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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.16.92 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of January 16, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman DeZordo, Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani, Warren, Wendler and Zellmer. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Steve Carlson Larry Kasparowitz Dick Chiozza Landscape Architect Assist. City Attorney CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 21, 1991 and December 5, 1991 Motion- Wendler/Second-Warren: To approve the November 21, 1991 minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSTAINED: Vice-Chairman Matteucci and Commissioner Boblitt were not present at this meeting. Motion-Mantegani/Second-Wendler: To approve the December 5, 1991 minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSTAINED: Chairman DeZordo and Commissioner Warren were not present at this meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Study Session - Decks Planner Steve Carlson presented a staff report and a discussion ensued regarding setbacks, height, coverage and size. The Commission made the following key decisions: For decks 18 inches in height and under: 1. The deck may be wider than the principal building but shall meet the required side setbacks of the residential zone and shall generally provide a minimum rear setback of 5 feet. Some percentage of the deck width [25%] may have a zero rearyard setback. Page 1 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 1/16/92 2. Decks are not required to be attached to the principal building. 3. Decks should generally be restricted to the rear 50% of the lot for single family zones (or to the rear of the main structure and decks shall not be allowed in the frontyard). 4. Decks should be continued to be allowed in the buildable area of a multi-family development. For decks over 18 inches in height: 1. Attached decks over 6 feet shall require review by the Design Review and shall be subject to design guidelines. 2. Detached decks over 18 inches shall require review by the Design Review Board and shall be subject to design guidelines. 3. Decks shall be counted as lot coverage. 4. Attached decks shall generally be subject to the standards for covered patios. 5. Decks should generally be restricted to the rear 50% of the lot for single family zones. 6. Decks should generally be allowed in the buildable area of a multi-family lot. Planner Steve Carlson advised the Commission that he would send the draft code amendment and design guidelines to several Homeowners Associations for their input and would be getting further information to the Commission. 2. Design Review Board Applications. The Commission reviewed the six applications for the Design Review Board and was pleased with the variety of professions. At this time, Chairman DeZordo changed the agenda with the consent of the Commission and moved the Request for Appointments to the EI Camino Corridor Committee to the next item. Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that the EI Camino Corridor Committee would study the area plan for the BART station. He also advised the Commission that two consultants had been hired; one for traffic and one for the economic impact. He stated that Wilsey and Ham was the traffic consultant and Angus McDonaldlKomar was the economic consultant. He further stated that the EI Camino Corridor Committee would provide staff feedback reporting the appropriateness of the plan before the plan goes to the consultants for their evaluation and before the public hearings. Page 2 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 1/16/92 Chief Planner Solomon stated that the BART staff had advised City staff that they are proposing a new alignment alternative between Mission Road and Chestnut which would be at grade rather than the "retained out" proposal. The Commission then briefly discussed BART. Chairman DeZordo pointed Commissioner Wendler and himself to be on the Corridor committee. Chief Planner Solomon briefly discussed the Terrabay development in response to Commissioner Warren's concerns regarding the complication of Hillside Boulevard. He advised the Commission that Terrabay Partnership is seeking financing to stave off foreclosure. 3. Reorganization of Planning Commission Nominations for Chairman were opened. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Warren: To elect Vice-Chairman Matteucci for Chairman. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Nominations for Vice-Chairman were opened. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Zellmer: To elect Commissioner Warren for Vice-Chairman. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Chairman DeZordo then turned the meeting over to Chairman Matteucci. Incoming Chairman Matteucci presented outgoing Chairman DeZordo with a plaque and thanked him for this past year. Items from Staff Commissioner Wendler asked for an update on the fish tanks in front of the Westborough Produce Market. She was advised the tanks had been removed. Commissioner Mantegani expressed his concerns about the landscaping in subdivisions that later become the City's responsibility for maintenance. He stated that, at first, the landscaping is maintained but soon the areas become unkept and full of weeds. He felt that City maintenance was not as good as it could be. Landscape Architect Kasparowitz explained that even though the number of subdivisions requiring City maintenance has increased but staff levels have not changed. He also advised Commissioner Mantegani that many areas are maintained by a private contractor and suggested that he call Rich Bordi, Building Maintenance. Page 3 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 1/16/92 Vice-Chairman Warren questioned when the E&B Motel was being demolished. She also questioned the traffic impact of the extension of Hillside Boulevard to Airport Boulevard. Chairman Matteucci asked if the lack of the Shearwater development would affect the construction of the Oyster Point Overpass. Chairman Matteucci also thanked Commissioner Mantegani for all his work in decorating his home for Christmas which everybody enjoyed very much. Motion-Zellmer/Second-Warren: To cancel the Planning Commission meeting of February 6, 1992. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. The Commission expressed their desire to interview the six applicants for the Design Review Board and Chief Planner Solomon suggested they interview the applicants at the February 6, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. The Commission agreed and the cancellation of the meeting was rescinded. Chairman Matteucci adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M. to February 6, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Large Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. ~~Mauu oe~ 0 ~~~ Steve Solomon, Secretary Louis Matteucci, Chairman Planning Commission Planning Commission City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco LM:SS:ab Page 4 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 1/16/92