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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.07.98 Minutes MINUTES CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE May 7, 1998 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. ROLL CALL / CHAIRMAN COMMENTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Pro-Tern Teglia, Commissioner Masuda, Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Barnett ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division: Jim Harnish Mike Upston Susy Kalkin Kat Wellman Ron Petrocchi Richard Harmon Ray Honan City Attorney: Police Dept.: Engineering: Water Quality Control: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve minutes of Meeting of February 19, 1998, tonight's minutes to show Commissioner Masuda arrived late, the time was 7:33 p.m.; Chairman Pro-tern Teglia's comment, the corrections were excellent. Item #2 showed his no vote, he felt Commissioner Baldocchi had seconded the motion, all said-aye, the minutes were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chief Planner Jim Harnish introduced Mary Bolt, Deputy City Clerk, who is sitting in for Irene Shadd who is on vacation. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. McLellan Retail Store/Kelly-Moore Paint, Owner E. A. Davidovits & Co., Inc./Peter Polivka, Applicant 137 Hickey Boulevard F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\working\minutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 1 of 8 Up-98-027 and Categorical Exemption: Section 15303(e), Class 3 Use Permit allowing an open storage facility located in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone District within 200 lineal feet of a residential district in accordance with the SSFMC Sections of 20.22.070 & 20.22.030. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety and asked if anyone wanted to pull the item. No one replied. MIS MasudaIRomero - to approve consent calendar. Carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 2. Clarion Inn Jay Singh, Prime Lodging Inc., Applicant; Ken G. Funk, Owner 264 South Airport Boulevard Up-97-089, Pud-97-089, and ND-97-089 (Continuedfrom Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 1998) Use Permit and Planned Unit Development application to allow construction of a 4-story, 101 room airport oriented hotel which will generate in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips (ADT), with requested exceptions to standard floor area ration (FAR) and front year setback requirements in accordance with SSFMC CHapter 20.24.030(c), 20.24.050, 20.84 & E of 101 Policy LU-46. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety, opened the public hearing, and called for the Staff Report. Senior Planner Kalkin stated this item was continued from the April 16th meeting. There was request by the Commission to review 3 items. First, that the architect investigate shifting the building further back into the site. They have now achieved a 16 to 17 foot front yard setback by shifting the building approximately 5 feet back further into the site. The second issue was clarification of the City's planting program along South Airport Boulevard, specifically about the types of trees and how tall they would be. The third item had to do with the median on South Airport Boulevard. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if the applicant was present and would like to make a presentation. Project architect Sharad Lal, 3108 Willow Pass Road, Concord, made a brief presentation. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if there were any cards on the issue. Being none, Chairman Pro-tern Teglia closed the public hearing and opened it up to the Commission. Commissioner Romero noted they had complied with all the Commission request made previously. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia had a question about conditions of approval item 14A, that 15% of all trees shall be a box specimen of 24 inch, assuming those 15% are larger than the rest of the trees being planted, he suggested increasing the percentage of larger trees. Commissioner F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\working\minutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 2 of 8 Honan indicated more mature trees would be more beneficial. MIS Romero/Sim based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions with an amendment that 15% of all trees be 36 inch box and the rest 24 inch, by roll call vote: Commissioner Masuda-aye, Commissioner Romero-aye, Commissioner Baldocchi-aye, Commissioner Honan-aye, Commissioner Sim-aye, Chairman Pro-tern Teglia-aye, Chairman Barnett-absent. Motion passed with a 15 day appeal period. 3. The Early Years/Monfredini Properties, Owner Joanne Eugenia Musante, Applicant 371 Allerton A venue Up-98-020 and ND-98-020 Use Permit to allow a preschool within an existing office building located in the Planned Industrial (P-l) Zone district in accordance with the SSFMC Section 20.32.030(b) Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety, opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Senior Planner Kalkin presented the staff report. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia invited the applicant to describe her proposed school. Joanne Eugenia Musante of 2101 Sneath Lane, San Bruno briefly described her project. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak. Being none, he closed the public hearing and opened the floor to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner Masuda had a question about the type of fencing. Ms Musante stated it will be cyclone with slats. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia had a question regarding whether there should be a fence separating the parking area from the play area. Ms. Musante stated they have to provide the fence according to the State Department of social services requirements. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia then asked her what type she planned there; she replied cyclone with privacy slats, which she has at the present location. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked staff if they considered what may be visible from the road area; what type or construction. Senior Planner Kalkin stated it was typical fencing material for the area. Commissioner Romero's concern was if the side door exit was going to be the one used for the play yard, as the children would not be safe crossing the parldng lot. Ms. Musante replied there was an exit door at the back comer which will be used to access the play yard. Commissioner Romero stated concern about the play area. Ms. Musante replied there will be asphalt for ball playing and bicycle riding and two redwood boxes, one with tanbark for a play structure and another for a sandbox. Another concern of Commissioner Romero was the condition of the existing asphalt; Ms. Musante said it was good. Commissioner Honan was concerned about insufficient space for 100 children to play. The applicant indicated that she has 5 groups, and at the most there would be 45 children outside at one time. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked staff about signs; Senior Planner Kalkin stated they are going to use the existing sign that had previously been the Philippine News. Commissioner Sim related he had observed several items covered by the staff reports one being the potential hazards; the strong need for the facility supported by the community and letters; and showing there could be 20 parking spaces rather than 18. He indicated he was prepared to make a motion. F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\working\minutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 3 of 8 MIS SimlBaldocchi to approve Negative Declaration 98-020, Use Permit 98-020 based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions, by roll call vote; Commissioner Masuda- aye, Commissioner Sim-aye, Commissioner Romero-aye, Commissioner Baldocchi-aye, Commissioner Honan-aye, Chairman Pro-tern Teglia-aye, Chairman Barnett-absent; Motion passed. 4. Josephine Eskridge, Owner/ Applicant 108 Arroyo Drive UP-98-015, ZA-98-015 and ND-98-015 Zoning Amendment and Negative Declaration to allow child care centers in the R-l Single Family zone district, and Use Permit to allow a childcare center for 15 children at 108 Arroyo Drive. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety, opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Associate Planner Upston presented the staff report. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if the applicant was present and whether she would like to make a presentation. The applicant Josephine Eskridge, 2450 Olympic Drive, South San Francisco, made a brief presentation. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if anyone would care to speak, being none, he closed the public hearing and opened the floor to the Commission. Commissioner Baldocchi was concerned with the drop off area spaces and with the flow of traffic. Chief Planner Hamish noted that the traffic flow would be relatively low. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia inquired about the employees parking. Associate Planner Upston stated they could park in any space. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia suggested the garage be reserved for employee parking. Commissioner Honan was concerned over noticing. Associate Planner Upston stated that the minimum requirement is 300 feet, although he went a little further, and that staff had not received any letters. Senior Planner Kalkin stated further that all homeowner associations were notified as well. Commissioner Masuda had similar concerns. Commissioner Honan asked about trees. Associate Planner Upston stated they will take a while to grow. Commissioner Romero expressed concern over the City and County of San Francisco's Water easement that runs through the property. He understood many residents of Del Monte recently received notices from the water department to remove all trees growing in their back yards and remove any obstacles that would inhibit their ability to get to their pipes. Engineer Richard Harmon responded, he does not think this will be a problem for the applicant. The water department just does not like to see buildings over the easement. Commissioner Romero questioned whether the Commission had the legal authority to approve the permit with improvements in the easement. Assistant City Attorney Kat Wellman responded they did. Mr. Richard Harmon added the easement rights have been there a along time before the subdivision. The pipes and easement were put in place in the early 1900's, they were pre-existing to the subdivision. F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\working\minutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 4 of 8 Commissioner Sim recalled when Ms. Eslaidge shared the EI Rancho site with ArtRise, and extended appreciation for her service to the COIilInunity. With regard to the zoning amendment, Commissioner Sim concurred with staff, that we do need some flexibility in allowing such a facility. He supported the concerns of the Commission, regarding the noise and traffic. The natural parameters of the site seem to indicate a day care facility, with the building being more toward the street, the back seems to have a natural mitigation with the fences butted against each other. He noted his support for the project and was prepared to make a motion. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia stated he supports the project but has some concerns about the amendment. The project site is well suited for its use. The problem is opening up the entire City by amending the R-1 zone. He thought there could be another way around this without changing the zoning. Commissioner Masuda agreed, this R-1 is a very large area and anyone could open this business, every house in this City could end up with a day care. Associate Planner Upston stated that staff had looked at alternatives such as a rezoning and general plan amendment. Commissioner Pro tern Teglia stated that he was not comfortable seeing day care in all residential areas. Chief Planner Harnish related that staff had discussed this issue at length before bringing it forward and recognize this kind of amendment affects a large area of the City, but felt given the circumstances the amendment would give the Planning Commission the flexibility to recognize other similarly situated cases, and decide on a case by case basis. Commissioner Romero asked if day care was allowed in private residences, staff answered yes, that family dare care is currently allowed in all residential zones. This permits care for up to eight children under the small family day care, and up to fourteen in a large family dare care home. Assistant City Attorney stated that the entire recommendation will go before Council for approval of the zoning change before the Use Permit can be approved. Commissioner Sim stated he felt there should be more feedback from the community. Chief Planner Hamish stated the noticing was done in the paper and to properties within three hundred feet on the site. When it goes before Council it will be noticed again. Commissioner Masuda recommended adoption of the attached resolution recommending the City Council approve ZA- 98-015 and Neg. Dec. 98-015 as well as use permit UP-98-015, with the added conditions that the employee park in the garage, the front landscape be restored and maintained, and that Council understand that the Commission has concerns with opening up the entire R-1 Zone to this type of use. MIS Teglia/Masuda with roll call vote: Commissioner Romero-aye, Commissioner Baldocchi- aye, Commissioner Honan-aye, Commissioner Sim-aye, Commissioner Masuda-aye, Chairman Pro tern Teglia-aye, Chairman Barnett-absent. 5. Olympian Oil Co., Owner/applicant 35 So. Linden Ave. UP-98-018 and Categorical Exemption: Class 2, Section 15302 (b) (Continued from Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 1998) Use permit to allow a remodel of an existing 24 hour gasoline station including expansion of a mini mart, a 20 ft. tall pole sign and a total sign area in excess of 300 sq. ft., in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.30.030 (c). F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\working\rninutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 5 of 8 Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety, opened the public hearing and called for staff report. Staff report given by Associate Planner Upston. Representing Olympian Oil was Rusty Firenze, Vice President of Olympian Oil Co., who made a brief presentation, Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked for any speakers, being none, he closed the public hearing opening the floor to the Commission. Commissioner Masuda expressed concern if the plans for the setback on the pumps had allowed for the street widening. Rich Harmon, Development Review Specialist, stated was not aware of any plans to widen Linden Ave. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia was concerned about the landscaping. Chief Planner Harnish explained that given the proposed design and lot configuration there was little opportunity for landscaping. At this point the Clerk stated there was a problenl with the recorder. Meeting recessed at 9:05 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. The Police Department consultant, Ron Petrocchi noted some minor changes to the Police Department's Conditions attached to the staff report. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia asked if more landscaping could go on the side of the mini mart where the signs are. The applicant stated he was not sure. Chairman Pro tern Teglia asked about the tank farm area. Commissioner Romero was concerned about the generator and the trade off for in lieu of landscaping fees. Mr. Firenze restated they only offered it as a service; it is costing them in excess of $32,000.00. He felt the $2,500 in lieu fee was appropriate. Chairman Pro tern Teglia added the fee is not automatic, it is subject to approval. Commissioner Honan stated she could not see adding more landscape. She thought the generator was fine. Chief Planner Harnish gave more insight that the in lieu fee can be used for beautifying the city elsewhere. Commissioner Honan's concern was traffic and that possibly some barriers be added, or perhaps continue the item. MIS Masuda/Honan, to approve the Use Permit with added conditions to install planter boxes in front and a landscape strip down the length of the building. Carried by roll call vote: Commissioner Masuda aye, Commissioner Romero-aye, Commissioner Baldocchi-aye, Commissioner Honan-aye, Commissioner Sim-aye, Chairman Pro tern Teglia-aye, Chairman Barnett absent. 6. Jalisco Produce Market/Jose Ayar, Owner Roberto Ayar, Applicant 441 Grand Ave. UP-98-019 and Categorical Exemption: Class 11 Section 15311(c) Use Permit to allow outside storage display of produce located in the Downtown Commercial Zone District (D-C) in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.26.060 (a) Chairman Pro-tern Teglia read the title in its entirety, opened the public hearing and called for F:\File Cabinet\Old PC\worldng\minutes\1998\050798pcmb.wpd Page 6 of 8 staff report. Staff report was given by Associate Planner Upston. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia closed the public hearing and opened it to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner Masuda raised a concern over traffic hold ups along Grand Avenue when trucks are unloading. Chief Planner Hamish stated that the Police concur and are trying to work with the property owner who is very open. Commissioner Baldocchi was concerned with boards in the windows. The applicant said that is the back of the current produce bins inside the store and when the new displays are up they won't show. Commissioner Masuda was concerned about improved displays. Commissioner Honan raised some concerns about sanitation; Mr. Ray Honan, WQCP gave a report that the street sidewalks had been washed down with only water. MIS Masuda/Romero to approve use permit UP-98-019 with an added condition that no boxes will be placed in the public right-of-way. Carried by roll call vote: Commissioner Masuda-aye, Commissioner Sim-aye, Commissioner Baldocchi-no, Commissioner Honan-aye, Chairman Pro- tern Teglia-no, Chairman Barnett absent. Passed with a 15 day appeal period. ADMINISTRA TIVE BUSINESS 7. Items from Staff Chief Planner Harnish indicated there were no items for the first meeting in June and recommended canceling the meeting. The Commission concurred. Chief Planner Hamish would be on vacation from May 23rd to June 7th. 8. Items from Commission Commissioner Honan had three items: 1) She requested Staff use the term "emergency vehicles" rather than Police and Fire vehicles; 2) She was concerned about the transient/homeless person on El Camino ,Real, and still concerned about the one on Hazelwood. Chairman Pro-tern Teglia informed the Commission about the availability of video tapes from the League of California Cities conference. He also indicated the hot dog stand on El Camino may have built an office out of shipping containers. 9. Items from the Public None MIS Masuda/Sirn to adjourn Marc Teglia, Chai t ro Tern Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JH:rnb