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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.93 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of April 15, 1993 (Cassette 1) CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Warren, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners DeZordo, Lucchesi and Padreddii MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Zelhner ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Maureen K. Morton Susy Kalkin Steve Padovan Dick Chiozza Dennis Chuck Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzpatrick Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire DepartInent CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 4, 1993 Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-Padreddii: To approve the minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING - CONSENT ITEM 1384-1396 San Mateo Avenue. Mancini-Mills Inc. (H. F. Mills. owner). PM-93-299 Tentative Parcel Map to combine two adjoining parcels into one parcel containing 2 acres in the M-l Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Title 19 and the State Map Act. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-Padreddii: To approve PM-93-299 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Page 1 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 PUBLIC HEARINGS - AGENDA ITEMS 1200 EI Camino Real. Kaiser Foundation Hospital. UP-92-922 Use Permit to allow the installation of a 35" high tower and two dish antennas on the roof of an existing hospital in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.70.020. Assistant Planner Padovan presented the April 15, 1993 staff report. Applicant Steve Parmelee Kaiser Foundation Hospital 1950 Franklin Oakland Mr. Parmelee stated that Kaiser has been velY sensitive to choosing the least obvious location for the tower and dish antennae and explained some of the technical limitations and why the proposed tower and the antennae were necessalY. Representing the applicant: Jim Harvey Communications Medical Division Kaiser Foundation Hospital 1950 Franklin Oakland Mr. Harvey eXplained the technical shortcomings of the present dish and why they need the proposed dish. Mr. Harvey explained how microwave signals work and what type of system was needed to get a reliable communications link with the hospital. This is best accomplished with a second dish mounted 30" above the existing dish. Mr. Parmelee explained that because of data loss (medical data) it is necessalY to have this second antenna. Speaking in favor of the applicant: Marvin Tarbox 326 Aha Loma Drive SSF Mr. Tarbox advised the Commission that he had attended the meeting on March 9, 1993 sponsored by Kaiser and that they had addressed all his concerns. Speaking with concern: Gene Mullin 229 Aha Loma Drive SSF Page 2 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 Mr. Mullin stated that Kaiser's presentation at the March 9th meeting built a strong case for this antenna. He stated that he would like to see a written agreement with the Police Department and Kaiser that the City will have access to this antenna in case of an emergency or natural disaster; a guaranteed access to this system. Chief Planner Solomon asked Mr. Harvey if Kaiser would enter into such an agreement. Mr. Halvey stated that he did not see a problem with this agreement. Commissioner Padreddii said he had visited the area and did not think there was a problem with this project and he supported it. Vice-Chairman Mantegani stated that the agreement between Kaiser and the City should be made a condition of approval. Chief Planner Solomon stated that the agreement would have to be signed before the building permit is issued. Mr. Parmelee stated that this would be no problem with Kaiser. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-Padreddii: To approve UP-92-922 based on the findings and subject to the modified conditions of approval. Planning Condition #2 will read: "A fOlmal written agreem.ent shall be entered into between Kaiser and the City of South San Francisco Emergency Services to allow South San Francisco access to the system in the case of an emelgency. This agreem.ent shall be signed before the issuance of a building pelmit for the antenna." It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 45 Chestnut Avenue. Acutech Autos (Niki Tam. owner). UP-93-930 Use Permit and design review to establish an automobile sales facility in an existing building including outdoor vehicle display, landscaping and sign program in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.24.030( c). Associate Planner Kalkin presented the April 15, 1993 staff report. She asked that staff would like to add two additional conditions of approval; 1) no auto repair on the site; and 2) limit hours of operation to 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. seven days a week. Applicant: Neal Martin Planning Consultant for Niki Tam 1640 Laurel Street San Carlos Mr. Martin said he agreed with the staff report and that the applicant wanted to upgrade the site with landscaping and by repaving the area. He agreed with the added conditions and with the conditions in the staff report with one exception and that is Planning Condition #3 which states that the striped areas located adjacent to the northerly driveway shall be curbed and landscaped. Mr. Martin explained that cars would be delivered in transporter vehicles using this area and would prefer striping it to prevent damage to adjacent curbing and landscaping. Page 3 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 Speaking with concern: James Geniali 226 Hamilton Street San Francisco Mr. Geniali stated that he wanted to make sure that the drive that lllns along the southerly portion of the site would always be open. Planner Kalkin stated that this is a required access easement which should provide for no obstructions. Commissioner DeZordo asked for the removal of the auto lifts that are currently in the building as a condition of approval. Mr. Martin said he did not object to this added condition. Commissioner Lucchesi discussed the entrance canopy and wanted to make sure that the support beams would look substantial enough for the building. Chairman Warren discussed condition #3 and stated there is only enough space for 18 vehicles and expressed her concern about the vehicle carriers. Sgt. Petrocchi, P.D., stated that if there is a legal parking zone in front of the site they could park the vehicle carrier there. It was the consensus of the Commission to leave condition #3 as is. Chairman Warren was concerned about the sale of "consignment" vehicles. Mr. Tam assured the Commission that he would sell top quality vehicles. Motion-DeZordo/Seconded-Mantegani: To approve UP-93-930 based on the findings and subject to the modified conditions of approval. Condition #10: "No auto repairs shall be permitted on the site. "; Condition #11: "Prior to occupancy, the existing auto lifts shall be permanently removed. Condition # 12: "The hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 A.M to 9:00 P.M. seven days a week." It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 203-217 E. Grand and 317-333 Roebling. Shaman Pharmaceuticals (Mattison + Shidler. owner). PUD-93-23. Negative Declaration No. 751 Planned Unit Development Permit and environlnental determination of same to phase improvements of the three-lot site, including upgrading an existing industrial building to laboratory space in the P- I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Chapters 20.78 and 20.84. Proposal includes request for reduced parking requirement pursuant to SSFMC Section 20.74.070(c). Senior Planner Morton presented the April 15, 1993 staff report. Page 4 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 Representing the applicant: Robin Chang Group 4 301 Linden Avenue SSF Mr. Chang introduced Rozanne Rapozo of Shalnan Phannaceuticals and advised the Commission that if they had any technical questions consultants, in the audience, could answer their questions. Applicant: Rozanne Rapozo Shaman Pharmaceuticals 213 E. Grand Avenue SSF Ms. Rapozo gave a brief background of the company. She stated that the firm concentrates on both botany and anthropology; that is creating drugs from plants concentrating on the tropical rain forest. She went on to explain two drugs which the company is now working on. Robin Chang stated that the applicant would comply with all of the conditions and he hoped that the Commission would approve this project. Commissioner Mantegani asked staff about timeframes. Planner Morton stated the Phase 4 probably would not start for at least two years. Commissioner DeZordo questioned the storage of hazardous materials and Ms. Rapozo answered that they would have a hazardous material storage area. Planner Morton advised the Commission that the Fire Department already had a list of the hazardous materials. Commissioner Lucchesi discussed the design and the use of materials. He said he preferred the screening material to be corrugated like on the original plans and it was the consensus of the Commission to return to the corrugated metal. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-DeZordo: To approve Negative Declaration No. 751. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-DeZordo: To approve PUD-93-23 based on the findings and subject to the modified conditions; the removal of Planning Condition #6. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. I tems from Staff Assistant Planner Padovan gave an update on Project 90, UP-88-824/Mod 1. Senior Planner Morton gave an update on the two major land use studies; East of 101 and EI Camino Corridor. She stated that the Final EIR on the EI Camino Corridor will be formally Page 5 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 transmitted to the Commission the following week and that the next subcommittee meeting will be Friday, April 23, 1993. Chief Planner Solomon stated that the East of 101 subcommittee meeting was cancelled because and wanted to reschedule the following week, Tuesday, April 20, 1993 at 11:00 A.M. and hoped all members would be able to attend. Secondly, Chief Planner Solomon stated that he had concerns about the source of planning studies. He said that the City has a history of letting applicants prepare planning studies and perhaps these are tainted. He asked the Commission if they would like staff to have a bigger role and perhaps hire outside consultants and charge the applicants. Commissioner DeZordo stated that perhaps the City could have a contract consultant to either prepare a study or review a study done by an applicant. Commissioner Mantegani said that this was "getting out of hand" and that he was concerned when reputable people are questioned about their numbers; why would people lie. Commissioner Lucchesi stated that he would like to have several consultants and charge the applicant for the consultant services. Senior Planner Morton stated that we have a list of about six traffic consultants and staff does tell the applicants that these six are very reputable and we would gladly accept their work. (Cassette 2) Commissioner DeZordo said he did not think the City should allow applicants to apply for a zoning amendment. A discussion ensued regarding zoning amendments on a single property. Chief Planner Solomon suggested a study session to discuss this further. Assistant City Attorney stated that in a study session no action is taken and the discussion is in generality, generic terms. He said that if an application is continued off-calendar for a study session, the particular merits of that certain application cannot be discussed at that study seSSIon. Chief Planner Solomon said he would like to discuss this with Assistant City Attorney Chiozza and City Attorney O'Toole. Items from Commission Staff was asked about the Design Review Board applications and Associate Planner Kalkin advised the Commission that staff had received two applications. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-DeZordo: To adjourn the meeting to May 6, 1993. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Page 6 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93 Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Steve So oman, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco MW:SS:ab fJ1.tJ~ Marga et Warren, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Page 7 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/15/93