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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/23/1979 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: January 23, 1979 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Mullin, Bertucelli, Mathewson and Grimes MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Slade ALSO PRESENT: Ci ty Pl anner William Costanzo Senior Planner Daniel Christians Assistant Planner Mark Wheeler Chief Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 9, 1979 Commissioner Mathewson moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of January 9, 1979 be approved. Oommissioner Mullin seconded the motion and the minutes were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Mullin, Bertucelli, Mathewson and Grimes NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Slade ABSTAIN: None ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Announcement was made that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, and that anyone who wished to come be- fore 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. -4064- January 23, 1979 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ZA-77-10 (DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE) and Negative Declaration No. 189 (Continued from January 9, 1979) A Public Hearing to accept testimony, review and consider the proposed Draft Sign Ordinance amendment to Ordinance 353, as amended and to consider rescind- ing Ordinance 455, the Sign Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco. Staff presented the staff report. The Commission concurred to continue this item off-calendar. A new Resolu- tion will be prepared; legal notices will be published prior to the resched- uling of this hearing. UP-77-384 (Revocation hearing continued from January 9, 1979) A request of Donald Anderson for a Public Hearing to show cause why this Use Permit should not be revoked for failure to comply with conditions and limita- tiona as approved for auto repair at 900 Linden Avenue. Staff presented the staff report indicating that a copy of the lease in Mr. Lonati's and Mr. Donald Anderson's names is available for Commission inspec- tion. Staff further recommended an addition to the Revised Special Conditions setting a time limit for compliance with conditions. Secretary Costanzo further explained the revised conditions as indicated in the staff report. Proponent: Mr. Donald Anderson 467 Hillside Boulevard South San Francisco, CA Mr. Anderson requested clarification of Special Condition No. 5 with reference to storage of vehicles that were partially disassembled. He indicated that at certain times vehicles needing a differential rebuilding, on rare occasions, do have to be stored outside the building on jack stands for approximately 2 to 6 weeks. Commissioner Grimes stated that the conditions across the street at the Mobil Station are very bad in comparison to this location. The City's Code Enforce- ment Officer, Mr. Dennis Doty will follow-up on this matter. -4065- Janua ry 23, 1979 Discussion followed regarding the number of vehicles to be stored outside. The Commi s s i on s ugges ted a one year revi evJ of the speci a 1 permi t he rei n. Staff concurred with the nature of this suggestion however suggested that approval of this permit be contingent on successful compliance with all the adopted conditions and limitations within a specific time limit. The Commission agreed to amend *Special Condition No.5 and add Special Con- dition No. 12 to the revised Special Conditions to read as follows: 5. That the storage outside the building be limited to a maximum of 3 vehicles. Said storaged vehicles*that are partially dis- assembled or obviously inoperable shall be screened from public view. 12. That the Planning Commission shall review the subject site for compliance with the conditions at the end of 1 (one) year or January 1, 1980. Mr. Anderson requested a 90 day time limit to comply with all special con- ditions including painting of the building and installation of landscaping. Secretary Costanzo indicated that he would like to bring this matter back be- fore the Planning Commission for review in 6 months. Vice-Chairman ~1ant(;g.ani moved thatt.h.e Commission adopt the Revised Special Conditions to UP=77;384Jiiand allow the applicant to continue his operation within these limitations. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITD~S UP-77-414 and Categorical Exemption A request by Anthony W. Darensbourg for a Public Hearing to continue to operate the established thrift store at 216 Cypress Avenue in the t-2 Down- town Urban Core in accordance with City Council aiction on January 4, 1978. Staff presented the staff report. Proponent: Mrs. Darensbourg 856 Antoinette Lane #1 South San Francisco, CA Mrs. Darensbourg stated that she was unable to understand the City's objec- tion to her second hand business. She further stated that they are withholding exterior improvement until they can secure an unlimited permit. -4066- January 23, 1979 Staff reiterated the context of the staff report! as an explaination and con- tinued to update the Commission on the Downtown Revitalization progress. Staff further indicated that second hand stores generally attract similar businesses. Mrs. Darensbourg further offered the Commission a list of signatures request- ing her business to continue at this location. She continued to discuss the benefits of her operation at this location and her desire to serve the public with this much needed type of service. Dorothy Tomlinson 527 Yosemite Drive South San Francisco, CA Mrs. Tomlinson indicated that the Adult Book Store is not legal and is still in business. She further stated her desire to have services of the thrift store. Secretary Costanzo stated that the occupancy of this bookstore was not granted by the City but was overturned as an unconstitut!ional land use to operate a bookstore by the San Mateo County Superior Court!. Darlene Musante 856 Antoinette Lane #1 South San Francisco, CA Miss Musante expressed a desire to have this issue decided on the basis of the merits of the operation of the business and not soley based on the sale of second hand merchandise. Walda Lane 159 Francisco Drive South San Francisco, CA Mrs. Lane indicated her needs are always met at this location to provide for her seven children. She further stated that the nature of this operaiton should be evaluated because of its excellent outward appearance. Julion Aramburu 157 Romney Avenue South San Francisco, CA Mr. Aramburu, the adjoining business operator, indicated his desire for a permanent permit because of the nature of the business as operated by Mrs. Darensbourg. Beverly Lancaster 552 Railroad Avenue South San Francisco, CA Mrs. Lancaster stated that this ter~ice was needed. -4067- January 23, 1979 Commissioner Mullin suggested an unlimited permit be granted until such time as the Downtown Revitalization is physically underway. Commissioner Mathewson stated that the City Council approved the limited per- mit once on a limited basis and that the Planning Commission denial last year has been amended this year based on the City Council determination. Discussion continued pertaining to the illegal operation without permits. t1rs. Darensbourg responded that she was not aware of any permits that were necessa~y at the time. Commissioner Mathewson moved that UP-77-414 be approved for one (1) year at which time consideration would be given to the effects of this use on the business climate in general and the Downtown Revitalization progress at that time. Commissioner Bertucel1i second~d the motion and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Com~issioners Bertu- celli, Mathewson and Grimes. NOES: Commissioner Mullin ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Slade Residential Uses in Commercial Zones (Resolution of Intention - Adopted December 12, 1978) Staff presented the staff report and the Commission concurred to request staff to pursue this item and to draft some standards that may be applied rather than modification of the Ordinance. REPORTS The Proposed Updated III. Draft Housing Element was presented to the Commission for review and discussion and it was indicated that July 1979, is the deadline to comply with State requirements. There being no communcations and nothing to discuss under Good and Welfare of matters of interest for the Commission, ChairmanCampredon announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on February 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater at El Camino High School. -4068- The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. 1Jw1 William Costanzo, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planningi Commission meeting to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, recorded on tape. The tapes are available in and are available for public discussion. -4069- January 23, 1979 Marcel Campredon, Chaibman Planning Commission Ci ty of South San Franci s co ndicated the action taken and documents are office of the City Planner