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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/18/2001 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE October 18, 2001 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 8:00 D.m. ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner D'Angelo, COlnmissioner Honan, Commissioner Ochsenhirt, COlnmissioner Teglia, and Vice Chairperson Romero MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Sim and Chairperson Meloni STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Marty Van Duyn, ECD Director Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Kimberly Johnson Mike 0' Connell City Attorney: Bldg./Fire Prevo AGENDA REVIEW Chief Planner Sparks asked the Cormnission to continue item #6, Nextel Communications to the next Planning Commission meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RQmanie Rhajboy, 63 Waverly Court, said that on September 6th she and other members of her neighborhood were led to believe that the Avalon Water Tank (UP-01-064) was being continued to October 18th. They made a great effort to inform their neighborhood of the meeting. There were 30 people in attendance and found that it was not on the agenda for consideration. Vice Chairperson Romero apologized and noted that the public is notified when an iteIn is going to be heard by the Commission. Chief Planner Sparks noted that the item would be on the next agenda. Marjorie Sieux, 11 Canyon Road, wanted her opposition to the Metro PCS application proposed on the Avalon Water Tank on the record. She also requested copies of minutes where this item has been heard. John Chan, 64 Waverly Court Edwina Wong, 60 Waverly Court H. Ngai, 151 Valleyview Way Sidney Lam, 54 Waverly Court Spoke in opposition to the Metro PCS application. They asked that their concerns be taken into consideration when the item is before the Commission. They pointed out that they were disappointed that the item was not heard. CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2001. S:\Minutes\finalized\2001 \1 0-IS-0 1 RPC.doc Page 1 of 5 Approved onJlUle 20, 2002 Motion Te2lia / Second Honan to continue the Consent Calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 2. Phillip & Wendy Wan-owner/applicant 123-127 Arroyo Drive PM-OI-063 (Recommend Continuance to November 15,2001) Continued Tentative Parcel Map allowing a division of an existing 18,109 square foot parcel into two parcels with parcel areas of 9,022 square feet and 9,115 square feet and Design Review allowing the remodel of an existing single family dwelling and a new single family dwelling, situated at 127 Arroyo Drive (APN 010-370-220), situated in the Single Family Dwelling (R-1-E) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Title 19 and Chapter 20.85. Motion Te2lia / Second Honan to continue the iteIn. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 3. Union 76/Vladimir Dubinsky-owner/applicant 221 Airport Blvd. UP-91-889/MODl Denied Modification of Use Permit to replace auto repair bays with a convenience store at an existing gasoline service station at 221 Airport Boulevard. Principal Planner Kalkin presented the staff report and noted that staff was recommending denial of the use permit modification. Lenny and Vladimir Dubinsky, co-owners of22l Airport Boulevard, gave a brief history of how they have upgraded the site with parking and brighter lights. He asked that the Commission review the application, as it will improve the exterior to Inake it aesthetically pleasing. This upgrade will enhance the entryway to the City. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Teglia and Commissioner Ochsenhirt noted that the applicant's desire to improve the site is a good one but were concerned with approving the modification due to traffic ingress and egress conflicts. It also conflicts with what the goals set for the site in the Charrette. Motion Te2lia to uphold staff s recommendation for denial of the modification. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner D'Angelo and Commissioner Honan noted that the applicant should be allowed to improve the site. They also pointed out that the Charrette was a vision that was put into place 1999 and three years later there have not been any changes. If the City has a vision they should use eminent domain to reach the purpose of the Charrette. Jeffrey Jajae, 115 Grand Avenue, spoke against the permit. His was concerned with the traffic being increased with a larger gas station. Mr. Lenny Dubinsky stated that his business will not generate more traffic. S:\Minutes\til1alized\2001 \1O-1S-01 RPC.doc Page 2 of 5 Approved onJw1e 20, 2002 Chairperson Pro-Tern ROlTIerO pointed out that the revisions should have been subm.itted when the pumps were being changed. He noted that the City does have a goal and the entire area should be upgraded. He stated that he also agrees with Staff s recommendation. Motion Te2:lia/ Second Sim to deny UP-91-889/MOD 1 based on the Findings of Denial. Approved by majority roll call vote. Ayes: Commissioner Ochsenhirt, Commissioner Teglia, and Vice Chairperson Romero Noes: Commissioner D'Angelo and Commissioner Honan Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner Sim and Chairperson Meloni 4. Alexandria Tech Center, Trammell Crow-owner Arrow Sign Co.-applicant 335 Oyster Pt. Blvd. SC-99-088/MOD1 Approved Modification of a Type C Sign Permit allowing a revision to the master sign program for the Alexandria Tech Center consisting of the relocation of a facade sign frOlTI the north to the south building elevation, situated at 335 Oyster Point Boulevard, in the Planned fudustrial Zoning District (P-I) in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.76 and 20.86. Staff report presented by Senior Planner Carlson. Thomas Woodson, Arrow Sign Conlpany, presented the proposal to the Commission. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Motion Ochsenhirt / Second Honan to approve SC-99-088/MOD 1. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 5. Sprint PCS/The Alaris Group/Kelly Pepper-applicant Dennis Georgopoulos-owner 301 Allerton Ave. UP-01-044 Use Permit allowing a wireless communication facility, consisting of three roof mounted panel antennas on a 20 foot tall pole and five roof mounted equipment cabinets within a screen enclosure, situated at 301 Allerton Avenue (APN 015-050-670), in the Planned fudustrial Zoning District (P-I) in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.105. Staff Report presented by Senior Planner Carlson. Kelley Pepper, Sprint PCS, noted that they are proposing 3 antennas that would have a screen enclosure. They responded to all DRB comments and also comply with FCC standards. Commissioner Teglia and Ms. Pepper discussed the height of the antenna, stealthing, and relocating to another site. Ms. Pepper noted that some of the sites that met radio frequency needs were not interested in leasing to Sprint. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. S:\Minutes\linalized\2001 \10-18-01 RPC.doc Page 3 of 5 Approved onJune 20, 2002 Commissioner Teglia and Senior Planner Carlson discussed relocating the antennas and visibility. Ms. Pepper noted that the antenna can be moved back but would have to increase the height of the antenna. Vice Chairperson Romero asked if the building would be able to support the new structures. Mike O'Connell, Fire Prevention Building Division, pointed out that the Building Division requires engineering calculations to show if the existing roof can support the load that will be placed on it. If it will not be able to support the load the applicant is required to submit an engineered design to support the load. Don Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, asked if the generator was going to be a diesel generator and what type of impact this will cause on the building and those around it. COlmnissioner D'Angelo clarified that the generator would be taken out in case of emergency and it would not stay on the roof permanently. Motion Honan / Second D' An2:elo to approve UP-OI-044. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 6. NEXTEL Communications/Corey Alvin-applicant Sunstone Op Properties, LLC-owner 121 E. Grand Ave. UP-01-065 Use Permit allowing a wireless communication facility, consisting of twelve roof mounted panel antennas and an at-grade 10 foot tall equipment shelter, situated at 121 East Grand Avenue (APN 015-024-230), in the Planned fudustrial Zoning District (P-I) in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.105. Staff recommended that the Commission continue the item to November 1,2001. Motion Honan / Second Te2:lia to continue the iteln to said date. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Items from Staff Chief Planner Sparks noted that the Commission has received a report from the Park & Recreation Director regarding Junipero Serra, a Shuttle Status Report from the Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance, and a revised copy of the Marbella EIR. Staff is also attempting to resolve the parking sign issue on Chestnut Avenue. 8. Items from Commission . Commissioner Teglia asked that the Chestnut parking sign issue be rectified soon because it has been over a month since the issue arose. . Commissioner D'Angelo noted that there seems to bea driveway at the Giorgi site and asked if there are future upgrades that call for this to be flat surface. Mr. O'Connell noted that there may have been a Condition of Approval to remove those driveway aprons at the time the building was being constructed. He added that he will check with the Engineering Division. . Vice Chairperson Romero asked when the fuclusionary Housing SubcOlmmttee would be meeting. ECD Director Van Duyn noted that the Council requested two Planning Commissioners and was not aware of Vice Chairperson Romero being appointed to it also. He added that the Council and Planning Commission subcommittees had already met. Chairperson Romero asked that the Commissioners present give an update to the rest of the Cormnission. s: \Minutes\tinalized\200 1 \10-18-01 RPC.doc Page 4 of 5 Approved onJwle 20, 2002 Commissioner Ochsenhirt gave an update on the subcommittee meeting. Staff was directed to return to the subcommittee with examples of cities that have used inclusionary housing with a Inixed use project. Staff was also asked to include moderate and market rate housing to the information that would be given to the subcommittee. Commissioner Teglia pointed out that Councilman Penna detailed some deficiencies of the proposal such as the current market and financing options. . Vice Chairperson Romero noted that the League of California Women's debate with the Council candidates was not televised and asked for it to be rescheduled. Commissioner Ochsenhirt said that they were informed that it would not be televised and Mayor Fernekes recorded it, sublnitted the videotape to AT&T, and it was played at 5:00 p.m. It will be played once more on October 24th prior to the City Council meeting. 9. Items from the Public Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, was disappointed that the debate was not televised. 10. Adjourn 9:38 p.m. Motion Honan / Second Te2:lia to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ~~4 Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco \./'\.)~ 1--.~ William Romero, Chairperson Pro-Tern Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting November 1,2002, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. TCS/blh s: \Minutes\lil1alized\200 1 \10-18-01 RPC.doc Page 5 of 5 Approved onJwle 20, 2002