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MINUTES
March 8, 1971
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning
Commission
TIME: 8:00 P.M.
DATE: March 8, 1971
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall
South San Francisco, California
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt,
Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gardner
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 February 22, 1971.
Commissioner Zlatunich moved that the minutes of the regular meeting
of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of February 22, 1971
be approved; seconded by Commissioner Raffaelli; passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Campredon, Boblitt, Raffaelli, Zlatunich, and Lazzari
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gardner
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 this 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.
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PLANNING ENFORCEMENT 'BOARD
March 8, 1971
Minutes of the Planning Enforcement Board's Meeting of February 18,
1971 (Next Meeting: March 18, 1971 at 10:00 A.M.)
Chairman Lazzaria~de~edthe Planning Enforcement Board's minutes
accepted and placed on file.
SA-17 Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3C
SA-17, final map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3C, representing
the subdivision of 28.66 + acres of land, located on the southerly
side of King Drive (proj ected), and northerly of the proposed
intersection of Greendale and Ga~way Drives, in the PC-SF and PC-DF
Zones of the Westborough-West Park No.3 Planned Community District,
into 262 lots.
Secretary Pass read the following reports into the record.
Report, dated February 23, 1971, of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The final map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3C substantially
conforms to the approved tentative map thereof, and manifests the
subdivider's compliance with the conditions imposed thereon by
the Planning Commission. The recordation of said final map would
tend to effectuate a large part of the General Development Plan
of the Westborough-West Park No. 3 Planned Community District
(Greendale Neighborhood) .
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The Planning Department therefore respectfully recommends that
the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the
instant map be approved upon the condition that the subdivider
comply with the submitted requirements of the City's department
heads."
Report, dated February 24, 1971, of Assistant Fire Chief Brauns
"These two units, SA-17 and SA.,..20 respectively, will have to conform
to utility plan, Westborough-West Park, Unit #3, drawing WWP3-U-l,
revision 3, dated May 1, 1968.
"This utility plan should be part of Exhibit A.
"If these requirements are followed we approve as far as fire
alarm and fire hydrants are concerned."
Report, dated March 1, 1971, of Director of Public Works Louis H. Goss
"This department recommends approva.l of a technically correct Final
Map of Westborough-West Park Unit 3C.
"Developers shall provide by agreement with owners of lands
adj acent to King Drive (now known as.! Serramonte) to realign the
boundaries, dedicate and improve the right of way of King Drive
from the westerly boundary of the proposed Westborough-West Park
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SA-17
W-WP Unit #3C
March 8, 1971
"Unit No. 3B subdivision to the easterly boundary of Westborough
West Park No. 3-C, as provided for in "Agreement Related to West
Park 3 Parcel Map and Security Agreement" dated January 20, 1969.
"The aforementioned realignment, dedication, and improvement
shall be accomplished or secured by agreement bond prior to the
subdivider's recordation of a final map of any portion of West-
borough-West Park No.3-C.
"It is further recommended that the subdivider obtain a written
statement from the Westborough County Water District indicating
they have examinedthe improvement drawings and are satisfied
with the design and location of water and sanitary sewer facili-
ties."
Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents: Theodore V. Tronoff, C.E.,
345 Park Plaza Drive, Daly City, Ca.
Opponents: None
Vice Chairman Campredon moved that the Planning Commission order
SA-17 to stand approved upon the subdivider's compliance with the
submitted requirements of the City's reporting department heads;
seconded by Commissioner Raffaelli; passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Vice-Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Raffaelli, Zlatunich,
and Chairman Lazzari
NOES: Boblitt
ABSENT: Gardner
With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Lazzari instructed
the Secretary to send the following communication:
"Mr. Eugene Aiello, Manager, Westborough County Water District
2263 Westborough Boulevard, South San Francisco, Ca.
"The South San Francisco Planning Commission, meeting in regular
session on Monday, March 8, 1971, conditionally approved SA-17,
final map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3C. During its con-
sideration of the subject plat, the Commission expressed concern
over the Westborough County Water District's failure to submit a
report on the subject matter. Th.e Planning Commission, as the
official planning agency of the City of South San Francisco, cannot
effectively guide the growth of this mu.nicipality without the
steadfast cooperation of all1ocalag~Ilcies and public utilities. Please
submit reports on all matters of planning significance in Westborough,
and thereby help the Commission fulfill its charge. Thank you for
your past services."
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SA-2 0 W-WP Unit No. 3E
March 8, 1971
SA-20 tentative map of Westborough-West Park Unit No. 3E, representing
the subdivision of 14.33+ acres of land, located at the southwesterly
corner of the projections of King Drive and Gellert Boulevard, in the
PC-SF and PC-DF Zones of the Westborough-West Park No.3 Planned
Community District, into 149 lots.
Secretary Pass read the following reports into the record.
Report of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The proposed subdivision meets the requirements of the State Sub-
division Map Act, and the regulatory standards embodied in the Sub-
division and Zoning Ordinances of the City of South San Francisco.
Said subdivision would be consonant with the General Development
Plan of the Westborough-West Park No.3 Planned Community District."
In light of the above factors, the Planning Department respectfully
recommends that the Planning Commission approve the instant tentative
map upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the attached
requirements of the City's department heads."
Report, dated February 24, 1971, of Assistant Fire Chief Brauns
"These two units, SA 17 and SA20 respectively, will have to conform
to utility plan Westborough-West Park, Unit #3, drawing WWP3-U-l,
revision 3, dated May 1, 1968. This utility plan should be part
of exhibit A. If these requirements are followed we approve as
far as fire alarm and fire hydrants are concerned."
Report, dated February 25, 1971, of Director of Public Works Goss
"Subject tentative map dated February 22, 1971, meets the require-
ments of Chapter 9, Section 9.03 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
However, before approvingsiaid tentative map, adequate provisions
for obtaining rights-of-way and improvements of King Drive and
Gellert Boulevard should be made.
"It is our recommendation that the developer provide by agreement
with owners of lands to dedicate the right-of-way of King Drive
between Verducci Drive and Gellert Boulevard, and the right-of-way
of Gellert Boulevard between King Drive and the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company tower line easement. It is also recommended
that the developer provide separate agreement and bond to improve
the rights-of-way of said sections of King Drive and Gellert
Boulevard before approval of the final map.
"Review and approval of subj ect tentative map shall not be con-
strued as approval of the proposed design and/or improvements
shown thereon. Design and improvement shall comply with require-
ments of Chapters 4, 5 and 6 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Improvement plans must be complete and approved by this office
before the final map will be recommended for approval.
"Fire alarm boxes at the southeast corner of King Drive and north-
west corner of Westchester Court should be shown on the tentative
map."
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SA-20 W~WP Unit No. 3E
March 8, 1971
Report, dated Ma~ch 1, 1971, of Landscape Specialist John Hoffman
"This office has reviewed the Tentative Map and the General Grade
Plan submitted with the subject application and recommend that the
following changes be made:
1. Lot 175, Block 12 be dedicated as common green.
2. Some provision be made for access from cornmon green
Lot 220, Block 12 directly to Gellert Boulevard.
3. Add to the "Subdivision Statement" the following information:
In Item C - Include common green improvements
In Items J, K, & L - Note that utility services will
be provided from street frontage of lots, not from
common green side.
In Item M - Note that corner lots will have one street
tree per 25 lineal feet of street abutment.
"City staff met with Mr. Richman on February 25 to discuss the
problems inherent with this site. He assured us that the landscape
plans would reflect adequate solutions to all problems of steep
slopes, narrow common greens and adjacent P. G. & E. property."
Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents: Theodore V. Tronoff, C. E.,
345 Park Plaza Drive, Daly City, Ca.
Opponents: None
Commissioner Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission order
SA-20 to stand approved upon the subdivider's compliance 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: Boblitt
ABSENT: Gardner
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March 8, 1971
Proposed Street Layout for the Swift Property and Adjoining
Territory on East Grand Avenue and Kimball Way.
(Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of February 22, 1971)
Secretary Pass advised the Commission that Hans R. Mulberg, C.E.,
948 Dolores Ave., Los Altos, Ca., and agent of the applicant, has
requested that the hearing on the "Proposed Street Layout for the
Swift Property and Adjoining Territory on East Grand Avenue and Kimball
Way" be hdld over to the Planning Commission's regular meeting of
March 22, 1971.
Commissioner Raffaelli moved that the Planning Commission continue
this hearing on the instant matter to the Planning Commission's regular
meeting of March 22, 1971; seconded by Commissioner Zlatunich; passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Vice Chairman Campredon, Commissioners Boblitt, Raffaelli"
Zlatunich, and Chairman Lazzari
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gardner
WitJ;r the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Lazzari instructed the
Secretary to send the following communication to Mr. Hans R. Mulberg:
"The South San Francisco Planning Commission, meeting in regular
session on Monday, March 8, 1971, continued its consideration of
the "Revised Street Layout for the Swift Property and Adjacent
Territory on East Grand Avenue and Kimball Way" to its regular
meeting of March 22, 1971, at 8:00 P.M., as per your request.
"The Planning Commission, furthermore, instructed its Secretary to
notify you that the aforementioned continuance would be the last
one granted. The Commissioners were of the opinion that your
failure to produce documentary evidence that the property owners
in the East Grand Avenue-Kimball Way area concurred with the
Revised Layout was tantamount to characterizing said layout as
unacceptable, or at best premature.
"Please advise the undersignedif he can be of further assistance.
/s/ Daniel M. Pass, Secretary to the Commission
cc: Joseph Allen, Utah Construction & Mining Co., Mr. Arthur Haskins;
Samuel A. Craig of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Co.;
Norman J. Hartzer of Fuller-O'Brien Corp.
D. S. Pavloss, Associate Construction and Engineering Co., per
pro Swift & Co. IT
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GOOD & WELFARE ~ OTHER AND COMMUNHCA.'ET<DNS
March 8~ 1971
Upon a question by Commission Zlatunich~ Assistant City Engineer
Raymond Maxwell advised the Commission that standards should be set
for city street base and paving and further that the Engineering
office would make a study and report its findings and standards to
the Planning Commission.
Mr. August C. Chevalier~ 2600 Lerx Way, South San Francisco, concurred
with the Commission, and spoke briefly of his dissatisfaction with the
decline in the quality of the development in Westborough-West Park
Unit No.3.
Commissioner Boblitt noted that the quality of the development in
Westborough Greens appeared to be deteriorating. Considerable dis-
cussion ensue amongst the Commission regarding this point. With the
concurrence of the Commission~ Chairman Lazzari instructed the Secretary
to write a letter to the City Planner requiring the optimum in amenities
from the developer, for the balance of the development in Westborough-
West Park Unit No.3 (Westborough Greens).
"To: 'Daniel M. Pass, City Planner
RE: The Application of Optimum Standards to
Westborough-West Park No.3
From: Daniel M. Pass, Secretary to the Commission
"The South San Francisco Planning Commission, meeting in regular
session on Monday, March 8~ 1971~ instructed the Secretary to
place the City Planner on notice that the Commission expects him
to hold the platting and development of the Westborough-West Park
No.3 Planned Community District~ and its constituent tpwmij.pmses,
condominium apartments, common greens, and commercial projects to
optimum design and urban-planning standards.
cc: Members of the Architectural Committee~ City Engineer Goss,
Henry L. Richman, VP of the J. H. Snyder Co.; Chief Building
Inspector Pittz; Supt. of Rec. & Parks Maxey"
Secretary Pass read the following letter into the record:
"The City Council has indicated it would like to meet with the Board
and Commission members and to introduce you to the City Manager
Mr. Gale Dreisbach. Such a meeting is suggested as a dinner meeting
as we did several years ago ~ A tentative date is March 24, 1971, at
7:00 p.m. at a local restaurant yet to be announced. Would you please
ascertain the availability of you and your group and advise by tele-
phone or ill ,writing within the next several days so that positive
arrangements can be made. Laurence Ross, Assistant City Mgr."
"The 24th of March is acceptable to the Planning Commission."
D. M. Pass
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GOOD AND WELFARE, OTHER AND COMMUNICATIONS.
March 8" 1971
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 Commission, Chairman Lazzari announced
that the next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning
Commission would be held on March 22, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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Nello Lazza i, airman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Daniel M. Pass, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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