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March 10, 1983 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
PLACE: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco
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ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell 'Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Phi 1 i p Gorny
Naureen Morton
Will i am H 011 oway
City Attorney Robert Rogers
Assistant City Attorney Elladene Katz
Department of Public Services Robert Yee
Fire Department Dave Parenti
Brian Niswonger
Police Department Sgt Ron Petrocchi
Building D-ivision Ray Laur
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF ~lINUTES: Motion-Nartin/Second Grimes: To approve the minutes of
the January 27, 1983 and February 10, 1983 Meeti ngs as presented. Unanimously
approved with the following correction:
Land Use, Circulation and Transportation Element of the General Plan.
Commissioner Mantegani abstained from voting on the portion of the Plan
dealing with the Chestnut/Grand Avenue properties.
AGENDA REVIEW
Staff requested that Item Number 11, Michael Cal1an/Geortom, Inc., UP-83-644 be
moved as the first Item after the consent calendar as the applicant will request
a co~tinuance of this item to the meeting of March 24, 1983.
Speaking on UP-83-644
Thomas Gill
3740 Appian Way
Mr. Gill advised the Commission that the Notice of Hearing had been sent to his
parents who res ide in Ohi 0" They are former O\'Jners of the property and he
questioned the accuracy of. the mail ing list used. Staff explained that the
names and addresses of property owners are supplied by the applicant using the
Assessorl s ownership 1 i st which is on fi1 e in the City Cl erk I s Office at City
Hall.
Representing Mr. Callan
Thomas Vlasic
Portol a Vall ey
Mr. Vlasic advised the Commission that there would be no presentation at this
meeti ng. He requested that thi s item be conti nued to the meeti ng of March 24,
1983 .
*MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hoyer, Vice- Chairman Getz, Dommis oners Bertucelli,
Grimes, Mantegani, ~~artin and Terry.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Ernest Maguire, Jr., V-83-267
Variance for a room addition, to encroach 51/2 feet into the required rear yard
setback at 120 IIBII Street in the R-2 Dupl ex Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Grimes/Second-Getz: To continue V-83-267 to the meeting of April 14,
1983. The applicant has requested the continuance to allow him to modify and
improve his drawings. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Mike Callan/Geortom, Inc., UP-83-644 (Carter Park Residential Condominiums)
A Use Permit for a 132-unit residential condominium project with related parking
and landscaping located on two sites along Carter Drive in the PC-R-3, Planned
Community Multiple Family Residential Zone District.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Grimes: To continue, at the request of the applicant,
UP-83-644 to the meeting of March 24, 1983. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
Terrabay Development Agreement
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 City L imi ts, lyi ng east of
Hillside School and west of Bayshore Boulevard.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
w. W. Dean
151 W 20th Ave
San ~1ateo
Applicant's Engineer Present:
Bob Eppler
Resources Engineering and
Management
Speaking in Opposition of the Project:
Dougl as Butl er
133 Adrian Avenue
Doris Agee
819 Ridge Court
The applicant's Project Manager, Mr. Eppler, explained the development phases.
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Mr. Dell 'Angela summarized the Development Agreement.
Mr. Butl er expressed concern about havi ng i nsuffi ci ent time to analyze the
changes between the current agreement and the agreement presented at the
February 10, 1983 Planning Commission Meeting. Mr Butler felt that the changes
made weakened the document. He stated that there was no mention of building the
hotel during the construction of the residential phase of the project. He also
stated that there was no mention of hook ramps opposite the hotel.
Mrs. Agee was not aware of the recommended changes and fel t it woul d be
appropriate to continue this hearing to the meeting of March 24, 1983, to allow
the public additional time to study the proposed development agreement.
The Commi ss ion rai sed questi ons regardi ng the timi ng of the bui 1 di ng phases.
They were particularly concerned about the timing of the Hillside Extension
Project. They requested that Staff describe the more significant changes in
their subsequent Staff Report.
Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To continue the public hearing on the Terrabay
Development Agreement to the meeting of March 24, 1983. Unanimously approved by
voice vote.
Dave Agresti, V-83-268
V ari ance for a proposed garage encroachi ng 5 feet into the requi red 19 foot
sideyard setback at 232 Brentwood Drive in the R-1 Single Family Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Dave Agresti
232 Brentwood Drive
~10tion-Mantegani/Second Bertucelli: To approve V-83-268 based on findings and
subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Raymond De Nardi, GP-83-22, RZ-83-76, Negative Declaration No. 387
Proposed General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning application to amend the Land Use
Element from Low Density to Medium-High Density and to Prezone and Rezone an
approximately 0.45 aC,re property from R-1 (County) and "U" Unclassified (City)
to RPD-15, Residential Planned Development, property located on the southwest
corner of Ponderosa Road and Alida Way.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Raymond De Nardi
453 Alhambra Road
~1otion-Getz/Second-Bertucell i: To approve the Resol ution recommending that the
City Council amend the General Plan designation on the property to ~1edium-High
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Dens i ty Res i dent i a 1 and prezone and rezone the site to RPD-15 ( Res i denti a 1
Planned Development Zone District/15 units per acre) based on the findings con-
tained in the Staff Report.
Unanimously approved.
Isaac P & Betty Guillory, SA-82-66 & Negative Declaration No. 373
A request for a Tentative Subdivision Map to create 10 residential condominiums
on the south side of Baden Avenue (631-635 Baden) between r~agnolia Avenue and
Orange Avenue in the R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Residential Zone District.
Applicant Present:
Isaac Guillory
1402 Ashwood Dr., San Mateo
fvloti on- Mantegani /Second Grimes: To approve SA-82-66 and Negati ve Decl arati on
No. 373 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Unanimously approved.
Milan Jurkota, SA-83-78, Negative Declaration No. 342
Tentative Subdivision Map for a six (6) unit residential condominium project at
111 Chestnut Avenue in the R-2 Duplex Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Mil an Jurkota
111 Chestnut Avenue
Moti on-Grimes/Second Terry: To approve SA-83-78 and Negati ve Decl arati on No.
342 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Unanimously approved.
Croatian Association, UP-83-647, Negative Declaration No. 393
Use Permit application to allow proposed remodeling of the existing Croatian
Association Building at 415 Grand Avenue and the demolition, addition and remo-
deling of adjacent structures at 417-4171k Grand Avenue and 416 Third Lane in the
C-2 Central Commercial Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Staff requested that this case be continued to the meeting of April 14, 1983 to
allow input from the Parking Place Commission.
~lotion-Grimes/Second Terry: To continue UP-83-647 and Negative Decl aration No.
393 to the meeting of April 14, 1983. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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Peninsula Auto Center, Inc. (Classic Van) UP-83-646, Negative Declaration No.
392
Use Permit appl ication for proposed sal es and custom conversion of automotive
vans at 105 Linden Avenue in the C-2 Central Commercial Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Attorney Present:
Walt Koppoch, Attorney
San Francisco
The appl icant' s Attorney stated that the appl icant intends to comply with all
conditions contained in the Staff Report.
Commissioner Martin commended the City Attorney for pursuing this matter.
Sgt Ron Petrocchi South San Francisco Pol ice Department read into the record
the Pol ice Department's recommended conditions. He advised the Commission that
the Pol ice Department reserves the right to impose these conditions on this
application.
The following two additional Special Conditions were imposed by the Commission:
116. All vans and employee vehicles shall be parked in the adjacent parking
lot on the west si de of the bui 1 di ng. II
117. V ehi cl es described in Speci al Conditi on 6 above shall not block the
adj acent all eyway or streets. II
Motion-Martin/Second Bertucelli: To approve UP-83-646 and Negative Declaration
No. 392 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including the above two
added special conditions, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Jack J. Kramar/Sapir Press (Charles Hoffman), UP-83-645
Use Permit application for a proposed commercial printing business at 519-523
Mayfair Avenue in the PCM Planned Commercial and Limited Industrial Zone
District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
J ackKramar
363 6th Street, San Francisco
Staff requested that Special Condition No.1 be amended to read as follows:
Ill. A six-foot high block wall shall be constructed along the west property
line, between the PCM and R-1 Zone District from the front edge of the
building to a point 80' north of the rear property line, as required by
Section 20.66.090 of the Municipal Code.1I
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Staff also requested that the following additional special condition be imposed:
114. Garbage/trash pick-up shall be 1 imited to the hours between 6A.M. and 6
P.M. daily.1I
Motion-Martin/Second Grimes: To approve UP-83-645 based on findings and subject
to all condi ti ons, i ncl udi ng the above two condi ti ons, contai ned in the Staff
Report. Unanimously approved.
Stephen Hynding (Avanessian), 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 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Architect Present:
George Avanessian
914 Linden Avenue
Since elevation plans were not included in the Commission's packet, the
Commi ssi on conti nued thi s case to the March 24, 1983 t~eeti ng. The Commi ssi on
requested that a colored renderi ng of thi s proj ect be shown at the March 24,
1983 Meeting.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Grimes: To continue UP-82-625 and Negative Declaration
366 to the Meeting of March 24, 1983. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Dr. Quinton Robertson, UP-83-633, Negative Declaration No. 379
A Use Permit to add 754 square feet to an existing Mexican Restaurant and a 3200
square foot office addition to the main building with landscaping and parking
lot improvements, near the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Hickey Blvd.
in the Winston Manor Shopping Center.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Dr. Quinton Robertson
95-37th Ave., San Mateo
The Commission expressed concern with the appearance of the parking lot and with
the phasing of the improvements. Dr. Robertson was advised that this applica-
tion was for two (2) office buildings and that if he wished to have retail
stores on the lower floors of the office addition he would be required to submit
and receive approval of an amended Use Permit application. Dr. Roberson agreed
to this stipulation.
Motion-Martin/Second Grimes: To approve UP-82-633 and Negative Declaration No.
379 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
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Report. AYES: Chairman Hoyer, Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Grimes, Mantegani, and Martin. NOES: Commissioner Terry.
Revocation of UP-914/155 Harbor Way/Anthony J. Valencia
Revocation of Use Permit hearing for expanded auto dismantl ing, towing, and
salvage yard at 150 and 155 Harbor Way in the M-2 Industrial Zone District.
March 10, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Assistant City Attorney Katz noted for the record that the applicant had a court
reporter present. She further stated that this in no way substituted for a cer-
tified transcript of this hearing.
Applicant's Attorney Present:
Harold Martin, Attorney
135 N. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo
Applicant Present:
Anthony Valencia
150 Harbor Way
Speaking in Favor of the Applicant:
~1ike Garrzo
220 Rankin St
San Francisco
Mr. Dell' Angel a noted for the record that the Pol ice Department had suspended
the towing permit for Valencia Brothers. He advised the Commission that this
was not a subject for this hearing and that testimony on this matter should not
b e allowed.
The applicant's attorney presented seven (7) Exhibits for the record. He advised
the Commission that an attempt had been made to resolve the problems concerning
his client's property at a meeting with City officials held on March 22, 1983.
Mr. Martin stated that his client would be willing to erect a chain link fence
wi th redwood sl ats around the property. The concrete wall bei ng requested by
Staff would cost about $97,000. His client was not prepared to pay this amount.
lVlr . Martin stated that a 1 etter from the former City Pl anner to Mr. Val enci a
indicated that a Use Permit had been obtained for 150 Harbor Way. This letter
was one of the exhibits entered into the record.
Mr. Valencia advised the Commission that he was attempting to comply with City
requirements. He felt he should be able to discuss the towing permit.
Commi ss ion di scussed thei r concerns and noted that numerous 1 etters had been
sent to the applicant over a ten (10) year period and that no significant impro-
vements had occurred to date. Certain of the Commissioners stated that they
would be willing to give the applicant a short period of time to comply ",lith
City regulations.
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Motion-Getz/Second Martin: To recommend that the City Council revoke UP-914.
AYES: Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Grimes, tvlantegani, and Martin. NOES:
Chairman Hoyer, Commissioners Bertucelli, and Terry.
ITEr~S FROM STAFF
Staff indicated that a copy of Urgency Ordinance No. 916-83 for buildings in the
M-2 Zone had been included in their binders. Staff stated that several applica-
tions from industrial builders requesting exceptions to this Urgency Ordinance
woul d be heard by the Commi ss ion begi nni ng at the Meeti ng of March 24, 1983.
Adjournment: 12:45 A.M.
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Louis Dell Angela - ---.....
Secretary, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Herman Hoyer
Chairman, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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