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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/26/1974 MINUTES March 26" 1974 of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:05 DATE: March 26, 1974 PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall South San Francisco, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Mathewson, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, Slade, and Chairman Mullin MEMBE RS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Planner Neal J. Martin Assistant City Planner Surendra N. Amin Director of Public Services Frank J. Addiego Zoning Administrator William Costanzo MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 12, 1974 Commissioner Hale moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of March 12, 1974 be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lazzari, and was passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Mullin announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commis sion 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 "off" for the duration of the time that he or she is spealiing or is heard. - 3271 - UP-269 March 26, 1974 UP-269, request of Ambrose Del Vecchio to construct a roller skating rink at 213 E. Grand Avenue, in the M-2-H District. Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations contained in the staff report. Proponents: Ambrose Del Vecchio 746 Berkshire Drive Millbrae, Ca., the applicant Opp on en ts : None Discussion: Captain Swinford (South San Francisco Police Department), at the request of the Planning Commission, stated the recommendations of the Police Department, which included the following: 1. That lighting of the parking lot be mandatory. 2. Assurance of a passenger loading zone. 3. That the applicant meet with the Police Department prior to the issuance of a dance permit. 4. Proper supervision should be maintained. Mr. Del Vecchio agreed to all the conditions in the staff report except for the condition requiring a security guard patrol for the parking area. He stated that in-house regulations, with special attention at closing hours, will alleviate parking lot problems. Mr. Del Vecchio concurred with the Commission's request to remove the request for "related teenage dance permit" from the appli- cation. Commissioner Mathewson moved that UP-269 be approved, with the conditions set forth in the staff report, and that "related teenage dance permit" be removed from the application. Commissioner Lazzari seconded the motion, which was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Mathewson, Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Slade, and Chairman Mullin NOES: Commissioner Raffaelli ABSENT: None V-179 V-179,request of Ronald and Patricia Tomasello to construct a 16' x 14'6" room addition, with a 5' setback in lieu of the required 10' exterior side yard setback, at 401 Northwood Drive, in the R-l District. Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations of the staff report. Proponents: Ronald Tomasello 401 Northwood Drive, SSF, the applicant Opponents: None Commissioner Lazzari moved that V-179 be approved with the following condition: 1. That the applicant shall comply with all of the requirements of the Depart- mentof Public Services, Building and Fire Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hale and passed unanimously. - 3272 - V-180 March 26, 1974 V-180, request of D. A. Eschelbach. for a reduction in the rear :yard setback at 514 Railroad Avenue, from 20' to 10' " and to reduce the required 5' side yard setback to 0 v . Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendations of the staff report. Proponents: D. A. Eschelbach 216 Linden Avenue, SSF, the applicant Al Martin, Building Contractor 724 Circle Court, SSF Opponents: None Discussion: Vice Chairman Mathewson questioned the consistency of staff Q:"ecom- mendations with regard to Variance 178 (Lydia Dozier's request for side and rear yard setbacks) and this applicat:1..qn. After some discussion, the Commission agreed that approval of the variance<request would create an inconsistency in their decision making process which would jeopardize the Planning Commission's credibility. The Commission determined that the site design could be altered to mitigate the parking problems that would exist on the alley if the variance was approved. Commissioner Slade recommended that this matter should be refer-red back to the staff for co-ordination with applicant in redesigning his plan. Before a motion was made the applicant, Mr. Eschelbach, left the Council Chambers without comment on Commissioner Slade's recommendation. Commissioner Slade then moved to deny V-180. CommisSiioner Hale seconded the motion and V-180 was denied by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Mathewson, Commissioners Hale, Raffaelli, Slade, and Chairman Mullin NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Lazzari ABSENT: None Chairman Mullin called for a five-minute recess. PM-119 PM-119, Grubb & Ellis Realty Fund II, a request to subdivide 6.66 acres into 145 condominium air space units, located on Lot #7, Westborough Boulevard and Gellert Boulevard, in the R-3 District. (Continued from March 12, 1974 meeting) Secretary Martin read the findings and recommendation of the revised staff report. Proponents: Sam Young, Attorney for the applicant Ken Natkin, Architect for the applicant Dennis MacElroy, Grubb and Ellis Opponents: None - 3273 - PM-119 [continued) March 26, 1974 Mr. Sam Young and Mr. Ken Natkin delivered a presentation of the entire project with visual aids, general information and definition of condominium and condo- minium conversions. Mr. Young indicated that the main problem of condominium conversions was the relocation of existing tenants, which does not affect this project. Commissioner Hale moved to approve SA-29 (formerly PM-119) with the conditions as set forth in the staff report. Commissioner Lazzari seconded the motion, which was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hale, Lazzari, Raffaelli, Slade and Chairman Mullin NOES: None ABSTAINED: Vice Chairman Mathewson ABSENT: None REPORTS 1. Bell Electrical Signs Secretary Martin read the following interoffice memorandum from the Zoning Administrator: VlThe Architectural Committee has reviewed the attached plot plan and elevations for a freestanding sign in the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park. In accordance with these findings, the Planning Office recommends that the sign as requested be approved." The Planning Commission unanimously approved the request for the freestanding sign. 2. Conflicts of Interest Secretary Martin informed the Commission that they are required to file Form 716 (Statement of Economic Interest) during the month of April with the County Clerk's Office. 3. Preliminary Master Plan of Gellert Boulevard Extension and Adjacent Commercial Development. Theodore Tronoff, engineer for the proposed project, presented a preliminary plan for the Gellert Boulevard Extension and adjacent commercial development. Mr. Tronoff stated that the plan at this time is strictly a study plan and is subject to change. The Planning Commission reviewed the plan and asked Mr. Tronoff to continue to work with the staff. The staff was requested to review plans submitted and inform the Commission as the project develops. - 3274 - GOOD AND WELFARE March 26, 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 next regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be held on April 9, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, South San Francisco, California. at 12:50 a.m. 1 , Chairman Commission South San Francisco Neal J. Martin, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting show the action taken by the Planning Commission to dispose of the 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 a~e on file in the Office of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. LWS:vv - 3275 -