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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting of January 5, 1995
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Mantegani, Vice-Chairman Lucchesi,
Commissioners DeZordo, Padreddii, Romero, Warren and
Zellmer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioners DeZordo, Padreddii and Zellmer.
(Commissioner Zellmer arrived 8:15 P.M.)
City Attorney
Engineering Division
Police Department
Fire Department
Steve Solomon
Steve Carlson
Steve Padovan
Steve Mattas
Dennis Chuck
Ron Petrocchi
F. Lagomarsino
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 15, 1994
Motion-Lucchesi/Second- Warren: To approve the minutes of September 15, 1994 as
presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS
270 E. Grand Avenue. Tularik. Inc.. PUD-94-38, Negative Declaration No. 781
Planned Unit Development for the construction of a two-story 51,382 sq. ft. research and
development building on a 2.88 acre parcel at t~ePointe Grand Business Park with related
parking and landscaping improvements in the P- I Planned Industrial Zone District in
accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.84.
Assistant Planner Steve Padovan presented the staff report.
The applicant was not present so the application was tabled. The public hearing was kept
open.
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249 E. Grand Avenue. Georgia Pacific (Georgia Pacific Corporation). UP-94-978
Use Permit to allow for the construction ofa 48-foot high starch silo at the rear of an existing
industrial building in the P-I Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with SSFMC
Chapters 20.70.020 and 20.32.070(a) and the East of 101 Area Plan.
Assistant Planner Padovan presented the staff report.
Applicant:
Terrence HalVey
Georgia Pacific
249 E. Grand Avenue
South San Francisco
Mr. HalVey stated he agreed with all the conditions.
Motion- Warren/Second- Romero: To approve UP-94-978 based on the findings and subject to
the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote.
399 EI Camino Real. Walgreens. UP-94-971/Mod 1. Negative Declaration No. 774 (approved
11/94 )
Use Permit Modification for the construction of a 14,850 sq. ft. retail commercial building
with a drive-thru pharmacy with related parking and landscaping in accordance with the
provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.91.
Senior Planner Kalkin presented the staff report.
Applicant:
Michael Scott
Project Architect
74 Langton Street
San Francisco
Mr. Scott said he had no comments but was available to answer any questions.
The Commission agreed it was a better design.
Motion- Warren/Second-Lucchesi: To approve UP-94-971/Mod 1 based on the findings and
subject to conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote.
637 Grand Avenue. Eugene Gonzales. UP-94-979
Use Permit and design review approval to allow construction of a 15-bed residential care
facility for the elderly in the R-3 Zone District in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC
20.20.030( a).
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Senior Planner Kalkin presented the staff report.
Representing the Applicant:
Bob Vasquez
P. O. Box 1118
San Mateo
Representing the Applicant:
Harold Bexton
Architect
640 Santana Road
N ovato
Mr. Vasquez advised the Commission that he was available to answer any questions they
might have. He briefly explained the project and stated he did not believe there would be a
traffic impact because the residents are older and most are not able to drive. He then
introduced the architect, Mr. Bexton, who described the building design.
Speaking with concern:
Mr. Addiego
329 Evergreen Drive
So. San Francisco
Mr. Addiego expressed concern about the parking since he owns the apartment building next
door. He questioned the distance between the building and the adequacy of the line of sight
for drivers existing the garage.
Mr. Bexton stated that the garage is below grade and is 3.7 feet from the property line.
However, the first floor of the structure is 5 feet from the property line.
Chairman Mantegani advised that he had received a call from a neighbor, Mr. Royce, 555
Magnolia Avenue, with concerns similar to Mr. Addiego's. Mr. Royce claimed that he had
not been notified of tonight's meeting.
Senior Planner Kalkin asked the applicant for clarification regarding the "caretaker." Mr.
Vasquez said there was no "live-in" worker but there is a worker who was there overnight to
make sure there was no problems.
Senior Planner Kalkin advised the Commission that the records showed that Mr. Royce had
been mailed a notice of the hearing.
Commissioner Warren said she understood the concerns of the neighbors but she agreed that
the residents of this type of home usually did not drive.
Commissioner Lucchesi expressed his concern about the ratio of parking spaces required for
apartments vs residential care facilities. He also questioned the adequacy of the backup space
for the garage.
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Chairman Mantegani related the discussions the Planning Commission had in 1991 when the
parking standard for residential care facilities was established.
Mr. Vasquez said he could sit down with the Engineering staff to discuss the garage backup
maneuver. Richard Harmon, Engineering Division, stated that there is a concern but that
many apartments and residences in the area have 20 foot setbacks and have not had any
complaints.
Commissioner Romero asked if it was possible to raise the age minimum which is 62 years.
Steve Mattas, City Attorney, advised that the operational regulations are controlled by the
state and that the City has no authority over that. Commissioner Romero was concerned with
traffic problems citing that people 62 years old most likely will drive. Mr. Mattas suggested
adding a condition requiring a review after two years. Mr. Vasquez was agreeable to an
annual review and invited the Commission to visit the property and any other home that they
are associated with.
Commissioner Zellmer arrived at 8:15 P.M.
Speaking in favor of the application:
Andrew Rodondi
623 Miller Avenue
Sou th San Francisco
Mr. Rodondi said the City needed this type of facility.
It was the consensus of the Commission to add a 1 and 2 year review as a condition to judge
the adequacy of the parking.
Motion-Romero/Second- Warren: To approve UP-94-979 based on the findings and subject to
modified conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote.
The next item was Tularik, Inc., PUD-94-38. The applicant did not arrive so the application
was continued.
Motion-Warren/Second-Lucchesi: To continue PUD-94-38 and Negative Declaration No. 781
to the January 19, 1995 meeting. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN:
Commissioner Zellmer.
460 Pt. San Bruno Blvd.. Genentech Campus. ZA-94-89 and RZ-94-87. Negative Declaration
No. 783
ZA 94-89 a Zoning Amendment adding the Research and Development Overlay District to
the South San Francisco Municipal Code facilitating the coordinated development of
corporate facilities, RZ 94-87 a Reclassification of the Genentech campus to the Research and
Development Overlay District and Negative Declaration No. 783 assessing the potential
environmental impacts, in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.87. The
Genentech Campus Reclassification affects only the Genentech sites situated near the
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intersection of Point San Bruno and Forbes Boulevards and includes the following parcels:
APN's 015-092-250, 015-092-260, 015-092-280, 015-093-080, 015-231-410, 015-232-160, 015-232-
180, 015-232-190, 015-232-270, 015-232-400, 015-232-420, 015-232-430, 015-240~250, 015-250-
300, 015-250-310, 015-260-020,015-260-030 and 015-260-040. These parcels are situated in the
vicinity of the intersection of Point San Bruno Boulevard and Forbes Boulevard.
Motion-Warren/Second-Romero: To continue ZA-94-89, RZ-94-87 and Negative Declaration
No. 783 to the January 19, 1995 meeting. It was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Items from Staff -
Chief Planner Solomon stated that the BART EIR E~;SaJ"page'"E~eeu4;i~~SYmm:m:y~;z;would be
distributed in the next few days. He. said there would be a February 15, 1995 meeting at the
Conference Center.
Chief Planner Solomon advised that the new City Manager, Mike Wilson, would be on board
January 23, 1995. He further advised that the City Council approved a revised parking lot for
Giorgi and that they also approved the Robson subdivision. He stated that staff is continuing
to talk to Terrabay's new owners, Sunchase of Arizona.
Chief Planner Solomon advised that there would be a study session next Thursday, January
12th including a meeting with the Parking Place Commission.
Items from Commission -
Commissioner Lucchesi advised that he had received a call from Tony Shen, DRB, and that
he had faxed him a letter regarding his possible resignation from the Design Review Board.
It was decided to discuss the matter at the study session.
Chairman Mantegani read a proclamation to Commission Zellmer whose term expired
December 31, 1994. The Commission and staff thanked him for his hard work and told him
he would be missed.
Motion-Zellmer/Second- Warren: To adjourn the meeting to January 12, 1995 at City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue.
Steve Solomon, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
an Mantegani adjourned the meeting at 8:37 P.M.
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