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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.07.91 Minutes March 7, 1991 regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning commission (Cassette No.1) CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman DeZordo, Vice-Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani and Zellmer. ABSENT: Commissioners Warren and Wendler. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Maureen K. Morton Don Haile Acting City Attorney CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 17, 1991 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING 1. Diana Byers GP-90-42 Proposed amendment to the City's General Plan to modify Land Use Policy Number 29 to allow the addition of drive-thru windows at fast food restaurants which existed prior to January 1, 1991, in accordance with the provisions of South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.88. March 7, 1991 staff report presented. Speaking in favor of the project: Eugene Naham 3842 Howard Court South San Francisco Connie Roedder 3948 Crofton Way South San Francisco Warren Colbert 3770 Callan Boulevard South San Francisco Ron Lemoge 69 Wessix Court South San Francisco Mary Ann Browder 2431 Unwin Court South San Francisco Charlene Edwins 2642 Tyrone Court South San Francisco Anne Garry 2455 Unwin Court South San Francisco Herdis Gudmund 176 Southcliff Avenue South San Francisco Philip Bernheim 3606 Bassett Court South San Francisco Jack Pastor #4 Hampshire Avenue Daly City PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES 3/7/91 PC Meeting AGENDA ITEMS - Cont. Anne Waters 2266 Shannon Drive South San Francisco Patti Shelley 2435 Tipperary Avenue South San Francisco Perry Bautista 2437 Rowntree South San Francisco Robert Stevens 2435 Tipperary Avenue South San Francisco Fred Cadiente 1677 Juniper Avenue San Bruno Albert Waters 2266 Shannon Drive South San Francisco Lawrence Ng 2625 Duhallow Way South San Francisco Robert Magdangal 2538 Greendale Drive South San Francisco MacArthur Collantes 2524 Greendale Drive South San Francisco Ken Romano 296 Evergreen Drive South San Francisco Joe O'Connell 289 Gardenside Avenue South San Francisco Joan Hamilton 2231 Greendale Drive South San Francisco Charlene Edwins 2643 Tyrone Court South San Francisco Applicant: Diana Byers McDonald's Store #6191 2298 Gellert Blvd. South SanFrancisco Mrs. Byers addressed the Commission and spoke about attachments to the staff report which she had submitted for this meeting. Don Haile, Acting city Attorney, stated that from what he was hearing from Mrs. Byers, she was debating or refutting the Initial Study. He further stated that this General Plan provision affects the City throughout, therefore the Initial Study on the General Plan was prepared based on possible city-wide effects. Acting City Attorney Haile stated that the Public Resources Code and State guidelines must be followed in determining if there is a significant affect to the environment when an application is made. A discussion ensued with the Commission about the different aspects of the General Plan amendment and the subject site. Acting City Attorney suggested that the Commission may wish to entertain an amendment to the General Plan which affects only this particular site or which would have limited impacts. The matter could be referred back to staff for an Initial Study to determine whether or not this particular drive-thru would affect the environment. PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES 3/7/91 PC Meeting AGENDA ITEM - Cont. Chairman DeZordo adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. for a 15 minute recess. He reconvened the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that the first issue to be discussed is one of community value, then the environmental issues could be addressed. He also stated that Commission could craft a set of criteria that limits the environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan amendment. Speaking in favor of the project: Bob Stevens 2435 Tipperary Ave. South San Francisco Dr. Churchwell 2309 Wexford Ave. South San Francisco Both Mr. Stevens and Dr. Churchwell talked favorably about this project and requested Commission to consider approving this project at the Gellert site and not city-wide. Chairman DeZordo closed the public hearing. Chief Planner Solomon suggested narrowing the scope of discussion by focusing on three issues: 1) should drive-through windows be allowed city-wide; 2) should drive-through windows be prohibited city-wide, or 3) should drive-through windows be allowed under certain circumstances. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow drive-through windows under certain criteria. The Commission discussed requiring traffic studies, limiting the concentration of drive-through windows, conditioning applications, etc. Motion-Boblitt/Second/Matteucci: To continue off-calendar; direct staff to revise the language of the amendment as directed and prepare a new initial study and necessary environmental documents and bring back to the Planning Commission as soon as possible. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Commissioners Warren and Wendler. ITEMS FROM STAFF Chief Planner Solomon told the Commission that Genentech had extended an invitation to visit their research and development facility. He also discussed briefly the Neighborhood Strategy meeting held on March 5, 1991. Motion-Boblitt/Second Mantegani: To cancel the March 21, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES 3/7/91 PC Meeting Chairman DeZordo adjourn.'ed the meeting at 9: 50 P.M. to April 4, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. lttg~) steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco MD:SS:ab PAGE 4 OF 4 PAGES 3/7/91 PC Meeting