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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/12/1985 December 12, 1985 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chair Wendler, Commissioners Boblitt, Getz, Hoyer, Agee and Martin. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Philip Gorny Maureen K. Morton David Carbone DCM/CD&A Mark Lewis Assistant City Attorney Robert Kasper Police Department Ron Petrocchi Engineering Division Richard Harmon Building Division Ray Laur PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Agee/Second Wendler: To approve the minutes of the November 14, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Commissioner Hoyer abstained. AGENDA CHANGES Item number 8 moved to item number 1A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) Russell Pape, PM-85-228 Continued from the Planning Commission Meeting of September 12, 1985. Tentative Parcel Map to extend the present property line of 5 contiguous parcels to include adjo~ning state highway surplus lands along easterly side of El Camino Real, midway between Westborough Boulevard and Hickey Boulevard. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. 1508 Applicant Present: Russell Pape 345 Lorton Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Motion-Getz/Second Boblitt: To deny PM-85-228 without prejudice. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Anthony Selvaggio, UP-85-751 Use permit to allow "on sale" liquor at an existing restaurant at 1129 El Camino Real. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Anthony Selvaggio 1129 EI Camino Real Applicant's Representative Leo Pedreddii 74 Leo Circle Applicant agreed to comply with the special conditions, including the alarm. Motion-Hoyer/Second Agee: To approve UP-85-751 based on the findings and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Wider Focus (South San Francisco Unified School District, Owner) UP-85-747 continued from Planning Commission Meeting of November 14, 1985. Use permit application to allow a non-profit photography center in the former El Rancho School at 753 Del Monte Avenue. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present Bernard Scott 608 Myrtle Avenue Applicant agreed to all the findings and special conditions with the exception of the Fire Department's request for a storage cabinet for flammable chemicals. After talking with the Fire Department and writing them a letter it was agreed that the cabinet was not required as these chemicals are not flammable. Speaking Against the Project: Barbara Schonig 786 Alta Loma Drive Mrs. Schonig spoke of her concerns regarding the hours Wider Focus would be in operation; the safety of the other tenants at -1509- El Rancho School; the chemicals that were involved in film processing; the odors these chemicals emit; and the commercialism. Speaking For the Project: George Swett 215 Southgate Drive Daly City, CA 94015 Muriel Swett 215 Southgate Drive Daly City, CA 94015 Commissioners wanted a better explanation of the club's operations. Commissioner Boblitt suggested that a six month trial period be set up with a reevaluation at the end of that period looking particularly at the hours of operation and any adverse impact on the neighborhood. Planning Aide Susy Kalkin said that Special Condition No. 7 could be amended as follows: Special Condition No. 7 - This permit shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission in six (6) months. Motion-Martin/Second Boblitt: To approve UP-85-747 subject to all conditions, including the above amended Special Condition contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Chairman Terry declared a five-minute recess. Citation Builders, UP-85-744, Negative Declaration No. 528 Use permit to allow construction of 59 single family detached units on 7.9 acres on the northeast corner of Tamarack Lane and Chestnut Avenue. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: Katherine Oesterreich 2334 Four Seasons San Jose, CA 95112 Applicant's Representative Present: Louis Dell'Angela Environmental Dev. 400 Oyster Pt. Blvd. Traffic Consultant Jerry Walters Fehr & Peers Assoc. 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite B105 Lafayette, CA 94549 -1510- Ms. Oesterreich spoke regarding the quality homes Citation Homes has been building the past 35 years and that their concept of zero-lot land homes maximizes the use of a lot. She expressed her concern regarding staffs'negative comments on this project and wanted to meet with the Planning Commission for some direction as to where this project should be headed. Mr. Dell'Angela added that the concept is compatible with the surrounding area, is sensitive to the general plan, and its density is reasonable. Mr. Walters reported the traffic impact on the surrounding neighborhood would be up 20% on Miller Avenue from the existing volume, 5% on Chestnut Avenue and 1% impact at Grand Avenue. Approximately sixty trips during the peak hours would be recorded on Laurel Avenue. Speaking in opposition to the Project: Norm Hynding, Jr. 810 Miller Avenue Mr. Hynding's main concern was the traffic impact along Laurel Avenue and the possible use of Tamarack Lane during the peak hours. A letter in opposition from JoAnn Pagnac, 837 Miller Avenue, was read into the record. Commissioners expressed their displeasure with staffs' submission of this item for a Planning Commission hearing inasmuch as the application was incomplete. Ms. Oesterreich repeated that Citation Homes was only looking for a direction from the Commission and that her main interest was to see how the commission felt about a private v. public street. Commissioner Agee opposed a private street since there didn't appear to be a structure set up to deal with parked cars or landscape maintenance. Commissioner Getz stated his support with staff on the issue of public streets and stated there was no justification for private streets and that they create headaches. Commissioner Martin advised the applicant to meet with staff again to clear up any problems before this project comes back before the commission. Motion-Getz/Second Hoyer: To continue UP-85-744 and Negative Declaration No. 528 off calendar. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Reverend Thomas Mammen, UP-77-396jMod 1 Modification of Use Permit UP-77-396 to allow a single family -1511- AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) Chair Wendler suggested that Special Condition No. 1 be clarified as follows: 1. The applicant shall purchase a parking permit for each employee from the City's Finance Division. If the permits are not purchased during any month this Parking Exemption is void and the use shall be terminated. Motion-Getz/Second Hoyer: To approve PE-86-2 subject to all conditions (including clarification of Special Condition No.1 and the addition of Special Condition No.5) and findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Martin. (Cassette No.2) La Quinta Motor Inns, Inc., UP-85-733/Mod 1, 20 Airport Boulevard Use Permit Modification application of La Quinta Motor Inns, Inc. of Use Permit UP-85-733 to allow architectural modification consisting of a bell tower with wall mounted identification signage, and a monument identification sign at the project entrance at 20 Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Heavy Industrial Zone District in accordance with Chapter 20.80 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. June 12, 1986 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Bill Vandenbosh La Quinta Motor Inns San Antonio, Texas Mr. Vandenbosh was in agreement with the conditions but requested to meet with staff and discuss the placement of the sign on the front and side of the building. Commissioner Terry inquired about the Mosler Safe sign that is still standing at the project site. Mr. Vandenbosh informed the Commission that there had been a misunderstanding with the demolition contractor who neglected to tear it down, but removal is forthcoming. Motion-Terry/Second Agee: To approve UP-85-733/Mod 1 subject to conditions and findings in the Staff Report. AYES: Vice Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Hoyer and Terry. NOES: Chair Wendler. ABSENT: Commissioner Martin. PC Mtg. 6/12/86 Page 5 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) Rogers Trucking, UP-86-764 and Negative Declaration No. 555, 54 Tanforan Avenue Use Permit application of Rogers Trucking and an environmental determination of same to allow establishment of truck parking, offices, vehicle repair and equipment storage at 54 Tanforan Avenue in the M-1 Industrial Zone District in accordance with Section 20.40.030 B of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and Ordinance 962, as extended. June 12, 1986 Staff Report presented. Applicant Representative: Louis Dell'Angela 400 Oyster Point Boulevard Mr. Dell'Angela appreciated staff's support but asked the Commission to consider amending special conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. He asked for a reduction in the amount of landscaping, to leave the on-site parking as is, and to work with Planning Division staff on sign approval. Mr. Dell'Angela also requested that the City Engineer's memo be amended to allow wood dividers instead of concrete curbs in the rear area of the lot. The Commission agreed that there should not be any reduction in landscaping. Director Smith advised the Commission that Special Condition No. 10 be added as follows: 10. The applicant shall provide evidence of a two-year landscape maintenance contract. The Commission agreed to the applicant's request to substitute heavy timbers for the concrete curb in the rear of the lot and added Special Condition No. 11 as follows: 11. Regarding item II.C of the City Engineer's special conditions, the Planning Commission approved wooden wheel stops only at the rear (northerly end) of the site. The Commission agreed that all other special conditions shall remain as written. Motion-Getz/Second Agee: To approve UP-86-764 and Negative Declaration No. 555 subject to the conditions (including the addition of Special Conditions 10 and 11) and findings contained in the Staff Report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Martin. PC Mtg. 6/12/86 Page 6 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) City of South San Francisco, GP-86-30 and Negative Declaration No. 547 continued from Planning Commission Meeting of May 22, 1986. Public Hearing for General Plan Amendment application to amend various sections of text, policies, and exhibits of the Land Use, Circulation and Transportation Elements of the South San Francisco General Plan. Speaking With Concern: James Basin Tragoutsis Elchinoff & Basin, Attorneys 1486 Huntington Avenue Louis Dell~Angela 400 Oyster Point Boulevard Douglas Butler 133 Adrian Avenue Mr. Basin spoke regarding the deletion from the General Plan of fast food restaurants along South Airport Boulevard. The Commission informed Mr. Basin that the proposed wording is designed to clarify exising policy. Mr. Dell'Angela reiterated his earlier comments and stated that in the General Plan the word "should" should be used throughout the document and the words "shall" and "will", etc. should be eliminated. Mr. Butler was concerned with the new wording for policy statements 38 and 39 dealing with hotels. Senior Planner Morton read the sections as modified. (Cassette No.3) Policy 10: The Commission agreed to incorporate the existing as well as the proposed wording regarding the uses of vacated and operating schools. Policy 24: The Commission agreed to add the words "may be" to Policy 24 as follows: Senior citizen a~a~~me8~ housing projects may be allowed to be constructed to a maximum density of 50 units/acre and off- street parking "may be" provided at a ratio er-e8e-S~aee-:fe~ eaeft-:fe~~-aweii~8~-~8~~S lower than that which is otherwise required. PC Mtg. 6/12/86 Page 7 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To approve GP-86-30 and Negative Declaration No. 547 subject to all the changes recommended by staff and the Planning Commission. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Martin. City of South San Francisco, ZA-86-34 and Negative Declaration No. 547 continued from Planning Commission Meeting of May 22, 1986. Public Hearing for a Zoning Amendment application of the City of South San Francisco and an environmental determination of same to amend and revise Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. The Commission agreed to continue the Public Hearing on ZA-86-34 and Negative Declaration No. 547 to Tuesday, July 1, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Items from Staff Director Smith informed the Commission that at the previous night's City Council meeting Dr. Robertson's case was continued until June 25, 1986. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m. and continued to Tuesday, July 1, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California. . an T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco /\ -,//~"! '7' / \,;/ /;/;~ 1 /,1 ; .,1( /. l i ".1/ // ,.' V';J ,.' iI' .'" . " .--'1/7 ,/ / r:V i' // ~".,,;..UjJ ;' f ./,1I/1/1.L-) i/i'U/ F / /.7 /c2-,." ./ i I J dyf-Krin Wendler {// ~ianning Commission City of South San Francisco JTS:JAW:sp PC Mtg. 6/12/86 Page 8 of 8 Pages detached residential unit on a vacant subdivision lot at 19 Chateau Court. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Rev. Thomas Mammen 2560 Turnberry Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066 Rev. Mammen stated he will comply with all conditions and recommendations set forth in the Staff Report. Speaking in Opposition to Project: Schen M. Castillo 15 Chateau Court Mr. Castillo objected to the size and design of the proposed home. He felt that it did not conform to the existing planned community built by W. W. Dean. Speaking in Opposition to Project: Raymond Lee 17 Chateau Court Mr. Lee is by profession a civil engineer with a background in construction engineering. He feels that the homeowners' association architectural committee approved this project without informing the residents of its decision. Besides the size of the new home, he is also concerned with the drainage and stability of slope. Commissioners felt that a decision still could not be made until the drainage issues, stability of lot, and size of proposed home are further studied. Motion-Getz/Second Martin: meeting of January 9, 1986. vote. To continue UP-77-396/Mod 1 to the Unanimously approved by roll call Schenkers International Forwarders, Inc., UP-83-661/Mod 1 Use Permit Modification to allow the parking of trailers/container chassis behind the existing industrial building at 380 Littlefield Avenue. Staff indicated that a letter requesting withdrawal had been received from the applicant. Assistant City Attorney Kasper advised the Commission that a vote was not necessary for a withdrawal. Manmohan Kapur, UP-85-738 and Negative Declaration No. 521 Use permit for a dwelling group consisting of two additional -1512- residential units on a site currently occupied by a single family dwelling at 634 commercial Avenue. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant's Representative Present: Clark Fulthorp Earl Hardt & Assoc. 405 Grand Avenue Agrees with special conditions set forth in Staff Report. commissioners commented building does not relate to rest of neighborhood so should be redesigned and resubmitted to the Design Review Board for approval. Motion-Getz/Second Agee: To continue UP-85-738 and Negative Declaration No. 521 off calendar. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Grosvenor Airport Inn, Up-85-750 and Negative Declaration No 536 Use permit to allow construction of an addition consisting of 96 rooms, retail and banquet facilities, with related parking and landscaping, and an antennae farm located on the roof of the existing hotel structure at 380 South Airport Boulevard. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Staff recommended that the project be continued for thirty (30) days. Applicant's Representative for the Antennae Farm Present: Mike McNelly Cellular One 2420 Camino Ramon San Ramon, CA Mr. McNelly stated he would like to see project continued. Motion-Getz/Second Boblitt: To continue with hearing open to January 9, 1985. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. R. Fuller, Genstar Development Inc., Broadmoor Homes Northern California Division, SA-83-81/RPD-79-12 One-year time extension for Tentative Subdivision Map. December 12, 1985 Staff Report presented. Applicant Present: R. Fuller Genstar Dev. Co. 6250 Village Pkwy Dublin, CA -1513- Requested the Commission approve the extension only subject to the conditions for Lot 4. Speaking in Opposition: Thomas E. pohl 37A Appian Way Janet Manfredini 43A Appian Way Both Mr. pohl and Ms. Manfredini expressed their concerns with the lot being left undeveloped. They're tired of the eyesores in that area and wanted the Commission to watch the developers more closely in the future so there wouldn't be anymore abandoned developments. Motion-Boblitt/Second Wendler: To recommend to City Council denial of SA-83-81/RPD-79-12 based on the following findings: 1. Neighborhood has experienced problems with the immediate area. 2. There is inadequate reason for the extension request. 3. Past performance of the applicant has been that representations made have not been born out. 4. The applicant has not represented that they are going to continue with the construction. There is a very good possibility of brokerage of the application which will put it beyond control of this applicant. 5. This entire area needs a discretionary re-Iook for any future developments and City should not be locked into any past permits in light of the history. 6. Since the original approval there has been a new general plan which has been finalized, and we need to look at that in light of new policy in the general plan. 7. A denial will assist in the clarification of the status of the homeowners' association to comment on the impact of any new development, whereas an extension will not. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Items from Staff Planning Director Smith informed the Commissioners that Shearwater was approved at the December 11, 1985 City Council Meeting. A second reading will be on January 8, 1986. -1514- Chairman Terry has received from staff the antennae ordinance that Daly City has adopted. He directed staff to prepare an ordinance and have it ready for inspection at the January 9, 1985 meeting. Chairman Terry requested staff to look into a possibility of having the zoning ordinance restrict the placement of solar heater water tanks on roofs. Chairman Terry also requested staff to make formal replies to the Commission when inquiries are made regarding the status of a project or when they have a complaint that should be investigated. The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 P.M. Eugene Terry, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco mith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco -1515-