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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-06MINUTES March 6, 2008 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE 1 CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 n.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II City Manager: Marty Van Duyn, Assistant City Manager City Attorney: Sky Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney Police Department: Sergeant Kallas, Planning Liaison Fire Prevention. Code Enforcement Officer Carney CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW No Changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR None 1. Approval of Special Joint City Council Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 30, 2008. 2. Parking Company of America/applicant Elias S. Hanna/owner 160 Produce Ave P06-0088: PUD07-0003, UP06-0020 & DR06-0072 (Continue to April 17, 2008) Commercial Planned Unit Development Permit allowing a combined on-site and off-site landscape area of 14,113 square feet instead of the minimum requirement of 47,350 square feet. Use Permit and Design Review allowing a new canopy entry and landscaping, 24 hour operation, generating in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips vehicles, fences greater than 3 feet in height within the minimum required street setbacks, and expanding the existing commercial parking use on several lots adjacent to San Mateo Drive in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.30, 20.32, 20.73, 20.81, 20.84 & 20.85 Motion Prouty /Second Moore to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by voice vote with Commissioner Sim abstaining from approval of the minutes of January 30, 2008. PUBLIC HEARING 3. PUD Mod. -Moonlight & Sunrise Ct Petroni Jr., Robert P & M F/Owner Richard Avelar & Associates/Applicant Moonlight & Sunrise Ct P08-0007: PUDM08-0001 & DR08-0004 Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 2008 Modification of Planned Unit Development and Design Review allowing the replacement of the exterior siding with different material than originally approved for 45 dwellings, situated on Moonlight and Sunrise Courts, in the Medium Density Residential (R-2-H-P) Zoning District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.18, 20.78 & 20.85. Public Hearing opened. Chief Planner Kalkin presented the staff report. Joe Garcia, project architect, presented his project to the Commission. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Prouty did not have any issues with the project but was concerned with the color inconsistency that will occur with just picking certain homes and not all of them. Mr. Garcia replied that every individual homeowner is responsible for their homes within this association and he has provided the Commission a map of those who chose to participate in the project. Commissioner Zemke questioned if the siding was a hard wood siding. Mr. Garcia noted that the siding will be a "Hardy type" material, which is a fiber cement siding that is resistant. Vice Chairperson Teglia questioned the details of the trim. Mr. Garcia stated that the trim would be made of wood. Commissioner Prouty questioned if the colors will be consistent if other homeowners come before the Commission to have similar changes done within the Homeowners Association. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that the colors will need to be consistent and that is required as part of the Conditions of Approval for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application. Commissioner Sim stated that there are differences in patterns from the proposed and existing siding. He pointed out that the existing siding has an alternating pattern on it and the proposed one does not. He stated that he does not have issue with the differences but wanted to make sure infills and corners don't show the difference in material. Mr. Garcia noted that the proposed panel is a two drop siding and he could not find an exact replica. Commissioner Prouty questioned if there was a paint schedule for the project. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that there is a schedule which was approved for the original project. Commissioner Prouty stated that one of the homes presented in the packet is painted an orange color. Miguel Ordenano from Manor Association of Redwood City, representing the Westborough Highlands Association, pointed out that the unit in question is in violation of the Homeowners Association (HOA) CC&Rs, and they are pursuing compliance with this owner. Vice Chairperson Teglia requested that staff review the CC&Rs for a maintenance provision. Motion Teglia /Second Prouty to adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of the PUD Modification subject to additional review of the CC&R's Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioner Oborne, Commissioner Zemke, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Prouty, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Resolution number 2668-2008 approved by roll call vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS s:\MiwutCS\~%wctl%zed M%wutes\os-om-o8 Tzpc Mi.wutes.doc page z o f s Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 2008 4. One year review -Linden Station Master Plan Intrinsic Deerfield 160 LLC/Owner Intrinsic Deerfield 160 LLC/Applicant 160 So. Linden Ave. P04-0019: UP04-0005 & ND04-0001 One year Review of a Use Permit allowing the conversion of a former industrial facility to artist ateliers and Design Review of a conversion of an industrial building to artist ateliers in the Industrial (M-1) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.30 and 20.81. Chief Planner Kalkin gave the staff report and added that Code Enforcement Officer Carney has notified staff that there are some recent code enforcement issues at the site. TJ Bianca, Deerfield Industry, noted that they took over the management of this property in 2006. He pointed out that they complied with the Code Enforcement issues at that time which cost them a quarter of a million dollars, and he will look into the most recent code violations to get them corrected. He pointed out that they are currently in escrow to sell the property in order to have a higher and better use of the properly. He noted that it is crucial for the current project to continue during what may be a lengthy entitlement process for future redevelopment of the site. He acknowledged that there is some furniture, oil drums and weeds that will be removed as soon as possible and hope to continue with the use. Commissioner Prouty asked the applicant if they had some sort of on-site management to monitor the dumping since it has become a consistent problem. Mr. Bianca noted that the site is well lit at night and there is a coded security gate, but they do not employ someone to monitor the site. He added that that the management company is at the site every one or two weeks and are in contact with their tenants. Vice Chairperson Teglia asked staff what the original review schedule was on this project. Chief Planner Kalkin replied that the review was one year after the second review, but was put off for 6 months to address code enforcement issues. Vice Chairperson Teglia recalled the original approval and how it was a temporary use. He was pleased to hear that there was some advancement in redeveloping the property. He suggested adding a one year review to have Code Enforcement make sure there are no violations. Chief Planner Kalkin suggested that Code Enforcement can keep an eye on the site but to add a formal review the conditions of approval would need to be amended. She noted that it is entirely within the discretion of the Commission if they want to amend the conditions. Vice Chairperson Teglia noted that a scheduled review assures the Commission that any outstanding items will be taken care of and questioned if there was a way to schedule the project to ensure that it is looked at in the future. Assistant City Attorney Woodruff agreed with Chief Planner Kalkin that the conditions need to be amended to add another review which would require noticing the item for a future date. He stated that Code Enforcement can keep track of the site and monitor any violations. Vice Chairperson Teglia asked Code Enforcement Officer Carney if he could review this is in one year. Code Enforcement Officer Carney noted that they have had a good working relationship with the current management company and successfully stopped some of the criminal activities and illegal operations at the site which have since been stopped. He noted that he had pictures for the Commission if they wished to look at them. Vice Chairperson Teglia asked the applicant if they have considered having a surveillance system that is not too costly. Mr. Bianca acknowledged the Commissions concerns, but noted they did not want to add a camera system on a property that will not have the same use in one year. He reassured the Commission that any hazardous materials dumped on the site will be dealt with in an appropriate manner and will not go into a creek. Chairperson Giusti questioned if the tenants are the ones responsible for the dumping. Mr. Bianca stated that the tenants may be contributing to the non hazardous dumping and some paint cans, and they know that there are repercussions. Code Enforcement Officer Carney stated that they issue violations and hold the properly owner responsible for compliance, not the tenant, and can put a lien on the property. He clarified that he has not had S:\Mtwute5\~Fbwaltzed Mi.wute5\OS-06-08 RFC M(.wuteS.dOC pages 0 f 5 Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 2008 any issues with the property owner and bringing them into compliance, and the new violations were discovered just prior to the meeting. Commissioner Oborne asked Mr. Bianca if they have received any indication from the prospective buyer about what they intend to use the site for and what the demand would be for commercial property in the area. Mr. Bianca replied that he is not privy to the specific designs, but the developer he has been speaking to develops mostly commercial property and some residential. He pointed out that the developer may construct a new building and not try to rehabilitate it. Chief Planner Kalkin noted that she and Assistant City Attorney Woodruff were discussing the possibility of the Commission directing staff to return with a report within a certain time and if the Commission is not satisfied at that time, they can schedule a Use Permit review. Vice Chairperson Teglia stated that he is looking for a Code Enforcement sign off showing that there are no longer any violations on the site and noted his concern with the change of ownership. He vaguely recalled that the original approval had some sort of requirement for a security person. He pointed out that a digital surveillance system is not too expensive and has a DVR with constant recording. Mr. Bianca stated that a surveillance system they installed in Mountain View cost them about $25,000 for four cameras. Vice Chairperson Teglia suggested installing dummy camera so that they can eliminate some of the dumping on the site. A representative from Deerfield Industry stated that dummy camera give individuals a false sense of security and are not allowed by their insurance agency because they would be open to lawsuit if something were to occur on their site. Mr. Bianci stated that they will work with Code Enforcement to address the current violations immediately and does not think it warrants requiring a surveillance system. Commissioner Moore stated that he does not like to see debris at all and since the pictures were taken prior to the meeting this could occur again tomorrow. Chairperson Giusti asked the applicant when he expected the site to be cleaned up. Mr. Bianci replied that it should be done by August. Commissioner Prouty stated that he is willing to work with the applicant until August to address the Code Enforcement issues and have a 6 month report presented to the Commission. Commissioner Oborne pointed out that this is a former paint manufacturing building and questioned if a due diligence was done prior to purchase and if there were any issues at that time. Mr. Bianci replied that this was done and the main issue with the property was an underground paint tank which was completely excavated. He did not anticipate problems with taking the building down but if an underground parking structure was planned, there might be an issue. He stated that they have a "no further action" letter and have a filtration system in the drainage system. Motion Teglia /Second Oborne to accept the review as fulfillment of the Conditions of Approval with the following direction: • Staff to report to the Commission when the current conditions are brought into compliance • 6 month report Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Zemke, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Oborne, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Giusti Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Approved by roll call vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF S:\M%wutes\~%wgLCzed M%wutes\03-06-08 RPC M%wutes.doc page ~ of .5 Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 2008 Chief Planner Kalkin stated that a request for proposal has been sent for the EI Camino /Chestnut Area Plan and are requesting that the Chair appoint one of the Planning Commissioners to be on the panel. Chairperson Giusti appointed Commissioner Sim to sit on the interview panel. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC None Commissioner Moore thanked the City Council for being supportive with the loss of his mother and for adjourning the meeting in her memory. AD7OURNMENT 9:16 P.M. Motion Prouty /Second Zemke to adjourn the meeting . Approved by unanimous voice vote. /,~ ~- ~ S~s~'i Kalki Mary Gi sti, Chairperson Secreta to the Planning Commission Planning Commission City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco SK/bla s:V~nLwutes\~CwalLzed M%wutes~os-o6-og R.PC MCwutes.doc Page s of s