HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 11-20-03 (Reso 2628-2003) - World Cup Soccer ResoRESOLUTION NO.2628-2003
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DENYZONING AMENDMENT ZA03-
0002 REGARDING AMUSEMENT ARCADES IN THE M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE
DISTRICT AND DENY USE PERMIT MODIFICATION UPM03-0002
REGARDING MODIFICATION OF WORLD CUP SOCCER USE PERMIT AT
1416-1422 SAN MATEO AVENUE IN THE M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on November 20, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds the proposed Zoning Amendment to
allow an “amusement arcade” as a conditionally permitted use in the M-1 Zone District is
not consistent with the General Plan which designates this site “Mixed Industrial”. As
defined in the plan, the Mixed Industrial designation is intended to “provide and protect
industrial lands for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial processing, general service,
warehousing, storage and distribution, and service commercial uses…Unrelated retail and
service commercial uses that could be more appropriately located elsewhere in the city
would not be permitted…”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as required by the “Use Permit
Procedure” (SSFMC Chapter 20.81) the following findings are made in denial of a Use
Permit Modification for an existing indoor soccer facility at 1422 San Mateo Avenue to:
1) include an amusement arcade; 2) expand the hours of operation to 8:00 am to 1:00 am;
3) allow laser tag as an additional use; 4) allow on-site sales of beer; 5) expand the use
into the adjacent 14,850 sq ft. tenant space at 1416 San Mateo Avenue to include two (2)
batting cages and a full size soccer field; and 6) approve existing unauthorized signs on
property located in the M-1 Industrial Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter
20.30.040(a) and Chapters 20.87 and 20.91, based on public testimony and the materials
submitted to the City of South San Francisco Planning Commission which include, but
are not limited to: Application letter and plans submitted by Herb Martinez, applicant;
Planning Commission staff report dated November 20, 2003, including all attachments;
and testimony received at the Planning Commission meeting of November 20, 2003.
1. The proposed project is not consistent with the City’s General Plan which designates
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the site Mixed Industrial. The General Plan does not support the proposed expansion
of a commercial use within an industrially designated area. The Mixed Industrial
designation is intended to “provide and protect industrial lands for a wide range of
manufacturing, industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and
distribution, and service commercial uses…Unrelated retail and service commercial
uses that could be more appropriately located elsewhere in the city would not be
permitted…”
▪ Guiding Policy 3.2-G-1 – Maintain the industrial character in the area from
roughly the Spruce Avenue corridor in the west to San Mateo Avenue in the
east, and south of Railroad Avenue to the San Bruno BART station.
▪ Implementing Policy 3.2-I-4 – Don not permit manufacturing, warehousing or
distribution on the sites designated for Regional Commercial facilities, and retail
uses on sites designated as Mixed Industrial.
2. The proposed project would not comply with the standards and requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance. The proposed hours of operation would negate the shared
parking facilities agreement under which the original use permit was granted and
which is needed to meet the minimum parking requirements for the use.
3. The proposed project would be adverse to the public health, safety and welfare. The
facility is intended to serve children and young adults. The facility would be located
in an industrial area with substantial heavy truck traffic and limited sight distances.
Additionally, ther are insufficient parking spaces available on-site to serve the
anticipated customers. As such, customers will be forced to park on the street, where
they will be in closer contact with traffic of a heavy industrial nature and in an area
which not been optimally designed for increased commercial activity.
4. The proposed sale of beer at the facility is not in the interest of the community. The
area is considered an “overconcentration” area by ABC in that 5 permits are
authorized in the Census tract and 29 are existing. Consequently, the city would
have to issue a letter of public convenience to authorize an additional ABC license.
The Police Department opposes the granting of such for several reasons, but
primarily due to the fact that they have had several calls over the years regarding
fighting at the site. In addition, the applicant has provided to the Police Department
a list of problems they have resolved without need for police assistance, noting a
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significant number of fights. Introduction of alcohol into this facility would likely
exacerbate these occurrences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURHER RESOLVED that the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the South San Francisco City Council deny Zoning
Ordinance Amendment ZA03-0002, and Use Permit Modification UPM03-0002, and this
Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of South San Francisco at the regular meeting held on the 20th day of November,
2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim,
Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Ochsenhirt
and Chairperson Romero
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Commission Secretary
Thomas C. Sparks