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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.17.92 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of Decenlber 17, 1992 CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No.1) 7:32 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Matteucci, Commissioners Boblitt, Mantegani, Wendler and Zellmer. MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Warren and Commissioner DeZordo ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division Steve Solomon Maureen K. Morton Steve Padovan Dick Chiozza Dennis Chuck Jeff Baca Ron Petrocchi Jim Fitzpatrick Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division Building Division Police Department Fire Department CHAIRMAN COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 5, 1992 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDAITEMS-CONSENTCALENDAR 1200 EI Camino Real. Kaiser Foundation Hospital. UP-92-922 Use Permit to allow the installation of a 35" high tower and two dish antennas on the roof of an existing hospital in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.70.020. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded- Wendler: To continue UP-92-922 to the Planning Commission meeting of January 21, 1993. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Orange Avenueffennis Drive. City of South San Francisco. Engineering Division. Orange Memorial Park Page 1 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 Final Environmental Impact Report for the Orange Memorial Park Project. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded- Wendler: To continue the Final Environmental Impact Report off- calendar. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 151 South Spruce. Italian American Citizen's Club (Harry Simotas. owner). UP-92-929 Use Permit to allow the establishment of a social club as a community recreation use in an existing restaurant in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.24.030(b ). Motion-Mantegani/Seconded- Wendler: To accept the withdrawal of this application. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 128 Hazelwood Drive. Pon Express Food (ARCOlKenwood Co.. owner). UP-92-925 Use Permit to allow the establishment of a Japanese take-out restaurant within an existing storefront in the C-l Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.22.030. Planner Padovan presented the December 17, 1992 staff report. Applicant: Norma Pon 630 45th Avenue San Francisco She agreed with the contents of the staff report and the conditions. Commissioner Boblitt asked how many employees there would be. The applicant answered there would be a cashier and one cook. Commissioner Wendler expressed her concern about the traffic impacts. She stated that since this is a take-out restaurant, there will be people running in and out and it is unlikely that they will use the parking lot. With Hot n' Hunky, Smart and Final and this restaurant, there will be a significant traffic impact. She was in favor of waiting for the traffic report from Smart and Final before voting on this application. Commissioner Zellmer agreed with Commissioner Wendler. He stated that the Commission made a strong point to Smart and Final about their parking needs and the traffic impacts of their proposed business. He felt that the Commission should be consistent by not letting another business in if Smart and Final had to be continued for parking reasons. He did sympathize with the sole proprietor for having to be put on hold, but stated that he did lean towards waiting for Page 2 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 the Smart and Final traffic study report. Commissioner Boblitt did not believe that there would be as great a traffic impact as the Smart and Final project. She did, however, agree that everybody must be treated fairly and that this should be continued until after the submittal of the traffic report from Smart and Final. Commissioner Wendler, attending her last meeting as Planning Commissioner, asked the Commission to be sure and consider the traffic impact carefully when these cases were brought before the Commission in January. Chairman Matteucci asked the applicant if she was willing to continue her application to the Planning Commission meeting of January 21, 1993 and she agreed. Commissioner Zellmer explained further to the applicant the reason for the continuance. He wanted to assure her that there was no problem with their application and that the continuation was needed in order to assess the availability of parking within the center if the proposed Smart and Final business locates there. Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Boblitt: To continue UP-92-925 to the Planning Commission meeting of January 21, 1993. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 2245 Gellert Boulevard. Orchard Supply Hardware (Tom Callan. owner). UP-92-926. Negative Declaration No. 746 Use Permit, Design Review and environmental determination of same to allow the establishment of a retail use within 200 feet of a residential zone and for outdoor display (nursery) with related signs in an existing retail building in the C-l Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.22.030 and 20.22.070( a). Planner Morton presented the December 17, 1992 staff report. Representing the applicant: Richard Sambucetti Sambucetti, Burns & Sung 6400 Hollis St.,#11 Emeryville Mr. Sambucetti stated he has worked closely with staff and believed he had provided everything which was requested. He stated that the handicap parking space which does not conform to ADA standards could be restriped to conform. He said that a plan to upgrade the irrigation system and the planting was being developed. Mr. Sambucetti questioned Planning condition #10 which called for decorative concrete. He eXplained that they planned to use broom finish concrete. Page 3 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 With regard to the additional landscaping which was required on the west side of the building to soften the elevation (Planning condition #2), the applicant felt that the landscaping proposed along the ground would be insignificant in softening this massiveness. They would prefer to provide ornamentation to that building which would be visible from Gellert Boulevard. With regard to Planning condition #7, the applicant would like to be able to put a banner stating "Grand Opening" and "Coming Soon." Mr. Sambucetti also asked for a 12-month maintenance contract instead of an 18-month contract (Planning condition #4). Representing the applicant: Harry Fisher Construction Manager 6450 Via Del Oro San Jose Mr. Fisher stated that Orchard Supply Hardware would like the opportunity to open their store in this community. He also thanked staff for their work. Mr. Fisher stated that he would like to match the planters that are currently on the site. He said that the building, which is empty now, is not in good condition. He explained that Orchard Supply Hardware stores are very well maintained and there will be quite a transformation to this building when it is occupied. Mr. Fisher said that the landscaping would be rejuvenated and that there would be some welcomed activity to that site. He stated he was happy to become a member of this community. Commissioner Boblitt stated that the conditions staff required were for the improvement of this area. She had been on the committee that studied this site to find ways to improve this area. She stated that she was aware that it would take time and money to landscape the outside of the building but that the Commission was as interested in the landscaping as the occupation of the building. She said an 18-month maintenance contract was desirable and that, with a permit, Orchard Supply Hardware could put up a banner. Commissioner Boblitt asked staff if they were comfortable with the traffic issue. Planner Morton eXplained that the Engineering Division and the Police Department had reviewed the traffic study and that staff was comfortable with it. Representing the applicant: Mr. Juergen Fehr Fehr & Peer Associates 3685 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Lafayette Mr. Fehr said that counts had been taken when BEST was at this site and said that Orchard Supply Hardware probably generates less traffic than a store like BEST. It was believed that both stores are fairly equivalent at peak traffic times. Mr. Fehr said other Orchard Supply Hardware stores were not studied because it is difficult to compare different locations. Commissioner Mantegani asked that the Commission go over each condition that was questioned by the applicant. Page 4 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 A) It was the consensus of the Commission to keep Planning condition #2 requiring landscaping to the west elevation to soften the mass of the building. B) It was the consensus of the Commission to keep Planning condition #10 requiring the area between the concrete curb and the southwesterly corner of the building to be landscaped or filled in with decorative concrete to match that which is required in condition #3. C) It was the consensus of the Commission to require an 18-month maintenance contract (Planning condition #4). Staff clarified that, if a contractor is changed, the applicant could file a subsequent contract with staff, as long as the 18-month period was covered. D) With regard to Planning condition #7, one banner is permitted 30 days per calendar year, according to the City's Sign Ordinance. E) With regard to Police Department condition #3, Sgt. Petrocchi said this was a general condition which goes on all projects. He said he had no problem working with the applicant and was sure with the cleanup of the site, many of his concerns would be addressed. Commissioner Zellmer stated he was very glad to see this application. He said he had been in various Orchard Supply Hardware stores and was impressed with all of them. He said he supported this application. Commissioner Wendler asked staff if all Design Review Board concerns had been addressed. Planner Morton stated that only the issue of the height of the letters on the parapet would be addressed on the field. Commissioner Wendler questioned the collection of carts; it could be a major problem. She said she would like to see a separate condition requiring the pickup of carts at least once each hour. The Director of the store stated that there were approximately 150 carts per store and said that they were picked up every half hour. He said they needed to get them back in the store for the customers. Mr. Sambucetti talked about the location of the roll-up door on the south end of the building and staff said, since it could not be relocated, the present location was acceptable. Motion- Wendler/Seconded-Mantegani: To approve Negative Declaration No. 746. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Mantegani/Seconded- Wendler: To approve UP-92-926 based on the findings and subject to modified conditions. A Planning condition was added: Condition 11. Carts shall be collected Page 5 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 from. the parking lot on at least an hourly basis. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. 900 Dubuque Avenue. Levitz Furniture (Corporate Property Investors. owner). UP-92-918. Negative Declaration No. 740 Use Permit, Design Review and environmental determination to allow outdoor storage, temporary seasonal outdoor sales, a use generating in excess of 100 vehicle daily trips, Type "c" sign program to allow relocation of a pole sign and a building facade sign, exterior site and building modifications to an existing retail/warehouse facility including relocation of the public entry, screening of the trash compactor, expansion of a non-conforming warehouse constituting approximately 50 percent of the total gross floor area and modifications to the on-site parking and circulation and upgrading of the landscaping in the P-C Zone District in accordance with provisions of SSFMC Section 20.24.070(b). Motion-Zellmer/Seconded-Boblitt: To continue UP-92-918 to the Planning Commission meeting of January 21, 1993. AGENDAITEMS-OTHER 45 Chestnut Avenue Interpretation of the General Plan regarding the site at 45 Chestnut Avenue. Attorney for the Applicant: Robert Lanzone 939 Laurel San Carlos Mr. Lanzone stated that he and Neil Martin, Planning Consultant, had been hired to work with staff and see what might be done with this site. Mr. Lanzone stated that he had asked his client to clear up the site, which they have done. Mr. Lanzone asked that the Commission interpret the General Plan so that his client would be able to submit a Use Permit for an auto dealership at this location. Representing the applicant: Neil Martin 1640 Laurel Street San Carlos Mr. Martin said he was hired in September and that he has worked with the property owner to try to clear up the site. Mr. Martin stated that his client wanted to retain ownership and upgrade the property. He said that the tenant has a signed a lease for an auto repair business on South Linden and will be moving with 60 days. He eXplained that his task was to consider the property for several uses which would be economically viable for both his client and the City. Page 6 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 Mr. Martin went on to discuss the difference uses which were considered, one of which was a sales facility. He discussed this with staff and it was thought that this might be appropriate. Mr. Martin asked the Commission for favorable consideration that a used car lot would be consistent with the City's General Plan. Commissioner Zellmer wanted to make it clear that what was being discussed for this site was conceptual and in no way an approval of the actual operation. Commissioner Wendler agreed and stated that if and when this application came before the Commission and if it was approved and was a successful business, it would be a great relief to the City. The only concern she expressed was the EI Camino Corridor Redevelopment Plan. Commissioner Boblitt went on to say that at her first meeting as Commissioner, this site was on the agenda, and that was eight years ago. She thought this use might be appropriate, and she was hoping that this case could finally be put to rest. Chief Planner Solomon stated that given the scale of the project, staff did not feel it had a significant roll in the outcome of the EI Camino Corridor but that this did not preclude the Commission from making other policies about uses on this site. Commissioner Mantegani stated he did not want to see this turn into a storage for cars under the guise of a used car lot. He further stated that conceptually this might work out but the Commission would work through the specifics very, very closely. It was the consensus of the Commission that a used car lot was consistent with the General Plan and recommended that the applicants apply for a Use Permit. (Cassette No.2) Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission that staff could incorporate findings of consistency with the General Plan as part of the findings of the Use Permit. Items from Staff Chief Planner Solomon advised that the Housing Element had been approved by City Council with minor changes and that the City expected certification from the State. One change the Council made that came to mind was a requirement along with energy conservation that new projects include water conserving measures. He said he would send them a memo advising them of these changes which were quite insignificant. He said he also received a statement from the South San Francisco Unified School District regarding three surplus sites. He advised the City has a right to purchase at least part the property at a 30% discount of the fair market value. City Council has agreed to look at all three sites within the next 60 days. Chief Planner Solomon advised the Commission of the death of Clenny Thierry, Building Page 7 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92 Maintenance Supervisor, and asked the Commission to adjourn the meeting in his honor. Items from Commission Commissioner Zellmer advised staff that the camera shop in the 300 block of Grand Avenue has a big yellow banner and wondered if they had a permit. Commissioner Wendler stated that in reference to a statement made by Smart and Final at the November 19, 1992 Planning Commission meeting regarding meeting with the homeowner associations in the area, it did not happen. She also advised staff that Hillside Boulevard looked wonderful. Commissioner Wendler also advised the Commission that when projects were presented to them which were in the Brentwood area, to review them very carefully as this area was already impacted. In regards to the Price Club, she advised staff that it does a good job of picking up carts but that cardboard boxes were all over the place and asked that they be advised of this. Both Commissioner Wendler and Boblitt stated that they were grateful for having the opportunity to serve this City for the last 8 years and would remember these days as rewarding and thanked staff for their help. Commissioner Boblitt welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Leo Padreddii who was sitting in the audience. Chairman Matteucci thanked both Commissioners for their service to the City and for the work they had done on the Commission. He stated that they both had the City at heart and presented them both with a gift from the Commission. Motion-Boblitt/Seconded-Wendler: To adjourn the meeting to January 21, 1993. It was unanimously approved by voice vote. Chairman Matteucci adjourned the meeting at 9:18 P.M. Steve olomon, Secretary Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Margaret Warren for Louis Matteucci, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco LM:MW:SS:ab Page 8 of 8 Pages PC Meeting of 12/17/92