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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/14/1983 July 14, 1983 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hoyer, Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Bertucelli, Grimes, ~1antegani, Marti n and Terry ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Staff Louis Dell 'Angela Daniel B. Christians Philip Gorny Maureen K. Morton William Holloway Elladene Katz Assistant City Attorney Police Department Fire Department Sgt. Ron Petrocchi Brian Niswonger Department of Public Services Robert Yee Building Division Jake Wittwer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Bertucellli/Second Grimes: To approve the minutes of the June 9, 1983 Meeting as presented. Unanimously approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Grimes stated that several of his business associates had indicated to him that offensi ve odors were emanati ng from the t1eat Process; ng Pl ant on South Airport Boulevard. The Director of Community Development stated that this was the first complaint he had received and he would furnish the Commisstona report on this matter at the July 28, 1983 meeting. Commissioner Terry expressed concern about signs and requested that a definition of a "sign" be placed in the new Sign Ordinance. AGENDA CHANGES Staff requested that Items 1 (Thomas J. Callan, Jr., PM-83-206), 7 (Northwest Equity Corp., UP-83-662) and 8 (Louis Poletti, SA-83-80) be moved to the Consent Calendar as continuances were being requested for these items. CONSENT CALENDAR Thomas J. Callan, Jr., PM-83-206, Negative Declaration No. 394 Tentative Parcel Map for a proposed 4 parcel resubdivision of 15.3 acres located along the westerly side of Gellert Boulevard north of Westborough Boulevard in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone District. (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of June 9, 1983). July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. Applicant's July 6, 1983 letter was read. 1254 July 14, 1983 Applicant's Representative Present: Gilbert Rodli Burlingame Speaking on the Application: Robert Stevens, President Westborough Homeowner's Association Mr. Stevens stated that he wi 11 hold hi s comments unti 1 the September 8, 1983 Meeting in light of the continuance requested by the applicant. He advised the Commi s s ion that Mr . Call an has not met wi th members of hi s Assoc i at i on to discuss this proposal. Mr. Rodli advised the Commission that he would contact Mr. Stevens and arrange a meeting. The Director of Community Development noted that Mr. Callan had requested that Staff/Commissioners have a field trip to view hilltop developments in the area. It was the consensus of the Commission that an organized field trip should not be taken. They requested that Mr. Call an furni sh the Di rector of Communi ty Development with a list of projects he wished the Commission to visit. The Director would then furnish the Commission with this information. The Commissioners could visit the sites individually. Motion-Grimes/Second Terry: To continue PM-83-206 and Negative Declaration No. 394 to the Meeting of September 8, 1983. Unanimously approved. Northwest Equity Corporation, UP-83-662, Negative Declaration No. 414 Use Permit for the proposed conversion of an existing, single-tenant warehouse and offi ce bui 1 di ng to a mul ti -tenant warehouse and offi ce bui 1 di ng at 570 Eccles Avenue in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. Applicant's letter of July 8, 1983 requesting a continuance to July 28, 1983 was read. Motion-Grimes/Second Terry: To continue UP-83-662 and Negative Declaration No. 414 to the meeting of July 28, 1983. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Louis Poletti, SA-83-80, Negative Declaration No. 403 A Tentative Subdivision request to create a 34-unit air-space condominium pro- ject with common parking and open space located northwest of the northern ter- minus of Blondin Way, west of Alida Way. Motion-Getz/Second Mantegani: To continue SA-83-80 and Negative Declaration No. 403 to the meeting of July 28, 1983. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 1255 July 14, 1983 AGENDA ITEMS Raymond De Nardi, PM-83-211, Negative Declaration No. 411 Tentative Parcel Map for a proposed two-parcel resubdivision of 0.44 acres of land creating parcels of 10,050 square feet and 9,137 square feet on the south- west corner of Alida Way and Ponderosa Road in the RPD-15 Residential Planned Development-15 units per acre Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. The Commission was advised of an error on page 3 of the Staff Report. The sizes of the two parcel s had been reversed. The parcel wi th the tri pl ex, proposed parcel 1, is 10,050 square feet and the vacant proposed parcel 2 is 9,137 square feet. Applicant Present: Raymond De Nardi 453 Alhambra The Assi stant Ci ty Attorney requested that Speci al Condi ti on No. 3 be changed to read as follows: "3. The applicant shall comply with the provlslons of Title 19 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (City Subdivision Ordinance) and the Subdivision Map Act." Vice-Chairman Getz requested that Finding No. 9 of the Staff Report be recorded in the deed of the newly created parcel to act as a disclosure statement in the event the land is sold at some future date. The following Special Condition No. 5 was added: "5. The final Parcel Map shall have the following wording affixed thereon: 'The City shall not be compelled to approve variances or a development proposal for Parcel 2 which is substandard and/or is not consistent with good planning design'll. Moti on-Getz/Second Marti n: To approve PM-83-211 and Negati ve Decl arati on No. 411 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above modified and added special conditions, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Schenker1s International Forwarders (Carl Holvic Co), UP-83-661, Negative Declaration No. 413 Use Permit for a 47,086 square foot office and warehouse building at 380 Littlefield Avenue in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report Presented 1256 July 14, 1983 Applicant's Representative Present: Carl Schmidt Carl I-Iolvic Co Palo Alto Motion-Martin/Second Grimes: To approve UP-83-661 and Negative Declaration No. 413 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Central Roofing, Inc. (Cecila S. Mortimer), UP-83-660 Use Permit for a roofing contractor's office, warehouse and storage within the existing 4,300 square foot building at 938 Linden Avenue in the C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Dan Ochoa 480 A 1 ta Vis ta Speaking in Opposition of the Application: John Mascio 912 Linden Avenue Laura Raza 1327 Cleveland San Mateo Mr. Mascio, a resident of the adjoining residential neighborhood, objected to the odor from the tar pots. Ms. Raza, representative of Metropolitan Furniture Co., 950 Linden Avenue, advised the Commission that the Furniture Company which she represents was concerned that the odor from the tar pots would get into the Company's circulation system and adversely affect the fabrics of the furniture. The applicant indicated that the tar pots would be on the site only about 20-30 minutes in the morning. Staff had recommended a condition that required the tar pots to be kept indoors. Brian Niswonger, Deputy Fire Marshal, advised the Commission that the Uniform Fire Code prohibited the keeping the tar pots inside the building. Motion-Getz/Second-Mantegani: findings: 1. Although the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan of the Ci ty of South San Franci sco, it woul d be pl aced near residenti a 1 and other commercial uses ~~hich could be adversely affected by this use. To deny UP-83-660 based on the following 2. The proposed use wi 11 be adverse to the pub 1 i c heal th, safety, or general wel fare and detrimental to surrounding properties and impro- vements. The proposed use is not compatible with surrounding uses. 3. The effects of this use cannot be reasonably mitigated by the imposi- tion of conditions. 1257 July 14, 1983 Bob Leech, Exempti on Request per Ordi nance 923-83, UP-83-652, Negati ve Declaration No. 402 Proposed exemption request per Ordinance 923-83 prohibiting certain uses in the M-2 I ndustri a 1 Zone Di stri ct and Use Permi t for a proposed 6,000 square foot 2-story automobile service and office building at 435 South Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. The Director of Community Development discussed the Interim Ordinance. Applicant Present: Bob Leech 8 Channing Way Sausalito Mr. Leech questioned several of the recommended conditions of approval. He read letters of support from two uses in the area (F&C Ford and American Chesterfield Manufacturi ng Company ). Both 1 etters stated that they were opposed to the fence bei ng recommended by Staff. Mr. Leech i ndi cated that he ~~as wi 11 i ng to bui 1 d a fence across the back of the property. Commi ssi oner Marti n asked Mr. Leech if he was against Spectal Condition No.7 which required a six-foot high decorative solid wood fence or masonry wall to be erected along the north, south, and east property lines. Mr. Leech responded in the affirmative. Vice-Chairman Getz expressed concern about the possible inconsistency between this case and the Use Permit application of Harvey Rifkin also on this Agenda. It was his opinion that uses which may adversely affect the General Plan now bei ng cons i dered by the Ci ty Counc i 1 shoul d not be approved at thi s ti me. He suggested denial of this application without predjudice until such time as the new General Pl an has been approved by the Ci ty Counci 1 . The Di rector of Community Development responded that in his opinion that this particular use would not violate the intent of the General Plan. Mot i on-Getz/ Second Terry: To deny the exempti on request per Ordi nance No. 923-83 based on the following finding: The auto repair use is not consistent with the proposed General Plan. I t wi 11 adversely affect the General Pl an Amendment presentl y under study by the City Council. AYES: Vice-Chairman Getz, Commissioners Bertucelli, Grimes, Mantegani, Martin and Terry. NOES: Chairman Hoyer. Harvey Rifkin, UP-83-656, Negative Declaration No. 407 Use Permit to construct a 15,q60 square foot industrial office building at 120 Sylvester Road in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. 1258 July 14, 1983 Applicant Present Harvey Rifkin 965 Mission St San Francisco Applicant's Architect Present: George Avanessi n 914 Linden Aven e Alan Baker Property Owner Adjacent Property A discussion was held regarding off-street parking in the area. Mr. Baker rei terated the Staff's concern regardi ng the 1 ack of adequate parki ng on thi s site. Speaking in Oppositiontdthe Application Moti on-Getz/Second Mantegani: To deny UP-83-656 and Negati ve Decl arati on No. 407 based on findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Item Number 9 on the Agenda was moved forward to be heard at this time. Juliana Ho Wong, UP-83-659 Use Permit for construction of a room addition between the existing townhouse and garage at 2229 Greendale Drive in the P-C Planned Community Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Juliana Ho Wong 2229 Greendale Drive Motion-Martin/Second Grimes: To approve UP-83-659 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Louis Poletti, RPD-83-27, Negative Declaration No. 403 Residential Planned Development Permit for a 34 unit residential condominium project with related parking and landscaping on an approximately 1.1 acre par- cel located northwest of the northern termi nus of Bl ondi n Way, west of Al i da Way, between Country Club Drive and Ponderosa Road in the R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Residential Zone District. (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of June 9, 1983). July 14, 1983 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Loui s Pol etti 333 El Camino Real Applicant's Architect Present: George Avanessian 914 Linden Avenue In response to a Commission question Assistant City Attorney Katz stated that 1 egally the RPD coul d be heard and approved by the Commi ssi on at thi s meeti ng 1259 July 14, 1983 and the action on the Subdivision Map deferred to the next Pl anni Commission Meeting. Special Condition No. 10 was amenaed to-read as follows: "10. This permit shall not become effective until and unless the related Subdivision r~ap (SA-83-80) has been approved by the City Council." Vice Chai rman Getz and Commi ss i oner Gri mes commended Mr . Pol etti on the rev i- sions which were made to this project. Motion-Getz/Second Bertucell i: To approve RPD-83-27 and Negative Decl aration No. 403 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report including above amended Special Condition No. 10. Unanimously approved. Anthony Valencia (Valencia Bros.), UP-83-657, N~gative Declaration No. 41~ Use Permit for an existing auto salvage, storage, repair facility, and parts warehouse at 150 Harbor Way in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. July 14, 1983 Staff Report Presented Applicant Present: Anthony Valencia 150 Harbor Way Mr. Valencia advised the Commission that by requesting this Use Permit he was not admitting that he had been engaged in illegal operations at 150 Harbor Way. The Director of Community Development noted that the Fire Department was satisfied with the present access lane and that Special Condition No. 1c should, therefore, be deleted. Mr. Valencia agreed with Staff conditions of approval with the following exceptions: 1) Special Condition 1a regarding the twelve 15-gallon trees to be planted in front of his property. Mr. Valencia stated that he had made an attempt to pl ant trees but that wi thi n a week all box trees had disappeared. 2) Special Condition 1b relating to removal of the old railroad cars. Mr. Valencia felt that these cars were not deteriorated and they could not be seen with the fence that was to be installed. 3) Special Condition No.3 regarding replacement of broken windows. Mr. Valencia requested that only the front windows, which are visible, be replaced. He felt that it was too costly to replace all windows and that they would only be broken again. 4) Special Condition No.8 requiring a letter of credit or cash deposit to insure accomplishment of the improvements within four (4) months. He felt that it would be too great a hardship to require a cash depo- sit to guarantee these improvements. 1260 July 14, 1983 It was the consensus of the Commission that a performance bond would be accep- table and Special Condition No.8 was amended to include the following wording: "8. A Performance Bond by an acceptable surety, a 1 etter of credi t or a cash deposit equal to the cost of required improvements shall be filed by the applicant to guarantee that all Special Conditions will be accomp 1 i shed wi thi n a four (4) month peri od from the date Use Permi t approval is granted." The Commission advised Mr. Valencia that approval of this Use Permit would be granted only if all other conditions imposed by Staff were met. Special Condition No. 1a was amended by the Commission as follows: "1a. At least twelve 15-gallon trees shall be installed and maintained along Harbor Way." Motion-Getz/Second Mantegani: To approve UP-83-567 and Negative Declaration No. 412 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above amended special conditions, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. ITEMS FROM STAFF Staff called the Commission's attention to the Variance (V-83-267) of Ernest Maguire which was approved at the April 14, 1983 Planning Commission meeting. One of the conditions of the Variance was that plans were to be submitted within thi rty (30) days of the Commi ssi on Meeti ng. No pl ans have been submi tted to date. The Commission requested Staff to pursue this with the Code Enforcement Officer and City Attorney. Adj ournment: 12 f"li dni ght. Herman Hoyer Chairman, Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Secretary, Planning Commission City of South San Francisco 1261