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January 22, 1968
M NUTE
of the regular meeting of the South Sian Francisco Planning Commission
TIME:
DATE:
PLACE:
8:00 P.M.
January 22, 1968
Council Cham.bers, City Hall, South San Francisco,
California
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Mammi~i, Commissioners Boblitt,
Zlatunich and Chairman Raffaelli
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Gardner, Lazzari, ~)sati
City Planner and Sel~retary to the South San
Francisco Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass
Planning Assistant :~ranc G. I. VanSteen
Building Inspector :~y Ghilardi
MINUTES OF PREVIā¬>US MillE'rING
Minutes of the meeting of January 8, 1968
Commissioner Zlatunich moved that the minutes of the re.gular meeting
of the South San Francisco Planning C~mmission of January 8, 1968 be
appreved; seconded by Commissioner Boblitt; passed by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Mammini, Boblitt t Zlatunich e'ind Raffaelli
Noes: None
Absent: Gardner, Lazzari., Rosati
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE ]~CORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Raffaelli announced that thin meeting of the South San
Francisco Planning Commission would. bH recorded on tape, but that
anyone, who wishes to come before. the Commission in order to be
heard. but objects to his voice being J:"eeorded in this manner, can
request the Chairman to order the tap'~ recorder tUI'Il.ed"off"f for the
duration of the time he speaking and is heard.
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January
, 1968
Use permit request of Ted Connolly, to establish a shopping center
at the northeasterly eorner of Westborough and Gellert Boulevards,
in C-l District.
City Planner Daniel M. Pass read the following staff report con-
cerning the use permit and the consequent variance involved, to wit:
H USE PERMIT - The Westborough Square center was con-
ditionally approved by the Planning on June 26,
1967. The applicant, run order to make this plan more responsive
to the needs of his tenants, and more harmonious with his final
grading plan, proposes certain changes therein. These changes
would consist of technical adjustments, and would not substan-
tially alter the approved land-use plan, landscaping plan,
building layout, or architectural elevations.
The principal change involves off-street parking. While UP-39
indicated that the off-street parking on the easterly one-half
of Westborough Square would be oriented on a easterly-westerly
axis, the new plans call for a northerly-southerly axis, which
would produce a safer pattern of pedistrian circulation. It
should also be noted that the new parking scheme would provide
12 additional spaces.
UP-69 calls for the enlargement of the proposed restaurant-
specialty shop building. This enlargement constitutes a sub-
stitute for the second service station proposed under UP-39.
While the restaurant building is slated for enlargement, the
applicant proposes to reduce the size of the Square's main
building. The plans under consideration call for a redesign
of the southwesterly wing of the said main building, and the
inclus an arcade therein. The said plans also call for
rearrangement the Square's service station, and the
establishment an additional, right-turn-only egress
addition to the above changes, the applicant requests per-
mission to erect a maximum 7'xlO' directional sign at the Gellert
entrance to the subject complex. ' The final change pertains to
his request for the Commission's acceptance of a 2 to 1 slope at
the easterly end of the project, in lieu of the 1.5 to 1 slope
indicated on the site plan of UP-39.
Planning Office has perused the instant request, and feels
that the changes proposed therein would not adversely affect
the Westborough Community, or the City of South San Francisco-
at- . It is therefore recommended that the Commission
f noted on the attached OAR-UP, and approve the use
. also recommended that this approval be condit
upon the applicant's compliance with the written requirements
of the Direc.tor of Public Works, the Police Chief, and the
Chief, as well as the subsequent requirements the
tural Committee.
VARIANCE - It is recommended that the off-street parking
be approved, and that the findings on the attached preliminary
OAR-V be adopt by the Commission.
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UP... 69
approval would not material affect the Square's
ca.pacity to meet the parking needs of its patrons. The insta.nt
ll7-space variance request is supported by the rugged
graphy of the subject parcel. After the grading of this
parcel, approximately one and a half acres of land at the
easterly end of Westborough Square will be too steep for
parking from a practical standpoint. If this acreage were
level, 180 spaces could be located thereon, and the applicant
would not require the subject variance. It should also be
noted if the proposed complex were constructed in the C-2 or
the applicant's 508 off-street parking spaces
ient. These factors also supported the off-
variance granted under UP-39.ft
City Planner further read the following findings as made by
his office and subsequently the conditions as recommended, to wi.au1
Use Permit
"FINDINGS:
1. The establishment, maintenance, operation or the use of the
building or lands for which the permit is sought will not, under
the circumstances of the icular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons
residing or working in the area of such proposed use, and will
not be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements
the nei.ghborhood or the general welfare of the ci.ty",
2. The approval of the requested use permit meets the require-
ments of Section 6.23 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The establishment of the proposed use would effectuate the
City's adopted general plan, and the specific land-use plan of
the Westborough Community.
4. The establishment of the proposed use would meet a
need the Westborough Community.
CONDITIONS: The applicant shall meet the requirements of the Di-
rector of Public Works, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief,
the Architectural Committee",
FINDINGS:
1", There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applying to the land or building referred to
application, which circumstances or conditions do not
generally to land or buildings in the same district",
2", ing of the application is necessary for the
preser~ation and enjoyment of substant property s
the pet
3. That granting of the applicat
circums of particula.r case,
adversely the health or safety of ons
the neighborhood of the property of the
not under the circumstances of
detrimental to the publ welfare or
improvements said neighborhood",
the
,
affect
or working
icant, will
case, be materially
injurious to or
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UP-69
$ The granting of the requeste.d variance will be in harmony
with the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
5$ The requested variance is necessary to prevent practical
difficulties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent
with the general purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. The requested variance is supported by the steep
graphy of easterly end of the subject site... This topographic
conditio~ precludes the applicant's use of 1...5 acres of land,
which woukd,under normal conditions, accommodate about 180
parked cars..u
City Planner Pass then read a supplemental report from his office,
is respectfully recommended that any approval of the
instant request be conditioned upon the applicant's full
compliance with the conditions of approval placed by the
City Council and Planning Commission upon UP-39, the
applicant's original use-permit request for the establish-
ment of Westborough Square, except the park dedication
condition, which has now been met...u
City Planner Pass next read a report from the City's Lands
Specialist John Hoffman, to wit:
HI have reviewed subject landscape plan prepared by James H",
Coleman and Associates. The plan appears excellent to me
except for one choice of plant material and one omission of
an area that should be landscaped. The plant material is
Nerium oleander.. Our experience with oleander in the We.st-
borough area indicates that it does not thrive or bloom
satisfactorily in the cold wind prevalent there. I would
suggest that it might be better to use hebe, escallonia,
griselinia, raphiolepis, rhamnus, berberis or other hardier
shrubs.
The areas 'omitted are the median traffic islands on West-
borough and Gellert Boulevards. I was under the impression
that these islands were to be landscaped concurrently with
the shopping center landscaping. The City Manager indicated
in conversation with me yesterday that this was also his
understanding.
The landscape plans for these islands should be compatible
with the landscaping planned by the State Division of High-
ways for the island on Westborough Boulevard at the inter-
section with Junipero Serra Boulevard. There is a
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problem of typing in the curbs and gutters and the
tion system to the existing island. This needs to be
on the plan..
I would suggest that the Superintendt of ion and Parks
be consulted prior to finalizing the landscape plans
these traffic lands, since he will imately have the
responsibility for the of landscaping..
There are traffic hazards involved and
to be made how much and what
required."
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January
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City Planner Pass further read a report from the Director of
Public Works, Louis H. Goss, to wit:
"This office has checked the Plan Exhibit "Au, We.stborough
Square, prepared by Hammarberg and Herman. The grading
on these plans checks closely with the Grade Plan, West-
borough Shopping Center, prepared by Theodore Tronoff
dated February 1967.
It is therefore recommended that the general site grading be
approved..u
City Planner Pass further
John Fabbri, to wit:
a report from Chief of Police
'tIn review of the submitted p,:hans, it is recommended that
the following be included in the conditions of approval:
1. Adequate traffic signs be posted, one-way arrows
and right-turn only, on Westborough and Gellert Blvds,
subject to approval by the Director of Public Works
and Chief of Police.
2. Lighting plan be submitted and installed in the
parking lot area, subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Works and Chief of Police..
3. Signal system, Westborough and Gellert Blvd., be
subject to approval by Director of Public Works and
Chief of Police upon complete installation.
All recommendations be a condition of approval in accordance
to the recommendations of UP-39 and UP-69.ff
Mr. Pass stated that his office had received in the meantime a
copy of the landscape plans for the median strips and that Mr.
Hoffman had attached his approval to this@
Mr. James Thompson, agent, was present for the applicant.
Mr.Thompson thereupon exp1aitled the changes that had been made
since an earlier application, Listed as UP-39 with the Commis-
sion, had been approved. Although the separate building in
the front of the site and the most easterly portion, next to
the proposed Walgreen store, would be developed within the
second phase, all the parking and landscaping would be part
the first phase. Weather permitting, they hoped to begin not
later than the ultimate of April and open the center somewhere
between October 1 and November 1 of 1968.
Commissioner Boblitt asked about the completion of the land-
scaping and the necessary widening of Westborough Boulevard.
Mr. Thompson stated that they had a contract with Caesar-Callan
to have this also completed in time, unless these
works are performed, the Callan Corporat would not a
penny.
Mr. Garo Dorian, Director Westborough Water Dis ,
stated that he was not aware of such a contract.. He feared
the proposed restaurant building, the front of the site, would
block the view of traffic coming southwards off the freeway.
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City Planner Pass indicated on the map that the site itself,
without the restaurant, would be approximately 26 feet above
the paved off-ramp, and the Police Chief had not raised any
question concerning any built-in danger in this regard.
Mr. Thompson assured Mr. Dorian that Mr. Callan understood that
only performance on his part would assure him of payme.nts due
as agreed. Mr. Callan had bee.n bonded for this, and as.far as
he understood, there was full willingness on the part of
Mr. Callan to p~~~ such a performance.
Commissioner Boblitt then inquired as to the type of restaurant
to be constructed in the second phase. of the project..
Mr. Thompson statled that promotion of this business opportunity
was still in progress. Sincehis principal intended to hold on
to the whole project as his own investme.nt, and that no specula-
tion was intended, he wanted a high quality 'fsit down" restaurant
with a lounge, a bar, and other facilities, characterist of
such an operation. This was intended to be a 24-hour operation,
but only when an interested party had been found who would agree
to the specifications of both the owner and the party leasing it.
He indicated it certainly would not become a "doggie diner't..
There being no onelse further to speak for or against the request,
Chairman Raffaelli declared 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 on the matter and a roll
call vote thereon.
Commissioner Mammini, seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich, moved
to adopt the findings of the City Planning Office, and to approve
the application as requested, subject however to compliance with
all the requirements set by the several Delpartme.nts, as stated
in their respective reports; also would be subject to full com-
pliance with the conditions of approval as placed by the City
Council and the Planning Commission upon Use Permit, UP-39, the
applicant's original use permit request, establishing Westborough
Square, and in agreement with the presentation as made at this
hearing..
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mammini, Boblitt, Zlatunich and Raffaelli
Noes: None
Absent: Gardner, Lazzari, Rosati
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Subdivision map San Francisco Unified School District,
representing the subdivision of an approximately 8.4-acre parcel
of land, located on the northeasterly side of Wexford Avenue,
opposite Burren Way, in the R-l District, into l2 parcels.
City Planner Daniel M. Pass read a report from his office with the
following findings recommendations, to wit:
HThe propos subdivis surplus
the Foxridge Elementary , standard
lots would be similar in size to those situated on
s..outhweste.rly side of Wexford Drive.. Their
dicaated by which traverses the parent parcel.
proposed subdivis meets the lot standards of the West-
borough Community, and the minimum requirements of the State
Subdivision Map Act the Subdivision Ordinance.. The approval
of the instant map would serve the cause of land economy..
It is recommended that the tentative subdivision map be
approved subject to the requirements of the City Engineer and
the Building Inspector19fT
City
from
Pass further read a letter, dated December , 1967,
Haney, District Engineer for the School District..
"Attached herewith are 20 copies of a ive map proposing
the subdivision of ce.rtain lots fronting on the.Foxridge
..
1. street improvements are. on Wexford Avenue except for
the individual sewer laterals, water services and driveway
cuts to individual lot. I have discuss the above
matter with Mr. Goss of your staff.
an ort to minimize street cuts would be our recommenda-
tion that these services and driveway cuts be made as the
individual homes are constructed.
t.:J e
meet
11 appreciate your scheduling this matter at the earliest
possible. We shall be present to answer any questions.tT
City Planner Pass then read a report from the City's Landscape
Specialist, John Hoffman, to wit:
~tAt your request I have inspected the subject prope.rty
make the following recommendations:
1. 1 through 11 to be fenced along their common
boundaries with Lot 12.
2. Lots 1 through , between toe-of-slope and top-of-
bank, to be planted with ice plants, ivy or other
erosion control plants, to maintained by
until are conveyed.
3. One street tree to be planted in front of each
fac Wexford Avenue. Tree to orm to
street tree list.."
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Pass next read a report from Chief Building Inspector
to wit:
have checked Tentat Subdivision Map Westborough
No.3 and find it.to be in order for approval, however,
to submitting the Final Map, I suggest that Mr.. Stan
Haney contact this department regarding minor correction to
adjacent. numbers."
Pass further read a report from Fire Chief
Marchi:
"In regards to the subject" please be advised there
are no requirements required by the Fire Department at this time,
however, I wish to pass on the final plans"
City. Planner Pass then read a report from the Director
Works Lo~is H.. Goss, to wit:
Public
"'Afhen Final Map is prep.ared, it is recommended that
the following information be added..
Between proposed Lots 28 and 29, Block 28, there should
a lO-foot easement established for the 6" sanitary sewer..
(5 feet on Lot 28 and 5 feet on 29)
A condition should also be placed on the approval the
Final Map so that a detailed grading plan be furnished
Lots 21 thru 32, Block 28. There is a critical drainage
problem, particularly in the rear of Lots 21 through 25..
It would be the suggestion of this office that these lots
all drain to Wexford Avenue and that there be a different
of elevation on each lot. This will undoubtedly require small
concrete block retaining wal between each lot to support them
properly for the building of houses. This, I feel, should be
a condition of the approval of the subdivision map so that any
developer elected to improve these lots would be obligated to
take care of the grading properly.
is recommended that a 6ft sanitary sewer line constructed
across the front of proposed Lots 21 thru 32, Block 28, which
will act as a sewer line to service all the lots in the pro-
posed subdivision. Then each lot will not have to make a
separate cut into the street (Werlord Avenue).. This 6"
vitrified clay line can be cut back into Wexford Avenue at
the lower end with the construction of a manhole at
junction of the two pipes in Wexford This 6ft
li.ne should either be placed in back of the sidewalk or
an easement furnished for back of the
H
City Planner Pass next read a report from City Attorney John
Noonan,. to wit:
interoff memorandum dated January 9, 1968
of Public Works to Planning Commission, same subject..
Upon receipt of the memorandum I discussed the matter
the City Planner and he advises me that the matter is
ceeding by way of a subdivis map rather than a
The easements set forth the memorandum may
dedicated by a final map and set forth on f
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with the construction installat
igated an agreement.
If th~ matter were proceeding by way of a parcel map, it would
be necessary to have metes and bounds descriptions of the
respective easements and a grant of the easements by separate
document together with an agreement providing for construct
installation of improvements..n
of the improvements
for the applicant was Mr. Stanley Haney, District Engineer
the South San Franc Unified School District, 398 HBu
Street,South San Francisco.
Mr. Haney stated that he was here, representing the School Board,
and would try, to the best of his abilities, and within his commis-
sion, to answer any questions that might arise..
Mr. Daniel Sofranac of 2480 Galway Place requested that the
homeo\vnerst association be allowed to consider the matter at hand
before the Commission took action.
Mr. Garo Dorian of 2309 Shannon Drive stated that he was sure
that the .lot sizes and other matters would be all right within
the subdivision requirements. He believed that some of the lots
should Qe sold, but that two lots on either side of the fresent
driveway be preserved for open space and landscaping. He discussed
at length the general benefit of such e~~n space for the community
and also voiced concern over the fact that, after lots were sold,
the school would have lost control over the.ir further development<li
Mr. John F. O'Connor, of 2570 We~ford Avenue, stated his objections
as follows:
1. At the time he bought, the se.ll~r had assured him that no
houses would be built on said lands;
2. The bonds for the school had been approved by the voters,
and, in his opinion, the voters should also decide on this matter;
3. What would be the position of the school should future expan-
sion come up and require more land;
4. Parking at present was already insufficient;
5. The. entrance would become a safety hazard.
Mr. replied that:
1. Although the seller might have assured that no houses
e.ver be built, and the community might have assumed
was no mention of this School Board
ever their intent ... records were public
was on these records that the school buildings were
enough to provide the separat of these proposed
the planned expansion would be on the northwesterly s
present school building.
would
while
the
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2. When: the school site was graded, the proposed resident
lots were purposely not leveled, as was the main lot, but were
left with their natural grade with ord Avenue. This was
decided by the School Board a long time ago, while the grading
itself had become .since then a real physical evidence to
adjacent neighbors of the school's intent.
3. The present l2 classrooms, plus two kindergarten classes,
would ne.ed a maximum expansion of 8 classrooms, for which the
northwesterly site previously mentioned, was set aside. This
expansion would make the school sufficiently large in order to
serve the area for which the school has been built.
4. By opening the playgrounds for parking, the school should
have sufficient "off ...street" parking. The playgrounds should
be available for parking for special events. He would convey
this matter to his superiors so that they could take up the
problem with the principal the school.
S. It has been the School Board's intention, after publ
discussion of this matter, to again bring it before the
Planning Commission of this City for further hearings, and to
learn po'ss iole objections.. Since residents of the neighborhood
had voiced great concern and brought up questions which should
be answered more clearly, he proposed that the matter be
delayed in order to give the School Board an opportunity
to sit down with representatives of the neighborhood to discuss
these matters further.. He thereupon asked the Commission to
grant them a delay. The School Board should be informed. As
their representative, he did not have the authority to com-
promise, to deal, or to promise", He was acting as their se.rvant
in presenting the matter before the Planning Commission in the
manner in which he. had been commissioned.
Mr. Irving Katz of 2601 Donegal Avenue stated:
1. Wind was a great problem in the area. He proposed that trees
be plantied to act as windbreakers and to cut do~m on erosion.
2. He wondered if property bought by public bonds could be sold.
Mr. Haney assured him that, within the law, the School Board
could do this after a public hearing at its regular meet
3. There was a tremendous need for lands for beauty. He
disliked to see the almighty dollar become the decisive factor
in' this matter .
4. He further proposed that the lands be used for park and
recreation of mothers with small children.
City Planner Pass responded.to the last proposal to the effect
that in order to acquire this land as a park, the City would
have to subdivide this land from the present site and purchase
from the School District.
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Mr. Daniel Sofranac stated that he recognized Mr. Dorian's right
to speak up for what he thought was right, but that the Commis-
sion must not see him as speaking for the Association, but that
he was only speaking for himself and whoever here~resented.
TIle Association was represented by its President and Board,
and if necessary, the Association would voice its opinion through
these properly elected officials.
Mr. Wesley Slade of 2555 Donegal Avenue stated he was much con-
cerned about safe play areas for the children of the neighborhood,
and also saw a tremendous need for more greenery in the area.
Here were public lands available and the public itself should
first be properly heard. If there was indeed a land surplus
for one need, another public use could have priority above
rendering these lands right away to private use and ownership.
These matters had not been discussed at all, and as long as no
sincere effort was made in this respect, he resisted the proposed
subdivision and the sale of the lands to private owners..
Mr.. Edward Toby, of 2570 Bantry Way, President of the Westborough
Homeo\vuers Association, stated that as far as he could see it,
the Association and its members were against the proposed sub-
division, and he agreed with them.
Mr.. John O'Connor stated again that there was a parking problem.
Mr. Dorian again stated that he was convinced that all these
problems could be solved and that dedicating two lots on either
side of the. present driveway could hold a solution for open space.
Mr. Daniel Sofranac again stated that Mr. Dorian was entitled to
his own views as long as he did not represent himself as speaking
for the Association. The duly elected members of the Board of
th~ Association were present for this purpose and Mr. Dorian was
speaking only as a member.
Mr. David Albright of 2501 Albright Way stated he was against any
form of sale and conveyance of these public. lands to parties not
within public control. Subdividing the land would make it
possible to sell off part of these public lands.
Commissioner Boblitt stated that money seemed to be the only
motive of the School District in selling such lands as proposed
for subdivision.
Mr. Haney stated that was not the only reason. Since the District
had a shortage of gardeners, II for 18 school sites, lacked
funds to landscape an approximate 1.5 acres land, had no money
in its budget for this purpose and not need the land to
develop the Wexford school site to its capacity 20
classrooms and 2 kindergarten c , as the ult
for the community, these just be
the tax rolls, growing weeds. The Districtiwas act
taxpayer, who carries the f ,iby
ciai solution as a count for the $46,100 per
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the court ordered the district to pay to the former owner for
over 8 acres. However, since there was so much dissatisfaction
on the part of the neighbors with the proposed subdivision, he
again asked to have the matter delayed. The purpose of this
hearing was to bring the public in on the matter, and since
additional problems are evident after it had been publicly
before the" School Board, he could not do otherwise than request
a continuation in order to have more opportunity to iron these
things out where there seemed to be a conflict. He, himself,
could not deviate from the present proposal, since that
authority was vested in the School Board and not in the District
Engineer as their representative in such matters. Whatever
happened at this meeting must be reported faithfully back to
his superiors under whose instructions he labored.
Mr. John F. O'Connor again said: No, No, No.
Mr. Harry D. Merrill 2401 Bantry Way stated that he found no
excuse for the School District to come unprepared to this meeting,
and he wanted direct action.
Mr. Haney stated that the of this hearing was to hear all
interests involved and the Board had come prepared as much
as it could. First they had had their own public hearings and
meetings, and after that they had taken this next step. The
Board thought it important. Nothing could be settled unless all
parties were satisfied and final ion was made. But to
consider on one side the matter incomplete and unprepared, and
on the other side to demand an action that would finalize the
whole matter, that the. School Board, after sincere considera-
tions and studies had deemed important to the community at large,
would be tent with the purpose of any public hearing.
~
Mr.. Pass stated there were also other matters to be considered,
such as the overall picture of the community, the to the
general public, and the interest all the. taxpayers, in
one way or another contribute to this, and many other aspects
of community planning.. Schools and the way they operate were
a very integral part of this whole picture.. The School Board,
as guardians of certain public properties, had a right to act
as they deemed right under certain circumstances and to bring
such matters before a public hearing..
Commissioner Mammini stated that a recent study that came to
attention showed that South San Francisco was at the top of the
~ist of cities with the most open space in acreage per
in all of San ~~teo County..
short discussion followed concerning open
parks and recreat s the whole Westborough area..
~trs. Jones of 22 Ivin
already overcrowded and needed more parkinglsince
school site. was often c ed parking when
certain events..
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Mr.. again called for open space,
original concept had called for great
out that the
masses of land..
There being no one else further to speak
request, Chairman Raffaelli declared the
matter closed and solicited comments from
or against the
ic hearing on this
commissioners..
There being no further comments from any of the other commissioners,
Chairman Raffaelli asked for a motion on matter and a roll call
vote thereon..
Commissioner Boblitt, seconded by Commiss
to adopt the findings as presented by the
the application as requested. The motion
following roll call vote:
Zlatunich, moved not
fS staff and to deny
passed by the
Ayes: Mammini, Boblitt, Zlatunich and
i
Noes: None
Absent: Gardner, Lazzari., Rosati
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January 22,
Ross & Webber, representing the subdivis of an
approximately 40,000 sq. ft. parcel of land, located on the
southwesterly side of Mission Road, opposite Evergreen
a Hutt District, into three parcels..
City Planner Daniel M. Pass read the following findings and
recommendation from his office, to wit:
llThe proposed subdivision would create three,,%well-designed
quasi-commercial lots.. The said proposed. subdivision meets
the minimum requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and
the. City's Subdivision Ordinance..
According to the adopted General Plan, Evergreen Drive
should eventually traverse the parent parcel in question,
and connect with San Felipe Avenue. This proposal, however,
is fraught with difficulties, and in the. writer's opinion
is not supportable.. Said proposal would require an expen-
sive crossing of the S..P.R.R.. right-of-way, and would tend
to impede traff flow on El Camino Real by adding an
arterial grid connection thereto. The writer further feels
that the BOoot-long, Evergreen-San Felipe.arterial would
serve no substantial purpose after the Hickey and West-
borough Expressways are established less than one mile
therefrom.
In light of the above factors, it is recommended that the
subject map be approved, subject to the requirements of
the Chief Building Inspector and the City Engineer,,"
City Planner Pass further read a report from Fire Chief John Marchi.:
uln regards to the above subject, please be advised
there are no requirements required at this time by
the Fire Department, however, I wish to passon the
f plans.H
City Planner Pass then read a report from Assistant Public Works
Engineer Joseph E. Neville, to wi.t:
"When the final Parcel Map is prepared, please show' all
dimensions of property to the nearest one hundredth of
a foot. Also show all bearings in degrees, minutes
seconds. The seven-foot (7..0f) easement running south-
westerly along Mission Road is a street and highway
easement and should be stated as such. The five-foot
(5.0') easement on the northwesterly side of the parcel
is a sewer and storm drain easement.
If the parcel is to be subdivided into three
parce ,each lot or parcel should be givan
number sett them from other and
establishing ity","
s then
a
report from
:
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, 1968
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Plann Office respectfully recommends that any
Planning Commission approval of the subject tentative map
be conditioned upon the subdividers' removal of the dwell-
ing and unauthorized equipment-storage yard from the
parent parcel in question. It is further! recommended that
the said removal be completed prior to the filing of
final parcel map. The said dwelling would traverse the
common property line between proposed Parcels 2 & 3, and
would thereby effectively merge them.u
City Planner Pass further read a report from Police Chief John
Fabbri, to wit:
7'With reference to above subject, this department has no
recommendations to offer at this time. We concur with
the recommendations of the City Planner.."
City Planner Pass further read a report from Superintendent of
Recreat and Parks, Robert L. Maxey, to wit:
HAccording to the adopted general plan the area in question
is proposed as a gre.enways system paralleling proposed rapid
transit and Old Mission Road. Subdivision of this parcel
makes implementation of the greenways system more difficult..
The piecemeal development of the "Valley Park Area'T
greatly reduced the number of acres available in the park,
recreation and greenways system proposed in the adopted
general plan.. A total review of this problem and some
adopted guide for the future would be of great value to
this department.."
City Planner Pass further read a report from Chief Building Inspector
G. L. Rozzi, to wit:
"I have checked the Tentative Parcel Map 2S to resubdivide
Devincenzi ET.Al. property on Old Mission Road and my
findings are as foll.ows:
1. Tentat Map - should have read 'Tentative Parcel Map.'
2. In Title Block following the wording 'Parcel Map'
describe the legal recorded description of the
property being subdivided.
3. Assign Parcel Numbers 2 and 3 respectively to the
two parcels east of Parcell.
4. Indicate all bearing lines and correct dimensions
of all property lines and existing easements.
S. The above corrections may be made to the Final I
Map, however, in no case shall the Final Parcel
be until a has been
by
lit ion of
property
Parcel 25.fT
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, 1968
Present for applicant was Mr. Robert S.Webber of 600 El
Camino Real, San Bruno, attorney and agent for the applicant.
There being no one else further to speak for or against the
request, Chairman Raffaelli declared the public hearing on
this matter closed and solicited comments from the Commissioners..
Commissioner Zlatunich asked Mr. Webber if his client was willing
to remove the house and the storage use from the property. Mr.
Webber stated that his client intended to comply with all the
requirements as set forth by the different municipal agencies.
Commissioner Mammini further asked City Planner Pass concerning
the greenway as proposed on the General Plan.
City Planner Pass answered in the following lmanner: Although said
lands originally had been designed as greenways, bordering on the
proposed~uture rapid transit lines, there had been a trend to
blend these involved lands in with the general plan's recommended
use of professional and administrative offices for the neighboring
lands. Since then the large dental center had been erected, and
in 1966, under UP-5, the re.quest for medical. offices for Dr. Joseph
Awender had been approved by the Commission. At that time, the
report of his office had made the Commission aware of the necessity
for the City to purchase such lands, when they would restrict them
for the owners for the use of greenways only.
There being no further comments by any of the other commissioners,
Chairman Raffaelli asked for a motion on the matter and a roll call
vote thereon.
Commissioner Zlatunich moved, seconded by Commissioner Mammini, to
adopt the findings of the City Planning Office and to approve the
application as requested, subject however to all requirements as
set forth by the different departments in their reports as recorded.
The motion was passed by the following rollcall vote:
Ayes: Mammini, Boblitt, Zlatunich and Raffaelli.
Noes: None.
Absent: Gardner, Lazzari and Rosati
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Parcel Map of Utah Construction & Mining Co., representing the
subdivision of an approximately 6-acre parcel of land, located
on the southerly side of Belle Air Road approximately 400' easterly
of South Airport Boulevard, in the M-2 District, into two Is.
Before any further action was taken on this matter, Chairman
Raffaelli announced that said matter would be continued and con-
sidered at the next meeting of the Planning Commission on February
l3, 1968.
GOOD AND WELFARE, OTHER AND COMMUNICATIONS..
There being nothing to be considered under Good and Welfare and
no further communications or other matters of interest, Chairman
Raffaelli announced that the next regular meeting of the South
San Francisco Planning Commission would be held February 13, 1968
at 8:00 M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San
Francisco, California.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 P.M.
M. Pass, Secre.tary-'-
Commission
San Francisco
Marl.O Ra
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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