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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMintues 11/08/1977 .M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 1977 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Goldberg, Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Mathewson, Mullin, Slade and Chairman Teglia MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo City Manager C. Walter Birkelo City Engineer Robert Yee Assistant Planner ~1a rk Wheeler Senior Planner Daniel Christians Planning Division Secretary Rosa Perez MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 25, 1977. Chairman Teglia made correction on Page 3860, 5th paragraph, to read: "..on the Neighborhood Service Center and problems related to their function. II Chairman Teglia also advised that Commissioner Mullin had made the suggestion on page 3861 under Communications and not herself. Commissioner Mathewson indicated that the names of the volunt~ers for the Architectural Committee be mentioned in the minutes. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of October 25, 1977, be approved. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Goldberg and was passed by the following roll call vote:~ AYES: Vice-Chairman Goldberg, Commissioners Bertucelli, Mathewson, Mullin, Slade and Chairman Teglia NOES: None ABSEN~: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Campredon - 3863 - November 8, 1977 ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING MEETING Chairman Teglia announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape. UP-77-413 (side 1 #018) Negative Declaration #136 and Use Permit applicati for expansion of an existing distribution center on property located a 1556 E1 Camino Real in the C-1 Neighborhood Commer~ial Zone Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: O. W. Will Sr. Vice-President Macy's California P.O. BOX 7888 San Francisco, CA 94120 Opponent: None Mr. Willard stated that Macy's would be relocating install pavement, lighting, or maintain the Staff had understood thit ocating the pavement, lighting and maintenance. Mr. 11 now, Macy's gives the school district a six (6) use of the pathway. Mr. Willard, Staff and the discussion on the pathway; persons responsible for the pathway; and the necessity of the pathway. the pathway but would not Secretary Costanzo d include installation of that in the past and revocable permit for ssion continued a lengthy the upkeep; installation of Commissioner ~1athewson expressed his concern about would be conducted in the new addition. Macy's would continue their quarterly sales, but only house a mechanized warehouse. Commissioner ~lathew8on questioned Standard Condi suggested it read: "That a six foot high chain-li and landscaping shall be constructed along the residential zones." type of business that explai that the new addition would #19. Secretary fence wi redwood lines adj City Engineer referred his memorandum of 10/ that all he 1y wanted was that a IIsafell Campredon questioned the reason why the City was pathway? condi on #4, and expl be constructed. Commiss iring Macy's i1d t t ~1acy IS woul d ng, mai dge over Colma Creek. - 3864 UP-77-413 cont'd November 8, 1977 Commissioner Mullin indicated that the Commission should not act on this matter until they knew who would be responsible for the pathway. He also indicated the pros and cons in continuing this matter any longer. Chairman Teglia expressed her concern on the need of the pathway, the Police Depart- mentis advise on safety, and whether the City could require Macy's to install the pathway. Vice-Chairman Goldberg suggested that the conditions be reworded so that the pathway be relocated. Mr. Willard stated that they do allow the School Dis- trict to use the pathway and they do have a 6 month revocable permit. Secretary Costanzo suggested that special conditions #11 and #12 be added to read: #11. IIThat t~acy's shall continue to provide a pedestrian access through this property for the benefit of the South San Francisco Unified School District. and #12. Continued maintenance of this pathway shall be subject to the South San Francisco Unified School District installing a paved path, fence, lighting, and repairing pedestrian bridge; and there after maintaining the same for the period of the lease arrangement." Commissioner Slade stated that if the pathway is necessary, it should be required in the Use Permit. Commissioner Mullin proceded to make a motion thatUP-77-413 be approved subject to all Special Conditions 1-10; and Standard Conditions and Limitations with #19 as revised. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and was passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Commissioner Campredon made the motion that Negative Declaration #136 be approved subject to same conditions as UP-77-413. Vice-Chairman Goldberg seconded the motion and was passed with a unanimous roll call'vote. UP-75-316 (side 1 #412) Requested update of the progress of the proposed revocation of the Use Permit for the Spruce Drive-In Theater located at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Spruce Avenue in the (M-l-H) Zone District. Secretary Costanzo suggested that this item be read next since it would only be a short review. The Commission agreed. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read a letter from Mr. Modena received on November 8, 1977. Proponent: Mr. Tambini 44 Railroad Avenue South San Francisco Opponent: Daniel J. Modena 421 Grand Avenue, Suite "A" South San Francisco r.1r. Modena advised the Commission that all speakers now have an automatic shut- off switch installed. Chairman Teglia asked if there was anyone present to speak for the residents of this area. Mr. Tambini came up to advise that the only problem is parking on Railroad and Maple Avenues. Staff made a note of this and advised they are work- ing on a solution to this problem. Chairman Teglia continued the review session to the Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 1978. UP-77-414 November 8, 1977 (side 1 #461) An application for a Use Permit to establish a at 216 Cypress Avenue in the (C-2) Zone District. il thrift store located Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Anthony W. Darensbourg 216 Cypress Avenue South San Francisco Opponent: None Mr. Darensbourg explained to the Commission briefly what this business was. Commissioner Mathewson and Secretary Costanzo discussed the decline of the downtown business area and noted that the City already has 4 thrift stores. Mr. Darensbourg advised that he had a business license and was open for business at the present time. Secretary Costanzo recalled that Mr. Darensbourgls representative was told that they needed the Use Permit before they occupied the premises. Mr. Darensbourg advised that people who bring items on consignment get 50% of the profit. Chairman Teglia asked Mr. Darensbourg why he opened for business after r~r. Costanzo had advised him that they needed the Use Permit first. Mr. Darens- bourg responded that he was not aware of this special requirement. Secretary Costanzo noted that he was sure there is no occupancy approval. Chairman Teglia questioned findings #5 on Health and Safety. Secretary Costanzo explained because of the possible deterioration of the neighborhood, the community health and safety would be effected. Mr. Darensbourg later advised that he has a Business Permit but it is from San Francisco; and that he did not have a Business Permit or an Occupancy Permit from the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Mathewson asked who was his realtor. Mr. Darensbourg answered, II Penna Rea 1 ty. II Commissioner Mullin made the motion that UP-77-414 be denied on the basis of the Planning Divisionis Staff Report. Vice-Chairman Goldberg seconded the motion and it was denied with the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Goldberg, Commissioner Mullin, and Chairman Teglia. NOES: Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, and Mathewson. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Slade. Secretary Costanzo advised that in view of the tie in vote; the "Abstained" vote automatically goes to the maker of the motion. Therefore, this application is denied. - 3866 - LJP-77-415 November 8, 1977 (side 1 #642) An application for a Use Permit to store paints and flammable liquids at 903 Grandview Drive in the (M-2-H) Zone District. Assistant Planner, Mark Wheeler presented the staff report. Proponent: Mr. Doug Adama 903 Grandview Drive South San Francisco Opponent: None Commissioner Mathewson asked to see if there were any problems from the neigh- bo rs . Vice-Chairman Goldberg asked Mr. Adama to explain what kind of flammable liquids would they be working with. Mr. Adama advised that they have paints, lacquers, and synthetics that are "red label." Mr. Adama also advised that before he started the processing of this application, he talked to the Building and Fire Departments to make sure that the building met with all their requirements and make all the necessary changes. Assistant Planner Wheeler indicated to the Commission that the most current plans meet the Fire Code and Building Code. Mr. Adama informed the Commission that this building would only be used for storage and distr~bution. Secretary Costanzo advised the Commission that if these flammable liquids leak they can be explosive. Vice-Chairman Goldberg made the motion that UP-77-415 be approved subject to all Special and Standard Conditions and Limitations. Commissioner Campredon seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous rollcall vote. V-77-207 (side 1 #690) Negative Declaration #137 and a Variance application for a zero rear yard set- back on property located at 207 Harbor Way in the (M-2-H) Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Julius F. Castelan 862 Bellevue Avenue Daly City, CA 94014 Opponent: None Secretary Costanzo questioned the effectiveness of the commerical lease they have with Southern Pacific Company, because it shows a term of one year and the lease is dated April 26, 1968. Secretary Costanzo suggested that something more valid be presented to the Planning Division. - 3867 - V-77-207 cont'd November 8, 1977 Mr. Castelan advised that Southern Pacific never intends to build on this lot and the only reason they lease it out is so they can have some say into what is done there. Secretary Costanzo explained to the Commission that this expansion would be used for diesel rehabilitation. Commissioner Mathewson made the motion that V-77-207 and Negative Declaration #137 be approved subject to the Special and Standard Conditions and Limitations. Commissioner Slade seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote. PM-77-150 (side 1 #782) Negative Declaration #138 and a Parcel Map application to create 3 parcels on property located north of Swift Avenue between Kimball Way and Haskins Way in the (M-2-H) Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Hans R~ Mulberg 16760 Oak View Circle Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Opponent: None Secretary Costanzo noted that there was an error in that this application did not need a Negative Declaration. Commissioner Mathewson asked which lot is for the proposed building. Mr. Mulberg indicated that it would be built onlot #2. Commissioner Mathewson made the motion to approve PM-77-150 subject to the Special Conditions. Vice-Chairman Goldberg seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote. SA-77-42 & SGR-MOD 3 (side 1 #824) Negative Declaration #139 and a Subdivision application for a subdivision map to create 13 Single-Family parcels on property located at the terminus of Eucalyptus Avenue in the (p-C) Zone District. Negative Declaration #140 and an application for a consent to modify the Stone- gate Ridge Planned Community Zone District for the piurpose of deleting a portion of Eucalyptus Avenue located between Popular Avenue and the terminus of Eucalyp- tus'Avenue in the (P-C) Planned Community Zone District. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, and recommended that these matters be tabled to allow the applicant sufficient time to address the major points of concern identified by the City Engineer's Office and Fire Department. The Commission and Staff discussed the difficulties of tabling these matters. Commissioner Mullin made the motion that SA-77-42, Negative Declarations #139 and #140, and SGR-MOD 3 both be tabled. Vice-Chairman Goldberg seconded the motion and was passed with a unanimous roll call vote. November 8, 1 COMr,1WN I CAT IONS (side 1 #899) The Commission and Staff sed briefly U.S. Corporation and Bethlehem Steel. Secretary Costanzo informed the Commission that as part of the B.C.D.C. Permit requirements, American was responsible to remove the barge. GOOD AND WELFARE (s i de 1 #916) Chairman Teglia announced that the San Francisco the Commission for dinner. of Commerce invi There being nothing further to consider under Good and Welfare and no other Communications or matters of interest for the ssion, Chairman Teglia announced that the next regular meeting of the P1 ng Commission would be held on November 22, 1977, at the hour of 7:30 p.m in the West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. Roberta Teglia, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Costanzo, Secretary ng Commission South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting i cate the action di$pose of each item. Oral presentations, 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 ce of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. - 3869 -