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MINUTES
October 6, 2005
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
TAPE 1
7:30 D.m.
Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim, Vice
Chairperson Zemke and Chairperson Teglia
ABSENT:
Commissioner Romero
STAFF PRESENT:
Planning Division:
Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner
Steve Carlson, Senior Planner
Allison Knapp, Consultant Planner
Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II
Peter Spoerl, Assistant City Attorney
Dennis Chuck, Senior Civil Engineer
Brian Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshall
City Attorney:
Engineering Division:
Fire Prevention:
CHAIR COMMENTS
AGENDA REVIEW
No Changes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
Sue Kantor and Jack Kantor spoke in regards to a building their mother owns at 942 Linden Avenue. Ms. Kantor
noted that they have been trying to get their application before the Planning Commission for a year. She noted
that they were having issues in renting the building and made minor repairs to the property. She noted that
although they had interested renters, after the repairs none wanted to go through Planning due to zoning issues.
Mr. Kantor noted that the zoning has been changed several of times and when a prospective tenant, Peninsula
Battery, attempted to go into the location they could not get permits from the Planning Division because they were
told the driveway was too narrow. He noted that when they finally were able to get a company to go into the
building that was similar to the previous use they were told by the City that the building was deemed abandoned
because more than one year had gone by without a use in there. Mr. Kantor pointed out that they are seeking a
one year extension as explained in the abandonment clause.
Chairperson Teglia clarified that this was a non-conforming use issue that needed to be looked at thoroughly by
staff. He directed staff research the matter and get back to Mr. & Ms. Kantor in one week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of special joint City Council and Planning Commission minutes of
April 20, 2005 and Planning Commission regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2005
Approved
2. BKF - Dan Schaefer/applicant
Gateway Center L1c/ owner
601-651 Gateway Blvd.
POS-Ol09: PMOS-0003
Approved
Tentative Parcel map to resubdivide an existing 14.11 acre parcel into two lots: Parcell - 7.93 acres and Parcel 2
- 6.18 acres, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 19 and the State Map Act.
Planning Commission Meeting of October 6, 2005
3. Appeal of Chief Planner Determination
Gibbs, Adele L/Owner
George Corey/Applicant
344 Victory Ave
P05-0142:AP05-0001
Continued to November 3, 3005
(Continue to November 3, 2006)
Appeal of the Chief Planner's Determination to require a use permit for 344 Victory Avenue in accordance with
SSFMC 20.90.020.
Motion Sim I Second Honan to approve the Consent Calendar with necessary modifications to the minutes of
April 20, 2005. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Terrabay Phase III Terraces
Myers Development - Applicant / Owner
San Bruno Mountain
P04-0117:EIR04-0002
No Action Necessary
Public HearinQ to allow comments on the Draft EnvironmentallmDact ReDort (EIR04-0002J
Project Description: Construction of a mixed-use development on 21 acres of land at the corner of Sister
Cities Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard in South San Francisco. The proposal includes 351 residential units in
high-rise (180 units), town home and loft configuration, a 295,000 sq. ft. office / or 300 room hotel/or an
optional180 unit condominium and 357,500 sq. ft. retail. The 25.61 Preservation Parcel is north of the project site
and was conveyed to San Mateo County on August 11, 2004. The Preservation Parcel is included in San Bruno
Mountain County Park and is designated as permanent open space. The Preservation Parcel is not a part of the
project.
Public Hearing opened.
Consultant Planner Knapp presented the staff report.
Del Schembari gave the following comments on the EIR:
. Address light pollution and impact on wildlife (ie how lights have affected the wildlife in Yosemite)
. Look at the grading and improve from how it was handled in the Point.
. Revegetate the habitat with native plant species.
. Green material used in development
Commissioner Prouty asked that the comments by Ms. Kamala Wolf presented at the Study Session is included into
the comments and Response to Comments for the EIR.
Public Hearing closed.
Commission comments on the EIR:
. Address light
. Address impact on community with regards to traffic.
. Explore having controlled burn because it is necessary for the habitat. Consultant Planner Knapp noted
that a burn got out of hand in Brisbane and plans were made to do another controlled burn. She noted
that CDF then informed the City that they were no longer in the business of controlled burns.
Consultant Planner Knapp noted that the public review period ends on October 14, 2005.
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5. Jon Bergschneider/applicant
Slough BTC, LLC/owner
333 Oyster Point Blvd.
P03-0138: UPM05-0002 &. EIR03-0001 (Previously certified)
Approved
Use Permit Modification of the approved development plan to construct a three building, 315,444 sf officejR&D
campus by replacing the approved 6-level parking garage with subterranean parking and adjusting the location of
Building Bat 333 Oyster Point Boulevard, in the P-I Planned Industrial Zone District.
Public Hearing opened.
Principal Planner Kalkin presented the staff report.
Jon Bergschneider explained that after demolition of the previous warehouse a huge amount of slag was found
throughout the site which posed problems in the foundation design. To resolve this they have excavated and
relocated the lag to other parts of the site which will allow them to take advantage of the huge depression left to
provide subterranean parking in place of the parking structure. He clarified that the slag is not toxic or detrimental
to the environment.
Tom Gillman, architect, noted that they removed the parking structure but relocated building B to where the
parking structure would have been relocated. He noted that they kept the same design and have opened up a
large amount of the site to give a campus feel to the site. They reoriented the site to include the parking in
buildings. Mr. Bergschneider noted they have increased landscaping to greater than 30%.
Chairperson Teglia questioned if the loading dock was sloped. Mr. Gillman noted that there is a completely
enclosed service dock area which trucks back into. Chairperson Teglia questioned which direction truck traffic
would be routed. Principal Planner Kalkin noted that there will be a new traffic signal installed at the westerly
driveway.
Commissioner Giusti asked where the underground parking was proposed to be located. Mr. Bergschneider noted
that the underground parking would consist of two "L" shaped levels under each building.
Public Hearing closed.
Commissioner Honan questioned how much landscaping the development had with the previous approval. Mr.
Gillman noted that they increased the landscaping by 5%.
Motion Sim / Second Giusti to approve UPM05-0002. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
6. Jesus Ontiveros/applicant
Ruth L. Bushman/owner
435 EI Camino Real
P05-0124: DR05-0070 &. UP05-0025
Approved
Use Permit allowing a drive-thru window addition to an existing restaurant situated at 435 EI Camino Real in the
Retail Commercial Zoning District (C-1), in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22 and 20.81.
Design Review of an addition to an existing restaurant including a drive-thru window, revised parking lot and
upgraded landscaping, situated at 435 EI Camino RealI in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.85.
Public Hearing closed.
Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report.
Jesus Ontiveros, owner, noted that he was present and available to answer any questions that the Commission
may have.
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Chairperson Teglia pointed out that with the previous application for the restaurant the Commission asked that the
trash enclosure be kept against the back wall to minimize the visibility from the neighborhood and EI Camino Real.
Senior Planner Carlson noted that it was moved after some time due to complaints by the neighbors.
Commissioner Prouty was concerned with the amount of trash that is generated from the restaurants along EI
Camino Real and suggested adding a condition that the applicant picks up trash within a one mile radius and that
there be a six month review on the project
Chairperson Teglia noted that parking spaces 22 and 21 can be removed and replaced with landscape screening.
He also suggested moving the trash enclosure to stall 23 and avoid a hidden parking spot. He also suggested
placing trash cans on the lot to allow people to drive through and throw their garbage in them.
Commissioner Zemke, Chairperson Teglia and Senior Planner Carlson discussed the trash enclosure being moved
and the vacant area collecting trash. Staff noted that the property owner is responsible for cleaning the trash on
their property and if it is moved.
Commissioner Honan asked if the other fast food restaurants clean a certain area outside of their own site. She
was concerned with the applicant picking up trash if it hasn't been asked by other businesses in the area.
Chairperson Teglia summarized that the applicant will keep the front of the property clean, removing two parking
spaces, moving the trash enclosure back in the setback, applying the appropriate landscaping and adding car-
friendly trash cans.
Commissioner Prouty noted that he would not support maintain the sidewalk portion of the applicant's property
clean and would only support the trash pickup out to 1,000 feet.
Motion Honan / Second Zemke to approve P05-0124: DR05-0070 & UP05-0025 with the conditions as
summarized by Chairperson Teglia.
Roll Call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim, Vice Chairperson Zemke and Chairperson
Teg Ii a
Commissioner Prouty
None
Commissioner Romero
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
ITEMS FROM STAFF
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
None
None
None
None
8:30 P.M.
Motion Zemke / Second Prouty to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
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City of South San Francisco
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Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
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