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July 26, 1984 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
~1EMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Getz, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Grimes, Hoyer,
Mantegani, and Martin*
*Commissioner Martin arrived after Approval of Minutes of 7/12/84 at 7:35 P.M.
ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell .Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Maureen K. Morton
Ci ty Attorney
Robert Rogers
Ro,n Petrocchi
Police Department
Director of Public Services
Robert Yee
Building Division
Ray Laur
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Grimes/Second Terry: To approve the Minutes of the July
12, 1984 meeting as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
Macy.s California, UP-78-432 (Modification) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Deletion of requirement to hold IIQuarterly Retail Sales" in accordance with Special
Condition No.3 of Use Permit UP-78-432 for the Macy.s Distribution Center at 1556 El
Camino Real.
July 26, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Grimes: To continue UP-78-432 (Modification) to the meeting
of September 13, 1984. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Art Rise, South San Francisco Unified School District (Property Owner), UP-84-679,
Negative Declaration No. 439 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Use Permit to conduct auditions, rehearsals, and construction of sets in the multi-
purpose room of the Avalon School, 375 Dorado Way.
JUly 26, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Applicant.s Representative Present:
Margaret Pierson
204 Rockwood Drive
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Speaking in Opposition of the Application:
Joy Ann Wendler
321 Granada Dr.
President, Avalon/
Brentwood Homeowners
Association)
Mrs. Pierson briefly described the Art Rise use.
Mrs. Wendler stated that the neighbors disagree that the use is consistent with the
General Plan policy which indicates that the use of the Avalon School buildings
should be predominately day-oriented. She indicated that there were no neighborhood
compl ai nts because the nei ghbors deci ded to bri ng the compl ai nt di rectly to the
Planning Commission at this meeting. Mrs. Wendler cited policies regarding vacant
school property uses from three neighboring communities.
In response to a Commission concern about possible noise associated with the
construction of sets, an additional condition was imposed to limit set construction
and the storage of materials to the inside of the building. In order to structure
this Use Permit to comply with the General Plan policy, Special Conditions No.1
through 3 were amended as follows:
111. This Use Permit shall be limited to the following hours:
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M., Sunday through Thursday. Not more than three (3)
week nights in a five (5) day period shall be used.
and, if approved by the School District,
*10:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Saturday and Sunday
* 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. Friday and Saturday
*Prior to using the facility at these times, the applicant shall secure
a lIuse permitll from the South San Francisco Unified School District.
2. The construction of sets shall be limited to 10:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Saturday
and Sunday. All set construction and storage of materials shall be indoors.
3. The uses at this site shall be limited to closed rehearsals, auditions, and
the constructi on of sets. It shall not be used for performances or other
artistic presentations.1I
Motion-Hoyer/Second Mantegani: To approve UP-84-679 and Negative Declaration No. 43~
based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above modified conditions,
contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
The Good Guys (Ares Commercial Property), UP-83-672 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Use Permit Modificaton regarding revised site plan and landscaping and other matters
for warehouse, offices, and sales facility at 372 Shaw Road in the M-2 Industrial
Zone District.
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July 26, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Moti on-Mantegani /Second Marti n: To conti nue UP-83-672 to the meeti ng of September
13, 1984. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
The Good Guys
Temporary use of a promotional cold air balloon, 372 Shaw Road.
It was the consensus of the Commission that a promotional cold air balloon could be
used by the Good Guys at their next weekend warehouse sale at 372 Shaw Road for the
Labor Day weekend August 31 through September 3, 1984.
Fiji Jamaat, UP-81-590/Mod 1 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Review of Use Permit for compliance with all conditions of approval for a mosque with
resident caretakerls quarters and related parking, lighting, and landscaping at 373
Alta Vista Drive in the R-1 Single Family Zone District.
July 26, 1984 Staff Report presented
Applicant Present:
Mohammed Kahn
373 Alta Vista Drive
Applicantls Legal Advisor Present:
Speaking in Opposition to the Application
Asman Khan
Joy Ann Wendler
321 Granada Dr.
(President, Avalon/
Brentwood Homeowners I
Association)
Miguila Garcia
260 Conmur
Mrs. Erni~ Garcia
270 Conmur
The applicant indicated that a Use Permit modification application would be submitted
to the Commi ssi on on September 13, 1984 to request a modi fi cati on to the hours of
operati on. Mohammed Kahn stated that the other condi ti ons regard; ng , andscapi ng,
fenci ng, and bui 1 di ng and engi neeri ng requi rements wou' d be sati sfi ed. He stated
that people were not sleeping overnight at the Mosque.
Asman Khan stated that there was a new administration at the Mosque which was
stri ctly enforci ng the hours of operati on. He. i ndi cated that he woul d cooperate wi th
the neighbors.
Mrs. Wend' er spoke about 1 ate ni ght traffi c. She di stri buted a time schedul e pre-
pared by the applicant when this Use Permit was originally considered. Mrs. Wendler
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stated that people stay at the Mosque until 11:00 P.M. and some arrive before 7:00
A.M.
Mi gui 1 a Garci a al so spoke about 1 ate ni ght traffi c. She di stri buted photographs to
the Commi ssi on showi ng that weeds were growi ng between her fence and the fence
erected by the Mosque.
Mrs. Ernie Garcia reiterated Miguila Garcia's statement about the late night hours.
She also stated that there were people sleeping at the Mosque.
The Commission expressed their concerns about the use and indicated that there was a
credibility problem with the applicants. They advised the applicant that all the
conditions of approval of UP-81-590/Mod 1 should be met before the September 13, 1984
meeti ng. They al so advi sed the appl i cant that the unapproved si x foot (6 I) chai n
link fence should be removed prior to September 13, 1984. The Commission also stated
that the appl i cant shoul d remove the weeds between thei r fence and Mrs. Garci a's
fence and that this area, as well as all the landscaped areas, should be maintained.
Certain of the Commissioners indicated that if there was not 100% compliance with all
the conditions of approval by September 13, 1984, they would initiate revocation of
this Use Permit on that date.
Motion-Grimes/Second Terry: To continue the review of UP-81-590/Mod 1 to the meeting
of September 13, 1984. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Public Storage, Inc. and Lyon's Restaurant, UP-84-689, Negative Declaration No. 452
(PUBLIC HEARING)
Exception to Ordinance 923-83, as amended, and Use Permit for a public storage faci-
lity and the remodeling of an existing warehouse including a resident manager's
apartment, and for a Lyon's 24-hour restaurant, servi ng al cohol i c beverages, wi th
rel ated parki ng and 1 andscapi ng, at the southwest corner of San Mateo and Produce
Avenues.
July 26, 1984 Staff Report presented
Public Storage, Attorney Present:
Gary Royce
421 Grand Avenue
Public Storage Representative Present:
Dan Hoffman, Vice-President
Dublin
Lyon's Restaurant Representative Present:
Gary Maze, Vice-President
Real Estate
City Attorney Rogers advised the Commission that they should first deal with the use
issue.
Attorney Royce advised the Commission that the applicant had done everything possible
to cooperate wi th the Staff. He stated that all traffi c issues had been mi ti gated
and the design of the project improved.
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City Attorney Rogers advised the Commission that if the use is inconsistent with the
General Plan, the Use Permit could not be approved. He further advised the
Commission that this use is not the same as the previous use for this property. He
added that the requested use is not in conformance with the General Plan. Attorney
Royce disagreed with the City Attorney on this issue.
Mr. Hoffman stated that this public storage use is not the same operation as the
other South San Francisco facility operated by Public Storage, Inc. Mr. Maze stated
that his firm had been seeking a quality location in South San Francisco and felt
that this was a good location for a Lyons Restaurant.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the public storage use was not consistent
with the General Plan.
Motion-Terry/Second Hoyer: To deny UP-84-689 and Negative Declaration No. 452 based
on findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
City of South San Francisco, ZA-84-28, Negative Declaration No. 450 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Ordinance Amending Subsection 20.52.070C of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
and Subsecti on 4.131 (c) of Ordi nance No. 353, as amended, and addi ng Subsecti on
20.52.0700 (Parking IIIn Lieull Fees).
July 26, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Parking Place Commissioner Present:
David Sciandri
Commissioner Sciandri stated that he was present to answer questions.
Commissioner Martin asked how the Parking Place Commission arrived at the recommended
$4,000 in lieu fee. Commissioner Sciandri stated that it was based on a staff survey
of surrounding cities.
A revised Page 2 of the Ordinance was distributed to the Commission. City Attorney
Rogers requested that the following changes be made to this revised page:
Line 9 - after the word Commission add lIand the reasons for said findings.1I
Line 19 - after word respond add lito the Planning Commission in writingll
Line 20 - after the word and add 1I0fll
t40ti on-Hoyer/Second Grimes: To adopt the Reso 1 uti on recommendi ng that the Ci ty
Council approve ZA-84-28 and Negative Declaration No. 450 based on findings and sub-
ject to above changes. AYES: Chairman Getz, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners
Grimes, Hoyer, and Mantegani. NOES: Commissioner Martin.
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I terns from Staff
Resolution commending Frank Bertucelli.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Hoyer: To adopt Resolution No. 2348 commending Frank
Bertucelli for this service as a Planning Commissioner during the period 1975 through
1984. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
By unanimous voice vote, the Commission cancelled the Planning Commission Meeting of
August 23, 1984.
Staff polled the Commission about a possible change of Planning Commission meeting
dates. The first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month were discussed. Due
to conflicts with certain Commissioners, the Planning Commission meetings will con-
tinue to be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Director of Community Development Dell'Angela stated that an inquiry had been
received from the California 6 Motel chain for a motel on the Stewart-Warner property
at 124 So. Airport Boulevard. Mr. Dell'Angela described the proposed project and
showed the Commission preliminary plans for this project. It was the consensus of
the Commission that this was an appropriate land use. The Commission indicated that
the building and site needed revisions. The buildings should cover less of the site.
Three story buildings should be considered to increase open space on site.
Items from the Commission
Commissioner Hoyer took exception to the Design Review Board's remarks on the Public
Storage/Lyon's Restaurant project. He obj ected to the general terms used by the
Board. Director Dell 'Angela stated that he would request the Board to be specific in
their recommendations and avoid using general terms.
Commissioner Grimes advised the City Attorney that the Francisco Mini Park situation
was worse and that full bottles were being thrown into the park. He stated that
there were no postings at the park. The City Attorney stated that he would advise
the Police and Parks & Recreation Departments of this situation.
Adjournment: 11:15 P.M.
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Louis Dell nge a, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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Charles W. Getz, IV, Chairman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco