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December 8, 1983 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hoyer, Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Bertucelli,
Grimes, Mantegani, Martin and Terry
ALSO PRESENT:
Community Development Staff
Louis Dell 'Angela
Daniel B. Christians
Philip Gorny
Maureen K. Morton
Assistant City Attorney
Elladene Katz
Police Departrnent
Sgt Ron Petrocchi
Fire Department
Dave Parenti
Director of Public Services
Robert Yee
Building Division
Jake Wi tt~Jer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion Grimes/Second Bertucelli: To approve the minutes of the
November 10, 1983 Meeti ng. Unanimously approved by voi ce vote wi th Commi ssi oner
Martin abstaining.
AGENDA ITE~IS
Classic Van, UP-83-646
Use Permit revocation evidentiary hearing for non-compliance with the Special
Condi ti ons of Approval. The Use Permi t was for the sal e and custom conversi on of
automotive vans at 105 Linden Avenue in the C-2 Central Commercial Zone District.
The Assistant City Attorney advised that Marshall Bloss wished to address the
Commission.
Marshall Bloss
105 Linden Avenue
~1r. Bloss stated that hi s Attorney was ill. He requested that the Commi ssi on con-
tinue this hearing to the meeting of January 12, 1984.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the applicant should be granted the con-
tinuance.
Motion Mantegani/Second Grimes: To continue UP-83-646 to the meeting of January 12,
1983. Unanimously approved.
Kung Leung Cheung, DR-83-513
Appeal by Kung Leung Cheung of the findings of the Design Review Board and the
Department of Community Development denying the architectural appearance of a
greenhouse addition located at 17 Vista Court in the RPD-5 Residential Planned
Development Zone District.
December 8, 1983
This item was continued by unanimous voice vote to the January 12, 1984 meeting since
neither the applicant nor his representative was present.
Church of Scientology, UP-83-673, Negative Declaration No. 427
Use Permit for a Round Table Pizza restaurant, serving beer and wine, with four (4)
vi deo games at 2225-2227 Gell ert Boul evard, Gell ert Square Shoppi ng Center, in the
C-l Neighborhood Commercial Zone District.
December 8, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Bharat B. Behan
1112 Halsey Blvd
Foster City
Speaking in Opposition to the application:
Robert Stevens, Presi\dent
Westborough Homeowners
Assn.
2435 Tipperary Avenue
Mr. Behan read a statement regarding Round Table Pizza Restaurant policy. He advised
the Commission that the majority of the restaurant business would be in the evening
when most other businesses in the Center woul d be closed. He al so stated that the
four (4) video games being requested were the maximum amount permitted in all Round
Table Pizza Restaurants and that these games were for the use of customers only.
Nr. Stevens, representi ng the Board of Di rectors of the Westborough Homeowner's
Association, opposed this application for three reasons: 1) There was no need in
the nei ghborhood for another pi zza restaurant, 2) Beer, wi ne, and vi deo games are
undesirable elements for juveniles, and 3) The restaurant would provide a hang out
for juveniles. He cited possible property and vehicle damage. Commissioner
Bertucelli questioned Sgt. Petrocchi on this matter. Sgt Petrocchi stated that the
same conditions were being imposed for this restaurant as were imposed on the Straw
Hat Pizza Restaurant and that a six (6) month study on the Straw Hat operation indi-
cated that juvenile problems disappeared. He stated that he foresaw no problems with
the Round Table Restaurant if the owner complies with the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Getz called to the Commission's attention a letter received from David
R. Sereni, Spudnuts, of November 30, 1983 opposi ng thi s use. Mr. Sereni' s 1 etter
also stated that a. final inspection of the building at the Gellert Square Shopping
Center had not been done.
There ~~as Commission discussion regarding parking, traffic, and land use issues.
The Commission also discussed the location of the video arcade area. Mr. Behan pre-
sented an alternate plan in which the game room was relocated so that it could be
moni tored by employees in accordance ~1/i th Pol ice Department requi rements.
Assistant City Attorney Katz requested that Special Condition 3 be amended to read:
"3. The hours of general restaurant operation shall be limited to 11:00 A.M. to
11:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight Friday
December 8, 1983
and Saturday only. The hours of operation of the arcade shall be in accor-
dance with the Police Department requirements contained in Exhibit "B".
Associ ate Pl anner Morton al so requested that the foll owi ng Speci al Condi ti on 8 be
added:
"8. Pri or to the issuance of a Bui 1 di n9 Permi t for the tenant improvements at
this site, the Building Permit for the building shall be finalized.1I
Motion-Grimes/Second Bertucelli: To approve UP-83-673 and Negative Declaration No.
427 based on fi ndi ngs and subject to all condi ti ons, i ncl udi ng above amended and
added conditions, contained in the Staff Report. AYES: Chairman Hoyer, Commissioners
Bertucelli, Grimes, Mantegani, Martin and Terry. NO: Vice-Chairman Getz.
Stewart-Warner Corp., UP-83-674, Negative Declaration No. 428
Request for exemption from Ordinance No. 925-83 and a Use Permit for automobile ren-
tal, automobile storage, and offices at 124 South Airport Boulevard in the ~.1-2
Industrial Zone District. (Showcase Rental Cars).
December 8, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Stanley Plog
Showcase Rental Cars
Los Angeles
Mr. Plog explained the operation of the Showcase Rental Car Agency.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the use is not in conformance with the
proposed General Plan.
Moti on-Getz/Second Terry: To deny UP-83-674 and Negati ve Decl arati on No. 428 based
on findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Ares Commercial Properties, UP-83-672, Negative Declaration No. 426
Request for exempti on from Ordi nance No. 925-83 and a Use Permi t for reta i 1 sales,
additional offices, and to establish a new sign program at 37~ Shaw Road in the M-2
Industrial Zone District. (The Good Guys).
December 8, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
John Merchant, Director
Good Guys Stereo
Greg Steele
Facility Coordinator
The Good Guys
Applicant's Representative Present:
December 8, 1983
Speaking in Favor of the Project:
Linda Zaccrin
Hickey Blvd.
Daly Ci ty
Speaking in Opposition of the Project:
George Mitchell
344 Shaw Road
Dr. Earl Wachter
360 Shaw Road
Mr. Merchant questioned Special Condition Number 5 which limited the sales to
weekends. He advised the Commission that the Good Guys sales lasted four (4) days,
beg; nni ng on Fri day and endi ng on t~onday. He wi shed to conti nue thi s practi ce. He
also requested that the pole sign be approved and he advised the Commission that the
sign would only be lit during the weekend sales.
Ms. Zaccri n stated that she had been to the sal es conducted by the Good Guys and
that, in her opinion, traffic should be no longer a problem at this site.
Mr. Mi tchell and Dr. Wachter expressed concern about the traffi c generated by the
sal es and potenti a"l. confl i cts wi th the surroundi ng i ndustri al uses. Mr. Mi tchell
expressed the opi ni on that retail sales shoul d not be permi tted on Shaw Road. Dr.
Wachter indicated that, in the past, customers at these sales had used his parking
lot.
A discussion ensued regarding the proposed sale days. Mr. Steele advised the
Commission that The Good Guys sales are traditionally held from Friday through
t>1onday, usually in connection with a Monday holiday. It was the consensus of the
Commission that they could support a sale on two consecutive weekends
(Saturday/Sunday) or possibly a weekend beginning at 6 P.M. Friday through Monday if
that Monday were a holiday. They requested that Staff and the applicant work out a
specific schedule for proposed sales.
Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To continue UP-83-672 and Negative Declaration No. 426 to
the meeting of January 12, 1984. Unanimously approved.
Tanforan Associates, UP-83-671, Negative Declaration No. 425
Use Permit to construct offices, light assembly, research and development, and other
light industrial uses in a three-building complex with related landscaping and
park i ng at the northeast corner of Hunti ngton Avenue and Noor Avenue in the P-C-M
Planned Commercial and Limited Industrial Zone District.
December 8, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Architect Present:
Wayne Gehrke
Group 4
467 Forbes Blvd.
December 8, 1983
Applicant's Representative Present:
Al Shan sky
HO~lJard Avenue,
Burlingame
Mr. Gehrke described the project.
The Commission discussed issues related to sewers, storm drains, traffic generation,
and uses to be permitted in the project. Due to Commission concerns, the following
two uses, listed in Special Condition 2e and 2h were deleted as permitted uses. They
are:
lie. Food distribution not requiring heavy truck use."
"h. Storage of non-flamable, non-toxic materials and products."
The following was added to Special Condition No.3 as prohibited uses:
lie. Warehousing and public storage."
The Commission also stipulated that the following Special Condition be added:
"10. The sign program and the required trash enclosure(s) shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission."
tJloti on-Getz/Second Marti n: To approve UP-83-671 and Negati ve Decl arati on No. 425
subject to all conditions, including above amended and added Special Conditions, con-
tained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
Items from the Staff
Status Report on Revocation of UP-83-657, a Use Permit for an auto salvage and parts
storage facility at 150 Harbor Way (Anthony Valencia.)
December 8, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant Present:
Anthony Valencia
408 Larch
Mr. Valencia advised the Commission that he is working seven (7) days a week to
accomplish the conditions imposed by the Commission. He requested that the
Commission extend the deadline of November 14, 1983 imposed for completion of all the
improvements at 150 Harbor Way.
The Commission advised Mr. Valencia that he was in violation of the conditions of the
Use Permit and reaffirmed that the public hearing on the revocation should be held on
January 12, 1984.
Amendments to Language of Adopted Zoning Ordinance for Terrabay Development
By unanimous voice vote, the Commission set January 26, 1984 as a public hearing date
for thi s item.
December 8, 1983 .
Proposed Revi s ions to the Land Use, Ci rcul ati on and Transportati n [1 ements of the
General Plan
By unanimous voice vote, the Commission set January 26, 1984 as a public hearing date
for this item.
Capital Improvements Program
By unanimous voice vote, the Commission set January 12, 1984 to consider the Capital
Improvements Program.
Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Due to the City Council changing its meeting dates, Staff proposed that the
Commi ssi on recommend to the Ci ty Counci 1 that its meeti ng dates be changed to the
first and third Tuesdays of the month. After discussion, it was determined that the
alternate meeting dates suggested by Staff would be a problem for certain
Commi ssi oners and the current meeti ng dates for the Pl anni ng Commi ssi on shoul d be
retained.
Industrial City Letters, Sign Hill
The Commission discussed the November 22, 1983 letter received from Roy Folmer on the
above. They determined that they would not consider making any recommendation to the
City Council on the Folmer proposal at this time.
Items from the Commission
Commissioner Terry asked when the new Sign Ordinance would be ready. Staff advised
him that thi s woul d be a part of the new Zoni ng Ordi nance, whi ch wi 11 be prepared
after the General Plan is adopted.
Adjournment: 11:45 P.M.
Herman Hoyer
Chairman, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Ange a
Secretary, Planning Commisssion
City of South San Francisco