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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/27/1988 (Cassette NO.1) October 27, 1988 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, Matteucci, Warren and Wendler. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. smith Maureen Morton Philip Gorny Terry Leong Robert Ewing Ron Petrocchi H. J. wittwer Engineering Division Deputy city Attorney Police Department Building Division CHAIR COMMENTS Chairman Terry stated there would be a discussion under "Items from the Commission" regarding a meeting with the Design Review Board. AGENDA CHANGES Director Smith informed the Commission the applicant for Agenda Item No.1, was requesting a continuance. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS James Elmore, DR-S-88-297, UP-88-820, 1051 Airport Boulevard Review of Type "B" Sign Permit application of James Elmore in accordance with Special Condition No. 8 of Use Permit UP-88-820 and review of timeframe for compliance of Special Conditions of Approval for UP-88-820. Staff gave an update on a recent meeting with Mr. Elmore and his representative, Mr. Dell 'Angela. Staff noted several items of concern regarding UP-88-820's special conditions still need to be corrected. The applicant was requesting a continuance because his representative is out of town. Chairman Terry said a one-time continuance only would be allowed because of the applicant's track record. Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To continue DR-S-88-297 and UP-88- 820 to the November 10, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Page 1 of 5 Pages 10/27/88 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Joseph Welch, UP-88-843, Neqative Declaration No. 645, 220 South Linden Avenue Use Permit application of Joseph Welch and environmental determination of same to allow the establishment of a multi- tenant office warehouse facility with related parking, landscaping and sign program in an existing industrial building at 220 South Linden Avenue. October 27, 1988 staff report presented. Applicant's representative: Michael O'Brien 343 Bennington st. San Francisco Staff informed the Commission that Mr. Welch has requested a revision to his original submittal and is asking that the facility be approved for auto repair. Staff stated that time did not allow a thorough analysis of the proposal but an additional ten parking spaces would be necessary. The Commission suggested a continuance in order for staff to study the proposal more thoroughly. Mr. O'Brien responded that Mr. Welch, being out of town, preferred to have the case heard as originally submitted and, therefore, agreed to the conditions as contained in the staff report. The Commission discussed the parking situation and felt that truck maneuvering would be tight, and that the number of parking spaces barely met City standards. Chairman Terry stated his disappointment in not receiving a sign program and felt the submittal was incomplete. The Commission felt Mr. O'Brien should reconsider a continuance because of the negative response to the application. Mr. O'Brien agreed to a two-week continuance. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To continue UP-88-843 and Negative Declaration No. 645 to the November 8, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Carter Park Associates (Yien-Li Lai, owner), UP-85-723/Mod 1, SA- 85-89 (Revised), 3721 Carter Drive (Carter Park I) Use Permit Modification and Revision of Tentative Subdivision Map of Carter Park Associates (Yien-Li Lai, owner) to allow changes to the exterior elevations, site plan, and unit mix for a 50-unit condominium development at 3721 Carter Drive. Page 2 of 5 Pages 10/27/88 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Carter Park Associates (Yien-Li Lai, owner), UP-85-724/Mod 1, SA- 85~~ (Revised), 3851 Carter Drive (Carter Park II {if!~1 Use Permit Modification and Revision of Tentative Subdivision Map of Carter Park Associates (Yien-Li Lai, owner) to allow changes to the exterior elevations, site plan, and unit mix and to allow a fourth floor to include meeting room, sales office, and manager's unit to a 84-unit condominium project at 3851 Carter Drive. October 27, 1988 staff reports for UP-85-723/Mod 1, SA-85-89 (Revised), UP-85-724/Mod 1, and SA-88-89 (Revised). Applicant: Michael Callan 82 Isabella Atherton Speaking with concern: Jeannette Vasheresse 3880 Carter Dr. Scott Chan 3892 Carter Dr. Kiu Chan 3892 Carter Dr. Mr. Callan agreed to the conditions as presented in the staff report. Ms Vasheresse was concerned with the traffic impact on Carter and King, and on-street parking. Mr. Callan responded that the streets were designed for a heavy volume of traffic and underground parking will be provided. Mr. Chan stated that parking is already a problem in the neighborhood and felt the project was too intense for the neighborhood. Chairman Terry informed the speakers that although the project was approved in 1985, their concerns and comments would be documented for the record. In response to Mr. Kiu Chants concern regarding the use of the manager's unit, the Commission felt this concern should be addressed in the Special Conditions of Approval as follows: Carter Park II, UP-85-724/Mod 1: "13. The office shall be used only as an office for the Carter Park projects." Page 3 of 5 Pages 10/27/88 PC MTG. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued Carter Park II, SA-85-90: "11. The final map shall not reference the office/meeting room as the 86th unit" (SA-85-90, Conditions of Approval) . commissioner Warren's concern was regarding the maintenance of the projects and Carter Park Associates holding 50% of the units for rental purposes. The Commission felt the homeowners' association should have equal votes in policy decisions. Although Deputy City Attorney Ewing was unsure if a condition could be added to address this issue, Mr. Callan stated a condition in the CC&R's will be included that states the voting privileges will be one unit one vote. Staff suggested the following wording be added as a special condition to both SA-85- 89 (Carter Park I) and SA-85-90 (Carter Park II): "The CC&R"s shall reflect that each unit, regardless of ownership, shall have one vote in the association and that the meeting room is for the exclusive use of residents and their guests." Chairman Terry asked Mr. Callan to consider regular size parking spaces and to delete all compact; Mr. Callan stated he would. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To approve UP-85-723/Mod 1 (Carter Park I) subject to the conditions, as modified, and based on the findings contained in the staff report, and recommend that the City Council approve SA-85-89 (Revised) subject to the conditions, as modified, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To approve UP-85-724/Mod 1 (Carter Park II) subject to the conditions, as modified, and based on the findings contained in the staff report, and recommend that the City Council approve SA-85-90 (Revised) subject to the conditions, as modified, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director smith informed the Commission of recent City Council actions on Planning Commission cases: 1) Alden Development - continued to the November 11, 1988 city Council meeting 2) Standard Builders - Approved 3) South City Ford appeal - Planning Commission decision upheld Deputy City Attorney Ewing updated the Commission on the Gellert Square/City Heights driveway dispute. RSJ Development, owners of City Heights, are maintaining they have an access easement which the owners of Gellert Square are denying. RSJ Development is threatening to sue. Page 4 of 5 Pages 10/27/88 PC MTG. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Chairman Terry asked the Commission for its consent for a private meeting with the Design Review Board on November 16th. He felt the meeting was necessary in order that the DRB be more aware of the Commission's concerns regarding residential additions, as adopted in the Design Review Guidelines. Commissioner Boblitt expressed her desire to see that sign programs be included in use permit applications. She felt the Commission was being excluded because the signage is often approved only by the DRB. It was Commissioner Wendler's belief that the Commission was to review residential additions that break the roof line. Director smith stated that in 1986 the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that any residential addition that breaks the roof line, or exceeds 50% of the original floor area, would be reviewed by the DRB. Commissioner Wendler requested the tape be found where this topic was discussed and made available for her review. Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To permit Chairman Terry to attend the November 16, 1988 Design Review Board meeting on behalf of the Commission to discuss the Commission's concerns. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Terry adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to November 10, 1988, 7:30 p.m. , Planning commission City of South San Francisco ean T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco EPT:JTS:sp Page 5 of 5 Pages 10/27/88 PC MTG.