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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/13/1979 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: March 13, 1979 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Bertucelli, Martin, Getz, Grimes and Hoyer MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo Senior Planner Daniel B. Christians Assistant Planner Mark A. Wheeler Ci ty Engi neer Robert S. Yee Chief Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi Community Relations Officer John Moran Prior to opening the meeting, Secretary Costanzo swore in the newly appointed Commissioner, Charles Getz. Newly appointed Commissioners Louis Martin and Herman Hoyer, having been sworn in previously by the City Clerk, Margaret Pettigrew, were duly recognized and welcomed by Chairman Campredon. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 27, 1979 Commissioner Grimes moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of February 27, 1979, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bertuce,li and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Bertucelli, Martin and G~imes NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioners Getz and Hoyer ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Announcement was made that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, and that anyone who wished to come be- fore 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. -4087- March 13, 1979 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS UP-79-476 and Categorical Exemption An application by Colina II for a Use Permit to continue the use of existing sales signs on property located at #1 Appian Way in the R-3 Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Mr. Carl Christopher, Representative of Colina Mr. Christopher indicated his acceptance of the conditions as stated with the exception of relocation of sign D. Mr. Christopher further stated his intention to remove the bank financing sign. Commissioner Getz moved that UP-79-476 and Categorical Exemption be approved subject to all recommendations. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-79-477 and Categorical Exemption An application by Sergio L. Sanchez for a Use Permit to establish an "0n- sale" establishment where liquor is served in conjunction with a proposed restaurant on developed property located at 128 Brentwood Drive in the C-l Zone District. Staff presented the staff report updating the Commission on the current status of this item. As recommended in the staff report, Commissioenr Bertucelli motioned that UP-79-477 and Categorical Exemption be tabled and continued off-calendar. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Bertucelli, Martin, Grimes and Hoyer NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Getz ABSENT: None Discussion followed regarding the critical parking problems existing at this location and the effects on other businesses in the area. Commissioner Getz indicated for the record that he would abstain from any -4088- March 13, 1979 action on this matter because he was not previously involved. Further discussion followed pertaining to the intensification of the non- conforming land use being the main objection in this case as well as any similar future requests at the Brentwood Shopping Center. UP-78-454 and Categorical Exemption An application by Omar Grimes for a Use Permit to modify original Planning Commission determination pertaining to U-Haul business identification in conjunction with the existing gasoline service station at 998 El Camino Real in the C~l Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Chairman Campredon recommended that this item be continued to the regular Planning Commission meeting of March 27, 1979, and Union Oil Company Use Permit (UP-76-369) also be heard at the meeting of March 27, 1979. The Commission concurred. UP-78-469 and Categorical Exemption A progress report on the Use Permit application of Classic Van approved on December 12, 1978, to establish a light manufacturing facility at 105 Linden Avenue in the C-2 Zone District. Mr. Marshall Bloss, Representative and owner of Classic Van Mr. Bloss indicated that his business needed the use of the adjacent gas station for parking of his vans. He further indicated that since acquiring the property in the rear, the vans are not causing any traffic hazard. Mr. John Moran, Community Relations Officer, stated that the van parked on the subject property the day of his inspection did in fact cause a traffic hazard. He further indicated that the van has since been relocated. Discussion followed in regards to the use of the adjacent parcel and the in- tentions regarding the previous Planning Commission recommendation which was the basis for the approval granted to operate this business. (See Special Conditions of approval dated December 12, 1978. Mr. Roy Ghilardi, Chief Building Inspector, indicated that the Fire Depart- ment would have to approve the heat detector system that has been installed for compliance with the Uniform Building Code. -4089- March 13, 1979 Discussion followed regarding the manufacturing of cabinets and the hazards involved to the surrounding properties. Discussion continued pertaining to landscaping along the public right-of-way. Staff clarified the obvious situation that the applicant has no intention of complying with the code requirements or any part of the Use Permit as pre- viously approved. Mr. Bloss stated that his cabinet operation would be relocated as soon as he could financially afford to support a relocation of this nature. Staff further agreed upon Planning Commission direction to meet with the ap- plicant in an effort to resolve this matter. Commissioners Grimes and Getz concurred that theapplicant1s contempt for the laws regulating his business are the basis for discontinuation of this fruit- less discussion. Staff clarified that the issue here tonight is headed straight to a court of law and a basis for a contempt of court ruling by the presiding judge as well as a misdemeanor violation of the Zoning Ordinance and Uniform Building Code. Further discussion followed pertaining to the established use and the effects on the surrounding area. Commissioner Bertucelli moved that UP-78-469 and Categorical Exemption be revoked. Vice-Chairman Mantegani seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS EIR-79-6 A public hearing for the Sierra Point Development Co. on the Draft Environ- mental Impact Report (DEIR) for construction of a proposed residential con- dominium/light industrial/commercial office complex (UP-79-475) located on the easterly side of Highway 101 and the Southern Pacific Railroad main track line immediately adjacent to the northern limit line of the City of South San Francisco in the M-2 Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Staff expalined the procedure to proceed with the public hearing tonight. Staff indicated tonight1s meeting was for the sole purpose of taking public and Planning Commission comments only on the D.E.I.R. being considered to- night. Staff indicated their concerns at this point as well as their interest in the comments received and on file at this time. -4090- March 13, 1979 Mr. Jim Keegan Mr. Keegan indicated that no copies of the document were available to the public nor was there any notice of the meeting tonight. Staff clarified that all proper legal requirements had been met to the fullest extent. Commissioner Getz requested staff to make a special effort to contact the local newspaper to make this public hearing known. Mr. Jerry Rogers, Urban Projects 11777 San Vincente Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90049 Mr. Rogers indicated his firm's desire to move ahead with the public comment at this meeting. He further stated that the D.E.I.R. was completed in ac- cordance with all City requirements and that his staff and representatives of the applicants are present to answer any questions. There being no comments from the public, the Commission continued the public hearing. Commissioner Getz requested the following comments be addressed to the D.E.I.R.: 1. Page 4 - Expand comments to support element of self sufficiency of the pro- posed reta i 1 center. (Pa ragraph 3) 2. Pages 7 & 32 - Discuss potential for safety hazards on frontage road at Oyster Point Boulevard. 3. Pages 9 & 32 - Support basis of claim that access road will provide adequate access for emergency police and fire vehicles. 4. Page 12 - Discuss further the effects on the specific development of this site considering the facts as stated pertaining to soil stability. 5. Page 14 - Elaborate on techniques of dealing with methane gas problems. 6. Pages 12 & 13 - Add information on frequency and magnitude of past earth- quakes as discussed. 7. Page 17 - Discuss further the effect on land surrounding buildings in event of earthquake. 8. Pages 19 & 20 - Give further, easily understood, explanation of a "design level geologic investigation" as related to the project site. 9. Page 21 - Give data pertaining to ground water on project site. May require further investigation. 10. Page 23 - Discuss runoff based on the nature and extent of the use of pre- vious materials on walkways. 11. Page 24 - Discuss effect on methane gas problems of sealing technique as described. _/1("\01_ March 13, 1979 12. Page 32 - Specify where extra parking will be located. Discuss effects of substandard parking situation. 13. Page 38 - Discuss adequacy of water that is available.asdescribed,"apprQxi- mately 1500 feet to southll. 14. Page 39 - Discuss whether bussing for schools is to be required and the effects of same on system. 15. Page 41 - Give further justification of demand for school services based on adult lifestyle claim. 16. Page 40 - Justify inconsistency of response time of fire department. 17. Page 41 - Provide further detail on "additional demand on other community services". 18. Pages 42-46 - Provide detailed clarification of cummulative impacts on surrounding project area, including City of Brisbane. 19. Page 45 - Provide justification for not needing a General Plan designation amendment. 20. Pages 61-62 - Provide support conclusions of claims stated under heading Impacts pertaining to noise. 21. Page 64 - Provide additional discussion of higher noise levels and approxi- mate mitigation measures of same. 22. Page 69 - Discuss impacts on safety of future U.S. Steel operati'ons and/or expansions. 23. Discuss cummulative effects further. 24. Discuss alternative further such as: A. B. C. All commercial site All recommended use All industrial use 25. Discuss further - major concerns: A. Traffic safety B. Parking adequacy C. Safety of methane gas D. Cummulative effects on Brisbane E. Alternative A-C above Commissioner Martin requested that the D.E.I.R. provide further explanation of impacts on the project if the P.G.& E. time line may be as much as one year before connection to the project. Commissioner Grimes questioned the impacts of 101 cloverleaf to serve Brisbane portion of Sierra Point and how it will relate to access to the South San Fran- cisco portion. He also requested that the D.E.I.R. include better quality de- tailed maps of site and access routes as discussed above. -4092- March 13, 1979 Commissioner Getz asked staff to identify public trust lands and status of land ownership in this area. Commissioner Getz further questioned if the City would have any legal obliga- tions to the land ownership. Staff concurred that this could present a problem and that it would have to be clarified. Commissioner Getz moved that DEIR-79-6 (UP-79-475) be continued for 30 days. Commissioner Hoyer seconded the motion and the Commission concurred to continue the public hearing open for 30 days to allow additional time to collect public comments. This hearing was scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 10, 1979. UP-79-478 and Negative Declaration No. 204 An application by Public Storage, Inc. for a Use Permit to construct six one story mini-warehouse buildings at #1 Oyster Point Boulevard in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Mr. Don Hoffman, Representative, Public Storage 11828 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, CA 94566 Mr. Hoffman indicated that the staff's redesign is impossible due to petroleum line easements in the exact area. Mr. Hoffman went on to say that the previous- ly approved meta 1 bui 1 di ngs were unacceptab 1 e to hi s company. Mr. Hoffman suggested that the orange color be toned down to the burnt orange color presented tonight. He further showed the Commission the revised eleva- tions based on previous Design Review Board recommendations. Mr. Hoffman expressed objection to any modifications to the approved site plan stated in the special conditions. Mr. Jerry Rogers, Sierra Point Development Co. Mr. Rogers indicated concern pertaining to the access route to Sierra Point being obstructed because of this development. Mr. Rogers went on to protest, based on inconsistencies in directive from staff as well as the Planning Com- mission on the Sierra Point project with regard to access in the area of this mini-storage warehouse. Discussion followed as to the ownership of the property involved, direction to staff regarding the access road and the conditions requiring the dedication of right-of-way. -4093- March 13, 1979 Commissioner Getz expressed concern pertaining to the cummulative effects on the surrounding areas of the project as designed. The Commission questioned Special Condition No. 1 with regard to varying the length of the building. Staff and the applicant concurred to delete Special Condition No.1. Further discussiun followed pertaining to the installation of the landscaping during construction. Staff indicated that a cash deposit was on file to guaran- tee the installation as approved. Commissioner Getz recommended Additional Special Condition No.4 be deleted and amended to read as follows: 4. That additional improvements to include an electric gate, a surveillance camera and a fence shake alert alarm device shall be installed prior to occupancy. Commissioner Getz recommended that Special Condition No. 3 be amended to read as follows: 3. Heavy landscaping shall be installed throughout both phases during construction and prior to occupancy subject to review and approval of a landscape and irrigation plan by the Design Review Board. Specific attention shall be given to the provision of sufficient numbers of 24 inch box specimen and 15 gallon trees along the en- tire length of the 6 foot wide planting strip located along the westerly property line to provide a landscaped buffer and ade- quately screen this excessively long development to the satisfaction of the Design Review Board. Commissioner Getz further requested that Special Condition No.1, rather than being deleted, be amended to read as follows: 1. That the landscaping between buildings shall be increased subject to final Design Review Board approval. Commissioner Getz reiterated his concern regarding the dual access road proba- bility along Highway 101. Commissioner Getz moved that UP-79-478 and Negative Declaration No. 204 be approved subject to all recommendations and amendments. Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion and it was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-79-480 and Categorical Exemption An application by Fausto & Rebecca Sunga for a Use Permit to construct a room addition between the existing single-family house and garage on developed pro- perty located at 2573 Olmstead Court in the PC-Planned Community Zone District. -4094- March 13, 1979 Staff presented the staff report and indicated that the Building Division re- quired complete working drawings for plan checking. Vice-Chairman Mantegani moved that UP-79-480 and Categorical Exemption be con- tinued off-calendar. The Commission concurred to withhold any action on this matter until such time as the Building Division has filed a complete report on the method of construc- tion. UP-79-481 and Negative Declaration No. 205 An application by Public Storage, Inc. for a Use Permit to construct a commer- cial office/mini-warehouse complex on vacant property located on the west side of South Spruce Avenue approximately 300 feet south of Mayfair Avenue in the PCM Zone District. Vice-Chairman Mantegani moved that UP-79-481 and Negative Declaration No. 205 be continued to the regular Planning Commission meeting of March 27, 1979. Commissioner Getz seconded the motion. V-79-218 and Negative Declaration No. 206 An application by Panko/Sinclair Associates for a Variance to permit a 71-0" encroachment into the required 101-0" exterior side yard setback on vacant propoerti es 1 oca ted on the northwes t corner of II B II Street and 2nd Street, in the R-2 Zone District. Staff and the applicant agreed to continue this item to enable the applicant to rework the site plan and design. The Commission concurred to continue this item to the regular Planning Com- mission meeting of March 27, 1979. Negative Declaration No. 203 An Environmental Determination based on an application of Richard Diodati to construct an approximate 1,250 feet public shoreline access pathway and re- lated improvements along the San Francisco Bay south of Michele Court and Haskins Way in the M-2 Zone District. The applicant had no comments. Vtce-Chairman Mantegani moved that Negative Declaration No. 203 be certified as complete and in accordance with adopted California Environmental Quality _lInoe:: March 13, 1979 Act (C.E.Q.A.) Guidelines and directe/d staff to file a Notice of Determination. Commissioner Getz seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Street Name Change A proposal by the City of South San Francisco for the renaming of School Street between Maple Avenue and Hillside Boulevard to Spruce Avenue in accordance with adopted Street Naming Criteria of the City of South San Francisco. Resolution No. 2247 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RENAME SCHOOL STREET, LOCATED BETWEEN HILLSIDE BOULEVARD AND MAPLE AVENUE TO SPRUCE AVENUE" was introduced. Mrs. Paoli requested the reason for the name change. Staff indicated that the City had been petitioned by the adjacent property owners. Staff further indicated no improvements to the street are contemplated. Commissioner Martin moved that the Street Name Change be approved as proposed and Resolution No. 2247 be adopted and forwarded to the City Council. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. REPORTS Proposed Capital Improvement 1978 - 1979 The report was not presented by the Commission's request because of the late hour. The Commission agreed that this item be heard at the regulqr Planning Commission Meeting of March 27, 1979. COMMUNICATIONS Resolutions Nos. 2248, 2249, and 2250 were introduced entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - COMMENDATION TO WESLEY SLADE (No. 2248), EUGENE MULLIN (No. 2249), JOSEPH MATHEWSON (No. 2250). The Resolutions of the three past Commissioners were adopted and all Commissioners present signed the Resolutions which are to be presented at a later date to the past Commissioners. -4096- GOOD AND WELFARE March 13, 1979 There being nothing todj~cuss under Good and Wel of matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Campredon announced that next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on March 27, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was aqJourned at 11 :45 p.m. n 1_ /i f' ~illiam Cos1anz~, Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NOTE: Marcel Campredon, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco The entries of this Planning Commission meeting cated the action taken to dispose of each item. Oral presentations, a and documents are recorded on tape. The tapes are available in the office of the City Planner and are available for public discussion. -4097-