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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-2004 Minutes ~'t\\ SAN F. ~\j ~I-.'~ :q...... ~ ~~~"'.6'''tt..~--k o ,~.-,' () ;;""fi~";' ..... ~ '" I _ , 11'1.1 (IJ _.1 II "".~ ,--'- () u~~:c _.~._--. ~. ..~~ ~..,.... 04i;;~\.~ MINUTES May 20, 2004 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS TAPE 1 7:30 D.m. PRESENT: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Honan, Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Zemke, Commissioner Romero and Vice Chairperson Teglia ABSENT: Chairperson Ochenshirt STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Thomas C. Sparks, Chief Planner Susy Kalkin, Principal Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Steve Kowalski, Associate Planner Patricia Cotla, Office Specialist Kimberly Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Richard Harmon, Development Review Coordinator Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison City Attorney: Engineering Division: Police Department: AGENDA REVIEW Chief Planner Sparks clarified that 440 Commercial will be continued without discussion to June 17, 2004. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2004. Approved 2. Peninsula Habitat for Humanity/applicant City of So. S.F. Redev. Agency/owner 440 Commercial Ave. P04-0034, PCA04-0001, PUD04-0001, PM04-0001 8r. AHA04-001 Continued to June 17, 2004 (Continue to June 17, 2004) Planned Unit Development and Tentative Parcel Map application to divide a 50 ft x 140 ft. lot (7,000 square feet), into four (4) 25 ft x 70 ft. lots, with a single family home on each, with requested exceptions to the standard lot size area, (length and width) and side and rear yard setback requirements and an Affordable Housing Agreement restricting affordability on all units in the Multiple-Family Residential (R-3-L) Zoning District in accordance with the SSFMC 20.20,20.84 and Title 19. Statutorily Exempt per Government Code 15280 General Plan Conformity finding for a prospective sale by the City of South San Francisco of a property located at located at 440 Commercial Avenue in the R-3-L High Density Residential Zone District, in accordance with provisions of State Planning Law (Govt. Code Section 65402). Motion Sim / Second Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by majority voice vote. Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING 3. Los Compadres Taqueria/applicant Richard J. Bocci/owner 116 Grand Ave. P04-0025 & UP04-0007 Approved Use Permit to allow the expansion of a limited-service restaurant into an adjacent 435 square-foot vacant tenant space In the Downtown Commercial (D-C-L) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.26 and 20.81 Categorical Exemption: Class 1 Section 15301 - Minor Alteration of Existing Facilities Associate Planner Kowalski presented the Staff Report. Mr. Rafael Vizcaino, owner, explained the project and noted that he will comply with all of the City's requests. Public Hearing opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Commission comments: · Commissioner Honan felt the application was wonderful and would help improve the appearance of the downtown area. . Commissioner Sim and other Commissioners agreed with Commissioner Honan. Motion Sim / Second Zemke to approve P04-0025 & UP04-0007. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 4. Hot Shots Coffee Shop Raffin, Evelyn L./Owner Stephanie Miller/ Applicant 216 Baden Ave. P04-0057 & UP04-0014 Approved Use Permit to allow a 1,200 sq. ft. coffee shop with an outdoor seating area at 216 Baden Avenue in the D-C-L Downtown Commercial Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.26.060(b). Categorical Exemption: Class 1, Section 15301 - Minor Alteration of Existing Facilities Principal Planner Kalkin presented the Staff Report. Stephanie and Timothy Miller, applicants, want to maintain their business in the downtown area. Public Hearing was opened. There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Teglia noted that he was happy to see Hot Shots remain within the downtown area. Motion Sims / Second Giusti to approve P04-0057 and UP04-0014. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 5. Vijay Chand/Owner & Applicant 1001 Airport Blvd. P03-0112 & UP03-0020 Approved Use Permit allowifl9 the conversion of the retail portion of an existing mixed-use facility containing retail and two dwellings into a religious community center in the Planned Commercial (P-C) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC 20.24.030(b) and 20.81. Categorical Exemption: Class 1 Section 15301 - Minor Alteration of Existing Facilities s:\M~V\.utes.\F~V\.~L~zecl M~,^,utes.\2004 \05-20-04 ,cloc p~ge 2 of 4 Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 2004 Senior Planner Carlson presented the Staff Report. Vijay Chand, owner & applicant purchased building to open a religious establishment. He presented a photo of their project. Commissioner Giusti asked if the bedrooms were going to be occupied. Vijay Chand acknowledged that they would not be occupied. Senior Planner Carlson added that there are 2 dwellings at the site and will be continue to be occupied in the future. The Public Hearing was opened. Those speaking in opposition were: Royce Morgan Eric Fong Robert Ortiz Their comments were: . They were concerned that the site will generate traffic congestion. . They were concerned with the safety of people crossing Airport Boulevard. . There were also concerns with parking because there is a problem with no parking in the neighborhood. . Community was promised a lot of changes for this area and has not seen any improvements. . The area needs to be cleaned up. . The project will create too many problems. . They felt it was unfair to the community to bring another new project. . A petition was presented to the Commission in opposition of the project. Mr. Ghandi, a realtor, spoke on behalf of the project and recommended that he was pleased with the project. A temple like this is needed in the community as San Bruno has a similar temple and it helps keep the children off the streets. It's a blessing for the children to have such a place. There would not be a problem in controlling the number of people and there would never be more than 30 people. Public Hearing was closed. Commission Comments: Commissioner Honan asked what other type of events will be held at this location and if there would be any childcare at the site. She also asked what the proposed hours of operations would be. Mr. Chand noted that there would be religious, Yoga, study of sacred text and study of Buddha for the children. There will be no school services on the premises. Ms. Chand noted the children will be kept with their parents but there will be celebrations of special holidays with some dancing and singing. Ms. Chand added that the hours of operation would be from 7:30 pm till about 8:30 pm with cleanup at about 10:00 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. There may be some Saturday classes, but most of the events will be held in the evening hours. Commissioner Honan asked what type of events would occur during the day. Commissioner Sim asked if there are any requirements for the Flagpoles. Senior Planner Carlson noted that a Type "c" Sign Permit would be needed and the applicant would need to return with an application to staff. Commissioner Sim asked if all the Design Review Board comments were addressed. Senior Planner noted that all the requirements have been met with the exception of a particular plant (African daisy). A Condition of Approval was made regarding landscaping. Commissioner Giusti asked if there would be weekly and regular services. Ms. Chand noted that services would be mostly on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 pm till 9:00 pm with occasional Fridays. Most of our programs are run at the same time. Commissioner Romero stated that he has concerns about the residents parking. He noted that it can be worked out and that there be a 6-month review. The project will be a nice enhancement to the neighborhood. The applicants should encourage the people to park on Airport Boulevard. Ms. Chand noted that they were going to try valet parking to help control the parking issues. Commissioner Romero noted that the applicant should work with staff on the parking issues. A 6-month review would be appropriate to monitor the parking issues. It's a beautiful project and will be a significant improvement to the area. Mr. Chand noted that they will be working with the city on all the requirements needed for this project. S: \MLvcVltes\ rLVCVlLLzect MLvcVltes\:2004 \05-:20-04 ,ctoc PVlge 3 of 4 Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 2004 Commissioner Zemke agreed with Commissioners Romero comments. This is a good project and would make a great improvement to the area. Vice-Chair Teglia asked noted that the occupancy is 32 people but has a maximum of 48 people. Senior Planner noted that this is depending on the arrangement of the seating. This has been an on-going issue that has been addressed with the applicant. The applicant should be able to control the number of people in each event and classes. The applicant can limit the number of people as this is not considered a congregation. Vice-Chair Teglia noted that the 32 occupant restriction be posted on the site. Senior Planner Carlson noted that this is one of the Conditions of Approval. He added that staff will work with the Fire Marshall to only have a limit of 32 occupants at a time. Commissioner Sim asked Senior Planner Carlson that there is usually a schedule the church provides on this type of application like the number of people expected in their congregation. Senior Planner Carlson noted that the congregation should have a schedule of events. Commissioner Sim asked the applicant what was their projected maximum occupancy. Ms. Chand noted that during the weekdays there will not be a lot of people but on Saturdays there will be a lot more people. Vice-Chair Teglia asked the applicants if they would maintain the attendance to a maximum of 32 people and inform then on the limited parking. Ms. Chand acknowledge that they would inform the congregation the importance of parking and the need to stay out of the neighborhoods and that there will be no drop-offs across Airport Boulevard and to stay within the parking lot. Motion Romero / Second Sim to approve P03-0112 and UP04-0014 with a 6-month review. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 6. Items from Staff None 7. Items from Staff None 8. Items from Commission Commissioner Honan asked for an updated on the Subcommittee meeting. Vice-Chair Teglia noted that there was a meeting held last week. They were presented some preliminary plans for some developments adjacent to the Bart parking structure and were very pleased with the plans that were presented. He noted that the applicant has taken note of previous applications in the area along with the Transit Village Design Guidelines. Commissioner Sim noted that it was a great meeting and were given the first opportunity to see the project. Vice- Chair Teglia noted that staff was looking for some guidance. They offered some suggestions and the project looks like its going in the right direction. 9 Items from the Public None 10 Adjournment 8:08 P.M. ~~c~~ Thomas C. Sparks / Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco ~~ t Marc C. Teglia, Chairperso Pro Tempore Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting June 3, 2004, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA TCS/pc S: \MllA-l),te,<; \ Flvc~ llzevi MllA-ute,<; \2004 \05-20-04 ,viDe p~ge 4 of 4