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December 10, 1981 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Corrmission
PLACE: MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco
MErvlBERS PRESENT: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Getz
ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell'Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Gisele Sorensen
Police
Chief Datzman
Sgt Dave Haskin
Chief Building Inspector
H. J. Wittwer
Pledge of Allegiance
ORAL CDMlVIUNICATIONS
Commissioner Mantegani noted that at the corner of Hickey Blvd. and El Camino
a shed had been built around 2 antique cars. Staff will check into the matter.
Chairman Grimes commented on the early A.M. noise at the Oroweat Bakery on
South Spruce (4 A.M. through 6 A.H.). He noted that vacuums were being used and
the truck unloading noises which are becoming a nuisance in the neighborl}Qod.
Staff has recently spoken with the Oroweat Bakery respresent at ives about the
problem but will talk with them again.
AGENDA ITEMS
Frank P. Pedone/B. Cleveland, UP-80-571
Review of a Use Permit for a coin-operated laundry located at 633 El Camino
Real in the C-l Neighborhood Shopping Center Zone District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Bill Cleveland
633 El Crunino Real
Mr. Cleveland advised the Comnission that they had tried posting their telephone
nunber in a conspicious place but that it had been pulled down. He asked that
they be allowed to use a mail slot for use by the customers.
Motion-Mantegani/Second-Bertucelli: Approval of continuance of tJP-80-571
based on findings and subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report
including changed Condition No. 9 which is to read as follows:
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AGENDA ITEN1S (Continued)
1'9. The applicant shall provide a mail slot for use by customers who have
any problems with or complaints about the machines. II
Unanimously approved.
Wing Tan Gee, UP-81-605
A Use Permit to construct a room addition between an existing garage and dwelling
unit located at 3624 Bassett Court in the PC Planned Community Zone District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Wing Tan Gee
3624 Bassett Court
Motion-Hoyer /Second Terry: To approve UP-81-605 based on information and findings
and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Kirk Lassiter, UP-81-609
A Use Pennit to establish an auto repair, auto body and paint prmng facility
located in an existing building at 612 Cypress Avenue in the C-3 Heavy Commercial
Zone District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Kirk Lassiter
3621 Sunset Drive
San Bruno
Motion-Bertucelli/Second Mantegani: To deny UP-81-609based on information and
findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Sam Davis/Growing Concern, UP-81-602
A Use Permit to establish a woodworking shop at 519 Mayfair Avenue in the PCM
Planned Commercial and Light Industrial Zone District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Sam Davis
123 Sleepy Hollow
San Anselmo
CAvner of the Property Present: Charles Hoffman
117 Hilltop Drive
Redwood.City
Speaking Against the Proj ect : Thomas Heffernan
107 Fir Avenue
Mrs. Irene Mann
103 Fir Avenue
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AGENDA I~lli (Continued)
The owner of the property read a letter to the Commission for the record stating
his views and requesting a positive decision on this matter.
The neighbors voiced concern about the noise, traffic, hours of operation and
heavy trucks driving through the residential area.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Bertucelli: To deny UP-81-602 based on information
and findings contained in the Staff Report and public testimony received. Unan-
imously approved.
Shamiana, Inc., IJP-81-604
A Use Permit to establish a firm for the manufacturing of upholstered, foam
furniture and decorative pillows located in an existing structure at 523 May-
fair Avenue in the P-C-M Planned Camnercial Light Industrial Zone District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
P. R. Lodhia, President
2400 Mariposa Street
Owner of the Building Present: Charles Hoffman
117 Hilltop
Redwood City
There was a discussion about the desirability of rnTIending the Zoning Ordinance
regarding permitted uses in the POvl Zone. Mr. Dell'Angela advised the Commission
that such an ruTIendment would need to go through the Public Hearing process
and could take 2 to 3 months to implement.
~1otion-Martin/Second Bertucelli: To deny UP-81-604 based on findings and
information contained in the Staff Report and public testimony received.
Unanimously approved.
Milan Jurkota, RPD-81-25 (Revision #1)
Residential Planned Development Permit RPD-81-25 to construct three (3)
duplexes with related parking and landscaping and remodel an existing single
family dwelling at III Chestnut Avenue in the R-2 Residential Duplex Zone.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Attorney Present: Gary Royce
South San Francisco
Applicant's Architect Present: Albert Seyranian
San Francisco
Speaking Against the Proj ect : William Dondero
101 Chestnut
Frank Columbo
106 Chestnut
Rita Sandon
908 Commercial
JvIrs . Paloma
106 Chestnut
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Sam Leonetti/Earl Hardt, V-81-251, Negative Declaration No. 336
Variance from off-street parking requirements for new commercial building of
approximately 2,044 square feet located at 776 El Crunino Real.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicants Present:
Sam Leonetti
143 Oak Ridge
Daly City
Ear 1 Hardt
405 Grand Avenue
Motion-Bertucelli/Second Terry: To deny V-81-251 and Negative Declaration No.
336 based on information and. findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously
approved.
Sam Leonetti/Earl Hardt, UP-81-600 and Negative Declaration No. 336
A Use Permit to construct a 2,044 square foot concrete building for the storage
and reconditioning of antique cars, at 776 El Camino Real in the C-2 Central
Commercial Zone.
Same applicants present as for V-81-251.
A letter from Dom.ld Tiani, dated December 4, 1981, 770 El Camino Real, protesting
this project, was read into the record.
After discussion, it was the concensus of opinion that the proposed building
and use was too intensive for the lot.
Motion-Terry /Second Mantegani: To deny UP-81-600 and Negative Declaration No.
336, based on information and findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously
approved.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
National Convenience Stores, Inc., UP-81-606 and Negative Declaration No. 343
A Use Permit to construct a 24-hour convenience food market with related
landscaping, parking and signs located on the northwest corner of Westborough
Blvd., and Callan Blvd.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present: Guy Weibling, Real Estate Representative
Las Vegas
Speaking Against the Proj ect : Colonel Elman Elmore
2575 Bantry Lane
Colonel Elmore objected to the project because of the heavy traffic at an already
busy intersection. He noted that there were already 2. convenience stores in
the area.
There was a discussion about the fence along the westerly side of the property.
Commissioner Martin requested that the applicant meet with the Principal of
Westborough Junio~ High School located near the proposed project to set up
guidelines regarding students frequenting the store during school hours. The
following two (2) Special Conditions were added:
IT9. A six foot (6') fence with redwood slats shall be placed along the
top of the slope along the westerly side of the property. (Assuming
that the existing fence is located on the applicant's property.)1T
ITIO. Applicant will meet with the Principal of Westborough Junior High
School to establish ground rules in regard to students being in the
store at appropriate times. IT
Motion-Bertucelli/Second Terry: To approve UP-81-606 and Negative Declaration
No. 343 based on information and findings and subject to all conditions, including
the above shown added Special Conditions, contained in the Staff Report.
Unanimously approved.
Mese Hsin Tung Yang Food Company, UP-81-607
A Use Permit to establish a meat processing plant in an existing building located
at 405 South Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Heavy Industrial District.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Francis Koo, Spink Corp
Sacramento
Letters opposing the project from J & H Properties and Grosvenor Airport Inn
were read into the record.
:Mr. Koo made a brief presentation about the nature of his project.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
1tt. Dell'Angela advised the Camnission that this use would conflict with the
General Plan for South Airport Boulevard.
Motion-Martin/Second Hoyer: To continue UP-81-607 to the January 14, 1982
meeting so that Staff could discuss with the applicant the General Plan provisions
and the applicant would have rmre time to respond to Staff concerns. AYES:
Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Corrmissioners Bertucelli and Hoyer.
NOES: Commissioners Mantegani and Terry.
Nick Zeidan, UP-81-608, Negative Declaration No. 345
To reestablish a neighborhood grocery store with related landscaping, parking
and sign in the C-l Zone District at 200 San Felipe.
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Nick Zeidan
1914 St. Francis', Ct
San Francisco
Speaking on the Project:
Donna L. Perry
366 Serra Drive
Dunta Benvenutti
365 Katherine Drive
One of the issues that was discussed was the hours of operation. Special Condition
No. 3 of the Staff Report was changed to show that the hours of operation would
be limited to 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. (The condition previously showed a
9:00p.m. closing t~e).
Motion-Mantegani/SecondHoyer: To approve UP-81-608 and Negative Declaration
No. 345 based on information and findings and subject to all conditions contained
in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
ZA-81-20, Negative Declaration No. 346, Amendment to the Zonirig Ordinance and
Municipal Code of the City of South San Francisco adding Chapter 20.38 entitled
"Adult Entertainment Businesses Regulated"
December 10, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Speaking on the Amendment:
James Datzman
Poillice Chief
Motion-Hoyer/Second Terry: To approve Negative Declaration No. 346 and adopt
a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the addition of
Chapter 20.38 of the City Municipal Code with corrections noted in Exhibit C-2.
Unanimously approved.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
ZA-81-21, Negative Declaration No. 347, Amendments to the ZoriingOrdinance
and City Municipal Code, defining "Amusement Arcade"and "Coin Operated Amusement
Devices" and permitting said uses in corrmercial zones.
December 10,1981 Staff R~port Presented.
Motion-Martin/Second Hoyer: To approve Negative Declaration No. 347 and adopt
a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve above stated runendments.
Unanimously approved.
Election of Officers, Planning Commission, 1982
Motion-Hoyer/Second Bertucelli: To elect Corrrnissioner Martin as the Chairman
of the Planning Commission for 1982. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Martin: To elect Commissioner Hoyer as Vice-Chairman of the Planning
Commission for 1982. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Staff reminded the Commission of the Study Session on the General Plan Updating
to be held December 15, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. in the Large Conference Room at
City Hall.
ITEMS FROM CONIMISSION
By unanimous voice vote the Commission cancelled the meeting scheduled for
December 24, 1981.
Re 11Jr. Volkman's letter - Staff adv:ised the Commission that the sheet metal
shop had been removed.
Chairman Grimes mentioned the fact that the Telephone Company/Building located at
Huntington and So. Spruce had no public parking. Staff will follow-up.
Commissioner Hoyer remarked about empty beer bottles, etc. in front of his house.
Chief Datzman advised him to bring this to patrol attention.
Chairman Grimes remarked about Friday night ball games at South San Francisco
High School and the fact that St. Francis Terrace was used as a speedway.
Chief Datzman advised that there were police patrols in this area to control
these games.
Adjournment: 12:25 A.M.
NEXT NJ:EErING: Thursday, January 14, 1982
Louis Dell'Angela
Secretary to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Donald Grimes
Chairman to the Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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