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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.15.91 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of August 15, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman DeZordo, Commissioners Boblitt, Warren and Wendler. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Maureen K. Morton Susy Kalkin Ron parini Art Wong Michael Baird Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzgerald Public Works Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEMS - CONSENT CALENDAR 839 Grand Avenue, Martin Hartv, PM-91-286 Tentative Parcel Map to resubdivide two parcels into parcels each containing 7,000 sq. ft. in the R-2 Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Title 19 and the State Map Act. Motion-WarrenjSeconded-Boblitt: To approve PM-91-286 based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. 451 South Airport Boulevard, Price Club, UP-85-729/Mod 1 Use Permit Modification to allow a 748 sq. ft. addition consisting of a meat cooler to an existing warehouse retail facility in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.91. Motion-WarrenjSeconded-Boblitt: To approve UP-85-729jMod 1 based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. PAGE 1 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 196A Produce Avenue. Parkinq Companv of America. UP-91-887/Mod.1 Neqative Declaration No. 725 Use Permit Modification to allow an automobile rental facility at an existing commercial parking facility in the P-I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC section 20.32.030(c) and Chapter 20.91. August 15, 1991 staff report presented. Applicant: Tony Phelps General Rent-A-Car 124 Beacon South San Francisco Mr. Phelps agreed with all the conditions and was available for questions from the Commission. commissioner Warren was concerned about the traffic study relative to the speed of vehicles approaching the freeway and the additional 30 vehicle trips operated by this use, some of which would be making a left from Terminal Court. Sgt. Petrocchi stated that at a preliminary meeting with General Rent-A-Car representatives, it was suggested that information be made available at the rental counter advising SF bound customers to travel South to 380, connecting to 280 North to San Francisco, thus avoiding the left turn. commissioner Wendler suggested that Condition No. 11 be modified to increase the percentage of on-site transactions from a minimum of 50% to a minimum of 65% since this would benefit the City with a higher income from the sales tax. Chief Planner Solomon explained that 50% was suggested as a guideline, and that the City Attorney has advised us against setting a particular condition that would mandate a certain percentage. He also stated that the applicant's intent was to work with the City to develop procedures to maximize on-site transactions, but it is something that we cannot impose as an absolute. Failure to meet this objective is not necessarily a reason to invalidate this Use Permit. The object of this condition is to make sure this is a retail use and not just a storage site. Mr. Phelps stated that the company could not estimate what percentage of the transactions would be handled at the Produce location because of the uncertainty of what was going to happen once a counter was opened at the airport. He stated that General Rent-A-Car could not commit themselves to more than 50% at this point. commissioner Boblitt asked if the Use Permit was revocable if there were no sales at the end of one year? Chief Planner Solomon stated that it was revocable. PAGE 2 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 It was the consensus of the Commission to raise the limit from 50% to 65%. Motion-BoblittjSeconded-Wendler: To approve Negative Declaration No. 725 and UP-91-887jMod 1 based on the findings and subject to all conditions including modified Condition #11 - "Prior to the issuance of building permits evidence or agreements shall be submitted, satisfactory to the Chief Planner, that demonstrates that this use shall be conducted and maintained as a car rental facility rather than a vehicle storage lot. It is the ojbective of this condition that following the first year of operation the "point of sale" for at least 65 percent of the transactions involving vehicles operating from this site shall be attributed to this South San Francisco location." Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman DeZordo, commissioners Boblitt, Warren and Wendler. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. 270 Lawrence Avenue, T. Mulcahy, Wilson & Geo. Meyer & Co, DR-91-847 Appeal of Design Review conditions regarding fencing and landscaping related to a proposed addition to an existing warehouse in the P-I Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC sections 20.85.060 and 20.90.020. August 15, 1991 staff report presented. Representing the Applicant: Thomas Mulcahy Wilson & George Meyer & Co. 270 Lawrence Avenue South San Francisco Mr. Mulcahy stated that this company had been in South San Francisco since 1964, and that four years ago they had landscaping that almost covered the existing chain link fence, but the recent drought has killed most of it. Mr. Mulcahy agreed to all DRB suggestions but was not in agreement about the new fence. He stated that building a concrete fence would not enhance the neighborhood. He felt that since there is an 85 foot setback, a concrete fence was not necessary for screening the eight new loading docks. He asked the Commission for an alternative to the concrete fence. He felt that the fence at the Budget Rent-A-Car site on South Airport was agreeable to him. Chairman DeZordo clarified that the Design Review Board did not require a masonry wall; the suggestion was for a more substantial fence. Chief Planner Solomon added that the fence was a condition of approval; that the rollup doors must be screened. Planner Kalkin indicated staff's willingness to work with the applicant to reach an agreement as to what type of fence is best suited for the site. PAGE 3 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 commissioner Wendler agreed that the eight loading doors should be screened. She stated that it was practice to require sites to be upgraded to meet today's standards. commissioner Boblitt concurred that the docks should be screened; she further commented that landscaping is more than just beautification. She stated that codes have changed since this building was constructed, and when older buildings are expanded they must meet current conditions, thus improving these areas. commissioner Warren was agreeable with Mr. Mulcahy's suggestion of a wooden fence like the Budget Rent-A-Car fence. She also agreed with commissioner Boblitt that we are building to the 1990's conditions and not the 60's. She questioned staff about the drainage. Mr. Mulcahy had mentioned that the landscaping could impinge on his neighbor's property. Planner Kalkin stated that the applicant could install the landscaping and redirect the drainage. The applicant agreed to a wooden fence similar to the fence at the Budget Rent-A-Car site. Chairman DeZordo agreed with the other Commissioners with regards to the landscaping and the acceptability of a well designed wooden fence. Motion-Warren/Seconded-Boblitt: To deny the appeal of DR-91-847 regarding the landscaping and directed the applicant to submit a revised wooden fence design to the Design Review Board. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. #5 Chico Court, Gerald & Kathv McCahill, DR-91-856 Appeal of Design Review Board decision regarding a proposed second- story addition to a single-family home in the R-1 Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC sections 20.85.060 and 20.90.020. August 15, 1991 staff report presented. Representing the Applicant: Lionel Recio 4231 Callan Boulevard Daly City Mr. Recio explained the project (showed the Commission a model of the cul-de-sac and pictures of the neighborhood) and stated that at the June 18th DRB meeting, he and the applicants had been given minimal time to explain the proposed addition. He thought that the comments had been personal in nature, rather than design guidelines. Mr. Recio indicated that this project complied with the design guidelines and conformed to all requirements. He also explained the different changes that already had been made and he felt that the Design Review Board wanted them to change the layout of the plan. Mr. Recio commented that the neighbors on Chico Court had been shown PAGE 4 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 the design and all had approved. He then asked the Commission to reconsider and approve the appeal. Applicant: Kathy McCahill 5 Chico Court South San Francisco Mrs. McCahill was concerned about moving more of the structure to the rear of the lot which would entail some major changes like moving the staircase, etc. and also obstruct solar accessibility of the back neighbors. The following individuals spoke in favor of the project. Artie Tripp 9 Chico Court South San Francisco Bernie Croft 115 Alta Loma South San Francisco Jim Hickey Sam Wasserman Mr. Wasserman complained about the house at that it should be condemned. Michael Baird Division stated that this case was referred Department and that the building was posted an action case at the present time. 10 Chico Court stating from the Building to the County Health for non-occupancy. It is Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that staff would look into this matter and report back to the Commission. commissioner Boblitt questioned if the first design which was approved could be approved at a smaller scale? Senior Planner Morton advised that the first design was too massive in the front; with the second design, the designer misjudged the size of the lot by about five feet. commissioner Warren asked why the design that had been approved had not been used. Mr. McCahill explained that when they found the mistake they decided to drop the whole plan and start over. Commissioner Warren did not support the design and did not care for the tower. She was in favor of redesigning the exterior to make it more compatible to the neighborhood. commissioner Wendler agreed with commissioner Warren. She understood the position the applicants were in but the first second-story addition in a neighborhood sets the standard. She explained that she would not ask for changes to the interior but supported the Design Review Board suggestions on the exterior. commissioner Boblitt preferred the earlier design which the Board had approved but which the applicants had later abandoned. She thought the current proposal was too bulky and supported the recommendations of the Design Review Board. Chairman DeZordo was also in favor of changing the facade. PAGE 5 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 Chief Planner Solomon asked the Commission if they could accept the floor plan as presented but have the applicant work on the exterior of the building. He also suggested that the applicant meet with the City's landscape architect, who is also a licensed architect, and return to the Design Review Board. It was the consensus of the Commission that specific directions be given the applicants as to what changes the Commission desired. Mr. Recio stated he understood the changes that the Commission desired but was relunctant about returning to the Design Review Board. Motion-WarrenjSeconded-Wendler: To uphold the Design Review decision and deny the appeal. Also, direct the applicant to work with the Planning Division staff to redesign some of the elements (the floor plan may remain) to reduce the bulk and make the addition more compatible with the neighborhood. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Mantegani and Zellmer. Review and approval of Enqineerinq Division's Standard Conditions August 15, 1991 staff report presented. The conditions were discussed with the city Engineer, Arthur Wong, and he addressed several concerns of the Commission. Chairman DeZordo suggested that a topographic map be submitted with a tentative parcel map. The City Engineer responded to Commissioner Boblitt's questions about the grade of the intersection at Westborough and Gellert. Items from Staff Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that he sat on the interview for the Assistant City Attorney and said that the City Attorney would make a selection for hiring in September. He then discussed the August 14th City Council meeting; the agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the airport. He advised that there would probably be a shift in the Work Program which had been presented to the Commission at the last meeting. Chief Planner Solomon remarked that the Conference Center had been approved by the city Council. Items from Commission The Commission wanted to know the status of the replacements for the Design Review Board. Chief Planner Solomon stated that staff had contacted Esta Kornfield several times but as yet had not submitted her paperwork. He advised that Peter Kostrikin would also be leaving. Commissioner Wendler suggested some type of resolution from the Planning commission for Peter Kostrikin. PAGE 6 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91 Chairman DeZordo reiterated his desire to appoint a landscape architect to the Design Review Board as soon as possible. A discussion ensued about the great concern that so many stores are empty and are remaining so. Chairman DeZordo adjourned the 1991 at 7:30 P.M. ~ meeting ~ a1~{~~ p NO t~ Se ;1er 5, ~i~tael DeZordo, Ch irman Planning commission City of South San Francisco Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning commission City of South San Francisco MD:SS:ab PAGE 7 of 7 PAGES PC MEETING OF 8/15/91