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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/16/1977 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Pl nning Commission TIME: 7:30 P.M. DATE: AUGUST 16, 1977 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Bertucelli, Campredon, Mathewson and Chairman Teglia MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Goldberg, Commissioners Mullin and Slade ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo Senior Planner Daniel B. Christians Planning Division Secretary Pamela J. Bayer MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Secretary Costanzo noted that the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 9, 1977, would be presented to the Commission at their next regular meeting of September 13, 1977, as there was insufficient time to prepare them. ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Teglia 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 or is heard. - 3825 - August 16,1977 ZA-77-8 RESOLUTION NO. 2220 An application of the City of South San Francisco to review and consider for adoption an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require the mailing of legal notices to all property owners within 300 feet of all properties under public hearing consideration. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and explained the process whereby legal notices would be sent to each property owner within 300 feet of the subject property. Commissioner Mathewson asked about charges for the mailing fees. Secretary Costanzo noted that staff was presently supplying the service of preparing the mailing labels for legal notices and that there will be no added postage fee. The applicant would be required in the future to provide a typed or handwritten mailing list submitted directly on the mailing labels that would be provided by the City, as well as a master copy of all names and addresses of those property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. He further noted that mailings were only required for use permits, variances, and zone changes. Commissioner Campredon introduced Resolution No. 2220 recommending to the City Council that Ordinance No. 353, as amended, be further amended to re- quire a notice of public hearing be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet radius of all properties for which a public hearing for a rezoning, use permit or variance is scheduled. The resolution was adopted unanimously. REPORTS: PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN/DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Fi na 1 revi ew pri or to the establ ishment of a Preci se Pl an of Des i gn/Desi gn Criteria for consistency with established City policy for future develop- ment. Consideration of the creation of a design review board. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, noting that there were four major areas: 1) commercial and industrial; 2) multiple family residential; 3) duplex and single family residential; and 4) automobile service stations. Commissioner Mathewson expressed his desire to have this matter held over to the next meeting when all the Commission members would be in attendance. After a brief discussion on whether or not this matter should be held over, the Chairman conceded to Commissioner Mathewson and this agenda item was placed on the agenda of September 13, 1977. - 3826 - August 16, 1977 DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE Review and study of the proposed revised Sign Ordinance, as submitted, Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, noting that this document is separate from the Zoning Ordinance. There was a brief discussion on window advertising signs for food stores, etcetera. Secretary Costanzo noted that if the Commission sets a standard for them, they will try to fall within those standards. Secretary Costanzo explained the Sign Ordinance in terms of residential, commercial, industrial, billboards, political signs, and advertising signs, and explained how the changes to the Sign Ordinance would more clearly define the limitations for signing. There was also a brief discussion on amortization periods, illegal signs, and enforcement procedures for illegal signs. Secretary Costanzo noted that this would be coming back to the Commission under a public hearing sometime in the future. PECK'S PLAY LOT Review of the proposed improvements for the Peck's Play Lot as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department and Commission. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, noting that this play lot was being proposed as part of the HCDA Block Grant Program. He noted that the lot is 50' X 100' and it will be upgraded and improved. He further noted that the loan program is not working well and that it appears a grant program would work better. Commissioner Mathewson noted that municipal improvements always seem to be a good idea, but that he has seen times when the lot has never really been started, and he expressed his concerns that this would happen with this play lot. Secretary Costanzo noted that to his knowledge this lot was definitely slated to be improved and completed. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plans be approved and that the Commis- sion finds this project to be in accordance with the General Plan of the City of South San Francisco and with the Capital Improvements Program. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS There was a discussion on the League of California Cities' 79th Annual Conference. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the paperwork had been sent through on this conference and that the dates would be in late September, around the 25th. - 3827 - August 16, 1977 GOOD AND WELFARE The Commission asked for an update on pending Planning Commission agenda items. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the only item left was the Precise Plan of Design Criteria and that on the Draft Sign O~dinance, there would be sufficient advertising to notify those people who would be interested.' Commissioner Bertucelli requested a report on Paradise Valley/Hillside Boulevard. He asked if the County was drawing up the plans on it. Secretary Costanzo responded that regarding the south slope of San Bruno Mountain, the County and the City Engineer's office are working on the right-of-way, but that he does not knowwho<will pay for it. Commissioner Bertucelli noted that the County is putting in streets, sewers, etc., and asked if this will all be done to theirs or our specifications. Secretary Costanzo indicated that there is not a Letter of Understanding yet, but that it has been forwarded to the County and all effort will be made to have these done to the City's specifications and the County has agreed. Commis- sioner Mathewson asked what will be happening with the school district. Secretary Costanzo responded that he did not know. He stated that both,of the school districts do not want to give up the enrollment. He further indicated that he would keep the Commission apprised of the situation as it develops. There being nothing further to consider under Good communications or matters of interest for the Commiss announced that the ne*t regular meeting of the Planni held on the 13th day of September, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Welfare and no other on, Chairman Teglia Commission would be at the West Orange Roberta Teglia, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: TheY€ntries 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. - 3828 -