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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/12/1989 (Cassette NO.1) January 12, 1989 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani, Warren and Wendler. ABSENT: commissioner Matteucci ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. smith Maureen K. Morton Phil Gorny Arthur Wong Terry Leong Robert Ewing Ron Petrocchi Jake wittwer Acting City Engineer Engineering Division Deputy City Attorney Police Department Building Division APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 8, 1988 Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To approve the December 8, 1988 Planning commission minutes as presented. Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Mantegani. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS John W. Bacon, 1113 Airport Boulevard, UP-88-847, Neqative Declaration No. 650 continued from the December 8, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Use permit to allow construction of a 3-story, 24-room motel plus manager's unit with related parking, landscaping, and sign program. Commissioner Mantegani abstained from participating in the discussion because he had not been present when the public hearing was opened on December 8, 1988. January 12, 1989 staff report presented. Applicant: John Bacon P.O. Box 184 So. San Francisco Applicant's representatives: George Avanessian 400 Oyster Pt. Blvd. Louis Dell'Angela 400 Oyster Pt. Blvd. PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES 1/12/89 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Mr. Avanessian disagreed with staff's recommendation to continue UP- 88-847 to the February 9, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. He felt the concerns were addressed and the Design Review Board's review would be time consuming and pointless. Mr. Bacon praised Mr. Avanessian for his accomplishments in the community and felt the Design Review Board was being too critical of the design. Mr. Dell'Angela felt that the Commission should make the decision and approve one of the three designs and bypass the Design Review Board. Chairman Terry stated the criticisms of the speakers were not appreciated and the Commission relies on DRB's opinions and recommendations. The Commission discussed the three designs with Mr. Avanessian and staff. The Commission supported staff's recommendation and felt the wings of the motel should be modified. Mr. Dell'Angela asked that the DRB be directed to consider the motel with 24 units only--no fewer. The Commission declined to make that recommendation. Motion-Boblitt/Second Warren: To continue Negative Declaration No. 650 and UP-88-847 to the February 9, 1989 Planning commission meeting. Approved by roll call vote. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Mantegani. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. Mid-Peninsula Housinq Coalition, 222-224 Grand Avenue, UP-81-581/Mod 1 Use permit modification to allow the conversion of a 20-room residential hotel into a multi-family residential facility with 11 studio apartments at 222-224 Grand Avenue in the D-C Zone District. January 12, 1989 staff report presented. Applicant's representative: Fran Wagstaff 430 Sherman Avenue Palo Alto Ms Wagstaff agreed to the conditions contained in the staff report. She presented background on the Coalition and described how the other facilities are managed. The Commission discussed with Ms Wagstaff the maintenance person (who will also have management responsibilities) and the allowable number of people in each studio apartment. Sergeant Petrocchi stated the lane entrance would become the primary entrance to the apartments and the entrance adjacent to the restaurant would be secondary. The Commission felt the use and upgrading of the facility will be beneficial to the Downtown. Motion-Wendler/Second Boblitt: To approve UP-81-581/Mod 1 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES 1/12/89 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. F. J. Development (Edqardo Santiaqo, owner), 46 Seville Way, PUD-88- 11 Neqative Declaration No. 625 Planned unit Development Permit to allow construction of a single- family dwelling on an existing vacant lot within a Planned unit Development at 46 Seville Way in the R-l Zone District. January 12, 1989 staff report presented. Applicant's representative: Lynn Harrison 1944 Fillmore st. San Francisco City's consultant: Ted Sayer Cotton & Assoc. 330 Village Lane Los Gatos Mr. Harrison stated that the applicant agrees to the conditions contained in the staff report. He summarized the project and introduced the project's geotechnical consultants. The Commission discussed the geotechnical problems involved with the project in the event of a series of rainstorms that may cause drainage problems. Commissioner Wendler felt there were too many soil problems and opposed the development. Mr. Sayer, the City's consultant, addressed the design measures incorporated into the project and stated the project was safe and that several measures were added that were possibly redundant. Mr. Harrison stated that the soil problems that currently exist will be corrected with the development of the property. (Cassette NO.2) with regard to Special Condition 4.A., Commissioner Boblitt suggested a warning message be included to advise the property owner of soil erosion problems. Staff suggested the following wording: "Warning! To avoid soil erosion: The subject property has an existing drainage system which has been upgraded with new construction and has a corresponding drainage maintenance plan. Owner is responsible for implementation of all items within the maintenance plan." Staff suggested the wording also be added to Special Condition 4.E., as follows: liE. Instructions for maintenance shall include keyed designations which shall also appear on actual cleanouts, etc., on site. said instructions shall contain the following words: "Warning! Proper maintenance is required to avoid soil erosion." PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES 1/12/89 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Mr. Harrison agreed to the Special Conditions. Motion-Warren/Second Zellmer: To approve Negative Declaration No. 625 and PUD-88-11 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani, and Warren. NOES: Commissioner Wendler. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. city of South San Francisco, ZA-89-47 Chairman Terry stated that he wished to continue ZA-89-47 to the January 26, 1989 study session. The Commission concurred. Zoning Amendment of the City of South San Francisco to amend Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to correct inconsistencies and errors which have become evident since its adoption and to make it consistent with provisions of State law. Chairman Terry opened the public hearing. Speaking with concern: Louis Dell'Angela 400 Oyster Point Blvd. Mr. Dell'Angela asked for clarification regarding landscaping on commercial parking lots in the Downtown area and felt the merchants should be given the opportunity for input if the policy is going to change. He also suggested that the Commission study the proposed policy change that would allow auto repair uses in M-l zones without going through the use permit process. The Commission stated these items will be discussed at the study session. Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To continue the discussion of ZA- 89-47 to the January 26, 1989 study session and continue the public hearing to the February 9, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. Review of the 1988-1989 Capital Improvement Proqram for Consistency with the General Plan Acting City Engineer Arthur Wong answered the Commission's questions regarding proposed street improvements. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To adopt the resolution determining that the proposed 1988-1989 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's General Plan. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director smith asked the Commission to inform staff of any items it wants included on the agenda for the January 26 study session. PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES 1/12/89 PC MTG. ITEMS FROM STAFF - continued Director smith informed the Commission that Terrabay is scheduled for the February 23, 1989 Planning commission meeting. Deputy City Attorney Ewing gave an update on the Gellert Square/City Heights Shopping Center dispute. He also suggested that if any Commissioner had questions regarding the 1988 Legal Update memorandum that they can call his office. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Commissioner Mantegani asked that the Planning commission adopt a policy regarding false building facades. He felt that the two recent structures at Grand and Spruce, and Baden and Spruce, were architecturally not pleasing. commissioner Warren asked when the Design Review Board meetings would be scheduled for night meetings and staff indicated this would be an item for future discussion after staff calculations on staffing and budget ramifications. Reorqanization of Planninq Commission for 1989. Election of chairman and vice-chairman. Nominations for Chair were opened. Chairman Terry nominated Vice-Chairman Zellmer. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To elect Vice-Chairman Zellmer for Chairman. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. Chairman Zellmer nominated commissioner Mantegani for Vice-Chairman. Motion-Zellmer/Second Terry: To elect Commissioner Mantegani for Vice-Chairman. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioner Matteucci. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Terry adjourned the meeting at 10:09'~:'. 1989, 7:30 p.m. ean T. smith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco ~ E. Paul Terry, Chairman l Planning commission City of South San Francisco EPT:JTS:sp PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES 1/12/89 PC MTG.