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MINUTES
March 4, 2004
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS
TAPE 1
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
Steve Kowalski, Associate Planner
Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II
Richard Harmon, Development Review Coordinator
Engineering Division:
AGENDA REVIEW
Chief Planner Sparks noted that item numbers 4 and 5 are going to be continued and he asked that the
Commission move the items to the Consent Calendar.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2004.
Approved
4. Intereal/Elbert Bressie/Owner
Fitness West/ Applicant
712 Dubuque Ave.
P03-0136/UP03-0025 and Previous Negative Declaration MNDOO-024
(Continued from February 5, 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.
5. Ofiesh, Gregory & Jane -owner/applicant
178 Starlite St.
P04-0012/RZ04-0001 and EIR-99-61 Certified October 1999
(Recommend continuance to March 18, 2004)
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 8,976 square foot warehouse addition with related
landscaping and site improvements, and a request for a landscape credit for 120 square feet of required
landscape area in the Planned Commercial (P-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.85, 20.87 &
20.101.
Motion Teglia / Second Sim to approve the Consent Calendar. Items 4 and 5 approved by unanimous voice
vote and item number 1 approved by voice vote with majority Commissioner Honan abstaining.
Planning Commission Meeting of March 4, 2004
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Caravan Restaurant
Ergur, Necati/Owner
Caspian Builders, Inc./ Applicant
713 Linden Ave.
P02-0054/UP04-0001and Categorical Exemption Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities
(Continued from February 19, 2004)
Use Permit to allow a full-service restaurant with on-site liquor sales to occupy a portion of an existing building in
the Retail Commercial (C-l) Zone within 200 feet of a residential district, and including off-site parking at 311
Aspen Avenue in accordance with the SSFMC 20.22.030, 20.22.070 & 20.74.120.
The item was continued to follow item #3 at 7:34 p.m.
3. Project 101/Huntsman Architectural Group-Applicant
Elbert Bressie/David Bressie-Owner
600-790 Dubuque Ave. (APN 015-021-090 and SBE 135-41-14 PAR 1)
UP, VAR, TDMP, DR-00-024 and MND-00-024
(Continued from February 5, 2004)
Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, in
accordance CEQA. Use Permit allowing a multi-tenant mixed-use commercial center comprised principally of
office and R&D with commercial uses generating in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips, with 24 hour
operation and off-site parking, in accordance with SSFMC Sections 20.24.060, 20.74.120 and Chapter 20.81.
Variance allowing a reduction in parking from the required parking rate of 3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet to a
rate of 2.64 spaces per 1,000 square feet in conjunction with a TDM Plan in accordance with SSFMC Chapters
20.82 and 20.120. Transportation Demand Management Plan reducing traffic impacts, in accordance with
SSFMC Chapter 20.120. Design Review of a conversion of an existing commercial development from a multi-
tenant mixed-use facility comprised primarily of warehouse, distribution, office and retail to a multi-tenant mixed-
use facility comprised primarily of office and R&D with commercial, in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.85 in
the Zone District: Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District.
Chief Planner Sparks noted that the applicant has requested a continuance to March 18th but he did not feel that
this would be sufficient time to work out the issues on the project. He suggested that the Commission continue
the item to April 1, 2004.
Motion Zemke / Second Sim to continue the item to April 1, 2004.
2. Caravan Restaurant
713 Linden Ave.
(continued)
The item was reconvened at 7:36 p.m.
Associate Planner Kowalski presented the Staff Report.
Mathew Bolak, Caspian Builders, noted that there would be an open kitchen to increase customer confidence and
aesthetic appeal, the bathroom would be used for both the restaurant and the Morning Brew Coffee shop, and that
they would be adding windows to the side of the coffee shop that match the fac;ade of the restaurant.
Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the public hearing was closed.
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The Commission questioned if the bathroom facilities would be sufficient for the 2 businesses. They also asked
how the bar would function and if there would be stools at the bar. The Commission questioned if the parking
agreement with the previous use (Realm of Blessings Church) was void with the new parking lease agreement
going into effect.
Mr. Bolak noted that the bathroom would be renovated to be ADA compliant and is sufficient for the two
businesses. He pointed out the there would not be any stools at the bar and that the servers would take the drink
orders at the table and serve them there.
Associate Planner Kowalski added that a separate bar would not be allowed and a different type of liquor license
would be required for such a bar. He pointed out that the Police Department would not support a sit down bar
license. He confirmed that the old lease agreement became void when the church vacated the building.
Motion Zemke / Second Honan to approve P02-0054 & UP04-001. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Items from Staff
Chief Planner Sparks noted that a transmittal has been received from the City Attorney's office regarding real
estate signs and is going to follow up with Commissioner Honan's concern on the EI Camino Real sign.
4. Items from Commission
Commissioner Honan and Commissioner Romero wished each other a happy birthday for March 5, 2004.
5. Items from the Public
None
6. Adjournment
7:46 P.M.
Motion Teglia / Second Sim adjourned the meeting in honor of the Commissioners birthdays. Approved by
unanimous voice vote.
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Rick chsenhlrt, Chairperson
Planning Commission
City of South San Francisco
Tomas C. Sparks
Secretary to the Planning Co
City of South San Francisco
NEXT MEETING:
Regular Meeting March 18, 2004 Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San
Francisco, CA
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