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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02/21/2002 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE February 21,2002 CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL I CHAIR COMMENTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Meloni, Commissioner Siln, Commissioner Teglia, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt and Chairperson ROlnero MEMBERS ABSENT: Cormnissioner D'Angelo STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: ThOlnas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Steve Kowalski, Associate Planner Kilnberly Johnson S gt. Mike Newell City Attorney: Police Dept.: AGENDA REVIEW Chief Planner Sparks informed the Planning Commission that there were no changes and that Cormnissioner D'Angelo was ill and would not be attending the meeting. Assistant City Attorney Johnson requested that the Planning Cormnission add a closed session as item 8 to the agenda for existing litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 Subdivision A, Aetna Realty vs. City of South San Francisco Motion Meloni/Second Sim to add Item 8. Unanimous voice vote ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. Approval Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2001, September 20, 2001, February 7, 2002 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2002. 2. Embassy Christian CenterlJoshua & Diane Krishna/applicant Mebrdad Elie-owner 91 Westborough Blvd. (1st Floor) UP-Ol-090 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (Recommend continuance to March 7,2002) Use Permit to locate a church within an existing office building located at 91 Westborough Boulevard in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.24.030. S:\Minutes\linalized\022102 RPC.doc Page 1 of 5 3. Spiros Kakoniktis-owner Antonio M. Brandi-applicant 90 Oak Ave. RZ-01-054, DR-01-054 and ND-Ol-054 (Recommend continuance to March 21, 2002) Zoning Reclassification from Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) to High Density Residential Zoning District (R-3), Design Review of a 15 unit apartment building, and an Agreement with the City allowing 2 dwellings to be affordable units resulting in a density of 36.7 dwelling units per net acre instead of the maximum of 30 dwellings per net acre as provided by State Law, situated at 90 Oak Avenue in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zoning District, in accordance witb SSFMC Chapter 20.18 and 20.87. 4. SandHill Property Co., 345 East Grand, LP-owner/appl. Dowler-Gruman Architects 345 East Grand Ave. UP-Ol-034 and ND-Ol-034 (Recommend continuance to March 7,2002) Use permit allowing a new 210,560 square foot research and develoPlnent facility with a multi-story parking garage for 600 vehicles, an outdoor service yard, operating 24 hours per day and generating in excess of 100 vehicle trips situated at 345 East Grand Avenue in the Planned illdustrial zoning district (P-I) in accordance with SSFMC sections 20.32.060 , 30.32.070 (a) and 20.32.070 (b). Motion Meloni/Second Ochsenhirt to approve Consent Calendar witb Commissioner Sim abstaining frOln the special and regular meeting minutes of February 7,2002. Unanimous voice vote PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 5. Renee Yates -owner/applicant Denied George Dayeh -architect 3 Emerald Court P01-0008, V AR01-0001, DR01-0003 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities Design Review and Variance to allow living floor and garage additions within the rear yard setback. Chief Planner Sparks provided background information, stated that staff is going strictly by the zoning code and have suggested some alternatives. Associate Planner Kowalski gave staff report. Rene Yates, 3 Emerald Court, introduced her architect, George Dayeh and he was in attendance to answer questions of the Planning Commission. She felt the proj ect was logical and gave a statement in opposition to the staff s recommendation for denial. Kevin Greggins 326 Castile Way, a family melnber, spoke in favor of project. Commissioner Meloni noticed that the scale of the plot plan indicates that they are Y4 inch to the foot but they are 1/8 inch to the foot. Can't see any proof of hardship to grant a variance. Can still have a 2-car garage just have to rearrange some of the existing interior spaces. Asked Rene Yates if she can park a car in the garage? Rene Yates answered yes, but things are stored in there. Commissioner Meloni questioned why they were not taking out the two existing walls all the way to the front and to the rear rather than taking a portion out of the middle? It would be more convenient for space. Rene Yates noted this could be done but would cost lnore. Chairperson Meloni S:\Minutes\tinalized\022102 RPC.doc Page 2 of 5 suggested the plan could be rearranged and still get a 2-car garage there. Mentioned that the pictures shown were taken of properties in the middle of blocks and were designed originally with 2-car garages. There isn't any change in the setbacks. None of these asked for variances because it was already there. Commissioner Sim in concurred with Commissioner Meloni because this would create a precedent. Commissioner Honan questioned if the project went to the Design Review Board. Associate Planner Kowalski noted that they reviewed it favorably, but acknowledged that a variance would be hard to obtain. Commissioner Honan did not see a hardship. Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt noted that, in reference to the pictures, the house at 1150 Miller is the only lot setting that is the same as 3 Emerald Court. He asked for clarification on which is the backyard of the 1150 Miller corner lot. Chief Planner Sparks gave the definition in the zoning code that if you have a corner lot is that the nan-ow dimension is the front. We have a number of older lots in town where that is reversed, but that is the definition in the code. We will be addressing this with the zoning code update. Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt only knows of one house at 304 Holly with a detached garage in Sunshine Gardens and questioned why is planning or the City asking for a detached garage. Chief Planner Sparks noted that it is not preferred but allowed by code. It's a legal solution. Commissioner Teglia stated a variance is a legal tool but cannot be done on this project. There are other options. Chairperson Romero asked for clarification as to designation of the rOOlns on the plans. If the applicant was to submit this as a request to add a family rOOln and a second bath, would that be allowed without the second garage? Chief Planner Sparks stated that 4 bedrooms need 2 parking spaces. It's hard to do an absolute answer to that because there are always contextual issues. If limited to 3 bedrooms then it would be consistent with the code with a single car garage. Chairperson ROlnero stated if the applicant wants the additional garage then he concurs with staff. The setback requirement is in the existing code and we are required as a body to enforce. Don't support a detached garage. Commissioner Teglia Big developers COlne in with code changes associated with their projects. Is there a code change they could apply for? Chief Planner Sparks The issue is setbacks and I doubt we would want to change all our residential setbacks citywide for this particular item. We considered doing a one lot planned unit development. We have spent a lot of time to try to make this work but can't find a vehicle without a variance. Motion Meloni/Second Honan to approve. Unanimous voice vote 8: 00-8: 06 pm Break 6. Edna's Ichiban Restaurant Ben Ramos-applicant American National Ins Co.-owner 2220 Westborough Blvd UP02-0001 and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities Approved Modification of a Use Permit to expand an existing restaurant with alcoholic beverage service and hours of operation past midnight within 200 feet of a residential zone in the Retail Commercial (C-l) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.91. Associate Planner Kowalski gave staff report Ben Ramos, 716 Washington, Daly City, introduced his managers, Tony Victorio and Danilo Natividad. Commissioner Honan asked if they currently have karaoke. Associate Planner Kowalski replied the karaoke use pennit was issued previously on the existing restaurant but if the applicant wishes to throw private parties and utilize the dance floor and DJ booth then he will have to obtain an event permit from Police Department. Commissioner Honan asked Sargeant Mike Newell about a sound study. Chief Planner Sparks recommend against sound study. The applicant would have to comply with City's noise S:\Minutes\finalized\022102 RPC.doc Page 3 of 5 ordinance limitations. Sargeant Mike Newell noted that the Police Department is able to conduct decibel readings if necessary. Chairperson Romero asked Sargeant Mike Newell about gang activity Sargeant Mike Newell explained the process for public rental halls and that he has worked with Westborough Square to post no loitering and extra patrols. Chairperson Romero asked if it was strictly rental for private parties? He is concerned with it beconling a nightclub. Sargeant Mike Newell explained that there must be police or security for events for 50 or lnore and that Sargaent Mike Brosnan, Community Relations, is the liaison person. Commissioner Meloni asked if they have a beer and wine liquor license? He asked for clarification of the VIP lounges and expressed concerns with the couches in the VIP lounges and the proper use of the lounges so there are no problems down the line. Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt liked the VIP lounge area. Both Chairperson Meloni and Commissioner Sim asked if Police Department willlnonitor the facility. Commissioner Teglia asked about restricting the karaoke to existing restaurant. Suggested leaving the karaoke stage in the existing dining area only. Asked if it would be prudent to put into the police conditions. Chairperson Romero questioned hours of operation. Motion Sim to approve alon2: with Te2:lia's additional condition "If renting out the restaurant andlor any of its facilities for a private party, the applicant must notify the Police DepartInent and comply with all provisions of SSFMC Chapter 6.48. "Public Rental Halls, Dance Premises and Dancing" (see attached) and Only one karaoke stage will be allowed. Any karaoke entertainment associated with any private party as defined under SSFMC Chapter 6.48, "Public Rental Halls, Dance Premises and Dancing," will be approved through the Police Department's "Dance Hall Use Application" process. The Police DepartInent's Comlnunity Relations Sergeant will be responsible for the processing of each party rental application. Community Relations Sergeant: (650) 877-8922."/Second Te2:lia Unanimous voice vote 7. C J HOLDINGS LLC-owner Approved Kieffer of Illinois.-applicant 408-428 N Canal St SIGNS01-0002 and Categorical Exemption Class 11 Section 15311 Accessory Structures Type "C" Sign Permit allowing a comprehensive sign program for a multi-tenant facility consisting of seven fayade signs and tow monument signs, situated at 428 North Can al Street in the Planned illdustrial (P-I) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.86. Steve Carlson gave staff report. Applicant, Frank Cheung, CJ Holdings LLC, stated that the sign prOgrmn would enhance the project. Motion Te2:lia/Second Meloni to approve Unanimous voice vote ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 8. Items from Staff Adjourned to Closed Session at 8:33 pm. Planning Commission returned fronl closed session at 8:46 pIn. Vice Chairperson Romero stated that no action was taken. 9. Items from Commission None 10. Items from the Public None S:\Minutes\tinalized\022102 RPC.doc Page 4 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 8:46 p.m. Motion Teglia/Second Ochsenhirt Unanimous voice vote ~c~L Thomas C. Sparks /' Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco U~~" \LU'rlr~ William Romero, Chairperson Planning COlmnission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting March 18,2002, Municipal Services Building, 33 AlToyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. TCSlpc S:\Minutes\linalized\022102 RPC.doc Page 5 of 5