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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/09/1987 (Cassette No.1) April 9, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Boblitt, Vice Chairman Terry, Commissioners Getz, Hoyer and Wendler. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Dan Christians Philip Gorny Maureen Morton Deputy City Manager/CD&A Mark Lewis City Attorney Valerie Armento Engineering Division Robert Yee Police Department Ray McKeon Ron Petrocchi Fire Department Tom Reaves Building Division Jake Wittwer Sue Harris PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES: Chair Boblitt announced that Item No.9, would be moved forward on the agenda to precede Item No.2. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Pak'N Save (Brentway, Inc., owner), UP-77-392/Mod 1, Negative Declaration No. 585, 2255 Gellert Boulevard Continued from the Planning commission meeting of March 26, 1987. Use Permit Modification of Brentway, Inc. and environmental determination of same to establish a pak'N Save store with 24-hour operation and to modify the sign program at an existing retail operation at 2255 Gellert Boulevard. April 9, 1987 staff report presented. PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 1 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Applicant's representatives: William Falik, Attorney 300 Montgomery Street San Francisco Bob Grandy, DKS Assoc. 1419 Broadway Oakland Al Lujan President, Brentway Inc. 170 South Spruce Avenue Speaking in favor of the project: Arthur Wolf 104 Valleyview Way Mary Sarantopulos 3020 Oakmont Drive patricia Cavagnaro 324 Morton Drive Daly City Sharon Aiello 3021 Oakmont Drive Cathy Lagomarsino 585 Rocca Avenue Warren Colbert 3770 Callan Boulevard Kenneth Romano 296 Evergreen Drive Speaking against the project: Albert Waters 2266 Shannon Drive Mar Dumpit 2272 Shannon Drive Tom Fee 2501 Donegal Drive Leo Sack 2248 Shannon Drive Dr. Caesar Churchwell 2309 Wexford Drive PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 2 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Barbara Sperring 2264 Greendale Drive Maria Caybut 3661 Gilbert Court Mr. Grandy spoke regarding the traffic study and the various service level changes during peak periods. Mr. Lujan spoke regarding the recycling center, traffic congestion, and trash disposal. Mr. Wolf stated that he spoke with approximately 50 people in his association who favored pak'N Save but who also wanted relief from the current traffic congestion at Westborough and Gellert Boulevards. The majority of people speaking in favor of Pak'N Save welcomed the use agreeing that Westborough Square had its own circulation problems which discouraged many people from shopping at the present Safeway. Those speaking against the project favored a use more in keeping with a neighborhood shopping center, not a regional-type use. All were concerned with the potential traffic problems generated by pak'N Save's customers. For the record, Commissioner Wendler stated that she had listened to the tape recording of the March 26, 1987 Planning Commission meeting regarding Pak'N Save and felt confident addressing the issue. The Commission discussed the merits of a scoped EIR that would include traffic, on-site circulation and cumulative effects. City Engineer Bob Yee informed the Commission that a new traffic signal at the McDonald's driveway on Gellert is the best solution for controlling traffic at the Gellert/Westborough intersection. In rebuttal to the Commission's discussion of a scoped EIR, Mr. Falik offered to have Mr. Grandy substantiate additional findings regarding the cumulative traffic impacts, but the Commission felt additional information was not necessary. (Cassette No.2) Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To deny Negative Declaration No. 585 and UP-77-392/Mod 1, and require a Scoped Environmental Impact Report be prepared to include the following: 1. Traffic 2. On-site circulation and parking 3. Cumulative effects 4. Fiscal impacts Unanimously approved by roll call vote. PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 3 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) AGENDA CHANGES: Commissioner Getz requested that Items 8 and 9 be advanced on the Agenda since they also concerned Westborough residents. The Commission concurred. City of South San Francisco, ZA-87-37 Zoning Amendment of the City of South San Francisco to revise Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to include Chapter 20.39, the Gellert/Westborough Overlay District, requiring use permits for commercial uses creating 100 or more vehicle trips per day. April 9, 1987 staff report presented. Commissioner Wendler asked staff how the "100" vehicle trip per day criterion was established and if the number was flexible. Senior Planner Morton stated that it was a benchmark figure currently used in the Oyster Point Overcrossing fund which triggers a use permit. She further explained that this proposal will not require use permits for all tenant changes in the Westborough commercial areas. After a brief discussion the Commission agreed to have a study session on April 23, 1987. Motion-Getz/Second Wendler: To continue ZA-87-37 off calendar and set a study session for April 23, 1987. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. City of South San Francisco, Negative Declaration No. 583 Environmental Determination for the Westborough Park building located at the northwest corner of Westborough Boulevard and Galway Drive. April 9, 1987 staff report presented. Motion-Terry/Second Wendler: To approve'Negative Declaration No. 583 based on the finding as contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Diane Chastain (June Asker, owner), UP-87-790, 701-703 Linden Avenue Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of March 26, 1987. Use Permit to establish a second-hand sales business in an existing commercial/residential building at 701-703 Linden Avenue. April 9, 1987 staff report presented. PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 4 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Applicant: Diane Chastain 668 Commercial Avenue Ms Chastain stated objection to Special Condition *3, stating it was the owner's responsibility. Commissioner Getz informed the applicant that Special Condition No. 3 was an issue that she would have to negotiate with the owner. The Commission discussed the use (second hand goods vs. antiques) and the fact that the 700 block of Linden Avenue is not in the Downtown area but is in the proposed revitalization area. Commissioner Wendler reminded the Commission that they recently approved a resolution endorsing the Downtown Revitalization Strategy and should continue to support it. At Chair Boblitt's request staff developed three findings for denial as follows: 1. The proposal is not consistent with the City's Downtown Revitalization Strategy. Policy 1.5 states that the City shall prohibit uses which adversely affect revitalization. 2. The proposal is not consistent with the City's General Plan. Policy D-4 states that the establishment of any additional adverse uses such as bars, second-hand stores, stores selling "seconds", video amusement arcades and warehousing should be prohibited in the downtown area in the future. Although this site is not within the Downtown Business District, as defined in the General Plan, it is within the Downtown Revitalization area and has an impact on the Business District. 3. The proposed use may be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, or detrimental to surrounding properties and improvements. This use does not represent a substantial investment nor a revitalization to the area in accordance with the Downtown Strategy. Commissioner Getz suggested that instead of denying the use a condition be added that would subject UP-87-790 to a review of its use in one year. Motion-Getz/Second Hoyer: To approve UP-87-790 based on the findings and subject to the conditions with one additional finding and condition as follows: Finding: "As a condition, the one year use and discretionary review would be consistent with the Downtown Revitalization plan in that it would allow the Commission the opportunity to determine whether the actual use is consistent with the revitalization plan." PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 5 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Condition: "Application would be reviewable at the full discretion of the Commission within one year period from the date that it is approved for determination of its consistency with the Downtown Revitalization Plan and the ordinances and codes in effect at that time." Motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Getz and Hoyer. NOES: Chair Boblitt, Vice Chairman Terry and Commissioner Wendler. Motion-Wendler/Second Terry: To deny UP-87-790 based on three stated findings developed for denial. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Vice Chairman Terry and Commissioner Wendler. NOES: Commissioners Getz and Hoyer. Standard Building Co., PM-87-248, SA-87-95, PUD-87-2, Negative Declaration No. 578, Willow Avenue at Dolores Way Tentative Maps and Planned Unit Development Permit of Standard Building Co. and environmental determination of same to develop a project with eighteen single-family homes and a public street on property located on Willow Avenue at Dolores Way in the R-1 Zone District. April 9, 1987 staff report presented. Applicant's representative: Andrew Cresci 2222 19th Avenue San Francisco Jim Rowell 2222 19th Avenue San Francisco Mr. Cresci agreed to the conditions and findings as contained in the staff report. The Commission's concern dealt with the lot frontage and rear yard setbacks. Commissioner Terry asked the possibility of moving the cul-de-sac entrance further away from the school grounds because of children being dropped off and picked up. City Engineer Bob Yee stated that from the point of traffic safety "T" intersections are favored over cross intersections and the most acceptable location is the proposed one. (Cassette No.3) commissioner Terry asked staff to review Mater Dolorosa's use permit regarding conditions tied into the development of the property when the church was built. The Commission agreed that this should be PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 6 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) verified before any division of land took place. Chair Boblitt asked the applicant if he was agreeable to a continuance. Mr. Cresci stated his agreement. Motion-Getz/Second Wendler: To continue PM-87-248, SA-87-95 and PUD- 87-2 to the May 14, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Due to the Planning Commission's policy of not hearing any new cases after 11:00 p.m., the Commission discussed and agreed to a Special Meeting of April 21, 1987. Staff requested that Standard Building Co.'s continuance be rescheduled for the Special Meeting and UP-84- 688, Syufy Theatres and pay'N Pak stores, be continued to the May 14, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To continue the following agenda items to a Special Meeting to be held April 21, 1987: 3. Standard Building Co. PM-87-248 SA-87-95 PUD-87-2 Negative Declaration No. 578 Willow Avenue at Dolores Way Tentative Maps and Planned Unit Development Permit of Standard Building Co. and environmental determination of same to develop a project with eighteen single-family homes and a public street on property located on Willow Avenue at Dolores Way in the R-1 Zone District. 4. James Rueter UP-87-794, Negative Declaration No. 579 Winston Manor Shopping Center Use Permit application of James Rueter and environmental determination of same to allow rehabilitation and expansion of a commercial center (Winston Manor) with a revised sign program, parking and landscape plan at the southwest corner of Hickey Boulevard and EI Camino Real in the C-1 Zone District. 5. Genencor UP-87-795 180 Kimball Way Use Permit application of Genencor to establish a master parking plan for their facilities located at 101 Kimball Way. PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 7 of 8 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 6. George Keeling (Arvil Barton, owner) UP-87-796, 240 Dollar Avenue Use Permit application of George Keeling to convert a single- tenant industrial site into a multi-tenant facility with bus repair services at 240 Dollar Avenue in the M-1 Zone District. 7. City of South San Francisco ZA-87-36, Negative Declaration No. 584 Zoning Amendment of the City of South San Francisco and environmental determination of same to modify Section 20.74.030(b)(2) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to increase the maximum size of existing dwelling units with only one off street parking space from 1500 square feet to 1800 square feet. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Getz/Second Wendler: To continue UP-84-688, Syufy Theatres and pay'N pak Store, to the May 14, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION: In response to a letter received from Mr. Louis Dell'Angela, representing the Auto Studio, 45 Chestnut Avenue, Commissioner Getz recommended, with the consensus of the Commission, that staff write a letter indicating that further substantiation of gasoline sales and certification of tanks being pressure tested is necessary. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boblitt adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. to a Special Meeting to be held April 21, 1987, 7:30 p.m. an T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco /s/ Beverly Boblitt Beverly Boblitt, Chair Planning Commission City ,of South San Francisco JTS:JAW:sp PC MTG. 4/9/87 Page 8 of 8 Pages