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(Cassette No.1)
October 8, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning
Cormnission.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry,
Cormnissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren,
Wendler and Zellmer.
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney
Building Division
police Department
Philip Gorny
Daniel Christians
Mark Lewis
Robert Yee
Valerie Armento
Robert Ewing
Ray Laur
Ron Petrocchi
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
staff informed the Commission that the following continuances are
being requested:
a) Continue Item ~3, Todd and Rebecca Magaline, to October 22,
1987.
b) continue Item ~5, Rental City, off-calendar;
c) Continue Item ~8, Ron Price, to November 19, 1987.
REPORTS
Patio Covers, City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-42
Set public hearing date of November 19, 1987 to consider Zoning
Amendment to allow patio covers within portions of the required rear
yard setback in the R-1 and R-2 Zone Districts.
October 8, 1987 Staff Report presented.
The Commission discussed with Senior Building Inspector Laur the
Uniform Building Code's definition for compliance of patio
enclosures and the type of materials approved for enclosures. Chair
Boblitt felt glass, aesthetically, looks better than plastic
and screens don't keep ou~ the wind. Mr. Laur suggested that the
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REPORTS (continued)
amendment should specify "manufactured" patio enclosures. The
Commission suggested inviting a representative from the patio
enclosure industry for the November 19, 1987 Planning cormnission
meeting to answer questions.
Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To set the public hearing date of
November 19, 1987 to consider Zoning Amendment ZA-87-42 to allow
patio covers within portions of the required rear yard setback.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Senior Planner Christians informed the Cormnission that Charles and
Marjorie Arivett (V-87-295), have been kept informed of the
Cormnission's hearings and will be notified once the amendment is
approved so they may proceed with their variance request.
Gellert/Westborough Overlay District, City of South San Francisco,
ZA-87-37
Workshop session to discuss the possibility of an overlay district
or other regulations limiting regional uses in neighborhood shopping
centers.
October 8, 1987 Staff Report presented.
staff informed the Commission that there are existing mechanisms in
the Zoning Ordinance that control the types of uses going into
neighborhood shopping centers.
The Commission stated its concern involved large retail businesses
(15,000 square feet or greater) and the possible impacts on a
surrounding neighborhood. The Cormnission felt the residents should
be given an opportunity to voice their opinion about these
businesses. They explained that the area of concern included all
neighborhood shopping centers in the City, not just the Westborough
area.
The Commission asked staff to re-schedule this matter and that the
proposed Zoning and General Plan Amendments should include the
wording developed by staff in the June 22, 1987 inter-office
memorandum to the Planning Commission.
Motion-Warren/Second Zellmer: For staff to prepare a City-wide
General Plan and Zoning Amendment which includes the wording stated
in the June 22, 1987 inter-office memorandum. Unanimously approved
by roll call vote.
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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.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Matteucci: To continue PM-85-235 to the
October 22, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 10, 1987
Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To approve the minutes of the
September 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Brian and Juleen Pecson, Rental City (Joseph Welch, owner),
UP-84-704/Mod 2, 136 South Linden Avenue
continued from the August 13, 1987 Planning Commission meeting.
Use Permit Modification of Brian and Juleen pecson (Joseph Welch,
owner) to allow an equipment rental use at an existing office/
warehouse complex at 136 South Linden Avenue and to park rental
trucks at 137 South Linden Avenue in the M-1 Industrial Zone
District in accordance with Section 20.30.030(c) of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code.
A letter was distributed to the Commission from the applicants who
requested their case be continued off-calendar until Ryder Truck's
(57 South Linden Avenue) use permit application was approved.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Zellmer: To continue UP-84-704/Mod 2 off-
calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Johnnie and Matilda Hall, V-87-300, 632 4th Lane
Variance application of Johnnie and Matilda Hall to South San
Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.71.030 to allow a 3'
encroachment into the required 20' rear yard setback at 632 4th Lane
in the R-2 Zone District in accordance with Chapter 20.82 of the
South San Francisco Municipal Code.
October 8, 1987 Staff Report presented.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To approve Variance V-87-300
subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the
staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Jose Santiago, V-87-299, 747 Grand Avenue
variance application of Jose Santiago to South San Francisco
Municipal Code Section 20.71.030 to allow an accessory building to
exceed 40% of the required rear yard setback and to allow a 15 foot
encroachment into the required 20 foot garage door setback from the
adjoining 3rd Lane at 747 Grand Avenue in the R-2 Zone District in
accordance with Chapter 20.82 South San Francisco Municipal Code.
(Cassette No.2)
October 8, 1987 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Christians
also informed the Commission that a letter was received from Mrs.
Edna Harks in opposition to the variance application.
Applicant:
Jose Santiago
747 Grand Avenue
Mr. Santiago felt his existing garage, which has a five-foot setback
and is 65 years old, is too small for his car to park in. He also
mentioned that a previous addition has limited the amount of room in
his backyard and landscaping would be reduced considerably if the 20
foot setback was applied. He submitted photos to the Cormnission for
review.
After a brief discussion of the application, the commission felt the
lot offered him other alternatives and agreed with staff's
recommendation.
Motion-Terry/Second Matteucci: To deny Variance V-87-299 based on
the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
Ron Price, 1 Chestnut Avenue, UP-85-712/Mod 1
Use Permit Modification application of Ron Price to establish a
comprehensive sign program at an existing auto dealership at 1
Chestnut Avenue in accordance with Special Condition No. 5 of UP-85-
712.
Staff informed the Commission that a letter was received from the
applicant requesting a continuance.
Vice-Chairman Terry asked staff to research the signs approved for
the area over the doors of the building and to verify the placement
of the freestanding sign near the Auto Studio business.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Motion-Matteucci/Second Wendler: To continue UP~85-712/Mod to
November 19, 1987. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Normandy Associa.tes (Herman P. Wa.gner, owner), 325 South Maple
Avenue, UP~86~760/MOd 1
Use Permit Modification application of Normandy Associates (Herman
P. Wagner, owner) to eliminate Buildings 2 and 3, amend the site
plan, landscape plan, building elevations, Special Condition No.5,
and add outdoor storage at 325 South Maple Avenue in the M-1 Zone
District in accordance with Section 20.30.040 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code.
October 8, 1987 Staff Report presented.
After ascertaining that the applicant was not present in the
audience and questions needed answering, the Commission agreed to
hold UP-86-760/Mod 1 until the last item on the Agenda, anticipating
the applicant would appear.
Syufy, UP~84-688/Mod 3, 410;.,;,470 Noar Avenue
Continued from the September 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting.
Use Permit Modification to require an Agreement that provides addi-
tional peak hour parking spaces and thereby allows additional
theatre seats, requires additional off-site improvements and
provides related enforcement and monitoring procedures for the
Noor/Huntington Avenues.
For the record, Ci ty Manager Lewis recounted the history of the
events wi th Syufy and pay'N Pak that led to the hearings. He
reported the Agreement has not yet been approved. The area of
controversy is the pedestrian activated signal at the intersection
of Huntington and Noor Avenues.
Applicants' Representatives:
George Corey, Esq
Representing Syufy Ent.
700 EI Camino Real
Millbrae
Frederick Hertz, Esq.
Representing pay'N Pak
785 Market Street
San Francisco
Speaking with Concern:
Alan Crandall
1435 Huntington Avenue
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Mr. Corey stated syufy posted with the City $18,700 with the
original use permit--money to be used toward a signal at Noor and
Huntington Avenues. He reported Mr. Syufy has now agreed to pay an
additional $31,700 ($50,000 total). It was also pointed out that
under Section 1 of the Agreement, pay'N pak wished to have its name
removed with reference to the 210 additional parking spaces. He
submitted page 21 of a traffic study prepared by TJKM for the cities
of South San Francisco and San Bruno, which indicates a stop sign
would be a sufficient solution to the pedestrian and traffic
problem. Mr. Corey further explained that the parking problem is
one his client shares with pay'N Pak, therefore pay'N pak is
obligated to pay a portion of the cost.
Deputy City Manager Yee stated the cost of the signal depends on how
sophisticated it is and the results of the bidding process. He felt
Syufy stood a better chance of getting the costs minimized by being
able to negotiate the price, whereas the City cannot.
Mr. Hertz stated that pay'N pak is willing to pay 47% of those costs
once incurred (improvements to Lot A, traffic light, lost revenue,
parking lot lighting), but stressed the burden should be put on
syufy.
The Commission discussed the formula for parking spaces vs seats.
The commission felt the current amount of parking was inadequate for
the current amount of seating. Vice-Chairman Terry and Commissioner
Wendler felt Syufy showed poor corporate behavior and recounted
instances where employees were observed parking in front of the
theatre and directing patrons to park at Safeway. It was
recommended a condition be imposed that required employees to park
across the street.
Vice-Chairman Terry requested that "Planning Cormnission" be
substituted for "City Planning Director" in Section 6c of the
Agreement.
(Cassette No.3)
The Commission felt the disagreement between syufy and Pay'n pak
could be remedied. It was recommended that a final continuance to
November 19, 1987 be granted. The Commission stressed the parties
involved should resolve their differences.
Mr. Crandall, property manager for Tanforan Associates, was
concerned with the time factor involved with this issue and felt the
patrons safety should be considered.
Motion-Matteucci/Second Terry: To continue UP-84-688/Mod 3 to
November 19, 1987. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Normandy Associates (Herman P. Wagner, owner), 325 South Maple
Avenue, UP-86-760/Mod 1
Chair Boblitt informed the applicant the Staff Report had already
been read and the public hearing was open.
Applicant's Representative:
Jon Legallet
1335 Griffith Street
San Francisco
Mr. Legallet agreed to all conditions contained in the staff report.
In response to Commissioner Warren's request he explained that at
present there were no prospective tenants and was unable to state
the type of outdoor storage being proposed.
After a discussion, the Commission felt a Special Condition should
be imposed that regulated the type of outdoor storage for the site.
Staff recommended the following Special Condition:
"15. Applicant shall present any request for tenant and
use of any portion of outdoor storage to the Planning
Commission for review and approval as a matter from
staff at the next Planning Commission meeting after
such request."
The applicant agreed to the additional Special Condition.
Motion-Zellmer/Second Matteucci: To approve UP-86-760/Mod 1 based
on the findings and subject to the conditions contained in the staff
report, including additional Special Condition No. 15. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote.
City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-41
Set public hearing date to consider a Zoning Amendment to the City's
Sign Ordinance, Chapters 20.76 and 20.86 of Title 20, South San
Francisco Municipal Code, to reduce the required notification period
for temporary signs and banners, Case No. ZA-87-41.
Motion-Mantegani/Second Zellmer:
Public hearing date for ZA-87-41.
vote.
To set October 22, 1987 as the
Unanimously approved by voice
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Acting Planning Director Gorny read a report to the Commission
regarding the Imperial 400 Motor Inn. Vice-Chairman Terry requested
this item be rescheduled for the October 22, 1987 Planning
Commission meeting for further discussion.
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ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
In response to Vice-Chairman Terry's comments regarding the Design
Review Board, Mr. Gorny clarified that the Design Review Board makes
recommendations only, and the Planning Director makes the decisions
based on DRB's recommendations. He also informed the Commission
that October 15, 1987 was the cut-off date for applications and a
few have been received.
Commissioner Wendler asked if the additional six rooms at the
Imperial 400 was a change in the original use permit. Mr. Gorny
stated he was unaware of a use permit but would have it researched
for the Commission.
Deputy City Attorney Ewing reported that the illegal sign at 265
Grand Avenue was scheduled to be removed by today's date.
Commissioner Mantegani requested staff to ask the Code Enforcement
Officer 1) to measure the rear yard setback at 213 James Court; 2)
for an update on the addition at 643 Chestnut Avenue as to why the
sidewalk and driveway improvements have not yet been made; and 3) to
investigate two illegally parked motorhomes at 649 and 653 Chestnut
Avenue.
Commissioner Zellmer asked for a report on the status of Milt's
Livery Service, referring to his previous month's inquiries.
Chair Boblitt informed staff that the business at 2236 Westborough
Boulevard is still displaying a lottery banner and using planter
boxes to display tomatoes. Staff referred the Commission to a
letter the Code Enforcement Officer sent to the tenant, Mr. Teodoro
Quiban, on October 2, 1987, informing him of the violations. Staff
also informed the Commission that Mr. Quiban has called the Planning
Division for an appointment to discuss the matter.
Commissioner Mantegani reported that garbage from the Willow Gardens
area is being dumped over the fence and onto his property. Staff
suggested Alex Tsitovitch, the City's liaison with the Willow
Gardens Homeowners' Association, be informed of the matter to see if
it can be corrected.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Boblitt adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. to October 22,
1987, 7:30 p.m.
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