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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.19.97 Minutes MINUTES SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION June 19, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Romero, Vice-Chairman Padreddii, Commissioners Barnett, Masuda, Sim, Teglia and Baldocchi MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Planning Division: Chief Planner Senior Planner Act. Secretary II City Attorney City Engineer Police Department: Jim Harnish Steve Carlson Rosa Perez Wayne Snodgrass Arthur Wong Sgt. Ron Petrocchi Sgt. Mike Massoni APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion-Padreddii/Second-Teglia: To approve Planning Commission Minutes of June 5, 1997, as presented. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote, with Commissioner Barnett abstaining. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING - AGENDA ITEM 494 Forbes Blvd., Jessica McClintock, Inc., Applicant/Owner UP-97-010; Cate~orical Exemption, Class 1, Section 15301 (ContinuedfromMarch 20, and May 15,1997) Use Permit to allow retail sales, sign program, and use generating more than 100 ADT in the (P-I) Planned Industrial Zone District in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Sections 20.32.060,20.32.030(c). Chairman Romero opened the public hearing. Chief Planner Harnish presented the staff report noting the following concerns which were covered in the conditions of approval: 1) Landscaping to be reduced in height to provide better line-of-site for drivers; 2) Parking lot resurfacing; 3) Police Department security measures; and 4) the Oyster Point Overpass fee. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Romero closed the public hearing. Commissioner Masuda asked whether the applicant concurred with the conditions. Chief Planner Harnish confirmed he had spoken with the applicant's representative and he indicated concurrence with the conditions of approval. Commissioner Teglia commented that the proposed sign was not up to the standards in the area. Signs in the area are generally short monument signs with company's names. He suggested that the applicant delete the word "Outlet" and just use the company's logo in large letters. Discussion continued regarding the design of the sign. Representing Applicant: Sue Margulis, Manager Jessica McClintock, Inc. 494 Forbes Blvd., SSF Ms. Margulis explained that the word "Outlet" indicates the hours of operation to their customers and differs from the manufacturing operations. Chairman Romero inquired about the cars parked along the pedestrian pathway at the entrance of the parking lot and whether this area is to be restricted to assure that customers park only in the striped areas. He was also concerned about designated employee parking. Ms. Margulis noted that parking in the front entrance pathway area was used by administrative staff and business representatives on a short term basis to drop off merchandise. She stated the area would be posted with a half hour maximum time limit and that security staff will monitor the parking lot. She noted that employees park on the side parking lot. They also have agreements with neighboring businesses for the use of their parking lots during weekend sales events. (A copy of agreements was handed to staff). Ms. Margulis stated that they would be resurfacing and striping the parking lot. Commissioner Sim asked about the retail sales traffic. Ms. Margulis informed the Commission that their manufacturing department has quarterly sales resulting in a large number of buyers. She confirmed that they have modified the sales hours to eliminate conflicts with the neighboring businesses. The Commission discussed the sign hanging from the tree and asked that it be removed and replaced as soon as possible. Ms. Margolus agreed to remove the tree sign and replace it. Motion-Teglia/Second-Barnett: To approved UP-97-010 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. The Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. 450 East Grand Avenue, International Coatings, Inc.,(ICI Paints), Applicant/Owner UP-97-041; Cate~orical Exemption: Class 3(e), Section 15303 Use Permit to allow a fence over three feet in height in the required front setback and over six feet in height in all other required setbacks located at 450 East Grand Avenue (formerly Fuller-O'Brien) in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.73.020. Chairman Romero opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carlson presented staff report and noted that revised plans had been submitted showing staff and Design Review Board recommendations. The revised plans show the existing 6 foot high fence Page 2 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 and the new fence which would be 8 feet high. The proposed fencing complies with Policy 37 of the East of 101 Area Plan. Staff recommends approval subject to findings and conditions of approval. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Romero closed the public hearing. The Commission noted that the new fence would be an improvement. Commissioner Baldocchi asked the applicant to describe the security issues necessitating a perimeter fence. Representin2 Applicant: Fasil Tegene, Plant Engineer ICI Paints Mr. Tegene stated that due to the type of industrial chemical company, security for their products and employees was high priority. Planner Carlson noted that the fence location would not effect the traffic circulation. Chairman Romero was concerned with the 20 foot deep front setback. Planner Carlson noted that the front setback and the rolling gate would not conflict with the vehicle circulation pattern. Chairman Romero was also concerned with the lack of landscaping near the front of the fence. Commissioner Teglia agreed and supported the concept of more landscaping along the front entrance gate and fence. Discussion continued on the possibilities of adding landscaping. The applicant presented photographs to the Commission of a similar site with fencing. Chairman Romero noted that the sample photographs being presented include landscaping along the fence. Commissioner Barnett noted that a decorative gate and fence may be sufficient since it was at the end of East Grand Avenue. Vice-Chairman Padreddii was concerned that the landscaping requirements would have been met at the time the building was built. Planner Carlson noted that the landscaping requirements may not have been in existence at the time. Commissioner Sim asked if there was a code requirement for landscaping. Assistant City Attorney Snodgrass eXplained the code requirements and that the Commission has the discretion to require improvement on the landscaping at this time. Planner Carlson noted that prior fence permits have included landscaping along that edge of the fence. Discussion continued on the amount of new landscaping. Motion-MasudalSecond-Padreddii: To approve Use Permit UP-97-041 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. On the Motion, Amended Motion-Romero/Second- Teglia: Amended the motion to include a condition requiring landscaping in the required 20 foot deep front setback area. The Amended Motion passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Romero, Commissioners Baldocchi, Sim, and Teglia; NOES: Vice-Chairman Padreddii, Commissioners Barnett, and Masuda. Page 3 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 Gellert Blvd. & Appian Way, BBG Dev. Grp., Marketing ConceptslEarl Williams, Api. DR-S-97-040(C); Cate~orical Exemption: Class 11(a), Section 15311 Type "C" Sign Permit to allow a Sign Program for residential sales including a monument sign and flags for the Bay View Villas (St. Francis) in the Medium Density Residential (R-2-H-P) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.76. 155(e) and 20.76.160. Chairman Romero opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report noting that the revised plans were delivered after the staff report was written. The revised plans reflect some of the suggestions of the Design Review Board. He noted that the revised plans include monument signs 12 feet in height and 10 flag poles, each 17 feet in height. Staff recommends that the height of the monument sign and flag poles be less than 10 feet and that the flags be limited to the project entry driveway on Gellert Boulevard. Staff recommends approval subject to the findings and conditions of approval. Representin2 Applicant: Earl Williams Marketing Concepts 109 Campisi Way, Suite 140 Campbell, CA Mr. Williams stated that Staff has presented the applicant proposal and that he was available to answer any questions the Commission may have. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Romero closed the public hearing. Commissioner Baldocchi asked how long the flags would be displayed. Planner Carlson responded that Condition No. 5 states that flags and monument sign shall be removed no later than the sale of the last residence. Planner Carlson stated that the Commission needed to determine the height of the flag poles, the height of the monument signs, and the maximum number of the flags allowed for this project. Commissioner Teglia asked what has been the past recommendations for height limits on similar projects. Planner Carlson stated that the maximum allowed consistent with the Sign Ordinance for monument signs it is 10 feet in height. He noted that previous approved sign projects restrict the number and location of flags to the vehicle entrance way of the project. Commissioner Sim agreed that the height limit should be 10 feet for the flag poles. Motion-PadreddiilSecond-Barnett: To approve Type C Sign Permit No. DRS-97-040(C) based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. The Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Page 4 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 384 Oyster Point Blvd. AMB Institutional Realty AdvisorfM J Research, Inc.lSteven F. Torres, ApI./Owner UP-97-042; Cate~orical Exemption: Class 1, Section 15301(e)(2) Use Permit to allow a conversion of a portion of an existing building from warehouse to research and development, and to allow parking lot modifications in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.24. Chairman Romero opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Carlson presented staff report noting that the building would convert from warehouse to R&D, with hours of operation from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. He informed the Commission that there is a difference in the calculations for the proposed use and the existing 15 parking spaces would need to be increased to a minimum of 22, although the applicant calculates the increase differently. Staff recommends approval of the Use Permit for the conversion from a warehouse to R&D based on the findings and subject to the conditions. Renresentin2 Annlicant: Mr. Torres stated they were in agreement with staff and the Design Steve Torres, Project Executive Review Board recommendation except for the over all calculations ADP Marshall of the square footage. He explained that while the applicant would 4800 Great America Parkway, be occupying 6,600 square feet, approximately 5,000 was existing Suite 500 office. Therefore, the proposed application would only be creating a Santa Clara, CA 1,500 square foot lab area. He stated they would work with staff on the calculations for Oyster Point Overpass fees and parking as they reach the construction permitting process. Mr. Torres noted that the tenant area is being included. Chairman Romero asked Mr. Torres ifM. J. Research was expanding into the warehouse area. Mr. Torres stated that M. 1. Research was presently occupying the office space and they plan to expand into the warehouse with the intent to convert it to research and development. Commissioner Teglia asked for a clarification on the issues of parking and calculation offees. Planner Carlson noted that the actual square footage of warehouse space being converted, will determine the parking increase, and that the on-site parking will meet the City's minimum parking requirements. The Oyster Point Overpass fees will be determined by the City Engineer. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Romero closed the public hearing. Commissioner Masuda was glad to see the screening of the rooftop equipment. Motion-MasudalSecond-Teglia: To approved Use Permit UP-97-042 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. The Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Page 5 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 Chairman Romero called for a five minute recess at 8: 40 PM and the meeting was called back to order at 8:45 PM Commissioner Baldocchi expressed concern that the City does not have a city-wide telecommunication policy and indicated that she would prefer not to move forward with more wireless communication applications until the Commission studies the issue and gets direction from City Council. She asked that the Commission consider a 30 day continuance for Items #5 and #6 on the agenda. Conlnlissioner Teglia strongly concurred witlt Conlnlissioner Baldocclti. He recalled newspaper articles fronl otlter cities regarding tlteir policies on teleconlnlunication. Conlnlissioner Teglia expressed concern tltat several Council nlenlbers Itave sit own interest in tltis issue and tltat tlte City Manager's office sltould be taking direction fronl City Council He felt tit ere were nlultiple opportunities tltat tlte City Council nlay want to look into and would reconlnlend a joint nleeting witlt City Council for direction. The Commission concurred that a city-wide policy would be beneficial. Discussion continued that many wireless communication applications had been approved and that the use of city owned facilities needs to be considered. The Commission discussed the options to continue the items or consider a continuation to allow the Commission to discuss the issue with the City Council. Vice-Chairman Padreddii and Commissioner Masuda were not in favor of continuing the items. Commissioner Barnett commented on his concerns that the Commission is reacting to the applications instead of reviewing them in the context of an established policy plan. He would like the communication's companies also included in some of the meetings to present their future plans. Planner Carlson noted that staff has drafted a wireless communication ordinance, but an environmental assessment still needs to be done. Chief Planner Harnish noted that the earliest possible time to get the matter before the City Council would be July 9th. Chairman Romero advised that a subcommittee needs to be appointed to discuss this issue with Council and asked if it needed to be a public hearing. In response, Assistant City Attorney Snodgrass, stated a subcommittee would not require a public hearing under the Brown Act. Chief Planner Harnish explained that a moratorium would be a strong action; that continuing the items, until additional information can be obtained may be more appropriate. He noted that the process to review an ordinance would take some time. Continuance of the two items would be to allow the Commission to get direction from City Council and review the scope of the draft ordinance. Page 6 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 #5 480 Grandview Drive, Rooftop Management Systems/Alan Wingate, Applicant (LBC Mabuhay Corp., Owner) UP-97-032, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND97-032 Use Permit to allow a wireless communication facility comprised of a roof mounted antenna and a ground mounted equipment building in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.77 and 20.83. #6 320 Shaw Road, Nextel/Joe Wyman, Aplllicant (Todd & Rebecca Magaline, Owner) UP-97-033, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND96-064 Previously Certified Use Permit to allow wireless communication facility comprised of a 65 ft. tall mono-pole and ground mounted equipment building in the Industrial (M-I) Zone District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.77 and 20.83. Motion-TeglialSecond-Baldocchi: To continue Item #5 and #6 of the agenda to July 17, 1997, Planning Commission meeting. The Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Romero, Commissioners Baldocchi, Barnett, Masuda, Sim, and Teglia. NOES: Vice-Chairman Padreddii. Mr. Wyman stated that this is a new industry and that Nextel has a legislative branch that would be available to meet and assist the City. He noted that they would have preferred to have been able to present their application to the Commission tonight. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Items from Staff: Chief Planner Harnish reported on the neighborhood meeting he had attended regarding the North Sign Hill development, there were approximately 50 people in attendance. The persons in attendance mentioned their concerns that should be noted in the environmental review. Chief Planner Harnish stated his discussion at the meeting focused on the general plan, subdivision map and rezoning requirements; and advised them of the possible time frame of the application process. Chief Planner Harnish noted that the appeal on 119 So. Linden Avenue Use Permit had been approved by City Council with added conditions that the business does not operate until all the conditions are met and that the applicant pay for all costs incurred for code enforcement. The City Council received a letter today from the applicant requesting to be allowed to operate the business while meeting conditions. Chief Planner Harnish reported that Terrabay Phases II and III will be coming through soon. A contract planner will be obtained for Terrabay project. Also, a full time planner will be onboard at the end of June to temporarily fill the Assistant Planner's position. migmn~ng1~1pt11Itii~~:111~:: Chief Planner noted that Planning Commission's July 3rd meeting will be very short with only one item, the Trammel Crow project on Oyster Pt. Blvd. Page 7 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97 Items from Commission: Commissioner Barnett informed the Commission he had visited the Chestnut Estates project. He noted that most models have a three-car garage, but one model had a two-car garage. Planner Carlson noted that the Commission's recommendation was to reduce some models to two-car garage to provide more landscaping and to add variety on the models. Chairman Romero advised that a subcommittee be established to discuss the Commissions concerns on the wireless communication applications. Commissioners Teglia, Padreddii and Baldocchi volunteered and were appointed. Chairman Romero asked that the Subcommittee to report back to the Commission at the next meeting. Commissioner Baldocchi asked about the comments from Historical Commission. Chief Planner noted that they had responded with minor comments and would be presented at the July 17th meeting. Commissioner Sim asked about the trash collecting at the rear of Alidos fence, and the signage at the corner of West borough and Callan Boulevards. Planner Carlson noted that the Code Enforcement had been informed of the trash at the rear of Alido' s restaurant and the Design Review Board had reviewed the signs at the corner of West borough and Callan Boulevards. Planner Carlson informed the Commission that staff would be reviewing the Negative Declaration for the California Golf Club removal of trees. Also staff received an environmental document from San Francisco Water Company, regarding replacement of pipes on Bayshore Blvd. While the document describes the project as being in Daly City and Brisbane, some trenching may be going through parts of the Terrabay area off of Bayshore Blvd. Staff noted that San Francisco Water had been advised to review the Terrabay EIR. San Francisco Water indicated that they will be hiring an archeologist to review the matter. Discussion continued on the San Francisco Water right-of-way. City Engineer Arthur Wong confirmed that San Francisco Water has a right-of-way for a water line on Airport Blvd. City Engineer Wong described how it would impact the hookramp proposal. Items from the Public: None Adjournment: Motion-Barnett/Second-Masuda: To adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM to the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 3, 1997. It was unanimously passed by voice vote. r cretary SSlon an Francisco VV~<<Jl't-LfAo William Romero, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco JH:rp Page 8 of8 PC Mtg. 6/19/97