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Home My WebLink About06-04-09 Agenda CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE June 4, 2009 7:30 PM WELCOME If this is the first time you have been to a Commission meeting, perhaps you'd like to know a little about our procedure. Under Oral Communications, at the beginning of the meeting, persons wishing to speak on any subject not on the Agenda will have 3 minutes to discuss their item. The Clerk will read the name and type of application to be heard in the order in which it appears on the Agenda. A staff person will then explain the proposal. The first person allowed to speak will be the applicant, followed by persons in favor of the application. Then persons who oppose the project or who wish to ask questions will have their turn. If you wish to speak, please fill out a card (which is available near the entrance door) and give it, as soon as possible, to the Clerk at the front of the room. When it is your turn, she will announce your name for the record. The Commission has adopted a policy that applicants and their representatives have a maximum time limit of 20 minutes to make a presentation on their project. Non-applicants may speak a maximum of 3 minutes on any case. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by using additional time. When the Commission is not in session, we'll be pleased to answer your questions if you will go to the Planning Division, City Hall, 315 Maple Avenue or telephone (650) 877-8535 or bye-mail at web- [email protected]. Roberto Bernardo Commissioner Rick Ochsenhirt Commissioner Wallace M. Moore Chairperson Mary Giusti Commissioner John Prouty Commissioner William Zemke Commissioner Susy Kalkin, Chief Planner Secretary to the Planning Commission Steve Carlson Gerry Beaudin Senior Planner Senior Planner Linda Ajello Associate Planner Billy Gross Associate Planner Bertha Aguilar Clerk Please Turn Cellular Phones And Pagers Off. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 829-3800, five working days before the meeting. In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection at the Planning Division counter in the City Hall Annex. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda. The address of the City Hall Annex is 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080. PLANNING COMMISSION AG,ENDA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE June 4, 2009 Time 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of meeting minutes of May 21, 2009. 2. 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program A resolution determining that the proposed 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's General Plan pursuant to Government Code section 65401. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Bay Badminton Center/applicant Mancini, Properties Inc/Owner 1404 San Mateo Ave P09-0027: UP09-0007, DR09-0015 & SIGNS09-0014 Use Permit to allow a commercial recreation facility and parking lease agreement at 1404 San Mateo Avenue in the Industrial Zone (M-1) District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.30,20.74,20.76, 20.81,20.85 & 20.86. Cultural Arts Contribution allowing a contribution to the cultural arts fund in lieu of providing 10% of the total site area as landscaping. Design Review of exterior improvements. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. Study Session So EI Camino Real General Plan Amendment EI Camino Real between Chestnut and Noor Avenues P08-0076: GPA08-0001, ZA08-0007 & ND08-0004 General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation in the South EI Camino Real Corridor to promote commercial/ residential mixed-use. In support of the new General Plan policies, new zoning and design guidelines are being proposed for the corridor. The study area includes properties on or near EI Camino Real, between Chestnut Avenue and Noor Avenue. Planning Commission Agenda - Cont'd June 4, 2009 Page 3 ITEMS FROM STAFF ITEMS FROM COMMISSION 5. Appointment of a 2009 Planning Commission Vice Chairperson ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT ~~6-~ Su y Kal . Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting June 18, 2009, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA. Staff Reports can now be accessed online at: http://www.ssf.netldepts/comms/planninq/aaenda minutes.asp or via http://weblink.ssf.net SKlbla S:\Agevc~~s\Pl~v\'v"lVl.g GovocvoclssloVl.\2003\Ob-04-o3 R:PG AgeVl.~~.~oc MINUTES May 21, 2009 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL I CHAIR COMMENTS ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner Bernardo, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Ochsenhirt, Commissioner Prouty, Commissioner Zemke, and Chairperson Moore. ABSENT: Vice Chairperson Oborne. STAFF PRESENT: Chief Planner Kalkin, Senior Planner Beaudin, Senior Planner Carlson, Administrative Assistant Aguilar, Sergeant Jon Kallas, and Fire Marshal Da Silva. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Ward, representing Gimbal's Candies, was before the Commission to introduce a future application for expansion of the Gimbal's site on Hillside Boulevard in South San Francisco. He felt it was necessary to introduce the project to the Commission because the City is entertaining a Zoning Ordinance Update and a Housing Element Update. Stacey Oborne informed the Commission of her decision to step down as a Planning Commissioner due to personal circumstances. She noted that it was a pleasure working with the Commission, Council and Staff for the past year and hoped that she could serve as a Commissioner in the future. The Planning Commission and Chief Planner Kalkin expressed their gratitude to outgoing Vice Chairperson Oborne. PRESENTATIONS . HOPE - SM County ten-year housing plan to end homelessness Daly City Councilmember David Canepa gave a PowerPoint presentation on how HOPE is addressing homelessness in San Mateo County. He urged the Commission to endorse the HOPE Plan. Minutes - 05-21-2009 Page 1 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS . Interview and appointment of Design Review Boardmembers Interviews were conducted. Chief Planner Kalkin outlined the make up of the Design Review Board and explained that two of the members shall be licensed architects, two shall be landscape architects and one shall be a design professional or contractor and also a resident of South San Francisco. The following members were appointed to the Design Review Board by a majority ballot vote: Licensed Architect - Michael Nilmeyer, Aristidez Ruiz and Robert Williams Landscape Architect - Bill Harris and David Nelson Recess called at 9:10 p.m. Meeting recalled to order at 9:15 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of meeting minutes of May 7,2009. 2. Bay Badminton Center/applicant MANCINI, PROPERTIES INC/owner 1404 SAN MATEO AVE P09-0027: UP09-0007, DR09-0015 & SIGNS09-0014 (Continue Off Calendar) Use Permit to allow a commercial recreation facility at 1404 San Mateo Avenue in the Industrial Zone (M-1) District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.30, 20.76, 20.81, 20.85 & 20.86. Motion--Commissioner Prouty /Second--Commissioner Giusti to approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. SEES, CANDIES INC/applicant SEES, CANDIES INC/owner 210 EL CAMINO REAL P09-0025:SIGNS09-0012 Type "C" Sign Permit allowing a 16 ft tall double sided freestanding cabinet sign and electronic advertising display, situated at 210 EI Camino Real (APN 014-182-010), in the Planned Commercial Zone (P-C-L) District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.24, 20.76 & 20.86. Senior Planner Steve Carlson gave a brief staff report. Roger Stern, See's Candies, and Carl Ramsey of Signs America were available to answer questions. Public Hearing opened. Minutes - 05-21-2009 Page 2 of 4 There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the proposed signs and concurred that the sign program was not suitable for the location as it conflicts with standard City policy that signs not be used for general advertising purposes and goes against the City's direction for the EI Camino Real corridor. They voiced resounding support for the See's operation and its on-going support of various community organizations and events, but noted that the site is already extremely well identified with signs. Motion--Commissioner Giusti/Second--Commissioner Ochsenhirt deny P09-0025:SIGNS09- 0012. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 4. Fed-Ex Ground/Jim Bowman/applicant WELLS ENTERPRISES/owner 202 Littlefield Ave UPM09-0003 (P06-0054) Use Permit Modification of the adopted conditions of approval allowing alternate interim fire suppression measures in lieu of providing an on-site vehicle turnaround or circumnavigation of the site, situated at 202 Littlefield Avenue in the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning District, in accordance the SSFMC Chapters 20.81 & 20.91. Senior Planner Carlson presented the Staff Report. Michael Nilmeyer, Federal Express Architect, apologized for the delay in returning to the Commission with resolution on this issue, but noted that it has just taken time to have the language approved by several parties. Public Hearing opened. James Bowman, Federal Express project engineer, noted that they will begin construction once approval is granted. The Commission did not express concerns with the proposed revisions to the Conditions of Approval. Motion--Commissioner Prouty /Second--Commissioner Ochsenhirt to approve UPM09-0003 (P06-0054) Approved by unanimous voice vote. Vice Chairperson Oborne - absent ITEMS FROM STAFF Chief Planner Kalkin informed the Commission that their approval of the Costco Car Wash had been appealed by a neighboring business owner. She also noted that in light of Vice Chairperson Oborne's resignation, selection of a new Vice Chair would be scheduled for the next meeting. She further stated that the City Council has expressed their interest in filling Planning Commission vacancies quickly, and has requested that the City Clerk start recruitment as soon as possible. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION Chairperson Moore announced that a local designer with Fashion Arts Youth Education is looking for a facility to provide an after school program to youths. He stated that the Academy of Arts is giving scholarships totaling $12,000 for youths to take advantage of the program. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC Minutes - 05-21-2009 Page 3 of 4 ADJOURNMENT Motion--Commissioner Prouty ISecond--Commissioner Zemke to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Approved by unanimous voice vote. Vice Chairperson Oborne - absent Susy Kalkin Secretary to the Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Wallace Moore, Chairperson Planning Commission City of South San Francisco SK/bla Minutes - 05-2l-2009 Page 4 of 4