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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/18/2002 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL SERVICES BmLDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE July 18, 2002 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TAPE 1 7:30 D.m. ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner D'Angelo, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt and Chairperson Romero MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Barry Mammini Kimberly Johnson Richard Harmon Sgt. Mike Newell Ray Honan Maurice Dong Building Division: City Attorney: Engineering: Police Dept.: Water Quality: Fire Prevention: AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Talin Aghazarian of Cingular Wireless noted that item #2 had been continued from the June 20, 2002 meeting to allow the Telecommunications Subcommittee to meet and it has not done so. She asked that the Commission request that the telecommunications subcommittee meet prior to the next meeting and allow this application to finish the planning process. Staff noted that direction had been given to Bertha to schedule the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Item #2 pulled and #1 approved 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2002. Approved 2. California Water Service Co.-owner/applicant Pulled from Consent Calendar 80 Chestnut Avenue P02-0040 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301(1) Addition of Health Protection Devices to Existing Facility Use Permit allowing the addition of a one-story 64 square foot chloramination building to the California Water Service water supply facility. The proposed project is situated at 80 Chestnut Avenue (APN 011-324- 160) in the Open Space (O-S) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.34.030 (b) and Chapter 20.81. Motion Sim / Second Honan to approve the Consent Calendar with item #2 being pulled. Commissioner Meloni abstained from the approval of the minutes. Approved by majority voice vote. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSENT CALENDAR 2. California Water Service Co.-owner/applicant 80 Chestnut Avenue P02-0040 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301(1) Addition of Health Protection Devices to Existing Facility Use Permit allowing the addition of a one-story 64 square foot chloramination building to the California Water Service water supply facility. The proposed project is situated at 80 Chestnut Avenue (APN 011-324- 160) in the Open Space (O-S) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.34.030 (b) and Chapter 20.81. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Paul Baker, Cal Water, noted that this facility would be small and compact. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed requiring landscaping for the rear perimeter fence. They were concerned with maintenance of the landscaping. Mr. Baker noted that although the office is closed they will be maintaining their gardening services and would provide some landscaping. Motion Te2:lia / Second D' An2:elo to approve P02-0040 and referring the landscape plan to the Design Review Board. Approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 3. Cingular Wireless/The Alaris Group-applicant Aldersgate Methodist Church-owner 115 EI Campo Drive P02-0018 and Categorical Exemption Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction of Small Facilities (Recommend continuance to August 15, 2002) Use Permit to allow installation of a telecommunications facility consisting of 3 antennas and associated mechanical equipment at Hope United Methodist Church/ALDERS GATE METHODIST CHURCH located at 115 El Campo Drive in the Single Family Residential (R-1-E) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.105. Motion Meloni / Second D' An2:elo to continue the item to August 15,2002. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Sim abstained. 4. Shaw Business Center (212-214 Shaw Road)-owner San Francisco Bay Tours, Inc.-applicant 214 Shaw Road P02-0049 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities Use Permit allowing outside storage of small passenger vans and limo at a multi -tenant mixed use industrial center. The proposed project is situated at 214 Shaw Road (APN 015-163-100) in the Industrial (M-1) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.30.030 (c), 20.30.040 (b) and Chapter 20.81. S:\Minutes\07-18-02 RPC.DOC Page 2 of 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2002 Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission acknowledged that the applicant was not present and considered continuing the item to the next available date. Commissioner D'Angelo was concerned with how the applicant would comply with County regulations on storing and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Assistant Fire Marshal Dong noted that the Code Enforcement officer would go and inspect the site when a complaint has been filed. Commissioner D'Angelo noted that this is done on complaint basis. Commissioner Meloni noted that there is a condition of approval related to compliance with safely disposing of hazardous materials. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the Commission can add a condition to restrict outside work in order to address the Commission's concerns since it is not an allowed activity. The Commission pointed out that City and County employees can enforce these conditions and there should not be a problem with what the applicant is requesting. Motion Te2:lia / Second D' An2:elo to continue the item to August 1,2002. Approved by roll call vote (4-3). Ayes: Commissioner D'Angelo, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia and Chairperson Romero Noes: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni and Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt Absent: None Abstain: None 5. Angela A. U celli-owner Dario Zucconi-applicant P02-0055 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Leasing of Existing Facility Use Permit to allow sales of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at a delicatessen in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone in accordance with SSFMC 20.22.070. Chief Planner Sparks presented staff Report. Public Hearing closed Dario Zucconi, proprietor, noted that they are filing for a liquor license because the previous owner did not want to sell them their ABC license. Commissioner Meloni and Mr. Zucconi discussed the consumption of beer and wine in the area without there being any tables. Mr. Zucconi explained that the site would have a counter and stools that would allow customers to sit and have a beer or glass of wine. The wine racks would be located in the customer area along the wall. Commissioner Honan asked what the ABC type 41 license allows. Mr. Zucconi stated that it allows on-site consumption and off-premise sales also. The Commission felt that they needed to visualize the setup inside the deli and requested that the applicant supply this information to them with dimensions on the plans. Assistant Fire Marshal Dong noted that they were unaware that there was going to be any seating in the deli and stated that they would have to approve any plans that had seating arrangements. This is done because of life safety issues and to prevent over crowdedness. Public Hearing closed. S:\Minutes\07-18-02 RPC.DOC Page 3 of 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2002 The Commission asked that the Police Department liaison explain what their view on the application is. Sergeant Mike Newell noted that a small establishment is easy to police and it is easy to monitor by ABC representatives. The Police Department is not in support of the wine tasting aspect because it will become similar to a bar and they are cautious to approve bar like scenarios. Mr. Zucconi noted that he wanted to work with the Commission and be an honest businessman in San Mateo County. He does not want to have tables in the establishment because this allows for groups to set up and for crowdedness. Motion Meloni / Second Sim to continue to the item to August 1, 2002. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Recess: 8:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6. Jerrod L. Ewell-applicant Emilio Arco-owner 1361 San Mateo Ave. UP-OI-086 and Categorical Exemption Class 3 Section 15303 Conversion of Small Structures Use Permit to allow a Caretaker's Residence in the Industrial (M -1) Zoning District and approval of an in-lieu fee for the required landscaping in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.30.030,20.30.040,20.81 and 20.101. Chief Planner Sparks presented the staff report. Emilio Arco, owner, pointed out that traffic is still an issue and landscape maintenance would be hard. He added that staff was directed to work with him but was not contacted by staff on the changes being made. Public Hearing opened. There being no one to speak. The Public Hearing was closed. The Commission pointed out that they cannot approve the project as is because of the right-of way issues and they pointed out that the landscaping issues also need to be agreed upon. Chairperson Romero noted that staff should have had discussed with the applicant the changes taking place prior to the meeting, although the Commission's concerns were addressed this needed to be done. Motion Te2:lia / Second Sim to continue the item to August 15,2002. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Items from Staff Chief Planner Sparks stated that the DRB agreed that they would meet with the subcommittee when they desired to and that a late night meeting would suffice. Chairperson Romero suggested that the Commission subcommittee meet first with staff and then with the DRB. Chief Planner Sparks also noted that the Council upheld the Commission's recommendation on 90 Oak and it will return to the Commission for final review. He added that the sewer issue is being clarified with Engineering. 8. Items from Commission Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt asked that the Commission be given an earlier notice prior to the study sessions S:\Minutes\07-18-02 RPC.DOC Page 4 of 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2002 being held with Council. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that the Council official notice release date is the Friday prior to the meeting but if the Commission wants an informal notice it will be done by staff. 9. Items from the Public None 10. Adjournment 9:24 D.m. Motion Honan / Second Sim to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote. \ j),QQ~~ C\2/~ VJ/D William Romero, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Tomas C. Sparks Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting August 1,2002, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. TCS/blh S:\Minutes\07-18-02 RPC.DOC Page 5 of 5