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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/28/1978 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisc Planning Commission TH~E: 7:30 DATE: February 28, 1978 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Mathewson, Mullin and Slade MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Ci ty Pl anner William Costanzo Assistant Planner Mark A. Wheeler Senior Planner Daniel B. Christians City Engineer Robert Yee Community Relations Officer Fred Carelli MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 14, 1978. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of February 14, 1978, be ap- proved. The motion was seconded by CommissionerCampredon and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Mathewson. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Commissioners Mullin and Slade. ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Teglia announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, and that anyone who wished to come before the Commission to be heard is requested to come to the front microphone so that his or her comments become part of the official record. -3899- February 28, 1978 PM-77-151 Application for a Final Parcel Map to resubdivide 3 parcels into 4 parcels on property located on the south westerly corner of East Grand Avenue and Kim- ball Way in the M-2-H Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Louis Arata 1 La Cruz Avenue Millbrae, CA Opponent: None Mr. Arata came before the Commission to advise that he was present to answer any questions, and that he had reviewed the staff report and agrees with it in its' entirety. Commissioner Mathewson motioned that Parcel Map 77-151 be approved subject to all Special Conditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Slade seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. PM-77-154 Application for a Final Parcel Map to create two (2) parcels on developed property located on Nora Way west of Willow Avenue i the R-3 Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Maurice Brosnan (not present) 607 Poplar South San Francisco, CA Opponent: None Commissioners questioned the City Engineer regarding location Of building and it was indicated that the building shown on the plan was removed and currently apartment buildings are being constructed within the required setbacks. Commissioner Mathewson directed the staff to relay the Commissions policy in regard to acting on an item in the absence of the applicant or a representative. Mr. Brosnan arrived later in the evening and was so advised. Commissioner Mathewson motioned that Parcel Map 77-154 be approved subject to all Special Conditions and recommendations of all divisions of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote~ UP-75-316 Progress report on Spruce Drive-In Theater located on South Spruce Avenue in -3900- February 28, 1978 the M-l-H Zone District. Proponent of revocation: Louis Tambini 404 Railroad Avenue South San Francisco, CA Ray Svanosio 406 Railroad Avenue South San Francisco, Vilma Tonetti 443 Valencia Drive South San Francisco, CA Opponent of revocation: Dan Modena 421 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA Ernie Furman 2177 Barrett Avenue San Jose, CA Staff presented the staff report indicating that some misinformation had been relayed at the last meeting in regard to the mercury-off switch. During the course of discussion the following persons expressed their concerns: Dan Modena - Experiments are now being conducted in an effort to find a solu- tion to noise problems. He indicated that the best solution seemed to be one that was not on the market yet. Radio controlled systems would create new problems as would speakers that would have to be returned when leaving. He indicated that the only violators now seemed to be those who continue to park illegally. In response to Commissioner Bertucelli, Mr. Modena indicated that any trees that would be planted would have to be high enough to clear normal car height and visability for traffic safety! Sergeant Carelli of the Police Department responded to Commissioner Bertucelli that landscaping should not obstruct motorists view so as to create a traffic hazard. He also indicated problems faced with legally parked vehicles and assured the Commission that illegally parked cars will be cited and/or towed away. He indicated that the Drive-In has caused numerous problems. Louis Tambini .,. Indicated that problems also exist in other areas than just on the corner. Driveways farther up Maple Avenue and curb parking along Rail- road Avenue are just as much a problem as the corner. Suggested was an alter- nate use of the land for something more compatible with surrounding residential uses; for example, the Public Safety Complex. Ray Svanosio .,. Related to the fact that the major problem is noise and that during the summer months when the theater is heavily used, the noise will again be a problem. He complained that better police enforcement would have prevented this situation. Mrs. Vilma Tonelli - Agreed with raising height of fence. Ernie Furman - Indicated that it would not be possible to lower screens as a possible solution. Concerns of the Commission expressed as follows: Commissioner Mathewson.,. Noise abatement solution? Relocation of screens as a possible solution. He suggested to continue this matter until July 1978 and monitor activities until then. F.ebruary 28, 1978 Commissioner Campredon - Lowering of screens. Turning off projector to screens in question was responded to by Dan Modena who stated that it would be economically devastating. Commissioner Slade - Supported motion to continue this matter until July 1978 and added that the realignment of the screens should be considered in the meantime. Commissioner Mullin - Discussed the parking problem along Railroad Avenue. He questioned whether larrdscape screening would be the most effective solution. Chairman Teglia - Discussed basically four issues: 1. Police monitoring during the next few months - report to be submitted to the Planning Commission. 2. Trees to be planted immediately. 3. Possibility of realignment of screens to be studied. 4. Continue hearing until second meeting in July 1978. At the end of the discussion, Chairman Teglia directed Mr. Modena to contact Mr. Tambini for input. The chairman moved to continue this matter for review until the second meeting in July 1978 at which time the problems will again be discussed in view of additional information to be gathered in the meantime. The Commission agreed unanimously. REPORTS General Plan Update - Data for updated Housing Element of General Plan. General Plan Update - Administrative draft of the EIR for the updated General Plan. Design Review Board - Because of additional citizen confusion, it was recom- mended and agreed that this item should be continued thirty (30) days to allow the staff sufficient time to answer questions and clear up any confusion the public may have. Secretary Costanzo indicated he would ask for a thirty (30) day continuance at the City Council Meeting being held the following night. Mr. Tim Brosnan, Sr., spokesman for the group, agreed to the thirty (30) day continuance. COMMUNICATIONS Staff was directed to contact Sam Trans for the following: 1. Service to Skyline College. 2. Shuttle bus to downtown from the industrial area during lunch hour. 3. Bus Shelter at the corner of Grand Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. February 28~ 1978 GOOD AND WELFARE The Commission questioned the status of development behind Taco Bell. The staff responded that a new architect had been retained and the project was being redesigned to provide additional parking and other areas of concern by this Commission before being resubmitted. Chairman Teglia directed Bob Yee to contact Mrs. Gilkay at 2466 Liberty Court in regard to a much needed pedestrian hazard sign. Chairman Teglia also queried the outcome of the Challenge Development Co. at the City Council Meeting. The staff indicated that a new modified Use Permit was necessary to modify the Stonegate Ridge Plan. A brief discussion followed regarding the 1112 Mile House" and the options available. The staff indicated the outcome would be dependent on the amount of local support. The chairman directed the Park and Recreation Department to look into 2340 Olympic Drive regarding a tree tearing up the sidewalk. There being nothing more to consider under Good and Welfare and no other communications or matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Teglia announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on March 14, 1978, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ~'/ 1!'~ c~~~~retarY Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Roberta Teglia, Chairman 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 avilable in the Office of the City Planne~. Documents related to the items discussed are on file in the Office of the C,ty Planner, and are available for public inspection. - .. 3903 -