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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.18.97 Minutes MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE December 18,1997 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Romero, Vice Chairman Barnett, Commissioner Masuda, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Honan MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner Teglia ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jim Harnish, Chief Planner Susy Kalkin, Senior Planner Mike Lappen, Consulting Planner Katherine Wellman Sgt. Mike Massoni Richard Harmon City Attorney Police Dept. Engineering Division APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 6, 1997 Regular Meeting, November 20, 1997 Regular Meeting Motion - Masuda/Second-Honan. Approved by majority voice vote. Vice Chairman Barnett abstained from the November 20, 1997 minutes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 1 DNA Way (Genentech Parcel Merger),Genentech, Owner/Applicant, PM-97-084, Categorical Exemption: Class 5, Section 15305(a) Page 1 of4 PC Meeting of 12/18/97 Tentative Parcel Map to eliminate interior parcel lines in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 19.40.030. 2. No. side of Oyster Pt. Blvd., Bay West Cove, L.L.C., Owner/Applicant, PM-97-027 and Environmental Impact Report 97-027 Parcel Map to resubdivide a 149.8 acre site located on the north side of Oyster Point Boulevard, east of the Bayshore Freeway, into 8 new parcels and a 98+ acre remainder parcel in accordance with SSFMC Title 19 (Subdivision Ordinance). Motion - Sim/Second - Romero. The Consent Calendar was approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 3. 480 Littlefield Ave, T.D. Sabbadini, Own; Steve Eftimiou, Appl., UP-97-076; Categorical Exemption 15302 (b) Use Permit to replace one existing 12'X20' wood frame storage shed with a 24'X38' steel frame pre-fab metal building for a non-conforming use in accordance with SSFMC 20.97.060 and 20.97.050. (Continuedfrom 11/20/97 meeting) Consulting Planner Lappen presented the staff report. Commissioner Masuda had a concern regarding the possibility of runoff from the facility onto Littlefield Avenue. Commissioner Sim asked for information on percentage of existing landscaping. Mr. Steve Eftimiou, the applicant responded to the Commission's concerns, by providing information on the existing landscaping, which is fixed due to the nature of the location. He added that due to the parking requirements, the need to weigh the importance of landscaping versus parking was considered and recommendations are based on those considerations. In response the Commission's question regarding items to be stored at the facility, Mr. Eftimiou stated it would be personal property: a boat, cars, engines, transmissions (which are now outside), and machine shop equipment. Commissioner Sim requested information on parking ratio requirements and whether they are being met. Staff responded that the site meets the requirements. Commissioner Romero requested information on the setback from Littlefield. The applicant responded that the location of the building is such that the facility is not visible from any location on the street, and added that he is primarily attempting to place everything inside which will improve the appearance. The applicant also responded to concerns raised by Commissioner Honan and Sim that no liquid would be stored at the facility. Motion - Barnett/Second - Sim to approve. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 4. 411 Camaritas Avenue (Aim Loma Triangle), City of South San Francisco, Owner/Applicant RZ-97-081, Previously Certified Mitigated Neg. Dec. No. 96-116 Page 2 of 4 PC Meeting of 12/18/97 Change in zoning from R-I-E, Single Family Residential, to Open Space for a 9.75 :!: acre parcel to accommodate a proposed city park in accordance with SSFMC. Sf. Planner Kalkin presented the staff report. Irene Aragon of 400 Camaritas spoke of her concern that her family would lose parking in front of their property. Chairman Romero asked the Engineering staff to respond. Mr. Harmon indicated that the street design meets the city's requirements for a public street, which includes public parking on both sides, and stated that there are no plans to disallow parking in this area. Sgt. Massoni of the Police Department added that Parks and Recreation will coordinate events in order to minimize the parking problems, and added that should parking become a problem in the future, it would be addressed at that time. The Commission raised a number of concerns: whether the developer will be improving the Alta Loma School fields; whether the one way street will be kept open; the timing involved to perform a parking study and review parking impacts if problems arise in the future; whether the item should come back to the Commission as a Use Permit, and a request for proactive review of parking prior to experiencing neighborhood complaints. Chairman Romero and Vice Chairman Barnett felt that the issues were Park and Recreation issues and should go to Council through their process. Chief Planner Harnish and Senior Planner Kalkin responded to the concerns and provided information on the unusual situation of zoning for this property which has led to the item being before the Commission. Chairman Romero asked if the resolution could be appealed to the City Council. Mr. Harnish added that the City Council will be hearing this item, based on whatever action the Commission takes, adding that they have final authority. Assistant City Attorney Wellman advised the Commission that they could choose to approve the item, deny it, or recommend revisions. She added that the Commission could also recommend that the City Council either relay the Commission's concerns to Park and Recreation or take action when it comes to them for review. Ms. Welhnan provided the Commission with wording which she understood would accomplish what they were trying to achieve: 1) Adopt a resolution recommending that it be rezoned to open space; 2) pass on concerns about residential parking continuing to be blocked during the week, and; 3) parking be monitored routinely to take care of the concerns that were expressed to the Commission about parking next to the park. Motion - Masuda/Second-Honan - Approved by unanimous voice vote with language provided by the Assistant City Attorney. ADMINISTRA TIVE BUSINESS s. Items from Staff a. Cancellation of January 1, 1998 Regular Meeting Barnett-Motion/Honan Second to cancel. Approved by unanimous voice vote. b. Terrabay Update Page 3 of 4 PC Meeting of 12/18/97 Mr. Harnish advised the Commission that the Historic Preservation Commission is interested in a joint meeting on this subject on January 8, 1997. The Commission was unanimously in agreement to the joint meeting. Mr. Hamish advised the Commission that the Agenda for the January 15, 1998 meeting will include the election of new officers, and resolutions for departing officers. Assistant City Attorney, Katherine Wellman, expressed her desire to be placed on the agenda at some time in the future to discuss her role with the Commission, the Brown Act requirements and other related items. 6. Items from Commission Commissioner Sim asked for a status report on the Design Charrette. Mr. Harnish provided an update and stated that the item is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Honan questioned why the Council had not received the comments/meeting minutes from the Commission on the EI Rancho item at the meeting of January 17, 1997, adding that she felt it was unfair to the Commission that both sides were not heard. She requested that minutes be provided to Council now, and that they also be distributed to the Commission. 7. Items from the Public None 8. Adjourmnent Motion-Sim/Second -Barnett The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. f \ ~ \ ,. \\~~ Jim H~~nis " Secreta1y t the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco w~~'~~v~ William Romero, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco WR:JH:is NEXT MEETING: Regular Planning Commission Meeting, January 15, 1998, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Page 4 of 4 PC Meeting of 12/18/97