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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.18.93 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of March 18, 1993 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Warren, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Lucchesi, Padreddii and Zellmer. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners DeZordo and Matteucci ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Steve Padovan Dick Chiozza Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzpatrick Assistant City Attorney Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 2296 Westborough Boulevard. Westborough Exxon. UP-85-722/Mod 1 Use Permit Modification to convert the service bays at an existing Exxon service station to a mini market with retail sales and to operate 24 hours a day in the C-l Zone according to the provisions of SSFMC Section 20.91 and 20.22.070(a). Steve Padovan presented the March 18, 1993 staff report. Representing the applicant: Gary Semling Robert Lee & Associates 1137 H. McDowell Petaluma Mr. Semling stated that he had reviewed the staff report and had no objections to the conditions. He said that they will be adding the additional landscaping and may decide to place the condenser on top of the buildings with screening. Mr. Semling stated that he was available for questions. Page 1 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 3/18/93 Commissioner Padreddii stated that he had visited the area and that he did not believe this operation would be a problem and concurred with staff's recommendation for approval. Commissioners Zellmer and Mantegani agreed with Commissioner Padreddii. Commissioner Lucchesi questioned Ron Petrocchi, Police Department, whether any complaints had been received regarding gasoline mini-markets in the City. Sgt. Petrocchi replied that he had not received any complaints. Commissioner Warren asked if there were any mini-markets at gas stations that sold liquor. She stated that she was not in favor of selling alcohol on the premises and the Commission agreed. The Commission directed staff to add a condition prohibiting the sale of alcohol and stated that if the owner wanted to change this in the future, he would have to file for a modification to the Use Permit. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Lucchesi: To approve UP-85-722/Mod 1 based on the findings and subject to the revised conditions. Planning Condition #8 was added to read: "The sale of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, shall be prohibited at this site." Commissioner Lucchesi seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioners DeZordo and Matteucci. 110 Linden Avenue. Juan Carlos Agundis (Michael & Athia Giotinis. owner) Appeal of the decision of the Chief Planner regarding the replacement of non-conforming businesses and the determination that a tire repair business is a more intensive use of the property than the previous forklift repair business at 110 Linden Avenue in the R-3 Zone per Section 20.90.020. Applicant: Juan Carlos Agundis 565 5th Avenue San Bruno Mr. Agundis explained the reason why he wanted to move his business to the 110 Linden Avenue address. Speaking in favor of the application: Richard Catanzaro 32 W. 25th Ave., #200 San Mateo Mr. Catanzaro said he had received a letter from the prior owner, Mr. Harris. It was the consensus of the Commission to accept this letter into evidence even though it was not presented 24 hours prior to the meeting. Mr. Catanzaro further explained that Mr. Harris had stated in his letter that his forklift business was, in deed, more intense than the business of Mr. Agundis. Mr. Catanzaro stated he had observed both businesses and that Mr. Agundis' business was not as intense as Mr. Harris'. He explained that the prior businesses at 110 Page 2 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 3/18/93 Linden Avenue included a Firestone Tire Shop and Arata Pontiac and that this site has always been automotive in nature or a similar business. He thought Mr. Agundis' business was very compatible. He went on to discuss the noise and traffic impacts. Mr. Catanzaro and the owners asked the Commission for their consideration on this application. Speaking in favor of the application: Paul Rabin 104 Vaquero Way Redwood City Mr. Rabin also thought that the prior use was more intense. He also stated that the neighbors were not objecting to this use. He asked that the application be approved. Speaking with concern: Frank McCauley 250 Village Way SSF Mr. McCauley spoke with concern about the traffic impact. The Commission informed him that there would be approximately 2 to 7 cars a day, according to the applicant. Commission Lucchesi stated that this area had always been automotive but that the bottom line was that this site was rezoned to R-3. He asked staff if it would make any difference if the applicant eliminate minor car repair. Chief Planner Solomon stated that the code was not clear that a stand alone tire repair would be allowed. Commissioner Zellmer stated that if they approved this use they are condoning tire business and minor auto repair businesses potentially indefinitely. He said they would have to look not only at the applicant but at the overall use in general. Commissioner Zellmer stated that he had concerns about this use and that the intent of the code is to phase out non-conforming uses gradually. Commissioner Padreddii stated that there was a fine line between whether this use is more intense than the prior use. He cited that this site is currently vacant and an eye sore. He thought the neighborhood would be happy to see the site occupied again and that he would like to see the City get some revenue from the site. Chief Planner Solomon stated that the Commission would have to make a determination if this use is consistent with the prior use and if the Commission did that, then this use could go into this site without any conditions. He further explained that if the business changed than it could be brought back to the Commission for consideration. Commissioner Warren stated even though she sympathized with the applicant, the Commission is a land use body and should make decisions on land use. Her concern was that if Mr. Agundis left the site, a forklift business could come back. She said she supported staff's position. Page 3 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 3/18/93 Motion-Lucchesi/Seconded-Mantegani: To uphold the Chief Planner's decision. It was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Warren, Vice-Chairman Mantegani, Commissioners Lucchesi and Zellmer. NOES: Commissioner Padreddii: ABSENT: Commissioners DeZordo and Matteucci. Items from Staff Chief Planner Solomon talked briefly about the meeting held on Monday, March 15, 1993 regarding the East of 101 Area Study Plan. He was pleased that approximately 35 people attended. He stated that one issue that was raised was the need for additional parking; housing was another issue and the need for more personal services for existing employees and the need for transportation was also a concern. Chief Planner Solomon also discussed the meeting held on Wednesday with the consultants. Items from Commission Chairman Warren stated that staff should look at the zoning of 110 Linden Avenue. Commissioner Lucchesi stated that he was surprised that the corner was R-3. Chief Planner Solomon stated that Downtown Commercial should be brought further down Linden. The consensus of the Commission was to leave it as is and let the property owner pursue it. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Mantegani: To adjourn the meeting to April 1, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Chairman Warren adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. to April 1, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. 1r~~ Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco n1 Marga! t Warren, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco MW:SS:ab Page 4 of 4 Pages PC Meeting of 3/18/93