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M I NUT E S
January 22~ 1973
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME :
8:00 p.m.
DATE:
January 22, 1973
PLACE:
Council Chambers, City Hall
South San Francisco, Ca.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Mathewson, Mullin and Slade
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice-Chairman Gamma and Chairman Raffaelli
ALSO PRESENT:
City Planner and Secretary to the South San
Francisco Planning Commission, Daniel M Pass
Assistant Planner
William A. Timmons
Planning Aide
Siurendra N. Amin
Due to the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, Commissioner Hale
moved that Commissioner Slade be Chairman/p.:rpTem for tonight I s meeting,
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mullin and was unanimously carried
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 8, 1973
Commissioner Mathewson moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
the South San Francisco Planning Commission of January 8, 1973 be approved.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mullin and was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Mathewson, Mullin,
and Chairman Pro Tem Slade
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Gamma and Chairman Raffaelli
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Pro Tern Slade 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 obj ected 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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UP-174
January 22, 1973
UP-174" use-,permit request of Howard Sundberg to establish. a l4.,.unit
dwelling group on th-enortheasterly side of Mission Road> about 80 I
northerly of Grand Avenue, in th-e C.,..IDistrict .
Secretary Pass read the following report and letter into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"It is respectfully recommended that the Planning Commission adopt
the "findings" and "action" indicated in the attached, preliminary
"0fficial Action Report".
FINDINGS:
"1, The estab lishment, maintenance, operation or the us e of the
building or lands for which the permit is sought will not, under
the circumstances of the particular 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 requested use permit meets the reql.1irements of
Section 6.23 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed dwelling group would be architecturally-designed,
and would manifest sound and effective site planning,
4, The residents of the proposed dwelling group would be served by
ample off-street parking, and a well~landscaped environment. More
than 20% of the lands in question would be devoted to landscaping,
5. The proposed dwelling group would not contravene the Conservation
General Plan Element,"
CONDITIONS:
liThe applicant shall comply with the submitted requirements of the
City's officials, the standards and specifications administered by
the Director of the Department of Ecological Development, and the
subsequent requirements of the Planning Commission's Architectural
Committee. II
Interoffice Memorandum dated January 10, 1973 from Ronald Belcher,
Acting Landscape Specialist.
"This office respectfully submits the following requirements
regarding Use Permit 174:
1. The percentage of landscaping is acceptable, however, the
quality is below that of City landscape standards. The
applicant will be required to resubmit landscape plans con-
sistent with City landscape standards.
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UP-174 Contd,
Jffi1uary 22, 1973
"2, All planted areas to have an approved irrigation systeJu with
guaranteed coverage.
The Park Division Landscape Office is available for counsel."
Letter dated January 19, 1973 from R. David Martin, Chairman, San Mateo
County Airport Land Use Committee
liThe San Mateo County Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC) has
reviewed the proposed development referenced above. The Noise
Exposure Forecast here is wi thin the 65--70 CNEL range from
aircraft operations and the evaluation criteria developed
under the ABAG Regional Airport Systems Study indicates
new construction or development should be undertaken only after
an analysis of noise reduction requirements is made and needed
noise insulation features included in the design It is
recommended that these suggestions be made a basic requirement
of this development by the local jurisdiction.
If we can provide further information, please contact Eugene
Masciarelli, of the ALUC staff in the County Planning Commission
office, 369-,1441, extension 4161. II
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents
Proponents:
Henry Yanaga, AIBD
1217 South B Street, San Mateo, Cal,
The agent of the applicant
Opponents:
None
Ron Belcher, Acting Landscape Specialist stated that, although the per-
centage of landscaped area is more th~~ required, some of the plants are
in the wrong location, and the spacing of street trees is too close. He
further stated that this redes igning of the landscape plan can be taken
care of at the Commission's Architectural Committee'rneeting.
Commissioner Mathewson mentioned that he was concerned about parking on
r~ssion Street. Secretary Pass stated that the area is sign posted for
no parking.
In reply to Chairman pro tem Slade's question., Mr. Yanaga mentioned that
he won an award from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for
designing a 54-unit apartment complex in Gilroy, California. He also
stated that he has designed many buildings as per the noise reduction
requirement of ALUC.
Commissioner Hale moved that the Planning Commission adopt the findings
and conditions, as set forth in the preliminary Official Action Report,
and approve UP-174 upon the condition that the applicant comply with the
submitted requirements of the City!s reporting department heads and the
noise reduction reouirements of ALUC. The motion was seconded
Commissioner Mulli~ and was passed unanimously.
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PM-104
January 22, 1973
PM-104, tentative parcel map of the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Co., representing
the resubdivision of 5.368 acres of land, located at the southwesterly corner
gfc\Grandview Drive and Point San Bruno Boulevard, in the M-2-H District,
into two lots.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letter into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The proposed resubdivision meets the requirements of the State Sub-
division Map Act, and the regulatory standards of the Subdivision
Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco. The unusual configura-
tion of proposed Lot 9 would not preclude the establishment of a well-
designed industrial use thereon. In light of the abo~e factors, the
Planning Office respectfully recommends that the Planning Commission
approve the instant tentative map upon the condition that the sub-
divider comply with the submitted requirements of the City's officials,
and the standards and specifications administered by the Director of
Ecological Development.
Interoffice Memorandum dated January 11, 1973 from Leonard J. Pitts
Chief Building Inspector
"I have examin~<d!the Tentative Parcel Map, PM-I04, being a resubdi vision
of Lot 8, Block 2, of Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park Unit No.3
and recommend its approval."
Names and addresses of Proponents and Opponents:
Proponents:
Donald Bruzzone
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
100 California St., SF
Representative of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission approve the instant
tentative parcel map upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the
requirements as set forth by the City's reporting department heads. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Mullin and was passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Mathewson, Mullin, and
Chairman Pro Tem Slade
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Vice-Chairman Gamma and Chairman Raffaelli
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PM-105
January 22 J 1973
PM-IOS, tentative parcel map of the Open Road Industries, Inc., representing
the resubdivision of 6.61 acres of land, located at the northwesterly corner
of Produce Avenue and Terminal Court (No. 196 Produce Avenue), in the M-2-H
District, into two lots.
Secretary Pass read the following report and letter into the record.
Report and recommendation of City Planner Daniel M. Pass
"The proposed minor subdivision meets the requirements of the State
Subdivision Map Act, and the regulatory standards of the Subdivision
and Zoning Ordinances of the City of South San Francisco. The said
subdivision would create two functional, but irregularly-shaped
industrial-heavy commercial parcels of land. While geometric form
is of cardinal importance in residential platting, the principal
test of acceptability in industrial or commercial districts is "function."
In light of the above factors, the Office of the City Pl anner respect-
fully recommends that the PI anning Commiss ion approve the inst ant
tentative map upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the
submitted requirements of the City's department and divis ion heads,
and the standards and specifications administered by the Director of
the Department of Ecological Development."
Interoffice Memorandum dated January 16, 1973 from William A. Fox, Fire Marshall
"We have no obj ection to this application provided the following
shall be complied with:
All underground gasoline and diesel tanks shall be dug up and
removed from the property.
The private hydrant north of the 180 foot by 60 foot building be
maintained and open for fire department use "
Names and addresses
Proponents:
of Proponents and Opponents:
Raymond E. Lindahl, C.E.
2789 - 25th Street, SF
the agent of the applicant
Opponents:
None
Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Planning Commission approve the instant
tentative parcel map upon the condition that the subdivider comply with the
requirements as set forth by the City's reporting department heads. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Hale and was passed by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Mathewson, Mullin, and
Chairman Pro Tem Slade
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Gamma and Chairman Raffaelli
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RZ - 24
January 22, 1973
RZ-24, proposed rezoning of a certain 10. 36-acre parcel of land
located at the southwesterly corner of Westborough Boulevard and
Oakmont Drive, from "R-31l, restricted Multiple Family Residential
District, to "R-2", Duplex Residential District.
(Continued from meeting of October 24, 1972)
Secretary Pass read the following letter into the record. The letter,
dated January 22, 1973, was handed over by Mr. John Thorne, Attorney.
liAs I think your records would reflect" the undersigned is
presently engaged in litigation involving the above parcel of
land which is to be before you tonight for the question of rezoning.
There is an outstanding question as to who the owner of that
property will be, as the property was sold under a judicial fore-
closure procedure, and the original owners have one year wi thin
which to redeem the property. This will not be up until sometime
this coming June or July (the exact date escapes me), and it
would seem to me that until the owners are actually known, it would
be best for all concerned to continue this matter.
Also, as I said, there is litigation involving this parcel of land,
and although the judge has it under submission, he has not rendered
a decision. Pending the termination'of the legal proceedings, I
would also suggest that it would be of benefit to all concerned if
the matter could be continued.
It is most certainly the intent of the present owners to cooperate
fully in resolving the problem of this particular parcel of land
to the benefit of the City of South San Francisco as well as the
owners. This assumes that the present owners will be the owners
and that the property will not be redeemed from them. That is most
certainly a possibility, and if it happens I can assure that the
minute the present owners are determined to be the final owners, they
will be working with you in every way to resolve the difficulties for
the best interest of all
In view of the above, we would request that this matter be continued
until a meeting in July or preferably Aggust. If this is not
possible, we would then ask for a continuance at least until the
judge issues his decision in the present case, and he has indicated
that that will occur prior to April 9th of this year.
If there are any questions, I will try to answer them,
Thanking you for your cooperation, I am,"
Letter dated January 19, 1973 from R. David Martin, Chairman
San Mateo County Airport Land Use Committee,
"The San Mateo County Airport Land Use Commi ttee (ALUC) has reviewed
the proposed development referenced above. The Noise Exposure
Forecast here is within the 5-70 CNEL range from aircraft operations
and the evaluation criteria developed under the ABAG Regional Airport
Systems Study indicates new construction or development should be
undertaken only after an analysis of noise reduction requirements is
made and needed noise insulation features included in the design. It
is recommended that these suggestions be made a basic requirement by
the local jurisdiction. If we can provide further information please
contact Eugene Masciarelli, of the ALUC staff in the County Planning
Commission office, 369-1441, extension 4161."
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RZ-24 Continued January 22, 1973
Opponents: Michael C Callan
82 Isabella Avenue, Atherton" CA.
John E. Thorne" Attorney-at-Law
for Guaranty Prudential
Thorne, Clopton, Herz, Stanek Inc.
510 North Third Street, San Jose" CA. 95112
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the above property. Mr. Thorne
requested that the Commission continue its hearing on RZ-24 until such
time as the judge rendered a decision on April 9, 1973.
Commission suggested that the public hearing be closed and the matter
continued until it is brought for further consideration
Commissioner Hale moved that the Planning Commission continue its con-
sideration on RZ-24 to its regular meeting on, April 23, 1973. The
motion was seconded by COlhmissioner Lazzari and was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Mullin and
Chairman Pro Tem Slade
NOES:
Commissioner Mathewson
ABSENT:
Vice Chairman Gamma and Chairman Raffaelli
A prior motion by Commissioner Mathewson to approve the adoption of a
resolution to rezone the subj ct parcel in question failed to carry.
GOOD AND WELFARE
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 Pro Tem Slade announced that the next
regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be
held on Tuesday, February '13, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of City Hall" South San Francisco, California.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
e, Chairman Pro Tem
Planning ommission
City of South San Francisco
Daniel M. Pass, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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NOTE: Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape.
The tape is on file in the Office of the City Planner.
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