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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/21/1986 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. PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 1 of 8 Pages 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. PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 2 of 8 Pages 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 PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 3 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) continued 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. PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 4 of 8 Pages 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 PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 5 of 8 Pages 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. PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 6 of 8 Pages 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. PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 7 of 8 Pages 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. 97'~~- Joy-Ann Wendler, Chair Planning Commission City of South San Francisco -'-' 71ean T. Smith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JTS:JAW:sp PC MTG. 8/21/86 Page 8 of 8 Pages