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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
December 3, 1998
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL / CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Teglia, Commissioner Masuda, Commissioner
Romero, Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner Honan,
Commissioner Sim
ABSENT:
Chairman Barnett
Planning Division:
Jim Harnish
Steve Carlson
Mike Upston
Adam Lindgren
Richard Harmon
Sgt. Massoni
Ray Honan
City Attorney:
Engineering:
Police Dept.:
Water Quality Control:
AGENDA REVIEW
No change
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 29, 1998 - Motion -Sim /Second - Honan. Approved by majority voice vote.
November 5, 1998 Study Session - Commission Romero requested correction to page 13 to read that
"he is comfortable going forward with the public hearing process for Phase III". Commissioner
Baldocchi noted a correction to both the Study Session and the Regular meeting reflecting that she
was absent. - Motion -Masuda /Second - Honan. Approved by majority voice vote.
November 5, 1998 Regular Meeting - Commissioner Baldocchi repeated that minutes reflect that she
was absent. - Motion -Masuda /Second -Honan. Approved by majority voice vote
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Bahay Kubo~Robert Gior2i~ Owner~ Anselmo C. Revelo~ Applicant~ 203 Linden~
Avenue~ Case No. UP-97--054
Six-month Review of Use Permit to allow commercial recreation use (Karaoke &
dancing) with hours of operation until 2:00 a.m. within an existing full service restaurant,
situated at 203 Linden A venue in the Downtown Commercial Zone District (DC)
Motion - Romero/Second - Baldocchi. Approved by majority voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS
2. St. AU2ustine's Church~ Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco~
Owner/Applicant~ 3700 Callan Boulevard~ Case No. PUD-98-052 and Ne2ative
Declaration ND-98-052
Planned Unit Development and Negative Declaration allowing expansion of an existing
church and a new private school situated at 3700 Callan Boulevard in the Medium
Density Residential zone district (R-2-I-P). (Continuedfrom November 5, 1998)
Associate Planner Upston presented the Staff Report.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if there were plans for a school when St. Augustine first went
in, and whether they contained excess land for a school.
Bill Starr, the architect representing the applicant noted that when they came before the
Commission in September the Commission had requested that a couple of issues be researched
further. He indicated that Mr. Upston had pretty much covered those issues. He explained that
when actual traffic counts were done, they showed that the school traffic was distinct from the
church parldng and traffic. He noted that the peak 5:30, and to some extent the 11:00 and 12:30
mass the attendance was significant, which is the reason behind the project request. He added
that with that information they attempted to take a proactive approach to reducing the amount of
traffic, by working with the parish to come up with a traffic and parldng improvement plan. He
detailed the plan for the Commission, noting that the objective of the program was to reduce the
current intensity of cars visiting the site for the church by 15%, amounting to about 40 cars; as
well as a goal to reduce the intensity of cars parldng in the surrounding streets by 20%, which
amounts to 11 cars at peak masses.
Bob Clark, 3766 Cork Place, offered suggestions for congestion problems, noting that the plan
for the parking area leaves most of the traffic leading to Callan. He recommended an access and
egress onto Palos Verdes. He also recommended that consideration be given a one level lower
parking garage, which could exit to Palos Verdes since the slope of the land is conducive.
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Mary Ann Navarez, 2655 Farnee Court, spoke in support of the project, noting that she lives
about three blocks from St. Augustine Church. She indicated she attends the 7:00 a.m. mass,
which is the least attended mass, and currently does not have any children. She stated that she
finds comfort in knowing that people have faith in the parish, and is willing to live with the
additional traffic, and cars parking very close to her home. She expressed sorrow for the people
who are having problems keeping churches open, adding that this parish is trying to expand a
church to allow more people to attend. She spoke of the benefits of having a school close to her
house, knowing that children will grow up with good character.
Bob Bertolani, 2645 Donegal, spoke in support of the project noting that he supports everything
as presented by Mr. Starr. He commented that in his opinion having a school in the area of their
homes would increase the property value.
George K. Ado, 2649 Duhallow, spoke in support of the project and explained the involvement
of the Knights of Columbus which he indicated numbers 346 members in the parish. He inoted
that their council has formalized a resolution in support of the expansion, and has made a
commitment to provide assistance now and in the future with traffic and other related matters of
concern to the community. He noted that the organization has been involved for the past ten
years directing traffic in the parldng lot during heavy attendance.
Augusto C. Nable, spoke in support of project.
Debra Frenna, Sean Court, spoke against the project, noting that the primary concerns that
residents have are the unresolved traffic and parking problems that have existed for about 20
years. She noted that they are also concerned about the noise that would result from the school.
She noted that the area is limited in the number of main thoroughfares in the area of Callan,
Greendale, Galway, Palos Verdes and Carter, since all of the residents must travel to and from
their homes on those streets due to the number of cul-de-sac and courts, adding that the area can
get very congested especially when the church has a function. She noted that people often travel
from other communities to attend the services, and neighbors are concerned that they cannot exit
their courts from their driveways onto thoroughfares, and that street corners and driveways are
blocked by parked or double-parked cars. She noted that even parishioners have had to resort to
calling the SSFPD to remove the vehicles in order to leave or enter their driveways.
Additionally, she noted that traffic from local businesses exists from both corners of Callan and
Westborough and other areas of Callan and King.
She noted that the church's solution to add another mass offers no guarantee that the parldng
problem will be reduced. The property owner at Ocean Sea Food Market has declined a long term
written contractual agreement with the church to provide space for overflow parldng. She noted
that the design for a parldng lot for additional 24 parldng spaces, with a maximum capacity of
220 vehicles, would not alleviate the problems that already exist without the church expansion
and school addition.
She continued that there are several neighbors who are home during the day and do not want to
hear the noise from the school bells or from the children screaming out on the playground. She
noted that she lives approximately one mile away from Westview Elementary School which is on
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Glen Court in Pacifica, and can hear the bells and children because the wind carries the noise
over their way; however since it is a mile away, they are not that disturbed by it. She added that
people who are living the west side of Callan between Skyline, Westborough Boulevard and
King Drive did not have their windows repaired. She noted that residents living across the street
from the church would hear the noise, adding that they currently hear the noise when people are
having conversations outside, even when their windows are closed.
She commented that she believes that the church site is too small to support school buildings and
playgrounds for 300 children, in addition to a hall, a rectory, a larger church and a parking lot.
She also expressed concerns for parents dropping children off along the proposed 250 feet of
drop off space for the school because Greendale and Callan are very busy streets during commute
hours. She noted that residents on Callan, Greendale, and other courts such as Tyrone and
Farnee have told her that they are experiencing people maldng U-turns on Callan or dIiving onto
their courts after they drop parishioners off.
She noted that she has collected over 100 signatures from residents. She pointed out a problem
which she indicated exists on Callan Boulevard where people think Callan is two lanes going in
both directions, and people trying to enter their driveways will have people try to pass them on
the right.
She indicated that many of them did not receive public notification of the proposal. She noted
that she has lived at the current residence for approximately 20 years. She stated that she received
one notice about the November 5th meeting, which encouraged her to go knocldng at doors and
asking if they heard about the proposal. She felt that the reason that no opposition was expressed
at the June or July a Planning Commission meeting is that people did not receive notice.
She noted that another thing that is overlooked in the traffic studies is that everyone using
Westborough, Skyline, and I 280 during commute hours will be impacted by the additional
traffic. She stated that 90 new homes are going in at the Sky Ridge Development in Pacifica, and
will be accessing their homes from Skyline Boulevard. She noted that 50 additional
condominium units have been approved on Carter Drive and another 85 residential units on
Carter, King and Callan.
She also expressed a concern that their property value will decrease, since many people don't
want to live in area that has a lot of traffic and noise. She noted that if this is the case, they will
call the assessor's office and have their properties re-assessed which will mean less revenue for
the City. She noted that this project will not generate much revenue to the City, and the residents
want to know what this project has to offer those who are residents but not parishioners, other
than more traffic, noise, and parldng problems.
She indicated that she has given a number of suggestions to Rev. Eugene Tungol about the project
and alternatives, however it seems that the parking and traffic problems are issues that cannot be
resolved. She noted that they are looking at some of the ideas that the architect and the church have
provided, noting that their suggestions are not practical or enforceable. She stated that residents are
being told that most of the students live within the neighborhood, yet they have not been given an
eligibility list with names of students and street addresses to prove that there is a need for the school.
She cited a concern of how this will affect emergency response services.
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She commented that she wanted to establish that there is a difference between the definition of
parish residents, and community. She noted that when the church says the community wants this,
that means the church community, not the residents.
She indicated that they have collected 100 signatures over the one week period before Thanksgiving,
when many people were busy. She noted that she had asked how many signatures it would take to
show that there is opposition, and has not been given a response. She asked if they could be allowed
additional time to collect more signatures after the holidays. She asked that the Commission respect
the residents, noting that there have been unresolved traffic and parking problems for 20 years and
they are being told that the church is willing to admit that there are problems because they want the
expansIon.
Further discussions followed regarding the speaker's reference to notices and whether they were
made known through the homeowner's association. She noted that they received the first notice the
week of October 25th from the Planning Division for the November 5th meeting and they did not
receive notification for the other two meetings. She indicated that residents on Greendale received
three notices, but those living on Callan and neighboring streets and courts did not receive any
notifications, and they were property owners. She stated that she had requested that the noticing be
extended from Skyline to Galway and King to Westborough.
Commissioner Masuda asked if they belong to a homeowner's association.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked for clarification on the speaker's comments about living about a
mile away from another existing school and asked what grades were involved.
Ms. Franna noted that they were K-5 or K-6, at Westview, which is located in Pacifica on Glen
Court across Skyline Boulevard from King.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked about the time period during which the noise and bells are
heard.
Ms. Frenna responded that they don't hear it from inside their homes because it is a mile away.
However when they are outside worldng in the yard, depending on how the wind carries the noise,
they hear the bells and announcements being made over the loudspeaker, although what is being said
is not clear. She noted that they can hear the bells at the start of the day, the dismissal time, the
recesses. They also can hear the children playing at recess.
Commissioner Sim referred the question of additional time request for seeldng signatures to the
Assistant City Attorney.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that the signatures would become part of the public
record for the project, and if they weren't received prior to the Planning Commission hearing,
they to also be considered in the event of an appeal.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if Mr. Harnish could respond to the notification issue.
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Mr. Harnish responded that notification had been made to all property owners within the 300'
radius for all the meetings by the Planning Commission. With reference to the June and July
meetings, he noted that they may have been community meetings called by the church, since the
Planning Commission's first public meeting was in September.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia assured Ms. Frenna that no decision has been made, and that the
hearing at which the decision will be made is scheduled for December 17th. In reference to her
question as to how many signatures it would take, he noted that one signature carries weight with
the Commission, and he encouraged her to have as many people as possible attend the meeting,
bring as many signatures as possible, and voice their opinions.
Mr. Harnish noted that the noticing had been expanded to a broader area essentially 1,000 feet,
and in some cases further, but not to the extent requested by the speaker, which is a fairly
substantial area. He noted that considering that 50 to 75 people were here, and the purpose of
notifying the community has been served. In terms of providing more time for collecting
signatures, he stated that he did not think the Commission was looldng for a polling for and
against in their deliberations.
Commissioner Romero asked if this PUD would be going before the Council and who could file
an appeal to the City Council if it was approved at this level.
Mr. Harnish and Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that this would not be going to
Council, unless appealed, and anyone could appeal.
Commissioner Baldocchi requested that the speaker's concerns regarding the demand for
schools in the area be provided within the next week or so.
Commissioner Honan asked Ms. Frenna who she was referring to when she indicated that she
had requested information on demand for schools in the area.
Ms. Frenna noted that Mr. Upston had told her that there was a need for schools because of all
the housing. She indicated that she also mentioned it at the meeting two nights ago at the church,
and she had been told that there would be children who are currently attending San Bruno/St.
Roberts school and other schools in the area, however it was not clear if they were residents,
adding that she found it difficult to believe that they would all be residents of South San
Francisco. She also noted that in talldng with residents, she has been told that there are people
who want to sign up to attend the school from San Francisco all the way down to Belmont.
Ann Downey, 3690 Bettman Way, spoke against the project. She noted that she lives about 2
1/2 blocks from the church, was never notified of any of the meetings, and has lived in the area
for 29 years. She noted that she lives right on the corner, and knows that they will be impacted
by the additional traffic that will be generated on Greendale. She noted that, because of the
additional condos that will be added to the community, the traffic would be worse than what it is
today. She stated that the church has not solved their parking problem for the last 20 years. She
provided information printed in recent church bulletins, which detailed the number of cars parked
in the various areas. She noted that the stop sign on Greendale and Bettman Way is ignored
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repeatedly. She questioned how many would be walldng or bicycling to the site, as has been
presented by the applicant.
Lulu Cordero, 2430 Wren Court, spoke in support of the project. In response to the comments
about traffic to be generated during dismissal periods, she noted that the classes are dismissed at
3:30, while heavy work related traffic occurs at 5:00. She indicated that when the parldng is too
heavy during special occasions, she parks at the shopping center. She noted that the important
things she would consider when looking for a place to live would be that it be within close
proximity of a school, a church, and a shopping center. She further added that in her opinion the
school would increase the value of surrounding properties.
Lolita Palomo, 20 Chateau Ct., spoke in support of the project. She noted that St. Augustine
should not be singled as the only church with parking problems, since she has observed similar
problems in other churches. She noted that St. Augustine is attempting to resolve the problem by
encouraging parishioners to attend the least attended masses, and by adding more masses. She
indicated that the church currently has approximately 500 students attending CCD and
confirmation classes on Saturdays and weeknights, and to her lmowledge no complaints have
been received that the children are making too much noise. She asked that a correction be made
clear that the drop off and pick up point is not on Callan Boulevard, but on the church grounds.
Teresa Dorr, 3781 Callan, noted that while they applaud the notion that the church is trying to
reduce the amount of traffic and parking issue, no one has denied that all that traffic is dumping
onto Callan. She noted that on three different occasions, she has encountered difficulty turning
into her driveway, due to the problems with traffic on Callan. She indicated that the Airport
Noise Commission has specifically told her that the west side of the street on Callan will not be
insulated. She raised a concern that due to the size of the lots, the noticing excludes residents
within the same block, noting that she did not receive notification until the November 5th
meeting. She noted that the church has staked their enforcement and good faith on the
establishment of a complaint process through the homeowner's association, while largest group
affected by this does not have a homeowners association.
(unidentified speaker), 2533 Pomeroy Ct., made reference to the site which originally was very
large because it was intended for a school. She stated that it was later sold and now they are
attempting to build a school on a lot that she thinks is too small and does not provide adequate
space for the children. She noted that there are too many schools in the area, and that due to poor
attendance, Foxridge School was closed five years ago. She expressed a concern that a pIivate
school will take away from the public schools, and less fortunate children who cannot afford to
attend private schools will suffer. She suggested that if they want to build a school they consider
using the Foxridge School site.
Debra Frenna responded to a comment made by one of the parishioners that traffic would not be
a problem because the children would get out at 3:00 or 3:30 in the afternoon. She raised the
issue of having been told that before and after school childcare will be provided at the site. She
noted that she had made a number of suggestions to Rev. Tungol for alternate sites. She cited
Foxridge and Fairmont in Pacifica as a possible sites which she could be arranged through a
short-term leases or by buying out leases on properties that are not being fully utilized.
Bob Bertoleni responded to Ms. Frenna concern about the noise level. He stated that he lives
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between Foxridge and Monte Verde, and in 35 years has never heard any noise from the children
playing. He also stated that for the record, the church community they did investigate the
possibility of obtaining Foxridge School, and was informed that it is under lease for the next five
years.
Commissioner Masuda asked staff if there were merits to the comments that the school would
be used for childcare.
Mr. Upston responded that it would require that they apply as a separate proposal.
Commissioner Honan asked Sgt. Massoni to respond to the comments that the police have
reports regarding parking problems and towed vehicles. She asked if he has data that could
support those statements.
Sgt. Massoni noted that to come up with exact number of vehicles towed in relation to the
church would be almost impossible because they would be traced back to the address from which
they were towed, not from the church. He noted that as stated at the last meeting there has been a
history of parking problems on Sundays during masses, and they have on occasion taken
aggressi ve enforcement.
Commissioner Honan asked if anything has been done to try to improve the parking problem.
Sgt. Massoni noted that S gt. Metcalf has met with the priest and explained the problem, which
resulted in the church publishing information in the bulletin informing the parishioners that the
Police Department would be aggressively enforcing illegally parked vehicles during mass. He
noted that it helped for a time, but reverts back to the same problem after a certain time.
Commissioner Honan asked if there was some way to obtain information on the number of
complaints before the next meeting.
Sgt. Massoni noted that he would try; however it was difficult to secure that type of information.
Commissioner Romero asked if any school district administrators of the church were available.
Rev. Eugene Tungol, the Pastor of St. Augustine, addressed the issue of students, traffic,
parents appealing the school which were presented at town hall meetings that occulTed three
years ago. He noted that fifty parish students attend Lady of Mercy, sixty attend Holy Angels,
thirty attend St. Roberts, twenty attend St. Veronica, fifteen attend All Souls, seven attend Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, and approximately thirty attend the Highlands, and there is still a waiting
list. He noted that prior to embarking in this project, a feasibility study was conducted to
determine if the people were all coming from St. Augustine and the study indicated that they
would, and furthermore 300 would not be sufficient to absorb all the students who are attending
other schools right now. He indicated that the pastor at Our Lady of Mercy has told him he has a
waiting list of 200 and 30 of them are from the St. Augustine parish.
Regarding the traffic issue, he noted that the parents of these students are, and will continue to
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drive those students to other locations, while with a local school they could walle He stated that
in efforts to alleviate the problem they have sixty small Christian communities composed of 8 or
10 people per community who are willing and committed to having car pools and/or walldng. He
noted that they continue to remind the parishioners about the parking problems in response to the
neighbors concerns since the parish is also concerned that the money goes in the collection box
instead of to pay for tickets. He noted that raising the $3.5 million in funding through pledges
was a major problem. Obtaining approval has created additional problems.
Commissioner Romero noted that he has great deal of respect for the Catholic Church, adding
that students that come from those schools are excellent students, and acknowledged that church
does a great deal for the community. He asked Rev. Tungol how long ago the land referenced by
the earlier speaker had been sold.
Rev. Tungol noted that he has been in the parish since 1993, and just learned that it was sold in
order to pay the debt for the rectory and the church. He noted that he thought it was sold about
twenty years ago.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if a decision had been made at that time that there would be
no school at St. Augustine.
Rev. Tungol noted that no such decision had been made at that time, however he thought the
need had not arisen at that point since it was a small parish, but has resulted with the growth of
the community.
Commissioner Romero questioned whether the decision to sell the land which could have been
used for a school, could have precluded the ability to go forward with a school of an appropriate
size to serve the needs of the community. He also spoke of other situations with other churches
that have expanded.
Rev. Tungol responded that he does not have knowledge about why the land was sold since it
was twenty years ago. However he noted that this is a very young parish that started with 1,000
parishioners and now averages 4,000 every Sunday. He noted that the problem has only been in
effect since 1990, which he added is due to progress.
Commissioner Romero pointed to another project that has been proposed for St. Veronica's for
a multi-purpose room, and he asked if it was the intent of this project to move students from
existing sites.
Rev. Tungol responded that he was not aware of what is going on at St. Veronica's since they
are independent.
Commissioner Romero noted that he has asked staff in the past to invite administrators to come
and discuss the master plan for future development.
Rev. Tungol noted that he would put forth every effort to get the Superintendent of Catholic
Schools to attend the next meeting to satisfy his questions. He also noted that he would provide
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the feasibility study to share with the Commission.
Commissioner Masuda requested that on the 1 ih he would like a count of the number of
students that are going to these other schools that are residents instead of parishioners.
Commissioner Honan asked Rev. Tungol for information on when last time they added another
mass prior to the recent one that was added.
Rev. Tungol noted that this is the first mass added since he has been at the parish.
Commissioner Honan asked since another mass hadn't been added to try to resolve the parldng
problem, what had he done before to try to resolve the parking problem.
Rev. Tungol noted that they have encouraged the parishioners to attend other masses that that
are less heavily attended.
Commissioner Baldocchi thanked Rev. Tungol for taldng an aggressive stance in trying to
resolve the traffic and parking problems, and encouraged him to continue doing that regal"dless of
the outcome. She asked him if both the church expansion and the school were absolutely
necessary.
Rev. Tungol responded that the church needs to be expanded to accommodate the parishioners
who are currently standing. He noted that they are not expecting additional parishioners. He
added that the addition would include additional amenities, since parishioners hesitate to
participate in certain ceremonies due to lack of space.
Commissioner Honan asked if attendance of the new mass by 270 people would diminish the
numbers for the remaining masses.
Rev. Tungol responded that the seating was not the only issue being addressed, however it is one
of the issues noting that they can currently seat 630, and the proposal calls for 800 which is
required particularly for special occasions.
Commissioner Baldocchi noted that she understands that there is a need for progress. However
the church continues to close churches. She suggested that the problem should be communicated
to the archdiocese, and maybe they should consider opening up other sites.
Commissioner Romero asked if a school of a reduced size, which could be used for preschool for
the community enabling younger children, in conjunction with the expansion of the church would
be considered.
Rev. Tungol noted that it could be looked at.
Commissioner Sim noted that he would not be maldng any decisions tonight, however he was
looking at a way to make this project a community effort instead of a parish effort which would
benefit the entire community. He cited the suggestion made by Commissioner Romero, or a
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gymnasium that could be used by kids, preschool facility to benefit the community on a larger
scale as possibilities for consideration.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that he is a product of parochial education, and has a great
deal of respect for it. He commented that this is a major impact in Westborough. He asked Rev.
Tungol if there were later masses than 5:30, and asked if the 4:00 mass has resulted in a
reduction to any of the other masses.
Rev. Tungol responded that it was difficult go gauge due to a 4ger game time conflict, and not
enough time has lapsed to determine if it truly benefited other times.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia commented that being a leader in the community is not just a parish,
St. Augustine, it's also the community residents and neighbors. He cited the earlier comments
from the community for lack of notification to residents, and noted that the community of St.
Augustine needs to reach out to their neighbors.
Rev. Tungol responded that they sent out two mailings, with addresses obtained from the
Planning Division, and in addition, they also put out letters from house to house to reach owner
or tenant of all surrounding neighbors.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that they need to do more than that. He noted that from
attending Catholic schools he has an insight on the fact that when you have schools, you increase
the attendance of mass, and asked what increase is anticipated from the addition of the school.
Rev. Tungol responded that they have an agreement among neighboring schools and palishes
that parents are no longer attending the church where their children attend school.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia spoke to the definition of a parish. He stated that before a parish was
the geographic local, but added that St. Augustine has become more of a regional parish. He
asked if it drew from many surrounding cities.
Rev. Tungol responded that St. Andrews, Lady of Mercy, Holy Angels, Mater Dolorosa, St.
Roberts, San Bruno, also consist of majority Filipinos. He added that St. Augustine's is more
diverse with a multi-ethnic mixture of Italians, Irish, Indians, Chinese, and Hispanic.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that he was referring more to the geographic residency.
Rev. Tungol noted that the parish covers four cities, San Bruno, Pacifica, Daly City, and South
San Francisco.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that one of the major concerns is parldng, and if he understood
correctly the shopping center had declined to participate in the parking plan.
Rev. Tungol responded that they have not declined, and are permitting the use. However, they
have not agreed to a fixed commitment.
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Chairman Pro Tem Teglia added that there is no guarantee that the shopping center can be
counted on for the future, which is part of the Commission's job. He noted that it is difficult to
consider something like this without being able to mitigate a lot of those impacts. He asked if
additional later masses such as 6:45 could be added to spread out attendance, eliminating the
need for the church expansion.
Rev. Tungol noted that 6:45 is very late in the evening, it gets very dark, and sometimes very
cold, adding that people would not come to mass that late.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that one of the things he was interested in knowing if there are
any other creative ideas to help improve some of those impacts, such as later masses, which he
would like to see on the 17th.
Commissioner Sim noted that as an architect, who does work at other churches, he is aware of
situations where churches have difficulty sustaining a revenue base to cover operating and other
expenses. He asked if the school component was a revenue base to support those areas. He also
asked if both the expansion and the school were a must or could it be an either/or situation.
Rev. Tungol noted that they do not expect the school to help their revenues.
Chairman Pro Teglia addressed staff and asked that they consider the suggestions made by some
of the speakers about possibly changing the egress and parldng in the rear, and advise the
Commission at the next meeting, as well as a needs assessment
Motion-Romero/Second-Honan to continue to December 17, 1998. Approved by majority voice
vote.
Meeting recessed at 9: 15 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
3. South San Francisco Scaven2er Company ~ Applicant~ Materials Recovery Facility and
Transfer Station~ Easterly Terminus of East Jamie Court~ Case Nos. GP-98-013~ UP-98-
013~ ZA-98-013 and EIR-98-013
Continuation of the Public Hearing to take public comments on the adequacy and
completeness of the draft South San Francisco Scavenger Company Material Recovery
Facility and Transfer Station Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
Consulting Planner Lappen presented the staff report. He provided the Commission with an
update on their requests from the previous meetings for expanded noticing, and expanded search
for alternative sites.
Ken Anderson, Sr., 443 Evergreen Drive noted that as a person who has lived in the City for the
last 31 years, who loves the city and prides itself for having the best schools, shops, churches,
police and fire departments; he felt that having one of the best facilities in the State for the waste
management would only benefit the City. He noted that he looked forward to having this great
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facility in the City and hoped that they would not be forced to leave the city.
John Malley from San Bruno works at 451 East Jamie Court for the last 18 years noted that he
only became aware of the meeting today. He noted that when they moved to this location it was
out on the point with a nice view of the bay, and he had imagined some development that might
go across the street such a nice dock, a marina, a Starbucks or something very nice which he
envisioned some day that when they got enough parldng he could open up the upstairs and from a
corner offices he'd be looking over the grand vista, and now he might be looldng at a garbage
dump. He noted that he has 30 or 40 other fellow employees who were not aware that this was
developing and showed interest in being here but had previous commitments. He noted that his
concerns are for a safety traffic issue. He noted that he has been to the San Carlos facility and
seen terrible traffic that develops. He noted that their operation is a distribution facility and they
have trucks that go in and out, and the big trucks from the proposed facility could create a safety
issue. He noted that the odor is of concern, and he also noted that he has asthma and allergies
and is concerned with the effects of the odors and the chemicals in the air. He noted that he has
heard that at one alternative site is being proposed, and expressed his opposition to a facility that
is out of context with the light industrial area.
Commissioner Masuda asked Mr. Malley if he had experienced any problems from the
chemical plant directly behind this location.
Commissioner Romero explained that what is being proposed is not a dump, it is a materials
recycling facility, which is different. He added that everything going in will be in closed
buildings, and garbage would not be visible on the site. He noted that many of the issues raised
by the speaker have been addressed in the EIR, and mitigation measures have been required. He
directed the speaker to the EIR document, and suggested that he review the document if he hasn't
had the opportunity do so.
James Swift, a resident of Burlingame. He noted that they moved into the facility at 360 Swift
Avenue in 1981 for several reasons, one being that they wanted to be close to the Airport. He
added that he was also attracted by the natural beauty of the area. He noted that over the last
twenty years they have seen the trend go from heavy industry to light commercial. He noted that
this shows a trend in the direction of South San Francisco, which the Planning Commission has
fostered and been successful in developing. He noted that this is an opportunity to continue the
trend in that direction, and he felt that this proposal represents a move backward from the
direction the Council and the City have been moving during the last two decades. He noted that
they learned of the proposal two days ago and had collected about 70 signatures of individuals
who are affected by the project, and should it be considered further, he noted that more public
input is required. He asked to go on record opposing the plan for the following reasons, the
noise, odor, refuse that may be left on the streets and their property, and pollution in general. He
added that he thinks it has an adverse effect on the environment particularly in this sensitive
location, and thought itwould be a significant loss of property value.
Vanessa Hanna, 289 Village Way expressed a concern with traffic in the area where she works,
which is a cul-de-sac that is not very wide. She indicated that she currently finding herself
having to maneuver around large trucks, which are limited now, but she is concerned that if they
are increased she will have problems getting to work, and in and out of the parldng lot.
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Steve Lin, noted that he owns a 10,000 square foot condominium warehouse/office situated
about 200 yards from site. He noted that he works at least 5 days, every day 10 hours in his
office, which is an import business. He added that this is a very good area where people take
advantage of the view, and could developed into a restaurant area, similar to Burlingame. He
expressed a concern that in the future there may be some garbage or poison. He noted that
comments indicate that everything will be safe, and there will be no problems, which may be true
today, but there is no guarantee of that five or ten years later. He noted that in the last twelve
months, three Class A office buildings have opened up and that trend should continue. He
expressed a concern that their property value will decrease, and expressed concern for the traffic
generated and possible environmental problems.
Albert Hanna 289 Village Way noted that he is concerned with aesthetics in an area within such
close proximity to bay and whether it will remain accessible to the bay.
Commissioner Romero responded that one of the requirements for the project is that a 100'
buffer be designed as a bay trail going completely around the site, that will be accessible to the
public. He added that the Commission is very interested in maldng sure that this is designed
properly for the benefit of the community.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia explained that any project going into that area will be required to
install the bay trail. He noted that the issue is whether this is an appropriate use of the site. The
EIR identifies the impacts and is the preliminary document that will be used in their discussions
for deliberations.
Randy Delana, 451 East Jamie Court, noted that he had been vacation when the notification
came for the first meeting. He noted that he had sent in a letter a couple of days ago providing
comments on the EIR. He noted that one of the things he wanted to point out was some
inaccuracies on particular details. He noted that his building is described as Yellow Freight Line,
noting that Lenaco Corporation is quite different from Yellow Freight Lines. He also noted that
the report infers that they are a freight or trucking company, when in fact they only have four
small trucks. They are a diverse operation of three companies, managing intellectual rights in
area for a number of companies, including a pharmaceutical company, and distribution and
design of hotel amenities.
He noted that they have requested a response to in the letter for further study of traffic impacts,
noise, odor, aesthetic, and economic impacts. He noted that some of the things they have seen
look pretty good, however elevations in the designs are 'missing, particularly the ones facing the
street, that they would like to see those included in the final EIR. He also indicated their desire
for further study with regard to enhancing property values in the area. With regard to odor
impact, they are concerned with how the cross winds disbursement of odors would occur. He
spoke to the use, which he noted seems to be significantly higher than light industrial and coastal
commercial use. He noted that the type of traffic for this project, unlike traffic that comes from
light industrial or commercial use, is traffic which cannot decline through the use of alternative
commute methods such as carpooling and other things, which they are promoting and have
participated in conjunction with MTSMA.
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Commissioner Sim asked staff to respond to the point of an economic analysis, and asked if it
was appropriate to provide something to help alleviate some of the speaker's concerns.
Mr. Harnish responded that it was not appropriate, and only on a limited basis were purely
economic issues looked at within an EIR. He noted that typically they are connected to land use
and development issues that would have secondary economic impacts.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that this was an issue that he was looldng at from a land use
perspective. He noted that the EIR touches on growth inducing impacts, and he asked if it was
appropriate to consider the impact that significant redevelopment has occurred in the area, from
the heavy steel industrial towards the bio-tech campus and hotel resorts planned towards the
marina. He noted that coastal commercial is what they were hoping for in the area and would
encourage hotels, or world headquarter offices. He asked if it was appropriate to look at those
impacts from the point of view that if a MRF goes in that area, it would discourage other sites
from those type of uses.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren responded that the answer to the question dovetails back to
the answer to Commissioner Sim's question about property values. He noted that a proper
subject of the EIR is land use compatibility, and that issue can be somewhat broadly addressed to
include compatibility with planned uses and compatibility as it relates to a limited extent to vast
differences between the values of land as reflecting a land use incompatibility.
Mr. Harnish noted that staff would take those comments at face value and try to fashion a
response. He noted that he does not want to get too speculative about the effects of this project
on potential future development within the vicinity, adding that they have seen other transfer
stations with office development immediately adjacent to them. He noted that staff could do
some comparisons and look at some examples and talk in broad terms, but it will be a dialogue
that can continue with the Commission at a future meeting.
Commissioner Masuda asked if it was ldnd of late to be changing or adding to the EIR since the
next meeting is scheduled for December 17th.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked for clarification on the reference to this coming back in Janum"y.
Mr. Harnish explained that assuming the comments can be addressed in a timely fashion, the
plan is to come back to the Commission in January and hopefully enough information will be
available to make a recommendation to the Council.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked if the MRF has to be completely built according to State mandate
by the end of the year in 1999.
Mr. Harnish noted that this is the goal.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that there is also consideration for good faith effort.
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Mr. Harnish stated that he believes that if the jurisdiction is in the process of putting together the
means of meeting the AB939 goals, the State will not come in on January 1st and start imposing
major penalties.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that while he has not reviewed the exact penalty
provisions, his understanding is that it sets par goals, but does not contain draconian penalties for
failure to achieve the goal.
Commissioner Baldocchi stated that she would like to get a better understanding of those
parameters, noting that at the study session she had asked about extensions, and she was told that
there would be no extensions.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that he would provide a brief summary about the law
and provisions for implementation and penalties for failure to achieve full compliance at the next
meeting.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak. Being none
he invited comments from the Commission.
He noted that Chris Barnett had mentioned some items, which he thought have been echoed
already, one being the scope of the alternatives, which he noted has already been addressed by
working on changing the scope to a five-acre parcel, and looking into what other alternatives are
available. He noted that it is important to consider both the consolidated site and the separate
sites. He asked if there are any other sites that may not be for sale, but might be approachable.
He also requested that the previous request to seek help from the other municipalities to see if
they have any other alternatives be pursued. He noted that while he was not sure if this was
appropriate to the EIR, the fact exists that this site will not only serve South San Francisco since
it will service garbage from other cities, the revenue seeldng issue is a concern of his.
Mr. Harnish responded that his initial reaction is that this is not necessarily an environmental
effect, since it's been happening for years and the nature of this project does not change the
historic nature of the garbage collection process.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that the specific discussions about the contract itself
are not truly related to physical impacts, direct or indirect. He noted that the larger issue of
capacity is a proper subject for discussions in the EIR, and questions on whether there are any
current contractual constraints with regard to that capacity or the factors of service to other
jurisdiction. But he added that he did not think the contractual particulars are proper discussions
here, but would be appropriate at the public hearing stage.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia made one last point to his earlier question regarding the reference to
the tables of "above ground fuel tanks". He noted that the East of 101 policies in tonight's
packet specifically speak to that issue, and indicate that there was a cut off date when those type
of tanks were banned and should be part of the EIR.
Mr. Harnish responded that this was an issue that will be addressed in the staff report, noting
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that there has been some discussion about the policy which describes the prohibition of bulk
storage of fuels, and whether it applies to individual fuel tanks. He pointed to the dilemma that
they are faced with in determining which is best, since underground tanks eventually leak.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia requested that current precedents also be included of where above
ground tanks have been denied.
Commissioner Masuda spoke to the questions raised about charging Brisbane, San Bruno,
Millbrae a fee for dumping garbage, that unless the city wants to put in a scale and weigh every
truck that comes out of the facility, it was a problem, adding that the City is not in the business of
collecting and charging garbage since there is a company who does that, and they have a contract,
and that is their problem.
Commissioner Romero responded that while he has not had a chance to review the contract
thoroughly, he cited Section 4, which indicates that there is a franchise fee paid the City of 7% of
the gross revenues, and also Section 5.13 that has a provision regarding the AB939 compliance.
He noted that if we are serving as a host city, we should be entitled to some type of revenue for
enabling Brisbane, the Airport and Millbrae to meet their AB939 requirements. He noted that the
City would potentially lose revenue for potential development on the site if it were developed as
a hotel or other revenue generating facility.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that he does not take issue with the points raised by
Commissioner Romero, however he noted that for the benefit of the public here tonight, he asked
that that discussion be confined to a hearing when those issues have been specifically been
noticed.
Commissioner Baldocchi noted that there would definitely be wear and tear to the City's
infrastructure, which had been one of issue that created an outcry with the freight forwarders.
Mr. Harnish responded that unlike the freight forwarders where the city was not able to extract
any revenue generating stream from those users who seriously impact the streets, this applicant,
because of the nature of the discretionary permit, would be required to provide some funds that
will be directly related to their impacts on the streets.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that he had copies of the agreement that is being
discussed and he would be happy to provide copies, and copies could also be obtained form the
Planning Division.
Commissioner Honan noted that the EIR report is geared for 1,000 tons of garbage a day. She
asked how many tons a day the Scavengers were currently collecting.
The Scavenger representatives responded that it was 600 tons per day.
Commissioner Honan added that this still leaves 400 tons that can be used according to the EIR
report.
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Mr. Harnish noted that the application requested approval for 1,000 tons a day and the EIR was
geared to analyze the impacts assuming that it was operating at that capacity, so the truck traffic,
air quality, and all the impacts that are related to volume of activity were based on "the worst
case" capacity, which may never be met.
Commissioner Honan asked if they would be permitted to go up to 1,000 tons per day without
coming back to the Commission. She also asked it the expansion could be from sources other
than the current ones
Mr. Harnish and Assistant City Attorney Lindgren responded in the affirmative to both
questions.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that the EIR also addresses a reduced project at the 750 tons per
day rate, which allows a smaller building, which would not permit expansion as far into the future.
However far into the future according to his recollection it would more than take care of South San
Francisco's needs. He asked if there were any other comments
Commissioner Baldocchi noted that at the last meeting, she had requested that Brisbane and
Millbrae be contacted to notify them of the mandate coming down.
Mr. Harnish responded that staff is in the process of making those contacts, and the responses
will be summarized in the staff report of the 7th.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that at the last meeting, notification had become a sensitive
issue with the Commission again, and for that reason the Commission had requested expanded
notification which has generated results. He noted that by looldng at the list, he notes that the
notices are still going to property owners, and asked if that was correct.
Mr. Lappen noted that the current notification is different from the one included with the staff
report, and was expanded to a much larger area. He noted that there were two separate lists, one
to the property owners taken from the Assessor's parcel list and another generated from street
maps and created by address.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked staff to elaborate on the Genentech request for an extension.
Mr. Harnish noted that they had requested additional time to provide comments on the EIR.
Commissioner Romero asked for an estimate of how much additional time for comments had
been requested.
Mr. Harnish responded that they had asked for extension to the end of the month.
Motion-Masuda/Second-Honan. Approved by unanimous voice vote
4. Bio Patholo2Y Sciences Medical Corp.~ Applicant~ Blum Associates~ Owner~ 393 East
Grand Avenue~ Suite I~ Case No. UP-98-103 and Cate20rical Exemption~ Class L
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Section 15301
Use Permit allowing hours of operation from 2 A.M. to 10 P.M. Mondays through
Saturday for a small lab facility, situated at 393 East Grand Avenue, Suite I, in the
Planned Industrial Zone District (P-I).
Senior Planner Carlson presented the Staff Report.
Sharon Osborn, 715 A Bradford Way, Pacific, representing the BioPathology Scientist Medical
Corp. noted that they would like to see the Commission approve the application and noted she was
available to answer any questions.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia and asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to
speak, being none he closed the public hearing and invited comments from the Commission.
Commissioner Honan asked for clarification on the hours, since there appeared to be Saturday
hour conflicts.
Ms. Osborn responded that they anticipated the hours to be from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked for clarification of what biologic pathology specimens were.
She also asked what the current hours of operation were.
Ms. Osborn responded that it was the tissue removed by doctors that require pathology reports.
She noted that they are currently seeking permits to start the business.
Motion-SimlSecond-Masuda. Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia, Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim,
Commissioner Baldocchi, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Masuda
None
None
Chairman Barnett
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
5. City of South San Francisco~ Applicant~ Telecommunication Communication~
Ordinance~ Case Nos. ZA-98-094 and Ne2ative Declaration No. 98-094
Amendment of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
adding regulations establishing siting, design and review and approval procedures of
telecommunication facilities throughout the City.
Sr. Planner Carlson presented the Staff Report.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if there was anyone in the audience, who would like to speak,
being none he closed the public hearing and invited comments from the Commission.
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Commissioner Masuda asked if item 5, page 5, line 7 should include a height limit. He fUI1her
asked it should request a height in proportion to the building, noting that Page 11, 15 reads, "no
less than 6 feet".
Mr. Carlson responded that oftentimes there are variable heights. He noted that the screening
would attempt to match the height of the cabinet. He noted that if a structure is too tall, staff is
going to rely more upon the structure to provide the adequate type of screening, so it will be a
structure that is finished to compliment it's surroundings, rather than rely upon a fence. In
response to whether each case involving taller facilities would come before the Commission, he
noted that depending on the nature, they may not all come before the Commission. However, he
noted that he could not think of an example where staff would want a fence to match the height
of a building.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia used an example of the Nextel installation at the wind harp, which
was lowered to minimize the view.
Commissioner Masuda noted that his point was not to screen the building, it was for equipment
boxes.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren suggested that language could be added to page 5, paragraph
5, after the first sentence, that "All equipment, buildings cabinet and/or other structures shall be
sized appropriate to the contents, or shall not be larger than is necessary to accommodate the
facilities contained therein".
Further discussions followed on possible language change to secure stricter language.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that he felt that the way page 4, paragraph b is drafted,
is intended to inform the specific sentences that follow, and is intended to leave additional
discretion, and to leave the clear policy guidance that the Commission has requested about
stealthing.
Commissioner Romero asked for clarification of the language on page 6, line 14, he asked if it
was referring to cumulative impacts of successive projects.
Mr. Carlson responded that some companies have indicated that they could extend the height of
a tower, and staff has limited that to 15 feet. He noted that this is usually done to put on another
array, and this language was intended to allow some expansion, but limited.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia asked if the ordinance would allow that they could come in for co-
location and add 15 feet to the 45-foot antenna.
Mr. Carlson responded that unless the Commission specifically limited the antenna height if it
came to them for review, and said they could not extend above a certain height.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that he would feel uncomfortable allowing tower extensions
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to specific permitted uses, but perhaps it could be under conditional permitted uses.
Mr. Carlson noted that the only areas where the towers would be permitted are in Planned
Industrial area, and staff's understanding was that the Commission had less concern with towers
in that area.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia, noted that in his opinion the problem is that each site is unique, and
should be determined on a case by case. He added that he had a problem with making something
an automatic permitted use, and he felt that in dealing with heights, it should be reviewed by the
Commission.
Commissioner Sim noted that the one key thing he had asked for was for flexibility, and he felt
that with 12 pages, this was a good start, particularly since this is constant evolving technology.
He noted that he agreed with Chairman Pro Tern Teglia that the Commission should be granted
the opportunity to review for an application for height.
Sr. Carlson asked if the Commission is proposing that Section b, (2), be struck.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that should be allowed, but not under specific permitted, but
rather under a conditional use.
Commissioner Romero asked to go back to page 6, line 14, if staff it was refening to antennas
only, and not towers.
Mr. Carlson responded that sometimes the antenna array is extended.
Commissioner Sim asked for the appropriateness of asldng that the Design Review Board be
allowed the opportunity to give the Commission suggestions.
Commissioner Honan noted that she did not see anything wrong with the existing document,
noting that she did not feel that the Commission needs to approve every antennae and every pole
that goes up, noting that staff is more than capable of handling that, and she recommended
leaving it as is.
Commissioner Romero noted that he was only asking for clarification of the language, and did
not want to change anything, except Page 12, item 7, line 14, which deals with the removal of the
antennas and towers. He suggested that the language be clarified whether this means the owner
of the antenna, or the owner of the building, or if it is a joint responsibility of both.
Mr. Carlson noted that it is a joint responsibility.
Commissioner Romero asked the Assistant City Attorney if he could respond to whether the
language is adequate as written.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren noted that he would draft a clarification.
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Chairman Pro Tem Teglia responded to Commissioner Honan's comments, adding that the
current language reads that it is a specific permitted use, which does not give staff discretion, and
he thinks they should have discretion.
Discussions ensued that the Commission did not want to see the item continued, and did not
want it to come back. By consensus of the Commission, a modification in the language was
requested to place it under Zoning Administrator review.
Commissioner Baldocchi asked if it was appropriate to include language in the ordinance on
where the money that is generated from this goes.
Mr. Harnish noted that his understanding is that the funds are going toward providing
technology equipment for the City.
Assistant City Attorney Lindgren clarified that the request for this evening is to continue this
item until the next meeting so that staff can bring additional conforming changes.
Motion-Masuda/Second-Sim to continue to December 17th.
Chairman Pro Tem Teglia noted that it was after 11:00.
Mr. Harnish recommended continuing this item to the next meeting.
6. City of South San Francisco~ Applicant~ Case No. ZA-96-113
Zoning Ordinance Amendments establishing new zoning districts, development standards
and approval procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
7. Items from Staff
Mr. Harnish noted that a notice will be sent to the Commission on this, however the City Council
would be having a special study session on Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 6:00 p. m. to discuss
the Terrabay Phase II issues, adding that while it is not a joint study session, it will be noticed, in
anticipation of the Commission's attendance. He noted that the purpose of the meeting is lm"gely
to address the Phase II issues raised by the Commission.
He noted that staff has been working with the applicant to make modifications to the project. He
stated that informally the Council had seen some of the exhibits which the Commission has seen
on the Point, and given their comments and reaction. He met with the City Manager and Marty
Van Duyn to discuss how to approach the Commission and Council concerns, because it seemed
that the kind of changes that were being discussed may not be satisfactory to either the
Commission, or the City Council. Therefore, the purpose of the Study Session is to have the
applicant air their proposed changes and get a general response as to whether or not they have
gone far enough.
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8. Items from Commission
Commissioner Masuda again asked about his previous request about gardeners blowing the
trimmings out into the gutters. He also noted that he has seen several trucks, and doesn't see
business licenses on the windshield. He asked if there is something that could be done about
this.
9. Items from the Public
Mayor Datzman spoke to the Commission and noted that he wanted to take the opportunity to
advise the Commission that one of the things he feels is very important is the fact that the time
and energy and commitment placed into these matters by the Commission and staff may not be
recognized the way they should. He noted that he wanted to reassure the Commission that the
function which they are performing is both recognized and appreciated, and acknowledged the
fact that it is difficult when you are dealing with a situation where you are short handed. He
noted that they want to do as good a job as possible to recognize the need to fill both vacancies in
a timely fashion. He noted that they plan to pay a lot of attention to what Boards and
Commissions are doing. He thanked the Commission and Staff for their service.
10. Adjourn
Motion- Teglia/Second- Baldocchi
The Meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
I
ristopher Barnett, C
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Jim H ish r
Secretar to tr.'f-Planning Commission
City of S uth ~an Francisco
JH:is
NEXT MEETING:
Regular Meeting December 17, 1998, Municipal Services Building, 33
Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA.
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