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May 1 3, 1 975
M I NUT E S
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME:
DATE:
PLACE:
8:00 P.M
MAY 1 3, 1975
W ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Hale, Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin,
Raffaelli, Slade, Teglia and Chairman Mathewson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Ci ty Pl anner
David C. Hale
Director of Public Services
Frank J. Addiego
~~ning Administrator
Assistant Planner
William Costanzo
Mark Duino
Assistant Planner
Larry Stueck
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 22, 1975
COrT1mlssionerL~.zz~rirT1oved that the mi nutes of the regul ar meeti ng Sof the
Soutng.anFrancisco~Planning Commission of April 22, 1975 be approved. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Raffaelli and was passed by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin, Raffaelli, Slade, Teglia
and Chairman Mathewson
None
None
ABSTAINED: Vice-Chairman Hale
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Mathewson 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 "off" for the duration of the time that he or she
is speaking.
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U P- Z-73
UP-273, a recommendation to City Council for the revocation of this Use
Permit, El Rancho Drive-In Theater (Blumenfeld Enterprises) due to non-
compliance with the conditions of the previously approved Use Permit.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report.
Proponents:
Paul M. Hopf, representing Blumenfeld Enterprises
7316 Mission Street
Daly City, CA 94014
Mr. Blumenfeld, Blumenfeld Enterprises
1521 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Opponent:
Joe Mitchell
849 Kipling Avenue
So. San Francisco, CA
Mr. Hopf noted to the Commission that California State Law states that in
order to revoke a use permit there must be a showing of necessity for the
public interest. He felt that all conditions had been met, with the excep-
tion of some pailting, the speed bumps, and debris and weeds on the slopes.
These would be completed within 30 days.
Mr. Mitchell expressed several concerns to the Commission. He mentioned
the existence of a large metal slide on the north slope which had been
there for several years and the fact that several large boards, previously
a retaining wall, were left lying on the north slopes visible from 280 and
Junipero Serra Blvd. He also noted that the drainage ditches were buried
under four to five feet of dirt which had fallen from the north slopes. Mr.
Mitchell also noted that, since the building of the second screen, the
speakers are not turned off and can be heard inside of his house with the
windows closed. Mr. Hopf and Mr. Blumenfeld agreed to set up an appointment
with Mr. Mitchell to try to find the source of the sound and correct the
situation.
In response to Mr. Mitchell IS concern over the large metal slide, Mr. Hopf
noted that this was not a metal slide, but was a large sloping concrete slab
which was put in to help prevent further erosion of the north slope. Mr.
Hopf agreed to make a personal inspection of the area in question and clean
up any debris that was a direct result of the drive-in use.
Mr. Hopf questioned the Commission as to who was responsible for the drainage
ditches and the slopes since part of them was not owned by Blumenfeld. Mr.
Cos tanzo answered tha tit was B 1 umenfe 1 d I S respBhs'i bi 1 i ty since the slopes
were created by and for the drive-in.
The Commission requested to know exactly when each of the conditions would
be met. Mr. Hopf said that Conditions 2, 3, 4, and 9 would be completed
within 30 days Condition 5 would be reviewed and inspected, but all debris
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UP-273, Cont'd
will be removed. Condition 8 would be reviewed between Blumenfeld and
staff. Condition 7 had been completed, except where trees existed, as
well as Condition 13.
The Commission questioned the painting job which had been done to the
blackened letters of the screening tower, which resulted in a patched
appearance. Mr. Blumenfeld agreed to repaint the entire sign in one
shade of black.
The Commission desired to set up a field trip to the El Rancho Drive-In
Theater and this field trip was set up for June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
The hearing was closed and Vice-Chairman Hale moved that the matter be
continued until the June 24 Planning Commission meeting to allow Blumen-
feld Enterprises time to comply with the above conditions. Commissioner
Raffaelli seconded the motion and it was passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Vice-Chairman Hale, Commissioners Lazzari, Raffaelli,
Teglia and Chairman Mathewson
NOES: Commissioners Mullin and Slade
ABSTAINED: None
UP-75-307
UP-75-307, a request of Ernst and Inge Knolle for the construction of a
134 square foot room addition in the Planned Community District at 2691
Sean Court.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report.
Proponent: Ernst Knolle
2691 Sean Court
So. San Francisco, CA
Opponent: None
Mr. Knol'e felt that building this room addition under the over extending
structure would help give it support.
Commissioner Raffaelli moved that UP-75-307 be approved subject to the
applicant complying with all the conditions of the staff report. Commis-
sioner Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
UP-75-308
UP-75-308, a request of Markling and Yamasaki to construct a 16,000 ~quare
foot professional office building, related parking and landscaping on Old
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UP-75-308, Cont1d
Mission Road at the terminus of Grand Avenue.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report.
Proponent:
George Smith
6843 Mission Street
Daly City, CA 94014
Opponent:
None
Mr. Smith explained his present situation in regard to the Quiet Title
action. He feared that his application might be unreasonably delayed
because of the time required to obtain responses from California Water
Service Company. As soon as was possible, he would like to come back
before the Commission and get approval on his Use Permit.
Commissioner Mullin moved that this matter be postponed until the May 27
Planning Commission meeting to allow California Water Service Company and
the San Francisco Water District time to resolve any questions they have
regarding the proposed development. Commissioner Lazzari seconded the
motion and it was passed unanimously.
UP-75-309
UP-75-309, a request of David and Shirley Gori to construct a 10' x 151
150 square foot room addition in the Planned Community District at 2624
Dehallow Way.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report. He also read into the record
a letter from Larry F. Levine, 414 Outer Belle Road, Trotwood, Ohio, who
requested denial of this use permit as he felt it would ruin the concept
of townhouses and would set a precedent for future building.
Neither the applicants nor their representative were in attendance at the
meeting. The Commission requested staff to contact Mr. or Mrs. Gori to
find out why no one was present to represent the applicant.
Vice-Chairman Hale moved that this public hearing be postponed for 30 days
to allow staff time to contact the applicant. Commissioner Lazzari seconded
the motion and it was passed unanimously.
UP-75-310
UP-75-310, a request of Charles O. Lockwood to construct a single family
residence above a garage on an existing developed commercial parcel of
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UP-75-3l0, Cont'd
land at 339 Baden Avenue.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report.
Proponent:
Charles O. Lockwood
339 Baden Avenue
So. San Francisco, CA
Opponent:
None
The Commission expressed an interest in whether there was sufficient light-
ing and proper access onto Baden Avenue. Mr. Lockwood assured the Commission
that there was proper lighting and that there was a walkway that went all
the way through from Second Lane to Baden.
Commi sSi;oner Lazzari moved that UP-75-3l0 be approved subject to the appl i-
cant complying with all the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner
Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Mathewson called the Annual Meeting of the South San Francisco
Planning Commission to order and asked the Commissioners for nominations
for offices of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Commissioner Lazzari nominated Vice-Chairman Homer Hale for Chairman.
Chairman Mathewson seconded the nomination. Vice-Chairman Hale was
elected Chairman by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin, Raffaelli, Slade,
Teglia and Chairman Mathewson
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Vice-Chairman
Commissioner Mullin nominated Wesley Slade for Vice-Chairman. Vice-Chairman
Hale seconded the nomination. Wesley Slade was elected Vice-Chairman by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Vice-Chairman Hale, Commissioners Lazzari, Mullin, Raffaelli,
Teglia and Chairman Mathewson
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Slade
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REPORTS
ILLUSTRATIVE SITE PLAN
Staff report describing a possible schematic layout for the future devel-
opment of the area west of Chestnut Avenue between Grand Avenue and Hill-
side Boulevard.
Secretary Hale and Assistant Planner Mark Duino presented the site plan.
This site plan showed a possible layout for the future development of this
area which would provide adequate access to all properties. Staff s~ated
that this ~udy had been prepared for informational purposes only and no
action was necessary.
ZONING/GENERAL PLAN: CONSISTENCY
Staff report indicating which properties in the City are not presently
zoned in conformity with the City1s General Plan.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report.
The Commission raised the question of the degree of conformity with the
General Plan and indicated that some work had been done on this matter
in the past. Due to the late hour, the Commission requested staff to
investigate the previous work and report back to the Commission at the
next Planning Commission meeting of May 27.
GOOD AND WELFARE
The Commission requested staff to check on the repealing of legislation
requiring Environmental Impact Reports.
There was some discussion on the pros and cons of the 1/2 hour study session
preceding the Planning Commission meetings. No decision was made.
There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and no
communications or other matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman
Mathewson announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission
would be held on May 27, 1975 at 8:00 pm in the West Orange Library Auditorium.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Joseph Mathewson, Chairman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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David C. Hale, Secretary
Planning Commtssion
City of South San Francisco
May 13, 1975
NOTE:
The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate 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 discussed
are on file in the Office of the City Planner and are available for public
inspection.
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