. Commissioner Teglia asked Mr. Yee if, in view of the recent accident on Mission Road, the safety factor of that road had been looked into any further. Mr. Yee stated that he did not feel any other traffic measures would prevent such accidents from occurring. He stated that a traffic signal or three-way stop could be used but that the Grand and Mission intersection is very close to the Mission and Holly intersection and that two stop signs so close together might create more problems. There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and no further communications or matters of interest for the Commission, Acting Chairman Slade announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on April 27, 1976. at 8:00 p.m. at West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Wesley Slade, Acting Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Franc~sco ..Q~- \.~ ~.Ja'-"\ r ~ David C. Hale, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Franc$sco NOT E : The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken by the Planning Commission to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, arguments and documents are recorded on tape. The tapes are available in the Office of the City Planner. Documents related to the items discussed are on file in the Office of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. - 3542 -