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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/22/1987 (Cassette No.1) January 22, 1987 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Wendler, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Hoyer and Terry. ABSENT: Vice-Chair Boblitt ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Daniel Christians Maureen Morton Deputy City Manager/CD&A Mark Lewis Police Department Ronald Petrocchi Fire Department David Parenti PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA ITEMS ZA-86-34, City of South San Francisco Public Hearing to consider the Sign Regulation sections of the Revised Zoning Ordinance, Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. January 22, 1987 Staff Report presented. Speakers: Allan Zellmer Downtown Merchants Assoc. 251 Southcliff Avenue Steven Luzaich, attorney representing Brentwood Shopping Center 700 EI Camino Real Millbrae Darnell Waltz Levitz Furniture 900 Dubuque Avenue Louis Dell'Angela Environmental Dev. Group 400 Oyster Point Blvd. Mr. Zellmer read a written statement acknowledging the Commis- sion for its work on the sign regulations. Although the PC MTG. 1/22/87 Page 1 of 3 Pages AGENDA ITEM (continued) Association still has concerns with sign restrictions placed on new businesses and the right of an applicant to appeal to the City Council, they agreed the process should not be further delayed. Mr. Luzaich's major concern was the 20' height limitation. He stressed that visibility along EI Camino Real was critical and asked the Commission to exempt this corridor and to reconsider the right to appeal to the City Council. Mr. Waltz thanked staff and the Commission for their cooperation and was satisfied with the 15 year amortization period. Mr. Dell'Angela presented a letter to the Commission and requested they review it before acting on the issue. The letter suggested several modifications which Mr. Dell'Angela highlighted. In summary, he believed the ordinance was too stringent and burdensome. After assimilating Mr. Dell'Angela's letter, Commissioner Getz mentioned four items that had merit and suggested they be open for discussion. Chair Wendler reminded Mr. Dell'Angela of the Commission's policy of not receiving written material at meeting time, explaining that it did not give the Commissioners time to absorb its contents. She further stated that the Commission will discuss only the issues mentioned by Commissioner Getz and any other issues could be taken to City Council. The Commission agreed to uphold the recommendation of a 20' height limit on freestanding signs (Section 20.76.140). The Commission agreed to make the Planning Director's "obsolete sign" decision (Section 20.76.060) appealable to the City Manager. Commissioner Getz requested staff to clarify Table 20.76.140 by indicating the maximum allowable square footage for "C" permits. The Commission concurred that the City Council should decide whether or not it wants to hear sign appeal cases. This decision should be left to their discretion. Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To adopt the resolution recommending to the City Council approval of ZA-86-35, including the recommended changes to Section 20.76.060 and Table 20.76.140. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ABSENT: Vice-Chair Boblitt. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Commissioner Terry asked staff to report on the Design Review Board hearing regarding pak'N Save's sign application. Senior Planner PC MTG. 1/22/87 Page 2 of 3 Pages ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION (continued) Morton informed the Commission that the Board made several comments regarding the color and method of attachment; modifications will be made before it is presented at the February 12, 1987 Planning Commission meeting. She also reported that a traffic study will be submitted in time for the Commission's review. Commissioner Hoyer asked Deputy City Manager Lewis the status of commission appointments and it was explained that there was no immediate action planned by the Council. Commissioner Agee reported that she reluctantly must resign from the Commission as she and her husband are moving to Virginia Beach in March to be with their family. She requested Council permit her to stay on until the first meeting in March. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC Louis Dell'Angela, 400 Oyster Point Boulevard, felt that the Commission had acted unfairly in approving the draft sign regulations without further considering his constructive criticism. He felt that the Commission is obligated to take whatever time is necessary to make a document acceptable. In response, the Commission concurred that the draft sign regulations had required a lot of "give and take" and not everyone was satisfied with its entirety but Commissioners felt it was a very good document. Commissioner Hoyer stressed that he had dissented on many issues but the majority opinion won. Chair Wendler credited Mr. Dell'Angela for many fine contributions to the ordinance and that the majority of his suggestions had been acted on commissioner Agee stated that the point has been reached where the draft sign ordinance is ready to be passed on to the City Council for review. opportunities for further revision can be made at that level. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wendler adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to February 12, 1987, 7:30 p.m. rt( ean T. Smith, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco .~~ by-Ann Wendler, Chair- -," -.'- Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JTS:JAW:sp PC MTG. 1/22/87 Page 3 of 3 Pages