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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/25/1987 (Cassette No.1) June 25, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler and Zellmer. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Terry ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Maureen Morton Daniel Christians Ron Petrocchi Ray Laur Fred Lagomarsino Police Department Building Division Fire Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Matteucci/Second Wendler: To approve the Minutes for the June 11, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler, and Zellmer. ABSENT: Vice- Chairman Terry. AGENDA CHANGES: Chair Boblitt announced that Agenda Item No. 3 (UP-84-704 and UP-84- 704/Mod 1) would be heard before Agenda Item No.2 (UP-87-799). AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Donald Seyranian, UP-87-798, Negative Declaration No. 588, 1133 EI Camino Real Continued from the June 11, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit application of Donald Seyranian and environmental determination of same to allow construction of an office/retail building with related parking and landscaping in accordance with provisions of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.22.030 at 1133 EI Camino Real. June 25, 1987 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Christians informed the Commission that the Special Conditions have been modified since the June 11th meeting and the following wording is to be incorporated into Special Condition No.3: PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 1 of 6 Pages (Cassette No.1) June 25, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler and Zellmer. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Terry ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division J.ean T. Smi th Maureen Morton Daniel Christians Ron petrocchi Ray Laur Fred Lagomarsino Police Department Building Division Fire Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion -Wendler / Se;cond Terry: To approve the lVI1~nutesforthe;o1.i1ie 11,. 1987 Planning Commission mee-ying as presented. Approved by the following/roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, Wendler, and Zellmer. ABSENT: Vice- Chairman Terry. AGENDA CHANGES: Chair Boblitt announced thgt. Agenda Item No. 3 (UP-84-704 and UP-84- 704/Mod 1) would be heard/before Agenda Item No.2 (UP-87-799). AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Donald Seyranian, UP~87-798, Negative Declaration No. 588, 1133 El Camino Real Continued from t~e June 11, 1987 Planning commission meeting. Use Permit app~ication of Donald Seyranian and environmental determinatioIl;,//of same to allow construction of an office/retail building wi~h related parking and landscaping in accordance with provisions ..6f South San Francisco Municipal Code section 20.22.030 at 1133 EI Cq.mino Real. June 25/ 1987 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Christians informed the Commission that the Special Conditions have been modifIed since the June 11th meeting and the following wording is to be i6corporated into Special Condition No.3: l I ! PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 1 of 6 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) "Only office tenants shall be allowed a loft and such lofts shall not exceed one-third the size of the ground floor office area." Applicant's representative: Albert Seyranian, AIA 1820 Gate Way San Mateo Mr. Seyranian thanked staff for its consideration and explained to the Commission the changes he incorporated into the building's design. He also stated that the applicant has agreed to all the conditions, including Special Condition No.7, prohibiting restaurants. The Commission thanked the applicant for the redesign and for responding to the concerns of the neighborhood. Motion-Mantegani/Second Wendler: To approve Negative Declaration No. 588 and Use Permit UP-87-298 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Joseph Welch, UP-84-704 and UP-84-704/Mod 1, 120-150 South Linden Avenue Public hearing to review Use Permit and amend the Special Conditions with regard to auto related uses occupying the site in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.91.030 at 120-150 South Linden Avenue in the M-1, Industrial Zone District. June 25, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Joseph Welch 383 W. San Bruno Avenue San Bruno Mr. Welch stated that he will comply with the additional Special Conditions and assured the Commission that there will not be any major problems resulting from the auto related use tenants. Commissioner Mantegani requested that Additional Special Condition No. 3 be modified to state "customer" rather than "visitor" parking. Commissioner Wendler asked staff to continue monitoring the situation for potential problems. PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 2 of 6 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To approve the additional Conditions of Approval for UP-84-704 and UP-84-704/Mod 1 and to modify the wording for Additional Special Condition No.3. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Joseph Welch, UP-87-799, Negative Declaration No. 590, 233 South Maple Avenue Use Permit application of Joseph Welch and environmental deter- mination of same to allow construction of a multi-tenant office/ industrial development with related parking, landscaping, and sign program in accordance with provision of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.30.040 at 233 South Maple Avenue in the M-1, Industrial Zone District. June 25, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Joseph Welch 383 W. San Bruno Avenue San Bruno Mr. Welch stated that he has been negotiating with the Southern Pacific Railroad to purchase their right-of-way which, would provide a surplus. of parking. Senior Planner Morton stated that a use permit modification would be necessary for any alteration to the parking plan. Commissioner Mantegani requested that Special Condition No. 6 be changed to read "customer" instead of "visitor" parking. He also requested, for information only, the Commission see the exterior elevations of the existing sheet metal buildings after they are submitted for design review. Motion-Warren/Second Mantegani: To approve Negative Declaration No. 590 and UP-87-799 subject to the conditions and based on the findings, including the modification to Special Condition No.6, contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. City Heights Partners (Tom and Gladys Callan, owners), UP-83-673/Mod 2, Negative Declaration No. 589, Gellert Square Shopping Center Use Permit Modification application of City Heights Partners (Tom and Gladys Callan, owners) and environmental determination of same to allow a driveway connecting Gellert Square and the proposed City Heights Center in Daly City in accordance with South San Francisco Section 20.91.020 at Gellert Square Shopping Center in the C-1, Retail Commercial Zone District. PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 3 of 6 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The Planning Director stated that the applicant has requested a continuance to the July 23, 1987 Planning Commission meeting in order to respond to the concerns raised by the various City agencies. Motion-Wendler/Second Zellmer: To continue UP-83-673/Mod 2 to the July 23, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Mater Dolorosa (Archdiocese of San Francisco, owner), UP-87-803, 307 Willow Avenue Use Permit application of the Roman Catholic Church of San Francisco to allow relocation of a convent on church property in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.16.030(b) at 307 Willow Avenue in the R-1, Single Family Residential Zone District. June 23, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representative: Eric H. Jacobsen, AIA 2385 Carlos Street #3 Moss Beach Mr. Jacobsen stated the applicant has agreed to the conditions contained in the staff report. The Commission discussed the parking situation with Sergeant Petrocchi. He informed the Commission that he anticipates no problems with the parking, even if the church decides to recommence bingo. Chair Boblitt mentioned that Vice-Chairman Terry was concerned with the elevation of the convent, but believed he would be satisfied with the location as presented. Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To approve UP-87-798 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Auto Studio (Eddie Chan and Chris Santiago, owners), UP-78-441, 45 Chestnut Avenue Continued from the June 11, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. One year review of the Use Permit and Design Review approval regarding the establishment of an automobile repair facility at an existing gasoline service station at 45 Chestnut Avenue. PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 4 of 6 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Senior Planner Morton stated that staff recommends a continuance in order for the applicant to record gasoline sales for a period of two weeks. A letter from the applicant's representative requesting a continuance was received. In order to give the applicant proper direction, staff requested the Commission be specific about what method it wanted the applicant to use to verify gasoline sales. The Commission agreed that the applicant should submit receipts or other official records indicating the number of gallons of gasoline purchased each month for the past year. Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To continue UP-78-441 and DR-S-82-92 to the July 9, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Workshop Items: Neighborhood Shopping Centers/Regional Uses For the benefit of the newly appointed Planning Commissioners, Senior Planner Morton explained the purpose of the workshop and gave some background on the issue. The Commission discussed the proposed wording for the General Plan Amendment. Commissioner Warren suggested that the phrase "may include, but not limited to" be incorporated into the definition of community shopping centers under Retail Commercial. The Commission agreed with the proposed approach which was presented to amend the General Plan policy after it was explained by staff. With regard to the zoning ordinance amendment, the Commission felt that the square footage amount of 25,000 square feet, triggering the requirement for a use permit, should be lowered to 15,000 square feet. There was discussion about how size is related to market area. Senior Planner Morton stated that wording would be prepared for the amendments and the staff report would include more information on the square footage of various retail sites. This will be available to the Commission in August. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Smith informed the Commission that discussion on the information given to the Commission on square footage maximums for dwellings with two parking spaces will take place when Assistant Planner Susy Kalkin can be present inasmuch as she prepared the report. PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 5 of 6 Pages ITEMS FROM STAFF (continued) Senior Planner Morton informed the Commission that pak'N Save submitted a new application on June 5, but because of deficiencies it was not accepted and was returned to the applicant. They were also notified that an EIR was required. Director Smith stated that City Council will have a special session on Wednesday morning, July 1, to discuss the County's half-cent sales tax proposal. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION: Commissioner Mantegani asked staff to inform Furniture USA on Grand Avenue that only 10% of their windows can be used for signage. Commissioner Mantegani asked for status information on the building permit for the residence at 643 Chestnut Avenue. He has concerns about the driveways. commissioner Warren reported that the intersections at East Grand/ Gateway and East Grand/Forbes/Harbor are continually congested in the morning and asked for a report from the City Engineer regarding their phasing. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boblitt adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to July 9, 1987, 7:30 p.m. .... ..~... -;-. .";;;" -J. ~, ean T. Smith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco oblitt, Chair Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JTS:BB:sp PC MTG. 6/25/87 Page 6 of 6 Pages