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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-16-03MINUTES October :t6, 2003 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNi[NG COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE T~LP]~ 1 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, and Acting Chairperson Ochsenhirt ABSENT: Chairperson Romero STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: City Managers Ofc City Attorney: Engineering Division: Police Department: Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Mike Lappen, Senior Planner Steve Kowalski, Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II Assistant City Manager Van Duyn Kimberly Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Richard Harmon, Development Review Coordinator Sergeant Jim Thane, Planning Liaison AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR :L. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2003. Approved Mancini Properties Inc./Owner World Cup Indoor Soccer/Applicant 1416-1422 San Mateo Ave. PO3-OO89 / U PMO3-OOO 2 / ZA0 3-O00 2 Zoning Amendment to allow "Amusement Arcades" as a conditionally permitted use within the M-:L Tndustrial Zoning District and Use Permit Modification for an existing indoor soccer facility at 1422 San Mateo Avenue to: 1) include an amusement arcade; 2) increase the hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; 3) allow laser tag as an additional use; 4) allow on-site sales of beer; and 5) expand the use into the adjacent 14,850 sq ft. tenant space at 1416 San Mateo Avenue to include two (2) batting cages and a full-sized soccer field. ! American River Properties/Owner Greiner Service Stations, Inc./Applicant 300 So. Airport Blvd. P03-0045/UPM03-000:L and Categorical Exemption Class :t Section :tS30[ Existing Facilities. (Recommend continuance to November 6, 2003) Use Permit Modification to allow sales of beer and wine for off-site consumption at an existing service station in the Planned Commercial (P-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.24.070(f) and 20.91. ! Approved Minutes of October i6, 2003 SSF Unified School District/Owner SSF Foundation for Youth/Applicant 1320 Mission Rd. P02-0098/UP02-0002 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 1S301 Leasing of Existing Facilities 6-Month Review of Use Permit to allow a community recreation use (bingo) to operate during non-school hours at El Camino High School in the School Zone in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.49.030 and Chapter 20.81. Motion Sim / Second Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar. Item 1 approved by majority voice vote with Commissioner Teglia abstaining. Items 2-4 approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLTC HEARTNG Eberle~ .loseph E & Adeline/Owner Approved Westmed Ambulance/Applicant 1165 El Camino Real P03-0098/UP03-00:t7 and Class 3 Section 15303 Conversion of existing structure to new use with only minor modifications. Use Permit to allow establishment of a non-emergency ambulance dispatch business within an exiting structure at :[165 El Camino Real with 300 feet of a residential zone in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.22.030. Staff report was presented by Steve Kowalski. Public Hearing opened. The Commission questioned the paint colors to be used on the building, and asked to have additional landscaping planted on the site. The Commission also asked if the CPR classes are advertised to the public. They also asked if the ambulance was equipped to respond to emergency situations. Westmed Ambulance representative noted that the building would be repainted using the existing light brown color. The CPR classes would be set up on demand. The classes are setup by walk-in requests and advertised by word of mouth. They currently do not advertise these classes but could do it on a bi-annual basis. The ambulance is equipped for emergency response and can provide services when requested by additional government officials in emergency cases. The Commission added a Condition of Approval that the applicant add additional landscaping to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner. They also suggested that the applicant work with Susan Kennedy to absorb City overflow of CPR classes. There were no speakers. Public Hearing closed. Motion Sim / Second Teglia to approve P03-0098 & UP-03-00:[7 with the additional Condition regarding landscaping. Approved by unanimous voice vote. A & S Realty/Owner Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc./Applicant 161 Starlite St. P03-0101/UP03-0018 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 1S301 Existing Facilities Approved Use Permit to allow the sale of wine and beer for off-site consumption in association with mail order gift baskets in the IVl-:[ Industrial Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.30 and 20.8:[. Staff report presented by Senior Planner Carlson and asked the Commission to consider adding a condition of approval that the use permit, should it be approved, have a 3-6 month review. Approved Minutes of October 16, 2003 Sergeant Thane noted that he agreed with the additional condition of approval and asked that another be added to discourage customers from going to business to purchase beverages. He suggested, "that there shall not be refrigerated alcoholic beverages sold on-site." Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Lynne Carmichael, liquor license Attorney representing Boudin Bakeries, noted that they are in accordance with all conditions of approval and staff's recommendations. Ed Lamperti showed the commission an example of the gift boxes they would be mailing via Federal Express. The Commission discussed allowing a 3 or a 6-month review on the proposal. Commissioner Teglia was concerned that another business would move into the site and exploit the liquor license. Assistant City Attorney .]ohnson noted that a review on the use permit is to ensure that the license from Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is consistent with the letter of Public Convenience and Necessity and if it isn't this allows the commission to modify the use permit at that time. She added that the City's only assurance is that the Public Convenience And Necessity letter is based on the condition of not having any offsite retail liquor sales. Tf another business moved in and started acting outside of the letter, ABC would be notified for immediate action. Motion Teqlia / Second Honan to approve P03-0101 with additional conditions. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Recess called at 8:06 p.m. Recalled to order at 8:17 p.m. 1 Fairfield Transit Village Costco SSF, LLC/Owner Fairfield Residential LLC/Applicant 1600 El Camino Real P02-0088 and Mitigated Negative Declaration MND02-0088 Continued to November 6, 2003 Use Permit Application to construct a mixed-use commercial/residential project consisting of 360 residential units and approximately 23,000 square feet of commercial space for a grocery store and local serving retail spaces, community recreation/leasing offices, and common recreation areas on two vacant sites (totaling 8 acres) at the intersection of El Camino Real and McLellan Drive in the SSF Bart Transit Village Zoning District and the El Camino Real Corridor Redevelopment Area in accordance with SSFMC Chapters :[9.48, 20.27 and 20.8:[. Tentative Parcel Map Application to subdivide the existing single parcel, which includes McLellan Drive, into three parcels. The north parcels would be bounded by Costco Drive, El Camino Real, McLellan Drive and Colma Creek. The south parcel would be bounded by El Camino Real, McLellan Drive, the Bart Plaza, and Bart Service Road 2. Senior Planner Lappen presented to staff report. Rick Williams, staff consultant, gave a brief summary of some changes made to previous proposal. · Roof elements have variety in interest. · Building heights were revised to be three stories along El Camino Real. · Gates will remain unlocked to permit public access to common areas. · Facjades include midblock breaks · The BART Plaza has additional landscaping to provide privacy. Ed McCoy, Fairfield development, gave a brief background on their company. Dennis Henmy, Henmy architecture, noted that the project is a transit-oriented development. It is close to schools, hospitals, interstate 280, community parks, public transportation, and is accessible to everyone. He pointed out that the Bart Plaza promotes pedestrian circulation throughout the site. They have recessed the windows, there are French balconies and awnings on the Windows. The parkette is an opportunity for public art to take place. Ed McCoy noted that the development has full amenities. They are providing 20% affordable housing and exceed the childcare contributions. There will be room for public art. He added that the city is eligible for a $960,000 grant from CCAG with this project. Mr. McCoy noted that CALSTRS has become a partner in this deal and has provided Approved Minutes of October 16, 2003 over $21 million to provide more than 15% affordable housing. He pointed out that the project achieves City's goal for a non-auto gateway to and from the city. Public Hearing opened. League of Women Voters Dorothy Robbins 125 Highcrest Lane So. San Francisco Stuart Campbell 620 Serramonte #12 Daly City, CA 94015 Karen Stanfill 2635 Shannon Drive So. San Francisco ]ames Bronson 554 Bright Street San Francisco, CA Sally Cadigan Child Care Coordinating Council San Mateo, CA Building Trades Council William Nack 1153 Chess Drive Foster City, CA Comments were all in support of the transit village proposal. Some speakers felt that affordable housing would encourage school teachers to stay in the area because they would qualify for these homes. Ms. Cadigan encouraged the City for being the first jurisdiction to adopt a childcare fee. The developer has stated that they would pay $600.00 per unit on childcare fees. The Building Trades Unions and the Housing Leadership Council were in support of the project. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Teglia stated that there will be affordable housing and that this is an improvement form the original proposal but there needs to be more detail along the windows. He appreciated the increase in retail and street design. He asked that the retail be expanded out from McLellan on to the corner and along El Camino Real. He added that the Environmental impacts need to be looked at, such as traffic issues, and ingress and egress to Costco needs to work well in order for this project to be successful. Commissioner Sim and Mr. Henmy discussed the architectural design of the parking structure. Commissioner Sim asked that the street treatments of the facades are well taken care of at the next meeting. He concurred with Commissioner Teglia with regard to adding more retail on McLellan to extend out to El Camino Real. Commissioner Sim commended the developer on interweaving the linear park look along the complex and having the gates open to the public. He asked for a photo survey showing the Commission on how the complex relates to the scenery. Commissioner Honan noted that the leasing offices were moved and asked if the size had been lowered as requested by the subcommittee. Mr. McCoy noted that they moved the offices but they remained 2500 square feet in size. The size was not lowered because the offices were moved to another location which caused them to lose 4 units to make room for the retail. Chairperson Pro-Tem Ochsenhirt asked if there would be a cross walk between the East and West buildings. Senior Planner Mike Lappen noted that there would not be any mid-block crossing and it was not in the Engineering Division requirements. Chairperson Pro-Tern Ochsenhirt asked if the angle parking in front of the market could be moved towards El Camino to serve the smaller retail areas. Mr. Williams noted that the street design has been accepted as part of the transit village plan. There is angled parking wherever it could be placed without interfering with through traffic and creating a safety issue. Closer to McLellan there is parallel parking. The traffic reports do not allow angled parking closer to McLellan Drive. Chairperson Pro-Tem Ochsenhirt commended the applicant for allowing public access to the site. He asked which units would be designated Iow-income housing. Senior Planner Mike Lappen noted that the developer will build all the units exactly the same. They will be designating a unit as affordable housing depending on how much of the 20% they have reached. Chairperson Pro-Tem Ochsenhirt asked the developer what their relationship with CALSTRS is. Mr. McCoy noted that CALSTRS has provided funds ensure that their developments have 15% below market rate units. This is an advantage to the teachers and allows them to move up on a waiting list for a unit. Chairperson Pro-Tern Ochsenhirt asked if the applicant had any bonuses on behalf of the City. Senior Planner Mike Approved Minutes of October 16, 2003 Lappen noted that the developer qualifies for the density bonus but has chosen not to opt for it. Commissioner Honan asked that the developer explore offering shuttle service for the project. She asked that they get details on the lighting of pathways from and to the BART station. Commissioner Sim asked that the developer return with a detailed profile showing reveal joints on the project. Chief Planner Sparks asked the Commission to continue the Public Hearing to November 6, 2003 to comment on the Draft Negative Declaration and the Draft Affordable Housing Agreement. He explained that the Commission would continue the November 6th meeting to November 20th at which meeting the Commission would take final action. Motion Honan ! Second Sim to continue the Public Hearing to November 6, 2003. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS . Items from Staff a. Zoning Administrator Meeting Action Mariotti, Peter-Owner/Applicant 117 N¥1a Ave. P03-0100/MUP03-0002 and Class 3 Section :[5303(a) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures Minor Use Permit allowing a rear yard setback of 10 feet on a substandard reverse corner lot in the Single Family Residential (R-l-E) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.16, 20.71.030(q) &. 20.89. Chief Planner Sparks gave a summary of the action taken by the Zoning Administrator. The Commission had no comments. b. Chief Planner Sparks noted that 22 Vista Court had been appealed. 9. Items from Commission None 10. Items from the Public None 11. Adjournment Motion Honan ! Second Sim to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 9:54 P.M. ~'~§ C. Sparks Secretary to the Planning Comrfiission City of South San Francisco R~chard Ochsenhirt, Chairperson Pro-Tempore Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting November 6, 2003, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA TCS/blh