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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/05/1996 (2) 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/ChiefBldg. 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; Categorical 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; Categorical Exemption 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 320 ~haw Road, Sprint Spectrum/Spumoni, UP-96-064 & Negative 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 -1) 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 roof mounted 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 staffreport and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 1057 EI Camino Real, Boston Market, Applicant, UP-96-109, Categorical Exemption: Class 1 Section 15301(a) Use Permit to allow a limited service restaurant in an existing shopping center in the C-1 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. Commissioner 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 PreventionlBuilding 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 hauflbrau; 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. 12/5/96 440 Forbes Boulevard, Matagrano, Owner/Applicant UP 96-101, Mitigated Negative Declaration #96-101 Use Permit allowing a beverage distribution facility with administrative offices 24 hour operation, outside truck storage, and uses constituting less than 30% of the total building floor area devoted to truck maintenance, neon repair, and retail sales in an existing 106,000 square foot one-story building containing warehouse and office, minor landscaping, on an 5.76 acre site, situated at 440 Forbes Boulevard, and allows the construction ofa new driveway and parking on an adjacent vacant parcel (APN #015-050-710) to be utilized in conjunction with the proposed distribution facility at 440 Forbes Boulevard, in the Planned Industrial Zone District (P-I), in accordance with the provisions ofSSFMC Sections 20.33.060, 20.32.070(a), and 20.32.070(b). Chairman Warren opened the public hearing. mig!mm~Qg::::QI:m~p:~:::@. Senior Plarmer Carlson presented staff report and noted that the application complies with the East of 101 Area Plan Design Policies. Staffrecommends that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Use Permit be approved. Applicant: Lou Matagrano, President Matagrano Inc. Architect for Applicant: Bob Burns, Burns Architect 411 B orel Avenue #400 San Mateo, CA 94401 Mr. Matagrano introduced Frank Matagrano, Vice-President of Operations and the Bob Burns, Architect. He that they are the Budweiser distributors for San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. He explained their plan to merge the Belmont and San Francisco offices into South San Francisco's former Gallo Wine building at 440 Forbes Blvd. and are available should the Commission has any further questions. Mr. Burns agreed with most Mitigation Measures and asked. that the timing of some items be considered specifically: Mitigation Measure #3 that requires an acoustic report, before "any permits"; and #5 the traffic studylmedian island review also indicates "any permits". He asked that the grading permit be allowed and to hold only the building permit. He presented drawings of the landscaping for the Commission's review. Planner Carlson stated Planning Division would support this if Engineering agreed. Mr. Harmon noted that the Engineering Division had no problems allowing the grading before meeting those two conditions. Chairman Warren closed the public hearing. Commissioner Padreddii stated that he was familiar with the site and agreed this location could handle their operation as long as they would keep within the conditions of approval and measures. Commissioner Barnett asked what was the main egress from the site? Planner Carlson noted it would be on Forbes Blvd. The Applicant demonstrated on plans the egress right turn onto Forbes Blvd. Chairman Warren asked about the hours of operations. Mr. Lou Matagrano noted that he had reviewed the ABC laws for distribution facilities and would begin delivering at 2:00-3 :00 AM and end at 2:00-3 :00 PM. Planner Carlson noted there are mitigation measures for monitor hours operations. Mr. Matagrano explained Page 5 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96 that they are a wholesale operation only, with a very little retail sales. Mr. Burns mentioned that the Gallo Co. had an underground fuel tank which was removed two years ago. They would like to have the Commission consider allowing them an above ground fuel tank for their trucks to use; he understands that City's plans do not allow that, but would like their consideration. Chairman Warren explained that they would need to come back with this issue as a modification to the use permit. Director Van Duyn noted that they would need require an amendment to the general plan and that the applicant was advised not to include it in this application since it would require an additional hearing with the City Council. Motion-Barnett/Second-Romero: To Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND-96-101. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Barnett/Second-Romero: To Approve Use Permit No. UP-96-101 based on the findings contained in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Planner Carlson explained that Commissioner Barnett would have to abstain from Item No.6 regarding Genentech which would create a lack of quorum and recommends that this item be continued to the next available meeting date. Genentech asked that the Commission consider a second meeting in December. 1000 - 1400 Grandview Drive, Genentech, Inc.JJames P. Paneck, applicant UP-85-734/Mod 5; Negative Declaration No. 96-071 Use Permit and Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow a 32,000 square foot of second floor addition for office and laboratory area to Building #20 which contains 63,000 square foot biotechnology laboratory and storage, to allow a parking rate of 1.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area instead of the required rate of 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area, to allow off-site parking at 1600 Grandview Drive, to allow the interim use of the vacant Building #21 with 24,900 square floor area for assembly uses for Genentech employees, to allow project phasing, and to allow on-site parking and landscape upgrades, situated at 1000 - 1400 Grandview Drive, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32 and 20.74 Assistant City Attorney Snodgrass explained that if the Commission wishes to direct staff to have a special meeting it would have to be within five calendar days of this hearing. Chairman Warren directs staff to hold special meeting, Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 6:30 PM at the Large Conference Room - only business on the agenda will be Use Permit No. UP-85-734/Mod 5 and Negative Declaration No. ND-96-071. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Planning Commission Reorganization: To be placed on the second meeting of January. Chairman Warren called a five minute recess at 8: 5 5 PM and meeting called back to order at 9: 00 PM. Page 6 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96 Items from Staff: Director Van Duyn reported that City Council had asked the Parking District to look into the purchase of property on the 400 block of Baden Avenue to extend the parking district and assist the commercial parking on Grand and Baden Avenues to facilitate all day parking permits for downtown employees which would free up metered parking on Grand Avenue for cOlnmercial parking. The State Statute 65402 requires that the Planning Commission must find the property is consistent with the General Plan. The City Council wants to acquire the property at their December 18th meeting. Staff asked that this item be revievfed as an urgency measure. Assistant City Attorney Snodgrass explained the action required, since this item was not on the agenda, should the Commission find that there is a need for immediate action and state that this is an urgency. The Commission concurred that since the parking lot is surrounded with parking already, they see no conflicts with the proposed use. Motion-Padreddii/Second-Romero: To declare PCA-96-117 an urgency item. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. A. Director Van Duyn presented staffreport. PCA-96-117 General Plan conformity finding for property acquisition and proposed public parking lot located at 432 Baden Ave., in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District (D-C), in accordance with State Statute, Chapter 3, Article 7, Section 65402 and the SSFMC Title 20. Discussion continued on the existing mixed use of residential and public parking. Chairman Vvarren asked that the surrounding businesses be notified that they do have All Day Parking Permits for their employees. Director Van Duyn noted that the businesses would be notified and encouraged to use the parking lot. Motion-Romero/Second-Padreddii: That the Commission find that the proposed PCA-96-117 acquisition and use of the property to acquired by the City of South San Francisco located at 432 Baden Avenue is consistent with the City's General Plan. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. B. Director Van Duyn informed the Commission of the Airport Blvd. Beautification Project, distribute a photographs and posted landscape plans for their review. Discussion continued on types of trees and staffis working with Parks for trees that do not uproot concrete. The main objective is to buffer the freeway. Chairman Warren suggested that trees be mixed, and not grouped. Planner Kasparowitz noted that by Miller Avenue and Oyster Pt. Blvd. they will be using Red Maple to make a color change, they will be adding median islands and putting evergreen shrubs and vine along the freeway side. The Commission concurred this will be a very nice project. Director noted they would be meeting with property owners in January. Items from Commission: Motion-Barnett/Second-Romero: That the Planning Commission Meetings of December 19, 1996, and January 2, 1997 be canceled. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Items from the Public: None Adjournment: Motion-Barnett/Second-Padreddii: To adjourn meeting at 9:40 PM to the Special Planning Commission Meeting on December 10, 1996, at 6:30 PM, 400 Grand Avenue, Conference Room. Marty Van Duyn, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Margaret Warren, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco MVD:rp Page 7 of7 PC Mtg. 12/5/96