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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04/14/1988 (Cassette No.1) April 14, 1988 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chairman Zellmer*, Commissioners Boblitt, Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Maureen Morton Philip Gorny Daniel Christians Robert Yee Valerie Armento Jake Wittwer Ron petrocchi DCM/City Engineer City Attorney Chief Building Inspector Police Department *Vice Chairman Zellmer arrived at 9:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion-Matteucci/Second Boblitt: To approve the Minutes of the March 17, 1988 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Terry, Commissioners Boblitt and Matteucci. ABSTAIN: Commissioners Warren and Wendler. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Zellmer and Commissioner Mantegani. CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS James Elmore, UP-88-820, Negative Declaration No. 618 1051 Airport Boulevard. Continued from the March 31, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit application to expand a non-conforming use, already established, in an existing building at 1051 Airport Boulevard. April 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representative: Louis Dell'Angela 400 Oyster Point Blvd. Speaking Against the Project: Tom Saberi 1045 Airport Blvd. PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 1 OF 6 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Mr. Dell'Angela stated the applicant agrees to provide an on- site parking space and is currently working with the Chief Building Inspector for code compliance. He further stated that the applicant will be working with staff on a location for the trash enclosure. Mr. Saberi presented the Commission photographs of the site exhibiting problems with parking and trash. He felt the proposed site for parking and trash was not large enough to accommodate both requirements. The Commission stated their concerns were with trash, having the trash enclosure fenced, the outside storage bin, parking, and lack of a site plan. City Attorney Armento informed the Commission that to force the applicant into compliance, either by civil action or by enforcement of the nuisance abatement ordinance, would take two to six months. She recommended that the Commission continue the application to a specific date, allowing time to correct the items, and thereafter either approve or deny the use permit. Chief Building Inspector Wittwer informed the Commission that the storage bin could meet building code requirements but the use was illegal. Commissioner Boblitt asked Mr. Elmore if he would agree to remove the storage bin and his response was "no". Chairman Terry suggested UP-88-820 be continued to the May 12, 1988 Planning Commission meeting in order for the findings for denial be prepared, for the City Attorney to research the legal aspects, and to give the applicant an opportunity to work with staff regarding the Commission's concerns. 20/20 Recycle Centers (Perry K. Pahlmeyer, owner), UP-88-825 2256 Westborough Boulevard Continued from the March 17, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit application to allow a recycling (small collection) facility at an existing Safeway grocery store at 2256 Westborough Boulevard. Staff suggested combining the presentation of staff reports for UP-88-825 and UP-88-826 in an effort to save time. 20/20 Recycle Centers (Pacific Development Group, owner), UP-88- 826, 170 El Camino Real Continued from the March 17, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit application to allow a recycling (small collection) facility at an existing Safeway grocery store at 170 El Camino Real. PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 2 OF 6 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Applicant's representative: Fred Card 20/20 Recycle Irvine, CA Scott Wilson 20/20 Recycle Soquel, CA Mr. Card stated that the applicant agrees to the conditions contained in the staff report. He stated a letter of intent is being forwarded to the City that will answer concerns regarding maintenance and upkeep of each location, and 20/20 is working with Safeway to monitor excess garbage that may be dumped around the igloos. (Cassette No.2) The Commission discussed the location of the igloos and kiosk at the Westborough site and suggested it be moved away from the driveways and set back in the shopping center. Staff proposed modifying Special Condition No.2, UP-88-825, as follows: "2. The facility shall be located away from the driveway, in the north area of the site, near Denny's." The Commission was also concerned with the schedule for pick-up and staff suggested the following additional Special Condition for both UP-88-825 and UP-88-826: "If it becomes evident that additional pick-ups are necessary, particularly on days facility is closed, the applicant/operator shall schedule additional pick-ups as necessary." Motion-Wendler/Second Warren: To approve UP-88-825 subject to the modified conditions, including additional Special Condition No.9, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. AYES: Chairman Terry, Commissioners Boblitt, Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. ABSTAIN: Vice-Chairman Zellmer. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. Motion-Wendler/Second Matteucci: To approve UP-88-826 subject to the modified conditions, including additional Special Condition No.8, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Terry, Commissioners Boblitt, Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. ABSTAIN: Vice-Chairman Zellmer. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. Frank H. Kosta (Arco/Kenwood Co., owner), UP-88-829, 147 Hazelwood Drive Use Permit application to allow establishment of a health club/gym in an existing building at 147 Hazelwood Drive. PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 3 OF 6 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Applicant: Frank H. Kosta 397 Granada Drive Mr. Kosta stated he agrees to the Special Conditions as contained in the staff report. Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To approve UP-88-829 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Chevron USA, UP-85-745/Mod 2, 1 Westborough Boulevard Use Permit Modification application of Chevron USA to allow construction of a storage building at an existing gasoline service station at 1 Westborough Boulevard. Chairman Terry excused himself from the Commissioners' table indicating the applicant is his employer. April 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Staff added the following Special Condition: "8. Signage at the site shall be only in accordance with UP- 85-745. Signs in violation of the condition of UP-85-745 shall be removed within 30 days to gain compliance with the approval granted." Applicant's representative: Erick Kollerbohm 1201 Park Avenue #204 Oakland Mr. Kollerbohm stated the applicant agrees to the conditions and additional Special Condition No.8. He indicated the new storage shed will store mini-mart goods. Motion-Matteucci/Second Wendler: To approve UP-85-745/Mod 2 subject to the conditions, including Special Condition No.8, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Boblitt, Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. ABSTAIN: Chairman Terry. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. Chairman Terry returned to the Commissioners' table. Westborough Development Group, PUD-88-9, SA-88-98, Negative Declaration No. 623 Gellert Boulevard and Appian Way Planned Unit Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map of Westborough Development Corporation and environmental determination of same to develop a 46-unit project consisting of 30 single-family detached and 16 attached units on individual lots with common areas on property located between Gellert Boulevard and Appian Way. April 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Christians informed the Commission that Exhibits "C", In Lieu Park Fee PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 4 OF 6 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued (SA-88-98) and "E", Prevailing Wage Requirement (PUD-88-9) were distributed for their review and are to be included in the staff reports. He reported that the "Prevailing Wage Requirement" is the same as imposed for the Stonegate 5 & 6 PUD9 Applicant's representatives: Gordon Jacoby Westborough Development 187 E. Blithedale Ave. Mill Valley Chris Craiker Architect 851 Irwin Street San Rafael Robert Luff Landscape Architect 499 Bahia Drive Novato Lee Oberkamper Civil Engineer 10 Paul Drive San Rafael Speaking in favor of the project: Robert Gilmore Building Trades Council 300 Eighth Avenue San Mateo Speak with concern: Cyrus Tung 2273 Kenry Way Mr. Jacoby stated the applicant agrees to the conditions in the original staff report but questioned the "Prevailing Wage Requirement" since he had been unaware of this until the day before and had not had time to discuss it with the City Council or Building Trades Council. The applicant's representatives each described the project with regard to their specialization. (Cassette No.3) Mr. Gilmore briefly stated the Trade Council's endorsement of the project and his request to have the "Prevailing Wage Requirement" included as part of the conditions. Mr. Tung was concerned with losing the view from his home. City Attorney Armento stated the City Council currently has no policy or criteria regarding prevailing wages and Mr. Jacoby's concern is justified. The Commission discussed Mr. Tung's concern and Mr. Craiker demonstrated that no views would be blocked. Commissioner Wendler requested the following condition be included: PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 5 OF 6 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued 1111. Shrubbery shall not block the major views of the existing adjoining homes.1I Other issues discussed by the Commission regarded visitor parking, the attached residences, and the water fountain. Several Commissioners preferred to see the site developed strictly single family detached rather than as proposed. Staff reminded the Commission that the property is zoned R-2. A majority of the Commission felt the water fountain was innovative but others questioned the cost of its future maintenance. (Cassette No.4) Motion-Wendler/Second Warren: To recommend to the City Council approval of Negative Declaration No. 623. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. NOES: Chairman Terry and Commissioner Boblitt. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. Motion-Wendler/Second Warren: To recommend to the City Council approval of Planned Unit Development Permit PUD-88-9. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. NOES: Chairman Terry and Commissioner Boblitt. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To recommend to the City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map SA-88-98. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. NOES: Chairman Terry and Commissioner Boblitt. ABSENT: Commissioner Mantegani. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Smith announced that the Redevelopment Agency adopted the Preliminary Plan Downtown/Central Redevelopment Project. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION The Commission requested staff prepare a General Plan Amendment redefining Planned Commercial and a subsequent Zoning Amendment in order to address warehouse-retail uses. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Terry adjourned the 1988, 7:30 p.m. ean T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco meeting at 11:53 p.m. to May 12, /~t.~,.~----::=,~,.._... t,.....-....~f ,{ } 1'"--.,,, ...."""" --> "..,,w-, I . ",""," . f """, .'1Il. I" 1" " . "'i>'"-".~'-~F'_'~_ ~ ",',' !I l'l ~' ,,,,,.,... /.._-.\~;;;;s:Z.:-V ~~Paul-TerrY~-Chairman---- Planning Commission City of South San Francisco 1 EPT:JTS:sp PC MTG. 4/14/88 PAGE 6 OF 6 PAGES