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October 22, 1981 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
PLACE: MIJNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Fra.ncisco
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Commissioners
Bertucelli, Getz, Hantegani and Terry
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hoyer
AlSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell'Angela
Daniel Christians
Philip Gorny
Gisele Sorensen
Director-Public Services/CE
R. Yee
Chief Building Inspector
H. J. Wittwer
Police
Sgt Ron Petrocchi
Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF HINUrES: Motion-Mantegani/Second Terry: To approve the minutes
of October 8, 1981. AYES: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Conmissioner
Bertucelli, Commissioner Mantegani and Corrmissioner Terry. ABSTAINED: Commissioner
Getz.
GOOD AND WELFARE
There was no audience participation.
Staff requested that Item #1 (City of South San Francisco, GPA-81-17) be changed
to Item #3. Comnission concurred.
Commissioner Getz advised the Commission that he had reviewed the minutes and
Staff Reports of the October 8, 1981 meeting and was prepared to take action.
AGENDA ITEMS
Bayland Developnent Company, UP-78-440 (Modification No.3)
Proposed modification of a Use Permit to the site plan, floor plans and building
elevations of a proposed 155 unit planned residential development located along
Ridgeview Court in Stonegate Ridge Units No. 5 and 6. (Continued from the
10/8/81 Meeting).
October 22, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present: C. N. Chow, Bayland Development Company
Oakland
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AGENDA ITEl'1S (Continued)
Applicant's Architect Present: A. Seyranian
South San Francisco
Speaking on Proj ect : Doris R. Agee
819 Ridge Ct
Margaret Warren
790 StonegateDr
Steve Marco
849 Ridge Court
Mr. Chow advised the Commission that he was against deleting the 4-plex units
as recommended by Staff. He also felt the project had ample parking.
Ms Agee, Ms Warren and Mr. Marco were opposed to the 4-plex units. They also
fel t that there was inadequate parking in the proposed proj ect . They questioned
the developer about the location of meeting rooms. They also noted that many
of the units inStonegate were not owner-occupied. Mr. Chow responded that 75%
of units in Stonegate 8 were owner occupied. The number and location of parking
spaces in the project were questioned. Hr. Dell 'Angela adyised the Comnission
that tandem parking spaces could not be counted in regard to complying with
City requirements.
Commissioner Getz expressed concerns about traffic and the aesthetics of
4-plex units protruding above the top of the Hidge. He complimented Mr. Chow
on a good redesign but felt that the 4-plex units at the top of the hill were
not appropriate.
Commissioner Mantegani noted that 2 covered spaces were req~ired per unit.
This would require 25 more standard parking spaces than shown. The developer
stated that parking was in accordance with the Stonegate Ordinance.
The Commission asked Mr . Chow if he was willing to redesign and continue this
project off-calendar. Mr. Chow consented to a continuance.
Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To continue UP-78-440 (Modification No.3) to the
earliest available calendar date after receipt and 10 day review of plans by
Staff. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Robert Simms-Trux Inc., UP-80-545
Commissioner Getz disqualified himself from discussing and voting on this
application.
A Use Permit application to construct two office/warehouse structures with
related landscaping and parking located on vacant property located easterly
of So. Airport Blvd and southerly of the South San Francisco-San Bruno Treatment
Plant in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District. (Continued from the 10/8/81
Meeting)
October 22, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present: Robert Simms-Trux Inc.
South San Francisco
Applicant's Attorney: Robert Desky
San Mateo
Applicant's Architect: C':reorge Avanessian
South San Francisco
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AGENDA I~1S (Continued)
Mr. Desky advised the Commission that he felt the three issues raised at the
last Planning Commission ~1eeting had been resolved.
1) The Site Plan had been revised.
2) Evidence of legal access to the site had been presented.
3) The issue for "hold harmless" regarding the odor had been resolved
with the City Attorney.
Mr. Desky opposed the focused'EIH required by the Staff.
Permit application should be acted upon now.
He felt that the Use
There was a discussion on the pros and cons of a focused EIR. Also, there was
a discussion about the City easement.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Terry: To continue this project off-calendar and require
the preparation of a focused EIR. AYES: Vice-Chairman Martin, Corrrnissioner
Hantegani, Commissioner Terry. NOES: Chairman Grimes, C"ommissioner Bertucelli.
Mr. Desky questioned whether or not an appeal could be made to the City Council
since the action was continued off-calendar. He was advised that an appeal of
the Planning Commission decision to require a focused EIR could be made to the
City Council within 10 days of this hearing.
City of South San Francisco, GPA-81-17 (Land Use and Circulation Element of
the General Plan)
Preliminary review of Draft Land Use and Circulation Elements of the updated
General Plan.
Commissioner Getz suggested that Mr. Martin make a few general comments and then
a Planning Commission Study session on these elements be scheduled at a later
date. It was unanimously agreed to have a Planning Commission Study Session on
Tuesday, November 10, 1981 at 7:30 P.M.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Mr. Dell'Angela advised the Cc:mnission that the Mayor had requested that he ask
the Commission if they wished to have a joint meeting with the Council to discuss
roles and responsibilities or any other issues. The Commission expressed their
appreciation to the Mayor and advised Mr. Dell 'Angela that they had no issues
to discuss with the Council at this time.
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ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Corrmissioner Manteg-ani advised Staff that Mrs. Brignadello had called him regarding
the man who was renting a garage and also had a sheet metal shop in his garage.
Comnissioner Getz also noted that he had received a call from I. Mann at 503
Fir Avenue complaining about the Growing Concern Business on Mayfair Avenue.
Staff advised Comnissioner Getz that this was not an approved Use Permit and
had been continued off-calendar from the October 8, 1981 Conmission Meeting.
It was decided that "Good and Welfare" be changed to "Oral Comnunications" and
a category called "Items from the Public" would be added to the end of the
Agenda.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms Warren commented on a statement from Mr. Chow in which he said that CC&R's
would govern whether or not a unit could be rented. Ms Warren noted that this
is illegal and could not be made a part of the CC&Rs.
ADJOURNlY.lENT: 10: 35 P. M .
NEXT 11EETING: Thursday, November 12, 1981
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Louis Dell'Angela
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Ci ty of South San Francisco
Donald Grimes
Chairman to the Planning Comnission
City of South San Francisco
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