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M I NUT E S
of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
TIME: 7:30
DATE: JUNE 12, 1979
PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners
Bertucelli, Getz, Hoyer, Grimes and Martin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
Acting City Planner
Daniel B. Christians
Assistant Planner
Mark A. \tJheeler
Planning Division Secretary
Rosa Perez
City Engineer
Robert Yee
Chief Building Inspector
Roy R. Ghilardi
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Munites of the Planning Commission meeting of May 22, 1979. Commissioner Hoyer
noted on page 4132, the motion for UP-79-494 had not been included in the minu-
tes. Staff advised it would be inserted and copy of this page would be included
in the next packet. Correction should read: "Vice-Chairman Mantegani motioned
that UP-79-494 and Negative Declaration No~ 211 be approved subject to all con-
ditions and limitations. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion and was passed
with a unanimous roll call vote."
Commissioner Grimes moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South
San Francisco Planning Commission of May 22, 1979, be approved. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bertucelli and was passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Chairman Cempredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Getz, Hoyer, Grimes and Martin.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
NONE
NONE
NONE
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING
Chairman Campredon 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.
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Staff presented staff report in accordance with Planning Commission's direction
and advised of advertisement and posting of notices in City Hall to solicit ap-
plicants for the positions of Landscape Specia"list and a Citizen for the Design
Review Board.
Mr. Sanji Yano, Landscape Architect from Redwood City applied for the vacant
Landscape Specialist position. In view of staff's recommendations, Planning
Commission unanimously appointed Mr. Sanji Yand to fill the Landscape Special-
ist position in the Design Review Board.
(TF#018~026)SIDE I
Chairman Campredon asked staff if there were any items to be considered out of
order or to be continued? Secretary Christians noted that Item #3 - UP-79-485
and Negative Declaration No. 201 David Goldman; and Item #10 - UP-79-499 for
Creative Sign Company should be continued off-calendar until such time as the
applicants are completely ready to submit their applications. The Commission
concurred on these continuances.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
(TF#027-l62)SIDE I
General Plan Update
(On-going Project)
Discussion and comments from the public on the proposed updated Land Use and
Circulation Elements of the General Plan of the City of South San Francisco.
Staff presented staff report advising that on May 30, 1979, the Land Use and
Circulation Subcommittee met again to discuss the two elements. Also noted
that members of the community were present to express their concerns.
Mr. R. J. Grudzinski of Visitacion Associates, (One Post Street, San Francisco,
CA 94104), came before the Commission to offer his comments and concerns. Mr.
Grudzinski destributed previous correspondence related to the future development
of the South Slope of San Bruno Mountain for the Planning Commission's review at
their Subcommittee's meeting.
The Commission had questions in referrence to the correspondence and Mr. Grudzinski
assisted in answering their questions, and referred the Commission to Mr. Paul M.
Koenig, Planning Director of the County of San Mateo. Chairman Campredon directed
staff to contact Mr. Koenig.
Dr. Charles Bona,(1131 Mission Road, SSF, CA), came before the Commission to
express his concerns on the Circulation and Transportation Elements; and expressed
his desire to see the Grand Avenue extension.
Mr. Larry Cassey, (363 Forestview Drive, SSF, CA) came before the Commission and
noted his concerns that the General Plan be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of South San Francisco.
Chairman Campredon directed this item to be continued to the next Planning Commis-
sion meeting of June 26, 1979. The Commission concurred.
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SIERRA POINT DEVELOPMENT CO.
UP-79-475
EIR-79-6
June 12, 1979
(TF#163-467)SIDE I
A public hearing for the purpose of certifying the Final EIR based on an appli-
cation for a Use Permit to construct a residential condominium/light industrial/
commercial office complex on the easterly side of Highway 101 adjacent to the
northerly limit line of the City of South San Francisco in the M-2 Zone District
in accordance with CEQA guidelines.
Staff presented staff report reviewing history of the project, project location,
Draft EIR and major changes incorporated to present the Final EIR, then summarized
most of the responses in the Final EIR.
Staff's recommendations were:
1. Review and certify that the Final EIR is complete in accordance with
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. Adopt the resolution setting forth various findings and resolutions
regarding this project.
3. Continue the Use Permit case off-calendar to provide the applicant
sufficient time to revise the project in accordance with the require-
ments of the Planning Commission and to incorporate all applicable
mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR.
Proponent: Mr. Jerry Rogers
Urban Projects, Inc.
11777 San Vicente Blvd.
Suite 601; Brentwood
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Mr. Rogers came before the Commission and presented a model of the proposed pro-
ject and a presentation with detailed information noting a mix commercial use,
shoreline park development and safety services would be provided by the South
San Francisco Police and Fire Departments.
The Commission presented their concerns on the access road "0yster Point Blvd.1I
wi th rega rds to traffi c prob 1 ems;' on the uti 1 i ty system and the capaci ty of
sewer facility; on the problems on noise and liquefaction; and a unanimous con-
cern with the mix commercial and residential uses next to a heavy industrial use.
Commissioner Grimes moved that the Final EIR be certified as completed in accor-
dance with California Environmental Quality Act, Recommendation #1. Commissioner
Getz seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
Commissioner Grimes motioned that Resolution No. 2256 be adopted setting forth
various findings and resolutions regarding this project including the elimination
of all residential uses on this site and to redesign to a more acceptable land
use, Recommendation #2. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion and was passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
Vice-Chairman Mantegani motioned that Use Permit No. UP-79-4J5 be continued off-
calendar to allow the applicant sufficient time to revise the project in accor-
dance with the requirements of the Planning Commission and to incorporate all
applicable mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR.
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June 12, 1979
Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll
call vote.
UP-79-489
Negative Declaration No. 208
(TF#468-524)SIDE I
An application of John R. Penna for a Use Permit to construct a two story addi-
tion on developed property located at 542 Palm Avenue in the R-l Zone District.
Staff presented the staff report.
Proponent:
Mr. John R. Penna
542 Palm Avenue, SSF
Mr. Penna noted to the Commission all his improvements since the last meeting,
and asked that Special Condition No.1, a, b, c and d be deleted.
The Commission concurred that Special Condition 1, a, b, c and d were not needed,
but staff recommended rewording of this condition to read as follows:
"l. The additional related improvements shall be constructed based on
the improved revised plans submitted and approved by the Planning
Commission on June 12, 1979."
Commissioner Bertucelli moved that UP-79-489 and Negative Declaration No. 208
be approved subject to all recommendations, special and standard conditions.
Vice-Chairman Mantegani seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous
roll call vote.
CONTINUED SUBDIVISIONS & PARCEL MAPS
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Condominium ConversionsjSA-79-56, 57 & 58
(TF#525-930)SIDE I
Staff presented staff report recommending that: 1) The Planning Commission adopt
the resolution setting fo~th various policies and criteria relevant to condominium
conversions; 2) Take action on the three pending condominium conversion applica-
tions numbers SA-79-56 with Negative Declaration No. 212, SA-79-57 with Negative
Declaration No. 213, and SA-79-58 with Negative Declaration No. 214.
The Commission commented on the pros and cons of the point system presented in
the staff report.
Commissioner Getz noted his concerns with condominium conversions and with the
increase demands for housing. He presented the Commission with current home
rental and ownership figures.
Chief Building Inspector advised the Commission that at the present time there
are no requirements in the Uniform Building Code that differ from an apartment
complex for a condominium conversion.
Commissioner Hoyer recommended that a Subcommittee be established to review Condo-
minium Conversions in detail before these three cases can be approved.
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June 12, 1979
Proponent: Mr. Neil J. Vannucci
1555 Bayshore Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
Mr. Vannucci presented the Commission with stats from a $40,000 San Mateo County
Study by Urban Projects concerni ng house pri ces & townhouse or condomi ni ums costs.
Opponents: Mr. Robert Ferrario
457 Commercial Ave.
SSF, CA
Ms. Doris Agee
819 Ridge Court
SSF, CA
Lawrence F. Casey
363 Forestview Drive
SSF, CA
Proponent: Ms. Gloria Bernial
1111 Mission Road
SSF, CA
Opponent: Mr. James Keegan
244 Crestwood Drive
SSF, CA
Mr. Ferrario came before the Commission and expressed his concerns over the park~
ing problems.
Ms. Dori s Agree came.~before the Commi ss i on and advi sed the Commi ss i on over condo-
minium renters problems.
Mr. Casey came before the Commission and expressed his concerns over parking
problems.
Ms. Bernia:l came before the Commission and expressed her afirmative view in the
condominium conversion of the apartment building that she manages.
Mr. Keegan came before the Commission and expressed his concerns related to condo-
minium conversions.
Chairman Campredon appointed Commissioner Getz, Martin and Vice-Chairman Mantegani
to the Condominium Conversion Subcommittee, to meet on June 21, 1979, at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Hall.
Commissioner Grimes motioned that SA-79-56 with Negative Declaration No. 212,
SA-79-57 with Negative Declaration No. 213, and SA-79-58 with Negative Declara-
tion No. 214 be continued off-calendar until the Subcommittee's recommendations
have been adopted for Condominium Conversions. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded
the motion and it was passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
TIME EXTENSION REPORT
UP-t8-440
Negative Declaration No.
(TF#93l-164)SIDE I
Proposed time extension request to allow additional time for implementation of
original Planning Commission determination to construct Phases 4, 5, and 6 of
Ston~gate Ridge Subdivision located in the P-C Planned Community Zone District.
Staff presented staff report.
Proponent:
Mr. Neil Martin, Planning Consultant
Bayland Development Company
840 Berkeley Avenue
t~enlo Park, CA
Ms. Doris Agee
Ston~gate Ridge Homeowners Assoc.
819 Ridge Court
SSF, CA
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Mr. Martin reviewed their present status on this project and noted that Phase
4 was ready for implementation. He also reconfirmed Bayland Development Company's
cooperation if the time ~xtension is granted.
Ms. .Agee, r~presenting Stonegate Ridge Homeowners Association, expressed their
desire to see Phase 4 begin and noted their concerns on the physical appearance
of Phases 5 and 6.
Mr. Samual Young, Attorney for applicant, commented on the C. C. & R's related
to this project.
Commissioner Getz moved that UP-78-440 be denied the extension of time and to
have this Use Permit resubmitted again to the Planning Commission with Pnase 4,
5 and 6 ready. (There was no second to this motion)
Commissioner Hoyer moved that UP-78-440 be extended a time period of 12 months.
Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed with the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Hoyer, Grimes and Martin.
NOES:
Commissioner Getz.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
UP-79-498
Categorial Exemption
(TF#165-221)SIDE I
An application of Robert Jordan for a Use Perm"it to continue the non-conforming
side yard setback on developed property located at 215 Northwood Drive in the
R-l Zone District.
Staff presented staff report.
Mr. Jordan was present and noted he agreed with all the conditions set forth in
the staff report.
There were comments on parking problems and the involvement of the Airport Land
Use Commission in this case.
Vice-Chairman Mantegani moved that UP-79-498 be approved subject to all the con~
ditions and limitations. Commissioner Hoyer seconded the motion and it was passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
V-79-221
Categorical Exemption
An application of Mr. Larry Ficken for a Variance Permit to encroach 7 feet into
the requi red 20 feet rear yard setback on deve"loped property located at 314
Camaritas Avenue in the R-l Zone District.
(TF#222-244)SIDE I
Staff presented staff report.
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Mr. Ficken was present and confirmed his agreement with all the conditions and
limitations.
Commissioner Martin moved that V-79-221 be approved subject to all the conditions
and limitations. Commissioner Getz seconded the motion and it was passed with a
unanimous roll call vote.
RZ-79-58
Negative Declaration No. 219
(TF#245-282)SIDE I
An application of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Cunningham to prezone property located at
375 Alida Way in the R-l Single-family Zone District to R-E Rural Estates Zone.
Staff presented staff report.
Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham were present at the meeting and confirmed their agreement
with all the conditions and limitations.
Chairman Campredon was concerned with sewer services? Staff advised this property
was serviced by the City of South San Francisco at this time.
Vice-Chairman Mantegani moved that RZ-79-58 and Negative Declaration No. 219 be
approved subject to all the conditions and limitations. Commissioner Grimes
seconded the motion and it was approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
REPORTS
(TF#283-319)SIDE I
Staff advised the Commi'ssion that Poletti Realty extended an invitation to
them to the San Bruno Executive Park Open House on June 26, 1979, at 3:30 p.m.
Staff presented an outline of current outstanding permits to be processed.
There being nothing of Communications and Good and Welfare, Chairman Campredon
announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held
on June 26,1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the ~~est Orange Library Auditorium.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
(TF#320) SIDE I
Daniel B. Christians, Acting
Secretary to the Planning Commission
of the City of South San Francisco
Marcel Campredon, Chairman
of the Planning Commission
of the City of South San Francisco
NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicated 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 Plan-
ner and are available for public discussion.
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