HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/08/1988
(Cassette NO.1)
September 8, 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
Robert Ewing
Ron Petrocchi
Jake wittwer
Deputy City Attorney
Police Sergeant
Chief Building Inspector
CHAIR COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 11, 1988
Vice-Chairman Zellmer asked that the Minutes be corrected to show
that under item "Presentation of Resolution to Mark Lewis" his
name be inserted as the Commissioner who read and presented the
resolution.
Motion-Wendler/Second Zellmer: To approve the August 11, 1988
Minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
AGENDA CHANGES
Staff informed the Commission that the applicants for Agenda
Items 1 and 2 have requested a continuance to the September 22,
1988 Planning Commission meeting.
Chairman Terry informed the public that the Commission has a
standing policy not to accept written material at a Planning
Commission meeting due to the lack of time to have it adequately
reviewed. Therefore, Chairman Terry stated that Mr. Louis
Dell'Angela's letter requesting consideration, dated September 8,
1988, could not be accepted. The Commission unanimously
concurred with this decision by voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS FROM 8/25/88
Standard Building Company (Manteqani Familv. owners). PUD-88-13
SA-88-100. Neqative Declaration No. 635. West side of Chestnut
Avenue. 450' north of Grand Avenue
Planned unit Development Permit and Subdivision Map to create a
19-unit single-family project on the west side of Chestnut
Avenue, 450' north of Grand Avenue in the R-2-G-P Zone District.
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AGENDA ITEMS - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS FROM 8/25/88 - con't.
Alden Company (Citv of South San Francisco. owners). PUD-88-14.
SA-88-101. Neqative Declaration No. 636
Planned unit Development and Subdivision Map to create a 35-unit
single-family project at the northwest corner of Chestnut and
Grand Avenues in the R-2-G-P Zone District.
Motion-Boblitt/Second Warren: To continue PUD-88-13, SA-88-100
(Standard Building Company), PUD-88-14, and SA-88-101 (Alden
Company) to the September 22, 1988 Planning commission meeting.
Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Mantegani.
PUBLIC HEARING
Unocal (Pacific/DSL#2. owners). UP-88-841. Neqative Declaration
No. 643. 190 EI Camino Real
Use Permit to construct a kiosk addition and allow 24-hour
operation at an existing gasoline station in the P-C Zone
District.
September 8, 1988 Staff Report presented.
Applicant's representative:
Peter Treganowen
Robert H. Lee & Assoc.
1310 Commerce Street
Petaluma
Mr. Treganowen stated the applicant agrees to the conditions
contained in the staff report.
Chairman Terry requested that the Planning commission review any
proposed signage for approval. Staff suggested that Special
Condition No. 5 be modified as follows:
5. Any sign changes must receive appropriate approval from the
Planning commission prior to installation.
Mr. Treganowen agreed to the modification.
Motion-Warren/Second Zellmer: To approve Negative Declaration
No. 643 and UP-88-841 subject to the conditions, as modified, and
based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote.
JillCattaneo.ZA-8a-44. Neqative Declaration No. 644
Zoning Amendment to modify South San Francisco Municipal Code
sections 20.69.020 and 20.72.030 to allow two dwelling units on
lots having a minimum size of 4,500 square feet in the R-2,
Duplex Residential Zone District.
September 8, 1988 Staff Report presented.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued
Applicant:
Jill Cattaneo
20 Maple Avenue
Speaking in favor of the application:
Evelyn Martin
534 Commercial Avenue
Mrs. Cattaneo explained her desire to develop an additional house
on the lot between 561 and 567 Miller Avenue, which under the
current zoning ordinance is not allowed.
Ms Martin felt the amendment would be beneficial to small
developers and property owners who want to develop the rear
portion of their lots.
The Commission discussed the mlnlmum site area required per
dwelling unit and potential impact on R-3 lots. Staff assured
the Commission that General Plan densities would not be
jeopardized and noted that very few lots are affected by this
amendment.
Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To adopt the resolution
recommending that the City Council approve ZA-88-44. Unanimously
approved by roll call vote.
city of South San Francisco. ZA-88-45
Zoning Amendment to modify South San Francisco Municipal Code
Chapter 20.73 to include regulations on the use of barbed wire
fences in the City.
September 8, 1988 Staff Report presented.
Sergeant Petrocchi presented a report from the police department
opposing the zoning amendment as presented. The police
department feels barbed wire is justified in certain cases to
provide a safe and secure environment. He stated that requiring
a use permit or having the Planning Director review and approve
such requests would be acceptable.
The Commission discussed the aesthetics of barbed wire (which,
staff reported, initiated the amendment) and the unknown impact
the amendment would have. Several Commissioners felt the
Planning Commission should review all applications and recognized
that there are occasions when barbed wire fences are necessary in
mixed residential/commercial zones.
A majority of the Commission felt that the amendment added to
unnecessary bureaucracy and restates requirements already
contained in the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance. The entire
commission felt that to require all existing barbed wire fences
to comply with the ordinance was excessive.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued
Motion-Warren/Second Matteucci: To not recommend a resolution to
the City Council to approve ZA-88-45. Approved by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Terry, Vice-Chairman Zellmer,
Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, and Warren. NOES:
Commissioners Boblitt and Warren.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
Chairman Terry stated he will be meeting with Mayor Drago to
discuss an agenda for the October 12 joint meeting with Council.
At the request of Vice-Chairman Zellmer, Deputy city Attorney
reported that a letter was received from Manton Fong, the new
owner of the Gellert Square Shopping Center. Mr. Fong is
attempting to negotiate with the owners of City Heights Shopping
Center for landscaping and curb replacement and closure of the
unauthorized driveway.
The Commission discussed the freshly painted signs on the windows
at the Jailhouse Deli. Staff reported that Mr. Elmore has
applied for a Type "B" sign permit and the Code Enforcement
Officer has also been notified of the violation. Commissioner
Warren requested a status report on UP-88-820's conditions of
approval, with regard to compliance deadlines.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Terry adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. to September
22, 1988, 7:30 p.m.
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