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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/26/1976 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1976 PLACE: West Orange€Library Auditorium r~EMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Ch.a.irrrna.n Tegl ia, Commissioners Bertucell i!l Goldberg 5 Ha 1 e ,anClMu711,.ilim MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mathewson and Chairman Slade ALSO PRESENT: Acting City Planner William Costanzo Assistant Planner Mark Wheeler Acting Director of Public Services Robert Yee MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 28, 1976 and of the meeting of Oc~ober 12, 1976. Commissioner Hale moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of September 28, 1976, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Goldberg and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Acting Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Goldberg, Hale and Mullin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mathewson and Chairman Slade ABSTAINED: Commissioner Bertucelli Commissioner Mullin moved that the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 12, 1976, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bertucelli and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Hale and Mullin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner ~~athewson and Chairman Slade ABSTAINED: Ao.'tiing Chairman Tegl ia ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Acting Chairman Teglia announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, but that anyone who wished to - 3642 - October 26, 1976 UP-76-360 AND SA-76~34 UP-76-360, a request of Eastside Associates for a Use Permit to construct 81 townhouse units on property located between Randolph and Hillside, east of Arden, in the R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Zone District. SA-76-34, a request of Standard Building Company for a Subdivision Map to resubdivide 12 plus or minus acres into 81 lots on the same property as above. These two agenda items were heard simultaneously due to the fact that they are interrelated. Secretary Costanzo asked for a motion to continue both UP-76-360 and SA-76-34 until November 23, 1976, Planning Commission meeting. Com- missioner Goldberg questioned the necessity of this continuance. Secretary Costanzo responded that time was needed because of new information from the City and County of San Francisco Water District to make several redesign changes. Mr. Pauley from Standard Building Company confirmed that one month was sufficient time to locate the water main in question and to make approp- riate changes in the overall site design. Commissioner Bertucelli moved to continue UP-76-360 and SA-76-34 to the November 23, 1976, Planning Commissdon meeting. Commissioner Mullin seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Environmental Impact Report Gellert Boulevard Extension Review of the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Gellert Boulevard Extension Project/Assessment District. Review for public comment. Acting Chairman Teglia we-opened the public hearing on Gellert Boulevard Extension. Secretary Costanzo explained that the purpose of this meeting was to compile testimony and questions to be reviewed by URS Research and to then be brought back to the Commission in final EIR form for final certification. P}"'opo.nents: Thomas Ca 11 an, Jr. 2790 Junipero Serra Boulevard Baly City, CA 94015 Dr. Williams, author of the EIR URS Research Company 155 Bovet Road San Mateo, CA 94402 Opponent: Mr. Leo Sack 2248 Shannon Drive South San Francisco, CA - 3643 - EIR/Gellert, contld October 26, 1976 Mr. Sack stated that the traffic problem is critical on Gellert Boulevard and that this project would add congestion which would only aggravate this current situation. For this reason he is opposed to this project. Commissioner Goldberg questioned the wording on page 41, Paragraph H of the EIR, IIworth nothing.1I Dr. Williams responded that it was a typo- grphical error and that it should read "worth noting.1I Commissioner Bertucelli as.ked if Gellert Boulevard was going to extend up the hi 11 to connect wi:,thAMaJfon Drive. In reference to page 86 of the report, Secretary Costanzo responded that in accordance with the General Plan, Gellert Boulevard would connect with Crestwood Drive. Dr. Williams noted that on page 26 of the Draft EIR there was a map that depicted the extension of Gellert Boulevard on a copy of the General Plan. Commissioner Bertucelli expressed interest in knowing what has been dis- cussed with regard to the existing Westborough Water District pump station and about future connections to South San Francisco sewage lines. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the City has no intent.ion of connectingr Westborough trunk lines with the City of South San Francisco. Rather, it is proposed that a new main trunk line under Gellert Boulevard be connected with the North San Mateo County Sanitation District in Daly City. Commissioner Bertucelli asked if the present pumps are sufficient to supply surrounding areas and, if not, it should be addressed in the EIR. Secretary Costanzo answered that he would have to consult the Water District for comments and that this issue should be addressed in the EIR by URS Research Company. Commissioner Hale questioned the width of Gellert Boulevard. City Engineer Yee responded that this portion of Gellert Boulevard will have a right-of-way width of 106 feet with a median landscape strip. Commissioner Hale pointed out that a bottleneck would be created on both ends of Gellert Boulevard and that this would create circulation problems. He also wanted to know who would pay for additional widening of Gellert Boulevard if this occurred. Secretary Costanzo stated that the developer of the land or the City would be responsible, depending on where the work is performed. Actin~jChairman Teglia questioned if an EIR would be required at the connec- tion of Gellert Boulevard and Crestwood Drive. Secretary Costanzo stated there would be one required if changes in the subdivision of that area occurred. Acting Chairman Teglia stated concerns regarding the lack of a response from the developer to a letter from the Planning Commission suggesting this development be considered under a P.U.D. Commissioner Hale stated that there should be a written response to this letter. Mr. Thomas Callan responded that the letter was premature, considering topography of the land, diversity of compatible land uses, and the variety of possible tenants. Mr. Callan further stated that he could not accept the idea of a P.U.D. until he gets definite tenants committed. He also indicated that at this time there is an eKcess of parking according to City standards already. He stated that current zoning for this area is commercial and that he would indicate only possible uses in any plans set before the Commission for their review, until such time as he can confirm definite tenants. - 3644 - EIRjGellert, contld October 26, 1976 Acting Chairman Teglia stated her concern for some sort of land use controls to eliminate a possibility of strip commercial development that would be outside of the control of the City of South San Francisco.s Planning Commission. Commissioner Hale wanted to know if Mr. Callan was planning on selling any of this land. Mr. Callan stated that all tenants would lease~ thus providing income to him and his family. Acting Chairman Teglia asked Mr. Callan how he planned to integrate this development with surrounding residential and commercial areas. She stated that this is the assurance the Commission is looking for in a P.U.D. process. Mr. Callan went into detail, restating his interest in the proper development of the land. He stated that he has made arrangements to keep this land in hisfamily.s ownership. He also indicated that he is not prepared to layoUt excess money to prepare detailed plans without any idea as to the final use that would occur on the land. Secretary Costanzo indicated that with the extension of Gellert Boulevard two parcels would be formed and that the portion on the easterly side of Gellert Boulevard would be in the C-l Zone. Development would be con- trolled by the Architectural Committee only. The westerly side would require use permits due to its proximity to the adjacent residential lands. He indicated that the City has two controls over development on this site~- 1) the zoning clearance permit process and the Architectural Committee review and 2) the Use Permit process. Acting Chairman Teglia asked what would happen if the City decided to go to a zoning such as P.C.C.. Secretary Costanzo explained that there must be 60 acres to allow this type of zoning. He indicated that a portion of Ordinance 575, Westborough Planned Community, would have to be amended to include this area under consideration. Mr. Callan subsequentially endorsed such a suggestion providing the City would pay for such a change in zoning and all procedural requirements. Commissioner Hale then asked Mr. Callan reg.ai?ding past plans for high rise condominiums and apartments on the site. He indicated that the concern of this Commission is that there could be a mixture of uses and that their suggestion for a P.U.D. would eliminate this possibility. Secretary Costanzo attempted at this time to direct the discussion back to the review of the actual draft ErR and to consider the recent motion of the City Council to control funds available to construct Gellert until such time as the developer submits a P.U.D. and a guarantee as to the tenants. Secretary Costanzo indicated the procedure from here would be to submit the comments, questions and testimonies received to URS Research Company for consideration and inclusion in the final EIR. He indicated that response from URS would be received some time in December for final report. The final speaker to be heard was Dr. Williams. He said that the initial report in 1972 dealt entirely with roadway and utilities required. Zoning at that time would have allowed certain residential developments. One of - 3645 - EIR/Gellert, contld October 26, 1976 the Commissioners at that time expressed that no residential capabilities should be considered. He indicated that the main focus was made toward the roadway and utilities for this report. He indicated further that another EIR might be required if any changes in the land use were submitted. He further commented that included in his review process was an evaluation to determine the characteristics of adjacent land uses in order to completely satisfy the review process. Secretary Costanzo stated that if any changes were to be made in the land use that they should be addressed in the re- finement of this report when it is brought back to this Commission. Ac~jng Chairman Teglia noted that all comments had been received and that they should be submitted to URS Research for their preparation of the final EIR document. REPORTS FIELD TRIP ITINERARY Acting Chairman Teglia requested a report on the field trip itinerary for the Planning Commission on November 13, 1976. Secretary Costanzo reviewed this itinerary. Commissioner Bertucelli stated that he must return by 3:30 p.m. Com~ missioner Goldberg indicated that lunch would be at the Marina. He also asked to add the Sewage Treatment Plant to the itinerary. Commissioner Mullin indicated he would be unable to attend in the morning, but that he would attempt to make lunch and the latter portion of the trip. Commissioner Hale requested to include Grand Avenue on a drive-by basis. The Commission agreed to establish 9:30 a.m. as the meeting time with 9:45 a.m. as the departure time for the 13th of November, 1976, from the parking lot of the City Hall. KAISER HOSPITAL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Staff updated the Commission on the current status of the Kaisei Hospital Master Plan. This report included a letter from Kaiser and a statement from the staff that current work load would put this matter over to 1977 before further evaluations or reports could be anticipated. PM-76-131 Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, indicating that this map was substantially the same as the tentative map. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that PM-76-131 be accepted. Commissioner Mullin seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. - 3646 - October 26 $ 1976 PM-76-134 Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, indicating that this map was substantially the same as the tentative map. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that PM-76-134 be accepted. Commissioner Mullin seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. COMt~UN I CA TI ONS Staff reviewed the situation regarding a complaint by Hankls Rental with respect to the use of Petels Service Station for storage and rental of V.-Haul rental equipment. The o.PDrective here was stated by Secretary Costanzo, that being to initiate action to complete the filing process by U-Haul for a Use Permit. Speaker Henry Rogers, owner of Hank's Rental, explained to the Commission his reasons behind filing this complaint. He indicated that his interest as stated is to assure that a Use Permit be obtained by Pete's Service Station, the same as required for all busi uses in South San Francisco. He stated that he has fulfilled all of his requirements and is hoping to see that this Commission will uphold the City's position on said requirements. Mr. Pete Peterson, 462 Alhambra, related that he has been in business since 1959 and has a good record of safety. He indicated that U-Haul had informed him that they would take care of the permit requirements. Steve Wattson of U-Haul, 560 Fairlawn, Pacifica, stated that U-Haul planned to pullout all their equipment by 5:00 p.m. the next day and that they then plan to keep equipment away from the station until such time as a proper use permit was obtained and approved. Commissioner Bertucelli questioned Wattson and U-Haul as to their failure to complete the use permit application. Mr. Wattson stated that changes in management could have been the reason for this delay. He assured the Commission that he would personally apply and receive approval through the Use Permit process before any future U-Haul business was conducted on the site. Staff indicated at this point that a field check would be made and a report to the Commission would be made verbally at the next meeting. GOOD AND WELFARE Mrs. Ruth Sack, 2248 Shannon Drive, asked if the Commission could define some of the terms and initials used in responses here tonight. Secretary Costanzo explained some of the terms to her satisfaction. Acting Chairman Teglia requested that action be taken to expedite the process for the delivery of the resolution to David Hale. Secretary Costanzo noted that the Resolution had been prepared and would be pre- sented at the next meeting. After some discussion, the Commission by acclamation decided to start the meeting of November 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. - 3647 - October 26, 1976 There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and no other communications or matters of interest for the Commission, Acting Ch~irman Teglia announced that the next meeting of the Planning Commission WOe! be held on November 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. at the West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. . n1/ ~ ~1Lw William Costanzo, secr~ Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Roberta Teglia, Acting Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOT E : The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken to di~pose 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. - 3648 -