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M I NUT E S
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME: 8:00 P.M.
DATE: JUNE 8, 1976
PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Goldberg, Mullin and Chairman Slade
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Hale and Mathewson
ALSO PRESENT: City Planner
David C. Hale
Zoning Administrator
City Engineer
William Costanzo
Robert Yee
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 1976
Commissioner Mullin moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the
South San Francisco Planning Commission of May 25, 1976, be approved. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Bertucel'i and was passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg,
Mullin and Chairman Slade
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Hale and Mathewson
ABSTAINED: None
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Slade announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco
Planning Commission would be recorded on tape~ but that anyone who
w1icsn1ed to come before the Commission to be heard, but who objected to
having his or her voice recorded in this manner, could request the
Cha~rman to order the tape recorder turned lIoffll for the duration of
the time that he or she is speaking or is heard.
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UP-76-342
UP-76-342, a request of James A. Brose to modify the exterior architectural
treatment of the housing unit located at 3873 Shamrock Court in the PC
(Planned Community) District.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report, noting the conditions. Vice-
Chairman Teglia noted that she would like to add Condition #15 to read:
IIThat the applicant is hereby made aware of his responsibility to submit
plans to the Homeowners I Association Architectural Review Board as required
by the C. C. & R. IS. II
Proponents: Mr. James A. Brose
3873 Shamrock Court
South San Francisco, CA
Mr. Richard Mukauda
3872 Shamrock Court
South San Francisco, CA
Opponents: None
There was some discussion on the Homeowners I Association Architectural Review
Board. Several members of the Commission felt that the City should be
certain that plans are submitted to the Architectural Review Board and that
the Board has approved such plans. Mr. Mukauda said that he is a member of
the Board and that each member is supposed to be sent copies of all plans
submitted to Hank Richman and that Hank Richman is to consider the plans
approved if he does not hear from the members. He further stated that he
is aware of the plans because he is a neighbor of Mr. Brose. Secretary
Hale stated that they can impose a condition making the applicant aware of
his responsibility to submit such plans to the Architectural Review Board,
but that the City cannot get involved with enforcing the C.C. & R. IS.
Commissioner Mullin asked Mr. Mukauda, 3872 Shamrock Court, if he had gotten
a Use Permit for the addition to his house. Secretary Hale stated that a
Use Permit at that time was not required. Zoning Administrator Costanzo
stated that he approved the building permit on the premise that it was not
generally visible from the public right-of-way.
Commissioner Mullin noted that he had strong feelings about changing the
original intent of the Planned Community District, stating that people
buying into the area bought the home, expecting the area to look exactly
the same 25 years hence as when they purchased it. He felt each applica-
tion should be considered separately by the Commission, but that the
accumulative effect should be looked at. The Commission generally had
the same concerns. They felt there had to be a line drawn somewhere as
to when the additions, etcetera, began to change the original intent of
this District.
Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that UP-76-342 be approved subject to all of
the conditions of the staff report as well as the added Condition #15.
Commissioner Goldberg seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
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June 8, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 2191
Staff report and resolution recommending to the City Council that the
Planned Commercial and Light Industrial Zoning District (PCMl be amended
to delete mandatory review and approval by City Council.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report, recommending that Section 4.42
of Ordinance No. 353, be amended as follows:
4.42 Applications for establishment of uses permitted in P-C-M
Districts shall be accompanied by a comprehensive site utiliza-
tion plan, which pertains to the ultimate growth and development
of all the lands contained within the involved project or program;
and shall further be accompanied by preliminary architectural and
landscape drawings, including any plans for future expansion. No
building permit shall be issued until such comprehensive site
utilization plan, drawings or plans have been considered by the
Planning Commission and a Use Permit approved in accordance with
the ~rovisionsof a Use Permit as set forth in Section 6 hereof.
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Commissioner Mullin introduced Resolution No. 2191 and it was adopted by a
unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION OF INT~N~10N NO. 2192
Staff report and resolution of intention recommending that the South San
Francisco Planning Commission consider amendments to the City1s Zoning
Ordinance (Ordinance 353, as amended) to amend those restrictions pertain~
ing to minimum standards for location, type, and mixed uses of required
parking facilities.
Secretary Hale presented the staff report, recommending that the Planning
Commission conduct a public hearing to consider this amendment.
Commissioner Goldberg introduced Resolution of Intention No. 2192 and it
was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
PM-129
Secretary Hale presented the staff report, noting to the Commission that
the Final Parcel Map is in substantial compliance with the Teniative Parcel
Map.
The Commission reviewed the map and accepted it as being in compliance
with the Tentative Parcel Map.
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June 8, 1976
COMMUNICATIONS
GOALS FOR DOWNTOWN
Secretary Hale presented a report on the goals for the downtown area of
South San Francisco. He further noted to the Commission the three options
for planning the downtown area: Do nothing; conservation program; or re-
build. He noted that there had been several meetings with the Downtown
Assoca,~ti on whose ma in concern seemed to be to get a park i ng s tmucture con-
structed. He further stated that the Downtown Association had developed a
list of problems, with the parking structure heading the list.
The Commission noted that most of the merchants in the downtown area are
not necessarily the property owners; that it is about 50/50. They noted
that the cooperation of both property owners and merchants would be necessary
to do anything in the downtown area.
The Commission further discussed the options open to them for the downtown
area. Commissioner Teglia felt that a Conservation Program would best
serve the downtown area. She q~ted that people in the area feel it is
deteriorating and that something must be done, and that these people would
be willing to get together with City staff to develop a plan for the area.
Commissioner Goldberg felt that staff should layout a plan for the down-
town area and present it to the merchants and the property owners for their
input.
There was some di scuss i on on how to get the merchants and property oWr"I'ers
interested in possibly rejuvenating the downtown area, especially since it
would probably cost each property owner some money. It was the feeling of
the Commission that most of the businesses in the downtown area are serving
the needs of the people in the area and are profitting, therefore, they
might not be willing to spend much toward a rejuvenation program. Chairman
Slade suggested that staff look around for some monies that might be avail-
able to rejuvenate the area. The Commission generally felt that the only
way to improve the downtown area was by a banning together of the merchants
and property owners of that area, which meant finding a common goal or need.
Commissioner Goldberg suggested that a survey be done of other cities that
rejuvenated their downtown areas to see how they went about it. He suggested
that objectives should be looked at first and then go back to goals.
The Commission took no action on this, but staff stated that the Commission
would be kept posted.
GOOD AND WELFARE
The Commission requested a status report on the suit against the City by
George Smith. Secretary Hale said that the claim against the City was
confusing because it contained a lot of misinformation. The City Council
denied the claim because it was filed beyond the legal deadline.
The Commission cancelleq.~heqe~t"regYlar/meeting of June 22 because there
was nothi ng schedul ed for tha't' "age"nda.
June 8, 1976
There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and
no further communications or matters of interest for the Commission,
Chairman Slade announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission would be held on July 13, 1976, at 8:00 p.m. at West Orange
Library Auditorium.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Wesley Slade, Chairman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
David C. Hale, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
NOTE:
The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken
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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