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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/11/1986 (Cassette No.1) December 11, 1986 Regular Meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Cormnission. MEMBERS PRESENT: *Chair Wendler, Vice Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSENT: Commissioner Hoyer ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Jean T. Smith Maureen Morton Dan Christians Philip Gorny Deputy City Manager/CD&A Mark Lewis City Attorney Valerie Armento Police Department Michael Dickson Building Division Ray Laur *Chair Wendler arrived at 9:15 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Agee/Second Terry. To approve the Minutes for the November 5, 1986 Planning Commission Study Session. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSTAINED: Acting Chair Boblitt. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To approve the Minutes of the November 13, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Acting Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. AGENDA CHANGES Acting Chair Boblitt announced that Agenda Item ~5, Shearwater, would be heard before Item ~4, Draft Sign Regulations. PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 1 of 7 Pages AGENDA ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARINGS) Schoebers Athletic Club (Landsing Realty Partners II, owner), UP-75-314/Mod 1, Negative Declaration No. 567, 417 Eccles Avenue Continued' from the November 13, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit Modification application to allow expansion of an existing athletic club to the adjacent property with related parking and landscaping at 417 Eccles Avenue. Director Smith informed the Commission that the applicant requested to continue UP-75-314/Mod 1 off-calendar. Motion-Getz/Second Agee: To continue UP-75-314/Mod 1 off-calendar. Unanimoulsy approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. Lyon's Restaurant (La Quinta Motor Inns, owner), UP-85-733/Mod 2, 10 Airport Boulevard Continued from the November 13, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. Use Permit Modification for revised site plan for a 24 hour restaurant with on-sale alcohol, including related parking, exterior elevations, landscaping and signs at 10 Airport Boulevard. December 11, 1986 staff report presented. Senior Planner Dan Christians requested the Commission incorporate an additional finding into the November 13, 1986 staff report, as follows: "5. That the site is located along the Highway 101 corridor and it has special sign needs due to the traveler-oriented nature of the use and its unique site visibility problems." Applicant's Representatives: Gary Mayes Vice President, Real Estate Lyon's Restaurants 1331 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto Bob Osman Creative Signs 3738 Mt. Diablo Blvd. ~101 Lafayette Marvin Alldaffer Lyon's Restaurants 1165 Triton Drive Foster City PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 2 of 7 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Mr. Mayes spoke regarding the three alternate plans that were proposed by Lyon's. He explained that sign alternative "D" was the least favorable proposal because it gave the least amount of visibility from the freeway since the sight was below grade. Mr. Osman of Creative Signs explained how the roof sign would be attached to the building, its color, and angle on the roof. The Commissioners discussed alternative "D". Vice Chair Boblitt and Commissioner Terry could not support a 30 foot roof to accommodate a sign. Mr. Alldaffer explained to the Commission that the Lyon's Restaurant in Capitola, which is without a pole and roof sign has suffered from non-visibility, hence business is substandard. Motion-Martin/Second Agee: To approve UP-85-733jMod 2 (sign alternative "D") subject to the conditions and findings, including the additional Finding No.5, contained in the November 13, 1986 staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Agee, Getz and Martin. NOES: Acting Chair Boblitt, and Commissioner Terry. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. Kaiser Hospital, UP-78-471/Mod 1, 1200 El Camino Real Use Permit Modification to allow construction of a 5,900 square foot addition to the pediatrics clinic at Kaiser Hospital at 1200 El Camino Real. December 11, 1986 Staff Report presented. Applicant's representatives: Cyrus Nassiry Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Administration P.o. Box 12916 Oakland James Milward Jerry Loving Architects 255 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek Mr. Nassiry spoke briefly, asking Mr. Milward to make the present- ation to the Commission. Mr. Milward stated that Kaiser Hospital agrees to the conditions contained in the staff report. He discussed further the exhibits, explaining the proposed expansion and its intended use. PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 3 of 7 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARING (continued) commissioner Terry noted that Special Condition ~3, a parking management program, was seriously needed at Kaiser Hospital with regard to the employees parking on the upper levels of the parking garage. Motion-Terry/Second Getz: To approve UP-78-471/Mod 1 subject to the conditions and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Acting Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. AGENDA ITEMS - DISCUSSION Shearwater Planning Commission consideration of certain findings and recommendation to the City, Council related to the Shearwater development project pursuant to the Peremptory Writ of Administrative mandate issued November 26, 1986. December 11, 1986 Staff Report presented by City Attorney Valerie Armento. Commissioner Getz stated for the record that although his office represents BCDC, he has participated on the Shearwater issue in the past and will continue to do so because of the importance of this issue to the Community, and does so as a private citizen. Acting Chair Boblitt announced that although this item was only for discussion the Commission would hear from anyone in the audience that wished to speak. Speaking in favor: Leroy Paller 250 Gateway Boulevard Neville Price 400 Oyster Point Boulevard Speaking against the project: Harold James Assistant Deputy Director of San Francisco Inter- national Airport Mr. Paller asked the Commission to recommend to the City Council that a Supplemental EIR (SEIR) be performed. Mr. Price stated that although Shearwater is viable without the residential component it is preferable with. He stated that Shearwater with the residential component would have international recognition. PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 4 of 7 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - DISCUSSION (continued) Mr. James urged the Commission to recommend a SEIR to the City Council but also that it be completed before permitting the commercial part of Shearwater to proceed. The Commission noted that although the housing component of the project was interdependent by design it is independent by economics. The Commission concluded that the residential portion of the project and alternatives to the residential use could be studied while the remainder of the project moves ahead. Motion-Getz/Second Terry: Recommend to the City Council approval of the findings contained in the staff report as follows: 1. The Residential Component (of the Shearwater approvals) is not an integral and indespensable part of the Shearwater Project. 2. Approval of all portions of the Shearwater Project without approval of the Residential Component will not prejudice full and fair consideration of the Residential Component, alternatives to the Residential Component and additional mitigation measures after preparation and certification of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) in light of the information contained in the SEIR. Approved unanimously by the following roll call vote: AYES: Acting Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSENT: Chair Wendler and Commissioner Hoyer. Discussion of the Draft Sign Regulations, ZA-86-35. Chair Wendler announced that ZA-86-35 would be continued to the January 8, 1987 Planning Commission meeting in order to give the Commission time to further absorb the draft revised sign ordinance. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 22, 1987. (Cassette No.2) Joint Meeting with Historic Preservation Commission Consideration of the Downtown Revitalization strategy and Planning Commission Resolution in support of the program. Historic Preservation Commission: Members Present: Chairman Harks, Vice Chairman Mullin, Commissioners Arntz, Feudale and Gookin. Also Present: Director of Recreation and Community Services Lyle Norton. PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 5 of 7 Pages AGENDA ITEMS - DISCUSSION (continued) Overview of Historic Preservation commission: Chairman Harks explained to the Planning Commission how the Historic Preservation Commission was established and the current sites that are designated as historical. List of Potential Historic Properties: Director Norton explained the process which the consultant, Bonnie Bamburg, had gone through and the list of historical sites that was formulated. The Historic Commission's goal is to condense this list, taking into consideration national and local significance. Once the list is reformulated it will be sent to the Planning Commission and City Council for their consideration. Preservation and Discussion of Downtown Revitalization Plan: Deputy City Manager Lewis explained to the Commissions how the Downtown Revitalization Plan started and the motivation behind it. Senior Planner Christians presented a slide program that included the present look of downtown and examples of revitalization which have taken place in other communities. Item of Mutual Interest: Deputy City Manager Lewis highlighted several areas of the plan; its strategy, implementation, and funding. He stated that the first year will involve program planning and that the first two major areas of revitalization will be the first two blocks of Grand Avenue and improving the housing stock. The presentation was followed by a question and answer period between staff and the Commissioners. The Commissioners approved the concept and commended staff on the report. The joint meeting was adjourned at 10:45. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed resolution and agreed the wording be amended as follows: "WHEREAS, the Commission fully supports the proposed goals, objectives, policies, and strategies afia-im~iemefi~a~iefi ae~iefis-~eeemmefiaea in that report: and..." Motion-Getz/Second Terry: To adopt Resolution No. 2374 and endorse the Downtown Revitalization Strategy with the amended wording. Approved uanimously by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Chair Wendler, Vice Chair Boblitt, Commissioners Agee, Getz, Martin and Terry. ABSENT: Commissioner Hoyer. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Smith reminded the Commission that the regular meeting of December 25, was cancelled due to the Christmas holiday. PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 6 of 7 Pages ITEMS FROM STAFF (continued) Director Smith informed Commissioner Terry that staff has prepared a written report regarding the status of three service stations in South San Francisco which may not be selling gasoline. (Cassette No.3) ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION In recognition of Commissioner Martin's years of serving on the Commission each of the Commissioners thanked him and wished him well, noting the assistance, guidance and insight that he has brought to the Commission. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC Louis Dell'Angela, 460 Gardenside Avenue, asked for clarification on agenda item ~6, Downtown Revitalization with regard to the resol- ution. Chair Wendler explained that the Commission was only approving the concept at this time and not the implementation. It was further explained by Commisisoner Getz that in the coming year public hearings would be held which would give the community an opportunity to express its opinion. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wendler adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. to January 8, 1987, 7:30 p.m. an T. Smith, Secretary lanning Commission City of South San Francisco Joy-Ann Wendler, Chair Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JTS:JAW:sp PC MTG. 12/11/86 Page 7 of 7 Pages