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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/11/1978 ~1INUTES of the regular meeting to the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: DA TE : PLACE: 7:30 p.m. April 11, 1978 WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mullin, Commissioners Bertucelli, and Mathewson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Slade ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo Assistant Planner Mark A. Wheeler Senior Planner City Engineer Daniel B. Christians Robert Yee Chief Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 28, 1978 Commissioner Mathewson moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of March 28, 1978, be approved. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Mullin, and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mullin, Commissioners Bertucelli, and Mathewson NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Slade ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Campredon announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, and that anyone who wished to come before the Commission to be heard is requested to come to the front microphone so that his or her comments become part of the official record. - 3914 - lAp r i 1 11, 1 978 UP-78-430 Application for a Use Permit to establish a car and truck rental facility on property located at 264 South Airport Boulevard. Secretary Costanzo presented the Staff Report. Proponent: J. D. Umphrey 1160 Vallecito Court Lafayette, CA Vice-Chairman Mullin questioned the City Engineer's requirement with regard to a new sidewalk. The City Engineer agreed to withdraw conditions Nos. 1 and 3 until one year from this date, April 11, 1978. The applicant indicated a Holiday Rental Car operation is proposed. Commissioner Mathewson questioned the applicant's desire in regard to the large freestanding sign on the property. The applicant responded that his lease did not include any use of this sign. Vice-Chairman Mullin motioned that UP-78-430 be approved subject to all Special Conditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-78-431 and Negative Declaration No. 154 Negative Declaration and application for a Use Permit to construct a 7 unit apart- ment on property located at 1052 Grand Avenue in the R-3 Multi-family Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the Staff Report. Proponent: Hans Zipperle 2525 Donegal Avenue South San Francisco, CA Mr. Zipperle questioned Special Condition No.4 with regard to the five (5) year time limit of removal of the non-conforming units. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the Zoning Ordinance specifically intends for all non-conforming structures in the City to be eventually removed. He further indicated that other identical cases have had the same restriction placed on their approval. Mr. David Thomas, 1045 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA, spoke in favor of the application, but opposed Special Condition No.4. He questioned the right of the City to pre-condemn a 1 iving unit in this day and age of housing shortage. -3915- April 11, 1978 George Rescalvo, Architect of the applicant, indicated that staff never made mention of the time limit for removal of the non-conforming units. Secretary Costanzo pointed out that Mr. Rescalvo was the project architect on an identi- cal project in this area constructed for Pat Brosnan. Vice-Chairman Mullin questioned whether or not staff indicated to the applicant that a time limit would be placed on any use of this nature. Vice~Chairman Mullin cleared up the point that the applicant was not yet the actual owner, but only held an option to purchase, pending City Planning Commission approval. Commissioner Bertucelli questioned the condition of existing units and the ap- plicant indicated the Building Inspector had conducted an inspection and only minor violations were reported. Commissioner Mathewson motioned that UP-78-431 and Negative Declaration No. 154 be approved subject to all Special Conditions and recommendations of all divi- sions of the City of South San Francisco. Vice-Chairman Mullin seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-78-432 and Negative Declaration No. 155 Negative Declaration and an application for a Use Permit to expand the existing facility at 1556 El Camino Real in the IIUII Unclassified Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Mathewson questioned O. W. Willard, Senior Vice President, Macy's, in regard to quarterly sales. Mr. Willard continued that quarterly sales are currently being held and retail sales are anticipated. Vice-Chairman Mullin motioned that UP-78-432 and Negative Declaration No. 155 be approved subject to all Special Conditions and recommendations of all divi- sions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. RPD-78-2 - SGR-MOD-3 - SA-77-42 and Negative Declaration No. 157 Secretary Costanzo presented the Staff Report. Representative: Neil Martin 840 Berkeley Avenue Menlo Park, CA Mr. Martin requested Planning Commission acceptance of street grade at 15% due to additional grading necessary to remove the extra amount of grading and haul- ing. He further indicated that the difference between 12% and 15% is very mini,- mal and equal to approximately 3 feet in a 100 foot distance. ')()1C Apri 1 11, 1978 Lucille Creamer, 529 Eucalyptus, South San Francisco, CA~ representative of the Homeowners Association, indicated Association approval in its' entirety. Vice- Chairman Mullin questioned the City Engineer in regard to the 12% versus the 15% grade. Mr. Yee, City Engineer, indicated that any exceptions would be left up to the Planning Commission to decide. Commissioner Mathewson questioned how much blasting would be required. Mr. Alfredo James indicated that no blasting would be necessary based on all pre- vious tests. ' Mr. Martin questioned requirement of mandatory Homeowners Associations and C. C. & R's on this project. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the Planning Com- mission must require these conditions initially. Commissioner Bertucelli questioned Fire Department requirements and was an- swered that the Department has no problem with the plan as presented. Vice-Chairman Mullin questioned the haul route. Secretary Costanzo indicated that a grading permit would set the haul route. Commissioner Mathewson pointed out that the Standard Conditions are omitted from the packet tonight. Mr. Martin agreed to all the Standard Conditions of the City of South San Fran- cisco since he was familiar with them. The Staff agreed to forward a copy to the applicants immediately. Vice-Chairman Mullin motioned that RPD-78-2, SGR-MOD-3~ and SA-77-42 and Nega- tive Declaration No. 157 be approved subject to all Standard and Special Condi- tions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous ro 11 ca 11 vo te. V-78-213 Application for a Variance to the required parking at the H. Salt Esquire Restau- rant located at 1119 El Camino Real in the C-l Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the Staff Report. The Planning Commission questioned removal of existing signs to establish a @ sign program. Nick Tsiplakos, owner of the property, requested a sign program to delete Ken- tucky Fried Chicken. Commissioner Mathewson requested lighting be required along the breezeway be- tween the buildings. Mr. Tsiplakos indicated compliance to this request, in- cluding a parking lot in the rear. Commissioner Bertucelli motioned that V-78-213 be approved subject to all con- ditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. April 11, 1978 RZ-78-44 and Negative Declaration No. 160 Negative Declaration and an application to rezone, from PCM to C-3, Heavy Com- mercial and RPD, Residential Planned Development, the property located on the west side of South Spruce Avenue approximately 200 feet south of South Canal Street in the PCM Zone District. Proponent: Mr. Eshelback 791 Park Way South San Francisco, CA Mr. Eshelback objected to the content of the staff report and the letter sup- posedly denying the application prior to the meeting. Victor Brincat also ob- jected to the letter being mailed out prior to the meeting. Secretary Costanzo read from the Zoning Ordinance the requirement that an appeal must be transmitted to the City Council within ten (10) days of receipt of letter of denial. Commissioner Mullin recommended that both recommendations and conditions should be made in the future for denial and approval of all rezonings. The Commission agreed and so moved that this policy will be adhered to hereafter; Staff agreed to follow this policy in the future. Discussion followed with regard to the trend toward uses of typical properties in the City. Staff indicated that Commercial/Industrial uses are highest in the City current- ly with single family uses running second. Vice-Chairman Mullin motioned that RZ-78-44 and Negative Declaration No. 160 be denied. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and was dehisdwtth the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Mullin and Commissioner Mathewson NOES: Chairman Campredon and Commissioner Bertucelli ABSENT: Commissioner Slade RZ-78-44 and Negative Declaration No. 160 was denied; split vote decision goes with maker of motion and is therefore denied. NOTE: City Attorney determination April 12, 1978, has resulted in this application being forwarded to the City Council deemed approved as a result of the above split vote. PM-76-156 and Negative Declaration No. 147 Final Parcel Map application prior to recording of two parcels located on Grand- view Drive in the M-2-H Zone District. -~Ql~- Apri 1 11, 1978 Representative Ben Weaver, Wilsey & Ham, agreed with the staff report and all conditions. Commissioner Mathewson motioned that PM-78-156 and Negative Declaration No. 147 be approved subject to all conditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. pr~-78-161 and Negative Declaration No. 162 Negative Declaration and an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to create two pa rce 1 s on property 1 oca ted on the N~~ corner of the intersection of Sou th Maple Avenue and Victory Avenue in the M-l-H Zone District. Commissioner Bertucelli motioned that PM-78-161 and Negative Declaration No. 162 be approved subject to all conditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. RZ-78-45 and Negative Declaration No. 159 Negative Declaration and an application to rezone, from R-l Single Family Re- sidential to RPD Multi-family Residential, the property located on Willow Avenue north of Grand Avenue. The Planning Commission agreed to set a future date for public hearing of RZ-78-45 and Negative Declaration No. 159; the meeting was scheduled for May 23, 1978. The Planning Commission's recommendation was passed by a unani- mous vote. REPORTS Land Use and Zoning, Chestnut Avenue/Willow Avenue, Grand Avenue/Hillside Boulevard. Staff presented a staff report using graphic displays regarding the current and future land use and zoning for the area between Willow Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, Hillside Boulevard, and Grand Avenue. COMMUNICATIONS The Planning Commission noted that they had received notification that the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission for April 12) 1978, had been cancelled and was to be rescheduled when the two vacant positions on the Planning Commission. -39",9- Apri 111, 1978 GOOD AND vJELFARE Mr. Gildo Rozzi relayed a problem he is having obtaining a building permit. His desire is to appeal the decision of the Architectural Committee with re- gard to his development on Baden Avenue. Mr. Rozzi read into the record the findings of the Architectural Committee Review dated April 11, 1978. Secretary Costanzo indicated that approval could be granted by the Commission at this meeting providing that the exterior remodeling for the retail operation at a later date, be done in accordance with the Downton Revitalization effort. Mr. Rozzi agreed to do this on his word. The Commission agreed to permit Mr. Rozzi to receive his building permit subject to this requirement. There being nothing more to consider under Good and Welfare and no other communications or matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Campredon announced that the ~xt regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on April 25, 1978, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 1:36 a.m. Marcel Campredon, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken 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. - 3920 -