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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-20 ~'t\\ SAN ^ ~\:j .., -- ~~ ~. ,,- ''\, 'fA, 0' ~,~, .'- -:;-,.f'-' t. 'J-':. ;;""fi'~~- -, '.'ic,::. f-< ' - IllCll . -. - - ...... _ 011 ,,,' """" -\ ('j O'~,~]O t~~1 0..i~~~~~ MINUTES April 20, 2006 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: TAPE 1 7:30 D.m. Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Prouty, and Chairperson Zemke and Vice Chairperson Honan ABSENT: Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Susy Kalkin, Acting Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II Marty Van Duyn, Assistant City Manager Armando Sanchez Peter Spoerl, Assistant City Attorney Raul Dacanay, Civil Engineer Bryan Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshall City Manager Housing Commty Dev. City Attorney: Engineering Division: Fire Prevention. CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW Acting Chief Planner Kalkin noted that there is a potential urgency item to be added to the agenda under Administrative Business, which is a review of colors and materials for the former Marbella housing project now called south City Lights. She pointed out however, that it would take a minimum of five votes from the Commission to add an item, but being that there are four in attendance this may not occur if or until a 5th member is present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chris Hart, 69 South Linden, wanted to inform the Commission that he is the individual responsible for the railroad equipment on the property. He noted that there were issues in the manner that the lease was agreed upon and noted that he intends to cooperate with the City and landlord. He explained that they have taken some historical train equipment from the now closed Railroad train equipment in San Francisco. He informed the Commission that this is a non-profit organization for historic equipment and there is no pollution, work or hazardous materials. He invited the Commission to visit his website at www.sanfranciscotrains.org. Acting Chief Planner Kalkin clarified that there is an ongoing Code Enforcement effort on this site because there is a lot of activity but no authorized business licenses on the site. She added that at some point there may be an application before the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of regular meeting minutes of January 19, February 2, February 16, March 2, and March 16, 2006. 2. Edna's Ichiban (Ben Ramos)/applicant American National Ins. Co.lowner 2234 & 2236 Westborough Blvd. Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 P02-0001: UPM05-0005 (Continue to May 4, 2006) Modification of a Use Permit to expand the range of entertainment options and expand an existing restaurant with alcoholic beverage service and hours of operation past midnight within 200 feet of a residential zone in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.91. 3. Planned Unit Development of 44 Seville Way Maharaj, Umesh & Naleen/Owner Alavaro Romero/Applicant 44 Seville Way P05-0156: PUDM05-0003 & DR05-0092 Modification of a Planned Unit Development and Design Review allowing a 188 sq ft addition to an existing single-family residence situated at 44 Seville Way in the Single Family Residential and Planned Unit Development Zone District (R-1-C-P) in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.16 & 20.78 Motion Honan / Second Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of the March 16,2006 minutes. Absent - Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia PUBLIC HEARING 4. All Speed Hobbies Use Permit Terence Lee & Partners/Owner Wesley Jang dbe All Speed Hobbies IApplicant 230 S Spruce Ave P06-0004: UP06-0003 & DR06-0030 Use Permit allowing a retail sales use in a Planned Commercial (P-C) Zone District generating in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips. Design Review of exterior changes to the building and parking lot and upgrades to the landscaping. (SSFMC Chapters 20.24, 20.81 & 20.85) Public Hearing opened. Associate Planner Smalley presented the staff report. The applicant noted that he was available for questions. Public Hearing closed Commissioner Giusti asked if the models will be tested in the large parking lot so that the noise might disturb the neighborhood. Associate Planner Smalley noted that the recommended Conditions of Approval preclude this. The applicant noted that most models are not very loud but there is a demonstration area inside the building for customers to try the models. Commissioner Prouty questioned if they were radio controlled models and what amount of megahertz were. The applicant responded that they are 75 megahertz or 27 megahertz which are regulated by the Federal Communications Commision for radio control models. He added that the remote control units are certified to be sold in the United States within a certain bandwidth and power range. Chairperson Zemke questioned how large the store in Millbrae is. The applicant noted that the sales area is 900 square feet and the entire store is 2200 square feet. He pointed out that most of the store is not usable for retail space because of its configuration. Commissioner Prouty noted that there are not any pictures that show how the building will be "spruced up. s:\Mi,^-utes\f'C,^-ClLizecl Mi,^-uteS\:2DDb\D4-::W-Db RPC Mi,^-utes,cloc PClge:2 ofT Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 "Associate Planner Smalley noted that because there will not be any changes to the exterior, pictures were not included in the staff report but some of the landscaping will be upgraded. Vice Chairperson Honan asked if the trees will be connected to a sprinkler system. Associate Planner Smalley pointed out that there is a standard condition of approval requiring the installation of such a system. Vice Chairperson Honan noted that she can't visualize the proposed 8X8 doors. Associate Planner Smalley noted that the doors would be positioned where there is a blank brick wall and pointed out that the south elevation on page 3 of the plans show what it would look like. Motion Honan / Second Giusti to approve P06-0004: UP06-0003 & DR06-0030. Approved by majority voice vote. Absent - Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia 5. Vacant Lot - Terrabay Ping Hsu/Owner Ping Hsu/Applicant Vacant Lot - Terrabay (Phase I P05-0018: PP05-0001 & PM05-0001 Precise Plan and Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 9,261 square foot lot into three (3) lots and common areas and develop three (3) single family dwellings situated at the intersection of Northcrest and Windcrest Lane in the Terrabay Specific Plan District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 19.48 & 20.63 Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Ping Hsu, applicant, noted that this has been a long process because he has had to go to the Homeowners Association of the Terrabay Phase I section and now is before the Commission. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Prouty asked if there was a color and materials board. Senior Planner Carlson noted that there is one and the colors match with the other homes in the area. Chairperson Zemke asked if the site needed further grading. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the majority of the grading was done when Terrabay Phase I was built and at this point only minor grading needs to be done. He added that a soils report will be submitted and reviewed by the building official. Commissioner Prouty noted that the site is steep and asked if their will be issues with the drainage. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the project will connect to the existing drainage system. Commissioner Giusti asked if the common driveway will be circular. Senior Planner Carlson noted that it is square and similar to the other driveways in the area. He added that this has not presented problems in the neighborhood. Commissioner Prouty asked if there were any fire issues. Assistant Fire Marshall Niswonger noted that the development has a green belt and they do a weed abatement program for the areas that are not covered. Motion Prouty / Second Giusti to approve P05-0018: PP05-0001 & PM05-0001. Approved by majority voice vote. Absent - Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia 6. Harley Davidson Dealership Thomas H. Perkins/owner & applicant 333 Corey Way P05-0105: UP05-0022 & DR05-0061 s:\Mivccttes\Fivcalizeci Mivccttes\200G\O-f-::20-0G RPG Mivccttes,cioc page 3 ofT Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 Permit allowing the conversion of a vacant building to motorcycle sales and repair, and Design Review of a motorcycle sales and repair facility with related landscaping and parking, situated at 333 Corey Way in the Planned Industrial Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.32,20.81 and 20.85. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Tom Perkins, Dudley Perkins, noted that he is looking forward to opening their dealership in South San Francisco. He added that the staff report notes that the business is a Monday through Saturday operation but will also be opened on Sundays. Commissioner Prouty asked if there were any issues with the neighborhood due to noise at their current location. Mr. Perkins noted that there is potential for a large amount of noise but they educate their employees and customers to be respectful of the neighbors. He pointed out that the BCDC application has been submitted. Public Hearing closed. Commissioner Prouty asked if the applicant has agreed to all the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Perkins noted that they are in accordance with the conditions and are negotiating with Assistant City Manager Van Duyn with regard to fees. He noted that the amount of the development fees were an unexpected surprise and it would be a substantial hardship on their business. He pointed out that they have talked to the Assistant City Manager Van Duyn to see how they can mitigate the impact. He pointed out that the conditions with regards to upgrades of the land and the building will be met. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn noted that the fees will not be waived and are obligations that must be met. He noted that there are no negotiations as to the amounts and the necessity for the fees to be paid. He pointed out that the city has encouraged the applicant to come into the city. He pointed out that they are looking at some ability to offset the fees with Redevelopment Agency activities. He reassured the Commission that this does not pay the fee directly nor is it a failure to obligate the applicant to pay the fees. He noted that the Redevelopment Agency will work to negotiate a fee that over time will be met and will be easier for the applicant to pay. Vice Chairperson Honan asked why the entry gate would be 12 feet tall. Mr. Perkins noted that there has been a rash of motorcycle facility break-ins with a large dollar amount of inventory lost. He pointed out that it is an architectural, wrought iron gate, with a stucco wall. Motion Honan / Second Prouty to approve P05-01 05: UP05-0022 & DR05-0061. Approved by majority voice vote. Absent - Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia 7. Patrick Doherty/applicant Patrick Doherty/owner 90 Oak Ave P06-0016: DR06-0015 & SA06-0001 Tentative Subdivision Map and Design Review allowing for the construction of a three-story building and resubdividing three (3) abutting lots into a single lot containing thirteen (13) residential condominiums and common area, situated at 90 Oak Avenue, in the Multi-Family (R-3-L) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.85 and 20.125 & Title 19. Affordable Housing Agreement between the applicant and the City of South San Francisco restricting three (3) of the dwellings as affordable housing unit. Density Bonus of nine percent (9%) over the zone district maximum of 30 units per acre, as provided for in SSFMC Chapter 20.130. Public Hearing opened. s:\Mivcc<tes\Fivc~lize~ Mivcc<tes\200b\01--20-0b RPG Mivcc<te$,~OC 'P~ge 1- of T Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. Patrick Doherty, owner, was available for questions. Public Hearing closed. Vice Chairperson Honan questioned if the affordable housing was going to be on site, to which staff replied affirmatively. Commissioner Prouty pointed out that architectural drawings are not included in the packet and wondered if there was going to be any articulation or if the Design Review Board had any comments. Mr. Doherty noted that the DRB had no comments and that the design is the same one that was approved by the DRB and Planning Commission previously in 2002. Chairperson Zemke and Mr. Doherty discussed the materials on the building. Commissioner Prouty asked if the colors and materials board was available. He pointed out that there is a historic building on the site and asked if any effort was made to save it. Mr. Doherty noted that there has not been any interest in from individuals to save the structure. Mr. Doherty noted that the building has been abandoned and does not see that it can be moved or saved because of its dilapidated condition. Commissioner Giusti noted that she had seen pictures of the mold inside the house. Senior Planner Carlson stated that the materials board is from the previous project approval and that file is in the office. Vice Chairperson Honan asked what the parking requirements are for the project. Senior Planner Carlson noted that it is 2.25 spaces per dwelling. He added that the parking would be on the ground floor, under the building with two visitor parking spaces on the adjacent street. Vice Chairperson Honan noted that she vaguely remembers the original project. She stated that when the application lacks information, the Commission deems it unacceptable. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the Commission can add a condition of approval requiring that they review and approve the materials and color board prior to start of construction. Commissioner Prouty preferred to continue the project to the next meeting. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the applicant has some time constraints with regard to building permits. Mr. Doherty noted that the permit has been extended several times and the last extension is expiring, which poses a problem for him. Senior Planner Carlson noted that if the permit expires the applicant will need to meet the current UBC requirements which will cause him to have to change the building and will result in a recalculation of the fees. He suggested returning with the material to the Commission prior to having it go to Council, which will allow the Commission to convey their concerns to Council. Chairperson Zemke noted that he would like to be sensitive to the needs of the Commission and prefers not to give the applicant more hardships. Motion Prouty / Second Honan adopting resolution 2652-2006 recommending that the City Council approve P06-0016: DR06-0015 & SA06-0001 and directing the applicant to return with the material and colors board on May 4, 2006. Approved by majority voice vote. Absent - Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia 8. Lowe's HIW, Inc./applicant Project 101 Associates/owner 600-790 Dubuque Avenue P05-0097: EIR05-0002 s:\IV\Lvcutes\FLvcClLLzeol IV\Lvcutes\:200b\04-20-0b RPC IV\Lvcutes,oIoG PClge 5 of:r Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Lowe's development. Public Hearing opened. Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report. The Commission comments were: . Traffic impacts (Vice Chairperson Honan) . Where will the delivery trucks go (Vice Chairperson Honan) . Traffic on Oyster Point versus East Grand Avenue (Chairperson Zemke) Staff replied that the traffic consultant could not be at the meeting but is the same consultant who worked on the Home Depot and Terrabay projects. The traffic consultant found that the impacts are the same as the other projects and required that Lowe's include a left turn pocket at the main entrance. Staff continued that Dubuque will be slightly widened at this location to provide for this as well as giving maneuverability for the delivery trucks. Staff pointed out that the delivery trucks will be in a separate area to the north and Lowe's employees would park in this area also. Staff added that studies showed that it was easier in terms of capacity and configuration to use Oyster Point Boulevard rather than East Grand Avenue. Commissioner Prouty stated that the traffic is a major problem and noted that there will be gridlock on the space. Senior Planner Carlson noted that these effects were considered and it is occurring with each and every project before the Commission. He added that signal phasing and lights can be changed but there is a limited amount of things the City can do to mitigate this. He pointed out that the Commission will need to consider a Statement of Overriding Considerations stating that the benefits of the project outweigh the adverse effects. Commissioner Prouty asked if there will be a contribution to the TDM program. Senior Planner Carlson noted tat there will be a TDM plan which has been modeled after the one that was done for the IKEA employees and accepted by CjCAG. He added that the developer is subject to the traffic impact fee for East of 101, sewer impact and childcare fees. Vice Chairperson Honan asked if Lowe's was also considering running a 24 hour operation. Mr. Shaghagi noted that they are a 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. operation but it is a possibility if the store is successful. Commissioner Prouty asked if the Commission will see a site plan in the future. Senior Planner Carlson noted that it will be seen once the applicant has revised it to show the left turn pockets. Public Hearing closed. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the comment period ends on May 8th but the Commission can entertain comments at the future project Public Hearing. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS ITEMS FROM STAFF Assistant City Manager Van Duyn asked the Planning Commission to appoint two members to a Fairfield subcommittee. Chairperson Zemke appointed Commissioner Romero and Commissioner Prouty to the subcommittee. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION None ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC None s:\Mli'\.utes\Fli'\.~Llze,;j Mli'\.uteS\2006\04-::W-06 RPG Mli'\.utes,,;joc p~ge 6 ofT Planning Commission Meeting of April 20, 2006 ADJOURNMENT 9:12 P.M. Motion Prouty I Second Giusti to adjourn the meeting. Approved by majority voice vote. Absent- Commissioner Romero, Commissioner Sim and Commissioner Teglia , "I :::t. 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