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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-04MINUTES January 4, 2007 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION TAPE 1 CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:26 p.m. OATH OF OFFICE -Administering Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioner Wallace Moore City Clerk Sylvia Payne introduced herself and gave the oath of office to Wallace Moore. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Sim, Vice Chairperson Honan and Chairperson Zemke ABSENT: Commissioner Teglia Chairperson Zemke asked that the minutes reflect that Commissioner Teglia was absent due to a funeral. STAFF PRESENT: Planning Division: Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Steve Carlson, Senior Planner Girard Beaudin, Associate Planner Chadrick Smalley, Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar, Admin. Asst. II City Attorney: Peter Spoerl, Assistant City Attorney Engineering Division: Dennis Chuck, Senior Civil Engineer Police Department: Sergeant Alan Normandy, Planning Liaison Fire Prevention. Bryan Niswonger, Assistant Fire Marshal CHAIR COMMENTS Chairperson Zemke welcomed Commissioner Moore to the Planning Commission and asked him to give the Commission some information about himself. Commissioner Moore stated that he lives in Terrabay and works for the US Treasury. He noted that he was a Planning Commissioner in Daly City and is excited about being on the Planning Commission. He thanked the Council for his appointment and noted that his wife and a co-worker were present. AGENDA REVIEW Chief Planner Kalkin noted that Commissioner Teglia had requested that the reorganization be postponed until his return and after reviewing the ordinance, it was concluded that the Commission should reorganize on the third Thursday of January. She requested that the Commission remove the reorganization from the agenda and reorganize when the ordinance stipulates it. REORGANIZATION -Election of 2007 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Removed from agenda under Agenda Review. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission Meeting of January 4, 2007 1. Henry & Victoria Conception/applicant Westborough Square Shopping Center/owner 2262 Westborough Blvd P06-0133: UP06-0029 Use Permit to allow live musical entertainment at an existing restaurant at 2262 Westborough Boulevard in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22 and 20.81. Public Hearing opened. Associate Planner Beaudin presented the staff report. Victoria and Henry Conception were present for any questions and noted that they want to create an environment where individuals can enjoy live music, relax and have a good time after their work day. She added that they would showcase great musicians. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Teglia noted that there are concerns of a similar operation in the same shopping center and asked how this business would be different than other businesses the Commission has had concerns about in the past. Sergeant Normandy stated that the environment between the two locations is different and that this applicant has proposed a rather upscale menu and is not likely to attract the clientele or business that the other sites may have attracted in the past. He added that they have a history of performing well in other jurisdictions for which there are not any issues or complaints. Commissioner Prouty asked if the Police Department is comfortable with the proposed conditions of approval. Sergeant Normandy stated that the conditions from the Police Department are consistent with every other venue in the City similar to this one regardless of music. Commissioner Prouty asked if there would be live music or singing at the site and if this would be during the day or at night. Ms. Conception noted that they would have both music and singing and this would occur in the evening. Commissioner Giusti asked if there would be karaoke at the site. Ms. Conception stated that she would like to keep an open mind on whether they want to have karaoke or not. Commissioner Moore stated that Condition of Approval A.8 calls for a trash enclosure and commended staff for including this because the area needs to be kept clean. Ms. Conception stated that they will have a trash enclosure but other businesses adjacent to them do not have a trash enclosure. Associate Planner Beaudin stated that with any new business that comes to this site, the requirements and Conditions of Approval will include having trash enclosures. Vice Chairperson Honan stated that there will be one day events and asked if they would occur during the day or on weekends, Ms. Conception stated that the events would be in the evenings showcasing a musician or singer. Vice Chairperson Honan asked what the hours for the restaurant are and if there would be alcohol or beer and wine. Ms. Conception replied that they would serve beer and wine only and the restaurant would be serving food and alcohol until 1 or 1:30 a.m. Commissioner Giusti asked how they would be advertising the one day events. Ms. Conception stated that they would advertise through postcards, flyers and word of mouth. Chairperson Zemke questioned what the occupancy was for this type of establishment. Fire Marshal Niswonger stated that for an eating establishment it is from 90 to 100. Commissioner Giusti questioned if the site would be remodeled. Ms. Conception stated that there will not be any remodeling. Motion Sim /Second Moore to approve P06-0133: UP06-0029. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Teglia -absent. s:\M%wutes\~~wa~Czed M%wutes\2oo~\oi-o~-off Rpc M%wutes.doc page z o f 4 Planning Commission Meeting of January 4, 2007 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Peet's Coffee & Tea john LFerrari/Owner Peet's Coffee & Tea/Applicant 102 Grand Avenue P06-0092: DR06-0075, PE06-0003 & UP06-0022; SIGNS06-0025 Review of exterior light fixtures. Associate Planner Smalley presented the staff report. Jeff Haywood, Peet's Coffee & Tea construction manager, stated that the awning fits well with the light fixture and has been raised to avoid vandalism. He noted that the building has been painted and does not resemble what was there before the Commission's review on the project. Commissioner Sim noted that he is looking for a lantern effect that lights up the corner and suggested adding another light to the fagade where the square Peet's sign is. Mr. Haywood noted that they can order it and the contractor will install it on the day it arrives. Commissioner Moore stated that the additional light will be less liability for the applicant. Commissioner Prouty asked if the last two lights on the corner would be the same fixture. Mr. Haywood stated they would be the same and will be painted and covered by the awnings. 3. STUDY SESSION Karen Lin /Applicant Chamberlin Associates /Owner 180 Oyster Point Blvd P06-0098: DR06-0080, UP06-0023, VAR06-0007 & TDM06-0008 (MND00-074 Previously adopted) Use Permit allowing a new 3 story R&D building with a 262 space parking garage, off-site parking for 35 spaces, a use generating in excess of one hundred (100) average daily vehicle trips, with twenty-four (24) hour operation, and an outdoor service yard. Lot Line Adjustment allowing the westerly property boundary to be relocated several feet to west on the abutting properly. Design Review of new building, landscaping and Design Guidelines for the adjacent property at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard. Variance allowing a parking rate of 2.83 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area instead of 3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Transportation Demand Management Plan reducing traffic associated with the development. Senior Planner Carlson gave a brief staff report. Randall bowler -bowler Gruman and Richard Sharpe -Studio 5 Landscaping gave a presentation of the changes made in response to the Planning Commission's comments the from December 7~' meeting. They improved the meandering sidewalk, added stamped asphalt paving, increased the landscaping to provide privacy for cars, added a water feature and added lighting. Chairperson Zemke noted that the project has improved from the first time the Commission looked at it. Vice Chairperson Honan added that the applicant addressed her landscaping concerns. She pointed out that the island landscaping and water feature give the project a much better view. Commissioner Sim commended the applicant for following up on the comments of the Commission with regard to detail and landscaping. Commissioner Moore noted that the landscaping and aesthetics of the building are very inviting and stated that they need to be inviting to the employees and the public. Commissioner Prouty stated that the building still gives a square appearance but the applicant addressed the Commission's comments on landscaping. s:\M~wutes\F~wRltzed MCwutes~2oo~\os-o4-0~ Rpc r~~wutes.doc page s of ~ Planning Commission Meeting of January 4, 2007 ITEMS FROM STAFF Chief Planner Kalkin noted that the Commission has received a memo with details on the Planning Commissioners Institute from March 21st thru 23`x, as well as a copy of the newly adopted expense reimbursement policy. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION Vice Chairperson Honan asked the Commission if they would like to cancel the next meeting because there is a Chamber function honoring the 2006 Mayor, Joseph Fernekes, and some of the Commissioners might want to attend. Motion Honan /Second Moore to cancel the January 18~' meeting. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Teglia -absent. Commissioner Prouty and Commissioner Giusti welcomed Commissioner Moore to the Commission. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC AD]OURNMENT 8:43 P.M. Motion Moore /Second Giusti to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dick Noftsger. Approved by majority voice vote. Commissioner Teglia -absent. Susy Kalkin Secretary to a Planning Commission City of South San Francisco ~" / William Zemke, Chair rson Planning Commissio City of South San Francisco SK/bla s:~M%wutes\~~wAlLzed n~Cwutes~2oo~~02-0~-0~ RPC rnCwutes.doc pagC 4 o f .~