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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/19/1979 M I NUT E S SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEST ORANGE AVENUE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM NOVEMBER 19, 1979 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER & ANNOUNCEMENT -- TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING 7:30p.m. Chairman Campredon, presiding ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Campredon Vice-Chairman Mantegani Commissioners Hoyer, Martin Grimes, and Getz Absent: Commissioner Bertuce11i Others Present: Community Development Dir., Louis Dell'Avgela Senior Planner, Daniel B. Christians Assistant Planner, Mark Wheeler Public Services Dir., Robert Yee Police Department, Officer John Moran Acting Chief Building Inspector, Ray Yoschak City Attorney, John Noonan MINUTES APPROVAL - October 23, 1979 Commissioner Getz noted correction on page 4192, that he was present at the end of the discussion on DP-7B-326. Motion-Grimes. Seconded-Martin. Approved as corrected by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Grimes, Hoyer and Martin, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, and Chairman Campredon NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Getz ABSENT: Commissioner Bertucelli AGENDA REVIEW AGENDA REVIEW Staff recommended that Item No. 9 be conti- nued to December 11, 1979. Commission concurred. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. Electric Products Corp. (TF#013) (Bayview Savings) UP-79-520 Categorical Exemption An application to replace existing roof mounted sign. Location: 370 Grand Avenue Zone: C-2 1. Staff presented staff report recommending UP-79-520 be approved subject to all condi- tions and limitations. Proponent: Mr. Robert G. Ramsey Electrical Products Corp. 950-30th Street Oakland, CA 9460B - 4194 - AG ENDA ACTION TAKEN to 2. David Goldman (TF#047) UP-79-4B5 Negative Declaration #201 An application to construct a dwelling group on partially developed property. Location: 640 Commercial Avenue Zone: R-3 j 1 Mr. Ramsey advised their only intent is i reduce the total sign area with the new J sj,gn p.rogram. I I 1 Mqtion-Martin/Approval of staff's recommen- dation UP-79-520 subject to all conditions. Seconded-Mantegani. Approved by AYES: the following vote: Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Getz, Hoyer Grimes and Martin. Chairman Campredon Commissioner Bertucelli NOES: ABSENT: 2. Staff presented staff report recommending approval subject to all conditions "Exhibit A" PEoponent: Mr. James F. Fotenos (applicant's representati ve) The Alcoa Building One Maritime Plaza S.F., CA 94111 Mr. Walter Kibil 2574 - 32nd Avenue S.F., CA 94116 Mr. Fotenos advised that he and Mr. Kibil, applicant's father, were available to answer a~y questions. Mr. Fotenos noted that applicant agreed with all conditions setforth in the staff's report. Opponent: Mr. James Elmore 642 Commercial Avenue SSF, CA 940BO Mr. Elmore presented correspondence dated 111/19/79 to the Commission and Staff. Senior P liannel~, Dan Christians, read into the record the fil~st four paragraphs of Mr. Elmore's cqrrespondence. Mr. Elmore than presented photographs of 640 Commercial Avenue before and after changes/ repairs of the front of the building. M~. Yoschak, Acting Chief Building Inspector, advised the Commission that according to the Building Division's files, there are no viola- tions on this building. Discussion continued. - 4195 - AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3. Rotary Club, Inc. (TF#255) RPD-79-l4/ Negative Declaration #246 An application to construct a 55 unit apartment building for seniors and re- lated landscaping & improvements. Location: West side of the terminus of Blondin Way. Zone: R-3 Commissioner Getz recommeded {Jp.e9J?l:Cotldtio1l1 #5 be added to read: "That this permit ap- proval does not condone nor authorize any violations of the Uniform Building Code or City Ordinances on this Site.". Motion-Getz/approval of staff's recommenda- tion to include added Condition #5 and sub- ject to all other conditions. Seconded- Mantegani. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 3. Staff presented staff report, then noted that the applicant must improve 1/2 or all of Blondin Way to a two-lane road. Proponent: George Avanessian 915 Linden Ave., SSF Mr. Avanessian, applicant's representative would like the Commission to consider this application as an addition to the existing Rotary Plaza building. He Also commented on the burden it would be for a non-profit organization to bear all the costs for the improvements on Blondin Way. Proponent: Roy Folmer, member 321 Miller Avenue SSF Nick Elchenof, member l4B5 Huntington Avenue SSF Mr. Folmer noted that residents. are 62 years or older and in cases of couples moving in, one person must be at least 62 years of age. Mr. Elchenof commented in favor of this pro- ject. Opponents: Mr. Charles Hesselein, Sr. 424 Constitution Way, SSF Mr. Charles Hesselein, Jr. 424 Constitution Way, SSF Mr. Ronald D. Brown 217 Country Club Drive, SSF Mr. D. R. Mont-Eton 226 Country Club Drive, SSF Ms. Jeny Nash 23B Country Club Drive, SSF -4196 - Agenda Action Taken Mr. Hesselein, Sr. was concerned on the environmental effects this project will have on his property which is adjacent to the proposed building, since his nursery need~ a specific amount of light during the day and darkness at night. Mr. Brown expressed his concerns on the widening of Blondin Way and asked that the street be retained at its present appearance. There was a concern regarding the delivery trucks passing through every day with a possible weight violation. Mr. Mont-Eton.questioned the density proposed and its effect on the surrounding areas of CountI'Y Club Park. Ms. Jeny Nash explained a possible drainage problem on her property if this project is approved. Mr. Hesselein, Jr., reiterated his father's concerns that the night lights will have an effect on their nursery. Commissioner Hoyer recommended that the developer obtain the opinion of a lighting specialist to solve the night light prob- lem and also directed Staff to have Police Department and/or City Engineer check the possible delivery truck load violations on Blondin Way. Commission & Staff continued discussion on the widening of Blondin Way. Commission recommended Revised Conditions No.s 1, 3 and 7 to read: 1. The site plan shall provide a minimum of 21 parking spaces for this proposed development. 3. This development shall be occupied by senior citizens. To assure that this restriction is met, the applicant shalI submit a list of all occupants and their ages within the first 6 months after total occupancy occurs. Subsequent oc- cupancy lists may be required if re- quested by the City Council, Planning Commission or Department of Community Development. Agenda Action Taken 4. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Pretari (TF#65B) RPD-79-l5/Negative Declaration #247 An application to construct a dwelling group on partially developed property. Location: 607 Hawthorne Place Zone: R-2 5. Mr. R. Mennucucci (TF#695) (Habitat Group, Inc.) RPD-79-l3/Negative Declaration #245 An application to construct a 39 unit condominium building on vacant property. Location: West side of Blondin Way Zone: R-3 - 4l9B - 7. The applicant shall be responsible for the widening of Blondin Way to two- travel lanes from the site to its in- tersection with Country Club Drive sub- ject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Motion-Getz/Approval of Staff's recommenda- tion (subject to all conditions) and Nega- tive Declaration No. 246. Seconded-Hoyer, Approved by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Getz, Hoyer, Grimes and Chairman Campredon. NOES: Vice-Chairman Mantegani and Commissioner Martin. ABSENT: Commissioner Bertucelli. 4. Staff presented staff report recommend- ing approval subject to all the conditions. Applicant's representative, Mr. John Lucasey advised he agreed with all conditions and limitations as setforth in staff's report. Motion-Martin/approval of staff's recommen- dation and Negative Declaration No. 247 subject to all conditions. Seconded-Grimes. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 5. Staff presented staff report, noting that if applicant could come up with an alternative plan meeting~o~ come close to 2.5 off-street parking spaces/unit, meet open space requirements, and improve Blondin Way to a two-lane road, staff would recon- sider their recommendation of denial. Proponent: George Avanessian 915 Linden Avenue, SSF Mr. Avanessian, applicant's representative, advised the Commission of his alternative which would bring up the off-street parking to 2.25 space/unit. Staff requested that if this project is ap- proved, the Cypress trees on the south of this project be retained. Agenda Action Taken 6. Maurice Brosnan SA-7B-50/Negative Declaration #159 An application for a Final Subdivision Map for a 222 unit condominium project. Location: East side of willow Avenue, North of Grand Avenue. Zone: RPD-40 -4199 - Opponents: Mr. Donald D. Brown 217 Country Club Drive, SSF Mr. D. R. Mont-Eton 226 Country Club Drive, SSF Mr. Charles Hesselein, Sr., & Mr. Charles Hesselein, Jr. 424 Constitution Way, SSF Opponents commented on their concerns re- garding widening of Blondin Way, environ- mental effects on the surrounding aI'ea, and population increase of the area surround. ing Country Club Park. The Commission and staff questioned the ap- plicant's right to proceed with theconstruc. tion of a 39 unit rental apartment building on this same site. Staff noted this would be referred to the City Attorney for review. Motion-Martin/Continue this item to Decenwer 11, 1979, to allow the applicant time to revise plans and allow staff the opportunity to examine an alternative plan. Seconded-Getz. Unanimously contined to December 11, 1979, by roll call vote. Chairman Campredon noted that the Country Club Park Committee could meet with the Planning Commission Subsommittee on December 4, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the large conference room. Residents concurred. 6. Staff presented Resolution #2266 from City Attorney, memorandum from City Engineer, and a copy of the proposed Final Subdivision Map for the Commission's review and consider- ation. Mr. John Noonan, City Attorney, presented Resolution #2266 and recommended that on Page 3, Paragraph 2.1 be amended to read: " 2.1 RPD Permi t That the RPD Permit 7B-4, as amended by the City Council, provide for (1) manda- tory annexation of phases to the DC&R's, and (2) revision of the construction sequence as set forth in Attachment "A", same to be accomplished by stipulation or other pro- cedures approved by the City Council, and attachment thereof to the RPD Permit, with Agenca Action Taken refeI'ence to the attachment being endorsed on the face of the Permi t. ~' and paragraph 2.2 be amended to read: "2.2 Final Map Note. That the map entitled, "A Subdivision Map for Condominium Puposes (Willow and Granc Condominiums)" bear the following endorse- ment or one substantially similar: Note: The development of the parcels described on this map is regulated by the City of South San Francisco Residential Planned Develop- ment Permit No. 7B-4, as amended, which is on file in the Office of the Department of Community Development". The Permit, in ad- dition to other matters and conditions, pro- vides for the sequential development of the parcels (described as phase development) commencing with Parcel (phase) 1 and pro- ceeding in order through to Parcel (phase) 21, and correlated improvement work and/or facility construction with the phases." SA-7B-50 Motion-Grimes/approval of Final Subdivision Map/and Resolution #2266 as amended by the City Attorney and subject to City Engineer's recommendations. Seconded-Getz. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Getz, Hoyer, Grimes, Martin, and Chairman Campredon. NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Mantegani REPORTS: 7. K-Mart UP-77-392 Status report on progress to date re- garding landscape problems and future maintenance proposals. Location: 2255 Gellert Blvd. Zone: C-l 7. Staff presented report noting that K-Mart will be presenting their landscape plans on December 11, 1979 and there will be a maintenance program prepared for this project, B. Parking Revisions ZA-79-16 B. Staff advised the Commission of the Staff Report submitted to City Council for the December 5, 1979, meeting and noted recom- mendations. Secretary De1l'Ange1a advised the Commission if they saw merit in the alternate approach as set forth in the Staff - 4200 - Agenda Action Taken GOOD AND WELFARE: -4201- Report, they could pass a resolution which would rescind Resolution No. 2263 and recommend the alternate approach as follows: Studio units 1-1/2 spaces per unit 1 bedroom units 2 . spaces per unit 2 or more bedroom uni ts 2-1/2 spaces per unit Motion-Hoyer/approval of staff's recommen- dation and directs staff to draw-up a resol- lution accordingly, submitting staff's current recommendation to the Council as an alternative and not rescind Resolution No. 2263. unanimously approved by roll call vote. GOOD .AND WELFARE: Discussion by Commission and Staff concern- ing commentaries during a Public Hearing. Commissioner Grimes asked Staff to look in- to the mini-warehouse advertising signs along fence of the North Bayshore on-ramp near Oyster Point Blvd. Staff made note of it. Commissioner Hoyer asked that something be done about the parking problem at Pacific Telephone Co. on Huntivgton and Spruce Avenues. Vice-Chairman Mantegani; concerns on Classic Van at Linden and Baden Avenues. Chairman Campredon; concerns on Dr. Bona's parking lot, and the drainage problem from the Bjorner's property at 1107 Mission Road. Staff advised Dr. Bona has been contacted an( regaz'ding 1107 Mission Road, Mr. Rozzi of the Engineering Division will be contacted. Agenda Action Taken There being nothing further to consider unde Good and Welfare, Chairman Campredonan,,-,: nounced that the meeting be adjourned to December 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the West Orange AvenueiLibrary Auditorium, B40 West Orange Avenue, SSF. ADJOURMENT (TF# 500) Side 1 11:45 p.m. """ -<(,. '- ",\ ~. c:..... ~ -.- Louis Dell'Angela, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Marcel Campredon, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commis- sion meeting indicated the action taken to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, arguments, and documents are recorded on tape and are available for public discussion in the Office of the Department of Community Development. -4202 -