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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
March 12, 1998
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS
l\1EMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Teglia, Commissioner Romero (conflict),
Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner Sim
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Barnett, Commissioner Masuda, Commissioner Honan
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Staff Report: Presented by Steve Carlson
Questions:
Commissioner Sim raised questions regarding the landscape strip adjacent to Orange Park, the
linear park design and its relationship to Orange Park, and widening the landscaped strip next to
Orange Avenue. He also noted that the site is very important, and at the center of the
community .
Commissioner Baldocchi raised questions regarding the wall along Orange Avenue, the need for
closely reviewing the traffic at the intersections of Baden/Grand/Railroad with Orange Avenue,
the color palate, and scattered setbacks for the project.
Commissioner Honan arrived 7: 10 p.m.
Vice Mayor Teglia raised questions regarding zoning density, the importance of the project given
that it is in the heart of the city, the reliance on a PUD, he also raised the issue of going to a
lower density while still being sensitive to applicant's concerns.
Dave Egan, the applicant for Summerhill Homes, 777 California, Palo Alto, CA, summarized
the history of the project to date, he described the linear park, discussed reasons for ,smaller lots
and the selling price in the mid $300' s. He also stated that setbacks will be scattered and they
will work with the Commission on installing trees and the color palate. He stated that they will
have more details at next meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Claar, 717 Circle Court expressed a concern about the need for a signal at the intersection
of Railroad and Orange.
John Gorostiague, of the Basque Cultural Center, had a concern with the wall between project
and the Basque Cultural Center. Mr. Egan provided details on the 3 foot retaining wall, 8 feet
on top would be a split face, attractively designed wall.
Commissioner Masuda arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner Honan asked whether there are any plans for 5,000 square foot lots. Mr. Egan
responded that there are not.
Commissioner Masuda asked whether there are other similar projects at which the Commission
can look. Mr. Egan indicated that there are several in Fremont including Vintage Grove, Laurel
Glen, and Los Gatos Glen. He committed to providing the Commission with a detailed listing of
the projects. Vice Chairman Teglia asked whether the projects were similar to the Southpark
proposal. Mr. Egan indicated that there were both similarities and differences.
Commissioner Baldocchi raised a concern regarding lot sizes. She indicated that she would like
to see some larger 5,000 square foot lots, and wanted to see compliance with existing city
ordinances.
Commissioner Sim requested more information about surrounding uses. He also would like to see
larger land strip adjacent to Orange Park.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Jim H:unisll
Secretc\l~ y t< he Planning Commission
City of/So th San Francisco
Marc Teglia, Chair
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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NEXT MEETING: Regular Planning Commission Meeting, March 19, 1998,7:30 p.m.,
Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
94080
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