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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/19/1987 (Cassette No.1) November 19, 1987 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, Wendler and Zellmer. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Maureen K. Morton Daniel Christians Mark Lewis Robert Yee Valerie Armento Robert Ewing Jake Wittwer Ron Petrocchi City Manager Deputy City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Attorney Building Division Police Department *Vice-Chairman Terry arrived at 7:35 p.m. CHAIR COMMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Warren informed the Commission of the recent death of former South San Francisco Police Sergeant Dennis "Skip" Sullivan, former Community Relations Officer, while on duty, in Shasta County. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 8, 1987 and October 22, 1987: Motion-Matteucci/Second Warren: To approve the Minutes of the October 8, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Matteucci/Second Warren: To approve the Minutes of the October 22, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Chair Boblitt. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS Ron Price, UP-85-712/Mod 1, 1 Chestnut Avenue Continued from the October 8, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 1 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Use Permit Modification application of Ron Price to establish a comprehensive sign program at an existing auto dealership at 1 Chestnut Avenue in accordance with Special Condition No. 5 of UP- 85-712. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Morton informed the Commission that a letter from the applicant, dated November 13, 1987, states that UP-84-700 was never instituted and therefore the conditions of approval should not apply. The Deputy City Manager/City Engineer agreed to releasing the applicant from said requirements. Applicant's representative: George Avanessian, AlA 400 Oyster Pt. Blvd. Mr. Avanessian stated the applicant, Ron Price, agrees to the conditions contained in the staff report. Vice-Chairman Terry complimented the applicant for recent site improvements and removal of signs and banners from the windows. He also asked Mr. Avanessian to convey to Mr. Price that the existing non-conforming 30' sign shall be removed upon change of ownership. Commissioner Wendler supported the Design Review Board's recommendation for individually lettered wall signs and lowering the pole sign. Motion-Warren/Second Mantegani: To approve UP-85-712/Mod 1 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren and Zellmer. NOES: Commissioner Wendler. Allan Automatic Sprinkler, UP-87-812, Negative Declaration No. 607, 439 Eccles Avenue Use Permit application of Allan Automatic Sprinkler to allow the open storage of materials at an existing warehouse facility in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.32.070 at 439 Eccles Avenue. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Senior Planner Morton noted that Finding No. 4 was omitted from the staff report, and shall read as follows: "4. The proposed use will not be adverse to the public, health, safety or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to the surrounding properties or improvements." PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 2 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Applicant's representative: Jack Gallaher 439 Eccles Avenue After a discussion of the parking requirements, Mr. Gallaher stated the applicant agrees to the conditions contained in the staff report. Motion-Warren/Second Zellmer: To approve Negative Declaration No. 607 and Use Permit UP-87-812 subject to all conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. San Francisco Engine Re-Manufacturing Co., UP-87-814, Negative Declaration No. 610, 132 South Maple Avenue Use Permit application of San Francisco Engine Re-Manufacturing Co., Inc. to establish a rebuilding and servicing of automotive, truck, and industrial engines in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code section 20.30.030(c) at 132 South Maple Avenue. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant: Arthur Salume 164 14th Street San Francisco Applicant's representative: Thomas Dolan 434 Avon Street Oakland Mr. Dolan, architect for the project, explained how department/ division concerns were responded to with regard to the current design. He stated the applicant agrees to all conditions and clarified for the Police Department that a fence will not be built around the storage yard. Mr. Salume asked that he be allowed to post a landscaping bond in order for the facility to be occupied once major improvements are completed. The Commission complimented the applicant for the improvement to the site. The Commission's concerns were toxic waste and engine noise. The applicant explained the soap used was environmentally safe and the engines never run without mufflers. Motion-Warren/Second Wendler: To approve Negative Declaration No. 610 and UP-87-814 subject to all conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 3 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Parnas Corp. (Lenox Properties, Inc., owners), PUD-87-5, SA-87- 97, Negative Declaration No. 609, 433 Blondin Way Planned unit Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map of Parnas Corp. to allow construction of a 20-townhome planned unit development with related parking, landscaping, and common areas, in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section Chapter 20.84. and Title 19 at 433 Blondin Way. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representative: Yves Ghiai 1901 So. Bascom Avenue San Jose Mr. Ghiai described the project to the Commission and explained what changes have been incorporated since the Design Review Board meeting. He submitted renderings to the Commission and indicated he had spoken with residents in the neighborhood, including Rotary Plaza. (Cassette No.2) The Commission discussed the project with the applicant and aesthetically felt some design changes were desirable. It was suggested that the architect add solarium windows and modify buildings to achieve a more pleasing appearance and not look so "boxy" or monotonous. Mr. Ghiai agreed to a continuance. Motion Warren/Second Zellmer: To continue Negative Declaration No. 609, PUD-87-5 and SA-87-97 to the December 10, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Gary Love (Joseph Welch, owner), UP-87-815, Negative Declaration No. 611, 656 El Camino Real Use Permit application of Gary Love (Joseph Welch, owner) to establish a camper shell sales facility, including outdoor display, with related parking, landscaping, and sign program in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.22.040(c) at 656 El Camino Real at 656 El Camino Real. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representative: Michael O'Brien 343 Bennington street San Francisco PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 4 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mr. O'Brien stated the applicant agrees to all conditions and recommendations. Commissioner Mantegani stated that Italian cypress do not grow well in South San Francisco and should not be recommended on the City's plant palate. Director Smith stated she would check this matter with the City's landscape architect. Motion-Zellmer/Second Mantegani: To approve Negative Declaration No. 611 and Use Permit UP-87-815 subject to all conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Art Rise, UP-87-813, 753 Del Monte Avenue Use Permit application of Art Rise (South San Francisco Unified School District, owner) to allow a community theater group to conduct rehearsals, performances, and set construction in three classrooms at El Rancho School in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.16.030(b) at 753 Del Monte Avenue. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Director smith noted that corrected Special Conditions had been circulated to the Commission with regard to hours the classrooms would be used. Commissioner Wendler stepped down from the Commissioners' table noting her position on a previous Art-Rise application and her wish to abstain on this. Applicant's representative: Maggie pierson 204 Rockwood Drive Ms pierson stated Art-Rise agrees to all conditions but requested the closing hour on performance nights be extended to 10:30 p.m. Commissioner Zellmer suggested a condition be added to limiting the occupancy at performances as follows: "6. Theatre seating shall be limited to no more than 75 seats." The Commission discussed the request for extension of hours on performance nights and agreed to the following: "2. Performances: Fri. & Sat. 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.* *Subject to approval of the South San Francisco Unified School District and to review by City staff after two productions or six months to evaluate impact of 10:30 closing on neighborhood." PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 5 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Motion-Zellmer/Second Matteucci: To approve UP-87-813 subject to all conditions, including amended Special Condition No. 2 and additional Special Condition NO.6, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chair Boblitt, Vice Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani, Matteucci, Warren and Zellmer. ABSTAIN: Commission Wendler. Commissioner Wendler returned to the Commissioners' table. City of South San Francisco, Patio Enclosures, ZA-87-42 Public hearing to amend Title 20 of the Municipal Code, Table 20.71.030, regarding patio enclosures within the rear yard setback in the R-1 and R-2 Zones. Senior Planner Christians asked the Commission to continue ZA-87- 42 to December 10, 1987, due to the many items on the agenda. Motion-Warren/Second Zellmer: To continue ZA-87-42 to December 10, 1987. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. City of South San Francisco, Downtown Redevelopment Project Selection of boundaries and approval of Preliminary Plan for Downtown Redevelopment Project. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Speaking against the project: Louis Dell'Angela 460 Gardenside Avenue Mr. Dell'Angela submitted a letter to the Commission listing six concerns regarding the redevelopment project. He asked that the selection of boundaries be postponed a month and all impacted property owners be notified of the hearing. He requested his letter be forwarded to the City Council. Senior Planner Christians explained the preliminary plan process in relationship to approving the redevelopment plan. He further stated that the property owners are notified for the City Council public hearing. After discussing the area included in the plan the Commission felt it was misleading to identify only the downtown area and suggested the plan be called Downtown/Central Redevelopment Plan. The Commission recommended the property owners be notified of the next Planning commission public hearing with regard to consistency with the General Plan. Commissioner Wendler also PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 6 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) suggested that the Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Homeowners Association, and Downtown Merchants Association be notified. Vice-Chairman Terry requested that Mr. Dell'Angela also be placed on the notification list. Motion-Wendler/Second Zellmer: To adopt the Resolution selecting the South San Francisco Downtown Redevelopment Project Area and approving a Preliminary Plan for the redevelopment of the project area. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Syufy, UP-84-688/Mod 3, 410-470 Noor Avenue Continued from the October 8, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit Modification to approve an Agreement to provide additional peak hour parking spaces and thereby allow additional theatre seats, provide additional off-site improvements and related enforcement and monitoring procedures for the Noor/Huntington Avenues area. November 19, 1987 Staff Report presented. Syufy's Representative: George Corey, Esq. 700 El Camino Real Burlingame pay'N pak's Representative Frederick Hertz, Esq. 785 Market Street San Francisco (Cassette No.3) Mr. Hertz reiterated his previous statements regarding pay'N Pak's willingness to contribute to the costs but felt the City imposing additional parking conditions on pay'N pak was not justified. City Manager Lewis informed the Commission that Mr. Corey's and Mr. Hertz's internal disagreements are irrelevant to the commission and should not impede the Commission from reaching a decision. Mr. Corey asked the commission to hear a report from Syufy's traffic consultant, which would depict pay'N Pak as a contributor to the traffic problem. The Commission instead requested Mr. Corey and Mr. Hertz indicate their clients' agreement to the conditions contained in the staff report and the representatives so indicated. PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 7 OF 9 PAGES AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) commissioner Wendler suggested a condition be imposed regarding the employees not parking in choice locations. Mr. Corey agreed to the following: "3. Employees of the theatre and pay'N pak shall park at the remote parking areas during the time those spaces are available under the agreements." The City Attorney suggested syufy and pay'N pak be referred to as "original applicant holders". The Commission suggested this wording be substituted in Special Conditions Nos. 1b and 2. Commissioner Zellmer requested that "timely manner" in Condition No. 1 be modified to read as follows: "1. Agreements incorporating the following provlslons, in a form acceptable to City staff and signed by all parties responsible for implementing any of these provisions shall be submitted as a part of this use permit file, recorded and implemented by June 1, 1988." At Commissioner Zellmer's request City Manager Lewis suggested Condition No. 1e be modified to read as follows: "l.e. If the parking problems persist or recur the City may require a portion of the additional seats to be removed, up to a maximum number of 675, or the theatre owners may provide additional parking subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney informed the original applicant holders that the Agreement as presented at the October 8, 1987 Planning commission meeting is the ultimate agreement to include all conditions contained in the staff report. City Manager Lewis informed the Commission that if the agreement has not been made by June 1, 1988 the use permit will be back before the Commission with further recommendations from staff. Motion-Zellmer/Second Terry: To approve UP-84-688/Mod 3 in order to remedy peak hour parking problems at the Noor and Huntington Avenues area subject to all conditions, including modification to Special Condition Nos. 1, 1b, 1e, 2, and additional Special Condition No.3, and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Sergeant Petrocchi informed the Planning Commission that the parking problems on James Court were resolved by Officer Dickson. PC MTG. 11/19/87 PAGE 8 OF 9 PAGES ITEMS FROM STAFF (continued) Officer Dickson is also working on developing a parking plan for the El Camino Real corridor. He also responded to questions raised at the previous Commission meeting regarding the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. Director Smith reminded the commission that on December 3, 1987 there will be a Special Planning Commission meeting to interview applicants for the Design Review Board. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Vice-Chairman Terry suggested a subcommittee be appointed to discuss perceived problems regarding the Design Review Board. Chair Boblitt appointed Vice-Chairman Terry, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. The committee agreed to meet December 1 at 4:30 in the Planning Division conference room and a report would be made at the December 3 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Boblitt adjourned the meeting at 11:52 p.m. to December 3, 1987, 7:00 p.m. (/ ~__ . --._. -"'. H _".~ -"'~'''''-'':-;':''-;~:.<:';:-':::-;.-::':7:-:.':::; ~ ;#. .~ - ~ _/f" r-=:::;\'/~ ~ A ~ I1ry<~~ ~./ rI.~ ~ ~e'v~l'l:~f"'"'g'o-,;" it t?, hair . Planning 'Commission City of South San Francisco /fL- ~ ~ y ....9 - ---' - ~ ~n T. 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