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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/10/1978 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: October 10, 1978 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Campredon, Vice-Chairman Mullin, Commissioners Mathewson, Grimes, and Mantegani MEMEBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Slade arrived prior to the approval of the minutes. Commissioner Bertucelli ALSO PRESENT: City Planner William Costanzo Senior Planner Daniel Christians Assistant Planner Mark Wheeler City Engineer Robert Yee Chief Building Inspector Roy Ghi 1 ardi MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 26, 1978 Vice-Chairman Mullin moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of September 26, 1978, be approved with the following corrections: ZA-78-l3 - Page 4009, second to last para- graph; Mr. Hubrel stated his desire to see the property remain......., and Hillside Boulevard Improvements - Page 4011, first paragraph; Mr. Butler, Vice-President of United Taxpayers of So. San Francisco...Commissioner Grimes seconded the motion and the minutes were approved with the noted corrections by the following roll call vote; , AYES: Vice-Chairmah Mullin, Commissioners Slade, Grimes and Mantegani NOES: None ABSTAIN: Chairman Campredon and Commissioner Mathewson ABSENT: Commissioner Bertuce,li 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. -4018- October 10, 1978 Secretary Costanzo requested, on advise of the City Attorney, John Noonan, that continued Item SA-78-49 and Negative Declaration No. 180 be heard to- night. The Commission concurred. Commissioner r~athewson moved that Items No.2, 3, and 4 on tonight's agenda be continued. Commissioner Slade seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Item No.2 - UP-78-454 and Categorical Exemption continued to regular Plan- ning Commission Meeting of November 14, 1978. UP-78-454 and Categorical Exemption - An application by Omar Grimes for a Use Permit to modify original Planning Commission determ*n~tion pertaining to U-Haul business identification in conjuncti on Vvi th the exi sti ng gaso 1 iine servi ce stati ons at 998 El Camino Real in the C-l Neighborhood Commercial Zone Distri ct. Item No.s 3 and 4 - SA-78-50 and Negative Declaration No. 159 and RPD-78-4 and Negative Declaration No. 159 continued to regular Planning Commission meeting of October 24, 1978. SA-78-50 and Negative Declaration No. 159 - An application by Maurice Brosnan for a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide into 22 parcels for the purpose of constructing a 182 unit condo- minium project on property located east of Willow Avenue and north of Grand Avenue in the RPD-40 Zone District. RPD-78-4 and Negative Declaration No. 159 - An application byr~aurice Brosnan for a Residential Planned Development permit for the purpose of constructi!ng an 182 unit condominium project on property located on Wi 11 OVJ Avenue and north of Grand Avenue in the RPD-40 Zone District. SUBDI VI S ION ~1AP SA-78-49 and Negative Declaration No. 180 An application by Rodney Catalano for a Tentative Subdivision r1ap to create 5 parcels from 1 existing on property located at 276 Country Club Drive in the "U" Unclassified Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Proponent: r~r. Rodney Catalano 2268 Westborough Boulevard South San Francisco, CA ~1r. Catal ano introduced Mr. Ted Tronoff, the project engineer, and stated that any questions be directed to the engineer. Commissioner Campredon questioned the engineer regarding the future sewer connections. -4019- 0ctober 10, 1978 Mr. Ted Tronoff, Project Engineer 345 Park Plaza Drive Daly City, CA 94015 Mr. Tronoff indicated that adequate sewer connections through recorded ease- ments would be possible through the use of an injector system to Constitution Way. Secretary Costanzo questioned the leach field and septic tank effects on future development. Chief Building Inspector Roy Ghilardi requested incorporation of a record of all leach field and septic tank locations. Mr. Tronoff indicated they would comply with the request on a separate map directed to the Building Division. Commissioner Mathewson asked for response from those in the audience who live in the Country Club Area; there being none, he continued by asking the City Planner what the City Attorney had to say regarding the conglomeration effect of future development patterns. Secretary Costanzo indicated the City Attorney had not been contacted on the question. Secretary Costanzo requested that two special conditions be added to read as follows: 7. That the location of the septic tank and leach field should be shown and a copy delivered to the Bui"lding Division for their permanent file. 8. That the location of the sewer easements shall be placed on the final map. Vice-Chairman Mullin moved that SA-78-49 and Negative Declaration No. 180 be approved subject to all Special and Standard Conditions. Commissioner Mantegani seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM PM-78-l62 and Categorical Exemption An application by Berline & Associates for a Final Parcel Map for a minor lot line adjustment to establish a lease area on property located at 160 Produce Avenue in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Chairman Campredon requested a statement regarding the installation of the re- quired landscaping. -4020- October 10, 1978 Alex Chevez c/o Parking Co. of America 160 Produce Avenue South San Francisco, CA Mr. Chevez indicated his desire to continue salt content tests prior to installing any landscaping. Chairman Campredon commented he observed drain pipes running into adjacent properties from the planter areas. ~1r. Robert Yee, City Engineer, responded that he\'l/as not aware of this situ- ation and would check it out immediately. Tb~ Commission agreed to withhold the Final Map approval until the matter of the drainage was resolved. Commissioner Slade moved that PM-78-l62 and Categorical Exemption be approved subject to Special Conditions and final recording approval satisfying all the requirements of the City Engineer and the office of the City Planner, Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS UP-78-458 and Categorical Exemption An application by K. J. Wimsatt (John & Kathy's) for a Use Permit for an entertainment permit in conjunction with an existing bar/restaurant operation at 203-207 Linden Avenue in the C-2 Central Commercial Zone District in accord- ance with Section 5.l0B of Ordinance 353, as amended. Staff presented staff report. Ms. Sonia Podesta, Representative for the Applicant 203 - 207 Linden Avenue South San Francisco, CA Ms. Podesta agreed with all conditions and recommendations presented in the staff report. Vice-Chairman Mullin asked how many other bars were located in the immediate area. Secretary Costanzo indicated approximately one dozen. Vice-Chairman Mullin further questioned the addition of yet another bar, re- gardless of the past record, into this area. Secretary Costanzo indicated that the main objective of the current fiscal re- port for the downtown effort is to encourage restaurants and related uses in the urban core area. -4021- October 10, 1978 Commissioner Grimes stated that he would support this entertainment permit because of its relationships with the existing restaurant. ChairmanCampredon indicated his desire to limit the dancing termination to 1:00 a.m.; not 1:30 a.m. as pro~osed. ~1s. Podesta stated that this entertainment permit is supported by local custo- mers and that the friendly atmosphere would not be effected by this request. Vice-Chairman ~1ullin requested a count on the amount of dancing activities in the area. Commissioner Grimes moved that UP-78-458 and Categorical Exemption be approved subject to all recommendations, Standard Conditions and Special Conditions in- cluding additonal Special Condition No.7 stated in the staff report which reads as follows: 7. That the entertainment permit requested herein is subject to a six month review at which time the Police Department will be re- quired to submit a report and based on this report, the Planning Commission will determine whether at this time the permit granted should be revoked or the hours of operation limited to mitigate any adverse effect on the surrounding community. And the rewording of Special Condition No.1 to read as follows: 1. That the applicant shall secure the proper license from and comply with all requirements of the City of South San Francisco. Commissioner Slade seconded the motion and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Campredon, Commissioner Mantegani, Grimes, Mathewson and Slade NOES: Vice-Chairman Mullin ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Bertucelli UP-78-459 and Negative Declaration No. 192 An application of Norman C. Hynding to construct an office/warehouse building on the \t-Jest si de of South Spruce Avenue at Myrtl e Aven ue in the PCM Zone Di s- trict in accordance with Section 4.40 of Ordinance 353, as amended. Staff presented the staff report. -4022- October 10, 1978 Mr. George Avanessian, Architect 914 Linden Avenue South San Francisco~ CA Mr. George Avanessian asked why the total sign area is being limited to a maximum of 100 square feet. Secretary Costanzo responded by saying that the purpose is to obtain a comprehensive sign program for the entire building. Commissioner Grimes requested an update on the status of the landscaping along South Spruce Avenue. Secretary Costanzo replied by referring to the on-going problem of maintenance with the EDD building and its absentee landlord. Vice-Chairman Mullin asked what the proposed uses in this particular build- ing would be. Mr. Avanessian replied that he did not know. Vice-Chairman Mullin suggested the addition of Special Condition No.7 to limit the time to 10:00 p.m. with the exception of office uses. Special Condition No.7 is added to read as follows: 7. Use of the property would be limited to 10:00 p.m. except for the office uses. Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve UP-78-459 and Negative Declaration No. 192 subject to all recommendations and Special Conditions. Commissioner Slade seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-78-460 and Negative Declaration No. 191 An application by Louis J~ Poletti to construct an office building on the west side of Mission Road at Sequoia Avenue in the HU" Unclassified Zone District. Staff presented the staff report. Ms. Rita Crout 1206 Mission Road South San Francisco, CA Ms. Crout questioned the compatibility of these types of uses in this area as related to traffic congestion and speeding as well as parking~ Ms. Crout asked why a woman was not on the Commission and further volunteered to become a member of the Planning Commission if possible. -4023- October 10, 1978 Mr. Jim Keegan 1244 Crestwood Drive South San Francisco, CA Mr. Keegan questioned the design of the parking layout that required backing out onto Mission Road. He further questioned the parking requirement as to the actual need as it exists today. Secretary Costanzo indicated compliance to all City standards as proposed. Proponent: Mr. Louis Poletti 333 El Camino Real South San Francisco, CA Mr. Poletti indicated his desire to clear the record on certain items. He stated that at the time of the first request a woman was on the Planning Commission and she, in fact, had contributed a great deal of input into the design of the exterior. He further indicated the hearing of this item at a previous meeting did not last until 1:30 a.m. as stated previously by one of the speakers. He concluded by saying he is very concerned with parking in the area and is limiting all uses strictly to office users. Secretary Costanzo clarified that the roof was designed to screen the known air conditioning and heating units placed on the roof. Vice-Chairman Mullin moved that UP-78-460 and Negative Declaration No. 191 be approved subject to all recommendations and conditions. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. UP-78-457 and Categorical Exemption An application by Federal Express for a Use Permit to instal' signs in excess of 100 square feet on property located at 100 East Grand Avenue in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District. The Commission concurred to table this item indefinitely. RZ-78-47 and Negative Declaration No. 181 An application by Tim Brosnan, Sr. to rezone the property located at 362 Alida Way from "U" Unclassified to R-3 Multi-family Zone District. Per request of the applicant, this item i~ to be continued off calendar until the applicant can finalize the necessary steps needed to proceed ahead. -4024- October 10, 1978 REPORTS Regional Planning Committee's (RPC) Policies of County-wide Significance and Draft Bayfront Planning Goals - Recommendation that the Planning Com- mission adopt the Resolution recommending that the City Council review and consider the RPC County-wide policies on circulation, housing, energy, parks, recreation, and open space; and support the Draft RPC Bayfront Plan- ning Goals. Staff presented the report and introduced the Resolution No. 2240 titled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND~ ING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ATTACHED POLICIES OF THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE OF SAN MATEO COUNTY AND SUPPORT THE DRAFT RPC BAYFRONT PLANNING GOALS." Vice-Chairman Mullin questioned the formation of larger regulatory agencies as well as the funding of speculative purchasing. Secretary Costanzo stated that the concepts are being proposed and even tested in some cities. Commissioner Mathewson questioned the increase in fuel consumption as re- lated to new buildings in San Francisco orientated to mass transit. Secretary Costanzo indicated that until there is a mass transit system that is adequate, the parking should be provided for in San Francisco. Commissioner Slade requested careful thought be given to the local needs as related to the housing market and the centralization of the housing function. He concluded by stating that the local needs must be identified before the tools to deliver the product could possibly be developed. Staff so noted the specific comments and agreed to consider them in future efforts. Commissioner Slade also requested local motivation be initiated to encourage solar energy research as possible solutions. Vice-Chairman Mullin motioned that the Regional Planning Committee's Report and Resolution No. 2240 be approved and forwarded to the City Council. The motion was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. R-E Zone District - Rural Estates Staff advised the Commission that a meeting to discuss the R-E Zone District, Rural Estates, would be held Thursday evening October 12, 1978. Commiss i oner Slade recommended tha t property owners other tha n Cou nty res i- dents should be in attendance at this meeting to review the proposed zone district. -4025- October 10, 1978 COM~1UN I CATIONS Commissioner t.1athewson advised the Commission that he would not bc;~1'1 at- tendance at the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting U~ October 24, 1978. GOOD Arm WELFARE There being nothing to discuss under Good and Welfare of matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Campredon announced that the next regular meet- ing of the Planning Commission would be held on October 24, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the West Orange Library Auditorium. Marcel Campredon, 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 re- corded on tape. The tapes are available in the Office of the City Planner, and are available for public discussion. -4026-