Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.95 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION April 6, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Lucchesi, Vice-Chairman Warren, Commissioners Barnett, DeZordo, Masuda and Romero. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Padreddii ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division City Attorney Building Division Engineering Division Steve Solomon Steve Carlson Steve Padovan Larissa Seto Jeff Baca Richard Harmon David Valkenaar Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzpatrick Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 12, 1995 and January 19, 1995 Motion-DeZordo/Second-Romero: To approve the January 12, 1995 minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote. Commissioners Barnett and Masuda abstained. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Warren: To approve the January 19, 1995 minutes as presented. They were unanimously approved by voice vote. Commissioners Barnett and Masuda abstained. The Commission removed the two consent items from the consent calendar. AGENDAITEMS-CONSENTCALENDAR 660 Forbes Boulevard. Genentech Lower Campus Parking (J. Panek. Applicant). UP-95-984. Negative Declaration No. 788 Page 1 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 Use Permit for the construction of a new, open-at-grade parking lot accommodating 269 parking spaces with associated landscaping and lighting improvements in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.32.060. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Commissioner Romero asked who enforced the parking regulations on the site. He was concerned about people parking in the red zones. Senior Planner Carlson stated that Genentech enforces parking regulations on site. He further stated that the red zones are not fire lanes; Sgt. Petrocchi stated that there are no fire zones on the site. Wayne Paulson, Genentech, Inc., stated that the responsibility lies with Genentech security. He said he would carry the Commission's concern back to Genentech. It was the Commission's consensus to have Genentech report back to the Commission within 30 days. Motion-Warren/Second-Romero: To approve Negative Declaration No. 788. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion- Warren/Second-Romero: To approve UP-95-984 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 3573 Callan Boulevard. Mabuhay Market (Andy Pham. owner). UP-95-983. Negative Declaration No. 787 Use Permit to convert a retail store into a small food market with a food take-out facility within 200 feet of a residential district with related parking and landscape improvements in accordance with SSFMC 20.22.030. The staff report was not read. Commissioner DeZordo questioned the food take-out part of the restaurant and stated there was no seating. Representing the applicant: Michael Fraire 1760 Kettner Blvd. San Diego Mr. Fraire stated there would be no seating and that the building exterior would be refurbished and painted. Commissioner DeZordo asked that the landscaping plan be submitted to staff explaining the type of trees, etc., also submit a sign program. He also asked that several code violations on the site be taken care of. Page 2 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 Motion-DeZordo/Second-Warren: To approve Negative Declaration No. 787. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-DeZordo/Second- Warren: To approve UP-95-983 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEMS 250 Utah Avenue. Simeon Properties. UP-94-972/Mod 1 Use Permit Modification for exterior facade improvements, new truck docks and related parking and landscaping improvements in an existing multi-tenant warehouse in accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.91. Assistant Planner Padovan presented the staff report. Commissioner DeZordo wanted to make sure that the berming shown on Utah Avenue would be done. The applicant, Mr. Herr, said it would be done. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Romero: To approve UP-94-972/Mod 1 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. (Continued ft"om the March 16, 1995 meeting. South City Ford (Dave Gonzalez. Owner). RZ-94-86. PUD-94-35. UP-94-969. SC-94-20. Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 773 to assess environmental impact. A. RZ-94-86 Reclassifying assessors parcels 012-317-100 and 012-317-110, 411 and 401 Airport Boulevard, respectively, to extend the Planned Commercial District to Miller Avenue and to allow consideration of the UP-95-969. SSFMC Chapter 20.87 B. PUD-94-35 The Planned Unit Development Permit will consider off-site landscape to satisfy partial fulfillment of the City minimum on-site landscape requirements. SSFMC 20.84.050( a). C. UP-94-969 A Use Permit to allow the reuse of a former gasoline station for auto sales and indoor detailing, situated at north westerly corner of Airport Boulevard and Miller Avenue. The proposed use is auxiliary to the main Ford auto sales showroom situated across Miller Avenue at Airport Boulevard. SSFMC 20.24.030 Page 3 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 D. SC-94-20 A Type C Sign Program to. allow signs exceeding the standards enumerated in the South San Francisco municipal code. Parking waiver of on-site required parking to be provided off-site at city owned parking lots within the downtown parking district. SSFMC 2.64 Senior Planner Carlson presented a brief ovelView of this project. He then proceeded with the staff report on the rezoning (RZ-94-86). It was the Commission's consensus to go through all the applications before voting on anyone application. Senior Planner Carlson then presented the staff report on PUD-94-35. Commissioner Warren said she had a problem with required landscaping on the public right- of-way. She said she preferred the City's proposed plan and not the applicant's. Commissioner Romero voiced that he preferred the zoning standard of 23% landscaping (18% is the City proposed plan) but did not believe the City should be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping on the public right-of-way. Commissioner DeZordo felt that since this site is a major gateway to our City, the landscaping should not be watered down. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff reports on UP-94-969 and SC-94-20. Representing the applicant: Carlos Dominguez Dominguez Associates 306 Railroad So. San Francisco Mr. Dominguez talked about the applicant's preferred plan for the landscaping and said that Mr. Gonzales would maintain the off-site landscaping but did not want any trees but preferred shrubs because the trees would provide refuge for birds and would obscure the signs on the lot. Assistant City Attorney Seto advised that if the landscaping in the public right-of-way is not maintained and someone gets injured, the City is liable. Commission Warren felt that this was an attempt by Dave Gonzales not to comply with City standards and that he was only doing this to prevent further litigation and that he had no intention to comply with the requirements of the City. Commissioner Barnett agreed with Commissioner Warren. Commissioner Romero said he did not have a problem with the reclassification. He did, however, have a problem with a threat of further litigation if the City does not agree with Mr. Gonzales' proposed landscaping plan. Chief Planner Solomon sugge~ted sending a letter to the City Council outlining the Commission's concerns about these applications. Page 4 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 A discussion ensued about the landscaping and the sign program. It was the consensus of the Commission to get all the required landscaping within their property lines. The Commission asked that they get the landscape site plan back to them after it has been to City Council. The Commission also asked that staff be involved in helping the applicant choose the correct trees, etc. It was the consensus of the Commission to elect the zoning standards with modification to the interior six-foot landscape strip. Commissioner DeZordo suggested three trees on the east side; three trees on the south side; two trees on the west side; 24" box trees on all his property. The Commission was concerned whether the sign age proposed was more than was already there. Planner Carlson stated that the only difference would be the new sign on the old gas station and the permanent window signs. Chairman Lucchesi adjourned the meeting for a ten-minute recess at 9:45 P.M. He readjourned the meeting at 9:53 P.M. Chairman Lucchesi asked that South City Ford be tabled and that the next item be heard. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Airport Noise Insulation Model Home. 124 LaCrosse Street Chief Planner Solomon presented the staff report. David Valkenaar, Engineering Division, was present to answer any questions the Commission might have. He explained that the program was approximately for five years and that they hoped to do at least 7,000 homes or until the funding ran out. He said he would send out an informational flyer to all the homes involved on an annual basis. Commissioner DeZordo suggested Mr. Valkenaar contact the homeowners association presidents and send them a flyer also. He also suggested giving an informational report at the City Council meetings every three months or so where it would be seen by many people since it is aired on TV. It was the consensus of the Commission that they confirmed that the proposed use is consistent with the City's General Plan. The next item taken was under "Items from Staff' - Review of the proposed elevations for La Morena Restaurant. UP-94-977. Assistant Planner Padovan presented the staff report. Page 5 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 Chairman Lucchesi agreed with Plan D. The Commission agreed it did not want to see a big blank wall on the side facing the gas station. Commissioner DeZordo wanted to make sure that the open space between the buildings is made useable and he wanted to see a landscaping plan. A further discussion ensured regarding various aspects of the design. South City Ford was resumed at 10:15 P.M. Senior Planner Carlson confirmed with the applicant's representative that the signage area for the windows would be reduced to 300 s.f. (11 - 12% of the window area) out of the 1,860 feet of glazing area. The total sign program would be down to about 900 s.f. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Masuda: To approve the resolution recommending approval of Negative Declaration No. 773 to the City Council. It was approved unanimously by voice vote. Motion-DeZordo/Second- Warren: To approve the resolution recommending the approval of RZ-94-86. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Warren/Second-Romero: To approve the resolution recommending the approval of PUD-94-35 Option #1 (the City Staff Plan) with modified conditions of approval and revised findings to the City Council. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Barnett: To approve the resolution recommending the approval of UP-94-969 to the City Council. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Warren/Second-DeZordo: To approve the resolution recommending the approval of SC-94-20 with modified conditions of approval (total glazing area 307 s.f.) to the City Council. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. STUDY SESSION Superstation Shell Station (T. Simas). Hickey Boulevard and El Camino Real Senior Planner Carlson presented a brief staff report. Mr. Simas discussed the proposed project. The Commission's main concern is the issue of circulation. Senior Planner Carlson advised that this project would require a traffic study. A discussion ensured regarding the areas where fast foods should be allowed. Commissioner DeZordo advised the applicant, Mr. Simas, to present a report to the City Council to get their feelings about the project. Richard Harmon, Engineering Division, advised that the sidewalks are owned by CalTrans and that the City's Park Department is not re.sponsible for keeping up the landscaping. Page 6 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95 Chairman Lucchesi stated that this corner is a focal point of the City and he wanted to see a good project at this site. Items from Staff - Chief Planner Solomon advised that PUD-94-39, Viewmont Terrace, was appealed to the City Council. He further discussed very briefly the agenda for the next meeting. He then gave an update on the Terrabay and Shearwater projects. Items from Commission - Commissioner Warren complained about a retaining wall on Hillside which was covered with graffiti. She asked that it be painted. Chairman Lucchesi talked about the EIR comments to BART. He thought that some of the 'Commission's comments were left out and that he would have liked to have been informed about the changes. Commissioner Romero complimented staff on doing a good job. Commissioner Romero asked about the shooting at Ling Nam Noodle at 2211 Gellert Boulevard. He felt somehow responsible since the Commission approved the 24 hour operation. He thought it should be brought back to the Commission for review sooner than proposed. Chief Planner advised that Sgt. Petrocchi, PD, was going to require a security officer as required in the use permit and asked if the Commission wanted to a report from Sgt. Petrocchi. The Commission agreed a report would be acceptable. Motion- Warren/Second-Masuda: To adjourn the meeting to April 20, 1995. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Chairman Lucchesi adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M. ~ Steve Solomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JL:SS:ab Page 7 of 7 Pages PC Meeting of 4/6/95