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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/15/2004 MINUTES Apri/15, 2004 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE 1 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Zemke, Vice Chairperson Teglia and Chairperson Ochsenhirt ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II Kimberly Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Richard Harmon, Development Review Coordinator Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison Maurice Dong, Assistant Fire Marshall City Attorney: Engineering Division: Police Department: Fire Prevention. AGENDA REVIEW Chief Planner Sparks noted that there were no changes to the agenda but that the minutes needed to be changed to reflect the correct Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes April 1, 2004. None Approved 2. Fitness West/ applicant Intereal/Elbert Bressie/owner 712 Dubuque Ave. P03-0136/UP03-0025 and Mitigated Negative DeclarationMND-00-024 Continued to May 6, 20004 (Continue to May 6, 2004) Use Permit allowing a 24,045 square foot commercial recreation facility with extended hours of operation of 5 AM to 10 PM and off-site parking in the Planned Commercial (P-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.24, 20.74 and 20.81 Motion Honan / Second Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by majority voice vote with Vice Chairperson Teglia abstaining from approving the minutes. PUBLIC HEARING 3. SandHill Property Co., Owner / Applicant 345 East Grand Ave. P04-0030 & UP04-0010 Approved (Continued From Apri/l, 2004) Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2004 Use permit allowing wholesale, storage and distribution uses and freight forwarding uses to operate on a 24 hour daily basis generating in excess of 100 vehicle trips and outdoor truck storage in an existing 126,944 square foot warehouse and freight forwarding facility, situated at 345 East Grand Avenue in the Planned Industrial Zoning District (P-I) in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.32.060, 20.32.070(a) and 20.32.070 (b). Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-Ol-034 previously adopted April 2002. Senior Planner Carlson noted that there were no changes to the Staff Report and will ask Assistant City Attorney Johnson to answer any of the Commission's questions Public Hearing opened. There being no speaker the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission noted that in light of the information given to them this is a conforming use. Motion Giusti / Second Zemke to approve P04-0030 & UP04-0010. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 4. AT & T Wireless/Howard Yee-Applicant Cal Water Service Co.-owner Avalon Water Tank/corner Avalon Drive & Canyon Ct. UP-00-025/MODl Continued to June 3, 2004 (Continued From February 19, 2004) Use Permit Modification of a wireless communication facility consisting of the addition of 2 panel antennas bringing the site total to 4 panel antennas, 8 new amplifiers, mounted to an existing 14 foot tall monopole, increasing the tower height to 16 feet, and relocating the above ground equipment into an underground vault, situated at a California Water Service Company storage tank on Avalon Drive near Canyon Court in a Single Family Residential (R-l-C-P) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.105. Senior Planner Carlson presented the Staff Report. Howard Yee, applicant, noted that he agreed with all the Conditions of Approval except condition number 4. He asked that he be allowed to increase the height of the antenna over the specified height in the condition. Public Hearing opened. Those speaking in opposition were: Romonie Rahjboy 63 Waverly Ct Marge Sieux 11 Canyon Ct John Chan 64 Waverly Ct Edwina Wong 60 Waverly Ct Their comments were: · One speaker asked why the violation that AT&T has committed at the site has not been addressed by the City. · They noted that AT&T is responsible for an illegal addition to the site and they should be fined and denied this modification. If a resident installs an illegal room, they are required by the City to either bring it up to code or tear down the illegal addition. · They were concerned that the site would become an antenna farm. · There currently is not any stealthing technology at the site. · Pictures of Avalon Drive and Canyon Court were submitted into the record because the neighbors were concerned that large trucks would be accessing the site would create traffic congestion. Chief Planner Sparks responded to the issues on AT&T installing equipment without permits and addressing the violation. He noted that because there is a lack of resources and the caseload that Code Enforcement currently has it is difficult to S:\M[V\.ute.s\F[V\.ClL[zecl M[V\.ute.s\::200-4- \0-4--1.5-0-4- RPc.cloc' PClge ~ of G Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2004 monitor the illegal aspects of this application. He added that the applicant and staff do acknowledge that AT&T should not have done any modification without permits and are trying to correct it. Public Hearing closed. Vice Chairperson Teglia noted that the site has a long history. Noticing has improved since the first application. He added that he preferred alternative number 2 and leaving condition number 4 as is without the height increase. He questioned if there is a way to restrict access to the site to certain times Commissioner Honan asked that AT&T apologize to the City Council, neighbors and the Planning Commission for allowing this illegal modification to the current cell site. She asked what the City could do to require this apology. Commissioner Zemke noted that AT&T should inform the City what procedures and measures are being taken to prevent another incident such as this one. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the Commission could add a condition of approval to achieve this. He added that during construction there would be large vehicles there, but after that is complete a technician come out once a month in a passenger size vehicle. Mr. Yee added that the technicians would arrive at the site with their own vehicle. Mr. Yee noted that the he had expressed AT&T's regrets to the Commission and neighbors. He stated that AT&T contracts out to several agencies, which then subcontract other companies, and this particular subcontractor did not request the proper permits. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that the Commission could require an AT&T employee address the Commission on this issue. Chief Planner Sparks suggested that the Commission require as part of the Conditions of Approval that AT&T submit the apology letter prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The Commission agreed that regardless of the subcontractors involved in this issue the responsible party is AT&T because it is their antenna and further agreed to invite them to a Planning Commission meeting in order to receive the information requested directly from the AT&T Corporation. Motion Teglia / Second Zemke to continue the item to June 3, 2004. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 5. Suheil Shatara Architecture/ applicant St. George Orthodox Church of/ owner 116 Beacon St. P02-0047, UP02-0009, RZ02-0003 & Negative Declaration ND02-0001 Resolution 2631 Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing environmental impacts of the conversion of a 23,062 square foot building into a religious assembly with on-site parking of 85 vehicles and landscaping, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act. Reclassification of 116 Beacon Way (APN 015- from Planned Industrial (P-I) Zone District to Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District. Use Permit allowing the conversion of a 23,062 square foot vacant industrial building into a religious assembly use with on-site parking for 85 vehicles and landscaping. Design Review of the conversion of a vacant 23,062 square foot industrial building into a church with an on-site parking lot and landscaping. In accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.32.030 (b), 020.32.070 & 20.08.050 and Chapters 20.81, 20.85 & 20.87 Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Anick Shamiyeh, St. George Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, requested that the Commission make less restrictive Special Condition number 5 because all other conditions will be met prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The recordation is not a benefit because it will preclude the applicant from refinancing the property. He requested that condition #5 be removed. Public Hearing opened. S:\M[V\.ute.s\F[V\.ClL[zecl M[V\.ute.s\::200-4- \0-4--1.5-0-4- RPc.cloc' PClge 3 of G Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2004 Suheil Shatara, Architect, noted that the plans have been before the Commission and is available for any questions. Public Hearing closed. Assistant City Attorney Johnson noted that with regard to changing Special Condition #5 the Commission can revise the condition and require that a memorandum of understanding be recorded rather than recording the Conditions of Approval. She added that the recordation of such a document will provide notice to any potential buyer that there are Conditions of Approval to comply with and will prevent that any Childcare Center be initiated without the consent of the City. When the applicant complies with the conditions a Certificate of Compliance can also be recorded. Mr. Shamiyeh noted that they do not have any problem with a memorandum of understanding. The Commission noted that they would leave Special Condition number 4 as it stands and that the performance date of "July 1, 2004" contained in Special Condition #5 would be changed to state "prior to issuance of a building permit" and that a memorandum would be recorded rather than requiring the Conditions of Approval to be recorded. Motion Teglia / Second Sim to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve P02-0047, UP02-0009, RZ02-0003 & Negative Declaration ND02-0001 with the stated changes to the Conditions of Approval. Approved by majority voice vote with Commissioner Honan voting against the proposed project. 6. Raymond's Sourdough Bakery Ofiesh, Gregory & Jane owner / applicant 178 Starlite St. P04-0012, RZ04-0001 & EIR-99-61 Certified October 1999 Resolution 2632 Rezone property located at 178 Starlite Street from P-C-L to M-l, (consistent with underlying Mixed Industrial General Plan Designation), Design Review of a new 6,453 square foot warehouse addition with related landscaping and site improvements in the Planned Commercial (P-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.85, 20.87 & 20.101. Principal Planner Kalkin presented the Staff Report Gregory Ofiesh, applicant, noted that he will answer any questions that the Commission has and added that staff has been very helpful. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Motion Honan / Second Sim to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve RZ04-0001 & P04-0012. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Items from Staff a. City of South San Francisco/applicant City of South San Francisc%wner Downtown Central Redevelopment Area Resolution 2633 Resolution Establishing the Boundaries for the Area Proposed to be Added to the Downtown/Central Redevelopment Project Area and Adopting the Preliminary Plan for the Third Amendment to the Downtown/Central Redevelopment Project Area. Housing & Redevelopment Manager Fragoso presented the Staff Report. She noted that the boundaries would be redefined to include the Oyster Point Marina into the Downtown Central Redevelopment Area. She also noted that there would be a financial merger of the Downtown Central, Gateway and Shearwater Redevelopment Areas to allow more flexibility with the funds. S:\M[V\.ute.s\F[V\.ClL[zecl M[V\.uteS\::2004 \04-1.5-04 RPc.cloc' PClge 4 of G Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2004 Vice Chairperson Teglia asked if the Harbor District still controls the marina although the City owns it. Housing & Redevelopment Manager Fragoso noted that the agreement that gave the control over the marina does not change but allows access to money that would not be available to the City otherwise. Vice Chairperson Teglia asked if the future connection to Forbes on the map was what is currently Gull Drive. After reviewing the map Housing & Redevelopment Manager Fragoso noted that it is not. Assistant City Attorney Johnson added that the City, the Redevelopment Agency, and the Harbor District had entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) requiring the City's approval on any lease for any of the parcels. She added that the Conference Center is looking at expanding in that area and this plan mayor may not include the developer of the hotel on parcel three. Commissioner Romero asked what had happened with the Master Plan for the Oyster Point Marina. Chief Planner Sparks noted that although a study was undertaken it was not completed and staff has been instructed to further study the area. Motion Teglia / Second Honan to adopt a resolution to recommending that the Redevelopment Agency redefine the boundaries of the Downtown Central Redevelopment Area and to fiscally merge the Downtown Central, Gateway and Shearwater Redevelopment Areas. b. Urban Housing Group Subcommittee appointed Urban Housing Group/applicant Harmonious Holdings/owner 1410 EI Camino Real P03-0092, PM03-0003, SA03-001, UP03-0016, ZA03-0003 & Negative Declaration ND03-0001 Park Station Lofts a proposed 50 unit per acre condominium complex on a site located on EI Camino Real in the SSF BART Transit Village Zoning District. Staff requests that the Planning Commission set up a subcommittee to review preliminary design plans for a proposed high density project in the Transit Village Zone. Chief Planner Sparks noted that a subcommittee needs to formed for a proposed project in the Transit Village Zone. Chairperson Ochsenhirt appointed himself to the subcommittee and asked for two more volunteers. Vice Chairperson Teglia and Commissioner Sim volunteered to be on the Subcommittee. c. Chief Planner Sparks informed the Commission that the Council upheld the decision of the Planning Commission to deny allow the use at 915 Linden Avenue to operate at that location. He added that the Council did initiate a text amendment to redefine Linen Services and make the use conditional in that area. He added that this would be coming to the Commission in the upcoming meetings. 8. Items from Commission None 9. Items from the Public None S:\M[V\.ute.s\F[V\.ClL[zecl M[V\.uteS\::2004\04-1.5-04 RPc.cloc' PClge 5 of G Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2004 10 Adjournment S:5S P.M. Motion Zemke / Second Giusti to adjourn the meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote. ~~ ()".t. <I "f,.;:A Rick Ochsenhlrt, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Thomas C. Sparks Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting May 6, 2004, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA TCS/bla S:\M[V\.ute.s\F[V\.ClL[zecl M[V\.ute.s\::2004 \04-1.5-04 RPc.cloc' PClge G of G