HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/24/1983
March 24, 1983 Regular Meeting of
South San Francisco Planning Commission
PLACE: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco
~1Et~BERS PRESENT: Chairman Hoyer, Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Bertucell i,
Grimes, Martin and Terry
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mangetani
ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell IAngela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Maureen r~orton
City Attorney
Bob Rogers
Assistant City Attorney
Ell adene Katz
Director of Public Services
Robert Yee
Police Department
Sgt. Ron Petrocchi
Fire Department
Dave Parenti
Building Division
Jake Wittwer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Director of Communi ty Development introduced Dave Parenti, Deputy Fi re
Marshall, to the Commission.
AGENDA ITEII/IS
Exceptions and Exemptions to Ordinance No. 916-83 - An Interim Ordinance
Prohibiting Uses which may Confl ict with Zoning Proposal s Rel ated to General
Pl an Amendments.
A. Paul Shepard & Associates, Industrial Building, 415 East Grand Avenue
Motion-Martin/Second Grimes: To exempt the industrial buildi of Paul Shepard
& Associates at 415 East Grand Avenue from Interim Ordinance No. 916-83 based on
ndings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
B. William Palmer, Industrial Building, 471 Kaufman Court
Motion-Grimes/Second Bertucelli: To exempt the industrial building of William
Palmer at 471 Kaufman Court from Interim Ordinance No. 916-83 based on findings
contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
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C. Rich Diodati, Buil dings "0", "Fit, and "WI in the Oyster Point Business
Park
Motion-Martin/Second Terry: To exempt buildings "Oil, "F", and "H", in the
Oyster Point Business Park from Interim Ordinance No. 916-83 based on findings
contained in the Staff Report. AYES: Ch rman Hoyer, Commi oners Bertucelli,
Grimes, Martin and Terry. ABSTAINED: Vice-Chairman Getz.
Stephen Hynding (Avanessian), Case No: UP-82-625, Negative Declaration No. 366
Use Permit to construct two, 2-story office buildings with related parking and
landscaping, at the northwest corner of South Spruce Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in
the PCM - Planned Commercial and Limited Industrial Zone District.
March 24, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's representative present:
George Avanessian
914 Linden Avenue
Commissioners viewed the colored rendering provided by the applicant's represen-
tative.. The Commission also questioned Special Condition No.4 which required
II some" 24 inch box specimen trees shall be located along both street
frontages. The Special Condition was amended to stipulate that "fifteen percent
(15%) of the trees shall be 24" box specimen trees.
A question was raised regarding the improvement of Myrtle Avenue Mr. Yee
advi sed the Commi ss i on that he saw no prob 1 em in uti 1 i zi ng Myrtl e Avenue as a
one way street during the construction period. He added that no building occu-
pancy would be allowed before completion of the street work.
Motion-Grimes/Second Bertuce1li: To approve UP 82-625 and Negative Declaration
No. 366 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including the above
amended special condition contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Development Agreement - T errabay
A proposed development agreement between the City of South San Francisco and W.
W. Dean & Associates for the Terrabay Project generally located in the unincor-
porated area north of and conti nguous to the north Ci ty L imi ts, lyi ng east of
Hillsi School and west of Bayshore Boulevard.
March 24, 1983 Staff Report presented.
The Director of Community Development' led the Commission's attention to
the addition of Exhibits "Hl" and "H211 regarding sewer and drainage trunk lines
which were recommended by the City Engineer.
A Supplemental Memorandum from the City Engineer dated March 22, 1983 was read
into the record. Mr. Dell IAngela stated that several meetings had been held on
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this Agreement since the last Commission meeting. He directed the Commission's
attention to pages 216-219 of the final EIR for Terrabay which indicated that
the Oyster Point Interchange was required to be constructed at the time the High
Technology Center is constructed. Vice-Chairman Getz stated that the EIR indi-
cated that the Oyster Point Interchange was to be constructed at the time the
High Technology Center is constructed or earlier. Mr. Dell 'Angela also directed
the Commission's attention to pages 159-163 of the EIR and a supplemental report
from Recht Hausrath & Associates concerning the economic aspects of the project.
These documents were distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting.
, Applicant Present:
w. w. 0 ean
San Mateo
Applicant's Engineer Present:
Bob Eppl er
Resources Engineering and
Management
EIR Economic Consultant Present:
Dick Recht
Oakl and
Speak i
in Opposition to the Agreement:
Dougl as Butl er
133 Adrian
Jane Kemper
1321 Hillside Blvd.
Mr. Butler stated that he felt a mistake had been made in approving the Terrabay
project. He felt that a second mistake would be made in approving the
Development Agreement in its present form. He was concerned wi th traffi c and
congestion on Highway 101.
Ms.. Kemper stated that major changes had been made to the Agreement. She
questioned if the approved Specific Plan could be changed now. asked if
another geol ogi cal survey had been done on the property..
Commissioner Getz stated that he was 99% in favor of the project but disagreed
with the phasing of the Oyster Point Interchange Project. He t that
Interchange should be constructed at the time the hotel is constructed and urged
the Development Agreement contain this stipulation.
The Di rector of Communi ty Development agreed that thi s was an extremel y impor-
tant project but referred the Traffic Consultant's study which indicated that
the full I nterchange was not requi red at the hotel construct; on stage.. He
cauti oned the Comm; ss; on that a del ay in the construct; on of the Interchange
Proj ect woul d unnecessari ly del ay the 'constructi on of the hotel whi ch is a
significant revenue producer for the project..
Commissioner ~lartin asked about the maintenance of drainage basins above the
project. He was concerned about the potential for slipage and water runoff from
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the County property" The Ci ty Attorney responded that as the proj ect ; s bui 1 t
out in phases this upper land will be deeded to the County" This area will not
be annexed the City" He further advised the Commission that the maintenance
of the uphill slopes is the responsibility of the County. With regard to the
proposed catchment basins, Mr" Rogers advised the Commission that the City is
currentl y in negoti ati on wi th the County, and that annexati on woul d not proceed
until an agreement regarding maintenance of the basins is reached"
Motion-Grimes/Second Bertucelli: To recommend to the City Council that, subject
'to annexati on of the Terrabay area to the Ci ty, the Ordi nance approvi ng the
Development Agreement be adopted based on findings contained in the Staff
Report"
Motion-Getz/Second Martin: To amend the motion and recommend to the City Council
that, subject to annexation of the Terrabay area to the City, the Ordinance
approvi ng the Development Agreement be adopted based on fi ndi ngs conta; ned in
the Staff Report subj to following change:
That paragraph E (3) of the Terrabay Building Improvement Schedule (Exhibit
IIFII to the Development Agreement) which states: IIConstruction to the
sfaction of the City Engineer of the new Oyster Point Boulevard
Interchange, connecting, by means of four (4) lane bridge, Oyster Point
Boulevard with Airport Boulevard, or with the consent of the City Council,
an acceptabl e al ternative to the Oyster Point Boul evard Interchange be
provi dedl' be 1 i sted as paragraph (3) (C) so that sai d construct; on wi 11
occur in conjunction with the building of the four hundred (400) room
hotel"
Amended motion was disapproved by a 4-2 vote of
AYES: Vice-Chairman Getz and Commissioner Martin.. NOES:
Commissioners Bertucelli, Grimes and Terry.
the Comm; on G
Chai rman Hoyer,
Or; ginal unamended Mati on-Grimes/Second Bertucell i : AYES: Chai rman Hoyer,
Commissioners Bertucelli, Grimes, Martin and Terry. NOES: Vice-Chairman Getz.
Michael Cal1an/Geortom, Inc., UP-83-644, Negative Declaration No. 391
Use Permit application for a proposed 132 unit residential condominium project
with related parking and landscaping located on two 51 along Carter Drive in
the PC-R3-Planned Community Multiple Family Residential Zone Distri
March 24, 1983 Staff Report presented"
Applicant's Rpresentat1ve Present:
Tom Vlasic
William Spangel &
Associates
Commissioner
ask
\f~hat buil ding density was stipul
on
sting
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General Plan for these sites. The response was medium-high density at a maximum
of 15 un; ts per acre. Commi ssi oner Getz commented that the proposed General
Plan would accommodate the density proposed on this application but that the
proposed General Pl an has not yet been adopted by the Ci ty Counci 1 . He asked
the Assistant City Attorney if it was proper for the Commission to consider this
application prior to the adoption of the new General Plan. Mrs. Katz responded
that State Law requi res that a development proj ect be consi stent wi th the
existing General Plan. The Director of Community Development responded that
there are instances where the existing General Plan is not consistent with
existing zoning. He advised the Commission that the existing zoning of the
property would allow this proposed project.
Commi ssi oner Getz commented that the appli cant shoul d request a General Pl an
amendment. Thi s amendment coul d be pl aced on the April 14, 1983 Agenda and be
heard wi th the Use Permi t. He fel t that the Use Permi t appl i cati on shoul d not
be heard until a complete application, inclulding a General Plan Amendment, was
presented to the Commission.
Mr. Vlasic advised that it was his opinion that the existing General Plan pro-
vides for the density being requested, since the current General Plan speaks in
terms of IIgrossll density.
Chairman Hoyer commented that a legal issue was being presented to the
Commission and that it was not proper for the Commission to judge such an issue.
He requested that Mr. Call an and hi s Attorney meet with the City Attorney and
Di rector of Communi ty Development to deci de the 1 egal issue. The Commi ssi on
requested that the City Attorney's office respond expeditiously to the question
as to whether or not thi s apppl icati on is consi stent with the current General
Plan. If it is determined to be not consistent, the Commission further
requested the Assistant City Attorney advise them whether it is proper to con-
sider the application as presented or first require a General Plan Amendment.
Motion-Getz/Second Bertucelli: To continue this item to the meeting of April 14,
1983 and request that the City Attorney's Office respond to the legal questions
raised on or before April 14, 1983. Unanimously approved.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
The Director of Community Development directed the Commission's attention to a
Memorandum from the City Attorney, dated March 21, 1983 which recommends wording
changes to Pol ici es 37, 38, 1-8, 8-5, 9-10, and D-18 in the General Pl an per-
taining to off-site commercial advertising signs.
Motion-Terry/Second Martin: To approve, in the interest of clarification, the
wording changes recommended by the City Attorney in his March 21, 1983.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
The Commi ssi on was advi sed that May 11, 1983 has been tentati vely set for a
joint City Council/Planning Commission study session. Issues for discussion
were requested by the Director.
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ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
Chairman Hoyer noted that he will be absent from the April 14, 1983 t~eeting..
Vice-Chairman Getz will preside.
Adjournment: 11:00 P.M.
Herman Hoyer
Chairman, Planning Commission
Ci ty of South San Franc; sco
Louis Dell Angela
Secretary, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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