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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.15.92 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of October 15, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Matteucci, Vice-Chairman Warren, Commissioners DeZordo, Mantegani and Zellmer. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Boblitt and Wendler. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Steve Padovan Dick Chiozza Ray Van Dohren Richard Harmon Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzpatrick Assist. City Attorney Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 6, 1992 Motion-Zellmer/Seconded- Warren: To approve the August 6, 1992 Planning Commission minutes as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDAITEMS-CONSENTCALENDAR 3700 Callan Boulevard. St. Augustine Church. UP-92-920. Negative Declaration No. 744 Use Permit and environmental determination of same modifying Use Permit UP-271 to allow an addition for offices and storage to an existing church in the R-2 Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.18.030(b). Recommendation: Continue to November 5, 1992 meeting. Motion- Warren/Seconded-Zellmer: To continue UP-92-920 to the November 5, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Page 1 of 5 Pages 10/15/92 PC Meeting 1701 Grandview Drive. Genentech. Inc. (Grandview Assoc.. Ltd. owners). PM-92-295 Tentative Parcel Map to adjust the property boundaries among four adjacent parcels in the P- I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Title 19 and the State Map Act. Motion-Warren/Seconded-Zellmer: To approve PM-92-295 based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report. 437 Kauffmann Court. Genentech. Inc. (Double B Trust. owner). PM-92-292 Tentative Parcel Map same to merge to existing lots and to adjust the property boundaries among three adjacent lots in the P- I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Title 19 and the State Map Act. Motion- Warren/Seconded-Zellmer: To approve PM-92-929 based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARING 383 E. Grand Avenue. First Chance. UP-92-919 Use Permit to establish a North County drop-off facility for alcohol offenders in an existing multi-tenant office/warehouse building in the P-I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.32.030(b). Planner Steve Padovan presented the October 17, 1992 staff report. Applicant: Kathleen Steele-Baker Carlmont Family Center 936 Summit Drive San Carlos Ms. Steele-Baker explained that this center will provide an alternative to police officers who have to drive to Redwood City to book people for alcohol-related arrests. It will also provide an opportunity to counsel people who are having problems with substance abuse. She explained to the Commission how the center processed the offenders. She also added that the offenders are screened for any medical problems or violent histories. Speaking for the project: Fred Garrish Program Coordinator 1137 Walpert St. Hayward Mr. Garrish said the Carlmont Family Center in San Carlos has been open for about 5 months and approximately 500 offenders have passed through their program. He said they Page 2 of 5 Pages 10/15/92 PC Meeting were located in an industrial area and that there had been no incidents and were fully supported by the local Police Department. Mr. Garrish stated that only two people had opted to leave against their advise and they were picked up by the Police. He further stated that there were no complaints from any of the neighbors. He said that most of the activity occurs between 10:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M. In response to Commissioner DeZordo's question, Mr. Garrish answered that there are 2 professional counselors on duty. Most people on duty had credentials for drug counseling and substance abuse and that many had recovered from similar problems. He said there was always one to two people on duty at all times. Vice-Chairman Warren asked Sgt. Petrocchi, Police Department, if 20 beds would be adequate? Sgt. Petrocchi answered that 20 beds would be ample. He further stated that this was a vital service that this City needs. He said that we were fortunate that it was in our City. Vice-Chairman Warren further stated that she was happy to see this kind of program in our City and was very much in favor of this kind of operation. Commissioner DeZordo asked who was on the committee that selected this program. He was told that the City Manager, Jesus Armas, was on the committee and he had recommended it to the Council. Commissioner DeZordo said he had some concerns. He stated that the Commission should visit the facility in order to gain more knowledge. Commissioner Mantegani stated that he had faith in Sgt. Petrocchi recommending this service. He further stated that if Sgt. Petrocchi had recommended it that it would be good for the City. Commissioner DeZordo asked the Assistant City Attorney Dick Chiozza if it would be appropriate to visit the facility. He answered that if the Commission visited the site, they may be violating the Brown Act, but that a single Commissioner may go by himself and bring back additional information for the Commissioners. Sgt. Petrocchi stated that he had talked to other officers from the southern county area and that they all agreed it was a vital service and an asset; it was a better alternative for the offender instead of being placed with the general population in the county jail. Chairman Matteucci stated that he thought it was a good program and that it was in an appropriate area. Vice-Chairman Warren asked if the Commission would like to add a condition that would require the Use Permit be reviewed in one year. Page 3 of 5 Pages 10/15/92 PC Meeting Commissioner DeZordo said this would not make him feel more comfortable with this application and the idea was dropped. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded-Warren: To approve UP-92-919 based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report. It was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Matteucci, Vice-Chairman Warren, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. NOES: Commissioner DeZordo. Items from Staff Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that staff is working on the EI Camino Corridor process; the committee met once and City Council at their last meeting and "blessed" the survey area. He said this project would come before the Planning Commission for their approval at the November 5, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. He further advised the Commission that staff was still working on selecting the consultant for the East of 101 area study and hoped to do that within a week. Chief Solomon stated that there will be a special meeting on October 22, 1992 at the Genentech site to discuss their master plan. He then discussed the EI Camino Corridor subcommittee. Commissioner Mantegani was advised he could not serve on this committee since his residence was within 2,500 feet of the EI Camino Corridor but that a solution would be to switch Commissioner Warren to this committee and then Commissioner Mantegani could service on the East of 101 subcommittee. Commissioner Warren agreed to this. Assistant Attorney Dick Chiozza informed the Commission that he was writing a letter to the Fair Political Practice Commission and there is an exemption in regards to this issue called "publicly generally" which states that if 10% or more of the population is affected by these decisions then particular Council persons and Planning Commission can serve on these committees. If they approve, then there will be no problem. Chief Planner Solomon stated that he would advise the Commission before the changes were made. Items from Commission Commissioner Warren complained about the new Hillside Boulevard extension and the traffic problems making a left turn at Oyster Point. She was not sure anything could be done about it. Commissioner DeZordo stated that there is a playground on the corner of Grand and Magnolia; the swings and slides sitting on just asphalt. He thought this was very unsafe. Assistant City Attorney said he could write a letter; review the Use Permit or call them as a concerned citizen or as a Planning Commissioner. Page 4 of 5 Pages 10/15/92 PC Meeting Mr. Chiozza discussed the illegal driveway in Gellert Square and said that this road would be blocked hopefully within the next few days and to replant the landscape. Chairman Matteucci complained about the congestion at Buri Buri School around 8:15 A.M. and said there was nobody there directing traffic. Sgt. Petrocchi stated that the Department had been working with the school and that the City has done all they can do by repainting the red zones and stop signs. They have talked to the school about changing their parking lot and he said that he would talk to Officer Dickson about this situation. Items from the Public Peter Yee, Genentech, Inc., re-extended their invitation to the study session and also extended an invitation to the dedication of the new research center. Mr. Yee thanked the Planning Commission and staff for their cooperation. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded- Warren: To adjourn the meeting to October 22, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Genentech site. Chairman Matteucci adjourned the meeting at 8: 15 P.M. ! I))J ;10~ Miti Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Louis Matteucci, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco ~ LM:SS:ab Page 5 of 5 Pages 10/15/92 PC Meeting