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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.19.94 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of May 19, 1994 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mantegani, Vice-Chairman Lucchesi, Commissioners Padreddii, Romero and Zellmer. Commissioner Giusti (Parking Place Commission) MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners DeZordo and Warren Commissioner Ziegler (Parking Place Commission) Finance Director Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire Department Steve Solomon Steve Padovan Carl Cahill Amy Margolis Dick Chiozza Richard Harmon Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Fred Lagomarsino ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 3, 1994 Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-LucchesI: To approve the February 3, 1994 Planning Commission minutes as presented. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Romero. ABSENT: Commissioner Warren. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joint study session with the Parking Place Commission - to discuss the role of parking districts in the City's development strategies. Commissioner Lucchesi stepped down from the dais due to a conflict of interest. Page 1 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94 Chief Planner Solomon asked that the item on the "massage ordinance" be heard first in order to give Commissioner Ziegler time to arrive. Commissioner Lucchesi returned to the dais. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Massage Ordinance - Discussion of possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance's Adult Entertainment Overlay District regulations and revisions to the Police Department's massage ordinance. Chief Planner Solomon represented the staff report. Chief Planner Solomon advised that the City could remove the provisions in the Zoning Ordinance that control "massage" because the Police Department ordinance will be dealing with the essential issue of the legality of the operation and it will be controlling it and permitting it through an adnlinistrative permit. Sgt. Ron Petrocchi, Police Department, who gave a brief history of the ordinance. He stated that the main points which differ between the old and new ordinance are 1) it opens up "massage" to more districts; and 2) eliminates use permit requirement. He asked the Commission to determine whether or not to keep the Zoning Ordinance as is which limits "massage" to the Adult Entertainment district or whether to have a Use Permit connected with "massage" activity. Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that Chairman Ziegler (Parking Place Commission) was sick and would not be attending the meeting. Commissioner Giusti stepped down from the dais. Chief Planner Solomon stated a later date would be scheduled for the joint meeting. Commissioner Romero questioned item #4 on page 9 of the "Regulations for Massage Establishments" regarding Penal Code Section 290 which deals with sex violations. Assistant City Attorney Chiozza advised that you can only retrieve records for five years under the law. Commissioner Romero suggested extending the five years. In answer to Commissioner Lucchesi's concern about limiting legitimate uses to just industrial and warehouse districts, Chief Planner Solomon suggested treating it s a personal seIVice which would allow the use in industrial and commercial districts. Assistant City Attorney advised the Commission that they might want to include "At the discretion of the applicant, to appeal to the City Council." Page 2 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94 It was the consensus of the Commission to allow massages in all districts but residential. Items from Staff - Chief Planner Solomon updated the East of 101 project and discussed briefly the F AR;s. He advised that they would not be able to change the FAR in the document without recirculating the Environmental Impact Report. He further advised that the City has asked the Airport for an extension from April 27, 1994 to June 27, 1994. The subcommittee has asked that it be done by July 25, 1994 with no further changes. Chief Planner Solomon discussed the Syufy problem with the parking lot; the Croation Hall and the new application for another church; various projects that might be coming to the City. He further advised that Sunrise has been bought by Haseiko Properties and they have expressed and interest in Terrabay. Items from Commission - none. Chairman Mantegani called for a ten-minute recess at 8:15 P.M. Chairman Mantegani readjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Chief Planner Solomon changed Item #1 to Item #2. 300 South Airport Blvd.. Chevron Station. UP-90-879/Mod 2 Use Permit Modification to allow installation of new pump islands, canopy, outdoor storage enclosure, sign age and interior and exterior renovations for a gasoline service station in the P-C Planned Commercial Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.91. Assistant Planner Cahill presented the staff report. Applicant: Bob Corley Robert Lee & Associates 1137 North McDowell Petaluma Mr. Corley stated he had no problem with the conditions and thanked staff for their help. Commissioner Lucchesi suggested adding a condition prohibiting the sale of alcohol on the site. Assistant Cahill stated that if at a future date the dealer decided to sell alcohol on the premises they would have to apply for another Use Permit for that activity. Page 3 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94 Commissioner Lucchesi asked to move the doors to the trash enclosure. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Padreddii: To approve UP-90-879/Mod 2 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions of approval. Add to the Planning conditions: " 7. The sale of alcoholic beverages at this location is not permitted unless a modification to this Use Permit is first obtained from the Planning Commission and 8. The trash enclosure gates shall be shifted closer to the main building and away froln the parking area. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 451 Point San Bruno Blvd.. Genentech - Building 3. UP-84-682/Mod 4. Negative Declaration No. 763 Use Permit Modification to allow the expansion of an existing warehouse/manufacturing facility for a truck loading dock, exterior generators and a gowning facility in the P- I Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Section 20.32.030. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of May 5, 1994. Chief Planner Solomon presented the staff report. It was regarding technical issues. Regarding generators adjacent to the building and whether they affected fire regulations. Commissioner Padreddii listened to the tape prior to the hearing and may participate in the discu ssi on. Applicant: Michael Edwards Genentech, Inc. 451 Pt. San Bruno Blvd. SSF Mr. Edwards discussed briefly the expansion to existing Bldg. #3. Also adding additional generators. He also stated that Genentech had a problem with Condition #8. Requested that an acoustical study be required at the time of last generator. He explained that all they wanted was to change the sequence of the condition. Mr. Edwards stated that he also wanted to incorporate the final landscape plans into the Spine package (or a later phase) deferring it for 6 or 7 months. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Lucchesi: To approve Negative Declaration No. 763. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Romero: To approve UP-84-682/Mod 4 and the Design Review based on the findings and subject to modified conditions. Planning Condition #4 changed to Page 4 of 8 Pages. c -- PC Meeting of 5/19/94 read: "The final landscape plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City's Landscape Architect, shall be consistent with the Genentech Master Plan Central Spine ~~~n ;;~~~i!'!!f~~~'if,4!!'r:l~;!!~!!!9!'t'!t~W~!P!ft!,f!~!!~t~ pro;;;fding score lines on painting the exterior vlhite and coordinating the ribbon mullions ~yyith the expansion joints. The exterior treatment shall closely match the appearance of neighboring buildings. The final design shall also incorporate and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Planner," Planning Condition #8 is changed to read: "An acoustical study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical consultant prior to issuance of any Building Permitlq[j~lY,~jg;t~4l<<ti. The acoustical consultant shall review the proposed plans and construc1IoiioodraWlIi"gs"and make written recommendations to attenuate sound levels from the proposed power generators. The consultant shall also prepare a program to minimize human exposure to sound levels above 65 dB. The sound attenuation program and written recommendations shall be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Planner. Prior to the Final Building Inspection of the generators, the consultant shall measure the actual sound levels including measurements at the Building #7 courtyard and the assembly area at the terminus of Kaufmann Court and provide a final report with recommendations to the City. The final report and the adequacy of the sound attenuation program shall be subject to the review and approval of the City's Chief Planner." Building Condition #4 is deleted and Building Condition #7 is changed to read as follows: tIn accordance with Uniform Building Code Section 705, separate men's and women's restrooms shall be provided on each floor within of the building if the number of employees exceeds four." It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 20 Linden Avenue4 Heat Transfer Equipment PUD-94-31/UP-94-964 Use Permit and Planned Unit Development to allow an 862 square foot office and storage expansion of an existing commercial business which includes parking and building encroachments into the required setbacks in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Sections 20.20.030(c) and 20.84. Applicant: Andrew Chiari 2408 Easton Drive Burlingame Mr. Chiari stated that what they were doing was not detrimental to anything but only an enhancement. Commissioner Lucchesi stated he had a concern with the massiveness of the building. He also stated his concern with PUD's being used where commercial buildings have 0 setbacks. Page 5 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Padreddii: To approve PUD-94-31/UP-94-964 based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Mantegani, Vice-Chairman Lucchesi, Commissioners Padreddii, Romero and Zellmer. ABSENT: Commissioners DeZordo and Warren. 2200 Westborough Blvd.. Westborough Square Shopping Center. Espresso Express. UP-94-958 Use Permit to establish a 116 sq. ft. drive-thru coffee kiosk in the central portion of the parking lot at the Westborough Square Shopping Center within 200 feet of a residential zone . in the C-1 Retail Commercial Zone District in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Sections 20.22.030 and 20.22.070(a). Assistant Planner Steve Padovan presented the staff report. Representing Caffino: (formerly Espresso Express) Brenda Gillarde Project Coordinator . 1358 Walden Road Walnut Creek Ms. Gillarde introduced Robert V ogt, Vice President of EXS, Inc., and stated that this project was unique and innovative. She then presented a letter to the Commission with requested changes to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Zellmer agreed with Police condition 3.e.2. which required closed circuit. Jeff Baca, Chief Building Inspector, stated that in regards to condition #5 prefabricated structures fall under the regulations of the Department of Housing Regulations. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Romero: To approve UP-94-958 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions of approval. Planning condition No. 7 changed to read: "The roof screening shall be replaced with a solid parapet \yall with the signage placed on all four sides installed as per the drawings displayed at the Planning Commission meeting; sign panels and corner pieces shall be of matching materials with green pipe trim at the top edge". Police Department conditions No. 3.c.2. and 3.f.3 changed to read: "All exterior doors and service windows shaJ..I be provided ~tVith their ovm light source and shall be adequately illuminated at all hours to make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises and provide adequate illumination for persons exiting the building." and "Window areas shall be kept reasonably free of signage, displays, equipment, etc. to allow maximum visibility into the business by passersby. Building conditions No.4 and 5 to read: "In accordance with Uniform Building Code Section 705. One unisex restroom shall be provided in the an adjacent building, within approximately 300 feet of the Espresso Express facility. and "The proposed facility shall be designed to provide access to the physically disabled in accordance with the Page 6 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94- requirements of Title-24, California Code of Regulations; i.e., one disabled access parking stall, path of travel to the building, primary entrance into the building. interior floor layout and a unisex restroom. The plans as submitted do not comply." Commissioner Romero seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by voice vote. 140 Produce Avenue. Shell Service Station.UP-93-935/Mod 1 and SC-94-18. Negative Declaration No. 764 . Use Permit Modification and a Type "C" Sign Permit to reconstruct an existing gasoline service station with a new 24 hour 2,840 sq. ft. foot mart, 900 sq. ft. self-operating car wash, six pump islands, a new canopy and a new 20 ~ high pole sign along the Produce Avenue right- of-way, including related parking and landscaping improvements in the P- I Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Sections 20.32.030( c), 20.32.070( a) and 20.76.170(f). Assistant Planner Steve Padovan presented the staff report. Applicant: Richard Blankenfeld Shell Oil Company 1150 Bayhill, #200 San Bruno Mr. Blankenfeld stated he accepted all the conditions but Planning condition #6 pertaining to sign age. Commissioners Padreddii and Zellmer had no problem with changing condition #6. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Romero: To approve Negative Declaration No. 764. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion- Romero: To approve UP-93-935/Mod 1 and SC-94-18 based on the findings and subject to modified ~onditions ~f approval. . Plann~.~.?.~.?.~.?.~.~~?~.....~..6......~?..~...~~.~.~'~~~""~'~""!.~'~'~'~"H...::.!he ._:e~~~l~= :: ~~i:e:i;c::;lf::t:!'~'i~~!f!~!~~~!~~*P~fff~Jt? letterIii'iHon the storefront shall be remoY/ed." It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Jeff Baca, Chief Building Inspector, briefed the Commission on a meeting held with the Genentech people to try and establish coordination with their staff. He further explained the new Disabled Access Regulations which contain two major components in regards to non- residential facilities and multi-family residential facilities. Page 7 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94 The Commission briefly discussed PUD projects. Chief Planner Steve Solomon explained that studying PUD's are on the Planning Division's work program. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Lucchesi: To adjourn the meeting to June 2,--1994. Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Robert Mantegani, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco "" RM:SS:ab Page 8 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 5/19/94