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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/24/1975 June 24, 1975 ~1INUTES of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: JUNE 24, 1975 PLACE: W. ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin, Teglia and Chairman Hale MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Slade, Commissioners Mathewson and Raffaelli ALSO PRESENT: City Planner David C. Hale Director of Public Services Frank J. Addiego Zoning Administrator William Costanzo City Engineer Robert S. Yee MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 10, 1975 Commissioner Mullin moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of June 10, 1975 be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lazzari and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin, Teglia and Chairman Hale NOES: None ABSENT Vice-Chairman Slade, Commissioners Mathewson and Raffaelli ABSTAINED: None ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Hale 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 objected to having his or her voice recorded in this manner, could request the Chairman to order the tape recorder turned 1I0ffll for the duration of the time that he or she is speaking or is heard. - 3419 - June 24,1 1975 REPORTS GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION This agenda item was considered at the beginning of the meeting because the public hearing on Markling and Yamasaki (UP-75-308), which was orig- inally first on the agenda, related directly to this report. Secretary Hale presented the staff report. Speakers: Dr. Charles Bona 1131 Mission Road South San Francisco, CA 94080 Dr. Bona noted to the Commission that he represented the medical office complex at 1131-1135 Mission Road and that he was very interested in seeing the Grand Avenue Extension go through. He quoted from severafl newspaper articles on this issue noting that this extension had been con- sidered as far back as 1946; however, it had been defeated, although by whom he was not certain. He also noted to the Commission that a petition was being circulated in South San Francisco business districts with the intent of getting this Grand Avenue Extension put through. There was quite a bit of discussion on the various alternatives to this extension. Alternative 5 of the staff report. Oak Avenue, was preferred by Commissioner Teglia as she felt it would reduce traffic on West Orange Avenue through the Southwood neighborhood. Commissioners Lazzari and Mullin preferred Alternative 4, a IITlI Intersection at Mission Road between Evergreen and Sequoia. City Engineer Robert Yee briefly outlined the pros and cons of these alter- natives. He felt that because the "T" Intersection was so close to Sequoia" there would be insufficient distance for a left turn lane from Mission Road onto the proposed street. He also felt that the Oak Avenue alternative was very close to Chestnut and might defeat the whole purpose of the extension, that being an extension that is fairly equidistant between Chestnut and the proposed Hickey Boul,evard extension. The Commission directed staff to give a more detailed report to the Com- mission on the Sequoia Avenue alternative and the IITlI Intersection alter- native. UP-75-308 UP-75-308, a request of Markling and Yamasaki (George Smith) to construct a 16,000 square foot professional office building, related parking and landscaping, on Old Mission Road at the terminus of Grand Avenue. Secretary Hale presented the staff report. At this time, Condition #35 of the staff report was changed to read: "That the applicant shall, prior to the commencement of construction, resolve the question of ingress and egress onto the adjacent property. - 3420 - UP-75-308, cont'd June 24, 1975 Proponent: Mr. George Smith, owner of the property 6843 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014 Mr. Smi th notedi,-eo the Commi ss i on that the Ci ty had issued the permi t allowing California Water Service Company to put in their pipe to serve Kaiser Hospital. City Engineer Yee stated that this permit was issued by San Francisco Water Department, not the City of South San Francisco. Mr. Smith also noted to the Commission that he had received a letter on December 16, 1970, from El Camino Golf Club requesting permission to use the strip of land in question. Mr. Smith gave an easement at $10 per month, terminable with a 90-day notice. Mr. Barney Tumey, representing California Water Service Company, 601 South "B" Street, San Mateo, California, stated to the Commission that Kaiser Hospital had provided the location for the pipe and that they have sent several letters, registered, to Kaiser on this subject, but that they have received no response. Mr. Tumey further stated that if the City would accept the property line on the survey map which Mr. Smith had done by a licensed engineer, then California Water Service Company would also accept it and they would move their pipe accordingly. City Engineer Yee stated that he could not accept the property lines on this survey map until they were recorded with the County. Yee also stated that the matter of the easement is between California Water Service Company and Mr. Smith. At the close of the public hearing, Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission apprOviei0iUP-75-308, subject to the applicant complying with the conditions of the staff report, including the change in Condition #35. Commissioner Mullin seconded the motion and it was passed unani- mously by those who were present. UP-273 Reconsideration of the Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission on April 23, 1974, because of non-compliance of conditions. This matter was continued to the July 22, 1975, Planning Commission meeting due to the fact that Mr. Paul Hupf, attorney for Blumenfeld Enterprises, was called out of town unexpectedly. UP-75-311 AND UP-75-3l2 UP-75-311 and UP-75-312, requests of Graphicom, Inc. to construct one on- site subdivision identification sign near the corner of Westborough and Gellert Boulevards and to construct one on-site subdivision identification sign near the corner of Westborough and Gellert Boulevards, facing traffic on the Route 280 Freeway. - 3421 - June 24, 1975 UP-75-3l1 and UP-75-312, cont'd Secretary Hale presented the staff report. At this time, Condition #5 was changed to read: "That the developer shall post a $250 refundable cash deposit with the City of South San Francisco to guarantee the re- moval of the sign." Condition #11 was also changed to read: IIThat the Use Permit is granted for a six (6) month period of time from the date of approva 1 . II These two cond it ions were changed for both Use Permi t applt,cati ons. Prop&nents: Mr. John Lovell, representing Graphicom, Inc. San Jose, California Ms. Cindy Schnider, representing Grubb & Ellis Opponents: None Mr. Lovell and Ms. Schnider expressed again the need for signing of the Colina units. They feel that signing of this project would help greatly to increase their sales. The Commission wished to know what the comparison is between Colina and other such projects. Ms. Schnider stated that Village Serramonte is their biggest competition. She noted that Colina would have 18 units sold by July 31 out of 90 fer'sale. She further noted that she did not have accurate figures of comparison. After the close of the public hearing, Commissioner Mullin moved that UP-75-311 and UP-75-312 be approved subject to the applicant complying with the conditions of the staff reports, including the changes to Con- ditions #5 and #11. Commissioner Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously by those who were present. COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Hale noted to the Commission that two letters had been received from residents of the area regarding Sutter Hill. They felt that they would not have sufficient time to review the revised plans on the shopping center because the up-dated Environmental Impact Report will not be available until July 3. Mr. Hale noted that there will be eight additional copies of the EIR to be available to neighborhood groups and to the libraries. He further noted that this matter was originality tabled on July 9, 1974, and that there would be four points for public hearing: 1) the Environ- mental Impact Report; 2) the proposed amendment to the General Plan from Medium-High Density Residential to Commercial; 3) rezoning from the IlU" Unclassified District to the C-l Neighbo~hood Commercial District; and 4) the Use Permit for the shopping facilities. The July 8 Planning Com- mission meeting on the Sutter Hill shopping center will be held at the El Camino High School's Little Theater. - 3422 - June 24, 1975 GOOD AND WELFARE Secretary Hale presented the staff report on the game arcade in Westborough Square Shopping Center. The CommissioncQncluded that this matter is beyond its purview but directed staff to send this report to the City Council for its information and possible action. It was noted to the Commission that the joint meeting of the Planning Com- mission and the Parks and Recreation Commission would be held on Thursday, June 26, 1975, in the City Hall Conference Room at 8:00 p.m., rather than the originally scheduled 9:00 p.m., and that this meeting should be ad- journed to that meeting. Staff expressed some concern with the R-3 zone. Staff feels that there is a need for a higher density zone, but with safeguards to insure good development. Staff's intention is to develop a report for the estab- lishment of a residential zone which would encourage high density building in selected areas of the City. Staff noted to the Commission that there is a deadline of September 20 for the four mandatory elements of the General Plan: Seismic Safety, Noise, Safety and Scenic Highways. Staff noted that city attorneys in this County have indicated that if these elements are not approved by that date, injunctions could possibly be placed against any new develop- ment in South San Francisco. There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and no further communications or other matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Hale adjourned the meeting to June 26, 1975, at City Hall, Con- ference Room at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Hale announced that the next regular meeting of the P~anning Commission would be held on July 8, 1975, at 8:00 p.m. in the Little Theater of El Camino High School. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ~ 1;). :,p C. ~ \- ..,. David C. Hale, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco - Homer V. Hale, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: 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. - 3423 -