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July 12, 1984 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chai rman Getz, Vi ce-Chai rman Terry, Commi ssi oners Grimes, Hoyer,
Mantegani, and Martin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Bertucelli
ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell 'Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Maureen K. Morton
Ci ty Attorney
Robert Rogers
Ron Petrocchi
Police Department
Director of Public Services
Robert Yee
Building Division
Jake Wittwer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Grimes/Second Mantegani: To approve the Minutes of the
June 28, 1984 meeting as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
Tanforan Associates, PM-84-218, Negative Declaration No. 457 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Tentative Parcel Map to create two (2) parcels from an existing nine (9) acre parcel
on the northeast corner of Tanforan Avenue and South Maple Avenue in the M-1
Industrial Zone District.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Representative Present:
Louis Arata, CE
1 La Cruz Avenue
Millbrae
Mr. Arata stated an obj ecti on to the Department of Pub 1 i c Servi ces condi ti on whi ch
requi red a si dewal k on South Mapl e Avenue. The Commi ssi on i ndi cated that the
sidewalk should be installed as required.
The Commission requested that Special Condition No. 2 be amended to require box spe-
cimen trees rather than 15 gallon si ze trees. Staff al so requested that Speci al
Condition No. 2 be amended to delete the requirement that all street trees be
installed prior to recordation of the final map and add that the applicant could post
a 12-month performance bond. Special Condition No.2 was amended as follows:
"2. The applicant shall install 24" box specimen-sized street trees along both
street frontages subj ect to the requi rements of the Parks and Recreati on
Department and provi de a stri ped park i ng area on Parcel 2 subj ect to
revi ew and approval of a parki ng pl an by the Department of Communi ty
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Development. The applicant may post a twelve (12) month performance bond
for the required street trees, prior to recordation of the Final Map.1I
Motion-Terry/Second Mantegani: To approve PM-84-218 and Negative Declaration No. 457
based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above amended special con-
dition, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
M. J. Garcia, Jr., PC Mod-84-4 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Pl anned Communi ty Modi fi cati on for room addi ti ons above the garage and between the
garage and townhouse at 3630 Bal dwi n Hi 11 s Court in the PC Pl anned Communi ty Zone
District.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Manuel Garcia
3630 Baldwin Hills Court
Applicant's Representative Present:
Tommy Quan
Architect
Speaking in Opposition of the Application:
K.C. Chen
Property Owner
3224 Baldwin Hills Court
The applicant's architect called the Commission's attention to similar additions in
thi s area and presented pi ctures of same to the Commi ssi on. Staff advi sed the
Commission that the two additions referred to by the Architect included a model
unit initially built in this manner and dormer windows added to '"the roof element
of a second unit which was not comparable to this proposal.
Mr. Garcia stated that the addition above the garage would be used for his parents.
Mr. Chen stated that the proposed addition would block the sunlight in the living
room and master bedroom of his house.
The Commission discussed readvertizing this application as a Use Permit with notices
sent to property owners wi thi n a 300' radi us of the Garci a property. The Ci ty
Attorney advised that this application could be processed as a PC Modification with a
300' foot radi us mai 1 i ng. The Di rector of Communi ty Development i ndi cated that the
Staff recommendation for denial would not change under either process.
It was the consensus of the Commission that a full 300' radius mailing should occur
on this application and that the Commission would consider the application on its
merits.
Motion-Martin/Second Hoyer: To conti nue PC Mod-84-4 to the meeting of August 9 ~
1984. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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Bolick & Dillon (Rodney E. Abernethy, Trustee). UP-84-691 and Negative Declaration
No. 455 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Use Permi t to estab 1 ish a tropi cal fi sh and aquari urn suppl i es store at 423 Grand
Avenue in the C-2 Central Commercial Zone District.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Owner's Representative Present:
Hubert Humbert
1675 Rollins Road
Burlingame
Applicant Present:
Lawrence Bolick
929 Hemlock Ave.
Speaking in Favor of the Application:
Fred Guzman
105 Alta Lorna, #7
The owner's representative opposed Special Condition No.4 which required the appli-
cant or property owner to pave and stripe the eight (8) space parking lot. He indi-
cated that the owner had pl ans for expansi on in the rear of the bui 1 di ng in about
three (3) years. He further indicated that the cost to comply with Special Condition
No.4 would be about $6,000. He indicated that if this requirement was not deleted
the owner may be forced to find an office tenant for this space rather than rent this
applicant the space. The applicant questioned why other new tenants of this building
were not required to file for a Use Permit. Staff advised the Commission that the
Municipal Code requires Use Permit approval for a pet store in this zone district.
Staff added that office uses were permitted uses in this zone. It was the contention
of the owner's representative that customers would not use the rear parking lot.
Mr. Guzman stated that good fish stores were difficult to find and he would like to
see one in this area.
Staff advised the Commission that the Parking Place Commission had approved a parking
exception subject to the striping and paving of the parking lot.
After Commission discussion, it was the consensus that the General Plan policies for
the downtown area should be upheld and the paved parking lot required.
Moti on-Grimes/Second Hoyer: To approve UP-84-691 and Negati ve Decl arati on No. 455
based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report.
Unanimously approved.
Peter Gee (Southland Corp., owner), UP-84-693/UP-79-529 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Use Permit to establ ish a 945 square foot video rental and sales facil ity at 1124
Mission Road and to amend Special Condition No.7 of Use Permit UP-79-529 to allow
retail sales on a portion of the site, in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone
District.
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July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Peter Gee
2917 Shannon Drive
The applicant indicated he would comply with the condition which required removal of
the existing window sign. The Commission questioned the City Attorney about X-rated
video tapes. The City Attorney indicated that based on a recent court ruling, he had
rendered an opinion which states that the adult entertainment ordinance would apply
only if more than 50% of the tapes being rented are X-rated.
Moti on-Mantegani /Second Grimes: To approve UP-84-693 and modi fi cati on to Speci al
Condition No. 7 of Use Permit UP-79-529, based on findings and subject to all con-
ditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Graciano R. Enriquez (Ralph B. Pahlmeyer, Trustee), UP-84-692, Negative Declaration
No. 456 (PUBLIC HEARING)
Use Permit to establish a 115 seat restaurant serving beer and wine in an existing
building at 2270 Westborough Boulevard (Westborough Square Shopping Center) in the C-1
Neighborhood Commercial Zone District.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Owner's Representative Present:
Marciano Espallera
Motion-Martin/Second Hoyer: To approve UP-84-692 and Negative Declaration No. 456,
based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report.
Gateway Redevelopment Project/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report (PUBLIC
HEARING)
Envi ronmenta 1 determi nati on of the proposed constructi on of 700 addi ti ona 1 hotel
rooms in the Gateway Redevelopment Project Area and the construction of the Gateway
Boul evard Extensi on proj ect located between East Grand Avenue and South Ai rport
Boulevard west of Mitchell Avenue.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Consultant Traffic Engineer Present:
George Nickelson EIP
319 11th St., S.F.
Speaking with Concern on the Application:
William Ryan, PG&E
2225 Folsom st., S.F.
Louis Poletti
333 El Camino Real
Mr. Nickel son briefly discussed the impacts of the two projects and the mitigation
measures being recommended.
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Mr. Ryan expressed concerns about the proposed PG&E substati on and stated that it
could not be expanded to the same capacity because of the proposed roadway. He indi-
cated that some mitigation should be proposed. He also indicated that the checklist
shoul d have a IIYes" answer rather than a uNo.' answer with regard to util ity impacts.
Mr. Poletti, speaking on behal f of the Poletti Trust, expressed concern about the
design of the roadway in regard to his parcels. He indicated that much of his pro-
perty would become small and unuseable wedges.
Mr. Yee addressed the MTC corridor study. He indicated that the City is fortunate to
have an opportunity for a second access to the industrial area.
After Commission discussion, it was the consensus to request Staff to express the
following concerns to the City Council:
1. The Commi ssi on agrees wi th the ABAG concerns wi th regard to housi n9. A
discussion on the potential impact on housing should be included in th~
final EIR.
2. The San Mateo County and MTC 101 corri dor study shoul d be a part of the
discussion in the final EIR.
3. Additional information on the impact of creating wedge parcels on the
etti property should be included in the final EI
4. . The Harb?r WayjUtahAvenue corridor should be explored asa viable
alternatlve to the Gateway Boulevard Extension Project.
Moti on-Grimes/Second t4antegani: That Staff convey the above comments to the Ci ty
Counci 1 wi th regard to the suppl emental draft EI R for the Gateway Redevelopment
Project. Unanimously approved.
, Chairman Getz stepped down.
City of South San Francisco, GP-84-25
Consi derati on of changes recommended by Staff and the Ci ty Counci 1 to the Draft
Housing Element of General Plan in response to issues raised by State Department of
Housing and Community Development and Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.
July 12, 1984 Staff Report presented.
Moti on-Mantegani /Second Grimes: Approve the changes to the Housi ng El ement as con-
tained in the Staff Report. AYES: Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Grimes, Hoy~r,
Mantegani, and Martin. ABSTAINED: Chairman Getz
ltems from Commission
Commissioner Mantegani quest oned the operations at La Taptita on Grand Avenue. He
requested that Staff advise im if this was considered a manufacturing use or a food
processing plant.
July 12, 1984
Vi ce-Chai rman Terry asked if the ci rcus tent on the Levi tz Furni ture property had
been approved by Staff. He indicated that the tent was now removed. Vice-Chairman
Terry al so requested that the Commission be provided with information on future
Planning Commission items. Staff indicated that they would forward the Commission a
copy of the Technical Advisory Group Agenda which lists future items for Planning
Commission meetings.
Commissioner Hoyer asked who is responsible for maintaining the water easement on the
land behind his residence. He was advised to write to the California Water Service
Company for the information.
Chai rman Getz asked if Staff had recei ved the 1 etter from the St. Franci s Terrace
Homeowners Associ ati on compl ai ni ng that they were not noti fi ed of the May 23, 1984
time extensi on request heari ng. Staff i ndi cated that they had recei ved the 1 etter
and would notify the Association on future applications in the area.
Adjournment: 10:30 P.M.
LOU1S De Ange a,
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Charles W. Getz, IV, Chairman
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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