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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/08/1971 February 8, 1971 MINUTES of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: February 8, 1971 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati ALSO PRESENT: City Planner and Secretary to the South San Francisco Planning Commission, Daniel M. Pass Assistant Planner William A. Timmons Assistant City Engineer Raymond Maxwell Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 25, 1971. Vice Chairman Campredon moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of January 25, 1971 be approved; seconded by Commissioner Gardner; passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Campredon, Boblitt, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Lazzari announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, but that anyone who wished to come before the Commission in order to be heard, but objected to having his voice recorded in thi.s manner, could request ,the Chairman to order the tape recorder turned "off" for the duration of the time that he is speaking or is heard. - 1306 - February 8, 1971 COMMUNICATIONS Letter, dated January 29, 1971, from Mrs. B. Contos, 1016 Sunnqside Drive, South San Francisco, Ca. 94080 "South San Francisco Planning Commission City Hall 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, Ca. 94080 January 29, 1971 Gentlemen: I do not object to any City Official supporting a charity of his own choice. However, I do not feel the taxpayers of this ci ty should have to bear the burden of this choice in any way. If our City Councilmen, as individuals, wish to support the Damien House Drop-in Center I would like to suggest that they place a sign on their own lawns. I realize signs on city property are permissible if in the interest of the City. This project, however, has yet to be proven. Simply because, one is given a "permit to operate" a business, whether charitable or not, should not give one the right to advertise on public property, unless every permit holder in thi s Ci ty is gi ven the same pri velege. Since we are in the con- tinual process of beautifying our City of South San Francisco I would like to recommend the removal of all written or printed advertisements from the exterior of all city owned buildings and their surrounding properties. This would seem fair to all. Thank you, /s/ Mrs. B. Contos 1016 Sunnyside Dri ve South San Francisco, Calif. 94080" Letter, dated February 1, 1971, from Mrs. Lillian Sivell, 8 Emerald Court, South San Francisco, Ca. 94080 "February 1, 1971 South San Francisco Planning Commission Mr. Dan Pass City Hall, 400 Grand Ave., SSF, Ca. Dear Sir: This letter is in regards to the use of ci ty property for means of advertising and the soliciting of funds. I know of several agencies or groups who are considering to request the privilege of using city property for advertising. Since we already have an eye sore, will this courtesy be extended to these other groups also? I disapprove of anyone using or placing signs on city property." Sincerely yours, /s/ Mrs. Lillian Sivell" Comndssioner Zlatunich moved that the South San Francisco Planning Commission consider the subject letters from Mesdames B. Contos and L. Sivell, residents of South San Francisco. Whereas these letters - 1307 - February 8, 1971 COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) pertain to the location of signs on City property, the Planning Commisson instruct its Secretary to transmit the subject communications to the Honorable Mayor and City Council.. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Raffaelli, and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 1, 1971 from Daniel M. Pass, City Planner "The Honorable Chairman and Members of the South San Francisco Planning Commission The Planning Department's Request to wi thdraw its Proposed 'Flood- Control' Legislation, as Embodied in its Proposed Amendment to Section 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco Daniel M. Pass, City Planner "The Planning Department respectfully requests permission to withdraw its petition for the amendment of Section 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco. While the proposed amendment was designed to_institute the regulation of land uses, buildings, and structures proposed for establishment or construction in this municipality's flood plains, the City's administration now feels that the said regulation is properly the function of the Uniform Building Code of the City of South San Francisco. liThe Engineering Department will soon propose the necessary amendments to the UBC." Commissioner Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission approve the Planning Department's request to wi thdraw its peti tion for the amendment of Section 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner, and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Comndssioners Boblitt, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: none ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati - 1308 - February 8, 1971 UP-J:.82 UP-182, use-permit request of the Standard Oil Company of California to establish a service station at the northwesterly corner of East Grand and Allerton Avenues, in the M-2-H District. Secretary Pass read the following reports into the record. Report and Recommended "Findings" and "Conditions" of City Planner Daniel M. Pass "The Planning Department respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the "findings" listed in the attached, preliminary Official Action Report, and approve the requested use permit upon the condition that the applicant comply with the submitted require- ments of the City's Department Heads, and the subsequent require- ments of the Planning Commission's Archi tectural ComIlli ttee . " 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 parti cular 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 in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city. "2. The approval of the requested use permit meets the require- ments of Section 6.23 of the Zoning Ordinance. "3. The proposed service station would be environmentally and aesthetically compatible with other land uses in the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park. "4. The proposed service station would be characteri zed by sound and effecti ve si te planning." CONDITIONS: "The applicant shall comply with the submitted requirements of the City's department heads, and the subsequent requirements of the Planning Commission's Architectural Committee." Report, dated January 26, 1971, of Chief of Police Salvatore Rosano "Reference noted subject, this Department concurs with the findings and recommendation of the City Planner and does not foresee a police problem in the establishment of this business." Report, dated January 26, 1971, of Lgndscape Specialist John E. Hoffman "Site plan for subject service station development meets require- ments of the South San Francisco Minimum Design Standards for Landscaping. "Working drawings when presented to the Architectural Committee should include the botanical name and size (15 gal.) of street trees. " - 1309 - February 8, 1971 UP-182 Report, dated January 28, 1971, of Louis H. Goss, Director of Public Works "It is recommended that approval of this permit be subject to the review and approval by this office of the complete improvement plans. Said plans should contain, but not be limited to, plot and grade plans showing drainage, sanitary sewer, and any other necessary utility connections." Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents Proponents: O!al presentation by Ralph B. Pahlmeyer, Service Station Development, !34Jl(i) Lakesho:i:e Ave., Suite 205, Oakland, Calif. 94610 Opponents: None vice Chairman Campredon moved, that the Planning Commission adopt the findings and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report, and approve UP-182 upon the condition that the applicant comply with the submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads; seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich; passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: Commissioner Gardner ABSENT: Rosa ti - 1310 - February 8, 1971 UP-183 UP-183, use permit request of the Beverly-Glenwood Corporation to establish Residential Planned unit Development "I" at the inter- section of Greendale Avenue and Haussmann Court, in the Westborough- West Park No.3 Planned Community District. Secretary Pass read the following letter and Staff Report into the record. Letter, dated January 20, 1971, from Henry L. Richman, Beverly- Glenwood Corporation "Dear Mr. Pass: RE: Establishment of Planned unit Development Westborough West Park #3B, Planned Community "The undersigned hereby submits this application for establishment of a Planned unit Development, situated entirely within West- borough West Park unit #3B. "The owner of the subject property is Beverly-Glenwood Corporation 2607 Cashlea Court, South San Francisco, and the developer is the J. H. Snyder Company, 2607 Cashlea Court, South San Francisco. "Our submi ttal consists of the following: a Ti tle Report containing a legal description of the parcel and a statement of the number of acres contained therein and the vestees; and a preliminary land- scaping plan showing the method of landscaping and the common green areas. Also enclosed is a site plan, and architectural drawings indicating building floor plans and the exterior elevations of the proposed buildings. "The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for West Park #3B are now being prepared and will be submitted with the final map. "The Beverly-Glenwood Corporation prays that the Planning Commis- sion approves its petition for Establishment of the Planned unit Development and the granting of a Use Permit." Very truly yours, Beverly-Glenwood Corp. /s/ Henry L. Richman Staff Report, dated January 25, 1971, from the Undersigned Depart- ment Heads of the City of South San Francisco "The undersigned department heads have individually and jointly studied the subject request to establish Planned unit Development "I", and recommend that the Commissionacciept the following findings and order the instant use permit to stand approved upon the appli- cant's compliance with the following requirements." - 1311 - February 8, 1971 UP-l83 FINDINGS: "The establishment, maintenance, operation or the use of the buildings and lands for which the use permi t is sought will not, under the cir- cumstances of the particular case I' be detrimental to the heal th, safety I' peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or work- ing in the neighborhood of such proposed use, and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the city. "2. The applicant has filed the verified petition, plot plans, floor plans, building elevation plans, and common green plans required by Section 5.7l(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. "3. The proposed plans conform to the provisions of Sections 5.72 and 5.73 of the Zoning Ordinance. "4. The proposed planned-unit development is designed to produce an orderly, stable and desirable environment. "5. The planned unit development wCJuld comply with the terms of Ordinances 490 and 575, under which the Westborough-West Park No.3 Planned Community was established and to the ameRded general develop- ment plan of the Westborough-West Park No.3 Planned Community, where the latter is not in conflict wi th the former. "6 . The planned uni t development would conform to the General Development Schedule of the Westborough-West Park No. 3 Planned Community. "7 . The approval of the planned uni t development would tend to effectuate the City's adopted General Plan. "8. The proposed townhouse and condominium-apartment development would harmoniously blend with the existing townhouses in Westborough- West Park Units No.1, No.2, and No.3. "9. The proposed lot and condominium-unit pattern are designed to minimize the adverse effects of local seismic activity. "10. That the proposed development includes provision for recreation areas to meet the anticipated needs of the population or such areas as may be specified in the Master Plan or in the approved General Development Plan and Schedule for the P-C District in question. "11. That an enforceable adequate method and program for construc- tion, installation and maintenance of .landscaped open areas has been develpped and presented. "12. The applicant-deyeloper's submitted plans and building elevations indicate that the proposed 800 sq. ft~ condominium apartments in Planned Unit Development "I" would not adversely affect the nature, character, and design of Westborough-West Park No.3, or its con- sti tuent or neighboring areas." - 1312 - UP-183 February 8, 1971 REQUIREMENTS: 1/ 1. The applicant shall submi t amended plans, specificati ons, and drawings which reflect the applicant's compliance with the require- ments of the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall convey the common greens in the subject planned-unit development to the City of South San Francisco. Said applicant shall, at the time of the conveyance of the common greens, submit to the City Attorney a title insurance policy which assures the said Attorney that title to the said common greens vests in the City of South San Francisco, and that said title is free and clear of all liens, taxes, and encumbrances. 3. The applicant shall annex the subject planned-unit development to the West Park Parkways and Maintenance District, or similar municipal district. 4. The applicant shall file with the City Planner the necessary documents providing for the construction, installation, and maintenance of the subject common greens in accordance with the approved plans and specifications thereof. 5. The applicant shall file with the said City Planner a corporate surety bond guaranteeing the construction and installation of the said common greens in accordance with the related plans and speci- fications ahcbpursuant to City Resolution No. 4583. 6. The applicant shall file with the City Planner an agreement under which they undertake the maintenance of the subject common greens, from the time of their development to the time of their acceptance for maintenance by the City. This agreement shall be secured by a corporate surety bond in the principal sum approved by the City Landscape Specialist and City Attorney. 7. The approved final map of the condominium project in question shall be filed with the County Recorder, prior to the sale of the units therein. (The above, seven requirements are declaratory of Section V of Ordinance No. 575.) 8. Hydrants, water mains, and fire alarms shall comply, with respect to size, type, and location, to the requirements of the Fire Chief, as indicated on utility Plan Drawing No. WWP 3-U-l, Revision 2, January 29, 1968. 9. All garages shall have minimum depths of 22'. Where swinging, overhead garage doors are employed, the distance between the face of the door and the inner edge of the sidewalk shall be a minimum of 22'. Where sliding or roll-type doors are used, the said distance shall be a minimum of 19'. Where lots or units abut upon cul-de-sac streets, the provisions of Section IX.C.2. of Ordinance No. 575 shall govern. - 1313 - uP-I 8 3 February 8, 1971 "10. Street lights shall meet the design and location requirements of the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police. 11. Traffic-control markings, signs, and devices shall be provided by the applicant and shall meet the standards and specifications of the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police. 12. The applicant shall locate minimum 4"-high illuminated house numbers on each townhouse and condominium apartment. These numbers shall have a minimum ground clearance of 7', and be clearly visible from adjacent travelways. 13. The applicant shall provide at least one street tree for each lot and unit, but not less than one street tree per 25' of street abutment, in Planned unit Development "I". The applicant's street- tree selection and planting program shall comply with the standards and specifications of the Recreation and Parks Superintendent, and the Landscape Specialist. 14. The submitted common-green plans shall be considered "preliminary". Prior to the issuance of the use permit the applicant shall submit revised common-green plans which reflect its compliance with the require- ments of the City's department heads. These plans shall include, but not be limited to the following: a. Drainage patterns, inc~uding storm drains and catch basins. b. Common-green furniture, including lighting, benches, fountains, fencing, kiosks, gates, and recreation facilities. 15. Detailed rear-yard drainage plans shall be prepared and sub- mi tted for the approval of the Director of Publi c Works prior to issuance of the use permit. 16. No townhouse or condominium apartment in Planned unit Development "I" shall be occupied prior to the Landscape Specialist's issuance of a certificate which indicates that the adjoining common green has been constructed and planted to the City's standards. 17. All fences, partitions, and walls shall conform to the standards and specifications of the City of South San Francisco. 18. Cable TV lines are to be installed to the front of each townhouse and condominium apartment prior to the installation of any landscaping. 19. The applicant shall comply with the subsequent requirements of the Planning Commission's Architectural Committee. 20. All surface-mounted transformers and other public-utility struc- tures shall be screen-planted to the requirements of the Landscape Specialist. 21. Separation walls between condominium-apartment garages shall be one (1) hour-fire resistant construction. - 1314 - UP-183 February 8, 1971 "22 "'22. The developer shall construct fences along the boundary lines between common greens and nonresidential territory, except where said territory is situated within dedicated public streets. "23. The grades of the proposed common greens shall not exceed 3%. (Reference: Grade Plan, Drawing No. WWP-3-G-l, Revision 4) "24. The landscaped islands in the cul-de-sac streets shall be main- tained by the West Park Parkways and Maintenance District." /s/ Louis H. Goss, Director of Public Works /s/ John Marchi, Fire Chief /s/ Salvatore Rosano, Chief of Police /s/ John Hoffman, Landscape Specialist /s/ Leonard J. Pittz, Chief Building Inspector /s/ Daniel M. Pass, City Planner Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents: Proponents: Mr. Henry L. Richman, Vice President, J. H. Snyder Co., Agent of the Beverly Glenwood Corporation, 2607 Cashlea Court, South San Francisco, Ca. Opponents: None vice Chairman Campredon moved that the Planning Commission approve UP-183, upon the condition that the applicant comply with the submitted "'Findings" and "RequirementsH as set forth in the Joint Staff Report, dated January 25, 1971. The motion was secondedbby Commissioner Zlatunich, and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt, Gardmer, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Rosati - 1315 - SA-19 February 8, 1971 SA-19, tentative map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3-D, representing the subdivision of an approximately 10.732-acre parcel of land, located on the southerly side of King Drive, about 820' easterly of Callan Blvd., in the PC-SF and DC-P Zones, in the West- borough-West Park Planned Community District. Secretary Pass advised the Commission that the subdivider, wi th the consent of the Planning Department, had requested that SA-19 be held over to the Planning Commission's regular meeting of February 22, 1971. Commissioner Zlatunich moved that SA-19 be continued to the Planning Commission's regular meeting of February 22, 1971. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Boblitt, and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Bobli tt, Gardner, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati - 1316 - February 8, 1971 Statements of Signs Policy in the Industrial Districts of South San Francisco Sec~etary Pass read the following statements and reports into the record. "The Planning Commission's Statements of Policy on Signs in the Industrial Districts of South San Francisco" "While the South San Francisco Planning Commission recognizes the need for sign identification in this municipality's industrial districts, it is also cognizant of the appurtenant-sign glut which is extant therein. This glut is especially discernible along the Bayshore Freeway, where billboards and signs have created a jungle in the wake of their grim competition for the attention of the motorist. The offending signs advertise commercial land uses which have located in this city's indus- trial territory, and have exploited the M-2 District's liberal sign regul ti ons . The Bayshore Freeway's jJ.ngle of signs is incompatible wi th the orderly and aesthetic growth of South San Francisco, and is incongruous wi th the industrial developments in the nearby Cabot, Cabot and Forbes and South San Francisco Industrial Parks. The Bayshore Freeway's tawdry, oversized signs refute South San Francisco's beautification efforts, and tend to perpet.uate the myth that industrial ci ties are unaesthetic andmarginafl iI).;i!{[M..a.:'Lilty. The Planning Commissio~, in order to improve the environmental character of the Bayshore Freeway, and preclude the erosion of the appearance of South San F~ancisco's several industrial districts, adopted the follow- ing statements of policy during its regular meeting of February 8, 1971. These policy statements are guidelines for the adjudication of use-permit requests for signs. With respect to matters before the Planning Commis- sion's Architectural Committee, said statements shall be applied as "rules. " 1. No single sign in any industrial district shall exceed two-hundred- fifty (250) square feet. 2. Industrial~district signs shall be permitted on the basis of one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) lineal foot of parcel frontage (abutment) on a street or freeway. Notwi thstanding this formula, a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet of sign area shall be permitted on any parcel of land. Where a land use or uses occupy several parcels of land, said parcels, for the purpose of this policy statement, shall be co~sidered a single parcel. 3. No land use shall be advertised by more than four (4) signs. 4. No sign shall flash, rotate, or scintillate. 5. Billboards or addi tional appurtenant signs shall not be located on parcels having an appurtenant~sign area in excess of eight hundred (800) square feet. However, if several land uses occupy a parcel or group of parcels, each use may be advertised or identified by one sign. 6. The Architectural Control process shall govern the location of signs in industrial districts." - 131 7 - February 8, 1971 STATEMENTS OF SIGNS POLICY IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Report, dated January 29, 1971, of Landscape Specialist John E. Hoffman "I have -read the subject statement and concur with the findings therein. Enforcement of this sign policy will assist in the implementation of the City's beautification program." Report, dated January 29, 1971, of Chief of Police Salvatore Rosano "This Department has reviewed the Planning Commission's State- ments of Policy on Signs in the Indust;tial Districts of South San Francisco and concurs with the opinions rendered in that statement." Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents None Commissioner Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission adopt the following: "STATEMENTS OF SIGN POLICY" "1. No single sign in any industrial district shall exceed two- hundred-fifty (250) square feet. 2. Industrial-district signs shall be permitted on the basis of one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) lineal foot of parcel frontage (abutment) on a street or freeway. Not- withstanding this formula, a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet of sign area shall be permitted on any parcel of land. Where a land use or uses occupy several parcels of land, said parcels, for the p~rpose of this policy statement, shall be considered a single parcel. 3. No land use shall be advertised by more than four (4) signs. 4. No sign shall flash, rotate, or scintillate. 5. Billboards or additional appurtenant signs shall not be located on parcels having an appurtenant-si gn area in excess of eight hundred (800) square feet. However, if several land uses occupy a parcel or group of parcels, each use may be advertised by one sign. 6. The Archi tectural Control process shall govern the location of signs in industrial districts. 11 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Bobli tt, Gardner, Raffaelli, and Chairman Lazzari NOES: Zlatunich ABSENT: Commissioner Rosati - 1318 - February 8, 1971 GOOD AND WELFARE Upon a query by Vipe Chairman Campredon, Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi advised the Commission that a "Stop Work Order" had been issued to Royal Inn and no electrical permit would be issued until Royal Inn removed, either the upper or lower portion of their "Pole Sign." Special Instructions to the Secretary The Planning Commission expressed considerable concern over the City's selection and location of traffic-control structures, and its failure to employ aesthetic controls with respect to the placement of public- utility structures. At the conclusion of its discussion on the subject matter, the Commission instructed its Secretary to request submittal of plans for the location of future traffic-control structures and other street furniture to the Comrndssion from the Director of Public Works, for its recommendations. The Secretary was also ins~ructed to request the Engineering Department's assistance in encouraging the local utility companies to procure prior Commission approval for their structures. In order to prevent unnecessary delays, the Commission could review the plans for street structures and furniture at their weekly study sessions. Chairman Nello Lazzari instructed the Secretary to issue the following legal notice pertaining to holidays: "Whereas Monday, February 15, 1971, is Washington's Birthday, and therefore a legal holiday, the South San Francisco Planning Commission will next meet in regular study session on Tuesday, February 16, 1971, at 7:30 P.M., in the Planning Office of the City Hall of South San Francisco. This notice is issued pursuant to instructions iJIf Planning Chairman Nello Lazzari." There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare, and there being no further communications or other matters of interest for the Planning Comrndssion, Chairman Lazzari announced that the next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be held on February 22, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M. f', "}tP> ~/}..tJL"."","';." 1/ ;f! Nello Lazzari Chairman, Planning Commission Daniel M. Pass Secretary, Planning commission wat - 1319 -