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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.05.96 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION December 5, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Warren, Vice-Chairman Romero, Commissioners Barnett, and Padreddii. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Lucchesi, Masuda, and DeZordo. ALSO PRESENT: Dir. of E&C D: Planning Division: Senior Planner Assist. Planner Act. Secretary II City Attorney City Engineer Develop. Review Specialist Police Department: Fire Marshall/Chief Bldg. Official Marty Van Duyn Steve Carlson Lawrence Kasparowitz Rosa Perez Wayne Snodgrass Arthur Wong Richard Harmon Sgt. Ron Petrocchi Fred Lagomarsino CHAIRMAN COMMENTS: Chairman Warren asked that the reorganization of the Planning Commission be held as customary, at the last meeting of January. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Padreddii/Second-Barnett: To approve October 29, 1996 minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR-AGENDA ITEMS Sunset Avenue @ Stonegate, Santa Clara Development, Applicant/Owner PUD-93-26/Mod 1; Cateeorical Exemption Class 1, Section 15301 Planned Unit Development modification to remove a condition of approval requiring side doors to the exterior from the garages and change Plan 4B on Lot 24 to Plan 3A or 3B in the R-1-E-P Single Family Residential Zone District in accordance with SSFMC 20.91. 343 EI Camino Real, Dae Hung Sa Temple/Office Bldg.; Joong Y. 1m, Applicant; Frank Cosentino, Owner UP-96-111; Cate orical Exem tion Class 1, Section 15301 Use Permit to allow a portion of an existing office building to be used for religious assembly within 200 ft. ofa residential zone in the C-1 Retail Commercial Zone District in accordance with SSFMC 20.22.030. Motion-Padreddii/Second-Romero: To approve Consent Calendar Items. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEM ~haw Road, S rint S ectrum/S umoni, UP-96-064 & Ne ative Declaration No. 96-064 Use Permit to allow installation of an unmanned telecommunication facility consisting of a 60 ft. High ground mounted mono pole with antenna and ground based equipment cabinet in an Industrial (M-l) District in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC 20.30. Chairman Warren opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carlson presented staff report noting that the pole was being redesigned from a 65 foot pole, to a 15 foot and rooftop mounted panel antenna. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for 30 days, and no comments were received. Staff recommends approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Use Permit roofmounted antenna for the wireless communication. Representing Applicant: Elena Anaya, E & Y Kenneth 321 Miller Ave., South San Francisco She was representing SPRINT and staff from SPRINT was also present available should the Commission have any questions. Chairman Warren closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission concurred that this project would be a good service to the community. Motion-Barnett/Second-Padreddii: To Approve Negative Declaration No. ND-96-064. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Barnett/Second-Padreddii: To Approve Use Permit No. UP-96-064 based on the findings contained in the staff re ort and sub. ect to the conditions of a roval. It was unanimousl a roved b voice vote. 1057 EI Camino Real, Boston Market, Applicant, UP-96-109, Cate orical Exem tion: Class 1 Section 15301 a Use Permit to allow a limited service restaurant in an existing shopping center in the C-I Retail Commercial Zone in accordance with SSFMC 20.22.040(c). Chairman Warren opened the public hearing. Assistant Planner Kasparowitz presented staff report, and noted two conditions of approval: A. 2. f The applicant shall submit a revised site plan for the entire parking lot for Bell Market, Buri- Buri Center and Blockbuster Video which adds a minimum of three additional parking spaces and revise the circulation and loading areas to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Chief of Police; and g. The applicant shall submit evidence that reciprocal easements for parking and access for all three parcels have been filed before final OCcupancy can be granted. Page 2 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96 Applicant: Carl Wesenberg, Project Manager Boston Market 411 Borel Ave. San Mateo Mr. Wesenberg thanked staff and noted they have been working on the reconfiguration of parking for Boston Market area. He stated their concern was the Police Department's Condition of Approval C. 2. h. 2. under "Parking and Loading". Sgt. Petrocchi stated there is an existing loading and unloading area, but many times trucks park in such a way that they block the Municipal Services Building Garage entrance. It was agreed that deliveries would be done during non-business hours and be coordinated in-house. Director Van Duyn noted that the liberal interpretation of the condition is what Sgt. Petrocchi and applicant are agreeing to. Speaking with concern: John Conway 355 Serra Drive South San Francisco Speaking with concern: Steve Doukas 101 San Felipe Ave. South San Francisco Speaking with concern: Dan Hunt 532 Edgemar Street Pacifica Mr. Conway was concerned about the need for a full service restaurant would be lost; this new business in not ear marked for seniors and the specialty of a gathering place. He was concerned with garbage from the existing stores in the area. Mr. Doukas spoke of the history of the site and Gunther's business. Due to the groundswell of efforts from residents and Gunther's clients, Gunther's has been able to keep the business open. He shops in this center and believes that any added traffic will be a problem; he spoke of the traffic flow in the parking lot of the shopping center. He stated that this family/full service type restaurant creates a balance in this area of town and is opposed to a fast food restaurant replacing it. Mr. Hunt agreed with Mr. Doukas about the circulation problem of the parking lot, and the fact that a Boston Market type of restaurant is not desirable over a full service restaurant, he believes a mix of restaurants need to exist. The new business should be accessible for the type of clients that exists at Gunther's now and they may become customers of the new restaurant. Charman Warren closed the public hearing. Mr. Vlesenberg stated that he understands the present owner is retiring, and Boston Market was looking for a space. He noted they will be addressing access for all customers. Vice-Chairman Romero noted that Gunther's will be missed, but agrees that Boston Market does have quality food and does not consider it a fast food; he feels this will be a good service to the community. Commissioner Barnett agreed he will miss Gunther's, but prefers to see Boston Market instead of a vacant building and noted with the new business they will be improving the parking lot. COlnmissioner Padreddii agreed that Gunther's will be missed; his concern is that there would be a condition that should read that applicant will submit a parking plan before building permits are issued. Assistant Planner Kasparowitz stated that added wording to Planning Division Condition No. "A. 2. f. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan for the entire parking lot..." Commissioner Padreddii noted that would satisfy his concerns. Page 3 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96 Vice-Chairman Romero asked if the parking lot revisions would include all three parcels? Assistant Planner Kasparowitz noted the preliminary plans generate about 17 more spaces, most of the changes are on the Buri Buri Center area; the proposed plan does not change the Blockbuster's nor Bell Market's areas. Chainnan Warren noted concern about getting rid of the ramp at Blockbusters. Sgt. Petrochii noted that it would not be taken out. She noted that the a left turn out of that parking lot onto Camaritas is only possible from the top ramp parking area. She eXplained how the striping between Bell Market, Gunther's, and Blockbusters does not work well together. Sgt. Petrochii agreed, but these are three separate owners. Discussion continued on the possibility of a shared parking agreement. Assistant Planner Kasparowitz noted that part of this application was to work on a shared access and parking agreement. Vice-Chairman Romero agreed with Chairman Warren that if the Buri Buri Center area of the parking is being revised it would be beneficial to Bell Market to be a participant in the process, and recommends that staff invite them to consider re-striping to make the circulation work better for all three parcels. Mr. Wesenberg agreed that they are willing to work with staff to optimize the parking to a reasonable expense and would need to work a new easement agreement with Bell Market. Director Van Duyn noted staff is willing to meet with all parties. Sgt. Petrocchi noted there are some solutions in the Bell Market area that could assist in the improvements of the circulation. Chairman Warren asked if the Fire Prevention/Building Division had any concerns? Chief Building Official Lagomarsino noted that the issuance of Building permits will be contingent on the workable parking/striping of the lot. Chainnan Warren expressed that it was sad to see Gunther's leaving, but wishes them well in their retirement. She asked the applicant if they do have full service or any service at all. Mr. Wesenberg eXplained their type of service as a hauftbrau; i. e. carving roast at the counter. Chairman Warren asked if they are providing personnel to assist with the trays for customers who are holding onto walkers, canes and the like? Mr. Wesenberg eXplained they have specially designed counters, tables and other access for handicapped persons. They do not have extra personnel for assistance but all customers are serviced with all courtesy necessary. In response to Chairman Warren's question, Mr. Wesenberg eXplained they would be offering the employees of Gunther's an opportunity to continue. Mr. Doukas eXplained his experience in a Boston Market, and the assistance with a tray was not seen. Chairman Warren spoke of concern about the trash around the building. Director Van Duyn noted Planning Division's Condition 2.d. Motion-Padreddii/Second-Barnett: To approve UP-96-109 based on the attached findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval as revised and Design Review Board's recommendation. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Page 4 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96