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June 9, 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
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 Mi nutes: Moti on-Grimes/Second Bertucell i : To approve the mi nutes
of the May 12, 1983 Meeting as presented. Unanimously approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Wagner-Levine, Inc., UP-83-643, Negative Declaration No. 389
Use Permit to place a proposed mobile home for a caretaker and to store equip-
ment and trucks on the easterly 9 acre portion of US Steel/USS Fabrication pro-
perty at 205 Oyster Point Boulevard in the M-2 Industrial Zone District.
June 9, 1983 Staff Report Presented.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Getz: To continue UP-83-643 to the Meeting of June 23,
1983. Unanimously approved.
Ron Stabil~ (Dan Atkins), UP-82-630
Revocati on of Use Permi t heari ng for an auto repair faci 1 i ty at 821 Cypress
Avenue in the C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone District.
June 9, 1983 Staff Report Presented.
1Y10ti on-rVlantegani /Second Bertucell i : To conti nue UP-82-630 to the Meeti ng of
June 23, 1983. Unanimously approved.
Michael Callan/Geortom, Inc., UP-83-644, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 391
Use Permit fora proposed 132 unit residential condominium project with related
parking and landscaping located on two sites on Carter Drive near Callan
Boulevard (Carter Park 1 and 2) in the PC-R3 Planned Community Restricted
Multiple Family Residential Zone District.
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June 9, 1983 Staff Report Presented.
Moti on-Mantegani /Second Bertuce11 i : To conti nue UP-83-644 to the Meeti ng of
June 23, 1983. Unanimously approved.
Ci ty of South San Franci sco Pl anni ng Commi ~si on/South San Franci sco Uni fi ed
School District General Plan Amendment, GP-83-23
To change from "Medi urn Hi gh Densi ty Resi denti al" to "Hi gh Densi ty Resi denti al"
two parcels owned by Michael Callan and located on the westerly side of Carter
Dr; ve and to change from "[1 ementary School Si te" to "Medi urn-Hi gh Densi ty
Resi denti al" a fi ve (5) acre parcel owned by the South San Franci sco Uni fi ed
School District and located on the west side of Galway Drive, opposite
Williamsburg Court.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Bertuce'li: To continue GP-83-23 to the Meeting of June
23, 1983. Unanimously approved.
AGENDA ITEMS
Oroweat Foods Co., Case No: UP-83-651
Use Permit for proposed 1080 square foot office addition on the south and east
side of the ex is t i ng offi ce bu i 1 ding at 264 South Spruce A venue in the PCM
Planned Commercial and Limited Industrial Zone District.
June 9, 1983 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant's Architect Present:
Michael O'Brien
3345 Bennington St.
San Francisco
Commi ssi oner Grimes asked ; f the appl i cant woul d comply wi th the condi ti ons
imposed for the original Use Permit especially those conditions relating to
noi se and 1 andscapi ng. The app 1 i cant IS representati ve i ndi cated that Oroweat
Foods Co. was willing to comply with all currently and previously imposed con-
ditions. The following additional Special Condition was imposed:
"8. Applicant will comply with all conditions of the original Use Permit
except as modified by this Use Permit."
Motion-Getz/Second Bertucelli: To approve UP-83-651 based on findings and sub-
ject to all conditions, including above added Special Condition, contained in
the Staff Report. Unanimously approved.
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Joe Eberle (Neeley/Lofrano, Inc.), Case No. V-83-269, UP-83-~63, Negative
Declaration No.404
Variance for three (3) off-street parking spaces (eight (8) are required) for
conversion of the former Buri-Buri fire substation to an office building located
on the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Del Paso Drive.
Use Permit to convert the former Buri Buri firehouse, located on the southwest
corner of El Camino Real and Del Paso Drive, into offices with related parking
and landscaping.
June 9, 1983 Staff Reports Presented.
Applicant's Representative Present:
Gordon Crespo
Neeley/Lofrano Inc.
222 7th St..
San Francisco
Speaking on the Project:
Hel en John
Del Paso Drive
Mrs. John requested that the building facade be preserved as it is a landmark in
the neighborhood.
Moti on-Mantegani /Second Terry: To approve V-83-269 based on fi ndi ngs and sub-
ject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved..
Motion-Mantegani/Second Terry: To approve UP-83-65J and Negative Declaration No.
404 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report.
Eastimpex Pension Fund (Tacony Corp), UP-83-655, Negative Declaration No. 406
Use Permit to construct an office and warehouse building at the eastern terminus
of East Grand Avenue in the M-2, Heavy Industrial Zone District.
June 9, 1983 Staff Report presented.
Applicant not present.
Chairman Hoyer asked Mr. Yee about the "fair share II payment required by the
appl i cant for the Oyster Poi nt/East Grand Avenue Overpass. Mr. Yee responded
that the City has every intention of requiring this payment.
Moti on-Getz/Second Bertucell i : To approve UP-83-655 and Negati ve Decl arati on
No. 406 based on findings and' subject to all conditions contained in the Staff
Report. Unanimously approved.
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Thomas J. Callan, Jr., Case No: PM-83-206
Tentative Parcel Map for a proposed resubdivision of approximately 15.3 acres on
the westerly side of Gellert Boulevard northerly of Westborough Boulevard in the
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone District.
June 9, 1893 Staff Report Presented.
Applicant not present.
Speaking in Opposition to the Project:
Anne Garry
2455 Unwin Court
Anne B. Waters
2266 Shannon Drive
Ms. Garry was opposed to further development on the slope due to the sl ides.
Ms. Gary, a resident at the above address for twelve (12)+ years, has observed
the gully under Unwin Court worsening. She also opposed more access roads onto
Westborough Boulevard, citing the current heavy traffic. Ms. Waters, a member
of the Westborough Homeowner's Association and speaking in behalf of the
Assocation President, Robert C. Stevens, stated that the members of this
Association were opposed to Mr. Callan building any more units on this parcel or
having any more entrances onto Westborough Boulevard. Current traffic problems
were again ci ted. A statement from the Westborough Homeowner's Associ ati on
opposing this project was read into the record by Ms. Waters.
Mr. Callan and his representative, Gilbert Rod1i arrived while Ms. Waters was
speaking.
Speaking in Behalf of the Applicant:
Gilbert Rodli
Burlingame
Mr. Rodl i advi sed the Commi ssi on that he and Mr . Call an were wi 11 i ng to work
with the Commission, City Council and Staff to resolve the concerns. He
requested a thirty (30) day continuance.
There was a discussion among Commissioners about the slope stabilization. It
was the concensus of the Commission that there would be no approval of a deve-
lopment on a slope of sixty-seven percent (67%). Commissioners also expressed a
desire to have with this application an ultimate plan of development for all
parcel s. Commi ssi on urged the appl i cant and hi s representati ve to meet wi th
people in the neighborhood to explain the project. The Commission also stated
that this application should not be brought back in thirty days unless all of
the issues were resolved.
By unanimous voice vote the Commission continued this application and the public
hearing to the Meeting of July 14, 1983.
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louis Poletti, Case No: RPD-83-27, SA-83-80, Negative Declaration No. 403
A Residential Planned Development Permit to construct a 36-unit residential con-
dominium building with related landscaping and parking located at 455 Alida Way.
A tentative Subdivision Map to create a 36-unit air-space condominium project
with common parking and landscaping located northwest of the northern terminus
of Blondin Way, west of Alida Way.
June 9, 1983 Staff Reports presented.
Applicant Present:
louis Poletti
333 [1 Camino Real
Applicant's Architect Present:
George Avanessian
914 linden Avenue
The Commission expressed concerns about the landscaping, noise impacts and
exteri or appearance of the proposed bui 1 di ng. They requested that a detai 1 ed
landscape plan, with a plant list, be furnished. They also requested that the
applicant consider making design changes to his project to break up the bulk
size of the building. Concern was also expressed about the setbacks especially
considering that another large building had been approved for the adjoining pro-
perty.
Moti on-Getz/Second Mantegani: To conti nue RPD-83-27, SA-83-80 and Negati ve
Declaration No. 403 to the Meeting of July 14, 1983 to provide the applicant
time to address concerns expressed by the Commission. Unanimously approved.
Sutter Hill limited, UP-82-632
Consi derati on of revi sed archi tectural pl ans for a previ ously approved 176,424
square foot office building located on a 5.9 acre site along the east side of
Dubuque Avenue at 830 Dubuque Avenue.
Applicant Present:
Steven Rothert
Sutter Hill limited
Applicant's Architect Present:
Glen Bower
Robinson Mills
Mr. Rothert expl ai ned the modi fi cati on to the Commi ssi on by showi ng a three
dimensional model. The applicant requested that this revised design be approved
as being consistent with the originally approved Use Permit.
Moti on-Getz/Second Grimes: To approve the above modi fi cati on to UP-82-632 as
bei ng consi stent wi th the ori gi nal Use Permi t.. Approved by unanimous voi ce
vote.
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Items from Staff
Director of Public Services rvlemorandum of May 10,1983, Subject: Land Use
Diagram-Circulation.
Mr. Yee explained the four minor revisions requested in said Memorandum.
rvloti on-Bertucell i /Second Mantegani: To approve revi si ons as requested in the
Director of Public Services Memorandum of May 10, 1983. Approved by unanimous
voice vote.
Report on Building at the northwest corner of Linden Avenue and Hillside
Boulevard:
IVlr.. Christians advised the Commission that a building permit had been issued at
this site one year ago. The Building Division and Community Development
Department are worki ng to have the area brought into conformance wi th current
standards. Mr. Christians further advised the Commission that the City was con-
siderinq a Propert.y Maintenance Ordinance. Commissioner TerrV commented that
this particular building had been originally approved for a single use and is
now a multi-use building.
French/Moroccan Restaurant in the Brentwood Shopping Center.
Mr. Chri sti ans stated that thi s proj e~t was sti 11 under constructi on and the
debris had been removed.
Specific Plan - Oyster Point Marina:
The Director of Community Development requested that the Commission defer action
on this item until June 23, 1983.
Mr.. Dell' Angel a presented a new Agenda format to the Commi ssi on for thei r con-
sideration. Vice-Chairman Getz noted that he supports the time limit imposed
for applicants and speakers as stated in the new Agenda format. The Commission
unanimously approved the new format.
Mr. Dell 'Angela requested that in the interest of maintaining a complete record,
a copy of all correspondence recei ved by a Commi ssi oner but not Staff con-
cerning a project on the Agenda be forwarded to him. Vice-Chairman Getz noted
that it is illegal for an applicant to speak privately with a Commissioner on a
pending project unless the conversation is disclosed to the entire Commission.
Items from the Commission
Due to vacation schedule conflicts, the Commission cancelled the Meetings of
August 11, 1983 and August 25, 1983 by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Grimes asked if there was an Ordinance prohibiting the boarding up
of buildings. Mr. Wittwer responded that there was not and the City was working
on a Property Maintenance Ordinance which would address this issue.
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Commissioner Grimes noted that fires were being set in the City Park area
located behi nd hi s home on Franc i sco Terrace. Deputy Fi re Marshal Ni swonger
stated that the weed abatement program was about to begi n and that he woul d
check into this matter.
Vice-Chairman Getz commented on an article in the San Francisco Examiner which
indicated that video arcades were beneficial to school children.
Chairman Hoyer and Commissioner Terry noted that they will not be present at the
June 23, 1983 Meeting
Items from the Public
Jim Keegan
1224 Crestwood Drive
Mr. Keegan spoke about boarded up buildings and in particular about the Brosnan
properties. He asked how long building permits were in effect at this project.
Mr. Wi ttwer advi sed the Commi ss ion that if a proj ect was abandoned and there
was no progress on it for a period of six (6) months, then the building permit
would lapse. He added that if there was progress, a permit could continue inde-
finitely. Vice-Chairman Getz requested that Staff look at this issue and recom-
mend a uni fi ed approach to address abandoned houses and 1 apses in bui 1 di ng
permits.
Adjournment: 11:00 P.M.
LOU1S De 1
Secretary, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Herman Hoyer
Chairman, Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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