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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/13/1987 (Cassette No.1) August 13, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler* and Zellmer. City Manager Deputy City Manager Police Department Building Division Fire Department Jean T. Smith Maureen Morton Daniel Christians Mark Lewis Robert Yee Ron Petrocchi Ray Laur Fred Lagomarsino ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division *Commission Wendler arrived at 9:50 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To approve the Minutes for the July 23, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Wendler. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Stonegate Homes, Inc., SA-87-96, PUD-87-4, Negative Declaration No. 595 continued from the July 23, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned Unit Development Permit applications of Stonegate Homes, Inc. and environmental determination of same to subdivide 12.5 acres located at the terminus of Ridgeview Court into 80 single-family residential parcels in a PUD, common areas, private streets, and a 4.8 acre parcel to be dedicated to the City for Sign Hill park at Stonegate Units 5 & 6 in the R-2-H-P Zone District in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Title 19. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representatives: Kay Wilson P.O. Box 847 Mill Valley Chris Craiker 851 Irwin Street San Rafael PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 1 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) K. C. Sohn 3015-A Copper Road Santa Clara Lee Oberkamper 10 Paul Drive San Rafael Robert Luff 1400 Grant Avenue Novato Stephen Weinberger 4737 Chabot Drive Pleasanton Ms Wilson agreed to all conditions contained in the staff report. She highlighted a few of the changes made to the plans which were a result of the July 23 Planning Commission meeting and the neighborhood meeting held on July 22. Mr. Craiker, in greater detail, discussed additional parking, views, sunlight, decks, and fences. Mr. Sohn, soils engineer, discussed the 1965 mass grading at Stonegate and the recent studies made by himself and two other geotechnical consultants including the independent consultant to the City. They determined the site to be stable and suitable for the development. He indicated a final soils report will be submitted to the City Engineer prior to filing the Final Map. Mr. Oberkamper, civil engineer, discussed street design, grading, excavation, and drainage. Speaking in opposition: Georgina Wells 964A Ridgeview Court Irene Flick 961A Ridgeview Court David Diller 964C Ridgeview Court Speaking with concern: Sam Wells 964A Ridgeview Court Leon Jackson 651 Stonegate Drive Joan Dennison 957D Ridgeview Court PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 2 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mmes Wells and Flick, representatives of Stonegate 8 Homeowners' Association, presented petitions to the Commission which stated four objections: 1) curbs being painted red along Ridgeview Court, 2) a club house on Ridgeview Court; 3) a parking lot near 963 and 964 Ridgeview Court; and 4) an increase in the number of vehicle trips per day on Ridgeview Court (the petition requested a second access road be provided). Mr. Diller, owner of the condominium whose view will be diminished, asked for more grading in order to lower the unit that will be built in front of his building. Mr. Wells, in agreement with previous speakers, spoke regarding the conditions of drainage during rainfall and the flooding of basements. Mr. Jackson, President of Stonegate 4 Homeowners' Association, spoke in opposition to fences being placed where they would be visible to the public eye. Ms Dennison's concern was safety and not being able to park near a residence. She also stated that neighbors get into arguments over visitor parking and driveways being blocked. In answer to the Commission's questions regarding the haul road, Deputy City Manager Bob Yee said approval of the temporary road is part of the grading permit process; application has not yet been received for the grading permit. Mr. Oberkamper exhibited the route of the haul road and stated that there would be a continuous watering program for dust control. Vice-Chairman Terry repeated his suggestion for a handicap unit and felt the construction standard for private streets should be higher than for public streets. (Cassette No.2) Mr. Luff, landscape architect, in response to Commissioner Matteucci's concern, stated that approximately 15 eucalyptus trees would be eliminated but they would be replaced at a 2-1 ratio with pines and eucalyptus. Fire Marshal Lagomarsino stated the hammerhead areas, as proposed, meet specifications for fire engines or trucks to maneuver. Commissioner Warren asked staff to inquire if the City could require a bond be posted for declarant association dues, to protect homebuyers and to insure an association's financial stability. The Commission agreed to the following issues: The development will be entirely single family detached residential units. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 3 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Painting the curb red alon~ Ridgeview Court will be done at the discretion of the City Engineer. A parking lot will be built at Sign Hill Park. Fencing will be left to the discretion of staff and the Design Review Board. A gate be installed at the entrance to the access road. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To recommend approval of Negative Declaration No. 595 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map SA-87-96 subject to the conditions and findings contained in the Staff Report with the addition of the following conditions: "10. The proposed 7 parking spaces located within the new terminus of Ridgeview Court at the entrance to this subdivision should be retained subject to review and approval of a precise design by the City Engineer. 11. A gate should be built at the entrance to Sign Hill Park road, near the new Terminus of Ridgeview Court, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 12. Redlining of the curbs along Ridgeview Court (no parking zones) should be discouraged unless deemed necessary for safety reasons subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 13. The lot lines shall be adjusted as necessary to accommodate an entirely detached single-family development." Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Zellmer. ABSTAIN: commissioner Wendler. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To recommend approval to the City Council of Planned Unit Development Permit PUD-87-4, subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report with the modification to Condition ~6 and the addition of Condition ~17: "6. A six-foot-high decorative fence shall be constructed around any portions of the project deemed necessary by staff to prevent unauthorized trails or access to occur on the slopes and to delineate property lines or common areas. The fence shall be constructed of durable materials such as chain link fencing with vinyl coating or concrete block columns with metal railing. The fence shall be translucent along any prominent slope area and solid in any areas where screening between adjoining residential properties is PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 4 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) deemed necessary. The final design and location of the fence shall be submitted to the Design Review Board for recommendations and to the Planning Division for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 17. Hauling of soil should be primarily limited to an on-site haul road located between this project and the adjacent Viewmont Terrace site." Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Zellmer. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Wendler. (Cassette No.3) Brian and Juleen pecson (Joseph Welch, owner), UP-84-704/Mod 2 136 South Linden Avenue, Units "J" and "K". Use Permit Modification application of Brian and Juleen Pecson (Joseph Welch, owner) to allow an equipment rental use in an existing office/warehouse complex in the M-1 Industrial Zone District at 136 South Linden Avenue in accordance with South San Francisco Chapter 20.91. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicants present: Brian pecson Juleen Pecson 3968 Pasadena Drive San Mateo The applicants presented a letter to the Commission from Mike Draneau, of Mike's Collision Center, which agreed to allow Rental City to park its trucks at 137 South Linden Avenue. Also, they presented an array of photographs of nearby businesses with outdoor storage violations. Mr. Pecson explained to the Commission how his business operates, stating that often equipment is left outside while orders are being written up. Mrs. Pecson stated that Saturday was the busiest day and is when other businesses in the complex are closed. The Commission asked that the case be continued off-calendar in order to have staff investigate the location at 137 South Linden Avenue, monitor the operation for a month, and to amend the application to include outdoor storage. The applicants were agreeable to the continuance. Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To continue UP-84-704 off- calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 5 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Lillian E. Quinn (Victor Lonati, owner), UP-87-808, Negative Declaration No. 600, 900 Linden Avenue Use Permit application of Lillian E. Quinn (Victor Lonati, owner) and environmental determination of same for a gasoline service station with auto repairs in the C-1 Retail Commercial Zone District at 900 Linden Avenue in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.22.040. Vice-Chairman Terry asked staff to inform the applicant that the location is a service station and not a four-wheel drive parking lot. Also, the flood lights being illuminated in the evening are disturbing to the neighborhood. Motion-Wendler/Second Warren: To continue UP-87-808 to the September 10, 1987 Planning commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. E. I. dupont deNemours & Company, UP-87-806, Negative Declaration No. 601, 160 South Linden Avenue. Use Permit application of E.I. duPont deNemours & Company and environmental determination of same to allow reopening of the resin manufacturing unit and tank farm for storage of raw material solvents and finished product resins in the M-1 Industrial Zone District at 160 South Linden Avenue in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.30.040. Director smith informed the Commission that the applicant has asked for a continuance in order to prepare a response to the recommend- ation for denial. Applicant's representative: Sharon Solomon, Esq. Pillsbury, Madison, Sutro 225 Bush Street San Francisco Ms Solomon reiterated Director Smith's statement and stated duPont's corporate management people in Wilmington, Delaware were involved in the application and were surprised by staffs' recommendation. Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To continue UP-87-806 to the September 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Commissioner Terry stated for the record that his employer, Chevron Oil, is represented by Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro and asked for a ruling from the City Attorney with regard to a conflict of interest. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 6 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) James E. Tozer, UP-87-807, Negative Declaration No. 599, 251 Michelle Court. Use Permit application of James E. Tozer and environmental determination of same to allow conversion of an existing single- tenant office/warehouse project to multi-tenant in the P-I Planned Industrial Zone District at 251 Michelle Court in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.32.070. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant: James E. Tozer 60 Lookout Road Hillsborough Mr. Tozer agreed to the conditions and recommendations as stated in the staff report. Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To approve Negative Declaration No. 599 and Use Permit UP-87-807, subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. William and Margaret King, V-87-294, 109 Dundee Drive. Variance application of William and Margaret King to construct a room addition, resulting in more than 1800 square feet of floor area and a fourth bedroom, to an existing single-family dwelling with a tandem garage in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zone District at 109 Dundee Drive in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.82. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Margaret King 109 Dundee Drive Mrs. King agreed to the conditions as presented in the staff report. Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To approve V-87-294 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Charles and Marjorie Arivett, V-87-295, 2420 Tipperary Avenue Variance application of Charles and Marjorie Arivett to allow the replacement of an existing patio cover with a patio enclosure that encroaches 12' into the required 20' rear yard setback in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zone District at 2420 Tipperary Avenue in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.82. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 7 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Applicant: Charles Arivett 2420 Tipperary Avenue Speaking in favor of the project: Charles Theiss 2601 Donegal Avenue Robert C. Stevens 2435 Tipperary Avenue Mr. Arivett submitted photos, a brochure and a magazine article regarding the proposed patio enclosure. He stated that his wife has had severe back problems and requires the use of a jacuzzi. He also stated that weather conditions in the Westborough area prevented recreational use of the backyard, therefore requiring the jacuzzi be enclosed. Messrs. Theiss and Stevens, representatives of the Westborough Homeowners' Improvement Association, stated the association approved the plans at their May 19th meeting and the applicants' neighbors were contacted and had no objections. Mr. Stevens claimed the weather (wind and fog) in Westborough should be taken into consideration since many residents have opted for patio enclosures. (Cassette No.4) A majority of the Commission agreed with staffs' recommendation for denial based on the zoning ordinance; but also felt the issue of Westborough's weather needed to be considered. The Commission discussed the possibility of a zoning amendment to allow patio enclosures. Commissioner Wendler mentioned that many patio enclosures are converted into bedrooms or family rooms shortly after being built. The Commission, reluctant to set any precedents, recommended that staff review the zoning ordinance, address the pros and cons of allowing patio enclosures within a rear yard setback, and report back to the Commission at a future date. Mr. Arivett agreed to the continuance. Motion-Warren/Second Mantegani: To continue V-87-295 off-calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Alberto and Celia Ceffalo, V-87-296, 1082 Grand Avenue variance request of Alberto and Celia Ceffalo to South San Francisco Municipal Code section 20.74.040 to allow an addition resulting in a single-family dwelling exceeding 2500 square feet with two off-street parking spaces at 1082 Grand Avenue. August 13, 1987 Staff Report presented. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 8 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Applicant: Celia Ceffalo 1082 Grand Avenue Speaking in favor of the project: Michael Keough 1078 Grand Avenue Mrs. Ceffalo agreed to the conditions and recommendations contained in the staff report. She also presented photographs and a petition to the Commission, signed by her neighbors, stating no objection to the project. Mr. Keough, neighbor to the applicants, stated briefly he had no problems with the requested variance. Motion-Matteucci/Second Warren: To approve V-87-296 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-39 Set date for Public Hearing to require religious assembly uses in D-C-L Zone be subject to granting of a use permit. Commissioner Zellmer asked staff to send any information on the proposed zoning amendment to the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants' Association. Commissioner Mantegani asked that the public hearing be set for September 24th, due to the case load scheduled for the September 10th meeting. Commissioner Zellmer requested it be heard on September 10th. Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To set September 10, 1987 as a public hearing date to consider ZA-87-39, a Zoning Amendment to Chapter 20.26 to require religious assembly uses in the Downtown Commercial Zone District be subject to a use permit. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Study of "Transitional Designation" for Area Bounded by East Grand/Gateway Extension/South Airport/Highway 101 Chair Boblitt suggested the study be continued to September 10th, due to the lateness of the hour. Adoption of a Resolution Commending Planning Commissioner Louis Martin Motion-Terry/Second Wendler: To approve a resolution commending Planning Commissioner Louis Martin. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 9 of 10 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Applicant: Celia Ceffalo 1082 Grand Avenue Speaking in favor of the project: Michael Keough 1078 Grand Avenue Mrs. Ceffalo agreed to the conditions and recommendations contained in the staff report. She also presented photographs and a petition to the Commission, signed by her neighbors, stating no objection to the project. Mr. Keough, neighbor to the applicants, stated briefly h~/had no problems with the requested variance.//" ,I' "subject to the e staff report. Motion-Matteucci/Second Warren: To approve V-87-29 conditions and based on the findings contained in Unanimously approved by roll call vote. City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-39 Set date for Public Hearing to requirj,.r...e gious assembly uses in D-C-L Zone be subject to granting of ~u e permit. commissioner Zellmer asked staff ~~. nd any information on the proposed zoning amendment to th~ 'cr1i ber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants' Association. ( Q, Commissioner Mantegani asked th t the public hearing be set for September 24th, due to the ~ load scheduled for the September 10th :::::::~ellmer/second Ma~~<;ni: To set September 24, 1987 as a public hearing date t~ yonsider ZA-87-39, a Zoning Amendment to Chapter 20.26 to requv~ religious assembly uses in the Downtown Commercial Zone D..i~.~t ct be subject to a use permit. Unanimously approved by vOice~te. ITEMS FROM STAFF/ / ~itional Desi nation" for Area Bounded bEast Extension/South Air 101 Chair Bo itt suggested the study be continued to September 10th, due to the lateness of the hour. Adoption of a Resolution Commending Planning Commissioner Louis Martin Motion-Terry/Second Wendler: To approve a resolution commending Planning Commissioner Louis Martin. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 9 of 10 Pages ITEMS FROM STAFF (continued) Director Smith informed the Commission of the following: 1. The appeal to the City Council of UP-87-805, Mike and Ken's Deli, is scheduled for a public hearing on September 9, 1987. 2. An invitation from the Associated General Contractors for a barbecue on September 15th at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds, 5:00 pm. RSVP: September 1, 1987. 3. League of California Cities' annual convention will be October 5, 6, and 7 in San Francisco. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION The Commission discussed with staff the status of the Chestnut/Grand property with regard to the County's interest in developing a subsidized housing project. The Commission unanimously agreed a recommendation be made to the City Council to set a time limit of 30 days for the County to act on a proposal or have the property returned to the open market for bidding purposes. Commissioner Matteucci commented that the property at the end of Haskins Way is an eyesore and is turning into a garbage dump. (Cassette No.5) Commissioner Wendler was concerned that the house at Conmur and Alta Vista may be converted into a duplex. Senior Planner Christians stated that the owner has signed a document and had it recorded with the deed stating it will be a single family dwelling. Commissioner Zellmer reported that Milt's Livery Service is parking vans along El Camino Real and other locations in South San Francisco, and is becoming a nuisance. Vice-Chairman Terry asked that the process for selecting Design Review Board members be expedited. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boblitt announced that the meeting for August 27, 1987 was cancelled and the next regular meeting would be September 10, 1987, 7:30 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Jl ean T. Smith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco ~ cX~ Be er y Bob tt, Chair Planning Commission City of South San Francisco PC MTG. 8/13/87 Page 10 of 10 Pages BB:JTS:sp