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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/12/1985 September 12, 1985 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chair Wendler, Commissioners Agee, Boblitt, Getz, and Hoyer MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Martin ALSO PRESENT: Planning Staff Jean T. Smith Robert Schubert DCM/CD&A Mark Lewis DCM/CE Robert Yee Assistant City Atty Robert Kasper Police Department Sgt Ron Petrocchi Building Division Ray Laur Fire Department Tom Reaves PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 8, 1985. requested a correction to Page 1471, Motel), UP-80-566/Mod 3. He stated the antenna was not integral to the monetary decision, not required for Commissioner Getz D.G. Patel (Sierra that his intent was that use because it was a the motel use. Motion-Boblitt/Second Getz: To approve the minutes of August 8, 1985 as corrected. Unanimously approved with Vice-Chair Wendler Abstaining. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Terry expressed concern about two businesses which have use permits as gasoline service stations. One on Hillside Boulevard and Linden Avenue is a repair shop for 4- wheel drive vehicles; the other is the General Rent-A-Car outlet, which sells gasoline to itself. Planning Director Smith stated that Staff is looking into this. Chairman Terry also stated that he had observed that under the American Flag at Taco Bell, there was a flag which said "Taco Bell Drive-Thru". He indicated that this is illegal according to the U.S. Flag Code. He thanked Staff for initiating action on this matter and noted that the illegal flag has been removed. -1478- September 12, 1985 AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) D. G. Patel (Sierra Motel) UP-80-566/Mod 3 Use Permit Modification to allow installation of a satellite dish antenna at an existing motel at 710 Airport Boulevard in the C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone District (Continued from the August 8, 1985 Meeting). September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: D. G. Patel 220 No. Bayshore Blvd. San Mateo Commissioner Getz expressed the same concerns he had at the August 12, 1985 meeting that the dish is not functionally necessary for the use and the dish is obtrusive aesthetically. He stated that he would vote for denial of this modification and that he had prepared appropriate findings for denial. It was the consensus of the Commission that this application be denied. Commissioner Hoyer had an additional finding (Finding No.4) for denial. Motion-Getz/Second Wendler: To deny UP-80-566/Mod 3 based on the following findings: 1. The purpose of the dish is not necessary for the use and there are less intrusive methods to achieve the stated objective of the dish. 2. The dish, as proposed, would be obtrusive aesthetically to surrounding properties now and potential future adjacent developments. 3. The use will be adverse to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community and detrimental and injurious to the surrounding properties and improvements. 4. There are alternatives which would allow the stated objective to be achieved~ Unanimously approved. Permit Services Enterprise (Arco Oil Co., Owner), UP-82- 619!Modl Use Permit Modification to install 269 square feet of signage for identification and for pricing for an MP&G Tune- up program at 2300 Westborough Boulevard at Gellert -1479- September 12, 1985 Boulevard in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone District. (Continued from August 8, 1985 Meeting) . September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Richard McKinnley 5500 Shellmount St Emeryville The applicant indicated that it was vital to his business that the building sign indicate MP&G Tune up. He indicated that other recommendations of the Design Review Board were met. He indicated that all other conditions are acceptable but that the sign package be approved in total, i.e., the ID sign, the freestanding sign, the fascia and building signs. Commissioner Getz asked the Assistant City Attorney about the "abandonment" of the 1967 Use Permit. Mr. Kasper replied that it was his understanding that this particular use permit allows both the sale of gasoline and the minor servicing of automobiles. Director Smith stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not differentiate between a service station which provides repair service and one that does not. Commissioner Getz indicated that he believes Arco's request to provide repair service is an intensification of the historic use of the site. He was concerned about internal egress and ingress. He also expressed concern about the additional noise. After Commission discussion, Commissioner Getz stated he would withdraw his objection if the applicant would fence in the back area so motorists would have to exit onto Westborough Boulevard There was further Commission discussion about the signs and about the traffic circulation. Motion-Hoyer/Second Agee: To continue UP-82-619/Mod 1 off- calendar. Chairman Terry advised the applicant he had a right to ask for a Commission vote, rather than a continuance, if he so desired. The applicant indicated he would prefer not to have a continuance. A short break was called so that the applicant and the ARCO representative could converse. After the break, Commissioner Getz advised that he and the applicant had reached an agreement of certain conditions upon which the Commission might act tonight. Commissioner Hoyer withdrew his motion and Commissioner Agee withdrew her second. -1480- September 12, 1985 The following Special Conditions were imposed by the Commission: 1. The applicant shall comply with the conditions contained in the attached inter-office memoranda from the Engineering Divisin and the Building Division. 2. No signs, including window signs, banners or pennants shall be installed on the site without prior City approval. 3. The signs shall be installed in conformance with the revised plan received by the Planning Division on July 30, 1985. 4. This approval is only for the proposed freestanding sign and unilluminated fascia sign. The wall sign is approved for six months from the effective date of the permit and then it must be removed. Any signs required by state law shall be installed in a position agreed upon by the applicant and Staff. 5. The applicant shall install, on the western side of the property in the alley, a speed bump before the repair service commences. A concave mirror at such location shall be installed to allow viewing of said alley from the repair area. A short fence, to be designed by the applicant and approved by staff, will be installed immediately adjacent to said alley on the westerly side of the building. The dumpster shall be relocated. 6. No vehicl~s will be stored on the site longer than seventy-two (72) hours. The applicant advised the Commission that he was in agreement with the above six special conditions. Motion-Getz/Second Hoyer: To approve UP-82-619/Mod 1 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including the above six special conditions. Unanimously approved. Goodwill Industries, UP-85-730 Use Permit to allow placement of a Goodwill Industries donation station at Westborough Square Shopping Center on the northeasterly corner of Westborough and Gellert Boulevards in a C-l Neighborhood Commecial District. (Continued from July 11, 1985 Meeting) . September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. -1481- September 12, 1985 Commissioner Boblitt abstained from voting since her business has dealings with Goodwill Industries. Applicant Present: Janet Barter 155 Winfield St San Francisco The applicant stated that there is not any through traffic at the new location behind Safeway. Motion-Getz/Second Agee: To approve UP-85-730 based on findings 'and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. AYES: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chair Wendler, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Hoyer. ABSTAINED: Commisisoner Boblitt A.W. Albany, UP-85-734, Negative Declaration No. 515 Use Permit to construct three (3) office and warehouse buildings at 800, 1200, and 1520 Grandview Drive in the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit #3. (Continued from July 11, 1985 Meeting). September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant's Representative Present: George Avanessian 914 Linden Avenue Staff requested a modification to Special Condition No. 5 to indicate that there be a one-year landscaping contract. The applicant agreed to this condition. Commissioner Agee complimented the architect on the color scheme. The applicant questioned the condition limiting the employees to 24. Senior Planner Schubert stated that this was based upon the parking requirement for light industrial uses. He cited the Zoning Ordinance which gives parking standards. The applicant stated that he accepted this condition. Motion-Hoyer/Second Wendler: To approve UP-85-734 and Negative Declaration No. 515 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above amended Special Condition No.5, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Russell Pape, PM-85-228, Negative Declaration No. 495 Tentative Parcel Map to extend the existing property lines of five (5) contiguous parcels to include adjoining State of California highway surplus lands along the easterly side of EI Camino Real, midway between Westborough Boulevard and -14R2- September 12, 1985 Hickey Boulevard, in the c-o Commercial Office Zone District. (Continued from June 13, 1985 Meeting) . Chairman Terry asked if there were a time limit on continuances for Parcel Maps; there is a Government Code limit of nine months on certain permits. Director Smith said Staff would look into this. Motion-Getz/Second Boblitt: To continue PM-85-228 to December 12, 1985 unless an earlier date is necessary to comply with State requirements. Unanimously approved. William Botieff, PM-85-235 Tentative Parcel Map (EI Camindium condominiums) to facilitate a boundary line adjustment between EI Camindium and neighboring property to the north at 455-465 EI Camino Real in the C-l Neighborhood Commercial Zone District. September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: William Botieff 555 Old County Road San Carlos The applicant agreed to all conditions proposed by Staff. Commissioner Agee expressed concern over costs that might be incurred to the homeowners as a result of possible changes to the legal descriptions of each unit. She felt that Taco Bell should be responsible for these possible costs. The Assistant City Attorney stated this issue should be resolved btween the condominium owners and Taco Bell. Motion-Getz/Second Boblitt: To approve PM-85-235 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Repor . ~YES: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chair Wendler, Commissioners Boblitt, Getz, and Hoyer. NOES: Commissioner Agee. South San Francisco Unified School District, PM-85-236 Tentative Parcel Map to create one parcel of 7.9+- acres and a remainder parcel of 13.9+- acres at the Parkway School located on the easterly side of Chestnut Avenue approximately 150 feet northerly of Miller Avenue in the R-l Single Family Zone District. September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. -1483- September 12, 1985 Applicant's Representative Present: Joseph R. Bennie P.O. Box 383 Half Moon Bay In response to Commissioner Hoyer's question, Mr. Schubert said a ten foot wide strip along the front would be dedicated for Chestnut Avenue. Commissioner Hoyer asked if there were any buyers for the parcel. Mr. Bennie said a client has an option with the school district to buy the proprty. He stated that he believed that Staff had been contacted. Director Smith said there is a tentative application on the part of Citation Builders. She also said that any development on that site has to be single family, detached, with, basically, the same density as the existing developments in that area. She indicated that the subject of tonight's meeting was the parcel map only. Motion-Hoyer/Second Agee: To approve PM-85-236 based on findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. La Quinta Motor Inns, Inc. (American Standard, Inc., Owner) , UP~85-733, Negative Declaration No. 514 Use Permit to allow construction of a 174 unit motel and restaurant on the northeasterly corner of Airport Boulevard and San Mateo and Produce Avenues in the M-2 Industrial Zone District. September 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. The Assistant City Attorney requested the following change to Special Condition No.6: "6. That prior to the issuance of a building permit for the northern parcel, the applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Staff and the City Attorney that the applicant has obtained from Southern Pacific Railroad Company adequate access between the two parcels." Commissioner Getz requested that Special Condition 4 be amended to include a one-year landscape maintenance agreement. Applicant Present: Julian Munoz Group 4/Arch. 457 Forbes Blvd. Maria Lu Barton-Aschman Assoc -1484- September 12, 1985 Commission concern was expressed regarding the restaurant. Mr. Munoz stated that the applicant fully intends to have a restaurant at this location prior to occupancy. In response to Commissioner Getz's question, a represen- tative from La Quinta stated that a regional chain-type restaurant would probably be chosen. Commissioner Getz commented that proposals for fast food restaurants in the area have been denied; the representative stated that the restaurants vary in different La Quinta locations but none are classified fast food. Commission exprssed concern about the signs. Special Condition No. 1 was amended to indicate that the applicant obtain Planning Commission approval for signs. Motion-Hoyer/Second Wendler: To approve UP-85-733 and Negative Declaration No. 514 based on findings and subject to all conditions, including above amended Special Conditions No. 1 and 6, contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved. Items from Staff Director Smith requested that the Commission set October 10, 1985 as a hearing date for a parking exemption for Weight Watchers, 415 Grand Avenue (PE-85-1), as required for the interim parking ordinance. She indicated that the Parking Place Commission has reviewed this application and will have a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Director Smith asked if any Commissioners desired to attend the Planning Commissioners Institute on October 26, 1985. Chairman Terry said he planned to attend. Director Smith asked that this meeting be adjourned to Thursday, September 26, for a Zoning Ordinance Workshop. Items from the Commission Commissioner Agee asked what the Technical Advisory Group was. Staff explained the purpose of the group. Adjournment: 11 P.M. (To September 26, 1985, 7:30 P.M., Municipal Services Building.) Eugene P. Terry, Chairman Planning Commission City of So. San Francisco -1485-