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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/13/1974 M I NUT E S February 13, 1974 of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME : 8:07 p.m. DATE: Februa.ry 13, 1974 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, and Chairman Mullin MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Slade and Vice Chairman Mathewson ALSO PRESENT: City Planner and Secretary to the South San Francisco Planning Commission Neal J. Martin Assistant City Planner Surendra N. Amin Director of Public Services Frank Addiego Zoning Administrator William Costanzo MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING M~nutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 22, 1974. Commissioner Raffaelli moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of January 22, 1974 be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lazzari and was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, and Chairman Mullin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Slade and Vice Chairman Mathewson ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING ehairman Mullin 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 to be heard, but who objected to having his or her voice recorded in this manner, could request the Chairman to order the tape recorder turned "offll for the duration of the time that he or she is speaking or is heard. - 3255 - UP-254 February 13, 1974 UP-254, a request from Grubb and Ellis for the construction of a freestanding, permanent, 90 sq. ft. identification sign to be located at the southwesterly corner of Interstate Highway 280 and Westborough Boulevard, in the R-3 District of Westborough 4A. Secretary Martin read the Staff Report into the record. Names and addresses of theProponertts and Opponents Proponents: Dennis E. McElroy Grubb and Ellis Development Co. 1333 Broadway, Oakland~ CA. 94612 Opponents: None Discussion: The applicant was asked if he was aware of the conditions and recommendations of the Planning Office. A copy of the staff report was given to the applicant for this review and comment. Chairman Mullin inquired of the staff as to the intent of the words "a hillside habitat" and if they were important to the intent of the sign. The applicant indicated that he had no o},Jjection to the staff's conditions and recommendations, except that the phrase "a hillside habitat" remain as a part of the sign. After more discussion, Commissioner Lazzari moved that the request be approved, subject to the condition of the Planning Office, except that Condition No.1 should be deleted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hale and unani- mously passed by those members present. UP-262 UP-262, a request from Drug King to permit a new 200 sq. ft. facia sign and a 135 sq. ft. freestanding sign. Secretary Martin read the Staff Report into the record. Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents Proponents: Jim Livingston J & B Sign Co. 2338 W. 6th St., Santa Ana, CA. 92703 Mr. Black, Vice President Drug King Corporation 1059 El Camino Real, SSF, CA. Rich Bishara, Manager Drug King Corp. 1059 El Camino Real, SSF, CA. Opponents: None Discussion: The Commissioners discussed the problems of determining the amount of sign square footage permitted for uses in the City. They specifically discussed the relation of the sign on the building and the number of square feet of signs on th~ building. The question arose as to the reI ationship of Gale's Restaurant and Drug King. The staff indicated - 3256 - UP-262 Continued February 13, 1974 that if the sign for Gale's remained on the building the square footage should be removed or reduced from the Drug King sign. The staff interpreted that the entire number of signs should be counted when determining the number of square feet permitted for the remaining uses to a maximum of 300 square feet. The Commission asked the applicant if he would accept a 300 sq. ft. sign, less the existing Gale'si.~:ign. A motion was made by Commissioner Hale and seconded by Commissioner Lazzari that UP-262 be approved, subject to the recommendation of the staff. This motion was amended to read that the total square feet of sign shall be increased, but is not to be more than 275 sq.ft. in area for all signs serving Drug King. Condition No.1 was to be revised to state that the five-year time limit is to allow the Commission to review the sign for compliance with these conditions on the current, adopted, Zoning Ordinance. Condition No. 4 was deleted to allow the roof-mounted sign. The amended motion was then approved unanimously by the Commissioners present. V-174 V-174, a request from J. Reardon to allow the construction of a room addition in the required rear yard setback, and in excess of the maximum 40% lot coverage established for the R-l Zone. Secretary Martin read the staff report into the record. Names and Addresses of Proponents and Opponents Proponents: J. Reardon 303 Hazelwood South San Francisco Discussion: The Commission asked the applicant and the staff to work together to seek a solution to the setback and coverage problem and that the item should be continued to the March 12, 1974 meeting. The applicant concurred. A motion to continue V-174 to March 12, 1974 was made by Commissioner Raffaelli and seconded by Commissioner Lazzari and unanimously approved by all Commissioners present. FEDERAL SIGN AND SIGNAL CORP. APPEAL Appeal from Federal Sign Co. of the Architectural Committee's denial of a request for a 51 sq. ft. on-building facia mounted sign at Chestnut and Mission in the C-l District. Secretary Martin r:ead the staff report into the record. Proponents and Opponents Proponent: John Lauterdale Federal Sign Co. 750 Bryant St., SF Opponents: None - 3257 - Federal Sign Appeal Continued Febmuary l3~ 1974 Discussion: The Commission examined the color exhibits submitted by the applicant,' and discussed the various elements relating to the construction of this sign. A motion was made by Commissioner Raffaelli and seconded by Commissioner Lazzari that the appeal of the Federal Sign Corp. be denied. This motion was sustained by a unanimous vote of the Commissioners p:tesent. Planning Office Information Items 1. A report amendment to the General Plan designation for Open Space was presented by Secretary Neal Martin. Commissioner Lazzari, seconded by Commissioner Hale, made a motion that a resolution be adopted. The motion was unanimously approved by all Commissioners present. 2. A report was presented with regard to formalizing the procedure for the continuation and withdrawal of all Planning Commission agenda items. A resolution adopting the procedures was presented by Commissioner Lazzari, seconded by Commissioner Raffaelli, and unanimously approved by all Commissioners present. (Resolution No. 2141) 3. A report on the present status of the San Bruno Mountain plan was presented by Secretary Martin, and a brief discussion was held by the Commissioners. GOOD AND WELFARE There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare, and there heing no further communications or other matters of interest for the Planning CoIIllllission, Chairman Mullin announced that the next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be held on February 26, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California. at 10:50 p.m. J Plan.ning Commis s ion City of South San Francisco Comfuiss ion of South San Francisco wc NOTE: The entrTes of the Planning Commission items show the action taken by the Planning Commission to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, arguments and documents are recorded on tape. The tapes are available in the Office of the City Planner. Documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. - 3258 -