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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.12.94 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of June 16, 1994 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chainllan Mantegani, Vice-Chairnlan Lucchesi, Conllnissioners DeZordo, Padreddii, ROlnero and Warren. MEMBERS ABSENT: Conlnlissioner Zelllner (arrived at 7:43 P.M.) ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Steve Carlson Su sy I{alkin Steve Padovan Carl Cahill Dick Chiozza Dennis Chuck Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Fred Lagolllarsino Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 17, 1994 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS An interpretation of church parking standards. Assistant Planner Padovan presented the interpretation and the Comnlission concurred with the report. The COllllnission agreed that church parking should be based upon the function with the greatest parking delnand for uses not operatil1g concurently. Page 1 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 361 Aha Vista Drive. Aha Vista Church of Christ. UP-94-963 Use Pennit to allow a 2,358 sq. ft., two level addition to the rear portion of an existing church, including landscaping inlprovenlents and a reciprocal parking arrangelnent with adjacent property in the R-I-E Single Fanlily Residential Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Sections 20.16.010 and 20.74.120(b). Associate Planner Susy I{alkin presented the staff report. Applicant: Donald Major 803 Red Leaf Court San Francisco Mr. Major, the nlinister of Aha Vista Church of Christ, stated his eongregation had over 100 people and gave a brief background and explanation of the need for the project. Raquel Major 803 Red Leaf Court San Francisco Mrs. Major, Superintendent of the Sunday school, diseussed their need for classroolns and fellowship hall. Toby Levy Levy Design Partn ers 26 South Park San Francisco Ms. Levy showed a snlall nlodel of the proposed addition and discussed the design concept. She requested that the COllllnission approve the barrel vault roof in place of the gable recolllmended by the Design Review Board. Steve Vettle Attorney for the Church 177 Post St. San Francisco Mr. Vettle questioned several conditions and talked briefly about each issue. Page 2 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 Speaking with concern: Elaine Bill 297 Alta Vista Dr. Sou th San Francisco Speaking against the project: Frank Adasiewicz 360 Alta Vista Drive South San Francisco Larry Colelllan 402 N orthwood Dr. Sou th San Franeisco Gary Barker 404 N orthwood Dr. Sou th San Francisco Frank Sander (represented by Gary Barker) 406 N orthwood Dr. South San Franeisco Mr. Adasiewicz was concerned about the proliferation of religious institutions in the area and the resultant parking and traffic il11pacts. Messrs. COlell1an, Barker and Sander stated that in the past drainage fronl the church has overflowed onto their properties and were concerned that this project would increase this problenl. COlllnlissioner Zelhner stated that he saw two issues; the drainage issue and condition relying on the 1110sque for overflow traffie. Dennis Chuck, Associate Engineer, explained the existing drainage problellls at the site. He stated that the Engineering Division had looked at various drainage scenarios for the site. However, due to the lack of stornl drain facilities in this area, the Engineering Division supports a drainage systenl which will eontain the water on site and allow it to percolate onto the ground. COlllnlissioner Lucchesi asked about the "Grass-crete" and whether there would be an irrigation systenl. The architect answered "that a irrigation systenl was not proposed." A discussion ensued about the drainage problenl and nlaintenance problelns with the proposed pavelllent systenl. The applicant was requested to go back to the landscape architect and to retain a geotechnical engineer to conle up with a nlore definitive program. Specifically they were asked for additional information on the pavel11ent options and to investigate how the drainage on the site affects adjacent properties. COllllllissioner Warren asked that the Use Permit for the adjoining property be looked at to lnake sure they were complying with their conditions of approval. Page 3 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 It was the Conlnlission's eonsensus not to create a precedent with regard to the proposed parking and pavell1ent systenl but to be able to review each case separately. Motion- Warren/Second-Zelhner: To continue UP-94-963 to the July 21, 1994 Planning COlllmission 111eeting. It was unanilnously approved by voic.e vote. Chairman Mantegani called for a 10-lninute recess at 8:55 P.M. The nleeting was reconvened at 9:04 P.M. 2211 Gellert Boulevard, Ling Nam Noodle House (Manton Wong, owner). UP-93-939/Mod 1 Use Pernlit Modification to allow an existing restaurant to operate past 12:00 l11idnight in the C-l Retail C0l11111ercial Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Sections 20.22.070( a) and 20.91. Assistant Planner Carl Cahill presented the staff report. Applicant: Rosenberg Tan 80 Plynlouth Circ.le Daly City Mr. Tan explained his reason for applying for a 24-hour operation. The owner of the property: Manton Wong 1994 45th St. San Franciseo Mr. Wong stated that he believed all concerns had been addressed. He questioned condition no. A. 4 which he thought was rather harsh. Commissioner Zelhner questioned whether the original permit allowed after-lnidnight operations. Staff answered, "No." COllllllissioner Warren did not want to delete Planning condition no. 4. Sgt. R. Petrocchi spoke briefly about the problenls at Ling Nanl Noodle. He stated that in the last three 1110nths, there have been at least four calls for serviee. The COlnnlission asked for a six-nlonth review to be added to the conditions. Motion-Zellmer/Second-Rolnero: To approve UP-93-939/Mod 1 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions of approval: Planning condition no. 6 to read:li::*!li::::M~i:::::~A~~J Page 4 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 i'llilll;iift~!~!l!~!~'~~~~!!~l~~~~!~!';!~~f~!i~!~~!!!~l~'!ili!!'~*~!t~"I!~~~'~!tn Maiiiegant'''Vice-Chainllan Lucchesi, COlnnlissioners DeZordo, Padreddii, Romero, Warren and Zelhller. 325 South Maple Avenue, South Maple Business Park (Jon S. Legal1et, owner). UP-86- 760/Mod 2. Negative Dec.1aration No. 546 (approved 1986) Modification of a Use Pennit for an existing industrial park to allow the replacement of outdoor storage areas with two nllIlti-tenant industrial buildings totaling 39,500:!: with related parking and landscaping ilnprovelnents, in the M-l Industrial Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.91. Associate Planner Kalkin presented the staff report. Applicant: John Legallet 1401 Griffith San Francisco Mr. Legallet questioned Planning eonditions #3 and #10 and asked if staff would allow 111anagement to conle up with a policing progranl where the trash gets picked up on a scheduled basis. If this proves unsuccessful then he would be required to install a trash enc.1osure. Motion-DeZordo/Second-Warren: To approve UP-86-760/Mod 2 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions of approval. Change Planning conditions as follows: 3. A1!f:{g~f::::t~::::gAq{~i?~!~;f;}~:::'f{!:~ff subject to the approval of the Chief Planner, the applicant shall installihicc ti~ii'sh contalnll1ent areas, a 111ininlunl of six feet in height and constructed of solid 6.Prior to occupancy, a cOlllprehensive sign progra111 for the site shall be sublnitted to the ~~~ ~hiDf P]annc~ ~I~~:I~II~~~ 10. Subject to the :.1ppro\'al of the Chief Planner, c.1ere story windows shall be added to Bldg. B to better relate its architecture \\'ith the nlain structure. Page 5 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 ;9~f:~~~%~%:~!:MRr~tI:::::f~:f:q~?ffSt~!::!~~lfi,!t~~~:: Commissioner Warren seeonded the nlotion and it was unanitllously approved by voice vote. 726 Grand Avenue. A. 1\IIora. V-94-322 Variances to allow an accessory structure (a detached garage structure) with less than the required 20 foot baekup distance, exceed the 111axi111Unl height and exeeed the maximum size requirelnents of the R-2 Mediunl Density Residential Zone District. Assistant Planner Carl Cahill presented the staff report. Applicant: A. Mora 726 Grand Avenue South San Franc.isco Mr. Mora said he could nlininlize the size of the garage, if needed. Speaking in favor of the project: Martin Iniguez 521 Hillside Boulevard South San Francisco Mr. Iniguez stated that the new garage was safer than the old one which was ready to collapse. Comlllissioner Warren stated that if the Comlnission granted these variances, they would be creating a precendent for other property o\vners city-wide. She stated that the Conlnlission must find something unique about the property and she did not feel cOlllfortable granting this variance due to the circunlstances. Motion- Warren/Seconded-Zelhner: To c.ontinue V-94-322 to the July 21, 1994 Planning Comnlission 111eeting. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Draft East of 101 Area Plan To review proposed revisions to the Draft East of 101 Area Plan and direct preparation of the final docum en t. Senior Planner Steve Carlson presented the staff report. Page 6 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 Speaking with concerl1: Isabel Sewell Lithotype Co. 333 Pt. San Bruno Blvd. South San Francisco Ms. Sewell had questions about the 1(011 site and wondered if they would pay a fee to defray costs of the Oyster Point Overpass. The also spoke with concern regarding several policies, wastewater and supported shoreline recreational developnlents. Speaking with concern: Lou Dell'Angela 460 Gardenside Sou th San Francisco Mr. De11'Angela stated his coneern regarding Policy LU-4b. Speaking with concern: Bu d Mason Diversified InvestInents 400 Oyster Point Blvd. South San Francisco Mr. Mason questioned the FAR's. Speaking with eoncern: Peter Yee Genentech, Ine. 451 Pt. San Bruno Blvd. Sou th San Francisco Mr. Yee 111entioned certain eoncerns which won leI hinder their nlaster plan. The Comlllission took a straw vote and reconlnlended staff to prepare the final doculnent. STUDY SESSION Southeast corner of Sunset and Stonegate Avenues, Mark Robson/Santa Clara Development (Ida CrosarioL owner), GP-93-48, RZ-93-94, SA-93-11L PUD-93-26 Consideration of the applic.ation of City policy regarding allowing private streets for a 34-unit, single-falnily detached residential development on 4.26 ac.res in the R-1 Single-Family Zone District. Assistant Planner Steve Padovan presented the staff report. Page 7 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94 In answer to COllllnissioner Warren's question regarding fire lines, Sgt. Petrocchi stated that the Police Departnlent does enforee designated fire lanes, however, the proposed right-of-way is wide enough to not require fire lane designation. Applicant: Mark Robson Santa Clara Developlllent 1025 Lincoln Avenue San Jose Mr. Robson discussed the various changes that have been nlade during the subeolllmittee meetings. He also discussed the future acquisition of SSFUSD surplus land along the southerly P/L which would increase the private open space for each unit and reduce slopes throughout the site. Speaking against th e proj ect: David Meyer 744 Stonegate Drive South San Francisco Staff stated that this applieation would be cOl1ling back to the Conll11ission in the near future. The Commission asked what the Council's feeling are regarding this applieation. Itenls frolll Staff - Chief Planner Solonlon stated that Genentech would like to COl1le back to the Comlllission with their nlaster plan. Itellls frOlll Conlnlission - C0l11111ission requested postponing the discussion of Commissioner ROlllero's letter regarding BART to the next lneeting. Conlmissioner Mantegani said he received a letter about a violation at 510 Miller Avenue and gave said letter to Chief Planner Solonlon. Motion-Zelhller/Seeonded- Warren: To adjourn the lneeting to Ju ly 7, 1994. Steve SOIOll1 on, Secretal Planning COllllllission City of South San Francisco '\'/ ' { , i t)'t ert-MaIHegani, Chainllan"-- Plaqni!1g COl1lnlission City of South San Francisco ',,"~. RM:SS:ab Page 8 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 6/16/94