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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/16/2002 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE May 16,2002 CALL TO ORDER 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7 :30 p.m. ROLL CALL 1 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: Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Kilnberly Johnson Mike O'Connell Richard Harmon Sgt. Mike Newell City Attorney: Fire Prev/Bldg. Engineering: Police Dept.: AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2002 and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2002. Commissioner Teglia abstained frOln special meeting but corrected that the meeting was held at City Hall rather than the MSB. Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt also abstained from the special meeting. Motion Sim ISecond Honanto approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 2. Jerrod L. Ewell-applicant Emilio Arco-owner 1361 San Mateo Ave. UP-Ol-086 and Categorical Exemption Continued to June 6, 2002 (Recommend continuance to June 6, 2002) Use Permit to allow a Caretaker's Residence in the illdustrial (M -1) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.30.030 and 20.30.040. Motion Honan 1 Second Sim to continued by unanimous voice vote \ \MULDER\pl-shared\Minutes\finalized\05-16-02 RPC.doc Approved onJwle 6, 2002 Page 1 of it Spiros Kakoniktis-owner Continued to June 6, 2002 Antonio M. Brandi-applicant 90 Oak Ave. RZ-Ol-054, DR-OI-054 and ND-OI-054 (Continued from May 2, 2002) Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing environmental impacts of a new IS-unit apartment building, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act. Rezoning from Medium Density Residential District (R-2-H) to High Density Residential District (R-3-L), in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.87. Zoning Amendment to SSFMC Chapter 20.69 Density adding Section 20.69.040 clarifying that density bonuses granted by the City for reasons other than that required by State law, require approval y the City Council and to cOlnply with the City's adopted General Plan density standards. Density Bonus of 25% allowing 3 dwelling units to be restricted as affordable housing in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.130. Housing Agreement between the applicant and the City of South San Francisco restricting three of the dwellings as affordable housing units in accordance with SSFMC 20.125. Design Review allowing for the construction a three-story IS-unit apartment building, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.85. Senior Planner Carlson gave staff report. Antonio Brandi, Architect, noted that they have responded to COlnmission concerns by creating lnore open space, and by matching the roof and building to the neighborhood. Commission, staff and applicant discussion: · Chairperson Meloni questioned the normality of the affordable Housing Agreement in Exhibit C about raising the rent 5%. He asked if the Engineering Division would decide where the sewer lines were to go. Assistant City Attorney Johnson answered that the fuclusionary Ordinance allows rental increases. If the median income spikes then the maximum increase would be 5 %. · The Commission discussed relocating the house, the resources to do this, and the possibility of the house being used by the Fire Department Senior Planner Carlson stated that the Historical Preservation Commission determined the house is not a historical resource and that there are no resources available to relocate it. He added that relocation to Orange Park was not being considered. Applicant responded that cost of relocating existing house was close to $20,000 not including additional cost for foundation, utilities etc. · Commissioner Meloni questioned what the little dormers where for. Thinks dormers are too small in relation to roof size and chimneys. They get lost in roof on rear elevation. Concerned about the scale- very large chimneys compared to dormers, rOlmd windows in dormers but not anywhere else. Looks like windows are right on the frame. Mr. Brandi pointed out the dormers are strictly decorative. They had originally proposed them to be larger dormers but if the Commission would like them larger they can make them bigger. \ \MULD ER\pl-shared\Minutes\finalized\05-16-02 RPC.doc Approved onJwle 6, 2002 Page 2 of it · Commissioner Sim questioned where the 55 year came from and the rounding up or down ratio 2.4%. Assistant City Attorney Johnson explained when fuclusionary Ordinance was prepared a limit on length of time we can encumber private property was needed, so 55 years is just about max and consistent with what other jurisdictions have ilnposed. The Ordinance requires an in lieu fee for .5 or above. But if the applicant would rather build a unit than pay the fee to the City Public Hearing opened. Recess called 8:01 p.m. 8:05 p.m. Ed Peterson, 64 Daly Court, asked if the trees were going to be permanent and stated his concern with the height of the building and the shadow it would cast on his property. Senior Planner Carlson replied that the trees were only part of the artist rendition and staff did not conduct a shadows study because the building was only 3 stories tall. Public Hearing closed. · Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt asked what the market rate eligibility was and if the developer or the City handles this. Senior Planner Carlson noted that City staff determines the eligibility rate by using Federal HUD data. Assistant City Attorney Johnson added that it is 90 % of the base market rent. The Commission pointed out that the proposed project is out of character with the neighborhood and that the only benefit is the 3 affordable units. They noted that they did not feel comfortable with the proposed zoning amendment and housing elelnent and that there are better ways to masslscale the site. It was suggested that the developer look into underground parking. Senior Planner Carlson responded it is in a flood zone and site will be elevated. Difficult to keep garage flood resistant. Motion Sim to continue the item. Motion died for lack of a second. The applicant noted that she did not want a continuance and did not feel that the Commission was against the project at the two study sessions. She pointed out that they have been cooperative and would like to have Imown previously what the Commission's concerns were. Motion Te2:lia 1 Second Sim directing staff to prepare finding of denial for 90 Oak and continue the item to June 6,2002 to adopt said findings. Approved by majority voice vote with Commissioner Ochsenhirt voting no. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Items from Staff None 4. Items from Commission Chairperson Romero asked Sergeant Mike Newell about the Special Olympics. Sergeant Newell announced that the Special Olympics are June 8th and those interested should contact Carol Haskins to mow lawns for a donation. \ \MULDER\pl-shared\Minutes\finalized\05-16-02 RPC.doc Approved onJwle 6, 2002 Page 3 of i1 Commissioner Teglia announced that there would be a County Jobs for Youth at the Villa on May 30th. 5. Items from the Public Don Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, complained about traffic, and health hazards being created by pollution. 6. Adjourn 8:48 p.m. Motion Honan 1 Second Sim to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote ~(~~ Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco \)0 ~~ ~ "",-Y'" William Romero, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting June 6, 2002, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, Soutb San Francisco, CA. TCSI \ \MULDER\pl-shared\Minutes\finalized\05-16-02 RPC.doc Approved onJwle 6, 2002 Page 4 of 4