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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
November 6, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting called to order 7:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Romero, Vice Chairman Barnett, Commissioner Masuda,
Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Baldocchi,
Commissioner Honan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
Marty VanDuyn, Dir. ofE&CD
Jim Harnish, Chief Planner
Mike Upston, Associate Planner
Mike Lappen, Consulting Planner
'Katherine Wellman
S gt. Ron Petrocchi
Sgt. Mike Massoni
Richard Harmon
City Attorney
Police Dept.
Engineering Division
Chainrlan Romero made the following changes to the Agenda:
~ Item #7 to be heard as the first item following the Consent Calendar
~ Item #8 to be heard after #7
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
April 3, 1997, October 9, 1997 Study Session, October 16, 1997
Motion - Sims/Second-Barnett. Minutes approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Honan abstained
from the April 3, 1997 Minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. 460 Pt. San Bruno. Genentech. ZA-97-068
Genentech Research & Development Overlay District, Annual Report, as provided by S SFMC Section
20.39.080; proposed amendment to zoning ordinance of the "Research & Development Overlay
District Regulations" (Chapter 20.39) and the "Genentech Research & Development Overlay District"
regulations (Chapter 20.40); Previously Approved Negative Declaration No. 805 for DR-95-999.
Continued from meeting of October 16, 1997.
Removed from the Consent Calendar by Commissioner T eglia.
2. 415 - 417 Grand Avenue, Don Junkin/Carousel Properties, Applicant; James C. Althoff,
Owner, UP-88-837/MOD2; Categorical Exemption: Class 1, Section 15301 (a), (e)
Modification of a Use Permit to allow to the operation of a health club from 6:00 a.m. to midnight
and the addition of a 278.8 square foot area for a juice bar in accordance with SSFMC Section
20.26.025 and 20.91.
3. 399 EI Camino Real, Walgreens Corporation, Applicant; Louis Poletti, Owner, UP-94-
971/MOD2, Categorical Exemption: Class 21, Section 15321 (a) (2)
Modification of a Use Permit to allow 24 hour operation in a retail commercial (C-1) Zone district,
in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.22.070 and 20.91.
4. 375 Dorado Way. SSFUSD/Avalon School, Waterford Associates, Owner and Applicant
SA-97-060 & PUD-97-060; Mitigated Negative Declaration 97-060
Subdivision of a 5.2 acre site for 21 lots, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 19.48; and PUD 97-
060 for a planned unit development to allow a residential subdivision with lot widths of less than
50 feet and a cul-de-sac over 100 feet in length, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 19.48 and
Section 20.84. (Staffrecommends continuance to the meeting of November 20, 1997)
Motion - Sim/Second - Barnett to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #1 which was
removed by Commissioner Teglia. Approved by majority voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEM
5. 460 Pt. San Bruno. Genentech. ZA-97-068
Genentech Research & Development Overlay District, Annual Report, as provided by SSFMC Section
20.39.080; proposed amendment to zoning ordinance of the "Research & Development Overlay
District Regulations" (Chapter 20.39) and the "Genentech Research & Development Overlay District"
regulations (Chapter 20.40); Previously Approved Negative Declaration No. 805 for DR-95-999.
Continued from meeting of October 16, 1997.
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Consulting Planner Lappen presented the staff report.
Commissioner Teglia was concerned with the provisions to increase the size from 20,000 ft. to 30,000 ft., and
the change in review period from one to two years, citing that this would not only apply to Genentech, but
also other entities as well. Commissioners Honan, Baldocchi, and Sim shared the concern of changing the
review period from one to two years. The Commission discussed the two issues.
Motion - Teglia/Second - Baldocchi to approve on the condition that the review period remain one year.
Approved by majority voice vote. Vice Chairman Barnett abstained.
6. 191 North Access Road & Finger Piers, Robert Simms, Trux, Applicant; City of South San
Francisco, Owner, GP-97-009, RZ-97-008, UP-97-008; Negative Declaration 97-008
· General Plan Amendment to 1) change the land use designation on a portion of the property from
Open Space to Light Industrial; 2) to allow the development to encroach within 100 feet of a
known sensitive resource on the UFinger" piers; and 3) to relocate a portion of the Bay Trail away
from the proposed project.
· Rezoning four of the UFinger" piers from 0 - S Open Space to uPlanned Industrial", in accordance
with SSFMC Chapter 20.87
· Use Permit to allow construction of an airport parking facility consisting of a seven level parking
structure and surface parking totaling approximately 1,861 spaces, in accordance with SSFMC
Section 20.32.030 (c)6.030 (c)
Chief Planner Harnish presented the staff report.
The Commission raised issues pertaining to relocating the trail. Commissioner Masuda asked if the
developer had considered filling in the fingers and developing a continuous park. Mr. Beyer responded
that the BCDC does not want to allow filling of the area.
Mr. George A vanessian, the architect representing the applicant stated that they have met with BCDC,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the California Department of Fish & Game and have obtained
clearance from all except the BCDC, with whom they are still in discussions regarding the park. He added
that the traffic studies are minor.
Commissioner Teglia asked that staff look into using more mature landscaping that will withstand the
conditions of the area.
Sgt. Petrocchi requested that the staff report include recommendations contained in the plan as part of the
Police Department conditions.
Motion - Barnett/Second - Masuda. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Honan abstained.
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7. Items from Staff:
a. Update on Heather Heights
Chief Planner Harnish presented the report.
Mr. John Garcia, 1978 The Alameda, San Jose, representing Santa Clara Development stated that while they
have a preference to an alternative, they would agree with whichever alternative the Commission decides
upon.
Chairman Romero asked the architect, how long it would be before the vine growth matured to the point of
covering the wall, and what constraints could be placed upon the homeowner's association for maintenance
of the guard rail. Mr. Garcia responded that the CC&R's have provisions under which the City can act.
However, it was pointed out that the barricade is in addition to the original plans due to city staff safety
requirements.
Mr. Paul Jay Reed, the landscape architect stated that 15 gallon vines would take from one to two years to
become solid coverage, adding that the fence should be covered by the end of next year. He also added that
he is suggesting smaller a diamond chain link fence in black for aesthetic reasons, and also to minimize the
chance of individuals attempting to climb the fence.
Motion - Barnett/ Second - Honan to go with option #3, chain link fence with vines in black and smaller chain
link. Commissioner Teglia amended the motion to include mature 15 gallon vines. Approved by unanimous
voice vote.
Chairman Romero called for a recess at 8:50 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 9: 10 p.m.
8. 3500 Callan Boulevard. Macaraeg Dental Care, Applicant; Joseph Haggarty, Owner
DR-S-045 (B)
Appeal of the decision by the Chief Planner to permit the installation of an illuminated sign, with
12 inch high individual channel letters, on the fascia of the building facing Westborough
Boulevard, for Macaraeg Dental Care. The applicant requests that the Planning Commission permit
the installation of a sign, with 18 inch high individual channel letters, on the building's fascia
facing W estborough Avenue.
Consulting Planner Lappen presented the staff report.
The Commission was in agreement that the size of the sign was not in proportion with the building, and is
against what the Commission has been attempting to do in recommending monument signs.
Motion - Masuda/Second - Barnett to deny the appeal and recommend alternatve 2. Denied by unanimous
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voice vote.
9. 724 EI Camino Real, Bay Area Cellular Telephone Company, Applicant; Harold and Florence
Team, Owners, DR-S-97-075 (C), Categorical Exemption: Class 15301 (g)
Type C Sign permit to increase the height of an existing sign from 8' 6" to 20' in height in
accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.76.130
Consulting Planner Lappen presented the report.
Mr. Richard Sartini representing Cellular One distributed a colored rendering of the sign, and stated that this
location was selected because it best fits their need, and was probably the best from an aesthetic view.
The Commission raised questions regarding the possibility of using other locations, or mounting at a lower
level. Mr. Sartini indicated that all other alternatives had either been rejected by the prospects, or else did not
meet the needs for Cellular One.
The Commission also spoke to the fact that the Design Review Board did not approve of the request, and the
effects of altering the sign due to its historic significance.
Motion - Honan/Second - Masuda in support of denying the request. Approved by majority voice vote.
Commissioner T eglia voted no.
ADMINISTRA TIVE BUSINESS
10. Items from Staff
a. Update on Heather Heights (heard as Public Hearing item)
Chief Planner Harnish:
~ Introduced Mike Upston, Associate Planner, a new employee who will be the permanent replacement
for Larry Kasparowitz, adding that he has a background in landscape, and will be the representative
for the Historic Preservation Commission. He added that this would free up Mr. Lappen to work on
special projects such as the General Plan and liaison for Genentech. He also cited two projects on
which Mr. Lappen may be working: 1) The EIR for Material Recycling Recovery; and 2) the EIR for
the Sign Hill Project. He added that a joint study session will likely be scheduled in January for these
matters.
With reference to issues raised by the Commission at the last meeting, he provided the following:
~ Firestone issue is being pursued by Code Enforcement. A letter has been sent.
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~ The sign across from See's Candy at the gas station is being researched.
~ Terrabay Landscape is being investigated by Allison Knapp.
~ The issue of having Code Enforcement - Fire Department staff attend Planning COilllnission Meetings;
Mr. Harnish stated that he is in the process of preparing a memo to the City Manager.
Chairman Romero stated that he spoke with the City Manager on this issue, and the Manager suggested that
if those representatives were needed, they should be informed, and could be called upon at any time to attend.
Mr. Harnish also advised the Commission that Rosa Perez has submitted her letter of resignation effective
December 3, 1997.
11. Items from Commission
Commissioner Masuda stated that he had been confronted with a question regarding making contributions to
the United Way. Planning staffwill distribute material pertaining to United Way/Combined Health Appeal
to the Commission. He also raised a concern of debris outside a home located on Chestnut Avenue near the
intersection of Baden.
Commissioner Teglia asked about the status of construction on the home on the 800 block of Baden, and
asked staff to investigate when the permits were issued, and what recourse there is to complete the work. A
potential hazard was cited of low lying power cords at the site.
CommissionerTeglia spoke to the issue that it is staff's responsibility to provide guidance and information to
the Commission. He stated that in the past he has noticed a slight prejudice toward staff's own position, when
the Commission has been inclined to go in a certain direction, and asked that staff put aside their position and
help the Commission get to where they want to go, citing an example of the EI Rancho project where
alternatives were being discussed, specifically the maintenance of the walls. The Commission was advised that
it would be at City's expense, where he felt that this could just as well have been made the responsibility of
the homeowner's through the CC&R's. Chairman Romero also spoke to the same request. Mr. Harnish
explained that his approach in dealing with issues, is to present the staff analysis and then allow the
Commission to make decisions, unless it is requested of him. He added that he would be happy todiscuss
issues and provide more direction to the Commission if they so desire. Mr. Teglia indicated that he was not
referring to Mr. Harnish, and cited another example when the Zoning Administrator was discussed, and Steve
Mattas provided different possibilities from what the Commission was looking at, and spoke of instances
where Steve Carlson provided information, but not all the information. At this point Ms. Wellman interceded
expressing her concern for the extent of discussion on this matter without it having been agendized.
Commissioner Sim expressed his appreciation for the overlay district study for the downtown, adding that
he thinks staff did a great job. He encouraged staff to deal with forward planning issues instead of reactive
planning in areas that may be sensitive to a particular area, and he asked the Commissioners how they felt
about this. Ms. Wellman again reminded the Commission, that issues of this nature must be agendized.
12. ItelllS from the Public
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Motion - Barnett/Second - Teglia to adjourn.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: Regular Planning Commission Meeting, November 20, 1997,7:30 p.m., Municipal Services Building, 33 Arm
Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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