HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/22/1987
(Cassette No.1)
October 22, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning
Commi ssion.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners
Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler and
Zellmer.
ABSENT:
Chair Boblitt
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
Jean T. Smith
Maureen Morton
Robert Yee
Robert Ewing
Jake Wittwer
Ron Petrocchi
Dave Parenti
Deputy City Manager
Deputy City Attorney
Building Division
Police Department
Fire Department
CHAIR COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES for September 24, 1987
Motion-Zellmer/Second Matteucci: To approve the Minutes for the
September 24, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Auto Studio (Eddie Chan and Chris Santiago, owners), UP-78-441
45 Chestnut Avenue
Approval of findings and motion to recommend that the City Council
modify Use Permit UP-78-441.
A letter from the applicants' attorney, Mike Valencia, was
distributed to the Commission, stating a request for a continuance
to the December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting.
The Commission discussed the request and a majority felt the request
was not warranted.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To continue Use Permit UP-78-441
to the December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion failed
by the following roll call vote: AY~S: Commissioners Mantegani and
Matteucci. NOES: Vice-Chairman Ter~y, Commissioners Warren,
Wendler and Zellmer. ABSENT: Chair Boblitt.
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AGENDA ITEMS - CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
The Commission discussed their frustrations with the applicant for
lack of compliance with use permit conditions. Deputy City Attorney
Ewing advised the Commission to either reconsider the vote, or
propose a new motion recommending the case to City Council.
Director Smith explained that Mr. Valencia was asking for a
continuance because of a personal conflict.
Commissioner Wendler felt that it would be in the Commission's best
interest that the case be continued, and therefore suggested a vote
to reconsider the first vote.
Motion-Wendler/Second Terry: To reconsider the previous vote.
Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman
Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Wendler and Warren.
NOES: Commissioner Zellmer. ABSENT: Chair Boblitt.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To continue Use Permit UP-78-441
to the December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Approved by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Terry,
Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, and Wendler. NOES:
CommLssioners Warren and Zellmer. ABSENT: Chair Boblitt.
AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Todd and Rebecca Magaline, PM-85-239, 320 Shaw Road
Request for a three (3)-year extension of time by Todd and Rebecca
Magaline for Tentative Parcel Map PM-85-239 to resubdivide 4.67
acres into 2 parcels of 2.80 acres and 1.87 acres at 320 Shaw Road
in accordance with Title 19 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code and the State Subdivision Map Act.
October 22, 1987 Staff Report presented.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Wendler: To approve a one-year time extension
to November 14, 1988 for Parcel Map PM-85-239. Unanimously approved
by roll call vote.
Rouse and Associates, EIR-87-10, GP-87-31, ZA-87-38, PM-87-251
Southeast corner of Oyster Point and Gateway Boulevards
Draft Supplemental EIR, General Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment,
and Tentative Parcel Map of Rouse and Associates for the Gateway
Redevelopment Project, at the southeast corner of Oyster Point
Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard, to include:
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AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
a) Draft Supplemental EIR for the Gateway Redevelopment
project covering the three following proposals and the
Precise Plan for the project.
b) A General Plan Amendment to change the land use
designation from Planned Commercial to Planned Industrial
for the northeast 4.5 acres of the property.
c) Tentative Parcel Map PM-87-251 to subdivide the 22.8 acre
site into three lots (4.5 acres, 4.5 acres, and 13.8 acres
in size) for phasing purposes.
d) A Zoning Amendment to amend the Gateway Specific Plan Zone
District to permit light distribution on the northeast 4.5
acres of Parcel A and to allow office/sales/service uses
on Parcel A of the Gateway Project. The amendment
includes definitions of and off-street parking
requirements for these two uses.
October 22, 1987 Staff Reports presented.
Applicant's Representatives:
Stephen Chamberlin
Rouse & Assoc.
32990 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City
John Duvivier
HED Architects
460 Seaport Boulevard
Redwood City
Brent Cottong
2206 Semeria Avenue
Belmont
Speaking in favor of the Project:
Andy Skibo
Genentech, Inc.
460 Pt. San Bruno Blvd.
Mr. Chamberlin submitted to the Commission a corporate book of
projects Rouse & Associates have built in the Bay Area. He
explained the "flex product" concept with regard to the proposed
multi-tenant facility. Mr. Duvivier described the site, adjacent
uses and design considerations. Mr. Cottong, landscape architect,
exhibited the landscape pallet and explained how the site, tenant
needs and weather conditions were all factors considered and
incorporated into the project.
The Commission contributed the following comments:
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AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
1. What will be the traffic impacts of possible new tenants in the
present Federal Express facility on East Grand Avenue?
2. How realistic is the assumption that SamTrans will provide
transit services to the area? A connection with CalTrain?
3. Much of the traffic mitigation depends on the construction of
the Oyster Point Overpass, which is not scheduled to start
until after the proposed project is complete.
4. The driveway openings should be wide enough to accommodate
truck movements.
5. A reduction in the required parking spaces is not an acceptable
TSM measure.
6. Resolve the parking requirement vis-a-vis employees for the
Federal Express facility.
7. Consider possible noise mitigations for existing businesses in
the area.
8. Consider existing businesses in TSM shuttle bus strategies.
9. Consider the differences between personal autos and the Federal
Express vans with regard to features such as visibility through
the vehicle, potential damage in accidents, etc.
10. TSM strategies should not be punitive for using personal cars.
II. The current levels of service of Highway 101 should be
considered, rather than the 1984 levels of E and F.
12. Verify A~pendix C, where employees would reside.
13. Change from Planned Commercial to Planned Industrial should not
be indicative of a land USt trend in the Gateway area.
14. Points in Police Department memo shoula be addressed.
IS. Poplar trees are not recommended.
16. Regard should be given to the building design; colors and
textures.
17. Number of units in Stonegate, Table E need updating.
Mr. Skibo explained why Genentech decided not to develop the site
and commented that the Rouse development is a significantly smaller
project compared to what Genentech had proposed.
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AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Staff informed the Commission that the concerns mentioned will be
addressed in the Final EIR.
Vice-Chairman Terry closed the public hearing and the Commission
recommended that staff address all comments and prepare a final EIR
for City Council consideration.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To adopt the Resolution
recommending that the City Council approve GP-87-31, amending the
Land Use Element of the General Plan. Unanimously approved by roll
call vote.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To adopt the Resolution recommending
that the City Council approve ZA-87-38, amending Sections 20.57.200,
20.57.060, and 20.57.250 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code,
the Gateway Specific Plan District. Unanimously approved by roll
call vote.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To continue PM-87-251 to the November
19, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by roll
call vote.
City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-41
Public hearing for a Zoning Amendment to Chapter 20.76 and 20.86 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code to reduce the required
notification period for temporary signs and banners.
October 22, 1987 Staff Report presented.
Commissioner Zellmer stated he had talked with representatives of
the Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce and they have no
concerns.
Commissioner Warren felt a maximum time limit for compliance should
be stated. She requested the Commission be notified if a notice
period should ever exceed 30 days.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Matteucci-Mantegani: To adopt the Resolution
recommending that the City Council approve ZA-87-4l, amending South
San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.76.080(c). Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Director Smith informed the Commission that at the October 27, 1987
City Council meeting the following planning issues will be
discussed: religious assembly (ZA-87-39), recycling (ZA-87-40) and
the appeal by Lillian Quinn (UP-87-808).
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ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
CommLssioner Mantegani expressed his concern regarding the length of
time a commercial truck can park in a residential neighborhood. He
felt the five hour limit should be shortened. Director Smith said
she would inform the Police Department of his concern.
with reference to the Imperial 400 Motel, 222 South Airport
Boulevard, Vice-Chairman Terry asked staff to inspect the decorative
work being added on to the front of the building. He felt it was in
the traffic right-of-way and was subject to being hit by a passing
truck or bus. Chief Building Inspector wittwer said he would
inspect the site for compliance with the approved plans.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairman Terry adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to November
19, 1987, 7:30 p.m.
ean T. Smith, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
~Eugene P. Terry, Chairman Pro
~~lanning Commission
~C~ty of'South-San .Francisco
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