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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/16/2003 MINUTES January 16, 2003 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7 :30 D.m. TAPE 1 ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Commissioner D'Angelo, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt and Chairperson Romero None Planning Division: ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney: Police Department: Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Bertha Hernandez, Clerk Kimberly Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Sergeant Mike Newell, Planning Liaison Chairperson Romero noted that the Planning Commission reorganization is usually held on the second meeting in January, but it was not on the agenda. He asked the Commission what they felt was the best thing to do. · Commissioners Meloni, D'Angelo and Teglia felt that the Commission should reorganize at the meeting because the Commission wanted it to be done in January last year, the other Commissioners should have had input on the decision to, place it on the agenda it or not, and new Commissioner will find it hard to vote for someone they don't know. · Commissioners Honan, Sim, and Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt noted that they could reorganize at the meeting but felt that the Commission should wait being that it needs to be placed on the agenda and would like to have Council appointing and/or reappointing new Commissioners on January 22ndbefore reorganizing. Commissioner Meloni questioned if the reorganization needs to be placed on the agenda. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that under the Brown Act anything that the Commission will take action on needs to be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Teglia asked that the reorganization not be put on the agenda for the first meeting in February because he would not be in attendance and he was unsure if Council would have appointed the new Commissioner by then. Chief Planner Sparks noted that the reorganization would be scheduled for February 20, 2003. The Commission agreed to reorganize on February 20, 2003. AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2003. Commissioners Meloni and Teglia abstained due to absence. Approved (5-2) Commissioner Teglia added that the minutes should reflect that he was absent due to business reasons and not personal reasons. Motion Sim / Second Ochsenhirt to approve the minutes. Approved by majority voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING S: \MLV\-utes; \fLV\-1A LLzect\2003 \Oi -iG-03 RPC-. ctoc PlAge i of -4 2. Juan A. & Frances M. Guevara-owner/applicant 813 Linden Ave. P02-0094 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301(1)(2) Existing Facilities Approved Use Permit allowing 3 dwellings in a (C-I-L) Retail Commercial Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.22. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Marty Zwick, Architect, noted that they are upgrading the property by adding landscaping. They are meeting all of the City requirements and are not lacking parking spaces. He asked that the Commission direct them as to what they would like to do with about a lighting question that arose at the community meeting, removing one parking spot, and what type of street trees the City would like the owner to plant on the street. Public Hearing opened. Rick Gomez, 834 Hickory Avenue, spoke in favor of the project. He noted that the color scheme is in context with the surrounding area, the height is slightly above the height in the area, and there seems to be enough parking provided and it is not going to be a problem in the area. Those speaking against the project were: Bob Martin 834 Hickory Place Ralph Torrey 815 Hickory Place Jackie Dean 820 Hickory Place Brian Robertson 818 Hickory Their concerns were: · Deterioration of the area. · Garbage overflow is a blight for the area · Overcrowding of the area due to high rents. · Lack of parking in the area. · One speaker asked that the City look into getting the City to increase street sweeper service to their neighborhood to a minimum of twice a week to mitigate garbage problems. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Honan asked who would be maintaining the landscaping on the property. Mr. Zwick noted that the landscaping maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner. Commissioner Meloni said he understood the neighbors' concerns and pointed out that the owner is investing a lot on the property and would not let it deteriorate to become a nuisance in the area. The City also has the Code Enforcement Division that can implement the Zoning Code regulations to be sure that they are met. He added that the parking requirements are being met, the owner can address maintenance of the property and the garden type setting has really softened the site. Commissioner Teglia agreed with Commissioner Meloni although he is not happy with the direction the City has chosen to go with higher buildings. He asked if each dwelling would have their own garbage can and be responsible for their pickup. Senior Planner Carlson stated that they would likely have individual cans. Commissioner Teglia felt that it was important to have the garage strictly as a parking area. He pointed out that Terrabay is an example of restrictions that can be put on what residents and owners can and cannot do with their garage space. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that Terrabay is slightly different because those restrictions were incorporated into the CC& Rs but the Commission can require that the Conditions of Approval have something to the effect that they should have sufficient space for two cars in their garage. She was not clear on whether the s: \M~lfl,utes\fi-Ifl,C! L~zec;{\:2.003\Oi-iG-03 RPC-.c;{OC pClge :2. of -'I- Commission can require that they park in their garage. Commissioner Teglia asked if the landscape maintenance requirements are part of the conditions of approval. Senior Planner Carlson noted they are a Standard Condition of Approval and they have been part of those for about a year now. Chairperson Romero noted that there will be a stacked washer and dryer area in each duplex garage and asked where the garbage can will be placed. Mr. Zwick noted pointed out that in the landscape plan there is an area designated for the garbage cans. Chairperson Romero asked if they were enclosed. Mr. Zwick noted that they are. Chairperson Romero was concerned about the garage area turning into storage area. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that the owner could require that the residents park in the garage via the lease. Chairperson Romero asked if this could be incorporated into the conditions of approval. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that this could be done. Chairperson Romero questioned if the Park & Recreation Department reviewed the proposal. Senior Planner Carlson noted that they get the materials as part of the staff review and did not submit any comment. Commissioner Honan noted that there is an additional optional parking space that is not defined whose it will be. Mr. Zwick noted that the Design Review Board suggested that it be removed and the owner concurred with that recommendation. He asked for guidance on the security lighting issues. Sergeant Newell noted that the Police requirements are have illuminated front and back doors and passage areas. Their concern was that the landscaped area in the middle would become a loitering area. The lights are used for crime prevention but can also become a nuisance due to glares onto other peoples' property. He recommendation that although it is a good concept, it is not a good one. Additional lighting is supported but is not part of general lighting requirements. Commissioner Honan pointed out that the landscaping and fountain area looks like it is going to be nice and will be an improvement to the neighborhood. Commissioner D'Angelo noted that the additional parking spot would help relieve the area parking congestion. Commissioner Honan agreed with Commissioner D'Angelo because it could also serve as guest parking. Commissioner Teglia stated that the Linden side could be paved in stamped concrete and allow for additional parking spaces. Commissioner Meloni noted that he was not in favor of it because the garden area sets the feel for the whole project. Commissioner Sim is also in favor of the landscaping rather than to have an additional parking space. Motion Meloni / Second Sim to approve P02-0094 with the additional condition that the rental agreement between the owner and renter state that they should park in the garage. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 3. Items from Staff a. STUDY SESSION Levitz SL San Francisco, LLC-owner Klaff Realty, L.P .-applicant 900 Dubuque Ave. P02-0082 (Use Permit) and Negative Declaration ND02-0082 (Continued off calendar) Use Permit allowing two research and development buildings (3-story & 4-story) with combined floor area of201,436 square feet with at-grade parking and a 5-1evel parking garage on a 7.62 acre site in the (P-C) Planned Commercial Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.79 Continued off Calendar Motion Ochsenhirt Second Meloni to continue off calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote. s: \MLl/\,lAtes,\fi-I/\,Cl LLzec!\2DD3\Di -iG-D3 RPC.c!oc PClge 3 of 4- b. Chief Planner Sparks noted that Code Enforcement will be putting together proposed amendments to the Municipal code that deal with oversized vehicles in residential areas. Phil White would like to know if Planning would support this and when the Commission would hear it. Chief Planner Sparks noted that he suggested incorporating this discussion into the second unit subcommittee, which will be meeting in February. c. Chief Planner Sparks noted that the residential fence standard issues are something that will need to be addressed by the Commission and asked if the Commission wanted to form another subcommittee being that they already have three different subcommittees. Chairperson Romero noted that this discussion could be incorporated with the Design Review subcommittees. d. Chief Planner Sparks noted that City Council will hold appointment interviews and possibly appoint members on January 22,2003 and the Planning Commission reorganization will be scheduled for February 20,2003. e. Chief Planner Sparks noted that a report on TDM programs is still pending. 4. Items from Commission Commissioner Teglia invited everyone to the Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser and they are celebrating their 50year anniversary on January 30,2003. He added that the Youth of Year would be announced. Commissioner Honan announced that the Soroptimist's 50's sweetheart dance would be held on February 14, 2003 at the MSB building. Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt asked when staff would be scheduling the Transit Village Tour. Chief Planner Sparks noted that they are working with the developer on this and noted that it would be better to do it on a weekend when most of the Commission is not working. Chairperson Romero asked if the issue on the El Camino Real path access had been resolved. Chief Planner Sparks noted that they would try to resolve this. 5. Items from the Public Bob Martin asked what the Health & Safety issues were with the garage-parking situation on 813 Linden Avenue and pointed out that the cars will be in tandem. Is tandem parking allowed? Senior Planner Carlson the only tandem parking is for the existing unit that accesses the site from Linden. The other two have the driveway that is 25 feet wide which allows for cars to go in and out. The new duplex will be accessed from Hickory place. 6. Adjournment Motion Honan / Second Sim to adjourn the meeting. 8:46 P.M. ~?~~ Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco \)~ CII-;vvW - William Romero, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting February 6, 2003, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA TCS/blh S:\M~lI\,lA.te.s\ft.II\,GlL~zed\2003\Oi -iG-03 R'Pc,.doc 'PGlge .1{- Of.1{-