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July 9, 1981 meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Corrmission
PLACE: MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Corrmissioners
Bertucelli, Getz, Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry
AlSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell'Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Gisele Sorensen
City Attorney's Office
Catherine Houck
Director-Public ServicesjCity Engr.
R. Yee
Fire Marshal
E. Simpson
Police Services Officer
Sgt Ron Petrocchi
Chief Building Inspector
H. J. Wittwer
Pledge of Allegiance
'APPROVAL 'OF 'MINlTrES
Motion-ManteganijSecond Bertucelli: To approve the minutes of June 11, 1981
as presented. Ayes: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chainnan Martin, Cammissioners
Bertucelli, Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry. Abstained: Comnissioner Getz.
{J(X)DANDWELFARE
There was no audience participation.
Agenda Change: Item No. 10 (Norman C. Hynding and Western TV Cable) changed
to Item No. 4A.
Comnissioner Hoyer advised the Carrnission that he attended the last Design
Review Board Meeting. Corrmissione:n5 Hoyer and Bertucelli will attend the
August meeting and Vice-Chairman Martin the September meeting.
Corrmissioner Getz stated that he attended the South Slope meeting and found
the input helpful. He also appeared at the City Council Meeting to express
the Commission's concerns with regard to the Stonegate Ridge Project.
Commissioner Martin met with Supervisor Speier vvith regard to the feasibility
of the County installing lights along Westborough Boulevard. between El
Camino and Junipero Serra Blvd. He was hopeful that the lIghting would
be provided wi thin the next 18 to 24 months.
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GOOD A.T\ID WELFARE (Continued)
Chairman Grimes expressed his appreciation to Staff for requiring the pipe
behind the Exclusively Women IS Spa to be painted.
AGENDA ITEMS
Fred Poli, V-81-244
A Variance to construct a garage addition encroaching 2 feet into the required
5 foot easterly sideyard setback and 10 feet into the required 20 foot rear
yard setback on developed property located at 235 Rockwood Drive in the R-l
Single-Family Residential Zone District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant Present: Fred Poli
235 Rockwood Drive
Speaking in Favor of the Project: Bill Neideffer
234 Rockwood Drive
Motion-Hoyer/Second Mantegani: To approve V-81-244 based on findings and
subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Dominguez & Associates, 'RPD~79-8 andSA~79-53
A 12~onth time extension request to record the final map and begin construction
of a 17-unit planned residential development located northerly of Eucalyptus
Ave., southeasterly of Stonegate Ridge Drive in the PC Planned Comnunity
Zone District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant Present: Renan G. Dominguez
3 South Linden Avenue
Motion-Martin/Second Bertucelli: To approve the 12 month time extension based
on findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
D6mirtguez'&'Ass6ciates, 'RPD~79~8 artdSA~79-53
Proposed deletion of Condition No. 11 which required that prior to sutmittal
of a Final Map for a 17-unit planned residential development located northerly
of Eucalyptus Ave., southeasterly of Stonegate Ridge Drive, the applicant
shall receive the approval of the City Council to vacate the Eucalyptus Ave.
stub street.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant Present: Renan G. Dominguez
3 South Linden Avenue
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Speaking in Opposition of the deletion: Anthony E. Fanelli
794 Park Way
Mr. Dominguez agreed to discuss this matter further with the City Engineer,
Department of Community Development Staff and adjacent property owners to
attempt to reach a consensus on this matter. Mr. Dell' Angela recorrmended
that the Corrmission continue this matter to a "date certain".
Motion-GetzjSecond Hoyer: To continue this matter to July 30, 1981.
Unanimously approved.
J. Marques Jones, UP-81-592 and Negative Declaratiori'No.325
Use Permit to construct an 8-unit multi-tenant industrial development on
vacant property located on the east side of So. Maple Ave. ~ approximately
400 feet northerly of Victory Ave. in the M-l Light Industrial Zone District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented
Applicant's Representative Present: Mr. George Avanessian
914 Linden
Motion-ManteganijSecond Hoyer: To approve UP-81-592 and Negative Declaration
No. 325 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the
Staff Repo);t. Unanimously approved.
NorrnariC.Hyridirig'&Westerri'TVCable,UP"':'81"':'593artd'Negative'Declarati6riNo. 326
A Use Permit to construct an officejstorage building and two cable television
receiver discs with related parking and landscaping located on the northerly
side of Myrtle Avenue, approximately 176 feet westerly of South Spruce Avenue
in the P-C-M Planned Commercial and Light Industrial Zone District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant's Representative Present: George Avanessian,Architect
914 Linden Avenue
Western TV Cable Representative Present: Jim Stowell, President
Questions on the Project: Mr. Sheldon
118 Fir
Carl Smith
144 Fir
A discussion was held concerning the widening of Myrtle Avenue, the installation
of a traffic signal and possible drainage problems.
The applicant stated that the discs were quiet as they only receive signals.
Also, there would be no radio or TV interference.
Motion-BertucellijSecond Martin: To approve UP-81-593 and Negative Declaration
No. 326 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the
Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Applicant Present: Rich Diodati
1461 San Mateo Avenue
Mr. Diodati agreed with all conditions of approval except for the condition
related to the Oyster Point Blvd Overpass in the City Engineer's report.
Mr. Diodati stated he was willing to pay his TTfair share" for the Oyster
Point Boulevard overpass improvement. He objected to this condition because
no "fair share" amount had yet been determined. He was advised that if at
the time this condition is imposed, he felt his "fair share" cost to be
unreasonably high, he could appeal for relief from the Commission.
Motion-Martin/Second Bertucelli: To approve PM-81-193 and Negative Declaration
No. 328 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the
Staff Report. Ayes: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Ccmnissioners
Bertucelli, Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry. Abstained: Corrmissioner Getz.
American Land Exchange, V-81-245,PM-81-192,NegativeDeclarationNo. 327
(1) A Variance application to have less than the standard 50 feet of lot width
on a parcel located on the westerly side of Oakmont Drive in the R-l, Single
Family Zone District.
(2) A Tentative Parcel Map to create 2 parcels from 1 existing parcel on
vacant property located on the westerly side of Oa.krront Drive approximately
480 feet southerly of West borough Blvd in the R-l Single Frunily Residential
District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Reports presented.
Applicant requested a continuance of these applications so that he could redesign
the parcel map to meet City requirements.
Applicant Present: Mike Callan
82 Idobella
Atherton
Speaking in Opposition of the Project: Colonel Elman Elmore
2575 Banfry Lane
Motion-Martin/Second Bertucelli: To continue V-81-245 and PM-81-192 to the
July 30, 1981 meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Getz left the meeting at this time.
'JamesJ. 'Powers,V~81"':'246,NegativeDeclaration No. 324
A Variance to construct a 5-unit residential condominium development having a
parking backup distance of 24 feet rather than the standard 25 feet located
at 615 Baden Avenue.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report presented.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Hdni.e Sa;virigs 'artdIciart 'ASsociatiorijHamlinLaridCO. 'et 'a1;RPD-81"':'23and
Certified. 'Negative'Dec1aratiori'Number311
A Residential Planned Development Permit to construct a 92~unit townhouse
development on the former El Rancho Drive-In Theatre site.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Representative Present: Charles Cincebaugh
Home Savings & loan Assn.
Speaking in Favor of the Project: Colonel Rhea
West borough Water District
The Corrmission discussed the proposed emergency access road from the project
to Alta loma Drive. Also discussed was the need for sidewalks along the
interior loop road. The Commission concluded that sidewalks along the
inside of the loop road should not be required and the emergency access
road to Alta Lama Drive should be improved in accordance with the require-
ments of the City Engineer.
Motion-GetzjSecond Martin: To approve RPD-81-23 based on findings and subject
to all conditions except the loop road sidewalks, contained in the Staff
Report. UnanirrDusly approved.
Hdni.eSavirigs 'arid LOan 'AssociatiorijHamliriLarid 'Qj et 'a1; SA-81-71
A Tentative Subdivision Map to create a 92-unit condOllinium planned townhouse
development with related common areas on the former El Rancho Drive-In
Theatre site, located southwesterly of Hickey Blvd. and Camaritas Ave. in
the R-l Single-Family Residential Zone District (proposed RPD-6 Zone District).
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant's Representative Present: Charles Cincebaugh
HOlle Savings & loan Assn.
Motion-ManteganijSecond-Martin: To approve SA-81-71 based on findings and
subject to all conditions, except the loop road sidewalks, contained in
the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
RichDiodati,PM~81~193, Negative Declaration No." 328
A Tentative Parcel Map to create 4 parcels from 1 existing 52.8 acre parcel
on vacant property, located northerly of the terminus of Oyster Point Blvd.
in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District (Healy Tibbets Site).
July 9, 1981 Staff Report presented.
Corrmissioner Getz abstained from discussing this application as BCDC is
represented by his office.
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AGEr'IDA ITEMS (Continued)
Applicant's Representative Present:
July 9, 1981
Jim Durkis
Architect
Commissioner Terry questioned why a Design Review Board recarIDendation that
fireplaces be incorporated into the design was not included on the plans.
The applicant responded that this recommendation was not energy efficient,
nor cost effective enough and that they are incorporating covered entry
ways into the design instead to provide architectural features.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Terry: To approveV-81-246 and Negative Declaration
No. 324 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Ayes: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chainnan Martin, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Hoyer, MRntegani, Terry. Absent: Comniss ioner Getz.
James J. Powers, RPD-81-24,Negative Declarati6nN6.324
A Residential Planned Development Permit to construct a 5-unit residential
condaninium project with related parking and landscaping located at 615 Baden
Avenue.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Motion-Hoyer/Second Terry: To approve RPD-81-24 and Negative Declaration No.
324 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Ayes: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Conmissioners Bertucelli,
Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry. Absent: Commissioner Getz.
Walker Pinkst6nCompanies,UP-79-493, Modification No. 1
A Modification of the Use Permit for the Gellert Square Shopping Center to allow
a revision of the site plan to construct a common access driveway at the north-
west corner of the property located in the C-l Neighborhood Commercial Zone
District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Letter of July 9, 1981 from Thomas J. Callan, Jr. opposing staff recommendation
was read into the record.
Applicant - Not Present. Mr. Dell' Angela stated that he had spoken with the
applicant (Don Walker) on the telephone and informed Mr. Walker of Staff's
recoIImenda tion. Mr. Walker stated he would be willing to comply with any
decision the Planning Commission made in this case.
Speaking on the Project: Colonel Rhea
Westborough Water District
Thomas J. Callan
Daly City
Mr. Callan opposed the requirement that a chain link fence be installed along
the property line as reconmended' by Staff. The Commission advised Mr. Callan
that the type of fence need not be a chain link fence. Rather any fence or
barrier approved by the City Engineer and Director of Community Development
could be installed. The applicant could in the future apply to the Carrnission
to have the sign/barrier rEmoved. It must be demonstrated that vehicular
access through this area would not have an adverse effect on the City.
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AGENDA ITEMS (Continued)
Motion-ManteganijSecond Bertucelli: To approve the change in the site plan
as shown in Exhibit "D" in the July 9, 1981 Staff Report based on findings
and subj ect to all conditions in the Staff Report. Ayes: Chairman Grimes.,
Vice-Chairman Martin, Corrrnissioners Bertucelli; Hoyer, Mantegani and Terry.
Absent: Conmissioner Getz.
AntiochFel16wship,UP-81-594
A Use Permit to establish a church, offices and a private school at the El
Rancho School located at 753 Del Monte Ave. in the R-l Single-Family Zone
District.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant Present: Steve Gollnick
San Francisco
Motion-MartinjSecond Bertucelli: To approve UP-81-594 based on findings
and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Ayes: Chairman
Grimes, Vice-Chainnan Martin, Comnissioners Bertucelli, Hoyer., Mantegani
and Terry. Absent: Corrmissioner Getz.
City6f South SariFraricisco,'ZA-81-19,Negative Declarati6nNo. 329
An amendment to Section 4.45 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow building heights
of more than 50 feet in the P-C-M Zone if a Use Permit is first obtained.
July 9, 1981 Staff Report Presented.
Motion-BertucellijSecond Terry: To adopt a Resolution recorrmending that the
City Council approve the proposed amendment to Section 4.45 of the Zoning
Ordinance and approve Negative Declaration No. 329 based on findings contained
in the Resolution. Ayes: ChaiTIDan Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin; Corrmissioners
Bertucelli, Hoyer, Mantegani, Terry. Absent: Carmissioner Getz.
'Fiji Jarnaat, UP-81"':'590, Negative Declaration No. 319
A Use Permit application to construct a 3925 square foot Mosque building with
related parking and landscaping on partially developed property located at
373 Alta Vista Drive Drive in the R-l Single-Family Residential Zone District.
(Continued fran 6/11/81 Meeting).
July 9, 1981 Supplemental Staff Report Presented.
Applicant Present: Moherrnehed Hahn, President of Fij i Jamaat
Daly City
Applicant I S Representative Present: Kamil Navai
Campbell, Calif.
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AGENDA'ITEMS (Continued)
Speaking in favor of the Proj ect : Larry Casey
Speaking in Opposition to the Project: Jo Parkos
412 Northwood
Frank Feger
400 Dianne Ct
Mrs. Carlos Garcia
260 Conmur
Frank J. Adasiewiez
360 Alta Vista Dr
Joy Ann Wendler, President
Avalon/Brentwood Homeowners Assn.
Neighbors voiced concern about parking, noise and heavy traffic.
Motion-Hoyer/Second Martin: To approve UP-81-590 and Negative Declaration No.
319 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the supplemental
Staff Report. Ayes: Chairman Grimes, Vice-Chairman Martin, Corrmissioners
Bertucelli, Hoyer and Terry. Noes: Commissioner Mantegani. Absent: Corrmissioner
Getz.
Robert S:irrrns":'Trux Inc.,. UP-80-545,Negative DeclaratioriN6. 258
A Use Permit application to construct two office/warehouse structures \vith
related landscaping and parking located on vacant property located easterly
of So. Airport Blvd. and north of the southern City limit line in the M-2
Heavy Industrial Zone District (Continued from the 6/11/81 Meeting).
July 9, 1981 Sta~f Report Presented.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Bertucelli: To continue this project off calendar
based on information contained in the Staff Report. Approved by unanimous
voice vote.
ITEMS FROM "STAFF
Staff recomnended and Comnission concurred that the July 23, 1981 meeting
be cancelled and a special Corrmission Meeting be held on July 30, 1981.
A second workshop to solicit public input on the South Slope concept plan
is scheduled for Saturday July 18, 1981.
Wednesday, August 26, 1981 was set by the Comnission for a joint public hearing
with the County Planning Corrmission to consider a concept plan for the South
Slope of the San Bruno Mountain, submitted by W. W. Dean. The meeting will
be held in the Municipal Services Building at 7:30 P.M.
'ITEMS FROM COMMISSION :
The Commission voted to cancel its regularly scheduled meetings in August due
to vacation conflicts.
Adjournment: 1150 P.M.
Next Meeting: Thursday, July 30, 1981
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Louis Dell'Angela ~
Secretary to the Planning Corrmission
Ci ty of South San Francisco
Donald Grimes
Chairman to the Planning Corrmissic
City of South San Francisco
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