ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Council Chambers,
Chair
Satorre called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Smith, Kelly, Satorre, and Salamy
Absent: Tallerico
Staff Present: Schott,
Berger, Mothershead, Naughton, Engfer, and Courtney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by
Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the minutes of April
1, 2008. Motion carried 4-0.
10. Use
Permit UP08-3 and Environmental Assessment to construct new three-story
residential duplex –
Staff report presented by: Steve Engfer, Assistant Planner
Mr. Engfer explained in 2005 there
had been an approved use permit for the site; however, work did not commence
and subsequently a transfer of ownership.
Progress was not made within the year required by code; therefore, a new
use permit was required. During a visual presentation, Mr. Engfer said a duplex
is allowed in the R1A zoning with a use permit and went on to describe the project
site, noting the current house is dilapidated and there are code enforcement
issues. Parking will consist of four
spaces in the garage and two in the driveway which exceeds current parking code
requirements. Mr. Engfer reviewed the
project elevations, floor plans for each level, site setbacks, and design
features.
In response to an inquiry from the
Commissioners, Mr. Engfer described how the rear stairwell, in accordance with
all current building codes, will be enclosed.
Chair Satorre sought reassurance that the project would be
completed. Ms. Mothershead explained,
beyond approving the project, the City does not have any recourse to require
the project go forward to completion.
Mr. Engfer said the applicant was eager to improve his property and the
neighborhood overall and that the applicant, Mr. John Tam, was present.
Commissioner Smith addressed a letter
received in opposition which referred to existing parking problems. Commissioner Smith restated six parking
spaces will be provided and stated conditions of approval include provisions
prohibiting individual room leases and the storage of items in designated
parking areas in the garage.
The Commissioners agreed the project
will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
No members of the public spoke on this
item.
COMMISSION
ACTION
Moved by Commissioner Kelly, seconded
by Commissioner Salamy, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Salamy,
seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to adopt the findings as outlined in the staff
report of May 6, 2008. Motion carried 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Smith,
seconded by Commissioner Salamy, to affirm the Environmental Assessment. Motion carried 4-0.
Moved
by Commissioner Kelly, seconded by Commissioner Salamy, to approve Use Permit
UP08-3 subject to the Findings and Conditions as outlined in the staff report
of May 6, 2008. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
11. Use
Permit UP08-4 and Environmental Assessment for operation of a therapeutic
massage clinic franchise – 494 Westlake Center,
Staff report presented by: Jeanne Naughton, Associate Planner
Ms. Naughton reviewed the applicants’
request to obtain a use permit to operate a therapeutic massage clinic
franchise, Massage Envy, in the
Establishments offering massage
therapy services are regulated by Title 5 of the Daly City Municipal Code with enforcement
responsibility vested in the Chief of Police.
After the use permit has been reviewed and approved by the City Council,
Massage Envy will be required to go through a succeeding Police Department review
process. Ms. Naughton concluded her
presentation with staff’s recommendation for approval
At the request of Commissioner Smith,
Ms. Mothershead clarified a use permit is normally valid for five years following
approval. Commissioner Smith asked if
staff was aware of any complaints or problems at any of the other Bay Area
Massage Envy locations. Ms. Naughton
replied they were not.
Speakers: Angeline Stafford, applicant
Nicole
J. Hauscarriague, Representing
In response to Chair Satorre’s inquiry, the application
listed the various types of massages available.
Ms. Hauscarrigue, representing
COMMISSION
ACTION
Commissioner Kelly
recused herself from voting on this item as she resides within five hundred
feet of the proposed business site.
Moved by Commissioner Smith,
seconded by Commissioner Salamy, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 3-0.
Moved by Commissioner Salamy, seconded
by Commissioner Smith, to adopt the findings as outlined in the staff report of
May 6, 2008. Motion carried 3-0 .
Moved by Commissioner Salamy,
seconded by Commissioner Smith, to affirm the Environmental Assessment. Motion carried 3-0 .
Moved
by Commissioner Salamy, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to approve Use Permit
UP08-4 subject to the Findings and Conditions as outlined in the staff report
of May 6, 2008. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
STAFF COMMUNICATION:
Chair Satorre and Ms. Mothershead invited
those in attendance, and the viewing audience, to the upcoming General Plan community
workshop this week on Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7 pm to 9 pm, in the War Memorial
Activity Room.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned by Chair Satorre at
7:25 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Director
of Economic and Community Development
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