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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/27/1967 - 1 - 27, M I NUT E s meeting Francisco Planning Time: 8:00 P..M.. e: February 27, 1967 Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, South San Francisco Members Pre.sent: Vice. Chairman Mammini, Commissioners Bobl Gardner, Lazzari Rosati, Zlatunich and Chairman Raffael Members Absent: None o ent: City Planner cretary to the Planning Commiss , Daniel M.. Pass Building or Leonard pittz Planning istant Franc VanSte.en MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING the meeting of February 14, 1967 Commissioner Mammini moved that the minutes of the meeting of February ,1967 be approved; seconded by Commissioner Laz sed by the following roll call vote: Mammini, Boblitt, Gardner, Lazzari, Rosati, and Raffaelli Noes: None ent: None - 2 - 27, 1 COMMUNICATIONS - that Ridge time for filing Permit for Community be Extended f or One M.. Pass read to the Commission the following request from Mr. William Young of Stonegate Ridge Planned Community, with off es at 42l Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California: "Dear Mr. Pass: On March 7, 1966 the South San Francisco City Council adopted the Stonegate Ridge Amended Ordinance. This Ordinance became effective 30 days after its adoption on April 7,1966. According to Section Regulations Paragraph A-8 a use permit requ.ired to be filed within one year the adoption the nance. The same paragraph indicates the Planning Commission may extend the time for this filing for a period not to exceed one year. Two very serious problems have confronted the Stonegate Ridge develop- ment and because of the de beyond our control we respectfully request the Planning Commiss to grant us a one year extension April 7, 1967. . serious of our problems was the general shortage of money home mortgages. This problem was general and has home construction in all the area including Stonegate Our other serious problem was some unavoidable delay in ing the underground work in the streets, which combined the present above normal winter rain served to put the project many months behind our plan of having streets paved by September 19668 There have been other minor problems causing some delays, not worth recounting this letter... My ~~lssociates and I would appreciate the early and favorable act on our request by the Planning Commission of the City of h San Franc CO",H further advised the Commission as follows: , Section IV, of Ordinance 528 - theord establishing the Stonegate Ridge Planned Community - prov s that use permit shall be require.d for each of the Planned its Stonegate Ridge)," and the application for such tlshall be fi within one (1) year er the adopt of this Ordinance." ection AS", also provides that the "Planning Commission may the time filing said Use Permit application, which extension shall not exceed one (1) year.." Since onegate Ridge Planned Community ordinance became ect on 7, 1966, use-permit ts for its effectuation must f by 1 7, 1967, in the ence of a time extension grant Planning Commission.. time extension supportable... Between the synthes Ived planned community and the date of report, deve lopers have been confronted and delaye.d by 't ight money,' high erest rates and an uncertain housing market. The very complexity of Stonegate Ridge Planned Community, furthermore, 27 9 , tome e. t ers, financiers, before the project fiscal physical problems which are e Ridge complex make the requested t therefore recommended t said exten- Planning Commiss H ent was Mr. William Young, applicant, Planned Community, with offices at 1 Francisco, Californ being no one to Chairman Raffaelli lared c and solicited comments t on Commissioners.. Rosati Mr. Young s prospects l;vere favorab direct the prospects were for nothing had f ized some major commitments He indicated good lately.. comments any of the other Commiss asked for a motion and a roll call vote i moved, seconded as made and to Units in the will take Commissioner Zlatunich to the time for requirement onegate Ridge Project for on April 7, 1967.. mot was passed by fol roll call vote: itt,Gardner, i, i None ent: None 6 - - 3 27 Use , & Co., to permit the construction an approximately 7' x 37', illuminated, free- s 'I information sign, in the Boulevard right-af-way, at Daniel Pass advised the Commission as follows: tV The proposed sign is designed to denote the southwesterly entrance to the adjacent Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park.. Said sign would serve a useful purpose. Its attractive design and lettering should actually constitute a betterment, not a detriment to the involved industrial complex, and the City of South San Francisco-at The proposed sign was approved Planning Commiss in 1965 under Resolution 1847. approval was subsequently ratif by the City Council. 1 is now , as use permit was not one year. recommended that the instant use-permit request be approved, upon the conditions which were attached to the prior approval, to (1) to issuance of a building permit, an agreement must be with the City Clerk holding the City harmless for any which might occur by having a private sign on public (2 landscaping on the island shall be less than 3 ft. in height where planting might obstruct traffic, and be approved by the Architectural Committee." City Pass next read a communication from Robert L. Maxey, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks for the City of South San Franc co, to wit: "During the construction of the landscape islands along Forbes provisions were made for the installation of a sign at the island closest to the intersection of East Grand Avenue. UP-40 apparent deals with this sign and this island. If Planning Commission sees feas to approve UP-40 I ask that the following conditions be attached to the approval: 1.. Adequate protection by the contractor to insure t breakage and disruption of the sprin~ler system installed said island 2. Adequate water supply should be possifule to the land to continued on going maintenance of said island. 3. Damage and disruption to the landscape portions of land shall be replaced satisfactory condition at ractor expense. the sign drawn by Wilsey Ham and February 1965. Deviations from plan should to ion." 4. conform to the plans plan number 212-060l I-D-l, approval by department 27, QRS Neon Co.. 11 co. present was Mr. Michael & of South San Francisco, applicant.. being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chairman Raffaelli dec the public hearing on this matter closed and solicited comments from the Commissioners.. There being no further comments by any of the other Commissioners, Chairman Raffaelli asked for a motion and a roll call vote thereon.. Commissioner Zlatunich moved, seconded by Commissioner Lazzari to grant the request as applied for however, subject to the recommenda- tions of the City Planner and the requirements set by Superintendent Recreation and Parks.. The motion was passed by the fo 1 vote: Marnmini, Boblitt, Gardner, Raffaelli , Rosati, Zlatunich and Noes: None ent: None 8 - - 4 - 1 27, 19 iser, to the construct of a ) on the easterly side of South Spruce Canal & Starlite Streets, in the C-3 District. Planner Pass advised the Commission that said request had been withhe at the request of the applicant and would not come for consideration during meeting. Chairman Raffael and the other Commissioners took not action of withholding of the of this 9 - - 5 - 27, permit establ an existing commercial C-l District.. t ment of a bui ing at advised the Commission as follows: "The lands are slated for local commercial use under the adopted general plan, and are classified in accordance therewith.. Said lands are a part of a modern shopping center.. The proposed retail, dry-cleaning plant would located In a store which formerly accommodated a variety-goods bus The above factors indicate that the establishment of the use would not constitute a material detriment to the area, the Central Community, or South San Francisco-at is therefore recommended use-permit appl be granted approval.." Planner Pass further read a communication from lied Equipment Company of l509 San Pablo, , California, to wit: our phone conversation this morning we are selling a One Hour Martinizing dry cleaning and shirt laundry to Nathan Speidell and Ronald Farr.. The plant is to be at 120 Hazelwood Drive, South San Francisco.. Attached ostat of the machinery order itemizing the different models of machines and equipment.." City Planner Pass introduced a description of chattel for all items and pieces of equipment which applicant intended to install his proposed cleaning establishment.. Present the applicants were Mr. Ronald Farr and ~rr.. Nathan B.. Spe 11, both of 144 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco, California.. With them was Mr.. Bates, adviser to the applicant.. ing no one else to speak for or against the. request, Chairman Raffaelli declared the public hearing on this matter closed and so ited comments from the Commissioners.. Commissioner Boblitt asked about future traffic that would be generated, City Planner Pass answered that such would be similar to that generated by the past occupant, a variety store, and the area was geared to such ic.. Commiss and City below the maximum asked if the signs were within the ordinance confirmed that they were.. They were far 300 sq.. ft.. comments by of the other Commissioners, asked for a motion and a roll 1 vote thereon.. Commissioner Mammini moved, seconded Commiss grant the request as applied for, , sub tions made by the City Planner in his advice to Zlatunich to to the re Commiss - 160 - mot VI! as s Absent: None t, 7 iI ro 1 vote: ati, Zlatunich - 6 - 27, Homes Development to an ting drive-in restaurant, at , in the District. Planner advis as follows: "The subject lands are generally planned for commercial use, are developed commercially accordance therewith. Said lands are an integral part of the. El Camino business s The proposed developmental would improve the involved site., from a physical standpoint. It is recommended, therefore, the use-permit request subject to the requirements of the Chief Building Inspector, Chief, the Police Chief, and the Architectural Committee"TI Citv Planner Pass read an 10M from Louis H. Goss, or Public Works for the City of San Francisco, to wit: recommended the new 11e Restaurant be to the construction concrete curbs, gutters and s the developer in accordance with the State Division of Highways requirements and at the locat grades established by the State. 1 ne to construct a temporary pavement between new concrete gutter and edge of the existing pavement on accordance with State requirements. The State Divis wi 0 require an Encroachment Permit, ~.,hich will the ion and width of required driveways. It may be necessary to relocate the most northerly drive1;vay and modify the parking arrangement to provide for the future curb return at the intersection of El Camino Real and Ponderosa Road..ft Pass then read a communication from for the City of South San Francisco, to wit: , city existence of easements to accommodate sidewalks and ins ions be verified... City not have the easements, suggest that documents dedicating be on fi to granting of any tV s read or of Publ e to the foregoing to wit: Louis H.. Noonan, easements for s made memorandum dated Fe.bruary 20, 1967, from ting that documents dedicat public installations be on f street work.. with George Mat the me that the ate's documents for the acquis El Camino Real locat right of way held I have Highways who Department has for the widening acquisition of of funds.. the State Division of Highways has no f requiring and supervis the construction of t~is area, it is sugges;ed the d~veloper construct lmprovements at thls t J_me enter lnto an agre.eme.nt , CJ> 27, 1 co to e constru.ct or improvements , gutter, 1 at the time that the right of way the highway widened. locat the bu ing, driveways, and parking spaces should t consideration the future widening of El Camino Real..Tt City Planner Pass next read a memorandum from Fire Chief Marchi, to wit: "The above subject meets my approval.." City Planner Pass then read a memorandum submitted by Chief of Police John Fabbri, to wit: "This Department has no recommendations at the Use Permit.. When the final plans are submitted approval, this Department to review them with respect to the type of parking lot, lighting and traffic pattern.." time c for the applicant was Mr.. Alfred C.. Espindola, President Freeze, Inc.. 422 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro.. entered a rendering of the proposed new development, was viewed and studied all the Commissioners then to Mr.. Espindola.. else to speak for or against the request, Chairman the publ hearing on this matter closed and from Commiss ati asked Mr.. Espindola if he would meet requirements as out lined by the Director of Public \.-lorks.. Mr.. replied that was h firm's intention to make improvements according to the staff requirements as by the various Departments concerned.. As a inessman he had learned requirements were often within reason to firm's benefit.. Commissioner menta as set Rosati thereupon asked City such Department of Pub 1 ic Works ~rJ'ould mean doub Ie at a future the state highway stated, however, that such would not be the case, s improvements , until the final project t highway , were already ,as present improvements could e Commiss asked outside the right Mr. ate Highways did not require s would lude sidewalks that they would be inc , but City streets do.. Commissioner of the signs Pass stated applied for as Exhibit Therefore. t asked this use permit would as shown on the rendering of the proposed signs would come under a separate use permit s Mr. Espindola was ing to the part of this applicat for approval of s rendering should be submitted this - I as f as of 5, after calculating the pro- the total sign area would stay well permitted in a C-l zone which the e could compared... In the "Un it would therefore had to be a part of this use permit and in the possible motion thereupon. There being no further comments by any of Chairman Raffael asked for a motion the other s , a roll call vote thereon. Commissioner Mammini moved, s grant the Request as applied tions made by the Planner Director of Public Works, , the Fire Chief and illuminated ! , fac panel upon s feet, not f t or permanent, mot was roll call vote: itt, , Rosati, Zlatunich and t: - 1 27, V-19 an Bev to the construct single family dwelling, 2 Northwood Drive, t ,one-st rear yards, at 1 M. Pass advised the Commission in following manner: nThe requested variances are supported the. large of the subject lot which is devoted to the ~'lTater-line easement of the City of San Francisco. The granting of the s reques variances would not a material detriment to the Brentwood area Ne Central Community, or the of San granting of the would prevent owner-applicant from unnecessary physical condit shou to n Prese.nt for the San Mr. Robert Beviacqua of 172 Northwood om else to li declared ite.d comm,e.nts or against the request, hearing on matter Commissioners~ comments any of the other , asked for a motion and a roll call vote thereon. Zlatunich moved, s by Commiss t as applied for according to the Planner.. mot was pass the ro vote: itt'll i, and None - 1 - 8 - PM- 27 \I 19 the s ion ed at 1349 San Mateo lots.. Cornmiss as f would create two small, but usable indus . These parcels would conform, to a substantial degree, to the width and depth standards of many lots in the Person & Swanson Indus 1 Tract. In the light of the above factors, it recommended tentative parcel map be granted approval, subject to ments of the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector. City Planner Pass further read an 10M from Public Works for the City of South H.. Goss, isco, to wit: or "Bearings distances for are correct. It is (encircled).. Lots 29 ion have checked that Block 1 be shown on correct as shown",u Planner Pass next read an 10M from Gildo L.. Rozzi, Chief Inspector for the City South San Franc co, to wit: eked the Preliminary Parcel Map PM-l2, being a re- of Lot 3, Block 1 Person & Swanson Indust co and find in order for approval with Final Parcel Map shall indicate Block No. 1 McMillan of o the applicant was Mr.. lingame, California. being no one else to speak or against the Chairman Raffaelli declared the public hearing c solicited comments from the Commiss further comments by for a mot and a of the s call vote on the matter" , sat i, and i - 9 - 27, 19 , an 10M from Arthur A. Rodondi, City co, to wit: a copy of the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February Secretary of the Recreation Commission concerning amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.. Please be advised at the regular meeting of the City Council held Monday, February 20, 1967, there being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli referred the matter to the Planning Commission.." City Planner Pass read communication from Mrs. Lura E.. Sell Seere~a~of the Recreation Commission, as mentioned memoran- dum from the City Clerk: nAt the regular meeting of the Recreat Commission y South San Francisco, California Id January 26 1967, was moved by Commissioner eph , s by Commiss George Coulter, and carried that the Recreation sion recommend to adoption of a reso ion to amend .. 353, as amended, entit Ordinance of the South San Francisco' passed August 10, 1954, to establish a new zoning district classi- , entitled, 'Civic Districts or CV Districts' as indicated proposed amendment, and to place the designated described lands as shown on the attached map in such s.. This recommendation is hereby submitted for the consideration of the City Council.." City Planner Pass further stated that his office had received an invitation to have a joint session of the Recreation Commission and ing Commission of South San Francisco, on Thursday, March 9, 1967 at 7:30 P..M.. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Fl1'ancisco, in order to study further the matter of Civic District zoning as propos by the Recreation Commission.. Chairman Raffaelli accepted the invitation as ext instructed City Planner to communicate this Recreation Commission.. to GOOD AND WELFARE, OTHER AND COMMUNICATIONS being nothing to no further communicat li announced isco Plann at 8:00 P..M.. Franc co, be considered under and Welfare and or other matters of interest, Chairman the next regular meeting of the South Commission would be held March 13, 1967 1 Chambers City Hall, South San meet at 8: P.. 1 M.. Pass, Secret ing Comm sion