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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/12/1974 M I NUT E S March 12, 1974 of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: DATE: PLACE: 8:05 p.m. March 12, 1974 Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Mathewson, Chairman Mullin, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, and Slade (Commissioner Slade arrived at 8:22 p.m.) ME~BERgE,qBSl[bJT: ALSO PRESENT: None City Planner Neal J. Martin Assistant City Planner Surendra N. Amin Director of Public Services Frank Addiego Zoning Administrator William Costanzo MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 26, 1974 Commissioner Lazzari moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of February 26, 1974 be approved. The motion was seconded by V. Chairman Mathewson and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: V. Chrmn Mathewson, Commissioners Hale and Lazzari, and Chairman Mullin ABSTAINED: Commissioner Raffaelli ABSENT: Commissioner Slade ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman 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 f'offll for the duration of the time that he or she is speaking or is heard. - 3264 - UP-266 March 12,1974 UP-266, request of Paul Markling to permit construction of a professional medical building on the westerly side of Westborough Boulevard, approximately 450' southerly of Gellert Boulevard, in the C-l District. (Continued from the meeting of February 26, 1974) Secretary read the findings and recommendations of the staff report. Proponents: Paul Markling, AlA Markling and Yamasaki, Architects, South San Francisco Theodore V. Tronoff Engineers 345 Park Plaza Drive, Daly City Malcolm Kohn Associated Realty 144 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco Discussion: The Commission reviewed the problem regarding ingress and eggress and the research done by the staff. At the conclusion of the discussion the Commission considered the approval of the project with the following conditions: 1. The lower ilievel parking area is to be secured with an open decorative grille on the downhill side in a controlled entry gate. 2. No signs of any kind are to be permit~ed on the top level of the building. A low level pylon sign is suggested. Any sign on the building or premises to be approved before installation. 3. It is recommended that the applicant comply with the submitted requirements of the City's department and division heads, and the subsequent requirements of the Planning Commission's Architectural Committee. 4. Ingress and egress access should be permitted to Westborough Boulevard for the proposed medical and dental site. 5. The Planning Commission should request the owners of the remaining parcels to submit an overall master site plan for all the affected parcels near the intersection of Gellert and Westborough Boulevards with the intention of eliminating the necessity for Burnham Court, and its substitution with some other form of interior and privately- owned access driveways and easements. 6. The proper access at the rear should be achieved as soon as possible. Commissioner Hale stated that Mr. Markling had done a creditable job in the design of the proposed medical-dental building. Commissioner Slade moved, seconded by Commissioner Lazzari, that UP-266 be approved with above conditions. The motion was unanimously approved by the Commissioners present. - 3265 - UP-267 Ma rch 1 2, 1 974 UP-267, request of C. E. Hoffman to construct a 20' x 28' additiun to an existing industrial building at 523 Mayfair Avenue, in the PCM zone. Secretary Martin read the staff report into the record. Proponents: Charles Hoffman, owner Opponents: None Discussion: In reply to a question, the applicant stated that the proposed use will be for storage only and no signs were involved. A motion was made by Commissioner Raffaelli for the approval of UP-267 with the following conditions: 1. That, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain approval of the Architectural Committee. 2. That the applicant shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Public Services, the Fire Department and all other governmental agencies. 3. The sprinkler system to extend to the new addition. 4. Subject to final inspection before approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hale and was passed unanimously by those Commissioners present. UP-268 UP-268,request of Arthur Whittemore to construct a 10' x 13', 130 sq. ft" room addition to an existing dwelling located at 2600 Tyrone Court, in the PC District. Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations of the staff report. Proponents: Arthur Whittemore, owner Opponents: None After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Slade to approve llP-268 with the following conditions: 1. That all the requirements of the City of South San Francisco's Depay'tment of Public Services, Fire Department and all other governmental agencies shall be met. 2. That the applicant shall obtain the approval of the City's Architectural Committee prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Commi sioner Raffaelli seconded the motion which was passed unanimously by those Commi sioners present. - 3266 - V-174 March 12, 1974 V-174, request of 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, located at 303 Hazelwood Drive. (continued from the meeting of February 13, 1974) Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations of the staff report. Proponents: J. Reardon, 303 Hazelwood Drive, South San Francisco owner Opponents: None Discussion: Zoning Administrator Costanzo assured the Commission that the appli- cant does have substantial justification for a variance due to an unnecessary hardship. A motion was made by Commissioner Hale to approve V-174, with the following condi- tions: 1. The total lot coverage shall not exceed 43% of the parcel area. 2. The rear yard setback shall not be less than 13'. 3. The applicant shall meet all the requirements of all other governmental agencies. V. Chrmn Mathewson seconded the motion which was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: V.Chrmn Mathewson, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, and Slade NOES: Chairman Mullin V-178 V-178, request of Lydia A. Dozier to construct a two-car garage in the required side and rear yard setback at 760 Miller Avenue, in the R-2 District. Secretary Martin read the following evaluation and recommendations of the staff report. Evaluation: The applicant is requesting approval for the reconstruction of a garage structure which was completely destroyed by fire. The structure is proposed to be built at the same location as the previous garage which was located on the side property line adjacent to the existing 4-unit complex, and within 7 ft. of the alley on the rear. The established City policy and ordinances restrict the con- struction of such structures in the required setbacks. The structure, if constructed as proposed, would not afford visability of oncoming traffic in the alley and, although the present traffic load in the alley is very light, the present zone designation will facilitate development along Miller, with access and increased traffic in the alley areas. Additionally, the applicant has sufficient rear yard area to meet the minimum setback standards for an accessory building. - 3267 - V-178 Continued March 12, 1974 Recommendation: Based on the preceding findings, it is the staff;s recommendation that V-178 be denied. Secretary Martin further read the recommendations of Acting Fire Marshal Gil Castro which recommended denial of the variance request. Proponents: Lydia A. Dozier, owner 1000 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame Maurine Gearhiem 636 Railroad Avenue L. B. Steppie 758 Miller Avenue Opponents: Bill Calegari, also representing his father 762 Miller Avenue Discussion: Zoning Administrator William Costanzo explained to the Commission the growing problem of alley streets within the city with regard to the impact on vehicular movement, and pedestrian safety. Mr. Constanzo recommended that the City ordinances be amended in order to resolve this problem. After some discussion the Commission determined that the garage could be built under city standards and still not create a hardship on the applicant. There- fore, a variance was not necessary. Commissioner Lazzari moved that the Planning Commission deny approval of V-178. V. Chrmn Mathewson seconded the motion which was passed unanimously by those Commissioners present. PM-119 PM-119,Grubb & Ellis Realty Fund II, a request to subdivide 6.66 acres into 145 condomini.um air space units, located on Lot #7, Westborough Boulevard and Gellert Boulevard, in the R-3 District. Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendation of the staff report as follows: IIIn the preliminary consideration of this request it was determined by the staff that the area proposed for division will contain approximately 145 units. These units however were originally approved as a part of an overall site plan which contains an area of a substantially larger size and a total of 438 units. Due to the fact that the original approval contained various areas designated for recreation, open space, parking and other community use facilities, itis the staff's strong recommendation that no consideration be given to any request which does not contain the entire development as originally approved for construction. If the Commis- sion concurs with these findings, they may wish to advise the applicant of their feelings in this matter. II ... 3268 ... PM-119, Continued March 12, 1974 Proponents: Theodore Tronoff, Engineer for the project 345 Park Plaza Drive, Daly City Dennis McElroy, Grubb & Ellis Realty Fund II 1333 Broadway, Oakland Dennis McElroy concurred with the recommendations of the staff and agreed to meet with them on this matter. The Commission expressed the desire that, since the project was approved by the previous Commission, the present Com- mission would like to see the project. The applicant agreed to make a presentation at the next meeting. Chairman Mullin suggested, with the concurrence of the Commission, that PM-119 be continued until the next regular meeting. Also recommended was that a co-ordinating effort between the applicant and the staff should take place during the interim planning period of the project. As there was no further discussion on this matter, Chairman Mullin ordered a recess at 11:05. The meeting resumed at 11 :15. RZ-27 RZ-27, proposed rezoning of a lO.365-acre parcel of land, located at the southwesterly corner of Westborough Boulevard and Oakmont Drive, from "R-3", Restricted Multiple Family Residential District, to "R-l", Single Family Residential District. (continued from meeting of January 22, 1974) Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations of the staff review. Proponent: Tom Adams Wilson, Jones, Morton, and Lynch Attorneys for Thomas Callan P.O. Box 152, San Mateo The Commission discussed this matter at length. At the conclusion of its consideration, Vice Chairman Mathewson moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2142, the title of which reads as follows: "RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE A 10.365-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD, WEST OF OAKMONT DRIVE, AND NORTH OF THE SAN BRUNO CITY LIMITS, FROM "R-3" RESTRICTED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO "R-l", SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT." Commissioner Lazzari seconded the motion which was unanimously passed by those Commissioners present. REPORTS Eucalyptus Avenue Extension: Secretary Martin read a memorandum from the City Engineer to the Planning Commission as follows: - 3269 - Eucalyptus Avenue Extension, continued March 12,1974 "This office has reviewed the proposed street layout of the Stonegate Planned Community with reference to Park Way, Park Lane and Eucalyptus Avenue extension. Our recommendation on the proposed street layout is as follows: A. Proposed Park Way and Park Lane as required by the Stonegate Development may be deleted. B. In lieu of Item "A" above, Eucalyptus Avenue should be extended to Stonegate Drive. Eucalyptus Avenue is in the City's collector street system; therefore it is essential from the traffic circula- tion standpoint that Eucalyptus Avenue be extended. C. To provide access for the Crosariol property, it is necessary to obtain ingress and egress easement on the California Water Service property prior to the abandonment of Item "A" above. Street improvement of Park Court (see attached sketch) may be delayed until the two properties, California Water Service Co. and Crosariol, are developed. Joint Meeting with Council Secretary Martin read the memorandum from the Assistant to the City Manager to the Planning Commission as follows: liThe City Council has expressed a desire to meet with its various Commissions on a scheduled basis. The meeting will be in the form of a Study Session with the intent of developing better communications and co-ordination. It is proposed that the Planning Commission be scheduled during the first and third quarters of the year. The dates of March 25, 1974 and August 12, 1974 have tentatively been set for the joint meetings. II GOOD AND WELFARE Secretary Martin informed the Commission regarding the South Spruce rezoning. The staff met separately with the property owners and the residents of Mayfair Village. Both the residents and the property owners agreed to have a minimum of 25'as landscaping and parking area. Secretary Martin further stated that in reality the distance will be approximately 70' to be economical. Thi.s matter will be discussed in the joint Planning Commission- City Council meeting on March 25, 1974. 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 Mullin announced that the present meeting is adjourned to the joint meeting with the City Council on March 25, 1974 at 7:30p.m. in the CQuncil Chambers. The next regular meeting will be held ~~ar,eh 26, 1974 a 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall T~ ~eeting w djourpe.d at 12:15 a.m. C/C~.. Eugen an Neal J. Martin, Secretary NOTE: Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape is on file in the Office of the City Planner en::! _ ~?7n _