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BECAUSE OF A LACK OF A QUORUM. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1986
WAS ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 21, 1986.
(Cassette No.1)
August 21, 1986 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning
Commission.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Wendler, Vice Chair Boblitt,
Commissioners *Agee **Getz, Hoyer, Martin, and
Terry.
*Commissioner Agee arrived at 7:35 pm.
**Commissioner Getz was excused at 9:00 pm.
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
Jean T. Smith
Dan Christians
Maureen K. Morton
Philip Gorny
Deputy City Manager/
City Engineer
Robert Yee
Police Department
Ron petrocchi
Building Division
Ray Laur
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Boblitt/Second Getz: To approve the
Minutes of the July 1, 1986 Planning Commission
Meeting. Approved by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Chair Wendler, Vice Chair Boblitt,
Commissioners Getz, Hoyer, Martin and Terry.
ABSENT: Commissioner Agee.
Motion-Boblitt/Second Getz: To approve the
Minutes of the July 10, 1986 Planning
Commission Meeting. Approved by the following
roll call vote. AYES: Chair Wendler, Vice
Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Getz, Martin and
Terry. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Hoyer. ABSENT:
Commissioner Agee.
AGENDA CHANGES
Staff informed the Commission that the staff report "Review of the
Capital Improvement Program for 1986/87", would be added to the end
of the agenda, becoming Agenda Item No. 10.
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AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
Noting a possible conflict of interest, Vice Chair Boblitt requested
to abstain from participating in any discussion regarding the
Standard Building Co. application and to step down from the podium.
standard Building Co., Inc. (South San Francisco Unified School
District, owner), RPD-86-30, SA-86-94, Negative Declaration No. 561,
Easterly Side of Chestnut Avenue, Northerly of Tamarack Lane
Residential Planned Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map
application of Standard Building, Co., Inc. (South San Francisco
Unified School District, owner) and an environmental determination of
same to allow a 47 lot, single-family, detached residential
development on 7.9 acres of land along the easterly side of Chestnut
Avenue, northerly of Tamarack Lane in the R-1 Single Family Zone
District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Applicant present:
Andrew Cresci
Project Manager
Standard Builders
2222 19th Avenue
San Francisco
James Rowell
Civil Engineer
2222 19th Avenue
San Francisco
Speaking against the project:
Norm Hynding, Jr.
810 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco
Speaking with concern:
Robert Mantegani
113 James Court
South San Francisco
Mr. Cresci made a presentation of the project for the Commission and
pointed out that the original selling price was only an estimate and
it now appears the homes will be selling in the $200,000 to $230,000
range. He agreed to the conditions and findings setforth in the
staff report and thanked staff for their help with the project.
Mr. Hynding's concern was the traffic that would be generated from
this project and he felt the traffic study lacked discussion of the
problems evident at Laurel Avenue and Tamarack Lane. He presented
photos that showed the current parking problems along Tamarack Lane
during baseball games played at the Parkway Junior High School
playfield. He felt that this problem should be resolved before the
project was approved.
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AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) continued
The Commission discussed with City Engineer Bob Yee the possibility
of a second entrance/exit or an emergency exit onto Chestnut Avenue.
He informed the Commission that this would take an additional ten
feet away from the Standard Homes project in order to include a
stacking lane. The possibility of an arterial stop sign to control
the traffic was also discussed.
Mr. Mantegani, who owns the nursery directly across from the Parkway
site, called to the Commission's attention the eventual widening of
Chestnut Avenue and other possible intersections for future
development.
Commissioner Getz suggested having this item continued to the
September 11th meeting in order that the developer could develop a
parking and off-site circulation plan in cooperation with the school
district to a) prevent use of Tamarack Lane for through traffic from
this development and b) a parking plan for school recreational
activities.
(Cassette No.2)
Mr. Cresci requested the continuation of all items regarding the
Standard Homes development until the September 11 meeting.
Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To continue RPD-86-30, SA-86-94, and
Negative Declaration No. 561 to the September 11, 1986 Planning
commission meeting. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Boblitt.
Shaw Business Center, UP-86-768 and Negative Declaration No. 558
212-214 Shaw Road
Use Permit application of Shaw Business Center and an environmental
determination of same to allow additional multi-tenant buildings,
off-street parking, landscaping and related site improvements at an
existing light industrial facility at 212-214 Shaw Road in the M-2
Industrial Zone District.
August 14, 1986 staff report presented.
Applicant:
Dan Waldman
Shaw Business Center
1875 Lombard Street
San Francisco
Clayton Lee
Architect
1601 Industrial Way
Belmont
Mr. Waldman agreed to the conditions and findings as presented in the
staff report. Mr. Lee discussed the site for the Commission and
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answered questions regarding the railroad spur that enters the
property, landscaping and positioning of the tenant identification
sign.
The Commission agreed that the height of the sign should be reduced
and directed staff to resolve this issue along with developing a new
address numbering system.
Motion-Martin/Second Agee: To approve UP-86-768 and Negative
Declaration No. 558 based on the findings and conditions contained in
the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll-call vote. ABSENT:
Commissioner Getz.
Dawn E. Prince and Dale McKenna,UP-86-770 and Negative Declaration
No. 560, 632 Miller Avenue
Use Permit application of Dawn E. Prince and Dale McKenna and an
environmental determination of same to allow construction of a second
unit as a dwelling group on a lot currently occupied by a single
family dwelling at 632 Miller Avenue in the R-3 Restricted Multi-
Family Residential Zone District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Representative:
John Lucchesi
435 Baden Avenue
Mr. Lucchesi stated that the applicant agreed to all the conditions
contained in the staff report but did not understand the condition
listed by the Engineering Division regarding a "stop sign" and "left
turn only" sign being posted at the driveway exit. Deputy City
Manager/City Engineer Bob Yee was not aware of the condition and was
not able to comment on it until he spoke with his staff.
Motion-Hoyer/Second Martin:
Declaration No. 560 based on
exception that applicant and
City Engineer's inter-office
Unanimously approved by roll
To approve UP-86-770 and Negative
the findings and conditions, with the
City Engineer review item no. "IV" of
memorandum dated July 10, 1986.
call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
Grandview Technology Center, UP-85-734/Mod 1 and Amended Negative
Declaration No. 515, 800-1200-1520 Grandview Drive.
Use Permit modification of Grandview Technology Center to allow
revised building design and site plan for an office/warehouse project
consisting of three (3) buildings totalling 105,000 square feet with
related parking and landscaping at 800-1200-1520 Grandview Drive in
the M-2 Industrial Zone District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
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AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) continued
Applicant's Representative:
George Avanessian
Architect
400 Oyster Point Boulevard
Mr. Avanessian agreed to all the findings and conditions contained in
the Staff Report.
(Cassette No.3)
Motion-Terry/Second Agee: To approve UP-85-734/Mod 1 and Amended
Negative Declaration No. 515 subject to the findings and conditions
contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call
vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
Edward and Ruth Majewski, V-86-288, UP-86-771, 859 Camaritas Avenue
Use Permit application of Edward and Ruth Majewski to allow a
residential second unit within an existing single-family home and a
Variance to allow one (1) off-street parking space where three (3)
are required at 859 Camaritas Circle in the R-1 Single Family Zone
District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Applicant:
Mrs. Ruth Majewski
859 Camaritas Avenue
Applicant's Representative:
Kathy Kenny
Double Unit Opportunity
Program
1107 Oak Street
San Francisco
Mrs. Majewski requested that the Commission grant the variance and
approve the site plan concept that they had submitted with their
application.
Ms. Kenny passed out an alternate site plan to the Commission. Staff
could not comment on the proposal until it was more closely studied.
Ms. Kenny stated that if the Commission approved the alternate plan
recommended by the Planning staff it would cost the Majewski's an
additional $7000.
Commission members recalled the concerns and discussion that preceded
the adoption of the second-unit ordinance, and the decision that
additional parking should be required so that neighborhoods would not
face increased parking problems.
The Commission agreed that a variance could not be granted unless a
third parking space was included in the plan.
Senior Building Inspector Laur informed the Commission that the size
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AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) continued
of the room was too small and did not meet building code require-
ments.
Commissioner Martin suggested that the case be continued for redesign
and that the applicants must decide whether or not they want to spend
additional money in order to have the variance approved.
Motion-Martin/Second Agee: To continue V-86-288 and UP-86-771 off
calendar. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT:
Commissioner Getz.
Joseph Welch, UP-84-704/Mod 1, 120-150 South Linden Avenue
Use Permit modification application of Joseph Welch to allow
construction of a 4,446 square foot addition connecting two buildings
in an existing Industrial Planned Development at 120-150 South Linden
Avenue in the M-1 Zone District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's Representative:
Michael O'Brien
343 Bennington Street
San Francisco
Mr. O'Brien agreed to the findings and conditions contained in the
staff report.
Motion-Hoyer/Second Agee: To approve UP-84-704/Mod 1 based on the
findings and conditions contained in the staff report. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
Senior Building Inspector Laur informed the Commission and applicant
that the address 150 South Linden Avenue was already assigned to an
existing building and could not be used at this project. Mr. O'Brien
acknowledged this information.
Budget Rent-A-Car, UP-79-499/Mod 3, 177 South Airport Boulevard
Use Permit modification of Budget Rent-a-Car to allow the conversion
of a portion of an existing warehouse into additional office area at
177 South Airport Boulevard in the M-2 Industrial Zone District.
Applicant's Representative:
Bill Harmon
Riley Associates
Civil Engineers
125 E. Sunnyoaks
Campbell
Mr. Harmon had no objections to the staff report and agreed to its
conditions.
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AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) continued
Motion-Martin/Second Terry: To approve UP-79-449/Mod 3 based on the
findings and conditions contained in the staff report. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz
Judith M. Pisano, UP-86-772, 132 Brentwood Drive
Use Permit application of Judith M. Pisano (Arco Building Co., owner)
to establish a retail stained glass shop including sales of custom
work and hobby supplies and classes in an existing building at 132
Brentwood Drive in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone District.
Applicant:
Judith M. Pisano
1633 Prospect Street
Belmont
Ms. Pisano had no objections to the staff report and agreed to its
conditions.
Motion-Martin/Second Agee: To approve UP-86-772 based on the
findings and conditions contained in the staff report. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
City of South San Francisco, PM-86-244, Northwesterly Corner of Grand
Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.
Tentative Parcel Map application of the City of South San Francisco
which results in Parcel "A" of 5.34 acres for future residential
development and Parcel "B" of 0.057 acres to be reserved for future
street widening at the northwesterly corner of Grand Avenue and
Chestnut Avenue in the RPD-10 Residential Planned Development Zone
District.
August 14, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Hoyer/Second Terry: To approve PM-86-244 based on the
conditions contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by
roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
Review of the 1986-86 Capital Improvement Program for Consistency
with the General Plan
August 21, 1986 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Martin/Second Boblitt: To adopt Resolution No. 2371
determining that the proposed 1986-87 Capital Improvement Program is
consistent with the City's General Plan. Unanimously adopted by roll
call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Getz.
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ITEMS FROM STAFF
Director Smith informed the Commission that the Dra,ft Zoning
Ordinance and Amended General Plan are on the agenda for the City
Council meeting of August 27th.
Director Smith apprised the Commission that the Historical Commission
was requesting a joint meeting and a possible field trip.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Martin mentioned that the area around the Westborough
Shopping Center had never been cleaned up and was accumulating more
litter and garbage.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wendler informed the Commission that the meeting scheduled for
August 28, 1986 was cancelled and that the next regular meeting would
be September 11, 1986, 7:30 PM.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 PM.
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Joy-Ann Wendler, Chair
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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71ean T. Smith, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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