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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.04.92 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of June 4, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman DeZordo, Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani, Warren, Wendler. Commissioner Zellmer arrived at 7:39 P.M. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Wendler ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Maureen K. Morton Steve Carlson Dick Chiozza Ron Parini Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Dave Parenti Assistant City Attorney Public Works Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 136-142 Lucca Drive. Standard Builders. UP-92-910 Use Permit to designate rear yards for through lots on Lucca Drive in the Foothill Estates subdivision in the R-1 Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.73.020. Commissioner Mantegani stepped down from the dais and stated he would not vote on this item since there was a conflict of interest. Planner Steve Carlson presented the June 4, 1992 staff report. Page 1 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting Representing the applicant: Ed Love, Proj. Mgr. Standard Builders 2222 Nineteenth Avenue San Francisco Mr. Love stated the accessory building heights on page 2 of the staff report was a concern. He suggested that accessory buildings not exceed the height of the fence within 10 feet of the property line. Otherwise, Mr. Love had no problem with staff's recommendations. Commissioner Boblitt asked staff if they had received any calls pertaining to this project. Planner Carlson answered that staff had received one letter and a few phone calls concerning the project itself. The callers were concerned about the 36-unit project which was approved more than a year ago. They were also concerned about the overall design and drainage. Commissioner Boblitt agreed that if the accessory buildings were the height of the fence, she had no problem with this application. Commissioner DeZordo stated he had no problem with this project but wanted to set a height for an accessory structure of 10 feet in height and a 10 feet setback. Commissioner Warren agreed that the accessory structure should not be higher than 6 feet within the setback and 10 feet after the setback. It was the consensus of the Commission that the fence should be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet. Accessory buildings and structures other than the fence should be limited to a maximum height of 10 feet, however, said accessory buildings and structures should be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet in the rear lot within 10 feet of the rear fence. Planner Carlson advised the Commission that they were establishing a base line and future residents could request for modifications of the Use Permit if they wanted to do something different. Mr. Love said this was an acceptable solution. Motion- Warren/Seconded-DeZordo: To approve UP-92-910 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions; "The rear yards for lots 27, 28, 29, and 30 shall be the area on the southerly portion of said lots as designated on the applicant's plans of March 20, 1992. Any change of the designated rear yards shall require approval of the Planning Commission. The owners of record of lots 27, 28, 29 and 30 shall maintain the approved fence and landscaping adjacent to the rear yards along Lucca Drive. The fence shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet. Accessory buildings and structures other than the fence shall be limited to a maximum height of 10 feet; however, said accessory buildings and structures shall be limited Page 2 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting to a maximum height of 6 feet in the rear lot within 10 feet of the rear fence along the rear property boundary. Any proposed change to the rear yard fence, accessory buildings or structures, or landscaping abutting Lucca Drive shall require approval by the Chief Planner and the City's Landscape Architect. This condition shall be recorded in a manner satisfactory with the City Attorney." It was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Matteucci, Vice-Chairman Warren and Commissioners Boblitt, DeZordo and Zellmer. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Mantegani. Chairman Matteucci asked the Commission to move agenda item #4 to item #2. The Commission concurred. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 975 EI Camino Real. First National Bank. UP-91-907 Design Review approval of a proposed three-story bank building with drive-thru service tellers, related parking, landscaping and sign program. Commissioner Zellmer stepped down from the dais and stated that he could not vote on this item due to a conflict of interest. Planner Morton presented the June 4, 1992 staff report. Representing the applicant: George A vanessian 400 Oyster Point Blvd. Sou th San Francisco Mr. Avanessian stated he represented the owners and agreed with the staff report. Commissioner Mantegani stated he had attended a meeting relating to this project. He further stated he was happy with the results and supported this design. Commissioner Boblitt reiterated that she preferred a two-story building. Commissioner DeZordo stated that he was satisfied with the project; that it was consistent with the EI Camino Corridor. He questioned staff about the ATM and drive-thru windows. Commissioner Warren questioned the cap on the column. Mr. Avanessian explained that it was too small to angle. The staff concurred that it could be flat. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded- Warren: Commissioner Mantegani moved to approve the design review (plans dated May 22, 1992). Vice-Chairman Warren seconded the motion and it was Page 3 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: Chairman Matteucci, Vice-Chairman Warren, Commissioners DeZordo and Mantegani. NOES: Commissioner Boblitt. ABSTAINED: Commissioner Zellmer. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of South San Francisco. ZA-92-68 East of US 101 Area Plan "Scoping Hearing." Identification of topics for inclusion in a planning study for the portion of South San Francisco lying to the east of US Highway 101. Chief Planner Solomon presented the June 4, 1992 staff report. Representing the Koll Company: Doug Thomas 1000 Marina Boulevard Brisbane Mr. Thomas representing the owners of the Sierra Point property, spoke to the Commission regarding some important issues about this comprehensive study. He eXplained that the Koll Company owned this piece of property since 1983; that it was difficult to attract businesses to this area. He further explained that this piece of land was a good opportunity to develop a residential waterfront project which would be a great benefit to the City. Mr. Thomas asked that the City do a study on high density residential. He stated that this could be a mixed use project. He mentioned the high cost of housing in the Bay Area and said the City should have a housing element to meet State law. He talked about a balance type of project that would bring amenities to the City; this should be part of the study. Mr. Thomas stated one of the key issues was that in order to keep businesses in this City it must have affordable housing. He talked further about having biotech facilities being near residential areas. He explained that Oyster Point had buffers and this would be very beneficial. He also explained school districts would benefit from residential projects. Mr. Thomas was glad that City Council had directed staff to do a study that is fair and unbiased. He then talked about the noise issue in regards to the airport. Commissioner Zellmer questioned the size of the site and was told that the Koll Company owned approximately 27-30 acres. Representing the Koll Company: Dan Christians 1621 River Lake Road Byron Mr. Christians highlighted a few of Mr. Thomas' suggestions; jobs, housing and balance. He talked about traffic impacts in regards to the Airport Plan and stated that we have to make it Page 4 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting easier to commute to work. He suggested a survey of businesses who have left South San Francisco recently to find out if housing was the reason for their departure. Mr. Christians stated that the key component is what the City can do to attract businesses to this area. He then discussed transportation and housing supporting public transportation. Commissioner Warren stated that as part of the scope a full evaluation of the planned expansion of SFO should be done. Also, noise impact for the land east of 101 should be addressed. She further stated that she did not believe a sound wall was a viable means of mitigating freeway noise. Commissioner Warren did not believe that this property was suitable for housing. She would also like to see the different kind of uses for that site in the study. Commissioner Boblitt stated that she was not totally opposed to housing east of 101 but was opposed to high density residential. She stated that Burlingame was very successful with their restaurants and hotels and she did not believe you had to have housing as part of the project but she said she would keep an open mind. Commissioner Warren also expressed her concern abou t the expansion of the airport. Commissioner Mantegani complimented staff on the staff report. He stated that one of the main things of the study would be a lot of support evidence and detailed work. He further stated that the reason people left South San Francisco was the weather. He thought that if you worked in South San Francisco and could afford to live somewhere else, you would. He also did not necessarily believe that affordable housing and businesses go together. Commissioner DeZordo asked that the City have balance. He stated that the City should look at housing even though he was not in favor of it but that the study should look at it in a positive way. He further stated that he would like to see a study on recreation potentials; on how police and fire selvices would be affected by high density residential projects. Commissioner Zellmer discussed the parking issue and wondered if the parking could be accommodated. Chief Planner Solomon answered Commissioner DeZordo's question regarding the type of study that would be conducted which included economic analysis, urban design and at the same time environmental impacts. Commissioner Warren stated that close proximity to biotech businesses should be addressed and wanted a wide range of information in the study. Chairman Matteucci stated the study should include the expansion of the airport, noise problems, geological study, commercial buildings vs housing. He also did not prefer high density in that area. Chairman Matteucci said this study would take a lot of thought. Page 5 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting Commissioner Mantegani explained that anything that can be used for the transit system must be tied in with the residential use; units per acre, etc. He further stated that it must be tied in to people who work in South San Francisco. The Commission then discussed the deep water channel. Commissioner Warren expressed her concern about an egress from that area in case of a natural disaster or a major fire. She thought this should be addressed as well. Chief Planner Solomon stated he would take the Commissioner's comments and incorporate them in the actual work program. This package would then be sent to Council next Wednesday night. Commissioner Warren asked Chief Planner Solomon for a copy of the revisions. City of South San Francisco. ZA-92-69. Negative Declaration No. 736 Modification to the Design Guidelines and Amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to provide design standards for residential decks. Planner Carlson presented the June 4, 1992 staff report. Commissioner Warren stated she was impressed with the staff report. She questioned an item on page 2 of Exhibit "A." Motion- Warren/Seconded-Mantegani: To approve the Design Guidelines (deck design factors) items 1 through 8. It was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Matteucci, Vice-Chairman Warren, Commissioners Boblitt, DeZordo, Mantegani and Zellmer. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Capital Improvement Program Resolution of the City of South San Francisco - Planning Commission determining that the draft Capital Improvement Program: 1992-93 to 1996-97 is consistent with the City's General Plan. In answer to Commissioner Warren's question about Randolph Street, Ron Parini, Public Works, advised her that this street was not included in the street projects. He further stated that they had a long range plan to inventory and analyze every street in the downtown area. Page 6 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting Commissioner Mantegani questioned the Hickey Boulevard extension and Mr. Parini advised that the City was moving fOlWard on that project but was moving slowly. Motion-Boblitt/Seconded-DeZordo: That the draft Capital Improvement Program 1992-93 to 1996-97 is consistent with the General Plan. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Items from Staff Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that he had held a public hearing for the housing element but that no one had showed up. He said the City was getting minimal comments from the State and stated that the City had a good chance of getting it certified. Chief Planner Solomon further advised the Commission that he had brought plans for the St. Francis Heights project for them to see and discussed briefly what is happening with that project. He said that the applicants had fOIwarded building plans and it had been discussed that the ones submitted were not consistent with the plans submitted for grading submitted to City Council and Planning Commission for the Planned Unit Development and Tentative Subdivision Map. Chief Planner Solomon further explained that this issue would eventually be determined by the City Attorney. Items from Commission Commissioner advised staff that he would not be present at the June 18, 1992 meeting. Commissioner DeZordo also advised that he would not be attending the next meeting. Chairman Matteucci read a letter to Councilmember Yee that he had written. The Commission agreed that it should be signed from the Planning Commission. Chairman Matteucci adjourned the meeting at 9:32 P.M. to June 18, 1992. ~i"Li - IT"' . ........... ~.L. ......~ 0 ~~~ Louis Matteucci, ChaIrman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco 1P~ Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco LM:SS:ab Page 7 of 7 Pages 6/4/92 PC Meeting