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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/14/1988 (Cassette No.1) January 14, 1988 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning commission. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren, and Zellmer. ABSENT: commissioner Wendler Deputy City Manager/ City Engineer Deputy City Attorney Building Division Jean T. Smith Maureen K. Morton Robert Yee ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Police Department Robert Ewing Jake Wittwer Ray Laur Ron Petrocchi CHAIR COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 19, 1987 and December 10, 1987 Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To approve the minutes of the November 19, 1987 and December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meetings as presented. Approved by voice vote. Charles and Marjorie Arivett, V-87-295, 2420 Tipperary Avenue Continued off-calendar from the August 13, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Variance to construct a patio enclosure encroaching 12 feet into the required 20 foot rear yard setback at 2420 Tipperary Avenue. Director Smith informed the Commission that a letter had been received from Pacific Spas and Sunrooms asking for a continuance, but the applicant, Mr. Arivett, was present and requested the public hearing, as scheduled. January 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Charles Arivett 2420 Tipperary Avenue Speaking in favor of the project: Robert C. Stevens 2435 Tipperary Avenue PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 1 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mr. Arivett stated his disagreement with the staff report. He stated that Pacific Spas was no longer under contract to do the work and a lawsuit was pending. He felt the staff report focused on past actions; he also said that the patio enclosure was for a jacuzzi and not a pool table. Mr. Stevens asked the Commission to reexamine staff's recommendation for denial and to allow the variance. Although the Commission was sympathetic with the applicant, they felt the plans should be revised to coincide with the pending zoning amendment that would allow a 10' encroachment as a matter- of-right. Mr. Arivett stated that the 10' encroachment would be satisfactory but a 12' encroachment would be more comfortable and livable. Motion-Mantegani/Second Matteucci: To deny V-87-295 based on the findings as contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Hogan's Cafe (GGPT II, Inc., owner), SC-87-2, 124 Terminal Court Continued from the December 10, 1987 Planning commission meeting. Special Circumstance Type C sign permit to allow a 45' high freestanding illuminated pole at an existing produce terminal and restaurant at 124 Terminal Court. January 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Donald Farber 125 Terminal Court #44 Applicant's representative: Ron Bernstein United Signs 362 Industrial Way Brisbane Speaking in favor of the project: Louis Dell'Angela 460 Gardenside Avenue Michael Valencia, Esq. 600 EI Camino Real San Bruno Mr. Farber explained to the Commission that staff's recommendation to paint an identification sign on the building would not be allowed by the owners of the Golden Gate Produce PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 2 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Terminal. He felt that a replacement sign for the existing 40' sign was the best alternative and would give his business the best exposure. Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Dell'Angela spoke in agreement with Mr. Farber, asking the commission to reconsider staff's recommendation. Mr. Valencia, representing the landlord, stated that the Golden Gate Produce Terminal has no objection to the sign simply identifying "Hogan's". A majority of the Commission indicated there were sufficient special circumstances involved to approve a 40' sign. Commissioner Zellmer cited section 20.76.170(f) of the Zoning Ordinance and stated that he finds this to meet the criteria of being adjacent to the Highway 101 corridor and a business which is regionally-oriented. Commissioner Mantegani reminded the Commission that although there is an existing sign can and pole, a change in tenant has occurred which requires a new sign proposal. Commissioners Zellmer and Warren stressed the importance that this case not set a precedent and emphasized the special circumstances involved. In response to Vice-Chairman Terry's question, Mr. Bernstein stated the sign structure was in excellent condition. Vice- Chairman Terry regarded the sign regulations as "hard fought" for and was concerned with setting a precedent. Chair Boblitt felt a wall sign would be the best solution and economically more feasible. Vice-Chairman Terry asked that a special condition be added to regulate the intensity of illumination. Director Smith recommended the following conditions: "1. The signage shall consist of a sign can for Hogan's Cafe, to be placed on the existing structure and fit the existing frame. 2. The sign colors, style and size shall be as approved by the Design Review Board on November 18, 1987. 3. The Chief Building Inspector shall approve the existing structure for the sign. 4. The intensity of the lamps shall be no brighter than for the previous sign." Mr. Farber agreed to the conditions as stated. PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 3 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Motion-Matteucci/Second Zellmer: To approve SC-87-2 subject to the conditions, as stated, and based on the findings as contained in the staff report. Approved by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Commissioner Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren and Zellmer. NOES: Chair Boblitt. ABSTAIN: Vice-Chairman Terry. ABSENT: Commissioner Wendler. H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., PM-87-252, East side of San Mateo Avenue at the City Limits Tentative parcel map to merge four existing parcels and adjoining railroad right of way into 2 lots, one in South San Francisco and one in San Bruno. January 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representative: Louis Arata 1 La Cruz Avenue Millbrae Mr. Arata stated his client, H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., agrees to the conditions as presented. Motion-Warren/Second Mantegani: To approve Tentative Parcel Map PM-87-252 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Hillman Properties West, Inc., PUD-87-7, Negative Declaration No. 616, 270 East Grand Avenue Planned Unit Development Permit to allow construction of a multi- tenant office, light manufacturing, and food service complex with related parking, landscaping, and sign program at 270 East Grand Avenue. January 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representatives: Jan Westerling 1 Harrison St. San Francisco Terry Jacobsen 44 Plaza Square Orange Paul Barber 1045 Sansome St. San Francisco PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 4 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Juergen Fehr 3685 Mt. Diablo Lafayette Ms Westerling, representing Hillman Properties, introduced Mr. Jacobsen, project architect, and Mr. Barber, landscape architect. (Cassette No.2) Mr. Jacobsen described the layout of the buildings, elevations and colors. Mr. Barber reviewed the landscaping plans, plant screening, and lighting layout. Mr. Jacobsen asked for clarification on Special Condition No.5, and on three items from the Police Department memorandum. He stated that there would be a considerable loss of square footage if Special Condition No. 5 were approved. Mr. Barber requested that 15 gallon trees be allowed instead of 24" box trees. Staff informed Mr. Barber that Special Condition No.6 permits the City's Landscape Architect to allow smaller type trees if appropriate. Director smith informed the Commission a letter was received from George Philpott Co., Inc., 115 Harbor Way, concerning water drainage from the applicant's property. In response to commissioner Zellmer's request, Mr. Fehr described the development's primary and secondary driveways, and exiting onto East Grand Avenue. Vice-Chairman Terry felt the paving of decorative circles between buildings H, G, E and D should be discussed further between the applicant and the Staff Landscape Architect for possible reconsideration. Sergeant Petrocchi addressed the three items of concern regarding lighting and security during and after construction. The Commission complimented the applicant for the presentation and agreed that Special Condition No. 5 should be deleted and the other items of concern should be addressed at staff level. Motion-Zellmer/Second Warren: To approve Negative Declaration No. 616 and Planned unit Development Permit PUD-87-7 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 5 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Clarmil International, Inc., UP-87-804, Negative Declaration No. 594, 3565 Callan Boulevard Use Permit application to allow construction of an additional freestanding bakery building in an existing shopping center at 3565 Callan Boulevard. January 14, 1988 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Johann Yuzon 3565 Callan Boulevard Applicant's representatives: Jun Soliven 2116 N. Main Walnut Creek Paul Weidig 4456 Black Avenue Pleasanton Mr. Yuzon stated he agrees with the staff report and conditions, with the exception of the offices on the second floor being restricted to applicant use only. Mr. Soliven, architect, discussed the building's design concept. Both Chief Building Inspector Wittwer and Deputy City Manager/ City Engineer Yee recommended a one story building due to the site being located on the San Andreas Fault. Mr. Weidig, of Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants, spoke regarding earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault and calculated that a earthquake occurring at this exact site was remote. The Commission felt a one-story building would be safer for customers and employees, and recommended the applicant submit a redesign. Vice-Chairman Terry asked that the applicant also submit a sign program with the resubmittal. Mr. Yuzon agreed to the Commission's recommendation. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To continue UP-87-804 until March 17, 1988. Approved by voice vote. Rich Diodati, PUD-87-1/Mod 1, 430-432 North Canal Street PUD modification application of Rich Diodati to amend Special Condition No. 4 of Planned Unit Development PUD-87-1 regarding screening of roof equipment for a multi-tenant development at 430 and 432 North Canal Street. PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 6 OF 8 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Director Smith informed the Commission that the applicant has requested PUD-87-1/Mod 1 be postponed to the next Planning Commission meeting. Motion-Warren/Second Mantegani: To continue PUD-87-1/Mod 1 to February 11, 1988. Approved by voice vote. (Cassette No.3) Review of the 1987-88 Capital Improvement Program for Consistency with the General Plan. City Engineer Yee answered Commissioners' questions, mainly with respect to proposed street projects. Motion-Mantegani/Second Zellmer: To adopt the Resolution determining that the proposed 1987-88 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's General Plan. Approved by voice vote. C-1 Zone District - Use Permit Required, City of South San Francisco, GP-87-32, ZA-87-37 Continued from the December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. General Plan Amendment amending the definition of Retail Commercial and Zoning Amendment requiring Use Permits for certain tenant spaces in the C-1 Zone District. Deputy City Attorney Ewing submitted a memorandum to the Commission explaining a recent court decision making it unlawful for a City to make use permits nontransferable. The Commission discussed with staff alternatives that would prevent a large retail business (15,000 square feet or greater) from locating in a small neighborhood shopping center. The Commission requested that Mr. Ewing explore the alternatives and come back to the Planning Commission with a recommendation. Motion-Mantegani/Second Warren: To continue GP-87-32 and ZA-87- 37 off-calendar. Approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Smith informed the Commission of the League of California Cities 1988 Planning Commissioners Institute, scheduled March 9-11, in Anaheim, California. She also informed the Commission that Deputy City Attorney Ewing will present an update on 1987 legislative changes relating to planning law, housing and the Brown Act at the February 11 meeting. PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 7 OF 8 PAGES ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Vice-Chairman Terry reported a sign located at the Sierra Motel was not in conformance with the sign regulations. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boblitt adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. to February 11, 1988, 7:30 p.m., cancelling the meeting of January 28, 1988. an T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco ~ .." ~'",;-..;;-. ~ .::;>.. ... r-:::-"J/".C) . ~' c::~< 1. ~ ~ve'rI~y'-13OEi ';r t t l'~cfialr Planning e6mmission City of South San Francisco BB:JTS:sp PC MTG. 1/14/88 PAGE 8 OF 8 PAGES