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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/18/2001 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE October 18, 2001 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6:41 D.m. ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner D'Angelo, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Ochsenhirt, Commissioner Teglia, and Vice Chairperson Romero MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairperson Meloni and Commissioner Sim STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: City Attorney: Marty Van Duyn, ECD Director ThOlnas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner Mike Lappen, Senior Planner Kimberly Johnson AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Don Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, questioned if the Housing Element was going to be made up by an outside consultant and if there was going to be a fine due to the deadline being on December 30th. Study session of the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element Chief Planner Sparks introduced to Larry Mintier, Mintier and Associates, consultant and Senior Planner Lappen who gave a PowerPoint presentation to introduce an outline and focus of the housing element process and finally to take comments from the Planning Commission as to what the Planning Commission would like to see as far as policy directions. He pointed out that the City has to keep an eye on the moderate and low income housing because the market does not allow those at times. He noted that there are affordability guidelines, special needs of seniors and large families. Mr. Mintier noted that the Housing Element has to be adopted by December 31 st. Commission comments: . They asked for specific map drawings and a specific analysis of the zones and how the policies would affect the character of the City. . They were concerned on how the housing projections tied in with the General Plan vision. . Opportunities should be maximized to meet the affordable housing needs. . They asked that staff look at making sure that the constraints of the housing element are prudent. Staff and the Commission discussed the Housing Elelnent schedule and how the applicant and staff can work with them at their pace. Staff can request an extension from HCD to certify the Housing Element. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, noted that the Conunission should work at a slower pace and listen to public comments on the Housing Element. S:\Millules\tinalized\2001 \10-18-01 SPC.doc Page 1 of 2 Approved on]lUle 20, 2002 The Commission thanked staff and Mr. Mintier for the information presented in order to bring the Housing Element according to HCD requirements. ADJOURNMENT 7:50 p.m. Motion Ochsenhirt / Second Te2lia to adjourn. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Thomas C. Sparks Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco William Romero, Chair Pro-Tern Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting November 1,2001, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. TCS/blh S:\Millules\tinalized\2001 \10-18-01 SPC.doc Page 2 of 2 Approved on June 20, 2002