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March 11, 1982 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning CDmmission
PLACE: l\1UNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 33 Arroyo Drive., South San Francisco
MEfvIBERS PRESENT: Chairman Martin, Vice-Chairman Hoyer, Corrmissioners Bertucelli "
Getz, Grimes., Mantegani and Terry.
ALSO PRESENT:
C~mmunity Development Staff
Louis Dell 'Angela
Daniel Christians
Philip Gorny
Gisele Sorensen
Fire:
A. Lagomarsino
Police:
Lt Dave Haskin
Director Public ServicesjCE
R. Yee
Building Division
H. J. Wittwer
Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-BertucellijSecond Hoyer: To approve the minutes
of the February 11, 1982 Meeting as presented. Approved by voice vote.
Commissioner Mantegani abstained.
ORAL CDMIVIUNI CATIONS
Commissioner Grtmes inquired about the Telephone Company parking on Huntington
Avenue and the noise problems at the Oroweat Bakery. Mr. Gorny advised
Ccmnissioner Grimes that he had corrmunicated with the Telephone Company and
was advised. that the "~loyees Only" sign had been removed from the Parking
Lot. The Telephone Company representative also advised him that there were
now 55 parking spaces for Employees and the public on the site. Commissioner
Grimes requested that Staff have the Con~any post a sign indicating a separate
"Customer Parking" area on the site.
Commissioner Grimes noted that a buzzing noise is still continuing at the
Oroweat Bakery. Hr. Gorny was directed to contact the Company and attempt
to have this noise problem reduced.
CDNSENT CALENDAR
Rich Diodati, PM-81-193
A Final Parcel Map to create 4 parcels located on 52.8 acres of land at the
terminus of Oyster Point Blvd. in the ~1~2 Heavy Industrial Zone District.
C. C. Celestre, TJP-80-550
A one (1) year tTIne extension to begin construction of a 4 story mixed use
structure at 305-307 Spruce Avenue.
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mNSENTCALENDAR (Continued)
Budget Rent-A-CarjPM-80~185
Request by the applicant for a six-month time extension to complete and record
Parcel Map PM-80-185.
Mr. Gorny read the above 3 items into the record.
Mr. Yee advised the Commission that he was not aware of the Budget-Rent-A-Car
time extension. He said that he had no objection to the time extension. He
noted that a 10' storm drainage easement was required to be dedicated to the
City over the site. 11r. Dell'Angela asked that action on this item be continued
by the Commission to the 4j8j82 Meeting in order to provide time for the applicant
to meet with the City Engineer to resolve the easement q11estion.
By unanimous voice vote the Carmission continued PM-80-185 to the Meeting of
April 8, 1982.
Motion-ManteganijSecond Hoyer: To approve PM-81-193 and UP-80-550 on the
Consent Calendar. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Getz abstained from
voting on PM~81-193.
AGENDA ITEMS
Chevron USA,UP'-:'82-614andNegative Declaration No. 352
Use Permit to construct a 385 foot storage room addition to an existing automobile
service station located at 124 Linden Avenue, in the C-2 Central Commercial
Zone District.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Representative Present:
Mike Purcell, Chevron USA
San Ramon
Motion-BertucellijSecond Grimes: To approve lLP-82-614 and Negative Declaration
No. 352 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the
Staff Report. AYES: Chairman Martin, Vice-Chairman Hoyer, Commissioners
Bertucelli, Getz, Grimes and Mantegani. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Terry.
MeseHsin Tung Yang Food Co. , UP-81"':'607andNegative Declaration No. 344
Use Permit to establish a meat processing plant in an existing building at
405 South Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Motion-GrimesjSecond Terry: To continue l1P-81-607 and Negative Declaration
No. 344 to the meeting of April 8, 1982 at the applicant 1 s request. Unanimously
approved.
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AGENDA IT~1S (Cont inued)
Kirk Lassiter, 1JP-81"':'609
Use Permit to establish an auto repair, auto body and paint pr~lng facility
in an existing building at 612 Cypress Avenue in the C-3 Heavy Commercial
Zone District.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Kirk Lassiter
San Bruno
Staff recommended that the Commission continue this Item to the April 8,
1982 Meeting to allow the applicant additional time to submit necessary
documents. The applicant, Kirt Lassiter asked. to speak at this Hearing.
Comnissioner Getz raised a point of order. He noted that since the Staff
Report indicated that this iteillwas to be continued to April 8, 1982, no
testimony should be allowed at this meeting.
Chairman Martin advised ~1r. Lassiter that the Commission would not hear test~ony
from him on this application. He asked Mr. Lassiter to present the necessary
parking plan and covenant to Staff so that Staff could present their recommendations
to the Commission at the April 8, 1982 Meeting.
Motion-GetzjSecond Grimes: To continue this item to the April 8, 1982
Meeting based on information contained in the Staff Report. Unanirrously
approved.
Dan Thurston, V-82-255, UP-82-615 and Negative Declaration 'No. 355
A variance from Section 20.52.110,narking in required yard space, and Section
20.72.070 of the Municipal Code for a detached carport structure occupying
rrore than 30% of the required yard setback area. Variance filed in conjunction
with a Use Permit application to construct a 20 unit residential condominium
project at the southeast corner of Mission Road and Oak Avenue.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report$ presented.
Applicant's Representative Present:
Neil Vannucci
1555 Bayshore Highway
Burlingame
Speaking on the Project:
J ames Fullman
2700 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City
Applicant's representative stated he was in agreement with all of the conditions
of approval.
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AGENDA ITMES (Continued)
Mr. Fullman advised the Commission that he owned the 12 unit apartment building
on Oak Street next to the Church. He was concerned with the building height
of the proposed proj ect . Since he had seen the proposed plans " he had no
objection to the project since the proposed buildings would not obstruct the
view in his apartments. He noted noise generated at Santo Christo Hall and
the loose gravel on the parking lot of the Hall which has been thrown into
windows of his apartment canple:x.
Corrmissioner Getz questioned the findings on' the Variance application. In
order to be more specific the following was added:
To Finding No. 1 the following sentence was added: 1lThis is based on
the differential in grade from property located to the north."
To Finding No. 2 the following was added . . . accomplish this purpose
"and further" open space and land.scaping is provided as mitigation." .
Corrmissioner Grimes questioned Hr. Yee aoout the location of deep water wells
on this site. Mr. Yee advised Commissioner Grimes that there were at least
2 or 3 wells on the site. Mr. Yee said that a condition could be imposed
whereby the applicant would be required to submit a soils and geological
report to include a well location map. Mr. Vannucci had no objection to the
addition of such a condition. Special Condition No.9 was added as follows:
"9. The applicant shall identify the location of all water wells on the
site and shall submit this information to the Director of Public
Services for review."
Commissioner Getz raised the question about the project being in a flood zone.
Mr. Vannucci advised the Corrmission that the living floor units will be
above the flood level. Commissioner Getz was concerned aoout the City's
liability in the event of a flood and requested that the City Attorney review
the flood liability issue related to this project. The following Special
Condition No. 10 was added:
"10. The City Attorney shall consider whether there should be disclosure
to prospective buyers of the units of the floodplain area designation"
through a notice on the final subdivision map and/or a statement
in the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions for this project."
Commissioner Terry was concerned that the guest parking provided in this project
might be used by persons attending a function at the Santo Christo Hall. He
suggested a sign be posted to insure proper use of the guest parking. Special
Condition No. 11 was added as follows:
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
"11. The applicant shall place a small sign at the driveway entrancej
exit stating "Resident and Guest Parking Only."
Motion-GetzjSecond Grimes: To approve V-82":'255 and Negative Declaration No.
355, with amended findings, subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Unanimously approved.
Motion-GetzjSecond Grimes: To approve UP-82-615 and Negative Declaration No.
355 based on findings and ffilbject to all conditions, including added conditions,
contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Shamiana, Inc., UP-81-604, Negative Declaration No. '340
A Use Permit to establish a firm for the manufacturing of upholstered foam
furniture and decorative pillows located in an existing structure at 523
Mayfair Avenue.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Staff ad.vised the Conmission that the applicant " by telephone, had withdrawn
this application.
Motion-ManteganijSecond Getz: To continue this item to the meeting of April
8, 1982 in order to allow the applicant time to submit a formal letter of
wi thdrawal . Unanimously approved.
Basque Cultural Center,UP-79-514
Modification of conditions of approval for Use Permit UP-79-514 - Deletion
of Special Condition 4 in order to allow the restaurant and lounge in
the Center to be open to the public.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Jean Gorostiague
Burlingame
There was a discussion about the hours of operation for the restaurantjlounge.
The following Special Condition No. 4d wa_s added:
"4d~ Hours of operation of the restaurantjlounge for public use shall be:
Sunday - Thursday - 7 A.M. - 12 Midnight
Friday and Saturday - 7 A.M. - 1:30 A.M."
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Because of various concerns with parking, traffic, noise, etc., the following
Special Condition 4e was added:
"4e. There shall be a review of this modification to the Use PeImi t by
the Planning Commission in one (1) year. (March 1983)."
Amendment of Planning Commission By-Laws - Election of Officers
Article III, Section 1 and Section 2, paragraph 2 of the Rules and By-Laws
of the South San Francisco Planning Commission.
March 11, 1982 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Hoyer: To amend said by'-laws to provide that the election of the Planning
Commission officers be held on the second Thursday of January each year.
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Mr. Gorny advised the Commission that the ABAG Housing Needs report was
included in their packet for information. This Repor~ will be disclJSsedat
Council Meeting of March 17, 1982.
Mr. Dell'Angelaposed a policy question to the Commission in regard to RPD-81-
25, Milan Jurkota, a 6-uni t project at III Chestnut Avenue. ~1r. Jurkota was
requesting a modification of one of the conditions of ~pproval relating to
the existing building being demolished or renovated prior to the construction
of the new buildings. Mr. Jurkota resides in the existing building and wished
to do the work on this building last so that he could continue to live in it.
Commission stated. they had no objection to this as long as a bond was posted.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Vice-Chairman Hoyer asked Staff to request the owners of Santo Christo Hall
to pave their parking lot. Mr. Dell'Angela advised the Corrmission that Staff
could request this but had no jurisdiction to enforce such a request.
Commissioner Grimes said he had taken photographs of the Treasury: property
during the recent rainstorms ?and the lot was flooded. Staff advised Commissioner
Grimes that drainage improvements were one of the conditions of approval for
this project.
The Planning Commission Meeting of March 25, 1982 was cancelled by the Commission.
Staff advised the Commission that it was their recommendation to hold a Study
Session on the General Plan Update at the second Meeting in April (April
22 , 1982).
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ITEMS FROM COMMISSION (Continued)
Commissioner Getz commented that the traffic to be generated by the new
McDonald's Restaurant on Westborough was going to be a serious problem.
It was dB~cideQ' that he and Chairman Martin would meet with Mr. Yee to :discuss
this traffic problem.
Commissioner Mantegani asked Mr. Yee if there would be any way to synchronize
the traffic signal at Antoinette Lane and Chestnut so that the traffic would
not back up on Chestnut. J\ilr. Yee responded in the negative as the traffic
would only back up in the other direction if the signal was altered~
Adjournment: 9: 30 P.M.
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Louis Dell' Angela . ...
Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of.South San Francisco
Louis Martin
Chairman to the Planning
Commission, City of South
San Francisco
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