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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - CC - 2005.09.19 AVON BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City of Burlingame
BURLINGAME
Regular Meeting - Monday, September 19, 2005 CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
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CLOSED SESSION 6:45 p.m. Conf Room A
Threatened Litigation(Government Code § 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(C))
a. Claim of Andre Hawit
b. Claim of Kathleen Ward
C. Claims of Michael Martinez, David Tofokitau, Heikooti V.
Mounga
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 6, 2005 Approve
5. PRESENTATION
a. Government Finance Officers Association Award Presentation
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS The mayor may limit speakers to three minutes each.
a. Appeal of Planning Commission's determination regarding Hearing/Action
the status of off-premise advertising at 1400 Burlingame
Avenue
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS —At this time,persons in the audience may speak on
any item on the agenda or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Council. The
Ralph M.Brown Act(the State local agency open meeting law)prohibits council from
acting on any matter which is not on the agenda. It is the policy of council to refer such
matters to staff for investigation and/or action. Speakers are requested to fill out a
"request to speak"card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff. The Mayor
may limit speakers to three minutes each.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve
a. Adopt an Ordinance for proposed zoning for the Anza
Area and Anza Point South Zoning Districts to implement
the Bayfront Specific Plan (i) Anza Area Zoning District
regulations and (ii) Anza Point South Zoning District
regulations
b. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Broadway Commercial Area
regulations to allow Real Estate uses on the first and
second floor with performance criteria
C. Adopt an Ordinance for proposed zoning for the Trousdale
West District to implement the North Burlingame/Rollins
Road specific plan
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d. Adopt an Ordinance to conditionally rezone portions of
the Peninsula Medical Center site: 1791 El Camino Real
and 1515 Trousdale Drive from C-1 to unclassified (APNs
025-123-100 & 140) and 1811 Trousdale Drive from C-3
to unclassified (APN 025-123-120)
e. Tentative and final parcel map for lot combination of 8.60
acre parcel along El Camino Real 98.68 feet south of
Trousdale Drive and 1.328 acre parcel at the corner of El
Camino Real and Trousdale Drive acreage subdivision,
1783 El Camino Real
f. Adopt Resolution approving the vesting tentative parcel
map for a lot combination and map extension at 1783 El
Camino Real, for the Mills Peninsula Hospital project
g. Approval of out-of-state travel for Finance Director to
attend 2005 ICMA Annual Conference in Minneapolis
h. Resolution authorizing transfer of funds for FY 2004-05
budget
i. Adopt application procedure for vacancies in office of City
Council Member or City Clerk
j. Warrants & Payroll
k. Adopt Resolution awarding website redesign agreement to
Vision Internet Providers, Inc.
9. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Consider adopting an Ordinance for the installation of stop Discuss/Introduce
signs at Cortez Avenue, at Sherman Avenue
b. Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 6.16 to clarify Introduce
regulations regarding entertainment businesses
C. Introduction of an Ordinance to change the zoning Introduce
designation for areas currently zoned C-3 in the
Trousdale/Murchison neighborhood and the properties
with lot fronts on the East and West sides of Marco Polo
Way between Clarice Lane and Trousdale Drive from R-3
to TW
d. Case for Shared Services in San Mateo County Discuss
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. OLD BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City of Burlingame
BURLINGAME
Regular Meeting - Monday, September 19, 2005 CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
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13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety& Parking, August
11, 2005; Beautification, September 1, 2005; Planning,
September 12, 2005
b. Department Reports: Building, August, 2005; Finance,
August, 2005
C. Letters from Community Gatepath, Call Primrose Center
& Sustainable San Mateo County gratefully
acknowledging the City's contribution to their
organizations
14. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE:Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities,please contact the City Clerk at
(650)558-7203 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for
public review at the City Clerk's office,City Hall,501 Primrose Road,from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
before the meeting and at the meeting.Visit the City's website at www.burlineame.org. Agendas
and minutes are available at this site.
NEXT MEETING—Monday October 3,2005
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Regular Meeting of September 6, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Joe Galligan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following:
a. Threatened Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(C)) claim of GCI Nutrients
b. Threatened Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(C)) - claim of Josephine Hughes
C. Decision whether to initiate litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(c)) - two items
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Sarah Brumbaugh
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Galligan,Nagel, O'Mahony
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2005 Council meeting;
seconded by Councilmember O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
5. PRESENTATION
a. PROCLAMATION FOR BURLINGAME GIRLS' UNDER 14 SOFTBALL TEAM'S GOLD
MEDAL AWARD
Mayor Galligan presented proclamations to each member of the Burlingame Girls' Under 14 Softball Team.
b. OVER THE COUNTER PERMITS PROCESS BY CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
Chief Building Official Joe Cyr gave a presentation outlining the percentage of over the counter permits
issued by the City of Burlingame and other cities in the County.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1761 TO AMEND SECTION 6.54.030 TO PROVIDE A PROCESS
TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BURLINGAME AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT BOARD BY APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1761 amending Section
6.54.030 to provide a procedure for filling vacancies on the Burlingame Avenue Business Improvement
District Advisory Board.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Laurelle Gutierrez-Lundquist spoke on the behalf of the
Advisory Board concerning the need for a full board and a process put in place for replacing board members
who resign before the end of their term. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1761 amending Section 6.54.030 to provide a
procedure for filling vacancies on the Burlingame Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board;
seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved by voice vote 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after
adoption.
b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCES FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA AREA AND
ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC PLAN
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing to consider proposed
zoning for the Anza Area and Anza Point South Zoning Districts.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke against extended stay
hotels in that area. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 25 to adopt
the Anza Area District and make conforming changes to the Shoreline and Inner Bayshore Districts.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded by
Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 25 to adopt
the Anza Point South District.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded
by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
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Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
c. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES AS A CONDITIONAL
USE ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing to consider allowing Real
Estate offices as a conditional use on the first and second floor in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Ross Bruce addressed the Council and requested a maximum of
eight desks rather than five desks as it would mesh better with the square footage. Council approved his
request and it would be indicated on the report when brought back for adoption. There were no further
comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 25.36 to
Allow Real Estate offices in the Broadway Commercial Area as a conditional use and to remove the sunset
clause on allowing financial institutions as a conditional use in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded by
Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
d. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST
DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC
PLAN
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing to amend the
zoning regulations to establish a new zoning district for the Trousdale West area which will replace the
C3/R-4 regulations in the area bounded by Murchison to El Camino Real, excluding Plaza Shopping Center,
West on Trousdale to Marco Polo (both sides to Clarice Way) and Ogden (east side only) to Murchison
Avenue (city line).
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke about exploring the
possibility of building an extended stay hotel in this area rather than in the Anza area. She also asked if the
issue of an assisted living facility had been put aside and CP Monroe said no that it would be addressed at the
Planning Commission meeting on September 12, 2005. Rudy Horak, 1332 Edgehill asked CP Monroe
where the businesses in the A-3 area such as a printing plant, personal storage and auto repair shops would
relocate. CP Monroe replied and indicated that was not the area that is being addressed in this zoning item
but rather in the Rollins Road zoning area and the Planning Commission is still working on the zoning for
that area. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance amending Title 25 to
Adopt a Trousdale West (TW) District and establish a standard condition for communications access to tall
structures in the City.
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Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded by
Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa addressed the Council and presented a petition signed by residents in the 1400 block
of Balboa requesting that the Planning Commission notify every household on the block at least two weeks
in advance of a public meeting concerning any streetscape changes to their block.
8. STAFF REPORTS
a. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE PORTIONS OF THE
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER SITE AT 1783 EL CAMINO REAL FROM C-1 AND C-3
TO UNCLASSIFIED
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and introduced an Ordinance which would conditionally rezone
portions of the Peninsula Medical Center site at 1783 El Camino Real from C-1 and C-3 to unclassified.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance amending the zoning maps
incorporated in the Burlingame Zoning Code by reclassifying the properties at 1515 and 1811 Trousdale
Drive and 1791 El Camino Real as unclassified upon transfer to the Peninsula Health Care District, a local
government agency.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested DCC Kearney to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
b. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR VACANCIES IN OFFICE
OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OR CITY CLERK
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council consider adoption of a procedure to be used if
the City Council wishes to consider appointment to a vacancy in the office of City Council Member or City
Clerk.
After discussion and revisions by Council Members, the Council requested the Resolution be revised and
returned to the City Council at the next meeting.
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C. REPLACEMENT OF FIRE BOARD MEMBER
FC Reilly reviewed the staff report and recommended that the Mayor/Council appoint a current member of
the Council to fill the vacancy on the Central County Fire Board created by the resignation of Councilman
Coffey. Mayor Galligan nominated Vice Mayor Baylock to fill the position. Councilwoman O'Mahony
moved to close the nominations; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote 4-
0.
d. OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD FOR SIX COMMISION SEATS EXPIRING OCT/NOV 2005
CM Nantell recommended that Council call for applications for the Beautification, Parks & Recreation and
Traffic, Safety and Parking Commissions.
Mayor Galligan appointed Councilwoman Nagel and Mayor Galligan conduct interviews for the
Beautification Commission; Vice Mayor Baylock and Councilwoman Nagel conduct interviews for the Parks
& Recreation Commission; Councilwoman O'Mahony and Mayor Galligan conduct interviews for the
Traffic, Safety& Parking Commission.
9. CONSENT
a. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 60-2005 AFFIRMING RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY
POLICY OF THE CITY AND APPROVING THE CITY'S INJURY & ILLNESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM
CA Anderson requested Council adopt Resolution No. 60 affirming the City's Risk Management and Safety
Policy and approve the Injury and Illness Program.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 61 AWARDING CHULA VISTA MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO CASEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
DPW Bagdon recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 61 awarding a contract for the Chula
Vista/Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements to Casey Construction, Inc. in the amount of$452.549.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 62 APPROVING ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FOR
2004 CAPE SEAL PROJECT
DPW Bagdon recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 62 authorizing the City Manager to execute
change orders on behalf of the City in a total amount of up to $40,000 for the Cape Seal Project.
d. CLOSURE OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR DOLLARWISE/HOBBY UNLIMITED, 1205
BROADWAY
CA Anderson recommended the Council close the amusement permit for Dollarwise/Hobby Unlimited at
1205 Broadway as establishment has closed.
e. REFUSAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF AT&T RIGHT TO USE AREA ALONG
CALTRAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY
Authorize the City Attorney to file exclusion form for proposed Telecommunication Cable/Railroad Corridor
Class Settlement with AT&T Fiber Optic Cable.
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E TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF 8.60 ACRE
PARCEL ALONG EL CAMINO REAL 98.68 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE AND
1.328 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND TROUSDALE
DRIVE,ACREAGE SUBDIVISION, 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
Item continued until the meeting of September 19, 2005.
g. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR ROCKET'S,221 PARK ROAD
FOR LIVE MUSIC APPROXIMATELY ONCE A WEEK
CA Anderson requested Council approve amendment to the amusement permit for Rocket's for live music
approximately once a week.
h. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
FinDir Nava requested Council approve payment of Warrants #12775-13792 duly audited, in the amount of
$5,614,258.31 (excluding Library checks 13390 - 13413), Payroll checks #162716-163204 in the amount of
$3,472,554.30 for the month of July, 2005.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor
Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City.
11. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Galligan set an appeal hearing for 1400 Burlingame Avenue for the September 19, 2005 City Council
meeting.
Councilwoman O'Mahony had a copy of a resolution in support of AB 438 authorizing that the names of sex
offenders be posted on the internet which would benefit people living in apartments.
Vice Mayor Baylock requested that the Council discuss ways that the City of Burlingame could show
support for the victims of hurricane Katrina.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, July 14, 2005; Library, July 19,
2005; Beautification, August 4, 2005; Planning, August 8 and August 22, 2005; Parks& Recreation,
August 18, 2005
b. Department Reports: Department Reports: Building, July, 2005; Finance, July, 2005; Police, July, 2005
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c. Letters from CORA, Parca, Mission Hospice, Youth& Family Enrichment Services, and Ombudsman
Services acknowledging the City's contribution to their organizations
d. Letter from Comcast concerning programming changes.
e. Letter from Mr. C.C. Hutchinson expressing his appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments for
their outstanding response to his call for assistance.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Kearney
Deputy City Clerk
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BURLINGAME AGENDA
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
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DATE: _SEPTEMBER 9, 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION REGARDING STATUS
OF OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING AT 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should hold a public hearing and take action. The action is a determination whether the off-
premise advertising is in violation of the sign ordinance which prohibits off-premise advertising. If the City
Council overturns the Planning Commission's determination, reasons for the action should be clearly stated
for the record, since the action will constitute City policy on this issue.
Action Alternatives:
■ Support the Planning Commission's determination that the off-premise advertising is in
violation of the sign ordinance which prohibits off-premise advertising.
■ Support the applicant's request that the off-premise advertising has been in existence since
before the adoption of sign code regulations prohibiting off-premise advertising and is
therefore nonconforming and can continue.
CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15301 (a)—consists of minor alterations to
existing structures and facilities including such things as new copy on existing on and off-premise signs.
Planning Commission Action:
At their meeting on August 22, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 4-0-1-2 (C.
Auran recused; Crs. Brownrigg and Vistica absent)to uphold the City Planner's determination that the
present off-premise advertising is in violation of the sign ordinance which prohibits off-site advertising. In
their action, the Commission noted: that they did not see anything in the lease that talks about
"grandfathering", this is in fact a continuation of an illegal use, a private contract between two parties does
not have bearing on City concerns regarding a code violation,but it is clear from the contract that the
applicant has to comply with all laws; there is a sign ordinance for a reason, if this were allowed, we would
see these everywhere in the downtown areas, it clearly states that it is not supposed to be advertising for
other businesses; the bulletin board can be used for posters for community events, and for something sold in
the store; when you look at the definition, it clearly states that it cannot be advertising for other than the
occupant, although it appears that it has been going on for some time, have to look at the face of it, it is clear
the ordinance is not being followed.
BACKGROUND:
Ashok and Anila Patel,business owners of the Burlingame Smoke Shop, are appealing the Planning
Commission's determination regarding the off-premise sign located on the Primrose frontage of the building
at 1400 Burlingame Avenue, zoned C-1, Subarea A. The request for a determination came about as the
Appeal Of Planning Commission's Determination Regarding Status Of Off-Premise Advertising At 1400 Burlingame Avenue
SEPTEMBER 19,2005
result of a code enforcement action regarding the off-premise advertising located in the display window on
the Primrose Road frontage of the business. The signs in the display window now advertise a Psychic
business located at 1410 Burlingame Avenue, and for Dirty Laundry clothing store at 337 Primrose Road.
The appellants contend that there has been off-premise advertising displayed in this window since prior to
the adoption of the regulation which prohibits off-premise signs within the City of Burlingame, making the
sign a non-conforming use. The appellant's grounds for appeal are stated in the attached appeal document
from Ashok and Anila Patel date stamped July 18, 2005. The applicant also states that the code enforcement
action constitutes discrimination in enforcement. The business owner's requests for determination and staff
responses to these requests are outlined in the attached Planning Commission staff report.
History:
The single-story building at 1400-1406 Burlingame Avenue was built in approximately 1926 and has been in
retail use since that time. There is a display window on the Primrose Road side of the Burlingame Smoke
Shop tenant space which is located at the corner at 1400 Burlingame Avenue. It is not known when the
display window was installed. However, there was a fire in the building in 1985, and extensive
reconstruction occurred at that time.
On June 2, 2005, a complaint was filed regarding the off-premise advertising in the Smoke Shop display
window. The Code Enforcement Officer verified the off-premise advertising and, on July 8, 2005, sent a
Notice of Violation to the business owners,with a copy sent to the property owner(see attached).
The first sign ordinance was adopted by the City Council on February 20, 1956 (see attached Ordinance No.
618). Section 1855 of that Ordinance outlines the types of signs and structures which are expressly
prohibited and states "signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person,product or service other than
that of the occupant of the land on which it is placed or the building to which it is attached except signs for
the sale or rental of the property" (see copy of Ordinance attached). This ordinance was replaced by the
current sign code, Chapter 22 of the Burlingame Municipal Code, adopted by the City Council on January
17, 1977. Regarding off-premise signs, the 1977 code states in Chapter 22.48, Prohibited Signs:
"22.48.040 Off-premises advertising
Signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person, product or service other than that of the occupant of
the land on which it is placed or the building to which it is attached are prohibited; signs are permitted only
to the actual occupant of the building or property upon which the sign is displayed during the period of his
occupancy."
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter to Ashok and Anila Patel dated September 7, 2005 setting appeal hearing
Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes, August 8, 2005
Code Enforcement Case Report for 1400 Burlingame Avenue dated August 8, 2005
Memorandum Letter Presentation from Ashok&Anila Patel date Stamped August 8, 2005
Notice of Appeal Hearing, mailed September 9, 2005
Planning Commission Staff Report, August 8, 2005 with attachments
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SURILINGAME
The City of Burlingame
CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650)558-7250
PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME,CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650)696-3790
September 7, 2005
Ashok&Anila Patel
1652 Coronado Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. &Mrs. Patel,
At the City Council meeting of September 6,2005,the Council scheduled an appeal hearing regarding
your request for determination for property located at 1400 Burlingame Avenue,zoned C-1,Subarea A.
�-- A public hearing will be held on September 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 501
Primrose Road,Burlingame, CA.
We look forward to seeing you there to represent your request. Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours,
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City Planner
c: City Clerk
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City of Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes August 8, 2005
8. 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A, BURLINGAME AVENUE
COMMERCIAL AREA — DETERMINATION REGARDING STATUS OF OFF-PREMISE
ADVERTISING - PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS
Chair Auran noted that he would have to recuse himself from this item because he manages this property,
and he left the chambers. Reference staff report August 8, 2005, with attachments. SP Brooks presented
the report, reviewed the request for determination and history of the site. Commissioners noted that earlier
use of the display window was as a public bulletin board and not advertising, regardless of when the display
window was built, the original use was not for off-site advertising.
Vice-Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Ashook Patel, 1400 Burlingame Avenue, business owner, noted
that he and his wife are the lessee/owner of the Burlingame Smoke Shop premises, the request for
determination comes in response to the notice of violation sent on July 8, 2005 regarding a code violation
regarding off-site advertising, noted he is unfamiliar with the ordinance, understood it was adopted in 1977,
was not aware of the previous ordinance regarding signs adopted in 1956; noted that he entered into a ten-
year lease with Peter Umland in February 2001 , that lease agreement allowed reasonable rental and all rights
to the bulletin board, it was his understanding that Mr. Umland had advertising in the bulletin board since
19765 it is clear in the lease that have right to use the bulletin board, if it is in violation, should have been
cited before; consider this to be haphazard enforcement, will cause me financial distress, may not be able to
continue operation of business.
Commissioners asked the applicant when the business was purchased and you started using the bulletin
board, what was in it. The applicant noted that there was an advertisement for Michael Horowitz, real estate
agent. Commissioners noted that the lease states the right to use the bulletin board, but also states that
cannot use for things contrary to zoning regulations.
Scott Morris and Francis Morris, 1608 Ralston Avenue, noted that they had resided here for 20 years, the
Smoke Shop is part of the charm of Burlingame, would hate to see it close because of a lack of income;
remember seeing advertising here years and years before Mr. Patel took over, it is a struggle to keep small
businesses alive, lucky that this site is not devoured by a corporate store, owner is an asset to the community,
pleasant to customers, part of the ethnic diversity of the community. There were no further comments and
the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner comment: Regarding the complaint of discrimination, staff has provided a list of violations,
have only reacted when someone brings a complaint, don't see anything in lease that talks about
grandfathering, it is in fact a continuation of an illegal use, a private contract between two parties does not
have bearing on City concerns regarding the code violation, but it is clear from the contract that the applicant
has to comply with all laws; there is a sign ordinance for a reason, if allowed would see these everywhere in
the downtown areas, it clearly states that it is not supposed to be advertising for other businesses; the bulletin
board can be used for posters for community events, and for something sold in the store; when you look at
the definition, it clearly states that there cannot be advertising for other than the occupant, although it
appears has been going on for some time, have to look at the face of it, it is clear the ordinance is not being
followed. C. Keighran moved to uphold the City Planner's determination regarding the status of the off-
premise advertising. The motion was seconded by C. Cauchi.
Vice Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to uphold the City Planner's determination. The
motion passed on a 4-0-1 -2 (C. Auran recused; Crs. Brownrigg and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures
were advised. This item concluded at 8:53 p.m.
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CA Anderson noted that the applicant sells a wide variety of goods that can be advertised in this space,such
as the Wall Street Journal, and could meet with the Planning Department to discuss opportunities.
IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS
9. 416 BALBOA AVENU ZONED R-1—APPLIC ION FOR DESIGN VIEW,SPECIAL PERMIT
F BUILDING HEIGHT DECLINING HEI T ENVELOPE FOR NEW, TWO-STORY
SING FAMILY DWELLIN DETACHED GARAGE(CATHERINE AND SON,APPLICANT
AND IGNER; CLEMENT EVA HUNG, PROPER OWNERS) (67 NO CED) PROJECT
PLANNER: ATHERINE BARBE
Plr Hurin briefly esented the project desc ' tion. There were no que 'ons of staff.
Chair Auran opened th ublic comment. Cathe ' e Anderson, designer, 6 Loma Verde Avenue, to
Alto, was available to ans r questions. Commissi ers noted that the propos design is charming an
h ding in the right direction, ' e the half-timbered loo • special permits for buildi height and declining
hei envelope are acceptable ecause this is a slopin of and it allows the des' to be enhanced.
Comma ioners made the following omments:
• Half-tiro on sides of house is too ch, building looks a bi overdone, reduce the amo t of half-
timber boar along the sides of the hou
• Have trouble fo owing the plans, floor plan building elevations an oof plan do not agree with ch
other,building ele tions do not portray what i hown on the floor plan elements seem to be missin
on the
plans, it appe s that what is drawn cann be built; go through a of the plans so that they
oordinate with eachoth ;
• 'fy plate heights (finish d floor to top of plate) on st and second floors,p vide dimensions on
buil ' g elevations; and
• There a ears to be errors and om' sions on the landscape pl lease carefully review dscape plan
and clarify, utomatic irrigation sho d be incorporated.
Commission noted t t this project is headed 1 the right direction,but fee is project is a good can idate
for a design review con ltant to help with the in nsistencies and specifics o he project. There were no
other comments from the or and the public hearin was closed.
C.D 1 made a motion to send th' roject to a design revie er with the comments ma This motion was
seconde by C. Keighran.
Chair Auran c led for a vote on the moti to refer this item to a ign review consultant wit irection
and comment pro 'ded. The motion passed a voice vote 5-0-2 ( s. Brownrigg and Vistica a sent).
The Planning Comm' sion's action is advisory d not appealable. This i in concluded at 9:05 p.m.
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RECEIVED
Honorable N►ayor and City Council:
AUG 18 2005 Please schedule an appeal- hearing
for 1400 Burlingame Avenue to be
heard at .the-September 19, 2005
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED
CITY OF BURLINGAME Council meeting.
Ashok Patel and Anila Patel AUG 1 9 2005 City Clerk '
The Burlingame Smoke Shop
2 1400 Burlingame Avenue CITY OF BURLINGAME -
Burlingame, CA 94010 PLANNING DEPT.
3 Contestants
4
5
IN RE THE MATTER OF NOTICE OF APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT OF
6 VIOLATION AND OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.48.040 TO CITY
ORD.NO. 22.48.040 ) OF BURLINGAME PLANNING
7 ) COMMISSION
8 ) C,,�, '�j� , c
9 Contestants,Ashok Patel and Anila Patel,Lessees/Owners of The Burlingame Smoke Shop located
10 at 1400 El Burlingame Avenue,City ofBurlingame,California(sometimes hereafter"the Subject Premises")
I 1 hereby respectfull appeal the ayplication of Zoning Regulation 22.40.040(Off-Premises Advertising; to
12 the '-- _ _ of the City of Burlingame:
11 T. NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
llv� 1. On July 8,2005,the City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department issued a Notice of
15 Violation and of Enforcement against the Contestants and The Burlingame Smoke Shop that the advertising
16 signs located on the Primrose Avenue side of the Subject Premises at the address of 1400 Burlingame
17 Avenue within a"bulletin board"were""Off-Premises" advertising. The posted signs which are for"The
18 Psychic"whose business is located at 1410 Burlingame Avenue and the "Dirty Laundry" whose business
19 is located at 337 Primrose Road are considered "Off-Premises" signs and are claimed prohibited by the
20 referenced Ordinance of the City of Burlingame. A copy of this Notice of Violation and of Enforcement
21 dated July 8,2005, is attached hereto,marked Exhibit A and incorporated hereat by this reference.
22 II. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL
23 2. Contestants allege that the Notice of Code Violation and of Enforcement is improper and is
24 in violation of the contractual and constitutional rights of the Contestants for the following reasons:
25 (1) The Notice of Code Violation and of Enforcement constitutes discrimination in
26 enforcement.
�- (2) The "Off-Premises" advertising was a non-conforming use at the time of the
enactment of the referenced Ordinance on or about January 7, 1977 and remains a
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1 non-conforming use.
2 (3) The City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department are estopped to enforce the
3 referenced Ordinance.
4 (4) The Doctrine Of Laches and/or Statute of Limitations preclude enforcement by the
5 City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department of the referenced Ordinance.
6 III. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS
7 3. On or about February 14, 2001, Contestants entered into a lease contract entitled
8 "Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt" for a period of ten(10)years commencing on March 1,2001 to
9 and including February 28,2011 at a total rental of$603,702.00;and moreover,required Contestants to pay
10 a "Non-Refundable Fee/Key Fee, and not as rent, in the amount of$75,000.00". The Landlord/Owner of
11 the premises commonly known as 1400 Burlingame Avenue was Peter Umland who executed the
12 Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt with the Contestants on the referenced date. Peter Umland has
13 subsequently died and the Successor In Interest is now Gretchen U.Kingsbury, Conservator for Dolores
14 Umland as Successor In Interest to Peter Umland. A copy of the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt
15 is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B and incorporated hereat by this reference.
16 4. During the negotiations for the terms of the referenced lease between Contestants and Peter
17 Umland it was discussed most extensively that in addition to the allowance to sell the typical products;
18 newspapers,magazines,and all tobacco products except other than machine made cigars,was the use of the
19 "bulletin board"which produced rent and at the time ofthe referenced lease execution had an advertisement;
20 that of Michael Horowitz of Prudential Reality'. There was no disclosure in any form whatsoever by Peter
21 Umland that any advertising which produce rentals on the"bulletin board"had been subject to M notice
22 by the City of Burlingame of it being in violation of any ordinance including the"Off-Premises"advertising.
23 Contestants relied on the absence of any knowledge of the "bulletin board" being in possible violation of
24 any ordinance of the City of Burlingame at the time the referenced lease was executed,which advertising
25 then in existence constituting literally under the referenced Code a violation of the "Off-Premises"
26 advertising ordinance; moreover, there was no advice to the contrary by Peter Umland or the Code
'See Para. 38f of Exhibit B.
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RECEIVED
> Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame.
2 5. Notwithstanding that Contestants had continuously for all times following February 14,2001
3 had advertisements in the"bulletin board"for products or services other than of the Contestants,there have
4 been no citations of any nature,orally or in writing,until June 13,2005 concerning the alleged prohibition
5 that there can be no such advertising signs in the "bulletin board" for other products or services.
6 6. Peter Umland and the Contestants fully acknowledged and agreed with each other that the
7 rentals which were being charged by Peter Umland and as set forth in the referenced Commercial Lease and
8 Deposit Receipt would be "difficult" to be paid from the net revenues for the sale of tobacco products,
9 newspapers and magazines and the revenues from the Lotto machine;without the rentals being received for
10 the Off-Premise advertising in the"bulletin board". Contestants have reviewed their financial matters during
11 the operation following February 14,2001 and declare that without the revenues being produced by the Off-
12 Premise advertising now to"The Psychic"and"Dirty Laundry"in the approximate amount of$1,200.00 per
Z month, they will be unable and incapable of obtaining sufficient revenues to pay the appreciable lease
14 charges. Moreover, it is to be noted that the Contestants paid in cash towards the $75,000.00 obligation
15 above referenced which was founded, in part, by the revenues to be produced by the "Off-Premises"
16 advertising the approximate sum of$30,000.00 and have suffered an adverse judgment for the remaining
17 amount owing in the approximate amount of$70,000.00 including a sum for the purchase of certain personal
18 property.
19 IV. DISCUSSION OF CONTENTIONS
20 (1) Discrimination in Enforcement:Most respectfully submitted,Contestants believe based on
21 statistical facts below stated that the simple uncontroverted fact is that Peter Umland who operated The
22 Burlingame Smoke Shop fornumerous years commencing sometime prior to January 1,1977 and until some
23 date uncertain in 1999,albeit he continued to own the Subject Property until his death was seemingly never
24 cited for the advertisements that he provided in the "bulletin board". Contestants are informed and believe
25 and upon such information and belief allege that sometime in 1999,particular date unknown,PeteT Umland
? leased The Burlingame Smoke Shop to Michael O'Leary but continued to collect the rent for this lease
period pertinent to the"bulletin board". Michael O'Leary terminated his leasehold arrangement with Peter
Umland sometime preceding February of 2001 and then the Contestants were granted the leasehold interest
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I under the referenced lease. As referenced above,Peter Umland at no time disclosed to Contestants that he
2 was aware of any prohibition forthe advertising in the"bulletin board"whether such advertising be for"Off-
3 Premises" advertising or for the services and products of The Burlingame Smoke Shop. Contestants are
4 informed and believe and upon such information and belief allege that even though Peter Umland employed
5 the"bulletin board"for a certain period for"public announcements"he for not less than on or about January
6 1,1977 allowed for"Off-Premises"advertising which would be prohibited under the referenced Ordinance.
7 However,at no time to the knowledge of Contestants had Peter Umland received any advice from the Code
8 Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame that such advertising was prohibited. It thus appears
9 to the Contestants that there is simply an unequal or unfair enforcement of this referenced zoning regulation
10 as it pertains to the Subject Premises for the inactivity or unreasonable delay to bring any notice ofpossible
11 violation.
12 (2) Estoppel: Contestants respectfully submit that by reason that they reasonably relied when
13 executing the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt that they would be entitled to revenues for the"Off-
14 Premise"advertising and there having been then no issuance of any citation for anyprevious violations of
15 the referenced Ordinance by the City of Burlingame have available as a defense to the enforcement the
16 Principle of Equitable Estoppel which may be applied against a governmental entity where justice and
17 fairness require the same. There can be no prejudice to the citizenry of the City of Burlingame for it being
18 estopped to preclude the"Off-Premises"advertising which has now been ongoing possibly for not less than
19 all times following January 1, 1977 and is not in derogation of any public policy adopted for the benefit of
20 the public. As referenced above, Contestants will suffer irreparable financial damage by the belated and
21 discriminatory enforcement of the referenced ordinance..
22 (3) Non-Conforming Use: Contestants have no information or belief of the exact period under
23 which Peter Umland commenced the advertising in the "bulletin board" but are informed and believe and
24 upon such information and belief allege that for all times following at a date prior to January 1, 1977,there
25 was advertising in the "bulletin board" for during such period Peter Umland owned the Subject Premises
26 and operated The Burlingame Smoke Shop. The Code Enforcement Officer has most respectfully negotiated
with the Contestants to resolve the dispute and has advised the Contestants that the records seemingly
indicate that Peter Umland secured a permit for the construction of the"bulletin board" at or about the time
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I the ordinance was passed. Thus,there maybe admittedly not a non-conforming use for the advertising may
2 not have been in place at the time the ordinance was enacted;however, if this is true,there seemingly is an
3 anomaly . If the permit was granted for the "bulletin board"prior to the enactment of the ordinance,there
4 is clearly a non-conforming use and to the contrary, if the permit for the "bulletin board" was subsequent
5 to the enactment of the referenced ordinance,then there should have been no permit granted and again the
6 City of Burlingame would be estopped for it granted the permit to allow for the belated non-conforming use.
7 (4) Statute ofLimitations/Doctrine ofLaches:As a general observation,a good zoning ordinance
8 becomes little more than a"hollow shell"ifit is not enforced with wisdom and vigor and strict and impartial
9 enforcement of zoning ordinances is absolutely necessary to preserve and protect the zoning program and
10 the interest of the citizenry. With no criticism intended,it is respectfully submitted by the Contestants that
11 the inactivity ofthe Code Enforcement Officials who were charged with zoning enforcement clearly mislead
12 Peter Umland and the Contestants by no known enforcement of the referenced ordinances preceding July
3 8, 2005. The file maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer of the City of Burlingame clearly reflects
'T4 knowledge of minor code violation of the Contestants possibly in the year 2001 and clearly in the year 2002
15 and thereafter for stating numerous violations including encroachment by the Contestants of having their
16 newspaper racks improperly placed on the sidewalk in front ofthe business premises,all of which violations
17 have been corrected. But clearly,the Code Enforcement Department fully knew for all times since February
18 14,2001 following Contestants'occupancy of the Subject Premises of the alleged illegal advertising taking
19 place on the Primrose side of the Subject Premises which had been previously installed by Peter Umland.
20 There is thus clearly inexcusable delay in asserting a violation now which substantially prejudices the
21 Contestants who in good faith relied upon the lack of any enforcement;in other words,no knowledge that
22 the"bulletin board"which was to produce revenue to the Contestants was an illegal activity. The inaction
23 of the Code Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame clearly should not now be allowed to act
24 in derogation of the contractual rights set forth in the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt of the
25 Contestants which will thus cause irreparable harm and damages and in derogation of the Principle set forth
')6 at the beginning of Section(4) above.
�— V. RELIEF REQUESTED
7. Contestants respectfully request that the"Off-Premises"advertising now in existence be for
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I all times hereafter allowed for the period of the lease be deemed a non-conforming use and/or the Code
2 Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame is simply precluded from enforcing the referenced
3 ordinance during the tenure of the Contestants at the Subject Premises by reason of its now prejudicial and
4 discriminatory enforcement and/or by reason of its prior inactivity or inexcusable delay to enforce the
5 referenced Ordinance.
6 Dated: July 18, 2005
7
8 ASHOK PATEL, Contestant
9
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11 ANILA PATEL, Contestant
12
13 VERIFICATION
14 Declarant herein,Ashok Patel and Anila Patel,hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
15 State of California that they have read the foregoing APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE NO.
16 22.48.040 TO CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION and the statements therein are true
17 and correct under penalty of perjury except such statements which are stated on information and belief as
18 to those statements, declarants believe them to be true. This Declaration is executed on July 18, 2005 at
19 Burlingame, California.
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21
22 ASHOK PATEL, Contestant
23
24 ANILA PATEL, Contestant
25
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EXHIBIT A
THE CITY OF BURLINGAME CONSTRUCTION PERMIT # 500416
EXPIRATION DATE : 5/26/2005 PARCEL NUMBER : 29- 122 - 190
APPLICATION DATE : 2/24/05 Application Recvd By: MARY MINDERMAN
Permit Issue Date : 2/24/05 Permit Issued By: MARY MINDERMAN
JOB ADDRESS 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE
PROPERTY OWNER ARCHITECT/DESIGNER
UMLAND PETER S & DOLORES T TRS
904 PENINSULA AVE #406
SAN MATEO, CA
94401
ENGINEER
CONTRACTOR CALK #
TENANT
00000
TENANT
BusLic# PATEL, ASHOK
WCExpDate
Lic Class :
❑ OWNER-BUILDER'S DECLARATION: I hereby affirm that I am exempt from the California Contractor's License Law for the
following reason: (Owner to Initial the appropriate one of the three items below, and sign.) * Please note the Workers Compensation Insurance responsibilities.
(Business&Professions Cade §7031.5:Any city or county which requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure,prior to its issuance also requires the applicant for such permit to
file a signed statement that he/she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the state Contractor's License law, Chapter 9, commencing with §7000 of Division 3 of the Business & Profusions mak, or that he/she
is exemo therefrem, and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of§703L5 by any applicmu for aperitif subjects this applicant to a civil penalty of not more than Jive hundred doilars ($500)).
as OWNER of the property (or my employees, with wages as thew sole compensation) will do the work, and the strtxture is not
ded oro eyed for sale. * Owner to provide Workers Compensation Insurance. /easiness & Professions code §7044: me Contractor's uaense law dors nor apply to an
r'^'NER of property who builds or improves thereon• and who does such work him/herseljor through his/her own employres, provided that the structure with such improvemenu is not intended or offered for sok.
aver, the building or improvement is sold within one year of comyletion, the OWNER-BUILDER wiU have the burden of proving that he/she did no[bd/d or improve jar the purpose of sale.)
I, as OWNER of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed Contractors to construct the project; Each such contractor must
obtain a City Business License. * Owner is responsible to verify that Contractors have proper Workers Compensation Insurance. /Business & Professions code §7044: The
Contractor's License law does not apply to an OWNER of property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for such work with Contractor(s)licensed pursuant to the Contractor's License Law.J
■ I am exempt under Business & Professions Code/§ ir \ for th lowin reason: -
■ Signature:
] LICENSED CONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION: I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am licensed under provisions of
Chapter 9 [§7000, etc] of Division 3 of the Business & Professions Code, and that my license is in full force and effect. (Enter the following)
■ Contractor Name: 'License# Class: Exp Date
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:1 WORKERS COMPENSATION DECLARATION: I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury the following declaration:
■ I�tfy that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to
workers compensation laws of California, and agree that if I should subsequently become subject to the workers compensation provisions of Labor Code §3700,
I shall forthwith (immediately) comply with these provisions. * Failure to comply revokes this permit.
■ I have and will maintain Workers Compensation Insurance as required by Labor Code §3700 for the work for which this permit is issued:
WC Insurance Carrier: Policy N Exp Date:
■ I have and will maintain a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure for Workers Compensation as provided for by labor Code §3700 for the work for
which this permit is issued. * A copy of my Self-insurance Certificate is provided herewith.
WARNING: Failure to secure and maintain Workers Compensation coverage where required u awful and shall-subject the employer to Criminal
Penalties and Civi/Fines up to S100,000, in addition to the cost of compensationyda age per abo786, interest,-end attorney's fees. �- rt
■ Signature Date:
❑ Co-n�s.�tructi Lending Agency: Name: Address: 0 None
❑ 'MERSTAND that all work to be performed under this permit shall be completed within the time limit set forth above (Expiration Date). This permit
becomes null and void at the end of the Expiration Date unless all work has been completed and Final Inspection approval has been given and recorded by the City on the
project Inspection Record card; unless an extension of time has been specifically applied for by the permittee, in writing, prior to the permit Expiration Date, and approved by
the 0tv Building Official. An expired permit shall be-replaced with a new permit prior to continuation of work. The new permit will require compliance with applicable
cc d laws, and payment of applicable fees, in effect at the time of the new permit application.
❑ I CERTIFY that I have read this application and state that the information given is complete and correct; I agree to comply with all local ordinances and state
laws relating to building construction; and I make this statement and agreement under penalty of law. I understand that all wor .performed under this permit must be inspected
by the City, and the results of the inspections recorded on the project Inspection Record card, prior to the work being c vere/ or Baled. I hereby authorize representatives
of the City to enter upon the subject property for inspection purpose . R ests for inspections shall be made fore F�Myd or o business ys prior to gegd. r
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[ ] Contractor [ ] Agent for Contractor [ ] Owner - j Agent for Owner Signature: Date:
BRPERMIT
92 CITY OF BURLINGAME 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE ## PERMIT 500 ,
Type of Permit: 908 Partial Demolition - as part of an overall project ONS
Description of Work:
PARATIAL DEMO
Type of Construction: III 1HR Type III One Hour
Occu ancy Group: B2
Use one: C1-A
Flood Zone: N
New: No. Bedrooms Added:
Add: No. of Stories: 1
Alter: X No. of Units:
Repairs• Valuation: $500
Demolish: Historic: N
Total New Sq.Ft. : 0 Unreinforced Masonry:
Schl Tax New Sq.Ft . : 0 Hillside Prmt Area: N
Lot Size-Sq.ft: Bay front Devlopmnt Area: N
Handicap Access Required: Prop Line Survey Date:
** F E E S U M M A R Y **
ITEM NAME CODE AMOUNT ITEM NAME CODE AMOUNT
Building Permit 85 31.20 Elem School Tax 77
Electrical Permit 85 Energy PC Fee 74
Plumbing Permit 85 Access PC Fee 74
Mechanical Permit 85 Seismic Fee 75 .50 —
Plan Check Fee 74 20.28 Sewer Connect 97 . 00
Zonin PC/Sign Fee 84 Arborist PC Fee 59 . 00
Eng Pan Check Fee 91 Miscellaneous .00
Microfilm/Copy Fee 65 5. 00 Miscellaneous 2 .00
Bay Front Dev Fee 93
Meter Fee 80
Deposit Trust Amt 96 . 00
Recycle Dep 66
High School Tax 78
** GRAND TOTAL: $56.98
AMOUNT PAID:
AMOUNT DUE: $56.98
URPAGE2
OFFICE/-FIR'/ ]OB COPY TYPE: 908 DESCRIPTION:PARATIAL DEMO
1TY o Building Department • Call for inspections 24-48 hours
501 Primrose Road in advance of need.Telephones
9URLJNGAME are open Monday-Friday 8-5.
Bme CA 94010
• All construction to be inspected
' u,�qw��K•'000 `. (650) 558-7260 prior to being covered.
Subcontractor List required.
BUILDING INSPECTION RECORD lJOB COPY of this record must be with approved plans on job site for inspections]
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Setbacks
Trenches/Forms 7Steel
Slab Forms&Steel
Drilled Piers/Caissons 77
Anchor Bolts/Hold Downs
Ufer Ground
Electrical Conduit
Water
Ing Sewer 177 7
Gas
Framing
Electrical
Plumbing
Heat Ducts
Insulation
Temporary Power
Conduit
Wiring 777
DWV ITest
Water
Gas
Rev.1W bb
• Inspection record continues on reverse side •
>>> NOTE:All Inspection items shown may not be applicable on every project <<<
PLAN BIN If ADDRESS# 1400
Structural Steel Frame
Light Gauge Steel Frame
Wood Frame '
Ducts
Roof Tear Off
Roof Deck Nailing
Shear/Nailing
T-Bar
Wall
Ceiling
Piping
Ducts
Fire Proofing
Shower Pan
Dry Wall _a�
Lath:Interior
Lath:Exterior
Siding
Roof Covering
Gas Test
Smoke Detectors
Illuminated Address
Electrical Release (tag)
Gas Release (tag)
Fire Dept.Final
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY When signed off above for BUILDING FINAL" by an authorized City
3uilding Inspector this form becomes the Certificate of Occupancy_ No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and
to change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made,until the Building
Micial has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Issuance shall not be construed as approval of violation of the provisions of
he building code or of other ordinances of the City of Burlingame or laws of the State of California.
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Ashok and Anila Patel July 8, 2005
Burlingame Smoke Shop
1400 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
SUBJECT: BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION AT 1400 BURLIN6AXM' F '"AVE
Dear Ashok and Anila Patel:
On June 13, 2005 this office notified you that the advertising sign for the Psychic located at 1410
Burlingame Ave. is considered an off-premises sign and prohibited by City Code and must be
removed by June 17, 2005.
Since the sign for psychic services at 1420 Burlingame Ave. has not been removed and a second
advertising sign for Dirty Laundry located at 337 Primrose Road has been added to the window area
along Primrose Road this letter is being sent to formally notify you that you are in violation of
Burlingame Municipal Code Section 22.48.040 — Off-premises advertising prohibited. Signs are
permitted only to the actual occupant of the building or property upon which the sign is displayed
during the period of the business' occupancy.
The City takes these violations seriously and intends to monitor the situation carefully. The City will
move forward with enforcement action in the event the signs are not removed by Thursday July 19,
2005. This letter concludes the City's warning letter process. A copy of this letter is being sent to the
businesses that are being advertised on the prohibited signs.
You have the right to appeal the determinations made regarding the application of zoning regulations
as they relate to the use of the property contained in this letter by filing a written appeal to the
Planning Commission, together with the required appeal fees. This written appeal must be filed with
the Planning Department located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA no later than ten ( 10) days
from the date of this letter. Failure to file this appeal may result in your being barred from contesting
these determinations in subsequent administrative or judicial proceedings.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the matter I can be reached at (650) 558-7208.
Sin . erely,
Susan A. Hams
�.. Code Enforcement Officer
cc: City Attorney
Property Owner
Dirty Laundry
Cathy Adams
COMMERCIAL LEASE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT
AGENCY RELATIONSHIP CONFIRMATION. The following agency relationship is hereby confirmed for this transaction and supersedes
any prior agency election (If no agency relationship, insert "NONE-):
LISTING AGENT: Tim All., Js the agent of (check one):
(Print Firm Name)
❑ the Lessor exclusively; or N both the Lessee and the Lessor.
LEASING AGENT: (if not the same as the Listing Agent) is the agent of (check one)_
- (Print Firm Nam*)
❑ the Lessee exclusively; or ❑ the Lessor exclusively; or ❑ both the Lessee and the Lessor.
Note: This confirmation DOES NOT take the place of the AGENCY DISCLOSURE form which may be required bylaw.
RECEIVED FROM Ashok & Anila Patel ---------� hereinafter referred to as LESSEE,
the sum of $ 1000 . ( One Thousand ------------ dollars)
evidenced by Personal Chec% as a deposit which will belong to Lessor and will be applied as follows:
BALANCE DUE PRIOR
TOTAL RECEYED TO OCCUPANCY
Rent for the period from to . . . . . . . $ - S S
Security deposit (not applicable toward last month's rent) . . . S S S
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 75 , 000 . S 1000 , S 74 - 000 +
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 75 , 000 , S 1000 . S 74 000 i
In the event this, Lease is not accepted by the Lessor within 2 days, the total deposit received will be refunded.
Lessee offers to lease from Lessor the premises situated in the City of 'n �r> ; nga_ , County of
San Mateo , State of Califorzu�
described as
1400 Burlingame Avenue
a regi l store consisting of approximately 530 square feet, upon the following terms and conditions:
1. TERM. The term will commence on (date) Marcam 2001 and end on (date) Pebraa-v .28 2QI2— .
2. RENT. The total rent will be S 603 702 . payable at S 4000 .4 per month (based on first year's rales) payable on
e 1st day of each month. All rents will be paid to Lessor or his or her authorized acent, at the following addressym1aad—
P3�r�rtie�, P OBox644 Bu—i inaam� CA , or at such other places as may be designated by Lessor from time to time.
Tn the event rent is not received by Lessor within —5 days after due date, Lessee agrees to pay a late charge of S 519
plus interest at 12 % per annum on the delinquent amount. Lessee further agrees to pay 3 25 for each dishonored
bank check. The fate charge period is not a grace period, and Lessor is entitled to make written demand for any rent if not paid when due.
3. USE. The premises are to be used for the operation of Bur11r)q_UW smo to Shoo reta; tobacco lottosa_&y
1iquor , newspapPrs , magaaines etc and for no other purpose, without prior written consent of Lessor- Lessee will
not commit any waste upon the premises, or any nuisance or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any tenant in the building.
4. USES PROHIBITED. Lessee will not use any portion of the premises for purposes other than those specified. No use will be made or
permitted to be made upon the premises, nor acts done, which will increase the existing rate of insurance upon the property, or cause
cancellation of insurance policies covering the property. Lessee will not conduct or permit any sale by auction on the premises.
5. ASSIGNMENT. AND SUBLETTING. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet any portion of the premises without prior written consent
of the Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld- Any such assignment or subletting without consent will be void and, at the option
of the Lessor, will terminate this Lease.
6. ORDINANCES AND STATUTES. Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances, and requirements of all municipal, state and federal au-
thorities now in force, or which may later be in force, regarding the use of the premises. The commencement or pendency of any state or
federal court abatement proceeding affecting the use of the premises will, at the option of the Lessor, be deemed a breach of this Leese.
7. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS. Unless otherwise indicated, Lessee acknowledges that the premises are in good order and
repair . Lessee will, at his or her own expense, maintain the premises in a good and safe condition, including plate glass, electrical wiring,
plumbing and heating and air conditioning installations, and any other system or equipment. The premises will be surrendered, at termi-
nation of the Lease, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted- Lessee will be responsible for all repairs required
during the term of the lease, except the following which will be maintained by Lessor: roof, exterior walis, structur.al foundations (intruding any
retrofitting required by governmental authorities) and the following:
Lessee X will, ❑ will not maintain the property adjacent to the premises, such as sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and shrubbery, which would
otherwise be maintained by Lessor -
No improvement or alteration of the premises will be made without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Prior to the comrnence-
-ent of any subst to repair, improvement , or alteration. Lessee will give Lessor at least two (2) days written notice in order that
;ssOr may st r riate notices to avoid any liability for liens.
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8. EiJTRY AND INSPECTION. Lessee will permit Lessor or Lessor's agents to enter the premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable
notice for the purpose of inspecting the premises, and will permit Lessor, at any time within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of
this Lease, to place upon the premises any usual "For Lease" signs, and permit persons desiring to lease the premises to inspect the
premises at reasonable times_
9. INDEMNIFICATION OF LESSOR_ Lessor will not be liable for any damage or injury to Lessee, or any other person, or to any property,
occurring on the premises_ Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any claims I9r damages arising out of Lessee's use of the
premises, and to indemnify Lessor for any expense incurred by Lessor in defending any such claims_
10. POSSESSION. If Lessor is unable to deliver possession of the premises at the commencement date set forth above. Lessor will not be
liable for any damage caused by the delay, nor will this Lease be void or voidable, but Lessee will not be {fable for any rent until posses_
sion is delivered_ Lessee may terminate this Lease if possession is not delivered within 2 days of the commencement term in Item 1.
11. LESSEE'S INSURANCE. Lessee, at his or her expense,will maintain plate glass, public liability, and property damage insurance insuring
Lessee and Lessor with minimum coverage as follows: $1 000,000. Public liability
Lessee will provide Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance showing Lessor as additional insured. The policy will require ten (10)
day's written notice to Lessor prior to cancellation or material change of coverage-
12. LESSOR'S INSURANCE.lessor will maintain hazard insurance covering one hundred percent (100%) actual cash value of the improve-
ments throughout the Lease term. Lessor's insurance will not insure Lessee's personal property,leasehold improvements,or trade fixtures.
13. SUBROGATION. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which may be owned by the parties, Lessor and Lessee waive
any and all rights of subrogation against each other which might otherwise exist:
14. UTILITIES. Lessee agrees that he or she will be responsible for the payment of all utilities, including water, gas, electricity, heat and
other services delivered to the premises, except: n
15. SIGNS. Lessee will not place, maintain, nor permit any sign or awning on any exterior door,wall, or window of the premises without the
express written consent of Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld, and of appropriate governmental authorities_
does abandon or vacate the premises, or is dispossessed by process of law,or otherwise, any personal property
16. ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES. Lessee will not vacate or abandon the premises at any time during the term of this Lease. If Lessee
left on the premises will be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Lessor_ belonging to Lessee
17_ CONDEMNATION_ If any part of the premises is condemned for public use, and a part remains which is susceptible of oc_-upation by
Lessee, this Lease will, as to the part taken, terminate as of the date the condemnor acquires possession. Lessee will be required to
pay such proportion of the rent for the remaining term as the value of the premises remaining bears to the total value of the premises
at the date of condemnation; provided, however,_that either party may, at his or her option, terminate this Lease as of the date the
condemnor acquires possession_ In the event that the premises are condemned in whole, or the remainder is not susceptible for use
by the Lessee, this Lease will terminate upon the date which the condemnor acquires possession_ All sums which may be payable on
account of any condemnation will belong solely to the Lessor; except that Lessee will be entitled to retain any amount awarded to him
or her for his or her trade fixtures and moving expenses.
18. TRADE FIXTURES_ Any and all improvements made to the premises during the term will belong to the Lessor, except trade fixtures
of the Lessee_ Lessee may, upon termination, remove all his or her trade fixtures, but will pay for all costs necessary to repair any
damage to the premises occasioned by the removal.
19. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES- In the event of a partial destruction of the premises during the term, from any cause except acts or
omission of Lessee. Lessor will promptly repair the premises, provided that such repairs can be reasonably made within sixty (60) days_
Such partial destruction will not terminate this Lease, except that Lessee will be entitled to a proportionate reduction of rent while such
repairs are being made, based upon the extent to which the making of such repairs interferes with the business of Lessee on the prem-
ises. If the repairs cannot be made within sixty (60) days, this Lease may be terminated at the option of either party by giving written
notice to the other party within the sixty (60) day period.
20. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee will not use, store, or dispose of any hazardous substances upon the premises, except the use and
storage of such substances that are customarily used in Lessee's business,and are in compliance with all environmental laws_ Hazardous
substances means any hazardous waste, substance or toxic materials regulated under any environmental laws or regulations applicable
to the property_ Lessee will be responsible for the cost of removal of any toxic contamination caused by lessee's use of the premises.
21. INSOLVENCY. The appointment of a receiver, an assignment for the benefits of creditors, or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or
against Lessee, will constitute a breach of this Lease by Lessee.
22. DEFAULT. In the event of any breach of this Lease by Lessee, Lessor may, at his or her option, terminate the Lease and recover from
Lessee (a) the worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of termination, (b) the worth at the time
of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of the award exceeds
the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (c) the worth at the time of award of the
amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the
Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (d) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately
caused by the Lessee's failure to perform his or her obligations under the Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be
likely to result therefrom.
Lessor may, in the alternative, continue this Lease in effect, as long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession,
and Lessor may enforce all of Lessor's rights and remedies under the Lease,including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due
under the Lease. If said breach of Lease continues, Lessor may, at any time thereafter, elect to terminate the Lease-
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ease.
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107.2 (02-2000) rwFxNT.0,�—'CC By v=crsowLwe �� ;65 FEE WR,,.rrsaw W3I:-)a ,o a soc• a mus.-:,-. `�® PUBLISHING
Property Address 1400 StiLlinQa<*rp AyPTIIP B —1ing �. T.
23. SECURITY. The security deposit will secure the performance of the Lessee's obligations. Lessor may, but will not be obligated to, apply
)II or portions of the deposit on account of Lessee's obligations. Any balance remaining upon termination will be returned to Les----_._essee will not have the right to apply the security deposit in payment of the last month's rent-
24. DEPOSIT REFUNDS. The balance of all deposits will be refunded within three (3) weeks (or as otherwise required by law), from date
possession is delivered to Lessor or his or her authorized agent, together with a statement showing any charges made against the
deposits by Lessor.
25. ATTORNEY FEES. In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between lessor and Lessee arising out of this Lease, the prevailing
party will be entitled to reasonable attorney fees.
26. WAIVER. No failure of Lessor to enforce any term of this Lease will be deemed to be a waiver.
27. NOTICES. Any notice which either party may or is required to give,will be given by mailing the notice, postage prepaid, to Lessee at
the premises, or to Lessor at the address shown in Item 2, or at such other places as may be designated in writing by the parties from
time to time; Notice will be effective five (5) days after mailing, or on personal delivery, or when receipt is acknowledged in Writing,
28. HOLDING OVER Any holding over after the expiration of this Lease,with the consent of Cwner, will be a month-to-month tenancy at a
monthly rent of S 6514. , payable in advance and otherwise subject to the terms of this lease. as applicable, until either
party will terminate the tenancy by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice.
29. TIME. Time is of the essence of this Lease.
30. HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS_ This Lease is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,assigns, and successors of the parties.
31. TAX INCREASE. In the event there is any increase during any year of the term of this Lease in real estate taxes over and above the
amount of such taxes assessed for the tax year during which the term of this Lease commences, Lessee will pay to Lessor an amount
equal to _255_% of the increase in taxes upon the land and building in which the leased premises are situated. In the event that such
taxes are assessed for a tax year extending beyond the term of the Lease, the obligation of Lessee will be prorated. Lessee will not be
esponsible for any tax increase occasioned solely by a sale or transfer of the premises by Lessor.
/ ` ` diusted effec'.ive f" a + month immediately follow-
i t ation of 12 months from date of commencement of the to m, and upon the expiration of each 12 months thereafter, in accord-
ance with change U.S. Consumer Frice Index for r' rtan Consumers(18E2-84=1C0),or �(other index}
("CPI"). will be increased to an amound equal to the morrthly rent set forth in Item 2, multiplied
v a fraction the nu - wnich is the C e second calendar month immediately preceding the adjustment date, and the deno-
inator o is the CPI for the second calendar mont -preceding the commencement of the Lease term; provided, however, that the
33. OPTION TO RENEW. Provided that Lessee is not in default in the performance of this Lease, lessee will have the option to renew the
Lease for an additional term of 60 months commencing at the expiration of the initial Lease term. All of the terms and conditions of
the Lease will apply during the renewal term, except that the monthly rent will be the sum of S see 38b which will be ad-
justed after commencement of the renewal term in accordance with the cast of living increase provision set forth in Item 32-
The option will be exercised by written notice given to Lessor not less than 12o days prior to the expiration of the initial Lease
term. If notice is not given within the time specified, this Option will expire.
34. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The parties are alerted to the existence of the Americans With Oisabilities Act, which may re-
quire costly structural modifications" The parties are advised to consult with a professional familiar with the requirements of the Act.
35. LESSOR'S LIABILITY. In the event of a transfer of Lessor's title or interest to the property during the term of this Lease, Lessee
agrees that the grantee of such title or interest wilt be substituted as the Lessor under this Lease, and the original Lessor will be
released of all further liability; provided, that all deposits will be transferred to the grantee.
36. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.
(a) On ten (10) days' prior written notice from Lessor, Lessee will execute, acknowledge, and deliver to Lessor a statement in
writing: I1) certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification
and certifying that this Lease, as so modified, is in full force and effect), the arnount of any security deposit, and the date to which the
rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any; and [2) acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's knowledge, any uncured de-
faults the part of Lessor, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any
prospective buyer or encumbrancer of the premises_
(b) At Lessor's option, Lessee's failure to deliver such statement within such time will be a material breach of this Lease or will be
conclusive upon Lessee: [1) that this Lease is in full force and effect, without modification except as may be represented by Lessor,
[2) that there are no uncured defaults in Lessor's performance; and [3)that not more than one month's rent has been paid in advance.
(c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the premises, or any part thereof, Lessee agrees to deliver to any lender or
buyer designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be reasonably required by such lender or buyer. All fnrianci2l
e 'teome wi eived by the Lessor or the lender or buyer in confidence and will be used only for the purposes set forth.) has read this page-
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Property Address 1400 Burlingame Avenue, Burlinga**+e, CA
37. ENTIRE_ AGREEMENT. The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in writing signed
by all parties" The following exhibits are a part of this Lease.
Exhibit"A: Note for balance owed.
Exhibit B: Lease of Bulletin board
Exhibit C:
38. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS-
A- Rent Schedule- yr 1-$4000 /mo yr 2-$4200./mo yr 3-$4410-/mo yr 4-4630.50/mo yr 5-
$4862./mo, yr 6-$5105 /mo yr 7-$5360./mo yr 8-$5628./mo yr 9-$5909./mo yr 10-$6209 /mo
B Rent for the option period will be market rent at that tine, however it will not be
less than year 10 rent plus 5% and.will continue to increase by no less than 5% per year-
C Paragraph 31 will apply only if prop. 13 tax limits axe changed, modified or repealed.
D.The $75,000. paid is a. non-refundable fee and is not rent.The lessee will pay $30,000.
by 02/23/01 The remaininq $45,000- will be paid $10,000, per year on the anniversary of
this lease. Lessee will pay in addition to rent, monthly interest on this debt at 8-25a.
E-Lessee will be responsible for 2,11 necessary repairs to the bathroom and walls and
doorway necessary to isolate 303 Primrose as directed by lessor.
F-Lessee w±ll have all rights to the use of the bulletin board on the East side of the
building subiect to the existing lease by Michael Horowitz.
G Cicrar sales are limited to machine made unless Burlingame Tobbacconist acrees
otherwise.
The undersigned Lessee acknowledges that he or she has thoroughly read and approved each of the provisions contained in this
Offer, and agrees to the terms and conditio55 specified.
Lessee dze(� to °Z �! °r Lessee Date
Ashok Patel Anila Patel
Receipt for deposit acknowledged by Date
ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned Lessor accepts the foregoing Offer and agrees to lease the premises on the terms and conditions set forth above.
NOTICE: The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker indi-
vidually and may be negotiable between the owner and broker,
The Lessor agrees to pay to ,the Broker in this transaction, the sum of
5 for services rendered and authorizes Broker to deduct said sum from the deposit received from Lessee_
In the event the Lease is extended for a definite period of time or on a month-to-month basis after expiration of the original term,
Lessor will pay to Broker an additional commission of % of the total rental for the extended period. This commission wilt be due
and payable a com ncement of the extended period if for a fixed term, or if on a month-to-mordh basis, at the termination of Lessee's
occupanc r n ar, w " _ r is earlier"
n I n for co is "on, a pr ailing party will be tilt d to reasonable attorney fees.
Gesso - ate D Lessor Date
Pe a Urnland
Lessee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the accepted Lease on (date)
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ORDINANCE NO. 618
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 29, PART V, OF THE ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME; ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 49A,
PART IX, REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE
AND USE OF SIGNS MTHIN THE CITY; AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
The City Council of the City of Burlingame does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. The Ordinance Code of the City of Burlingame is
hereby amended by repealing Article 29, Part V, thereof and adopting
a new Article 49.'x, Part IX, which shall read and provide as follows:
Article 49A - Signs
The intent and purpose of this Article is to provide a com-
prehensive system of regulation of all signs which are displayed for
any purpose in the city; to provide controls for the structural
safety of signs and boards; .to assure that signs do not interfere with
the safety of pedestrians and vehicles. It is recognized in this
Article that the attractiveness of the community is an important
factor of the general welfare of the citizens and that reasonable con.'-
trol of signs is in the public interest.
Sect. 1850 Definitions
Awning. An awning shall include any structure made of cloth
- or metal with a metal frame- attached to a building and
projecting over a thoroughfare, when the same is so erected
as to permit it being raised to a position flat against the
building when not in use.
Canopy. A canopy shall include any structure, other than an
awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached
to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare, and carried
by a frame supported by.1mmovable braces from the wall.
Erect. Erect shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang,
place, suspend, affix, and shall also include the. painting
of wall signs and the painting of signs upon walls and upon
the exterior of any building.
Ground sign. A ground sign shall include any sign supported by
uprights or braces placed upon the ground and not attached
to any building, including all types of billboards.
Marquee. A marquee includes eny hood or awning of permanent con-
struction projecting from the wall of a building and extend-
ing over a thoroughfare.
Pole-sign. A pole-sign is one, illuminated or not, permanently
supported in or on the ground by a pole or poles without
attachment to a building.
Projecting sign. Projecting signs include any signs which are
attached to the wall of a building or other structure and
extend horizontally beyond the building or structure to
which they are attached,
Roof sign. A roof sign is any sign erected or constructed upon or
over the roof of any building with the principal support on
the roof structure.
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Temporary sign. Temporary signs include any sign, banner,
Pennants_ valance, or advertising display constructed of
cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall-board, plastic,
or other light materials,. with or without frames, intended
to be displayed for a short period of time only.
Wall sign. Wall signs include all flat signs, either of solid face
construction or individual letters, which are placed against
the exterior wail of any building or structure.
Sign. The term "sign" shall mean and include every sign,
billboard, ground sign, wall sign, roof sign, illuminated
sign, projecting sign, "A"board,-temporary signp marquee,
canopy, awning, and street clock, and any announcement,
declaration, display, illustration or insignia used to
advertise or promote the interests of any person when the
same is placed out-of-doors in the view of the general
public.
Person, Person shall mean and include any person, firm, part-
nership, association, corporation, company or organization
of any kind*
Incombustible Material. Any. material which will not ignite at
or below a temperature of 12000 fahrenheit or will not con-
tinue to burn or glow at that temperature will be termed
. "incombustible material".
Approved Combustible Plastics. Approved combustible plastics
mean only those combustible plastics which, when tested it
accordance with ASTM Standard Method of Test for Plammabili
of Plastics over 0.050" in thickness (D635-44) burn no
faster than 2o5" per minute in sheets of 0.060x' in thickness
Applications for permits to erect signs in which plastic
materials will be employed shall certify that the plastic
Is noncombustible or that the material has been tested by
a recognized testin§ laboratory and rated as an "approved
combustible plastic '.
Structural- trim. Structural trim shall mean the molding, bat-
tens, cappings, nailing strips, latticing, and platforms
which are attached to the sign structure.
Sect. 1851 Permits
a. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to ere:;t,
relocate or maintain within the City of Burlingame any sign
or other advertising structure as defined in this article
without first obtaining an erection permit From the Building
making pay
Inspector and ment of the fee required in Sect.
1852 hereof. .11.11 illuminated signs shall, in addition, be
subject to the provisions of the Electrical Code.
b. Action by Building Inspector. It shall be the duty of the
Building Inspector, upon the filing of an application for
an erection permit, to examine the plans and specifications
and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign or other advertising structure, and if it
shall appear that the proposed structure is in compliance
with all the requirements of this Article and all other laws
and ordinances. of the City of Burlingame, he shall then
issue the erection permit. If the work authorized under an
erection permit has not been completed within six (6) montes
after date of issuance,. the said permit shall become mull
and void.
e. Application for Permit. Application for erection permits
shall be made upon blanks provided by the Building Inspeetc.,
and shall contain or have attached thereto the following
information:.
1. Name, address end telephone number of the applicant.
2. Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon
which the sign or advertising structure is to be
attached or erected.
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3. Position of the sign or other advertising structure in
relation to nearby buildings or structures.
4. Two blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and spec-
ifications and method of construction and attachment
to the building or to the ground.
5. For free standing signs, pole signs, ground signs, roof
signs and marquees, a copy d stress sheets and cal-
culations showing that the structure is designed for
dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the
amount required by this and other ordinances of the
City of Burlingame, when such calculations are re-
quired by the Building Inspector.
6. Name of person, firm or corporation erecting the struc-
ture.
7. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure
or land to which or on which the structure is to be
erected.
8. Notice'to ovm er of city requirements regarding tenure of
sign for temporary permits.
d, Electric Power Lines. No permit for any sign shall be issued
and no sign shall be constructed, installed or erected whie:i
does not comply with all the provisions of this Article or
which has loss horizontal or vertical clearance from enor-
gized power lines than prescribed by the California Penal
Code, section 385, the regulations of the Public Utilities
Commission, and the orders of the Division of Industrial
Safety, State of California.
Sect. 1852 Fees
a. Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, shay.
pay to the Building Inspector the ;following permit fees;
1. Aivning or canopy ... . .... ..... ...f .......s 1000
2. Marquee ......o........................... 10.00
3. Temporary sign, eaoh 60 sq.ft. or fraction
thereof .............. ...... ............ 1100
4. Pole signs, ground signs, roof signs,
projecting signs, per sq.ft. of sign ... .10
5. Wall signs 2.00
6. Painting signs on wall or exterior of
any building ..... .. ........ ....... ..... 1.00
b. Those fees shall be in addition to fees for electrical in-
spection where such fees are required.
c. Fees for those clases of signs listed under 4, above, shall be
computed on the area of one face of the sign only, whether
sign is single or multiple faced.
d. In the event that any sign is erected before a permit for such
sign is issued, the Building Inspector shall assess and
collect twice the stated fee upon issuance of the permit.
o. No sign permit shall be issued for less than a minimum fee of
1.00.
Sect, 1853 Safety Requirements
a. License by Council. All rights and privileges acquired under
the provisions of this Article or any amendment thereto are
more licenses revocable at any time by the City Council, and
all permits shall carry this provision.
b. Unsafe Signs. If the Building Inspector shall find that any
sign or advertising structure regulated herein is unsafo or
insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been con-
structed or erected or is being maintained in violation of
this Article, he shall give written notice to the permittee
or responsible person. If such person fails to remove,
alter or repair the sign or structure within ten (10) days
after such notice, such sign or structure may be removed
or altered to comply by the Building Inspector at the ex-
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pense of the permitteo. or owner of the property upon which
It is located, The Building Inspector may cause any sign
or advertising structure vhich is an immediate peril to
persons or property to be removed summarily and without
notice.
c. Wind Pressure. all signs and advertising structures, except-
ing temporary signs, shall be designed and constructed to
withstand a wind pressure of not less than the following
intensity applied to the projected exposed area; less than
501 in height from ground to top of sign, 25 pounds per '
square foot of area; over 501 in height, 30 pounds per
square foot of area.
d. Removal of Obsolescent Signs. imy sign now or hereafter ex-
isting which no longer advertises a bonafido business con-
ductod or products sold' on the premises whore the sign
exists, shall be taken down and removed by the owner or
tenant of the building, structure or property upon which
said sign may be located within thirty (30) days after
written notification by the Building Inspector. Upon fail-
ure to comply with such.notice, the Building Inspector is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the
building, structure or land upon which the sign is located.
o. Signs on Fire Escapes. No sign shall be erected, located or
maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or ogress from
any door, window or fire escape, No sign of any kind shall
be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
f. Traffic Hazards. No sign or other advertising structure shall
be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a
manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any
location where, by.roason of the position, shape or color,
it may intorfore with,. obstruct the view of or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which
makes use of the words "Stop", "Look", "Dangor", or any
other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a mannor as
to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
g. Pedestrian Hazards. I'Msigns or other advertising structures
which are constructed at any point where podostrians might
be endangered shall have a smooth surface and no nails,
tacks or wires shall be permitted to protrude therefrom.
Electrical reflectors and devices may extend over the top
and in front of the sign or structure but not loss than
eight feet (81) above the sidewalk,
h. Glaring Lights.. On those signs where gooseneck reflectors and
lights are permitted, such gooseneck reflectors and lights
shall be provided with proper lenses and guards concentrat
Ing the illumination upon tho area of the sign so as to
prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. . It shall
be unlawful to illuminate any sign by floodlights or spot-
lights where any portion.of such illumination shall be a
menace to traffic or a nuisance to adjacent property.
Sect. 1854 Exomptions and Exceptions
The provisions and regulations of this :article shall not apply to
certain classes of signs which are designated in the following
subsections; provided, however that all signs aro subject to
the provisicm of Section 1853, ;'Safety Requirements".
a. Real Estate signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in
area pertaining to the sale or rental of the property on
which they aro displayed, but not more than one such sign
to the lot. Such signs may be two-faced or be printed on
both sides.
b. Professional name plates and occupational signs denoting
only the name and occupation of an occupant in a com-
morcial building, public institutional building or dwelling
and not excooding two (2) square foot in area, provided
page 5,
that such sign is not prohibited or further regulated
by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Burlingame.
C. Identification name-plates or signs oncpartment houses,
boarding or rooming houses or similar uses, not exceeding
three (3) square feet in area.
d. Bulletin boards not over fifteen (15) square feet in area
for public, charitable and religious institutions when
the same are located on the premises of said institutions.
e. Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when
placed upon work under and during construction, and not
exceeding thrity-two (32) square feet in area.
f. Signs painted upon, the walls or exterior of a building
shall be limited in area to an amount not in excess of 20%
of the area of the wall or frontage upon which it is
painted. Such signs may advertise only the name, products
and occupation of the occupant. Where such signs have
raised borders, letters, characters, decorations or
lighting fixtures, they shall be subject to the applicable
provisions of this Article.
g. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and.histor--
ical monuments when such markers are constructed of
bronze or other incombustible materials.
h. Traffic or other municipal, signs, legal notices, railroad
crossing and danger signs, and such temporary, emergency
or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the City
Council.
Sect. 1855 Prohibited Signs
The following types .of signs and structures are expressly prohibit•-
ad;
a. Real Estate directional signs and arrows.
b. Placards, posters, announcements, poli(Otical signs posted
or attached to any f enco, pole, tree or any object in a
public street or place.
e. Signs, "A" boards, structures, or merchandise for sal©
placed upon or attached to the ground on any portion of
the public street, sidewalk or right of way, excepting
newspaper vending devices which may be permitted by action
of the City Council.
d. Signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person,
product or service other than that: of the occupant of the
land. on which it is placed or the building to which it is
attached except signs for the sale: or rental of the
property,
e. Signs of any kind in Residential Districts except those
expressly permitted by this Article or Article 50 (Zoning)
of this Code.
f. Any signs expressly prohibited by Article 50 (Zoning) of
this Code.
g. Any sign which, because of flashing lights, brilliant
lighting or reflected light, is a detriment to surroundin-a
properties or prevents the peaceful enjoyment of residen-
tial uses.
For the purpose of enforcing this prohibition, the Build-
ing Inspector is hereby authorized to withhold the issuance
of an croetion permit and refor such application to the
Planning Commission. At its next regular meeting, the
Planning Commission shall hear the applicant and thereafter
make such investigation and inquiry as it may deem neces-
page 9.
Sect. 1862 Tem.)orary Signs
a. Permits. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
grant permits for temporarysigns composed of com-
bustible materials. Such permits shall be for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days; provided, that the
Building Inspector may extend said period for an ad-
ditional thirty (30) days upon payment of a fee in the
same amount as that required for the original permit.
The Building Inspector shall examinate the sign and its
support to ascertain its safe attachment and condition
before issuing a permit for an extended period.
b. Support and Attachment. Temporary signs shall be safely
attached to the wall or_ supporting structure by wire or
cable. No such signs.shall be so placed as to obstruct
windows or fire escapes or be attached to standpipes.
c, Advertising Permitted. The advertising presented .on any
temporary sign shall pertain only to the business,
Industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises
on which the sign is displayed.. This provisions shall
not apply to signs of a civic or political nature.
d. The City Council may, upon written application to it,
issue special permits upon such conditions as it may
determine for temporary signs and banners of a civic,
political, charitable_, educational, municipal or
religious nature and may waive the fee for such permits
No such permit shall be issued unless the City Council
finds that the City is held harmless for any act or
omission of the applicant.
Sect. 1863 Marquees
a. Construction. All marquees, together with the anchors,
. bolts, supports, rods and braces thereof shall be con-
structed of incombustible materials, except that
letters, facings and decorations may be of approved
combustible plastics. Marquees shall be designed by a
licensed engineer or architect and must be approved by
the Building Inspector. as in compliance with the
Building Code of the City of Burlingame.
The roofs of all marquees shall be properly guttered
and provided with down spouts so that water therefrom
will not drip or flow onto the sidewalk.
b. Projection Over Public Property.. No portion of a marquee
shall be less than ton feet (10 t) above the level of
the sidewalk or thoroughfare. No marquee shall extend
beyond a point of one foot (11) inside the curb line.
c. Anchorage and Supports. Marquees shall be supported sole-
ly by,the building to which they are attached and no
columns or posts shall be permitted, as support there-
for, which rest on any portion of the public way. No
marquee shall be erected on any building of frame
construction unless attached to masonry, concrete or
steal supports of the building.
d. Signs Upon Marquees. No sign or advertisement shall be
placed upon a marquee beyond a point measured four
feet (41 ) horizontally from the property line. Signs
hung from a marquee shall be no lower than ton feet
(101) above the sidewalk. No advertising material
shall be placed upon the roof of a marquee.
Sect. 1864 Awnings and Canopies
a. Construction. Awnings and canopies may be constructed of
cloth, metal or plastic; provided, however, that all
frames and supports shall be of metal.
page 10.
b. Heightand Locations Awnings and canopies shall ,be
erected so that no portion shall be less than eight
feet (8I) above the sidewalk. No awning or canopy
shall be permitted to extend beyond a point two feet
(2f ) inside the curb line.
c. Supports and AA46hment6 Awnings and canopies shall be
securely attached to and supported by the building;
The supporting. members of canopies shall be attached to
and supported, by the building and no pipes or posts
may rest ori-:atilt portion of the sidewalk or public way.
d. Advertising,I Advertising on canopies and awnings shall
be limited td the name of the occupant of the premises
and the t5u5'ness, industry or occupation of tho_bus
iness conducted,therein. Such wording shall bo within
a space not exceeding eight inchos (8") in height on
tho sides gnd front of the awning or esmopy.
Sect, 186S, Non-conforming Signs
No sign or other advertising structure, awning, canopy or
marquee, which is lawfully in existence on the effective date of
this Article but which is not in accordance with the requirements
of this Article may be altered or moved to other locations unless
1t be made to comply with the provisions of this Article.
Sect. 186 6 Variances
a. Certain variances by City Council. In the event that
compliance with the terms of this Article will work a
hardship upon an applicant, the City Council is hereby
authorized to grant certain variances. Variances may
be `granted only in matters of size and location of
signs.
b. Method of Application. Persons desiring a variance shall
apply by written application to the City Council. Upon
receipt of such application, the City Clerk shall place
the matter upon the agenda of the Council and notify
forthwith the owners or occupants, of properties im-
mediately adjoining the property for which the variance
is requested. At the meeting to which the..matter is
referred, the City Council shall hear the applicant and
all others and may grants modify or reject the variance.
The decision of the Council shall be final and con-
elusive.
Section 2; SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence,- clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent juris-
diction#, such decision shdl not affect the validity of the remaining.
portions of this ordinance4' The City Council of this City hereby
declares that it wbuld have adopted this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clausAlv -,phrase or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, or portions be declared invalid of unconstitutional.
Section 3, This ordinance shall be published as required
by law.
L. B. MCRG
I, Herbert K. White, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame -
do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of
February, 1956, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 20th day of February, 1956, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byrd-Johnson-Rooth-Thayer
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent Councilmen: Morgan
Herbert K. White
City Clerk
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Date Case # Description Case Status
12-7-98. CE1998-80205 Pornographic Materials on Display Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
12-12-00 CE2000-616 Banner on Display w/out Permit Unfounded, real estate sign exempt.
4-2-01 CE2001-652 Health Violation—Dog Inside Business Reported by San Mateo County Health
Inspector. Complaint confirmed; voluntary
compliance
3-20-02 CE2002-914 Encroachment—Vertical Clearance for Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance,
Pro'ectin Sign sign removed.
4-22-02 CE2002-941 Sign Violation—No Permit for Banner on Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance,
Awning and"A"Frame sign on Sidewalk signs removed.
8-12-02 CE2002-1015 Health Violation—No Trash Service Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance,
Service started.
9-23-02 CE2002-1035 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
11-18-02 CE2002-1070 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
11-25-02 CE2002-1072 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
10-10-03 CE2003-1245 ADA Violation—Restroom Availability Civil matter between owner and occupant.
10-28-03 CE2003-1246 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
11-24-03 CE2003-1318 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
3-26-04 CE2004-1324 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
2-17-05 CE2005-1535 Encroachment—Merchandise on Sidewalk Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance.
2-24-05 CE2005-1536 Unauthorized Use—Fortune Telling Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance,
psychic decided to occupy space two doors
west.
3-28-05 CE2005-1571 Construction Without Permit Complaint confirmed; voluntary compliance,
pony wall removed.
6-7-05 1 CE2005-1607 Off Premise Signs on Display. Com laint confirmed; Determination Hearing.
Memorandum/Letter Pregentatio� for Matter of Notice of Violation and of Enforcement of
Ordinance No. 22.48.040
City of Burlingame Planning Commission RECEIVED
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010 AUG 8 2005
August 8, 2005 at 7pm
CITY OF BURLINGAME
VIII: Regular Action Items - Item 8 PLANNING DEPT.
Most respectfully, I have a few comments to this honorable Planning Commission for Item 8 under
VIII Regular Action Items for the evening's agenda. As is well set forth in the agenda presented to
the Planning Commission, my wife, Anila Patel and I, Ashok Patel, are the lessees/owners of the
Burlingame Smoke Shop (not the real property) situated at 1400 Burlingame Avenue which will be
referred to in my presentation as the "Subject Premises".
The pertinent matter before this Planning Commission pertains to a notice of violation dated
July 8, 2005 sent by the Code Enforcement Officer that the off-premise sign (display window)
located on the Primrose Avenue frontage of the Subject Premises is in violation of Ordinance
22.48.040. The display now advertises a psychic business located at 1410 Burlingame Avenue and
a clothing business located at 337 Primrose Road.
I was unfamiliar that seemingly the ordinance in question was not initially adopted on
January 17, 1977 as Ordinance No. 22.48.040 (off-premises advertising) as I believed, but was
initially adopted on February 20, 1956 as Ordinance No. 618. The pertinency of both of these
ordinances is that there is a flat prohibition for any "signs or structures carrying the advertising,
product or service other than that of the occupant of the land on which it is placed or the building
to which it is attached".
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The uncontroverted facts are that on or about February 14,2001,my spouse and I entered into
a 10 year lease for the Subject Premises with Peter Umland at an appreciable consideration for I was
required to pay a"fee" of$75,000 in various installments and a rental which is increased at 5%per
year and Presently is ire the amount of$4,8b2. Partieala4y,mylease agreemeat oy&Peter Vr jm7d
who had been the owner of the Subject Premises for an unknown period of time but had operated
the Burlingame Smoke Shop thereat according to my recollection for a period not later than late 1976
that I would be allowed at reasonable rentals to have all rights for the use of the"bulletin board" on
the east side of the building subject to the existing lease by advertising Michael Horowitz, a real
estate agent for Prudential Realty. This bulletin board is the same as the "display window"
referenced in the agenda items. In other words, it is my understanding that my predecessor in
interest;Peter Umland,had advertising in the "bulletin board"for all times following at least 1976
and clearly at the time that I executed the referenced lease contract. For all times thereafter when
I entered as the lessee I have had advertising in apparent violation of the subject ordinance for at all
times following February 14, 2001 to the current date.
My first contention of a legal defense is that there is a non-conforming use. However,I may
not be correct for the agenda items indicate that rather than the ordinance of which I was aware being
adopted on January 17, 1977, the initial ordinance was adopted on February 20, 1956. I have no
knowledge of the existence of the "bulletin board" preceding February 20, 1956;however, I was a
lessee of a competing business from on or about January 1979 to June 1984 at 1404 Burlingame
Avenue and for all times that I was the lessee of that business,I was aware that the Subject Premises
had advertising in the "bulletin board". Thus,I am unable to argue with facts whether or not there
exists a non-conforming use principle in this matter.
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However,clearly at least as between Peter Umland and myself and as you may well be aware,
Peter Umland died on or about that I had a contractual right to continue the use of the
"bulletin board. In that he clearly employed the"bulletin board"for at least the period known to me
from late 1976 to the date I became the lessee in February 2001, if he had been cited for a code
violation,there was no advice to me concerning the same. If now it is determined that peter Umland
operated in violation of the ordinance, I have lost a contractual right for the clearly delayed
enforcement of this ordinance for the approximate four years I have been a tenant without any
violation and seemingly for all the period of time Peter Umland has used the bulletin board. Here,
I am constrained to comment that as indicated in the agenda notes,there apparently was a fire in the
building at 1400 Burlingame Avenue in 1985 and extensive reconstruction occurred at that time.
If that is when the bulletin board was installed,it seemingly had to have a permit; and it could not
have been installed without a permit for then Peter Umland would have been in violation of related
ordinances.
Further,what I find most disturbing that there is not seemingly an enforcement policy for the
City of Burlingame for violations of the ordinances are enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer
only in response to complaints when they are submitted. I assure you and most unfortunate to me
that the Subject Premises are well known to the Code Enforcement Officer of this city for I have
received and all the violations have been corrected approximately 13 violations of news racks being
on the city sidewalk without an encroachment permit.
The basic issue is that neither the Code Enforcement Officer nor I know when there was the
first use of the bulletin board as to whether it constituted a non-conforming use or not. I respectfully
submit that the haphazard enforcement of the referenced ordinance will cause me much financial
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distress for if I lose the rentals from the"bulletin board"for I may not be able to continue the
operation. Moreover,it has been not less than four years since I have operated without any citation
for this ordinance and Peter Umland operated at least 25 years without seemingly notice of a
violation. Clearly,I submit that the City of Burlingame has by the mere lapse of time without
enforcement is barred from now issuing a citation for as I stated in my hearing brief,the best zoning
ordinance becomes little more than a hollow shell if it is not enforced with wisdom and vigor. I
respectfully submit that the doctrine of laches;which precludes enforcement of a stale claim is
present here for the simple inactivity of the appropriate officials charged with zoning enforcement
that clearly mislead me if not Peter Umland into violating a zoning ordinance and entering into a
lease of the Subject Premises in ignorance of the fact that its current use or structures were illegal.
I submit that the equitable defense of laches is applicable when there has been an inexcusable delay
in asserting the right that it substantially prejudices my business.
Clearly,with my numerous citations,the Code Enforcement Officer clearly had knowledge
of my"bulletin board"for all times following my lease of the Subject Premises and clearly must have
had full knowledge of Peter Umland's use of the bulletin board. I thus respectfully submit that the
enforcement now is discriminatory and is barred by the doctrine of laches if not the defense of non-
conforming use.
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0��, c�Tr 04. CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME,CA 94010
,. TEL: (650) 558-7250 • FAX: (650) 696-3790
www.burlingame_org
Site: 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE -
Appeal of the Planning Commission's
determination regarding the status of off- PUBLIC HEARING
premise advertising located in the display NOTICE
window at: 1400 BURLINGAME AVENUE,
zoned C-1, Subarea A. (APN: 029-122-190).
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The City of Burlingame City Council announces 2 � ��g "
the followingx '
public hearing on Monday,
September 19, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. in ther w
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City Hall Council Chambers located at <_
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
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A copy of the applic andQi# Tr9rproject y be reviewed prior,
jto the meeting Primrose Road;
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City Planner
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City of Burlingame Item #
Determination Regarding Status of Off-Premise Advertising Action Calendar
at 1400 Burlingame Avenue
Meeting Date: 08/08/05
Applicant's Request: Find that the off-premise advertising located in the display window on Primrose
Road is nonconforming, applicant contends that it was in existence prior to adoption of regulations
prohibiting off-premise advertising.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. If the
Planning Commission overturns the City Planner's determination, reasons for the action should be
clearly stated for the record, since this action will constitute City policy on this issue.
Action Alternatives:
• Support the City Planner's determination that the off-premise advertising is in violation of
the sign ordinance which prohibits off-premise advertising.
• Support the applicant's request that the off-premise advertising has been in existence
since before the adoption of sign code regulations prohibiting off-premise advertising and
is therefore nonconforming and can continue.
CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15301(a) — consists of minor alterations
to existing structures and facilities including such things as new copy on existing on and off-premise
signs.
Summary:
Ashok and Anila Patel, business owners of the Burlingame Smoke Shop, are appealing the City
Planner's determination regarding the off-premise sign located on the Primrose frontage of the building
at 1400 Burlingame Avenue, zoned C-1, Subarea A. The request for a determination came about as the
result of a code enforcement action regarding the off-premise advertising located in the display window
on the Primrose Road frontage of the business. The signs in the display window now advertise a Psychic
business located at 1410 Burlingame Avenue, and for Dirty Laundry clothing store at 337 Primrose
Road. The appellants contend that there has been off-premise advertising displayed in this window since
prior to the adoption of the regulation which prohibits off-premise signs within the City of Burlingame,
making the sign a non-conforming use. The appellant's grounds for appeal are stated in the attached
appeal document from Ashok and Anila Patel date stamped July 18, 2005. The applicant also states that
the code enforcement action constitutes discrimination in enforcement.
History:
The single-story building at 1400-1406 Burlingame Avenue was built in approximately 1926 and has
been in retail use since that time. There is a display window on the Primrose Road side of the
Burlingame Smoke Shop tenant space which is located at the corner at 1400 Burlingame Avenue. It is
not known when the display window was installed. However, there was a fire in the building in 1985,
and extensive reconstruction occurred at that time.
On June 2, 2005, a complaint was filed regarding the advertising in the Smoke Shop display window.
The Code Enforcement Officer verified the ofd premise advertising and, on July 8, 2005, sent a Notice of
Violation to the business owners, with a copy sent to the property owner (see attached).
Determination Regarding Off premise Advertising at 1400 Burlingame Avenue August 8,2005
The fust sign ordinance was adopted by the City Council on February 20, 1956 (see attached Ordinance
No. 618). Section 1855 of that Ordinance outlines the types of signs and structures which are expressly
prohibited and states "signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person, product or service other
than that of the occupant of the land on which it is placed or the building to which it is attached except
signs for the sale or rental of the property" (see copy of Ordinance attached). This ordinance was
replaced by the current sign code, Chapter 22 of the Burlingame Municipal Code, adopted by the City
Council on January 17, 1977. Regarding off-premise signs, the 1977 code states in Chapter 22.48,
Prohibited Signs:
"22.48.040 Off-premises advertising
Signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person,product or service other than that of the occupant
of the land on which it is placed or the building to which it is attached are prohibited; signs are permitted
only to the actual occupant of the building or property upon which the sign is displayed during the period
of his occupancy."
Request for Determination
The request for determination filed by Ashok and Anila Patel contains two requests for determination of
the action of the City Planner. These requests and the staff response to the requests are as follows:
Business Owner's Request: that the off-premise advertising at this location has been in existence since
prior to the adoption of regulations prohibiting off-premise advertising.
Staff Response: The first sign code which prohibits off-site advertising throughout Burlingame was
adopted in 1956. There is no evidence in building or planning files to suggest that the display window
on the Primrose frontage has been in existence since prior to 1956. Further,there is no evidence that
there has been a continuous use of the window area for off-site advertising before 1956.
Property owner's request. That the City's enforcement action is discriminatory in enforcement of this
sign regulation.
Staff Response: It is the policy of the City to follow up on complaints regarding violations of the code.
The Code Enforcement Officer only responds to complaints when they are submitted. This is the first
complaint the Code Enforcement Officer has received regarding the off-premise advertising in this
display window.
Attachments:
Application to the Planning Commission date stamped June 18, 2005
Appeal of Enforcement document submitted by Ashok and Anila Patel date stamped July 18,
2005
Ordinance No. 618 adopted by the City Council on February 20, 1956
S.NAUREENIDeterminations11400 Burlingame Determination.d"
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City of Burlingame Planning Department 501 Primrose Road P(650)558-7250 F(650)696-3790 www.burlingame.org
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E APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Type of application: Design Review Conditional Use Permit_ Variance
Special Permit Other ✓ Parcel Number:
Project address: LL)qO
APPLICANT (� /1 PROPERTY OWNER
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ARCHITECTIDESIGNER
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip: Please indicate with an asterisk
Phone(w): the contact person for this project.
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JUL 1 8 2005
CITY OF 13URLINGAME
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: � yr� a�C�CE
AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information
given herein is true and correct to the be f my edge and belief.
Applicant's signature: Dater
I know about the proposed application and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this
application to the Planning Commission.
Property owner's signature: Date:
Date submitted: b
PCAPP.FRM
RECEIVED
I Ashok Patel and Anila Patel JUL 1 8 2005
The Burlingame Smoke Shop
INGAME
2 1400 Burlingame Avenue CITY AN ING DEPT.
Burlingame, CA 94010 PLANNING DEPT.
3 Contestants
4
5
IN RE THE MATTER OF NOTICE OF APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT OF
6 VIOLATION AND OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 22.48.040 TO CITY
ORD. NO. 22.48.040 ) OF BURLINGAME PLANNING
7 ) COMMISSION
8 )
9 Contestants, Ashok Patel and Anila Patel, Lessees/Owners of The Burlingame Smoke Shop located
10 at 1400 El Burlingame Avenue, City of Burlingame, California (sometimes hereafter "the Subject Premises")
11 hereby respectfully appeal the application of Zoning Regulation 22.40.040 (Off-Premises Advertising) to
12 the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame:
13 I. NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
14 1 . On July 8, 2005, the City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department issued a Notice of
15 Violation and of Enforcement against the Contestants and The Burlingame Smoke Shop that the advertising
16 signs located on the Primrose Avenue side of the Subject Premises at the address of 1400 Burlingame
17 Avenue within a "bulletin board" were ""Off-Premises" advertising. The posted signs which are for "The
18 Psychic" whose business is located at 1410 Burlingame Avenue and the "Dirty Laundry" whose business
19 is located at 337 Primrose Road are considered "Off-Premises" signs and are claimed prohibited by the
20 referenced Ordinance of the City of Burlingame. A copy of this Notice of Violation and of Enforcement
21 dated July 8, 2005, is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and incorporated hereat by this reference.
22 II. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL
23 2. Contestants allege that the Notice of Code Violation and of Enforcement is improper and is
24 in violation of the contractual and constitutional rights of the Contestants for the following reasons:
25 (1) The Notice of Code Violation and of Enforcement constitutes discrimination in
26 enforcement.
(2) The "Off-Premises" advertising was a non-conforming use at the time of the
enactment of the referenced Ordinance on or about January 7, 1977 and remains a
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1 non-conforming use.
2 (3) The City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department are estopped to enforce the
3 referenced Ordinance.
4 (4) The Doctrine Of Laches and/or Statute of Limitations preclude enforcement by the
5 City of Burlingame/Code Enforcement Department of the referenced Ordinance.
6 III. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS
7 3. On or about February 14, 2001, Contestants entered into a lease contract entitled
8 "Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt" for a period of ten(10)years commencing on March 1,2001 to
9 and including February 28,2011 at a total rental of$603,702.00;and moreover,required Contestants to pay
10 a "Non-Refundable Fee/Key Fee, and not as rent, in the amount of$75,000.00". The Landlord/Owner of
11 the premises commonly known as 1400 Burlingame Avenue was Peter Umland who executed the
12 Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt with the Contestants on the referenced date. Peter Umland has
13 subsequently died and the Successor In Interest is now Gretchen U. Kingsbury, Conservator for Dolores --�
14 Umland as Successor In Interest to Peter Umland. A copy of the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt
15 is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B and incorporated hereat by this reference.
16 4. During the negotiations for the terms of the referenced lease between Contestants and Peter
17 Umland it was discussed most extensively that in addition to the allowance to sell the typical products;
18 newspapers,magazines,and all tobacco products except other than machine made cigars,was the use of the
19 "bulletin board"which produced rent and at the time of the referenced lease execution had an advertisement;
20 that of Michael Horowitz of Prudential Reality'. There was no disclosure in any form whatsoever by Peter
21 Umland that any advertising which produce rentals on the "bulletin board" had been subject to M notice
22 by the City of Burlingame of it being in violation of any ordinance including the"Off-Premises"advertising.
23 Contestants relied on the absence of any knowledge of the "bulletin board" being in possible violation of
24 any ordinance of the City of Burlingame at the time the referenced lease was executed,which advertising
25 then in existence constituting literally under the referenced Code a violation of the "Off-Premises"
26 advertising ordinance; moreover, there was no advice to the contrary by Peter Umland or the Code
'See Para. 38f of Exhibit B.
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1 Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame.
2 5. Notwithstanding that Contestants had continuously for all times following February 14,2001
3 had advertisements in the"bulletin board"for products or services other than of the Contestants,there have
4 been no citations of any nature,orally or in writing,until June 13,2005 concerning the alleged prohibition
5 that there can be no such advertising signs in the "bulletin board" for other products or services.
6 6. Peter Umland and the Contestants fully acknowledged and agreed with each other that the
7 rentals which were being charged by Peter Umland and as set forth in the referenced Commercial Lease and
8 Deposit Receipt would be "difficult" to be paid from the net revenues for the sale of tobacco products,
9 newspapers and magazines and the revenues from the Lotto machine;without the rentals being received for
10 the Off-Premise advertising in the"bulletin board". Contestants have reviewed their financial matters during
11 the operation following February 14,2001 and declare that without the revenues being produced by the Off-
12 Premise advertising now to"The Psychic"and"Dirty Laundry"in the approximate amount of$1,200.00 per
13 month, they will be unable and incapable of obtaining sufficient revenues to pay the appreciable lease
14 charges. Moreover, it is to be noted that the Contestants paid in cash towards the $75,000.00 obligation
15 above referenced which was founded, in part, by the revenues to be produced by the "Off-Premises"
16 advertising the approximate sum of$30,000.00 and have suffered an adverse judgment for the remaining
17 amount owing in the approximate amount of$70,000.00 including a sum for the purchase of certain personal
18 property.
19 IV. DISCUSSION OF CONTENTIONS
20 (1) Discrimination in Enforcement:Most respectfully submitted, Contestants believe based on
21 statistical facts below stated that the simple uncontroverted fact is that Peter Umland who operated The
22 Burlingame Smoke Shop for numerous years commencing sometime prior to January 1, 1977 and until some
23 date uncertain in 1999,albeit he continued to own the Subject Property until his death was seemingly never
24 cited for the advertisements that he provided in the"bulletin board". Contestants are informed and believe
25 and upon such information and belief allege that sometime in 1999,particular date unknown,Peter Umland
26 leased The Burlingame Smoke Shop to Michael O'Leary but continued to collect the rent for this lease
�. period pertinent to the"bulletin board". Michael O'Leary terminated his leasehold arrangement with Peter
Umland sometime preceding February of 2001 and then the Contestants were granted the leasehold interest
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1 under the referenced lease. As referenced above,Peter Umland at no time disclosed to Contestants that he
2 was aware of any prohibition for the advertising in the"bulletin board"whether such advertising be for"Off-
3 Premises" advertising or for the services and products of The Burlingame Smoke Shop. Contestants are
4 informed and believe and upon such information and belief allege that even though Peter Umland employed
5 the"bulletin board"for a certain period for"public announcements"he for not less than on or about January
6 1, 1977 allowed for"Off-Premises"advertising which would be prohibited under the referenced Ordinance.
7 However,at no time to the knowledge of Contestants had Peter Umland received any advice from the Code
8 Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame that such advertising was prohibited. It thus appears
9 to the Contestants that there is simply an unequal or unfair enforcement of this referenced zoning regulation
10 as it pertains to the Subject Premises for the inactivity or unreasonable delay to bring any notice of possible
11 violation.
12 (2) Estoppel: Contestants respectfully submit that by reason that they reasonably relied when
13 executing the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt that they would be entitled to revenues for the"Off-
14 Premise" advertising and there having been then no issuance of any citation for any previous violations of
15 the referenced Ordinance by the City of Burlingame have available as a defense to the enforcement the
16 Principle of Equitable Estoppel which may be applied against a governmental entity where justice and
17 fairness require the same. There can be no prejudice to the citizenry of the City of Burlingame for it being
18 estopped to preclude the"Off-Premises" advertising which has now been ongoing possibly for not less than
19 all times following January 1, 1977 and is not in derogation of any public policy adopted for the benefit of
20 the public. As referenced above, Contestants will suffer irreparable financial damage by the belated and
21 discriminatory enforcement of the referenced ordinance.
22 (3) Non-Conforming Use: Contestants have no information or belief of the exact period under
23 which Peter Umland commenced the advertising in the "bulletin board" but are informed and believe and
24 upon such information and belief allege that for all times following at a date prior to January 1, 1977,there
25 was advertising in the "bulletin board" for during such period Peter Umland owned the Subject Premises
26 and operated The Burlingame Smoke Shop. The Code Enforcement Officer has most respectfully negotiated
with the Contestants to resolve the dispute and has advised the Contestants that the records seemingly
indicate that Peter Umland secured a permit for the construction of the"bulletin board"at or about the time
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1 the ordinance was passed. Thus,there may be admittedly not a non-conforming use for the advertising may
2 not have been in place at the time the ordinance was enacted;however,if this is true,there seemingly is an
3 anomaly . If the permit was granted for the "bulletin board"prior to the enactment of the ordinance,there
4 is clearly a non-conforming use and to the contrary, if the permit for the "bulletin board" was subsequent
5 to the enactment of the referenced ordinance,then there should have been no permit granted and again the
6 City of Burlingame would be estopped for it granted the permit to allow for the belated non-conforming use.
7 (4) Statute of Limitations/Doctrine of Laches:As a general observation,a good zoning ordinance
8 becomes little more than a"hollow shell"if it is not enforced with wisdom and vigor and strict and impartial
9 enforcement of zoning ordinances is absolutely necessary to preserve and protect the zoning program and
10 the interest of the citizenry. With no criticism intended,it is respectfully submitted by the Contestants that
11 the inactivity of the Code Enforcement Officials who were charged with zoning enforcement clearly mislead
12 Peter Umland and the Contestants by no known enforcement of the referenced ordinances preceding July
13 8, 2005. The file maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer of the City of Burlingame clearly reflects
14 knowledge of minor code violation of the Contestants possibly in the year 2001 and clearly in the year 2002
15 and thereafter for stating numerous violations including encroachment by the Contestants of having their
16 newspaper racks improperly placed on the sidewalk in front of the business premises,all of which violations
17 have been corrected. But clearly,the Code Enforcement Department fully knew for all times since February
18 14,2001 following Contestants'occupancy of the Subject Premises of the alleged illegal advertising taking
19 place on the Primrose side of the Subject Premises which had been previously installed by Peter Umland.
20 There is thus clearly inexcusable delay in asserting a violation now which substantially prejudices the
21 Contestants who in good faith relied upon the lack of any enforcement; in other words,no knowledge that
22 the"bulletin board"which was to produce revenue to the Contestants was an illegal activity. The inaction
23 of the Code Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame clearly should not now be allowed to act
24 in derogation of the contractual rights set forth in the Commercial Lease and Deposit Receipt of the
25 Contestants which will thus cause irreparable harm and damages and in derogation of the Principle set forth
26 at the beginning of Section (4) above.
�- V. RELIEF REQUESTED
7. Contestants respectfully request that the"Off-Premises"advertising now in existence be for
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1 all times hereafter allowed for the period of the lease be deemed a non-conforming use and/or the Code
2 Enforcement Department of the City of Burlingame is simply precluded from enforcing the referenced
3 ordinance during the tenure of the Contestants at the Subject Premises by reason of its now prejudicial and
4 discriminatory enforcement and/or by reason of its prior inactivity or inexcusable delay to enforce the
5 referenced Ordinance.
6 Dated: July 18, 2005
7
8 ASHOK PATEL, Contestant
9
10
11 ANILA PATEL, Contestant
12
13 VERIFICATION
14 Declarant herein,Ashok Patel and Anila Patel,hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
15 State of California that they have read the foregoing APPEAL OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE NO.
16 22.48.040 TO CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION and the statements therein are true
17 and correct under penalty of perjury except such statements which are stated on information and belief as
18 to those statements, declarants believe them to be true. This Declaration is executed on July 18, 2005 at
19 Burlingame, California.
20
21
22 ASHOK PATEL, Contestant
23
24 ANILA PATEL, Contestant
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��� CITY o� City of Burlingame
BURLINGAME
. . Office of the City Attorney
lb Code Enforcement Bureau
50-9ATED
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010 (650) 558-7208, Fax: (650) 342-8386
JUNE 6
July 8, 2005
Ashok and Anila Patel
Burlingame Smoke Shop RECEIVED
1400 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010 �V� 1 8 ZOOS
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANN� ►►�G
SUBJECT: BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION AT 1400 BURLINGAM)� NRY-E.
Dear Ashok and Anila Patel:
On June 13, 2005 this office notified you that the advertising sign for the Psychic located at 1410
Burlingame Ave. is considered an off-premises sign and prohibited by City Code and must be
removed by June 17, 2005.
Since the sign for psychic services at 1420 Burlingame Ave. has not been removed and a second
advertising sign for Dirty Laundry located at 337 Primrose Road has been added to the window area
along Primrose Road this letter is being sent to formally notify you that you are in violation of
Burlingame Municipal Code Section 22.48.040 — Off-premises advertising prohibited. Signs are
permitted only to the actual occupant of the building or property upon which the sign is displayed
during the period of the business' occupancy.
The City takes these violations seriously and intends to monitor the situation carefully. The City will
move forward with enforcement action in the event the signs are not removed by Thursday July 19,
2005. This letter concludes the City's warning letter process. A copy of this letter is being sent to the
businesses that are being advertised on the prohibited signs.
You have the right to appeal the determinations made regarding the application of zoning regulations
as they relate to the use of the property contained in this letter by filing a written appeal to the
Planning Cc=jssion, together with the required appeal fees. This written appeal must be filed with
the Planning Department located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA no later than ten ( 10) days
from the date of this letter. Failure to file this appeal may result in your being barred from contesting
these determinations in subsequent administrative or judicial proceedings.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the matter I can be reached at (650) 558-7208.
Sin erely,
J 2C
Susan A. Hams
�-- Code Enforcement Officer
cc: City Attorney
Property Owner
Dirty Laundry
Cathy Adams
JUL 1 S 2005
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
COMMERCIAL LEASE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT
AGENCY RELATIONSHIP CONFIRMATION. The following agency relationship is hereby confirmed for this transaction and supersedes
any prior agency election (If no agency relationship, insert "NONE"):
LISTING AGENT: Tim Auzan is the agent of (c;-eck one):
(Print Firm Name)
❑the Lessor exclusively, or X both the Lessee and the Lessor.
LEASING AGENT: (if not the same as the Listing Agent) is the agent of (check one):
(Print Firm Name)
❑ the Lessz-e exclusively; or ❑the Lessor exclusively; or ❑both the Lessee and the Lessor.
Note_ This confirmation DOES NOT take the place of the AGENCY DISCLOSURE form which may be required by law.
RECEIVED FRGM Ashok b Anila Patel , hereinafter referred to as LESSEE,
the sum of S 1000. ( One Thousand ------------------------------ dollars),
evidenced by Personal Chec3c as a deposit which will belong to Lessor and will be applied as follows:
BALANCE DUE PRJOR
TOTAL RECENED TO OCCUPANCY
Rent for the period from to . .. ..• • S S 5
Security deposit (not applicable toward last month's rent)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . ... . ... $ 75,000. S 1000. $ 74,000.*
TOTAL.. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . $ 75000, S 1000, $ 74,000.
In the event this Lease is not accepted by the Lessor within 2 days, the total deposit received will be refunded.
Lessee offers to lease from Lessor the premises situated in the City of Burlingame , County of
San Mateo , State of California described as
1400 Burlingame Avenue
a retail store consisting of approximately 530 square feet, upon the following terms and conditions.
1. TERM. The term will commence on (date) March 1, 2001 and end on(date) Febraaro 28 , 2011
2. RENT. The total rent will be $ 603,702payable at S 4000.-* per month (based on first year's rates)payable on
the 1st day of each month. All rents will be paid to Lessor or his or her authorized agent,at the following address Q2_ard_
Prooi Ca , or at such other places as may be designated by Lessor from time to time.
_,. r..Q�ti.e�, P O Bx 644, Bu– ingame�
In the event rent is not received by Lessor within 5 days after due date,Lessee agrees to pay a late charge of
plus interest at —12_% per annum on the delinquent amount. Lessee further agrees to pay S 25 for each dishonored
bank check. The late charge period is not a grace period, and Lessor is entitled to make written demand for any rent if not paid when due.
3. USE. The premises are to be used for the operation of Srno)ce Shoo retai? tobacco,lotto,_gaIlcy
liquor ne�aspap �s, ma�a--ines etc and for no other purpose, without prior written consent of Lessor. Lessee will
not commit any waste upon the premises, or any nuisance or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any tenant in the building.
4. USES PROHIBITED. Lessee will not use any portion of the premises for purposes other than those specified. No use will be made or
permitted to be made upon the premises, nor acts done, which will increase the existing rate of insurance upon the property, or cause
cancellation of insurance policies covering the property. Lessee will not conduct or permit any sale by auction on the premises.
5. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet any portion of the premises without prior written consent
of the Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Any such assignment or subletting without consent will be void and, at the option
of the Lessor, will terminate this Lease.
6. ORDINANCES AND STATUTES. Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances, and recuirements of all municipal, state and federal au-
thorities now in force, or which may later be in force, regarding the use of the premises. The commencement or pendency of any state or
federal court abatement proceeding affecting the use of the premises will, at the option of the Lessor, be deemed a breach of this Lease.
7. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS. Unless otherwise indicated, Lessee acknowledges that the premises are in good order and
repair. Lessee will, at his or her own expense, maintain the premises in a good and safe cor:dition, including plate glass, electrical wiring,
plumbing and heating and air conditioning installations, and any other system or equipment. The premises will be surrendered, at termi-
nation of the Lease, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. Lessee will be responsible for all repairs required
during the term of the lease,except the following which will be maintained by Lessor:roof,exterior walls,structural foundations(including any
retrofitting required by governmental authorities) and the following:
Lessee X will, ❑ will not maintain the property adjacent to the premises,such as sidewalks,driveways,lawns,and shrubbery,which would
otherwise be maintained by Lessor.
No improvement or alteration of the premises will be made without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Prior to the commence-
ment of any subs t is repair, improvement, or alteration, Lessee will give Lessor at least two (2) days written notice in order that
TL�ssor may st r riate notices to avoid any liability for liens.
) has read this page.
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S. ETITRY AND INSPECTION. Lessee will permit Lessor or Lessor's agents to enter the premises at reasonable times and upon reasonal
notice for the purpose of inspecting the premises, and will permit Lessor, at any time within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of
this Lease, to place upon the premises any usual "For Lease" signs, and permit persons desiring to lease the premises to inspect the
premises at reasonable times.
9. INDEMNIFICATION OF LESSOR. Lessor will not be liable for any damage or injury to Lessee, or any other person, or to any property,
occurring on the premises. Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any claims for damages arising out of Lessee's use of the
premises, and to indemnify Lessor for any expense incurred by Lessor in defending any such claims.
10. POSSESSION. If Lessor is unable to deliver possession of the premises at the commencement date set forth above, Lessor will not be
liable for any damage caused by the delay, nor will this Lease be void or voidable, but Lessee will not be liable for any rent until posses-
sion is delivered. Lessee may terminate this Lease if possession is not delivered within 2 days of the commencement term in Item 1.
11. LESSEE'S INSURANCE. Lessee, at his or her expense, will maintain plate glass, public liability, and property damage insurance insuring
Lessee and Lessor with minimum coverage as follows: $1.000.000 Public liabili+y
Lessee will provide Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance showing Lessor as additional insured. The policy will require ten (10)
day's written notice to Lessor prior to cancellation or material change of coverage.
12. LESSOR'S INSURANCE. Lessor will maintain hazard insurance covering one hundred percent (100%) actual cash value of the improve-
ments throughout the Lease term. Lessor's insurance will not insure Lessee's personal property,leasehold improvements,or trade fixtures.
13. SUBROGATION. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which may be owned by the parties, Lessor and Lessee waive
any and all rights of subrogation against each other which might otherwise exist:
14. UTILITIES. Lessee agrees that he or she will be responsible for the payment of all utilities, including water, gas, electricity, heat and
other services delivered to the premises, except: n/a
13. SIGHS. Lessee will not place, maintain, nor permit any sign or awning on any exterior door, wall, or window of the premises without the
express written consent of Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld, and of appropriate governmental authorities.
16. ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES. Lessee will not vacate or abandon the premises at any time during the term of this lease. If Lessee
does abandon or vacate the premises, or is dispossessed by process of law, or otherwise, any personal property belonging to Lessee
left on the premises will be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Lessor.
17. CONDEMNATION. If any part of the premises is condemned for public use, and a part remains which is susceptible of occupation by
Lessee, this Lease will, as to the part taken, terminate as of the date the condemnor acquires possession. Lessee will be required to
pay such proportion of the rent for the remaining term as the value of the premises remaining bears to the total value of the premises
at the date of condemnation; provided, however, that either party may, at his or her option, terminate this Lease as of the date the
condemnor acquires possession. In the event that the premises are condemned in whole, or the remainder is not susceptible for u
by the Lessee, this Lease will terminate upon the date which the condemnor acquires possession. All sums which may be payable
account of any condemnation will belong solely to the Lessor; except that Lessee will be entitled to retain any amount awarded to him
or her for his or her trade fixtures and moving expenses.
18 TRADE FIXTURES. Any and all improvements made to the premises during the term will belong to the Lessor, except trade fixtures
of the Lessee. Lessee may, upon termination, remove all his or her trade fixtures, but will pay for all costs necessary to repair any
damage to the premises occasioned by the removal.
19. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES. In the event of a partial destruction of the premises during the term, from any cause except acts or
omission of Lessee, Lessor will promptly repair the premises, provided that such repairs can be reasonably made within sixty (60) days.
Such partial destruction will not terminate this Lease, except that Lessee will be entitled to a proportionate reduction of rent while such
repairs are being made, based upon the extent to which the making of such repairs interferes with the business of Lessee on the prem-
ises. If the repairs cannot be made within sixty (60) days, this Lease may be terminated at the option of either party by giving written
notice to the other party within the sixty (60) day period.
20. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee will not use, store, or dispose of any hazardous substances upon the premises, except the use and
storage of such substances that are customarily used in Lessee's business,and are in compliance with all environmental laws. Hazardous
substances means any hazardous waste, substance or toxic materials regulated under any environmental laws or regulations applicable.
to the property. Lessee will be responsible for the cost of removal of any toxic contamination caused by lessee's use of the premises.
21. INSOLVENCY. The appointment of a receiver, an assignment for the benefits of creditors, or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or
against Lessee, will constitute a breach of this Lease by Lessee.
22. DEFAULT. In the event of any breach of this Lease by Lessee, Lessor may, at his or her option, terminate the Lease and recover from
Lessee (a) the worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of termination, (b) the worth at the time
of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of the award exceeds
the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (c) the worth at the time of award of the
amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the
Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (d) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately
caused by the Lessee's failure to perform his or her obligations under the Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be
likely to result therefrom.
Lessor may, in the alternative, continue this Lease in effect, as long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession,
and Lessor may enforce all of Lessor's rights and remedies under the Lease,including the right to recover the rent as it becomes due
under the Lease. If said breach of Lease continues, Lessor may, at any time thereafter, elect to terminate the Lease.
These provision of limit any other rights or remedies which Lessor may have.
Lessee as read this page-
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
Property Address 1400 Burlingame Avenue. Bu=linaame. CAPLANNING DEPT.
SECURITY. The security deposit will secure the performance of the Lessee's obligations. Lessor may, but will not be obligated to, apply
all or portions of the deposit on account of Lessee's obligations. Any balance remaining upon termination will be returned to Lessee.
Lessee will not have the right to apply the security deposit in payment of the last month's rent.
24. DEPOSIT REFUNDS. The balance of all deposits will be refunded within three (3) weeks (or as otherwise required by law), from date
possession is delivered to Lessor or his or her authorized agent, together with a statement showing any charges made against the
deposits by Lessor.
25. ATTORNEY FEES_ In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between Lessor and Lessee arising out of this Lease, the prevailing
party will he entitled to reasonable attorney fees.
26. WAIVER. No failure of Lessor to enforce any term of this Lease will be deemed to be a waiver.
27. NOTICES. Any notice which either party may or is required to give, will be given by mailing the notice, postage prepaid, to Lessee at
the premises, or to Lessor at the address shown in Item 2, or at such other places as may be designated in writing by the parties from
time to time. Notice will be effective five (5) days after mailing, or on personal delivery, or when receipt is acknowledged in writing.
28. HOLDING OVER. Any holding over after the expiration of this Lease,with the consent of Owner, will be a month-to-month tenancy at a
monthly rent of $ 6514. , payable in advance and otherwise subject to the terms of this Lease. as applicable, until either
party will terminate the tenancy by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice.
29. TIME. Time is of the essence of this Lease.
30. HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS. This Lease is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,assigns, and successors of the parties.
31. TAX INCREASE. In the event there is any increase during any year of the term of this Lease in real estate taxes over and above the
amount of such taxes assessed for the tax year during which the term of this Lease commences, Lessee will pay to Lessor an amount
equal to 25 % of the increase in taxes upon the land and building in which the leased premises are situated. In the event that such
taxes are assessed for a tax year extending beyond the term of the Lease,the obligation of Lessee will be prorated. Lessee will not be
esponsible for any tax increase occasioned solely by a sale or transfer of the premises by Lessor.
effective f d2 1 month immediately follow-
i t ation of 12 months from date of commencement of the to m,and upon the expiration of each 12 months thereafter, in accord-
once with change U.S. Consumer Price Index for r1 roan Consumers(1982-84 100),or ❑(other index)
will be increased to an amount equal to the monthly rent set forth in Item 2, multiplied
by a fraction the nu - wnich is the C e second calendar month immediately preceding the adjustment date, and the deno-
minator o is the CPI for the second calendar mont preceding the commencement of the Lease term; provided, however, that the
a ou or
33. OPTION TO RENEW. Provided that Lessee is not in default in the performance of this Lease, Lessee will have the option to renew the
Lease for an additional term of 60 months commencing at the expiration of the initial Lease term. All of the terms and conditions of
the Lease will apply during the renewal term, except that the monthly rent will be the sum of $ see 38b which will be ad-
justed after commencement of the renewal term in accordance with the cast of living increase provision set forth in Item 32.
The option will be exercised by written notice given to Lessor not less than 120 days prior to the expiration of the initial Lease
term. If notice is not given within the time specified, this Option will expire.
34. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The parties are alerted to the existence of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which may re-
quire costly structural modifications. The parties are advised to consult with a professional familiar with the requirements of the Act.
35. LESSOR'S LIABILITY. In the event of a transfer of Lessor's title or interest to the property during the term of this Lease, Lessee
agrees that the grantee of such title or interest will be substituted as the Lessor under this Lease, and the original Lessor will be
released of all further liability; provided, that all deposits will be transferred to the grantee.
36. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.
(a) On ten (10) days' prior written notice from Lessor, Lessee will execute, acknowledge, and deliver to Lessor a statement in
writing: [1] certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification
and certifying that this Lease, as so mcdified, is in full force and effect),the amount of any security deposit, and the date to which the
rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any; and [2] acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's knowledge, any uncured de-
faults the part of Lessor, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any
prospective buyer or encumbrancer of the premises.
(b) At Lessor's option, Lessee's failure to deliver such statement within such time will be a material breach of this Lease or will be
conclusive upon Lessee: [1] that this Lease is in full force and effect, without modification except as may be represented by Lessor,
[2] that there are no uncured defaults in Lessor's performance', and (3]that not more than one month's rent has been paid in advance.
(c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the premises, or any part thereof, Lessee agrees to deliver to any tender or
buyer designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be reasonably required by such lender or buyer. All financial
y,atements wi eived by the Lessor or the lender or buyer in confidence and will be used only for the purposes set forth.
_JJ�s/ee ] has read this page.
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Pape 3 or 4 PROFESSIONAL
FORM 107.3 (02-2000) C'WR",Ta+199220M BY PFGF OMTiAJBLGhI1K 85eF!LlAF1H EY$�W S1fE1J X1T� a iCy9 �115eA+.21� PUBLISHING
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JUL 1 S 2005
CITY OF BURLINGAME
Property Address 1400 Burlingame Avenue. Burlingame. CA PLANNlNGDEPT.
37. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in writing sign,
by all parties. The following exhibits are a part of this Lease.
Exhibit A: Note for balance owed.
Exhibit B: Lease of Bulletin board
Exhibit C:
38. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
A Rent schedule- yr 1 $4000 /mo yr 2-$4200./mo, yr 3-$4410./mo yr 4-4630.50/mo, yr 5-
*4862 /mo y= 6-$5105./m0,-y-= 7-$5360./mo, yr 8-$5628./mo, yr 9-$5909./mo, yr 10-$6204./mo.
B_ Rent for the option riod will be market rent at that time however it will not be
less than year 10 rent plus 5% and will continue to increase by no less than 5% per year.
C Paragraph 31 will app1V on1V if prop 13 tax limits are changed modified or repealed.
D The $75 000 paid is a non-refundable fee and is not rent.The lessee will pay $30,000.
by 02/23/01 The remaining $45,000. will be paid $10,000. per year on the anniversary of
this lease. Lessee will pay in addition to rent monthly interest on this debt at 8.251.
E Lessee will be responsible for all necessary repairs to the bathroom and_walls and
doorway necessary to isolate 303 Primrose as directed by lessor.
F.Lessee will have all r:LcThts to the use of the bulletin board on the East side of the
build±ncT subject to the existing lease by Michael Horowitz.
G Cigar sales are l imi ted to machine made unless Burlingame Tobbacconist_agrees
o the=w±se-
The undersigned Lessee acknowledges that he or she has thoroughly read and approved each of the provisions contained in this
Offer, and agrees to the terms and conditio6s specified.
Lessee
ate oZ /7 0l Lessee Date
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Ashok Patel Anila Patel
Receipt for deposit acknowledged by Date
ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned Lessor accepts the foregoing Offer and agrees to lease the premises on the terms and conditions set forth above.
NOTICE: The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker indi-
vidually and may be negotiable between the owner and broker.
The Lessor agrees to pay to , the Broker in this transaction, the sum of
S r to deduct said sum from the deposit received from Lessee.
for services rendered and authorizes Broke
In the event the Lease is extended for a definite period of time or on a month-to-month basis after expiration of the original term,
Lessor will pay to Broker an additional commission of % of the total rental for the extended period. This commission will be due
and payable a com ncement of the extended period if for a fixed term, or if on a month-to-month basis, at the termination of Lessee's
occupant r n ar, w r is earlier.
I n f n for co is on, a pr ailing party will be till-d to reasonable attorney fees.
Lesso ate Lessor Date
Pe e U-mland
Lessee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the accepted Lease on (date) ( )( )
.(Initials)
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Pa e 4 of 4p� PROFESSIONAL
ORDINANCE N0, 61EI
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 29, PART V, OF THE ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME; ADOPTING A NaAl ARTICLE 49A,
PART IX, REGULATING TEE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, MAINTENANCE
AND USE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY; AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
The City Council of the City of Burlingame does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. The Ordinance Code of the City of Burlingame is
hereby amended by repealing Article 29, Part V, thereof and adopting
a new Article 49A, Part IXO which shall read and provide as follows:
Article 49.A - Signs
The intent and purpose of this Lrticle is to provide a com-
prehensive system of regulation of all signs which are displayed for
any purpose in the city; to provide controls for the structural
safety of signs and boards; to assure that signs do not interfere wit.?-!.
the safety of pedestrians and vehicles. It is recognized in this
Article that the attractiveness of the community is an important
factor of the general welfare of the citizens and that reasonable con-
trol of signs is in the public interest.
Sect. 1850 Definitions
Awning. An awning shall include any structure made of cloth
or metal with a metal frame attached to a building and
projecting over a thoroughfare, when the same is so erected
as to permit it being raised to a. position flat against the
building when not in use.
Canopy. A canopy shall include any structure, other than an
awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached
to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare, and carried
by a frame supported by immovable braces from the wail.
Erect. Erect shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang,
place, suspend, affix, and shall also include the painting
of wall signs and the painting of signs upon walls and upon
the exterior of any building.
Ground sign. A ground sign shall include any sign supported by
uprights or braces placed upon the ground and not attached
to any building, including all types of billboards.
Marquee. A marquee includes Pny hood or awning of permanent con-
struction projecting from the wall of a building and extend-
ing over a thoroughfare.
Pole-sign. A pole-sign is one, illuminated or not, permanently
supported in or on the ground by a pole or poles without
attachment to a building.
Projecting sign. Projecting signs include any signs which are
attached to the wall of a building or other structure and
extend horizontally beyond the building or structure to
which they are attached.
Roof sign, A roof sign is any sign orected or constructed upon or
over the roof of any building with the principal support on
the roof structure.
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Temporary sign. Temporary signs include any signs banners
pennants valances or advertising display constructed of
cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic,
or other light materials,. with or without frames, intended
to be displayed for a short period of time only.
Wall sign. Wall signs include all flat signs, either of solid face
construction or individual letters, which are placed against
the exterior wall of any building or structure.
Sign. The term "sign" shall mean and include every signs
billboard, ground sign, wall sign' roof sign, illuminated
sign, projecting sign, "A"board, temporary sign,, marquee,
canopy, awning,, and street clock, and any announcement,
declaration, display, illustration or insignia used to
advertise or promote the interests of any person when the
same is placed out-of-doors in the view of the general
public.
Person. Person shall mean and include any person, firm, part-
nership, associations corporation, company or organization
of any kind,
Incombustible Material, Any material which will not ignite at
or below a temperature of 12000 fahrenheit or will not con-
time to burn or glow at that temperature will be termed
"incombustible material".
Approved Combustible Plastics, Approved combustible plastics
mean only those combustible plastics which,, when tested in
accordance with ASTM Standard Method of Test for Flammabil.i_t•:
of Plastics over 0.050" in thickness (D635-44) burn no
faster than 2.5" per minute in sheets of 0,060' in thickness
Applications for permits to erect signs in which plastic
materials will be employed shall certify that the plastic
is noncombustible or that the material has been tested by -
a recognized testinlaboratory and rated as an "approved
combustible plastic `.
Structural trim. Structural trim shall mean the molding, bat-
tens, cappings, nailing strips, latticing, and platforms
which are attached to the sign structure.
Sect. 1851 Permits
a. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to ere•-t,
relocate or maintain within the City of Burlingame any sign
or other advertising structure as defined in this :irticle
without first obtaining an erection permit From the Building
Inspector and making payment of the fee required in Sect.
1852 hereof. All illuminated signs shall, in addition, be
subject to the provisions of the Electrical Code.
b. Action by Building Inspector. It shall be the duty of the
Building Inspector, upon the filing of an application for
an erection permit, to examine the plans and specifications
and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign or other advertising structure, and if it
shall appear that the proposed structure is in compliance
with all the requirements of this Article and all other laws
and ordinances of the City of Burlingame, he shall then
issue the eroction permit. If the work authorized under an
erection permit has not been completed within six (6) months
after date of issuance, the said permit shall become mull
and void.
c. Application for Permit. .Application for erection permits
shall be made upon blanks provided by the Building Inspector.
and shall contain or have attached thereto the following
inf ormati on:.
1. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
2. Location of building, structure or lot to which or upon
which the sign or advertising structure is to be
attached or erected.
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3. Position of the sign or other advertising structure in
relation to nearby buildings or structures,
4. Two blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and spec-
ifications and method of construction and attachment
to the building or to the ground,
5. For free standing signs, pole signs, ground signs, roof
signs and marquees, a copy o1' stress sheets and cal-
culations showing that the structure is designed for
dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the
amount required by this and other ordinances of the
City of Burlingame, when such calculations are re-
quired by the Building Inspector.
6. Name of person, firm or corporation erecting the struc-
ture,
7. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure
or land to which or on which the structure is to be
erected,
8. Notice-to ov,m er of city requirements regarding tenure of
sign for temporary permits.
d. Electric Power Lines, No permit for any sign shall be issued
and no sign shall be constructed, installed or erected rhic.a
does not comply with all the provisions of this Article or
which has loss horizontal or vertical clearance from ener-
gized power lines than prescribed by the California Penal
Code, section 385, the regulations of the Public Utilities
Commission, and the orders of the Division of Industrial
Safety, State of California.
Sect. 1852 Fees
a. Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, sha".
pay to the Building Inspector the Following permit fees;
1. Awning or canopy ....... . ..... .se. •......e $ 1.00
20 Marquee .......p........ .. ................ 10,00
3. Temporary sign, each 60 sq.ft. or fraction ((��(��
t he re of ..........••.. .. •...... ..4...... 1 O 00
_ 4. Pole signs, ground signs, roof signs,
projecting signs, per sq.ft. of sign ... .10
5. Wall signs o.................... . .. ....... 2.00
6. Painting signs on well or exterior of
any building ......... ...... .. .0... ... .. 1,00
b. Those fees shall be in addition to fees for electrical in-
spection where such fees are required.
c. Fees for those clases of signs listed under 4. above, sha]_1 be
computed on the area of one face of the sign only, whether
sign is single or multiple faced.
d. In the event that any sign is erected before a permit for such
sign is issued, the Building Inspector shall assess and
collect twice the stated fee upon issuance of the permit.
o. No sign permit shall be issued for less than a minimum fee of
1.00.
Sect, 1853 Safety Requirements
co License by Council. All rights and :privileges acquired under
the provisions of this article or any amendment thereto are
more licenses revocable at any timo by the City Council, and
all permits shall carry this provision.
b. Unsafe Signs. If the Building Inspector shall find that any
sign or advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or
insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been con-
structed or erected or is being maintained in violation of
this Article, he shall give written notice to the permittee
or responsible person. If such person fails to remove,
alter or repair the sign or structure within ten (10) days
after such notice, such sign or structure may be removed.
or altered to comply by the Building Inspector at the ex-
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pense of the permitteo, or owner of the property upon which
it is located, The Building Inspector may cause any sign
or advertising structure which is an immediate peril to
persons or property to be removed summarily and without
notice.
c. wind Pressure. all signs and advertising structures, except-
ing temporary signs, shall be designed and constructed to
withstand a wind pressure of not less than the following
intensity applied to the projected exposed area; less than
504 in height from ground to top of sign, 25 pounds per
square foot of area; over 501 in height, 30 pounds per
square foot of area,
d. Removal of Obsolescent Signs. .,ny sign now or hereafter ex-
isting which no longer advertises a bonafido business con-
ductod or products sold, on the premises where the sign
exists, shall be taken down and removed by the owner or
tenant of the building, structure or property upon which
said sign may be located within thirty (30) days after
written notification by the Building Inspector, Upon fail.,
ure to comply with such notice, the Building Inspector is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the
building, structure or land upon which the sign is located,
o. Signs on Fire Escapes. No sign shall be erected, located or
maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from
any door, window or fire escape, No sign of any kind shall
be attached to a standpipo or fire escape.
f. Traffic Hazards. No sign or other advertising structure sha'_i.
be orected at the intersection of any streets in such a
manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any
location where, by roason of the position, shape or color,
it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which
makes use of the words "Stop", "Look", "Danger": or any
other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as
to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
g. Pedestrian Hazards. all signs or other advertising structures
which are constructed at any point where pedestrians might
be endangered shall have a smooth surface and no nails,
tacks or wires shall be permitted to protrude therefrom.
Electrical reflectors and devices may extend over the top
and in front of the sign or structure but not loss than
eight feet (81 ) above the sidewalk.
h. Glaring Lights. On those signs where gooseneck reflectors and
lights are permitted, such gooseneck reflectors and lights
shall be provided with proper lenses and guards concentrat-
ing the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to
prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. . It shall
be unlawful to illuminate any sign by floodlights or spot-
lights where any portion of such illumination shall be a
menace to traffic or a nuisance to adjacent property.
Sect. 1854 Exemptions and Exceptions
The provisions and regulations of this :article shall not apply to
certain classes of signs which are designated in the followir_-.
subsections; provided, however that all signs are subject to
the provisia)s of Section 1853, ;'Safety Roquiroments".
a. Real Estate signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in
arca pertaining to the sale or rental of the property on
which they are displayed, but not more than one such sign
to the lot. Such signs may be two-faced or be printed on
both sides.
b. Professional name plates and occupational signs denoting
only the name and occupation of an occupant in a com-
morcial building, public institutional building or dwelling
and not exceeding two (2) square foot in area, provided
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that such sign is not prohibited or further regulated
by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Burlingame.
C. Identification name-plates or signs on Epartment houses,
boarding or rooming houses or similar uses, not exceeding
three (3) square feet in area.
d. Bulletin boards not over fifteen (15) square foot in area
for public, charitable and religious institutions when
the same are located on the premises of said institutions
e. Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when
placed upon work under and during construction, and not
exceeding thrity-two (32) square feet in area.
f. Signs painted upon the walls or exterior of a building
shall be limited in area to an amount not in excess of 200
of the area of the wall or frontage upon which it is
painted. Such signs may advertise only the name, products
and occupation of the occupant. Where such signs have
raised borders, letters, charactors, decorations or
lighting fixtures, they shall be subject to the applicable
provisions of this Article.
g. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and histor-
ical monuments when such markers are constructed of
bronze or other incombustible materials.
h. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad
crossing and danger sins, and such temporary, emergency
or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the City
Council.
Sect. 1655 Prohibited Signs
The following types of signs and structures are expressly prohibit•-
od;
a. Real Estate directional signs and arrows.
b. Placards, posters, announcements, poli tical signs posted
or attached to any fence, pole, tree or any object in a
public street or place.
a, Signs, "A" boards, structures, or merchandise for sale
placed upon or attached to the ground on any portion of
the public street, sidewalk or :right of way, excepting
newspaper vending devices which may be permitted by action
of the City Council. .
d. Signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person;
product or service other than t;.liat of the occupant of the
land on which it is placed or t;.'Ie building to which it is
attached except signs for the sale or rental of the
property.
e. Signs of any kind in Rosidontia.1 Districts except those
expressly permitted by this Article or Article 50 (Zoning)
of this Code.
f. Any signs expressly prohibited by Article 50 (Zoning) of
this Code.
g. Any sign which, because of flashing lights, brilliant;
lighting or reflected light, is a detriment to surrounding
properties or prevents the peaceful enjoyment of residen-
tial uses.
For the purpose of enforcing this prohibition, the Build-
ing Inspector is hereby authorized to withhold the issuance
of an erection permit and refer such application to the
Planning Commission. At its next regular meeting, the
Planning Commission shall hear the applicant and thereafter
make such investigation and inquiry as it may deem noces-
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sary The Planning Commission may allow the erection as
proposed, require modification, or deny the application.
Sect, 1856 Ground Signs
a. Construction. All ground signs shall have a surface or facing
of incombustible material; provided, however, that com-
bustible trim may be .used thereon. All letters, figuresi
characters or representations in cut-out or irregular form
attached to or superimposed upon such signs shall be
securely and safely built and attached to the sign structure
and shall comply with the requirements of Section 1853 g.
b. Height Limitation. It shall be unalwful to erect any ground
sign whose total height is greater than twelve feet (121)
above the level of the street upon which the sign faces.
c. Space Between Ground and Structure. Excepting signs located
on lawful fences, all ground signs shall have an open space
not less than two feet (21) between the base line of said
sign and the ground level. Tho opon space may be filled
with a decorative lattice work rhich does not close off more
than one-half of any square foot of such open space. No
ground sign shall be nearer than two feet (2t ) to any other
sign, building or structure.
d. Setback Line. No ground sign shall be nearer the street than:
the building setback established for the respective property;
e. Bracing, Anchorage and Supports. all ground signs shall be
securely built, constructed and erocted upon posts and
standards sunk at least three feet (3t) below the surface cf
the ground, sot in concrete, and shall be supported and
braced by timbers or metal rods in the rear thereof, extend-
ing from the top of the sign to a point on the ground at
least a distance equal to one-half of the height of such
sign, measured along the ground, from the posts or standards
upon which the same is erected. -Ill portions of tho posts.,
anchors and bracing of wood which is below the ground level
shall be treated by creosoting of any other methods provided
in the Uniform Building Code for protection against moisture.
f. Wind Pressure Requirements& all ground signs shall be erected
to withstand a wind pressure of twenty-five (25) pounds per
square foot of area.
g. Promises To Be Kept Free of Weeds. 111 ground signs and the
promises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the
ownor thereof in a clean# sanitary and inoffensive condition,
and free and clean of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and
woods.
Sect. 1857 Signs on Lawful Fences
Signs attached to or erected upon lawful fences shall meet the re-
quirements of Section 1,856, subsections a. (Construction);
b. (Height Limitation); and f. (wind Pressure Requirements).
Soot, 1858 Wall Signs
a. Construction. Signs having an area of four (4) square foot or
loss and not more than one and one-half inches (l2") in
thickness may be affixed flatwiso to any part of a building
and may be of wood.
Signs which do not exceed two foot (21) in height, twenty
feet (201) in length, and one and one-half inches (12") in
thickness may be of wood.
:iny wall sign illuminated by lights, tubes or fixtures or
any combination thereof shall be constructed of metal or
incombustible materials except that letters, decorations or
facings thereof may be made of approirod combustible
Plastics.
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b. Height Limitation. Excepting thoso of four (4) square fest
or less, no wall sign shall have e: clearance of not less
than ten feet (10t ) from the sidewalk or ground level.
C, Projection Beyond Building Line. No wall sign shall be par-
mittod to extend more than nine inches (9") beyond the
- building line,
d. Supports and ;attachments. :,11 wall signs shall be safely and
securely attached to the building wall by means of metal
anchors, bolts or expansion screws of not less than 3/8
inch in diameter properly embedded in said wall or shall be
supported by or attached to metal brackets or saddles
securely attached by similar methods. No wall sign shall be
secured with wire, strips of wood, or nails.
e. Obstructions to Doors or Windows. No wall signs shall be
erected or maintei ned so as to prevent free ingress or ogress
from any door,,window or fire escape, nor cover wholly or
partially any wall opening.
f. Size Limitation. No single wall sign shall exceed five
hundred (500) square f oct in area.
Sect. 1859 Projecting Signs
a. Construction. Every projecting sign, including the frame,
braces, and supports thereof, shall be approved by the
Building Inspector as in compliance with the Building and
Electrical Codes of the City of Burlingame and shall be con-
strutted of incombustible materials, except that letters,
decorations or .facings of such signs may be made of approved
combustible plastics.
Where externally illuminated, reflectors shall be provided
with proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon
the area of the sign. Floodlights, spotlights and goose-
neck reflectors shall not be permitted. Movable or remov-
able parts shall be securely fastened.
b. Projection Over Public Property. Every projecting sign shall
be placed at least ten feet (10t) above the public sidewalk
over which it is erected and shall. not extend more than
four feet (41) horizontally beyond the property line.
Barber signs or barber poles may be placed at a height :ao
less than four feet, sig Inches (41611), above the sidewalk
level and may not extend more than one foot (11 ) beyond the
property line.
c. Supports and Attachment. Every projecting sign attached to
masonry walls shall be properly and securely anchored by
embedded studs or expansion bolts of not less than 3/8 inch
in diameter. Every projecting sign attached to frame
buildings shall be supported by bolts which extend completely
through the wall with washers on plates on the inside of
sufficient area to distribute the wei-ht to more than one
stud of the framing. No projecting sign shall be secured
with wire, strips of wood, or nails, now shall any projecting
sign be hung from or secured to any other sign.
d. Safety Requirements. Projecting signs shall meet every re-
quirement of Section 1853, "Safety Requirements".
Section 1860. Roof Signs
a. Construction. Every roof sign, including the frame, braces an(:
supports thereof, shall be approved by the Building Inspectci-
as in compliance with the Building; and Electrical Codes of
the City of Burlingame. and shall be constructed of incom-
bustible materials, with the exception that letters, decora-
tions and facings may be made of approved combustible
plastics.
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b. Height and Urea Limitations. No roof sign shall exceed 20
feet (20t) in height$ measured from the roof level to the
highest point of the sign. No roof sign shall be longer
than sixty percent (60% of the length of tho frontage of --�
the building upon which it faces. Roof signs which face on
two frontages of a building may not be longer than sixty
percent (60%) of the sum of the length of both frontages.
Pin-type roof signs, or signs which are an upward extension
of the building creating a sign area above the roof line,
shall not extend more than twenty feet (201) above the roof
line.
c. Special Regulations for Fin-typo Signs, Pin-type signs shall
be entirely constructed of incombustible materials and the
rigid framework shall be completely within the sign itsolf.
No external guy wires shall be permitted, Construction sha.'O.
be such as to withstand a wind pressure of thirty (30)
pounds per squb.re root. Projection over the public property
shall not exceed four foot (4t). No clear space between
roof and sign shall be required as in other roof signs.
d. Location of Roof Signs. No roof sign shall be erected with the
face thereof nearer than five foot (51-) to the outside wall
to which the sign faces. Such signs shall have a space at
least five foot (5t) in height between the base of the sin.
and the roof level, and shall have at least five feet (5tf
clearance between the vertical supports thereof. No roof
sign shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent free
passage from one part of the roof to any other part thereof
or interfere with openings or fire escapes.
e. Supports and Attachment. Every roof sign shall be thoroughly
secured to the building by metal anchors, bolts, supports,
rods or braces. The load of such signs shall be upon metal
bearing plates of sufficient size and area so as to dis-
tribute the weight upon walls and intermediate columns of
the building.
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to refuse a
permit for any roof sign which, in his opinion, will create
a hazard because of excessive weight or insufficient support.
Seat. 1861 Polo Signs
a. Construction. Every pole sign and the supporting members
thereof shall be approved by the Building Inspector as in
compliance with the Building and Electrical Codes of the
City of Burlingame and shall be constructed of incombustible
materials, provided that letters, facings and decorations
may be of approved combustible plastics. Where reflectors
or floodlights are used, they shall be provided with proper
lenses concentrating the illumination upon the sign. No
gooso-neck reflectors shall project over public property.
b. Height Limitation. No pole sign shall exceed twenty feet
(20t) in hoight, measured from the sidewalk level upon which
the sign fronts to the highest point of the sign structure.
c. Projection over Public Property. Pole signs may not project
over public property more than .four feet (4 t) and there
shall be at least ten feet (10t) between the level of the
sidewalk and any portion of the sign so extending.
d. Supports. Supporting members shall be entirely of metal and
no pole sign shall be carried on wooden posts or structures;,
Metal tubes or pipes or metal structures shall be anchored
to concrete foundations by studs of not less than one-half
inch (2") diameter or embedded in such concrete foundation. -�
page 9.
Sect. 1862 Tem)orary Signs
a. Permits. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
grant permits for temporarysigns composed of com-
bustible materials. Such permits shall be for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days; provided, that the
Building Inspector may extend said period for an ad-
ditional thirty (30) days upon payment of a fee in the
same amount as that required for the original permit.
The Building Inspector shall examin#e the sign and its
support to ascertain its safe attachment and condition
before issuing a permit for an extended period.
b. Support and Attachment. Temporary signs shall be safely
attached to the wall or supporting structure by wire or
cable. No such signs shall be so placed as to obstruct
windows or fire escapes or be attached to standpipes.
c. Advertising Permitted. The advertising presented on any
temporary sign shall pertain only to the business,
industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises
on which the sign is displayed. This provisions shall
not apply to signs of a civic or political nature.
d. The City Council may, upon written application to it,
issue special permits upon such conditions as it may
determine for temporary signs and banners of a civic,
political, charitable, educational, municipal or
religious nature and may waive the fee for such permits
No such permit shall be issued unless the City Council
finds that the City is held harmless for any act or
omission of the applicant.
Sect. 1863 Marquees
a. Construction. All marquees, together with the anchors,
bolts, supports, rods and braces thereof shall be con-
structed of incombustible materials, except that
letters, facings and decorations may be of approved
combustible plastics. Marquees shall be designed by a
licensed engineer or architect and must be approved by
the Building Inspector as in compliance with the
Building Code of the City of Burlingame.
The roofs of all marquees shall be properly guttered
and provided with down spouts so that water therefrom
will not drip or flow onto the sidewalk.
b. Projection Over Public Property.. No portion of a MELrquee-
shall be less than ton feet (10+) above the level of
the sidewalk or thoroughfare. No marquee shall extend
beyond a point of one foot (11 ) inside the curb line.
e. Anchorage and Supports. Marquees shall be supported sole-
ly by the building to which they are attached and no
columns or posts shall be permitted, as support there-
for, which rest on any portion of the public way, No
marquee shall be erected on any building of frame
construction unless attached to masonry, concrete or
steal supports of the building.
d. Signs Upon Marquees. No sign or advertisement shall. be
placed upon a marquee beyond a point measured four
feet (41 ) horizontally from the property line. Signs
hung from a marquee shall be no lower than ton feet
(101) above the sidewalk. No advertising material
shall be placed upon the roof of a marquee.
Sect. 1864 Awnings and Canopies
a. Construction. Awnings and canopies may be constructed of
cloth, metal or plastic; provided, however, that all
frames and supports shall be of metal.
page 10.
b. Height and Location„ Awnings and canopies shall be
erected so that no portion shall be less than eight
feet (8t) above the sidewalk. No awning or canopy
shall be permitted to extend beyond a point two feet
(2t ) inside thb curb line.
c. Supports and AA ashment• Awnings and canopies shall be
securely attached to and supported by the building:
The supporting members of canopies shall be attached to
and supported, by the building and no pipes or posts
may rest an .ay portion of the sidewalk or public way.
d. Advertisingt.: Advertising on canopies and awnings shall
be limited ,to the name of the occupant of the premises
and the business, industry or occupation of the bus`-
iness conducted therein. Such wording shall be within
a space of exceeding eight inches (8°) in height on
the sides grid front of the awning or canopy.
Sect, 1863� Non-conforming Signs
No sign or other. advertising structure, awning, canopy or
marquee, which is lawfully in existence on the effective date of
this Article but which is not in accordance with the requirements
of this Article may be altered or moved to other locations unless
it be made to comply with the provisions of this Article.
Sect. 1866 Variances
a. Certain variances by City Council. In the event that
compliance with the terms of this Article will work a
hardship upon an applicant, the City Council is hereby
authorized to grant certain variances. Variances may
be granted only in matters of size and location of
signs.
b. Method of Application. Persons desiring a variance shall
apply by written application to the City Council. Upon
receipt of such application, the City Clerk shall place
the matter upon the agenda of the Council and notify
forthwith the owners or occupants of properties im-
mediately adjoining the property for which the variance
is requested. At the meeting to which the matter is
referred, the City Council shall hear the applicant and
all others and may grant, modify or reject the variance.
The decision of the Council shall be final and con-
clusive.
Section 2 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence..- clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court 01 competent juris-
dictionr such decision shd1 not affect the validity of the remaining_
portions of this ordinance4 The City Council of this City hereby
declares that it vw uld have adopted this ordinance and each section..
subsection,, sentence, clause, ,phrase or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3, This ordinance shall be published as required
by law.
L. B. MORG
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I, Herbert K. White, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame
do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of
February, 1956, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 20th day of February, 1956, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byrd-Johnson-Rooth-Thayer
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent Councilmen: Morgan
Herbert K, White
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ITEM #
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- DATE 9.19.05
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 9. 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY D)/Ixj�_
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANC OR PROPOSED ZONING FOR
THE ANZA AREA AND ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT
THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
A. ANZA AREA ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
B. ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Introduction:
City Council should hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning regulations to establish two
new zoning districts for the Anza Area and Anza Point South in the Bayfront planning area. Following the
public hearing the City Council should take action. The Council may hold one public hearing to address both
proposed zoning district ordinances. Action on the two ordinances should be taken separately.
A. For Adoption of the Anza Area Zoning District Ordinance the Council should:
1 . Vote on the proposed Ordinance; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
B. For Adoption of the Anza Point South Zoning District Ordinance the Council should:
1 . Vote on the proposed Ordinance; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
If the action on the ordinances is in the affirmative, these ordinances would become effective
October 19, 2005.
The public hearing was noticed in the San Mateo Times on September 9, 2005 and notice was mailed to the
property owners within each district September 9, 2005.
General Plan Compliance:
The Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts are part of the implementation phase of the Bayfront
Specific Plan adopted by the City Council and amended to the Burlingame General Plan in April 2004. The
provisions in the ordinances are consistent with the plan because they are taken from the land use element and
design guidelines in that adopted plan, supplemented with provisions from the existing C-4 district for the
Anza Area and the O-M district for Anza Point South which currently regulate development in these areas;
these requirements have been fundamental in implementing the 1969 General Plan, the 1981 Bayfront Specific
Plan and in establishing the existing land use pattern for this area. The Anza Area (AA) district includes the
Anza subarea designated in the Bayfront Specific Plan. The AA district is located west of Bayside Park's
Upper deck west to Sanchez Creek, and bounded on the south by US 101/Burlingame Lagoon/Sanchez
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA AREA AND ANZA
POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
A. ANZA AREA ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
B. ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS September 19,2005
Wetland and on the north by San Francisco Bay. The Anza Point South (APS) district includes the western
portion of the Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan. The APS district is the area adjacent to
(north ) of US 101 where Beach and Lang Roads are located. The proposed provisions of these districts are
consistent with the directives of the Specific Plan they are intended to implement.
CEQA Compliance:
Negative Declaration ND531-P was prepared and adopted for the Bayfront Specific Plan in April 5, 2004.
Since this zoning action is an implementation of that adopted plan and is consistent with the provisions of that
plan, this zoning action is determined to be covered by ND531-P.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Anza Area, Anza Point North and Anza Point South
zoning districts at their meeting on August 22, 2005, and recommended the Anza Area and Anza Point South
zoning district regulations to the City Council for approval on a 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent) voice vote. At the
request of a member of the public the public hearing on the Anza Point North district was continued to the
Planning Commission meeting on September 12, 2005. The Commission took testimony on the Anza Point
North district at the August 22, 2005, meeting but took no action.
In their discussion about the Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts the Commissioners reviewed a
number of corrections suggested by staff prepared to increase the consistency in format and wording among
all the new zoning districts in the Bayfront planning area, including a few technical changes to the already
adopted Inner Bayshore and Shoreline zoning districts. These amendments are included in the ordinance for
the Anza Area. At the public hearing a member of the public expressed concern about the possible future
conversion of extended stay hotels to apartment units because of the way units in extended stay hotels are
designed. After discussion the Commission directed that extended stay hotels be shifted from the permitted
uses to the conditional uses section in the Anza Area and Anza Point North zoning districts, so that conditions
could be added at the time of approval to discourage the future conversion of these hotels to permanent
residential uses. These changes were included in the Commission's action on the Anza Area and Anza Point
South zoning districts.
City Council Study:
At their meeting on September 9, 2005, the City Council reviewed and held a public hearing on the two
proposed zoning ordinances and introduced both zoning ordinances for the Anza Area and Anza Point South
for public hearing and action with a 4-0 voice vote. The Council members commented on extended stay
hotels: City needs to provide full range of stay opportunities; city gets transient occupancy tax from 801Xi of
the people who stay in such hotels; noted that they serve a different niche than other hotels, they serve
technicians and executives on temporary assignment, need to be convenient to Virgin Air and other businesses
on the Bayfront so these employees can walk to work, they complement office uses and they are too expensive
for people to stay in for months, longer term transfers move to corporate apartments; noted that if the trend
changed and residential uses were appropriate the general plan could be amended; it was acknowledged that
long term airport parking lots/commercial parking lots continue to be an interim use requiring a review every
five years. During the public hearing there were comments that extended stay hotels should not be allowed in
the Bayfront area because they open the door for residential uses e.g. can be easily converted to apartment use
in the future, the area should be reserved for really good hotels,particularly since we have so many now.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA AREA AND ANZA
POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
A. ANZA AREA ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
B. ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS September 19,2005
BACKGROUND:
On April 5, 2005, the City Council adopted the Bayfront Specific Plan for the area of Burlingame which is
between US 101 and San Francisco Bay. This plan was an update of the first Bayfront Specific Plan adopted
by the City in 1981. The last step in the update process is to adopt new zoning incorporating the directives of
the April 2005 plan.
For the April 2005 plan the Bayfront area was divided into five subareas. Each subarea had something about
it that was distinctive. Because the design objective of the plan was to build on the distinct characteristic of
each subarea in the plan, the proposed zoning district boundaries have been drawn along the subarea lines and
a separate zoning district has been developed for each subarea. In June and July 2005 the City Council
adopted new zoning district regulations for the eastern portion of the Bayfront planning area: Inner Bayshore
(IB), Shoreline (SL) and an amendment to the Unclassified zoning regulations which regulate the publicly
owned Bayside Park area(Anna Extension).
Summary of Anza Area and Anza Point South Zoning Districts
The proposed Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts incorporate together the land use policies and
design guidelines of the Bayfront Specific Plan with the development regulations which now guide
development in each of these areas. The discussion in the September 6, 2005, City Council Staff Report
prepared for Introduction attached summarizes the new regulations. The staff prepared annotations of each
proposed district which are also attached to that staff report to explain the changes to each provision in terms
of the specific plan and the existing zoning. (See City Council Staff Report, September 6, 2005 attached).
Included at the end of the Anza Area district regulations are a number of"clean up" provisions for the
Bayfront zoning districts. Because these districts were worked on and adopted over an 8 month period of time
it was necessary at the end of the project to review all of the districts for consistency in numbering, formatting
and terminology. These changes can be reviewed at the end of the Ordinance for the Anza Area district
attached at the end of the staff report.
Staff Comments:
With the adoption of these two districts one district, Anza Point North, remains to be adopted before the
zoning in all of the subareas in the Bayfront Specific Planning area will have been made consistent with the
Bayfront Specific Plan adopted in April 2004. Planning Commission is currently reviewing the Anza Point
North district and it should be ready for City Council review in October or November. On July 5, 2005, the
Council adopted the zoning district boundary map for the Bayfront area(Ordinance 1759). As each of the
zoning districts becomes effective the new boundaries also become effective, so the old zoning regulations and
boundaries are replaced simultaneously.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt the Anza Area District and Make
Conforming Changes to the Shoreline and Inner Bayshore Districts
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt the Anza Point South District
Map of the Zoning Districts in the Bayfront Area
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA AREA AND ANZA
POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN
A. ANZA AREA ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
B. ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS September 19,2005
Notice of Public Hearing , published in the San Mateo Times September 9, 2005, and mailed to property
owners September 9, 2005.
City Council Staff Report, September 6, 2005, Introduce Ordinance for Proposed Zoning for the Anza Area
and Anza Point South Zoning Districts to Implement the Bayfront Specific Plan
Annotated Anza Area Proposed Zoning, Draft August 25, 2005
Annotated Anza Point South Proposed Zoning, Draft August 25, 2005
Excerpts from the Bayfront Specific Plan:
o Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Map - Anza Area Land Use
o Anza Area Land Use
o Anza Area Design Guidelines
o Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Map - Anza Point Land Use
o Anza Point Land Use
o Anza Point Design Guidelines
o Appendix D - Bay Conservation and Development Commission(BCDC) Guidelines
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I ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING TITLE 25 TO ADOPT THE ANZA AREA DISTRICT AND MAKE
3 CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE SHORELINE AND INNER BAYSHORE DISTRICTS
4 Section 1. In 2004, the City Council adopted a revised Bayshore Specific Plan to guide
5 development and use of the Bayshore Area of the City. Among the subareas in the Plan is the Anza area,
6 which includes a variety of uses and lot sizes. This ordinance implements the Specific Plan for this
7 subarea.
8 In addition, the ordinance makes conforming changes to the Shoreline and Inner Bayshore
9 Districts regarding standard language, limitations, and use permit requirements.
10
11 Section 2. A new Chapter 25.47 is added as follows:
12
Chapter 25.47
13 Anza Area
14 Sections:
25.47.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
15 25.47.020 Permitted uses.
25.47.025 Conditional uses.
16 25.47.030 Prohibited uses.
25.47.040 Setbacks,minimum lot sizes,height, and development standards.
17 25.47.045 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
25.47.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
18 25.47.050 Landscaping and design requirements.
25.47.052 Design review.
19 25.47.060 Public access.
25.47.080 Parking requirements.
20
21 25.47.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
22 It is the purpose and policy of this chapter to establish and maintain land uses and the City and
23 Bay Conservation and Development Commission design standards for the area designated as the Anza
24 subarea in the Bayfront Specific Plan, and to cause development of buildings and structures that will
25 benefit from their proximity to San Francisco Bay to encourage development which the open estuary
26 areas of San Francisco Bay and will support and be beneficial to public access and use of this
27 irreplaceable natural resource. Development of this area should contribute positively to the economic
28 future of the city. In creating this district,the city asserts that economic as well as aesthetic advantages
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I accrue to the land,the occupants and the public from the required controls and regulations. In addition,
2 these regulations insure that new development can be supported by the local roadway system and other
3 public infrastructure.
4
5 25.47.020 Permitted uses.
6 The following uses are permitted in the Anza district:
7 (a)Restaurants with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.15;
8 (b)Motels and hotels with a maximum density of eighty-five(85)rooms to the acre and a floor
9 area ratio of 1.0 or less;facilities provided on site may include such retail sales and personal service uses
10 as meal and beverage services,barber and beauty shops, smoke shops, and shuttle bus service to serve
11 only hotel guests so long as the operation does not use parking required for primary hotel use,
12 convention and meeting facilities, and similar services which are clearly incidental and accessory to
13 provision of lodging accommodations; and no more than one dwelling unit within the motel or hotel
14 structure that is used exclusively by the owner or manager of the motel or hotel;
15 (c) Offices with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6, including research and development offices
16 with associated laboratory uses,as well as instructional activities associated with an office on the site;
17 however,neither health services nor medical clinics are allowed.
18 (d) Accessory retail sales and personal service uses of no more than one thousand five hundred
19 (1,500) square feet within an office building larger than 20,000 square feet.
20 (e)Publicly owned recreation facilities.
21 (f)Adult oriented businesses that meet all of the requirements of chapters 25.76 and 10.58 of this
22 code.
23
24 25.47.025 Conditional uses.
25 The following are uses requiring a conditional use permit:
26 (a) Offices with a floor area ratio greater than 0.6,including research and development offices
27 with associated laboratories, as well as instructional activities associated with an office on the site;
28 however, neither health services nor medical clinics are allowed.
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I (b) Accessory retail sales and personal service uses of more than one thousand five hundred
2 (1,500) square feet located in office buildings of greater than 20,000 square feet.
3 (c) Motels and hotels with more than eighty-five(85)rooms to the acre or with a floor area ratio
4 more than 1.0; facilities provided on site may include such retail sales and service uses as meal and
5 beverage services, barber and beauty shops, smoke shops, automobile rental desks, and shuttle bus
6 service to serve only hotel guests so long as the operation does not use parking required for primary
7 hotel use, convention and meeting facilities, and similar services which are clearly incidental and
8 accessory to provision of lodging accommodations,and no more than one dwelling unit within the motel
9 or hotel structure that is used exclusively by the owner or manager of the motel or hotel;
10 (d) Extended stay hotels;
11 (e) As part of a hotel or motel use,an automobile rental desk or a park and fly program associate
12 with renting of rooms and that does not affect the availability of on-site parking for or motel guests and
13 the use and parking for any on-site meeting facilities;
14 (f) Commercial recreation facilities; these facilities may include the sale of merchandise and
15 items which are related to the principal use that do not exceed 1,500 square feet of support retail sales
16 area;
17 (g) Trade,professional and art schools located in buildings of more than 20,000 square feet;
18 (h)Buildings and structures that exceed forty(40) feet in height when located
19 within one hundred(100) feet of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation
20 and Development Commission(BCDC).
21 (i) All buildings, structures, and site plans that do not comply with the adopted measurable
22 Design Guidelines for the Anza subarea as established by resolution of the city council;
23 0) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted and conditional uses;
24 (k) Commercial parking lots,but only as an interim use as described in the Bayfront Specific
25 Plan as adopted by city council and that comply with at least all of the following criteria:
26 (1) The sole purpose of the use is the parking for one day or longer of vehicles of persons using
27 the San Francisco International Airport; and
28 (2) A minimum site size of three(3)acres; and
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1 (3)Permit term limited to five(5) years or less; and
2 (4) No more peak hour vehicle trips are generated than allowed by the traffic analyzer for the
3 use designated for the site in the general plan; and
4 (5) The Anza subarea design guidelines from the adopted Bayfront Specific Plan and Bay
5 Conservation and Development Commission public access requirements are met; and
6 (6) No parking is within a structure above or below grade.
7 (0 Structures over sixty-five (65) feet in height or five(5) stories;
8 (m) Interim uses which, after a public hearing, are found desirable and compatible with the
9 purposes of the district and that conform to the Bayfront Specific Plan and are compatible with the
10 following criteria:
11 (1) Do not impede or imperil the intent of the Bayfront Specific Plan; and
12 (2) Do not allow development which generates more p.m. peak hour vehicle trips than a
13 permitted use on the site as determined by the Bayfront traffic analyzer;
14 (3) The design conforms to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)and Bay
15 Conservation and Development Commission requirements; and
16 (4) The permit term is limited to five(5) years or less.
17 (n) Any use similar in nature to one which is permitted or for which a permit is required in this
18 district at a density determined not to exceed the trip generation for the planned use of the site using the
19 adopted Bayfront traffic analyzer.
20
21 25.47.030 Prohibited uses.
22 Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited, including:
23 (a) Automobile wreckers and wrecking yards;
24 (b) Restaurants and food establishments with a floor area ratio that is more than 0.25;
25 (c) Retail sales, personal services, and service businesses that are free standing, including
26 gasoline service stations,and that are not expressly allowed or limited as a permitted or conditional use
27 in this chapter;
28 (d) Automobile rental agencies and car rental storage;
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I (e) Manufacturing and warehousing except as designated and limited in the permitted uses;
2 (f) Medical clinics and health services;
3 (g) Outdoor storage of merchandise,inventory,equipment, and materials,including storage of
4 motorized recreation vehicles;
5 (h) Residential uses, including mobile homes, except for an owner/manager residence within
6 a motel or hotel as expressly permitted above.;
7 (i) Automobile dealers and sales lots, wholesale and retail, and automobile leasing, whether
8 freestanding, in office buildings, or in connection with other uses.
9
10 25.47.040 Setbacks,minimum lot sizes, height, and development standards.
11 (a) The following minimum setbacks shall apply to all buildings and structures or shall apply
12 to any enlargement thereof.
13 (1) Front setback. Any portion of a building that is two(2)stories or less in height shall be set
14 back at least thirty(30)feet from the lot front,and any taller portion of the building shall be set back at
15 least ten(10)feet further from the lower one-or two-story portion. Any portion of any building that is
16 over two (2) stories in height shall be set back at least forty(40) feet from the lot front.
17 (2) Side setback. On one side designated by the lot owner,the closest part of any structure shall
18 be set back at least thirty(30) feet from the side property line;on the other side of the lot as designated
19 by the lot owner,the closest part of any structure shall be set back at least ten(10) feet from the side
20 property line.
21 (3) Rear setback. The minimum rear setback shall be twenty-five(25) feet.
22 (4) Setback from San Francisco Bay and its Estuaries. The following minimum setbacks from
23 San Francisco Bay and its estuaries Anza Lagoon,Sanchez Channel,and Burlingame Lagoon shall apply
24 to any lot that is adjacent to these water features. In case of conflict between these provisions and other
25 setback requirements in this section, the greatest minimum setback shall apply.
26 (A) On San Francisco Bay proper. An average setback of seventy-five(75) feet between any
27 structure and the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission approved
28 Public Access Guidelines for the City of Burlingame.
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I (B) On the estuaries Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon. An average
2 setback of sixty-five (65) feet between any structure and the shoreline as defined by the Bay
3 Conservation and Development Commission approved Public Access Guidelines for the City of
4 Burlingame.
5 (C) In addition, for structures taller than forty (40) feet, the minimum setback from the Bay
6 Conservation and Development Commission bayside jurisdiction line shall be equal to the height of the
7 structure, and where there is no structure, the setback from the top of bank shall not be less than the
8 minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
9 (5) Parking location. No parking spaces shall be provided within the front setback on any
10 property;driveways shall be allowed in the front setback;parking spaces at the rear of a building shall
11 be set back twenty(20) feet from the inner edge of the Bay Trail.
12 (6) View corridor. To provide a view corridor, the width of any structure or combined
13 structures on a lot shall not obstruct more than fifty(50)percent of the street frontages.
14 (7) Height.
15 (A) No structure shall exceed a maximum height of sixty-five(65)feet except on the properties
16 with any frontage on Burlingame Lagoon on which the heights shall range from twenty-five (25) feet
17 to sixty-five(65) feet as described in the Anza Area Features Map in the Bayfront Specific Plan;
18 (B) No building or structure shall exceed forty(40)feet when located within one hundred(100)
19 feet of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development
20 Commission,except as allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit as provided in section 25.47.025.
21 (8) Lot coverage. There shall be a maximum lot coverage of thirty-five(35)percent;
22
23 25.47.045 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
24 (a) There shall be a minimum lot size of forty thousand(40,000) square feet and a minimum
25 street frontage of one hundred(100)feet. No property in the district shall be divided or subdivided into
26 a lot with less area or less street frontage.
27 (b) A ten (10)percent increase in floor area ratio and in hotel rooms per acre shall be allowed
28 for a single project that combines one or more lots of less than 40,000 square feet to create a single lot
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I of 40,000 square feet or more with a lot front of at least one hundred (100) feet on the west side of
2 Airport Boulevard.
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4 25.47.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
5 No variances for lot size or street frontage shall be granted to any property within the Anza
6 district.
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8 25.47.050 Landscaping and design requirements.
9 Standards for landscape and design in the Anza subarea are taken from the Bayfront Specific
10 Plan Design Guidelines and shall be supported in their implementation by incorporation of the adopted
11 guidelines:
12 (a) A minimum of fifteen(15)percent of the total area of each property or group of properties
13 to which a land use is applied shall be suitably landscaped and the landscaped portions shall be properly
14 irrigated and maintained. A landscaping plan shall be submitted with any application for an approval
15 under this title for any use on the lot.
16 (b) At least eighty(80)percent of the front setback shall be landscaped;landscaping may include
17 walkways and seating features;driveways shall not be counted as landscaped area;in addition,all areas
18 between the front setback and any building shall be landscaped;
19 (c) A minimum of ten(10)percent of all on-site parking areas shall be landscaped.
20 (d) Each building or group of buildings upon a lot or parcel of land shall provide a fully
21 enclosed, attached or detached structure for refuse and garbage containers. These enclosures may be
22 placed only at the sides of the building or buildings and shall be no closer than seventy five(75) feet
23 to the rear property line. These facilities shall also be no closer than one hundred (100) feet from the
24 shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Details of the enclosure
25 shall be submitted as part of the design review application.
26 (e) Loading docks and truck loading access shall be fully enclosed and placed only at the sides
27 of the building and be no closer than seventy five(75)feet to the rear property line. If placed to the rear
28 of the building, these facilities shall be no closer than one hundred (100) feet from the shoreline as
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I defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Details of the enclosure shall be
2 submitted as part of the design review application.
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4 25.47.052 Design Review
5 Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than fifty(50)
6 percent of the front facade or change to more than fifty(50) percent of any fagade facing a public or
7 private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the design guidelines for the Anza
8 subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan and shall be processed as provided in section 25.57.030.
9 (a) A design review application in the Anza Area district shall be reviewed by the planning
10 commission for the following considerations:
11 (1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design guidelines for
12 the Anza subarea and the role of the shoreline in creating a network of interconnected open spaces;and
13 (2) Respect and promotion of the streetscape by the placement of buildings to maximize the
14 commercial use of the street frontage, off-street public spaces, and by locating parking so that it does
15 not dominate street frontages, and for properties with any water frontage,that the design is sensitive to
16 the surrounding bodies of water,physical and visual presence of the Bay Trail,and the orientation of the
17 prevailing winds; and
18 (3) On visually prominent sites and sites with shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and
19 Development Commission, the design shall fit the site, support the Bay Trail and its park and
20 recreational uses,provide for maximum user access and support recreational use by those who work in
21 the area as well as those who visit; and the design fits the site and is compatible with the surrounding
22 development and consistent with the design guidelines for the Anza subarea; and
23 (4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the Anza
24 subarea including materials used in existing development, location and use of plant materials, and
25 compatibility with transitions where changes in land use occur nearby; and
26 (5) Architectural design consistency by using a single architectural style on the lot that is
27 consistent among primary elements of the structure(s)and with the directives of the design guidelines
28 for the Anza subarea; and
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1 (6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines such as orientation to minimize
2 wind obstruction on San Francisco Bay, protection of the Bay environment, and landscaping and
3 pedestrian circulation which enriches and enhances the existing recreation opportunities of the area,
4 including extension of the Bay Trail as well as the commercial neighborhood.
5 (b) When any part of a commercial structure is subject to design review, any awnings on the
6 commercial structures shall be included in the design review.
7 (c) Exemptions from design review:
8 (1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the Anza district
9 filed before
10 (2)Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1) above
11 shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been subject to design
12 review under subsection (a) above, the project has not been completed, and the amendment would
13 extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for which the
14 approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would change a facade. Changes to,
15 additions of, or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under this
16 subsection.
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18 25.47.060 Public access.
19 Public access shall be maintained and developed based on the city-adopted and Bay Conservation
20 and Development Commission-approved Public Access Guidelines for Burlingame based on the
21 applicable water frontage as follows:
22 (a) On San Francisco Bay proper: An average setback of seventy-five (75) feet of the lot as
23 measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission; in no
24 case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail
25 as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission; and
26 (b) On Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon: An average setback of
27 sixty-five(65)feet as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development
28 Commission;in no case shall the area as measured from the top ofbank be less than the minimum width
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I for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
2 (c) All areas improved for public access within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation and
3 Development Commission shall be maintained by the propertyowner and shall be available to the public
4 in perpetuity as determined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission;
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6 25.47.080 Parking requirements.
7 All uses shall provide parking in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 25.70 of
8 this code with the following changes or additions:
9 (a) Food establishments.
10 (1)Food establishments that are the primary use of the lot shall provide the following:
11 (A) Customer parking shall be provided on-site at the rate of one car space for each one hundred
12 (100) square feet of gross floor area; and
13 (B) In addition, employee parking shall be provided on-site or within reasonable proximity,in
14 the judgment of the city planner, at the rate of one car space for each one thousand(1,000) square feet
15 of gross floor area;
16 (2) Food establishments that establishments that are located in an office building of 20,000
17 square feet or more or that are not the primary use of the lot shall provide parking on-site at the rate of
18 one car space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area of food establishment.
19 However,food establishments located within a hotel or motel are not required to provide the additional
20 parking required under this subsection unless the food establishment has a public entrance that opens
21 directly to the exterior of the building.
22 (b) Instructional uses. Instructional uses related to a permitted or conditional use shall provide
23 parking on-site at the rate of one space for each three hundred(300) square feet of gross floor area;
24 (c) Bay Trail parking. On sites with frontage on San Francisco Bay and its estuary including
25 Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon, the Bay Conservation and Development
26 Commission shall determine the number of on-site parking spaces to be designated for public Bay Trail
27 Access parking;these on-site spaces shall be designated from the required parking for the site, shall be
28 available to the public without charge during the hours that the Bay Trail is open, and shall be posted
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I as public access parking by the property owner as required by the Bay Conservation and Development
2 Commission.
3 (d)Hotels. A hotel shall provide one additional, designated parking space for a shuttle bus.
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5 Section 3. Chapter 25.41 is renumbered as Chapter 25.45.
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7 Section 4. Section 25.45.052 is amended to read as follows:
8 25.45.052 Design Review
9 Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than fifty(50)
10 percent of the front fagade or change to more than fifty(50) percent of any fagade facing a public or
11 private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the design guidelines for the
12 Shoreline subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan and shall be processed as provided in section 25.57.030.
13 (a) A design review application in the Shoreline district shall be reviewed by the planning
14 commission for the following considerations:
15 (1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design guidelines for
16 the Shoreline subarea and the role of the shoreline in creating a network of interconnected open spaces;
17 (2) Respect and promotion of the streetscape by the placement of buildings to maximize the
18 commercial use of the street frontage, off-street public spaces, and by locating parking so that it does
19 not dominate street frontages, and for properties fronting on Bayshore Highway, that the design
20 contributes to the interface with the Inner Bayshore subarea as directed in the Bayshore specific plan;
21 (3) On visually prominent and gateway sites,whether the design fits the site and is compatible
22 with the surrounding development and consistent with the design guidelines for the Shoreline subarea;
23 (4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the
24 Shoreline subarea including materials used in existing development,location and use ofplant materials,
25 and compatibility with transitions where changes in land use occur nearby;
26 (5) Architectural design consistency by using a single architectural style on the lot that is
27 consistent among primary elements of the structure(s) and with the directives of the design guidelines
28 for the Shoreline subarea;
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1 (6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines such as landscaping and
2 pedestrian circulation which enriches the existing opportunities of the commercial neighborhood.
3 (b) When any part of a commercial structure is subject to design review, any awnings on the
4 commercial structures shall be included in the design review.
5 (c) Exemptions from design review:
6 (1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the Shoreline
7 district filed before July 20, 2005, and certain amendments to those applications or permits as
8 specifically provided in Ordinance No. 1756.
9 (2)Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1) above
10 shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been subject to design
11 review under subsection (a) above, the project has not been completed, and the amendment would
12 extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for which the
13 approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would change a facade. Changes to,
14 additions of, or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under this
15 subsection.
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17 Section 5. Subsection 25.45.020(b) is amended to read as follows:
18 (b) Freestanding restaurants with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.15;
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20 Section 6. Subsection 25.45.020(e) is amended to read as follows:
21 (e) Offices with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.9;however,neither health services nor medical
22 clinics are allowed;
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24 Section 7. Subsection 25.45.025(f)is amended to read as follows:
25 (f) Gasoline service stations with a maximum of five hundred(500) square feet of retail sales
26 area,excluding specialty food shops,limited to minor automobile repair services,and limited to the area
27 identified as retail nodes in the Shoreline Subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan.
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I Section 8. Subsection 25.43.020(g) is amended to read as follows:
2 (g) Office uses with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.9, that may include health services and
3 medical clinics not to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet total in office structures over twenty
4 thousand(20,000) gross square feet,with parking as set forth in section 25.43.080 below;
5
6 Section 9. Subsections 25.43.030(e) and(f) are amended to read as follows:
7 (e) Convention and exhibition facilities;
8 (f)Incidental food establishment uses that are not the primary use of a building and do not meet
9 the other criteria of section 25.43.020;
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11 Section 10. Subsection 25.43.045(a)(4)is amended to read as follows:
12 (4) Retail sales and personal service businesses with a maximum of five thousand(5,000)gross
13 square feet or less and which singly or in combination shall not to exceed fifty(50%)percent of the
14 floor area of any structure.
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16 Section 11. Subsections 25.43.045(b)(4), (5), (6),(7), and(8) are amended to read as follows:
17 (4) Hotels and motels that do not meet the criteria of section 25.43.045(a) above;
18 (5) Any light industrial or manufacturing use,such as electronic,furniture,biotechnology,drug,
19 pharmaceutical, and printing, including associated laboratories;
20 (6) A car rental desk on a lot occupied by a hotel that does not affect the availability of on-site
21 parking for hotel guests and the use and parking for any on-site meeting facilities;
22 (7) Provision by a hotel of a park and fly program that involves the long term parking of
23 vehicles at a lot that is not approved as a commercial parking lot and that does not affect the availability
24 of on-site parking for hotel guests and the use and parking for any on-site meeting facilities;
25 (8) Gasoline service stations with a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet of retail sales
26 area, excluding specialty food shops, and limited to minor automobile repair services;
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28 Section 12. A new subsection 25.43.080(d)is added as follows:
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1 (d)Health service and medical clinic uses. Health service and medical clinic uses in structures
2 of more than twenty thousand(20,000)gross square feet shall provide parking on-site at the rate of one
3 (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area occupied by the uses;
4 health service and medical clinic uses in structures smaller than twenty thousand(20,000) square feet
5 shall provide parking on site at the rate of one(1)parking space for each two hundred fifty(250)square
6 feet of gross floor area.
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8 Section 13. This ordinance is to be published according to law.
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12 I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
13 foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6`' day of
September, 2005, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
14 of , 2005, by the following vote:
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I ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING TITLE 25 TO ADOPT THE ANZA POINT SOUTH DISTRICT
3
4 Section 1. In 2004, the City Council adopted a revised Bayshore Specific Plan to guide
5 development and use of the Bayshore Area of the City. Among the subareas in the Plan is the Anza
6 Point area,which includes a variety of uses and lot sizes. This ordinance implements the Specific Plan
7 for the southern portion of this subarea.
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9 Section 2. A new Chapter 25.49 is added as follows:
10 Chapter 25.49
Anza Point South (APS)
11 Sections:
25.49.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
12 25.49.020 Permitted uses.
25.49.025 Conditional uses.
13 25.49.030 Prohibited uses.
25.49.040 Setbacks.
14 25.49.042 Height and bulk of buildings.
25.49.045 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
15 25.49.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
25.49.050 Landscaping.
16 25.49.052 Design review.
25.49.060 Public access.
17 25.49.080 Parking requirements.
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25.49.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
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It is the purpose and policy of this chapter to establish and maintain land uses for the southern
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portion of the Anza Point subarea of the Bayshore Specific Area Plan. The Anza Point subarea lies east
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of Sanchez Channel, is bounded on two sides by San Francisco Bay and by US 101 on the south side.
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The Anza Point subarea is divided into two sections the southern one served by Beach and Lang Roads
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is developed with light industrial uses. These provisions address the Anza Point South (Beach Lang
24
Road) area of the Anza Point subarea. The purpose of these regulations is to direct the siting and
25
development of structures,adhering to the development policies and adopted design guidelines of the
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Bayfront Plan. The intention is to attract development which will benefit from the proximity to the
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open water areas of San Francisco Bay and its estuaries will support public recreation and access along
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I San Francisco Bay,will protect this irreplaceable natural and recreation resource. Future development
2 consistent with the Bayfront Specific Plan will create a viable transition from the heavy commercial uses
3 along US 101 to the Bay oriented uses to be developed on the vacant land to the north, establish a
4 bayside gateway to Burlingame on its eastern end, and contribute to the revenue base of the city. In
5 creating this district, the city asserts that economic as well as aesthetic advantages accrue to the land,
6 its occupants and the public from the required controls and regulations.
7
8 25.49.020 Permitted uses.
9 The following uses are permitted:
10 (a) Recreation-related retail sales uses located within a building of ten thousand(10,000)square
11 feet or more with the total retail sales area not to exceed five thousand(5,000) square feet on the lot;
12 (b) Publicly owned recreation facilities;
13 (c) Office uses with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6, including research and development
14 offices with associated laboratory uses;however,neither manufacturing activity nor health services nor
15 medical clinics are allowed;
16 (d)Any light industrial or manufacturing use,such as electronics,furniture,biotechnology,drug,
17 pharmaceutical and printing conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, including
18 associated laboratories,which:
19 (1)Has a floor area ratio of not more than 0.5; and
20 (2)Does not use impact presses or over twenty(20)tons rated capacity or machine operated drop
21 hammers; and
22 (3)Encloses compressors and generators so that there is no increase in the twenty-four(24)hour
23 ambient noise level in excess of 3 dBA at any property line; and
24 (4) Does not create an obnoxious or offensive presence or emission of odor, dust, gas, noise,
25 bright lights,smoke,vibration,harmful sewer waste or have a detrimental effect on permissible adjacent
26 uses;
27 (e) Warehouse, storage,and distribution of goods,materials,liquids and equipment conducted
28 wholly within an enclosed building with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5;
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I (f) Outdoor storage of materials including contractors storage yards,incidental to permitted uses,
2 subject to the following:
3 (1) Covers a maximum of ten(10)percent of the lot area; and
4 (2) Is limited to side and rear yards; and
5 (3) Is paved and drained according to city standards; and
6 (4) Is enclosed by an opaque fence or wall eight(8) feet in height.
7 (g) Service businesses including contractors,but not including personal service uses,so long as
8 the following conditions are met:
9 (1) On-site parking for all company vehicles; and
10 (2) On-site parking for all employees; and
11 (3) Adequate on-site space is provided for loading and unloading goods, equipment and
12 materials; and
13 (4) No taxable retail sales transactions occurring on the site.
14 (h) Air courier, delivery or other trans-shipment services, including freight forwarding, which
15 provide on-site parking for all fleet vehicles and on-site parking for all employees;
16 (i) Accessory uses which are necessary for the permitted uses under this section.
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18 25.49.025 Conditional uses.
19 The following are uses requiring a conditional use permit:
20 (a) Office uses with a floor area ratio of more than 0.6, including research and development
21 offices with associated laboratory uses;however,neither health services nor medical clinics are allowed;
22 (b) Any light industrial or manufacturing use such as electronic,furniture,biotechnology,drug,
23 pharmaceutical and printing conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, including
24 associated laboratories, which exceeds any of the performance criteria of section 25.49.020(d) above;
25 however, approval of a variance shall be required to allow any such use to exceed 0.5 FAR;
26 (c) Day care facilities with on-site drop off and parking as required by chapter 25.70;
27 (d) Outdoor storage of materials, including contractors storage yards, incidental to permitted
28 uses for which one or more of the following applies:
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1 (1) Outdoor storage covers more than ten(10)percent of the lot area; or
2 (2) Some or all of the outdoor storage is not located in a side or rear yard;
3 (e) Warehouse, storage and distribution of goods,materials, liquids and equipment conducted
4 wholly within an enclosed building with greater than a 0.5 floor area ratio;
5 (f)All structures that are taller than the maximum height allowed pursuant to section 25.49.042
6 below, if wind studies demonstrate that the additional height is consistent with the community wind
7 standards; but in no event shall any structure be taller than ten(10)feet above those maximum heights
8 allowed pursuant to section 25.49.042;
9 (g) Any use similar in nature to one which is permitted or for which a conditional use permit is
10 required which is:
11 (1) Consistent with planned land uses in the Anza Point subarea; and
12 (2) At a density and intensity determined not to exceed the trip generation for the planned use
13 of the site using the adopted Bayfront traffic analyzer.
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15 25.49.030 Prohibited uses.
16 Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited, including but not limited to the
17 following:
18 (a) Automobile rental uses;
19 (b) Automobile dealers and sales lots;
20 (c) Automobile wrecking and junkyards, storage or baling of scraps, paper rags, sacks or
21 metals, including recycling facilities for green waste and other materials;
22 (d) Adult oriented businesses as defined in chapter 25.76;
23 (e) Commercial parking lots;
24 (f) Commercial recreation and gymnasiums;
25 (g) Food establishments;
26 (h) Gasoline service stations and major and minor automobile repair including auto body
27 work;
28 (i) Health services and medical clinics;
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1 0) Massage, bathing or similar establishments;
2 (k) Personal services;
3 (0 Residential uses and buildings;
4 (m) Hotels or motels;
5 (n) Any use determined to be obnoxious or offensive.
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7 25.45.040 Setbacks.
8 The following minimum setbacks shall apply to all parcels, buildings and structures or any
9 enlargement thereof:
10 (a) Front setbacks. All lots shall have a front setback of at least fifteen(15) feet.
11 (b) Side setbacks. There shall be a minimum ten(10) foot side setback.
12 (c) Rear setbacks. Except for lots with a lot front on the north side of Beach Road,there shall
13 be no minimum rear setbacks. For lots with a lot front on the north side of Beach Road,there shall be
14 a minimum rear setback of ten(10) feet.
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16 25.49.042 Height and bulk of buildings.
17 (a) Maximum height shall be determined by impact on the prevailing wind and shall be
18 staggered with a maximum height of thirty (30) feet along the eastern side of the lot, increasing in a
19 graduated manner to a maximum of fifty(50)feet along the western, or Sanchez Channel/Burlingame
20 Lagoon, side of the lot,as established in the Anza Point subarea design guidelines and consistent with
21 the community wind standards.
22 (b) Maximum bulk and mass shall be determined by the floor area ratio established in the
23 Bayfront Specific Plan for the land uses in the Anza Point subarea. Where no floor area ratio is
24 provided,mass and bulk shall be based on the adopted design guidelines,the development constraints
25 documented in the Bayfront Specific Plan, and the zoning regulations where the property is located.
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27 25.49.045 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
28 There shall be a minimum lot size of forty thousand (40,000) square feet and a minimum street
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I frontage of one hundred fifty(150)feet. No property in the district maybe divided or subdivided into
2 a lot with less area or less street frontage.
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4 25.49.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
5 Notwithstanding any other provision of this code,no variance for lot size or street frontage shall
6 be granted to any property within this district.
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8 25.49.050 Landscaping.
9 The following landscaping requirements shall apply to all lots:
10 (a) The landscape requirements of the design guidelines for the Anza Point South portion of the
11 Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan as adopted by the city council shall be met.
12 (b) A minimum of ten (10)percent of the parking area shall be landscaped;
13 (c) A minimum of eighty (80)percent of the front setback shall be landscaped; and
14 (d) A minimum of forty (40) percent of the lot area within the Bay Conservation and
15 Development Commission jurisdiction shall be landscaped.
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17 25.49.052 Design review.
18 Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than fifty(50)
19 percent of the front facade or change to more than fifty (50) percent of any fagade facing a public or
20 private street, parking lot, or the Bay Trail shall be subject to design review based on the design
21 guidelines for the Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan and shall be processed as provided
22 in section 25.57.030.
23 (a) A design review application in the APS district shall be reviewed by the planning
24 commission for the following considerations:
25 (1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design guidelines for
26 the Anza Point subarea and the role of the shoreline in creating a network of interconnected open spaces;
27 (2) Respect and promotion of the streetscape by the placement of buildings to maximize the
28 commercial use of the street frontage, off-street public spaces , and by locating parking so that it does
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I not dominate street frontages, and for properties fronting on Airport Boulevard, that the design is
2 sensitive to the surrounding bodies of water, orientation of the prevailing winds and to the Coyote Point
3 recreation area.
4 (3) On visually prominent and gateway sites,whether the design fits the site and is compatible
5 with the surrounding development and consistent with the design guidelines for the Anza Point subarea;
6 (4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the Anza
7 Point subarea including materials used in existing development,location and use of plant materials,and
8 compatibility with transitions where changes in land use occur nearby;
9 (5) Architectural design consistency by using a single architectural style on the site that is
10 consistent among primary elements of the structure(s)and consistent with the directives of the design
11 guidelines for the Anza Point subarea; and
12 (6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines such as orientation to minimize
13 wind obstruction on San Francisco Bay, landscaping, and pedestrian circulation which enriches and
14 enhances the existing recreation opportunities of the area, including extension of the Bay Trail.
15 (b) When any part of a commercial structure is subject to design review, any awnings on the
16 commercial structures shall be included in the design review.
17 (c) Exemptions from design review:
18 (1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the Anza Point
19 district filed before
20 (2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1) above
21 shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been subject to design
22 review under subsection (a) above, the project has not been completed, and the amendment would
23 extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for which the
24 approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would change a facade. Changes to,
25 additions of, or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under this
26 subsection.
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1 25.49.060 Public access.
2 Public access shall be maintained and developed based on the city-adopted and Bay Conservation
3 and Development Commission-approved Public Access Guidelines for Burlingame based on the
4 applicable water frontage as follows:
5 (a) On San Francisco Bay proper: An average setback of seventy-five (75) feet of the lot as
6 measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission; in no
7 case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail
8 as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission; and
9 (b) On Sanchez Channel and Burlingame Lagoon : An average setback of sixty-five(65) feet
10 as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission; in
11 no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail
12 as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
13 (c) All areas improved for public access within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation and
14 Development Commission shall be maintained by the property owner and shall be available to the public
15 in perpetuity as determined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission;
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17 25.49.080 Parking requirements.
18 All uses shall provide parking in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 25.70 of
19 this code with the following changes or additions:
20 (a) Bay Trail parking. On sites with frontage on San Francisco Bay, Sanchez Channel, and
21 Burlingame Channel, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission shall determine the number
22 of on-site parking spaces to be designated for public Bay Trail access parking; these on-site parking
23 spaces shall be designated from the required parking for the site,shall be available to the public without
24 charge during the hours that the Bay Trail is open, and shall be posted as public access parking by the
25 property owner as required by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
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8/23/2005 9 ANZA POINT SOUTH
BURLINGAME BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC PLAN
Amendment to Zoning District Map
Gso Ordinance No. 1759
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO REVISE THE ZONING IN
THE BAYFRONT AREA
The City of Burlingame City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING
public hearing on Monday, September 19, NOTICE
2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California to revise the zoning
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BURLJNGAME AGENDA
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: AUGUST 26,2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA AREA AND
ANZA POINT SOUTH ZONING DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC PLAN
Introduction:
City Council should review and hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning regulations to
establish two new zoning districts for the Anza Area and Anza Point South in the Bayfront planning area.
Staff is suggesting a public hearing at introduction for these ordinances to be sure that the regulation is clearly
understood by both the Council and public before the second reading and action. Following the hearing the
Council may direct any changes to staff and set the time for the second reading. Introduction requires the
following Council actions.
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
If the proposals are complete, this item should be set for a second reading and public hearing at the Council
meeting of September 19, 2005.
General Plan Compliance:
The Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts are part of the implementation phase of the Bayfront
Specific Plan adopted by the City Council and amended to the Burlingame General Plan in April 2004. The
provisions in the ordinances are consistent with the plan because they are taken from the land use element and
design guidelines in that adopted plan supplemented with provisions from the existing C-4 district for the
Anza Area and O-M district for the Anza Point South which currently regulate development in these areas;
have been fundamental in implementing the 1969 General Plan, the 1981 Bayfront Specific Plan and in
establishing the existing land use pattern for this area. The Anza Area (AA) district includes the Anza
subarea designated in the Bayfront Specific Plan. The AA district is located west of Bayside Park's Upper
deck west to Sanchez Creek, and bounded on the south by US 101/Burlingame Lagoon/Sanchez Wetland and
on the north by San Francisco Bay. The Anza Point South (APS) district includes the western portion of the
Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan. The APS district is the area adjacent to (north) of US 101
where Beach and Lang Roads are located. The proposed provisions of these districts are consistent with the
directives of the Specific Plan they are intended to implement.
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CEQA Compliance:
Negative Declaration ND531-P was prepared and adopted for the Bayfront Specific Plan in April 5,2004.
Since this zoning action is an implementation of that adopted plan and is consistent with the provisions of that
plan, this zoning action is determined to be covered by ND531-P.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Anza Area, Anza Point North and Anza Point South
zoning districts at their meeting on August 22,2005, and recommended the Anza Area and Anza Point South
zoning district regulations to the City Council for approval on a 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent) voice vote. At the
request of a member of the public the public hearing on the Anza Point North district was continued to the
Planning Commission meeting on September 12, 2005. The Commission took testimony on the Anza Point
North district at the August 22, 2005 meeting but took no action.
In their discussion about the Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts the Commissioners reviewed a
number of corrections suggested by staff prepared to increase the consistency in format and wording among
all the new zoning districts in the Bayfront planning area, including a few changes to the already adopted
Inner Bayshore and Shoreline zoning districts. These amendments are included in the ordinance for the Anza
Area. A member of the public expressed concern about the possible future conversion of extended stay hotels
to apartment units because of the way extended stay hotels are designed. After discussion the Commission
directed that extended stay hotels be shifted from the permitted uses to the conditional uses section in the Anza
Area and Anza Point North zoning districts, so that conditions could be added at the time of approval to
discourage the future conversion of these hotels to residential uses. These changes were included in the
Commission's action on the Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts.
BACKGROUND:
On April 5, 2005,the City Council adopted the Bayfront Specific Plan for the area of Burlingame which is
between US 101 and San Francisco Bay. This plan was an update of the first Bayfront Specific Plan adopted
by the City in 1981. The last step in the update process is to adopt new zoning incorporating the directives of
the April 2005 plan.
For the April 2005 plan the Bayfront area was divided into five subareas. Each subarea had something about
it that was distinctive about it. Because the design objective of the plan was to build on the distinct
characteristic of each subarea in the plan,the proposed zoning district boundaries have been drawn along the
subarea lines and a separate zoning district has been developed for each subarea. In June and July 2005 the
City Council adopted new zoning district regulations for the eastern portion of the Bayfront planning area:
Inner Bayshore(113), Shoreline(SL) and an amendment to the Unclassified zoning regulations which regulate
the publicly owned Bayside Park area(Anna Extension).
The zoning districts being considered in this report are two of the three zones in the Bayshore area which lie
west of Bayside park. (See Map attached) The first of these two zoning districts is the Anza Area district
bounded by Bayside Park, San Francisco Bay, Sanchez Channel and US 101 Burlingame Lagoon/Sanchez
Wetland. The second is Anza Point South which is the western end of the Anza Point subarea. The Anza
Point South zoning district is bounded by US 101, Burlingame Lagoon at Sanchez Channel,the rear of the
properties on the north side of Beach Road and San Francisco Bay. This is a light industrial area previously
zoned O-M (Office Manufacturing). A Subcommittee of the Planning Commission worked with staff to
develop the draft zoning ordinances for each of these subareas.
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Summary of the Proposed Zoning Regulations for the Anza Area and Anza Point South
Anza Area(AA)
The Anza Area(AA)is located cast of Bayside Park and extends west to Sanchez Channel,San Francisco
Bay and US 101 mark its northern and southem boundaries. Most of the properties in this area have some
portion within the Bay Conservation and Development Commission's(BCDC)jurisdiction since all of the
adjacent water areas are either the bay or estuaries to San Francisco Bay. The core land uses,hotel,office and
destination restaurant remain the same as the current zoning,with the exception that the density of hotel use
was increased in the plan from 65 to 85 rooms to the acre for this area. The reason for the increase was that
the Anza Area was where many of the hotels were built during the 1980's and the plan wanted to provide for
incentive to these older properties to make improvements in the future. The plan also reduced the floor area
ratio for office uses in this area. In the 1981 plan the FAR for office uses in the entire Bayfront area was 0.9;
in the 2004 plan this was reduced to 0.6 FAR for the Anza Area and the Anza Point subarea to the south. The
reduction in office FAR was suggested based on the environmental impacts identified from a major office
project proposed in the vicinity in the 1990's.
Key changes in the revised Anza Area zoning discussed by the Subcommittee:
➢ Permitted uses:
o Motels and hotels except extended stay hotels: hotel rooms per acre was increased from 65 to
85 to match the densities in the plan,the shuttle requirement to the airport instituted to support
the lower on-site parking ratio established in the 1981 plan was codified by requiring the
shuttle service for hotel guests only,and one on-site parking space for the shuttle to use for
loading and unloading.
o Office densities were reduced from 0.9 to 0.6 FAR to match the plan,research and
development uses with laboratories are included in office uses with associated instructional
activities included;retail sales of 1,500 SF are allowed in office buildings of 20,000 SF or
more.
o Publicly owned recreation facilities are allowed;privately owned require a CUP.
➢ Conditional uses:
o Office uses larger than 0.6 FAR with retail sales areas included of more than 1,500 SF may be
allowed with a CUP
o Hotels and motels with more than 85 rooms to the acre or more than 1.0 FAR,on site car rental
desks,and park and fly programs may be allowed with a CUP.
o Extended stay hotels the use requires a conditional use permit,but the use is allowed the same
provisions as allowed a hotel in the permitted and conditional uses for motels and hotels;
o Trade and professional schools.
o Buildings more than 40 feet in height within 100 feet of San Francisco Bay (this requirement is
a BCDC guideline and is currently a conditional use in the zoning).
o The maximum height for the area is 65 feet(or 5 stories),although a height exception can be
granted with a CUP.
o Commercial parking lots(including long term airport parking)are only an interim use with a 5
year limit.
o Criteria are established for judging any proposed interim use,the plan suggested this to provide
flexibility for currently unanticipated new interim uses.
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➢ Prohibited uses. These uses remain basically the same. It should be noted that any use which is not
permitted or conditional, is prohibited. The prohibited uses section is included to respond to the most
frequent questions asked staff. Other uses not listed on this list are also prohibited.
o Restaurants/food establishments over 0.25 FAR.
o All residential uses except a hotel manager.
o Retail sales,personal services and service businesses not allowed as a CUP.
o Car rental agencies (except desk at hotel) and car rental storage.
o Medical clinics and health services.
➢ Setbacks, minimum lot sizes, height, development standards.
o Front setback is based on height of building: first and second story setback at least 30 feet;
third story setback at least 10 feet more; four stories or more entire building set back 40 feet
(this quantifies in the code the 1981 design guidelines for the Anza Area).
o Side setbacks vary, to protect bay views one side must be at least 30 feet the other side must be
at least 10 feet.
o Rear setbacks, 25 feet, the same as current.
o All setbacks are over ridden for the side of the property which has Bay or estuary frontage, then
the code applies the setbacks in the BCDC guidelines (average of 75 feet along San Francisco
Bay, 65 foot average along the estuaries); and where a building in BCDC jurisdiction is more
than 40 feet, the minimum setback shall be 40 feet.
o To protect view corridors the width of any structure or structures (combined) is limited to 50%
of the street frontage.
o A maximum height of 65 feet is established(CUP if a taller building is proposed) except along
Burlingame Lagoon (west side of Airport Blvd) where the plan calls for a range of heights from
25 feet to 65 feet to provide a view corridor from US 101 to the Bay.
o Lot coverage remains the same 35%maximum.
o Minimum lot size proposed is 20,000 with 100 lineal foot street frontage; however because of
the small lots (currently being used as long term airport parking) an incentive is provided for
combination of existing lots into to at least a 40,000 SF unit with 100 feet of street frontage; the
incentive is 10%FAR(all other development requirements would need to be met).
➢ Landscaping and design requirements.
o The landscaping requirements remain the same as required in the 1981 plan including 80% of
the front setback, 10%of all parking areas. Refuse and garbage containers are now required by
law to be fully enclosed and properly drained, this requirement has been added; along with a
requirement that such facilities shall be located on the sides of buildings and no closer than 75
feet to the rear property line, or 100 feet from the shoreline(and subject to design review).
o Loading docks also must be fully enclosed, if at the side of a building no closer than 75 feet to
the rear property line, if at the rear,no closer than 100 feet to the rear property line (and subject
to design review)
o Design review criteria were written with emphasis on the relationship of development to the
adjacent water body and public trail system.
➢ Public access. This section codifies the requirements of the BCDC guidelines. There is no change to
the standards that have been imposed since 1982.
Parking requirements. These include special requirements for food establishments (destination), instructional
activities when in office buildings over 20,000 SF, amends hotel parking to require one additional on site
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space for the required shuttle and clarifies that bay trail parking may be designated from the code required
parking (not in addition to).
Anza Point South(APS)
The Anza Point South (APS) district is the southern half of the Anza Point subarea. It is bounded by US 101-
Burlingame Lagoon/Sanchez Channel - the rear of the properties on the north side of Beach Road - Airport
Blvd/San Francisco Bay. It is the eastern gateway into Burlingame on the Bayfront side. Previously this area
was zoned Office-Manufacturing (O-M) and before that Light Industrial (M-1). The existing character reflects
these previous zonings, and the pattern of development is well established (e.g. few vacant parcels). The
specific plan treats this area in a manner similar to the Inner Bayshore area with the additional recognition of
the impact on the future uses in the area of the nearby recreation areas and activities of Coyote Point Park.
The key attributes of the proposed zoning for this area include:
➢ Permitted uses.
o Recreation related retail sales uses in buildings of 10,000 SF or more with not more than 5,000
SF of retail space.
o Publicly owned recreation facilities.
o Office uses with an FAR of 0.6 including research and development but not allowing on site
medical clinics.
o Light industrial and manufacturing uses with an FAR of 0.5;
o Warehousing, storage and distribution in an enclosed building with an 0.5 FAR maximum.
o Service businesses, except personal service uses.
o Air courier, delivery services.
➢ Conditional uses.
o Offices with more than 0.6 FAR
o Limousine and livery businesses with performance criteria.
o Out door storage of criteria - exceptions to lot area covered and beyond the side and rear yards.
o Warehousing, etc. with an FAR greater than 0.5 FAR.
o Exceptions to the performance criteria for light industrial and manufacturing uses; to exceed
0.5 FAR requires a variance.
➢ Prohibited uses. These are essentially the same uses prohibited in the Inner Bayshore (IB) zone.
➢ Setbacks.
o Front setbacks were kept the same, 15 feet.
o Side setbacks were also kept the same, 10 feet.
o A rear setback of 10 feet is proposed for properties abutting the Anza Point North district, but
no rear setback is required for other properties.
➢ Minimum lot size. The lot pattern is established and has worked well for the development of the uses
in the APS area, so the minimum lot size was based on the existing lot sizes and average street
frontages. (See annotations) The proposed minimum lot size is 40,000 SF with 150 feet of street
frontage.
➢ Height and bulk of buildings. The height gradient established for the APN district was also applied to
the APS district because the area is vulnerable to causing similar wind impacts on the adjacent
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recreation areas at Coyote Point Park. The height on the eastern side shall be a maximum of 30 feet,
rising to 50 feet on the western,Burlingame Lagoon,side. Bulk of buildings will be determined by
the FAR in the plan and by the design guidelines.
➢ Landscaping and Design Criteria. The landscaping requirements are the same as used in the Inner
Bayshore area as amended by the BCDC guidelines. The design criteria are the same criteria used in
the Anza Point North,Anza Area and Shoreline districts.
➢ Public Access. These standards are taken from the BCDC guidelines adopted in 1982. They are the
same requirements which have been applied in this area since their adoption by the city in 1982.
➢ Parking requirements. The only special parking requirement in this zone is the Bay Trail requirement
which clarifies that Bay Trail parking is designated from the required parking for the use.
Other Amendments:
1. At the end of the Anza Area regulations is a provision which corrects the numbering assigned to the
recently adopted Shoreline(SL)district. It would change the identification numbers from Chapter 25.41 to
Chapter 25.45.
2. At the end of the Anza Area regulations is also an amendment to the Shoreline(SL)district replacing the
design review criteria section(CS 25.45.052)with the later revisions to the criteria which incorporate the
importance to project design of the Bay Trail and visual and physical access to the bay's edge. The design
criteria were refined by the subcommittee for the Anza and Anza Point subarea zoning and as revised are more
appropriate to the Shoreline area. In addition it will make the design criteria for all the zoning districts and
subareas with water frontage the same.
3. Errata Corrections shown in bold face in the zoning text. These changes were made so that there would be
consistency in language throughout all the zoning districts implementing the Bayfront Specific Plan.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
General Land Use Map showing Planning Subareas for the Bayfront Specific Planning Area
Planning Commission Minutes August 22,2005
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt the Anza Area District and Make
Conforming Changes to the Shoreline and Inner Bayshore Districts
Bayshore Specific Plan Implementation Anza Area Regulations Annotated,August 25,2005 draft as
recommended by the Planning Commission August 22,2005
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt the Anza Point South District
Bayshore Specific Plan Implementation Anza Point South Regulations Annotated,August 25,2005 draft as
recommended by the Planning Commission August 22,2005.
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Land Use: Anza Area Land Use
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Design Guidelines: Anza Area
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Land Use: Anza Point Land Use,Anza Point South
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan Design Guidelines: Anza Point South
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Notice of Public Hearing published in the San Mateo Times August 26, 2005, and mailed August 26, 2005
U:\CCStaffRepts\CCSR 2005UntroBayftAA and APSdistrict regs 9.6.05.doc
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Anza Area (AA) Annotated Regulations
Draft:August 25,2005,PC action revisions to
July 18,2005 draft in boldface.
Chapter 25.47
Anza Area Regulations
Annotation:
The zoning regulations which follow will apply only to the Anza
Subarea as designated in the adopted 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan.
The Anza subarea is defined by the western side of Bayside Park
Upper Deck, US 101, Sanchez Channel and San Francisco Bay. Each
subarea in the plan will be addressed individually in terms of
implementing zoning. Changes shown in bold face are those made
by the Planning Commission as a part of their recommendation
action on August 22 , 2005 .
Sections:
25.47.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
25.47.020 Permitted uses.
25.47.025 Conditional uses.
25.47.030 Prohibited uses.
25.47.040 Setbacks, minimum lot sizes,height, and development standards.
25.47.045 Minimum lot size
25.47.048 No variance to for lot size and street frontage
25.47.050 Landscaping and design requirements.
25.47.052 Design review.
25.47.060 Public access.
25.47.080 Parking requirements.
Annotated Anza Area Zoning District Regulations as Recommended by the Planning Commission
August 22,2005
Section 25.47.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
It is the purpose and policy of this chapter to establish and maintain land uses and the City and
Bay Conservation and Development Commission design standards for the area designated as the
Anza subarea in the Bayfront Specific Plan, and to cause development of buildings and
structures that will benefit from their proximity to San Francisco Bay to encourage development
which the open estuary areas of San Francisco Bay and will support and be beneficial to public
access and use of this irreplaceable natural resource. Development of this area should contribute
positively to the economic future of the city. In creating this district, the city asserts that
economic as well as aesthetic advantages accrue to the land, the occupants and the public from
the required controls and regulations. In addition, these regulations insure that new development
can be supported by the local roadway system and other public infrastructure.
Annotation:
This section establishes the purpose of the zoning regulations to
implement the policies, land use designations, land use
densities, and design direction of the Bayfront Specific Plan for
the Anza subarea which was amended by the City Council to the
Burlingame General Plan on April 5, 2004 . The Purpose section is
used by the courts to establish the context of the zoning
regulations . It is often used to resolve debates about meanings
and intentions for imposing standards. For this reason it is
very important that the Purpose section state clearly what the
city' s intentions are for the future of the area. This is the
one section in the zoning which can be written in "prose" style.
Section 25.47.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the Anza district:
(a)Restaurants with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.15;
Annotation:
The 1981 Bayfront Plan established the floor area ratio (FAR) for
restaurants/food establishments in the C-4 district at 0 . 15 FAR.
This FAR was based on the fact that restaurants in this area
would be destinations, with limited walk-in traffic, and accessed
almost exclusively by car. In the 1981 Bayfront/Anza Specific
Area Plan, the FAR was never put into the zoning, but was
administered through design guidelines. For consistency of
administration it is suggested that the FAR be included in the
zoning along with the use. One reason for limiting FAR was to
insure that there would be enough area on the site for parking,
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landscaping, and public access. With the destination feature
and landscaping objectives of restaurants in this area in mind,
the parking requirements were also increased in 1981 from 1 :250
gross square footage to 1:100 GSF (for customers) plus 1 : 1000
GSF (for employees) . (See CS 25.41 . 080 below) Other than walking
from your hotel along the Bay Trail or sidewalk there is no way
for customers or employees to get to restaurants east of US 101
except by car. Since 1981 a number of restaurants have been
built in this area and this FAR has allowed parking and
landscaping requirements to be met; so no change is proposed.
(b)Motels and hotels and extended stay hotels with a maximum density of eighty-five
(85)rooms to the acre and a floor area ratio of 1.0 or less; facilities provided on site may include
such retail sales and personal service uses as meal and beverage services,barber and beauty
shops, smoke shops, and shuttle bus service to serve only hotel guests so long as the operation
does not use parking required for primary hotel use,convention and meeting facilities, and
similar services which are clearly incidental and accessory to provision of lodging
accommodations; and no more than one dwelling unit within the motel or hotel structure that is
used exclusively by the owner or manager of the motel or hotel;
Annotation:
Because the Planning Commission was concerned that because of
their design, extended stay hotels could be easily converted to
residential uses, which are prohibited in the Anza Area; they
decided to make extended stay hotels a conditional use only.
That way conditions could be added at the time of the project to
insure that such uses were not converted to residential use.
Original Annotation: Same land use description used in the Anza
Point subarea. Anza Point and Anza areas are the two subareas in
the plan where extended stay hotels are allowed and where hotel
development is allowed at a density of 85 rooms to the acre. All
other uses allowed are the same for all the subareas in the
Bayfront planning area where hotels are allowed. Car rental
desks at hotels are allowed as a conditional use in all subareas.
Shuttle bus service with one parking space on site is required
at all hotels because of their orientation to serve SFO.
Original Annotation: The changes to the existing zoning
regulations in this section are:
• allowing extended stay hotels (defined at the end of
this chapter) ;
• increasing the density of rooms per acre from 65 to 85
as directed by the adopted plan) ; and
Previously the rooms per acre number was taken from the land use
approved in 1981 Bayfront Specific Area Plan. Since many
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developers look at the zoning first and then the plan, adding the
rooms per acre to the zoning provides them with better
information earlier in the development process . It should be
noted that the 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan increased the density
of hotel rooms per acre in the Anza subarea from 65 to 85 inorder
to encourage existing hotels to make improvements. Many of the
existing hotels are more than 20 years old and allowing more
rooms as a matter of right may encourage necessary upgrades in
the future. As was the case before the conditional uses section
will include hotels of more than 85 rooms to the acre in this
area. By doing this, a conditional use permit not a variance
will be required for a project with more than 85 rooms/acre. This
provides an opportunity for improvements to existing hotels which
may be built with close to 85 rooms to the acre now. Findings
for a conditional use permit are easier to make, and the
administration of the hotel regulations will stay the same. In
the past conditional use permits for more rooms were allowed if
the cumulative intersection capacity of the affected
intersections was adequate to handle the traffic as documented by
the Traffic Analyzer. With the adoption of the 2004 Bayfront
Plan, it was noted that extended stay hotels should be allowed on
the State Lands parcel; for that reason extended stay hotels are
include in this zoning provision. It is not clear with the spot
zoning issue how we could refuse extended stay hotels on other
parcels in the Anza area. On the other hand most of the large
parcels suitable for hotel development have already been
developed, with the exception of the State Lands site. Finally
this section includes a minimum hotel room size and facility
requirement. This was included to protect the current hotel
developments from the competition of cheaply built, minimum
service operations in the future. In the past a number of these
"McSleep" type of businesses have expressed an interest in
building in Burlingame. We have had no design/standard provisions
in our code reinforcing our policy of wanting to maintain full
service, enduring quality facilities.
(c) Offices with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6 including research and development
offices with associated laboratory uses; and instructional activities associated with an office on
the site; however, neither health services nor medical clinics are allowed.
Annotation:
Adding the wording regarding health services and medical clinics
was a clarification for administration.
Original Annotation: The Subcommittee felt that in the Anza Area
research and development uses which are basically office uses
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with laboratories should be allowed in the Anza Area. However
the subcommittee determined that health services should not be
allowed in office buildings in the Anza Area. So health services
have been added to medical clinics on the prohibited uses list.
Finally, the subcommittee felt that R&D uses could include
instruction as a part of the activity; so instructional
activities which are associated with a business on site were
allow as a permitted use. The parking exemption of 1 :300SF have
been retained to exempt the instructional activities in a large
office building from requiring additional parking.
Original Annotation: office uses are presently allowed in the
Anza subarea as a permitted use. The 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan
reduced the density of the office development allowed in the Anza
subarea from 0. 9 FAR to 0 .6 FAR which matches the density of the
existing office developments built in the area since 1981.
Further it was noted in the plan that circulation impacts of
substantial amounts of office development at 0 . 9 FAR would be
problematic particularly on the Peninsula Interchange and on
Humboldt in San Mateo. A second change is to allow health
services in buildings over 20, 000 SF as a permitted use and to
exclude research and development offices and laboratories because
that is a use being promoted in the Inner Bayshore subarea.
Note: In other subareas, Health services are limited to 5, 000 SF
in office buildings greater than 20, 000 SF, and are not allowed
at all in the Shoreline subarea.
(d) Accessory retail sales and personal service uses of no more than one thousand-five
hundred (1,500) square feet within an office building larger than 20,000 square feet.
Annotation:
The Planning Commission adopted an errata which modified this
section to make the wording consistent thoughout all the Bayfront
zoning districts. The Subcommittee felt that in the Anza Area
the conditional use permit would address the amount of retail in
commercial recreational facilities. However they felt that some
incidental retail sales should be allowed in larger office
buildings. This item was adjusted to allow the same amount of
incidental retail sales in office buildings over 20, 000 SF in
area as in Shoreline and Inner Bayshore subareas. This provision
makes it clear that accessory retail uses are allowed, but not
free standing retail uses. In the Shoreline subarea, commercial
recreation facilities and large office buildings are allowed to
have for support a small retail component. Retail here includes
sales (candy bars and newspapers and services, barber and dry
cleaning agency) .
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(e) Publicly owned recreation facilities.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee discussed the future of recreation facilities in
the Anza Area and decided that because of their potential impacts
privately owned recreation facilities should only be a
conditional use (see below) . This provision allows publicly
owned recreation facilities as a permitted use, similar to
facilities like those in Bayside Park owned and operated by a
public entity.
(f) Adult oriented businesses that meet all of the requirements of chapters 25.76 and
10.58 of this code.
Annotation:
By law adult entertainment businesses must be allowed some place
in the city as a permitted use. The council decided that the C-4
zone would be the appropriate place for such businesses . Among
the locational requirements for adult entertainment businesses is
the requirement that they be 1, 000 linear feet apart . If this use
were only allowed in the Shoreline area on distance alone there
would only be about three locations. For this reason the City
Attorney has recommended that adult oriented businesses be
included in the Anza Area and Anza Point North zoning districts,
since these districts compose the old C-4 zone.
Section 25.47.025 Conditional uses.
The following are uses requiring a conditional use permit:
(a) Offices with a floor area ratio greater than 0.6, including research and development
offices with associated laboratories, as well as instructional activities associated with an office on
the site; however, neither health services or medical clinics are allowed.
Annotation:
The Commission added this wording to clarify the status of
health services and medical clinics in this zone.
Original Annotation: The subcommittee had considerable
discussion about whether classroom uses should be allowed in
the Anza Area. Reflected here is the conclusion that if the
instructional activities are associated with an office use on
the site they would be appropriate. The example used was the
airline offices who wanted to provide a flight training
facility on site for pilots to do FAA required in-service
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training.
Original Annotation: Since the plan is encouraging research
and development land uses in the Inner Bayshore subarea/O-M
district on the west side of Bayshore Highway, it seemed
appropriate to limit office uses in the Anza subarea to
general or corporate office uses which would benefit from bay
views and proximity to airport oriented hotels. In the
Inner Bayshore zoning district a second office use called out
is health services in office buildings over 20, 000 SF. In the
current O-M district medical offices are limited to buildings
over 20, 000 SF because of the increased parking demand
generated by health service uses. Overtime the city has found
that there are a sufficient number of on-site parking spaces
for larger office buildings so that the higher volume and
turnover of parking generated by health service uses can be
absorbed in the day to day variation in tenant parking usage.
In smaller buildings the law of averages of employee
attendance works differently and health service uses really
need the greater amount of parking required for health
services. Allowing health services in the Anza subarea will
require addition of a section to the parking requirement for
health services in office buildings greater than 20, 000 GSF.
Health services are not currently allowed in the Anza subarea.
(b) Accessory retail sales and personal service uses of more than one thousand five
hundred(1,500)square feet to serve employees in offices with greater than 20,000 square feet.
Annotation:
Commission added a clarification to the wording so that the uses
would be consistent with the definitions in the zoning code. The
Subcommittee felt that, to be consistent with the Shoreline
subarea the incidental sales in larger complexes should be
increased to 1, 500 SF. This provision allows a CUP if a developer
wishes more than 1, 500 SF of incidental sales area in a building
larger than 20, 000 SF.
Original Annotation: Making retail uses in excess of 1, 000 SF in
a 20, 000 SF or larger office building a conditional use, allows
owners of such buildings to ask the Planning Commission for more
retail square footage if they have a specific employee service
need without having to make findings for a variance. The
Planning Commission can consider the proposal and place
conditions on the property to insure that the retail uses as they
are operated are consistent with the land use goals and policies
of the adopted plan for the Anza subarea. Oversized retail sales
areas in commercial recreation facilities are addressed in the
"commercial recreation" conditional use provisions below.
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(c) Motels and hotels with more than 85 rooms to the acre or with a floor area ratio more than
1.0; facilities provided on site may include such retail sales and personal service uses as meal
and beverage services,barber and beauty shops, smoke shops, and shuttle bus service to serve
only hotel guests so long as the operation does not use parking required for primary hotel use,
convention and meeting facilities, and similar services which are clearly incidental and accessory
to provision of lodging accommodations including park and fly programs associated with the
letting of hotel rooms which does not impact the availability of on site parking for guests and the
use and parking for any on site meeting facilities; and no more than one dwelling unit within the
motel or hotel structure that is used exclusively by the owner or manager of the motel or hotel;
Annotation:
The Planning Commission, concerned that the design of extended
stay hotels, might lead to their future use as apartment units,
determined that extended stay hotels should only be allowed as a
conditional use in the Anza Area. With this provision conditions
could be crafted for each project making it clear that it future
conversion to a residential use is prohibited.
Original Annotation 2 : Hotels area included here as a
conditional use so that if an applicant wishes to build more than
a 1 .0 FAR, to add more meeting rooms for example, he may do so
with findings for a conditional use rather than findings for a
variance. It should be noted that the conditional use for
hotels, motels and extended stay hotels includes park and fly
programs which are not in the permitted use. So a park and fly
program can only occur on a hotel site as a conditional use. All
of the other support uses area allowed as described, but would
require a conditional use if they wished to exceed the
requirements listed in the definition. For example, if the hotel
wanted to add a automobile rental desk they would need a CUP if
the cars to be rented were to be parked in any of the on site
required parking for the hotel and other uses permitted.
Original Annotation 1 : To avoid a variance for hotels wanting to
add rooms in excess of 85 rooms acre and/or adding
meeting/restaurant space which might cause the total structure to
exceed 1 . 0 FAR, hotels with more than 85 rooms to the acre and/or
an FAR greater than 1 . 0 are also shown as a conditional use.
This would avoid the Commission having to make variance findings
based on a hardship on the property if an existing hotel, built
close to 85 rooms to the acre, wants to do an upgrade which
includes adding some rooms and meeting facilities causing them to
exceed the new review lines. Since the plan encourages
destination or transient traveler hotels in the Anza subarea and
there are a considerable number of hotel properties there now,
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this seems to be an appropriate encouragement for maintenance and
future investment by property owners and hotel franchisers in
this revenue generating land use. Environmental review of any
addition to an existing hotel would require adequate capacity in
the circulation system as determined by the Traffic Analyzer.
(e) Extended stay hotels;
Annotation:
The Planning Commission determined that because of their future
potential for conversion to rental residential uses, extended
stay hotels should be a conditional use. As a conditional use
the project could be conditioned with appropriate limitations to
prevent the future conversion to residential uses.
(f) As a part of a hotel or motel or extended stay hotel, an automobile rental desk or
a park and fly program associated with renting of rooms and that does not affect the
availability of on-site parking for motel guests and the use and parking for any on-site
meeting facilities;
Annotation:
This provision was divided out from the original (c) above to
underscore the need for a conditional use permit for automobile
rental desks and on-site park and fly programs.
(e) Commercial recreation facility; these facilities may include the sale of merchandise and
items which are related to the principal use that do not exceed 1,500 square feet of support
retail sales area;
Annotation:
The Subcommittee agreed with the plan that while commercial
recreation facilities could be an appropriate use on the State
lands parcel in the Anza Area such facilities take many
different shapes and have very different impacts. For these
reasons they felt that privately owned commercial recreation
facilities should be only a conditional use. Consistent with the
CUP no maximum FAR is proposed. It should be noted that, based
on the Plan (pageIII-7) commercial recreation uses are allowed
only on the State lands parcel in the Anza Area. This provision
does not change that .
Original Annotation: The way this code requirement is presently
framed an applicant who wishes to build a large structure, such
as a stadium, would need a use permit . If they wanted to include
more support retail space they could also ask for it as a part of
a conditional use permit application. These provisions address
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closely two goals in the plan for the Anza subarea. The first is
the view corridor protection, by requiring review of larger
structures. The second is to keep free standing and destination
oriented retail sales under control on the Bayfront. Receiving a
conditional use permit does not exempt the operator from other
regulatory provisions of the Municipal Code, such as permits for
more than three video machines on one premise, shoreline access
as required by BCDC, etc.
(f) Trade,professional and art schools located in buildings of more than 20,000 square feet;
Annotation:
Trade, professional and art schools are now allowed in this
district. The amendment to these provisions continues to allow
them, but limits them to office buildings over 20, 000 SF because
of the parking impacts caused by this use. As was determined in
the current O-M district, there is, based on average usage,
sufficient parking at 1 :300 for an office building over 20, 000 SF
to accommodate the varying peak parking demands of trade,
professional and art schools when mixed with other tenants. For
this reason such uses were allowed as conditional uses in larger
office buildings (over 20, 000 SF) without a' parking variance.
This provision would require an amendment to the parking
requirements for this district. Note: the subcommittee discussed
this at length, conclusion was to encourage campus type schools
and to do it in the Anza and Anza Point subareas where there was
acreage available. Plan doe not address campus schools. So
either it is assumed that a campus type school is like an office
complex in its impacts or the plan will need to be amended. It
should be noted that many campus types schools are non-profit and
thus tax exempt; so would not be consistent with the revenue
producing objectives of the Bayfront plan and the city' s general
plan for the Bayfront area.
(g) Buildings and structures that exceed forty(40) feet in height when located
within one hundred (100)feet of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as defined by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission(BCDC).
Annotation:
Subcommittee suggested that the base requirement for this item be
included in the section of the district regulations addressing
height of buildings and structures. See Below.
The BCDC adopted guidelines call out 40 feet as the "control"
height within their jurisdiction. Staff does not know where the
35 foot number in the existing C-4 zoning requirements came from,
except that in most zones in the city there is a height review
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line at 35 feet . Since the newly adopted design guidelines for
the Anza subarea and the BCDC guidelines both call out 40 feet at
the review line limit within BCDC jurisdiction it is appropriate
to make the zoning consistent .
(h) All buildings, structures and site plans that do not comply with the adopted
measurable Design Guidelines for the Anza subarea as established by resolution of the
city council;
Annotation:
This change updates the code section so that it is based on the
newly adopted Anza subarea design guidelines which were adopted
as a part of the Bayfront Specific Plan. Based on this
provision, the design guidelines will be used in the same way
that the 1981 guidelines were : a conditional use permit will be
required for each design guideline not met .
(i) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
Annotation:
This existing provision provides for review of any permitted or
conditional land uses which include drive-in/through or take-out
services. It is most useful in reviewing impacts from
restaurants or ATMs with drive through features. For this reason
it should be retained.
0) Commercial parking lots, but only as an interim use as is described in the Bayfront
Specific Plan as adopted by City Council, and that comply with at least all of the following
criteria:
(1) The sole purpose of the use is the parking for one day or longer of vehicles of
persons using the San Francisco International Airport; and
(2) A minimum site size of three (3) acres; and
(3) Permit term limited to five (5) years; and
(4) No more peak hour vehicle trips are generated than allowed by the traffic analyzer
for the use designated for the site in the general plan; and
(5) The Anza subarea design guidelines from the adopted Bayfront Specific Plan and
Bay Conservation and Development Commission public access requirements are met; and
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(6) No parking is within a structure above or below grade.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee determined that commercial parking lots were not
the "highest and best" use in terms of the land use policy for
the Anza Area. So commercial parking lots area allowed ONLY as an
interim use. This means that they can be approved for 5 years,
but the use must be re-approved every five years, e.g. the
maximum duration of a conditional use permit for this use is 5
years. In the 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan long term airport
parking is identified as an interim use in the Anza subarea, e.g.
a use which is allowed for only five years at a time. As
administered, property owners of interim uses may, near the end
of the term of their use permit, ask for another five years by
amending their conditional use permit. No change is proposed to
the current regulation or to its administration. With this
provision car storage for rental cars or storage for new or
used cars to be sold will not be allowed in the C-5 zone, except
for car rental desks at hotel sites as a secondary hotel support
activity with limited on site auto storage for rental cars. Note:
The subcommittee extended this concept to include all private
parking lots for pay. Added a definition wit criteria to remain
the same. Adding the interim concept makes it clear that
commercial parking lots including long term airport parking lots
are not considered to be the ultimate use of land but only a
holding use until the market evolves for the "highest and best
use" e.g. one of the uses proposed in the plan.
(k) Structures over sixty-five(65)feet in height or five(5)stories;
Annotation:
Height review lines are used throughout the Burlingame Zoning
Code. For example in multiple family residential zones the city
has a review line at 35 feet. This means that any structure
proposed to be taller than 35 feet in such a zone requires a
conditional use permit (Planning Commission review) . Since the
findings for a CUP are not as rigorous as those for a variance,
the Commission can decide on a case by case basis, taking into
account the location and surrounding development, the
appropriateness of each project exceeding the height limit. Also
the Commission can take into consideration other factors such as
design which might affect the compatibility of the proposed
structure with the fabric of the development in which it will sit
as well as consistency with city policy for the area. In the
case of the 65 foot height review line for the Anza subarea, it
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was established in the Anza design guidelines as a maximum with
varying heights defined for sites with different water frontages.
Therefore, a proposed project with a taller structure should be
carefully reviewed for its consistency with the full range of
development criteria including impacts on prevailing winds and
how they would affect off shore recreation activities.
(1) Interim uses which, after a public hearing, are found desirable and compatible with
the purposes of the district and that conform to the Bayfront Specific Plan and are
compatible with the following criteria:
(1) Do not impede or imperil the intent of the Bayfront Specific Plan; and
(2) Do not allow development which generates more p.m.peak hour vehicle trips than a
permitted use on the site as determined by the Bayfront traffic analyzer; and
(3) The design conforms to National Pollution discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
and Bay Conservation and Development Commission requirements; and
(4) The permit term is limited to five(5)years or less.
Annotation:
The adopted 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan provides for interim land
uses in the Anza subarea. Because of the size of the Anza
subarea, the Bayfront Plan recognizes that to build the area out
as planned it may take more than one development cycle of any
preferred use (hotels, office, destination restaurants, etc. For
this reason the plan includes the opportunity for land owners to
use their sites for some revenue generating use while waiting.
The best example is the long term airport parking lot between
Burlingame Lagoon and Airport Blvd. Because long term airport
parking is an interim use, the owner/operator must come to the
Planning Commission every five years for a renewal . This regular
review has allowed the city to review the impacts of the interim
use on the permanent uses and over time amend the operator's
requirements. In this way interim uses do not become liabilities
which "drive out" permanent investment in the area. Note: This
provision provides criteria for all interim uses. At the time
the Bayfront plan was adopted there was concern that there be
enough flexibility built into the land uses so that in the future
interim uses not conceived of at the time of adoption could be
allowed. This provision sets out the criteria to be used to
determine if an interim use is consistent with the "character of
the area" .
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(m) Any use similar in nature to one which is permitted or for which a permit is required
in this district at a density determined not to exceed the trip generation for the planned
use of the site using the adopted Bayfront traffic analyzer.
Annotation:
This is a catch all provision which builds flexibility for future
permanent land uses which may be consistent with the intent of
the design guidelines, character, and role of the Anza subarea
but which are unknown today. This provision is included in the
conditional uses section of all of the zones in the Bayfront
planning area.
25.47.030 Prohibited uses.
Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited, including:
(a) Apartment hotels Automobile wreckers and wrecking yards;
Annotation:
As work proceeded with the zoning revisions for both the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road and Bayfront specific plans this terms
"apartment hotels" and the definition in the zoning code was
removed. Inclusion of this term here was an editing error. The
Planning Commission removed the term "apartment hotels" and
replaced it with "automobile wreckers and wrecking yards" in
their action on August 22 .2005 .
(b) Restaurants and food establishments with a floor area ratio that is more than 0.25;
Annotation:
Subcommittee suggested a correction to the language to make the
intention clear e.g. more than 0 .25 FAR is not allowed.
This provision sets a maximum size for a restaurant or food
establishment in the Anza subarea by prohibiting a restaurant use
in excess of 0 . 25 FAR. The maximum size permitted for
destination restaurants in the Specific Plan is 0 . 15 FAR. Given
the shoreline location, the area for parking alone to support a
restaurant over 0 .25 FAR would resemble a "sea" of asphalt, which
is not consistent with the shoreline development policy.
Finally, such a large restaurant or complex of successful
restaurants and bars would generate more trips and have an impact
on the character of the area not currently anticipated in the
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plan. In the plan food service, bars, etc. are viewed as
secondary uses to support the hotels and office uses in the Anza
subarea and are not anticipated to be the predominant use which
leads the other uses in the area.
(c) Retail sales,personal services, and service businesses that are free standing including
gasoline service stations, and that are not expressly allowed or limited as a permitted or
conditional use in this chapter;
Annotation:
The 1981 Bayfront Specific Area Plan prohibited retail sales and
service uses in the entire area east of US 101 . In the 2004 plan
update, the plan allows retail sales and service uses to varying
degrees in the Shoreline and Inner Bayshore subareas, but
continues the prohibition of retail sales and service uses in the
Anza and Anza Point subareas . The only exception in the Anza
area are minor support retail activities which are a dependent
part of commercial recreation businesses and to serve employees
in large office buildings greater than 20, 000 SF.
(d) Car rental agencies and car rental storage;
Annotation:
Implementation of the Anza subarea land use policies requires
that these two uses become prohibited in the area. It should be
noted that if these uses are shown as prohibited, they cannot be
used as interim uses in this subarea.
(e) Manufacturing and warehousing except as designated and limited in the permitted uses;
Annotation:
This land use is not allowed in the Anza subarea in the adopted
2004 Bayfront Plan. At one time it was thought that
manufacturing and warehousing would be the predominant use in
this area, so there are one or two warehouse buildings in the
area. During the office shortage of the 1990 ' s these buildings
were either converted to office buildings or have been demolished
and replaced by buildings designed for office use. Note: The
City Attorney has suggested that a definition of manufacturing
be added to the code so that it is clear exactly what is
prohibited. See new definitions section.
(a) Medical clinics and health services;
Annotation:
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This is a consistency change. In review it was noted that health
services were noted as an exception with regard to office use but
not listed in the prohibited uses section. If health services
are to be prohibited along with medical clinics they should be
listed in the prohibited uses section.
Original Annotation: This is important since both health
services and medical clinics are allowed in the Inner Bayshore
Subarea. Previously health services and medical clinics were
prohibited in office buildings in the C-4 zone. However, they
were allowed in the O-M zone across Bayshore Highway so long as
they were located in office buildings greater than 20, 000 SF to
accommodate the parking impacts. In revising the Anza subarea
zoning requirements it seemed appropriate to allow health service
offices on the same basis as they were allowed in the Shoreline
subarea, but not medical clinics. Medical clinics are determined
to be an appropriate use in the Inner Bayshore subarea because of
the industrial orientation of the area and the need of
manufacturing and heavy industrial employees for immediate work
related care on a 24 hour basis.
(b) Outdoor storage of merchandise, inventory, equipment, and materials, including
storage of motorized recreation vehicles;
Annotation:
The Subcommittee felt that it should be clear that the
prohibition on the storage of things outdoors in this district
includes the storage of motorized recreation vehicles. They felt
that if a marina were suggested as a commercial recreation
facility, then the issue of boat storage would be addressed with
the application. For that reason the exception for boat storage
was removed from the provision.
Original Annotation: This provision would prohibit outdoor
storage of any material . The only exception would be boats and
boat trailers related to a permitted use such as a marina (e.g.
commercial recreation facility) .
(c) Residential uses, including mobile homes, except for an owner/manager residence
within a motel or hotel as expressly permitted above;
Annotation:
With the adoption of the 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan as in the
1981 Bayfront/Anza Specific Area Plan, residential uses are not
allowed by policy in any part of the Bayfront area. The only
exception is for hotel managers where the residential use is a
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part of the land use function for its management .
General Annotation:
Other uses prohibited in the Shoreline subarea but not listed in
the Anza area:
. Automobile dealers and sales lots, wholesale and retail,
including automobile leasing, freestanding and in office
buildings;
. Automobile wrecking, junkyards, storage or baling of
scraps, paper, rags, stacks or metals;
. Limousine and livery businesses and associated storage
facilities;
. Health services .
It should be noted that in zoning administration that any use not
specifically named or defined within performance criteria is
considered to be prohibited. Specific prohibited uses which are
frequently requested are included to facilitate administration
e .g. reduce argument at the counter with staff . However, it
should also be noted that uses that the commission feels strongly
should never be considered should be included on this list so
future commissions understand the intention at the time the
zoning was adopted. The Shoreline subarea is used as a benchmark
here because both Shoreline and the Anza subareas currently have
the same zoning regulations, C-4 Waterfront Commercial, so the
permitted, conditional and prohibited uses in the two areas are
the same .
(i) Automobile dealers and sales lots,wholesale and retail, and automobile leasing,
whether freestanding, in office buildings, or in connection with other uses.
Annotation:
It is city policy that automobile dealers and sales lots would be
located in the designated areas on the west side of US 101 . This
policy was further illuminated with the approval of the new auto
row in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan adopted in
September 2004 . For this reason the Commission felt it was
important at their August 22, 2005 meeting to make it clear that
this use is prohibited in the Anza Area.
25.47.040 Setbacks,minimum lot sizes, height, and development standards.
General Annotation:
In the Anza subarea the development standards are more clearly
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based on the 1981 Bayfront design guidelines, than in any of the
other subareas of the Bayfront plan. The main reason for this is
that the Anza subarea was mostly vacant land in 1981 and the 1981
design guidelines established the current pattern of development
in the area. Today there is only one vacant parcel remaining in
the subarea (the State lands parcel of about 8 acres) and one
substantially under used parcel (the Anza Park and Fly facility
interim use about 12 acres) .
(a) The following minimum setbacks shall apply to all buildings and structures or shall apply
to any enlargement thereof:
(1) Front setback. Any portion of a building that is two stories or less in height shall be
set back at least thirty(30) feet from the lot front, and any taller portion of the
building shall be set back at least ten(10) feet from the lower one-or two story
portion. Any portion of any building that is over two stories in height shall be set
back at least forty(40) feet from the front of the lot;
Annotation:
The Anza subarea guidelines indicate that "the front setback of
buildings should be equal to the height of the structure" (pg SAP
V-21) . The guidelines also direct that "building facades should
be articulated with a building base, body and roof or parapet
edge" (pg SAP V-24) . The proposed changes to the front setback
requirements endeavor to encourage these concepts plus maintain
the requirement for a 30 foot front setback established in the
1981 Bayfront Design Guidelines. In the proposed ordinance these
issues are addressed as follows:
• the minimum front setback of 30 feet is retained so
that the pattern of existing development will be
respected by future development; and
• to encourage articulation on the fagade, the first 30
feet of building can be set back 30 feet but the
remainder will need to be set back 40 feet unless the
entire building (first, second and floors above) are
setback 40 feet .
(2)Side setback. On one side designated by the owner, the closest part of any structure
shall be set back at least thirty(30) feet from the side property line; on the other side
of the lot as designated by the lot owner,the closest part of any structure shall be set
back at least ten(10) feet from any structure and the side property line;
Annotation:
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The design guidelines for the Anza subarea build on the 1981
design guidelines which were intended to protect view corridors
between the structures so people driving by would not be enclosed
by a wall of buildings and would still have a sense of the
presence of San Francisco Bay . There continues to be a concern
about development creating a wall between the public street and
Bay and estuary waters . In addition it should be noted that if
the side of a property is in BCDC jurisdiction, then the BCDC
setback requirements supercede as the side setback requirement
for that side of the property . (See (4 ) below) .
(3) Rear setback. The minimum rear setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
Annotation :
The Subcommittee determined that since a 25 foot rear setback has
always been required of properties in this zone , the 25 foot
requirement should continue . Because of the BCDC guidelines the
25 foot setback would only affect properties in the Anza Area
whose rear setback as not along a body of water .
Original Annotation : Since there are a few properties in the
Anza subarea which do not have their rear frontages on San
Francisco Bay or its estuary, a minimum rear setback requirement
is needed . It should be noted that if the side of a property is
located within BCDC jurisdiction then the setback requirements of
San Francisco Bay apply .
(4) Setback from San Francisco Bay and its Estuaries. The following minimum setbacks
from San Francisco Bay and its estuaries Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and
Burlingame Lagoon, shall apply to any lot that is adjacent to these water features. In the
case of conflict between these provisions and other setback regulations in this section the
greatest in setback shall apply.
a. On San Francisco Bay proper. An average setback of seventy-five (75) feet
between any structure and the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission approved Public Access Guidelines for the
City of Burlingame.
b. On the estuaries Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon.
An average setback of sixty-five (65) feet between any structure and the
shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission
approved Public Access Guidelines for the City of Burlingame.
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Annotation:
In 1982 the city adopted along with the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission, guidelines for shoreline development in
Burlingame. These guideline were critical to expeditious
development processing in Burlingame because all development
(including bay trails and landscaping) 100 feet inland from the
mean highest high tide line requires a permit from BCDC before
any development can occur. Moreover, if any portion of any
structure is within the 100 foot BCDC jurisdiction the entire
structure is subject to BCDC design review/revision. At that
time, and today, BCDC defines San Francisco Bay to include all
waters which are affected by the tide e.g. estuaries. In
Burlingame that includes Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel and
Burlingame Lagoon, as well as the protected Sanchez Wetland at
the north end of Burlingame Lagoon between Bayside Park and US
101. The BCDC design guidelines established one average setback
for development along these estuaries (65 feet) with the largest
setback, 75 feet, along San Francisco Bay proper. By virtue of
the joint adoption in 1982, the BCDC guidelines were mandated
development limitations. In updating the Bayfront Specific Plan
these agreed to design guidelines were incorporated, thus it is
appropriate to reflect them in the zoning requirements. Since
these BCDC guidelines have formed the base for almost all the
public access trail and landscaping development along the edges
of Burlingame's water ways, adding them to the zoning at this
time will not subject presently undeveloped properties to any
restrictions not already imposed upon their neighbors. What
incorporating them will accomplish, is to be sure that the bay
access and BCDC requirements are well understood initially by
developers since all the regulations are incorporated in one
place.
c. In addition,for structures taller than forty(40)feet,the minimum setback
from the Bay Conservation and Development Commission bayside
jurisdiction line shall be equal to the height of the structure,and where there
is no structure,the setback from top of bank shall not be less than the
minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission.
Annotation:
This is not an additional requirement. In clarifying the code
for administration the City Attorney felt that this item should
be called out separately. This the current requirement for
setback in the BCDC guidelines and the same minimum standard
which have been used in the Bayshore area since 1982.
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(5) Parking location. No parking spaces shall be provided within the front setback on
any property; driveways shall be allowed in the front setback; parking spaces at the rear
of a building shall be set back twenty(20) feet from the inner edge of the Bay Trail.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee members were concerned that if parking was not
allowed at the front of buildings and there was not enough space
to meet the on site parking requirement in the area at the sides
of a building, much of the parking could be forced to the rear
which in most cases in the Anza subarea would be adjacent to the
Bay Trail . The Bay Trail is approximately 12 ' -14 ' wide. For this
reason the subcommittee suggested that no parking be allowed
within 20 feet of the landward (inner) edge of the paved Bay
Trail . Since the trail often is not straight, this 20 limit may
vary along the rear of a property. This requirement is in
addition to the BCDC requirements and should be reflected on
plans before they are submitted to the City for environmental
review and long before they are seen by the BCDC DRB.
Original Annotation: This requirement comes from the design
guidelines. The design guidelines require that parking areas be
located at the sides of buildings behind the front setback or at
the rear of the building(s) . This provision tells the developer
to provide in design for locating parking at the side or rear.
Other provisions regarding landscaping define what he can include
as "green space" . Since landscaping requirements are 60% of the
front setback there is plenty of space for driveways to access
port cocheres and parking located at the side or rear of a site.
Note: For aesthetic reasons, the Subcommittee has encouraged
parking at the sides of buildings rather than at the front in the
Shoreline subarea.
(6) View corridor. To provide a view corridor, the width of any structure or combined
structures on a lot shall not obstruct more than fifty(50)percent of the street
frontages;
Annotation:
The provision for view corridor (view from Airport Boulevard to
San Francisco Bay or west toward the estuary waters) is included
in the design guidelines for the Anza subarea. The idea is to be
able to see between the buildings to the water from the public
street. In most cases this is the front property line, but in
the event that the narrowest portion of a lot is not on Airport
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Blvd. , this provision is written to make it clear that the place
of view obstruction concern is the Airport Blvd. frontage. There
was a view corridor requirement in the 1981 design guidelines
which was variable between 40% and 60%. In the 2004 design
guidelines this concept was modified (page V-22) to a fixed
percentage (50%) and a guaranteed 30 foot side setback on one
side was added to insure that the remaining infill developments
provided a view corridor and fit within the pattern of the
existing developments. (See setbacks section above for the 30 '
side setback requirement) . To insure that setbacks are met, the
design guidelines also set a maximum lot coverage of 35% (see
below) , thus encouraging taller buildings with smaller footprints
and more surrounding open space in the Anza subarea.
(7) Height.
a. No structure shall exceed a maximum height of sixty-five(65) feet except on
the properties with any frontage on Burlingame Lagoon on which the heights
shall range from twenty-five (25) feet to sixty-five(65) feet as described in
the Anza Area Features Map in the Bayfront Specific Plan;
b. No building or structure shall exceed forty(40) feet when located within one
hundred(100) feet of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as defined by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission, except as allowed pursuant to a
conditional use permit as provided in section 25.42.025.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee noted that this regulation related to height was
included in the conditional uses section but not in the height
limits section. See CS 25, 41, 025 (e) above, page 9. So the
height regulation section was amended to note that there is a
maximum height of 40 feet allowed within BCDC jurisdiction
(within 100 feet of the highest high tide line) . If a developer
wishes a taller building in this area he must request a
conditional use permit from the city and have BCDC DRB approval
as well . At minimum the developer must have the taller building
setback equal to its height from the BCDC jurisdiction line on
the water's side.
Original Annotation: In the present C-4 zoning there is no
maximum height limit. The height limit is derived from the
application of the FAR and other design requirements (50 feet to
65 feet based on a line about midway through the Anza area) as
well as FAA limitations (generally 150 feet in the Anza subarea) .
In the past not having height limitations resulted in confusion,
since developers sometimes did not realize that there were
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aviation height limits or wind impacts in the area until a
project had been designed and a CEQA document was prepared. The
proposed height limit here is based on the Environmental
Constraints Studies prepared for the environmental document for
the Bayfront Specific Plan and the specific application of these
studies to the Anza subarea. As well as the desire to maintain
views of the Anza subarea and bay from US 101 . The wind studies
conclude that for any building 65 feet tall or taller within 400
feet of San Francisco Bay proper there should be a wind analysis
to determine the impact of the proposed structure on the
recreation resources on the bay. If a property in this area is
not affected by the flight pattern from SFIA and does not
adversely affect the winds along the shoreline, the property
owner can ask the city for a variance to the height limit for
their proposal . Finally, in the adopted Bayfront Specific Plan
there is a map of the area between US 101 and Airport Blvd. along
Burlingame Lagoon on which specific heights are defined (pg V-20,
Anza Area Features Map) . Since a parcel central to the area
between Airport Blvd. and Burlingame Lagoon and opposite Anza
Lagoon is in state ownership, the proposed future development
plan is to leave this parcel undeveloped with the development on
either side increasing upward gradually in height to frame the
view of the bay from US 101 and give travelers on US 101 the
sense of their proximity to water. As these regulations are
currently written any building over 65 feet in height would
require a conditional use permit.
(8)Lot coverage. There shall be a maximum lot coverage of thirty-five(35)percent;
Annotation:
In the past lot coverage was derived from the application of the
design guidelines. While this system worked, developers always
want to know the limits up front . The 35 percent (taken from the
new design guidelines, page V-22) was based on an analysis of
what is now existing in the built environment in the Anza
subarea. Since the basis of the 1981 Bayfront design guidelines
has been retained in the 2004 Anza design guidelines and the city
has had a lot of development experience in the Anza subarea over
the intervening 20 years, 35% lot coverage figure is reasonable.
Developers who wish to have a greater lot coverage because of a
hardship on their property may ask for a variance.
25.47.045 Minimum Lot size.
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(a) There shall be a minimum lot size of forty thousand(40,000) square feet and a minimum
street frontage of one hundred(100) feet. No property in the district shall be divided or
subdivided into a lot with less area or less street frontage.
Annotation:
Following review of the current lot sizes (see below) and noting
the development advantages of larger lots both in terms of
design and economic scale based on the permitted uses, the
Subcommittee felt that the minimum lot size for this subarea
should be 40, 000 SF.
Original Annotation: The Subcommittee asked staff to look at the
existing lot frontages and sizes to determine if continuation of
the current regulation was appropriate. The principle reason for
regulating lot size is to insure that the lot sizes allowed
promote or support the land use policy adopted; for example, if
the purpose of the land use policy is larger buildings rather
than single family housing, for example, the regulations should
not encourage the division of the land into small parcels that
would only support single family housing. A review of the
current lot frontages (lot front on a public street) shows the
following (May 2005) :
• Average lot front for the 39 parcels on Airport Blvd.
is 200 feet; however the 26 parcels on the south side
(by Burlingame Lagoon) have an average street frontage
of 132 feet, while the 13 parcels on the north side (by
San Francisco Bay) have an average street frontage of
269 feet.
•' Average lot front for the only parcel on Anza Blvd. is
270 feet;
• Average lot front for 2 parcels on Bayview Place is 123
feet.
• The smallest lots (the 15 or so which make up the Anza
Park and Fly lot)are 1001x2451or 24, 500 SF.
• Vacant lots in the Anza Area include the State Lands
Parcel about 8 acres, 620 Airport Blvd. (long term
airport parking next to Sheraton, 3+ acres) ; and
underused Anza Park and Fly (about 10 acres in 17
ownerships each lot 100 'x 2451 ) .
Based on these numbers it would be appropriate to increase the
minimum lot frontage on a public street to 100 feet . This would
at least discourage division of land which would create lots
which would change the pattern. The minimum lot size of 20, 000
SF may be small . If the purpose of the plan is to provide an
incentive to combine lots for development supported by more open
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space and more choice for development, a larger minimum lot size
would be appropriate e.g. 1 acre. The current smaller lots could
be developed, but could not be divided.
Original Annotation: This section establishes the minimum lot
size for the Anza subarea. The minimum lot size in the Anza Area
has been 20, 000 SF with a minimum 50 foot street frontage since
1969. Since 1970 no lots have been subdivided in this area;
moreover, with the stricter parking and landscape requirements in
effect today, it is economically desirable for developers to have
lots larger than 20, 000 SF for most uses allowed in this subarea.
(b) A ten(10)percent increase in floor area ratio and in hotel rooms per acre shall be
allowed for a single project that combines one or more lots of less than forty thousand
(40,000) square feet to cerate a single lot of forty thousand(40,000) square feet or more
with a lot front of at least one hundred(100)feet on the west side of Airport Boulevard.
Annotation:
When looking at existing lot sizes the Subcommittee became aware
that there are a number of small lots on the west side Airport
Blvd. in this subarea. These lots are sufficiently small that
they cannot be efficiently used for any of the allowed land uses.
For this reason the Subcommittee felt that an incentive should be
given for combination of these lots. Since the minimum lot size
is 40, 000 SF, that seemed a good base size to trigger the
incentive, as well as being a size which would accommodate a
hotel (small) or restaurant or small office building. No
parking incentive is offered, so any development taking advantage
of the incentive would still need to provide parking to code on
site.
Section 25.47.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
No variances for lot size or street frontage shall be granted to any property within the
Shoreline district.
Annotation:
If the intention of the Bayfront plan for the Anza area is to
encourage large lot development then variances should not be
given to allow larger parcels to be divided into lots which are
smaller than the minimum lot size or have narrower street
frontage. This provision addresses that.
Section 25.47.050 Landscaping and design requirements.
Standards for landscape and design in the Anza subarea are taken from the Bayfront Specific
Plan Design Guidelines and shall be supported in their implementation by incorporation of the
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adopted guidelines:
(a) A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the total area of each property or group of properties
to which a land use is applied shall be suitably landscaped and the landscaped portions
shall be properly irrigated and maintained. A landscaping plan shall be submitted with
any application for an approval under this title for any use on the lot.
Annotation :
Except for an addition about requiring irrigation , this section
is not changed from the current C- 4 district regulations and is
consistent with the 2004 adopted Anza subarea design guidelines
(page V- 20 - 25 ) . Irrigation requirements have been added because
over the years some developers have balked at installing them and
tried to rely on hand watering which always lead to maintenance
problems and occasionally weed abatement for fire hazard control .
In updating the 1981 Bayfront plan an effort was made to
include as many of the current landscape standard as possible to
achieve both a continuity of appearance and a sense of equity
among property owners .
(b) At least eighty (80) percent of the front setback shall be landscaped; landscaping may
include walkways and seating features; driveways shall not be counted as landscaped area;
in addition, all areas between the front setback and any building shall be landscaped;
Annotation :
The subcommittee discussed whether the 80 % should apply to the
area between the front property line and the building where there
was building as well as to the required front setback ( 30 feet in
this case) where there was no building . Staff was asked to check
a couple of existing hotels to see how they comply with this
requirement in order to determine if the expansion of the
requirement is reasonable .
Original Annotation : These landscape requirements differ
substantially from those in the Shoreline subarea (northern city
frontage on San Francisco Bay) principally because the area was
filled more recently and the parcels are larger . The original
1981 design guidelines were created primarily to guide the
undeveloped Anza area and create a development of tall , small
footprinted buildings surrounded by lush landscaping which
includes the public access trail at the water ' s edge . The 2004
design guidelines for the Anza subarea focus on retaining the
considerable , groomed setbacks from the public street and
protecting the view corridors between the buildings to preserve
the " sense of proximity" to San Francisco Bay . For these reasons
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landscaping and seating areas are important in landscaping, as
is the screening of loading docks and large parking areas; but
landscaping should not be designed so that it becomes a view
obstruction in established view corridors, rather it should guide
peoples views toward the bay and to the bay access trail. For
these reasons a high percentage of total on-site landscaping has
been established and what can be included in the landscaping
calculation has been carefully defined.
(c) A minimum often(10)percent of all on-site parking areas shall be landscaped.
Annotation:
This is a current landscape requirement, which was incorporated
into the new design guidelines. Again for early warning it is
important to include this in the zoning requirements which
developers look at first. See 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan Anza
subarea design guidelines page V-23.
(d) Each building or group of buildings upon a lot or parcel of land shall provide a fully
enclosed,attached or detached structure for refuse and garbage containers. these enclosures
may be placed only at the sides of the building or buildings,and shall be no closer than seventy
five(75)feet to the rear property line.These facilities shall also be no closer than one hundred
(100)feet from the shorelines as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission. Details for the enclosure shall be submitted as a part of the design review
application.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee changed this provision from requiring trash an
garbage containers to be enclosed by a fence and landscaping to
requiring that these facilities be enclosed in a structure. This
change is driven both by aesthetics, particularly view from the
Bay Trail, and the new NPDES requirements which require trash and
garbage to be stored in areas not open to the rain.
Original Annotation: This provision appears in the current
zoning requirements. The Anza subarea design guidelines direct
that truck loading areas should be located at the sides of
buildings and screened to avoid being seen from either the public
street or from the public access trail. What is important about
this concept is the visibility from the public street and Bay
Trail, there may be some lots on which the Bay Trail is on the
side and the loading docks would need to be placed on the
opposite side or possibly at the rear to meet the screening
criteria. However the majority of the lots in the Anza area have
the bay water at their rear, so the zoning is written
accordingly. This is a requirement that will be easier to meet
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in the Anza area than in the Shoreline area where lots are
smaller and mostly developed . Note : To simplify administration it
has been suggested that a definition of Bay Trail be added to the
zoning code . See new definitions .
(e) Loading docks and truck loading access shall be fully enclosed and placed only at the
sides of the building and be no closer than seventy five (75) feet to the rear property line. If
placed to the rear of the building, these facilities shall be no closer than one hundred (100) feet
from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Details
of the enclosure shall be submitted as a part of the design review application.
Annotation :
In the Shoreline subarea the Planning Commission at study
increased the distance from the shoreline for locating loading
docks and truck loading from 75 feet to 100 feet . Also since
trash and garbage facilities are required to be fully enclosed,
loading docks and truck loading facilities should be designed to
be within the building served by a roll up door . The subcommittee
agreed to do this for consistency .
Original Annotation : In the present C-4 zoning regulations this
provision allows truck loading docks at the sides and rear of
buildings . However , the 2004 adopted design guidelines for the
Anza subarea limit loading docks to the sides of buildings only
(page V- 22 ) with the note that they shall be screened from view
from the street . The proposed requirements have been modified so
that loading docks in the Anza subarea will be located only on
the sides of buildings . It should be noted that in discussing
this issue in the Shoreline subarea where the lots are smaller
and shallower than in the Anza area , there was considerable
discussion about the impacts of loading docks on the side as
opposed to at the rear of buildings where they would be very
visible to people using the Bay Trail . With view from the Bay
Trail in mind , it should be noted there that there is no comment
in the regulation about required screening of these loading dock
and trash/garbage storage areas from the bay access trail .
Section 25.47.052 Design Review
Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than
fifty (50) percent of the front fagade or change to more than fifty (50) percent of any fagade
facing a public or private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the
design guidelines for the shoreline subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan and shall be processed
as provided in CS 25.57.030 .
(a) A design review application in the Anza Area district shall be reviewed by the
planning commission for the following considerations:
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(1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design
guidelines for the Anza subarea and the role of the shoreline in creating a
network of interconnected open spaces;
(2) Respect and promotion of the streetscape by the placement of buildings to
maximize the commercial use of the street frontage, off-street public spaces,
and by locating parking so that it does not dominate street frontages, and for
properties with any water frontage, that the design is sensitive to the
surrounding bodies of water,physical and visual presence of the Bay Trail and
the orientation of the prevailing winds;
(3) On visually prominent sites and sites with shoreline as defined by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission, the design shall fit the site,
support the Bay Trail and its park and recreational uses,provide for
maximum user access and support recreational use by those who work in the
area as well as those who visit; and the design fits the site and is compatible
with the surrounding development and consistent with the design guidelines
for the Anza subarea;
(4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines
for the Anza subarea including materials used in existing development,
location and use of plant materials, and compatibility with transitions where
changes in land use occur nearby;
(5) Architectural design consistency by using a single architectural style on the
site that is consistent among primary elements of the structure(s)and with the
directives of the design guidelines for the Anza subarea; and
(6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines such as orientation
to minimize wind obstruction on San Francisco Bay,protection of the bay
environment, landscaping and pedestrian circulation which enriches and
enhances the existing recreation opportunities of the area, including extension
of the Bay Trail as well as the commercial neighborhood.
Annotation:
The set of design guidelines included here are those which the subcommittee crafted for the Anza
Point Area. They include an emphasis on the bay environment(wind etc.) and on the
recreational importance of the Bay Trail. Noting that these items should be considered, even
emphasized in site design. Reliance on the design guidelines for the subarea is also included.
Wording shown in bold face reflects the modifications to the guidelines from those used in the
zoning for the Inner Bayshore and Shoreline subareas.
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(b) When any part of a commercial structure is subject to design review, any awnings
on the commercial structures shall be included in the design review.
(c) Exemptions from design review:
(1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in
the Anza district filed before
(2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to
subsection(1) above shall be subject to design review if the project involved
would have otherwise been subject to design review under subsection(a) above,
the project has not been completed, and the amendment would extend any
structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for
which the approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would
change a fagade. Changes to, addition of, or deletions of awnings as an
amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under this subsection.
Annotation:
It was noted that the exemption provisions did not address
projects in process or projects which had been built before the
currently proposed design review regulation were adopted. This
provision requires that any addition to the structure will
require design review. This will insure that the addition will be
integrated into the design of the existing structure or will
improve the design of the existing structure.
Section 25.42.060 Public access.
Public access shall be maintained and developed based on the city-adopted and Bay
Conservation and Development Commission-approved Public Access Guidelines for Burlingame
based on the applicable water frontages as follows:
(a) On San Francisco Bay proper: An average setback of seventy-five(75) feet of the lot
as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission; in no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be less than
the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; and
(b) On Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon: An average setback of
sixty-five(65) feet as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission; in no case shall the area as measured
from the top of bank be less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by
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the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Annotation:
While the subcommittee felt that the average set back of 75 feet
along the shore line had worked well, as had the minimum adjacent
to a building being equal to the height of the building if the
building was taller than 40 feet; they felt that there should be
some minimum setback in those areas where there was no building.
The direction was that the minimum in those areas should be no
narrower than the required width of the Bay Trail. Since the bay
side of the BCDC jurisdiction begins at the 6.5' highest high
tide line, which is often on the bayside of the protective berm,
the minimum setback for areas where there is no structure is
measured from the top of bank. The top of bank is the top of the
protective berm or wall on the bayside of the site. In Burlingame
these protective structures were originally built to top off at
elevation 8' (msl) . However, today because of the global warming
concerns about raising levels of the surface of the bay, new
structures are required to top off at elevation 101 (msl) . Since
new construction includes raising the berms or installing walls,
it will not be difficult to determine the "top of bank" in the
future.
Original Annotation: The Bay Conservation and Development
Commission (BCDC) has jurisdiction over a band which is 100 feet
deep from the highest high tide line landward on every property
which has frontage on San Francisco Bay or is a tributary to the
bay affected by tides. In Burlingame in the Anza subarea this
includes Sanchez wetland (where Sanchez Creek daylights on the
east side of US 101), Burlingame Lagoon (which lies between the
Anza subarea and parallel to US 101), Sanchez Channel (which
connects the Burlingame Lagoon to San Francisco Bay proper), and
Anza Lagoon (which was dredged out of the original bay fill and
has a direct connection to the bay through the fill barrier) as
well as San Francisco Bay proper. In 1981 the city negotiated a
set of design standards for the Burlingame shorelines within BCDC
jurisdiction so that developers would know the public access
development expectations of BCDC before they began to design a
project. These standards have been honored by BCDC for the
ensuing 22 years and are largely responsible for the consistency
of design and landscaping enjoyed by the developed Bay Trail
system in the city. The BCDC design guidelines were incorporated
into the 2004 Bayfront Specific Plan; and now are being
incorporated into the zoning requirements for the entire Bayfront
area. In their design guidelines BCDC established a hierarchy of
trail access with the most important, and largest, being along
San Francisco Bay proper. In this area they established a
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standard dedication of support area for the bay tail of an
average of 75 feet of the 100 foot jurisdiction area. Along the
tributaries like Sanchez Channel, BCDC reduced this expected area
to be dedicated to trail to an average of 65 feet of the 100 foot
jurisdiction area on any given parcel . The proposed zoning
requirements reflect these established standards. It should be
noted that projects which comply with the adopted BCDC guideline
requirements are fast tracked through the BCDC review process,
which has been a boon to developers in Burlingame compared to
Bayfront locations in other jurisdictions.
(c) All areas improved for public access within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission shall be maintained by the property owner and shall
be available to the public in perpetuity as determined by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission.
Section 25.47.080 Parking space requirements.
All uses shall provide parking in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 25.70
of this code; with the following changes or additions:
a. Food establishments.
(1) Food establishments that are the primary use of the lot shall provide the following:
(A) Customer parking shall be provided on site at the rate of one car space for each one
hundred(100) square feet of gross floor area; and
(B) In addition, employee parking shall be provided on-site or within reasonable proximity,
in the judgment of the city planner, at the rate of one car space for each one thousand (1,000)
square feet of gross floor area;
(2) Food establishments that are located in an office building of 20,000 square feet or more
or that are not the primary use of the lot shall provide parking on-site at the rate of one car
space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area of food establishment.
However, food establishments located within a hotel or motel are not required to provide the
additional parking required under this subsection unless the food establishment has a public
entrance that opens directly to the exterior of the building.
b. Instructional uses. Instructional uses related to a permitted or conditional use shall provide
parking on-site at the rate of one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area;
Annotation:
While the subcommittee did not think it was appropriate to
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encourage school campuses or training facilities in the Anza Area
since they area allowed in the Inner Bayshore subarea, the
committee did think that research and development users may want
to have training facilities. or employers may have a need to
train their employees for licensing or specific skills, such as a
flight simulator. For that reason while class room and school
uses are not allowed in office buildings in the Anza Area,
instructional uses related to a permitted use are allowed. This
provision provides that additional parking beyond what is
required for an office use would not be required for such
specialized instruction in an office building.
c. Bay trail parking. On sites with frontage on San Francisco Bay and its estuary including
Anza Lagoon, Sanchez Channel, and Burlingame Lagoon, the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission shall determine the number of on-site parking spaces to be designated
for public Bay Trail Access parking; these on-site spaces shall be designated from the required
parking for the site, shall be available to the public without charge during the hours that the Bay
Trail is open, and shall be posted as public access parking by the property owner as required by
the Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Annotation:
The requirement clarifying how public access parking is to be
addressed is added because BCDC always requires off-street public
access parking to be designated on each property. It has been
city policy since 1982 that the public access parking can be
designated out of the required parking for the site; so public
access parking is not provided in addition to the required
parking. For consistency of administration, it is helpful to
make this clear in the zoning regulations.
d. Hotels. A hotel shall provide one additional, designated parking space for a shuttle bus.
Errata to Establish Consistency in terminology Among all the Zoning Districts in the
Bayfront Area
CS 25.45.020(b) is amended to read as follows:
(b) Freestanding restaurants with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.15;
CS 25.45.020 (e) is amended to read as follows:
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(e) Offices with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.9; however, neither health services nor
medical clinics are allowed;
CS 25.45.025 (f) is amended to read as follows:
(f) Gasoline service stations with a maximum of five hundred(500) square feet or retail sales
area, excluding specialty food shops, limited to minor automobile repair services, and limited to
the area identified as retail nodes in the Shoreline Subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan.
CS 25.43.020(g) is amended to read as follows:
(g) Office uses with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.9, that may include health services and
medical clinics not to exceed five thousand(5,000) square feet total in structures over twenty
thousand (20,000) gross square feet, with parking as set forth in section 25.43.080 below:
CS 25.030 (e) and(f) are amended to read as follows:
(e) Convention ''o a and exhibition facilities;
(f) Incidental food establishment uses that are not the primary use of a building and do not meet
the other criteria of section 25.43.020;
CS 25.43.045 (a) (4) is amended to read as follows:
(4) Retail sales and retail personal service businesses which a maximum of five
thousand(5,00) gross square feet or less and which singly or in combination shall not exceed
fifty(50)percent of the floor area of any structure;
CS 25.43.045 (b) (4), (5), (6), (7), and(8) are amended to read as follows:
(4) Hotels and motels that do not meet the criteria of section 25.34 43.045 (a) above.
(5) any light industrial or manufacturing use, such as electronic, furniture,biotechnology,
drug,pharmaceutical, and printing, including associated laboratories;
(6) A car rental desk on a lot occupied by a hotel that does not affect the availability of
on-site parking for hotel guests and the use and parking for any on-site meeting facilities;
(7) Provision by a hotel of a park and fly program that involves the long term parking of
vehicles at a lot that is not approved as a commercial parking lot and that does not affect the
availability of on-site parking for hotel guests and the use and parking for any on-site
meeting facilities;
(8) Gasoline service stations with a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet of retail
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sales area, excluding specialty food shops, and limited to minor automobile repair services;
CS 25.43.080 (d) is added as follows:
(d) Health service and medical clinic uses: Health service and medical clinic uses in
structures of more than twenty thousand (20,000) gross square feet shall provide parking
on-site at the rate of one (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross
floor area occupied by the uses; health service and medical clinic uses in structures smaller
than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet shall provide parking on site at the rate of one
(1)parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
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Draft Date: August 25. 2005
(As recommended by the Planning Commission
August 22,2005)
Bayfront Specific Plan Implementation
Anza Point South District Regulations Annotated
Chapter 25.49
Anza Point South (APS)
Sections:
25.49.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
25.49.020 Permitted uses
25.49.025 Conditional uses.
25.49.030 Prohibited uses.
25.49.035 Setbacks.
25.49.042 Height and bulk of buildings
25.49.045 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
25.49.048 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
25.49.050 Landscaping.
25.49.055 Design review for proposed and existing structures.
25.40.060 Public access.
25.45.90 Parking requirements.
25.49.010 Scope and purpose of regulations.
It is the purpose and policy of this chapter to establish and maintain land uses for the southern
portion of the Anza Point subarea of the Bayshore Specific Area Plan. The Anza Point subarea
lies east of Sanchez Channel, is bounded on two sides by San Francisco Bay and by US 101 on
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the south side. The Anza Point subarea is divided into two sections the southern one served by
Beach and Lang Roads is developed with light industrial uses. These provisions address the
Anza Point South,Beach and Lang Road area, of the Anza Point subarea. The purpose of these
regulations is to direct the siting and development of structures, adhering to the development
policies and adopted design guidelines of the Bayfront Plan. The intention is to attract
development which will benefit from the proximity to the open water areas of San Francisco
Bay and its estuaries will support public recreation and access along San Francisco Bay, will
protect this irreplaceable natural and recreation resource. Future development consistent with the
Bayfront Specific Plan will create a viable transition from the heavy commercial uses along US
101 to the Bay oriented uses to be developed on the vacant land to the north, establish a bayside
gateway to Burlingame on its eastern end, and contribute to the revenue base of the city. In
creating this district,the city asserts that economic as well as aesthetic advantages accrue to the
land, its occupants and the public from the required controls and regulations.
Annotation:
This section establishes the link between zoning regulations for
the Anza Point South (APS)within the Anza Point subarea and the
Bayfront Specific Plan adopted as a part of the Burlingame
General Plan. It establishes that the purpose of the zoning
regulations to implement the policies, land use designations and
densities, and design direction of the Bayfront Specific Area
Plan which was amended by the City Council to the Burlingame
General Plan on April 5, 2004 . This section is the key legal
link between the more subjective aesthetic objectives of the
plan and verbal policy directions and standards of the zoning
regulations. This section also defines the location of the Anza
Point South (APS) portion of the Anza Point subarea.
25.49.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted:
(a) Recreation-related retail sales uses located within a building of ten thousand(10,000)
square feet or more with the total retail sales area not to exceed five thousand(5,000)square feet
on the lot;
Annotation:
Presently retail uses are not allowed in the Beach and Lang
Road. However, because of the proximity of the Coyote Point
Regional Park an number of recreation support services such as
wind surfing gear construction, equipment maintenance and
rental business have emerged in this area. In the sessions
discussing the plan it was determined that these retail support
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activities for the county park were appropriate uses in the Lang
and Beach Road area, if they remained small . For that reason
these retail uses are limited to recreation related (not limited
to water activities) , located in a existing building not to
exceed 10, 000 SF and not to exceed at total of 5, 000 SF of the
tenant space.
(b) Publicly owned recreation facilities;
Annotation:
Correction approved by the Planning Commission for consistency
among the Bayfront zoning districts.
Original Annotation: Public recreation areas owned or controlled
by a public agency would include the area at the terminus of
the public bridge crossing Sanchez Creek, Fisherman' s Park (a
county facility) and the Bay Trail segment atop the containment
berm on the east side of the subarea. There are other
recreation facilities which will be developed with the area but
on private property. They would be open to the public but not
public recreation areas which are owned and operated by a public
entity. To facilitate administration a definition of "public
recreation" is added to the new definitions section.
(c) Office uses with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6 including research and
development offices with associated laboratory uses;however,neither manufacturing activity
nor health services nor medical clinics are allowed;
Annotation:
The subcommittee felt that it was appropriate to allow R&D uses
with associated laboratory uses in the Beach/Lang Road area but
did not feel that this was an appropriate location for medical
clinics or outpatient medical research facilities. The office
uses allowed reflect these determinations.
Original Annotation: Office uses are presently allowed in the
Beach/Lang Road area as a permitted use. Office uses in this
area presently governed by the O-M district include health
services and medical clinics in buildings over 20, 000 SF. The
proposed change is to add the floor area ratio and prohibit
health services and medical clinics. During the plan
development process it was determined that the 0 .9 FAR which was
allocated to the Anza Point subarea in the 1981 plan allowed a
higher density than the adjacent environment and roadway system
could sustain. For 'that reason the FAR in the plan for office
was reduced to 0 . 6 FAR which environmental documents for the
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area indicated could be sustained within the community ' s
environmental standards for this area . The small warehouse
office buildings in the Beach/Lang Road area have been
attractive for small biotech start up businesses . Since these
uses are generally compatible with the proposed permitted uses
for the area , laboratory use has been included in the
definition .
(d) Any light industrial or manufacturing use such as electronic, furniture, biotechnology,
drug, pharmaceutical and printing conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building,
including associated laboratories, which:
(1) Has a floor area ratio of not more than 0.5; and
(2) Does not use impact presses or over twenty (20) tons rated capacity or machine
operated drop hammers; and
(3) Encloses compressors and generators so that there is no increase in the twenty-four
(24) hour ambient noise level in excess of 3 dBA at any property line; and
(4) Does not create an obnoxious or offensive presence or emission of odor, dust, gas,
noise, bright lights, smoke, vibration, harmful sewer waste or have a detrimental effect on
permissible adjacent uses;
Annotation :
The Anza Point South area was previously zoned O-M (office
manufacturing) which allowed manufacturing uses . In the
Specific Plan for the Anza Point subarea manufacturing uses were
allowed at the same density as in the Inner Bayshore subarea
which had also been zoned O-M previously . For these reasons
the same regulations are used for light industrial and
manufacturing uses in the Anza Point South area as in the Inner
Bayshore . These are the same standards used for light
industrial and manufacturing uses through out the city. The
performance standards were added in the 1990 ' s and have worked
well . It should be noted that light manufacturing is
mentioned in the conditional uses section below as well . This
means that if a proposed user exceeds any of the performance
criteria they may request a conditional use permit for the
performance standard exceeded rather than a variance . This
leaves the discretion to the Planning Commission to decide , in
the light of the other land uses existing in the area or being
promoted in the area in the future , if the standard being
exceeded would present a limitation to the present or future
development in the area .
(e) Warehouse, storage, and distribution of goods, materials, liquids and equipment
conducted wholly within an enclosed building with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5;
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Annotation:
Warehouse uses are presently allowed in the Beach/Lang Road area
of the Anza Point subarea. The plan proposes that these uses
continue, with a limitation on FAR in order to keep the
warehouse uses to the current scale existing in the area.
Presently light industrial and manufacturing uses are allowed in
the Beach/Lang Road area. These uses are not mentioned among
the Anza Point land uses; so manufacturing and industrial uses
are not included in the permitted uses (see prohibited uses) . In
recent years this area has been attractive for biotech start-up
businesses. For this reason research and development and
laboratory uses are included in the office use section above.
(1) Outdoor storage of materials including contractors storage yards,incidental to
permitted uses, subject to the following:
(1)Covers a maximum often(10)percent of the lot area;and
(2)Is limited to side and rear yards;and
(3)Is paved and drained according to city standards;and
(4)Is enclosed by an opaque fence or wall eight(8)feet in height.
Annotation:
The subcommittee felt that the two performance criteria related
to percentage of lot area that storage can cover and the
limitation to side and rear yards could be varied on a site by
site basis pending impact on the design objectives for the area.
For this reason these two performance criteria are include in
the conditional uses section. The other two criteria, paving and
fencing must be provided or the applicant must obtain a
variance.
Original Annotation: Many of the permitted warehouse and heavy
commercial uses, including contractors, which are located in
warehouse buildings require outdoor storage areas. Without
outdoor storage most of these warehouse buildings would be
converted to class C office space. The standards included in
this provision are the current standards for the Beach/Lang Road
area. These standards emerged over the years as the result of a
number of code enforcement actions in the area.
(g) Service businesses including contractors,except personal service uses, so long as the
following conditions are met:
(1) On-site parking for all company vehicles;and
(2) On-site parking for all employees;and
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(3) Adequate on-site space for loading and unloading goods, equipment and
materials; and
(4) No taxable retail sales transactions occurring on the site.
Annotation:
In their review the subcommittee did not make any of the
performance criteria for service businesses a conditional use.
Therefore an applicant must meet all of these criteria or
request a variance. The concern was that there was very limited
space for these support businesses in the city. Should they not
meet these criteria or be allowed to reduce them, they will
impact the other businesses in the area negatively and reduce
further the opportunities for service businesses in the city.
The subcommittee also felt that limousine and livery (bus)
services should not be allowed in the Anza Point South area, the
access is poor and the available on site parking for buildings
in the area is limited and often shared because of the PGandE
towers causing problems among tenants and property owners when
there is a parking intensive use.
Original Annotation: Presently non-retail service businesses are
allowed in the Beach/Lang Road area. Generally these consist of
contractors yards for the storage of equipment and materials
used off the site and boat repair. The criteria for site
operation have emerged from experience. However, one criteria
has been added with this provision, "no taxable retail sales
transactions occur on the site" . The reason for the addition is
that with the high visibility to US 101 the Beach/Lang Road area
would be attractive for a series of contractors showrooms like
occur on Industrial Road in San Carlos/Belmont which are
patronized by contractors clients; and have the circulation
impact of retail uses. An alternative would be a "big box" use
oriented to the construction industry. Neither of these uses was
anticipated in the land use planning for the Anza Point area.
(h) Air courier, delivery or other trans-shipment services,including freight forwarding,
which provide on-site parking for all fleet vehicles and on-site parking for all employees;
Annotation:
These uses are currently located in the Beach/Lang Road area.
Often they use warehouse buildings. The Beach/Lang Road area is
attractive for them because of the proximity to US 101 (which
will be improved with the planned auxiliary lane project) ,
because structures cannot be parked in the PGandE E right of way
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which bisects the middle of the Beach/Lang Road area but trucks
maneuvered there . This is also a use which supports San
Francisco International Airport . The downside of this use is
that it generates heavy and frequent truck traffic, can cause
on-street parking impacts and conflicts with neighbors sharing
the easement area, and is generally hard to regulate after it
has been approved.
(i) Accessory uses which are necessary for the permitted uses under this section.
Annotation:
This is a general provision to allow flexibility for a unique
situation which may arise. It is appropriate in this subarea
because more small biotech businesses are finding their way into
the Beach/Lang Road area. Often these businesses have on site
storage needs which require enclosed structures .
25.49.025 Conditional uses.
The following are uses requiring a conditional use permit:
(a) Office uses with a floor area ratio of more than 0.6 including research and
development offices, with associated laboratory uses; however, neither manufacturing activity
nor health services nor medical clinics are allowed;
Annotation:
The way the zoning code is written, if all or part of a
permitted use is repeated in the conditional uses section, that
limit repeated may be exceeded with a conditional use permit
rather than a variance. (Use variances are illegal so, in this
case, health service and medical uses cannot be allowed with a
CUP and are excluded from this CUP provision) . Based on this
provision, with a CUP, an applicant could ask for more than 0 . 6
FAR.
(b) Any light industrial or manufacturing use such as electronic, furniture,
biotechnology, drug, pharmaceutical and printing conducted wholly within a completely
enclosed building, including associated laboratories,which exceeds any of the performance
criteria of section 25.49.020 (d).
Annotation:
This provision means that any light industrial or manufacturing
use which exceeds the performance criteria is required to obtain
a conditional use permit rather than a variance for the
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performance criteria exceeded. It does not mean that the
manufacturing use may exceed 0 . 5 FAR with a conditional use
permit. If the FAR is to be exceeded by the proposed project a
variance shall be required.
(c) Limousine and livery businesses with:
(1) On site parking for all employees;
(2) On-site storage area sufficient for all business vehicles; and
(3) Storage area shall be enclosed by a fence.
Annotation:
The subcommittee felt that limousine and bus yards with
associated dispatch services were an appropriate use for the
Anza Point South area. Staff included performance criteria
based on experience the city has had with such uses over the
past years .
(d) Day care facilities with on-site drop-off and parking as required by chapter 25.70;
Annotation:
The Subcommittee felt that this was a use previously discussed
as appropriate for this Beach/Lang Road area (301 Airport
project) and it remains appropriate, provided the planning
commission reviews it for compatibility with adjacent uses . The
main problem with the previously proposed use was the management
of student drop-off/pick up and parking because of the
industrial nature of the uses in the area.
(e) Outdoor storage of materials, including contractors storage yards, incidental to
permitted uses, for which one or more of the following applies:
(1) Outdoor storage covers more than ten (10)percent of the lot area; or
(2) Some or all of the outdoor storage is not located in a side or rear yard;
Annotation:
Only the provisions of the outdoor storage identified are
subject to a CUP. For example, the requirement to pave and meet
city drainage requirements and enclosing such areas with an
opaque fence are not subject to a CUP, although the applicant
could ask for a variance to these requirements .
(f) Warehouse, storage and distribution of goods,materials, liquids and equipment
conducted wholly within an enclosed building with greater than 0.5 floor area ratio;
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Annotation:
This would allow a developer who wished to apply for a
warehouse structure with an FAR greater than 0 . 5 to apply for a
CUP rather than a variance. Since the FAR is established in the
plan, there is a question if the developer would also need a
general plan amendment for a greater FAR.
(g) All structures that are taller than the maximum height allowed pursuant to section
25.49.042 below, if wind studies demonstrate that the additional height is consistent with
the community wind standards;but in no event shall any structure be taller than ten(10)
feet above those maximum heights allowed pursuant to section 25.49.042;
Annotation:
The subcommittee felt that because of the various possible
orientations for structures relative to open water areas in the
Beach/Lang Road area, that additional height should be a
conditional use permit based on wind impacts. The wording
related to wind standards puts developers on notice that these
standards exist and need to be addressed by proposed development
as well as reminding future planning commissions about the
community value placed in the plan on wind blockage. The
subcommittee directed that this language be similar to that in
the Anza Point North district; CS 25,44 . 025 (b) 1 was used as an
example. This provision also requires that a height section be
added to the Anza Point South district (see below CS 25 .49 . 080)
Original Annotation: Because of the direction of the wind
across the Anza Point area and the close proximity of wind
related water activities adjacent in the Coyote Point Regional
Recreation Area, the design guidelines limit heights in the Anza
Point area. Since the particular location and orientation of a
building has a direct relationship on its function as a wind
barrier (both for velocity and turbulence) , it is suggested that
height exceptions be considered as conditional uses rather than
variances, particularly in the Beach and Lang Road area since
the wind crossing this area has less impact on open Bay waters.
(h) Any use similar in nature to one which is permitted or for which a permit is required
in this district which is:
(1) Consistent with planned land uses in the Anza Point subarea; and
(2) At a density and intensity determined not to exceed the trip generation for the
planned use of the site using the adopted Bayfront traffic analyzer.
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Annotation:
This provision allows flexibility for land uses not listed but
appropriate to the directives of the Specific Plan to be
considered for the area with a conditional use permit (at
Commission discretion) . This section would also apply to interim
uses. Criteria used to determine if such uses are appropriate
would include- fitting within the goals and policies of the
Specific Plan in general and for the Anza Point subarea and
that trip generation is the same or less than the trip
generation assigned to the site in the current plan.
25.49.030 Prohibited uses
Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited, including but not limited to:
(a) Automobile rental uses;
(b) Automobile dealers and sales lots;
Annotation:
Planning Commission recommended change for consistency in text
among the Bayfront zoning districts.
(c) Automobile wrecking and junkyards, storage or baling of scraps,paper rags,
sacks or metals, including recycling facilities for green waste and other materials;
(d) Adult oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 25.76;
(e) Commercial parking lots;
Annotation:
After discussion the subcommittee determined that commercial
parking lots were not appropriate in this area, even as an
interim use. The main problem was their appearance from the
freeway, the awkward access at Peninsula, the negative impact of
bringing people into the industrial area at night, and the
consumption of intersection capacity for a use which would not
support the desired uses in the area.
(f) Commercial recreation and gymnasiums;
Annotation:
This use is allowed in the Anza Point North district, so the
subcommittee felt that it should be clear whether this use is
allowed in the Anza Point South. The Subcommittee did not think
that the small lot sizes, difficult access (Beach and Lang
Roads dead end) within the area and industrial use objectives
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for the Lang/Beach Road areas were appropriate to commercial
recreation uses or gymnasiums . Such facilities would be more
appropriately located in the Anza Point North district which is
more accessible and where the land uses are more compatible.
(g) Food establishments;
(h) Gasoline service stations and major and minor automobile repair including auto
body work;
Annotation:
Change for consistency in terminology among the zoning
districts on the Bayfront.
(i) Health services and medical clinics;
0) Massage, bathing or similar establishments;
(k) Personal services;
(1) Residential uses and buildings,
(m)Hotels or motels;
(n)Any use determined to be obnoxious or offensive.
Annotation:
With a few additions, this list of prohibited uses comes from
the current O-M district regulations. For this reason they are
not new requirements for the existing property owners . It should
be noted that personal services includes uses like barbershops,
dry cleaning agencies, psychic services, and tanning parlors.
It should be noted that manufacturing and industrial uses will
continue to be prohibited in the Beach and Lang Road as they are
now with the O-M zoning. This prohibition is consistent with
the land use policy of the Specific Plan for the Anza Point
subarea.
25.49.040 Setbacks.
The following minimum setbacks shall apply to all parcels,buildings and structures
or any enlargement thereof:
(a)Front setbacks. All lots shall have a front setback of at least fifteen (15) feet.
Annotation:
Subcommittee suggested that the front setback in the Beach Lang
Road area be the same as for the Bayshore Highway Overlay zone
in the Inner Bayshore zoning district where the objective is to
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use the setback to create an improved entrance to the Bayshore
area. The 15 foot front setback in the Beach/Lang Road area
achieve a more attractive streetscape, especially for Lang Road
which faces US 101 and is the first "view" of Burlingame for
north bound traffic.
(b)Side setbacks. There shall be a minimum ten(10) foot side setback.
Annotation:
Ten feet is the current side setback requirement in the
Beach/Lang Road area. These provisions will retain the current
requirement . Since this area was zoned O-M before, the same
side setback occurs in the Inner Bayshore area which was zoned
O-M previously.
(c) Rear setbacks. Except for lots with a lot front on the north side of Beach
Road, there shall be no minimum rear setbacks. For lots with a lot front on the
north side of Beach Road,there shall be a minimum rear setback of ten(10) feet.
Annotation:
The Design Guidelines for the Anza Point subarea state that the
setbacks for the Beach and Lang Road area shall be the same as
for the interior of the Inner Bayshore subarea. The setbacks
above are the same as the Inner Bayshore area except for the
north side of Beach Road. Since the rear of these properties
will form the interface between the heavy commercial Beach-Lang
Road development and the new more visitor oriented development
in the north section of the Anza Point subarea, maintenance of
the current setback (10 feet) required in the O-M zone seemed
appropriate.
25.49.040 Minimum lot size.
There shall be a minimum lot size of forty thousand(40,000)square feet and a minimum street
frontage of one hundred fifty(150) feet. No property in the district maybe divided or
subdivided into a lot with less area or less street frontage.
Annotation:
The subcommittee discussed this issue at length. Based on the
map current lots have a street frontage which is typically
greater than 150 feet . The plan encourages uses which work best
on larger sites . For that reason it was agreed that subdivision
of the few larger existing lots should be discourage unless it
would result in a useable lot that could be developed in a
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manner consistent with the land use policy and design guidelines
of the Specific Plan for the area.
The subcommittee asked staff to develop information on the
average size and range of size of the current lots in the
Lang/Beach Road area to test the 20, 000 SF minimum lot size
proposed. The 4 properties on the east side of Lang Road facing
US 101 have an average street frontage of 164 .7 lineal feet and
an average size of 31, 387 SF. The street frontages range from
30 ' to 374 ' and the lot sizes range from 16,440 to 50, 761 . One
large lot along Burlingame Lagoon is accessed by an easement and
it was given a street frontage equal to the easement (30 feet) .
On Beach Road there are 9 properties with an average street
frontage of 179 feet and an average developed lot size of 35, 969
SF. The range in street frontages is 27 feet to 401 feet and
the range in developed lot size 17, 653 SF to 70,460 SF. Based on
the proposed 150 lineal feet required for a new lot street
frontage only one lot on Lang Road and two lots on Beach Road
could be divided. Of the 13 lots in the area 7 have street
frontages less than 150 feet . They will remain as nonconforming
and the nonconforming status will not affect their future
development rights. These lots with smaller street frontage
could be combined and redivided into new lots with 150 foot
street frontages.
To arrive at the appropriate minimum lot size one might look at
the current average lot size. Of the 13 lots the average lot
size is 35, 969 SF. For the Beach Road lots the average size is
40, 550 SF and for the Lang Road lots the average size is 31,387
SF. Of the currently developed lots (all the lots) 6 are
smaller than the overall average of 35, 969 SF. If 36, 000 SF
were chosen for the minimum lot size none of the existing lots
in the area could be subdivided. Currently the largest lot is
about 70,460 SF. The median lot size is substantially larger:
for the Lang Road lots, 40,289 SF; for the Beach Road lots,
83, 322 SF; and for all the lots combined, 71, 809 SF. Of the
currently developed lots 6 are less than 40, 000 SF and none are
less than 72, 000 SF. The conclusion is that whether the minimum
lot size is 36, 000 SF or 40, 000 SF the end result is that none
of the existing lots will be able to be subdivided. For that
reason staff recommends a minimum lot size of 40, 000 SF for the
Beach/Lang Road area.
Original Annotation: Fifty feet is the same minimum lot size
requirement used in the Inner Bayshore and Shoreline subareas.
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Chapter 25 44 Anza Point South(APS)Zoning District Regulations
As Recommended by the Planning Commission August 22,2005
As written it would apply to the entire Anza Point subarea. The
two vacant parcels in the Anza Point subarea are 15 and 9 acres.
They are among the last of the larger parcels in the city.
25.49.042 Height and bulk of buildings.
(a) Maximum height shall be determined by impact on the prevailing wind and shall be
staggered with a maximum height of thirty(30) feet along the eastern side of the lot, increasing
in a graduated manner to a maximum of fifty(50) feet along the western, or Sanchez
Channel/Burlingame Lagoon, side of the lot, as established in the Anza Point subarea design
guidelines and consistent with the community wind standards.
(b) Maximum bulk and mass shall be determined by the floor area ratio established in the
Bayfront Specific Plan for the land uses in the Anza Point subarea. Where no floor area ratio is
provided,mass and bulk shall be based on the adopted design guidelines, the development
constraints documented in the Bayfront Specific Plan, and the zoning regulations where the
property is located.
Annotation:
The subcommittee directed that since there is a strong
relationship between the height of buildings and wind
obstruction affecting recreational uses on San Francisco Bay in
this area, the entire Anza Point subarea should have a height
regulation which underscores this relationship. The same height
gradient recommended for the Anza Point North area has been
applied to the Beach/Lang Road area. The most frequent
secondary winds also blow across this area and affect the bay' s
edge along Airport Blvd.
Because of the close proximity and similarity between the
Beach/Lang Road area and the Anza Point North area, the same
bulk, mass and height provisions were used. Also the
development constraints (environmental) are very similar. The
subcommittee decided that since the location of buildings is
strongly affected by the 60 foot PGandE tower easement which
runs between Lang and Beach Roads and the FAR and parking is
set for all uses, lot coverage regulations are not necessary for
the Beach/Lang Road area.
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As Recommended by the Planning Commission August 22,2005
25.49.045 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, no variance for lot size or street
frontage shall be granted to any property within this district.
Annotation:
Same requirement as in other subareas . Designed to enforce
minimum lot size and provide incentive to combine lots or
discourage further subdivision.
25.49.050 Landscaping.
The following landscaping requirements shall apply to all lots:
(a)The landscape requirements of the design guidelines for the Anza Point South
portion of the Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan as adopted by the city
council shall be met.
(b) A minimum of ten (10)percent of the parking area shall be landscaped;
(c) A minimum of eighty(80)percent of the front setback shall be landscaped; and
(d) A minimum of forty(40)percent of the lot area within the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission jurisdiction shall be landscaped.
Annotation:
The measurable standards are taken from the design guidelines as
adopted for the Anza Point subarea. This section is intended to
include the design standards which are more subjective as well
e.g. the purpose of (a) .
25.49.055 Design review
Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than
fifty(50)percent of the front fagade or change to more than fifty(50)percent of any fagade
facing a public or private street, parking lot, or the Bay Trail shall be subject to design review
based on the design guidelines for the Anza Point subarea of the Bayfront Specific Plan and
shall be processed as provided in section 25.57.030.
(a) A design review application in the APS district shall be reviewed by the planning
commission for the following considerations:
(1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design
guidelines for the Anza Point subarea and the role of the shoreline in creating a
network of interconnected open spaces;
(2)Respect and promotion of the streetscape by the placement of buildings to
maximize the commercial use of the street frontage, off-street public spaces , and by
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As Recommended by the Planning Commission August 22, 2005
locating parking so that it does not dominate street frontages, and for properties
fronting on Airport Boulevard, that the design is sensitive to the surrounding bodies
of water, physical and visual presence of the Bay Trail, orientation of the prevailing
winds and to the Coyote Point recreation area.
(3) On visually prominent and sites with shoreline as defined by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission, the design shall fit the site, support the
Bay Trail and its park and recreational uses, provide for maximum user access and
support recreational use by those who work in the area as well as those who visit; and
the design is compatible with the surrounding development and consistent with the
design guidelines for the Anza Point subarea;
(4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for
the Anza Point subarea including materials used in existing development, location
and use of plant materials, and compatibility with transitions where changes in land
use occur nearby;
(5) Architectural design consistency by using a single architectural style on the site
that is consistent among primary elements of the structure(s) and consistent with the
directives of the design guidelines for the Anza Point subarea; and
(6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines such as orientation to
minimize wind obstruction on San Francisco Bay, landscaping, and pedestrian
circulation which enriches and enhances the existing recreation opportunities of the
area, including extension of the Bay Trail.
Annotation :
The Subcommittee felt that the same design guidelines developed
for the North Anza Point area should be used for the South Anza
Point area . They have a stronger emphasis on providing optimal
bay access and insuring that design addresses wind and other
environmental constraints .
Original Annotation : Three criteria have been derived from the
adopted design guidelines . There are to be used as the basis
for findings for design review .
(b) When any part of a commercial structure is subject to design review, any awnings
on the commercial structures shall be included in the design review.
Annotation :
Clarifies that awnings are exempt from design review .
(c) Exemptions from design review:
(1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the
Anza Point district filed before
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(2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection
(1) above shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have
otherwise been subject to design review under subsection(a) above, the project has
not been completed, and the amendment would extend any structure involved in the
application outside the envelope of the structure for which the approval was granted
or sought in the underlying application or would change a fagade . Changes to,
additions of, or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger
design review under this subsection.
Annotation:
It was noted that in the original residential design review
regulations there was a provision which addressed existing
structures and established a base line for when they would be
subject to design review under the provisions of this current
code amendment . It should be noted that if a new structure
includes awnings as a design feature they are subject to design
review, but if an owner wants to replace or add awnings to an
existing structure, the awnings will not trigger design review,
as these provisions are proposed above. This provision now
reads the same as in the Anza Point North district .
Original Annotation: Makes it clear what buildings are exempt
from design review and generally includes those built before the
design guidelines were adopted. The provisions of this section
outline when changes to the existing buildings would trigger
design review.
25.49.060 Public access.
Public access shall be maintained and developed based on the city-adopted and
Bay Conservation and Development Commission-approved Public Access Guidelines for
Burlingame based on the applicable water frontage as follows:
(a) On San Francisco Bay proper: An average setback of seventy-five(75) feet
of the lot as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; in no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be
less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; and
(b) On Sanchez Channel and Burlingame Lagoon : An average setback of sixty-
five(65) feet as measured from the shoreline as defined by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission; in no case shall the area as measured from the top of bank be
less than the minimum width for the Bay Trail as required by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission.
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Annotation:
There are two "bay frontages" in the Anza Point subarea, San
Francisco Bay on the north and east sides and Sanchez Channel
and Burlingame Lagoon on the west side. The access guidelines
jointly adopted by the city and BCDC in 1982 set a different
standard for the portion of the BCDC 100 foot jurisdiction which
must be set aside to support the Bay Trail. All properties with
frontage on San Francisco Bay proper are required to leave an
average of 75 feet along their water frontage in open space to
support the Bay Trail. All properties with frontage on
Burlingame Lagoon and Sanchez Channel are required to leave an
average of 65 feet along the channel in open space. These areas
are measured from the water side from the BCDC jurisdiction line
e.g. the highest, high tide line.
(c) All areas improved for public access within the jurisdiction of the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission shall be maintained by the property owner and shall be available
to the public in perpetuity as determined by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission.
Annotation:
This provision is included to inform developers and provide
property owners that it is their responsibility to install,
maintain and allow the public unlimited use of the Bay Trail and
the open space portion of the site which includes the bay trail.
25.49.090 Parking requirements.
All uses in the Anza Point South(APS)shall provide parking in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Chapter 25.70 of this code with the following changes or additions:
(a) Bay Trail parking. On sites with frontage on San Francisco Bay and Sanchez
Channel,the Bay Conservation and Development Commission shall determine
the number of on-site parking spaces to be designed for public Bay Trail access
parking;these on-site parking spaces shall be designated from the required
parking for the site,shall be available to the public without charge during the
hours that the Bay Trail is open,and shall be posted as public access parking by
the property owner as required by the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission.
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As Recommended by the Planning Commission August 22, 2005
Annotation :
Bay Trail parking is required by BCDC and is acknowledged I this
section . The requirement is the same for all Bayfront zoning
district which abut San Francisco Bay and its estuaries .
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Burlingame Bayfront Hotels,Including Extended Stay 85 rooms per acre
Specific Plan offices 0.6 FAR
Destination Restaurants 0.15 FAR
Selected Interim Uses Density Based on
Anza Area Trip Generation
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baseball diamonds,a soccer field which can be converted to practice baseball fields and a king.
lot. Bayside Park's lower area(deck)is connected to its upper area(deck)by a segment f the Bay `
Trail. The upper deck of Bayside Park at the east end of the area includes a golf drivi range;a .
group of putting greens,a soccer field, a tot lot, an open field for informal group a vities and a
large parking lot which serves all these uses. Bayside Park also includes a Dog Park with
limited parking. The lower deck of Bayside Park and the Dog Run are acces d from.Airport
Boulevard. The upper deck of the park is accessed from Anza Boulevard.
Also accessed from Airport Boulevard, and situated between the upp and lower decks of
Bayside Park, is the city's wastewater treatment plant. On the nort side of Airport Boulevard. is a
containment barrier, built to protect the bay waters from infiitrat• n of water which may have
percolated through the sanitary landfill on which the upper de of Bayside Park is built. The top of
the containment barrier is developed with a segment of the ay Trail and trail access parking.
On the south side of the upper and lower decks of Bay 'de Park is the outlet of Sanchez Creek.
Sanchez Creek carries water through developed are of Burlingame under US 101 to San Francisco
Bay. On the east side of US 101 the creek has cre ed a wetland. Water drains through the wetland
into Burlingame Lagoon and then through Sanc ez Channel into the Bay. Sanchez wetland is
protected and human intrusion is discourag A segment of the Bay Trail on the upper deck
includes wetland observation points and in rmation kiosks for the public. The Bay Trail continues
from the Upper Deck,both under and ac ss the Anza-US 101 access bridge to the west side of
Burlingame Lagoon where there is a p cket park for picnicking and a wall,built at the turn of the
century by Sarah Winchester,now ed for fishing. This public access area next to US 101 is west
of the protected wetland,and the sign discourages pedestrians and domestic animals from
entering the wetland area.
Arterial roadway access is ovided to the Anza Extension by Bayshore Highway,,Airport
Boulevard and Anza Bo evard. The entire Anza Extension is in public ownership and fully
developed. Bicycle an pedestrian access from the west side of U.S. 101 will be provided with a
separated bridge ne roadway when the auxiliary lane project on U.S. 101 is completed. A
second bicycle acc s should also be provided linking the west side of the freeway in the vicinity of
Morrell Road dir tly to Bayside Park. This will provide residents of this area of Burlingame to
have better,sa r access to Bayside Park. The Anza Extension provides a valuable center for
community r creation activities. Because the Upper Deck of the park was built on the city's closed
sanitary 1 fill,major buildings cannot be built in this area. Also because of the protected
wetlands the land area of Bayside Park cannot be expanded in the future.
Dev opment projects in this area shall comply with Design Guidelines as outlined in Chapter V,
wi the primary goal of enhancing the quality of the community oriented open space facilities and
rvices while connecting them to the larger open space network with trails and pedestrian paths.
X4. Anza Area
Because the physical orientation of Burlingame's shoreline shifts, the Anza Area extends to the east
of the Anza Extension. The Anza Area lies between San Francisco Bay to the north and
Burlingame Lagoon to the south. Sanchez Channel marks the easterly most boundary of the area
and the upper deck of Bayside Park marks the westerly most boundary. The Anza Area was filled
in the 1960's;so the development in this area is recent. As a result of legal issues at the time the
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area was filled,the parcels fronting on San Francisco Bay in this area are owned by the State of
California and developed as leaseholds. Located at the center of the Anza Area,dredged in the
1960's on State owned property,is the Anza Lagoon which has a narrow opening into San
Francisco Bay. The shallow Anza Lagoon creates an important,centrally placed extension of San
Francisco Bay into this area. The Anza Lagoon has become a coastal,water-oriented amenity for
development, the Bay Trail and passive recreation in the Anza Area.
The Anza Area has been developed as a visitor-oriented destination with bay and airport oriented
hotels, destination restaurants and offices which support the local and visitor economy. This is the
type of development which should continue in this area. There are several vacant parcels suitable
for development in the Anza Area, one of which is owned by the State of California and is
designated for hotels, destination restaurants and commercial recreation uses. The proposed land
uses and densities for the area are:
Hotel, including extended stay 85 rooms/acre
Offices 0.6 FAR
Destination Restaurants 0.15 FAR
Selected Interim Uses Based on trip generation impacts
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Burlingame Bayfront Hotels lndud"Extended Stay 85 rooms per acre
Specific Plan offices O.6 FAR
Destlnation Restataants 0.15 FAR
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Roadway access to the Anza Area is provided by Airport Boulevard, a two to four-.lane arterial
street, and Anza Boulevard which provides a north bound on-and-off access to US 101. Two local
serving streets, extending from Airport Boulevard,provide access to properties fronting San
Francisco Bay. The entire Anza Area is highly visible from US 101. Access from westbound
Airport Boulevard narrows as it passes into the Anja Extension Area. Access from the east is
affected by the narrowing of the bridge over Sanchez Channel.
In the early 1980's building siting and development guidelines were adopted for the Anza Area.
These guidelines emphasize taller structures in order to provide surrounding groomed open spaces
and to protect open views of San Francisco Bay from the public street. These guidelines worked
with the Bay Conservation and Development Commission(BCDC) guidelines to require private
developers to provide segments of the Bay Trail as a part of their developments. Over the years.
these standards have caused a development pattern which balances open space,public access,Bay
Trail access,preservation of view corridors from the public street and has optimized the coastal
location. These standards should continue to guide development in the Anza Area.
Pedestrian and recreational access is a major land use theme in the Anza Area surrounded by San
Francisco Bay and estuaries. Private developers in this area should be required to provide and
maintain the Bay Trail along all water frontages in this area. Project design should continue to
encourage integration and strategic placement of passive and,where appropriate, active recreation
areas accessible to the public. Access should include some designated on-site parking for Bay Trail
users.
Development projects in this area shall comply with Design Guidelines as outlined in Chapter V, .`
with the primary goal of continuing to build on the existing character and design of the area and
enhance and visually connect the Anza and Burlingame Lagoons and San Francisco Bay.
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north and east,US 101 completes the southern edge. In this area Airport Boulevardn st next
to US 101 at the City boundary and enters unincorporated San Mateo County and S ateo
County's Coyote Point Park Recreation Area. The portion of San Francisco B immediately
outboard of the Anza Point Area is used by sail boarders. This area is als ed for water-oriented
recreation facilities.and provides connection to land bound recreatio and educational activities at
Coyote Point Park.
A portion of the Anza Point Area is developed,and t remainder is vacant. There is one recreation
area,Fisherman's Park, a San Mateo County fa - i y, located in the area_ The developed portion of
the Anza Point Area facing US 101 was b ' on the first fill laid in the 1960's and is located in the
area of Lang and Beach Roads at th uth end of Anza Point Area. The City boundary crosses the
Lang Road/Airport Boulevard ' ersection,and creates the potential for a gateway entrance into the
Bayfront Planning Area.
The properties ng Lang Road face US 101 and are fully developed in one and two story
warehouse a buildings. On Beach Road there is one vacant property,but generally the type of
deve men t is the same as on Lang Road. The predominant land use is warehouse/office. Because
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and design of the area and enhance and visually
connect the Anza and Burlingame Lagoons and San
Francisco Bay.
Building/Street Relationships
To create a consistent and attractive
streetscape,buildings should be located Tela-
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Buildings that are setback from the street should have
a attractively landscaped areas or plazas leading to the
main building entry.
• Curb cuts should be limited to ease pedestrianfvehicular
conflict_
Build ngs should relate both to the street and to the Sanchez and Anza
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Design Guidelines,
• Businesses should have a consistent,attractive land- strong face as viewed from U.S.101.
soaped front setbacks equal to the height of the build-
ings. Businesses fronting on Airport Boulevard should have
an attractive landscaped front setback equal to the
• Design should acknowledge the importance of the street height of the building and a 8'-10'wide sidewalk which
and the Bay. includes uniform street furniture.
• Businesses at important intersections should locate their Seating areas should be encouraged within the front set-
entrances at the building comer. back.,
Building/ Shoreline/Lagoon Relationships
To create a dynamic,usable open space area,
buildings should have a consistent, attractive
setbacks. In addition:
• Continuous public access improvements should be
installed and maintained with a standard consistent with
the BCDC Guidelines.
• A formal pedestrian trail should be developed along
both Sanchez and Anza Lagoons.
• Open space should extend an average of 75 feet from
the edge of the bay to the building facade.
• Open space should extend an average of 65 feet from
the edge of the Anza and Sanchez Lagoons to the build-
ing facade.
• Pocket parks and seating areas should be located along
both Sanchez and Anza Lagoons.
• The promenade along Burlingame Lagoon shall have a
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Parking
t SAYT6A0L Attractive parking areas should be located to
Some Parinng
and kc -� the sides of the building to encourage a
lpedestrian-friendly street edge. Additionally:
Some parking on each site should be reserved for public
Bay Trail access.
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Parking should be screened with landscaping.
Attractive parking areas should be located to the sides of the building to Truck loading areas should be located to the side of
encourage a pedestrian-friendly street edge. buildings,and screened from view from the street.
• Parking entry drives should be shared with adjacent
businesses to discourage multiple curb-cuts-
View Corridors
View Corridors to San Francisco Bay are
important and should be maintained and
r ' - enhanced. Additionally:
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pedestrian plazas.
• Continuous public access improvements should be
_ installed and maintained in accordance with BCDC
guidelines.
View Corridors should be incorporated in the design of pedestrian plazas.
• View Corridors may be framed by buildings.
• View Corridors may also terminate with attractive
building elements such as tower features and entryways.
• Any new development should respect existing View
Corridors.
• To protect view corridors,buildings shall not obstruct
more than 50%of the Airport Boulevard or other street
frontages,with a minimum 30'view corridor on at least
one side of the building.
• Buildings shall cover no more than 35%of the site.
Landscaping
A consistent, attractive landscaping treatment
should be developed throughout the Anza
Area. Additionally:
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Design Guidelines
• Landscaping should protect and enhance view corridors-
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• Landscaping can be used as a visual buffer to shield Planting
parking and loading areas. Lou•
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• Landscape features should not just be visually appeal-
ing,but also should function as open space amenities to
be used and enjoyed
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• Landscaping should enhance and not obscure building
signage and entrance areas.
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• Building signage should be incorporated into the land- Fingers"
scaping_
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• 10%of the parking area shall be Iandscaped- and Paving Details
• 80%of the front setback shall be landscaped.
40%of the 100'wide shoreline setback shall be land-
A consistent,formal landscaping treatment should be developed_
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scaped.
• Hardscape features such as walkways,seating areas and
patios may be included in landscaped areas.
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building.and should not cover or obscure architectural
elements.
• Projecting and wall signs should be attractive and eye- sign a par`of Setback Atdi i tai
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catching. l.ndscap;ng Lettering
Monument signs should be well integrated into the design of the site_
• Projecting and wall signs should be designed as an inte-
gral part of the building.and should not cover or
obscure architectural elements.
• Projecting signs attached to a building can be used as a
secondary sign for use as a pedestrian-scaled sign-
Structural
ignStructural supports should be hidden or designed to be a
decorative element.
• Monument and wall signs should feature individually
formed lettering as opposed to box signs.
• Monument signs should be low-profile,with a maxi-
mum height of 4'.
• Monument signs should have architectural features con-
sistent with the building,and be integrated into the site
landscape.
• Attractive signage directories are encouraged to help +
Projecting signs should be attractive and eye catching,
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Design Guidelines
provide wayfmding in the Anza Area.
Street Design
To create a consistent and attractive
r streetscape, buildings should be located rela-
tively close to the street, with attractively
landscape front setbacks. In addition:
l, 1 -�I F-r r ,F-�r I T� I • a- The sidewalk area should be 8'wide with uniform street
furniture.
• Streets should be designed for both the automobile,the
pedestrian and the bicyclist.
Airport Boulevard should receive Priority in any streetscape program. Airport Boulevard should be designed as a"grand
boulevard"with the same landscaping,sidewalk and
lighting standards that are used on Bayshore Highway.
• Lighting features used should accommodate both the
driver and pedestrian.
aN� FN• Lighting should also help increase visibility of business-
sly. es but not flood their facades.
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visible from the street.
A wide variety of lighting should be encouraged.
• Buildings should relate to San Francisco Bay,lagoons
and the street.
• Entries should be marked by architectural features such
as projecting overhangs,special lighting,awnings and
awn signage that emphasize their importance.
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�D"Y -- Building facades should be designed to have a rhythm
and pattern and should be articulated as an expression
r f of the building use.
The use of reflective or dark-tinted glass should be dis-
t couraged,especially at ground level,because it creates
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`'#� Building facades should be articulated with a building
base,body and roof or parapet edge.
All street,bay and lagoon frontages of a building should
OaJ be designed with the same level of care and integrity.
r Hotel Complex Prototype Buildings on the state lands parcel shall be clustered to
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present a lower level complex with courtyards_
• Buildings on parcels with lagoon frontages shall have
varied building heights as shown on the Anza Area
Features map on page SAP V-20(two stories,30 feet;
three stories,35 feet;four stories,50 feet;five stories,
65 feet.)
• Buildings on all parcels should be no more than five
stories,65 feet in height.
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Roadwa a Area is provided by Airport Boulevaz ,a oto our- ane ai
street, and Anza Boulevard which provides a north bound on-and-off access to US 101 wo local a`
serving streets,extending from Airport Boulevard,provide access to properties fro ng San
Francisco Bay. The entire Anza Area is highly visible from US 101. Access westbound
Airport Boulevard narrows as it passes into the Anza Extension Area. Acc s from the east is
affected by the narrowing of the bridge over Sanchez Channel.
In the early 1980's building siting and development guidelines ere adopted for the Anza Area.
These guidelines emphasize taller structures in order to pro i e surrounding groomed open spaces
and to protect open views of San Francisco Bay from t public street. These guidelines worked
with the Bay Conservation and Development Com ' ion(BCDC)guidelines to require private
developers to provide segments of the Bay Trail a part of their developments. Over the years
these standards have caused a development ern which balances open space,public access,Bay
Trail access,preservation of view corrido from the public street and has optimized the coastal
location. These standards should cont' ue to guide development in the Anza Area.
Pedestrian and recreational acc s is a major land use theme in the Anza Area surrounded by San
Francisco Bay and estuaries rivate developers in this area should be required to provide and
maintain the Bay Trail a g all water frontages in this area. Project design should continue to
encourage integratio d strategic placement of passive and,where appropriate, active recreation
areas accessible t e public. Access should include some designated on-site parking for Bay Trail
users.
Devel ment projects in this area shall comply with Design Guidelines as outlined in Chapter V,
wi e primary goal of continuing to build on the existing character and design of the area and
visuatty-c-o-n—n-e-c—tiFe Anza and Burlingame Lagoons and San Francisco Bay.
5. Anza Point
` Located at the easterly most end of the Bayfront Planning Area,Anza Point is the gateway to the
Burlingame bayfront. Bounded by Sanchez Channel on the west and San Francisco Bay on the
north and east,US 101 completes the southern edge. In this area Airport Boulevard turns east next
to US 101 at the City boundary and enters unincorporated San Mateo County and San Mateo
County's Coyote Point Park Recreation Area. The portion of San Francisco Bay immediately
outboard of the Anza Point Area is used by sail boarders. This area is also used for water-oriented
recreation facilities and provides connection to land bound recreational and educational activities at
Coyote Point Park.
A portion of the Anza Point Area is developed,and the remainder is vacant. There is one recreation
area,Fisherman's Park, a San Mateo County facility, located in the area. The developed portion of
the Anza Point Area facing US 101 was built on the first fill laid in the 1960's and is located in the
area of Lang and Beach Roads at the south end of Anza Point Area. The City boundary crosses the
Lang Road/Airport Boulevard intersection, and creates the potential for a gateway entrance into the
Bayfront Planning Area.
The properties along Lang Road face US 101 and are fully developed in one and two story
warehouse type buildings. On Beach Road there is one vacant property,but generally the type of
development is the same as on Lang Road. The predominant land use is warehouse/office. Because
of the power tower structures which traverse the center of the block between Lang and Beach Roads
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on a PG and E easement,much of the area cannot be built on;however,in some circumstances the
area under the power lines can be used for parking. The appropriate land uses and densities for this
portion of the Anza Point Area are:
Recreation-related Retail 5,000 SF or less
Warehouse/Office 0.5 FAR
Office 0.6 FAR
The remainder of the Anza Point Area is not developed. This area offers a unique opportunity for
Burlingame given its location adjacent to the Bay and Sanchez Channel,with the unusual
development opportunity provided by the size of the two prominent underused sites in the area. The
appropriate uses for this part of the Anza Point Area includes visitor-oriented and employee
attracting land uses at densities such as:
Hotel, including extended stay 85 rooms/acre
Office 0.6 FAR
Restaurants, destination 0.15 FAR
Commercial Recreation 0.5 FAR
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Airport Boulevard,a two-lane arterial,provides the major access to and through the Anza Point
Area. Built as a haul road when the area was filled,Airport Boulevard makes two 90 degree turns,
one at the entrance to the City and one between the two vacant parcels to connect to the three lane
bridge over Sanchez Creek. Future development of the area requires that Airport Boulevard be
realigned at these two "corners"to improve the safety and operation of the roadway. In addition, a
new local street system may be created to serve new development. In designing the new street
alignments, emphasis should be given to a design which keeps the roadways away from the Bay
edges. This is less important for Sanchez Channel.
Because it is the major arterial for more than half the development in the Bayfront Planning Area
and the easterly connection to US 101 (at Peninsula Avenue in San Mateo County),Airport
Boulevard in the Anza Point Area should be improved to four lanes in the places where it is now
two or three lanes. When the auxiliary lanes are added to US 101 between Third Avenue in San
Mateo and the Anza Boulevard north bound on-off ramp, the Peninsula Avenue north bound off-on
ramps will be relocated on to Airport Boulevard south of the City boundary. This off ramp should
be properly sized to handle the projected volume of traffic from the Bayfront Planning Area.
Water is a dominant feature of the Anza Point Area. For this reason the Bay Trail is important to
pedestrian circulation as well as to local recreation. Presently the Bay Trail crosses Sanchez Creek
over a pedestrian/bicycle bridge at the junction of Burlingame Lagoon and the south end of Sanchez
Channel; from this point the trail should follow the east side of Sanchez Channel across Airport
Boulevard to the San Francisco Bay edge at the north end of the Anza Area and along the north
edge to Fisherman's Park. At the south end of Fisherman's Park the Bay Trail should connect to the _
existing trail built by the City along the top of the seawall which extends south to the City line. At
the City line the Bay Trail should connect to the trail system in Coyote Point Park. With new
development, sidewalks should be provided along all street frontages; and bicycle lanes should be
included in the future design of Airport Boulevard.
Because of its exposed and windy location and the wind dependent recreation use of the adjacent
bay waters at Coyote PointPark, future development in the Anza Point Area should be designed in
lower buildings, clustered around interior,protected open spaces available to the public and suitable
for passive uses. These interior open spaces should be arranged to provide visual access and
physical connection to the Bay Trail system and its varied recreational opportunities. Less concern
should be placed on protecting view corridors from the street to the bay in this area than in the
adjacent Anza Area.
Development projects in this area shall comply with Design Guidelines as outlined in Chapter V,
with the primary goal of creating a structure of streets,walks and open space to organize a mixed-
use district of development that takes advantage of its proximity to Sanchez Channel and San
Francisco Bay frontage. Refer to the Design Guidelines for the height restrictions for different
portions of the Anza Point Area.
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Goal:To create a structure of streets,walks and
open space to organize a mixed-use district of
development that takes advantage of its proximity
to Sanchez Channel and San Francisco Bay
frontage.
Areas adjacent to Beach Road and Lang
Road exhibit an industrial park character sim-
ilar to the Inner Bayshore Area, and should
follow the guidelines set forth in section III.
Inner Bayshore Area.
The physical environment of this subarea is
unique because it is surrounded by water on
three sides and its orientation to the prevail-
ing winds and to the Coyote Point Recreation
Area.
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Design Guidelines
Building/Street Relationships
To create a consistent and attractive
l• '� streetscape, buildings should be located rela-
tively close to the street, with attractively
t landscape front setbacks. In addition:
Building entries should face the street,and should be
easily identifiable and driveways should be consolidat-
ed.
Taller Building should be located at the entry comers
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adjacent to the channel.
• Buildings that are setback from the street should have
zldings should relate both to the street and to San Francisco Boy attractively landscaped plazas leading to the main build-
ing entry.
Curb cuts should be limited to ease pedestrian/vehicular
conflict-
. Businesses should have a consistent,attractive 15'aver-
age landscaped front setback.
• Seating areas should be encouraged in central sheltered
areas
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Design should acknowledge the importance of both the
raa a9 street and the Bay_
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Building/Shoreline Relationships
f k� The shoreline should be designed as a net-
work of interconnected open spaces. In addi-
The shoreline should be attractive and user-friendly tion:
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• Continuous public access improvements should be Parking
' installed and maintained in accordance with BCDC Minimal - Attractively
guidelines- Curb-Cuts Landscaped
Open space should extend an average of 75 feet from
the line of highest tidal action on the bay and an aver- }`+
age of 65 feet from the Channel to the building facade l F�
Pocket parks and seating areas should be located along
the shoreline,a larger park area should be provided j
where Sanchez Channel meets the Bay to balance
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Parking
Parking Located
on Interior of Site
Attractive parking areas should be located to Parking should be located to the interior of sites-
the interior of the site whenever possible to
encourage a pedestrian-friendly street edge.
Additionally:
• Some parking should be reserved for public Bay Trail
access. _ .
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Secondary building entrances should be located adja- � a�
cent to parking. Larxf�caped
Pedestrians.
• Parking areas should be screened with landscaping Path
(10%of parking area) Plaza
• Parking entry drives should be shared with adjacent Area t
buildings to discourage multiple curb-cuts- [
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• Truck loading areas shall be screened from view from — Buffer w
the street- Between
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Landscaping An attractive and consistent landscape treatment should be incorporated
throughout the Anza Point Area-
A consistent, attractive landscaping treatment
should be developed throughout the Anza
Point Area. Additionally: Pi—with
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Landscaping should protect and enhance view corridors
and not create wind shadows on Bay waters u
• A landscaped pedestrian path should be developed �s
along the east side of Sanchez Channel and terminate at
the Bay Trail.
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• Landscaping should be used as a visual buffer to shield
parking and loading areas. �:/ `✓ s"b'�
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• Landscaping should be used as a visual buffer to shield
adjacent uses.
• Landscape features should not just be visually appeal- '�' sox Bwia K r•w�
ing,but also should function as open space amenities to
be used and enjoyed- Buildings should be located relatively dose to the street;with attractively
landscape front setbacks.
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• Landscaping should enhance and not obscure building
signage and entrance areas_
• Building signage should be incorporated into the land-
scaping.
• Landscaping choices should be sensitive to wind
impacts.
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• 80%of the front setback shall be landscaped.
40%of the100'wide shoreline setback shall be land-
scaped.
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• Hardscape features such as walkways,seating areas and
Signage should be attractive and eye-catching. patios may be included in landscaped areas.
Signage
;qM µ ``` s � S Visible, attractive signage should be devel-
oped throughout the Anza Point Area.
Additionally:
Signs should be designed as an integral part of the
building.and should not cover or obscure architectural
elements.
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• Projecting signs should be attractive and eye-catching.
Projecting and wall signs should be designed as an inte-
gral part of the building.and should not cover or
obscure architectural elements.
Gateways can act as community gathering places Projecting signs attached to a building can be used as a
secondary sign for use as a pedestrian-scaled sign.
Structural supports should be hidden or designed to be a
decorative element.
epY`RO� • Monument and wall signs should feature individually
formed lettering as opposed to box signs.
• Monument signs should be low-profile,with a maxi-
mum height of 4'.
• Monument signs should have architectural features con-
sistent with the building,and he integrated into the site
landscape.
• Attractive signage directories are encouraged to help
provide wayfinding within the Anza Point district.
Signage directories should be develop to improve waypdmg in the area.
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Gateways
Gateway features should be located on pri-
vate land at prominent locations along the
edges of the Anza Point. Additionally:
• Gateways should maintain a consistent design motif 11
throughout the Anza Point Area.
• The entry to the City on Airport.Boulevard at Lang
Road should incorporate landscaping,identify the Bay
Trail access and incorporate a seating wall or other sig- - ---- --
nage announcement.
View Corridors
View Corridors should be incorporated in the design of pedestrian plazas.
View corridors to San Francisco Bay are
important and should be maintained and
enhanced. Additionally:
• View corridors to the Bay or Bay Trail should be incor-
porated in the design of pedestrian plazas,interior to
wind sheltered groupings of buildings.
• Continuous public access improvements should be
installed and maintained in accordance with BCDCr r C'";
guidelines.
• View corridors may be framed by buildings but should sIF
extend to open water or Bay Trail. t•�..•I l 1 mI a r,I-»I r I s- i.
Any new development should respect existing view cor-
ridors.
• Because much of the Anza Point area is now vacant,
view corridors of the Bay and Bay Trail should be coor- Airport Boulevard should be designed as a"Grand Boulevard."
dinated across properties and respected as the entire
area develops.
• The minimum width of the open space between build-
ings should equal the height of the building on at least
one side.
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The streetscape in the Anza Point Area a.e—c, W,u
should be consistent, attractive and well-
defined- Additionally: x
• Streets should be designed for both the automobile and
the pedestrian/bicyclist. Sidewalk aAYSHoae HIGHWAY
• A variety of lighting features should be used to accom-
modate both the driver and pedestrian. Lighting should Airport Boulevard should have auto and pedestrian scaled lighting_
also help increase visibility of businesses,but not flood
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their facades; lighting should be focused on site.
-- The design of the sidewalk setback should create an
urban character and should feature amenities such as
street trees with tree grates,planters,benches and
removable cafe furniture.
Airport Boulevard should be designed as a"Grand
Boulevard"with the same landscaping,sidewalk and
lighting standards that are used on Bayshore Highway_
• The sidewalk area should be S'wide with uniform street
furniture.
` Building Design
Buildings�hould should animate the street providing visuol interest to y. Building facades should animate the street,
providing visual interest to passers-by.
Additionally:
• Buildings should have entries directly accessible and
visible from the street with auto access to the rear.
• Buildings along shore should orient toward the Bay as
well as the street.
• Entries should be marked by architectural features such
as projecting overhangs,special lighting,awnings and '`-
signage that emphasize their importance.
Building facades should be designed to have a rhythm
and pattern and should be articulated as an expression
of the building use.
• The use of reflective or dark-tinted glass should be dis-
couraged,especially at ground level,because it creates
an effect which lacks the visual interest of clear window
openings.
• Building facades should be articulated with a building
base,body and roof or parapet edge.
• All street and Bay frontages of a building should be
designed with the same level of care and integrity.
• Exterior building materials and finishes should convey a
sense of integrity,permanence and durability,rather
than applique_
• Buildings should be lower rise and designed to be sensi-
tive to the wind environment both in nearby San
Francisco Bay and adjacent to the structure.
• Buildings should be clustered around protected open
spaces which connect visually to the Bay Trail and
nearby parking.
• Vacant land should be developed with a unified charac-
ter to establish both a sense of entry to the City and the
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Design Guidelines
Bayfront Area and a unique sense of place at Anza
Point.
Buildings should be designed with parking internalized
and should have interior courts with open space to pro-
vide protection from the wind.
Building heights should be staggered as shown on the
Anza Point Features map on Page SAP V-26,with two
story,30'high buildings along the Bay edge facing
Coyote Point Recreation Area and taller buildings(three
story,35'and four story,50'.)behind.
• Building heights along the channel should be no more
than four stories in height.
• All buildings heights shall be evaluated based on wind
impacts on the Bay and Coyote Point Recreation Area.
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Appendix D—Bay Conservation and Development Commission Guidelines
APPENDIX D - BAY CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (BCDC) GUIDELINES
Adopted by BCDC January 21, 1982 as amended
SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
50 California Street, Suite 2600 San Francisco,CA 94111 (415) 352-3600
TO: All Commissioners and Alternates
FROM: Michael B.Wilmar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: REVISED PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES FOR THE ANZA AREA,
,
BURLINGAME(For Commission consideration on January 7,1982)
Summary
The staff recommends that the Commission adopt the attached public access guidelines. They have
been revised slightly in response to Design Review Board and Commission comments as presented
by the staff at the public hearing on December 17, 1981: (1) the first two sentences of Section "A"
were revised so they are not so ponderous; (2) landscaping is required to be compatible with the
Bay edge environment; (3) a note was added to Section"B-7" stating that virtually all fill for public
access will be pile-supported; and (4) a note was added to Exhibit 'B" stating that no part of the
restaurant is to be on fill and the building must be designed,so it is not perceived as an obstacle to
public access.
The staff has not recommended changing the language in the guidelines concerning the possible
bridge across Sanchez Creek Lagoon connecting Highway 101 and Airport Boulevard as was
suggested by several Commissioners. The City of Burlingame believes that the guidelines must be
adopted in their entirety(although the City is willing to consider changes in language). As the staff
believes that effective implementation of the guidelines requires the cooperation of the City, and
that the guidelines represent a reasonable compromise,the staff has not proposed any changes to
this section.
The guidelines allow the construction of a two-lane,pile-supported bridge if the City can
demonstrate such things as:
1. there is no upland alternatives to handling the traffic;
2. public access is maximized by such measures as retaining and improving the eucalyptus
grove next to Highway 101 for public access; and
3. environmental impacts are minimized including demonstrating that the on and off ramps
will be safe and mitigation is provided for unavoidable adverse environmental impacts.
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Under these limitations,the staff believes that the impacts of the bridge will be minimized and the
public access benefits of the guidelines can be realized with the cooperation of the City. The staff
believes these benefits outweigh any detriment to the Bay caused by the fill.
Furthermore,the staff does not believe this sets a precedent that requires the Commission to
approve fill for bridges whenever someone wants to develop an area that has limited accessibility
without such fill. Those decisions would be made on the basis of, among other things,whether the
public benefits of the project outweigh the detriments. Such a determination would involve so
many different factors that the staff believes they could be easily distinguished from the situation in
the Anza area.
Procedure
Formally,these guidelines could be adopted by a majority of those Commissioners present at the
Commission meeting. However,because the guidelines are intended to serve as a basis for making
permit decisions,the staff recommends that the Commission require a majority of the
Commissioners to adopt them.
Staff Recommendation
The staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolution:
The Commission hereby adopts the attached guidelines to use in evaluating maximum feasible
public access consistent with the project in making permit decisions in the Anza area. To achieve
the implementation of these guidelines, the Commission directs the staff to continue working
cooperatively with the City of Burlingame. In adopting these guidelines,the Commission finds that
Section "G" should not be construed to establish a precedent for authorizing fill for traffic
improvements desired because of traffic congestion or limited accessibility created or allowed by
poor planning. Each such case will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine its
consistency with the McAteer-Petris Act and the Bay Plan.
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Appendix D—Bay Conservation and Development Commission Guidelines
BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMIVIISSION
PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES FOR ANZA AREA, BURLINGAME
A. Use of the Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to be general in nature and,therefore,it is expected that individual
developments.will vary somewhat from the specific numbers included in these guidelines.
However, any reduction in the amount or widths of public access or other amenities should not be
accepted unless there is a corresponding and offsetting improvement in public access to the Bay
through some other aspect of the design not contemplated by these guidelines because of their
general nature. Moreover, as these guidelines only establish the relationship of public access
among the various parcels,they should not be considered as the maximum requirement. Individual
permit applications must still be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the public
access proposed is the maximum feasible for that specific site and use.
B. General
1. Public access should be continuous along the shoreline and paths and other
improvements should be coordinated between developments.
2. Buildings and improvements should be designed to encourage use of the adjacent
public access areas by the public.
3. Parking and service facilities should be integrated with any development they serve,
located so as not to interfere with or detract from public access to and along the
shoreline, and landscaped to minimize visual impacts.
4. Landscaping around buildings and in public access areas should be compatible with
the Bay edge environment and similar to or compatible with the existing landscaping
in the area.
5. The usable portion of the public access area, as measured from the top of bank,
should be a minimum of 40 feet wide. Where buildings taller than 40 feet are
proposed,the minimum width of the usable public access area between the building
itself and the top of the bank should be increased to the height of the most prominent
part of the building as viewed from the shoreline.
6. As used in these guidelines, "public access area" means available exclusively for
public access to and along the shoreline, and landscaping consistent with such use.
7. With the possible exception of the pile-supported direct connection between
Highway 101 and Airport Boulevard over Sanchez Creek Lagoon(see Section G),no
other traffic improvements to serve the Anza area involving Bay fill should be
authorized. Minor fill to improve shoreline appearance or public access,however,
may be authorized. Virtually all such fill will be pile-supported.
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C. Bay Proper
1. Development within each of the three blocks of the presently undeveloped lots along
the shoreline of the Bay proper should be coordinated in terms of design,public
access to and along the shoreline,view corridors,uses,and traffic circulation in a
manner similar to that shown on Exhibits B and C. The height of development in the
block of lots immediately west of Bayfront Channel should be only one and two or
two and one-half stories to provide variety from the taller development along the rest
of the shoreline and to conform to the height of existing development in that area.
2. Major public access areas should be provided next to Fisherman's Park,on both
comers of the entrance to the Bayfront Channel,and on the peninsula between the
Bay proper and Anza Lagoon as shown on Exhibit A.
3. Along the shoreline of the Bay proper,the public access area should average a
minimum of 75 feet in width as measured from the line of highest tidal action.
4. Any exceptions to the minimum widths ofpublic access areas shall be allowed only
if the design of the building and adjacent public access is such that the public is
encouraged to make greater use of the shoreline and other substantial public access
areas are provided to offset the reduction in the minimum width,such as is shown on
Exhibit B.
D. Bayfront Channel
1. Major public access areas should be located at the comers of Bayfront Channel and
the Bay proper and at the comer of Bayfront Channel and Sanchez Creek Lagoon,as
shown on Exhibit A.
2. Public access along both sides of the Channel should average a minimum of 65 feet
in width. Where lots are narrow,the average can be calculated over more than one
parcel if the public access on the other parcel has been guaranteed.
3. A pedestrian/bicycle bridge should be provided across Bayfront Channel where it
meets the Bay. The existing bridge across Bayfront Channel at its intersection with
Sanchez Creek Lagoon should be retained for public access.
E. Sanchez Creek Lagoon Area
1. A major public access area should be located at the comer of Sanchez Creek Lagoon
and Bayfront Channel as shown on Exhibit A.
2. A major public access area and view corridor should be provided on State Parcel
One and include approximately 50 feet of each of the adjacent parcels between
Sanchez Creek Lagoon and Airport Boulevard as shown on Exhibit A. Within the
50-foot wide setback adjacent to State Parcel One,parking may be authorized on the
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20 feet farthest from State Parcel One provided it is adequately screened by
landscaping.
3. Public access should average 65 feet in width along the remainder of the entire
shoreline of Sanchez Creek Lagoon as measured from the line of highest tidal action.
4. Building heights along Sanchez Creek Lagoon should progress from a maximum of
five stories above the elevation of existing curb grade at each end of the Lagoon to a
maximum of two stories adjacent to State Parcel One at the center of the Lagoon.
Taller buildings far from the shoreline at the eastern end of Sanchez Creek Lagoon
are appropriate.
5. Development along the shoreline of the Sanchez Creek Lagoon should be
coordinated in terms of design, public access to and along the shoreline, view
corridors, uses and traffic circulation.
6. Public access connections from Airport Boulevard to the Sanchez Creek Lagoon
should be provided every 200 to 400 feet to encourage public use and awareness of
the access along the Lagoon. These areas should provide a direct physical and visual
connection to the public access along the Lagoon, be landscaped, and be free of
service or parking uses that can detract from the purpose of the connections.
Adjacent buildings should be designed to complement the connection.
7. Development along Sanchez Creek Lagoon should be designed and located to avoid
long expanses of building mass. Building masses should be varied, and separations
between buildings should be coordinated with separations in existing buildings in the
area, to reduce the visual impact of the development from Highway 101.
F. Anza Lagoon
The last vacant parcel with shoreline frontage only on Anza Lagoon may be developed with
high density uses provided most of the shoreline band is devoted to public access and any
tall buildings are sited away from the southern-most portion of the Lagoon as shown on
Exhibit A.
G. Bridge Connection from Highway 101
Any direct connection between Highway 101 and Airport Boulevard over Sanchez Creek
Lagoon should not be authorized unless it has all of the following characteristics supported
by complete traffic studies of the transportation system:
1 . There is no feasible upland alternative, including operational improvements.
2. Fill is minimized by use of a pile-supported bridge structure in a location that
minimizes the amount of fill with no more than two lanes and a pedestrian and
bicycle pathway.
City of Burlingame Bayfront SAP Appendix D-5 General Plan
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Area Plan
Appendix D—Bay Conservation and Development Commission Guidelines
3. Maximum feasible public access is provided by such measures as:
a. Retention and improvement of the eucalyptus grove along Highway 101 for
public access,provided that improvements at the grove, such as parking,
must be safe and should minimize impacts to the grove and maximize public
use of the grove and shoreline(these improvements need not be extensive as
most use will likely be by fishermen and highway travelers);
b. Linking the eucalyptus grove along Highway 101 with public access around
the rest of the Anza area and integrating such access with consistent
development of the City's proposed park on the landfill site north of Sanchez
Creek Lagoon,provided that public access connections to the marsh at the
western end of Sanchez Creek Lagoon should not take place unless they are
coordinated with the City's development of the park and only in a manner that
protects the marsh from intrusion; and
C. Provision of inland public parking connected to public access around the rest
of the Anza area.
4. The environmental impacts of the overcrossing should be minimized by:
a. Locating any on or off traffic' lanes near Highway 101 to preserve the trees in
the eucalyptus grove and retain a large portion of the grove between the
traffic lanes and Sanchez Creek Lagoon for public access;
b. Designing the on and off traffic lanes to be safe;
C. Elevating the crossing sufficiently from the Lagoon surface to allow light to
reach the water's surface; and
d. Mitigating any unavoidable adverse impacts from the fill.
City of Burlingame Bayfront SAP Appendix D-6 General Plan
Burlingame Bayfront Specific Area Plan
Appendix D—BCDC Guidelines
EXHIBIT A—PUBLIC ACCESS DIAGRAM
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City of Burlingame Bayfront SAP Appendix D-7 General Plan
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City of Burlingame Bayfront SAP Appendix D-8 General Plan
Burlineame Bayfront Specific Area Plan
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EXHIBIT C—PUBLIC ACCESS DIAGRAM FOR STATE LANDS PARCEL
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City of Burlingame Bayfront SAP Appendix D-9 General Plan
Burlin ame Bayfront Specific Area Plan
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STAFF REPORT
BURLINGAME AGENDA
ITEM#
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NATE.DYNE. DATE 9.19.05
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY / 'Grp
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINAN E TO AMEND BROADWAY
COMMERCIAL AREA REGULATIONS TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE USES ON THE
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
Recommendation:
City Council should hold a public hearing and take action on an ordinance to allow real estate businesses on
the first and second floor with specific performance criteria in the Broadway Commercial Area and to remove
the time limitation on financial institutions as a conditional use..
To adopt the ordinance to allow real estate uses as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area the
Council should:
1. Vote on the proposed ordinance; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
If adopted this ordinance would become effective in 30 days, October 19, 2005.
The public hearing for action was noticed by mail to all property owners and merchants in the Broadway
Commercial Area, mailed September 9, 2005. Notice was also published in the San Mateo Times on
September 9, 2005. In the case of this ordinance, City Council held a public hearing at Introduction on
September 6, 2005, as well. The public hearing for Introduction was noticed in the same manner at the notice
for the action meeting.
General Plan Compliance:
The proposed change to the zoning regulations for the Broadway Commercial Area (Broadway Center) is
consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan if real estate uses are determined to be included as
neighborhood serving retail and service uses which the General Plan promotes in the Broadway Commercial
Area. Regarding land use in the Broadway Center, the General Plan states: "This center includes outlets
providing a wide range of consumer goods and services for Burlingame residents and residents of adjoining
communities. It also includes business service establishments, business and professional offices, civic
buildings and some residential uses." (GP, Land Use Element, Page L-5). The adopted Land Use Map shows
the Broadway Center/Commercial Area as Shopping and Service Commercial ( the same land use designation
applied to the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area).
CEQA Compliance:
The amendment to the zoning designation to allow real estate offices within the adopted retail sales and
service land use is categorically exempt under CEQA because it is a ministerial action and represents no
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE USES ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITHPERFORMANCE
CRITERIA. September 19,2005
change to the type of use (retail sales and service) or intensity of use (no expansion in potential sales and
service square footage) approved with current land use policy for the area. Any project submitted as the result
of the change in zoning would be required to be reviewed to determine if it was subject to CEQA.
Planning Commission Action:
At the Planning Commission meeting on August 15, 2005, the Commission held a public hearing and voted 6-
0-1 (C. Vistica absent)to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council. The Planning
Commission reviewed and recommended making real estate uses a conditional use on the first and second
floors in the Broadway commercial area. Real estate uses on Broadway would be required to meet
performance criteria to insure that they remain small and have a manageable impact on the pedestrian
character of Broadway. In addition the Commission approved making financial institutions a permanent
conditional use in the Broadway commercial area. The Commission also approved removing the time
limitation(sunset clause) on financial institutions.
In their discussion the Commissioners noted a concern that if they were to be compatible with retail uses the
windows of real estate offices should be required to be visually open, e.g. not covered with curtains, so
pedestrians could look in; and that the businesses should be required to provide well designed and attractive
window displays of properties for sale and rent to attract pedestrians. The Commission agreed that because
"real estate" use has a broad definition; the window treatment and display requirements could be included as
conditions of approval for first floor or highly visible locations.
City Council Study:
At the City Council meeting on September 6, 2005, the Council introduced and held a public hearing on the
Planning Commission's recommendation that real estate uses with performance criteria be allowed as a
conditional use in the Broadway commercial area. Following the public hearing the Council directed staff to
increase the number of desks allowed in the performance criteria from 5 to 8 so that it better matched the
performance criteria setting out the maximum number of people (10) allowed on site at one time. Council also
supported removing the time limitation for financial institutions being a conditional use, and allowed them
permanently as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area. With the directed change to the number
of desks the City Council on a 4-0 vote to set this item for a second reading, public hearing and action.
During the public hearing the changes to the performance criteria from 5 to 8 desks was supported form the
floor because this would allow future real estate offices to be more like the remaining first floor real estate
office currently in the Broadway commercial area.
BACKGROUND:
At a recent public hearing before the City Council regarding changing the number of food establishments on
Broadway, the Broadway Business Improvement District president, representing his membership, requested
that the city consider allowing real estate offices as a conditional use permit on the first floor in Broadway
commercial area. (Broadway BID, letter June 15, 2005) The BID feels that real estate uses would add day
time foot traffic for the retail and service businesses on Broadway and the use fits the "vision" they are
formulating for the area. The City Council referred this matter to the Planning Commission for further study
and recommendation to the City Council.
At their meeting on August 15, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended to
City Council that real estate uses be allowed as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area with
performance criteria which include:
-business occupies no more than 1,500 SF;
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CRITERIA. September 19,2005
-business has no more than 10 people on site at one time;
-business has a maximum of 5 desks or workstations and one conference room; and
-business can be located on the first and/or second floor.
The purpose of the performance criteria was to insure that the type of real estate businesses which would
locate on Broadway, particularly on the first floor would be small, property management as well as real estate
sales offices. Commission felt that the combination of the conditional use permit (requiring Commission
review) and the performance criteria would be effective in controlling the future size of real estate businesses
on Broadway. (See attached City Council Staff Report for Introduction, September 9, 2005, for supporting
documents)
Also included in the proposed ordinance for action is the removal of the expiration (sunset) clause for
financial institutions in the Broadway commercial area. In 2004 the Planning Commission and City Council
held a series of public hearings on allowing health services, office uses, real estate businesses, and financial
institutions on the first floor in the Broadway commercial area. The result of this discussion was to allow
financial institutions on the first floor, as a conditional use, for 18 months (to expire in March 2006). The
proposed ordinance to allow real estate uses also includes a provision which would allow financial institutions
permanently as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area.
Changes Recommended by City Council
In their review, following the public hearing at Introduction, the Council noted that the intention of real estate
uses being a conditional use on Broadway and the performance criteria's ability to indicate that smaller real
estate businesses should come to Broadway was clear. However, Council felt that the criteria setting the
number of desks was not consistent with the criteria of the maximum number of people on site. Council
directed staff to change the maximum number of desks on site from 5 to 8. The ordinance attached for
introduction includes this change in number of desks.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
Attachments:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Chapter 25.36 to Allow Real Estate Offices in the Broadway
Commercial Area as a Conditional Use and to Remove the Sunset Clause on Allowing Financial
Institutions as a Conditional Use in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Map of the Broadway Commercial Area
Notice of Public Hearing,published San Mateo Times, September 9, 2005, mailed to property owners and
merchants, September 9, 2005.
City Council Staff Report, September 6, 2005, Introduce Ordinance to Allow Real Estate Offices as a
Conditional Use on the First and Second Floor in the Broadway Commercial Area,with
attachments
o Draft Ordinance
o Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes, August 22, 2005
o Planning Commission Staff Report, Action Zoning Code Revision: Amend Broadway Regulations to
Allow Real Estate Uses on the First and Second Floor, August 22, 2005
o Draft Ordinance
o Amendment to the Broadway Commercial Area to Allow Real Estate Uses as a Conditional Use (with
Annotations)
o Planning Commission Minutes, July 11, 2005
o History of Zoning Regulation on Broadway, July 29, 2005
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REGULATIONS TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE USES ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITHPERFORMANCE
CRITERIA. September 19,2005
o Planning Commission Staff Report, Study Amend Zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area to
Allow Real Estate uses on the First Floor, July 11, 2005 with attachments:
- BID President and Board of Directors, letter June 15, 2005, to City Council
- Ordinance 1730, Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Section 25.36.041 to Allow
Financial Institutions as Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
- Planning Commission Minutes, July 28, 2003
- Planning Commission Minutes, January 12, 2004
- City Council Minutes, March 1, 2004
- Ross Bruce, BID President and Board, letter September 19, 2003, to Margaret Monroe
- Planning Department Memo, December 2, 2003, Results of a Use Survey of Broadway
Merchants and Property Owners,November 2003, with attachments
- Planning Commission Staff Report, January 12, 2004, Action on Request to Add Financial
Institutions, Real Estate Offices, Health Services and General Office Uses on the First Floor as
Permitted or Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
- Planning Commission Staff Report, July 28, 2003, Study on Request Adding Financial
Institutions, real Estate Offices, Health Services and General Office Uses on the First Floor to
Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
- City Council Staff Report, February 17, 2004, Introduction Ordinance to Add Uses to the
Broadway Commercial Area, Zoned C-1 Broadway Commercial Area.
- City Council Staff Report, March 1, 2004, Adoption of Ordinance to Amend the Zoning
Code Requirements in the Broadway Commercial Area to Allow Financial Institutions on the
First Floor for 24 Months.
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I ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.36 TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES IN THE
3 BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND TO REMOVE
THE SUNSET CLAUSE ON ALLOWING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS A
4 CONDITIONAL USE IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
5
6 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
7
8 Section 1. Merchants and property owners in the Broadway Commercial Area have
9 requested the City to allow real estate offices in the Broadway Commercial Area as a conditional
10 use in order to increase the business-retail environment in the area. Consistent with this change,
11 there does not appear to be any reason to discontinue the provision making financial institutions
12 in the Broadway Commercial Area a conditional use.
13
14 Section 2. Section 25.36.041 is amended to read as follows:
15 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
16 (a) Permitted uses. Except as otherwise provided in this section,uses permitted in the C-1
17 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
18 (b) Conditional uses. In addition to the conditional uses allowed in the C-1 district, the
19 following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area pursuant to a conditional use
20 permit:
21 (1)Food establishments;
22 (2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
23 (3)Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above; and
24 (4)Health services above the first floor only; and
25 (5) Real estate uses that comply with the following standards in addition to any conditions
26 that may imposed pursuant to chapter 25.52:
27 (A) Occupy no more than 1,500 square feet; and
28 (B)Have no more than ten(10)persons on-site at any one time; and
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I (C) Have a maximum of eight(8)desks or work stations and one(1)conference room on-
2 site; and
3 (D) Are located on the first or second floor;
4 (c) Prohibited uses. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited and in
5 particular, but not limited to the uses prohibited in the C-1 district and the following:
6 (1) All offices on the first floor, other than real estate and financial institutions.
7
8 Section 3. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1730, which provided that financial institutions
9 would no longer be allowed as a conditional use after March 31, 2006, is repealed.
10
11 Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
12
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Mayor
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15 I,DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
16 foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6`h day of
17 September,2005,and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
18 day of , 2005, by the following vote:
19 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
20 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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22 City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The CITY OF BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing to consider amending the
zoning regulations for the Broadway Commercial Area to allow real estate uses on the first and second
floor as a conditional use with performance criteria.
The hearing will be held on Monday,September 19,2005 at 7:00 p.m.in the City Hall Council
Chambers at 501 Primrose Road,Burlingame,California.
The staff report for this item may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Planning Department at 501
Primrose Road,Burlingame,California. For additional information,please call(650)558-7250.
to be published Friday,September 9,2005
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
TEL: (650) 558-7250 • FAX: (650) 696-3790
www.buriingame.org
BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENT
The City of Burlingame City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING
public hearing and take action on Monday, NOTICE
September 19, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the City
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BURL.INGAME AGENDA
ITEM#
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DATE 9.06.05
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL suBmTrTEn
BY
DATE: AUGUST 24,2005
APPROVED -
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT:INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES AS A CONDITIONAL
USE ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL
AREA.
Introduction:
City Council should review and hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning regulations for the
Broadway commercial area to allow real estate uses as a conditional use on the first and second floor. Staff is
suggesting a public hearing at introduction for this ordinance to be sure that the regulation is clearly
understood by both the Council and public. Following the hearing the Council may direct any changes to staff
and set the second reading. Introduction requires the following Council actions.
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
This item should be set for the Council meeting of September 19,2005.
General Plan Compliance:
The proposed change to the zoning regulations for the Broadway Commercial Area(Broadway Center) is
consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan if real estate uses are determined to be included as
neighborhood serving retail and service uses which the General Plan promotes in the Broadway Commercial
Area. Regarding land use in the Broadway Center,the General Plan states: "This center includes outlets
providing a wide range of consumer goods and services for Burlingame residents and residents of adjoining
communities. It also includes business service establishments, business and professional offices, civic
buildings and some residential uses."(GP,Land Use Element,Page L-5). The adopted Land Use Map shows
the Broadway Center/Commercial Area as Shopping and Service Commercial(the same land use designation
applied to the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area).
CEQA Compliance:
The amendment to the zoning designation to allow real estate offices within the adopted retail sales and
service land use is categorically exempt under CEQA because it is a ministerial action and represents no
change to the type of use(retail sales and service)or intensity of use(no expansion in potential sales and
service square footage)approved with current land use policy for the area. Any project submitted as the result
of the change in zoning would be required to be reviewed to determine if it was subject to CEQA.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES ASA CONDITIONAL USE ON THE FIRST AND
SECOND FLOOR IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA. August 24,2005
Planning Commission Action:
At the Planning Commission meeting on August 15,2005,the Commission held a public hearing and voted 6-
0-1 (C. Vistica absent)to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council. The Planning
Commission reviewed and recommended making real estate uses a conditional use on the first and second
floors in the Broadway commercial area and removing the time limitation(sunset clause)on financial
institutions. Real estate uses on Broadway would be required to meet performance criteria to insure that they
remain small and have a manageable impact on the pedestrian character of Broadway. In addition the
Commission approved making financial institutions a permanent conditional use in the Broadway commercial
area.
In their discussion the Commissioners noted a concern that if they were to be compatible with retail uses the
windows of real estate offices should be required to be visually open, e.g. not covered with curtains, so
pedestrians could look in; and that the businesses should be required to provide well designed and attractive
window displays of properties for sale and rent to attract pedestrians. The Commission agreed that because
"real estate"use has a broad definition; the window treatment and display requirements could be included as
conditions of approval for first floor or highly visible locations.
BACKGROUND:
History of this Request:
At a recent public hearing before the City Council regarding changing the number of food establishments on
Broadway, the Broadway Business Improvement District president, representing his membership, requested
that the city consider allowing real estate offices as a conditional use permit on the first floor in Broadway
commercial area. (Broadway BID, letter June 15, 2005) The BID feels that real estate uses would add day
time foot traffic for the retail and service businesses on Broadway and the use fits the "vision" they are
formulating for the area. The City Council referred this matter to the Planning Commission for further study
and recommendation to the City Council.
The Planning Commission studied the issues of allowing real estate offices on the first and second floors in the
Broadway commercial area at their meeting on July 11,2005. At that meeting they directed staff to prepare an
ordinance which would allow real estate uses on the first and second floors as a conditional use with specific
performance criteria to keep the real estate uses small and so that they would have a lesser impact on the
parking and pedestrian and vehicular circulation in the Broadway area. To guide staff in identifying
performance criteria, Commission asked a number of questions about the recent and current real estate
businesses on Broadway. (See Planning Commission staff report of August 22, 2005). From these questions
and answers came the identification of performance criteria addressing maximum size of real estate office,
number of people on site at one time, number of desks and conference rooms, and location on the first or
second floor.
Planning Commissioners had expressed a desire to limit the number of real estate offices in the Broadway
commercial area. Staff noted that the city had not had a good experience with regulating the number of food
establishments when they could move within the Burlingame and Broadway commercial areas. In addition,
we do not have a good base number for regulating the total real estate businesses on Broadway because the
use is currently on the decline and the objective is to encourage this business in the area. For these reasons the
Commission decided not to limit th6 number of real estate businesses on Broadway. Because of the location in
a retail area, the Commission did expressed concern about the first floor windows of real estate businesses and
wanted them to be required to include displays which would attract pedestrian interest. This, the Commission
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SECOND FLOOR IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA. August 24,2005
determined, could be done as a part of the conditional use permit for those real estate businesses with first
floor or highly visible windows.
Also included in this action was eliminating the sunset clause allowing financial institutions in the Broadway
commercial area. About a year ago the Broadway commercial area zoning regulations were amended to take
financial institutions from a prohibited use to a conditional use for 18 months. Based on this action after 18
months financial institutions would become a prohibited use again. Commission agreed to permanently retain
financial institutions as a conditional use.
Proposed Regulation of Real Estate Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Real estate use is defined fairly broadly in the zoning code as:
"Real estate"means the occupation of real estate broker or agent,title insurance, real estate investment,
real estate management, real estate developer or similar business. (CS 25.08.552)
Based on this definition the code amendment to allow real estate uses in the retail area as a conditional use
proposes the following:
To allow as a conditional use real estate uses which comply with the following standards:
- Occupy no more than 1, 500 square feet; and
- Have no more than ten(10)people on site at any one time; and
- Have a maximum of five(5)desks or work stations and one(1)conference room on site; and
- Are located on the first and second floor.
Any exceptions to these performance criteria would require a variance. Parking would be calculated using the
office 1:300 SF ratio. Retail uses have a 1:400 SF parking requirement. Since many buildings in the
Broadway commercial area have no on-site parking, parking variances would be required for most new real
estate offices on the first floor in the area
Real Estate Uses in Present Zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area:
Currently real estate uses are prohibited in the Broadway commercial area. (CS 25.36.041) Generally the C-1
(retail commercial) zoning requirements apply in the Broadway commercial area. However, an 'overlay" of
additional regulations has been created for the Broadway commercial area The overlay (CS 25.36.041)
allows all the uses permitted and conditional in the C-1 district except for those called out for special
regulation in the Broadway area Those uses presently called out for a conditional use in the Broadway area
are as follows:
Food establishments
Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only
Health and beauty spas on the first floor or above
Health services above the first floor only
Financial institutions(until March 31,2006 when financial institutions again will be prohibited)
The following uses are currently prohibited in the Broadway overlay zone:
Real estate
All other offices on the first floor
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SECOND FLOOR IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA. August 24,2005
Future Land Use Policy for the Broadway Commercial Area
Some of the Planning Commissioners expressed c6neem about the "incremental' nature of the land use policy
being made for the Broadway commercial area. They noted that less than 18 months ago the Commission
had reviewed a request for real estate office,all other office use including health services, and financial
institutions to be moved from prohibited uses to permitted uses in the Broadway commercial area. At that
time the Commission determined that any office use on the first floor, including real estate,would be
detrimental to the pedestrian character of the Broadway commercial area and recommended that these uses
continue to be prohibited. However financial institutions were allowed for 18 months. During that time a
cash checking business(financial institution)expressed an interest in locating on Broadway and the merchants
vocally opposed the application as being inappropriate.
As some Commissioners have pointed out, in the last few months, as demonstrated by the agreement among
the great majority of the merchants regarding the expansion of food establishment uses, there appears to be a
"vision" emerging for the Broadway commercial area at least among the merchants. This is a 'vision" for the
Broadway commercial area different from Burlingame Avenue, therefore the more recent requests (for food
establishments and real estate offices)appear to be more focused and thought through. The Commission
acknowledged this change but pointed out that "incremental'policy making is inefficient and may also be
ineffective. Some Commissioners suggested an alternative option to remove all special limitations for the
Broadway commercial area and allow the C-1 district regulations to apply, letting the market determine the
viable mix of uses on Broadway. When asked, this idea was not endorsed by the President of the Broadway
BID who preferred to retain special regulation. But the idea of taking away the Broadway overlay and
returning to C-1 regulations does express the concern of at least some of the Planning Commissioners about
taking a piecemeal approach to land use regulation in the Broadway commercial area.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Chapter 25.36 to Allow Real Estate Offices in the Broadway
Commercial Area as a Conditional Use and to Remove the Sunset Clause on Allowing Financial
Institutions as a Conditional Use in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Planning Commission Minutes August 22,2005
Planning Commission Action Staff Report August 22,2005,with attachments
Notice of Public Hearing,published in the San Mateo Times August 26,2005 and mailed to all property
owners and merchants in the Broadway commercial area,August 26, 2005
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2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.36 TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES IN THE
3 BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA AS A CONDITIONAL USE AND TO REMOVE
THE SUNSET CLAUSE ON ALLOWING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS A
4 CONDITIONAL USE IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
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6 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
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8 Section 1 . Merchants and property owners in the Broadway Commercial Area have
9 requested the City to allow real estate offices in the Broadway Commercial Area as a conditional
10 use in order to increase the business - retail environment in the area. Consistent with this change,
I I there does not appear to be any reason to discontinue the provision making financial institutions
12 in the Broadway Commercial Area a conditional use.
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14 Section 2. Section 25.36.041 is amended to read as follows:
15 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
16 (a) Permitted uses in the Bf oudway Coininei rial Ai ru. Except as otherwise provided in
17 this section, uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial
18 Area.
19 (b) Conditional use . In addition to the conditional
20 uses allowed in the C-1 district, the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial
21 Area pursuant to a conditional use permit:
22 (1) Food establishments;
23 (2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
24 (3) Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above; and
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6. AMEND ZONING FOR THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE
USES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR, ZONED C-1 WITH BROADWAY
OVERLAY REGULATIONS—CITY PLANNER:MARGARET MONROE(150 NOTICED)
Reference staff report August 22,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report,reviewed the
proposed change to the regulations adding real estate uses on the first and second floor with performance
criteria. Commissioners asked if real estate uses would be a conditional use. CP noted that as proposed real
estate uses would be a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area. Commission had discussed
limiting the number of real estate uses,why is that not included in this draft?CP noted that in the case of
food establishments we had begun by limiting the number in an area and allowing them to move around,it
did not work.CA noted that in limiting food establishments to a fixed number we had a base number we
could defend,in the case of real estate uses,the definition is broad,and we do not have a fixed number we
can justify;the conditional use permit process can be used to determine if the impact of a given real estate
use is appropriate. CP noted that the performance criteria use will have the effect of limiting the size and
thus the impacts caused by various real estate offices,and with a conditional use permit the Commission can
place additional appropriate restrictions on a given real estate business to insure that their operation is
consistent with the character of the Broadway area. How were the performance criteria determined? CP
noted that the criteria are based on the questions that the Commission asked at the study meeting and on
current experience with this use on Broadway. The responses to the study questions are in the staff report.
The action includes removing the sunset clause for financial institutions and allowing them as a conditional
use permanently. There were no further questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Ross Bruce,President of the Broadway merchants association;
Amin Assadi,1202 Broadway; Rudy Horak,1332 Edgehill Drive;Eric Wrinkler,1345 Howard Avenue;
Tom Coros, 2225 Summit Drive; Barbara Zukowski, 1108 Capuchin Avenue; Valerie Teil, 1235
Broadway and 1448 Alvarado Drive;John Benson,1401 Paloma Avenue;Garbis Bezdjian,1199 Broadway;
David Hinckel,1616 Sanchez Avenue. In the last 18 months Broadway lost 50%of its real estate uses,some
real estate is good for the mix of businesses on Broadway. Commissioner asked which was the real estate
use on the first floor which was not nonconforming. Ross Bruce commented that this real estate use is no
longer operating on Broadway. Am a merchant on Broadway and feel that allowing real estate uses is a good
idea,support this ordinance. Know how important real estate is to everyday life,should be as accessible as
possible,first floor is good for access,support. Support this,may cause real estate uses to move away from
Howard and Primrose area. Support because more likely to have owner occupancy on Broadway,this kind
of business is good for Burlingame because owners care about the street and city,need that to bring
Broadway back to the"village". Support bringing real estate uses back because it will support the diversity
of Broadway,John Kervanian from Nuts for Candy also wanted it noted that he supports this ordinance.
Need the diversity in function to get a pedestrian friendly street,real estate businesses work on Ocean
Avenue in Carmel. Daughter lives in Danville,there good mix of real estate and businesses on the main
street. Few months ago stood here and asked the Planning Commission to vote for 5 more restaurants on
Broadway;now ask for real estate offices,the Broadway BID and merchants support a total of four,now
there is only one;ask Commission to support,it is only fair,only ask 1,500 SF for a family business in his
building on Broadway.Have been a renter and a property owner on Broadway,the street lost a good real
estate establishment,it was not replaced,would like to have at least two.
Commission asked Ross Bruce: Eighteen months ago Commission spent along time looking at new uses on
Broadway,including real estate,felt then that some uses including real estate would limit the pedestrian
orientation of the street,and the vision expressed at that time was the merchants wanted people to walk,
given this request would we be better off without any limitations on uses on Broadway? Not asking to
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remove all limits,would like adjustments and an evolution,tweaking to improve the mix,think the limits
established by zoning are good but may need adjusting every 15 years or so. Seems more like "policy by
increment", ask for change when a property owner wants something, ask Commission action in response,
would it be better to take all limits off so the property owner is not hand-cuffed,the incremental approach is
time consuming for the Commission and city. This is a small adjustment;appreciate the time given by the
city and commission.
There were no finther comments from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
Commission comment: CA noted that on April 6, 2006, the provision allowing financial institutions on
Broadway would expire, he noted that this ordinance includes removing the sunset clause and allowing
financial institutions as an allowed use permanently; Commission should address this in their action.
C.Keighran noted that she support real estate use in the Broadway area,understand issue but do not want to
take all regulation off Broadway,feel it would open Pandora's Box; the restaurant change,adding 5,was an
incremental change which was good especially since all the merchants worked together to figure out a
'vision'for Broadway which is a local service street different from Burlingame Avenue where the properties
and businesses are bigger,on Broadway a lot of sites are owner occupied which makes a close connection
with the community,it is good to support benefits to the community;for these reasons move to recommend
the changes to the Broadway commercial area zoning to add real estate uses as a conditional use with
performance criteria to the City Council for approval. . The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Comment on the motion: When the commission approved the Walgreen's application required that the
design include interesting windows forpedestrian interest,in Carmel there are a lot of real estate offices but
they have a lot of photographs in the windows, they care about the pedestrian; can we require that in this
ordinance? In the past in discussing Broadway the Commission has talked about not allowing curtains on
the windows on Broadway so people can see into the businesses. CP noted that such requirements about
window displays and window covering,where appropriate,could be a part of the action on each conditional
use permit for a real estate business.
Further comment on the motion: An individual applicant asked that he get his real estate office,want to be
clear that vote is on generally expanding the real estate use opportunities on Broadway not approval of an
individual site,need to watch the change and see if it works. CA noted that a commissioner who lives near
Broadway may vote on a change to the regulations for the entire area, however, he may not vote on an
individual application within those regulations if he lives within 500 feet of the applicant's site. Note also
that would like to amend the motion to remove the'sunset'for financial institutions on Broadway. Maker
and second to the motion agreed to add removal of the time limitation for financial institutions on Broadway.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend to the City Council that they approve the
ordinance amendments to allow real estate uses as a conditional use with performance criteria in the
Broadway commercial area and that the time limit on financial institutions be removed. The motion passed
on a 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent). This item is not appealable and will be referred to the City Council for
public hearing and action. This item concluded at 8:20 p.m.
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Zoning Code Revision: Amend Broadway Regulations to Allow Real Action Calendar
Estate Uses on the First Floor and Second Floor
Meeting Date: August 22, 2005
Planning Commission Action:
Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. The action is a recommendation to City Council. The
public hearing should include the Ordinance which amends the zoning code (Chapter 25.36) to allow real
estate offices as a permitted use on the first and second floor on Broadway so long as they comply with
listed performance criteria.
This item has been noticed for public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation (San Mateo Times) 10
days in advance of this public hearing. Notice was also mailed to all property owners and merchants in the
Broadway Commercial Area.
General Plan Compliance:
The proposed change to the zoning regulations for the Broadway Commercial Area (Broadway Center) is
consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan if real estate uses are determined to be included
as neighborhood serving retail and service uses which the General Plan promotes in the Broadway
Commercial Area. Regarding land use in the Broadway Center, the General Plan states: "This center
includes outlets providing a wide range of consumer goods and services for Burlingame residents and
residents of adjoining communities. It also includes business service establishments, business and
professional offices, civic buildings and some residential uses." (GP, Land Use Element, Page L-5). The
adopted Land Use Map shows the Broadway Center/Commercial Area as Shopping and Service
Commercial ( the same land use designation applied to the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area).
CEQA Compliance:
The amendment to the zoning designation to allow real estate offices within the adopted retail sales and
service land use is categorically exempt under CEQA because it is a ministerial action and represents no
change to the type of use (retail sales and service) or intensity of use (no expansion in potential sales and
service square footage) approved with current land use policy for the area. Any project submitted as the
result of the change in zoning would be required to be reviewed to determine if it was subject to CEQA.
Background:
In June 2005, the Broadway Business Improvement District Board sent a letter to the City Council
requesting that the city amend the zoning in the Broadway commercial area to allow real estate offices in
the Broadway commercial area. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission which studied the
request at their July 11, 2005, meeting (PC Minutes July 11, 2005). The commission asked staff a number
of questions regarding the real estate use in the Broadway commercial area and directed staff to draft an
amendment to the Broadway commercial area regulations allowing real estate uses as a conditional use
with certain performance criteria. To the extent they were applicable the criteria were based on the
information gathered in response to the questions the commission asked.
Commission Questions and Responses:
0 Is it possible to limit real estate use by block within the Broadway commercial area?
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Our experience with food establishment regulation indicates that it is difficult to regulate a use by
location which can move within a given area e.g.one block. Based on our experience it is more
effective to limit by total number;however,arriving at an appropriate number which we can defend
legally would be a problem with real estate offices. Food establishments were limited to the
number existing at the time the regulatory ordinance was adopted.
■ How many real estate offices remain on Broadway?
According to Ross Bruce,AVR Realty there are two nonconforming real estate offices in the
Broadway commercial area,AVR on the first floor and Walter Renner Realty on the second floor.
In addition, there is one real estate office which is presently located on the first floor,does not
conform with current regulations and is not nonconforming. This business was not included in the
analysis.
• Would all new real estate offices require a parking variance?
It would depend upon whether there was on-site parking for the building. Some of the buildings on
Broadway have a few parking spaces at the rear. Whether these spaces would be adequate to
provide all the required parking on site for a new real estate office would depend upon the size of
all the uses on the site and their parking requirements. When uses change and the new use has a
greater parking requirement than the previous use which was nonconforming in parking,a parking
variance is required for the difference. For example,1500 SF of retail without parking at 1:400 SF
needs 3.75 parking spaces;a real estate use(office)at 1500 SF at 1:300 SF needs 5 parking spaces.
The applicant would be required to get a parking variance for 2 parking spaces(1.25 rounds up).
■ Ifreal estate uses were allowed as a conditional use with performance criteria could it be structured
so that the use would not be allowed unless all the performance criteria were met?
If the real estate use with performance criteria were listed as a conditional use,then any exceptions
to numerical criteria would require a variance. To grant a variance the commission would need to
find a hardship with the property,which would be difficult to do since,as a new use,it should be
able to be modified to meet the criteria.
■ Would like the BID to propose the maximum number.
A representative of the Broadway BID indicated that there were at one time four first floor real
estate offices on Broadway.
■ Are there any real estate offices in downtown Millbrae,San Carlos and San Mateo?
There are real estate offices on Laurel and San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos;on El Camino,
Broadway and Magnolia in Millbrae;and on West 25th,El Camino Real,and Baldwin in San
Mateo.
• Will rents paid by real estate offices increase the rental rates for other uses in the area?
The Commission will have to ask the BID representatives this question.However,if there are few
vacancies,the lack of supply will affect the rental rates upwards.
• Can we calculate what impact the loss of retail space will have on the city's revenue base?
The city receives 0.9%of the sales tax paid on each item sold in the commercial area. Each retail
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business generates a different volume of sales, but to stay in business a business must generate
some sales. Real estate offices do not generate retail sales tax.
■ What was the square footage in AVR and Town and Country Realty? How was each business
divided between property management and property sales?
Ross Bruce of AVR Realty provided the following information. AVR Realty uses two stories,
connected by an interior stair,the total floor area is about 2,150 SF;Town and Country had about
1,200 SF. AVR Realty has 4 full time people(a secretary,broker and 2 property mangers),2 part
time people (book keepers), and 10 property sales people (contractors). They hold no regular
weekly meeting for sales agents. Town and Country employed about 6 people,2 full time(broker
and secretary) and 4 sales agents.
■ What has changed since the commission reviewed this request and determined that real estate uses
were not appropriate in the Broadway commercial area?
Several new businesses have located in the Broadway commercial area. As a result,there are also
new members on the BID Board. The BABES of Broadway, a merchant's association to promote
Broadway and attract new businesses to the area, has been formed and they have been active in
promotional activities for Broadway, such as the Pet Parade.
Summary of Proposed Regulation Changes:
Based on the direction given by the Planning Commission at the July study meeting and on the information
gathered in response to the questions raised by the Planning Commission the following amendment to the
Broadway commercial area overlay zone is suggested for consideration:
Amend the conditional uses section (CS 25.36.041 (b)(5)to add real estate uses which comply with all of
the following performance criteria:
a. Occupy no more than 1.500 square feet;
b. Have no more than 10 persons on site at one time;
c. Have a maximum of 5 desks or work stations and 1 conference room on site;
d. Are located on the first or second floor.
Failure to comply with any of the performance criteria will require a variance.
Staff Comments:
A summary History of Zoning Regulation on Broadway is included in the attachments. This document
reviews the history and timing of the changes including uses, from the original C-1 to the Broadway
Commercial Area overlay limitations to the most recent requests for changes and city responses. Also
attached to this staff report is a copy of the July 11, 2005,Planning Commission study staff report
which includes a number of background documents which may be useful to the Commission in
preparing for the public hearing on the real estate use issue.
Margaret Monroe
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Attachments:
Draft Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Chapter 25.36 to Allow Real Estate Offices in the
Broadway Commercial Area as a Conditional Use.
Amendment to the Broadway Commercial Area to Allow Real Estate Uses as a Conditional Use
(Annotated)
Planning Commission Minutes, July 11, 2005
History of Zoning Regulation on Broadway,July 29, 2005
Planning Commission Staff Report, Study,July 11,2004 with attachments
Public Notice, San Mateo Times,published August 12, 2005
Public Notice,mailed to property owners and merchants in the Broadway Commercial Area,August 12,
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2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 25.36 TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE OFFICES IN THE
3 BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA AS A CONDITIONAL USE
4 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
5 Section 1. Merchants and property owners in the Broadway Commercial Area have
6 requested the City to allow real estate offices in the Broadway Commercial Area as a conditional
7 use in order to increase the business - retail environment in the area.
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9 Section 2. Section 25.36.041 is amended to read as follows:
10 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
11 (a) Permitted uses i . Except as otherwise provided in
12 this section, uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial
13 Area.
14 (b) Conditional use . In addition to the conditional
15 uses allowed in the C-1 district, the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial
16 Area pursuant to a conditional use permit:
17 (1) Food establishments;
18 (2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
19 (3) Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above; and
20 (4) Health services above the first floor only; and
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7 Section 3. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1730, financial institutions shall be allowed as a
8 conditional use until March 31,2006,unless earlier changed. On April 1,2006,Section 25.36.041
9 shall read as follows,unless otherwise amended before that date:
10 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
11 (a) Permitted uses. Except as otherwise provided in this section,uses permitted in the C-1
12 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
13 (b) Conditional uses. In addition to the conditional uses allowed in the C-1 district, the
14 following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area pursuant to a conditional use
15 permit:
16 (1)Food establishments;
17 (2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
18 (3)Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above; and
19 (4)Health services above the first floor only; and
20 (5) Real estate uses that comply with the following in addition to any other conditions that
21 may imposed pursuant to chapter 25.52:
22 (A) Occupy no more than 1,500 square feet; and
23 (B) Have no more than ten (10)persons on-site at any one time; and
24 (C) Have a maximum of five(5)desks or work stations and one(1)conference room on-
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27 (c) Prohibited uses. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited and in
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2 (2)Financial institutions.
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Amendment to the Broadway Commercial Area
to Allow Real Estate Uses as a Conditional Use
(with Annotations)
Annotation: On March 1, 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance
1730 which separated the regulations for the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area from the regulations for the Broadway
commercial area and created code section 25.36.041 for the
Broadway commercial area. At this same time the council
allowed financial institutions on the first floor in the
Broadway commercial area for a two year period (March 31,
2006) . The request by the Broadway BID Board to allow real
estate uses on the first and second floor in the Broadway
commercial area, requires an amendment to CS 25.36.041, Broadway
commercial area. Below is the entire code section. The
suggested provisions are shown in bold face with annotation
following.
25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
(a) Permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Except as otherwise provided in
this section,uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial
Area.
(b)Conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the conditional
uses allowed in the C-1 district,the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway
Commercial Area pursuant to a conditional use permit:
(1)Food establishments;
(2)Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
(3)Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above;and
(4)Health services above the first floor only.
(5)Real estate uses that comply with the following standards in additon to any
conditions that may be imposed pursuant to chapter 25.52:
(A) Occupy no more than one-thousand five hundred(1,500)square feet;
(B) Have no more than ten(10)persons on-site at any one time;and
(C) Have a maximum of five(5)desks or work stations and one(1)conference
room on-site;and
(D) Are located on the first or second floor.
Annotation:
The zoning code defines real estate as "the occupation of real
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estate broker or agent, title insurance, real estate investment,
real estate management, real estate developer or similar
business. " This provision would apply to all of these
activities.
In their study of this request to add real estate uses in
the Broadway commercial area, the Planning Commission
identified a number of issues or impacts created by real estate
uses which should be carefully regulated if real estate uses
are to be added in the Broadway commercial area. Based on the
city' s experience in other areas, such as Subarea B, one on the
major effects of real estate uses is overcrowding of leased
space and resulting inordinate parking demands. This is a
particularly concern on Broadway since very few of the sites
have any on site parking. The parking impact will be felt on
the city parking lots, put there to support the retail uses.
The Commission identified the following ways to consider
regulating real estate uses: limit square footage, limit number
of desks, limit number of people employed at each business,
require the business to include both property management and
real estate sales because it would serve a more neighborhood
interest, and require commission review so that conditions could
be placed to insure that the size of the business is consistent
with the area.
To address the stated concerns the following provisions
were put in the regulation:
1. Real estate uses were made a conditional use,
which requires a public hearing and action by the
commission including conditions which address parameters of
operation.
2 . Performance criteria were added for the use. Since
real estate offices in the past have been just on the first
floor, just on the second floor and have occupied both
first and second floors, the performance criteria allow
real estate use on the first and/or second floor (AVR uses
two stories, Town and County used only the first floor, and
Walter Remer has only a small second floor office. The
criteria include a maximum square footage of 1, 500 SF (AVR
has about 2, 150 SF, Town and Country had about 1, 200 SF.
The criteria limit the number of desks or work stations to
five (a number based on the office parking requirement of
1 :300SF, for the maximum of 1, 500 SF) ; and the number of
people on site at one time to 10. Since the city enforces
based on complaint, the number of people will be a flag to
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indicate whether over crowding is taking place. The
performance criteria do not address a maximum number of
employees on the site since many of the people associated
with real estate businesses are contractors, some of whom
may work at home and the number is constantly shifting.
For example AVR realty has 4 full time employees (the
broker, the secretary, and two property managers) , 2 part
time employees (book keepers) and 10 sales people.
Technically that means that 16 people work out of that
2, 100 SF office (e.g. a density of 1 person:131 SF) AVR
holds no regular weekly meeting. Town and Country which
recently closed on Broadway occupied 1, 250 SF and employed
7 people, two full time (broker and secretary) and 4 agents
(e.g. a density of 1 person:179SF) . Walter Renner had a
first floor office of about 1, 400-1, 500 SF, did no property
management and had 8 sales people on site (e.g. density of
1 person: 175-185SF) ; however this office was closed on
Broadway in the mid-1980 ' s and moved to San Francisco. Mr.
Renner moved his personal office to a second floor where he
is now.
In short, for enforcement it is most useful to base the
limitations on things which can be measured before occupancy or
counted after, such as the number of desks or workstations.
However, it should be noted that the number of full time, part
time and contract employees as well as the hours of operation
can be controlled through a conditional use permit; so the
commission' s site specific concerns relating to the specific
location and adjacent uses can be addressed on a case by case
basis .
Finally, this provision as written provides no exception to
the performance criteria except a variance which must be based
on a hardship on the property.
(b) Prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the uses prohibited
in the C-1 district, the following uses are prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area:
(1) Financial institutions;
Annotation:
As of March 2006 financial institutions will be prohibited once
again on Broadway, unless an ordinance is adopted removing the
sunset clause. Currently financial institutions are permitted
uses in the Broadway commercial area.
(2) Real estate.
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Annotation:
If real estate uses are made a conditional use then they can no
longer be a prohibited use.
(3) All other offices on the first floor; and
(4) Psychic services.
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houses built and 7 major remodels on this block alone,constant construction
and a change to the streetscape, request that the entire block be given an
opportunity to weigh in on every project which might affect this block,entire
block should be noticed 2 weeks before any action,notice should specify time
when resident may review a project at the Planning Department,opposed to
speculators reshaping our neighborhood without regard for the existing
residents. Commissioner noted might look into the idea of placing a plaque
with an image of the proposed house and the date of the Planning
Commission on the front lawn. Diana Mason, 1451 Balboa, completed
Giomi's comments,noting that renters damage the block,since houses rented
while waiting to go through the planning review process. There were no
further comments from the floor.
VI. STUDY ITEMS
1. AMEND ZONING FOR THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE
USES ON THE FIRST FLOOR,ZONED C-1 WITH BROADWAY OVERLAY REGULATIONS—
CITY PLANNER: MARGARET MONROE
CP Monroe presented a summary of the 7.11.05 staff report. She reviewed the options for regulation ofreal
estate uses in the Broadway commercial area,the history of recent zoning changes requested in the area,and
the direction of the General Plan regarding this neighborhood shopping area.
Commissioners asked: Is it possible to limit this use by block? Staff noted that it was,but it was difficult of
enforce. Current real estate offices do both property management(rental)as well as sales,this combination
is more commercial area friendly; current offices are small in terms of square footage and number of
employees(4-5 at one location). How many real estate offices remain in the Broadway area?Two,AVR on
the first floor and Walter Reiner on the second floor. Real estate use would require on-site parking, since
there is only one building which has on-site parking,would all real estate offices require a parking variance?
Staff noted that it would depend upon the previous use of the site. Concerned with a real estate use which
has a lot of agents, think 20 on the site too many for the Broadway area, might work if could limit the
number of agents/employees and the square footage, with a conditional use permit the commission could
review each business for fit. Do not favor changing the code for a specific individual. Would prefer strict
performance criteria, allow no exceptions and have real estate uses a permitted use to moderate Planning
Department's work load. Parking matters and this will have an impact. Would like the BID to propose the
maximum number, do San Carlos,San Mateo and Millbrae allow real estate offices in their downtown
areas? Will the rents paid by real estate offices increase the rental rates for other uses in the area? Real
estate uses do not contribute to the city s sales tax revenue,can we calculate what the lose of the retail square
footage would mean? Would like to know the square footage in the two real estate offices on Broadway
AVR and Town and Country(before it recently left). These two offices are small,independents, and good
models to determine the number of desks,conference room, and number of agents. When a property sells
the city's property taxes increase,so some revenue is gained. Would like to know how the business ofAVR
and Town and Country was divided among property management and property sales. Two years ago the
Planning Commission debated this issue and decided not to allow real estate offices in the Broadway
commercial area. What has changed?
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There seemed to be consensus that, if allow real estate uses on Broadway they should be:
• Limited in terms of square footage;
• Limited number of desks;
• Limited in terms of number of people employed at the site;
• Should require property management as well as real estate sales activities on the site; and
• Should be a conditional use.
Staff noted that they would work on collecting the information requested as well as drafting proposed
regulation for the Commission to review. Given the work requested there is not time to get this back to the
next meeting. Depending on the choices from the research, this may come back for study one more time
before it is ready for public hearing. This item concluded at 7:45 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar - Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a commissioner prior to the time the
commission votes on the motion to adopt.
Chair Auran noted that there was a request during From the Floor to move the one item on the consent
calendar, item 2, 1309 Balboa Avenue, be moved to the regular action calendar.
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
2. 1309 BALBOA AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL
PERMIT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION AND ATTACHED GARAGE (SCOTT
JONES, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; UNA KINSELLA, ARCHITECT) (47 NOTICED)
PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER
Reference staff report 7.11.05, with attachments. Plr Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff
comments. Ten conditions were suggested for consideration. Commission had no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Una Kinsella , 1484 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, architect
represented the project; and Mary Hunt, 725 Vernon Way, represented neighbor Donald Lee. Architect
noted that she would answer questions. Mr. Lee lives next door, concerned that the addition lines up with
his house and is within 8 feet of his bedroom, concerned that it will lower the value of his house and of the
neighborhood; will damage the visual character of the neighborhood, not opposed to the increase in size but
opposed to the attached garage with the second story over it at the location chosen. The architect responded
that there was one issue at the design review study, realized that the house was adjacent, but did not realize
that the area over the garage was next to the bedroom, are installing strip windows to maximize the
neighbors privacy, the wall of the second floor is low, 14'-2" above grade and the windows are placed as
high in the wall as can be, worked to avoid having the windows line up. There were no further comments
from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
C. Deal noted that felt that addition was not integrated into the structure before, agree that the windows are
not large, unobtrusive and the head height is low, it is not good to have a big wall with no windows,problem
is that the lot is 50 feet wide like many in the city and that has a big impact on the neighbors, but the design
in this case has a minimal impact, so moved approval by resolution with the conditions in the staff report:
1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped
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History of Zoning Regulation on Broadway
Originally Broadway was zoned C-1,retail sales and service commercial.
The original C-1 base zoning (CS 25.36)allows as a permitted use:
a. offices,except real estate,financial institutions and health services;
As a conditional use allows:
a. real estate offices.
The following is the history of changes to base zoning in the Broadway area:
1. On April 16,1984,Ordinance 1272 was adopted which created the Broadway Commercial area,
including a map of the area(attached). In this action financial institutions and first floor offices
(including real estate)were prohibited in the Broadway commercial area.
The Broadway commercial area uses the C-1 zoning base with the following exception:
a. Conditional use permit for the following:
food establishments;
Graphics arts
Personal trainer and assessment
Health services above the first floor.
b. Prohibited uses;
-real estate
-All offices on the first floor
psychic services
financial institutions(after March 31,2006)
2. On April 15,1985,Ordinance 1302 was adopted establishing the first regulation on food
establishments in the Broadway commercial area. The number was fixed at the number in existence in
1985. (This ordinance also established the same regulation on food establishments in the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial Area.)
3. hi June 2003,Mr.Bezdjian,1199 Broadway applied to amend the permitted uses in the Broadway
commercial area to allow health services,financial institutions,real estate offices on the first floor.
The Council allowed financial institutions on the first floor with a two year sunset clause.
4. July 9,2003 the Broadway Business Improvement District(BID)sent a letter reporting that the
merchants voted not to review the land use change until January of 2004.
5.September 19,2003 the Broadway BID Board sent a letter supporting adding health services,real
estate,financial institutions and other office uses on the first floor in the Broadway commercial area.
6. October 14,2003 Planning Commission Minutes,Commission noted at environmental scoping for
permitting first floor health services,real estate,financial institutions and other office uses,that
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Broadway needed a vision statement and a evaluation of the impacts of the change in uses on parking,
traffic,pedestrian circulation and on the retail economy of these proposed changes.
7. January 12,2004 Planning Commission Minutes recommend denial of health services, other office
and real estate on the first floor, allow financial institutions with a two year sunset.
8. Council adopted Ordinance 1730 allowing financial institutions as a permitted use in the Broadway
commercial area, to expire March 31, 2006.
9. July 2005, amended the food establishment regulations to allow five additional food establishments
at new locations in the Broadway commercial area. These establishments are limited to full service,
specialty food shop or limited food service.
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Amend Zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area to Allow Real Estate Study Calendar
Uses on the First Floor
Meeting Date: 07.11.05
Request: Study the request to change the zoning regulations to allow real estate office uses on the first
floor in the Broadway Commercial Area, zoned G1 with the Broadway overlay regulations.
General Plan: Allowing real estate uses in the Broadway commercial area is consistent with the General
Plan development policies for the Broadway area because these uses were permitted at the time the
General Plan Land Use Element for the Broadway commercial area was adopted.
CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations, Class 5, minor alterations in land use limitations with an average slope of less than 20%which
do not result in any changes to land use or density.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission should review the options for changing regulations for real estate uses in the
Broadway commercial area, discuss and identify the appropriate action, and direct staff to prepare an
appropriate regulation for public hearing. The study meeting is not a public hearing, although members of
the public may address this item during Comments from the Floor. Before the end of the item, however,
staff should be directed regarding how to address the regulations for real estate uses in the Broadway
commercial area. The Commission should set this matter for a public hearing on July 25, 2005.
Following the July 25, 2005, public hearing the commission will make a recommendation for action to the
City Council.
Referral to the Planning Commission:
At a recent public hearing before the City Council regarding changing the number of food establishments
on Broadway, the Broadway Business Improvement District president, representing his membership,
requested that they would like the city to consider allowing real estate offices as a conditional use permit
on the first floor in Broadway commercial area. (Broadway BID, letter June 15, 2005) The BID feels that
real estate uses would add day time foot traffic for the retail and service business on Broadway and the use
fits the "vision" they are formulating for the area. City Council referred this request to the Planning
Commission for review and recommendation.
Real Estate Uses in Present Zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area:
Currently real estate uses are prohibited in the Broadway commercial area. (CS 25.36.041) Generally the
C-1 (retail commercial) zoning requirements apply in the Broadway commercial area. However, an
"overlay" of additional regulations has been created for the Broadway commercial area. The overlay(CS
25.36.04 1) allows all the uses permitted and conditional in the C-I district except for those called out for
special regulation in the Broadway area. Those uses called out for a conditional use in the Broadway area
are as follows:
Food establishments
Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only
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Health and beauty spas on the first floor or above
Health services above the first floor only
Financial institutions(until March 31,2006 when financial institutions will be prohibited)
The following uses are currently prohibited in the Broadway overlay zone:
Real estate
All other offices on the first floor
Psychic services
Compliance with the General Plan:
The Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Burlingame General Plan were adopted in 1969. Since that
time the Plan has been amended with other elements,particularly Conservation(1973). The General Plan
elements set out the city's policy toward development for the city as a whole and in its various areas. At
the time the General Plan was adopted and amended the Broadway commercial areawas an important point
of identity to its surrounding residential neighborhoods and served as a center for convenience shopping
and congregation. The Plan set out certain expectations for the Broadway commercial area. In reviewing
this request for a change in zoning the Commission must determine if adding real estate offices on the first
floor through out the Broadway commercial area is consistent with the following policies and objectives:
The role of Broadway in the city's economy;
With the functional efficiency,character and quality of Broadway;
Provides an effective transition between retail commercial and residential so that it
works to strengthen the residential character of the city;
Continues to provide convenience goods and customer service;
Enhances Broadway including separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
and reduction of through traffic;and
Stabilizes the current transition where changes are occurring accompanied by signs
of decline or increased intensity of use(conservation element),key is compatibly
between commercial enterprises and residential uses.
If the Planning Commission feels that the requested change to add real estate uses on the first floor and
above to the land uses within the Broadway commercial area are appropriate,but that they are not
consistent with the development policies and objectives set out in the General Plan,then this action will
also require a General Plan amendment.
Broadway, a Neighborhood Serving Shopping Area:
Recently there has been a move by the merchants and property owners in the Broadway commercial
area to change the longtime connection in the zoning code between Broadway and the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial areas. Dating from the 1970's the merchants and property owners on Broadway
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have sought the benefits and protections offered to Burlingame Avenue Subarea A. Recently,
however,the Broadway merchants and property owners supported an action to allow health services
above the first floor which are prohibited in the Burlingame Avenue Cgmmercial Area.
Staff saw this request to allow health services as a movement away from the Broadway merchants and
property owners vision of becoming a second Burlingame central business district and an acceptance of
the area's functional role as a neighborhood commercial center. The reason that the acceptance of
medical office uses was so indicative of change was the impact of medical office uses on the
commercial environment. Medical offices have a high employee to office space ratio, employees
generate a long term parking impact and medical offices also generate a lot of destination oriented,
patients,who consume the high demand, short term, close in retail parking spaces without generating
retail foot traffic. These impacts may be counter to the central business district function described as:
"One generally applicable principle is that(the central business district) shopping district
should be kept as compact as possible to encourage pedestrian traffic among stores,thus
facilitating comparison shopping and impulse buying...for similar reasons store frontage should
be continuous,with minimum interruptions by parking lots, office buildings or hotels without
ground floor stores, or by banks, airline ticket offices and other non-retail uses." (New
Illustrated Book of Development Definitions,page 250).
The current request for real estate offices on the first floor and above would take Broadway steps
further away from the old vision of this area becoming a second Burlingame central business district;
and could bring it closer to its current functional role as a neighborhood commercial center, assuming
that the demand for the real estate uses in the Broadway area does not take over the majority of the
ground floor retail space. Too many of these office type uses located on Broadway will create a lot of
"dead" space, separating and isolating, the active retail uses and could kill the convenience and
personal service retail businesses in the area. The increase in the day time employee population in
the area may benefit lunch time trade at restaurants and generate regular customers for convenience
shopping services in the area; however, this change could be to the detriment of personal services
such as beauty parlors which rely on the availability of two to four hour parking spaces.
This decision to modify the zoning to allow real estate office uses will be a watershed action in
defining the future of the Broadway commercial area. Once the regulation is established and the
pattern is set, it will be hard to change in the future. Reversing the decision in the future will make all
the uses permitted as a result of implementation of this present request non-conforming.
Nonconforming uses tend to continue until there is no market demand for them. hi fact, such uses
thrive by becoming nonconforming, since the competition in the area is reduced.
Since Broadway is not the city's central business district; its function is that of a neighborhood
commercial/shopping area. In the literature a neighborhood commercial area is defined as:
"A commercial area of approximately fifty thousand square feet, often located on an arterial or
collector street,providing convenience goods and services for residents or the surrounding
area."
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Characteristics of a neighborhood shopping area include:
- Neighborhood business area usually serves residents within five minutes driving time;
- Stores include food, drugs,hardware,clothing and sundries;
- Services include barber and beauty parlors, cleaners, and so on.
- The major characteristic of such an area is its scale, it usually does not contain any large
stores designed to serve several neighborhoods.
- Unless they have a high volume of walk-in trade,neighborhood commercial areas need a
higher ratio of parking lot area to store spaces.
- Pedestrians may be limited to nothing more than paved walks in front of stores.
Source:Moskowitz and Lindbloom,New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions.
History:
In the past several years,there has been considerable discussion about appropriate uses in the Broadway
commercial area. In May and June of 2005 the Planning Commission and City Council discussed revision
to the Food Establishment regulations,ultimately allowing five additional food establishment locations on
Broadway(City Council decision, July 5, 2005).
In March of 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1730 which allowed financial institutions as a
permitted use in the Broadway commercial area. This regulation will expire in March 2006. The shift of
financial institutions from prohibited to permitted use grew out of a request by a local merchant to amend
the zoning to allow: all office uses,real estate uses,financial institutions, and health services on the first
floor as permitted uses. Planning Commission studied this issue in July 2003 (PC Minutes July28,2003)
and October 2003 (PC Minutes October 14,2003). At the July meeting Commission continued the item
until the city could complete a poll of the merchants and property owners in the area. The city undertook a
use survey of the merchants in November 2003. (Planning Department Memo, December 2,2003) The
conclusion from the responses (43%)was that all four uses requested should be allowed. The four uses
were financial institutions, real estate, health services and general office use, all on the first floor. The
responses for allowing these 4 uses without a public hearing,e.g. as a permitted use, ranged from 67%to
75 %.
Following the July 2003 Planning Commission study meeting and the November 2003 study meeting,the
city received a letter from the Broadway Business Improvement District Board supporting health services,
other office uses,real estate and financial institutions on the fust floor.They noted that the earlier objection
from the BID had been rooted on the division among their members over whether the food establishment
regulation should be changed. Since food establishments were not a part of the 2003/2004 action, the
membership could support it.
At the Planning Commission meeting on January 12,2004,the commission held a public hearing and voted
to recommend to the City Council that they not change the regulations regarding real estate,general office
and health service uses on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial area. However,the commission did
recommend that financial institutions be allowed as a permitted use for 24 months. (PC Minutes January
12,2005)
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The City Council supported the Planning Commission's recommendation in their adoption of Ordinance
1730 on March 1,2004. Financial institutions became a permitted use with an expiration of March 31,
2006. Real estate,all other office uses,and health services continued as prohibited uses on the first floor in
the Broadway commercial area.
Approaches to Regulating Real Estate Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area:
There are a number of approaches the Planning Commission could consider for regulating real estate uses
in the Broadway commercial area:
1. Real estate uses could be made a permitted use. In this case no further review would be required.
Real estate uses could locate on the first and second,floors of any building . There would be an on-site
parking requirement of 1:300 SF; failure to provide parking on site would require a parking variance. A
limitation on maximum floor area, such as 5,000 SF could be imposed as well.
2. Real estate uses could be made a conditional use, which is what the Broadway BID recommends. A
conditional use would be required for each business location. The permit would control the number of
employees, hours of operation, time of the weekly meeting and any other activities expected on site.
Parking to code would be required; a variance would be required if there were no on-site parking.
3. The number of real estate uses could be limited to 5 (for example)at fixed locations,with performance
criteria addressing impacts such as maximum square footage,employees per square foot,timing ofweekly
agent meetings, etc. The use and performance requirements would be regulated by a conditional use
permit, in the same manner that food establishments are regulated. On-site parking would be required.
4. The overlay zone for the Broadway commercial area could be eliminated for all uses except food
establishments, and the C-1 zoning regulations would prevail. This would make real estate uses a
conditional use, but would also treat all the other uses in the same way they are treated in the Plaza
Shopping Center. (See C-I District regulations)
5. Real Estate uses could continue to be prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. This would
allow the present real estate offices to continue as nonconforming uses. The existing real estate businesses
could be replaced by other real estate businesses on the same site,but the current real estates businesses
could not expand and real estate businesses could not open at new locations within the Broadway
commercial area. If a presently nonconforming real estate site changes to another use, then real estate
businesses would not be allowed at that location in the future.
Staff Comment:
The purpose of the study meeting is for the commission to provide staffwith direction for preparing a draft
ordinance/regulation for public hearing and recommendation to the City Council on July 25, 2005.
Attached to the staff report are the staff reports prepared in 2003 for the Planning Commission action
(January 12, 2003) and the City Council Introduction (February 17, 2004) and Action (March 1, 2004)
which discussed the request to allow real estate uses as well as financial institutions,any other office and
health service uses on the first floor in the Broadway commercial area. Relevant excerpts from these staff
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reports are also included above.
Attachments:
BID President and Board of Directors, letter June 15, 2005, to City Council
Ordinance 1730, Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Section: 25.36.041 to Allow Financial
Institutions as Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
Planning Commission Minutes, July 28,. 2003
Planning Commission Minutes, January 12, 2004
City Council Minutes, March 1, 2004
Ross Bruce, BID President and Board, letter September 19, 2003, to Margaret Monroe
Planning Department Memo, December 2, 2003, Results of a Use Survey of Broadway Merchants and
Property Owners, November 2003, with attachments
Planning Commission Staff Report, January 12, 2004, Action on Request to Add Financial Institutions,
Real Estate Offices, health Services and General Office Uses on the First Floor as Permitted or
Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
Planning Commission Staff Report, July 28, 2003, Study on Request Adding Financial Institutions, real
Estate Offices, Health Services and General Office Uses on the First Floor to Conditional Uses in
the Broadway Commercial Area.
City Council Staff Report, February 17, 2004, Introduction Ordinance to Add Uses to the Broadway
Commercial Area, Zoned C-1 Broadway Commercial Area.
City Council Staff Report, March 1, 2004, Adoption of Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Code
Requirements in the Broadway Commercial Area to Allow Financial Institutions on the First Floor
for 24 Months.
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Broadway(Town&Country Realty). Mr.Garbis Bezdjian would like to open a family
Real Estate and Travel Business at his property at 1199 Broadway. The Board
understands that this small shift will not do much to change the character of our street,
but it would mean a lot to one of our number. As Mr.Bezdjian has been associated with K
the street for over 36 years and has lately contributed a great deal of his time and energy EU o
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I ORDINANCE NO. 1730
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING SECTION 25.36.041
TO ALLOW FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS CONDITIONAL_ USES
3 IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA
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5 The City Council of the City of Burlingame ordains as follows:
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7 Section 1. The economic and social health of the Broadway Commercial Area is a vital part of
8 the Burlingame community. Broadway merchants and property owners have requested the City to loosen
9 some of the controls that were put in place to sustain the retail character of the area, so there is more
10 flexibility in tenants and business opportunities. This ordinance will allow financial institutions as a
11 conditional use so that the size, frontage, traffic impacts of locating such a use at a specific property in
12 the area can be evaluated, while at the same time providing an opportunity for such a business. The
13 ordinance change will only last for two years, so that it can be reevaluated for its effect on the area.
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15 Section 2. Section 25.36.041 is amended to read as follows:
16 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
17 (a) Permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Except as otherwise provided in this
18 section, uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
19 (b) Conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the conditional uses
20 allowed in the C-1 district, the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area
- 21 pursuant to a conditional use permit:
22 (1) Food establishments;
23 (2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
24 (3) Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above; and
25 (4) Health services above the first floor only.
26 (c) Prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the uses prohibited in the
27 C-1 district, the following uses are prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area:
28 (1) Real estate;
1 (2)- All other offices on the first floor; and
2 (3) Psychic services.
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4 Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective until.March 31,2006,unless earlier repealed,and
5 shall have no'further force and effect beyond that date. If the ordinance ceases to be effective, the
6 provisions of Section 25.36.041 in effect when this ordinance was adopted shall be reinstated unless
7 otherwise provided by an ordinance subsequent to this one.
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9 Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
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13 I,ANN T.MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
14 ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17'' day of February,
15 2004,and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1'day of March,2004,
16 by the following vote:
17 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCK,COFFEY,GALLIGAN,NAGEL,O'MAHONY
18 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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2. ZONING CHANGE TO BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA—APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
CHANGE TO ADD FINANCIAL INSTITUTION,REAL ESTATE OFFICES,HEALTH SERVICE AND
GENERAL OFFICE USES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE BROADWAY
COMMERCIAL AREA(GARBIS S.MAIDA M.BEZDJIAN APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS)
PROJECT PLANNER:MARGARET MONROE
C.Vistica arrived at 7:25 p.m.
CP Monroe presented a summary of the staff report indicating that the Planning Commission needed to give
direction on the consistency of the request with the current General Plan policy so that staff could make a
determination on what CEQA review would be required,as well as any additional information on the zoning
request.CP noted that Commission had received a letter from the Broadway BID noting that they had decided to
table any action on zoning in the Broadway area until January so that they could see the status ofthe economy and
vacancy rates;they also noted that they had agreed that in the future they would poll their membership before
taking any positions on use changes in the area.
Commissioners asked:how is the optometrist use on Broadway now classified;are the two real estate offices on
Broadway non-conforming;would like to know the opinion of the merchants about this request and what their
vision is for Broadway;can we add a review of the number ofrestaurants on Broadway to this discussion;do we
need to be concerned about ADA compliance for health services on the second floor;we are presently doing two
major land use studies,the Bayfront and North End/Rollins Road,and have developed a processinvolving
committees and public input for these kinds of changes,this change would be as broad and am concerned about
doing this on the basis of one applicant's request,merchants want to delay this action and am hesitant to go
forward on anything at this time. Would like to know the effect of office on the first floor experienced by other
cities,know San Mateo recently prohibited offices on the first floor in their retail area,why? Would like staff to
contact other communities such as Millbrae,San Mateo and others with similar commercial areas to see what their
issues are,what they have done,and would like feedback from merchants in the area.
C.Osterling noted in the graphic on the BID letterhead there are real estate and banks shown,should that give us
some direction;survey should include merchants and building owners,so moved to continue this item until after
we have received input from the merchants and property owners on Broadway. Motion was seconded by C.
Keighran.
Chair Bojues called for a voice vote on the motion to continue this item. The motion passed on a 5-0-2(Cers.
Brownrigg and Keele absent)voice vote. This item concluded at 7:35 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar-1tems on the consent calendar are consideredto be routine.They are actedon simultaneously unless separate
discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant,a member ofthepublic or a commissionerpriorto the time the commission Yotes
on the motion to adopt.
There were no items set for the consent calendar
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
3. 1534 MEADOW LANE,ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A SINGLE
STORY ADDITION(STEVE AND LISA ALMS,PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANTS;MICHAEL
STANTON ARCHITECTURE,ARCHITECT)(64 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER CATHERINE BARBER
Reference staff report 07.28.03,with attachments. Plr Lewit presented the report,reviewed criteria and staff
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C. Auran moved to recommend the changes to the second unit amnesty program and implementing zoning
changes to the City Council for approval action The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Comment on the motion: staff should be complimented on the amount of time they put into preparing this
revision and for the quality of the work done. CP Monroe noted that she appreciated the extra time and
effort, over a number of months, the Planning Commission Subcommittee put in as well.
Chair Bojues called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend the second unit amnesty program and the
implementing zoning changes to the City Council for approval action. The motion passed on a 6-0-1 voice
vote (C. Keele absent). This item concluded at 9:00 p.m.
8. APPLICATION FOR A ZONING AMENDMENT TO ADD FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, REAL
y ESTATE OFFICES, HEALTH SERVICES AND GENERAL OFFICE USES ON THE FIRST
FLOOR AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA (349 RADIUS
NOTICE/95 MERCHANTS NOTICED/STREET POSTED/NEWSPAPER NOTICE) PROJECT
PLANNER: MARGARET MONROE
Reference staff report January 12, 2004, with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed the application to add four
uses on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area, noting that if these uses were found to be
consistent with the General Plan designation for the Broadway Center, CEQA issues would be addressed.
Commissioners asked: if one of these uses were allowed for a trial period, say 24 months, by condition
could the commission limit the lease to 24 months. CA responded it would be a problem for enforcement,
leases are not city business, if the use were conditional the city could make it "temporary" and limit the use
permit to 5 years for example, as we do on the Bayfront and the conditional use permit would be subject to
review and could be revoked at that time; however, in general it should be expected that if uses are allowed
and spaces filled that they will remain as the currently non-conforming uses in the Broadway Area have. In
1969 when the General Plan was approved any use was allowed them in 1984 the uses were limited, why?
In the early 1980's the city was looking at Burlingame Avenue to create a high pedestrian traffic retail center
(subarea A), Broadway merchants and property owners asked to be treated the same; so the Broadway
Commercial Area was created with the same regulations as Subarea A of the Burlingame Commercial Area.
How many store fronts are vacant at this time? CP did not know exact number at this time. Can the same
kind of limitation of number and type used for food establishments be created for financial institutions and
real estate offices. CA responded we do not have enough information to be able to determine the correct
number; with food establishments we started with the number in the area at the time we established the
regulation, that would not work here since the issue is creating opportunity for more of each of these four
uses. Regulating the number and mix of uses needs to be based on a plan for Broadway. There is no plan
or vision for Broadway which addresses the appropriate number of each of these four uses. Commissioner
asked if any limit on the maximum square footage of each of these uses is proposed. CP noted no, in general
the lots are small on Broadway and that limits the size of the individual commercial areas. Commissioner
asked if two of each use could be allowed and the city could develop a lottery system to decide how to fill
the opportunities. CP noted that the city had some experience with a lottery system as the food
establishment regulations evolved and it was unhappy. Would not like to repeat. Do these uses address
issues like Pilates? CP noted the City has other regulations in effect now which address physical fitness and
training in the Broadway area. There were no further questions or comments from the commission.
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Chair Boju6s opened the public hearing.David Hinkle, 1616 Sanchez;John Root, 1407 Montero;Virginia
Vince, 1301 Paloma; Maida Bezdjian, applicant, 1199 Broadway, Garbis Bezdjian, applicant, 1199
Broadway; Ross Bruce, President Broadway BID; Saco Bezdjian, 1199 Broadway all spoke. As a BID
advisory board member support the merchants opinion as expressed in the 80%support for the four uses in
survey;position of BID board is to support members recommendation and to recommend if adopt the four
uses, you should include a two year trial period; as a citizen, merchant and property owner on Broadway
opposed to any change to the retail structure in the Broadway Commercial Area,like to keep the pedestrian
orientation and protect retail. Afraid of unintended consequences,fear that allowing these uses will result in
"shuttered windows and store fronts",doctors do not open windows for people passing by to look into;San
Mateo has had a lot of experience with this,the Judd Green store for example which.went dot.com with a
Very bad result on the retail area,in the end they did the same thing—limited these uses. Would like to see
the retail neighborhood "feel"with small businesses of Broadway preserved, lots of change new families;
feel that Broadway has turned the corner on the vacancies;contacted Paul Ferrari CEO of the Italian Market
Place, he expressed desire to explore Broadway because he is looking for neighborhood locations e.g.
location with quality,small businesses not corporate;see Broadway as an opportunity to support small local
businesses which is different from Burlingame Avenue. Commissioner asked why start business on
Broadway?Demographics in area have changed,lot of new young families can walk or bike to Broadway,
rents have skyrocketed on Burlingame Avenue, Broadway rents much more reasonable. Commissioner
asked do you think banks and real estate offices would be detrimental to Broadway? Had banks before,so
OK,object to health services and other business offices;real estate seems more appropriate on El Camino
Real where there is more space;Broadway is for small businesses,a destination for shopping,bakery,deli's,
where people will continue to return.
.Public comment continued: applicant stated heard pros and cons,the property at 1199 Broadway has been
vacant for more than two years, now 4 to 5 vacancies besides 1199; current restrictions on uses hurt her
financially, few people go to the stores,have had several prospective tenants, dentists, asset to Broadway,
would raise revenue for the city and would generate foot traffic;there is a lot of available parking;also get
a lot of calls for restaurants and delis,4 to 5 today,referred them to the city;took a petition to 91 merchants
and property owners who signed it,available to the city,supports removal of all C-1 zoning regulations in
the Broadway area; BID wrote a letter to the Planning Department requesting that the city allow dental
office on first floor at 1199,there was no response;have spent a lot of time and effort to rent,nothing has
happened;need to remove restrictions it would benefit the merchants and the city revenue.
Commissioner asked there are a few new businesses on Broadway,why has your site been empty two years?
Don't know,the interested people are dentists and delis. Lot of vacancy on Broadway,people come and go,
tenants change during the time this request for uses has been processed; time to change uses allowed,have
had inquiries from mortgage company, real estate, insurance company, health service; problem really is
discrimination,there are already eye doctors and physical therapists on Broadway,have been told I cannot
have a real estate.office in my own building;no use in allowing health services on the second floor when the
building does not have ADA accessibility,over 90 people signed the petition we took around,met with city
staff,they noted that the wording was for the removal of all C-1 restrictions,city staff wanted to do it their
own way,OK; asked BID to write a letter.Commission asked to see the petition;it was not provided. CA
noted that staff did not tell the applicant not to submit the petition. Submitted September 19,2003, letter
requested from BID supporting allowing the four uses requested and noting that the petition was not
intending to eliminate the entire C-1 zoning restrictions but was to allow the four requested uses (health
services, other office uses, real estate and financial institutions). The letter noted that "The petition was
merely loosely worded". Applicant noted that City planner did do "ballot"on Broadway. The record is
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clear, there is discrimination,his family is suffering,want these four uses to get rid of the vacancy in his
building, need to lease it soon.-
Commissioners asked it is surprising to be two years without tenants.Now asking city to change zoning;
want to determine if this is a result of market restrictions or market pricing,therefore it is fair to ask which
will have an impact on other residents,based on the fact that you have vacancies what rent are you asking?
Asking $2.29 to $2.49 per square foot, way below Burlingame Avenue; have made improvements to
building including a new roof and awning,think that his rate is below market. Commissioner noted that if
truly below market the space would be full. Applicant noted that uses most interested are not allowed,
restaurants and delis. Comments from public indicated actual average rents on Broadway. Commissioner
asked over the years Broadway has gone through agenesis,are there other types of businesses which might
do well there now?Don't know,would like to loosen regulations and let the free market make the decisions
because we are having difficulty now. Commissioner asked based on your real estate experience what is the
current range of rental rates in the Broadway area? Depends upon the size of the space and the condition of
the building,but generally range from$1.50 to $2.00 per square foot; $2.29 per square foot is not below
market rate; 1199 is the newest building on the street, it has some dedicated parking on-site and a good
corner location, can get better rents than older, run down building.
Public comment continued: For the record there.are 8 first floor vacancies on Broadway, 3 have leases
.pending, of the 5 remaining vacancies ,three are in Mr.Bezdjian's building at 1199;there are a couple of
offices on the second floor also vacant. Would like all four uses to be conditional uses for a two year trial
period, this would give the city control and flexibility as well as giving the ability to see if there were
unintended consequences. Been a tenant at 1199 for two years,issue has been blurred,these four uses would
not result in"closed shutters",they would be neighborhood businesses and would regenerate Broadway;his
four employees generate business for Broadway,without service businesses retail would not survive because
there is not enough foot traffic;look into allowing for 24 months,stop after that,Broadway needs something.
There was no more comment from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: did own research of residents west of Broadway and people who work on Airport
Blvd.;consensus was do not want dental offices,financial institutions on Broadway,want more retail;need
to hear from residents. In the past uses rolled in and out of Broadway, may have dried up because of
competition from Big Boxes and Burlingame Plaza—sucked away by the larger full service businesses;
community loyalty drifted away;need to infuse quality merchants to draw people,agree not want windows
curtained to block view into stores.Question the value of health service,visits take an hour or more,dentist
sees 8– 10 people a day much less foot traffic than retail and uses a lot of street frontage space;what we
need to do is rejuvenate quality merchants; financial institutions and real estate uses generate pedestrian
activity,real question is how does the use add foot traffic. At last meeting asked for more data to understand
existing conditions and understand what effects change in use might have;information like existing FAR by
use;no information provided so cannot make a educated decision. Mentioned before that could do a trial,
but without information unwilling because don't know if open to office might result in 40%of Broadway
becoming office use;talked to merchants,lot of residents and received mixed responses;merchant survey
helpful; people live here,the vision of Broadway is more local Business,Burlingame Avenue is the primary
source of business revenue;need data about what is there,the percentage of different types of businesses,
exact vacancies and where they are located. Concerned about comments about shutters being closed
affecting the street,all closed could have the same effect as 10 vacancies;a lot of people talk about wanting
a bakery on Broadway. CA noted could do now if there was no seating.
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Commission discussion continued: If rezone for one landowner,do we need to consider the input of others;
sympathetic toward financial institutions and real estate uses,should be permitted,an 18 month trial period
should be considered. General office and health service uses should not be allowed at all. Big impact is
unlikely in 18 months since it will take anyone several months to put a business together and find a location;
banks and real estate offices can be a part of a neighborhood service area. Agree an 18 24 month trial
period may be the answer;concerned that may join existing spaces to create offices and get 4,000 SF which
would have a big impact;hear testimony that employees create foot traffic,want commercial area that draws
people in, lived here 30 years seen Broadway change; all agree on what we would like to see,but cannot
compel it to happen; if restrict real estate cannot be certain the vacant space will cause a bakery to locate
there. As real estate professional would like to see rent survey,when a space remains vacant it can take
years to recoup loss. Believe in free enterprise but more comfortable keeping area as is because not enough
information to evaluate impact, article in Independent about Fourth Street area in Berkeley,developer
successful because he knew what it took to bring quality tenants to area, that is the approach to take;
Broadway has the advantage of having residents nearby, lot of people and merchants concerned about
change,and resulting increase in rents which would squeeze out small businesses. There are 5 vacancies in
the Broadway area now,3 are in the applicant's building,this means that there are really 2 vacancies and this
is not enough to justify a change in uses; applicant reduced his rent he could fill his space from the current
use list; should leave zoning uses are is and seek out small businesses.
Chair Bojues moved to recommend to the City Council that they deny the request for four additional uses in
Broadway Commercial Area. The motion was seconded by C. Auran.
Comment on the motion: Would be willing to consider financial institutions in keeping with the
neighborhood"main street"; the current number of vacancies is not enough to justify this kind of change;
several commissioners noted they could support financial institutions as apermitted use;given definition, if
allow financial institutions should be a conditional use because they are a conditional use in the C-1 district;
is there a way to allow the applicant to operate a real estate business from his building without changing the
code. CA responded no,would need to identify real estate use as either a permitted or conditional use.
C. Osterling made a motion to amended his original motion to recommend to City Council that financial
institutions be allowed as a conditional use in the Broadway Commercial Area with a 24 month sunset. C.
Auran, second to the original motion, agreed to the amendment.
Chair Bojues called for a roll call vote on the motion to recommend to the City Council that they deny the
request change from prohibited to permitted real estate, general office and health service uses on the first
floor in the Broadway Commercial Area and that they change from prohibited to a conditional use financial
institutions on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area for a period of 24 months. Following the 24
months financial institutions would become,once again,a prohibited use in the Broadway Commercial Area.
The motion passed on a roll call vote 5-1-1 (C. Brownrigg dissenting, C.Keele absent). It was noted that
this action now goes forward to the City Council as a recommendation for their action. This item concluded
at 10:15 p.m.
9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 25.76 OF THE ZONING CODE
REGULATING ADULT-ORIENTED (ENTERTAINMENT)BUSINESS IN THE C4 ZONE—
CITY ATTORNEY: LARRY ANDERSON
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P&RD Schwartz presented the California Parks&Recreation
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DENIAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS
FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND FOR DECLINING
HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING AT 1029 BALBOA AVENUE
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and recommended
Council hold a public hearing and take action. ,
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing.The following
citizens spoke regarding this issue: Mark Hudak, property
owner's attorney, 216 Park Road and Charles Schembri,
property.owner, Gregory Thomas, 1033 Balboa Avenue, Bill
Roberts, 1020 Cortez Avenue,Andrew Stypa, 1024 Cortez
Avenue, Greg Hughes, 1608 Balboa Avenue, Bill Gilmartin,
330 Primrose Road.There were no further comments from
the floor, and the hearing was closed.
After some discussion, Councilwoman Nagel made a motion
to uphold the Planning Commission and deny the project
because there was too much structure for the buildable area
of this lot;the two-foot clearance from the tree canopy is
insufficient since the tree will grow; the houses on the two
lots should have been designed together so that they were
compatible; now have a wall blocking light and air to house
next door; and for the reasons the Planning Commission
denied this project twice; seconded by Councilwoman
Baylock, motion failed by roll call vote, 2-3 (Coffey, Galligan
and O'Mahony dissented).
After further discussion, Councilman Coffey made a motion to
approve the project and Resolution No. 17-2004 appealing
the Planning Commission's denial finding it to be consistent
with the design guidelines based on the recommendations of
the design reviewer; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan,
approved by roll call vote 3-2 (Baylock and Nagel dissented).
b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1730
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AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REQUIRED IN THE
BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOR 24 MONTHS
CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing on the
amendment to the Zoning Code required in the Broadway
Commercial Area to allow financial institutions on the first
floor for 24 months.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. The following
citizens spoke regarding this issue: Michael Liberty, attorney
representing Garbis and Maida Bezdjlan, 1290 Howard
Avenue, Suite 303 ; Tony Ponterio, 1544 Vancouver Avenue .
There were no further comments from the floor, and the
hearing was closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1730
amending the Zoning code required in the Broadway
Commercial Area to allow financial institutions on the first
floor for 24 months for the reasons given by the Planning
Commission in their recommendation; seconded by
Councilwoman Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a
summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days after
adoption.
C. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1731 TO AMEND
THE ZONING CODE REQUIRED FOR THE SECOND UNIT
AMNESTY PROGRAM
CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing on the
amendment to the Zoning Code required to amend the
Second Unit Amnesty Program.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. The following
citizens spoke regarding this issue: Yat Cheong Au, 270
Chapin Lane ; Leigh Tanton, 845 Linden Avenue . There
were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing
was closed.
After discussion regarding on-site parking issues, Vice Mayor
Galligan made a motion to support the Planning
Commission's recommendation for the reasons they stated
and adopt Ordinance No. 1731 to amend the Zoning Code
required for the Second Unit Amnesty Program; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
CA Anderson will ask the Planning Commission to consider
recommending to Council waiver of the on-site parking
requirement if low income housing provided.
Mayor O'Mahony requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a
summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days after
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dU, In response to your letter of September 12; 2003, The B.I.D. would like to
advocate Mr. Bezdjians's proposal to add health services, other office uses, real estate D
and financial institutions as permitted or conditional uses on the first floor of Broadway.
f When we last discussed this matter the merchants were adamant about not deciding this > ,_p>,o
issue until January, chiefly because of the restaurant limitation aspect. Since the o oI i
restaurant limitation issue has been separated out from Mr. Bezdjian's proposal, the
membership now backs his proposal as evidenced by his petition, as an alternative to a o _
® 100% ballot of the merchants and/or owners. The membership still wishes to have a -
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I have polled the board of directors on Mr. Bezdjian's proposal and five were pro, one
was con (Pro-votes: David Hinkle, Earth beam Foods; Sidney Wu, Broadway Pharmacy; �m v
Ross Bruce, AVR Realty, Inc.; Danna Stephens, U-S. Bank;. Dr. Soss, The Broadway eye
center). I have also spoke to several merchants on the petition to confirm their Point of
M view. The consensus is that these proposed businesses would feed and improve existing
businesses on Broadway.
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restrictions. In fact, the petition's intent was to allow the four, above-mentioned uses, not
an elimination of the entire C-I zoning restrictions. The petition was merely loosely
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DATE: December 2,2003
RE: Results of a Use Survey of Broadway Merchants and Property Owners,
November 2003
In response to an application for an amendment to the uses allowed in the Broadway
Commercial Area, all the merchants and property owners in the area were surveyed in
November 2003. The request in the application was to allow the following four new uses on
the first floor(street level)in the Broadway Commercial Area. The tally of the results of the
survey follows.
The City mailed a total of 133 questionnaires. All responses were anonymous. These were
divided among 37(28%) property owners,94(71%) merchants and 2(11%)requests by phone.
Of the 133 mailed, 57 or 43%were returned: The typical return for a mailed questionnaire is
25%.
The 57 respondents broke out compared to total responses as follows:
Property owners 13 (23%)
Merchants 36 (63%)
Owner/Merchant 5 (90/0)
Not Reported 3 (5%)
_Respondents were given three choices for each of the four first floor (street level) uses
proposed(financial institutions,real estate,health services and general office uses). These
choices were to allow the use without a public hearing,to allow the use but require a public
hearing,and to not allow the use. The raw data is shown in the table below:
Yes,without
Uses hearing Yes,with hearing No Not marked TOTAL
financial hLsfitubons 43 75% 8 14% 5 9'/° 1 57
eal Estate 42 740% 6 11% 9 15% 0 57
ealth Services 38 67% 11 19% 8 14% 0 57
eneral Office Uses. 41 (72%) 8 (14%) 8 (14%) 0 57
Results of a Use Survey of Broad►6ay
Merchants and Property Owners,November 2003 December 2,.2003
In the case of each use the majority of the respondents felt that the use should be allowed
without a public hearing. The affirmative responses without a hearing ranged from a low of
67%for health services to a high of 75%for financial institutions. The most"no"votes were
cast for real estate uses on the first floor,9 or 15%. Health service use was the use that drew
the highest number of responses for requiring a public hearing, 11 or 19%.
Comments from the Survey Cards:
Space was left on the survey card for respondents to make open-ended comments. Attached is
the list of the comments divided by those from property owners, from merchants and from
those who both own a property and are a merchant in the area. You may wish to review these.
In brief summary.
➢ The property owners who commented seemed to favor the addition of more use options
for Broadway. It was noted that only one of the properties on Broadway at California
is in the designated Broadway Commercial' Area, suggesting that the city might
consider adding the other comer property to the Commercial Area designation.
➢ The merchants observations were more varied: no restrictions try free enterprise;
Broadway is a retail district preserve it, keep- the local flavor; too many food
businesses, not enough of the needed.food businesses; lack of parking; enough real
estate and financial institutions.
The property owners who are also merchantsresponded that Broadway will not change
its character as a combination restaurant service area; any legal business should be
allowed to operate;a conditional use permit(public hearing)for the four uses is a good
idea.
-Thanks to all those who took the time to fill out their questionnaires and return them. Your
input in the form of these surveyresults will be forwarded to the Planning Commission along
with the staffreport when they consider the applicant's request for a change to the uses allowed
on the first floor(at the street level)in the Broadway Commercial Area. All merchants and
property owners who received a survey card will also receive a public notice of the Planning
Commissions hearing on this matter.
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COMMENTS FROM PROPERTY OWN>RS
1) "Fill up the spaces"
2) "A healthy mix of retail,service,restaurant,and office merchants leads to a.successful downtown.
I believe we should restrict street level to 25°x.=30%for office/5nancWheal estate or healthcare
uses."
3) "Store fronts—the majority—are small. It has little impact as who goes in. Notice the Chevron
gas station at the corner of Broadway and California is not in the Broadway District: It does not
look right for a property facing Broadway not to be included in the Broadway Commercial Area."
4) "No restriction,no conditional use"
COMMENTS FROM MERCHANTS
1) "No restrictions,no conditional use"(6 surveys has this comment from merchants)
2) `Broadway has too many restrictions"
3) `Broadway is a retail business district. Please preserye it as such. Turning into an office park is a
sad way to go.You can't take retail.businesses and expect them to survive on the P floor of an
office building for example. Retail space is arare commodity. Please preserve it on Broadway" .
4). "Don't let what happened to Burlingame Avenue happen on Broadway. The local flavor is lost.
5) 'More retail—not real estate and financial institutions"
6) "Let's try free enterprise and see what happens"
1) "We need all kinds of business on Broadway besides food business!!!There are too many food
businesses!! We need something else!!
8) "We need more like bakery type,healthy juice store instead of coffee and too many beauty
salons"
9) `Broadway is hurting badly!!Anything that can potentially promote foot traffic is welcomed and
encouraged!!"
10) "Parking or lack thereof is the issue"
l 1) "Of the ones checked`no'-we have enough already"(checked no to real estate and financial
institutions)
COMMEMM FROM OWNER/MERCHANTS'
1) "Please,please this street has not been the same since restrictions" (checked yes to all uses
without a hearing)
2) `Broadway is and always will be a combination restaurant service use area"
3) "Commercial area should allow operation of any legal business"
4) "I think a conditional use permit for these uses is a good.idea"
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November 6, 2003
Dear Broadway
Merchant and/or:.Property MIMI*�
TheCity has received a request t¢.change the-land use-;regulations.n0heBroadway Comfnercial'Area. (Map on
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'.the reverse side). The request is to modify tl , oning regulations to'allow rW estate offices,_financial institutions,
health services and general-©ffimbse's on thefirsk floor throughoufithe Broadway Commercial Area. The City
Council has askedPlarning Stai€to do a survey of the merchants a6d_property owners in the area to determine
your opinion about whether these additional u should b allowed�the Broadway Comnierciai Area. Please
note your thoughts on the enclosed card and drop rC n the*mA by 14bvember Z0 2003
The zoning code defines what types of businemes.ard allowed in each ofthe.categories requested to be added:
■ Real Estate uses include: real estate broker or agent;:title insurance,real estate investment,real .
estate management,real estate developer or similar business.
■ Financial Institution uses include: a statelicensed.-hank,-national.:bank, savings and loan
association,savings bank,Federal.credit union,state-heensed credit'='09,industrial loan company
or finance company and nioiteyes associat$d with them..
Health Service uses include .o# ,cliniq laboratory or any other facility engaged in furnishing
medical, surgical or other services ificlude a physician, dentist,`dental tccitnician, chiropractor,
acupressurist, acupuncturist,rapist,counselor or-other similar occupation
General Office uses include--z.*,a room or group oils rooms used:for conducting the affairs of a
business,: profes on , sen+ _, industry:or government, woutd`include among other
businesses accountants,e-commerce businesses, dministraftve end centers for other
businesses, accountants,tax preparers,attorneys;etc.
-With the provisionsofthe zoning code,some uses are simply allowed without the need for a.public hearing or any
other planning permit. These uses are called"permitted uses" Other uses are s Aod to'a public hearing before
the Planning Commission in order to.determine.ifthe proposed use,given its size and intensity, appropriate
s for
the specific location. After a public hearing so,isuch a use thePla Ting-Commission is able to impose conditions
on the use to ensure that it is conducted in an appropriate way. These uses are called"conditional uses." Finally,
some uses are simply-.not alloyed in a particular zoning district :These uses are called.`�rolnbited uses".
The added first floor uses proposed in the present request(financial institutions,Treat estaitey health services on the
first floor,and general office uses)would shift fourof the uses which are currently"prohibited",e.g.not allowed,
in the Broadway Commercial Area to either"pernitte(r uses(no public hearing)or"conditional"uses(public
hearing and Planning Commission action required):
As a businessperson and/or property owner in the Broady o Commercial Area the Planning Commission and Cary
Council need your input on this change_ Please fill-`6d-the attached postcard and maid.it to the.Planning
Department atyour earliest convenience but no later`thai November-23,2003. You will receive a public notice
about the public hearing date on this matter. If you hmhtaxq questions regarding this survey please call Meg
Monroe, 558-7250, at the Planning Department_
Thank you for your participation in this important survey_ We look forward to your continued-participation`as
the future of the Broadway Commercial Area is dis6ussed`at the public Bearing You can make a difference in the
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ORDINANCE 127-2
Item# g
Action Calendar
City of Burlingame
Action on Request to Add Financial Institutidns, Real Estate Offices,
Health Services and General Office Uses on the Erst Floor as Permitted
Or Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
Meeting Date: January 12, 2004
Planning Commission Action:
The proposed request to add four land uses on the first floor to the Broadway Commercial Area is a change
to zoning, therefore the Planning Commission's action is a,recommendation to City Council- The
Commission is being asked to make two decisions as a part of its recommendation to the City Council:
1. Are the requested changes in land use consistent with the General Plan; and
2. Does the Planning Commission approve the changes to the land uses requested in the Broadway
Commercial Area?
In the Commission's recommendation to the City Council you have the opportunity to determine ifall four
uses should be permitted or some should be conditional or some continue to be prohibited;the Commission
may also determine if whatever change in uses is recommended should"sunset"i.e. should be allowed for a
stated period of time then revert to the current regulation(prohibition).
CEQA Compliance:
Ifthe present request to add financial institutions,real estate offices,health services and general office uses
on the first floor is found to be consistent with the Burlingame General Plan then it appears that'the
addition ofthe four requested uses are consistent with CEQA and no additional environmental action seems
required.
Request:
Garbis and Maida Bezdjian,the owners of the property at 1199 Broadway,have requested that four land
uses, currently prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area (shown on the attached map), should be
allowed on the first/ground floor either as permitted of conditional uses. The four uses are: financial
institutions,real estate offices,health services and general office uses.
History:
In 1969 the City of Burlingame adopted its General Plan,including the Land Use Element. At the time the
General Plan was adopted financial institutions,real estate offices,health services and general office uses
were all allowed on the first floor on Broadway. In the General Plan,the Broadway area was described:
"Broadway Center: Outlets in this center now provide convenience goods and consumer
services for residents in the general vicinity. Although many of the businesses here are
well established and apparently successful enterprises, better circulation,more parking,
and better urban design would enhance this center. Separation of vehicular and
pedestrian circulation and reduction of through-traffic on Broadway is needed.
Adiion on Request to Add FwanciallnsdW&ns,Real Estate Offices,Health Services and General Offce Uses on the First
Floor as Permil ed or Conditional Uses in the Broadway CommercialArea January12,2004
Recommendations for improving the traffic circulation pattern are presented in the
Circulation Element. These include a grade separation for the railroad tracks and
improvement of the Broadway-Bayshore Freeway interchange to relieve traffic
congestion at that point. Consideration should be given to creating a pedestrian
precinct on Broadway in the section between Laguna Avenue and Capuchin Avenue.
Additional off-street parking access to such lots from the new streets indicated on the
plan diagram. An urban design plan should be developed for this center to provide
more detailed guidance for future changes." (Land Use Element, page L-5)
And the Goals and Policies established.for the Broadway Center were as follows:
VI Goal: To encourage mixed commercial uses to provide a transition between districts fully
commercial or residential and to provide housing opportunities for those dependent on transit
and desiring a pedestrian-oriented living environment.
Policy L(G): The City should retain three general categories of commercial uses: Shopping and
Service, service and Special Sales, and Office Use; as well as Waterfront Commercial along the
waterfront area.
Policy L(14): Broadway Center: outlets provide convenience goods and consumer services for
residents in the general vicinity:
1) Better circulation, more parking and better urban design would enhance this center
including separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation and reduction of through-
traffic on Broadway.
2) Consider creating a pedestrian precinct on Broadway in the section between Laguna
Avenue and Capuchin Avenue.
3) Provide off street parking to the rear of present business outlets fronting on Broadway
with access to such lots from new streets.
4) Develop an urban design plan to provide more detailed guidance for future changes.
The Land Use Element adopted in 1969 was broadly implemented by the C-1 zoning district and all the
uses, permitted and conditional in the C-1 district were allowed in the`Broadway Center". In 1984 the
Broadway Commercial Area was created to facilitate implementation of the General Plan and the map of
the area adopted. Asa part of adopting the Broadway Commercial Area the city also limited the uses in the
area by prohibiting banks,building and loan associations,financial institutions and offices on the first floor
(this would include medical offices). Later the prohibited uses on Broadway were expanded to include real
estate and psychic services;:m addition food establishments were limited in number and by type. However,
it should be noted that all of these uses were originally allowed in the General Plan.
The changes to the permitted uses over time occurred at the request of the local business operators and
property owners with the intention of promoting retail sales of convenience goods and customer services
for those living in the area and supporting a separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation_The General
Plan was not amended as uses were restricted because it was thought that the changes to the land uses were
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Action on Request to Add Fwancial Ins&;u&ns,Real Estate Offices,Hed&Services and General Office Uses on the Frst
Floor as Permitted or Coniional Uses in the Broadway CommerelalArea January 12,2004
consistent with the planned goals, policies,role and function of the Broadway Center.
Zoning Changes
Presently the four uses requested to be allowed on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area are
prohibited. Since California law does not permit "use variances", there is no way these uses can be
approved in the Broadway Commercial Area except to amend the zoning code and establish them as either
permitted or conditional uses_
As it now stands the zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area builds on the C-1 zoning district
regulations. This means that all uses permitted or conditional in the C-1 zone are allowed in the Broadway
Commercial Area except as limited by the provisions of the Broadway Commercial Area, CS 25.36.041.
The current Broadway Commercial Area zoning provisions make some currently permitted uses in the C-1
district conditional uses and prohibit some uses which are permitted or conditional uses in the C-1. In a
figurative sense the Broadway Commercial Area regulations"overlay"the C-1 district and provide for
additional land use limitations.
The requested changes in land uses would take four uses in the Broadway Commercial Area from the
prohibited uses and make them permitted. The commission can determine if each of these uses should be
permitted as a matter of right (e.g. without public hearing or Commission review) or if each should be
allowed as a conditional use only. A conditional use is one that is reviewed by the Planning Commission
and upon review can be "conditioned" or limited so that the proposed use .can best addresses the
circumstances of the particular location,e.g. parking availability,pedestrian accessibility,common business
hours, layout to be consistent with existing street frontages, etc. .
Presently two of the four uses requested are conditional uses in the C-1 district: financial institutions and
real estate. Health service uses on the first floor or above are prohibited in the C-1 district.However,health
service uses are currently allowed above the first floor in Broadway Commercial Area as a conditional use.
General office uses are prohibited on the first floor and above in the C-1 district except in the area bounded
by El Camino Real-Murchison-California Drive-Dufferin where they are permitted.It would be consistent_
administratively to have uses which are conditional in the C-1 district also be conditional in the Broadway
Commercial Area;however,there is no requirement that this be the case. The Commission may determine
the designation of each of the four uses. The choices are: permitted, conditional use, prohibited. The
attached memo Annotation of Requested Changes to Uses Allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area,
December 30,2003,reviews the zoning options.
Survey of Merchants and.Property Owners
In October 2003,the City Council directed staff to do a survey of the property owners and merchants in the
Broadway Commercial Area. The purpose of the survey was to obtain a reading of how they felt about the
requested change in uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Staff mailed 133 questionnaires and 43%
were returned. Almost two-thirds (63%) of those responding were merchants_ The questionnaire
addressed each of the four land uses asking if the use should be allowed to occur(yes or no)_ For the
`des" option there were two independent choices, "yes without a public hearing" and`yes with a public
hearing". The question was asked in this manner to measure which of these uses the respondents might feel
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Action on Request to AddFetancidInstbi ons,Real Estate Offices,HeaM Services and General Offwe Uses on the Fust
Floor as Permi"or Conditional Uses in the Broadway Conunercaial Area January 12,2004
Should be conditional rather than permitted uses.
The results in summary were: 75%of the respondents felt that financial institutions should be allowed on
the first floor ; 141/o of the respondents felt that financial institutions should be a conditional use. Total
supporting adding financial institutions on the first floor was 89%. For real estate uses 74%felt that this
use should be allowed, 11% of those responding felt that real estate uses should be conditional. Total
supporting adding real estate uses on the first floor was 85%. For health services on the first floor 67%of
the respondents felt they should be allowed; 19'/o of the respondents felt they should be conditional uses.
Total supporting adding health service uses on the first floor was 86%. Finally,for General office uses on
the first floor 72%responded that they should be allowed,but 14%of those responding felt that they should
be a conditional use. Total supporting adding general office uses on the first floor was 86%.
The majority of those responding to the survey felt that all four uses should be allowed as permitted uses.
Two-thirds to three quarters felt that the four uses should be allowed as a matter of right(no public hearing
required). Of the four uses health services was the one that the most respondents wanted to be a
conditional use,29%. The tabulation ofthe survey results and the letter which accompanied the survey are
included in the packet for your reference. Also included with the survey is a compilation of all the
comments made on the survey form. These comments indicate that the property owners are most interested
in the change in uses to reduce vacant store fronts. The merchant's responses are less consistent: On the
one hand they want fewer land use restrictions; on the other hand they want the local serving retail
business district preserved
Stab'Comments:
At the study meeting the Planning Commission raised two issues: (1)the need for additional data from the
applicant to address issues such;as changes in traffic circulation and volume as well as parking demand;and
(2)could this change be"tried" for a period of time.
The applicant has not responded to the planning commission's request for additional studies of the impacts
which might be caused by the requested change in land uses.He did submit a letter dated October.15,2003,
indicating that he would support a 24 month trial period for the four uses on the first floor. If the
Commission determines that the requested land use changes are consistent with the present General Plan
for the Broadway Center, such studies are not necessary to comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act. In fact if the action were found to be consistent with the General Plan, no CEQA document
seems necessary since allowing some or all of the uses requested would be allowing uses which were
permitted or conditional uses in this area at the time the General Plan was adopted e.g.no intensification of
land use_ If the Commission feels that the additional studies and data is necessary to make your
determination on whether these uses should be allowed on the first floor on Broadway as it exists today,
then the lack of the information may affect the direction of your vote on the request to add the four uses on
the first floor.
On the second issue of whether these four uses could be"tried"for a period of time,the answer is yes. On
several occasions the city has enacted zoning regulations which"sunset"e.g- expire on a given date. The
time period for the expiration can be recommended by the Planning Commission. Since it often takes
property owners time for different types of uses to become aware of new opportunities resulting from
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Floor as Permitted or Conditional Uses in the Broadway CommercialArea January l2,2004
zoning use changes, sunset clauses usually go for at least 18 months to 2 years. However,the Commission
may choose whatever time frame they wish.
Staff would point out that when using a sunset option, those uses which to come into the area during the
period of permission will become nonconforming after the sunset of the regulation. If the use is permitted
at a given site one business after another of the same type can continue indefinitely at that location;but it
cannot expand or intensify. The nonconformity is only lost if the nonconforming use is replaced by
permitted use. If the use at a given site is a conditional use,then it may be replaced by another business of
the same type which is willing to operate under the conditions established for that use on that property.-A
business which is a nonconforming conditional use may not ask for amendments to its conditional use permit
that increase or intensify the use after the permitted status is lost. These factors should be considered when
the Commission determines whether various uses should be tried as permitted or conditional.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
Attachments
Map of the Broadway Commercial Area
Annotation of Requested Changes to Uses Allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area,
December 30, 2003
Application for C-1 zoning Change, Garbis and Maida Bezdjian with attachments
Garbis Bezdjian letter October 15, 2003, amending application
Monroe letter to Mr. and Mrs. Garbis Bezdjian, October 31, 2003, requesting additional studies
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Planning Commission Minutes, September 8, 2003
Monroe letter to Broadway Business Improvement District Board Members, September 12, 2003
Monroe letter to Garbis and Maida Bezdjian, August 25, 2003, explaining Commission direction with
Planning Commission minutes of July 28,2003 attached
Ross Bruce letter to Planning Department, July 9, 2003
Results of Use Survey of the Broadway Merchants and Property Owners,November 2003,Planning
Department Memo,December 2,2003, with survey letter attached
Mrs. Manal Arikat, Golden West Diamond Corporation,December 10,2003,regarding parking in the
Broadway Commercial Area
Notice of Public Hearing, published January 2, 2004; notices mailed to all property owners and
merchants were mailed December 31, 2003; notices posted in Commercial Area December 31,
2003.
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Annotation of Requested Changes to Uses Allowed in the Broadway
Commercial Area
Text additions are shown in "italics". Text removals are shown as sinkethoughss. These revisions
make some assumptions which the Commission can adjusted as shown in the annotations.
25.36.041 Broadway commercial area.
(a) Permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Except as otherwise provided in this
section,uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
(b)Conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the conditional uses
allowed in the C-1 district,the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial,Area
pursuant to a conditional use permit:
(1)Food establishments;
(2)Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
(3)Personal trainer and assessment businesses on the first floor or above;and
(4)Health services on the first floor or above the first floor only;
(5)Finwsdal institutions on the first floor or above;
(6)Real estate on the first floor or above;and
(7)All other offices on the first floor or above.
Annotation:
its suggested ttwt all four uses be added as conditional uses for the following reasons. Health
services are currently a conditional use on the second floor, therefore, it is consistent to make them
conditional uses on the first floor. Financial institutions are a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district
which is the base district for the area. It is consistent to make these uses conditional in the Broadway
Commercial area. If they were to be made permitted uses section a above would need to be
amended to read 'Permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area includng financial institutions on
the first floor". Real estate uses are also conditional uses in the C-1 zone,so again for consistency it
make sense,if they are to be allowed, to mdse them conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial
Area. If real estate uses were to be added as permitted uses the phrase above including financial
institutions would be amended to add real estate uses. Finally all other office uses or general office
uses are permitted uses in the C4 zone only in the area bounded by C Camino Real-Murchison Drive-
California Drive and Dufferin Avenue, in all other cases they are prohibited in the C-1 zone. For
consistency the general office uses could be added to the permitted list along with financial
institutions and real estate uses or they could be a conditional use. in the case of general office uses a
conditional use seems more appropriate,since the reason such uses were prohibited in the C-1
zoning district was because of the varying impacts they have on parking and traffic The city has
discovered over the yeas that an attorneys office,for example, may have 2 people in 1,000 SF or as
many as 5 people in the same amount of space. The impacts of the same use can be substantially
different. The same rational applies to real estate offices. In the Burlingame Avenue area a number of
Annotation of Requested Cbanges to Uses Allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area December 309 2003
years ago, staff discovered a real estate office with one person per 90 SF and others with 2 people
per 1000 SF. Real Estate offices often have many agents who have desks at the office but spend much
of their time in the field; however, weekly meetings bring all the agents into the office at one time for a
block of time and this has a significant impact on parking. This was a serious problem in the City Hall
area in the late 1980's. The impacts of health services on parking and circulation depend upon the
type of service being offered and the tum over of people being seen e.g. the number of people the
provider sees in an hour. Financial institutions such as banks or savings and loans have similar impacts,
but also need available, high tumover parking on site or near by. Taken as a whole, and given the
recent complaint about lack of parking in the Broadway area (see Mrs. Manal Ankat, Golden West
Diamond Corporation, letter December 10, 4003), it seems it would be advisable to evaluate each
application for its localized impacts before the business becomes established Conditions can also
insure that subsequent tenants conform to the same limitations if they tum out to be effective.
(bc) Prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the uses prohibited in
the C-1 district, the following uses are prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area:
floor;(1) Financial institutions;
(3) All other- effiees on the first and
(4) Psychic services.
Add CS 25.36.041 (d)
(d) The following uses shall become prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area on
October 1, 2005:financial institutions on the first floor, real estate on the first floor or
above, health services an the first floor, and all other office uses on the firstfloor.
Annotation:
This section, if adopted would cause the additional uses requested to be allowed in the Broadway
Commercial Area to return to prohibited status 18 months after the charge becomes effective. This
would allow a trial period for these four uses on the first floor, during which the city could evaluate the
effect of them on the functioning of the Broadway Commercial Area. The sunset clause can be over.
ridden by the City Council amending the code to remove it Generally this occurs prior to the
expkation date. This action can be initiated by the merchants and/or property owners in the
Broadway Commercial Area It should be noted that any of these uses which are opened in the
Broadway Commercial Area as a result of changing the code would be allowed to continue as
nonconforming uses should the permission for the use "sunset'. Also it should be noted that an
existing nonconforming use can be replaced by the same nonconforming use at the same site. The
nonconformity does not go away,until the use on the site is changed. Any subsequent
nonconforming use would have to abide by the conditions set out in the conditional use permit
issued while tine use was allowed. Changes to conditions of approval for uses which become
prohibited are not allowed.
Drafted:
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City of Burlingame Item#
Request Adding Financial Institutions,Real Estate Offices,Health Study Calendar
Services and General Office Uses on the First Floor to
Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
Meeting Date: July28,2003
Planning Commission Action:
Review the proposed changes requested by the applicant to Chapter 25.36.041 Broadway commercial area
overlay zone and direct staff regarding:
➢ Is the requested change consistent with the General Plan; and
➢ Are the requested changes to the zoning clear;what clarifications and/or changes might
Commission suggest.
Request:
Garbis and Maida Bezdjian,property owners at 1199 Broadway,have requested that the zoning regulations
for the Broadway commercial area overlay zone be amended to allow the following uses: health services
on the first floor; financial institutions on the first floor and above;real estate offices on the first floor and
above; and all other offices on the first floor. These uses are currently prohibited in the Broadway
commercial area at the locations requested. (Garbis and Maida Bezdjian letter, June 2, 2003)
To grant this request the Commission must find that with the requested use changes,the function of the
Broadway commercial area will still be consistent with the General Plan; the zoning regulations for the
Broadway commercial area must be amended to allow these uses as conditional uses in the Broadway
overlay zone; and the action must include appropriate CEQA review.
Environmental Review,CEQA
Typically the zoning changes which the Planning Commission sees are minimal in terms of CEQA
because they will not drive a lot of new construction or physical change; they are consistent with the
General Plan designation for the area affected; and because they,apply to already developed areas and
generally allow less use or re-configure existing or similar uses. In the case of this application,the
request will expand the first floor use opportunities in the entire Broadway commercial area. The
change will probably not encourage much demolition and new construction because the area is fully
developed now and the lots are small,making lot combination for much larger, substantial office
buildings very expensive. However,the precise CEQA requirement will be determined after
Commission study and the Commission has indicated their concerns and issues identified with this
request, including compliance with the General Plan.
Zoning Changes Required
Presently,the four uses(financial institution,real estate,health services and other office uses)
requested to be amendod to the conditional uses in the Broadway commercial area overlay zone are
prohibited in the overlay zone. In addition,health services,real estate and financial institutional uses
are prohibited in the more general C-I zone which underlies the Broadway commercial area overlay.
An overlay zone is created to further amend allowed uses in order to support or create a unique area
Planning Commission Study Staff Report: Request Adding Financial Institutions,Real Estate Offices,Health Service
an and General Office Uses on the First Floor to Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
July 28,2003
within a broader zoning district. As a result,the decision to modify the zoning should be based on city
policy for the future of the Broadway commercial area; and whether these changes will facilitate the
achievement of that future.
Recently there has been amove by the merchants and property owners in the Broadway commercial
area to break the longtime connection in the zoning code between-Broadway and the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial areas. Dating from the 1970's the merchants and property owners on Broadway
have wanted all the benefits and protections offered to Burlingame Avenue Subarea A. Recently,
however,they supported an action to allow health services above the first floor in the Broadway
commercial area. Health service use above the first floor is a use that was prohibited in the Burlingame
commercial area in the 1970's. It was felt at that time that offices, and medical offices in particular,
had a negative impact on the pedestrian shopper flow and on the retail function of the business areas, as
well as on the availability of parking.
Staff saw the request this Spring to allow health services as a movement away from Broadway
becoming a central business district and an acceptance of the area's functional role as a neighborhood
commercial center. The reason that the acceptance of medical office uses was so indicative of
change was that medical office uses have a high employee to office space ratio with a long term
parking impact and generate a lot of destination oriented, one and two hour parking patients,who
consume the high demand, close in retail parking spaces without generating retail foot traffic. These
are impacts counter to the central business district function described as:
"One generally applicable principle is that(the central business district) shopping district
should be kept as compact as possible to encourage pedestrian traffic among stores, thus
facilitating comparison shopping and impulse buying...for similar reasons store frontage should
be continuous,with minimum interruptions by parking lots,office buildings or hotels without
ground floor stores, or by banks, airline ticket offices and other non-retail uses." (New
Illustrated Book of Development Definitions,page 250).
The current request would take Broadway steps further away from its vision to be a second pedestrian
oriented central business district and could bring it closer to its current functional role as a
neighborhood commercial center. Based on tie assumption that the demand for the financial
institution,real estate,health service and other office uses in the Broadway area does not take over the
majority of the ground floor retail space. Too many of these office type uses located on Broadway will
create a lot of"dead"space separating and isolating the active retail uses and could kill the
convenience and personal service retail businesses in the area. The change in day time employee
population with long term parking in the area may benefit lunch time trade at restaurants to the
detriment of personal services such as beauty parlors which need two to four hour parking spaces, and
generate regular customers for convenience shopping services in the area.
This decision to modify the zoning to allow financial institutions,real estate offices,health services on
the first floor and all other office uses bn the first floor will be a watershed action in defining the
future of the Broadway commercial area. Once the regulation is established and the pattern is set, it
will be hard to change in the future. Reversing the decision in the future will make all the uses
permitted as a result of implementation of this present request non-conforming. Uses tend to continue
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an and General Office Uses on the First Floor to Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
July 28,2003
until there is no market demand for them. In fact,such uses thrive by becoming nonconforming,since
the competition is reduced.
Since Broadway is not the city's central business district;its function is that of a neighborhood
commercial/shopping area. In the literature a neighborhood commercial area is defined as:
"A commercial area of approximately fifty thousand square feet,often located on an arterial or
collector street,providing convenience goods and services for residents or the surrounding
area.,,
Characteristics of a neighborhood shopping area include:
- Neighborhood business area usually serves residents within five minutes driving time;
- Stores include food,drugs,hardware,clothing and sundries;
- Services include barber and beauty parlors,cleaners,and so on.
- The major characteristic of such an area is its scale,it usually does not contain any large
stores designed to serve several neighborhoods.
- Unless they have a high volume of walk-in trade,neighborhood commercial areas need a
higher ratio of parking lot area to store spaces.
- Pedestrians may be limited to nothing more than paved walks in front of stores.
Source:Moskowitz and Lindbloom,New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions.
Compliance with the General Plan
The Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Burlingame General Plan were adopted in 1969. Since that
time the Plan has been amended with other elements,particularly Conservation(1973). The elements set
out the city's policy toward development for the city as a whole and in its various areas. At the time the
General Plan was adopted and amended the Broadway commercial area was an important point of identity
to its surrounding residential neighborhoods and served as a center for convenience shopping and
congregation. The Plan set out certain expectations for the Broadway commercial area. hi reviewing this
request for a change in zoning the Commission must determine if adding financial services,real estate
offices, health services, and other general office uses on the first floor through out the Broadway
commercial area is consistent with the following policies and objectives:
- The role of Broadway in the city's economy;
- With the functional efficiency,character and quality of Broadway;
- Provides an effective transition between retail commercial and residential so that it
works to strengthen the residential character of the city;
- Continues to provide convenience goods and customer service;
- Enhances Broadway including separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
and reduction of through traffic;and
- Stabilizes the current transition where changes are occurring accompanied by signs
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Planning Commission Study Staff Report: Request Adding Financial Institutions, Real Estate Offices, Health Service
an and General Office Uses on the First Floor to Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
July 28, 2003
of decline or increased intensity of use (conservation element), key is compatibly
between commercial enterprises and residential uses.
For more detail on the precise wording of the applicable Goal and Policies in the General Plan regarding
the Broadway commercial area see the attached Memo on Staff Notes on Requested Changes to the
Broadway Overlay Regulations, July 9, 2003.
If Planning Commission feels that the requested changes to land uses within the Broadway commercial
area are appropriate, but that they are not consistent with the development policies and objectives set out in
the General Plan, then this action will also require a General Plan amendment.
Attachments:
Staff Notes On: Requested Changes to the Broadway Overlay Regulations, Staff annotations and notes,
July 9, 2003, with references.
Garbis and Maida Bezdjian, letter June 2, 2003, to Mayor and City Council
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BUiAME AGENDA
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DATE 2.17.04
To: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBmrrrED
BY
DATE: FEBRUARY 4,2004
APPROVED
FRoM: CITY PLANNER BY
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AREA, ZONED C-1 BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council should consider first the applicant's request to allow on the first floor four uses presently
prohibited in the Broadway Commercial area. These uses are:financial institutions,real estate,medical
offices and general office uses. Action alternatives are:
➢ If Council should determine that any or all of these four uses should be considered as permitted
or conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial Area,Council should direct staff accordingly
and introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning requirements for the Broadway Commercial
Area.
➢ If Council should decide that no change to the existing zoning in the Broadway Commercial
Area is appropriate at this time;and the four uses should remain prohibited,Council should
direct staff. No public hearing is required and the matter is closed.
If Council should direct any change to the current zoning requirements for the Broadway Commercial area,
Council should set a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance. Staff would recommend that this
item be set for public hearing at your meeting on March 1,2004. Introduction requires the following council
actions.
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
Request:
Garbis and Maida Bezdjian,the owners of the property at 1199 Broadway,have requested that four land uses,
currently prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area(shown on the attached map),should be allowed on
the first/ground floor either as permitted or conditional uses. The four uses are: financial institutions,real
estate offices,health services and general office uses. The applicant stated no preference for whether the uses
would be allowed as permitted or conditional uses.
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The request was reviewed by the Planning Commission at study on December 8, 2003. The public hearing
and action was taken by the Commission on January 12, 2004. The Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council consider allowing only one of the uses, financial institutions and that they be allowed only as
a conditional uses. In addition they felt that financial institutions should only be allowed for a trial period of
24 months. Commissioners felt that the remaining three uses requested should continue to be prohibited on
the first floor. These uses to be prohibited are: real estate, health services and general offices.
It should be noted that health services and general office uses currently are allowed above the first floor in the
Broadway Commercial Area. The Commission proposed that these uses continue to be allowed above the
first floor. In their action the Commission found that the portion of the request they could recommend,
financial uses for 24 months, was consistent with the existing General Plan as it describes the character of the
Broadway Commercial Area and for that reason their recommendation was not subject to CEQA review. (see
below)
General Plan Compliance
The General Plan Land Use Element, adopted in 1969, allowed on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial
Area the uses presently requested to be allowed on the first floor: financial institutions,real estate(offices),
health services, and general office uses. Since 1969 the zoning has been changed in the Broadway
Commercial Area to prohibit these four uses on the first floor, however,the land use description in the
General Plan was not amended for the Broadway Commercial Area, as a result these uses may be allowed
once again as either a permitted or conditional use without amending the General Plan Land Use Element.
Environmental Review/CEQA Compliance
If the present request to add financial institutions,real estate offices,health services and general office uses on
the first floor is found to be consistent with the Burlingame General Plan, then it appears that the addition of
the four requested uses in the Broadway Commercial Area is consistent with CEQA and no additional
environmental action seems required.
Planning Commission Action:
At their meeting on January 12, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-1-1 (C.
Brownrigg dissenting, C. Keele absent) to recommend to the City Council that the zoning code be amended
for the Broadway Commercial area to allow financial institutions as a conditional use for 24 months and that
real estate,health service and general office uses remain prohibited on the first floor. In their discussion about
their recommendation the commissioners noted: it is surprising that a space would go two years without a
tenant and wondered if this was the result of market restrictions or market pricing,because believe if a space
were truly below market price it would be occupied; did own research of residents west of Broadway and
employees in the Airport Blvd. area, do not want dental offices, financial institutions on Broadway,they want
more retail; Broadway impacted by genesis of larger full service businesses, community loyalty has drifted
away,now need to infuse quality merchants to draw people,not want windows curtained with no view into
stores; feel health services would impact negatively, don't generate much foot traffic,patients occupy parking
for longer than retail user, and these uses would occupy a lot of street frontage on the first floor, questions is
how would each of these uses generate pedestrian activity?Asked for more information from applicant so
could understand the difference in pedestrian activity generated by each use but.the applicant did not provide.
Commission continued: Could do a trial but unwilling to do that without knowing how fast the impact might
occur,would it result in 40%of the first floor areas being occupied by office during the trial period,which
then become nonconforming thus potentially permanent; input of residents and merchants is mixed, survey
was helpful,but people who live here's vision of Broadway is more of a local serving business area,
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Burlingame Avenue is the primary downtown; concerned about uses with "closed shutters"on the first floor,
could have the same impact as10 vacancies; feel that financial institutions and real estate uses should be
allowed for 18 months because they are apart of a neighborhood service area,health services and general
offices should not be allowed on the first floor at all,want a commercial area which draws people in;
concerned that existing tenant spaces or properties will be merged and larger, first floor office spaces(greater
than 4,000 SF) created which would have a negative impact on the character of the retail commercial area;
developers are successful because they know what they need to do to bring quality tenants into an area,that is
the approach needed on Broadway; Broadway has an advantage as a retail area,people live nearby; in addition
lots of merchants and people are concerned about this change and that it will increase rents which will squeeze
out small businesses. Of the 5 vacancies in the Broadway area now, three are in the applicant's building, that
means there are only 2 vacancies and that is not enough to justify a change in the uses in the commercial area;
zoning should be left as it is and small business tenants should be sought out.
BACKGROUND:
History:
In 1969 the City of Burlingame adopted its General Plan, including the Land Use Element. At the time the
General Plan was adopted financial institutions,real estate offices,health services and general office uses were
all allowed on the first floor on Broadway. In the General Plan,the Broadway area was described:
"Broadway Center: Outlets in this center now provide convenience goods and consumer services for
residents in the general vicinity. Although many of the businesses here are well established
and apparently successful enterprises, better circulation, more parking, and better urban
design would enhance this center. Separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation and
reduction of through-traffic on Broadway is needed. Recommendations for improving the
traffic circulation pattern are presented in the Circulation Element. These include a grade
separation for the railroad tracks and improvement of the Broadway-Bayshore Freeway
interchange to relieve traffic congestion at that point. Consideration should be given to
creating a pedestrian precinct on Broadway in the section between Laguna Avenue and
Capuchin Avenue. Additional off-street parking access to such lots from the new streets
indicated on the plan diagram. An urban design plan should be developed for this center to
provide more detailed guidance for future changes." (Land Use Element, page L-5)
And the Goals and Policies established for the Broadway Center were as follows:
VI Goal: To encourage mixed commercial uses to provide a transition between districts fully commercial or
residential and to provide housing opportunities for those dependent on transit and desiring a
pedestrian-oriented living environment.
Policy L(G): The City should retain three general categories of commercial uses: Shopping and Service,
service and Special Sales, and Office Use; as well as Waterfront Commercial along the waterfront area.
Policy 414): Broadway Center: outlets provide convenience goods and consumer services for residents in
the general vicinity:
1)Better circulation, more parking and better urban design would enhance this center including
separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation and reduction of through-traffic on
Broadway.
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2)Consider creating a pedestrian precinct on Broadway in the section between Laguna Avenue
and Capuchino Avenue.
3)Provide off street parking to the rear of present business outlets fronting on Broadway with
access to such lots from new streets.
4) Develop an urban design plan to provide more detailed guidance for future changes.
The Land Use Element adopted in 1969 was broadly implemented by the C-1 zoning district and all the uses,
permitted and conditional in the C-1 district were allowed in the "Broadway Center". In 1984 the Broadway
Commercial Area was created to facilitate implementation of the General Plan and the map defining the area
adopted. As a part of adopting the Broadway Commercial Area the city also limited the uses in the area by
prohibiting banks, building and loan associations, financial institutions and offices on the first floor (this
would include medical offices). Later the prohibited uses on Broadway were expanded to include real estate
and psychic services; in addition food establishments were limited in number and by type. However, it
should be noted that all of these uses were originally allowed in the 1969 General Plan.
The changes to the permitted uses over time occurred at the request of the local business operators and
property owners with the intention of promoting retail sales of convenience goods and customer services for
those living in the area and supporting a separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation. The General Plan
was not amended as uses were restricted because it was thought that the changes to the land uses were
consistent with the planned goals,policies,role and function of the Broadway Center.
Zoning Changes
Presently the four uses requested to be allowed on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area are
prohibited. Since California law does not permit "use variances", there is no way these uses can be approved
in the Broadway Commercial Area except to amend the zoning code and establish them as either permitted or
conditional uses.
As it now stands the zoning for the Broadway Commercial Area builds on the C-1 zoning district regulations.
This means that all uses permitted or conditional in the C-1 zone are allowed in the Broadway Commercial
Area except as limited by the provisions of the Broadway Commercial Area, CS 25.36.041. The current
Broadway Commercial Area zoning provisions make some currently permitted uses in the C-1 district
conditional uses and prohibit some uses which are permitted or conditional uses in the C-1 district. In a
figurative sense the Broadway Commercial Area regulations "overlay" the C-1 district and provide for
additional land use limitations.
The requested changes in land uses would take four uses in the Broadway Commercial Area from the
prohibited uses and make them permitted. The commission can determine if each of these uses should be
permitted as a matter of right (e.g. without public hearing or Commission review) or if each should be allowed
as a conditional use only. A conditional use is one that is reviewed by the Planning Commission and upon
review can be "conditioned" or limited so that the proposed use can best addresses the circumstances of the
particular location, e.g. parking availability, pedestrian accessibility, common business hours, layout to be
consistent with existing street frontages, etc.
Presently two of the four uses requested are conditional uses in the underlying C-1 district: financial
institutions and real estate. Health service uses on the first floor or above are prohibited in the C-ldistrict.
However, health service uses are currently allowed above the first floor in Broadway Commercial Area as a
conditional use. General office uses are prohibited on the first floor and above in the C-ldistrict except in the
area bounded by El Camino Real-Murchison-California Drive-Dufferin where they are permitted. It would be
more consistent administratively to have uses which are conditional in the C-1 district also be conditional in
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the Broadway Commercial Area; however, there is no requirement that this be the case. The Commission
may determine the designation of each of the four uses. The choices are: permitted, conditional use,
prohibited. The attached memo Annotation of Requested Changes to Uses Allowed in the. Broadway
Commercial Area,December 30, 2003,reviews the zoning options.
Survey of Merchants and Property.Owners
hi October 2003, the City Council directed staff to do a survey of the property owners and merchants in the
Broadway Commercial Area. The purpose of the survey was to obtain a reading of how the property owners
and merchants felt about the requested change in uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Staff mailed 133
questionnaires and 43% were returned. Almost two-thirds (63%) of those responding were merchants. The
questionnaire addressed each of the four land uses asking if the use should be allowed to occur (yes or no).
For the "yes" option there were two independent choices, "yes without a public hearing" and `yes with a
public hearing". The question was asked in this manner to measure which of these uses proposed to be
allowed the respondents might feel should be conditional rather than permitted uses.
The results in summary Were: 75% of the respondents felt that financial institutions should be allowed on the
first floor ; 14% of the respondents felt that financial institutions should be a conditional use. Total supporting
adding financial institutions on the first floor was 89%. For real estate uses 74% felt that this use should be
allowed, 11%of those responding felt that real estate uses should be conditional. Total supporting adding real
estate uses on the first floor was 85%. For health services on the first floor 67% of the respondents felt they
should be allowed; 19% of the respondents felt they should be conditional uses. Total supporting adding
health service uses on the first floor was 86%. Finally, for General office uses on the first floor 72%
responded that they should be allowed, but 14% of those responding felt that they should be a conditional use.
Total supporting adding general office uses on the first floor was 86%.
The majority of those responding to the survey felt that all four uses should be allowed as permitted uses.
Two-thirds to three quarters felt that the four uses should be allowed as a matter of right (no public hearing
required). Of the four uses health services was the one that the most respondents wanted to be a conditional
use, 29%. The tabulation of the survey results and the letter which accompanied the survey are included in
the packet for your reference. Also included with the survey is a compilation of all the comments made on the
survey form. These comments indicate that the property owners are most interested in the change in uses to
reduce vacant store fronts. The merchant's responses are less consistent. On the one hand they want fewer
land use restrictions; on the other hand they want the local serving retail business district preserved
Staff Comments:
The Broadway Commercial Area is a regulation placed over the base C-I (retail sales and services) zoning
district which further limits uses in the Broadway Commercial Area to achieve certain planning benefits e.g.
contiguous retail development to encourage pedestrian circulation. As noted above over the years the uses
permitted in the Broadway Commercial Area have changed. The four uses presently requested were at one
time allowed in the area either as permitted or conditional uses. Since consistency in zoning administration
and"a level playing field" for property owners and prospective tenants is important, staff would suggest that
should any or all of these four uses be allowed,they follow the pattern of the C-1 zone. If they are conditional
uses in the C-1 zone they be conditional uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. On this basis health
services should be a conditional use on the first floor since they are allowed as a conditional use on the second
floor in the Broadway Commercial Area now. Financial and real estate uses should be conditional uses on the
first floor because they are conditional uses in the base C-1 zone at this time. In the case of General Office
uses they are permitted in a limited area along El Camino Real zoned C-1,but otherwise are prohibited in the
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C-1 zone, indicating the serious impact this use could have on a predominantly retail area. For that reason
General Office uses if allowed also should be conditional uses.
The Planning Commission felt that, in the absence of studies to show the impacts these new uses could have
on the rent structure or circulation/parking activities in the Broadway Commercial Area, if any of these uses or
all of them were allowed it should be on an experimental or trial basis. In zoning such a trail is achieved by a
"sunset clause", e.g. the opportunity for the use expires on a given date. The Planning Commission suggested
that for financial institutions, the only use of the four which they recommended, that the opportunity "sunset'
in 24 months. The annotations document dated December 30, 2003, included in the Planning Commission
Staff Report, January 12, 2004, discusses these issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
Revisions to Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes January 12, 2004, Item 8
Planning Commission Staff Report, January 12, 2004, with attachments
Frankie Meyer letter January 26, 2004, to Meg Monroe, City Planner, Re: Shopping Districts in Burlingame
Draft Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amendment Section 25.36.041 to Allow Financial Institutions as
Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
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BU MGAME AGENDA
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL sUBNnrrED
BY
DATE: FEBRUARY 20,2004
APPROVED
FRoM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE REQUIREMENTS IN
THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON
THE FIRST FLOOR FOR 24 MONTHS.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed change. Affirmative action should
be to adopt the proposed ordinance. If the ordinance is adopted it becomes effective in thirty days, April 1,
2004.
However, if after a public hearing the Council should decide to add others of the four uses proposed for the
first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area, it is necessary to re-introduce the ordinance with those
amendments. Introduction requires the following council actions.
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
The second reading and public hearing should then be set for March 15,2004.
BACKGROUND:
Garbis and Maida Bezdjian,the owners of the property at 1199 Broadway,have requested that four land uses
presently prohibited on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area be allowed. The four uses requested
are financial institution,real estate,health services(medical offices) and general office uses. In their request
the applicant did not state a preference for whether the uses should be allowed as permitted or conditional.
The Planning Commission studied(December 8, 2003) and held a public hearing(January 12,2004)on the
request and recommended to the Council that the zoning code for the Broadway Commercial Area be
amended to allow financial institutions on the first floor for a period of 24 months.
City Council Study
At their meeting on February 17,2003, the City Council reviewed the applicant's request to allow four,now
prohibited uses, in the Broadway Commercial Area. After discussion the Council directed staff to prepare an
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AREA TO ALLOW FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOR 24 MONTHS. March 1,2004
ordinance which would allow financial institutions on the first floor for a period of 24 months in the Broadway
Commercial Area.
In the zoning code financial institutions are defined as (CS 25.08.264):
"Financial institution"means:
1. A state-licensed bank,national bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, federal credit
union, state-licensed credit union, industrial loan company or finance company and money
machines associated with them; and
2. A financial institution installed in another business,whether financially independent or not, shall
be considered a financial institution, and required to meet all requirements of Title 25 for financial
institutions.
3. Free standing automatic teller machines (ATMs)or similar machines dispensing currency and other
items for cash or debit shall not be considered financial institutions.
Investment advisors or brokers are not financial institutions(CS 25.08.388) but are an office use. The
proposed revision would allow financial institutions only for a period of 24 months. At the end of 24 months
the financial institution use would become, again,prohibited. If the property owners/merchants or Council
wished to continue financial institutions as a permanent use in the Broadway Commercial area, the zoning
code would need to be changed,within the 24 months,to remove the"sunset"clause for the use.
The reasons given by the Council for supporting the Planning Commission's recommendation to allow
financial institutions for a trial 24 month period were: the number of vacancies in the Broadway Commercial
Area seem to be on the decline; some of the vacancy appears to be related to the price of the space;if financial
institutions will help its OK,but do not believe in additional space for services without foot traffic,need to
keep the goal(maximize pedestrian oriented retail activity) of the street in mind,the comments of the
merchants and residents are to keep it the way it is. If doctors are allowed they will pay more rent and am
concerned that the result will be to increase the rent for the retailers. Feel that it is good to prohibit real estate
because they create too much traffic and can't control to density of the use;medical uses are a destination,
people don't combine trips to the doctor and shopping;_offices are allowed on the second floor and there is no
values added by having them on the first floor as well; customers of financial institutions have pretty quick
tum over like a dry cleaners so will have a neutral effect and are OK; feel that based on the number of
responses and the distribution of the responses the survey was not directive;not clear why we need to change
one use,but financial institutions are OK. Council voted 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent)to introduce
the ordinance to allow financial institutions on the first floor as a conditional use for 24 months in the
Broadway Commercial Area. The second reading and public hearing were set for March 1,2004.
The Staff Report for the Council Study meeting of February 17, 2004, along with the annotations for the
requested changes to the uses on the first floor in the Broadway Commercial Area are attached at the end of
this Staff Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Section 25.36.041 to Allow Financial Institutions as
Conditional Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area.
City Council Staff Report,February 17,2004, Introduce Ordinance to Add Uses to the Broadway Commercial
Area,Zoned C-1 Broadway Commercial Area,with attachments including Annotation of Requested
Changes to Uses Allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Notice of Public Hearing, City Council,published February 21,2004.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing to
consider amending the zoning regulations for the Broadway Commercial Area to allow real estate
office uses on the first and second floor,providing the comply with performance criteria.
The hearing will be held on Monday,August 22,2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers at 501 Primrose Road,Burlingame, California.
The staff report for this item may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Planning Department at 501
Primrose Road,Burlingame California. For additional information please call (650) 558-7250.
to be published Friday August 12 2005
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BURUNGAME AGENDA
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON ORDINANCE R PROPOSED ZONING FOR
THE TROUSDALE WEST DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH
BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN.
Recommendation:
City Council should hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning regulations to establish a new
zoning district for the Trousdale West area which will replace the C-3/R-4 regulations in the area bounded by
Murchison to El Camino Real excluding the Plaza Shopping Center, west on Trousdale to Marco Polo (both
sides to Clarice Way) and Ogden (east side only) to Murchison Avenue (city line). Following the public
hearing the City Council should act on the ordinance.
To adopt the proposed ordinance for the Trousdale West(TW) zoning district the Council should:
1. Vote on the ordinance; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
If approved these zoning regulations would become effective on October 19, 2005.
Notice for the City Council's public hearing and action on the Trousdale West(TW) zoning district was
published in the San Mateo Times on September 9, 2005, and property owners in the proposed district and
within 500 feet were noticed by mail, September 9, 2005.
General Plan Compliance:
The Trousdale West (TW) zoning district is part of the implementation phase of the North Burlingame/Rollins
Road Specific Plan adopted by the City Council and amended to the Burlingame General Plan in September
2004. The provisions in the ordinance are consistent with the plan because they are taken from the land use
element and design guidelines in that adopted plan supplemented with provisions from the existing C-3 and R-
4 zoning districts which currently regulate this area and have been fundamental in implementing the 1969
General Plan and in establishing the existing land use pattern for this area. The TW district includes the
North of Trousdale (B-4) and privately owned property in the Mills Peninsula Hospital Block (B-3) subareas
of the El Camino North Corridor portion of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. In addition for
consistency with the intent of the General Plan as amended by the Specific Plan for this area, the west side of
Marco Polo Drive to Clarice Way has been included in this zoning district. The specific plan is not being
expanded to include this area since the existing development under the General Plan is consistent with the
policies and objectives of the residential land uses set out for Marco Polo Drive in the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST
DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH BURLINGAMEIROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN. September 19,2005
CEQA Compliance:
Negative Declaration ND533-P was prepared and adopted for the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific
Plan in September 2004. Since this zoning action is an implementation of that adopted plan and is consistent
with the provisions of that plan, this zoning action is determined to be covered by ND533-P.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission studied the Trousdale West zoning district at their meeting on July 25, 2005, and
held a public hearing and recommended the zoning district regulations to the City Council for approval on
August 22, 2005,with a 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent) voice vote. In their discussion the Commissioners noted that
there was a need to review the density requirements for Group Residential Facilities for the Elderly which
seemed to have been combined with convalescent facilities which have a very different impact. Commission
suggested that in the interest of time, the provision for convalescent facilities and for Group Residential
Facilities be removed and the ordinance sent on with out it. Commission would follow up in the future with
clarified requirements. The Commission also suggested the addition to the permitted uses of parish houses
and convents in this zone outside of the Marco Polo overlay zone since as a use these are very similar to
multiple family dwellings. Finally the Planning Commissioners noted that these regulations represent a
departure from the traditional zoning approach used in the city. The new approach places an emphasis on
requiring development to meet stated minimums for setbacks and height, as well as defining maximums.
City Council Study:
At their meeting on September 6, 2005, the City Council introduced and held a public hearing on the proposed
zoning regulations for the Trousdale West (TW) district. Following a public hearing and brief discussion the
Council directed introduction of the ordinance without change and set the item for action. Staff noted that the
Planning Commission had removed for additional study convalescent hospitals and group residential facilities
for the elderly from the ordinance when they acted on it. These items would be coming forward separately.
At the public hearing commenters noted: this zone is the appropriate place for extended stay hotels because of
its residential character; and when the city addresses the Rollins Road area consideration should be given to
what will happen to the nonconforming auto repair shops in the southern gateway area. Staff noted that the
subcommittee working on the Rollins Road zoning revisions is also concerned about the auto repair shops in
the gateway area; she will pass this comment on.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2004 the City Council adopted the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. The planning
area was divided into two distinct sections one on the west side of the railroad tracks, El Camino Real North
and one on the east side, Rollins Road. The proposed Trousdale West zoning district is located on the west
side of the CalTrain tracks in the area on the west side of El Camino Real adjacent to Mills-Peninsula
Hospital.
The Trousdale West (TW) district encompasses two subareas identified in the Specific Plan, B4-North of
Trousdale Drive, and the privately owned properties on Marco Polo in B3-Mills Peninsula Hospital Block.
The land uses proposed in the plan for the B4 area are residential with mixed use office/financial
institution/health services allowed only on the first two floors. The land uses proposed for the privately
owned B3 area along Marco Polo are multiple family residential. Because of the residential only focus of the
Marco Polo area it is addressed in an overlay zone within the larger mixed use Trousdale West district.
The Specific Plan for the Trousdale West area proposes a dramatically different approach to development
regulation. The excerpts from the design guidelines for the subareas are attached. The four maps on pages 54-
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DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH BURLINGAMEIROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN. September 19,2005
57 of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan encapsulate the fundaments of this new approach to
development. Figure 6-2 establishes "build to" lines, e.g. front setbacks which must be met for different street
frontages. Figure 6-2 establishes "minimum building heights" for different street frontages. Compliance
requires that any structure built must be no shorter than the minimum height assigned. Figure 6-4 establishes
"maximum building heights" which established the tallest height allowed, with the modification that the FAA
must approve; again by street frontage. Finally, figure 6-5 establishes a new concept of"minimum parcel
frontage"which means that a set percentage of the front fagade of the structure on the lot must be placed at the
build-to-line. The percentage of the structure required to be at the build-to-line varies by street frontage.
These new siting parameters have been incorporated into the TW district regulations in terms of setbacks and
heights. (see attached excerpts from the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan, City Council Study
Staff Report, September 6, 2005)
All of the other measurable design guidelines which apply to the B4 and B3 subareas also have been included
in the Trousdale West district regulations. However, the plan remained silent, in terms of direction regarding
side and rear setbacks or lot coverage issues and on the subject of support or compatible uses in the mixed use
and residential only areas. For these issues not addressed in the Specific Plan design guidelines, the
proposed regulations for the TW district were taken from the existing zoning(C-3 and R-4 regulations) or
interpreted by the subcommittee based on the diagrams provided for the design guidelines.
For your reference, a non-technical summary of the proposed zoning regulations along with the annotated
draft of the proposed zoning regulations which documents the reasons for the items included are attached in
the City Council's Study Staff report, September 6, 2005.
Staff Comment:
In the process of working with the subcommittee and Planning Commission on the regulations for the
Trousdale West(TW) district it has been recommended that the TW district boundaries be extended along
Marco Polo beyond the limits of the B4 and B3 subareas in the Specific Plan. The extension was to include
both the east and west sides of Marco Polo Way to Clarice Way. The plan included only the west side of this
portion of Marco Polo Way. The reason for including both sides of the street for this section of Marco Polo
was to encourage development on both sides of Marco Polo which would have a unifying design and common
streetscape design and improvements. Because some of the existing development on the west side of Marco
Polo in this area is older, and may be stimulated to replacement with the new residential uses being
encouraged on the west side where there are vacant or non-residential uses currently, the Commission wanted
to offer an incentive for a better overall character in the future. For these reasons the extended the TW Marco
Polo overlay regulations. This does not require a General Plan amendment or amendment to the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan because the area is currently zoned R-4 (high density multiple family
residential)which is the same use as the Marco Polo residential overlay in the proposed TW district.
The reclassification action, creating the boundaries of the new Trousdale West zoning district will be
introduced at the Council's September 19, 2005, meeting and a public hearing and action on the new district
boundaries will occur at the Council's October 3, 2005, meeting.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt a Trousdale West (TW) district and
Establish a Standard Condition for Communications Access to Tall Structures in the City
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST
DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH BURLINGAMEMOLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN. September 19,2005
Map of the Trousdale West Zoning District
Notice of Public Hearing, published in the San Mateo Times, September 9, 2005, and mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet, August 26, 2005.
City Council Staff Report, Introduction, September 6, 2005 with attachments as follows:
o Map of the Subareas in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan, Figure 3-2
o Map of the Trousdale West (TW)Zoning District
o Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt a Trousdale West (TW) District and
Establish a Standard Condition for Communications Access to Tall Structures in the City.
o Annotated Version of the Trousdale West(TW) District Regulations and Condition for
Communications Access to Tall Structures in the City.
o Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2005
o Notice of Public Hearing, published in the San Mateo Times August 26, 2005 and mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet, August 26, 2005
o Excerpts from the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan, adopted September 2004.
o Land use designations for the Trousdale West zoning district
o Design Guidelines and Development Standards for the Trousdale West zoning district
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I ORDINANCE No.
�. 2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING TITLE 25 TO ADOPT A TROUSDALE WEST (TW) DISTRICT AND
3 ESTABLISH A STANDARD CONDITION FOR COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS TO
TALL STRUCTURES IN THE CITY
4
5 Section 1. In 2004,the City Council adopted the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan
6 to guide development and use of the northern portion of the City. Among the subareas in the Plan is the
7 Trousdale West area, which includes a variety of uses and lot sizes. This ordinance implements the
8 Specific Plan for this subarea. In addition, the construction of tall buildings around the City's key
9 communications points may lead to a significant degradation in the public safety communications system
10 in both the City and the County. Therefore,this ordinance requires a condition of approval for structures
11 taller than thirty-five feet to allow the City to locate equipment and access points on a location on the
12 structure agreed to between the owner and the City.
13
14 Section 2. Chapter 25.40 is amended to read as follows:
15 Chapter 25.40
16 Trousdale West of El Camino Real (TW)District Regulations
25.40.010 Scope of regulations.
17 25.40.020 Permitted uses.
25.40.025 Conditional uses.
18 25.40.030 Prohibited uses.
25.40.035 Uses on properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way.
19 25.40.038 Residential requirements in mixed use buildings.
25.40.045 Design review.
20 25.40.050 Building regulations, floor area ratio, and density.
25.40.060 Height limitations.
21 25.40.070 Setbacks.
25.40.080 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
22 25.40.085 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
23 25.40.090 Landscaping.
24 25.40.010 Scope of regulations.
25 It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage and sustain the quality of development in the
26 subarea designated as the North of Trousdale area and the properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way
27 south of Clarice Lane as an integral part of implementing the policies,objectives and design guidelines
�. 28 set out in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan for the Gateway Corridor area.The two key
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I policies of the Plan for this subarea are to intensify commercial and residential uses and opportunities
2 close to an existing mass transit hub with regional transit and transportation access, and to provide
3 supporting medical office and health service opportunities to Mills Peninsula Hospital; and to encourage
4 a variety of residential units with densities designed to meet the objectives of the City's Housing
5 Element and California housing needs objectives, suitably affordable for hospital employees, local
6 residents,and the local labor force. The North of Trousdale subarea,including properties with lot fronts
7 on Marco Polo Way, plays a specific role in the El Camino Gateway Corridor area in providing this mix
8 of uses. The portion of the area bordering Mills Peninsula Hospital to the north across Trousdale Drive
9 bounded by Marco Polo Way, Ogden Road,Murchison Road, and Magnolia Road is focused on a mix
10 of health service and medical office uses to support the hospital,to provide transition housing for those
11 needing the services of the hospital, and high density residential uses sufficient to provide more
12 affordable housing close to regional mass transit to support the local labor force and major employers
13 in the planning area and the community.
14
15 25.40.020 Permitted uses.
16 The following uses are permitted in the TW district:
17 (a) Multifamily dwellings in one or more buildings;
18 (b) Office uses, including health services, but not including financial institutions;
19 (c) Group residential facilities for the elderly, including convalescent facilities;
20 (d) Multifamily dwellings and office uses as permitted under subsection(b)above in mixed use
21 buildings, if the office uses are located on the first and second floors only;
22 (e) Accessory structures or uses supportive of residential uses, including greenhouses, lath
23 houses,trellises,sheds,swimming pools,an accessory buildings to serve such swimming pools,but not
24 including group pools of swimming pool clubs; these accessory structures or uses shall be located on
25 the same lot as the residential use being supported;
26 (f) Convents and parish houses.
27
28 25.40.025 Conditional uses.
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I The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit:
2 (a) Financial institutions with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5;
3 (b) Public utility and public service structures or installations when found by the commission
4 to be necessary for the public health, safety, convenience and welfare including transformer boxes;
5 (c) Extended stay hotels;
6 (d) Any structure that is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height;
7 (e) Lot coverage over fifty (50) percent, but only if additional, usable common open space
8 generally equivalent to the square footage of excess lot coverage is provided on-site in such areas as roof
9 gardens and courtyards.
10
11 25.40.030 Prohibited uses.
12 Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited and in particular, but not limited
13 to the following:
14 (a) Adult oriented businesses as defined in chapter 25.76;
�-- 15 (b) Auto body and auto repair shops;
16 (c) Animal daycare, breeding,pens or kennels;
17 (d) Clubs, associations, and churches;
18 (e) Retail sales,personal services, and service business uses;
19 (f) Dry cleaning processing plants;
20 (g) Hospitals;
21 (h) Massage, bathing, or similar establishments;
22 (i) Mortuaries;
23 0) Outdoor storage of materials or goods or equipment;
24 (k) Pet stores;
25 (0 Uses of any industrial nature, including, but not limited to ,junk yards and automobile
26 wrecking yards;
27 (m) Veterinarian hospitals and veterinarian clinics or facilities; and
�► 28 (n) Warehouses for the storage of furniture, household, personal, or other similar articles or
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1 outdoor commercial storage.
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3 25.40.035 Uses on properties with frontage on Marco Polo Way.
4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,the following specific provisions shall apply
5 to lots with any frontage on Marco Polo Way north of Clarice Lane:
6 (a) Permitted uses. Only multifamily residential uses,including group residential facilities for
7 the elderly and convalescent facilities, shall be a permitted use.
8 (b) Conditional uses.
9 (1) All uses allowed in section 25.40.025 above except extended stay hotels and financial
10 institutions shall be allowed with a conditional use permit; and
11 (2)In addition,day care facilities to support employees and residents in the area shall be allowed
12 with a conditional use permit; and
13 (3) In addition, schools that serve the needs of health-challenged or disabled persons shall be
14 allowed with a conditional use permit.
15 (c) Prohibited uses. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional in this section shall be
16 prohibited, including but not limited to the uses listed in section 25.40.030 above.
17
18 25.40.038 Residential requirements in mixed use buildings
19 In mixed use buildings that include multifamily dwellings, group residential facilities for the
20 elderly,or convalescent centers,at least one half('/2)of the floor area shall be in residential use,and all
21 such facilities shall include an off-street location for loading and unloading to serve both residents and
22 deliveries.
23
24 25.40.045 Design Review
25 Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than fifty(50)
26 percent of the front fagade or change to more than fifty (50) percent of any fagade facing a public or
27 private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the design guidelines for the E.
28 Camino Real Design District in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan and shall be processes.
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I as provided in chapter 25.57.
2 (a) A design review application in the TW district shall be reviewed by the planning commission
3 for the following considerations:
4 (1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design guidelines for
5 the El Camino Real Design District; and
6 (2) Respect for and promotion of the streetscape and pedestrian accessibility by the placement
7 of buildings to maximize the commercial and safe residential use of the street frontage, location of
8 off-street public open spaces,and by locating parking so that it does not dominate street frontages; and
9 (3) The design should fit the site, support the building rhythm, the sense of pedestrian scale
10 along the street frontage, is compatible with the surrounding development and is consistent with the
11 design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino Real Design District; and
12 (4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the El
13 Camino Real Design District including building materials,articulation of the facades,differentiation of
14 architectural elements,building mass, and use of decorative elements, including awnings and signage;
�-- 15 and
16 (5) Architectural design consistency: by using a single architectural style with appropriate
17 articulation on the site that is consistent among primary elements of the structure(s) and with the
18 directives of the design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino Real Design District;
19 and
20 (6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines and development standards for
21 the El Camino Real Design District such as landscaping and pedestrian circulation which enriches the
22 existing opportunities of the mixed use commercial and residential neighborhood, as well as those
23 structures with only residential uses.
24 (b) When any part of a structure is subject to design review,any awnings on the structure shall
25 be included in the design review.
26 (c) The following are exempt from the provisions of this section:
27 (1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the TW district
•�. 28 filed before
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1 (2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1) above
2 shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been subject to design
3 review under subsection (a) above, the project has not been completed, and the amendment would
4 extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for which the
5 approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would change a fagade . Changes to,
6 additions of,or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under
7 this subsection.
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9 25.40.050 Building regulations, floor area ratio, and density
10 (a) Multifamily dwellings,mixed use,or office uses may be located and erected in one or more
11 buildings on any one lot.
12 (b) No accessory building shall occupy the portion of any lot in front of any building,nor shall
13 any accessory building or structure be closer than four(4)feet to any other building or structure on the
14 same lot.
15 (c) Floor area ratio and density. The maximum floor area ratio and maximum density or
16 development shall be determined by the type of use as follows:
17 (1) Mixed use of commercial and multifamily: Any ground floor office use on the lot shall have
18 a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5, and the maximum residential density shall be thirty(30) dwelling
19 units to the acre for that lot.
20 (2) Multifamily dwelling use only on the lot: The residential use shall have no maximum floor
21 area ratio and shall have a maximum residential density of forty (40) dwelling units to the acre.
22 (3) Office use: office use including health services shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5.
23
24 25.40.060 Height Limitations
25 (a) Minimum required heights.
26 (1) Trousdale Drive, Murchison Drive and Magnolia Drive: Any structure containing a
27 dwelling or commercial use with a lot front on Trousdale Drive, Murchison Drive, or Magnolia Drive—,
28 shall be at least three (3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet in height,whichever is greater;
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1 (2) Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way: Any structure containing a dwelling or commercial use
2 with a lot front on Ogden Drive or Marco Polo Way shall be at least two(2)stories or twenty-four(24)
3 feet in height, whichever is greater.
4 (b) Maximum allowed height.
5 (1) Trousdale Drive. No structure with a lot front on Trousdale Drive shall exceed seventy-five
6 (75) feet in height.
7 (2) Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive, and Magnolia Drive. No structure with
8 a lot front on Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive, or Magnolia Drive shall exceed sixty
9 (60) feet in height.
10 (c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter,maximum heights are also subject to further
11 limitation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
12 (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,no variance shall be granted or approved
13 to exceed the maximum heights established in subsections (b) and (c) above.
14 (e) Maximum lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is fifty(50)percent,except as expressly
�- 15 provided in section 25.40.025.
16
17 25.40.070 Setbacks.
18 (a) Maximum front setback and build-to-line. Any structure containing a dwelling or office use
19 shall meet the following maximum front setback requirements:
20 (1) Trousdale Drive, Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, and Murchison Drive. The front wall of
21 the first story of any structure containing a dwelling or office use with a lot front on Trousdale Drive,
22 Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive,or Murchison Drive shall be set back at least ten(10)feet from the front
23 property line; and at least sixty (60)percent of the structure shall be located at the front setback line.
24 (2) Magnolia Drive. The front wall of the first story of any structure containing a dwelling or
25 office use with a lot front on Magnolia Drive shall have no minimum front setback from the front
26 property line except that a minimum of sixty(60) percent of the structure shall be located at the front
27 property line.
�.. 28 (3) On corner lots,the front setback shall conform to the requirements for the street where the
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I lot front is located.
2 (b) Side setback.
3 (1) The minimum side setback line shall be as follows:
4 Side setback line (in feet)
5 Lots 42'wide or less 3
6 Lots over 42' but less than 51' 4
7 Lots 51'or more but less than 54' 5
8 Lots 54' or more but less than 61' 6
9 Lots 61'wide or more 7
10 (2)The side setback for structures containing multifamily dwellings shall be at least five(5)feet;
11 (3) The exterior side setback for all corner lots shall be at least equal to the minimum front
12 setback for the adjoining street;
13 (4)In case of conflict between any provision of subsections b(1), (2), or(3)above,the greatest
14 minimum side setback shall be applicable;
15 (5) Following the calculation of the applicable minimum side setback pursuant to subsection
16 (b)(4) above, the minimum side setback for a structure shall be increased by one foot for each story
17 above the first story;
18 (6) Notwithstanding subsections (b)(1) through (5) above, where a greater side setback is
19 required by other provisions of this section, up to thirty-five (35) percent of the wall of a structure
20 containing multifamily dwellings may encroach to the minimum side setback of five (5) feet in order
21 to achieve articulation along the sides of the structure.
22 (b) Rear setback. All structures located,erected, or rebuilt in the TW district shall be set back
23 from the rear property line by at least fifteen (15) feet. However, the rear setback for any structure
24 located on a lot with a rear property line that is adjacent to a lot zoned R-2 shall be at least twenty(20)
25 feet.
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27 25.40.080 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
28 There shall be a minimum lot size of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, and a minimum
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I street frontage of one hundred fifty(150)feet. No property in the district shall be divided or subdivided
2 into a lot with less area or less street frontage.
3
4 25.40.085 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
5 Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,no variances for lot size or street frontage shall
6 be granted to any property within the TW district.
7
8 25.40.090 Landscaping
9 (a) At least sixty (60) percent of the area of the front setback, if any, shall be landscaped to
10 provide a transition to the sidewalk.
11 (b) Access points to off-street parking. A landscaped buffer at least ten (10) feet deep
12 perpendicular to the sidewalk with a width of at least fifteen (15) feet shall be provided at all access
13 points to off-street parking.
14 (c) Landscape buffer for off-street parking garage. A landscaped area at least five(5)foot deep
`- 15 and in no case, less than five (5) feet long, shall be provided along the street frontages of all off-street
16 parking garages, except when there is a zero (0) setback for the entire frontage.
17 (d) To provide and maintain approved landscaping at the entrance of the parking access as
18 required by the design guidelines for the subarea and by the zoning if development on two(2)or more
19 lots shares access to on-site parking,the owner of each lot shall maintain the portion of landscaping on
20 its property and shall have irrevocable cross-access easements for the access.
21
22 Section 3. A new section 25.58.040 is added to read as follows:
23 25.58.040 Required public safety communications equipment and wireless access point agreement.
24 As a condition of approval of any structure over thirty-five (35) feet in height, the planning
25 commission shall require a location to be agreed upon by the city and the property owner to locate public
26 safety communications equipment and a wireless access point for city communications on the structure
27 proposed. The property owner shall permit this equipment to be installed if the city determines that the
�.- 28 structure interferes with city communications in the city. The applicant shall provide an electrical supply
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1 source for use by the equipment. The applicant shall permit authorized representatives of the city to gain
2 access to the equipment location for purposes of installation,maintenance,adjustment,and repair upon
3 reasonable notice to the property owner or owner's successor in interest. This access and location
4 agreement shall be recorded in terms that convey the intent and meaning of this condition.
5
6 Section 4. Subsection 25.63.030(b)(1) is amended to read as follows:
7 (1)A height for structures of forty-six(46)feet or less in height without a conditional use permit
8 pursuant to section 25.32.030 or as applied to chapter 25.34, or pursuant to section 25.40.025.
9
10 Section 5. The development fees adopted in Ordinance No. 1751 are affirmed.
11
12 Section 6. This ordinance shall be published according to law.
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I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
17 foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6t1i day of
18 September, 2005, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
19 of , 2005, by the following vote:
20 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
21 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The CITY OF BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning to
create a new zoning district in the portion of the North Burlingame area bounded by Trousdale Drive,
Magnolia Avenue, Murchison Avenue, Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Drive. The purpose of this new
zoning district is to implement the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan by the City Council and
amended to the General Plan September 20, 2004. The zoning district being considered is Trousdale
West(TW) and will address the south side of Trousdale Drive to Marco Polo Drive, both sides of Marco
Polo Drive south to Clarice Way, and the block bounded by Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive,Magnolia
Drive and Trousdale Drive. The zoning changes will implement the land use policies and design
guidelines of the adopted specific plan.
The hearing will be held on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California.
The staff report for this item may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Planning Department at 501
Primrose Road,Burlingame, California. For additional information, please call(650) 558-7250.
to be published Friday. September 9, 2005
CITY o� STAFF REPORT
eVItLJNGAME IAGENDA
ITEM #
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OAATID�ME 6`90 DATE 9.06.05
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: AUGUST 25, 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST
DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC
PLAN.
Introduction:
City Council should review and hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning regulations to
establish a new zoning district for the Trousdale West area which will replace the C-3/R-4 regulations in the
area bounded by Murchison to El Camino Real excluding the Plaza Shopping Center, west on Trousdale to
Marco Polo (both sides to Clarice Way) and Ogden (east side only) to Murchison Avenue (city line). Staff is
suggesting a public hearing at introduction for this ordinance to be sure that the regulation is clearly
understood by both the Council and public before the second reading and action. Following the hearing the
r'ouncil may direct any changes to staff and set the second reading. Introduction requires the following
uncil actions.
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
This item should be set for a second reading and public hearing at the Council meeting of September 19, 2005.
General Plan Compliance:
The Trousdale West (TW) zoning district is part of the implementation phase of the North Burlingame/Rollins
Road Specific Plan adopted by the City Council and amended to the Burlingame General Plan in September
2004. The provisions in the ordinance are consistent with the plan because they are taken from the land use
element and design guidelines in that adopted plan supplemented with provisions from the existing C-3 and R-
4 zoning districts which currently regulate this area and have been fundamental in implementing the 1969
General Plan and in establishing the existing land use pattern for this area. The TW district includes the
North of Trousdale (B-4) and privately owned property in the Mills Peninsula Hospital Block (B-3) subareas
of the El Camino North Corridor portion of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. In addition for
consistency with the intent of the General Plan as amended by the Specific Plan for this area, the west side of
Marco Polo Drive to Clarice Way has been included in this zoning district. The specific plan is not being
expanded to include this area since the existing development under the General Plan is consistent with the
icies and objectives of the residential land uses set out for Marco Polo Drive in the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan.
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NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN. August 24,2005
CEQA Compliance:
Negative Declaration ND533-P was prepared and adopted for the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific
Plan in September 2004. Since this zoning action is an implementation of that adopted plan and is consistent
with the provisions of that plan,this zoning action is determined to be covered by ND533-P.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission studied the Trousdale West zoning district at their meeting on July 25,2005,and
held a public hearing and recommended the zoning district regulations to the City Council for approval on
August 22,2005,with a 6-0-1(C.Vistica absent)voice vote. In their discussion the Commissioners noted that
there was a need to review the density requirements for Group Residential Facilities for the Elderly which
seemed to have been combined with convalescent facilities which have a very different impact. Commission
suggested that in the interest of time,the provision for convalescent facilities and for Group Residential
Facilities be removed and the ordinance sent on with out it. Commission would follow up in the future with
clarified requirements.The Commission also suggested the addition to the permitted uses of parish houses
and convents in this zone outside of the Marco Polo overlay zone,since as a use they are very similar to
multiple family dwellings. Finally the Planning Commissioners noted that these regulations represent a
departure from the traditional zoning approach used in the city. The new approach places an emphasis on
requiring development to meet stated minimums for setbacks and height,as well as defining maximums.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2004 the City Council adopted the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. The planning
area was divided into two distinct sections. One addressing the El Camino Real North Corridor the area along
El Camino Real between Dufferin Avenue and the City boundary with Millbrae and along Trousdale between
California and Marco Polo/Ogden;and one addressing the Rollins Road industrial area(see map).
The development and planning issues for each of these areas vary greatly. The Trousdale West(TW)is the
first of the implementing zoning districts for the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan to come to the
City Council In the El Camino North Corridor,the approach to planning and development take a substantial
departure from the"traditional"regulatory approach applied to the remainder of the City. The focus for land
use and subsequent regulation as outlined in the specific plan in this area is to respond to the exceptional
regional transportation access and proximity to the city's largest single employer,the hospital.
The Trousdale West(TW)district encompasses two subareas identified in the Specific Plan,B4-North of
Trousdale Drive,and the privately owned properties on Marco Polo in B3-Mills Peninsula Hospital Block.
The land uses in the B4 area are residential with mixed use office/financial institution/health services allowed
only on the first two floors. The B3 area is addressed by an overlay zone in the TW district because the land
uses designated in this area are only residential(including both sides of Marco Polo to Clarice Way)
The Specific Plan for the Trousdale West area proposes a dramatically different approach to development
regulation.The excerpts from the design guidelines are attached. The four maps on pages 54-57 of the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan encapsulate the fundaments of this new approach. Figure 6-2
establishes"build to"lines,e.g.front setbacks which must be met for different street frontages. Figure 6-2
establishes"minimum building heights"for different street frontages. Compliance requires that any structure
built must be no shorter than the minimum height assigned. Figure 6-4 establishes"maximum building
heights"which established the tallest height allowed,with the modification that the FAA must approve;again
by street frontage.Finally,figure 6-5 establishes a new concept of"minimum parcel frontage"which means
that a set percentage of the front fagade of the structure on the lot must be placed at the build-to-line. The
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percentage of the structure required to be at the build-to-line vanes by street frontage. These new siting
parameters have been incorporated into the TW district regulations in terms of setbacks and heights.
-�l of the other measurable design guidelines which apply to the B4 and B3 subareas also have been included
in the TW district regulations. However, the plan remained silent,in terms of direction regarding side and rear
setbacks or lot coverage issues. For the issues not addressed in the Specific Plan design guidelines the
regulations for the TW district were taken from the existing zoning(C-3 and R-4)or interpreted by the
subcommittee based on the diagrams provided for the design guidelines.
Summary of the Proposed Zoning Regulations for the Trousdale West(TW)Zoning District
The proposed regulations as summarized below are based on the direction of the Specific Plan for land use,
densities or use, and the design guidelines as set out for the North of Trousdale and the Mills Peninsula
Hospital Block subareas. In addition where the direction of the plan is quiet, the commission relied on the
existing zoning standards (C-3 and R-4) for the two subareas. The summary of the Trousdale West(TW)
district follows:
➢ Permitted uses.
o Multifamily dwellings in one or more buildings on a site.
o Office uses including health services with an FAR maximum of 0.5,no financial institutions.
o Group residential facilities for the elderly including convalescent facilities.
o Mixed use buildings with office or medical uses on the first two floors (maximum) and
residential uses above.
o Convents and parish houses.
➢ Conditional uses.
o Financial institutions with a maximum FAR of 0.5.
o Public utility and public service structures including transformer boxes.
o Extended stay hotels.
o A structure over 35 feet(the minimum required height).
o Lot coverage over 50%.
➢ Prohibited uses. In general uses which are not permitted or conditional are prohibited. Certain uses
are called out in the zoning because they are frequent requests and it is better to list them inorder to
facilitate administration. New uses called out as prohibited are:
o Auto body and repair shops.
o Clubs, associations and Churches.
o Retail sales,personal services and service businesses.
o Hospitals.
o Mortuaries.
o Outdoor storage of materials or goods or equipment.
o Veterinarian hospital or clinic.
o Warehouses.
➢ Properties with frontage on Marco Polo Way, overlay, uses are limited to the following:
o Permitted uses.
■ multiple family residential uses.
• group residential facilities for the elderly.
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Conditional uses.
■ All uses allowed as conditional uses in the TW district except extended stay
hotels and financial institutions.
■ Schools that serve the needs of health challenged or disabled persons.
■ Day care facilities.
Prohibited uses.
■ All uses not listed as permitted or conditional in this section.
➢ Residential requirements in mixed use buildings.
o In mixed use buildings one-half the floor area must be in residential use.
➢ Design Review.
o Design review shall be required if 50%of the front or any fagade facing a public or private
street is affected by construction or remodeling.
o Establishes 6 criteria for design review based on the Specific Plan.
o If any part of a structure is used for commercial purposes, any awnings shall be included in
design review.
o Provision is made for buildings built before design review was required, establishing when
such buildings would be subject to design review.
➢ Building regulations, floor area ratio and density
o Multiple family dwellings may be in one or more buildings on a lot.
o Accessory structures shall not be in the front yard, or closer than 4 feet to any other structure.
o Mixed use,FAR: ground floor office maximum 0.5 FAR with a maximum of 30 DU per acre
for the lot.
o Multiple family dwelling use only: maximum residential density of 40 dwelling units to the
acre,with 35%increase in DU with inclusionary units.
o Group residential facilities for the elderly at 60 beds to the acre based on the number of persons
the rooms are designed to accommodate.
➢ Height limitations and lot coverage.
o Minimum required heights for properties with lot fronts on: Trousdale,Murchison,Magnolia,
35 feet(three stories); Ogden and Marco Polo,24 feet(two stories).
o Maximum allowed heights for properties with lot fronts on: Trousdale, 75 feet;Marco Polo,
Ogden,Murchison,Magnolia, 60 feet.
o Notwithstanding any of the above,maximum heights are subject to further limitation by the
FAA.
o Height variances will not be grated for the maximum allowed height on any street frontage or
to the FAA limitations.
o Maximum lot coverage is 50%, can be more with a CUP.
➢ Setbacks.
o Front setback and build-to-line for properties with lot fronts on: Trousdale,Marco Polo,
Ogden,Murchison, 10 feet and at least 60%of the structure shall be at 10 feet;Magnolia, zero
feet and at least 60%of the building shall have a zero setback.
o On corner lots the setback shall conform to the street where the front of the lot is located.
o Side setbacks. The minimum shall vary based on the width of the lot, except multiple family
residential development shall have a side setback of a minimum of 5 feet and where a greater
setback is required 35% of the structure may encroach to 5 feet to encourage articulation.
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o Exterior side setbacks. For comer lots the exterior side setback shall equal the minimum front
setback for the adjoining street.
o From the minimum side setback the setback shall be increased one foot for each story above the
first story.
o Rear setbacks. For all structures there shall be a minimum of 15 feet except when the rear of a
property is adjacent to a property zoned R-2, then the rear setback shall be 20 feet.
➢ Minimum lot size and street frontage of 20,000 SF and 150 feet of street frontage shall be required for
any new lot. No variances shall be granted to the minimum lot size.
➢ Landscaping.
o Front setback. At least 60% shall be landscaped.
o Access points off the street. An area at least 10 feet deep and 15 feet wide shall be provided at
all access points to off-street parking.
o Buffer for off-street parking garage. An area at least 5 feet deep and no less than 5 feet long,
shall be provided along all off-street parking garages except where a there is a 0 setback for the
entire frontage.
o Provide cross access easements for maintenance with the required landscaping for a driveway
is on two different properties (shared driveway or side by side).
The attached Annotated Trousdale West (TW)Zoning District regulations provide a commentary on why and
how the proposed provisions are to be implemented. The draft ordinance immediately following the staff
report provides the entire text of the district regulations without the interruption of explanation. This draft can
be used with the annotated draft if you wish to pursue the reasons for specific provisions.
�,,pporting Regulations
The result of implementing the Specific Plan for the North El Camino Real Corridor will be a substantial
increase in the height of the structures since the current 35 foot review line,which is seen by many as a
maximum height in the city, will become the new minimum height. Since the city's Police Station is located in
this area,there is concern about the functioning of public safety communications equipment as the new,taller
buildings are constructed. For that reason CS 25.58, General Use Provisions, is being amended to require that
for any building over 35 feet in height, the property owner will be required to allow public safety
communications equipment on the roof of the building, and to allow for access for maintenance of this
equipment. This right will not be exercised for all buildings but can be for selected ones. The Planning
Commission acknowledged at their action meeting that the height of any public communications structures
placed on roof tops will not be included in the height measurement for the building.
Planning Commission Concerns at July 12,2005 Study Meeting
At the Planning Commission study meeting several issues were raised, and staff was directed to address:
■ How will the side setback requirements work for multiple family residential uses?
In the R-4 district side setbacks are based on a sliding scale determined by the width of the lot,e.g. 43
foot wide lot, 3 foot setback; 61 foot wide lot, 7 foot setback, with one additional foot of setback
required for each floor above the fust floor. However, under the residential condominium
requirements a minimum 5 foot side setback is required with one additional foot for each story no
matter how wide the lot. The TW side setback requirements for a structure with multiple family units
will follow the residential condominium requirements of 5 feet plus one foot per floor over the first.
The only exception is for comer lots where the minimum side setback required is the same as the
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required front setback for that side of the street. This requirement was added because of the
importance in the plan's design guidelines of establishing a consistent "street wall" along each street.
■ Why are telecom locations limited to buildings 48 feet tall or taller since these facilities operate on a
line-of-sight basis?A follow up with the city s emergency services people revealed that the 48 foot
limit was based on a current ordinance which gives the city the right of access for public safety and
operations related communications equipment on existing buildings. For existing buildings the focus
is on taller structures which rise over other buildings and existing vegetation, in order to obtain line
of sight. The provisions being added,which apply to all zoning districts in the city,will apply to new
buildings. The height limit for new buildings has been revised to 35 feet because in the TW district,
for example, there is considerable variation in the topography in the area and the single story police
station sits at a low point in the area. To provide for line-of-sight for the future it may be necessary to
use shorter buildings. Moreover,telecom and communications technology is changing rapidly which
is another reason that the emergency services people recommended that the provision be revised to
require city access to all new buildings thirty five(35) feet tall or taller to provide them with the most
flexibility. Finally,the standard conditions of approval will be amended to insure that all properties
which require Planning Commission review in all districts will be informed of the obligation to allow
the city access for public safety and operations communications equipment if it is needed.
■ The inclusionary zoning provisions of the code(Chapter 25.63)presently allow the height exception
incentive (structures of 46 feet without a conditional use permit) only in the R-3 and R-4 zones. An
amendment has been added to the inclusionary zoning requirements to allow the height exemption in
the TW district as well. This is a consistency change, since the R-4 overlay put on this area after the
plan was adopted allowed the height exception incentive in the area now to be zoned TW. Moreover,
the design guidelines encourage taller buildings in the TW district area by establishing a minimum
building height of 35 feet in the area.
These issues identified by the Planning Commission at study on July 12, 2005, were all addressed in the
revised ordinance submitted to and acted on by the Planning Commission on August 22, 2005.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Map of the Subareas in the North BurlingamelRollins Road Specific Plan,Figure 3-2
Map of the Trousdale West(TW)Zoning District
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Title 25 to Adopt a Trousdale West(TW)District and
Establish a Standard Condition for Communications Access to Tall Structures in the City.
Annotated Version of the Trousdale West(TW)District Regulations and Condition for Communications
Access to Tall Structures in the City.
Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 2005
Notice of Public Hearing,published in the San Mateo Times August 26,2005 and mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet, August 26, 2005
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1
1 ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING TITLE 25 TO ADOPT A TROUSDALE WEST (TW) DISTRICT AND
3 ESTABLISH A STANDARD CONDITION FOR COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS TO
TALL STRUCTURES IN THE CITY
4
5 Section 1 . In 2004, the City Council adopted the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan
6 to guide development and use of the northern portion of the City. Among the subareas in the Plan is the
7 Trousdale West area, which includes a variety of uses and lot sizes. This ordinance implements the
8 Specific Plan for this subarea. In addition, the construction of tall buildings around the City's key
9 communications points may lead to a significant degradation in the public safety communications system
10 in both the City and the County. Therefore, this ordinance requires a condition of approval for structures
11 taller than thirty-five feet to allow the City to locate equipment and access points on a location on the
12 structure agreed to between the owner and the City.
13
14 Section 2. Chapter 25.40 is amended to read as follows:
15 Chapter 25.40
16 Trousdale West of El Camino Real (TW) District Regulations
25.40.010 Scope of regulations.
17 25.40.020 Permitted uses.
25.40.025 Conditional uses.
18 25.40.030 Prohibited uses.
25.40.035 Uses on properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way.
19 25.40.038 Residential requirements in mixed use buildings.
25.40.045 Design review.
20 25.40.050 Building regulations, floor area ratio, and density.
25.40.060 Height limitations.
21 25.40.070 Setbacks.
25.40.080 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
22 25.40.085 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
23 25.40.090 Landscaping.
24 25.40.010 Scope of regulations.
25 It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage and sustain the quality of development in the
26 subarea designated as the North of Trousdale area and the properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way
27 south of Clarice Lane as an integral part of implementing the policies, objectives and design guidelines
28 set out in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan for the Gateway Corridor area. The two key
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I policies of the Plan for this subarea are to intensify commercial and residential uses and opportunities
2 close to an existing mass transit hub with regional transit and transportation access, and to provide
3 supporting medical office and health service opportunities to Mills Peninsula Hospital; and to encourage
4 a variety of residential units with densities designed to meet the objectives of the City's Housing
5 Element and California housing needs objectives, suitably affordable for hospital employees, local
6 residents,and the local labor force. The North of Trousdale subarea,including properties with lot fronts
7 on Marco Polo Way, plays a specific role in the El Camino Gateway Corridor area in providing this mix
8 of uses. The portion of the area bordering Mills Peninsula Hospital to the north across Trousdale Drive
9 bounded by Marco Polo Way, Ogden Road,Murchison Road,and Magnolia Road is focused on a mix
10 of health service and medical office uses to support the hospital,to provide transition housing for those
11 needing the services of the hospital, and high density residential uses sufficient to provide more
12 affordable housing close to regional mass transit to support the local labor force and major employers
13 in the planning area and the community.
14
15 25.40.020 Permitted uses.
16 The following uses are permitted in the TW district:
17 (a) Multifamily dwellings in one or more buildings;
18 (b) Office uses,including health services,but not including financial institutions;
19 (c) Group residential facilities for the elderly,including convalescent facilities;
20 (d) Multifamily dwellings and office uses as permitted under subsection(b)above in mixed use
21 buildings, if the office uses are located on the first and second floors only;
22 (e) Accessory structures or uses supportive of residential uses, including greenhouses, lath
23 houses,trellises,sheds,swimming pools,an accessory buildings to serve such swimming pools,but not
24 including group pools of swimming pool clubs;these accessory structures or uses shall be located on
25 the same lot as the residential use being supported;
26 (f) Convents and parish houses.
27
28 25.40.025 Conditional uses.
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1 The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit:
2 (a) Financial institutions with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5;
3 (b) Public utility and public service structures or installations when found by the commission
4 to be necessary for the public health, safety, convenience and welfare including transformer boxes;
5 (c) Extended stay hotels;
6 (d) Any structure that is more than thirty-five(35) feet in height;
7 (e) Lot coverage over fifty (50) percent, but only if additional, usable common open space
8 generally equivalent to the square footage of excess lot coverage is provided on-site in such areas as roof
9 gardens and courtyards.
10
11 25.40.030 Prohibited uses.
12 Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited and in particular,but not limited
13 to the following:
14 (a) Adult oriented businesses as defined in chapter 25.76;
15 (b) Auto body and auto repair shops;
16 (c) Animal daycare, breeding,pens or kennels;
17 (d) Clubs, associations, and churches;
18 (e)Retail sales,personal services, and service business uses;
19 (f) Dry cleaning processing plants;
20 (g) Hospitals;
21 (h) Massage,bathing,or similar establishments;
22 (i) Mortuaries;
23 0) Outdoor storage of materials or goods or equipment;
24 (k) Pet stores;
25 (1) Uses of any industrial nature, including, but not limited to ,junk yards and automobile
26 wrecking yards;
27 (m) Veterinarian hospitals and veterinarian clinics or facilities;and
28 (n) Warehouses for the storage of furniture, household, personal, or other similar articles or
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I outdoor commercial storage.
2
3 25.40.035 Uses on properties with frontage on Marco Polo Way.
4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,the following specific provisions shall apply
5 to lots with any frontage on Marco Polo Way north of Clarice Lane:
6 (a) Permitted uses. Only multifamily residential uses,including group residential facilities for
7 the elderly and convalescent facilities, shall be a permitted use.
8 (b) Conditional uses.
9 (1) All uses allowed in section 25.40.025 above except extended stay hotels and financial
10 institutions shall be allowed with a conditional use permit; and
11 (2)In addition,day care facilities to support employees and residents in the area shall be allowed
12 with a conditional use permit; and
13 (3) In addition, schools that serve the needs of health-challenged or disabled persons shall be
14 allowed with a conditional use permit.
15 (c) Prohibited uses. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional in this section shall be
16 prohibited, including but not limited to the uses listed in section 25.40.030 above.
17
18 25.40.038 Residential requirements in mixed use buildings
19 In mixed use buildings that include multifamily dwellings, group residential facilities for the
20 elderly,or convalescent centers,at least one half('/2)of the floor area shall be in residential use,and all
21 such facilities shall include an off-street location for loading and unloading to serve both residents and
22 deliveries.
23
24 25.40.045 Design Review
25 Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than fifty(50)
26 percent of the front facade or change to more than fifty (50) percent of any fagade facing a public or
27 private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the design guidelines for the El
28 Camino Real Design District in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan and shall be processed
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I as provided in chapter 25.57.
2 (a) A design review application in the TW district shall be reviewed by the planning commission
3 for the following considerations:
4 (1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design guidelines for
5 the El Camino Real Design District; and
6 (2) Respect for and promotion of the streetscape and pedestrian accessibility by the placement
7 of buildings to maximize the commercial and safe residential use of the street frontage, location of
8 off-street public open spaces,and by locating parking so that it does not dominate street frontages;and
9 (3) The design should fit the site, support the building rhythm, the sense of pedestrian scale
10 along the street frontage, is compatible with the surrounding development and is consistent with the
11 design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino Real Design District; and
12 (4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the El
13 Camino Real Design District including building materials,articulation of the facades,differentiation of
14 architectural elements,building mass,and use of decorative elements, including awnings and signage;
15 and
16 (5) Architectural design consistency: by using a single architectural style with appropriate
17 articulation on the site that is consistent among primary elements of the structure(s) and with the
18 directives of the design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino Real Design District;
19 and
20 (6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines and development standards for
21 the El Camino Real Design District such as landscaping and pedestrian circulation which enriches the
22 existing opportunities of the mixed use commercial and residential neighborhood, as well as those
23 structures with only residential uses.
24 (b) When any part of a structure is subject to design review,any awnings on the structure shall
25 be included in the design review.
26 (c)The following are exempt from the provisions of this section:
27 (1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the TW district
28 filed before
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1 (2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1)above
2 shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been subject to design
3 review under subsection (a) above, the project has not been completed, and the amendment would
4 extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the structure for which the
5 approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would change a fagade . Changes to,
6 additions of,or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project shall not trigger design review under
7 this subsection.
8
9 25.40.050 Building regulations,floor area ratio, and density
10 (a) Multifamily dwellings,mixed use,or office uses may be located and erected in one or more
11 buildings on any one lot.
12 (b) No accessory building shall occupy the portion of any lot in front of any building,nor shall
13 any accessory building or structure be closer than four(4)feet to any other building or structure on the
14 same lot.
15 (c) Floor area ratio and density. The maximum floor area ratio and maximum density of
16 development shall be determined by the type of use as follows:
17 (1) Mixed use of commercial and multifamily: Any ground floor office use on the lot shall have
18 a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5, and the maximum residential density shall be thirty(30)dwelling
19 units to the acre for that lot.
20 (2) Multifamily dwelling use only on the lot:The residential use shall have no maximum floor
21 area ratio and shall have a maximum residential density of forty(40)dwelling units to the acre.
22 (3) Office use: office use including health services shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5.
23
24 25.40.060 Height Limitations
25 (a) Minimum required heights.
26 (1) Trousdale Drive, Murchison Drive and Magnolia Drive: Any structure containing a
27 dwelling or commercial use with a lot front on Trousdale Drive,Murchison Drive,or Magnolia Drive
28 shall be at least three(3) stories or thirty-five (35)feet in height,whichever is greater;
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1 (2) Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way: Any structure containing a dwelling or commercial use
2 with a lot front on Ogden Drive or Marco Polo Way shall be at least two(2)stories or twenty-four(24)
3 feet in height, whichever is greater.
4 (b) Maximum allowed height.
5 (1) Trousdale Drive. No structure with a lot front on Trousdale Drive shall exceed seventy-five
6 (75)feet in height.
7 (2) Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive, and Magnolia Drive. No structure with
8 a lot front on Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive,Murchison Drive, or Magnolia Drive shall exceed sixty
9 (60) feet in height.
10 (c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter,maximum heights are also subject to further
11 limitation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
12 (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no variance shall be granted or approved
13 to exceed the maximum heights established in subsections (b) and(c)above.
14 (e) Maximum lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is fifty(50)percent,except as expressly
15 provided in section 25.40.025.
16
17 25.40.070 Setbacks.
18 (a) Maximum front setback and build-to-line. Any structure containing a dwelling or office use
19 shall meet the following maximum front setback requirements:
20 (1) Trousdale Drive, Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, and Murchison Drive. The front wall of
21 the first story of any structure containing a dwelling or office use with a lot front on Trousdale Drive,
22 Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive,or Murchison Drive shall be set back at least ten(10)feet from the front.
23 property line; and at least sixty(60)percent of the structure shall be located at the front setback line.
24 (2) Magnolia Drive. The front wall of the first story of any structure containing a dwelling or
25 office use with a lot front on Magnolia Drive shall have no minimum front setback from the front
26 property line except that a minimum of sixty(60)percent of the structure shall be located at the front
27 property line.
28 (3) On corner lots,the front setback shall conform to the requirements for the street where the
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I lot front is located.
2 (b) Side setback.
3 (1) The minimum side setback line shall be as follows:
4 Side setback line (in feet)
5 Lots 42'wide or less 3
6 Lots over 42'but less than 51' 4
7 Lots 51' or more but less than 54' 5
8 Lots 54'or more but less than 61' 6
9 Lots 61'wide or more 7
10 (2)The side setback for structures containing multifamily dwellings shall be at least five(5)feet;
11 (3) The exterior side setback for all corner lots shall be at least equal to the minimum front
12 setback for the adjoining street;
13 (4)In case of conflict between any provision of subsections b(l),(2),or(3)above,the greatest
14 minimum side setback shall be applicable;
15 (5) Following the calculation of the applicable minimum side setback pursuant to subsection
16 (b)(4) above, the minimum side setback for a structure shall be increased by one foot for each story
17 above the first story;
18 (6) Notwithstanding subsections (b)(1) through (5) above, where a greater side setback is
19 required by other provisions of this section, up to thirty-five (35) percent of the wall of a structure
20 containing multifamily dwellings may encroach to the minimum side setback of five(5) feet in order
21 to achieve articulation along the sides of the structure.
22 (b) Rear setback. All structures located,erected,or rebuilt in the TW district shall be set back
23 from the rear property line by at least fifteen (15) feet. However, the rear setback for any structure
24 located on a lot with a rear property line that is adjacent to a lot zoned R-2 shall be at least twenty(20)
25 feet.
26
27 25.40.080 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
28 There shall be a minimum lot size of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, and a minimum
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I street frontage of one hundred fifty(150)feet. No property in the district shall be divided or subdivided
�.- 2 into a lot with less area or less street frontage.
3
4 25.40.085 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
5 Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,no variances for lot size or street frontage shall
6 be granted to any property within the TW district.
7
8 25.40.090 Landscaping
9 (a) At least sixty (60) percent of the area of the front setback, if any, shall be landscaped to
10 provide a transition to the sidewalk.
11 (b) Access points to off-street parking. A landscaped buffer at least ten (10) feet deep
12 perpendicular to the sidewalk with a width of at least fifteen (15) feet shall be provided at all access
13 points to off-street parking.
14 (c) Landscape buffer for off-street parking garage. A landscaped area at least five(5)foot deep
`,. 15 and in no case, less than five(5)feet long, shall be provided along the street frontages of all off-street
16 parking garages, except when there is a zero (0) setback for the entire frontage.
17 (d) To provide and maintain approved landscaping at the entrance of the parking access as
18 required by the design guidelines for the subarea and by the zoning if development on two(2)or more
19 lots shares access to on-site parking,the owner of each lot shall maintain the portion of landscaping on
20 its property and shall have irrevocable cross-access easements for the access.
21
22 Section 3. A new section 25.58.040 is added to read as follows:
23 25.58.040 Required public safety communications equipment and wireless access point agreement.
24 As a condition of approval of any structure over thirty-five (35) feet in height, the planning
25 commission shall require a location to be agreed upon by the city and the property owner to locate public
26 safety communications equipment and a wireless access point for city communications on the structure
27 proposed. The property owner shall permit this equipment to be installed if the city determines that the
28 structure interferes with city communications in the city. The applicant shall provide an electrical supply
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I source for use by the equipment. The applicant shall permit authorized representatives of the city to gain
2 access to the equipment location for purposes of installation,maintenance,adjustment,and repair upon
3 reasonable notice to the property owner or owner's successor in interest. This access and location
4 agreement shall be recorded in terms that convey the intent and meaning of this condition.
5
6 Section 4. Subsection 25.63.030(b)(1) is amended to read as follows:
7 (1)A height for structures of forty-six(46)feet or less in height without a conditional use permit
8 pursuant to section 25.32.030 or as applied to chapter 25.34, or pursuant to section 25.40.025.
9
10 Section 5. The development fees adopted in Ordinance No. 1751 are affirmed.
11
12 Section 6. This ordinance shall be published according to law.
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I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
17 foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_day of
18 , 2005, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
19 —day of ,2005, by the following vote:
20 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
21 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Draft 12: For City Council action
includes PC revisions at study 7.25.05 and action 8.22.05 August 25,2005
Chapter 25.40
Trousdale West of El Camino Real(TW)District Regulations
25.40.010 Scope of Regulations
25.40.020 Permitted Uses
25.40.025 Conditional Uses
25.40.030 Prohibited Uses
25.40.035 Uses on properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way
25.40.045 Design review
25.40.040Building regulations
25.40.050 Height limitations
25.40.060 Minimum lot size and street frontage
25.40.065 No Variance for lot size and street frontage
25.40.070 Landscaping
25.40.010 Scope of Regulations
It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage and sustain the quality of development in the
subarea designated as the North of Trousdale and the properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo
Way south of Clarice Lane as a integral part of implementing policies,objectives and design
guidelines set out in the North BurlingainvRollins Road Specific Plan for the Gateway Corridor
area. The two key policies of the plan for this subarea are to intensify commercial and
residential uses and opportunities close to an existing mass transit hub with regional transit and
transportation access,and to provide supporting medial office and health service opportunities to
Mills Peninsula Hospital; and to encourage a variety of residential units with densities designed
to meet the objectives of the City's Housing Element and California housing needs objectives,
suitably affordable for the hospital employees,local residents and the local labor force. The
North of Trousdale subarea, including properties with lot fronts on Marco Polo Way, plays a
specific role in the El Camino Gateway Corridor area in providing this mix of uses. The portion
I
Draft 11: For City Council action
includes PC revisions at study Z25.05 and action 8.22.05 August 25,2005
of the area bordering Mills Peninsula Hospital to the south across Trousdale Drive bounded by
Marco Polo Way, Ogden Road, Murchison Road, and Magnolia Road is focused on a mix of
health service and medical office uses to support the hospital, to provide transition housing for
those needing the services of the hospital, and high density residential uses sufficient to provide
more affordable housing close to regional mass transit to support the local labor force and major
employers in the planning area and the community.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee suggested refinement of the purpose section to
include two themes : meeting the city' s housing need objectives
given by the State; and providing a large stock of affordable
housing in the city. The added wording in boldface italic
addresses these changes .
Original Annotation: The "scope of regulations" section is
intended as the link between the goals, policies and urban
design objectives of the Specific Plan and the zoning. This
section provides the "setting" for the regulations which follow.
When one of the regulations needs interpretation this section is
used to understand the "intent" of the code. It is important to
have strong links to the Specific Plan in this section, so that
document becomes appended to the zoning regulations for this
subarea. This section also defines the area to which this
district applies. In this case it is a combination of the North
of Trousdale subarea and the portion of the Mills Peninsula
Hospital Block which is not in public ownership e.g. lots
fronting on Marco Polo Way. Excluded from this zoning district
is the Mills Peninsula Hospital property owned by the Peninsula
Hospital District because it is in public ownership and zoned
Unclassified.
25.40.020 Permitted Uses
Annotation:
The following permitted, conditional and prohibited uses apply
to all the properties in the North of Trousdale subarea. An
overlay zone has been added following the uses section to
address the permitted Conditional and prohibited uses on the
properties located on the south side of Marco Polo Way. An
overlay zone was necessary because only one use was allowed on
the Marco Polo properties, multiple family residential .
The following uses are permitted in the TW district:
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(a) Multifamily dwellings in one or more buildings;
Annotation:
The specific plan allows for free standing multiple family
residential uses in this subarea. Originally no residential
uses were not allowed in this area (C-3) . However, shortly after
the North Burlingame specific plan was adopted the City Council
adopted an ordinance which overlaid the R-4 (multiple family)
district regulations on all the properties in this subarea on an
interim basis so that the zoning would have some consistency in
the specific plan while new zoning was being prepared, reviewed
and approved. NB/RR specific plan page 33 .
(b) Office uses including health services with a floor area ratio of no more than 0.5,but
not including financial institutions;
Annotation:
The plan allows in this subarea structures which are office only
buildings if they have an FAR of O . S . NB/RR specific plan page
33 .
(c) Group residential facilities for the elderly including convalescent facilities;
Annotation:
The current zoning was amended a number of years ago to allow
group residential facilities in this subarea. The plan
continues this use and adds convalescent facilities because of
the close proximity of the new hospital and the residential-
office/commercial transition of the character of the area. A
group residential facility differs from a convalescent facility
because the residents are more mobile and are provided three
meals a day in a group dining room. Often units in a group
residential facility include a small "Pullman" type kitchen.
Convalescent homes are designed more like hospitals with single
and double patient rooms and with no in room kitchen facilities.
(d) Multiple family dwellings and office uses as permitted under subsection(b) above in
mixed use buildings if the office uses are locate on the first or second floor only;
Annotation:
This provision would allow banks and real estate office on lots
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with frontage on Magnolia (behind the Plaza shopping center) and
Murchison (the CTA headquarters is located on the corner of
Murchison and Magnolia) . This is intended to state that one
cannot have banks and real estate offices on either the first or
second floor on Ogden and Trousdale. Banks and real estate
offices may be located on either the first or second floor in
mixed use buildings on Murchison and Magnolia. This same
provision is applied to the zoning along the east side of
Trousdale. In that case real estate offices and banks are
limited to the E1 Camino Real frontage.
(e) Accessory structures or uses supportive of residential uses, including greenhouses,
lath houses,trellises, sheds, swimming pools, an accessory buildings to,serve such swimming
pools,but not including group pools of swimming pool clubs;these accessory structures or uses
shall be located on the same lot as the residential use being supported.
Annotation:
Provision taken from the uses section from the North E1 Camino
Real Corridor zoning. The subcommittee felt that large multiple
family complex may want to have small structures in the open
space area required in the condominium requirements. Further, a
swimming pool is an accessory structure, and larger complexes
may wish to provide their residents with that amenity.
(f)convents and parish houses
Annotation:
The Planning Commission added this use as a permitted use in
their August 22, 2005, action on the TW zone because convents
and parish houses are similar in use to multiple family
dwellings which are allowed in this zone. In the past the city
had revised the zoning in this district to allow a religious
institution to build a religiously based group residential
facility for the elderly but the project was never built.
25.40.025 Conditional uses.
The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit:
(a) Financial institutions with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5;
Annotation:
On review of this provision the Subcommittee determined that
smaller financial institutions which are generally office uses,
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such as a mortgage broker, were the most likely to locate in
this area to support nearby residents and businesses . In
addition the trend for banks is to smaller facilities. With
these factors in mind the subcommittee decided to treat
financial institutions the same as office uses for FAR.
Originally in the C-3 zone financial institutions were one of a
very few permitted uses in the Trousdale West Subarea. The
Subcommittee suggested that since there are few financial uses
remaining in this area, and the focus of the plan is to move
this area away from service uses, financial institutions should
be made conditional uses in the new zoning regulations. The FAR
proposed for banks is the same as for offices . Since banks are
getting smaller and a bank which uses two stories of a multi-
story mixed use building would attract a large number of
employees which would certainly impact the area's parking etc. ,
maybe the FAR allowed for banks should be regulated?
Original Annotation: The Plan allows financial institutions
with the same FAR as office uses. Financial institutions are
presently allowed in the current zoning for this area. There
is no FAR limitation in the present zoning. There is at least
one major financial institution presently in the area, the
California Teachers Association.
(b) Public utility and public service structures or installations when found by the
commission to be necessary for the public health, safety,convenience and welfare including
transformer boxes.
Annotation:
The lack of review of the location of public utility and service
structures is a serious problem. These installations are often
large and bulky and placed at the edge of the sidewalk or in the
pedestrian pathway after a building is virtually completed
because no one worked with the utility to determine the best
service access to the building before construction was well
under way. This condition would address this issue by flagging
it for developers at the outset. This provision is included in
the North E1 Camino Corridor zoning, in part because of the zero
lot line development encouraged along the Trousdale frontage, as
well as for the reasons stated here.
(c) Extended stay hotels;
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Annotation:
Subcommittee members felt that while extended stay hotels should
be allowed in this area to support patient families using the
hospital, motels and hotels should not be allowed.
Extended stay hotels are generally considered to be a commercial
use with a leaning toward residential . Because of that
characteristic and the proximity to the hospital across the
street where patients families may need temporary housing, this
might be an appropriate use to consider for this subarea which
' contains some larger lots. The plan may have to be amended to
allow this use in this subarea.
(d) Any structure that is more than thirty-five(35) feet in height;
Annotation:
The Specific Plan calls out a height review line for this
subarea of 35 feet . A review line means that any structure
whose height is between the review line and the maximum height
allowed requires discretionary action by the Planning
Commission ( a conditional use permit) . The review line concept -.
is used in zoning districts throughout the city. The only
change in the specific plan is that there is also a required
minimum height . In this subarea the minimum height, e.g. no
building shorter without a variance, required is two stories or
24 feet on the Ogden and Marco Polo frontage, and three stories
or 35 feet on Murchison, Magnolia and Trousdale frontages.
(e) Lot coverage over fifty(50)percent, generally equivalent to the portion of the lot
coverage exceeded by structure.
Annotation:
The subcommittee felt that in more urban areas developers should
be encouraged to be creative in providing useable, common open
spaces to the people who live in the multiple family development
or work in the mixed use building. So in establishing the
maximum lot coverage standard (50%) , the subcommittee felt that
an exception should be a conditional use permit, rather than a
variance; and the CUP should be based on an open space trade
off . (see above) They determined that the criteria for
determining the appropriate increase in lot coverage should be
the size of the increase in lot coverage.
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25.40.030 Prohibited Uses
Uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited and in particular the following:
(a) Adult oriented businesses as defined in chapter 25.76;
(b) Auto body and auto repair shops;
(c) Animal daycare, breeding,pens or kennels;
(d) Clubs, associations and churches;
Annotation:
In previous drafts convents and parish houses were included with
the prohibited uses. In their action on the TW district the
Planning Commission decided to allow convents and parish houses
as a permitted use since they were similar in use to allowed
multiple family development in the area. However the commission
also determined that clubs, associations and churches were not
an appropriate use in the TW zone because of the parcel size,
high densities being promoted in the plan, potential access
problems, and the emphasis on promoting mixed commercial and
residential uses in this small area of the city.
(e) Retail sales,personal services and service business uses;
�— (f) Dry cleaning processing plants;
(g) Hospitals;
(h) Massage,bathing or similar establishments;
(i) Mortuaries;
0) Outdoor storage of materials or goods or equipment;
(k) Pet stores;
(1) Uses of any industrial nature, including,but not limited to ,junk yards and
automobile wrecking yards;
(m) Veterinarian hospital and veterinarian clinics or facilities; and
(n) Warehouses for the storage of furniture,household,personal or other similar articles
or outdoor commercial storage.
Annotation:
In reviewing the list of prohibited uses in the El Camino Real
corridor, the Subcommittee thought that auto body and repair
shops and outdoor storage of equipment should be added to the
Trousdale West area. It should be noted that any use that is not
permitted or conditional is prohibited so the prohibited list
does not need to include them all . However, the prohibited list
should include those items which are most likely to be disputed.
This facilitates the administration of the code at the counter.
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All uses not permitted or conditional are prohibited in the
zoning code. However, if some uses are clearly unwanted they
may be called out as prohibited. This list is the same list
included as prohibited for .the mixed uses along the E1 Camino
frontage. In the current zoning which has been applied to this
area for 30 years only three uses were called out as prohibited:
uses of a commercial nature including retail sales and services;
advertising structures (now covered by the sign code and
inappropriate in the zoning code) and psychic services. The
newly adopted plan allows retail uses on the first floor in
mixed use buildings on E1 Camino Real but not in the west of
Trousdale area. The Plaza Shopping Center continues to provide
for the retail needs of this area. To address any confusion
regarding the meaning of "mixed use" and that it does not
include retail in the west of Trousdale area, retail uses
(sales, personal service and service) are all called out as
prohibited.
25.40.035 Properties with lot frontage on Marco Polo Way.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the following specific provisions
shall apply to the properties with any lot frontage on Marco Polo Way north of Clarice Lane:
Annotation:
The addition of the work any makes both sides of Marco Polo
subject to the provisions of this section. Presently the east
side of Marco Polo is zoned C-3 (no residential) and the west
side zoned R-3 (multiple family residential) . The specific plan
includes the east side of Marco Polo in the Hospital Block and
recommends multiple family residential development . The
Subcommittee felt that since the west side of Marco Polo was
already zoned multiple family residential the two sides of the
street should be subject to the same regulations. So the
Subcommittee recommended the Trousdale West zoning be applied to
both sides. For the east side the density for new development
will be increases slightly and new development will be subject
to the same design guidelines as development on the west side of
Marco Polo. The subcommittee felt in the long term this would
provide a better streetscape and sense of neighborhood for the
future development on this portion of Marco Polo. Since the
east side of Marco Polo is already zoned multiple family, with
the same uses allowed, the zoning does not mandate an amendment
to the specific plan to make this zoning change.
Original Annotation: This provision creates an overlay zone for
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the properties on the west side of Marco Polo Way. These
properties are include in the Mills Peninsula Hospital Block and
much more limited land uses are allowed than in the rest of the
area addressed by this zoning code section. The intention of
this section is to set out different land use regulations for
this area on the west of Marco Polo. The development
regulations are the same. So the Marco Polo street frontage is
cited along with the other streets when referring to development
standards e.g. height, front setback etc.
(a) Permitted uses. Only multiple family residential uses including group residential facilities
for the elderly and convalescent facilities, shall be allowed on properties with lot frontage on
Marco Polo Way.
Annotation:
The Community Gateway organization which provides services to
disabled children and adults owns a building on Marco Polo. They
would like to continue this use as either an educational
facilities for disabled adults or as a daycare facility for
preschool aged disabled children. This use would not fit in
this criteria as a permitted use. The plan does not address
support health services on Marco Polo Way. The subcommittee
determined to allow education for disable children in the TW
zone because of the proximity of the hospital and other related
support services.
(b) Conditional uses.
(1) All uses allowed in CS 25.40.025 above except extended stay hotels and financial
institutions shall be allowed with a conditional use permit; and
Annotation:
In their August 22, 2005, action on the TW district the Planning
Commission amended this section to insure that no office use
would be allowed in the Marco Polo Overlay area which is clearly
defined in the plan as being residential only. The Commission
has included typical residential support uses such as schools
and day care facilities in the definition of residential only.
(2) hi addition, schools that serve the needs of health challenged or disabled persons, shall be
allowed with a conditional use permit;
Annotation:
The Marco Polo area behind the hospital seemed to the
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subcommittee to be a good location for community based classroom
oriented uses serving populations which would benefit from both
proximity to various health and health related services and .
exceptional regional mass transit . For this reason it was
suggested that school uses for these special populations be
included as a conditional use on the properties on the east side
of Marco Polo Way.
(c) Prohibited uses. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional in this section shall be
prohibited, including but not limited to the uses listed in CS 25.40.030
Annotation:
This provision makes it clear that all the other provisions of
the WT district apply to lots with fronts on Marco Polo Way.
25.40.038 Residential requirements in mixed use buildings
In mixed use buildings that include multifamily or group residential facilities for the
elderly, or convalescent centers, one half(1/2) of the floor area shall be in residential use, and
all such facilities shall include an off-street location for loading and unloading to serve both
residents and deliveries;
Annotation:
The Subcommittee felt that as proposed in the design guidelines
the density of use in this subarea would be intense enough that
some provision needs to made for safe egress for residents with
limited mobility. Also this would allow deliveries to be made
to the facility off street . This is a provision suggested by the
Subcommittee for inclusion for the mixed use buildings along E1
Camino Real . The reason for requiring at least half the floor
area to be in residential use is to maintain sufficient mass of
dwelling units to insure that the building retains its
residential character and provides a suitable residential
experience for those living there.
25.40.045 Design Review
Construction and alterations including substantial construction or change to more than
fifty(50)percent of the front fagade or change to more than fifty(50)percent of any fagade
facing a public or private street or parking lot shall be subject to design review based on the
design guidelines for the El Camino Real Design District in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road
Specific Plan and shall be processed as provided in chapter 25.57.
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`- Annotation:
The Subcommittee discussed the "trigger" for design review.
They concluded that a change of 50% to a facade was appropriate
since because of the change in land use being promoted there is
a much greater likelihood that construction in this area will
new construction, not remodeling of older buildings .
(a) A design review application in the TW district shall be reviewed by the planning
commission for the following considerations:
(1) Support of the pattern of diverse architectural styles as defined in the design
guidelines for the El Camino Real Design District; and
(2) Respect for and promotion of the streetscape and pedestrian accessibility by the
placement of buildings to maximize the commercial and safe residential use of the street
frontage, location of off-street public open spaces, and by locating parking so that it does not
dominate street frontages; and
(3) The design should fit the site, support the building rhythm, the sense of pedestrian
scale along the street frontage, is compatible with the surrounding development and is consistent
with the design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino Real Design District;
and
(4) Compatibility of the architecture and landscaping with the design guidelines for the
El Camino Real Design District including building materials, articulation of the facades,
differentiation of architectural elements,building mass and use of decorative elements, including
awnings and signage; and
(5) Architectural design consistency: by using a single architectural style with
appropriate articulation on the site that is consistent among primary elements of the structure(s)
and with the directives of the design guidelines and development standards for the El Camino
Real Design District; and
(6) Provision of site features identified in the design guidelines and development
standards for the El Camino Real Design District such as landscaping and pedestrian circulation
which enriches the existing opportunities of the mixed use commercial and residential
neighborhood, as well as those structures with only residential uses.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee felt that articulation of the facades of each
structure was an essential and necessary design feature, and
should be called out and emphasized in the design review
criteria. Articulation for the fagade has been added to design
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guidelines which addresses compatibility of architecture and
architectural design consistency.
(b) When any part of a commercial or mixed use structure is subject to design review,
any awnings on commercial or mixed use structures shall be included in the design review.
Annotation:
The subcommittee discussed whether this regulation should
require design review of awnings on multiple family only
buildings. They decided not . The reason was that for multiple
family buildings the architectural articulation should be built
in, not based on awnings. This provision puts the developer on
notice that in this area awnings are a part of the design review
for buildings whose use is entirely commercial or mixed uses
of residential and commercial . The design review will be
required when any change to the fagade requires design review.
(c) The following are exempt from the provisions of this section:
(1) Applications for building permits or planning approvals for development in the TW
district filed before
(2) Any amendment to a project exempt from design review pursuant to subsection(1)
above shall be subject to design review if the project involved would have otherwise been
subject to design review under subsection(a)above, the project has not been completed, and the
amendment would extend any structure involved in the application outside the envelope of the
structure for which the approval was granted or sought in the underlying application or would
change a fagade . Changes to,additions of, or deletions of awnings as an amendment to a project
shall not trigger design review under this subsection.
Annotation:
This provision is standard. It is particularly important in a
situation like this where the city is processing projects under
the plan before the zoning is in place. This provision has been
used in other places in the code over the years and has worked
well .
25.40.050 Building regulations, floor area ratio and density
(a) Multifamily dwellings,mixed use, or office uses may be located and erected in one or
more buildings on any one lot.
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Annotation:
The Subcommittee felt that development of a lot, particularly in
this subarea where some lots are bigger and oddly shaped, should
not be limited to one structure on a lot . This section requires
that each lot be developed with only one structure. This would
not include permitted accessory structures.
(b) No accessory building shall occupy the portion of any lot in front of the main
building,nor shall any accessory building or structure be closer than four(4) feet distant from
any other building or structure on the same lot.
Annotation:
This is a provision in all of the city's residential zones. It
insures that accessory structures will not be built at the front
of the lot along the street (which is consistent with the design
guidelines for this subarea) and that there will be a minimum
special separation between structures on a single lot .
(c) Floor area ratio and density. The maximum floor area ratio and maximum density
of development shall be determined by the type of use as follows:
(1) Mixed use of commercial and multifamily: Any ground floor office use on the lot
shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 0.5, and the maximum residential density shall be
thirty(30)dwelling units to the acre for that lot.
(2) Multifamily dwelling use only on the lot: The residential use shall have no
maximum floor area ratio and shall have a maximum residential density of forty(40)dwelling
units to the acre.
Annotation:
January 1, 2005 a new state law became effective requiring
cities to grant up to a 35* increase in density per acre if the
city requires inclusion of affordable units. Burlingame does
require inclusion of affordable units for all new multiple
family development over three units. The Specific Plan allows
for a very high residential density in the North Burlingame
area, 50 units to the acre. Staff would suggest that the allowed
residential density in the zoning be reduced to 40 units to the
acre. The General Plan still states 50 units to the acre.
Because of the state required density bonus, any developer who
provides affordable housing and would like to build 50 units to
the acre will be able to anyway without a variance, and the
development will be consistent with the plan.
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(3) Office use: office use including health services shall have a maximum floor area
ratio of 0.5.
(4) Group residential facilities for the elderly and convalescent homes: Group
residential facilities for the elderly and convalescent homes shall have no maximum floor area
ratio,but shall have a maximum density of sixty(60)beds to the acre based on the number of
persons the rooms are designed to accommodate.
Annotation:
These are the floor area ratios and development densities for
each permitted use set out in the specific plan for the North of
Trousdale subarea (see page 33) . The standards are taken from
the plan. FAR is clear. However, density of 60 beds to the acre
for group residential homes is not so clear. It appears that
rooms in these facilities are designed for one or two people.
So the size seemed to be the most equitable way to determine
this density.
25.40.060 Height Limitations and lot coverage.
Annotation: The North Burlingame/Rollins Road specific plan
introduces a new approach to height regulation. The plan
establishes a minimum height for buildings e.g. if the building
is lower it must get a variance. Then the plan establishes a
height review line e.g. if the building is over 35 feet it must
get a conditional use permit . Finally the plan establishes a
maximum height e.g. if the building is over 60 feet it must get
a variance. The plan further refines height regulation by
establishing different minimum and maximum heights based on the
street on which the lot fronts . (see maps pages 55 and 56) In
the North of Trousdale subarea there is considerable variability
among the heights based on street frontage. This is reflected
in the regulations below. We might consider using a table to
present this information. In addition the specific plan is moot
on the issue of lot coverage. A building lot coverage
limitation has been added here as an encouragement for taller
buildings with more open space around them which can be used as
private common open space (like a park) for residents. Lot
coverage has been added as a conditional use providing
additional open space (beyond that required in the condominium
requirements) is provided on roof tops or elsewhere on the site.
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(a) Minimum required heights.
(1) Trousdale Drive, Murchison Drive and Magnolia Drive. Any structure containing a
dwelling or commercial use with a lot front on Trousdale Drive,Murchison Drive or Magnolia
Drive shall be at least three (3) stories or thirty-five(35) feet in height, whichever is greater;
(2) Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way. Any structure containing a dwelling or
commercial use with a lot front on Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way shall be at least two (2)
stories or twenty four(24)feet in height,whichever is greater;
Annotation:
The change to the minimum heights section regarding measurable
height or number of actual stories should be discussed. For
example a building could have a 15 foot floor to floor plate and
put three stories in 45 feet . The design guidelines want to
force buildings in this area to be at least 35 feet, so this may
not matter.
Original Annotation: The development standards are written in
stories. In the sign code we have established that a story is
12 feet . Based on that definition measurable heights have been
added to this code section. Otherwise a two story building
�.. could be 40 feet tall . It should be noted that since the 1950 ' s
or so we have had a 35 foot review line in Burlingame and it has
been clear that, without dropping the first floor below top of
curb it is impossible to get four stories within 35 feet .
(b) Maximum allowed heights.
(1) Trousdale Drive. No structure with a lot front on Trousdale Drive shall exceed
seventy-five(75)feet in height.
(2) Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive, Magnolia Drive. No structure
with a lot front on Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, Murchison Drive, or Magnolia Drive shall
exceed sixty(60) feet in height.
Annotation:
These are the maximum heights set out in the specific plan for
the North of Trousdale subarea. (see map on page 56) . If
allowed to exceed these heights the development would require a
variance (see section (d) below) .
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further limitation by the Federal Aviation Administration,
Annotation:
The properties within this subarea are within the foul weather
landing path of San Francisco International Airport (about 3% of
the time a year) . For airplane safety the regulations establish
FAA's authority to review and determine the height of buildings
in the area. The city does not want to be in the position of
approving a hazard to the airport which could result in a safety
problem. This provision puts the developer on notice to get
clearance from FAA before he begins to design.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,no variance shall be granted or
approved to exceed the maximum heights established in subsection(b) and(c) above.
Annotation:
This provision forbids any and all height variances over the
maximum height allowed in the plan, even if FAA says the air
safety ceiling is higher.
(e) Maximum lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is fifty(50)percent, except as
expressly provided in section 25.40.025.
Annotation:
Lot coverage has been added as a requirement to act as an
incentive to encourage developers to provide additional open
space for residents on site. Subcommittee suggested that
exceptions be a conditional use permit with the provision that
the exception is base on the fact that additional open space is
provided on the site can be a court yard or roof garden, etc.
25.40.070 Setbacks.
(a) Maximum front setback and build-to-line. Any structure containing a dwelling or
office use shall meet the following maximum front setback requirements:
(1) Trousdale Drive, Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive and Murchison Drive. The front
wall of the first story of any structure containing a dwelling or office use with a lot front on
Trousdale Drive,Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive, or Murchison Drive shall be setback at least
ten(10) feet from the front property line; and at least sixty(60)percent of the structure shall be
located at the front setback line.
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�— (2) Magnolia Drive. The front wall of the first story of any structure containing a
dwelling or office use with a lot front on Magnolia Drive shall have no minimum front setback
from the front property line except that a minimum of sixty(60)percent of the structure shall be
located at the front property line.
(3) On comer lots, the front setback shall conform to the requirements for the street
where the lot front is located.
Annotation:
These front setback lines were established to force the
developer to articulate the building along the front property
line (on Magnolia) or front setback (101 ) on Trousdale, Ogden,
Marco Polo and Murchison. (see page 54) . While they are
effective regarding the minimum setback, they do not limit how
far back the remaining portion of the building can be set. In
the Bayfront the city established a maximum setback at the
front to address this. Otherwise, the remaining 40% of the
building may be set back only one foot, not accomplishing much
articulation.
(b) Side setback.
(1) The minimum side setback line shall be as follows:
Side setback line(in feet)
Lots 42'wide or under 3
Lots over 42' and less than 51' 4
Lots over 51'and less than 54' 5
Lots over 54'and less than 61' 6
Lots over 61'wide and over 7
(2) The side setback for structures containing multifamily dwellings shall be a minimum
of five(5) feet , and where a greater side setback is required,thirty-five(35)percent of the
structure may encroach to the minimum side setback in order to achieve articulation along the
sides of the structure.
Annotation:
The subcommittee wanted to encourage future developers to put
interesting features along the sides of their structures as well
as on the front and back. The side setback regulations are
cumulative so 5 feet applies to the first floor but a two story
structure must have a 6 foot setback and so forth for each
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story. This provision would maintain a minimum 5 foot setback
for a structure but would allow features such as bay windows or
balconies to extend between the setback for the face of the
building based on the number of stories and the minimum 5 foot
line.
Original Annotation: In the past the zoning code has
distinguished between multiple family residential developments
built as rental (apartment) units and those build for owner
occupancy (condominiums) . Because of the lending market,
currently there are very few rental units built in a building
which has a single ownership, however, the question remains in
developing areas should the two types of housing be treated
differently in terms of side setbacks. The subcommittee
determined that there should be one minimum side setback for all
multiple family development whether built as rental or owner
occupied units . The figure chosen was 5 feet, which is the
minimum side setback established in the residential condominium
development standards. The great majority of all multiple
family development in Burlingame since 1980 has been condominium
in ownership, so this additional side setback standard
represents no major change from the existing build environment .
(3) The exterior side setback for all corner lots shall be at least equal to the minimum
front setback for the adjoining street.
(4) In case of conflict between any provision of subsections b (1), (2)Or(3)above, the
greatest minimum side setback shall be applicable;
(5) Following the calculation of the applicable minimum side setback pursuant to
subsection(b)(4) above, the minimum side setback for a structure shall be increased by one for
each story above the first story.
Annotation:
These are the current side setback requirements set out in the
zoning regulations which apply to most of the Trousdale West
area. Since these standards have established the pattern of
development in the area it is not suggested in the plan that
they be changed. The only change is for corner lots, where the
new development must meet the minimum front setback for each
street frontage. It should also be noted that there are a mix
of office and residential uses in this area now. one reason
there has been as little conflict between uses in this area is
that the residential uses are supported by the same separation
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between the buildings that is applied in the multiple family
areas .
(b) Rear setbacks. All structures located, erected or rebuilt in the TW district shall be
setback from the rear property line by at least fifteen(15) feet, except for properties with a rear
property line adjacent to any property zoned R-2,where the rear setback shall be no less than
twenty(20) feet.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee determined that within the TW district or where
the TW district abuts R-3 (multiple family residential) a 15
foot rear setback on each property (30 foot total) is
sufficient . However, where the new TW which is a high density
residential use abuts R-2 zoned property along the west side of
Marco Polo, the setback of the new taller buildings should be
greater, 20 feet is recommended. In the current R-3 and R-4
zones the rear setback is 15 feet for the first floor and 20
feet for the second floor and above.
Original Annotation: Fifteen feet is the current rear setback
requirement in the C-3 district. The C-3 zone was unique
because it required commercial development to meet the
residential setbacks established in the late 1970 ' x . So the new
requirements which allow multiple family residential development
will not represent a major change to the pattern of development
in the area.
25.40.080 Minimum lot size and street frontage.
There shall be a minimum lot size of twenty thousand(20,000) square feet and a
minimum street frontage of one hundred fifty(150) feet. No property in the district shall be
divided or subdivided into a lot with less area or less street frontage.
Annotation:
The Subcommittee asked what the basis was for arriving at 150
feet for the street frontage. Staff looked at the existing
street frontages on each street. On Trousdale the existing
range of lot fronts is 112 to 230 with the average of 171 lineal
feet; on Magnolia the range of lot fronts is 32 to 363, with the
average 201; on Ogden the range of street frontages is 60 to
180, with the average of 118; on Murchison the range is 127 to
393 with the average of 248 . What is important about the
minimum lot frontage is that in order to divide one lot into two
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or more lots, each lot must have the minimum lot size. If this
size is out of character with the existing lots in the area a
new land use pattern can emerge, one that is not intended in
implementing the policies of the plan. This same is true of
minimum lot size. If the lot size is too small, the kind of
streetscape (higher density, taller buildings) may not occur.
Like lot fronts, the size of lots in the area varies
dramatically. On Trousdale (both sides) for example the lots
range in size from 12 , 720SF to 37, 320SF while on Murchison there
are only two lots and they range from about 2 acres to 5 acres.
On Marco Polo (east side only) the lots vary from 12, 000SF to
50, 040SF, however there is a 60 foot wide water easement across
the rear of all lots which cannot be used except for surface
parking. On Ogden the range of lot size is 17, 780 SF to
39, 204SF. Using 20, 000SF as the minimum lot size would allow
only the largest lots (acreages) to be divided, in those cases
only one has sufficient street frontage to be divided into more
than one lot.
Original Annotation: Average lot frontage varies within the
area. On Trousdale the average is 171 feet; on Ogden the
average is 118 feet, on Murchison the average is 248 feet, and
on Magnolia the average is 201 feet . The reason for these
regulations is to prevent current lots from being divided into
such small lots that the objectives of the design guidelines in
the plan cannot be accomplished. In the current zoning
regulations for this area the minimum lot size is 5, 000 SF with
50feet of street frontage required.
25.40.085 No variance for lot size and street frontage.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,no variances for lot size or street
frontage shall be granted to any property within the TW district.
Annotation:
This provision makes it clear that the minimum lot size and
street frontage requirements must be met . There are no
exceptions.
25.40.090 Landscaping
Annotation: Because the C-3 zone was a transition area between
the multiple family development on Marco Polo and Ogden and the
office uses across the street, development in the C-3 zone was
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required to have residential setbacks. Although the C-3
district regulations have no direction regarding landscaping,
the required front and side yard areas of the office buildings
subsequently built were landscaped as they would have been were
they multiple-family residential uses. While the residential
setback approach has been modified, but retained, in the newly
adopted design guidelines, the guidelines are more direct in
stating what landscaping is required. As a result landscape
requirements have been added to this zoning district. These
requirements are taken directly from the Design Guidelines and
are basically the same for all development in the North E1
Camino Corridor area.
(a) At least sixty(60)percent of the area of the front setback, if any, shall be landscaped
to provide a transition to the sidewalk.
Annotation:
This section addresses the required front setback. The distance
between the front property line (shortest side of the lot on a
street) and the minimum setback. However, in the new
regulations there is a minimum build-to-line which requires
that a certain percentage of the front of each lot be developed
to the minimum setback, however, the rest of the building may be
placed further back. In the current code, only 40% of the
landscaped area can be paved.
(b) Access points to off-street parking. A landscaped buffer at least ten (10) foot deep
landscaped buffer perpendicular to the sidewalk with a width of at least fifteen(15) feet shall be
provided at all access points to off-street parking.
Annotation:
The design guidelines specifically call for landscaped areas at
the entrances to driveways, in part to announce their location
to both drivers and pedestrians. However the guidelines don't
provide much information on dimensions. The 10 by 15 foot
dimensions suggested in this provision are based on being sure
that there is enough landscaping to 1) identify the driveway to
both pedestrians and passing motorists, 2) support plants and an
irrigation system (necessary if they are to survive) , and 3)
provide some ease of maintenance.
(c) Landscape buffer for off-street parking garage. A landscaped area at least five(5)
foot deep and in no case, less than five(5) feet long, shall be provided along the street frontages
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for all off-street parking garages, except when there is a zero (0) setback for the entire frontage.
Annotation:
This provision will be the same throughout the E1 Camino Real
North Corridor area. In the area west of Trousdale only
Magnolia has a build to line which is the same as the front
property line. Properties on all the other streets, Trousdale,
Ogden, Marco Polo and Murchison, require a 10 foot setback.
With this provision all properties would be required to have at
least 5 feet of landscaping in front of any garage structure
which rises above grade a the front property line.
(d) To provide and maintain approved landscaping at the entrance of the parking access
as required by the design guidelines for the subarea and by the zoning if development on two or
more lots sharing access to on-site parking, the owner of each lot shall maintain the portion of
landscaping on its property and shall have irrevocable cross- access easements for the access.
Annotation:
While this may not be as common a practice in the West Trousdale
area where the lots are larger than in the El Camino area, the
design guidelines encourage shared driveways . First, to reduce
the number of points of access on the street. Second, to
encourage access from the side or rear of a site to achieve
more continuous development (e.g. no breaks for driveways and
cars) along important street frontages . If accesses are to be
shared it is important for developers to know some basic
assumptions about them before they make that decision. The Fire
Department and other city departments will also review such
proposals early on to make sure that safety needs are met. Staff
would be less concerned about including this provision if the
design guidelines did not actively promote this access
alternative.
25.40.100 Special Parking Requirements
Annotation:
In their discussions the Subcommittee has not added any
provisions which would be implemented by adjusting on-site
parking requirements. Therefore, the standard requirements of
Chapter 25 . 70 will apply. Mixed office-residential uses will
provide parking on site for both uses, this includes medical
office/health service uses. In the West Trousdale area only
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office, including health services, are allowed in mixed use
buildings . Office uses require 1 :300 SF and health services
1 :250 SF. This will result in the need to build substantial
below grade parking. Having said that one of the city' s major
problems with the medical office/office buildings on E1 Camino
in this area is insufficient parking. The city receives
complaints even from those with 1 :300 SF. Finally if the office
area is parked based on part of the office space provided being
general office and part being medical office it becomes a real
enforcement problem for the Planning Department. As the these
regulations are now written a mixed use would have to provide on
site parking to code based on the proposed square footage of the
office or health service uses and for the residential uses based
on the number of bedrooms.
Supporting Regulations
Add to Chapter 25.58 General Use Provisions
CS 25.58.040 Required public safety communications equipment and wireless access point
agreement.
As a condition of approval of any structure thirty-five(35) feet or over in height, the commission
shall require a location to be agreed upon by the city and the property owner to located public
safety communications equipment and a wireless access point for city communications on the
structure proposed. The property owner shall permit this equipment to be installed if the
structure interferes with city communications in the city. The applicant shall permit authorized
representatives of the city to gain access to the equipment location for the purposes of
installation,maintenance, adjustment and repair upon reasonable notice t the property owner or
owner's successor in interest. This access and location agreement shall be recorded in terms that
convey the intent and meaning of this condition.
Annotation:
At their study the Planning Commission questioned the 48 foot
height minimum for a building to be eligible for the city to
place equipment on the roof. Because of the minimum height
requirement in the area around the police station and the change
in topography going up Trousdale, shorter buildings could be
essential in maintaining line of sight for communications
facilities. At their meeting on August -22, 2005, the Planning
Commission revised the height limit to 35 feet. The Commission
also acknowledged that any public communications facilities
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placed on roof tops would not be counted in the maximum height
measurement for the structure .
Original Annotation:
This provision is proposed to compliment CS 17 . 04 . 055 which
requires property owners to allow roof top space and access for
installation and maintenance of repeater/receiver antenna and
supporting equipment to serve the city safety services (police
and fire) and operations . CS 17. 04 . 055 requires that owners of
existing high rise buildings allow the city access for such
equipment when they replace, modify or upgrade any of the
building' s basic infrastructure utilities. The proposed CS
25.58 . 040 is an addition to the general provisions section of
the zoning code and requires property owners to provide access
to the city for installation and maintenance of
repeater/receiver antenna and supporting equipment on any new
structure thirty-five (35) feet or taller. The city and county
emergency services people felt that the 35 foot height limit,
particularly when combined with the terrain and tall vegetation
in some areas of the city, would allow them the flexibility they
would need to insure continued, unobstructed line of site
access in the northern area of the city around the Police
station and its connection with the Rollins Road fire station.
This provision would not mean that communications equipment
would be placed on every new structure, but that the city' s
options would remain open on all new structures in the future.
Inclusionary Housing Requirements.
Add to Chapter 25.63.030 (b)(1)
(1) A height for structures of forty-six (46) feet or less in height without a conditional use permit
pursuant to section 25.32.030 or as applied to chapter 25.34, or pursuant to section 25.40.025.
Annotation:
The TW zoning district requires a conditional use permit for
structures over 35 feet in height . However one of the
incentives for inclusionary zoning is raising this limit to 46
feet if an affordable dwelling unit is included in the
development. Without this amendment, the height incentive will
not apply to the TW zoning district.
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7. NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: PROPOSED
ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST DISTRICT-CITY PLANNER:MARGARET MONROE
(NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND 215 NOTICED)
Reference staff report August 22,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report and discussed
how the proposed zoning for the Trousdale West district implements the adopted North Burlingame/Rollins
Road Specific Plan for the Trousdale North and Hospital Block subareas, noting that the zoning for this
district was expanded to include both sides of Marco Polo between Trousdale Drive and Clarice Way. She
also noted that this zoning represents a significant change in the way development is regulated in the city,
creating both minimum as well as maximum height limits,and requiring certain portions ofbuilding facades
to be built at the minimum front setback line.
Commissioners commented that the revision of the telecommunications provision to include all buildings of
35 feet or more was good,noting that line of sight for communications is key; the fact that the plan does not
allow any office use in the Marco Polo overlay area suggests that financial institutions also should not be
allowed,wondered why clubs,associations,religious institutions are not allowed outside ofthe Marco Polo
area where a religious institution owns a large parcel in this area. How was the requirement that 60%of the
building is built at the front property line determined? This was taken from the design criteria shown on the
maps in the adopted plan;the objective was to establish"street walls"to add character to the various streets
and areas within the planning area. Like extended stay hotels being included to support the hospital.
Important to note that this zoning is a departure, a different way of zoning,which requires the buildings to
come up to the street, the density will be increased in an attractive way which will establish streetscape.
There were no further questions from the Commission.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. John Hickey, 1840 Ogden Drive;Dan Zemanek, Sunrisde Senior
�. Living. Appreciate that the inclusionary zoning incentives were included with this district; like to clarify a
couple of points: if public safety equipment is required to be placed on the roof of a building will it be
included in the height measurement for that building. Staff noted it would not. Do the minimum lot size
requirements apply only to dividing an existing lot? Staff noted yes. Pleased to see that the city is
encouraging interesting design elements and is open to creative attempts to make the sides of buildings
interesting even if it would require a variance. Am comfortable with the regulations as proposed. Refer to
page 13 which refers to Group Residential Facilities for the Elderly,there is no maximum floor area ratio
set out but there is a maximum density of 60 beds to the acre.Have an assisted living project on the agenda
later this evening which will accommodate 95 beds to the acre. There is a big difference between the density
and intensity of use of a convalescent home and an assisted living facility. CA noted that since the
maximum density for multiple family residential uses in this area is 40 to 50 dwellings to the acre,60 beds
sounded reasonable for the plan. Commissioner noted that this was not etched in stone now,but could be,
would consider increasing the density for assisted living projects or shifting to an FAR. Applicant noted that
the traffic impacts of an assisted living facility are less than a convalescent or skilled nursing facility. Can
convalescent facilities and group residential facilities be separated out? CP noted that they could.CA noted
that regulation should not be based on state licensing because the state regulations were changing too fast.
CP noted that elsewhere in the code parking is used to determine the number of beds(density)in a Group
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, so this item could be separated out and parking could be used to
determine the density as it is in the rest of the city. Have been looking at such facilities and noted that the
better ones are bigger because they provide more interaction among the residents;agree that the number for
group residential facilities should be more than 60. There were no further comments from the floor. The
public hearing was closed.
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Commissioners discussion: It is a good point that this zoning should be kept moving however,would like
to look at this as a complete district,so should consider continuing until the Group Residential facility issues
can be resolved;not see a problem to carve out that piece and move the rest on;what about the other issues
think parish houses and convents OK but no financial institutions in the Marco Polo overlay area;CA noted
that a parish house or convent was like an apartment house.
C.Osterling made a motion to continue this item for two weeks so that staff could bring back the issue of the
separation of convalescent facilities and group residential facilities for the elderly. The motion died for want
of a second.
Comment on the motion: endorse sending this forward, think solution is simple, assisted living provides
different kinds of services with a different impact on parking.
C.Brownrigg made a motion to move the TW district regulations forward without CS 25.40.050(4)group
residential facilities and convalescent facilities and with the recommendation that financial institutions be
deleted from the Marco Polo overlay and that parish houses and convents be allowed in the district. The
motion was seconded by C. Cauchi.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend the ordinance to the City Council for
adoption with the amendments proposed. The motion passed on a 6-0-1 (C.Vistica absent)voice vote. This
item will be taken forward to the City Council. This item concluded at 9:00 p.m.
8. BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA
AREA, ANZA POINT NORTH AND ANZA POINT SOUTH DISTRICTS — CITY PLANNER:
MARGARET MONROE (NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND 40 NOTICED) (REQUEST TO CONTINUE
THE HEARING ON THE ANZA POINT NORTH ZONING DISTRICT)
Reference staff report August 22,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report noting that this
public hearing was noticed for three zoning districts Anza Area,Anza Point North and Anza Point South.
Attached to the packet is a request to continue the hearing on Anza Point North district. The Commission
may decide to continue the hearing on the Anza Point North district, any testimony on that district this
evening will be carried over to the continued hearing. CP noted that an Errata for the Bayfront zones was
placed at the Commissioner's desks tonight. The errata includes minor edits to make language in the six new
zoning districts in the Bayfront consistent. These edits should be considered at the public hearing on the
zoning districts tonight. There were no questions of staff,
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue;Nikki Zito, 615 Airport Blvd;
spoke. Last April when the plan was approved it was determined that there would be no residential uses in
the Bayfront area,do not recall extended stay hotels being allowed,concerned that given their design,if one
of these hotels should close it could easily be converted to some kind of residential use;the plan states on
pages 4-5 that hotel density was increased for extended stay hotels;in TW district extended stay hotels are
allowed because they are compatible with the residential district, should consider dropping the idea of
extended stay hotels in these proposed zoning districts. What is an "apartment hotel"? CP noted that this
term has been dropped from the code;she referred to the errata sheet of corrections. CA noted that extended
stay and time share condominiums were discussed during the planning process. Council determined that
extended stay hotels were appropriate in part because they are a hotel product meeting a special customer
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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REVISE ZONING REQUIREMENTS
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and hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 61, NOTICE
2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers
located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, to -
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for the properties fronting on Marco Polo Way, and i .
in the area bounded by Ogden Murchison, Magnolia
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Since the City desires to see coordinated proj-
ects that combine several of the parcels in this Convalescent Home 60 beds/ac
area, an additional residential unit density OR
bonus of 10 percent will be granted over the Residential Maximum
levels shown above for any project that is 50 du/ac
proposed to be constructed on three or more OR
legal parcels existing in this area at the time of Office 0.5 FAR
the adoption of this Specific Plan; all other OR
development requirements must be met on Ground Floor Office 0.5 FAR and
the site. with Residential Maximum
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This block consists primarily of the Mills
Peninsula Hospital. Allowed uses on this
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Hospital Site Public Facility
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This subarea may be developed with a mix-
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financial institutions and care facilities, as fol-
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6 DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
This chapter contains design guidelines and development standards that define the character o
new development in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan area. f
.� The design guide-
lines will be implemented to achieve the vision and goals of the Specific Plan as presented in
other chapters.
The design guidelines and standards contain A. Design Standards for All Areas
language that reflects the following prmci-
pies: Streets that are successful for multiple users,
such as vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, can
♦ "Shall" or "Must" means that the state- often be thought of as outdoor rooms. The
ment is a standard and conformance to sides of these outdoor rooms are the build-
the guideline is intended to be mandato- ings that enfront the streets. This section
ry, once implemented through ordi- defines the parameters of development that
nance. forms and shapes the pedestrian and public
♦ "Should or "Highly Encouraged" realm of the principal streets in the Specific
means that conformance will be strongly
Plan area. It includes specifications for the encouraged by the City through the following:
review process and that the guideline is ♦ Build-to Lines, or the specific distance
intended to be a recommendation to a that new development should maintain
- developer about how to implement the between the sidewalk and the front
goals of the Specific Plan. fagade.
♦ Minimum Building Heights, so that
The guidelines and standards have been devel- new develops ient will create appropriate-
oped for the Specific Plan area based on three ly-scaled building frontages specific to the
particular districts. The districts, the bound- scale and use of particular streets and fos-
aries for which are shown in Figure 6-1,were ter greater pedestrian activity.
drawn based on the character of the streets
and the nature of the development in each of ♦ Maximum Building Heights, which are
the districts, as envisioned by this Specific in conformance with zoning require-
Plan. ments and airport-related height con-
straints.
NORTH BURLINGAMEIROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
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♦ Minimum Percentage Frontage, which parcels fronting onto streets where two stan-
gives direction for the minimum amount dards meet may have the higher maximum
of a new building's facade that must be building height wrap around the corner onto
placed at the Build-to Line. the street where the lower maximum build-
ing height is otherwise required for a distance
1. Build-to Lines of 30 feet. Where no specific guidance is rec-
New buildings in the Specific Plan area shall ommended for maximum building heights,
- conform to the Build-to Lines as mapped and new construction should conform to zoning
specified in Figure 6-2. The Build-to Line regulations and airport-related height con-
prescribes a very specific setback that, togeth- straints.
er with specifications contained in Section
A.4, Minimum Percentage Frontage, will
define the space between the sidewalk and the 4. Minimum Percent Frontage
front facade of a building. Comer parcels- New buildings in the Specific Plan area shall
fronting onto streets with differing build-to have a minimum percentage of their
standards shall be built so that each fagade frontages built to the Build-to Line as
conforms to the standard for the street that it mapped and specified in Figure 6-5. The
faces. range of specifications in this standard reflect
the nature of development that is expected
and the character of the street on which the
2. Minimum Building Heights development will occur. The Minimum
New buildings in the Specific Plan area shall Percentage Frontage standards, together with
conform to the minimum height standards those standards specified in Section A.1 of
mapped and specified in Figure 6-3. Corner this chapter, Build-to Lines, will form the
parcels fronting onto streets where two Stan- public realm and pedestrian experience on
dards meet may have the higher allowed streets in the Specific Plan area. Corner
building height wrap around the corner onto parcels fronting onto streets with differing
the street where the lower building height is standards shall be built so that each facade
otherwise required for a distance of 30 feet. conforms to the standard for the street that it
faces.
3. Maximum Building Heights
New buildings in the Specific Plan area shall
conform to the maximum height standards
mapped and specified in Figure 64. Comer
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B. El Camino Real Design District related structures may be built to a maximum
This section includes guidelines and stan- height of 140 feet, measured from the. El
dards for specific design and development Camino Real curb line, subject to approval
conditions for buildings in the El Camino by the FAA for aviation clearance.
Real Design District, the boundaries for c. Building Rhythm,Facade and Entrance
which are shown in Figure 6-1. Since the hospital and related office building
will be set back from the street, the rhythm
of the facade may incorporate larger-scale
1. Mills Peninsula Hospital Site components in keeping with the building's
The Mills Peninsula Hospital site has unique size and height. The ground floor height
physical characteristics and is a transition par- should be consistent with the floor heights
cel between the single-family residential for the rest of the building and should be pro-
neighborhood to the west and the rest of the portioned to the building's size and height.
El Camino Real Design District. Therefore, Entries to the hospital and office building
a special set of design guidelines apply to this should be oriented toward the street to the
site. extent feasible;where buildings do not have a
a. Setbacks direct entry from the street, there should be
clearly marked pedestrian and vehicular
Because of the importance of the open space
along the El Camino Real frontage and the access points to the entrance.
visual connection to the northern gateway
into Burlingame, the reconstruction of the
2• Front Setback Areas
hospital shall not be subject to the same set-
back and build-to provisions applied to the Except for driveways, all areas between the
rest of El Camino Real and Trousdale Drive. sidewalk and the front facades of buildings
There should be an average setback of 75 feet shall be adequately designed and maintained,
along El Camino Real with a minimum of 20 including installation of an irrigation system
feet for any structure, and an average setback for planted areas.
of 65 feet along Trousdale Drive with a min-
imum of 20 feet for any structure, providing
a minimum of 3 acres of open space along El 3. Residential Use on EI Camino Real
Camino Real, including the area along the Projects built on El Camino Real that are
southerly property line adjacent to residences purely residential developments may be set
along Davis Drive. back up to 15 feet from the Build-to Line.
b. Building Heights However, careful design consideration
As a gateway statement and to allow for should be given to the treatment at the back
more landscaped open space,the hospital and edge of the El Camino Real sidewalk so that
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a consistent street wall is maintained along a. The setback area shall be designed as a
the sidewalk. Illustrations on the following semi-private plaza or landscaped building
three pages give examples for how residential forecourt that is an integral component of
projects can be implemented if the following the residential building.
conditions are met:
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reinforce a consistent frontage on El Camino
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c. All setback and plaza areas shall be main-
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4. Building Rhythm
Buildings shall be articulated to reflect a
FM [][]C1 []C1Q small-scale street frontage rhythm of fagade
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25'-50'
S. Ground Floor Height
For retail and office uses,the ground floors of
buildings should be a minimum of 12 feet.
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a. Articulation
Buildings shall have architecturally-articulat-
ed storefronts. Window treatments2 awmn gs
and public entries should be designed to pro-
mote active use of ground floor businesses.
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Building fagades should have elements that j
relate to the scale of a person. All fagades
shall emphasize three dimensional detailing,
Cornice
such as cornices, window moldings and
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reveals, to cast shadows and create visual
interest on the facade. Architectural ele-
Reveal
ments used to provide relief can include
awnings and projections, trellises, detailed
parapets and arcades. -
Window
Molding
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Roof Lines
All buildings shall provide strong roof termi-
r 1 ' nation features. A variety of distinctive
roofline profiles is encouraged. Cornices and
horizontal bands of foam molds with stucco
{ finish are discouraged.
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is Retail
Entries to ground floor retail areas shall occur `
from streets, and shall be accented with fea-
tures
eatures such as moldings,lighting,overhangs,or
awnings. Building entries should be recessed '
into entry bays, to create transitional spaces
between the street and buildings.
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ii. Office
Office buildings in this Design District shall
provide an entrance from the street. The
entrance should be articulated architecturally
into the fagade of the building. Parking shall
not be allowed in the area between the side-
walk and the front fagade.
iii: Residential
Residential uses shall employ landscaping to
provide a transition between the sidewalk
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dential units have direct access to garage or
parking areas, a street entrance shall also be
provided. Apartment buildings that provide
ji entries to residential units via an interior or
rear circulation system shall also provide one
or more building entries directly to a public
/ ✓'� street. Parking shall not be allowed in the
area between the sidewalk and the front
fagade.
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e. Materials Palette
The ground floor fagade should provide a
variety, of architectural elements and should
use a diverse set of materials.
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Street level entries to upper level commercial
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g. Windows
i. Pattern
Window patterns should architecturally dis-
tinguish a building's first floor retail charac-
ter, with a higher percentage of windows
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than on upper floors.
ii. Display
S Commercial storefronts should include
street-oriented display windows. These win-
dows should provide visual access to the
inside of the building,while also serving as an
1 area for merchandise display. A minimum of
I 50 percent of linear store frontage should be
used for the display windows.
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7. Building Materials -
a. Variety stucco
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A variety of durable materials and textures is
encouraged. Such materials may include
both traditional materials, such as wood and wood
stucco, and materials such as concrete, struc-
tural steel, corten steel, and other high-quali- metal awning
ty durable metals which have not been tradi-
tionally used in "Main Street" architecture.
Stucco is not encouraged and should not be I
overly used,particularly at the building base, `
because it is more susceptible to damage than
more durable materials.
tile ornamentsA
b. Differentiation of Architectural
Elements brick
A wide variety of other materials is encour-
aged to articulate building elements, such as
the base, the first floor and the upper floors. brick piers
These basic components of a building should
with tile inset
be articulated by means other than the exteri-
or finish. Such means can include horizontal
break bands above the ground floor,pier and
column bases, roof terminations, sills and
awnings. steel panels
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stucco finish
dash stucco finish
wood detail -
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c. Decorative Elements
Tile artwork, plaques, decorative glassand
lighting fixtures are encouraged to provide
E visual relief to facades. Where extensive stuc-
co exteriors are proposed,facades shall
M=-mite the above features.
S. Signs .�
a. Location
Building signs should be located within an
area of the fagade which enhances and com-
plements the architectural design. Building
signs.should not obscure architectural details
`. such as recesses, ornaments. or structural
r' bays. Building signs shall not extend above
the roof line of the building.
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b. Projecting Signs
Projecting signs should be located near the r'
front entry of a store. A minimum separa-
tion of six inches shall be provided between
the building face and the sign. A maximum
protrusion of 4 feet shall be allowed from the
face of the building. Projecting signs shall
maintain a minimum clearance of 8 feet
where they project into the public right-of-
way.
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9. Awnings
a. Relationships to Bays
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each storefront of buildings with multiple
j 1 storefronts. These awnings should be located
within the individual structural bays and
should not hide architectural detailing.
Awnings on multi-tenant buildings should be
the same color and style.
b. Awning Materials
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use of vinyl awnings is discouraged.
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Any signing on awnings shall be painted
directly onto the awning material. Awning
signs shall be restricted to the lower one-third
of the awning and the awning valence, and
shall be subject to the size requirements of
the sign code.
d. Illuminated Awnings
Backlighting of transparent or translucent
awnings shall not be allowed.
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If used, lighting for awnings should be from
above the awning,from fixtures designed and =�
placed to enhance the appearance of the
building.
f. Awning Colors
Awning color(s) should be compatible with i
the overall building color scheme. I
10.Lighting
Adequate lighting shall be provided for build-
ing signage, storefront display, pedestrian
entry access and travel in parking lots, in
compliance with the City's illumination
ordinance.
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11.Parking
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a. Access
Parking lots, whether in parking structures
or surface lots,shall be located behind or next
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to buildings, in accordance with the mini-
mum frontage requirements specified in
Section A.4 of this chapter.
b. Landscape Buffer
At access points to off-street parking lots, a
landscape buffer shall be provided and shall
%= be a minimum of ten feet deep. Most plants
in the buffer should be no higher than three-
and-one-half feet in order to maintain maxi-
mum sight distances, although occasional
trees are allowed.
_ c. Shared Access Entries
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1 — maximize opportunities, such as joint access
Ii easements and common driveways,for pedes-
trian and vehicular circulation between adja-
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Ground floor retail uses should be integrated { `1
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b.` Landscape Buffer
The space between a parking structure and a
public street should be screened with land-
scaping to mitigate for the lack of pedestrian
scale and activity that is inherent in the
design of a parking structure. All landscaping
shall be adequately designed and maintained,
including installation of an irrigation system
.`. for planted areas.
C. Articulation of Fagade
Facades of parking structures should be
designed in a manner that is comparable to
other multi-story buildings on the street.
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A� CITY 0 STAFF REPORT
LJNGAME AGENDA
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 7. 2005
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY -
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN ORDINAN TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE
PORTIONS OF THE PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER SITE : 1791 EL CAMINO REAL
AND 1515 TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM C-1 TO UNCLASSIFIED (APNs 025-123-100 & -140)
AND 1811 TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM C-3 TO UNCLASSIFIED (APN 025-123-120)
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council should hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed ordinance which would
conditionally rezone portions of the Peninsula Medical Center site from C- 1 and C-3 to Unclassified.
Affirmative action should be to adopt the proposed ordinance. To adopt the ordinance the Council should:
A. Adopt the proposed ordinance; and
B. Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
If the ordinance is adopted it will not become effective until all three properties are transferred to fee simple
ownership by the Peninsula Health Care District, a public agency as defined by the Government Code.
The public hearing for action was noticed by mail on September 9, 2005 to all property owners within 500
feet of the properties to be rezoned. A notice was also published in a newspaper of general circulation on
September 9, 2005.
CEQA Status: This action is one of the steps in implementing the conditions of approval of the Peninsula
Medical Center Replacement project and is covered by the Environmental Impact Report prepared for this
project and Certified by the City Council on November 15, 2004.
Planning Commission Action:
At their meeting on August 22, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 6-0- 1 (C.
Vistica absent) to approve the request for conditional rezoning of the hospital site. The zoning change would
not occur until all the parcels are in public ownership. This item was on the Commission's consent calendar, so
there was no discussion of this request at the meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Mills Peninsula Health Services, is requesting conditional rezoning of 1791 El Camino Real and
1515 Trousdale Drive from C-1 to Unclassified (APNs 025- 123- 100 & 025- 123- 140) and 1811 Trousdale Drive
from C-3 to Unclassified (APN 025- 123-120). The condition is that the change in zoning shall not occur until
the transfer of ownership (title) of each parcel to Peninsula Health Care District is completed.
History:
This request is a follow up action required by the conditions of approval for the Peninsula Medical Center
Replacement project. On November 15, 2004, the City Council approved the project to replace the existing
Peninsula Medical Center hospital building and nearby office buildings with a new hospital, medical office
building and parking structure. The project is to be built in phases which were outlined in the conditions of
Adoption of an Ordinance for Conditional Rezoning of Parcels at Peninsula Medical Center Site September 19,2005
1783 & 1791 El Camino Real, 1515& 1811 Trousdale Drive
approval for the project. The applicant is in the process of implementing Phase One, the demolition of the
existing office buildings along Trousdale Drive and the construction of a temporary hospital
entrance/permanent emergency entrance on Trousdale Drive across from Ogden Drive. The upcoming phases
of the project are described in the attached Planning Commission staff report dated August 22, 2005.
Parcelization and Zoning:
At the present time there are four parcels which make up the Peninsula Medical Center site. Three of these
parcels are owned by Mills Peninsula Health Services, and one, the parcel on which the current hospital is
located, is owned by Peninsula Health Care District, a public agency. Based on the approved project, before the
new hospital is built all four of these parcels will be merged into a single lot in a single ownership. Providing
the ownership is a public agency, with this action, the new single lot will be zoned Unclassified without further
action. As a separate action, the applicant has filed a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map which outlines the timing
for merging these lots.
Unclassified Lands:
Most properties in Burlingame are classified into a zoning district which specifies the uses allowed and the
development standards for those properties. There are a number of properties in Burlingame which are in
public ownership and are zoned "Unclassified" lands. The zoning code states that the "Unclassified"
designation shall only apply to land in public ownership, and that any use on Unclassified land requires a
conditional use permit. Because portions of the existing hospital site are presently not in public ownership
(three parcels are owned by Mills Peninsula Health Services) the "Unclassified" zoning cannot be applied to all
the land which will become the hospital site at this time. Therefore, as a part of the November 15, 2004 action
on the Peninsula Hospital Replacement project, the three properties not in public ownership were zoned C-1
(district).
Purpose of the Proposed Rezoning:
The applicant, Mills Peninsula Health Services, is asking the City Council to conditionally rezone the three
parcels in their ownership to "Unclassified". The condition to be met before the zoning becomes effective is
outlined in the attached ordinance and is:
1. that the ownership of the three parcels be transferred to the Peninsula Health Care District, a public
entity.
The condition of the rezoning does not require that the parcels be merged, but requires that the ownership of the
parcel is a public entity. The Conditions of Approval for the Peninsula Medical Center replacement project
require that the zoning on the site be changed to Unclassified and the parcels merged prior to issuance of a
building permit for the medical office building. The medical office building will be built as a part of Phase
Three of the project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Planning Commission Minutes, August 22, 2005
Planning Commission Staff Report and attachments
Notice of Public Hearing, published and mailed September 9, 2005
Ordinance Amending the Zoning Maps incorporated in the Zoning Code by Reclassifying the properties at 1515
and 1811 Trousdale and 1791 El Camino Real as Unclassified Upon Transfer to the Peninsula Health
Care District, a Local Government Agency
Exhibit "A", Map Depicting Proposed Changes to Zoning
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City of Burlingame Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes August 22, 2005
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar-It son thIte are c nsidered to be routine. They are ac don simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/ action is rh ant, a member of the public or a co missioner pXK
commission votes on t e motion to ad
2A. 1320 C LITA AVENU —APPLICATION FO FRONT AND SVARIAN S FOR A FIRSOND STORY AD TION (RICHARDAPPLI ANT, ARCHITECTTY OWNER) ( NOTICED) PROJEC
CAT ERINE BARBER
2B. 1440 CHAPIN AV UE, SUITE 210, ZON C-1, SUBAREA ZCATION FOR
CONDITIONAL U PERMIT FOR REAL ES TE USE(TITLE INSPANY)(FIRST
AMERICAN T LE INSURANCE, APPLI T' CORTINA INVE MENTS LTD., PROPERT
OWNER 9 OTICED PROJECT PL R: RUBEN HURIN
2C. 140 BROADWAY, ZONED , BROADWAY COM ERCIAL ARE/FCE
ION FOR
NDITIONAL USE PE AND PARKING V CE FOR A FOOD
STABLISHMENT(CO MORRIS,BROADW GRILL,INC.,APPLOLM,CSS
ARCHITECTURE, AR ITECT; NICK KORO STN PARTNERSHIP, NER) (74
NOTICED PROJEC LANNER: RUBEN
2D. 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED C-1, C-3 AND UNCLASSIFIED (PENINSULA HOSPITAL
PROPERTY), MILLS PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER)
(327 NOTICED).
a. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF 8.60 ACRE PARCEL
ALONG EL CAMINO REAL 98.68 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE(APN 025-123-100)
AND 1.328 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND TROUSDALE
DRIVE(APN 025-123-040) (PROJECT ENGINEER DOUG BELL)
b. CONDITIONAL REZONING OF 1791 EL CAMINO AND 1515 TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM C-
1 TO UNCLASSIFIED (APNS 025-123-100 & 025-123-140) AND 1811 TROUSDALE DRIVE
FROM C-3 TO UNCLASSIFIED(APN 025-123-120)NOT TO OCCUR UNTIL FINAL MERGER
OF ALL FOUR PARCELS AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ENTIRE SITE TO
PENINSULA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT. (PROJECT PLANNER MAUREEN BROOKS)
C. Keighran noted that she'd received campaign contributions from the applicants at both 1320 Carmelita
Avenue and 1400 Broadway so she would recuse herself from those votes. C.Deal noted that he lives within
500 feet of 1400 Broadway so he would recuse himself from that vote.
Chair Auran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent
�- calendar. There were no requests.
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City of Burlingame Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes August 22, 2005
Chair Auran called for a motion to approve the consent calendar. C.Osterling moved to approve the consent
calendar. C. Brownrigg seconded the motion.
Chair Auran moved for a voice vote on the consent calendar,noting that each project is approved based on
the facts in the staff reports, commissioners comments and the findings in the staff reports with
recommended conditions in the staff reports and by resolution. The project at 1320 Carmelita Avenue
passed on a 5-0-1-1 (C. Keighran abstaining; C. Vistica absent) voice vote. The project at 1440 Chapin
Avenue passed on a 6-0-1 (C.Vistica absent)voice vote. The project at 1400 Broadway passed on a 4-0-2-1
(C. Keighran and C. Deal abstaining; C. Vistica absent)voice vote. The project at 1783 El Camino Real
passed on a 6-0-1 (C.Vistica absent)voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at
7:12 p.m.
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
3. 2707 MARTINE/DRIVE ONED R-1 -APPLICATION FOR D ,SIGN REVIEW,HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTIOND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR HE HT FOR A FIRST REM DEL AND
SECOND STORN (GILL AND JANE YEE, RS, APPLICANTS AND ROPERTY
OWNERSJD & S DESIGNER 37 NOTIC PROJECT PLANNER: L HURIN
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eal noted that he has a business relay nship with the applicant ar}d that he must abstain
this project; he recused himself fro consideration of the proje and left the chambers.
f report dated August 22, 20 , with attachments. ZT ohmeier presented the r ort,
a and staff comments. Ele n conditions were suggest for consideration. There ere no of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public h ng. Gill Yee,2707 Mart' ez Drive,represented the o*ect;Abraham
Zavala,represented David Va ,2715 Martinez;Henry�p er,2709 Arguello Driv ,Karlyn Schneider,
2705 Arguello Drive; Lin ong,representing pare nyts at 2716 Martinez Drive; dy Whitney, JD and
Associates; Leo Redm , 2711 Martinez Drive; P Glorm, 1445 Balboa Av e. On August 16, 2005,
letters were submitte discussing the view block e and support for the proje and he submitted additional
information disc ing a comparison to 2711 artinez Drive. Commissi asked if the owner had seen the
photos taken f in David Valle's house at 15 Martinez. Property ow er replied yes. Feel viewfrom 15
Martinez D ve will be blocked becau of the overall height of th uilding. Opposes project; y s ago
neighbo id addition that blocked I' t onto his property; feels at addition has affected the q ity of life
on th' neighborhood. Commiss' n asked is this a general poi t about expanding a house? s,expansion
o omes affects the neighbo Had two commissioner isit house to look at view; f s addition is at
xpense of her view;wou e ok with a 12"-18"incre e in height,but not a second ory;issue is that the
view should not be obs cted at all,not that applica should do what others have ne. Parents do not have
problems with rem eling or upgrading home,b do have problems with view ockage;if applicant can do
addition with ou dding height they would h e no problem. Submitted a er signed by Leo Redman that
states where a addition would go in rela ' n to his own home- Did agr to support project if view woul
not be blo ed; feels story poles are 2 imensional and do not giv full representation of the addi ' n;
wants support the project,but c tell if design meets criteria agreed to. People are now rec izing
tha oof lines and views are ch ing in Burlingame;wants mmission to keep roof lines w e they are
pposed to be without vari es; people are unaware of e effect of buildings until it's ilt. Property
owner noted everyone of acent properties have add on since he moved in 21 years o; feels only fair
that permit be allowed him to add on just as it w allowed for his neighbor; feels s addition blocks less
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City of Burlingame Item No.
Conditional Rezoning of Portions of the Consent Calendar
Peninsula Medical Center Site from C-1 and C-3 to Unclassified
Address: 1783 and 1791 El Camino Real; 1515 and 1811 Trousdale Drive Meeting Date: 08/22/05
Request: Conditional Rezoning of 1791 El Camino and 1515 Trousdale Drive from C-1 to Unclassified(APNs
025-123-100&025-123-140)and 1811 Trousdale Drive from C-3 to Unclassified(APN 025-123-120)not to occur
until final merger of all four parcels composing the Peninsula Medical Center site and transfer of ownership of the
entire site to Peninsula Health Care District.
Applicant: Mills Peninsula Health Services
APNs, Property Owners, Zoning Districts and General Plan Designations:
Assessor's Property Owner Lot Area Zoning District General Plan Designation
Parcel Number (acres)
025-123-040 Mills Peninsula Hospitals 1.24 C-3 Commercial--Office Use
025-123-100 Mills Peninsula Hospitals 8.6 Unclassified Institutions--Other
025-123-120 Mills Peninsula Hospitals 0.51 C-3 Commercial--Office Use
025-123-130 Peninsula Hospital District 14.67 Unclassified Institutions--Other
Nearby Development: Office, Multiple Family Residential,Retail Commercial, Single Family Residential
CEQA Status: This action is one of the steps in implementing the conditions of approval of the Peninsula Medical
Center Replacement project and is covered by the Environmental Impact Report prepared for this project and
Certified by the City Council on November 15, 2004.
listory:
On November 15, 2004, the City Council approved a project submitted by the applicant, Mills Peninsula Health
Services,to replace the existing Peninsula Medical Center hospital building and nearby office buildings with a new
hospital and medical office building. The project is to be constructed in phases, which were outlined in the
conditions of approval for the project. The applicant is in the process of implementing Phase One,the demolition of
the existing office buildings along Trousdale Drive and the construction of a temporary hospital entrance/permanent
emergency entrance on Trousdale Drive across from Ogden Drive.
Phase Two of the project consists of two increments. Increment 2A consists of the rerouting of the San Francisco
Water District water main, which now bisects the project. In order to build the project, the water line is being
rerouted along the perimeter of the site, starting at the southerly property line,along the El Camino Real frontage
and then along the Trousdale Drive frontage to tie into the water main's current alignment along Magnolia Drive.
Increment 2B consists of construction of the new main entrance on Trousdale Drive across from Magnolia Drive,
and construction of the new parking garage. Since there are now two separate parcels, one where the driveway
entrance will be and one on which the garage structure will be built,these two parcels must be merged for this phase
of the development to go forward. The use and the access to the use must be on the same parcel. The tentative
parcel map being considered by the Planning Commission would merge these two parcels.
Parcelization and Zoning:
At the present time the are four parcels which make up the Peninsula Medical Center site. Three of these parcels are
owned by Mills Peninsula Health Services,and the one,the parcel on which the current hospital is located,is owned
y Peninsula Health Care District. When the project is completed,ownership of all four of these properties will be
Transferred to the Peninsula Health Care District and the parcels will be merged into a single lot.
Planning Commission Staff Report Conditional Rezoning of Parcels at 1783 El Camino Real
August 22,2005
Unclassified Lands:
Most properties in Burlingame are classified into a zoning district which specifies the uses allowed and the
development standards for those properties. There are a number of properties in Burlingame which are in public
ownership which are "Unclassified" lands. The zoning code states that the "Unclassified" designation shall only
apply to land in public ownership,and that any use on Unclassified land requires a conditional use permit. Because
portions of the existing hospital site are not in public ownership(three parcels are owned by Mills Peninsula Health
Services)the"Unclassified"zoning cannot be applied to that land at this time. Therefore,as a part of the November
15,2004 action on the Peninsula Hospital Replacement project,these three properties were rezoned to the C-1 zone
district.
Purpose of the Proposed Rezoning:
The applicant,Mills Peninsula Health Services,is asking that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to
the City Council to conditionally rezone the three parcels in their ownership to"Unclassified". The condition to be
met before the zoning becomes effective is outlined in the attached ordinance and is:
1. that the ownership on the three parcels be transferred to the Peninsula Health Care District, a public entity.
The Conditions of Approval for the Peninsula Hospital project require that the zoning on the site be changed to
Unclassified and the parcels merged prior to issuance of a building permit for the medical office building. The
medical office building will be built as a part of Phase Three of the project.
Findings for a Rezoning: In acting on the request to rezone these three properties from C-1 and C-3 to Unclassified
once they pass into public ownership (Parcels 025-123-040, 025-123-100 and 025-123-120) the Plannin€
Commission should state the reasons why they feel such action is appropriate and consistent with the intent of the
zoning ordinance below:
Code Section 25.04.010 states that the zoning ordinance is established for the following purposes:
"to promote public health, safety and welfare;preserve a wholesome serviceable and attractive community which
increases the safety and security of home life;promote harmonious character and economy among property,building
construction and civic services; establish regulations to limit the location, uses, height, bulk, lot coverage, street
setback, yard sizes and occupancy of building structures and land; encourage remodeling of existing residential
structures; preserve residential neighborhood character of single family structures and accessory structures and
provide for the best general civic use to protect the common rights and interests of all."
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing and recommend to the
Council adoption of the attached ordinance. Affirmative action should include findings for the rezoning. The
reasons for any action should be clearly stated for the record. The Planning Commission's action on this ordinance
is a recommendation to the City Council.
Maureen Brooks
Senior Planner
c: Oren Reinbolt,Mills Peninsula Health Services
Maureen Dutil, Peninsula Health Care District
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Planning Commission Staff Report Conditional Rezoning of Parcels at 1783 El Camino Real
August 22,2005
`-Attachments:Application to the Planning Commission
Letter from Mills Peninsula Health Services requesting Conditional Zoning dated 1/27/05
Letter from Peninsula Health Care District consenting to request dated 1/20/05
Public Notice
Ordinance for Conditional Rezoning
Map depicting proposed changes to zoning
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Mills-Peninsula
Health Services
, 2005 1783 EI Camino Real
January 27
A Sutter Health Affiliate Burlingame, CA 94010
650.696.5400
Ms. Meg Monroe
City Planner
City of Burlingame
Planning Department
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project
Conditional Rezoning Application
1791 EI Camino Real, APN 025-123-100
1515 Trousdale Drive, APN 025-123-140
1811 Trousdale Drive, APN 025-123-120
(collectively, the "MPHS Parcels")
Dear Ms. Monroe:
Enclosed is the Mills-Peninsula Health Service's ("MPHS") application for
conditional rezoning of MPHS Parcels and a check in the amount of $1 ,120.00 for the
- fees associated with the application. The application is made in connection with the
Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project in order to rezone 1791 EI Camino Real
(APN 025-123-100) and 1515 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-140) from C-1 to
Unclassified and 1811 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-120) from C-3 to Unclassified.
The MPHS requests that the City of Burlingame grant the rezoning of the MPHS
Parcels with the condition that the rezoning shall not be effective until the Peninsula
Health Care District (the "District") has acquired the MPHS Parcels. Upon the District's
acquisition of the MPHS Parcels no further action would be required to effectuate the
change in zoning referred to herein.
The MPHS Parcels are currently owned by MPHS. MPHS intends, pursuant to
the proposed restructured relationship between the District and MPHS, and as
described in the letter of intent and term sheet dated December 15, 2004 entered into
by the District and MPHS and the Restructured Relationship Pre-Closing Agreement, to
transfer ownership of the MPHS Parcels to the District in connection with the
construction of the Replacement Project. A letter consenting to the submittal of this
application on behalf of the District has been or will be provided.
The requested conditional rezoning is based on and is consistent with the Mills
Peninsula Replacement Project Final Environmental Impact Report, which was certified
by the City Council pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 105-2004, and the
k4W%i9LV_�. Hospitals Award Winner www.mills-peninsula.org
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Mills-Peninsula
Health Services
1783 EI Camino Real
A Sutter Health Affiliate
Burlingame, CA 94010
650.696.5400
conditional use approvals granted pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 105-
2004 which recognized that portions of the project site, i.e. 1515 Trousdale Drive and
1791 EI Camino Real, would be rezoned from C-3 and Unclassified to C-1 (completed
pursuant to City Ordinance No. 105-2004) on an interim basis while under the
ownership of MPHS and that the MPHS Parcels would be rezoned to Unclassified when
title to the MPHS Parcels is vested in the District (see Resolution 105-2204 at Section
D). The rezoning will be applicable to 1515 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-140) and
1811 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-120), as such parcels will be modified after
completion of the lot line adjustment referenced in City Ordinance No. 105-2004.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need further information in
connection with this application. Thank you for your consideration.
Ve Trul s,
Oren Reinbolt
cc: Joshua Steinhauer, Esq.
Larry Anderson, City Attorney
Ed Schaffer, Esq., counsel to the Peninsula Healthcare District
Donald E. Newman, M.D., Peninsula Healthcare District
PJ8lAaT9tYEbHospitals Award Winner www.mills-peninsula.org
CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANT ll11G DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 F(650)696-3790
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ME APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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Type of application: Design Review Conditional Use Permit Variance
Special Permit Other X Parcel Number: 025-123-100, 140 E 120
Project address: 1791 EI Camino Real, 1515 Trousdale Drive
1811 Trousdale Drive
APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER
Name: Mills-Peninsula Health Service* Name: Mills-Peninsula Health Service
Address: 1783 El Camino Real Address: 1783 El Camino Real
City/State,/Zip: Burlingame, CA 94010 City/State/Zip: Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone (w): 650-696-5424 Phone (w): 650-696-5424
(h): (h):
(fl; 650-696-5279 650-696-5279
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER
Name: Anshen & Allen
901 Market Street
Address: Please indicate with an asterisk
City/State/Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94103 the contact person for this project.
Phone (w): 415-882-9500
(h):
(fl; 415-882-9523
PROJECT DESCRIPTION• Rezoning of above referenced parcels from C-1 and C-3
to Unclassified consistent with City Council Resolution 105-204.
AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: t hereby certi under penalty of perjury that the information
given herein is true and correct to a es I d e an belief.
Applicant's signature: Date: f Z s O 5
I know about the proposed applicati nd here ri- t above applicant to submit this
application to the Planning Co sion.
Property owner's signature:-� -- — Date: Z d
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Peninsula Health Care District
RECEIVED
JAN 3 12005
January 20, 2005 CrryOF8URLty
ANNING,pEPME
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Ms. Meg Monroe, City Planner
City of Burlingame Planning Department
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project
Conditional Rezoning Application
1791 EI Camino Real (APN 025-123-100)
1515 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-040)
1811 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-120)
Dear Ms Monroe:
By this letter the Peninsula Health Care District ("District") consents to Mills-
Peninsula Health Service ("MPHS") submitting an application for conditional rezoning of
certain parcels constituting a portion of the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement
Project site. The application will request rezoning 1791 EI Camino Real (APN 025-123-
100) and 1515 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-140) from "C-1" to "Unclassified" and
1811 Trousdale Drive (APN 025-123-120) from "C-3" to "Unclassified" (collectively, the
"MPHS Parcels").
The District asks the City to consider and approve the rezoning when the
application is submitted, but with the condition that it shall not become effective unless
and until the District has acquired title to the MPHS Parcels. Upon the District's
acquisition of title, no further action should be required (other than giving the City notice)
and the rezoning should take effect automatically.
The MPHS Parcels currently are owned by MPHS. MPHS and the District
anticipate that MPHS will transfer ownership of the MPHS Parcels to the District in
connection with MPHS' construction of the Replacement Project, assuming the District
ultimately approves the Project and approves the related transactions with MPHS.
The requested conditional rezoning is based on and consistent with the Mills
Peninsula Replacement Project Final Environmental Impact Report, which was certified
by the City Council pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 105-2004, and the
1783 EI Camino Real , Burlingame, California 94010
Phone (650) 696-5450 / Facsimile (650) 696-5336
08043.005.0196.a DISTRICT OFFICE
San Mateo, Burlingame, Foster City, HillsborougFh, Millbrae, San Bruno and Certain Unincorporated Areas
January 20, 2005
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conditional use approvals granted pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 105-2004.
The City previously rezoned portions of the Project site (i.e., 1515 Trousdale Drive and
1791 EI Camino Real) from "C-3" and "Unclassified" to "C-1 " (by City Council Ordinance
No. 105-2004). The conditional use permit approval recognized that this rezoning was
intended to be temporary, only for so long as the MPHS Parcels were owned by MPHS
rather than the District, and would be rezoned to "Unclassified" when the District took
title (see Resolution 105-2204 at Section D). The City indicated that its zoning
regulations did not permit the MPHS Parcels to be zoned "Unclassified" while in private
ownership. The District, MPHS and the City have acknowledged that the most
appropriate zoning designation for the Replacement Project once the MPHS Parcels are
held by the District is "Unclassified."
This consent does not constitute approval of the Project by the District. It is
understood that the Project will be subject to review and action by the City and the
District in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and agreements, which may or
may not authorize development of the Project in the form proposed by the Application or
in any form.
Very Truly Yours,
L la Thompson
ecretary, Board of Directors
Peninsula Health Care District
cc: Oren Reinbolt, MPHS
Joshua R. Steinhauer, MPHS Legal Counsel
Colin Coffey, District Legal Counsel
P0120001/396310-1
08043.005.0051.a
CITY 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BUW119PME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME,CA 94010
aFL TEL:(650)558-7250 • FAX:(650)696-3790
www.budingame.org
Site: 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
zoned C-1,C-3&Unclassified
Application for (1) vesting tentative parcel map for lot
combination and map extension (APNs 025-123-040, - PUBLIC HEARING
100, -120 & -140); and (2) Conditional Rezoning of NOTICE
1791 EI Camino and 1515 Trousdale Drive from C-1 to
Unclassified (APNs 025-123-100 & 025-123-140) and
1811 Trousdale Drive from C-3 to Unclassified (APN
025-123-120) not to occur until transfer of ownership
of the site to a public entity(Peninsula Health Care
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District).
The City of Burlingame City Council announces the ,
following public hearing on Monday,September 19,2005
at 7:00 P.M.in the City Hall Council Chambers located at '{�
501 Primrose Road,Burlingame,California. s
Mailed:September 9,2005
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CITY OF BURLINGAME -
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A copy of the applici�an ar th project� y be reviewed prior
to the meeting tf3Primrose Road,
Burlingame, C yfi
If you challe e t ufije =.W t, Au ma' be limited to
raising only tblic hearing,
described in h a �e rite NO es ca dei eliveed to the city
at or prior to� hepul � n "� 1
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Property ow rs 6 fir` o re responsible, r informing
their tenants bou s d io al inforibatio , please call
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Margaret M - �
City Planner r
PUBL� CE
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I ORDINANCE NO.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING THE
THE ZONING MAPS INCORPORATED IN THE BURLINGAME ZONING CODE
3 BY RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTIES AT 1515 AND 1811 TROUSDALE
DRIVE AND 1791 EL CAMINO REAL AS UNCLASSIFIED UPON TRANSFER TO
4 THE PENINSULA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, A LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AGENCY
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6 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
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8 Section 1 . The zoning maps attached to Ordinance No. 539 as amended and referenced
9 in Section 25.12.010 of the Municipal Code are amended as follows:
10 1 . The real property commonly known as 1791 El Camino Real is reclassified from C-1
11 District to Unclassified.
12 2. The real property commonly known as 1515 Trousdale Drive is reclassified from C-1
13 District to Unclassified.
14 3. The real property commonly known as 1811 Trousdale Drive is reclassified from C-3
15 District to Unclassified.
16 These reclassifications are generally shown on the Exhibit to this ordinance.
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18 Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective if and when, but only when, all three
19 properties are transferred to fee simple ownership by the Peninsula Health Care District, a local
20 agency under the Government Code.
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22 Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
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26 I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that
27 the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6`h
I day of September, 2005, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held
2 on the day of , 2005, by the following vote:
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PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
Properties to be Rezoned
AllFSq 1791 EI Camino Real&1515 Trousdale Drive
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1811 Trousdale Drive
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tLt�1 AGENDA
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT _
_ ITEM # _8/e
G MTG. _ I9/05
DATE
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
DATE: AUGUST 29, 2005 BY
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APPROVE
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS BY5 �
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMt ATION OF 8.60 ACRE PARCEL
ALONG EL CAMINO REAL 98.68 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE (APN 025-123-100 AND
1 .328 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND TROUSDALE DRIVE,
ACREAGE SUBDIVISION, 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
RECOMMENDATION : It is recommended that Council concur with the Planning Commission and approve
the subject lot merger as a tentative and final parcel map with the following conditions:
• A final parcel map for a lot merger shall be filed by the applicant within the time period allowed by the
Subdivision Map Act and the City's subdivision ordinance. Action of this map should be considered as
both the tentative and final map to facilitate processing .
• All property corners shall be set and shown on the final parcel map.
• The final map shall show the width of the right-of-way for EI Camino Real and Trousdale Drive,
including the centerline of the right-of-way, bearings and distance of the centerline and any existing
monuments in the roadway.
• All existing easements shall be retained except as noted .
• All damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter shall be replaced with new.
BACKGROUND : At their meeting August 22, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed the attached parcel
map and recommended Council approval with the conditions listed above. The parcel map should be
considered as the final parcel map to facilitate processing .
EXHIBITS: Parcel Map, Staff Memorandum, August 22, 2005 Planning Commission Minutes, Public Hearing
Notice
Douglas Bel4_B: .
Senior Civil Engineer
c: S. Murtuza , Asst. Director of P.W.
V. Voong , PWE Engineer
M . Brooks, City Planning Dept.
C. Burda, Turner Construction
L. Kollerer, MPH
M . Ron Associates
C. Kavanagh, Kavanagh Engineering Co.
S:W Public Works Directory\Staff Reports\1783ecr.staff.wpd
BURLINGAME MEMORANDUM
1 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS-ENGINEERING
DATE: AUGUST 16, 2005
RE: TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF 8.60 ACRE
PARCEL ALONG EL CAMINO REAL 98.68 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE (APN
025-123-100) AND 1.328 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND
TROUSDALE DRIVE, ACREAGE SUBDIVISION, 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
This application is to combine two (2) existing lots into one (1) lot at 1783 El Camino Real Drive. The
applicant is proposing on-site improvements which will require a lot combination in order to meet the
zoning code.
There are no comments from the Building Department and Planning Department. There will be no new
easements created by this map; all easements shown on the map are existing.
The map application is complete and therefore may be recommended to the City Council for approval
subject to the following conditions:
1. A final parcel map for lot merger must be filed by the applicant within the time period as allowed by the
Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Action on this map should be considered
as both the tentative and final map to facilitate processing.
2. All property corners shall be set and shown on the final parcel map.
3. The final map shall show the widths of the right-of-way for El Camino Real, and Trousdale Drive,
including the centerline of right-of-way, bearing and distance of centerline and any existing monuments
in the roadway.
4. All existing easements shall be retained except as noted.
5. All damaged sidewalk, curb and gutters shall be replaced with new.
Exhibit: Parcel Map
Douglas Bell
Senior Engineer
cc: S Murtuza, Assistant Public Works Director
V Voong, PWE Engineer
M Brooks, City Planning Dept.
C Burda, Turner Construction
L Kollerer, MPH
M Ron Associates
C Kavanagh, Kavanagh Engineering Co.
U:UNPHR.ParcMapTrnstoPlanComm.Aug 16.05.wpd
CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION UNAPPROVED MINUTES
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA
August 22,2005
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Auran called the August 22, 2005, regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Cauchi, Deal, Keighran and
Osterling
Absent: Commissioners: Vistica
Staff Present: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Zoning Technician, Erica
Strohmeier; City Attorney, Larry Anderson; Senior Engineer; Doug Bell
III. MINUTES The minutes of the August 8, 2005 regular meeting of the Planning
Commission were approved as mailed.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
V. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments.
VI. STUDY ITEMS
1. 1205 BROADWAY, ZONED C-1, BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA — APPLICATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A FULL SERVICE FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT(GEORGE R. COREY, APPLICANT;ARNIE GAPESIN, A&T DESIGN GROUP,
DESIGNER, LENCI FARKAS,PROPERTY OWNER)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
Commissioner Deal noted that he lives within 500 feet of the subject property; he recused himself from
consideration of the project and left the chambers.
CP Monroe presented a summary of the staff report. Commissioners asked: can emergency fire exit be
provided only up and down stairs;not separate exit over rail? What is regulation in Burlingame concerning
required restrooms? Can applicant create open air seating by pulling wall back along street? This was a
missed opportunity to include open air seating in design review as part of the CUP process for all store fronts
and architecture along Broadway. Will the restaurant be open during lunch hours? Findings for variance
include that there is adequate parking on site and in all of the public lots during the evening hours,that the
existing building was constructed without additional parking spaces and those people who would be
negatively affected by the lack of parking in the area were in favor and supported expanding the number of
food establishments along Broadway.
This item was set for the consent calendar when all questions have been answered. This item concluded at
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar-Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant,a member of the public or a commissionerprior to the time the
commission votes on the motion to adopt.
2A. 1320 CARMELITA AVENUE, ZONED R-2 —APPLICATION FOR FRONT AND SIDE SETBACK
VARIANCES FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (RICHARD TERRONES,
APPLICANT, ARCHITECT AND PROPERTY OWNER) (67 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER:
CATHERINE BARBER
2B. 1440 CHAPIN AVENUE, SUITE 210, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA B1 — APPLICATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE USE(TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY)(FIRST
AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE, APPLICANT; CORTINA INVESTMENTS LTD., PROPERTY
OWNER) (90 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
2C. 1400 BROADWAY, ZONED C-1, BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA — APPLICATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A FULL SERVICE FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT(CONNIE MORRIS,BROADWAY GRILL,INC.,APPLICANT;ERIC HOLM,CSS
ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECT; NICK KOROS, TSTN PARTNERSHIP, PROPERTY OWNER) (74
NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
2D. 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED C-1, C-3 AND UNCLASSIFIED (PENINSULA HOSPITAL
PROPERTY), MILLS PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER)
(327 NOTICED).
a. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF 8.60 ACRE PARCEL
ALONG EL CAMINO REAL 98.68 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE(APN 025-123-100)
AND 1.328 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND TROUSDALE
DRIVE (APN 025-123-040) (PROJECT ENGINEER,DOUG BELL)
b. CONDITIONAL REZONING OF 1791 EL CAMINO AND 1515 TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM C-
1 TO UNCLASSIFIED (APNS 025-123-100 & 025-123-140) AND 1811 TROUSDALE DRIVE
FROM C-3 TO UNCLASSIFIED(APN 025-123-120)NOT TO OCCUR UNTIL FINAL MERGER
OF ALL FOUR PARCELS AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ENTIRE SITE TO
PENINSULA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT. (PROJECT PLANNER MAUREEN BROOKS)
C. Keighran noted that she'd received campaign contributions from the applicants at both 1320 Carmelita
Avenue and 1400 Broadway so she would recuse herself from those votes. C.Deal noted that he lives within
500 feet of 1400 Broadway so he would recuse himself from that vote.
Chair Auran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent
calendar. There were no requests.
Chair Auran called for a motion to approve the consent calendar. C.Osterling moved to approve the consent
calendar. C. Brownrigg seconded the motion.
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Chair Auran moved for a voice vote on the consent calendar,noting that each project is approved based on
the facts in the staff reports, commissioners comments and the findings in the staff reports with
recommended conditions in the staff reports and by resolution. The project at 1320 Carmelita Avenue
passed on a 5-0-1-1(C.Keighran abstaining;C.Vistica absent)voice vote. The project at 1440 Chapin
Avenue passed on a 6-0-1(C.Vistica absent)voice vote. The project at 1400 Broadway passed on a 4-0-2-1
(C.Keighran and C.Deal abstaining;C.Vistica absent)voice vote. The project at 1783 El Camino Real
passed on a 6-0-1(C.Vistica absent)voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at
7:12 p.m.
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
3. 2707 MARTINEZ DRIVE,ZONED R-1-APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW,HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR HEIGHT FOR A FIRST REMODEL AND
SECOND STORY ADDITION (GILL AND JANE YEE, TRS, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY
OWNERS:JD&ASSOCIATES.DESIGNER)(37 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER:RUBEN HURIN
Commissioner Deal noted that he has a business relationship with the applicant and that he must abstain
from voting on this project;he recused himself from consideration of the project and left the chambers.
Reference staff report dated August 22,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no
questions asked of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Gill Yee,2707 Martinez Drive,represented the project;Abraham
Zavala,represented David Valle,2715 Martinez;Henry Sommer,2709 Arguello Drive;Karlyn Schneider,
2705 Arguello Drive;Linda Wong,representing parents at 2716 Martinez Drive;Randy Whitney,JD and
Associates;Leo Redman,2711 Martinez Drive;Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue.On August 16,2005,
letters were submitted discussing the view blockage and support for the project and he submitted additional
information discussing a comparison to 2711 Martinez Drive. Commission asked if the owner had seen the
photos taken from David Valle's house at 2715 Martinez. Property owner replied yes.Feel view from 2715
Martinez Drive will be blocked because of the overall height of the building. Opposes project;years ago
neighbor did addition that blocked light onto his property;feels that addition has affected the quality of life
on this neighborhood. Commission asked is this a general point about expanding a house? Yes,expansion
of homes affects the neighbors. Had two commissioners visit house to look at view;feels addition is at
expense of her view;would be ok with a 12"-18"increase in height,but not a second story,issue is that the
view should not be obstructed at all,not that applicant should do what others have done.Parents do not have
problems with remodeling or upgrading home,but do have problems with view blockage;if applicant can do
addition with out adding height they would have no problem. Submitted a paper signed by Leo Redman that
states where the addition would go in relation to his own home. Did agree to support project ifview would
not be blocked;feels story poles are 2-dimensional and do not give a full representation of the addition;
wants to support the project,but can't tell if design meets criteria he agreed to. People are now recognizing
that roof lines and views are changing in Burlingame;wants Commission to keep roof lines where they are
supposed to be without variances;people are unaware of the effect of buildings until it's built. Property
owner noted everyone of adjacent properties have added on since he moved in 21 years ago;feels only fair
that permit be allowed for him to add on just as it was allowed for his neighbor;feels his addition blocks less
view then his neighbors did when they were constructed in 2000. There were no further comments and the
public hearing was closed.
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Commission commented: visited adjacent residences, spoke to applicant, spoke to adjacent neighbors,
visited subject property, looked at story poles and walked perimeter of the site. Applicant is on the down
slope; how can an addition work in this area? There is clear view blockage from 2715 and 2716 Martinez;
people buy in this area because of the views; because of view blockage, cannot approve project as proposed,
even with the slope on the property. Is it a correct interpretation to say that the airport is a distance view?
CP responded that yes, the airport would be considered a distant view in the hillside area. This is a cut and
dry case of view blockage and can not be supported; would be in favor of a variance for lot coverage or
setbacks for a single story addition in replacement of a second story addition; view blockage is substantial
and a second story addition does not work in this area.
C. Brownrigg moved to deny the application. The motion was seconded by C. Keighran.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to deny. The motion passed on a 5-0-1-1 (C. Deal
abstaining; C. Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:40 p.m.
4. 2509 HILLSIDE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SECOND
STORY ADDITION (DANIEL BIERMANN, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; JOSHUA AND
KIMBERLY GRATCH, PROPERTY OWNERS) (60 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE
BARBER
Reference staff report dated August 22, 2005, with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Nine conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no
questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Daniel Biermann, applicant and designer, spoke in favor of the
project. Commission asked if any thought was given to pulling the second story back in from the first floor
on the sides instead of fitting it right on top of the first floor? Applicant responded that no consideration was
given to set the addition inward because of the large setbacks on both sides of the house. Commission asked
why are there two different finishes on the chimney? Applicant responded that they are now and decided not
to change. There were no further comments from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
C. Brownrigg moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the
project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 4,
2005 sheets Al through A8, site plan, floor plans, building elevations, and landscape plan (on site plan);
2) that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would
include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing
the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 3) that the conditions of the
Recycling Specialist, City Engineer, Chief Building Official, NPDES Coordinator and Fire Marshal's
memos dated February 28, 2005 shall be met; 4) that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed
surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide to the Building Department certification of that
height documenting that it is the same or less than the maximum height shown on the plans; 5) that prior to
scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide
architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown
on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or
contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the
Building Department; 6) that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note
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'compliance of the architectural details(trim materials,window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; 7)that the applicant shall comply with
Ordinance 1503,the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;
8)that all air ducts,plumbing vents,and flues shall be combined,where possible,to a single termination
and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street;and that these venting details shall be
included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued;and 9)that the project
shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes,2001 edition,as amended by the
City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C.Cauchi.
Comment on motion:the design review process helped to accomplish what was asked for of this project;this
design is a definite improvement and is now consistent with the residential design guidelines.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 6-0-1(C.Vistica
absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:45 p.m.
5. 116 BLOOMFIELD ROAD,ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR
A NEW DETACHED GARAGE(BOB KOTMEL,APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER,JESSE
GEURSE,DESIGNER)(64 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER
Reference staff report dated August 22,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no
questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Bob Kotmel,applicant and property owner,represented the project.
There were no finther comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commission commented:This is a benign project;it would be unreasonable to ask the applicant to move the
garage to the rear 30%of this unusual 160'deep lot.
C.Deal,because of the depth of the lot,moved to approve the application,by resolution,with the following
conditions: 1)that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and
date stamped July 18,2005,sheets G.0 thru G.3,and that the detached garage shall not exceed 399 SF in
area,shall not exceed an overall height of 12'-8"measured from adjacent grade to the roof ridge,and a
maximum plate height of 8'-1"measure from adjacent grade;2)that there shall be no water or sewer service
extended to the accessory structure without an amendment to this permit; 3)that the detached garage shall
only be used for parking and shall never be used for accessory living or sleeping purposes and shall never
include a kitchen; 4)that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's July 18,2005 memo,and the City
Engineer's,Recycling Specialist's and NPDES Coordinator's July 25,2005,memos shall be met; 5)that the
project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires
affected demolition,new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet
recycling requirements;any partial or full demolition of a structure,interior or exterior,shall require a
demolition permit;and 6)that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and
Uniform Fire Codes,2001 Edition,as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C.
Keighran.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 6-0-1(C.Vistica
absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:50 p.m.
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6. AMEND ZONING FOR THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE
USES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR, ZONED C-1 WITH BROADWAY
OVERLAY REGULATIONS—CITY PLANNER: MARGARET MONROE(150 NOTICED)
Reference staff report August 22,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report,reviewed the
proposed change to the regulations adding real estate uses on the first and second floor with performance
criteria. Commissioners asked if real estate uses would be a conditional use. CP noted that as proposed real
estate uses would be a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area. Commission had discussed
limiting the number of real estate uses,why is that not included in this draft? CP noted that in the case of
food establishments we had begun by limiting the number in an area and allowing them to move around,it
did not work. CA noted that in limiting food establishments to a fixed number we had a base number we
could defend,in the case of real estate uses,the definition is broad, and we do not have a fixed number we
can justify;the conditional use permit process can be used to determine if the impact of a given real estate
use is appropriate. CP noted that the performance criteria use will have the effect of limiting the size and
thus the impacts caused by various real estate offices,and with a conditional use permit the Commission can
place additional appropriate restrictions on a given real estate business to insure that their operation is
consistent with the character of the Broadway area. How were the performance criteria deterniined? CP
noted that the criteria are based on the questions that the Commission asked at the study meeting and on
current experience with this use on Broadway. The responses to the study questions are in the staff report.
The action includes removing the sunset clause for financial institutions and allowing them as a conditional
use permanently. There were no further questions of staff:
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Ross Bruce, President of the Broadway merchants association;
Amin Assadi, 1202 Broadway; Rudy Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive;Eric Wrinkler, 1345 Howard Avenue;
Tom Coros, 2225 Summit Drive; Barbara Zukowski, 1108 Capuchino Avenue; Valerie Teil, 1235
Broadway and 1448 Alvarado Drive;John Benson, 1401 Paloma Avenue;Garbis Bezdjian, 1199Broadway;
David Hinckel, 1616 Sanchez Avenue. In the last 18 months Broadway lost 50%ofits real estate uses,some
real estate is good for the mix of businesses on Broadway. Commissioner asked which was the real estate
use on the first floor which was not nonconforming. Ross Bruce commented that this real estate use is no
longer operating on Broadway. Am a merchant on Broadway and feel that allowing real estate uses is a good
idea,support this ordinance. Know how important real estate is to everyday life,should be as accessible as
possible,first floor is good for access,support. Support this,may cause real estate uses to move away from
Howard and Primrose area. Support because more likely to have owner occupancy on Broadway,this kind
of business is good for Burlingame because owners care about the street and city, need that to bring
Broadway back to the"village". Support bringing real estate uses back because it will support the diversity
of Broadway, John Kervanian from Nuts for Candy also wanted it noted that he supports this ordinance.
Need the diversity in function to get a pedestrian friendly street, real estate businesses work on Ocean
Avenue in Carmel. Daughter lives in Danville,there good mix of real estate and businesses on the main
street. Few months ago stood here and asked the Planning Commission to vote for 5 more restaurants on
Broadway, now ask for real estate offices, the Broadway BID and merchants support a total of four,now
there is only one; ask Commission to support,it is only fair,only ask 1,500 SF for a family business in his
building on Broadway. Have been a renter and a property owner on Broadway, the street lost a good real
estate establishment, it was not replaced,would like to have at least two.
Commission asked Ross Bruce: Eighteen months ago Commission spent a long time looking at new uses on
Broadway, including real estate, felt then that some uses including real estate would limit the pedestrian
orientation of the street, and the vision expressed at that time was the merchants wanted people to walk,
given this request would we be better off without any limitations on uses on Broadway? Not asking to
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remove all limits,would like adjustments and an evolution,tweaking to improve the mix,think the limits
established by zoning are good but may need adjusting every 15 years or so. Seems more like "policy by
increment", ask for change when a property owner wants something, ask Commission action in response,
would it be better to take all limits off so the property owner is not hand-cuffed,the incremental approach is
time consuming for the Commission and city. This is a small adjustment; appreciate the time given by the
city and commission.
There were no further comments from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
Commission comment: CA noted that on April 6, 2006, the provision allowing financial institutions on
Broadway would expire, he noted that this ordinance includes removing the sunset clause and allowing
financial institutions as an allowed use permanently, Commission should address this in their action.
C.Keighran noted that she support real estate use in the Broadway area,understand issue but do not want to
take all regulation off Broadway,feel it would open Pandora's Box; the restaurant change,adding 5,was an
incremental change which was good especially since all the merchants worked together to figure out a
'vision'for Broadway which is a local service street different from Burlingame Avenue where the properties
and businesses are bigger; on Broadway a lot of sites are owner occupied which makes a close connection
with the community,it is good to support benefits to the community;for these reasons move to recommend
the changes to the Broadway commercial area zoning to add real estate uses as a conditional use with
performance criteria to the City Council for approval. . The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Comment on the motion: When the commission approved the Walgreen's application required that the
design include interesting windows for pedestrian interest,in Carmel there are a lot of real estate offices but
they have a lot of photographs in the windows, they care about the pedestrian; can we require that in this
ordinance? In the past in discussing Broadway the Commission has talked about not allowing curtains on
the windows on Broadway so people can see into the businesses. CP noted that such requirements about
window displays and window covering,where appropriate,could be a part of the action on each conditional
use permit for a real estate business.
Further comment on the motion: An individual applicant asked that he get his real estate office,want to be
clear that vote is on generally expanding the real estate use opportunities on Broadway not approval of an
individual site,need to watch the change and see if it works. CA noted that a commissioner who lives near
Broadway may vote on a change to the regulations for the entire area, however, he may not vote on an
individual application within those regulations if he lives within 500 feet of the applicant's site. Note also
that would like to amend the motion to remove the'sunsef for financial institutions on Broadway. Maker
and second to the motion agreed to add removal of the time limitation for financial institutions on Broadway.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend to the City Council that they approve the
ordinance amendments to allow real estate uses as a conditional use with performance criteria in the
Broadway commercial area and that the time limit on financial institutions be removed. The motion passed
on a 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent). This item is not appealable and will be referred to the City Council for
public hearing and action. This item concluded at 8:20 p.m.
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7. 'NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: PROPOSED
ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST DISTRICT - CITY PLANNER: MARGARET MONROE
(NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND 215 NOTICED)
Reference staff report August 22, 2005, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report and discussed
how the proposed zoning for the Trousdale West district implements the adopted North Burlingame/Rollins
Road Specific Plan for the Trousdale North and Hospital Block subareas, noting that the zoning for this
district was expanded to include both sides of Marco Polo between Trousdale Drive and Clarice Way. She
also noted that this zoning represents a significant change in the way development is regulated in the city,
creating both minimum as well as maximum height limits, and requiring certain portions of building facades
to be built at the minimum front setback line.
Commissioners commented that the revision of the telecommunications provision to include all buildings of
35 feet or more was good, noting that line of sight for communications is key; the fact that the plan does not
allow any office use in the Marco Polo overlay area suggests that financial institutions also should not be
allowed, wondered why clubs, associations, religious institutions are not allowed outside of the Marco Polo
area where a religious institution owns a large parcel in this area. How was the requirement that 60% of the
building is built at the front property line determined? This was taken from the design criteria shown on the
maps in the adopted plan; the objective was to establish "street walls" to add character to the various streets
and areas within the planning area. Like extended stay hotels being included to support the hospital.
Important to note that this zoning is a departure, a different way of zoning, which requires the buildings to
come up to the street, the density will be increased in an attractive way which will establish streetscape.
There were no further questions from the Commission.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. John Hickey, 1840 Ogden Drive; Dan Zemanek, Sunrisde Senior
Living. Appreciate that the inclusionary zoning incentives were included with this district; like to clarify a
couple of points: if public safety equipment is required to be placed on the roof of a building will it be
included in the height measurement for that building. Staff noted it would not. Do the minimum lot size
requirements apply only to dividing an existing lot? Staff noted yes. Pleased to see that the city is
encouraging interesting design elements and is open to creative attempts to make the sides of buildings
interesting even if it would require a variance. Am comfortable with the regulations as proposed. Refer to
page 13 which refers to Group Residential Facilities for the Elderly, there is no maximum floor area ratio
set out but there is a maximum density of 60 beds to the acre. Have an assisted living project on the agenda
later this evening which will accommodate 95 beds to the acre. There is a big difference between the density
and intensity of use of a convalescent home and an assisted living facility. CA noted that since the
maximum density for multiple family residential uses in this area is 40 to 50 dwellings to the acre, 60 beds
sounded reasonable for the plan. Commissioner noted that this was not etched in stone now, but could be,
would consider increasing the density for assisted living projects or shifting to an FAR. Applicant noted that
the traffic impacts of an assisted living facility are less than a convalescent or skilled nursing facility. Can
convalescent facilities and group residential facilities be separated out? CP noted that they could. CA noted
that regulation should not be based on state licensing because the state regulations were changing too fast.
CP noted that elsewhere in the code parking is used to determine the number of beds (density) in a Group
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, so this item could be separated out and parking could be used to
determine the density as it is in the rest of the city. Have been looking at such facilities and noted that the
better ones are bigger because they provide more interaction among the residents; agree that the number for
group residential facilities should be more than 60. There were no further comments from the floor. The
public hearing was closed.
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Commissioners discussion: It is a good point that this zoning should be kept moving however,would like
to look at this as a complete district,so should consider continuing until the Group Residential facility issues
can be resolved;not see a problem to carve out that piece and move the rest on;what about the other issues
think parish houses and convents OK but no financial institutions in the Marco Polo overlay area;CA noted
that a parish house or convent was like an apartment house.
C. Osterling made a motion to continue this item for two weeks so that staff could bring back the issue of the
separation of convalescent facilities and group residential facilities for the elderly. The motion died for want
of a second.
Comment on the motion: endorse sending this forward, think solution is simple, assisted living provides
different kinds of services with a different impact on parking.
C. Brownrigg made a motion to move the TW district regulations forward without CS 25.40.050(4)group
residential facilities and convalescent facilities and with the recommendation that financial institutions be
deleted from the Marco Polo overlay and that parish houses and convents be allowed in the district. The
motion was seconded by C. Cauchi.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend the ordinance to the City Council for
adoption with the amendments proposed. The motion passed on a 6-0-1 (C.Vistica absent)voice vote. This
item will be taken forward to the City Council. This item concluded at 9:00 p.m.
8. BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: PROPOSED ZONING FOR THE ANZA
AREA, ANZA POINT NORTH AND ANZA POINT SOUTH DISTRICTS — CITY PLANNER:
MARGARET MONROE (NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND 40 NOTICED) (REQUEST TO CONTINUE
THE HEARING ON THE ANZA POINT NORTH ZONING DISTRICT)
Reference staff report August 22,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report noting that this
public hearing was noticed for three zoning districts Anza Area,Anza Point North and Anza Point South.
Attached to the packet is a request to continue the hearing on Anza Point North district. The Commission
may decide to continue the hearing on the Anza Point North district, any testimony on that district this
evening will be carried over to the continued hearing. CP noted that an Errata for the Bayfront zones was
placed at the Commissioner's desks tonight. The errata includes minor edits to make language in the six new
zoning districts in the Bayfront consistent. These edits should be considered at the public hearing on the
zoning districts tonight. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue;Nikki Zito, 615 Airport Blvd;
spoke. Last April when the plan was approved it was determined that there would be no residential uses in
the Bayfront area,do not recall extended stay hotels being allowed,concerned that given their design,if one
of these hotels should close it could easily be converted to some kind of residential use; the plan states on
pages 4-5 that hotel density was increased for extended stay hotels;in TW district extended stay hotels are
allowed because they are compatible with the residential district, should consider dropping the idea of
extended stay hotels in these proposed zoning districts. What is an "apartment hotel"? CP noted that this
term has been dropped from the code;she referred to the errata sheet of corrections. CA noted that extended
stay and time share condominiums were discussed during the planning process. Council determined that
extended stay hotels were appropriate in part because they are a hotel product meeting a special customer
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'need not currently provided in the city's hotel market. Time share condominiums,even if built as hotels,
were determined at that time by City Council to be residential uses and excluded from the Bayfront area.
Commissioners discussed the 29 day limitation on occupancy caused by the Transient Occupancy Tax,and
how that would be affected by extended stay hotels.CP noted that at the time the plan was being approved
the hotel industry provided information which documented that not many of the hotel stays in an extended
stay hotel exceeded 29 days. Would like to know how the revised zoning will affect the future uses of
properties in the Anza Area. CP suggested that she sit down with Mrs.Zito and review the provisions of the
new zoning district along with her particular property interests. There were no further comments from the
floor. The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner comment: how would a limitation on rooms affect an extended stay hotel? CA noted
probably not much since the characteristic of an extended stay hotel is the configuration of the room;how is
an extended stay hotel differentiated from an apartment building?CA noted given the density of the hotel,
the cost of land would prohibit the hotel from becoming an apartment complex.Could extended stay hotels
be made a conditional use so that appropriate limitations could be placed on them to keep them from
becoming residential uses?Suggest that extended stay hotels be shifted to only a conditional use in the Anza
Area and Anza Point North districts.
C.Keighran moved to recommend the Anza Area and Anza Point South zoning districts to the City Council
for approval with the amendment of the errata sheet corrections and that extended stay hotels be made a
conditional use only in the Anza Area and Anza Point North zoning districts. The motion was seconded by
Ralph Osterling.
Chair Auran noted that the public hearing on the Anza Point North district is continued to the Commission
meeting of September 12,2005,including the direction that extended stay hotels be made a conditional use
in the Anza Point North district. Tonight's action will not include the Anza Point North district.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend the Anza Area and Anza Point South
zoning districts to the City Council for approval with the errata sheet corrections and making extended stay
hotels a conditional use in the Anza Area district. The motion passed on a 6-0-1(C.Vistica absent)voice
vote. There is no appeal this item will be set for City Council action. This item concluded at 9:20 p.m.
IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS
9. 379 LEXINGTON WAY,ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SECOND
STORY ADDITION(CHRISTOPHER MAFFEI,APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER;HERMANN
DIEDERICH.ARCHITECT)(63 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER:ERICA STROHMEIER
ZT Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public comment. Hermann Diederich,architect and Christopher Maffei,property
owner and applicant,represented the project. They stated they wanted to stay within the lines of the existing
roof;wanted to stay within design of existing neighborhood;set back front addition;changed siding to
shingle cedar siding so that house has uniformityto it. Commission stated:front porch post is small in scale,
trellis in rear has small scale posts,and living room lacks window area. Applicant responded that post in
front could be made larger and more decorative,trellis posts also could be made larger and more decorative
and that windows could be added to the living room area. Commission asked what will the second floor
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-plate height be? The applicant responded that it will be a standard 8'-0"plate height. Gary Haslam, 373
Lexington Way,moved from 213 Bayswater Avenue;wanted to make sure that privacy issue on the side is
addressed; wants to see if addition on top will affect their property;wants to be accommodated; wants to
hear what Commission thinks about addition; discussed project with applicant and felt he made changes to
accommodate them. Commission responded that this addition is not going to be a towering second floor;is
not different from other projects in the city;will not make much of an impact; maintaining backyard area.
There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
The Commission identified the following revisions:
• Enlarge post in front
• Enlarge rear trellis posts
• Add windows to the living room area
• Provide a landscape plan that shows additional screening
C.Keighran made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar at a time when the revisions have been
made and plan checked. The motion was seconded by C. Cauchi.
Comment on motion: the architect has done a nice job with the project; do not see an impact on the
neighbors.
Chair Auran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar when plans had been
revised as directed,plan checked and there is space on the Commission's agenda. The motion passed on a
voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable.
This item concluded at 9:35 p.m.
10. 317 OCCIDENTAL AVENUE,ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW
TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (GARY PARTEE,
PROPERTY OWNER, AND JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, APPLICANT AND
DESIGNER) (50 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
ZT Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public comment. James Chu,designer,and Gary Partee,applicant,represented the
project. They stated that they had the opportunity to provide copies of the plans to all the neighbors prior to
the meeting; going back to craftsman style with the project; large covered porch area of 232 SF takes
considerable amount of FAR. There were no other comments from the floor. Commission made no
suggested changes. The public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar at the next available meeting. This
motion was seconded by C. Keighran.
Chair Auran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar at the next available
meeting. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C.Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is
advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:40 p.m.
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11. 1818 TROUSDALE DRIVE, ZONED C-3 W/R-4 OVERLAY—ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING FOR
AN APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCES FOR FRONT SETBACK AND
BUILDING HEIGHT, AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES OF THE NORTH
BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A FOUR-STORY, 79-UNIT ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY (BILL LINDSTROM, SUNRISE DEVELOPMENT, INC. APPLICANT,
TROUSDALE PROPERTIES, PROPERTY OWNER, AND MICHAEL KUTSIN, MUTHIN PARTNERS,
ARCHITECT) (36 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. Commission commented: this is a good project; the
Commission should look at the number of dwelling units/beds allowed per acre; meets design guidelines
well; does project need to go to a consultant to look at design? Staff responded not unless directed by the
Commission, will go to consultant to look at traffic impacts because of concern with pick up and drop off
from the site and consistency with visual fit, these issues are identified in general in the staff report.
Commission expressed concern with hospital emergency entrance and not wanting congestion in this area; if
employees are dispersed in shifts, what is the parking demand at the peak hour? Want to look at the facility
in San Mateo and the parking situation there during shift changes; where will employees park? Minor
concern with low garden walls with stucco columns and rot iron railings that are 3' high, some places wall,
some places railing; feel railing does not provide enough privacy for people using the patio area.
Commission is looking at lead project for style and quality in the area and feels this project sets a good pace;
is there a parking issue with regard to number of visits that take place on a daily basis.
Chair Auran opened the public comment. Dan Zemanek and Bill Lindstrom, Sunrise Development, Inc.,
Michael Kutsin and Jerry McDevit, Muthin Partners; David Gates, landscape architect, and Steve Nakeshimi
represented the project. Dan Zemanek gave PowerPoint presentation of proposed facility and its relationship
to the general area which discussed: this assisted living facility provides a phased assistance program, first
phase (first and second floors) are for assisted living with 37 units and 43 potential residents, phase two
(third floor) is for seniors with beginning Alzheimer's with 22 units and 30 potential residents, phase three
(fourth floor) is for seniors with early cognitive impairment with 20 units and 22 potential residents. The
project covers approximately 40% of the site; cars will come in and out on Ogden Dr; 70% of residents will
come out of immediate area; average age of residents is typically 83-84 years old. Commission commented:
this is a good design; was the example shown in studio city 60' high? Applicant responded yes.
Approximately how many visitors will there be per day? Applicant responded approx. 15 visitors that will
stay for an average of 10-30 minutes at a time. Will physical therapists and therapists be coming to the site?
Applicant responded that they have in-house therapy and other programs. Why is project not close to the
build-to-lines on both street frontages, does pulling the building off the street provide additional security for
the residents? Jerry McDevit, architect, responded project is set back 22'-25' from the streets and trellis's
and columns were set to build-to lines; series of small patios built off units along Ogden Dr; trying to bridge
the two codes, develop a residential sense and bring buildings up to build to lines while maintaining a fair
setback from the street of landscaping and private space for the residents; provides screening for residents;
constructing a residential building to the build to lines vs. a commercial building is completely different;
allows residents to be close to the street, but set back enough so they are not right on top of it. There were
no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
Comment on project: not many issues; ask that staff include some of the rational behind build-to-lines in the
future packet to the Commissioners.
The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 10:20 p.m.
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X. PLANNER REPORTS
FYI: REVISIONS TO AN APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 147 LOMA VISTA DRIVE.
Commission approved these changes as proposed.
FYI: REVIEW OF REQUESTED CHANGES OF AN APPROVED FIRST AND SECOND STORY
ADDITION SUBJECT TO DESIGN REVIEW AT 1624 CORONADO WAY
Commission approved these revisions with the additional provisions that all Italian Cyprus be removed and
replaced with Dezera or some other tree from the city's street tree list;and that the stucco mold as shown on
all the other windows be put on the windows in the dormers.
CA discussed briefly when commissioners are disqualified from voting on an item because they live within
500 feet. This provision does not apply to changes in existing zoning regulations. However,it does apply if
the zoning regulation change could be harmful to the properties within 500' and to any specific projects
within the rezoned area.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Auran adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Brownrigg, Secretary
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CITY c� CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BURLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME,CA 94010
TEL:(650)558-7250 • FAX:(650)696-3790
www.burlingame.org
Site: 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
PENINSULA HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT:
Application for tentative and final parcel map for PUBLIC HEARIN
lot combination of 8.60 acre parcel along EI
Camino Real 98.68 feet South of Trousdale Drive NOTICE
(APN:025-123-100)and 1.328 acre parcel at the
corner of EI Camino Real and Trousdale Drive
(APN: 025-123-040).
The City of Burlingame City Council announces the
following public hearing on Tuesday,September 6,
2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, II`
Burlingame, California. f
Mailed: August 26,2005 -
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Agenda
Item # 8f
Meeting
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT Date: September 19 2005
SUBMITTED BY
APPROVED BY l
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP FOR A LOT COMBINATION AND MAP EXTENSION AT
1783 EL CAMINO REAL, FOR THE MILLS PENINSULA HOSPITAL
PROJECT.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council concur with the Planning
Commission and adopt the resolution approving the subject Vesting Tentative Parcel
Map subject to the conditions described below.
BACKGROUND: The attached Vesting Tentative Parcel Map is a planning document
which indicates the proposed design and improvements, as well as existing conditions
for the Peninsula Hospital Project. The Council has already approved a lot line
adjustment that has allowed construction of new driveway access from Trousdale
Drive. Council also approved merging two parcels at the front of the property to allow
construction of a parking garage. The Council will approve a future second lot merger
to allow construction of the medical office building, and a third lot merger to allow the
entire site to become the campus of the new hospital. All of these lot mergers are
included within the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map.
It should be pointed out that the final maps within the vesting tentative parcel map are
entitled to automatic extensions under the Subdivision Map Act, which are a key
element of the Mills Peninsula Health Services application. The State Subdivision Map
Act provides that if a subdivider is required as part of a subdivision project to expend
more than $178,000 (as adjusted) in public improvements outside the property
boundaries of the tentative map, each filing of a final map under the tentative map
approval extends the expiration of the tentative map by 36 months. However, the
maximum time limit of extensions is a total of ten years from the approval of the
tentative map per Government Code § 66452.6. In the current approval, the
subdivider will be constructing a number of adjacent public improvements that do not
qualify for the extension trigger, but will be contributing more than $314,000 to public
improvements in the Gateway area, which do qualify.
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DISCUSSION: At their meeting on September 12,2005,the Planning Commission
reviewed the attached Vesting Tentative Map and recommended Council approval
subject to the following:
1. A preliminary title report shall be provided to the City prior to recording the final
map for Phase 1 that indicates that the exception for the ten foot wide utility
easement area(2649 official record 162)has been removed.
2. Easements for access and utilities for parcel MP-4 over parcel MP-3 shall be
shown on the final parcel map with a"Notice of Intent'for them to be granted upon
sale of parcel MP-4. The"Notice of Intent'shall be recorded concurrently with the
Phase 3 final parcel map.
EXHIBITS: Resolution
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
Planning Commission Minutes of September 12,2005
c: S.Murtuza,Asst.Director of Public Works
L.Anderson,City Attorney
M.Brooks,City Planning Department
C.Burda,Turner Construction
L.Kollerer,Mid Peninsula Hospital
M.Ron Associates
C.Kavanagh,Kavanagh Engineering Co.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR LOT
COMBINATION AT 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED C-1, C-3, AND UNCLASSIFIED
(PENINSULA HOSPITAL PROPERTY) (APN 025-123-130) (SHEETS TM 1 THROUGH
TM 6) MILLS PENINSULA HOSPITAL PROJECT. A MERGER AND
RESUBDIVISION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN 1742 O.R.409 O.R. 94-122754, O.R.
2005- AND O.R. 2005- . ALSO BEING A MERGER AND RESUBDIVISION
OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 025-123-100, 130, , AND _, BURLINGAME, SAN
MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND CONFIRMING ENTITLEMENT TO MAP
EXTENSIONS
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, application was made to the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
for a vesting tentative parcel map for the properties known as 1783 El Camino, consisting of various
parcels as shown on the vesting tentative parcel map; and
WHEREAS, the application was heard by the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame on September 12, 2005, that hearing being properly noticed as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of that application, and a
public hearing regarding the application was scheduled and held by the City Council on September
19, 2005, at which time all interested persons were heard and all testimony and submittals
considered; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will be required to contribute over $300,000 to the City for off-
site improvements in the Gateway area of the City as part of the overall project involving the parcel
map; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 66452.6 provides that this entitles the applicant to
extensions of 36 months of the tentative parcel map upon the filing of each final map encompassed
within the tentative map, but not to exceed ten years from the date of this resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED AND DETERMINED by the City Council of
the City of Burlingame:
1. The Council has previously approved a Final Environmental Impact Report in Resolution
No. 105-2004 that encompassed the project for which the vesting tentative parcel map is being
sought; the Council has considered that adopted Final Environmental Impact Report in approving
this vesting tentative parcel maps; the Council affirms that the vesting tentative parcel map is
consistent with and advances the project for which the Final Environmental Impact Report was
1
certified; and there has been no substantial change in the project or surrounding circumstances nor
has any new information been received that would require preparation of any additional
environmental document.
2. The vesting tentative parcel map for lot combinations of the real properties commonly
known as 1783 El Camino Real as shown on the tentative parcel map is approved subject to the
following conditions:
a. Conditions as previously established by City Departments of Planning, Building, and
Public Works Engineering shall apply.
b.A preliminary title report shall be provided to the City prior to recording the final map for
Phase 1 that indicates that the exception for the 10 foot utility easement area(2649 OR 162)has been
removed.
c. In Phase 3, creation of separate west portion:
C.l Easements for access and utilities for parcel MP-4 over parcel MP-3 shall be shown
on the final parcel map with a "Notice of Intent" for them to be granted upon sale of parcel MP-4.
The "Notice of Intent" shall be recorded concurrently with the final parcel map.
3. This Council finds that the pattern and size of the proposed lots is compatible with the
pattern of existing lots in the neighborhood and that the proposed development is consistent with and
advances the goals of the City's General Plan.
4. In addition,the vesting parcel map is consistent with and in furtherance of the project for
the reconstruction of Peninsula Hospital earlier approved by this Council in Resolution No. 105-
2004.
5. The Council affirms that the applicant is required to contribute over$300,000 to the City
for Gateway improvements under the project approval and is therefore entitled to the 36-month
extensions of the tentative parcel map upon filing of final maps under this approval as provided in
Government Code section 66452.6, but not to exceed ten years from the date of this resolution.
Mayor
I, DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
2
of ,2005, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Clerk
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1. 1524 COLUMBUS AVENUE,ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO
CONVERT A PORTION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY LIVING SPACE
(HOME OFFICE) (MICHAEL BROWNRIGG, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; MAAK &
SULLIVAN ARCHITECT)PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
Commissioner Brownrigg recused himself from consideration of the project,due to his involvement,and left
the chambers.
CP Monroe presented a summary of the staff report. Commissioners asked: plan shows drainage on roof
being taken to a dry well,could Public Works please address? Concerned with three skylights proposed;at
night light could flood onto neighbors property; number of skylights should be reduced and all skylights
should be tinted; three skylights are drawn,two are shown,please clarify.
This item was set for the consent calendar,with all appropriate changes suggested,when all the information
has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:32 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar-Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant,a member of the public or a commissioner prior to the time the
commission votes on the motion to adopt.
2D. 1205 BROADWAY, ZONED C-1, BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA — APPLICATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A FULL SERVICE FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT (GEORGE R. COREY, APPLICANT; ARNIE GAPESIN, A&T DESIGN GROUP,
DESIGNER; LENCI FARKAS,PROPERTY OWNER)(56 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HURIN
2E. 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED C-1, C-3 AND UNCLASSIFIED (PENINSULA HOSPITAL
PROPERTY) — VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION AND MAP
EXTENSION(MILLS PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER)
(104 RADIUS &97COMMUNITY NOTICES MAILED) (PROJECT ENGINEER,DOUG BELL)
Commission asked staff on the hospital issue map included,if dividing off the back property on Marco Polo
was separate from this action? Yes.
Chair Auran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent
calendar. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue,asked that Item 2a,379 Lexington Way,Item 2b,317 Occidental
Avenue and Item 2c, 1213 Cabrillo Avenue be moved to the regular action calendar.
C. Deal noted that he lives within 500 feet of 1205 Broadway so he would recuse himself from that vote.
Chair Auran moved for a voice vote on Items 2d and 2e on the consent calendar noting that each project is
based on the facts in the staff reports,findings in the staff reports,commissioner's comments,recommended
conditions in the staff reports and by resolution. The project at 1205 Broadway passed on a 4-0-1-2(C.Deal
abstaining;Cers. Cauchi and Keighran absent)voice vote. The project at 1783 El Camino Real passed on a
5-0-2(Cers.Cauchi&Keighran absent)voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded
at 7:35 p.m.
CITY STAFF REPORT
BURUNGAME AGENDA 8
ITEM# g
1bo9 900 MTG.
DATE September 19,2005
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMIT E r
BY
DATE: September 19,2005
APP OVED B
FROM: Jesus Nava, Finance Director
558-7222
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL—2005 ICMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the Finance Director's travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota to attend the 91St
Annual Conference of the International City-County Management Association (ICMA), September 24 - 28,
2005.
Approval of this item will not have an impact on the City budget. Jesus will use his Professional
Development Account to cover expenses associated with this trip.
BACKGROUND:
Jesus has been an active member of the ICMA since 1983. He currently serves on the following ICMA
Boards and Committees,which are scheduled to meet at the conference.
• ICMA Representative to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC)
• 2005 Conference Planning Committee
• International Hispanic Network of Public Administrators Board of Directors
Jesus will serve as moderator for the conference Session entitled: "Succession Planning and Uncommon
Paths to the Profession." He will also be a panelist for the conference session entitled: "The Personal Side
of Leadership."
A CITY 0 STAFF REPORT
BURUNGAME AGENDA
ITEM # 8h
MTG.
'MCO��AATEO JVNE 6,900 DATE September 19, 2005
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMIT
BY
DATE: September 19, 2005
APPR
FROM: Jesus Nava, Finance Director BY
650-558-7222
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SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds for 2004-05 Budget
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution adjusting selected appropriations as described below.
BACKGROUND:
General Fund expenditures were within 99% of the adopted FY04-05 budget. Budget savings were $240,978.
However, several individual programs exceeded budget due to unanticipated circumstances. Overages
occurred due to overtime and workers compensation costs for Police and Fire; an increase in the City Clerk
position to 1 .0 FTE from .6 FTE and various administrative leave and retirement payouts allowed under the
City's pay and benefits plan.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
DEPARTMENT FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT EXPLANATION
City Clerk Finance $23,900 Position increased to Full-time (1 .0 FTE)
City Manager Finance/City $10,500 Administrative Leave Payout
Attorney
Human Resources City Attorney $ 14,500 Administrative and retirement payout and
salary increase for Director
Communications City Attorney $ 14,500 Overtime and part time salaries
(Police Dispatch)
Police Emp Benefits/Non- $22800 Workers compensation costs and
dept/Building/ associated overtime
Streets & Storm
Drains/Library/
Recreation
Fire Engineering/Parks $291 ,000 Workers compensation costs and
associated overtime
ATTACHMENTS : Resolution
City of Burlingame
Exhibit Detailing Year End Appropriation Transfers
Fiscal Year 2004-05
Transfer From jAmount I I Transfer To jAmount
Program Account I Program jAccount
Finance 101 -64250-010 $ 10,500 City Manager 101 -64150-010 $ 10,500
Finance 101 -64250-110 13,000 City Clerk 101 -64200-010 23,900
101 -64250-120 4,000
City Attorney 101 -64350-210 6,900
City Attorney 101 -64350-210 14,500 Human Resources 101 -64420-010 14,500
City Attorney 101 -64350-210 14,500 Communications 101 -65150-011 14,500
Other Emp Benefits 101 -64550-040 9,600 Police 101 -65100-012 228,000
Non-Dept Programs 101 -64560-210 17,800
" 101 -64560-290 11 ,000
Building 101 -65300-220 9,000
" 101 -65300-260 2,500
Streets & Storm Dr 101 -66210-010 40,000
" 101 -66210-031 12,000
" 101 -66210-120 11 ,500
it 101 -66210-170 8, 100
" 101 -66210-219 20,900
101 -66210-221 10,000
" 101 -66210-230 19,000
" 101 -66210-223 4,900
" 101 -66210-400 4,000
" 101 -66210-800 15,500
" 101 -66210-250 1 ,600
101 -66210-260 2,300
Library 101 -67500-010 5,300
Recreation 101 -68010-010 23,000
Engineering 101 -66100-010 72,000 Fire 101 -65200-012 291 ,000
101 -66100-011 3,000
101 -66100-030 76,000
101 -66100-031 58,000
to
101 -66100-033 8,500
to
101 -66100-036 9,500
" 101 -66100-038 7,600
it 101 -66100-047 6,000
It
101 -66100-200 11 ,000
" 101 -66100-220 14,000
Parks 101 -68020-011 20,000
" 101 -68020-031 5,400
General Fund $ 582,400 $ 582,400
CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROPRIATION TRANSFER REQUEST
DEPARTMENT Various DATE: September 9, 2003
1. REQUEST TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS AS LISTED BELOW:
FUND DEPT OBJT PROJ AMT DESCRIPTION
582,400 See Attached
FROM:
TO: 582,400 See Attached
Justification (Attach Memo if Necessary)
DEPARTMENT HEAD
[BY. DATE:
2.® COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED ❑COUNCIL ACTION NOT REQUIRED
Remarks:
FINANCE DIRECTOR
[BY, DATE
3. ®APPROVE AS REQUESTED ❑APPROVE AS REVISED ❑DISAPPROVE
Remarks:
CITY MANAGER
BY: DATE:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame,that
WHEREAS, the Department hereinabove named in the Request for Appropriation,Allotment or Transfer of Funds has
requested the transfer of certain funds as described in said Request: and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has approved said Request as to accounting and available balances, and the City Manager
has recommended the transfer of funds as set forth hereinabove:
NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DETERMINED that the recommendations of the City Manager be
approved and that the transfer of funds as set forth in said Request be effected.
MAYOR
I, Doris Mortensen, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of and was adopted thereafter by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK
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CITYAGENDA 8i
0 ITEM#
RIJNGAME
A STAFF REPORT
MTG.
DATE 9/19/2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: September 7, 2005 APPROVED
BY
FROM: Larry E. Anderson, City Attorney
SUBJECT:
ADOPT APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR VACANCIES IN OFFICE OF CITY
COUNCILMEMBER OR CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a procedure to be used if the City Council wishes to consider appointment to a vacancy in the office of
City Councilmember or City Clerk.
DISCUSSION:
The City does not have an established procedure to use to consider a possible appointment to a City
Councilmember or City Clerk vacancy.
At the Council's August 1 and September 6 meetings, the Council discussed a draft procedure and asked that a
number of changes be made regarding voting. These included a separate voting procedure in which each
Councilmember would be asked in turn to name the candidate the Councilmember is voting to appoint; if not
majority vote was reached, the order of call would be changed, and the cycle repeated. In addition, the policy
allows a special meeting to be called at the request of two Councilmembers. Finally, the policy states that
interviews of candidates for a vacant Council office would not be held until after the vacancy actually occurs, so
the departing Councilmember would only participate in those interviews as a member of the public.
Attached is a revised draft procedure. This is similar to the application process used for the City's boards and
commissions.
With such a procedure adopted, the Council would be in a position to quickly move forward on determining
whether to call a special election or to make an appointment for the balance of the officeholder's term. The
procedure does not require the Council to make an appointment; the decision whether to call a special election
or to proceed to make an appointment remains a case-by-case decision.
Attachment
Resolution and Application Procedure
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT TO
VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER OR CITY CLERK
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS,the Government Code provides that in case of a vacancy in the office of City
Councilmember or City Clerk, the Council may call a special election or appoint a person to fill the
vacancy for the balance of the term of the office; and
WHEREAS,the time limits imposed on the City Council to make such a decision are very
short; and
WHEREAS, the City should have an adopted procedure in place to use in case an
appointment is to be considered,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. The Procedures for Appointments to Vacancies in the Office of City Councilmember or
City Clerk contained in Exhibit A hereto are approved.
MAYOR
I,DORIS MORTENSEN,City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of ,2005,
and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF
CITY COUNCILMEMBER OR CITY CLERK
1. Application Determination and Dates.
a. Upon receipt of a resignation letter or document from a City Councilmember or a
City Clerk or other notice of a vacancy in the office,the City Manager will report
the resignation or vacancy to the City Council and schedule discussion of the
vacancy or pending resignation at the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting or with the approval of the Mayor or the ioili st of iwa (2)
Councils e b,ers, at a special Council meeting.
b. At the Council meeting, the City Council will determine whether to call a special
election or make an appointment to the vacant office, or take other action.
C. If the City Council determines to make or consi�leran appointment to the vacant
office, the City Council will then determine what deadlines for applications will
apply for the vacancy. Generally, deadlines will be ten(10) days following the
Council's determination because of the short period of time allowed to make an
appointment under the Government Code. The City Council may extend the
deadlines as the Council may deem appropriate.
2. Advertisement. The City Clerk will post notice of the vacancies and deadlines at City
Hall, the Main Library, and such additional places as the City Clerk determines may be
helpful. The City Clerk will also post notices as required by Government Code section
54974. The City Clerk shall also publish a notice of the vacancies and deadlines in at
least one newspaper of general circulation in the City.
3. Applications.
a. A standard application form together with supplemental questions as determri
by the # ij,'will be provided by the City Manager to persons interested in
appointment to a vacant office.
b. Any person seeking appointment to the vacant office of Councilmember will
complete the application forms and return them to the City Clerk by the
designated deadline in order to be considered for appointment. Any person
seeking appointment to the vacant office of City Clerk will complete the
application forms and return them to the City Manager by the designated deadline
in order to be considered for appointment.
C. Applications will only be accepted for the specific vacancy involved. Previous
applications will not be considered for the pending vacancy.
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4. Interviews.
a. The Council will schedule interviews of the applicants to be held at a public
meeting. hi the.case of the r�� a ,,',,,,,,,,' C,poriqlmemher;the.Trite v ew
shaii peg the Victualc� , ffie
b. The Council will interview all applicants who have submitted application forms
by the designated deadline. If an applicant is unable to interview with the Council
at the public meeting,the applicant will be dropped from consideration.
C. Following the interviews, the Council will receive public comment on the
applicants.
5. Appointments.
a. Appointments are made at regular or special meetings of the City Council by open
motion and voting. Ballots will not be used.
b. The City Clerk will d ..
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and each Councilmember
shall have one vote to cast. If the Council is unable to reach a majority vote to fill
the office on a voting cycle, the following process will be used:
(1) The City Clerk will then again can echnclieme ur n
order to state Warne cif Mie daridida.e the Co nezlzr ember s ya ng ffl
The voting cIe will be repeated until an appointment is made by a
majority, affirmative vote of the Council;
(3 � w cycles, ttry � r1rtcsutepimeilaan
C. If the Council is unable to reach a majority vote on the appointment,the Council
may then proceed to seek additional applicants, continue the appointment process,
or take such other action as the Council may deem appropriate. However, if at the
end of the period of time allowed by the Government Code to make an
appointment, the Council has been unable to reach a majority vote on the
appointment, the Council shall proceed to call a special election as provided in the
Government Code.
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Ck. No. 13793- 14021
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Payroll for August 2005
$2,570,183.81
Ck. No. 163205- 163514
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PERS RETIREMENT
FEDERAL 941 TAX
STATE DISABILITY TAX
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
09-09-2005 WARRANT REGI ST ER PAGE 9
FUND RECAP - 05-06
NAME FUND
AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND 101 39,256.50
PAYROLL REVOLVING FUND 130 320.60
CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE 201 7,335.02
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 320 130,893.75
WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 326 6,135.24
WATER FUND 526 262,345.95
SEWER FUND 527 22,149.67
PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND 530 1,839.55
SELF INSURANCE FUND 618 22,798.00
FACILITIES SERVICES FUND 619 12,157.84
EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND 620 2,351.91
INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 621 645.41
FIRE MECHANIC SERVICES FUND 625 906.22
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND 731 1,360.77
UTILITY REVOLVING FUND 896 8,210.38
TOTAL FOR APPROVAL 8518,706.81
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE CLAIMS LISTED ON PAGES NUMBERED FROM i THROUGH 9
INCLUSIVE, AND/OR CLAIMS NUMBERED FROM 13918 THROUGH 14021 INCLUSIVE,TOTALING IN
THE AMOUNT OF 8518,706.81, HAVE BEEN CHECKED IN DETAIL AND APPROVED BY THE PROPER
OFFICIALS, AND IN MY OPINION REPRESENT FAIR AND JUST CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS AS INDICATED THEREON.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
.../.../...
• •• FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
......................... .. .. ....... .../.../...
COUNCIL DATE
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 8
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
14014 KIM KYONG 25802 75.00
MISCELLANEOUS 75.00 101 22593
14015 JERRY GUERIGAY 25803 50.00
MISCELLANEOUS 50.00 101 22593
14016 SAM BACA 25804 50.00
MISCELLANEOUS 50.00 101 22593
14017 SPRINT 25805 75.00
MISCELLANEOUS 75.00 101 22593
14018 BRIDGET DILLENDER 25806 250.00
MISCELLANEOUS 250.00 101 22593
14019 KAL FENTON 25807 150.00
MISCELLANEOUS 150.00 101 22593
14020 REBECCA O'DRISCOLL 25808 300.00
MISCELLANEOUS 300.00 101 22593
14021 LINDA FITZPATRICK 25809 35.00
MISCELLANEOUS 35.00 101 36330 000 1212
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TOTAL 8518,706.8 p
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 7
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13998 OFFICE DEPOT 25224 5.94
OFFICE EXPENSE 5.94 201 65500 110
13999 OFFICE DEPOT 25244 413.71
OFFICE EXPENSE 413.71 101 65100 110
14000 TES 25256 267.22
VEHICLE MAINT. 267.22 620 66700 202
14001 BARBARA MOORE 25462 56.00
MISCELLANEOUS 56.00 101 36330 000 1331
14002 OFFICE DEPOT 25488 6.81
OFFICE EXPENSE 6.81 101 64200 110
14003 TOSETTI ELECTRIC CO 25668 350.54
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 350.54 326 73171 210
14004 CINGULAR WIRELESS ATLYS 25792 59.49
COMMUNICATIONS 59.49 201 65200 160
14005 ASHRAE 25793 203.00
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 203.00 619 64460 240
14006 HEIDI NIELSEN 25794 40.00
MISCELLANEOUS 40.00 101 36330 000 1331
14007 JUDY CHAO 25795 112.00
MISCELLANEOUS 112.00 101 36330 000 1331
14008 MR PATKAR 25796 56.00
MISCELLANEOUS 56.00 101 36330 000 1331
14009 WILLIAM FUNKHOUSER 25797 132.00
MISCELLANEOUS 132.00 101 36330 000 1331
14010 CRISANTA DEGUZMAN 25798 132.00
MISCELLANEOUS 132.00 101 36330 000 1331
14011 MR LEE 25799 66.00
MISCELLANEOUS 66.00 101 36330 000 1331
14012 UNITEC 25800 110.97
SUPPLIES 110.97 620 15000
14013 HOLLY CHILDS 25801 50.00
MISCELLANEOUS 50.00 101 22593
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 6
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13986 TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 856 24528 320.60
MISCELLANEOUS 312.32 130 21092
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 8.28 130 21015
13987 HONEYWELL 24546 3,017.62
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 2,199.80 619 64460 210 5240
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 817.82 619 64460 210 5180
13988 SAN MATEO COUNTY FORENSIC LAB 24700 1,750.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,750.00 101 65100 220
13989 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK 24714 582.80
MISCELLANEOUS 582.80 101 64420 030
13990 I .M.P.A.C. GOVERNMENT SERVICES 24752 2,355.02
OFFICE EXPENSE 414.70 201 65200 110
MISC. SUPPLIES 49.17 201 65200 111
MISC. SUPPLIES 259.21 201 65200 120
COMMUNICATIONS 36.78 201 65200 160
FIRE APPARATUS MAINT. 4.08 201 65200 203
RADIO MAINT. 460.31 201 65200 205
MISCELLANEOUS 1,130.77 731 22554
13991 AD CLUB 24809 150.00
PUBLICATIONS & ADVERTISING 150.00 101 64420 150
13992 DON'S MOBILE GLASS, INC. 24956 472.10
MISCELLANEOUS 472.10 618 64520 604
13993 ARBORWEAR LLC 24999 730.00
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 730.00 101 68020 140 2300
13994 DE LAGE LANDEN 25057 821 .99
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 172.63 101 65100 220
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15.71 101 65150 220
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 438.02 101 65100 220
POLICE INVESTIGATION EXPENSE 15.71 101 65100 292
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 179.92 201 65200 220
13995 WILLIAMS USA, LLC 25114 1,282,76
RADIO MAINT. 1,282.76 201 65200 205
13996 ADVANCED MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 25198 959.92
RADIO MAINT. 959.92 201 65200 205
13997 ANGELA DOBSON 25205 285.00
MISCELLANEOUS 285.00 101 36330 000 1330
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 5
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13973 FARRELLE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 23398 927,81
FIRE APPARATUS MAINT. 927.81 201 65200 203
13974 AT&T 23661 24.18
COMMUNICATIONS 24.18 621 64450 160
13975 THE MARLIN COMPANY 23712 13.54
COMMUNICATIONS 13.54 526 69020 160
13976 SBC/MCI 23728 8,260.71
COMMUNICATIONS 36.12 101 67500 160
COMMUNICATIONS 14.21 526 69020 160
UTILITY EXPENSE 8,210.38 896 20281
13977 INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING SUPPLY 23857 273.01
MISC. SUPPLIES 251.61 619 64460 120 5120
MISC. SUPPLIES 21.40 619 64460 120 5130
13978 MLS CAMPS 23875 10,825.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,825.00 101 68010 220 1372
13979 UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICES 23941 563.61
MISC. SUPPLIES 39.31 101 68010 120 1114
MISC. SUPPLIES 55.41 101 68010 120 1111
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 55.41 619 64460 220 5130
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 413.48 619 64460 220 5110
13980 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 23946 346.46
COMMUNICATIONS 159.48 101 68020 160 2200
COMMUNICATIONS 186.98 619 64460 160
13981 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TIRE SERVICE 23950 664.81
SUPPLIES 664.81 620 15000
13982 QUILL 24090 193.98
OFFICE EXPENSE 193.98 621 64450 110
13983 CINGULAR WIRELESS TITAN 24299 224.97
COMMUNICATIONS 224.97 201 65200 160
13984 A&G SERVICES 24400 19,448.35
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,448.35 527 66520 220
13985 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 24466 234.00
MISC. SUPPLIES 122.64 619 64460 120 5130
MISC. SUPPLIES 111.36 619 64460 120
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 4
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13959 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR-042 21240 2,365.00
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 2,365.00 619 64460 210 5230
13960 ADI 21362 516.27
MISC. SUPPLIES 288.97 619 64460 120 5270
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 227.30 619 64460 210 5270
13961 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 21482 184.97
OFFICE EXPENSE 19.90 101 64350 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 19.89 101 64150 110
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 145.18 619 64460 210 5140
13962 SKYHAWKS SPORTS ACADEMY 21741 4,837.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,837.00 101 68010 220 1372
13963 CIRCLEPOINT 21986 8,983.47
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 3,223.77 320 81350 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 5,759.70 326 80770 210
13964 TOWNE FORD SALES, INC. 22146 76.07
SUPPLIES 76.07 620 15000
13965 ANDERSON PACIFIC ENGINEERING CON 22387 127,343.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 127,343.00 320 80520 220
13966 QUENVOLDS SAFETY SHOEMOBILES 22479 162.38
TRAINING EXPENSE 162.38 527 66520 260
13967 COUNTY CLERK SAN MATED COUNTY 22558 25.00
MISC. SUPPLIES 25.00 326 80770 120
13968 BILL REILLY 23046 2,500.00
MISCELLANEOUS 2,500.00 101 65200 031
13969 OFFICE DEPOT 23153 54.76
OFFICE EXPENSE 54.76 101 68010 110 1101
13970 OFFICE TEAM 23256 1,918.55
OFFICE EXPENSE 1,918.55 526 69020 110
13971 OFFICE MAX 23306 143.13
OFFICE EXPENSE 86.59 101 68010 110 1101
OFFICE EXPENSE 28.03 101 64150 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 19.34 101 64200 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 9.17 621 64450 110
13972 WILCO SUPPLY 23333 1,096.96
MISC. SUPPLIES 1,096.96 526 69020 120
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 3
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13945 HI-TECH EMERGENCY VEHICLE 17546 428.01
FIRE APPARATUS MAINT. 428.01 625 65213 203
13946 CENTRAL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT 18011 1,029.51
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 686.34 101 65100 220
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 343.17 530 65400 200
13947 MILLS-PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES 18546 75.00
MISCELLANEOUS 75.00 101 22593
13948 LEHIGH SAFETY SHOE CO 18755 848.60
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 639.70 101 68020 140 2300
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 208.90 527 66520 140
13949 BAY ALARM 18854 447.82
COMMUNICATIONS 126.00 101 68020 160 2200
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 185.32 619 64460 220 5230
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 136.50 619 64460 220 5240
13950 WESTERN RIGGING PRODUCTS INC 18976 700.26
SUPPLIES 700.26 620 15000
13951 CANTERBURY INTERNATIONAL 19721 1 ,419.05
MISC. SUPPLIES 1,419.05 101 66210 120
13952 CREATIVE INTERCONNECT 19768 228.36
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 228.36 201 65200 220
13953 GE CAPITAL 20216 514.37
OFFICE EXPENSE 128.59 101 68020 110 2100
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 385.78 101 68010 220 1101
13954 VICENTE QUINTANA 20437 300.00
MISCELLANEOUS 300.00 101 22593
13955 DAPPER TIRE CO., INC. 20464 483.55
SUPPLIES 483.55 620 15000
13956 EMERGENCY VEHICLE SYSTEMS 21011 478.21
FIRE APPARATUS MAINT. 478.21 625 65213 203
13957 CES 21210 108.79
MISC. SUPPLIES 108.79 101 64350 120
13958 CIR 21211 2,170.26
MISC. SUPPLIES 2,170.26 527 66520 120
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 2
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13932 RD OFFICE SOLUTIONS 09213 33.42
OFFICE EXPENSE 33.42 527 66520 110
13933 POM INC. 09248 391 .42
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 391 .42 530 65400 200
13934 ABAG - LIABILITY 09518 22,325.90
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 22,325.90 618 64520 210
13935 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC 09790 60.00
MISC. SUPPLIES 60.00 101 66210 120
13936 CHIEF BILL REILLY 11568 2,190.15
MISCELLANEOUS 270.00 201 35221 000 7150
MISC. SUPPLIES 392.43 201 65200 111
MISC. SUPPLIES 136.53 201 65200 120
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 187.77 201 65200 140
COMMUNICATIONS 17.98 201 65200 160
VEHICLE MAINT. 5.44 201 65200 202
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 55.00 201 65200 240
TRAVEL & MEETINGS 25.00 201 65200 250
TRAINING EXPENSE 870.00 201 65200 260
MISCELLANEOUS 230.00 731 22554
13937 WECO INDUSTRIES, INC. 11640 126.36
MISC. SUPPLIES 126.36 527 66520 120
13938 GWENN JONES 13824 86.00
MISC. SUPPLIES 86.00 101 68010 120 1661
13939 AMERON 13880 2,092.41
MISCELLANEOUS 2,092.41 619 64460 400
13940 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS 14643 110.42
MISC. SUPPLIES 110.42 101 68020 120 2200
13941 ROYAL WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 14855 181 .32
MISC. SUPPLIES 181 .32 619 64460 120 5130
13942 COMPUTER AND BUSINESS PRINTING 15109 1,579.34
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 474.38 101 65100 200
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 1,104.96 530 65400 200
13943 COLORPRINT 17497 251.68
MISC. SUPPLIES 251.68 526 69020 120
13944 PENINSULA DIGITAL IMAGING 17534 326.98
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 326.98 320 80570 220
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 1
09/09/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13918 GRAY'S PAINT, BURLINGAME 01025 434.25
TRAFFIC CONTROL MATERIALS 84.20 101 66210 222
MISC. SUPPLIES 268.42 526 69020 120
MISC. SUPPLIES 67.58 619 64460 120 5120
MISC. SUPPLIES 14.05 619 64460 120
13919 BURLINGAME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 01637 2,301 .63
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,301.63 101 64560 220
13920 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTS, INC., 01992 418.08
OFFICE EXPENSE 418.08 621 64450 110
13921 L. N. CURTIS & SONS 02027 281 .45
FIRE APPARATUS MAINT. 281.45 201 65200 203
13922 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 02157 56.51
MISCELLANEOUS 56.51 101 68020 192 2200
13923 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 02248 49.03
SUPPLIES 49.03 620 15000
13924 K &- W DISCOUNT LIGHTING & SUPP 02645 2,050.01
MISC. SUPPLIES 855.98 619 64460 120 5120
MISC. SUPPLIES 1,194.03 619 64460 120 5250
13925 PUMP REPAIR SERVICE CO. 03197 10,306.95
PUMP EQUIPMENT REPAIR 10,306.95 526 69020 230
13926 ROSS RECREATION EQUIPMENT 03271 824.10
BLDG. & GROUNDS MAINT. 824.10 101 68020 190 2200
13927 SAN FRANCISCO WATER DEPT. 03353 248,475.64
WATER PURCHASES 248,475.64 526 69020 171
13928 INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT. 03378 1,913.42
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,913.42 101 65150 220
13929 SAN MATEO UNION HIGH 03471 3,937.70
MISC. SUPPLIES 1,155.80 101 68010 120 1422
MISC. SUPPLIES 2,781.90 101 68010 120 1423
13930 WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR. 03964 668.67
MISC. SUPPLIES 668.67 101 64350 120
13931 B.E.I. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 09072 20.70
MISC. SUPPLIES 20.70 619 64460 120 5110
CITY OF BURLINGAME
09-01-2005 W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 10
FUND RECAP - 05-06
NAME FUND AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND 101 165,096.08
PAYROLL REVOLVING FUND 130 19,851.47
CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE 201 2,407.84
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 320 427,546.18
WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 326 96,156.79
SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 327 54,291.10
WATER FUND 526 6,519..61
SEWER FUND 527 187,627.08
SOLID WASTE FUND 528 4,011.28
SELF INSURANCE FUND 618 5,147.34
FACILITIES SERVICES FUND 619 1,615.41
EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND 620 28,236.62
INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 621 575.93
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND 731 142,234.86
UTILITY REVOLVING FUND 896 56,637.83
TOTAL FOR APPROVAL 81,197,955.42
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE CLAIMS LISTED ON PAGES NUMBERED FROM 1 THROUGH 10
INCLUSIVE, AND/OR CLAIMS NUMBERED FROM 13793 THROUGH 13917 INCLUSIVE,TOTALING IN
THE AMOUNT OF 81,197,955.42, HAVE BEEN CHECKED IN DETAIL AND APPROVED BY THE PROPER
OFFICIALS, AND IN MY OPINION REPRESENT FAIR AND JUST CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS AS INDICATED THEREON.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
. . . ............ . . .
.......FINANCEDIRRL7OR
DATE
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
. . ./.../...
COUNCIL DATE
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 9
09/01/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13906 JESSE GEURSE 25780 300.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS 300.00 101 22520
13907 DIANE LABRADOR 25781 300.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS 300.00 101 22520
13908 MRS. CHEUNG 25782 1,015.00
MISCELLANEOUS 1,015.00 101 22525
13909 ELIZABETH TUN-ZAN 25783 152.00
MISCELLANEOUS 152.00 101 36330 000 1372
13910 NINA ORLANDO 25784 75.00
MISCELLANEOUS 75.00 101 22593
13911 RIVA RUFINO 25785 75.00
MISCELLANEOUS 75.00 101 22593
13912 KATHRYN MAUGG 25786 304.00
MISCELLANEOUS 304.00 101 36330 000 1372
13913 ALMUTH STANN 25787 128.00
MISCELLANEOUS 128.00 101 36330 000 1372
13914 MR SANKOWICH 25788 256.00
MISCELLANEOUS 256.00 101 36330 000 1762
13915 KATHLEEN CARSON 25789 128.00
MISCELLANEOUS 128.00 101 36330 000 1372
79.00
13916 JOHN BAKER 25790 79.00 101 36330 000 1782
MISCELLANEOUS
15.77
13917 JENNY LAU 25791
15.77 526 22502
MISCELLANEOUS
81,197,955.42„
TOTAL
"N IIL
CITY OF BURLINGAME
W A R R A N T R E G I S T E R PAGE 8
09/01/05
NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13890 CATHY FOXHOVEN 25088 322.50
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 322.50 101 68010 220 1646
13891 POLLARDWATER.COM-EAST 25115 792.35
MISCELLANEOUS -61 .73 526 23611
SMALL TOOLS 854.08 526 69020 130
13892 ANGIE HULLFISH 25132 1,763.22
MISCELLANEOUS 1,763.22 101 22546
13893 J.F. PACIFIC LINERS 25144 13,300.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 13,300.00 327 81490 220
13894 SSFFD CTC 25376 240.00
MISCELLANEOUS 240.00 731 22554
13895 NETVERSANT SILICON VALLEY 25422 365.34
MISC. SUPPLIES 365.34 619 64460 120 5270
13896 WENDY MCCANN 25550 128.00
MISCELLANEOUS 128.00 101 36330 000 1372
13897 LOUISE AUSTIN 25600 94.00
MISCELLANEOUS 94.00 101 36330 000 1782
13898 QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAVEL 25607 500.00
MISC. SUPPLIES 500.00 101 68010 120 1423
13899 SCOTT JONES 25657 1,015.00
MISCELLANEOUS 1,015.00 101 22525
640.48
13900 CINGULAR WIRELESS 25731
UTILITY EXPENSE 640.48 896 20281
322.76
13901 CINGULAR WIRELESS 25775
COMMUNICATIONS 322,76 101 65100 160
2.58
13902 CINGULAR WIRELESS ATLYS 25776 2.58 201 65200 160
COMMUNICATIONS
272.67
13903 CINGULAR WIRELESS ATLYS 25777 P72.67 201 65200 160
COMMUNICATIONS
279.88
13904 CINGULAR WIRELESS ATLYS 25778 279.88 101 66100 160
COMMUNICATIONS
25779 1,015.00
13905 STEVE LOVE 1,015.00 101 22525
MISCELLANEOUS
CITY OF BURLINGAME
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
*� Denotes Hand Written Checks
13876 TEAMSTERS 8856 24526 408.00
UNION DUES 408.00 130 21091
13877 IMEDD INCORPORATED 24550 1,919.00
PERSONNEL EXAMINATIONS 1,851.00 101 64420 121
MISCELLANEOUS 68.00 618 64520 234
13878 KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS 24570 44,450.17
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 2,190.50 326 81180 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 34,841.88 326 80950 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 7,417.79 326 81180 210
13879 CINGULAR WIRELESS 24607 194.23
UTILITY EXPENSE 194.23 896 20281
13880 DATA 911 24689 2,280.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,280.00 101 65150 220
13881 AETNA 24760 2,916.71
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2,645.41 130 20022
MISCELLANEOUS 271.30 130 20028
13882 DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF CALIFORNIA 24793 5,740.30
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 5,740.30 130 20014
13883 THE HARTFORD PRIORITY ACCOUNTS 24796 5,079.46
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 4,101 .21 130 20021
MISCELLANEOUS 978.25 130 20025
13884 LEO REDMOND 24884 300.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS 300.00 101 22520
138.96
13885 S AND S SUPPLIES 8 SOLUTIONS 24963 138.96 526 69020 120
MI SC. SUPPLIES
7 5,384.71
MISCELLANEOUS
13886 WESGRAPHICS INC 2500 5,384,71 101 68010 115 1101
MI
3,045.00
13887 PLAY WELL TEKNOLOGIES 25013 3,045.00 101 68010 220 1349
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,064.95
13888 A2Z BUSINESS SYSTEMS 25020 1,064.95 526 69020 180
RENTS & LEASES.
50.00
13889 RAYMOND JOHNSON 25025
50.00 101 22593
MISCELLANEOUS
CITY OF BURLINGAME
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13861 MLS CAMPS 23875 6,410.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,410.00 101 68010 220 1372
13862 UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICES 23941 1,679.87
MISC. SUPPLIES 404.66 101 68010 120 1114
MISC. SUPPLIES 810.42 101 68010 120 1111
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 78.61 619 64460 220 5130
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 386.18 619 64460 220 5240
13863 WINZLER & KELLY CONSULTING ENGIN 23992 31,785.39
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,342.50 320 80520 220
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,442.89 326 80770 220
13864 C.F. ARCHIBALD 24094 417.212.21
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 417,212.21 320 81350 220
13865 FLORA ROBELET 24167 50.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50.00 101 68010 220 1521
13866 ERIC GATTMAN 24169 169.60
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 169.60 101 68010 220 1521
7 2,253.44
13867 CHRISTINE CI 2419 2,253.44 101 64420 210
PROFESSIONAL ZONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S
399.99
13868 LINGULAR WIRELESS TITAN 24299
COMMUNICATIONS 399.99 526 69020 160
24404 100.00
13869 NICK CONTRACTUAPAPPAGEORGEL
100.00 701 68010 220 1780
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,557.09
13870 OLIVIA CHEN CONSULTANTS 24445 1,557.09 326 80910 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S
4,200.00
13871 CENTRAL COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS FUND 24518 4,200 00 130 20016
MISCELLANEOUS
64.00
13872 CENTRAL COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS FUND 24519 64.00 130 21080
UNION DUES
180.00
13873 BURLINGAME POLICE ADMINISTRATION 24520 180.00 130 20024
MISCELLANEOUS 600.00
13874 BURLINGAME POLICE OFFICERS ASSN 24521 600.00 130 20024
MISCELLANEOUS 663.00
13875 C.L.E.A. 24523
663.00 130 20026
MISCELLANEOUS
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
... Denotes Hand Written Checks
13850 OFFICE DEPOT 23153 65.27
OFFICE EXPENSE 65.27 101 68010 110 1101
13851 PROOUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNIN 23222 1,120.03
LIBRARY--BOOK BINDING 1,120.03 101 67500 123
13852 CYBERNET CONSULTING, INC. 23234 2,936.25
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 822.15 320 79400 210
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 1,145.14 326 79400 210
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 968.96 327 79400 210
13853 OFFICE TEAM 23256 2,194.80
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 1,240.00 101 64420 210
OFFICE EXPENSE 954.80 526 69020 110
13854 OFFICE MAX 23306 893.77
OFFICE EXPENSE 95.62 101 66100 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 59.92 101 64400 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 299.51 101 68010 110 1101
OFFICE EXPENSE 310.36 101 64250 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 65.55 101 68010 110 1101
OFFICE EXPENSE 2.29 101 66100 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 32.59 201 65200 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 27.93 621 64450 110
13855 WILCO SUPPLY 23333 502.54
MISC. SUPPLIES 502.54 526 69020 120
13856 DATASAFE 23410 978.28
OFFICE EXPENSE 99.03 101 64200 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 48.84 101 64420 110
OFFICE EXPENSE 275.28 101 66100 110
MISC. SUPPLIES 260.98 101 64350 120
MISC. SUPPLIES 42.18 101 64400 120
BANKING SERVICE FEES 251.97 101 64250 120
13857 TAMMY MAK 23445 518.00
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 518.00 101 64420 210
13858 CULVER GROUP 23448 26,456.08
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S 26,456.08 326 80770 210
499.20
13859 ICE CENTER OF SAN MATEO 23512 499.20 101 68010 220 1762
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,900.00
13860 SCS FIELD SERVICES 23727 2,900.00 528 66600 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S
CITY OF BURLINGAME
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13835 JEFF DOWD 20779 89.05
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 89.05 101 68010 220 1785
13836 CATHERINE J.M. NILMEYER 20801 750.00
MISCELLANEOUS 750.00 731 22525
13837 PACIFIC COAST TRANE SERVICE 20818 781.00
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 781 .00 619 64460 210 5180
13838 GAMETIME, INC. 20991 362.95
BLDG. & GROUNDS MAINT. 362.95 101 68020 190 2200
13839 ESA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOC 21160 2,600.00
DEPOSIT REFUND 2,600.00 731 22590
13840 CIR 21211 869.93
MISC. SUPPLIES 869.93 527 66520 120
13841 BILL LINOSELL 21548 1,015.00
MISCELLANEOUS 1,015.00 101 22525
13842 MISSION VALLEY FORD 21675 48.69
SUPPLIES 48.69 620 15000
13843 CINGULAR WIRELESS 21747 103.26
COMMUNICATIONS 103.26 101 65300 160
13844 MICHAEL GINN 21983 1,015.00
MISCELLANEOUS 1,015.00 101 22525
13845 HELENE RENE 22366 112.50
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 112.50 101 68010 220 1660
13846 LEADERSHIP 22496 1,400.00
TRAINING EXPENSE 1,400.00 201 65200 260
13847 JONES AND MAYER 22818 2,194.28
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 2,194.28 101 64350 210
13848 PENINSULA UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT 22899 1,806.18
MISC. SUPPLIES 755.88 101 65100 120
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 287.19 101 65100 200
TRAINING EXPENSE 763.11 101 65100 260
13849 PITNEY BOWES 23128 548.00
CITY HALL MAINTENANCE 548.00. 621 64450 200
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13821 ANG NEWSPAPERS 19083 590.33
MISC. SUPPLIES 248.21 101 64400 120
PUBLICATIONS & ADVERTISING 67.38 101 64200 150
MISC. SUPPLIES 169.32 320 80570 120
MISC. SUPPLIES 105.42 326 81190 120
13822 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 19095 52.00
TRAINING EXPENSE 52.00 101 64420 262
13823 IMAGEMAX, INC. 19145 1,107.25
MISCELLANEOUS 1,107.25 101 22518
13824 ARROWHEAD MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER 19330 38.67
MISC. SUPPLIES 38.67 620 66700 120
13825 WINCES ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING 19471 375.00
MISCELLANEOUS 375.00 731 22525
13826 SPRINT 19514 5,000.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS 5,000.00 101 22520
13827 POWER WASHING SERVICE 19564 1.111 .28
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 1,111.28 528 66600 210
13828 BAY AREA BUSINESS CARDS INC 19588 27.06
OFFICE EXPENSE 27.06 101 66100 110
13829 PENINSULA CORRIDOR JOINT 20060 3.914.00
RENTS & LEASES 1,957.00 526 69020 180
RENTS & LEASES 1,957.00 527 66520 180
13830 DANIEL STRAMBI 20134 3,550.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS 3,550.00 101 22520
13831 RACQUET SMITH 20339 5,299.20
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,299.20 101 68010 220 1782
13832 NOLTE & ASSOCIATES, INC. 20376 8,548.00
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 8,548.00 327 81360 210
13833 EIP ASSOCIATES 20526 863.75
DEPOSIT REFUND 863.75 101 22590
13834 SPRINT PCS 20724 71.90
COMMUNICATIONS 33.41 101 64420 160
COMMUNICATIONS 38.49 101 65150 160
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
'*' Denotes Hand Written Checks
13808 ELECTRO-MOTION INCORPORATED 14007 520.00
PUMP EQUIPMENT REPAIR 260.00 101 66210 230
PUMP EQUIPMENT REPAIR 260.00 526 69020 230
13809 STANDARD BUSINESS MACHINES 14252 157.20
OFFICE EXPENSE 157.20 101 68010 110 1101
13810 ROYAL WHOLESALE ELECTRIC 14855 42.16
PUMP EQUIPMENT REPAIR 42.16 527 66520 230
13811 MILLBRAE LOCK SHOP 15739 4.28
MISC. SUPPLIES 4.28 619 64460 120
13812 SYDNEY MALK00 16347 232.73
SMALL TOOLS 232.73 620 66700 130
13813 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE 16629 240.34
MISC. SUPPLIES 240.34 527 66520 120
13814 METRO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 17402 155.15
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 155.15 101 65100 200
13815 COLORPRINT 17497 97.97
OFFICE EXPENSE 97.97 101 64100 110
13816 STATE FIRE TRAINING 17498 1,050.00
TRAINING EXPENSE 700.00 201 65200 260
MISCELLANEOUS 350.00 731 22554
13817 MARK GRANDCOLAS 18136 1,050.00
MISCELLANEOUS 1,050.00 101 22546
13818 TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 18419 167,357.00
MISCELLANEOUS 167,357.00 527 20000
13819 RICH SCIUTTO 18572 512.20
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 512.20 101 68010 220 1372
13820 ACCESS UNIFORMS 8 EMBROIDERY 18990 1,081.83
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 433.25 526 69020 140
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 648.58 620 66700 140
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NUMBER NAME VENDOR DETAIL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
Denotes Hand Written Checks
13793 VEOLIA WATER 02110 48,372.60
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 31,474.14 327 79480 210
BLDG. & GROUNDS MAINT. 5,591 .23 527 66530 190
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 11,307.23 527 66530 800
13794 WATER/FINANCE PETTY CASH 02184 2,042.43
MISCELLANEOUS 2,042.43 896 20282
13795 GRANITE ROCK COMPANY 02261 277.99
STREET RESURFACING EXPENSE 277.99 101 66210 226
13796 P. G. & E. 03054 70,748.91
GAS & ELECTRIC 16,988.22 101 66100 170
UTILITY EXPENSE . 53,760.69 896 20280
13797 PUTNAM BUICK PONTIAC GMC 03206 27,175.95
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 27,175.95 620 66700 800
13798 SAN MATEO COUNTY CONVENTION & 03431 137,919.86
MISCELLANEOUS 137,919.86 731 22587
13799 SAN MATEO UNION HIGH 03471 71,912.20
BLDG. & GROUNDS MAINT. 71,912.20 101 68010 190 1114
13800 TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE, INC. 03760 12,592.16
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,592.16 101 68020 220 2300
13801 WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR. 03964 461 .80
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S 461.80 101 64350 210
13802 MUFFIE CALBREATH 09125 731.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 731.00 101 68010 220 1891
13803 ABAG - LIABILITY 09518 1,439.34- 579.34 618 64520 210
PROFESSIONAL 8 SPECIALIZED S
CLAIMS PAYMENTS 860.00 618 64520 601
3,640.00
13804 IDEAL RESTORATIVE DRYING, INC. 11352 3,640.00 618 64520 210
PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALIZED S
11640 262.19
13805 WECO INDUSTRIES, INC. 262.19 527 66520 120
MISC. SUPPLIES
92.00
13806 NORTH VALLEY OIL 13815
EQUIPMENT MAINT. 92.00 620 66700 200
13924 300.00
13807 PARCA/PROJECT REACH 300.00 101 22520
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
CITY o� STAFF REPORT
BURUNGAME AGENDA
ITEM # k
ati MTG.
.TSD .JU1L b• DATE 9/19/05
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: September 14, 2005
APPROVED
FROM: Jim Nantell 558-7205 BY G
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Awarding Website Redesign Agreemen/ Vision Internet Providers, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Vision
Internet Providers, Inc to redesign the City's web site for $45,000 and authorize the transfer of up to $10,000
from operating budget reserve for project administration costs.
BACKGROUND: As the Council may recall from our March 2005 memo to the Council, with strong
support from community volunteers working on our Web Site Focus Group we issued a request for proposals
(RFP) to redesign the City' s web site. We received 14 responses to our RFP and the review committee, made
up of four members of the community and four staff members, narrowed the proposals down to five vendors.
Those five vendors were invited to make a presentation to the review committee. From those interviews the
committee identified two finalists that they could recommend we consider awarding the contract to. Those to
vendors were then asked to set up an opportunity for a team of staff members from a variety of departments to
conduct a hands-on test of the content management software. At the conclusion of that process the staff team
recommended the selection of Vision Internet as the preferred vendor.
Factors contributing to the selection of Vision Internet:
1 . A clear priority for the selection team was a vendor that had the graphic capability to design a web site
that would be unique to Burlingame and provide a sense of the qualities that make our community
special. A number of the vendors, particularly the lower cost vendors have a standard template and
look and feel for their web sites. The committee was concerned that they resulted in a sense of "any
city USA". Vision Internet has agreed to secure the graphic services of a former employee because the
selection committee felt his previous work reflected the talents that we were looking for.
2. A content management software (CMS) that was user friendly and robust in terms of assisting our
department staff with keeping our web content fresh. Vision Internet provides a very complete and
robust CMS that staff found relative easy to use so that our non-technical staff in each department
could help manage our content.
3. Experience and expertise in Web sites for government such they have additional modules that are
being developed and improved based on a number of other client cities. As shown in Attachment C
Vision Internet has a very extensive list of additional modules that could be added to our web site as
funds may become available in the future. It is our hope to pick up the customer relations
management software, e-commerce and online permitting as funds become available in 2006-07
budget.
The exact terms of the contract are still being finalized, so the proposed resolution authorizes the manager to
finalize those terms.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is currently $45,000 budgeted for this project. The contract with Vision
Internet, which is being recommended, is for$45,000. Currently there are adequate funds available for the
contract award, however there are no additional funds for any staff management of the contract or change
orders. Therefore we are requesting that the Council authorize use of contingency reserves of up to $10,000
should that be found to be necessary during the course of the work. This request would essentially allow us
to cash flow the cost for the web site now. If it becomes necessary to use contingency reserve funds in 2005-
06 budgets we would reduce the 2006-07 budget request for the web site by that same amount.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. March 11, 2005 Memo to the City Council Re: RFP for Web Site Redesign
B. Summary of Proposals for the Top Vendors
C. Additional Modules Available from Vision Internet
D. Highlights of what is included in the new web site as proposed by Vision Internet.
E. Draft Contract
F. Proposed Resolution
Attachment A
CITY OF BURLINGAME
TO: Mayor Galligan and City Council
DATE: March 11, 2005
FROM: Jim Nantell, City Manager
SUBJECT: RFP for Web Site Redesign
As the Council may recall the adopted budget includes funds to manage and improve the current
city web site. And before considering any modifications to the current site we decided to solicit
some feedback from members of the community. After out reaching to our users through our
list of 3000 residents who have registered their e-mail addresses with our City Clerk we held a
Web Site Focus group meeting on November 20ffi. We had 14 members of the community
attend the focus group meeting.
We have had two follow up meetings with the focus group and as a result of their feedback and
after consulting with Joe Marvin,the Web Master for the City of Redwood City who also
attended two of the meetings, we have reached the conclusion that spending additional money to
improve the current site is not the best use of our funds. The current site is five years old and not
very user friendly in terms of staff's ability to add and up date information.
At the goal setting session the council received some input from one of the residents involved in
the web site focus group. The direction was to defer any decision to add additional funding for
web site reconstruction to the Council's June Budget Study Session. In preparation for the
Council June Study Session we will proceed with the preparation of a Request For Proposals
(RFP) from web site designer consultants. Although we will proba7Budget
not be able to fully
complete the review of responses to our RFP in time for your June Study Session I
would hope to have a much better sense of whether a total reconstruction of the web site will
exceed the amount funds normally available in the operating budget by your June 8t'meeting.
Analysis of Top Five Web Site Redesign Consultants Attachment B
Vision Civic Plus Civica Digital Gear CRG
Onetime Annual Onetime Annual Onetime Annual Onetime Annual Onetime Annual
Base Bid 1.a. $34,230 $6700 $35,400 $7,500 $42,500
CMc3 Included Included $4800 ??? $15,950 $1,140 $2,500 $500
Site search $3,315 Included in Included $2,150 $300 $5,500
annual
Archiving Included Included in Included Included $5,250 $540 Included
annual in 4800
Events $3,660 Included in Included Included $1,950 $240 included
Calendar annual in 4800
E Commerce $3,500 $800 $600+ Depends?? $3,250 $300 $5,000
transacti
on fees
CRM $6,000 $3700 $900 15,000 $4,750 $420 $3,500-
$17,500
3,500-
$1i',500
E Notify/List $4,800 $300 $600 Included $2,550 Included
serve
Training $7,200 (3 Included 2 As required Included
days on hours for 24 cost??
site
Site 3720
Maintenance
Subtotal $45,000 $6,000 $18,700 $6,900+ $50,400??? $3720 $43,350 $2,940 $55-73,000 $500
Effective Cost $82,998 $56,073 + $70,549 $59,274 $58,208-
ove•5 years $75,708
Additional O tions that We Requested to be Included at our O tion
Mig,ating all $5,000 $7200 $4,260 $3,550 With staff
content (500- help
600_p
Cost of $2,400 Included in $2200/year $1,260 ??? $10,400
hosting the annual
site
Online $6,000 $3700 $1200 $7,500 $660 $5,000
permitting
Intranet $500 $900 $11,650 $2,550 $180 $3,500-
$15,000
Total $54,505 $14400 $30.100 $9000 $56,860 $56,950 $5,040 $59,000
bd
Analysis of Top Five Web Site Redesign Consultants Attachment
Other Options that Were Offered by Some,of the Vendors
Vision Vision Civic Plus Civic Civica Civica Digital Digital CRG CRG
Plus Gear Gear
Bid Posting $300 $600 $3,500—
$15,000
Job Application $7,500 $1,200 $3,500—
system
3,500—
s stem $15,000
Job posting $300 $600
FAQ $2,760 Included $1,250 $120
News and $3,660 Included
announcements
Streaming i St year $2,500 $300 $10,000
video of free
meetings
Agenda& $3,050
Minutes
Staff Directory $4,020
Interactive Mai) $5,000-
Cap
5,000-
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Attachment C
Optional Interactive Components
Vision Internet creates custom solutions;therefore,we are able to offer you virtually any
type of function you can conceive.On the following page is a sampling of other
components available to you.Because our content management tool is so flexible,you
may add these at any time in the future for an additional budget.
Advanced Online Forms
Business Directory
Calendar
Crime Statistics
Document PDF Converter
Donation Acceptance Tool
Dynamic Banner Ads
Dynamic Homepage
e-Postcards
e-Procurement Tool
e-Notification
Link Library
Member Only Section
Message Board
Most Popular Pages
Multilingual Support
News and Newsletters
Officials'Corner
Photo Gallery
Real Estate Listings
Resource Center
Resource Finder
Event Registration
Facilities Database
Forward to a Friend
Frequently Asked Questions
Intranet/Extranet
Itinerary Builder
Job Applicant Manager
Job Posting
Rotating Photos
Rotating Quotes
RFP Posting
Online Payments
Staff Directory
Survey Tool
Team Collaboration
Virtual Tours
Weather Update
Attachment C
Based upon items specified in your RFP, our extensive knowledge of government
needs, plus reviewing your existing website, we believe the following additional
components may be of benefit to you. You did not specifically request them so we list
them as optional. We can implement them now or at any time in the future. We list them
to demonstrate that we have the ability to be your long-term partner.
Recommended components are:
Advanced Online Forms
Calendar
Dynamic Homepage
E-Notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Payments
Meeting Agenda and Minutes
News and Newsletters
Site Search
Staff Directory
Streaming Video of Meetings
Please keep in mind that with our advanced content management tool, you can manage
content in your website without interactive components. These advanced components,
however, provide a much higher level of usability, and make managing content easier for
your staff. When choosing whether to implement a specialized interactive component,
the variables to consider are budget, frequency of content changes, and volume of a
specific type of content. We believe the components included here provide you the best
value for your needs. Customization of the Vision Content Management Tool includes
the front-end graphic design and layout, as well as adding, or subtracting, fields for your
specific needs. Our clients appreciate the flexibility that this level of customization
provides over the cookie-cutter offerings of our competitors.
Attachment D
The bid contract includes the following:
Content Management Solution
Content management tools allow non-technical staff to add, edit, and delete content, and
control who has access to managing different areas of the website. This means that staff
can update announcements, press releases, news, documents, and other pages (even
update or add Meta Tags) without knowing how to program. This is done through simple,
easy to use administration screens. This project will include the implementation of
Contractor's Microsoft ASP and SQL Server based content management tool ("Vision
Content Management Tool"). The content management tool includes several functions
that make it easy for non-technical staff. The most important include:
❑ Browser-Based Administration allows for easy management of content by
anyone versed at surfing the Internet and using basic word processing programs.
There is no need for staff to know programming when updating content. This
allows authorized staff members to update, delete, and create new pages based
on a predefined template, and insert them within the website's navigation.
❑ WYSIWYG Text Editor based upon standard document creation tools make it
easy for non-technical staff to edit and format text. With the WYSIWYG (What
You See Is What You Get) editor, they can change font styles, colors, sizes, and
formatting such as bold, italics, and underlining.
❑ Spell Check to help make sure content is free of spelling errors.
❑ Form Authoring tool enables the City to create basic form-to-email forms where
the results are automatically emailed to a specific staff member.
❑ Stvles give web pages a consistent look because styles can be applied to such
elements as text, headers, and lists.
❑ Design Templates to enable staff to apply different colors and styles to pages by
selecting the design template to apply to the page.
❑ Search and Replace tool to enable replacing a word or phrase within the page.
❑ Secure Administration offering password protection to content management
functions. The City can grant management rights to specific users or groups of
users. Administration rights can be granted to the entire site or restricted to
specific areas or types of content (i.e. by department).
❑ Single-Source Web Publishing permits administrators to update a single web
page yet changes will be reflected on multiple pages throughout the site.
❑ Navigation Control allows adding new pages or moving pages anywhere within
the website.
❑ Page Linking enables creating links to any page in the website or to other
websites.
❑ Email Address Masking to prevent spammers from getting the email addresses
of employees when crawling the site.
❑ Document Central so the City store a single version of each document in a
central place and link to them from virtually any page in the website.
❑ Image Library so the City can store a single version of each image in a central
place and subsequently add them to virtually any page in the website.
❑ Image Library so the City can store a single version of each image in a central
place and subsequently add them to virtually any page in the website.
❑ Content Scheduling saves time and money because all standard pages and
specific predefined component content can be set up to publish ahead of time
and be automatically removed or archived when it will no longer be relevant.
❑ Printable Pages enables website visitors to print out virtually any page on the
website for reading off line.
❑ Content Approval Cycle allowing staff persons to create content that goes
through multiple levels of review and approval before going "live."
Calendar
The Calendar can improve attendance at events and meetings by making it easier for
users to find the types of events most important to them. The Calendar can be
implemented in a user-friendly monthly, or yearly, format. To further assist users, the
Calendar has filtering tools that allow users to find information by month, category, or
even departments. This makes it quite easy to locate specific information.
To make Calendar management simple for staff, all events are stored in a central
database. Additionally, it provides the same formatting tools available for authoring
pages, thus allowing users to add images, create links to other content in the website,
and attach documents (such as flyers, agendas, staff reports or any other type of
document) from the Document Central. Staff can easily add, delete, or modify events
through a simple browser interface. What a wonderful time savings!
To further help save time, the Contractor's Recurring Event Tool allows the City to create
recurring events where the same event (such as monthly commission meetings), can be
setup in one easy step. It allows weekly, monthly, and yearly recurring events. Once the
individual events are defined, the City can edit them independently. This enables each
event to have its own unique description, agenda, and so on.
e-Notification
The Contractor's e-Notification tool provides a sign-up box allowing users to add their
email addresses to receive important notices, and set their preferences for the e-
notifications they would like to receive. Each registration is verified via a confirmation
email that the user must respond to in order to complete the registration process. This
same mechanism allows each user to change preferences including opting out from
subscription lists.
To better manage the e-notification process, City staff can see how many subscribers
there are for each category, plus edit subscriber information and export the subscriber
database for use in other systems.
The e-Notification tool also integrates with the optional News and Newsletters
components, providing the ability to broadcast news and newsletter content from the
City's website to the City's subscribers. There is no need to recreate the content. This
integrated approach enables users to sign up for different types and categories of
content on a single subscription page in order to have it delivered directly into their email
box.
As an option, the e-Notification System can include an emergency homepage notice.
The notice would prominently cover the main area of the homepage so users would not
miss it. The following screen shot shows the implementation of this in the City of Arcadia
website.
Site Search
Site users can find the specific content they need through the powerful search engine
dtSearch. The tool will search both HTML pages and documents like Adobe PDF files
and Microsoft Word documents. It will return results in order of relevance based upon
frequency of search words in the page content or metadata. In an optional, advanced
mode implementation, dtSearch supports full Boolean key word searches.
This is third party software that needs to be installed on the web server. The licensing
cost is included within the budget and is paid for by Contractor.
Streaming Video of Meetings
Through Contractor's partner, Granicus, Contractor is able to offer free, live streaming of
the City's cable access channel 24 hours per day, seven days per week for up to twelve
months. This is a special offer available exclusively through Vision Internet. Granicus is
a full-service streaming media provider with services and software specially designed for
local government like the City of Burlingame.
Available for an additional fee, the City can get video archiving, content indexing (by
agenda item), and search. By utilizing the Granicus solution, streaming video will enter
into the public record archive and legislative process.
EDRAFT
AGREEMENT FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, HOSTING AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES BETWEEN VISION INTERNET PROVIDERS, INC.
AND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
This Agreement is entered to this day of , 2005, between Vision
Internet Providers Inc. ("Contractor"), a California corporation, and City of Burlingame ("City"),
a municipal corporation. City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as "Party"
and collectively as "Parties."
RECITALS
A. The City wished to re-do its official website and to engage a contractor to provide
website development, hosting, and maintenance services, because of contractor's experience and
qualifications to perform the desired work.
B. The City conducted an extensive search, request for proposal, and interview process
and has selected Contractor to provide these services pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Contractor represents and affirms that it is qualified and willing to perform the desired
work pursuant to this Agreement.
AGREEMENTS
1. Summary of Services to be Provided. Contractor will provide the following services
to City:
a. The website development services described in Attachment A to this Agreement;
b. The website hosting services described below;
c. The website maintenance services described below; and
d. Extra Work as may be requested in writing by City as described below.
2. Website Hosting Services. Contractor shall provide for one unique domain at no
charge, monthly website hosting and database hosting on a shared server ("Hosting") for a period
of three (3) months commencing on the date of the Website Launch. Hosting after the first three
months will be billed to City at the rate of$200 per month for a period of nine (9) months
("Initial Term"). With respect to the Initial Term, unless one party has given written notice to the
other party of its intent not to renew this agreement at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of
the Initial Term, this Agreement will continue in effect on a year-to-year basis thereafter until
one party gives written notice to the other of its intent not to renew this Agreement at least thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration of any renewal term.
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4. Website Maintenance Services. Contractor shall provide at no charge, monthly
website maintenance and updates ("Maintenance") for up to five (5) hours each month for a
period of three months commencing on the date of the Website Launch. Maintenance beyond
five (5) hours per month in the first three (3) months is Extra Work. Optional services and
maintenance after the first three (3) months are considered Extra Work as described in Paragraph
7.
5. Payment. In consideration of the services to be provided by the Contractor pursuant to
this Agreement, City agrees to pay $ Payment by the City shall be made as
follows:
a. Within thirty (30) days of execution of this Agreement, an initial payment equal to
20% of the total amount due under this Agreement ;
b. A payment equal to 20% of the total amount due upon City approval of the site map;
c. A payment equal to 20% of the total amount due upon City approval of homepage
design completion;
d. A payment equal to 20% of the total amount due upon implementation of the Vision
Content Management Tool on Contractor's server;
e. A payment equal to 20% of the total amount due upon completion of the website and
City approval.
6. Additional Services. Additional services not covered in this Agreement and extra
hours will be presented to City for approval in writing prior to commencement of work ("Extra
Work"). Extra Work will be billed at Contractor's then-current hourly rates, which are currently
as follows:
a. HTML Programming, Data Input — $75/hour;
b. Graphic Production $85/hour;
c. Quality Assurance, Testing, Debugging, Webmaster Services — $95/hour;
d. Consulting, Project Management, Database Design, Dynamic Programming —
$125/hour;
e. Graphic Design, Training — $100/hour;
£ Straight flatbed scanning — $10 per scan;
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g. Touch-up work to images at the Graphic Design hourly rate.
City shall be responsible for any or all additional fees including, without limitation: photography,
stock images, illustration, scanning, software, applications, online promotion, marketing, copy
writing, redesign, change orders, mailings, and fees to any third party vendors if applicable.
7. Documents &Data;Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non
exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, or modify for its own use, any and all
copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in the website that are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement("Documents & Data"). However,
Contractor retains ownership of all intellectual property rights.
8. Provision of Information. City shall supply all information to Contractor in digital
format including without limitation, copy, text, audio files, video files, .pdf files, photographs,
artwork, and preexisting graphics.
9. Compatibility. City understands that Contractor will develop website frontend to be
compatible with Netscape 6.1 and above and Internet Explorer 5.5 and above. Website backend
will be compatible with Internet Explorer 5.5 and above. Website may not be compatible with
previous versions. Website will be optimized for 800 x 600 pixels resolution or above. City
understands that the website will be developed with Hypertext Markup Language("HTML"),
JavaScript, and Microsoft Active Server Pages 3.0 or Microsoft ASP.NET ("MS-ASP")
interfaced with a database created in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 ("MS-SQL"). City understands
that the website is developed to run on a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or Microsoft Windows
2003 Server("MS-Server"). City is responsible for the costs of all software licensing.
10. Compliant Standards. City understands that the website frontend will be designed to
be compliant with Section 508 guidelines on accessibility. Content migrated into the website by
Contractor will also be compliant. Compliance standards will be verified via Watchfire's
BobbyTM software prior to Completion. City understands that website backend and third party
tools may not be Section 508 compliant.
11. Limited Warranty.
a. Contractor does warrant that all of the deliverables included in this Agreement will be
conveyed to City. All programming code developed by Contractor within the project is
warranted for a period of twelve (12)months from the date of the completion of the website
("Completion"). Contractor will create a back-up of the website on the date of Completion. If
any warranted problem arises while City or its designee is maintaining the website, Contractor
will restore the website back to its condition as it existed at Completion. If Contractor is
maintaining and hosting the website, Contractor shall restore the website back to its condition as
it existed at the day of the most recent backup. Contractor shall only be responsible for any costs
associated with correcting any unmodified programming code during this twelve (12) month
period following the Completion.
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b. Except as expressly set forth in the immediately preceding paragraph,
CONTRACTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THIS SERVICE FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER. In no event, at any time, shall the aggregate
liability of Contractor exceed the amount of fees paid by City to Contractor and Contractor shall
not be responsible for any lost profits or other damages, including direct, indirect, incidental,
special, consequential or any other damages, however caused.
12. No Warranty for Results. Contractor does not warrant any results from the use of
any web pages created under this Agreement, including but not limited to, the number of page or
site visitations, download speed, database performance, or the number of hits or impressions.
Although Contractor may offer an opinion about possible results regarding the subject matter of
this Agreement, Contractor cannot guarantee any particular result. City acknowledges that
Contractor has made no promises about the outcome and that any opinion offered by Contractor
in the future will not constitute a guarantee.
13. Promotional Use. Contractor may use any web pages developed for the City in any
of its own promotional materials as examples of its work. City agrees that Contractor may place
in the website footer an unobtrusive text link reading "Developed by Vision Internet" or the
equivalent. Contractor's footer text credit shall always be linked to a Contractor web page.
14. Warranty of Rights. Each Party warrants that it holds all rights necessary to display
all the images, data, information or other items being displayed at the City's web pages during
the effective period of this Agreement. City expressly authorizes Contractor to display and/or
modify any City supplied images, data, information and other items in connection with the
services provided herein.
15. Compliance with Law. City agrees to use the website in strict accordance with,but
not limited to, all local, state, and federal laws. City hereby agrees that any text, data, graphics,
or any other material published by City on its website is free from violation of or infringement
upon copyright, trademark, service mark,patent, trade secret, statutory, common law or
proprietary or intellectual property rights of others, and is free from obscenity or libel.
16. Website Hosting Limitations. With regard to website hosting, the Parties agree to the
following:
a. Contractor shall not be responsible for limitations including but not limited to service
interruptions, server down time, loss of data, or access speed. The reliability, availability, and
performance of resources accessed through the Internet are beyond Contractor's control and are
not in any way warranted or supported by Contractor. Except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement, it is City's responsibility to maintain the website and make back-ups of all hosted
files.
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b. City agrees not to use any process,program, or tool via Contractor for gaining
unauthorized access to the accounts of other Contractor clients, customers or account holders or
other Contractor systems. City agrees not to use Contractor services to make unauthorized
attempts to access the systems and networks of others. Any attempt to do so will result in
immediate termination of Contractor services at Contractor's discretion.
17. Indemnity by Contractor. Contractor will defend, hold harmless and indemnify City
from and against all liability, loss, cost, damage, or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees,
resulting from any claim of injury to person, damages to property, or monetary damages arising
solely out of Contractor's negligence or intentional misconduct or failure to perform obligations
under this Agreement.
18. Indemnity by City. City will defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Contractor, its
officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost,
expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting from any claim of injury to person,
damages to property, or monetary damages arising solely out of City's negligence or intentional
misconduct or failure to perform obligations under this Agreement.
19. Timeliness. Estimated times are included for convenience. Actual times will vary
depending on City interaction and participation. However, the Parties agree to reasonably
cooperate with one another in the construction and design of the website in a timely manner.
20. Business License. Before beginning work under this Agreement, Contractor shall
obtain a business license from the City.
21. Interpretation and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the United States of America, and the State of California. Any
cause of action of City with respect to the services provided hereunder must be instituted within
one year after the claim or cause of action has arisen or be forever barred. Except as required to
be arbitrated under Paragraph 29,jurisdiction and venue for any cause of action or claim with
respect to the services provided hereunder shall be exclusively in the State of California, and
venue for any action filed with respect to this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of San
Mateo or Santa Clara County.
22. Waiver. The waiver by one Party of any term or condition of this Agreement, or any
breach thereof, shall not be construed to be a general waiver by said Party or as a waiver of any
other term or breach.
23. Course of Conduct. Neither the course of conduct between the Parties nor any trade
practice shall act to modify the provisions of this Agreement except as expressly stated herein.
24. Authority. With the intent to be legally bound, each of the undersigned hereby
covenants and acknowledges that he, she or it (a) has read each of the terms set forth herein, (b)
has the authority to execute this Agreement for such person or entity, and (c) expressly consents
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and agrees that the person or entity upon behalf of which the undersigned is acting shall be
bound by all terms and conditions contained herein.
25. Legal Counsel. The Parties have each been advised to seek independent legal
counsel in entering into this Agreement and the transactions described herein. In the event a
Party chooses not to seek independent legal counsel, that Party does so freely and knowingly and
waives any such rights to counsel. As a result, the Parties do not believe that the presumptions of
California Civil Code section 1654 relating to the interpretation of contracts against the drafter of
any particular clause should be applied in this case and therefore the Parties knowingly and
freely waive its effects.
26. Reasonable Attorneys'Fees. Should a dispute, including but not limited to any
litigation or arbitration be commenced (including any proceedings in a bankruptcy court)
between the Parties hereto or their representatives concerning any provision of this Agreement,
or the rights and duties of any person or entity hereunder, the Party or Parties prevailing shall be
entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred by reason of such action in a total
amount not to exceed $7,500.
27. Project Managers.
a. The project manager for this Agreement for the City is Netie Shinday.
b. The project manager for this Agreement for the Contractor is
28. Assignability and Subcontracting. The services to be performed under this
Agreement are unique and personal to the Contractor. No portion of these services shall be
assigned or subcontracted without the written consent of the City.
29. Independent Contractor. It is understood that the Contractor, in the performance of
the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and
not an agent or employee of the City. As an independent contractor, neither the Contractor nor
any of Contractor's employees, officers, or agents shall obtain any rights to retirement benefits or
other benefits which accrue to City employee(s). With prior written consent, the Contractor may
perform some obligations under this Agreement by subcontracting,but may not delegate ultimate
responsibility for performance or assign or transfer interests under this Agreement.
30. Conflict of Interest. Contractor understands that its professional responsibilities is
solely to the City. The Contractor has not and shall not obtain any holding or interest within the
City of Burlingame. Contractor has no business holdings or agreements with any individual
member of the Staff or management of the City or its representatives nor shall it enter into any
such holdings or agreements. In addition, Contractor warrants that it does not presently and shall
not acquire any direct or indirect interest adverse to those of the City in the subject of this
Agreement, and it shall immediately disassociate itself from such an interest should it discover it
has done so and shall, at the City's sole discretion, divest itself of such interest. Contractor shall
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not knowingly and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that it does not employ a person having
such an interest in this performance of this Agreement. If after employment of a person,
Contractor discovers it has employed a person with a direct or indirect interest that would
conflict with its performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall promptly notify City of this
employment relationship, and shall, at the City's sole discretion, sever any such employment
relationship.
31. Equal Employment Opportunity. Contractor warrants that it is an equal opportunity
employer and shall comply with applicable regulations governing equal employment
opportunity. Neither Contractor nor its subcontractors do and neither shall discriminate against
persons employed or seeking employment with them on the basis of age, sex, color, race, marital
status, sexual orientation, ancestry,physical or mental disability, national origin, religion, or
medical condition, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification pursuant to the
California Fair Employment &Housing Act.
32. Nondiscrimination Clause. Contractor shall not discriminate in the provision of
services under this Agreement because of color, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age or physical or mental handicap in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section2000d), American with Disabilities Act(42. U.S.C. Section
12131 et seq.), and all other applicable laws and regulations requiring "no discrimination".
33. Access to and Retention of Records. Contractor shall maintain the records supporting
the billings for this Agreement for not less than three (3) years following completion of the work
provided. Contractor shall make these records available to authorized personnel of the City at
the Contractor's offices during business hours upon written request of the City.
34. Notice of Claims and Suit.
a. Requirement for Notification. City and Contractor shall each give the other prompt
and timely written notice of any claim for an amount in excess of ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00) and of any lawsuit coming to its knowledge, which in any way directly
or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, might reasonably affect the parties' relationship under
this Agreement.
b. Timeliness of Notification. Such notice shall be deemed prompt and timely if given
within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date of receipt of such claim by an officer,
official, agent, or employee of either party, and, if given within five (5) calendar days following
the date of service of process upon either party with respect to any such lawsuit.
35. Insurance.
a. Minimum Scope of Insurance:
i. Contractor agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the contract,
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General Liability insurance policies insuring him/her and his/her firm to an amount not
less than: one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for
bodily injury,personal injury and property damage in a form at least as broad as ISO
"Occurrence" Form CG 0001.
ii. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or
eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers,
officials, employees and volunteers; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
b. General Liability Policy:
i. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be
covered as insured as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of Consultant, premises
owned or used by the Consultant. The endorsement providing this additional insured
coverage shall be equal to or broader than ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 and must cover
joint negligence, completed operations, and the acts of subcontractors. This requirement
does not apply to the professional liability insurance required for professional errors and
omissions.
ii. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be endorsed to be primary
insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any
insurance or self-insurances maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
iii. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
iv. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
c. In addition to these policies, Contractor shall have and maintain Workers'
Compensation insurance as required by California law. Further, Contractor shall ensure that all
subcontractors employed by Contractor provide the required Workers' Compensation insurance
for their respective employees.
c. All Coverages: Each insurance policy required in this item shall be endorsed to state
that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except
after thirty(30) days'prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been
given to the City. Current certification of such insurance shall be kept on file at all times during
the term of this agreement with the City Clerk.
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e. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best's rating
of no less than A-:VII and authorized to do business in the State of California.
f. Verification of Coverage. Upon execution of this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish
the City with certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting coverage
required by this clause. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates and
endorsements are to be on forms approved by the City. All certificates and endorsements are to
be received and approved by the City before any work commences. The City reserves the right
to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
36. Arbitration. Except for any injunctive relief or similar remedy, which may be sought
in any court of competent jurisdiction subject to Paragraph 22 above, any controversy, dispute,
claim or counterclaim,whether it involves a disagreement about this Agreement or its meaning,
interpretation, or application; the performance of the Agreement; questions of arbitrability as to
subject matter of the dispute; whether an agreement to arbitrate exists and, if so, whether it
covers the dispute[s] in question; or any other question of arbitrability or form of disagreement
or conflict among the Parties to the Agreement, shall be submitted to final and binding
arbitration at the request of either Party, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of
the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrators shall apply California substantive law and
the California Evidence Code to the proceeding. The arbitrators shall have the power to grant all
legal and equitable remedies and award compensatory damages provided by California law. The
arbitrators shall prepare in writing and provide to the Parties an award including factual findings
and the reasons on which the decision is based. The arbitrators shall not have the power to
commit errors of law or legal reasoning, and the award may be vacated or corrected pursuant to
California Code of Civil Procedure sections 1286.2 or 1286.6 for any such error. In the event the
Parties are unable to agree as to the arbitrator, each shall select an arbitrator who shall, in turn,
select the third and sole arbitrator. Each Party shall be responsible for one-half of the costs for
the arbitrator(s) and arbitration.
37. Force Majeure. Any delay in the performance by either Party hereto of its
obligations hereunder shall be excused when such delay in performance is due to any cause or
event of any nature whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of such Party, including, without
limitation, any act of God; any fire, flood, or weather condition; any computer virus, worm,
denial of service attack; any earthquake; any act of a public enemy,war, insurrection, riot,
explosion or strike; provided, that written notice thereof must be given by such Party to the other
Party within ten (10) days after occurrence of such cause or event.
38. Construction of Documents. In the case of any conflict between this Agreement, the
Contractor's Proposal, and Attachment A, the following order of priority shall be utilized:
Attachment A, this Agreement, and Proposal.
39. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall
continue in full force and effect.
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40. Headings. The titles and headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement have been
inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to summarize or otherwise
describe the subject matter of such paragraphs and shall not be given any consideration in the
construction of this agreement.
41. Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and effective on the
date of delivery if actually delivered by personal service or Federal Express, or effective three (3)
days after deposit in first class U.S. mail,postage prepaid,to each Party as follows:
a. City:City Manager
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
b. Contractor: Vision Internet Providers, Inc.
2530 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, California 90403
Attn: Steven Chapin
42. Entire Agreement and Amendment. This Agreement, together with Attachment A
and Contractor's Proposal, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. No
modification, waiver, mutual termination, or amendment of this Agreement is effective unless
made in writing and signed by the City and the Contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contractor have executed this Agreement as of
the date indicated on page one (1).
CITY OF BURLINGAME VISION INTERNET PROVIDERS, INC.
By: By:
STEVEN CHAPIN, President
Attest:
City Clerk
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Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VISION
INTERNET PROVIDERS, INC. FOR THE REDESIGN OF THE CITY'S WEBSITE AND
APPROVING A TRANSFER OF UP TO $10,000 FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET
RESERVE FOR PROJECT ADMINISTRATION COSTS
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS,the City has sought proposals to redesign the City's website, and fourteen
proposals were submitted; and
WHEREAS, after extensive reviews of the proposals, interviews of five of the proposing
companies, and reviews of the work accomplished and experience of the two finalists, the City
Manager recommends selection of Vision Internet Providers, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, while a conceptual agreement has been reached, the final details have not yet
been drafted,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate with and enter into an agreement with Vision
Internet Providers, Inc. for website development services in an amount not to exceed $45,000 and
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2. Should the City Manager not be able to reach an agreement with Vision Internet
Providers, Inc. that is satisfactory to him, he is authorized to negotiate with and reach agreement
with any of the other companies that submitted proposals and return to the City Council for approval
or to take such other steps to reopen the process as the City Manager deems appropriate.
3. A transfer of$10,000 from the operating budget contingency reserve to website
development in order to pay for staff management and change order costs is approved.
MAYOR
1,DORIS MORTENSEN,City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of
2005,and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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Agenda
Item # 9a
Meeting
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT Date: September 19, 2005
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SUBMITTED BY :!1,-.Axd V W-0- W W
APPROVED BY
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2005
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
STOP SIGNS AT CORTEZ AVENUE, AT SHERMAN AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting an
ordinance to install stop signs on Cortez Avenue, at Sherman Avenue.
Due to the interest from the public on this matter, the Traffic Engineer will make a
presentation at the Council meeting.
BACKGROUND: At their February 12, 2004 and March 11, 2004 meetings, the
Traffic Safety and Parking Commission reviewed a request for stop signs at the
intersection of Cortez and Sherman Avenues. Currently, there are stops at Sherman
Avenue. This request would result in making the intersection into a 4-way stop.
Staff conducted a stop sign warrant study to evaluate accident history as well as
vehicular and pedestrian volume counts. Based on the data collected and reviewed,
the intersection did not meet the minimum requirements to warrant stop signs and the
request was denied. Through discussions, staff and the Commission established that
vehicle speeds were the primary concern. As a response, Police enforcement was
increased on Cortez Avenue, near Sherman Avenue for a period of two months.
On November 10, 2004, a second request was made of the Commission to reconsider
the installation of stop signs. The Commission reviewed the request again, and
determined that there was no change in the current conditions to warrant stop signs.
The Commission did recommend that the neighborhood investigate the use of traffic
calming techniques to address their main concern of speeding vehicles.
A petition to reverse the Commission decision was presented to Council at their April
4, 2005 meeting. Council determined that staff and neighborhood representatives
should meet to discuss possible alternatives. As a result, a neighborhood meeting
was held on July 26, 2005. At that meeting, various traffic calming techniques were
presented which had been previously identified by the Commission. The following
techniques will be elaborated on by the Traffic Engineer in his presentation:
• City/neighborhood funded roadway obstruction installations such as bulb-
outs.
• Neighborhood traffic watch program.
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• Radar speed signage.
• Portable pedestrian warning signs.
The six neighborhood representatives of Cortez Avenue listened to a presentation by
the Traffic Engineer and felt that the speeding issue could only be addressed by stop
signs.
DISCUSSION: Staff has carefully evaluated the technical criteria for warranting stop
signs, as set forth in the City Municipal Code and State Traffic Manual. Two criteria
are used to evaluate whether stop signs are appropriate.
First, the average of the highest 8-hour traffic volume counts for a typical day (24-
hours)was calculated for all four intersection approaches. An average of 117 vehicles
was calculated as opposed to the 300-vehicle average minimum warrant requirement.
Second,the number of traffic accidents over a 12-month period was found to be zero,
as opposed to the 3-accident minimum warrant requirement.
Stop signs are used when there is confusion on the roadway over right-of-way
assignment for drivers. Staff believes that the primary concern of the residents is
speeding vehicles, for which stop sign installation is not appropriate. Staff further
believes that speeding can be more appropriately addressed by the traffic calming
techniques indicated above. As the warrants for stop signs have not been met, staff
cannot support the approval of their installation on Cortez Avenue, at Sherman
Avenue.
In the event that Council wishes to proceed with stop sign installation, the following
steps should be taken:
A. Requesting City Clerk to read the title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waiving further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introducing the proposed ordinance.
D. Directing the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT: The fiscal impact to the City would be the cost of labor and
material to install stop signs and STOP roadway legends on Cortez Avenue. There is
sufficient funds in the Public Works streets operating budget to cover these costs.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance-Stops signs at Cortez Avenue and Sherman Avenue
Excerpts of TSPC Minutes- February 12,2004
March 11,2004
November 10,2004
Map of Cortez Avenue
ustine Chou
Traffic Engineer
c: City Clerk
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I ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING SECTION 13.20.010 FOR
3 INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
CORTEZ AVENUE AND SHERMAN AVENUE
4
5 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
6 Section 1. The neighborhood near the intersection of Cortez and Sherman Avenues has
7 requested the City to install stop signs at this intersection, although under traffic warrants, stop
8 signs are not indicated. In order to provide the desired amenity, this ordinance is adopted.
9
10 Section 2. Subsection 13.20.010(c) is amended to read as follows:
11 (c) Carmelita Avenue approaching Cortez Avenue;
12 Carmelita Avenue approaching Vancouver Avenue;
13 Canyon Road approaching Easton Drive;
14 Carolan Avenue approaching North Lane;
15 Castenada Drive approaching Trousdale Drive and Martinez Drive;
16 Chula Vista Avenue approaching Majilla Avenue;
17 Clarice Lane approaching Quesada Way;
18 Columbus Avenue approaching Easton Drive.
19 Coronado Drive approaching Davis Drive;
20 Cortez Avenue approaching Carmelita Avenue;
21 Cortez Avenue, approaching Sherman Avenue;
22 Cypress Avenue approaching Barriolhet Avenue.
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24 Section 3. Section 13.20.010(s) is amended to read as follows:
25 (s) Sanchez Avenue approaching Cortez Avenue;
26 Sebastian Drive approaching Arguello Drive;
27 Sebastian Drive approaching Frontera Way;
28 Sebastian Drive approaching Mariposa Drive;
I Sebastian Drive approaching Trousdale Drive;
2 Sequoia Avenue approaching Murchison Drive;
3 Sequoia Avenue approaching Trousdale Drive;
4 Sherman Avenue approaching Cortez Avenue;
5 Skyline Boulevard approaching Trousdale Drive;
6 Skyview Drive approaching Skyline Boulevard;
7 Stanton Road approaching Gilbreth Road;
8 Summit Drive approaching El Prado Road;
9 Summit Drive approaching Hillside Circle.
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11 Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
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15 I,DORIS MORTENSEN,City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,do hereby certify that the
16 foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
of , 2005, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
17 the day of , 2005, by the following vote:
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - EXCERPTS
Minutes Excerpts (Thursday, February 12, 200&.-
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS.
6.1 Request for 4-way Stop sign at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Cortez
Avenue
From the floor, Mr. Lipscomb stated that there are a lot of speeders through this
area. He stated that there are two blocks between the stop signs; and since Cortez
is a connector to Hillside Drive, speeding occurs most in the mornings and
afternoons. Mr. Lipscomb said that there are 16 children on his block. He also
said that the radar trailer was set up during the summer, but that it was not as
effective now. Vice Chair Warden stated that staff will look at the warrants for
this intersection. Officer Witt will provide limited enforcement at school times.
This will be a Discussion item next month.
Minutes Excerpts (Thursday. March 11, 20044
4. CURRENT BUSINESS.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.3 Request for 4-way Stop sign at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and
Cortez Avenue
Mr. Chou reported that there were no accidents at this site in the past two
years, and that based on the City's approved Stop Sign Warrant study,
recommended to deny the request for a 4-way stop at Sherman and
Cortez.
From the floor, Mr. Lipscomb stated that the volume is not the issue; but
that speed is the issue. He said that drivers go for two blocks before they
have to stop.
Sgt. Cutler stated that enforcement could be increased on the street on a
rotational basis since the officers also have other enforcement locations
to focus on.
It was moved and seconded (Comms. Condon/Warden) to make this an
Action item; it was then moved and seconded (Comms.
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Warden/Condon)to deny this request. Unanimously approved by the
Commission.
Minutes Excerpts (Thursday, November 11, 2004):
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
5.1 ACTION ITEMS
5.1.2 Request for review of stop signs at Cortez Avenue and Sherman Avenue.
Mr. Chou stated that a 4-Way stop warrant study was performed a
few months ago for the original request; and that, this intersection
did not meet the warrant conditions at that time. He added that the
Cortez Avenue residents have come back to the City because they
are concerned that additional enforcement actions from the Police
Department have been ineffective. Mr. Chou explained that the
residents have requested that the Commission re-consider their past
decision to deny the original request.
Chair Cohen requested audience feedback, but since there was
none he closed public hearing and brought the discussion back to
the Commission. Commissioner Condon stated that based on his
numerous investigations,that peak traffic times in this area is
between 7:45 to 8:30 AM and 3:00 to 3:30 PM, which coincides
with the school commute traffic. To him, all other hours of the day
are relatively calm. Commissioner Condon concluded that he
didn't feel this location warranted a 4-way stop. Chair Cohen
agreed, but did support the idea of the neighborhood considering a
traffic calming device; and, that the neighborhood should be added
to the waiting list for future funding of the program.
Motion: To deny the request to reconsider a 4-way stop
signs at Cortez Avenue and Sherman Avenue.
M/S/C: Warden, Condon, 4/0/1 (Commissioner Conway
abstained.)
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Introduction to the Situation
• Cortez Avenue runs from Adeline Avenue to Sanchez Avenue.
• There are stop signs at all intersections along Cortez Avenue, except at Sherman Avenue. (6
of 7 intersections)
• Parallel streets such as Balboa Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue also have stop signs at all
intersections, except at Sherman Avenue. (5 of 6 intersections)
• Drake Avenue, Bernal Avenue, and Vancouver Avenue also run parallel to Cortez Avenue.
Vicinity Map - Cortez and Sherman
Residents' View of the Situation
• Cortez Avenue is a more appealing alternative to EI Camino Real
because there are no traffic signals or left-turning queue delays.
• Cortez Avenue is a more convenient route for Hillsborough-bound
traffic.
• As a result, these conditions lead to more traffic and speeding on
Cortez Avenue.
Events Timeline
• Initial request made to Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC)—February 12, 2004.
• Request denied by TSPC based on lack of minimum warrant conditions.
• Residents made a second request to TSPC to reconsider. Based on the fact that there was no change in
conditions,the request was again denied—November 10,2004.
• A petition was submitted to Council for further consideration despite TSPC denial. Council reviewed and
referred staff to meet with residents—April 4,2005.
• Staff met with 6 neighborhood representatives to discuss usage of stop signs and alternate methods of
mitigating residential speeding on Cortez—July 26,2005.
Stop Sign Warrant Study
Three warrant conditions must be met to warrant a stop sign.
• Is a traffic signal actually needed rather than a stop sign?
• Have there been specific accidents over the past 12 months that could have been prevented with stop
signs?
• Is there a large amount of traffic passing through the intersection from all approaches that would benefit
from stop signs?
• NO
• NO (0 accidents vs. 3 required)
• NO(117 vs.300 required)
Speeding Conditions
• Vehicle speeds average 25.7 mph for northbound traffic and 24.7 mph for southbound
traffic.
• Speed limit for residential streets is 25 mph.
• Vehicle speeds were surveyed within 200 feet of the intersection of Cortez and
Sherman.
• Speeds were recorded during a typical weekday,at 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.and 5:00
p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Actions
• Speed enforcement was increased for two months immediately after the original
request(with periodic follow-up thereafter)through the Police Department's Selective
Enforcement program.
• Enforcement accomplished through officer citations.
• Radar speed trailer was also used more as an educational/warning tool to drivers.
• Additional Selective Enforcement was conducted in April and May 2005. Three
citations were issued,and over nine warnings were given over those two months.
Staff Concerns
• Stop signs are not warranted for Cortez Avenue. (There is no quantitative evidence
to support stop sign installation.)
• Stop signs are not used as solutions to controlling speeds.
• Stop signs placed on Cortez Avenue may result in shifting traffic onto parallel streets
where there are fewer stop signs.
• As a result,residents on the parallel streets may request additional stops which may
also be unwarranted.
Main Discussion at the July 26, 2005 Neighborhood
Meeting
. Speeding vehicles are the main concern for the residents.
• Traffic Calming techniques were identified as the more
appropriate solutions to speeding.
Traffic Calming Technique
Portable Pedestrian Warning Signs
• Most effective when used specifically in the presence of children playing in front of the neighborhood homes.
• Must be removed and stored when children are not present.
• Signs should be placed conspicuously on front lawns or planter strips.
• Proven to be most effective when used in conjunction with other safety programs such as a Neighborhood Traffic Watch.
• Adult presence or parental supervision of children while they play in front of homes also enhances effectiveness of signs.
• Cost:Between$10-$35 per sign.
Traffic Calming Technique
Neighborhood Traffic Watch Program
This program is designed to get residents involved and empowers them.
• Inform and alert drivers that they are entering an area where residents take an active role in solving
speeding problems in their neighborhood.
• This may involve warning signs placed next to sidewalks or on front lawns stating that a"Neighborhood
Speed Watch Program"is in effect.
• Or, placement of signs similar to"Slow Down In Our Neighborhood"on front lawns during specific
problem times to alert speeding drivers that the neighborhood is actively monitoring the speed
conditions.
Traffic Calming Technique
Radar Speed Signage
• Use of radar speed detection units to inform drivers of their speeds.
• Available both as permanent and temporary installations.
• Potential use of radar units for citation purposes pending State legislative approval.
• Cost: Between$2,000 and$25,000,depending on sign type and power source.
Traffic Calming Technique
City/Neighborhood Funded Roadway
Obstruction Installations
• Residential Traffic Circle
• Purpose: Designed to create visual illusion of roadway obstruction in the center of the intersection.
• Result:Traffic slows down to negotiate around the circle.
• Application:At intersections where speed control is desired.
• Cost:$15,000-$25,000(Depending on the extent of landscaping.)
Traffic Calming Technique
City/Neighborhood Funded Roadway
Obstruction Installations
• Bulb-outs, Neckdowns,and Chokers
• Purpose: Designed to create visual illusion of narrowing street.
• Result:Traffic slows down,especially when 2-way traffic is present.
• Application:At intersections or mid-block locations where speed control is desired.
• Cost:$40,000-$80,000(Depending on the extent of landscaping and/or ornate signs.)
CITY AGENDA 9b
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BURNGAME
LISTAFF REPORT MAG.
DATE 9/19/2005
AnTEo
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council SUBMITTED f
BY
DATE: September 14, 2005 APPROV
BY
FROM: Larry E. Anderson, City Attorney
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 TO CLARIFY REGULATIONS
REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce ordinance that would clarify and strengthen the City's regulations regarding entertainment businesses
by:
A. Requesting the City Clerk to read the title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waiving further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introducing the proposed ordinance and directing publication of a summary at least 5 days before
its proposed adoption.
DISCUSSION:
For the past 25 years or more, the City has regulated entertainment or amusement businesses in the City. This is
done through a business application that is reviewed by the Police Department and then by the City Council.
Permits are approved with a set of conditions that have become somewhat standardized. The permits are then
reviewed on a regular basis, usually in June or July of each year to ensure that the conditions are being met and
that problems with patrons or noise are being addressed.
Because entertainment is often viewed as a protected First Amendment activity, it is important to provide an
approval and review process that is quick and evenly administered. It is also important to avoid involvement in
restricting the actual content of the entertainment if possible. The current ordinance is very short and does not
provide clear guidelines for processing or review.
The proposed ordinance would establish a standard review process in the Police Department. Applications and
reviews would no longer come to the City Council automatically. Instead, denials, suspensions, and revocations
could be appealed to the Council. The ordinance would establish limited bases on which a permit could be
denied, which does follow past practice.
Mayor and Council
Re: Revised Entertainment Ordinance, Introduction
September 14, 2005
Page 2
The standard conditions that the City has developed over the past 25 years would be put into the Municipal
Code. These condition have and will continue to be directed at public safety concerns, such as hours for last
call, notice to police of problems and so forth. In addition, standard conditions regarding noise and litter pick-
up have been included.
Additional requirements for security have been added, so that it is clear that clearly identifiable, minimum
numbers of security personnel are in place. Lighting standards inside establishment have also been added.
Much of the outline for the ordinance is taken from the City of San Mateo's experience. Because of that city's
problems with private rooms, provisions to deal with such an issue should it arise have been included.
The ordinance also distinguishes between video arcades, primary entertainment establishments (where
entertainment is the predominant reason to be on the premises), secondary entertainment establishments (such as
restaurants), and incidental entertainment(background music and non-amplified live entertainment), so that
there are varying levels of security demands.
Staff is bringing the ordinance forward so that both the Council and the public can comment. A copy of the
ordinance was mailed to each of the 22 entertainment permitholders in the City requesting their comments.
Staff expects that the ordinance will be changed over the coming month in response to comments, and
depending on the comments received at or before the meeting, it may be useful to continue the matter to a future
meeting before actual introduction of the ordinance.
Finally, it should be noted that this office hopes that a part of the Burlingame Avenue specific plan process will
look at the zoning regulations for entertainment venues in the Burlingame Avenue area to see if revised
regulations would be helpful to the area's continued success.
Attachment
Proposed ordinance
Distribution
Chief of Police
1 ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 TO UPDATE THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
3 PERMIT PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
4
5 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
6
7 Section 1. The City has regulated entertainment businesses in the City for over 25 years
8 in order to ensure a safe environment for its citizens and visitors. This process has focused on
9 security,lighting,and operating hours. This ordinance updates those provisions in a way consistent
10 with both the City's practice and nearby communities.
11
12 Section 2. Chapter 6.16 is amended to read as follows:
13 Chapter 6.16
Entertainment Businesses
14
6.16.010 Purpose.
15 6.16.020 Definitions.
6.16.030 Permit required.
16 6.16.040 Exceptions.
6.16.050 Application requirements.
17 6.16.060 Investigation and action on application.
6.16.070 Permit denial.
18 6.16.080 Permits non-transferable.
6.16.090 Single event entertainment permit applications.
19 6.16.100 Investigation and action on single event permit applications.
6.16.110 Single event entertainment permit denial.
20 6.16.115 Reviews.
6.16.120 Suspension or revocation of entertainment permits and single event entertainment
21 permits.
6.16.130 Emergency suspension of permit.
22 6.16.140 Appeals and judicial review.
6.16.150 Performance standards for entertainment businesses.
23 6.16.160 Additional performance standards for entertainment businesses where alcoholic
beverages are served.
24 6.16.170 Performance standards for amusement arcades.
6.16.180 Display of permit.
25 6.16.190 Inspections.
6.16.200 Compliance with other laws.
26 6.16.210 Interpretation of chapter.
6.16.220 Public nuisance.
27 6.16.230 Severability.
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1 6.16.010 Purpose.
2 This chapter is intended to regulate businesses that offer entertainment in order to protect
3 the health, safety, and general welfare of the city. Over the years, the city has had a variety of
4 businesses that offered entertainment at different locations in the city, and each location had a
5 number of issues involving security,patron safety,and interaction with nearby businesses,homes,
6 and public activity. The provisions of this chapter have neither the purpose nor effect of imposing
7 limitation or restriction on the content of any entertainment activity.
8
9 6.16.020 Definitions.
10 The following definitions apply to this chapter:
11 (a) ABC. "ABC" means the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
12 (b)Amusement arcade. "Amusement arcade"means any business or establishment which
13 has five(5)or more amusement devices on its premises for the purpose of being played,operated
14 or used by the patrons of the arcade on a prepaid basis or for money or tokens deposited in the
15 amusement machine played, operated, or used. "Amusement arcade" also means any premises
16 where twenty-five(25)percent or more of the public floor area is devoted to amusement devices,
17 whether or not amusement devices constitute a primary use or an accessory use of the premises.
18 (c) Amusement device. "Amusement device" means any device, game, or contrivance,
19 including, but not limited to pinball machines, video games, computer games, and electronic
20 games, for which a charge or payment is received for the privilege of playing, using, or operating
21 the same and which, as the result of such use, operation, or playing does not entitle the person
22 using,operating,or playing such device,game,or contrivance to receive the same return in market
23 value in the form of tangible merchandise each time such device, game, or contrivance is used,
24 operated, or played.
25 (d) Entertainment. "Entertainment" means any show, play, skit, musical revue, karaoke,
26 dance production, concert, opera, or the production or provision of sights or sounds or visual or
27 auditory sensations,which are designed to or may divert,entertain,or otherwise appeal to members
28 of the public who are admitted to a place of entertainment, and which is produced by any means,
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I including radio, phonograph, tape recorder, piano, orchestra or band, or any other musical
2 instrument,television,slide or movie projector,spotlights,or interruptible or flashing light devices.
3 (e)Entertainment business. "Entertainment business"means any amusement arcade or any
4 place of business wherein entertainment is offered or given to the public, whether or not a fee is
5 charged for admission thereto,except businesses where only incidental entertainment is offered or
6 given and theaters.
7 (f)Incidental entertainment. "Incidental entertainment"means the use of radio,television,
8 or music recording devices or juke boxes in any establishment when used for background only.
9 In addition, this term includes non-amplified live performance by a performer (or performers).
10 This term does not include the use of the devices mentioned above by a disc jockey, or in
11 conjunction with karaoke, or in connection with dancing by patrons.
12 (g) Chief ofpolice. "Chief of police" means the chief of police of the city or the chiefs
13 authorized representative.
14 (h)Primary entertainment. "Primary entertainment"means entertainment provided at an
15 entertainment business where the predominant reason for patronage is to observe or participate in
16 the entertainment offered at the business, and admission to the establishment is charged either
17 separately, or as part of a cover charge, or minimum food or beverage purchase requirement.
18 (i) Security guard. "Security guard" means a uniformed person licensed under the
19 California Department of Consumer Affairs licensing and training requirements.
20 0) Secondary entertainment. The term "secondary entertainment" means entertainment
21 provided at an entertainment business where the observation or participation in the entertainment
22 offered is not the predominant reason for patronage, and no admission to the establishment is
23 charged either separately,or in the form of a cover charge,or minimum food or beverage purchase
24 requirement.
25 (k)Theater. "Theater"means an establishment that is primarily devoted to film or theatrical
26 performances and means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having permanently
27 affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage upon
28 which theatrical,movies,or live performances are presented,and where such performances are not
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I incidental to promoting the sale of food,drink or other merchandise; and for which a city business
2 license for a theater is in full force and effect.
3
4 6.16.030 Permit required.
5 (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on,or to permit to be
6 engaged in, conducted or carried on, in or upon any premises in the city, the operation of an
7 entertainment business unless the person first obtains and continues to maintain in full force and
8 effect a permit from the city as required by this chapter.
9 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, leases, or is in otherwise lawful
10 possession of property to permit or allow another person to arrange for and provide entertainment
11 on such property, unless the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property first
12 obtains and continues to maintain in full force and effect a single event entertainment permit as
13 herein required. This provision shall apply to premises that are used on an occasional basis for
14 entertainment events conducted either:
15 (1)By persons who are not the property owners and who have not conducted such an event
16 at the property in the previous six (6) months; or
17 (2) By the property owners and who have not conducted such an event at the property in
18 the previous six (6)months.
19
20 6.16.040 Exceptions.
21 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,the provisions of this chapter shall not
22 apply to entertainment that is:
23 (a) Entertainment sponsored by the city, the County of San Mateo, the various public
24 boards of education, or by any other political subdivision of the state; or
25 (b) Entertainment sponsored by any nonprofit public benefit organization,whose primary
26 objective is the sponsoring and control of youth activities and child welfare.If the event is a dance,
27 the following requirements must be met:
28 (1) No person eighteen(18)years of age or older may be admitted as a guest,unless such
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1 person is a bona fide student at, or member of, the sponsoring agency or organization;
2 (2) No alcoholic beverages are served, consumed, or permitted on the premises;
3 (3) Chaperones from the sponsoring agency are present on the premises at the rate of two
4 adults,who are at least twenty-five(25)years of age or older, for every one hundred(100)guests;
5 and
6 (4) The event must finish by 12:00 a.m. and the premises and the adjoining parking lots
7 must be promptly vacated by all the guests; or
8 (c) Entertainment lawfully conducted under permit at any city park, building, or
9 recreational facility; or
10 (d) Entertainment lawfully conducted entirely upon property owned or controlled by a
11 governmental entity; or
12 (e) Incidental entertainment only; or
13 (0 Entertainment provided for members and their guests at a private club having an
14 established membership when admission is not open to the public. For purposes of this section,
15 private club means corporations or associations operated solely for objects of national, social,
16 fraternal,patriotic,political,or athletic nature,in which membership is by application and regular
17 dues are charged,and the advantages of which club belong to members,and the operation of which
18 is not primarily for monetary gain; or
19 (g) Entertainment provided for invited guests at a private event such as a wedding
20 reception, banquet, or celebration, where there is no admission charge and the general public is
21 neither invited nor admitted; or
22 (h) Street performers, such as musicians, singers, or mimes; or
23 (i) Entertainment conducted or sponsored by any religious organization, bona fide club,
24 organization, society, or association that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Internal Revenue
25 Code Section 501(c)(3), when all proceeds, if any, arising from such entertainment are used
26 exclusively for the benevolent purposes of such religious organization,club,society,or association;
27 or
28 (j) Performances by the students at educational institutions as defined by the Education
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I Code where such performances are part of an educational or instructional curriculum or program;
2 (k) Theaters; or
3 (0 Dance lessons, theatrical and performing arts lessons, and student recitals; or
4 (m) Book readings,book signings,poetry recitations,and any other similar entertainment
5 consisting of the spoken word, including plays; or
6 (n) The normal and customary fitness services provided by an athletic club or fitness
7 center; or
8 (o) Entertainment provided as at a conference or convention as part of the convention's or
9 conference's overall program and to which the general public is neither invited nor admitted; or
10 (p) An adult oriented business that is offering entertainment solely in conformance with
11 a current city adult oriented business permit.
12
13 6.16.050 Application requirements.
14 (a)Any person who proposes to maintain,operate or conduct an entertainment business in
15 the city shall file an application with the chief of police upon a form provided by the city and shall
16 pay a filing fee, as established by resolution adopted by the city council from time to time,which
17 shall not be refundable.
18 (b) All applications shall include the following information:
19 (1) If the applicant is an individual, the individual shall state his or her legal name,
20 including any aliases, address, and submit satisfactory written proof that he or she is at least
21 eighteen (18)years of age.
22 (2)If the applicant is a partnership,the partners shall state the partnership's complete name,
23 address, and the names of all partners, whether the partnership is general or limited.
24 (3) If the applicant is a corporation, the corporation shall provide its complete name, the
25 date of its incorporation, evidence that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of
26 California,the names and capacity of all officers and directors,the name of the registered corporate
27 agent and the address of the officer for service of process.
28 (c) If the applicant is an individual,he or she shall sign the application. If the applicant is
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1 other than an individual,an authorized officer of the business entity or an individual with a ten(10)
2 percent or greater interest in the business entity shall sign the application.
3 (d) If the applicant intends to operate the entertainment business under a name other than
4 that of the applicant,the applicant shall provide the fictitious name of the entertainment business.
5 (e) The application shall contain a description of the type of entertainment business for
6 which the permit is requested and the proposed address where the entertainment business will
7 operate,plus the names and addresses of the owners and lessors of the entertainment business site.
8 (f)The application shall include the address to which notice of action on the application is
9 to be mailed; this address will also be used for contact and notices during the life of the permit
10 unless the permittee provides written notice to the police department that the address has been
11 changed.
12 (g)The application shall include a sketch or diagram showing the interior configuration of
13 the premises,including a statement of the total floor area occupied by the entertainment business.
14 The sketch or diagram need not be professionally prepared,but must be drawn to a designated scale
15 or drawn with marked dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or minus
16 one foot.
17 (h) The application shall include a description of the lighting to be provided inside the
18 entertainment business; a sketch or site plan depicting the lighting and security measures to be
19 provided at all entrances and exits to the business; and a sketch of the site plan of any private
20 parking areas that will serve the entertainment business and the lighting and security measures to
21 be provided at those areas.
22 (i) A brief description of the entertainment to be offered and the hours during which the
23 entertainment may be offered.
24 0)The application shall describe the type of security and crowd management to be provided
25 for the entertainment business. This description shall specifically describe procedures for admitting
26 and re-admitting patrons, checking identification, enforcing dress codes, and removal of unruly
27 patrons from the premises.
28
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1 6.16.060 Investigation and action on application.
2 (a)Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the application and permit fees,
3 the chief of police shall promptly investigate the information contained in the application to
4 determine whether the applicant shall be issued an entertainment permit.
5 (b) The applicant is responsible for making an appointment with the chief of police to
6 discuss the security program for the entertainment business,and no application shall be approved
7 until such a meeting has been held.
8 (b) Within fifteen(15)business days of receipt of the completed application, the chief of
9 police shall complete the investigation, grant or deny the application in accordance with the
10 provisions of this section, and so notify the applicant as follows:
11 (1)The chief of police shall write or stamp "Granted" or"Denied" on the application and
12 date and sign such notation.
13 (2)If the application is denied,the chief of police shall attach to the application a statement
14 of the reasons for denial.
15 (3) If the application is granted, the chief of police shall attach to the application an
16 entertainment permit together with the standard conditions of operation and any special conditions
17 developed in consultation with the applicant to address specific site concerns.
18 (4) The decision of the chief of police shall be placed in the United States mail, first class
19 postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant at the address stated in the application.
20 (c)The chief of police shall grant the application and issue the entertainment permit upon
21 findings that the applicant has met all of the development and performance standards and
22 requirements of this chapter and the application is not subj ect to denial pursuant to section 6.16.070
23 below.
24 (d) If the chief of police neither grants nor denies the application within fifteen (15)
25 business days after it is stamped as received,the applicant may begin operating the entertainment
26 business for which the permit was sought, subject to strict compliance with the development and
27 performance standards and requirements of this chapter. If the applicant begins operating the
28 entertainment business because the chief of police has not granted or denied the application within
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I fifteen(15)business days,the chief of police may issue the permit after the fifteen(15)day period
2 has elapsed, and the permit shall be subject to suspension or revocation under the provisions of
3 section 6.16.120.
4
5 6.16.070 Permit denial.
6 The chief of police shall deny the application for any of the following reasons:
7 (a) The building, structure, equipment, or location to used by the entertainment business
8 does not comply with the requirements and standards of the health,zoning,fire and safety laws of
9 the city, County of San Mateo, and the state,or with the development and performance standards
10 and requirements of this chapter. However, approval of the permit by the chief of police shall not
11 be deemed to be a waiver by the city, the county, or the state of any such laws or a determination
12 that the building, structure, equipment, or location complies with such laws.
13 (b)The applicant,or an employee,agent,partner,director,officer,shareholder,or manager
14 of the applicant has knowingly made any false,misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact
15 in the application for an entertainment permit or the application process.
16 (c) An applicant is under eighteen(18)years of age.
17 (d) The required application fee has not been paid.
18 (e) Within the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filling of the
19 application,the applicant,or an employee,agent,partner,director,officer,shareholder,or manager
20 of the applicant has either had an entertainment permit issued by the city or any other jurisdiction
21 revoked, or has engaged in conduct that would provide grounds for revocation of such a permit
22 under section 6.16.120 of this chapter.
23 (f) The applicant has failed to provide a complete application. If an application is denied
24 on this basis, the chief of police shall state the information that is needed to make the application
25 complete.
26 (g)The applicant has failed to make an appointment to meet with the chief of police within
27 five (5) business days of filing the application.
28
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1 6.16.080 Permits non-transferable.
2 (a) A permittee shall not operate an entertainment business under the authority of an
3 entertainment permit at any place other than the address of the entertainment business stated in the
4 application for the permit.
5 (b) A permittee shall not transfer ownership or control of an entertainment business or
6 transfer an entertainment permit to another person.
7 (c)Any attempt to transfer a permit either directly or indirectly in violation of this section
8 is hereby declared void, and the permit shall be deemed revoked.
9
10 6.16.090 Single event entertainment permit applications.
11 (a)Every person who owns,leases,or is otherwise in lawful possession of property and who
12 proposes to permit or allow another person to arrange for and provide entertainment on such
13 property in the city shall file an application for an entertainment permit under the provisions of
14 6.16.050(unless such person has already obtained an entertainment permit)and in addition, shall
15 file an application with the chief of police for a single event entertainment permit. The applicant
16 for a single event entertainment permit shall pay a filing fee, as established by resolution adopted
17 by the city council from time to time,which shall not be refundable.
18 (b) The single event entertainment permit application shall include the following
19 information:
20 (1)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is an individual,the applicant
21 shall state their legal name, including any aliases, address, and submit satisfactory written proof
22 that he or she is at least eighteen(18) years of age.
23 (2)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is a partnership,the applicant
24 shall state the partnership's complete name, address, the names of all partners, whether the
25 partnership is general or limited, and attach a copy of the partnership agreement, if any.
26 (3)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is a corporation,the applicant
27 shall provide its complete name, the date of its incorporation, evidence that the corporation is in
28 good standing under the laws of California,the names and capacity of all officers and directors,the
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I name of the registered corporate agent and the address of the registered office for service of
2 process.
3 (4) The application shall contain a description of the type of entertainment for which the
4 permit is requested,the proposed address where the entertainment will be provided,including the
5 names and addresses of the owners and lessors of the property, and the date and the hours during
6 which the entertainment will be conducted.
7 (5) The application shall include a description of the lighting to be provided inside the
8 entertainment venue; a sketch or site plan depicting the lighting and security measures to be
9 provided at all entrances and exits to the venue;and a sketch of the site plan of any private parking
10 areas that will serve the entertainment venue and the lighting and security measures to be provided
11 at those areas.
12 (6) The application shall describe the type of security and crowd management to be
13 provided for the entertainment venue. This description shall specifically describe procedures for
14 admitting and re-admitting patrons,checking identification,enforcing dress codes,and removal of
15 unruly patrons from the premises.
16 (7) The application shall include the address to which notice of action on the application
17 is to be mailed; this address will also be used for contact and notices during the life of the permit
18 unless the permittee provides written notice to the police department that the address has been
19 changed.
20 (8) The application shall disclose whether the person who will arrange and provide
21 entertainment has in the past been issued an entertainment permit by the city, or by any other
22 jurisdiction, and if so, shall disclose the issuing agency, the dates during which the permit was
23 valid. In addition, the applicant shall disclose whether the person who will arrange and provide
24 entertainment has ever had an entertainment permit,or similar authorization revoked or voluntarily
25 surrendered because of the violation of permit conditions.
26 (c)The applicant is responsible for scheduling a meeting with the chief ofpolice within five
27 (5) business days of filing the application to discuss security arrangements. No permit shall be
28 issued unless such a meeting has occurred.
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I (d)The entertainment authorized by a single event entertainment permit shall be limited to
2 the type and location of entertainment specified in the permit application. The permittee shall not
3 permit or allow entertainment not described in the permit application to be provided.
4
5 6.16.100 Investigation and action on single event permit applications.
6 (a)Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the application and permit fees,
7 the chief of police shall promptly investigate the information contained in the application to
8 determine whether the applicant shall be issued a single event entertainment permit.
9 (b) Within fifteen(15)business days of receipt of the completed application, the chief of
10 police shall complete the investigation, grant or deny the application in accordance with the
11 provisions of this section, and so notify the applicant as follows:
12 (1) The chief of police shall write or stamp "Granted" or "Denied" on the application and
13 date and sign such notation.
14 (2)If the application is denied,the chief of police shall attach to the application a statement
15 of the reasons for denial.
16 (3) If the application is granted, the chief of police shall attach to the application an
17 entertainment permit together with the standard conditions of operation and any special conditions
18 developed in consultation with the applicant to address specific site concerns..
19 (4)If the application is granted or denied,the decision and the permit,if any,shall be placed
20 in the Unites States mail,first class postage prepaid,addressed to the applicant at the address stated
21 in the application.
22 (c)The chief of police shall grant the application and issue the single event entertainment
23 permit upon findings that the applicant has obtained an entertainment permit and met all of the
24 development and performance standards and requirements of this chapter,unless the application
25 is denied for one or more of the reasons set forth in Section 6.16.110 below. The permittee shall
26 post the permit conspicuously in the entertainment business premises on the date of the single
27 event.
28 (d) If the chief of police grants the application or if the chief of police neither grants nor
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I denies the application within fifteen(15)business days after it is stamped as received,the applicant
2 may conduct the single event for which the permit was sought, subject to strict compliance with
3 the development and performance standards and requirements of this chapter.
4
5 6.16.110 Single event entertainment permit denial.
6 The chief of police shall deny the application for any of the following reasons:
7 (a) The applicant has not obtained an entertainment permit.
8 (b) The building, structure, equipment, or location proposed for the single event does not
9 comply with the requirements and standards of the health,zoning, fire and safety laws of the city,
10 the County of San Mateo, and the state, or with the development and performance standards and
11 requirements of this chapter.
12 (c)The applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,or an employee,
13 agent, partner, director, officer, shareholder, or manager of the applicant or the person arranging
14 and providing the entertainment have knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent
15 statement of material fact in the application for a single event entertainment permit.
16 (d)An applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,is under eighteen
17 (18) years of age.
18 (e) The required application fee has not been paid.
19 (f) Within the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the
20 application,the applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,or an employee,
21 agent, partner, director, officer, shareholder, or manager of the applicant or the person arranging
22 and providing the entertainment have either had an entertainment permit issued by the city or any
23 other jurisdiction revoked,or have engaged in conduct that would provide grounds for revocation
24 of such a permit under section 6.16.120.
25 (g) The applicant has failed to provide a complete application. If an application is denied
26 on this basis, the chief of police shall state the information that is needed to make the application
27 complete.
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1 6.16.115 Reviews.
2 (a) Upon initial issuance of an entertainment business permit, the permit shall be subject
3 to review by the chief of police after six (6)months from date of issuance.
4 (b)Each entertainment permit shall be subject to annual review in June or July by the chief
5 of police.
6 (c) During a review, the chief of police may request a permittee to meet with the chief to
7 discuss any problems or concerns. A permittee shall attend such a meeting as directed,and failure
8 to attend shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit.
9
6.16.120 Suspension or revocation of entertainment permits and single event entertainment
10 permits.
11 An entertainment permit or a single event entertainment permit may be suspended or
12 revoked in accordance with the procedures and standards of this section.
13 (a) On determining that grounds for permit revocation may exist and that a suspension or
14 revocation should be considered at that time,the chief of police shall furnish written notice of the
15 proposed suspension or revocation to the permittee. Such notice shall set forth the time and place
16 of a hearing and the ground or grounds upon which the hearing is based, the pertinent code
17 sections, and a brief statement of the factual matters in support of the consideration. The notice
18 shall be mailed,postage prepaid, addressed to the address of the permittee as last provided by the
19 permittee in connection with the entertainment permit, or shall be delivered to the permittee
20 personally, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. Hearings shall be conducted in
21 accordance with following procedures, as may be supplemented by procedures established by the
22 chief of police:
23 (1) All parties involved shall have a right to offer testimonial, documentary, and tangible
24 evidence bearing on the issues;may be represented by counsel;and shall have the right to confront
25 and cross-examine witnesses. Any relevant evidence may be admitted that is the sort of evidence
26 upon which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. Any
27 hearing under this section may be continued for a reasonable time for the convenience of a party
28 or a witness. The chief of police's decision may be appealed in accordance with section 6.16.140.
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I (b) A permittee may be subject to suspension or revocation of its permit, or be subject to
2 other appropriate disciplinary action, for any of the following causes arising from the acts or
3 omissions of the permittee,or an employee,agent,partner,director,stockholder,or manager of an
4 entertainment business:
5 (1) The permittee has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of
6 material facts in the application for a permit,or in any report or record required to be filed with the
7 city.
8 (2) The permittee, employee, agent, partner, director, stockholder, or manager of an
9 entertainment business has knowingly allowed or permitted, and has failed to make a reasonable
10 effort to prevent the occurrence of any of the following on the premises of the entertainment
11 business, or in the case of a single event entertainment permit, the permittee, employee, agent,
12 partner, director, stockholder, or manager has knowingly allowed or permitted and has failed to
13 make a reasonable effort to prevent the occurrence of any of the following at the single
14 entertainment event any conduct prohibited by this chapter.
15 (3) Failure to abide by a disciplinary action previously imposed by an appropriate city
16 official.
17 (4) Failure to comply with all applicable state and local law in the operation of the
18 entertainment business.
19 (c)After holding the hearing in accordance with the provisions of this section,if the chief
20 of police finds and determines that there are grounds for disciplinary action, based upon the
21 severity of the violations, the chief of police shall impose one of the following:
22 (1) A warning;
23 (2) Imposition of conditions to correct the violations that occurred;
24 (3)Suspension of the permit for a specified period not to exceed six(6)months,which may
25 include imposition of additional conditions upon re-opening to correct the violations that occurred;
26 or
27 (4) Revocation of the permit.
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1 6.16.130 Emergency suspension of permit.
2 The chief of police may suspend an entertainment permit pending a hearing on the
3 suspension or revocation of the permit if the chief of police finds that there is an impending and
4 significant threat to the public health or safety arising out of the use of the entertainment permit.
5 No emergency suspension shall remain in effect for more than fifteen (15) days, unless the
6 permittee agrees to a longer term.
7
8 6.16.140 Appeals and judicial review.
9 An applicant who wishes to appeal the decision of the chief of police regarding an
10 application or an action to suspend or revoke a permit may do so under the following hearing
11 procedures:
12 (a)An appeal of the chief of police's decision on a permit application or from the chief of
13 police's decision after a permit revocation or suspension hearing,may be made by filing a written
14 request for appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date the decision was mailed. If
15 no appeal is filed within this time period,then the decision of the chief of police shall become final,
16 and the applicant shall be deemed to have waived all rights to appeal or other review. All requests
17 for appeal shall include a statement of the basis for the appeal and the errors claimed to have
18 occurred.
19 (b)The city manager or the manager's designee shall schedule a hearing on the appeal for
20 not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty(20) days from the date of mailing notice to the
21 applicant of the time and place of the appeal hearing. The notice of hearing shall be sent by first
22 class mail to the applicant within five (5) days of filing a timely notice of appeal.
23 (c) The city manager or the manager's designee shall review the written record and allow
24 testimony to be given.The city manager or designee shall also allow oral argument.After all verbal
25 testimony has been reviewed, the city manager or designee shall render a written decision within
26 ten (10) working days from the date the matter is submitted for decision. The action of the city
27 manager or designee shall be final and conclusive, subject only to applicable court review.
28 (d) If the chief of police's decision is affirmed on appeal, the applicant or permittee may
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I seek prompt judicial review of such administrative action pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure
2 section 1094.5 or 1094.8 (if that section is applicable). The city shall make all reasonable efforts
3 to expedite judicial review, if sought by the permittee.
4
5 6.16.150 Performance standards for entertainment businesses.
6 The following performance standards shall apply to all entertainment businesses except
7 amusement arcades, and shall be deemed conditions of all entertainment permits. Failure to
8 comply with each such requirement, unless expressly provided otherwise in the specific
9 entertainment permit,shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to
10 this chapter:
11 (a) Maximum occupancy load, fire exits, aisles and fire equipment shall be regulated,
12 designed, and provided in accordance with the fire and building regulations and standards of the
13 city. A manager shall be on the premises at all times during which entertainment is being offered.
14 (b)The premises within which the entertainment business is located shall provide sufficient
15 sound-absorbing insulation so that noise generated inside the premises shall not be audible
16 anywhere on any adjacent property or public right-of-way or within any other building or other
17 separate unit within the same building and comply with all applicable city noise regulations. The
18 establishment shall measure the current 24-hour ambient noise levels (L10) at the exterior of the
19 property along the public right-of-way using a methodology approved by the city planner before
20 opening for business. Upon request by the city, the establishment shall conduct noise
21 measurements to determine whether the noise from the establishment is exceeding the 5 dBA
22 standard for increases in noise from the baseline as provided in the Burlingame General Plan, and
23 shall report the measurements to the city, and the establishment shall ensure that the 5 dBA
24 standard is not exceeded.
25 (c)No entertainment shall be permitted between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
26 (d) The business premises offering entertainment shall be suitably lighted with minimum
27 lighting of six-candle power at floor level, except during performances on stages. This light
28 intensity shall be measured at no more than thirty(30) inches from the floor.
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I (e)All patrons shall be out of the building by 2:00 a.m. Specific times for last call for any
2 alcohol service may be determined by the chief of police based on the number of entertainment
3 businesses within 1,000 feet,with the objective of staggering the closing times to reduce potential
4 traffic problems and conflicts and make police patrol and security more efficient.
5 (f)Security personnel shall be visible at the primary entrance beginning no later than thirty
6 (30) minutes before closing of the entertainment business and shall remain until patrons are
7 dispersed. Security shall not permit crowds or patrons to loiter in the front of or in the immediate
8 vicinity of the entertainment business after closing. If a cover charge is charged to enter the
9 establishment,the establishment shall ensure that patrons in line to enter do not obstruct either the
10 public sidewalk or the public street.
11 (g)The permittee shall remove all litter from the front of the entertainment site and public
12 sidewalks adjacent to and within fifty(50) feet of the front of the entertainment site immediately
13 upon every closing.
14 (h) Private Rooms. No entertainment shall be offered,permitted,or allowed to take place
15 within a private room the interior of which is not fully visible by a person standing in at least one
16 place within ten (10) feet of the primary entrance to the premise in which the entertainment is
17 offered, unless all of the following conditions are met:
18 (1)Visibility into the private room is provided through the installation in the wall separating
19 the room from a corridor accessible to patrons or the main room of the premises of a twelve(12)
20 square foot window measuring four(4) feet in width by three(3) feet in height,the lower edge of
21 which shall be installed at a point four(4) feet above the floor.
22 (2) The window required by subsection (h)(1) above shall remain completely clear and
23 unobstructed at all times.
24 (3)The dimensions of the windows required by subsection(h)(1) above are the minimum
25 required, but may be larger.
26 (4) The private room shall be lit to at least the illumination that allows a person on the
27 outside of the room to observe the activity of those in the room at all times the room is occupied.
28 (5)Doors providing access to private rooms shall not be equipped with locks of any kind.
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1 (6)No private room shall be configured so that the installation of the windows required by
2 subsection(h)(1)above will not provide substantially complete visibility into the private room to
3 a person standing outside the room.
4 (i) Security.
5 (1)Primary Entertainment Use.
6 (A)For occupancy levels below one hundred(100)persons,the permittee shall provide at
7 least three (3) security guards at all times that any entertainment is being offered. At least one
8 security guard will be a front door person responsible for monitoring occupancy and admittance
9 and maintaining a count of persons admitted. At least one other security guard will monitor
10 exterior areas and will float throughout the interior area to provide a safe environment. When
11 occupancy exceeds one hundred (100) persons, the permittee shall provide additional guards to
12 adequately control the environment at a ratio of at least one guard per additional fifty(50)people
13 (or any fraction thereof). The permittee is responsible for providing a safe environment. These
14 security requirements are minimum mandatory requirements.The permittee should provide security
15 based on all the circumstances surrounding the entertainment provided and patrons expected.
16 (B)Permittee shall designate a front door security presence when open for entertainment.
17 Front door security shall check identification to verify age requirements. Permittee shall educate
18 these persons in admission policy and maximum occupancy limit.Further,permittee shall provide
19 these persons with a means to monitor occupancy, screen for weapons, bottles, drugs, and
20 intoxication, and direct security to prohibit further entry when maximum occupancy is reached.
21 When maximum occupancy exists, permittee shall advise the remaining people in line that the
22 establishment has reached its maximum number of occupants and that there will not be any further
23 admittance.
24 (C) Permittee is responsible for maintaining an outdoor security presence when a crowd
25 is waiting to gain access to the building.Permittee shall post at least one dedicated security guard,
26 in addition one security guard or management employee checking identifications at the door,who
27 will be responsible for providing an organized method of maintaining a line that will not block
28 public sidewalks, driveways, or surrounding business doorways. Permittee shall have the
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I designated outside line security maintain an orderly single file line. Stanchions, ending just prior
2 to the neighboring business,maybe used to control the line with the approval of the chief of police.
3 Once the line reaches maximum occupancy, the designated security shall advise all remaining
4 patrons that the line is full. He or she must advise remaining patrons that they are to exit the area
5 in an orderly fashion.
6 (D) Security guards shall wear distinctive uniforms and be readily identifiable as private
7 security personnel to customers and law enforcement.
8 (2) Secondary Entertainment Use.
9 (A)The permittee shall provide a minimum of three(3)persons to monitor occupancy and
10 admittance and exterior,interior and parking areas associated with the use.An additional licensed
11 security guard shall be required when occupancy exceeds 100.
12 (B) Security personnel shall be readily identifiable to customers and law enforcement as
13 either private security or management personnel through use of distinctive clothing or uniforms and
14 identification.
15 0) Any violations of the law or threatened violations shall be immediately reported to the
16 police department and full cooperation shall be given by employees and management of the
17 business.
18 (k) No variance from the permitted entertainment shall occur without obtaining an
19 amendment to the permit.
20 (0 No part of the business shall be subleased without notification to the police department.
21 (m) Any fight, ejection of customer, thefts from customers, or any other criminal act
22 occurring at the establishment shall be reported to the police department as soon as any
23 establishment employee or security guard is aware of such an incident.
24 (n) Any request by anyone in the establishment for an employee to contact the police
25 department shall be honored immediately, without question.
26 (o) Labor Code section 6404.5 regulating smoking shall be enforced at all times.
27 (p) Advertising for the entertainment shall conform to the requirements of this code.
28 (r) No patrons will be admitted to the establishment after 1:00 a.m.
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I (s) For establishments located in either the Burlingame Avenue or the Broadway
2 Commercial District as defined in title 25 of this code,beverages will only be served in plasticware
3 after 10 p.m.on Thursday,Friday,and Saturday nights and New Year's Eve,the Wednesday night
4 before Thanksgiving Day,Saint Patrick's Day,Halloween,and the Fourth of July. In addition,the
5 establishment shall be responsible for applying this condition to other times and events during the
6 year such as grand opening celebrations, anniversaries, and other nights or days in which the
7 establishment has attracted extraordinarily large numbers of or unusually rowdy persons or other
8 special considerations indicate that application of this condition makes good business and practice
9 sense. The exceptions to this are closed, private parties and beverages served in stemware.
10 (t) Permittee shall ensure that all business employees fully cooperate with the police
11 department when asked to provide witness statements,contact information,and requests to return
12 telephone calls as soon as possible.
13 (u)Permittee shall not permit any person in an intoxicated condition to enter or remain in
14 the establishment.
15 (v) The permittee shall meet with the chief of police to discuss the conduct of the
16 establishment upon reasonable request.
17
18
19 6.16.160 Performance standards for entertainment businesses where alcoholic beverages are
served.
20
21 The following additional requirements shall apply to any entertainment business where
22 alcoholic beverages are served anywhere on site,and failure to comply with every such requirement
23 shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter:
24 (a) All alcohol beverage laws shall be strictly enforced. The permittee shall comply with
25 all conditions and restrictions imposed upon the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC)
26 license and all applicable ABC regulations.
27 (b) No minors are to be allowed on the premises during hours when there is no food
28 service, unless they are there on lawful business, and no minors shall be allowed in the business
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I after 10 p.m.when entertainment is being offered. If an ABC type 47 on-sale general eating place
2 permit has been issued to the permittee,persons under the age of 21 years shall not be allowed in
3 areas where meals are not served.
4 (c) A sign indicating there is an age restriction of twenty-one(2 1)years and older shall be
5 posted at all entrances to bar areas. This sign shall be readily visible to patrons.
6 (d)The permittee shall participate with ABC programs for refresher bartender and waitress
7 training on no less than an annual basis.
8
9 6.16.170 Performance standards for amusement arcades.
10 The following requirements shall apply to entertainment businesses providing amusement
11 arcade entertainment; and shall be deemed conditions of the entertainment permit, and failure to
12 comply with every such requirement shall be grounds for revocation of the permit issued pursuant
13 to this chapter.
14 (a) All amusement devices within the premises shall be visible to and supervised by an
15 identifiable adult attendant who shall be present at all times when any amusement device is being
16 operated. Such attendant shall be provided with a jacket, vest, or other clothing that clearly
17 identifies such person as an employee of said arcade.
18 (b)The supervision of the patrons on the premises shall be adequate to insure that there is
19 no conduct that unreasonably interferes with the use of surrounding properties.
20 (c)No one under eighteen(18)years of age shall be allowed to play the amusement devices
21 between the hours of 7:00 a.m.and 3:00 p.m.during the academic year of any public school district
22 with a school in the city; holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays are excluded. No one under eighteen
23 (18) years of age may loiter inside or outside the premises or play amusement devices between
24 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
25 (d) Each arcade maintaining sixteen (16) amusement devices or more shall provide a
26 minimum of one uniformed private security person in addition to the adult attendant from 3:00 p.m.
27 until after closing time during weekdays and at all times during the hours of operation on weekends
28 and holidays. The identity of the security person or persons shall be provided to the chief of police
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1 on forms provided by the police department. If there are an unusual amount of police service calls
2 to an amusement arcade with sixteen (16) or more amusement devices, the chief of police may
3 require that the security person required by this subsection be replaced by a security guard.
4 (e) Outside security lighting shall be provided under the direction of and subject to the
5 approval of the police department.
6 (f) Public restroom facilities shall be provided.
7 (g)A minimum of ten-foot candle illumination generally distributed must be contained in
8 all parts of the premises at all times when the arcade is open and when the public is permitted to
9 enter or remain therein.
10 (h) No amusement device shall be situated in such a way that its use will violate any
11 applicable fire regulation or hinder the reasonable egress from and ingress to the premises of the
12 public.A fully dimensioned floor plan indicating the location of each machine and the aisle width
13 for ingress shall be clearly labeled.
14 (i)The business entrance shall be unlocked during all times that the premise is open for use
15 of arcade games.
16 0) Video surveillance cameras shall be installed in the arcade areas to continually record
17 patron activities to tape or disk during the establishment's hours of operation. Recorded tapes and
18 disks shall be maintained for a period of at least ninety-six(96)hours after recording. The recorded
19 tapes and disks shall be made available to police personnel upon written request.
20 (k)No alcoholic beverages are allowed in areas operated as amusement arcades.
21 (0 If a token change machine or coin change machine is installed, it shall be protected by
22 an alarm system.
23 (m)The applicant shall restrict access into and out of the facility through the front door(s)
24 only. The rear door shall be equipped with an audible alarm that will sound whenever the door is
25 opened. The door shall be sign posted to indicate the alarm condition.
26 (n) Any pay telephone installed inside the premises or any pay telephone immediately
27 adjacent to the front of the business shall be restricted from receiving incoming calls.
28 (o)No gambling shall be permitted in areas operated as amusement arcades.
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I (p)The permittee shall maintain and keep its amusement devices in good working order and
2 condition.
3
4 6.16.190 Display of permit.
5 Every entertainment business shall display at all times during business hours the permit
6 issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for such entertainment business in a conspicuous
7 place so that the permit may be readily seen by all persons entering the entertainment business.
8
9 6.16.200 Inspections.
10 An applicant or permittee shall permit representatives of the police department, health
11 department,fire department,planning department,or other city departments to inspect the premises
12 of an entertainment business for the purpose of insuring compliance with the law and the
13 development and performance standards applicable to entertainment businesses, at any time it is
14 occupied or opened for business. A person who operates an entertainment business or his or her
15 agent or employee is in violation of the provisions of this section if he or she refuses to permit such
16 lawful inspection of the premises at any time it is occupied or open for business.
17
18 6.16.210 Compliance with other laws.
19 The provisions of this chapter are not intended to be exclusive and compliance therewith
20 shall not excuse noncompliance with any other provisions of this code or county or state laws
21 applicable to the entertainment activity or the business within which the activity is conducted.
22
23 6.16.220 Interpretation of chapter.
24 If ambiguity arises concerning the content or application of this chapter,it shall be the duty
25 of the chief of police to establish all pertinent facts and to interpret its provisions.
26
27 6.16.230 Public nuisance.
28 Any entertainment business operated, conducted, or maintained in violation of the
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I requirements of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance,and in addition to any other remedy
2 provided by this law may be abated through the initiation of a civil enforcement action brought by
3 the city attorney.
4
5 6.16.240 Severability.
6 If any section,subsection,subdivision,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase in this chapter
7 or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any
8 court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the
9 remaining portions of this chapter or any part thereof. The city council hereby declares that it
10 would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
11 thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
12 sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective.
13
14 Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
15
16
Mayor
17
18 I,DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,do hereby certify that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
19 of ,2005,and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
_day of , 2005, by the following vote:
20
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
21 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
22 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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24 City Clerk
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CITY AGENDA Q L
ITEM#
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT
MTG.
DATE 9/19/2005
$NwTco �[600
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: September 19, 2005 APPROVED
BY
FROM: Larry E. Anderson, City Attorney
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 TO CLARIFY REGULATIONS
REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES—ADDENDUM
Staff has received comments from some of the entertainment venues and has also made a preliminary evaluation
of the establishments that would be affected by the performance standards.
The attached revised ordinance makes two changes to the proposal:
1. An exception is added at page 6 so that remote broadcasts of radio and television shows from locations
in Burlingame would not require an amusement permit. This would accommodate talk shows and fund
raising broadcasts that occur during the year.
2. Security requirements on pages 19 and 20 are reduced, so that establishments with an occupancy of less
than 100 would not have to routinely employ uniformed security guards. Instead, security could be met
for those smaller establishments with management personnel or security guards. This would also
eliminate the need for distinction between an establishment that is an entertainment draw as opposed to
one in which the entertainment is simply a background.
Attachment
Proposed ordinance—revised
Distribution
Chief of Police
I ORDINANCE No.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 TO UPDATE THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
3 PERMIT PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
4
5 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
6
7 Section 1. The City has regulated entertainment businesses in the City for over 25 years
8 in order to ensure a safe environment for its citizens and visitors. This process has focused on
9 security,lighting,and operating hours. This ordinance updates those provisions in a way consistent
10 with both the City's practice and nearby communities.
11
12 Section 2. Chapter 6.16 is amended to read as follows:
13 Chapter 6.16
Entertainment Businesses
14
6.16.010 Purpose.
15 6.16.020 Definitions.
6.16.030 Permit required.
16 6.16.040 Exceptions.
6.16.050 Application requirements.
17 6.16.060 Investigation and action on application.
6.16.070 Permit denial.
18 6.16.080 Permits non-transferable.
6.16.090 Single event entertainment permit applications.
19 6.16.100 Investigation and action on single event permit applications.
6.16.110 Single event entertainment permit denial.
20 6.16.115 Reviews.
6.16.120 Suspension or revocation of entertainment permits and single event entertainment
21 permits.
6.16.130 Emergency suspension of permit.
22 6.16.140 Appeals and judicial review.
6.16.150 Performance standards for entertainment businesses.
23 6.16.160 Additional performance standards for entertainment businesses where alcoholic
beverages are served.
24 6.16.170 Performance standards for amusement arcades.
6.16.180 Display of permit.
25 6.16.190 Inspections.
6.16.200 Compliance with other laws.
26 6.16.210 Interpretation of chapter.
6.16.220 Public nuisance.
27 6.16.230 Severability.
28
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1 6.16.010 Purpose.
2 This chapter is intended to regulate businesses that offer entertainment in order to protect
3 the health, safety, and general welfare of the city. Over the years, the city has had a variety of
4 businesses that offered entertainment at different locations in the city, and each location had a
5 number of issues involving security,patron safety,and interaction with nearby businesses,homes,
6 and public activity. The provisions of this chapter have neither the purpose nor effect of imposing
7 limitation or restriction on the content of any entertainment activity.
8
9 6.16.020 Definitions.
10 The following definitions apply to this chapter:
11 (a) ABC. "ABC" means the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
12 (b)Amusement arcade. "Amusement arcade"means any business or establishment which
13 has five(5)or more amusement devices on its premises for the purpose of being played,operated
14 or used by the patrons of the arcade on a prepaid basis or for money or tokens deposited in the
15 amusement machine played, operated, or used. "Amusement arcade" also means any premises
16 where twenty-five(25)percent or more of the public floor area is devoted to amusement devices,
17 whether or not amusement devices constitute a primary use or an accessory use of the premises.
18 (c) Amusement device. "Amusement device" means any device, game, or contrivance,
19 including, but not limited to pinball machines, video games, computer games, and electronic
20 games, for which a charge or payment is received for the privilege of playing,using, or operating
21 the same and which, as the result of such use, operation, or playing does not entitle the person
22 using,operating,or playing such device,game,or contrivance to receive the same return in market
23 value in the form of tangible merchandise each time such device, game, or contrivance is used,
24 operated, or played.
25 (d) Entertainment. 'Entertainment" means any show, play, skit, musical revue, karaoke,
26 dance production, concert, opera, or the production or provision of sights or sounds or visual or
27 auditory sensations,which are designed to or may divert,entertain,or otherwise appeal to members
28 of the public who are admitted to a place of entertainment, and which is produced by any means,
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I including radio, phonograph, tape recorder, piano, orchestra or band, or any other musical
2 instrument,television,slide or movie projector,spotlights,or interruptible or flashing light devices.
3 (e)Entertainment business. "Entertainment business"means any amusement arcade or any
4 place of business wherein entertainment is offered or given to the public, whether or not a fee is
5 charged for admission thereto,except businesses where only incidental entertainment is offered or
6 given and theaters.
7 (f)Incidental entertainment. "Incidental entertainment"means the use of radio,television,
8 or music recording devices or juke boxes in any establishment when used for background only.
9 In addition, this term includes non-amplified live performance by a performer (or performers).
10 This term does not include the use of the devices mentioned above by a disc jockey, or in
11 conjunction with karaoke, or in connection with dancing by patrons.
12 (g) Chief of police. "Chief of police" means the chief of police of the city or the chief s
13 authorized representative.
14 (h)Primary entertainment. "Primary entertainment" means entertainment provided at an
15 entertainment business where the predominant reason for patronage is to observe or participate in
16 the entertainment offered at the business, and admission to the establishment is charged either
17 separately, or as part of a cover charge, or minimum food or beverage purchase requirement.
18 (i) Security guard. "Security guard" means a uniformed person licensed under the
19 California Department of Consumer Affairs licensing and training requirements.
20 0) Secondary entertainment. The term "secondary entertainment" means entertainment
21 provided at an entertainment business where the observation or participation in the entertainment
22 offered is not the predominant reason for patronage, and no admission to the establishment is
23 charged either separately,or in the form of a cover charge,or minimum food or beverage purchase
24 requirement.
25 (k)Theater. "Theater"means an establishment that is primarily devoted to film or theatrical
26 performances and means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having permanently
27 affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage upon
28 which theatrical,movies,or live performances are presented,and where such performances are not
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I incidental to promoting the sale of food,drink or other merchandise;and for which a city business
2 license for a theater is in full force and effect.
3
4 6.16.030 Permit required.
5 (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in,conduct or carry on, or to permit to be
6 engaged in, conducted or carried on, in or upon any premises in the city, the operation of an
7 entertainment business unless the person first obtains and continues to maintain in full force and
8 effect a permit from the city as required by this chapter.
9 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, leases, or is in otherwise lawful
10 possession of property to permit or allow another person to arrange for and provide entertainment
11 on such property, unless the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property first
12 obtains and continues to maintain in full force and effect a single event entertainment permit as
13 herein required. This provision shall apply to premises that are used on an occasional basis for
14 entertainment events conducted either:
15 (1)By persons who are not the property owners and who have not conducted such an event
16 at the property in the previous six (6)months; or
17 (2) By the property owners and who have not conducted such an event at the property in
18 the previous six (6)months.
19
20 6.16.040 Exceptions.
21 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,the provisions of this chapter shall not
22 apply to entertainment that is:
23 (a) Entertainment sponsored by the city, the County of San Mateo, the various public
24 boards of education, or by any other political subdivision of the state; or
25 (b) Entertainment sponsored by any nonprofit public benefit organization,whose primary
26 objective is the sponsoring and control of youth activities and child welfare.If the event is a dance,
27 the following requirements must be met:
28 (1) No person eighteen(18)years of age or older maybe admitted as a guest,unless such
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I person is a bona fide student at, or member of, the sponsoring agency or organization;
2 (2) No alcoholic beverages are served, consumed, or permitted on the premises;
3 (3) Chaperones from the sponsoring agency are present on the premises at the rate of two
4 adults,who are at least twenty-five(25)years of age or older, for every one hundred(100)guests;
5 and
6 (4) The event must finish by 12:00 a.m. and the premises and the adjoining parking lots
7 must be promptly vacated by all the guests; or
8 (c) Entertainment lawfully conducted under permit at any city park, building, or
9 recreational facility; or
10 (d) Entertainment lawfully conducted entirely upon property owned or controlled by a
11 governmental entity; or
12 (e) Incidental entertainment only; or
13 (f) Entertainment provided for members and their guests at a private club having an
14 established membership when admission is not open to the public. For purposes of this section,
15 private club means corporations or associations operated solely for objects of national, social,
16 fraternal,patriotic,political,or athletic nature,in which membership is by application and regular
17 dues are charged,and the advantages of which club belong to members,and the operation of which
18 is not primarily for monetary gain; or
19 (g) Entertainment provided for invited guests at a private event such as a wedding
20 reception, banquet, or celebration, where there is no admission charge and the general public is
21 neither invited nor admitted; or
22 (h) Street performers, such as musicians, singers, or mimes; or
23 (i) Entertainment conducted or sponsored by any religious organization, bona fide club,
24 organization, society, or association that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Internal Revenue
25 Code Section 501(c)(3), when all proceeds, if any, arising from such entertainment are used
26 exclusively for the benevolent purposes of such religious organization,club,society,or association;
27 or
28 (j) Performances by the students at educational institutions as defined by the Education
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I Code where such performances are part of an educational or instructional curriculum or program;
2 (k) Theaters; or
3 (0 Dance lessons, theatrical and performing arts lessons, and student recitals; or
4 (m) Book readings,book signings,poetry recitations,and any other similar entertainment
5 consisting of the spoken word, including plays; or
6 (n) The normal and customary fitness services provided by an athletic club or fitness
7 center; or
8 (o) Entertainment provided as at a conference or convention as part of the convention's or
9 conference's overall program and to which the general public is neither invited nor admitted; or
10 (p) An adult oriented business that is offering entertainment solely in conformance with
11 a current city adult oriented business permit.
12 (q)A remote broadcast by a'television or radio station that consists of the spoken word; if
13 music is a part of the broadcast,the music shall either be non-amplified at the remote location or
14 shall last no longer than a total of five minutes during any fifteen minute period.
15
16 6.16.050 Application requirements.
17 (a)Any person who proposes to maintain,operate or conduct an entertainment business in
18 the city shall file an application with the chief of police upon a form provided by the city and shall
19 pay a filing fee, as established by resolution adopted by the city council from time to time,which
20 shall not be refundable.
21 (b) All applications shall include the following information:
22 (1) If the applicant is an individual, the individual shall state his or her legal name,
23 including any aliases, address, and submit satisfactory written proof that he or she is at least
24 eighteen (18) years of age.
25 (2)If the applicant is a partnership,the partners shall state the partnership's complete name,
26 address, and the names of all partners, whether the partnership is general or limited.
27 (3) If the applicant is a corporation, the corporation shall provide its complete name, the
28 date of its incorporation, evidence that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of
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I California,the names and capacity of all officers and directors,the name of the registered corporate
2 agent and the address of the officer for service of process.
3 (c) If the applicant is an individual,he or she shall sign the application. If the applicant is
4 other than an individual,an authorized officer of the business entity or an individual with a ten(10)
5 percent or greater interest in the business entity shall sign the application.
6 (d) If the applicant intends to operate the entertainment business under a name other than
7 that of the applicant,the applicant shall provide the fictitious name of the entertainment business.
8 (e) The application shall contain a description of the type of entertainment business for
9 which the permit is requested and the proposed address where the entertainment business will
10 operate,plus the names and addresses of the owners and lessors of the entertainment business site.
11 (f)The application shall include the address to which notice of action on the application is
12 to be mailed; this address will also be used for contact and notices during the life of the permit
13 unless the permittee provides written notice to the police department that the address has been
14 changed.
15 (g)The application shall include a sketch or diagram showing the interior configuration of
16 the premises, including a statement of the total floor area occupied by the entertainment business.
17 The sketch or diagram need not be professionally prepared,but must be drawn to a designated scale
18 or drawn with marked dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or minus
19 one foot.
20 (h) The application shall include a description of the lighting to be provided inside the
21 entertainment business; a sketch or site plan depicting the lighting and security measures to be
22 provided at all entrances and exits to the business; and a sketch of the site plan of any private
23 parking areas that will serve the entertainment business and the lighting and security measures to
24 be provided at those areas.
25 (i) A brief description of the entertainment to be offered and the hours during which the
26 entertainment may be offered.
27 0)The application shall describe the type of security and crowd management to be provided
28 for the entertainment business. This description shall specifically describe procedures for admitting
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I and re-admitting patrons, checking identification, enforcing dress codes, and removal of unruly
2 patrons from the premises.
3
4 6.16.060 Investigation and action on application.
5 (a)Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the application and permit fees,
6 the chief of police shall promptly investigate the information contained in the application to
7 determine whether the applicant shall be issued an entertainment permit.
8 (b) The applicant is responsible for making an appointment with the chief of police to
9 discuss the security program for the entertainment business, and no application shall be approved
10 until such a meeting has been held.
11 (b) Within fifteen(15)business days of receipt of the completed application, the chief of
12 police shall complete the investigation, grant or deny the application in accordance with the
13 provisions of this section, and so notify the applicant as follows:
14 (1) The chief of police shall write or stamp "Granted" or"Denied" on the application and
15 date and sign such notation.
16 (2)If the application is denied,the chief ofpolice shall attach to the application a statement
17 of the reasons for denial.
18 (3) If the application is granted, the chief of police shall attach to the application an
19 entertainment permit together with the standard conditions of operation and any special conditions
20 developed in consultation with the applicant to address specific site concerns.
21 (4)The decision of the chief of police shall be placed in the United States mail, first class
22 postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant at the address stated in the application.
23 (c)The chief of police shall grant the application and issue the entertainment permit upon
24 findings that the applicant has met all of the development and performance standards and
25 requirements of this chapter and the application is not subject to denial pursuant to section 6.16.070
26 below.
27 (d) If the chief of police neither grants nor denies the application within fifteen (15)
28 business days after it is stamped as received,the applicant may begin operating the entertainment
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I business for which the permit was sought, subject to strict compliance with the development and
2 performance standards and requirements of this chapter. If the applicant begins operating the
3 entertainment business because the chief ofpolice has not granted or denied the application within
4 fifteen(15)business days,the chief of police may issue the permit after the fifteen(15)day period
5 has elapsed, and the permit shall be subject to suspension or revocation under the provisions of
6 section 6.16.120.
7
8 6.16.070 Permit denial.
9 The chief of police shall deny the application for any of the following reasons:
10 (a) The building, structure, equipment, or location to used by the entertainment business
I 1 does not comply with the requirements and standards of the health,zoning, fire and safety laws of
12 the city, County of San Mateo, and the state,or with the development and performance standards
13 and requirements of this chapter. However,approval of the permit by the chief of police shall not
14 be deemed to be a waiver by the city,the county, or the state of any such laws or a determination
15 that the building, structure, equipment, or location complies with such laws.
16 (b)The applicant,or an employee,agent,partner,director,officer,shareholder,or manager
17 of the applicant has knowingly made any false,misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact
18 in the application for an entertainment permit or the application process.
19 (c) An applicant is under eighteen(18) years of age.
20 (d) The required application fee has not been paid.
21 (e) Within the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filling of the
22 application,the applicant,or an employee,agent,partner,director,officer,shareholder,or manager
23 of the applicant has either had an entertainment permit issued by the city or any other jurisdiction
24 revoked, or has engaged in conduct that would provide grounds for revocation of such a permit
25 under section 6.16.120 of this chapter.
26 (f) The applicant has failed to provide a complete application. If an application is denied
27 on this basis,the chief of police shall state the information that is needed to make the application
28 complete.
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I (g)The applicant has failed to make an appointment to meet with the chief of police within
2 five (5)business days of filing the application.
3
4 6.16.080 Permits non-transferable.
5 (a) A permittee shall not operate an entertainment business under the authority of an
6 entertainment permit at any place other than the address of the entertainment business stated in the
7 application for the permit.
8 (b) A permittee shall not transfer ownership or control of an entertainment business or
9 transfer an entertainment permit to another person.
10 (c)Any attempt to transfer a permit either directly or indirectly in violation of this section
11 is hereby declared void, and the permit shall be deemed revoked.
12
13 6.16.090 Single event entertainment permit applications.
14 (a)Everyperson who owns,leases,or is otherwise in lawful possession ofproperty and who
15 proposes to permit or allow another person to arrange for and provide entertainment on such
16 property in the city shall file an application for an entertainment permit under the provisions of
17 6.16.050(unless such person has already obtained an entertainment permit)and in addition, shall
18 file an application with the chief of police for a single event entertainment permit. The applicant
19 for a single event entertainment permit shall pay a filing fee, as established by resolution adopted
20 by the city council from time to time, which shall not be refundable.
21 (b) The single event entertainment permit application shall include the following
22 information:
23 (1)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is an individual,the applicant
24 shall state their legal name, including any aliases, address, and submit satisfactory written proof
25 that he or she is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
26 (2)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is a partnership,the applicant
27 shall state the partnership's complete name, address, the names of all partners, whether the
28 partnership is general or limited, and attach a copy of the partnership agreement, if any.
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1 (3)If the person who will arrange and provide entertainment is a corporation,the applicant
2 shall provide its complete name, the date of its incorporation, evidence that the corporation is in
3 good standing under the laws of California,the names and capacity of all officers and directors,the
4 name of the registered corporate agent and the address of the registered office for service of
5 process.
6 (4) The application shall contain a description of the type of entertainment for which the
7 permit is requested,the proposed address where the entertainment will be provided,including the
8 names and addresses of the owners and lessors of the property, and the date and the hours during
9 which the entertainment will be conducted.
10 (5) The application shall include a description of the lighting to be provided inside the
11 entertainment venue; a sketch or site plan depicting the lighting and security measures to be
12 provided at all entrances and exits to the venue; and a sketch of the site plan of any private parking
13 areas that will serve the entertainment venue and the lighting and security measures to be provided
14 at those areas.
15 (6) The application shall describe the type of security and crowd management to be
16 provided for the entertainment venue. This description shall specifically describe procedures for
17 admitting and re-admitting patrons,checking identification,enforcing dress codes,and removal of
18 unruly patrons from the premises.
19 (7) The application shall include the address to which notice of action on the application
20 is to be mailed; this address will also be used for contact and notices during the life of the permit
21 unless the permittee provides written notice to the police department that the address has been
22 changed.
23 (8) The application shall disclose whether the person who will arrange and provide
24 entertainment has in the past been issued an entertainment permit by the city, or by any other
25 jurisdiction, and if so, shall disclose the issuing agency, the dates during which the permit was
26 valid. In addition, the applicant shall disclose whether the person who will arrange and provide
27 entertainment has ever had an entertainment permit,or similar authorization revoked or voluntarily
28 surrendered because of the violation of permit conditions.
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I (c)The applicant is responsible for scheduling a meeting with the chief of police within five
2 (5) business days of filing the application to discuss security arrangements. No permit shall be
3 issued unless such a meeting has occurred.
4 (d)The entertainment authorized by a single event entertainment permit shall be limited to
5 the type and location of entertainment specified in the permit application. The permittee shall not
6 permit or allow entertainment not described in the permit application to be provided.
7
8 6.16.100 Investigation and action on single event permit applications.
9 (a)Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the application and permit fees,
10 the chief of police shall promptly investigate the information contained in the application to
11 determine whether the applicant shall be issued a single event entertainment permit.
12 (b) Within fifteen(15)business days of receipt of the completed application, the chief of
13 police shall complete the investigation, grant or deny the application in accordance with the
14 provisions of this section, and so notify the applicant as follows:
15 (1) The chief of police shall write or stamp "Granted" or "Denied" on the application and
16 date and sign such notation.
17 (2)If the application is denied,the chief of police shall attach to the application a statement
18 of the reasons for denial.
19 (3) If the application is granted, the chief of police shall attach to the application an
20 entertainment permit together with the standard conditions of operation and any special conditions
21 developed in consultation with the applicant to address specific site concerns..
22 (4)If the application is granted or denied,the decision and the permit,if any,shall be placed
23 in the Unites States mail,first class postage prepaid,addressed to the applicant at the address stated
24 in the application.
25 (c) The chief of police shall grant the application and issue the single event entertainment
26 permit upon findings that the applicant has obtained an entertainment permit and met all of the
27 development and performance standards and requirements of this chapter, unless the application
28 is denied for one or more of the reasons set forth in Section 6.16.110 below. The permittee shall
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I post the permit conspicuously in the entertainment business premises on the date of the single
2 event.
3 (d) If the chief of police grants the application or if the chief of police neither grants nor
4 denies the application within fifteen(15)business days after it is stamped as received,the applicant
5 may conduct the single event for which the permit was sought, subject to strict compliance with
6 the development and performance standards and requirements of this chapter.
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8 6.16.110 Single event entertainment permit denial.
9 The chief of police shall deny the application for any of the following reasons:
10 (a) The applicant has not obtained an entertainment permit.
11 (b) The building, structure, equipment, or location proposed for the single event does not
12 comply with the requirements and standards of the health,zoning, fire and safety laws of the city,
13 the County of San Mateo, and the state, or with the development and performance standards and
14 requirements of this chapter.
15 (c)The applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,or an employee,
16 agent, partner, director, officer, shareholder, or manager of the applicant or the person arranging
17 and providing the entertainment have knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent
18 statement of material fact in the application for a single event entertainment permit.
19 (d)An applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,is under eighteen
20 (18)years of age.
21 (e) The required application fee has not been paid.
22 (f) Within the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the
23 application,the applicant,or the person arranging and providing the entertainment,or an employee,
24 agent, partner, director, officer, shareholder, or manager of the applicant or the person arranging
25 and providing the entertainment have either had an entertainment permit issued by the city or any
26 other jurisdiction revoked, or have engaged in conduct that would provide grounds for revocation
27 of such a permit under section 6.16.120.
28 (g) The applicant has failed to provide a complete application. If an application is denied
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I on this basis, the chief of police shall state the information that is needed to make the application
2 complete.
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4 6.16.115 Reviews.
5 (a) Upon initial issuance of an entertainment business permit, the permit shall be subject
6 to review by the chief of police after six (6)months from date of issuance.
7 (b)Each entertainment permit shall be subject to annual review in June or July by the chief
8 of police.
9 (c) During a review, the chief of police may request a permittee to meet with the chief to
10 discuss any problems or concerns. A permittee shall attend such a meeting as directed,and failure
11 to attend shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit.
12
6.16.120 Suspension or revocation of entertainment permits and single event entertainment
13 permits.
14 An entertainment permit or a single event entertainment permit may be suspended or
15 revoked in accordance with the procedures and standards of this section.
16 (a) On determining that grounds for permit revocation may exist and that a suspension or
17 revocation should be considered at that time,the chief of police shall furnish written notice of the
18 proposed suspension or revocation to the permittee. Such notice shall set forth the time and place
19 of a hearing and the ground or grounds upon which the hearing is based, the pertinent code
20 sections, and a brief statement of the factual matters in support of the consideration. The notice
21 shall be mailed,postage prepaid, addressed to the address of the permittee as last provided by the
22 permittee in connection with the entertainment permit, or shall be delivered to the permittee
23 personally, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. Hearings shall be conducted in
24 accordance with following procedures, as may be supplemented by procedures established by the
25 chief of police:
26 (1) All parties involved shall have a right to offer testimonial, documentary, and tangible
27 evidence bearing on the issues;may be represented by counsel;and shall have the right to confront
28 and cross-examine witnesses. Any relevant evidence may be admitted that is the sort of evidence
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I upon which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. Any
2 hearing under this section may be continued for a reasonable time for the convenience of a party
3 or a witness. The chief of police's decision may be appealed in accordance with section 6.16.140.
4 (b) A permittee may be subject to suspension or revocation of its permit, or be subject to
5 other appropriate disciplinary action, for any of the following causes arising from the acts or
6 omissions of the permittee,or an employee,agent,partner,director,stockholder,or manager of an
7 entertainment business:
8 (1) The permittee has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of
9 material facts in the application for a permit,or in any report or record required to be filed with the
10 city.
11 (2) The permittee, employee, agent, partner, director, stockholder, or manager of an
12 entertainment business has knowingly allowed or permitted, and has failed to make a reasonable
13 effort to prevent the occurrence of any of the following on the premises of the entertainment
14 business, or in the case of a single event entertainment permit, the permittee, employee, agent,
15 partner, director, stockholder, or manager has knowingly allowed or permitted and has failed to
16 make a reasonable effort to prevent the occurrence of any of the following at the single
17 entertainment event any conduct prohibited by this chapter.
18 (3) Failure to abide by a disciplinary action previously imposed by an appropriate city
19 official.
20 (4) Failure to comply with all applicable state and local law in the operation of the
21 entertainment business.
22 (c)After holding the hearing in accordance with the provisions of this section,if the chief
23 of police finds and determines that there are grounds for disciplinary action, based upon the
24 severity of the violations, the chief of police shall impose one of the following:
25 (1) A warning;
26 (2) Imposition of conditions to correct the violations that occurred;
27 (3)Suspension of the permit for a specified period not to exceed six(6)months,which may
28 include imposition of additional conditions upon re-opening to correct the violations that occurred;
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2 (4) Revocation of the permit.
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4 6.16.130 Emergency suspension of permit.
5 The chief of police may suspend an entertainment permit pending a hearing on the
6 suspension or revocation of the permit if the chief of police finds that there is an impending and
7 significant threat to the public health or safety arising out of the use of the entertainment permit.
8 No emergency suspension shall remain in effect for more than fifteen (15) days, unless the
9 permittee agrees to a longer term.
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11 6.16.140 Appeals and judicial review.
12 An applicant who wishes to appeal the decision of the chief of police regarding an
13 application or an action to suspend or revoke a permit may do so under the following hearing
14 procedures:
15 (a)An appeal of the chief of police's decision on a permit application or from the chief of
16 police's decision after a permit revocation or suspension hearing,may be made by filing a written
17 request for appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date the decision was mailed. If
18 no appeal is filed within this time period,then the decision of the chief ofpolice shall become final,
19 and the applicant shall be deemed to have waived all rights to appeal or other review. All requests
20 for appeal shall include a statement of the basis for the appeal and the errors claimed to have
21 occurred.
22 (b)The city manager or the manager's designee shall schedule a hearing on the appeal for
23 not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty(20) days from the date of mailing notice to the
24 applicant of the time and place of the appeal hearing. The notice of hearing shall be sent by first
25 class mail to the applicant within five (5) days of filing a timely notice of appeal.
26 (c) The city manager or the manager's designee shall review the written record and allow
27 testimony to be given.The city manager or designee shall also allow oral argument.After all verbal
28 testimony has been reviewed,the city manager or designee shall render a written decision within
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I ten (10) working days from the date the matter is submitted for decision. The action of the city
2 manager or designee shall be final and conclusive, subject only to applicable court review.
3 (d) If the chief of police's decision is affirmed on appeal, the applicant or permittee may
4 seek prompt judicial review of such administrative action pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure
5 section 1094.5 or 1094.8 (if that section is applicable). The city shall make all reasonable efforts
6 to expedite judicial review, if sought by the permittee.
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8 6.16.150 Performance standards for entertainment businesses.
9 The following performance standards shall apply to all entertainment businesses except
10 amusement arcades, and shall be deemed conditions of all entertainment permits. Failure to
11 comply with each such requirement, unless expressly provided otherwise in the specific
12 entertainment permit, shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to
13 this chapter:
14 (a) Maximum occupancy load, fire exits, aisles and fire equipment shall be regulated,
15 designed, and provided in accordance with the fire and building regulations and standards of the
16 city. A manager shall be on the premises at all times during which entertainment is being offered.
17 (b)The premises within which the entertainment business is located shall provide sufficient
18 sound-absorbing insulation so that noise generated inside the premises shall not be audible
19 anywhere on any adjacent property or public right-of-way or within any other building or other
20 separate unit within the same building and comply with all applicable city noise regulations. The
21 establishment shall measure the current 24-hour ambient noise levels (L10) at the exterior of the
22 property along the public right-of-way using a methodology approved by the city planner before
23 opening for business. Upon request by the city, the establishment shall conduct noise
24 measurements to determine whether the noise from the establishment is exceeding the 5 dBA
25 standard for increases in noise from the baseline as provided in the Burlingame General Plan, and
26 shall report the measurements to the city, and the establishment shall ensure that the 5 dBA
27 standard is not exceeded.
28 (c)No entertainment shall be permitted between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
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1 (4) The private room shall be lit to at least the illumination that allows a person on the
2 outside of the room to observe the activity of those in the room at all times the room is occupied.
3 (5)Doors providing access to private rooms shall not be equipped with locks of any kind.
4 (6)No private room shall be configured so that the installation of the windows required by
5 subsection(h)(1)above will not provide substantially complete visibility into the private room to
6 a person standing outside the room.
7 (i) Security.
8 (1) .
9 --( For occupancy levels below one hundred(100)persons,the permittee shall provide at
10 least two(2)persons to monitor occupancy and admittance and exterior,interior and parking areas
11 associated with the use at all times that any entertainment is being offered.
12 At least one security guard person will be a front door person responsible for monitoring occupancy
13 and admittance and maintaining a count of persons admitted. At least one other person seeuritq
14 guard-will monitor exterior areas and will float throughout the interior area to provide a safe
15 environment. When occupancy exceeds one hundred (100) persons, the permittee shall provide
16 additional security guards to adequately control the environment at a ratio of at least one guard per
17 additional fifty(50)people(or any fraction thereof). The permittee is responsible for providing a
18 safe environment. These security requirements are minimum mandatory requirements. The
19 permittee should shall provide security based on all the circumstances surrounding the
20 entertainment provided and patrons expected.
21 (B-) (2) Permittee shall designate a front door security presence when open for
22 entertainment.Front door security shall check identification to verify age requirements.Permittee
23 shall educate these persons in admission policy and maximum occupancy limit.Further,permittee
24 shall provide these persons with a means to monitor occupancy,screen for weapons,bottles,drugs,
25 and intoxication,and direct security to prohibit further entry when maximum occupancy is reached.
26 When maximum occupancy exists, permittee shall advise the remaining people in line that the
27 establishment has reached its maximum number of occupants and that there will not be any further
28 admittance.
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1 (C�(3)Permittee is responsible for maintaining an outdoor security presence when a crowd
2 is waiting to gain access to the building. Permittee shall post at least one dedicated security guard,
3 in addition one security guard or management employee checking identifications at the door,who
4 will be responsible for providing an organized method of maintaining a line that will not block
5 public sidewalks, driveways, or surrounding business doorways. Permittee shall have the
6 designated outside line security maintain an orderly single file line. Stanchions, ending just prior
7 to the neighboring business,may be used to control the line with the approval of the chief of police.
8 Once the line reaches maximum occupancy, the designated security shall advise all remaining
9 patrons that the line is full. He or she must advise remaining patrons that they are to exit the area
10 in an orderly fashion.
11 (D) Security personnel shah be readily iler�tifiable to customers acid lave enforeriit a
12 either private security car management personnel through use of distinctive clothing or uniforms and
13 identification. Security guards shall wear distinctive uniforms and be readily identifiable as private
14 security personnel to customers and law enforcement.
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16 (A)The pennittee shall provide a minitntmi of ffiree(3)persons to monitor occupancy an
17 admittance and exterior,interior and parking areas associated with the use.An additionaf ficensed
18 seettrity guard shall be required when occupaticy exceeds 1 -
19 (B) See=ity persorme! shall be readily identifiable to customers and law enf6rcement as
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22 0) Any violations of the law or threatened violations shall be immediately reported to the
23 police department and full cooperation shall be given by employees and management of the
24 business.
25 (k) No variance from the permitted entertainment shall occur without obtaining an
26 amendment to the permit.
27 (0 No part of the business shall be subleased without notification to the police department.
28 (m) Any fight, ejection of customer, thefts from customers, or any other criminal act
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I occurring at the establishment shall be reported to the police department as soon as any
2 establishment employee or security guard is aware of such an incident.
3 (n) Any request by anyone in the establishment for an employee to contact the police
4 department shall be honored immediately, without question.
5 (o) Labor Code section 6404.5 regulating smoking shall be enforced at all times.
6 (p) Advertising for the entertainment shall conform to the requirements of this code.
7 (r) No patrons will be admitted to the establishment after 1:00 a.m.
8 (s) For establishments located in either the Burlingame Avenue or the Broadway
9 Commercial District as defined in title 25 of this code,beverages will only be served in plasticware
10 after 10 p.m. on Thursday,Friday,and Saturday nights and New Year's Eve,the Wednesday night
11 before Thanksgiving Day, Saint Patrick's Day,Halloween,and the Fourth of July. In addition,the
12 establishment shall be responsible for applying this condition to other times and events during the
13 year such as grand opening celebrations, anniversaries, and other nights or days in which the
14 establishment has attracted extraordinarily large numbers of or unusually rowdy persons or other
15 special considerations indicate that application of this condition makes good business and practice
16 sense. The exceptions to this are closed,private parties and beverages served in stemware.
17 (t) Permittee shall ensure that all business employees fully cooperate with the police
18 department when asked to provide witness statements,contact information,and requests to return
19 telephone calls as soon as possible.
20 (u)Permittee shall not permit any person in an intoxicated condition to enter or remain in
21 the establishment.
22 (v) The permittee shall meet with the chief of police to discuss the conduct of the
23 establishment upon reasonable request.
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26 6.16.160 Performance standards for entertainment businesses where alcoholic beverages are
served.
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28 The following additional requirements shall apply to any entertainment business where
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I alcoholic beverages are served anywhere on site,and failure to comply with every such requirement
2 shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter:
3 (a) All alcohol beverage laws shall be strictly enforced. The permittee shall comply with
4 all conditions and restrictions imposed upon the Department ofAlcoholic Beverage Control(ABC)
5 license and all applicable ABC regulations.
6 (b) No minors are to be allowed on the premises during hours when there is no food
7 service, unless they are there on lawful business, and no minors shall be allowed in the business
8 after 10 p.m.when entertainment is being offered. If an ABC type 47 on-sale general eating place
9 permit has been issued to the permittee,persons under the age of 21 years shall not be allowed in
10 areas where meals are not served.
11 (c) A sign indicating there is an age restriction of twenty-one(2 1)years and older shall be
12 posted at all entrances to bar areas. This sign shall be readily visible to patrons.
13 (d)The permittee shall participate with ABC programs for refresher bartender and waitress
14 training on no less than an annual basis.
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16 6.16.170 Performance standards for amusement arcades.
17 The following requirements shall apply to entertainment businesses providing amusement
18 arcade entertainment; and shall be deemed conditions of the entertainment permit, and failure to
19 comply with every such requirement shall be grounds for revocation of the permit issued pursuant
20 to this chapter.
21 (a) All amusement devices within the premises shall be visible to and supervised by an
22 identifiable adult attendant who shall be present at all times when any amusement device is being
23 operated. Such attendant shall be provided with a jacket, vest, or other clothing that clearly
24 identifies such person as an employee of said arcade.
25 (b) The supervision of the patrons on the premises shall be adequate to insure that there is
26 no conduct that unreasonably interferes with the use of surrounding properties.
27 (c)No one under eighteen(18)years of age shall be allowed to play the amusement devices
28 between the hours of 7:00 a.m.and 3:00 p.m.during the academic year of any public school district
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I with a school in the city; holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays are excluded. No one under eighteen
2 (18) years of age may loiter inside or outside the premises or play amusement devices between
3 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
4 (d) Each arcade maintaining sixteen (16) amusement devices or more shall provide a
5 minimum of one uniformed private security person in addition to the adult attendant from 3:00 p.m.
6 until after closing time during weekdays and at all times during the hours of operation on weekends
7 and holidays.The identity of the security person or persons shall be provided to the chief of police
8 on forms provided by the police department. If there are an unusual amount of police service calls
9 to an amusement arcade with sixteen (16) or more amusement devices, the chief of police may
10 require that the security person required by this subsection be replaced by a security guard.
11 (e) Outside security lighting shall be provided under the direction of and subject to the
12 approval of the police department.
13 (f) Public restroom facilities shall be provided.
14 (g)A minimum of ten-foot candle illumination generally distributed must be contained in
15 all parts of the premises at all times when the arcade is open and when the public is permitted to
16 enter or remain therein.
17 (h) No amusement device shall be situated in such a way that its use will violate any
18 applicable fire regulation or hinder the reasonable egress from and ingress to the premises of the
19 public.A fully dimensioned floor plan indicating the location of each machine and the aisle width
20 for ingress shall be clearly labeled.
21 (i)The business entrance shall be unlocked during all times that the premise is open for use
22 of arcade games.
23 0) Video surveillance cameras shall be installed in the arcade areas to continually record
24 patron activities to tape or disk during the establishment's hours of operation. Recorded tapes and
25 disks shall be maintained for a period of at least ninety-six(96)hours after recording. The recorded
26 tapes and disks shall be made available to police personnel upon written request.
27 (k) No alcoholic beverages are allowed in areas operated as amusement arcades.
28 (1) If a token change machine or coin change machine is installed, it shall be protected by
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I an alarm system.
2 (m)The applicant shall restrict access into and out of the facility through the front door(s)
3 only. The rear door shall be equipped with an audible alarm that will sound whenever the door is
4 opened. The door shall be sign posted to indicate the alarm condition.
5 (n) Any pay telephone installed inside the premises or any pay telephone immediately
6 adjacent to the front of the business shall be restricted from receiving incoming calls.
7 (o)No gambling shall be permitted in areas operated as amusement arcades.
8 (p)The permittee shall maintain and keep its amusement devices in good working order and
9 condition.
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11 6.16.190 Display of permit.
12 Every entertainment business shall display at all times during business hours the permit
13 issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for such entertainment business in a conspicuous
14 place so that the permit may be readily seen by all persons entering the entertainment business.
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16 6.16.200 Inspections.
17 An applicant or permittee shall permit representatives of the police department, health
18 department,fire department,planning department,or other city departments to inspect the premises
19 of an entertainment business for the purpose of insuring compliance with the law and the
20 development and performance standards applicable to entertainment businesses, at any time it is
21 occupied or opened for business. A person who operates an entertainment business or his or her
22 agent or employee is in violation of the provisions of this section if he or she refuses to permit such
23 lawful inspection of the premises at any time it is occupied or open for business.
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25 6.16.210 Compliance with other laws.
26 The provisions of this chapter are not intended to be exclusive and compliance therewith
27 shall not excuse noncompliance with any other provisions of this code or county or state laws
28 applicable to the entertainment activity or the business within which the activity is conducted.
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1 6.16.220 Interpretation of chapter.
2 If ambiguity arises concerning the content or application of this chapter,it shall be the duty
3 of the chief of police to establish all pertinent facts and to interpret its provisions.
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5 6.16.230 Public nuisance.
6 Any entertainment business operated, conducted, or maintained in violation of the
7 requirements of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance,and in addition to any other remedy
8 provided by this law may be abated through the initiation of a civil enforcement action brought by
9 the city attorney.
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11 6.16.240 Severability.
12 If any section,subsection,subdivision,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase in this chapter
13 or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any
14 court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the
15 remaining portions of this chapter or any part thereof. The city council hereby declares that it
16 would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
17 thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
18 sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective.
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20 Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
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24 I,DORIS MORTENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame,do hereby certify that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day
25 of ,2005,and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
day of , 2005, by the following vote:
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STAFF REPORT
BURUNGAME AGENDA 9c
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*����E°' DATE 9.19.05
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
BY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
APPROVE
FROM: CITY PLANNER BY
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON AN bRDINANCE TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED C-3 IN THE
TROUSDALE/MURCHISON NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE PROPERTIES WITH LOT
FRONTS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF MARCO POLO WAY BETWEEN
CLARICE LANE AND TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM R-3 TO TW.
Introduction:
City Council should review the proposed ordinance to reclassify the zoning on the properties in the
Trousdale/Murchison neighborhood and on Marco Polo Way between Trousdale Drive and Clarice Way from
C-3 and R-3 to TW. The public hearing on this matter will be held at second reading. Council may direct
staff to make revisions. If the ordinance is ready for action this ordinance should be set for second reading
and public hearing on Monday, October 3, 2005, and the City Council should do the following:
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
General Plan Compliance:
The Trousdale West (TW) zoning district is part of the implementation phase of the North Burlingame/Rollins
Road Specific Plan adopted by the City Council and amended to the Burlingame General Plan in September
2004. The zoning district boundaries in the ordinance are consistent with the plan because they are taken
from the subarea designations North of Trousdale (B-4) and privately owned property in the Mills Peninsula
Hospital Block (B-3) in land use element of the adopted North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. In
addition, for consistency with the intent of the General Plan as amended by the Specific Plan for this area, the
west side of Marco Polo Drive to Clarice Way has been included in this zoning district. The specific plan is
not being expanded to include this area since the existing development under the current General Plan is
consistent with the policies and objectives of the residential land uses set out for Marco Polo Drive in the
North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan.
CEQA Compliance:
Negative Declaration ND533-P was prepared and adopted for the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific
Plan in September 2004. Since this reclassification action to create the TW district boundaries is an
implementation of that adopted plan and is consistent with the provisions of that plan, the reclassification
action is determined to be covered by ND533-P.
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR
AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED C-3 IN THE TROUSDALEIMURCHISON NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE PROPERTIES
WITH LOT FRONTS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF MARCO POLO WAY BETWEEN CLARICE LANE AND
TRO USDALE DRIVE FROM R-3 TO TW. September 19,2005
BACKGROUND:
Zoning depends upon two actions: (1), defining the area where the regulations are to be applied; and(2),
establishing the regulations. The Council's action to adopt the Trousdale West(TW) district regulations
establishes the rules to guide development within the TW district. The reclassification action establishes the
boundaries of the area in which the rules are to be applied. Both of these actions must be taken by adopting an
ordinance.
The reclassification ordinance establishes the new boundaries for the Trousdale West (TW) zoning district.
The new district encompasses all the properties in the City zoned C-3 on which the City added R-4 zoning as a
stop gap measure immediately after adopting the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. Since the
Specific Plan allowed multiple family development in the area zoned C-3, the R-4 overlay zoning was
installed until the new zoning (TW) for the area could be developed and adopted. The properties zoned C-
3/R-4 are on Trousdale(south side)between El Camino Real and Ogden/Marco Polo; properties bounded by
Magnolia Ave. (west side), Murchison Drive, Ogden(east side) and Trousdale; and properties on Marco Polo
Way(east side) to Clarice Way. Also included in this reclassification are the properties fronting on the west
side of Marco Polo Way between Trousdale Drive and Clarice Way. This area, presently zoned R-3 (multiple
family residential), was included by the Planning Commission so that the same design guidelines would be
applied to future development on both sides of Marco Polo to create a consistent character and positive
streetscape along Marco Polo Way in this area.
Attached for reference is the map delineating the boundaries of the new Trousdale West (TW) district.
Margaret Monroe
City Planner
Attachments:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending the Zoning Maps Incorporated in the Burlingame Zoning
Code by Reclassifying the C-3 areas in the Trousdale/Murchison Neighborhood to Trousdale West
(TW) and the Properties with Lot Fronts on the Southwest Side of Marco Polo Way between Clarice
Lane and Trousdale Drive from R-3 to TW.
Trousdale West(TW) Zoning District Map
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I ORDINANCE NO.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING THE
THE ZONING MAPS INCORPORATED IN THE BURLINGAME ZONING CODE
3 BY RECLASSIFYING THE C-3 AREAS IN THE TROUSDALEIMURCHISON
NEIGHBORHOOD TO TROUSDALE WEST (TW)AND THE PROPERTIES WITH
4 LOT FRONTS ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF MARCO POLO WAY BETWEEN
5 CLARICE LANE AND TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM R-3 TO TW
6 The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
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8 Section 1. The zoning maps attached to Ordinance No. 539 as amended and referenced
9 1 in Section 25.12.010 of the Municipal Code are amended as follows:
10 1. The area bounded by Murchison Drive, Magnolia Avenue, Trousdale Drive, and
11 Ogden Drive is reclassified from C-3 District to Trousdale West(TW) District.
12 C 2. The properties with lot fronts on the southeast side of Trousdale Drive between
13 Magnolia Avenue and Marco Polo Way, with the exception of the property owned by the
14 Peninsula Hospital District,are reclassified from C-3 District to Trousdale West(TW)District.
15 3. The properties with lot fronts on the northeast side of Marco Polo Way between
16 Clarice Lane and Trousdale Drive are reclassified from C-3 District to Trousdale West (TW)
17 District.
18 4. The properties with lot fronts on the southwest side of Marco Polo Way between
19 Clarice Lane and Trousdale Drive,including the property at the southeast corner of Marco Polo
20 Way and Trousdale Drive and the property at the southwest corner of Marco Polo Way and
21 Clarice Lane, are reclassified from R-3 District to Trousdale West(TW) District.
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23 These reclassifications are generally shown on the Exhibit to this ordinance and shall be
24 effective upon the effective date of the City ordinance establishing the zoning regulations for
25 the Trousdale West District.
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6 the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
7 day of ,2005,and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council
8 held on the day of , 2005,by the following vote:
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11 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Date: September 14, 2005
Agenda Item
To: Mayor Galligan
Meeting Date
From: Jim Nantell, City Manager ?AIX
Subject: Case for Shared Services
PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to share the thinking behind the idea of shared
services. This is to set the context for the discussion about joint management of a shared
Recreation Operation between Burlingame and Millbrae at the Council's October 3
meeting.
CASE FOR SHARED SERVICES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
The current twenty-city model, where we invest considerable public funds in duplicative
management and other resources, reinforces what some people see as a long outdated
view that we are twenty cities that are still geographically isolated. Reinforcing that
model undermines our ability to work seamless together to better meet the needs of our
citizens who live in a world where their everyday needs do not end at the invisible city
limits of the particular city they live in.
By way of illustration, the lack of coordinated traffic signals along El Camino Real
because one city does not have the resources or the public will to make it a priority, does
not serve the needs of all the motorists that traverse that portion of El Camino Real. The
failure to provide adequate police resources in community A where the drug pushers live
does not meet the needs of neighboring communities B, C, D. . . .. whose children are
being solicited daily to buy illegal drugs. Canceling adult athletic leagues because city A
& B don't have enough sign ups individually to merit a league, does not serve the
communities well when together, they can meet the needs of those residents.
From a strategic perspective, shared services can be of value in addressing a number of
strategic issues facing Burlingame, Millbrae, and most San Mateo County cities:
1 . Inadequate investment in an aging infrastructure. With a few possible
exceptions for newer cities like Foster City, most of the peninsula cities are
approaching their centennial and the demands for reinvestment in our
infrastructure significantly exceeds our financial resources. At the same time
that cities are considering public approval for additional taxes for
infrastructure, we could also be considering shared service which could
reduce the significant expenses associated with the duplication in governance,
human resources, and management systems in twenty different cities.
2. The Continued growth of specialization of the workforce. As has been the
case for many years, the work force required to provide services and meet the
mandated certification requirements continues to become increasingly more
specialized. That makes it very difficult and expensive for smaller cities to
efficiently secure the necessary skills and resource. (Note: San Mateo
County has 16 of 20 cities with populations below 50,000 and 13, or 65%
below 30,000.) An obvious example is that website managers were almost
unheard of 10 years ago and today, regardless of city size, many residents
expect access to a very robust city website. Other examples include labor
relations experts, certified pesticide applicators, irrigation specialists,
arborists, and workers compensation managers, to name just a few. Although
cities closer to 100,000 residents can usually afford these specialists it is much
harder for smaller cities to efficiently access those special skills or required
certified resources.
3. Attraction and Retention of appropriately skilled employees—Given that
San Mateo arguably has the most expensive housing in the bay area, the
ability for public sector employers to attract and retain a qualified work force
is an increasingly difficult challenge. As evidenced by a recent department
head loss here in Burlingame, it is even more difficult for smaller cities
because we often don't have the right magnitude of scale to allow employees
the variety of challenges and opportunities that they can get in larger
organizations.
For many years, the depth of the number of candidates with the desired
experience and qualifications has been decreasing. This is definitely the case
when it comes to management and department head positions. Many smaller
cities increasingly call on"general management" employees to manage and
oversee specialty areas like human resources,public works, and finance
because of the inability to afford and/or attract experienced experts in those
fields.
Rather than continuing to have all twenty cities compete with each other,
shared services could allow smaller cities to achieve that desired magnitude of
scale thus allow them to better attract and retain employees with higher levels
of expertise and specific skill sets.
What Does Shared Services Mean
Shared services is a term used to encompass all of the ways that cities can work together
to jointly operate more efficiently and hopefully, in most cases, more effectively to
provide our public services.
This is not a new idea. For many years the civic leadership in this county has been
creatively coming together to jointly operate services.
Options Around Shared Services
As discussed below, shared services can be implemented in a number of different forms.
In November 2003, a daylong retreat was held with San Mateo County City Managers to
discuss the future direction of shared services in San Mateo County. The group identified
the following variations of shared services.
1. Functional Consolidation /Shared Operations
➢ Fire service in San Mateo County is a good example of"functional shared
services". Though we still have mostly independent fire departments, we
share efforts on automatic aide/boundary drops and the creation of special
countywide teams for services like hazmat response.
➢ The Peninsula Library System (PLS) is another excellent example of a
formal partnership that functionally brought together all of the different
libraries in San Mateo County so as to make the entire joint collections
seamlessly available to all card holders throughout the county.
➢ The creation of a jointly staffed Countywide Drug Narcotics Task Force is
another good example.
2. Single Service JPA/District
➢ There is a joint powers agreement to jointly operate afire department
serving Hillsborough and Burlingame.
3. Contract for service
➢ This is where one or more cities contract with another city or a private
company for the provision of services. For example, the City Burlingame
contracts with a private provider to operate our water quality control plant
and in turn, Hillsborough contracts with Burlingame and San Mateo for
sewer treatment.
4. Multi-city municipal services partnerships
➢ Here 2 to 6 cities jointly operate all or most public services. One clear
exception is the planning/land use function which would remain separate
under this approach.
5. County wide
➢ In this case, the cities enter an agreement with the county to provide the
service countywide. For example, all cities contract with the county to
provide tax collection services, thus eliminating each city maintaining
their own staff and computer systems. Also, SamTrans replaced a number
of small intra-city bus companies that were going out of business.
Exhibit A provides an overview of the pros and cons of these different basic approaches
to shared services. Exhibit B identifies the various interests that come into play when
discussing shared services. Exhibit C gives other examples of opportunities for shared
services.
Factors pushing for and against shared services?
Like most difficult issues, there are factors that push for and push against shared services.
There are ramifications that policy makers must weigh when deciding what direction to
take.
Pushing for shared services:
I. Reduces redundancy of administrative and management costs of government or
saves money to invest in our under-funded capital needs or other services.
2. Extends the magnitude of scale advantages for smaller cities,which allows
development of higher levels of expertise not otherwise available, i.e. hazardous
materials response and irrigation experts.
3. Provides a higher level of service than would otherwise have been available, i.e.
small cities often can't afford their own specialists staff such as aquatic or
preschool specialists, cyber investigations experts, children's librarians, engineer
plan checkers and website managers. Partnering with neighbors achieves the
magnitude of scale to allow for attracting and retaining more specialized
positions.
4. Makes higher level of resources more affordable. Things like technology are
more affordable and achievable because the cost can be spread out over a large
base.
5. Can improve attraction and retention of staff/employees because of more
varied or specialized job opportunities.
6. Builds relationships that allows for additional improved cooperation between
partnering entities. (i.e. Burlingame now provides HR services for Hillsborough
as a result of the merger of the fire departments.)
7. In urban areas with many smaller cities it builds the relationships for more
effective regional and sub-regional decision-making.
Pushing Against Shared Services
1. Resistance to change - The single greatest element working against shared
services is the element of change. From the council down to the line employees,
change is usually very difficult. So, all up and down the line, resistance will
typically be strong about "how change will be bad for me,"but is usually
expressed as "bad for the community". As is so often the case, the resistance is
based on fear of the unknown.
2. Employee Impacts -The second reason why shared services can be hard to move
forward is the propensity to allow ourselves as decision makers to be unduly
influenced by the short term impacts, thus preventing us from achieving the long
term benefits. As human beings when an employee, who has done a good job
for a number of years says "this change will mean I may never get the promotion
I worked so hard to be competitive for"or"this change may mean I won't be
able to get the assignment, the shift, or the vacation slot that I so desperately
want,"it tends to get more importance than it should if we keep our eye on
driving the decision based on the long term perspective.
3. Department Head Impact - Makes the department heads job more difficult
trying to balance between two or more City Managers, department head teams,
city councils etc.
4. Organizational Culture Conflicts - Can result in management philosophy or
organizational culture conflicts, which come from a lack of one clear vision or
decision maker(City Manager).
5. Personality Conflicts - Can be seriously undermined or impacted by
personalities of city managers and/or Council members. (For example, what is
happening in South County Fire)
6. Prior Allegiances -The governing bodies and the top management staff might
have their allegiances predetermined. This can set up a built in competition to
make sure "my" city gets the better deal.
Fundamental Question
A fundamental question around shared services in San Mateo County for policy makers is
whether the trade offs required for running twenty different cities/towns is worth the
inefficiencies of duplicating the overhead and"systems" associated with that structure.
In San Mateo County there are twenty different cities/towns all of which have their own
governing bodies, management staff, computer systems, staff development programs,
labor relations etc. It is estimated that we spend between $25,000,000 to $30,000,000 on
City Managers and Department Heads to run the public services for the 650,000 residents
of San Mateo County. Reducing the number of cities to 10 would save between
$10,000,000 and $15,000,000 annually just in the cost of duplication at the top levels of
city management. Those figures become much greater when your consider the savings
associated with elimination of duplication at the service delivery level, i.e. the
elimination of just one Engine Company saves about $1.4 million annually.
On the other hand, if bigger is more efficient than why not just have one city like San
Francisco,which has a population of about 700,000. A recent study under taken at the
request of the San Mateo County City Managers Association indicated that one usually
sees significant savings when you jointly operate services for communities with a
combined population of 100,000 population but once you start moving much beyond a
population of 300,000, there may well be an inverse relationship between size and costs.
A major element in the discussion of joint operation of public services is the ability to
have "control/influence" over those services. Neighborhoods in large cities with
populations the size of our smaller San Mateo County towns feel it is difficult to have
much influence when it comes to decisions at City Hall. Therefore one needs to be
sensitive to the right balance between efficiencies associated with jointly operated
services and the ability to provide enough comfort for the residents to feel that they have
control/influence over the provision of those services.
Long Term vs. Near Term
One may advocate for the Multi-city municipal services partnership approach as the
option that provides more local control while still achieving many of the advantages of
shared services because:
a. It allows the financial, public policy, and strategic benefits of shared
services without the need to give up our individual City identities,
b. Although you have other partners with whom you share control, you still
have significant control because you are one of 3 or 4 partners vs. 10 to
20.
c. It provides jointly managed operational functions but continues land use
and planning decisions fully under the control of each city.
However, as per the outcome of the City Managers retreat (indented below), one has to
first lay the groundwork by implementing shared services on a smaller scale.
"After extensive discussion and consideration the managers group has agreed that
a fruitful way to move forward on shared services is to look for opportunities to
jointly operate services below the department level. Examples of that could
include a police investigations or traffic enforcement units, dispatch centers, street
and stop light maintenance, and accounts payable, receivable."
Our recommendation to move forward on a jointly operated Recreation Division is very
consistent with the conclusion and recommendation of our County City Managers
Association. Obviously the financial benefits are not huge and on that basis alone,
many would conclude shared recreation services do not save enough. However, when
you start to extrapolate those savings out, as envisioned under the Multi-city municipal
services partnership approach, it is not hard to see that even from just the financial
perspective alone we could expect savings in the two million dollar range. When you add
in the benefits relative to the strategic issues discussed above, it is an operational model
that merits serious consideration.
Closing Thought: Whatever approach we take to providing public services in San
Mateo County, there will be some trade-offs. The issue for public leaders is to make a
conscious choice about the most appropriate approach based on its associated
ramifications. In doing so, it may be helpful to ask ourselves where would transportation,
library services, or fire services be if elected and appointed leadership didn't have the
foresight to create SamTrans or PLS, and agree to fire boundary drops.
EXHIBITS:
1. Exhibit A- An overview of the pros and cons of the different basic approaches to
shared services.
2. Exhibit B - identifies the various interests that come into play when discussing
shared services.
3. Exhibit C - Examples of other opportunities for shared services
Overview of Pros and Cons of Shared Services O tions Exhibit A
Options Pros Cons Other Observations/"
Possible Unintended
Consequences
Functional o Eliminates some duplication of o Starts to reduce ability to o Increases amount of time spent
Consolidation/ Management and Supervisory determine service level and by managers in coordinating
staff costs /oversight for services shared
Shared Operations o Allow for some economy of o Loss of an identity and with other cities (initially only)
(Jointly operate a service scale savings relationship to city wide o Reduces clarity of being part of
or sub-service without o Reduces some redundancy of team "one organization" (employees
formally merging or administrative analysis and o Reduces ability to create a see themselves as working for
combining. I.E. agree to effort(i.e. Weapons of mass uniform organizational different subsets of what is now
joint police investigations destruction, Report writing, culture one dept.)
unit or sharing Bat. Chiefs purchasing) o Savings are not large o Develops relationships that were
for fire incidents.) o Allows for;some better sub o Uncertain administration not present before
regional redeployment of o Reduces Council's influence o Get better ideas by mixing
resources based on varying in individual cities people from other organizations
demand
o Allows for,specialized expertise
o Less stressful on employees and
labor as it a"Lego building
block"approach
o Problems/solutions not restricted
to city borders
o Promotes regional approaches
o Incrementally enhances
collaboration
o Less political heat
o Uniformity
o Professional development—
enhances variety of assignments
Overview of Pros and Cons of Shared Services Options
Single Service o Eliminates duplication of o Reduced ability to determine o Creates a single service
.JPA/District Management and Supervisory service level and costs governance structure that
staff o Loss of an identity and competes with broader focused
o Allow economy of scale savings. relationship to city wide cities for money
o Reduces redundancy of team o Could cross the size threshold in
administrative analysis and o Creates a dynamic that terms of manageability.
effort(i.e. Weapons of mass pushes a higher average of o Interrelationships governed by
destruction,Report writing, countywide employee salary majority rule
purchasing) and benefits. o Service level disagreements
o Better regional redeployment of o Single focused district o Public information management
resources based on varying governance structure and o Services less accountable to
demand CEO citizens
o Allows for specialized expertise o Less varied work o Hard to disassemble and change
opportunities/assignments. o Even/uneven governance-
o Greatly reduces city's ability collaboration/compromise?
to set spending priorities
o Creates additional
government unit
o Organizational politics
influences success
o bleed to clearly delineate
service level
o Loss of p2litical control
Overview of Pros and Cons of Shared Services Options
Contract for o Could reduce cost associated o Requires staff and expertise o Could potentially make decision
with higher benefited public to over see contract with"low ball"contract amount
service employees. compliance. and cost could significantly grow
o Could allow economy of scale o Reduces ability to respond to over time.
savings. unanticipated needs or o Lose expertise,
o Could allow for spreading changes in priorities. (An equipment/infrastructure to
administrative costs over a larger alternative perspective is recommence service in the future
base. more accountability/ability to o May be unable to get out of
direct resources may exist.) contract if extends over a long
o Would have strong labor period of time.
resistance. o Legislation may restrict(State
o Need to manage complexity limit opportunities for
of multiple MOU's contracting out services).
o May have political o Need to ensure everyone on the
opposition/perception that it same page as to common goal
wouldn't work for why proceeding with shared
services
County wide o Eliminates some duplication of o Reduced ability to determine o Could cross the size threshold in
Management and Supervisory service level and costs terms of manageability.
staff o Loss of an identity and o Overly burdens county elected
o Allow for some economy of relationship to city wide leaders with sub regional issues
scale savings. team o Decreases access to elected
o Reduces some redundancy of o Creates a dynamic that officials.
administrative analysis and pushes a higher average of o May need to compromise local
effort(i.e. Weapons of mass countywide employee salary standards (e.g., what calls to
destruction,Report writing, and benefits. respond to, frequency of service)
purchasing) o Less varied work o May have different perceptions
o Allows for some better sub opportunities/assignments. of quality needed of
regional redeployment of o Greatly reduces city's ability services/technology (e.g., state
resources based on varying to set spending priorities. of the art technology, minimum
demand. needed to provide service, etc.)
o Allows for specialized expertise
Overview of Pros and Cons of Shared Services Options
Multi-City o Eliminates duplication of o Some reduction in individual o Reduction of political diversity
municipal services Management and Supervisory city's ability to determine o Diminish political power(one
staff service level and costs vote vs. various meetings)
partnerships o Allow economy of scale savings. o Less varied work
(Where 2 to E cities jointly o Reduces redundancy of opportunities/assignments.
operate all or most public administrative analysis and o Some reduction in individual
services.) effort(i.e. Weapons of mass city's ability to set spending
destruction,Report writing, priorities.
purchasing) o How do you handle different
o Better regional redeployment of policy positions(e.g. speed
resources based on varying bumps).
demand. o Politically complexity
o Allows for specialized expertise. o Spread management talent
o Allows for identity and too thin.
relationship to multi citywide
team.
o Allows for continued broadly
focused governance structure
and CEO
o Still allows for labor market that
is below the mega city level .
Stand Alone City o Sole discretion to determine o Requires duplication of o Tends to re-enforce parochialism
service level and costs Management and and undermines regionally
o Clear identity and relationship to Supervisory staff responsiveness.
city wide team o Does not allow economy of
o Provides an array of cities to use scale savings.
as market to compare employee o Redundancy of
salary and benefits and reduces Administrative analysis and
potential demand to be compared effort(i.e. Weapons of mass
to large Metro cities. destruction, Report writing,
o One broadly focused governance purchasing)
structure and CEO o Less regional redeployment
o More varied work opportunities of resources based on
assignments due to "jack of all varying demand.
trades"environment. o Smaller cities often are
unable to justify/afford
specialized expertise
Exhibit B
Critical Interests Around Shared Services
Service consolidation efforts will be successful in direct proportion to the degree to
which they address interests of critical concerns of community leaders. Service
consolidation efforts need to be scoped and shaped with these interests in mind. From the
point of view of professional city managers, the major interests to be considered in
consideration of service sharing opportunities are:
1. Maintaining the appropriate degree of control. While this does not require direct
exercise of service delivery, having responsibility for management requires
appropriate management authority.
2. Delivering real cost savings or documented productivity gains. None of the cities
can afford to spend the very limited resources that are available for process
reengineering on efforts that will not significantly improve the bottom line.
3. Is it politically achievable? As with the issue of cost savings, cities cannot afford
to initiate service-sharing efforts that will not be politically viable. On the other
hand all political risk cannot be avoided. Managers have a duty to educate elected
officials and the public that service integration may be a way to preserve our
ability to deliver quality public services, and maintain the existing quality of life.
4. The system must be manageable. Systems must be designed to be scalable and
flexible. Likewise care must be taken to avoid the creation of service delivery
monopolies. There must always be credible service delivery options or
efficiencies tend to disappear.
Level of Responsiveness
of Most Fruitful Options to Top Five Interests
Top Five Incremental/ JPA Multi-City Private Corp.
Interests Functional Partner
Determine
Service Levels Mid Varies Mid-High Mid-High
and Priorities The more cities
involved the
lower the ability
Cost Efficiency
Low Varies High Very High
Access to
Skills/Tech High High High High
Political
Achievability Very High Med. Low Low—Very Low
Manageability High Low High Low (ST)
High(LT)
- ST= Short Term LT= Long Term
Exhibit C
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED SERVICES
• IT and Software (expertise hard to afford and keep)
■ Every city is spending time researching, designing and implementing
systems.
o Why do we need all 20 cities in the County designing training
programs for a new software system that they are implementing?
• Human Resources (expertise hard to afford and keep)
• Streets and sidewalk
• Sewer calls on evenings and weekends (rather than pay time and half have a crew
working the swing shift.)
• Parks and Recreation—do all cities need to have aquatic, arts, and athletics
managers.
• Public Works
■ Project managers
■ Traffic engineers (traffic doesn't stop at the city borders)
■ Traffic light electricians.
• Police
■ Traffic Sergeants.
■ Different Investigation units. When there is a significant crime occurs we
tap each other resources, why just then. Because of the 4-10 work
schedules many cities have their least experienced officers in the detective
bureau. Why not allow those most interested in detective work be
assigned to an ongoing unit that can justify specialized training in things
like cyber crimes.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
5 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. CURRENT BUSINESS
4.1 ACTION ITEMS
4.1.1 Minutes for July 14,2005.
Approved.
Motion:To accept the minutes.
M/S/C:Cohen,Conway;5/0/0
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.2.1 City Hall Lane-Objection to the installation of one loading zone and one
metered parking on the west end of City Hall Lane.
Commissioner Conway excused himself from this discussion due to
potential conflict of interest.
Traffic Engineer Chou provided an overhead transparency displaying the
location in question. He explained that this item was an appeal of the
installation of two parking spaces behind Cosby Commons, on City Hall
Lane. He further explained that the proposed installation of two new
designated spaces was one method for the City to be more consistent
regarding parking regulations on City Hall Lane.
Mr. Chou went on to say that one of the concerns the Mr. Salma has is
over the use of an easement area which was agreed upon long ago
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between the City and property owners. He pointed out that the current
overhead display showed City Hall Lane at approximately 20' wide. This
was from the face of the curb on the south side almost to the building face.
He said that the easement was a 3-foot section extending south directly
behind the building at the west end, and increased to 5.39 feet at the
eastern end of the property as City Hall Lane curved. So, the 17-foot
middle section of City Hall Lane (which was actually the City's right-of-way)
plus the 3-foot easement made up the entire 20-foot roadway of City Hall
Lane. Mr. Chou explained that an old agreement between the City and
property owners along City Hall Lane allowed the City to use of that 3- to 5-
foot section as part of City Hall Lane.
Mr. Chou then displayed a second exhibit showing the placement of the
proposed two new parking spaces. He said that these new spaces would
be fairly consistent with what was now along the rest of the lane.
Mr. Riyad Salma spoke to the Commission and indicated that he
appreciated the suggestion of the loading zone for his tenants, but was
concerned that it did not address his problem in large part because (1)
there was still a question of enforcement of the loading zone since not all
his tenants used commercial vehicles, (2) a commercial loading zone
would be available to all businesses in the area, making the accessibility of
the space to his tenants less guaranteed. Mr. Salma said that he would
like to find a compromise with the City.
For clarification purposes, Mr. Chou informed the Commission that a
parking lane was typically from 6-8 feet and a travel lane was 10-14 feet.
Commissioner Conway stated that he concurred with the City Attorney's
interpretation of the agreements. He said that there were many businesses
in Burlingame that used loading zones farther away, and that Crosby
Commons would have a loading zone right behind the building. He added
that this seemed to be a fair and equitable solution not just to Crosby
Commons, but also to some of the businesses down City Hall Lane and
Primrose Road.
Mr. Salma reiterated that the distinction about this situation was that the
area was a combination of both private and public property. He also felt
that a public loading zone of 6-8 feet was not a functional space for
loading.
Commissioner Cohen was concerned that the current parking situation was
unique in terms of enforcement, and presented an unfair situation to the
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other businesses in Burlingame. He said that there might be other areas in
the City where businesses would expect the same treatment.
Commissioner Cohen stated that he was comfortable with the proposed
compromise of two new parking spaces, and believed the loading zone
would be efficient and convenient in accommodating the tenants' loading
needs. He added that regarding the agreement and legal issue, he
concurred with the City Attorney's determination.
Commissioner James stated that he supported the staff recommendation if
the parking, health and safety issues regarding this matter were
addressed.
Mr. Salma stated that he believed the City's action to install one loading
zone and one 10-hour parking space would create an unenforceable
loading zone problem, and that the public parking space would quickly
become unavailable. He offered the idea of making one public space and
one private space. He said that the proposed loading zone could be
marked as a private parking space instead.
Mr. Chou stated that the City would have to enter into an whole new
agreement regarding land-swaps in order to make this happen. He did not
recommend such action.
Motion: To make this an action item.
M/S/C: Conway, Cohen; 4/0/1 (Commissioner Condon abstained)
Motion: To concur with staff and deny the requested appeal; and, to
proceed with the installation of one parking space and one loading zone on
City Hall Lane, behind Crosby Commons.
M/S/C: Conway, Cohen; 4/0/1 (Commissioner Condon abstained)
4.2.2 Cowan Road/Mahler Road/Gilbreth Road - Height, overnight parking, and
limited-time parking restrictions.
Traffic Engineer Chou informed the Commission that at this time, staff was
not making a recommendation regarding this matter. He explained that
due to the impending consolidation of the Adrian Road Sky Chefs office to
the offices at Cowan Road, there would be an additional demand for
parking around the Cowan area. He added that the Adrian Road facility
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was anticipated to close by the beginning of September; and, that all those
employees would be moving over to the Cowan Road facility. Mr. Chou
also stated that this would mean an additional 150 employees over a three-
work shift period.
He suggested that the sub-committee, established at the last Commission
meeting, work to look at the parking impacts of the entire area as opposed
to dealing with the individual streets such as Mahler Road, Gilbreth, and
Cowan on a separate basis. Mr Chou also explained that Gilbreth Road
currently had a 4-hour parking limit and overnight parking restrictions. He
said that the issue before the Commission now was what to do with the
other side streets in conjunction with Mr. Al Lovatti's past problems on
Mahler, and consolidation of the Sky Chefs facility at Cowan.
Vice-chair Condon and Commissioner James suggested considering the
extension of the 4-hour parking limit on Gilbreth to Mahler and Cowan to
prevent overnight parking. Mr. Chou expressed a concern that the City not
penalize those businesses with large trucks for legally parking since the
area was a commercial/industrial zone. But, he also cautioned that the City
should not create a situation to encourage abuse by removing or changing
certain existing restrictions.
The sub-committee (Condon and James) felt that keeping customers in
mind was a first priority. Also, there is a concern that people are dropping
off their cars and leaving it there for days on end. If a four hour time limit is
installed, the reality is that there will be 5-6 hour soft time. The height
restriction, the sub-committee felt was OK in a commercial area on the
East/West streets, keeping everything at four hours unless this raises a
problem at which time they could raise the height limit on the East/West
streets so the trucks can go there.
Mary Donnelly, of Sky Chefs spoke and informed the Commission that with
a bad economy, the company had decided to combine both of their
operations to the larger Cowan Road facility. She commented that the
existing parking restrictions on Gilbreth could push vehicles to Mitten and
Cowan to park for more than four hours. She added that large trucks took
up 3-4 spaces on Cowan, and that there were no marked-off parking
spaces so that people were not parking properly and the excess space was
wasted. Ms. Donnelly also said that Gilbreth Road had very few cars
parking there now; and, that their employees (who punch a time clock for
lunch) need their 30 minutes of rest, sit and eat their lunch before they go
back to work. She said that it was not feasible for them to take their short
lunches, then move their cars another 100 feet down the road. Ms.
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Donnelly stated that Sky Chefs has looked into renting parking spaces from
a neighboring business, but that they were asking for $200 a space, per
month. She said that this was not feasible for the company, so she was
asking the Commission consider make Gilbreth Road at least 8-hour
parking.
Chair Warden asked Ms. Donnelly if Dollar Rent-a-Car was willing to
provide space to Sky Chefs. She said they were not. Chair Warden then
said that he believed it was possible to do something on Gilbreth for the
long term, with restrictions of overnight commercial parking.
Commissioner Cohen asked for clarification of the problem. Mr. Chou
explained that there were two issues to this matter. One was to try to
create a uniform, comprehensive parking plan in the area, and the other
was to figure out how to deal with increased parking needs for customers
or employees of future businesses on the side streets.
Vice-chair Condon suggested notifying the entire neighborhood about a
public meeting to discuss a plan and scope out a thought process. He said
that the Commission should deal with this issue over the next two meetings
and not call a special meeting.
Commissioner Cohen suggested taking notes of the different kinds of
business in the area. Commissioner James indicated that he did take an
inventory of the business, but suggested that the City give all parties
involved notice of upcoming meetings. Vice-chair Condon stated that over
the last year, the Commission had dealt with several issues pertaining to
this area, and that the Commission should notify the area of what it wanted
to implement at this point. Commissioner Cohen was concerned of the
varying needs of the businesses.
Chair Warden suggested contacting a few businesses on Cowan to
schedule a meeting during the day with the hope of getting a better
response than if a meeting was scheduled in the evening. Ms. Donnelly
offered the use of Sky Chefs's conference room for this meeting.
Commissioner Conway asked for clarification of Sky Chefs's relocation
schedule. Ms. Donnelly stated that September 1 would be the completion
date of Sky Chefs's move. She also stated that their employees had
already experienced parking problems, especially between 2 PM and 5 PM
on Mitten and Cowan. She added that some of their employees worked
two jobs in order to maintain their livelihood; and, that they barely had
enough time to leave one job to get to another. In essence, if they had to
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park three streets over and walk, it would really put stress on them. Ms.
Donnelly stated that she was passionate about her employee's parking
situation and would come to any meetings regarding this subject.
Chair Warden requested Ms. Donnelly's business contact information so
the sub-committee members and staff could contact her and coordinate a
mailing in reference to setting up a meeting in September, prior to bringing
this item back to the Commission next month.
4.2.3 California Drive and Howard Avenue - 24-Minute parking and No Parking
zone.
Traffic Engineer Chou explained that the City received a request from Mr.
Rino Betti, at 297 California for a 24-minute green zone on Howard, in front
of his business. Mr. Chou said that there was a concern about turning
vehicles at the corner of Howard and California Drive. He also stated that
there already were three 24-minute metered parking spaces around the
corner on Highland Avenue. He concluded by saying that staff did not
recommend considering a new 24-minute zone around the corner from
three existing spaces until the business had more time to establish itself.
Commissioner Conway stated that he agreed with staffs recommendation
and also stated that this business was not far from Lot M, or the on-street
parking on Highland and Howard Avenues.
Commissioner Cohen said that based on his observations of the area, he
believed that there was usually parking available on California Drive.
However, he also stated that he was concerned about the California side of
Sam's Sandwiches and that there was no red, green, yellow, or white
zones along that curb. He said that he has seen people park there next to
the curb, which appeared to be a dangerous situation.
Chair Warden informed the Commission that he and Traffic Engineer Chou
visited the site around 1:15 PM, and there was indeed three green zones
on Highland. He added that two were available, with adequate parking
across the street on California Drive and several spaces on Highland that
were also available. He stated that he did not support any changes, but
would like to agendize for next month the curb situation on the California
Drive side. Mr. Chou explained that staff was already proceeding with the
installation of red curbing there since the street width, if parking were
officially allowed, would be substandard.
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Motion: To accept staff recommendation.
M/S/C: James, Conway; 5/0/0
4.2.4 Cadillac Way - One-way street designation and/or parking space
realignment
Traffic Engineer Chou presented a overhead of the area in question. He
also informed the Commission that staff recommended referring this item
back to Public Works - Engineering. He added that based on calculations
and drawings, there would actually be a loss of between five and thirteen
spaces if diagonal parking was implemented on Cadillac Way. This was
because in order to accommodate diagonal parking and maintain two-way
traffic, parking could only be installed on one side of the street. Chair
Warden stated that he talked to Mr. Jim Hanney, of Rector Motors, and that
Mr. Hanney agreed that losing those spaces would not be in his best
interest. Mr. Chou explained that this is a courtesy item on the
Commission agenda because Mr. Hanney's original request to Public
Works was also copied to the Commission and the Council. No action was
required by the Commission since it was being handled by staff on a staff
level.
4.2.5 Edgehill Road and Chula Vista Avenue - Stop sign request.
Traffic Engineer Chou explained that a full warrant study was not yet
completed, but that no accidents were recorded for the past 12 months.
He explained that the actual problem could be due to speeding vehicles.
He said that this would be continued for next month when a full warrant
study would be ready.
4.2.6 Broadway - Double-yellow centerline installation
Chair Warden said that he felt this method worked well on Burlingame
Avenue, and thought it might also work well on Broadway.
Traffic Sergeant Shepley stated that the double-yellow line actually did not
prohibit U-turns, but just prohibited driving on the left side of the roadway.
He cautioned that for Broadway, this might add to the existing backup
situation there. Sgt. Shepley also explained that there were currently two
City ordinances prohibiting U-turns on Broadway. One was the prohibition
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of U-turns in either of the City's two downtown districts, and the other was
the prohibition of reversing directions in order to access a parking space in
the downtown districts.
Motion: To move this to a action item.
M/S/C: Warden, Conway; 5/0/0
Motion: To deny double-yellow center line on Broadway, between
California Drive and El Camino Real
M/S/C: Warden, Conway; 5/0/0
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS
5.1 None.
6. FROM THE FLOOR
6.1 None.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.1 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame
None.
7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff
7.2.1 Burlingame Downtown Parking Study Review
Traffic Engineer Chou reviewed with the Commission a list of specific
actions and recommendations developed by the Downtown Parking Study
sub-committee. He explained that the list of recommendations came out of
the approval of general actions by Council at their June 8, 2005, Study
Session meeting.
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Vice-chair Condon added that the DBID had a program to install parking
banners throughout the Burlingame Downtown district from Chapin Avenue
to Howard Avenue, and from EI Camino Real to California Drive.
Motion: To make this an action item.
M/S/C: Condon, Conway; 5/0/0
Motion: To accept the specific actions and recommendations, and to
forward the Commission's recommendations to Council.
M/S/C: James, Condon; 5/0/0
7.2.2 Joint Council/Commission Meeting: October 13, 2005 at 6 PM
Traffic Engineer Chou announced that there would be a joint
Council/Commission meeting on October 13, 2005. He encouraged the
Commissioners to individually draft up some topics for discussion by the
next Commission meeting so that they could have them on the agenda for
the Joint meeting. He also encourage all the Commissioners to attend that
meeting because it was an opportunity to review with Council what the
Commission has done, what the Commission has planned, and what the
Commission would like to see for the future.
7.3 From Staff to Commission
7.3.1 Traffic Engineer's Report
Traffic Engineer Chou reported that the annual street resurfacing/paving
program was completed. He also reported that staff was going ahead with
the three TDA grant projects (bikeways signs, countdown pedestrian
signals, and lighted crosswalk). He concluded that late fall might be about
the completion date for two of these projects.
7.3.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report
Traffic Sergeant Shepley reported that the parking enforcement staff had
been reduced; and, that the projected citation revenue goals might not be
met this year. He added that general traffic complaints have picked up.
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Sgt. Shepley also reported that two DUI checkpoints would be conducted in
August - of which, one was being administered by the Daly City Police
Department under an OTS grant. The second checkpoint operation would
be run by Sgt. Downs and Sgt. Shepley for Burlingame. He also said that
grants for a pedestrian crosswalk sting operation have been submitted for
California and Bellevue crosswalk. A sting operation for street racing
operation was also planned, but would be delayed pending the adoption of
the proposed street racing ordinance.
7.4 From Commission to Staff
7.4.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests.
None.
7.5 Comments and communications
None.
7.6 Next meeting: September 8, 2005
There were no anticipated absences from either staff or the Commissioners.
8. INACTIVE ITEMS
8.1 Easton Drive - Eucalyptus tree at Easton and Cabrillo
Traffic Engineer Chou reported that he was expecting to conduct traffic counts in
September and have this item ready for discussion in October.
8.2 Occidental Avenue - 6-month temporary re-installation of 2-hr parking restrictions
Traffic Engineer Chou reported that this item would be placed on the agenda for
discussion in September since the 6-month period would be over by then.
Commissioner Cohen stated that the first block of Occidental Avenue near the
church by Bellevue did not appear to have the 2-hour parking signs, and that this
was created a long term parking problem.
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Mr. Chou also reported that Mr. Joe McVeigh had relayed concerns about not
having the 2-hour signs on this block (300 block, west side of Occidental).
8.3 Trousdale Drive and Quesada Way (Franklin School) - Crosswalk enhancements
Traffic Engineer Chou reported that he was expecting to conduct traffic counts in
September after school was in session, and he would have this item ready for
discussion in October.
8.4 Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue -4-way stop signs
Traffic Engineer Chou reported that Pershing Park was still under construction
and that he was expecting to conduct pedestrian counts after the park re-opened.
He added that he was anticipating to have this item ready for discussion in
October if the park was ready by then.
8.5 Gilbreth Road - Vehicle racing activity
Chair Warden reported that a draft ordinance written, but changes were expected.
9. AGENDIZED ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
• Joint Council/Commission Meeting Items (Discussion Item)
9.1 Items Requiring Staff Reports
• Cowan/Gilbreth/Mahler Road - Parking restrictions (Discussion Item)
• Edgehill Road/Chula Vista Avenue - Stop signs (Discussion Item)
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.
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September 1, 2005
Chairperson McQuaide called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission to order
at 5 :32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson McQuaide, Commissioners Carney, Grandcolas, and Lauder
Absent: Commissioners O'Connor and Webb
Staff: Parks Superintendent Richmond and Secretary Harvey
MINUTES
The minutes of the August 4, 2005 Beautification Commission meeting were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
• City of Belmont Recommended Guidelines for Resolution of View Disputes.
• Existing Ordinance Feature to be Considered . . . regarding consideration of a Bay View Policy.
• Commission email list.
• Eight points of consideration regarding the Commission's decision to recommend a view policy,
rather than an ordinance.
• First draft of Recommended Guidelines for Resolution of Bay View Disputes.
FROM THE FLOOR -
There were no comments from the floor.
OLD BUSINESS -
Tree View Policy - Commissioner Grandcolas stated he had used the Belmont View Policy as a guideline
in developing the draft for the Burlingame Bay View policy. Commissioner Grandcolas stated that he
included language appropriate to the City of Burlingame with regard to existing tree ordinances, and
changed language that referred to "views" in general, to speak only to "bay" views. He also tried to
capture all the elements of the "8 key points" that the Commission had discussed at previous meetings.
Electronic copies of the draft policy will be made available for the Commission's review and revisions.
The Commission will discuss the Commission's progress on the view policy with the Council at the joint
meeting, and will then proceed pending further guidance and direction from the City Council.
Long Range Reforestation Plan for Easton Drive — Committee Status Report — Commissioner
Lauder reported that the committee had met, and had researched several different species that might be
appropriate for replacement of the Eucalyptus trees on Easton Drive. The Committee focused their
attention on two plans: One plan that would include the replanting with Eucalyptus species, such as the
Silver Dollar, Nicolii, and Meladora Eucalyptus varieties. And, one plan that would include the replanting
of Evergreen Species such as Camphor, Magnolia ' Soulangeana', Scarlet Oak, Brisbane Box, Fir and
Pine. Chairperson McQuaide added that the Committee chose species that were wind hearty and had
substantial canopies. Commissioner Lauder stated that the Committee also suggested that a public forum
be conducted to give the Easton Drive residents an opportunity to make comments and suggestions.
Commissioner Grandcolas suggested that as the Committee further develops their recommendation that
they also consider replanting with several different species in order avoid loosing a stand of the same
species of trees to disease or pestilence.
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NEW BUSINESS–
Joint City Council and Beautification Commission Meeting– September 6, 2005– The Commission
discussed the upcoming Joint meeting with the City Council. Chairperson McQuaide and Commissioner
Webb will be unable to attend. Among other items, the Commission will discuss the "view" policy and
the long-range reforestation plan with the Council, seeking further direction before proceeding.
REPORTS -
Superintendent's Report
1. Timberline Tree Service began contract work for the fiscal year. They are working on the
eastside of Skyline Blvd north of Rivera. They are also grinding stumps for fall tree planting.
The schedule this year calls for work on Skyline from Margarita to Trousdale and work on Easton
Drive. The Easton work will be coordinated with the current Sewer Main Replacement Project
there.
2. City Tree Crew completed work on this year's designated grid section. The crew is currently
working on Service Requests and tree removals at various locations.
3. Tree planting will occur in September.
4. Coastal Cleanup day is Saturday, September 17.
5. Black Oak planted west of WP horseshoe pits in honor of donor's new baby.
6. Invasive Spartina control project this month and next in creek mouths on the Bayfront. This is a
non-native estuary/tidal plant that is in the process of choking out native Spartina. It can't be
controlled by mechanical removal, so a chemical control will be used. It was used successfully in
Washington State in a similar situation—in very low volumes.
Lauder – Reported that she attended the Commissioner's Training Workshop and found the information
to be very helpful and stated that the workshop was excellent.
Carney– Stated that the repaving on Rollins Road has been a great improvement.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary
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501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA
September 12, 2005
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Auran called the September 12,2005,regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Deal, Osterling and Vistica
Absent: Commissioners: Cauchi, Keighran
Staff Present: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Zoning Technician Erica
Strohmeier; City Attorney, Larry Anderson; Senior Engineer, Doug Bell.
III. MINUTES The minutes of the August 22, 2005 regular meeting of the Planning
Commission were approved as mailed.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
In recognition of 300 Burlingame elementary school children singing the
national anthem accompanied by the Burlingame Intermediate School band at
Burlingame Night at the Giants,the commission paused to salute the flag and
listen to the National anthem on the radio as broadcast from SBC Park in San
Francisco.
V. FROM THE FLOOR Kathy Smith, 1811 Davis Drive reported on a meeting neighbors held with
representatives of the Mills Peninsula Hospital reconstruction team, Carole
Groom and Oren Reinbolt, six families at the western end of the block
adjacent to the hospital site,participated. Neighbors concerns were that this
is going to be a long noisy and dusty construction process,neighbors would
like their homes power washed during construction to control dust, feel that
there is not enough funding in the mitigation fund to cover impacts on them
caused by demolition of the existing hospital 9 years from now;would like to
reopen mitigation to increase the money over time. Project representatives
have said they would talk with neighbors only one on one by family,would
like to know more about the construction phasing;they identified a number of
attractive nuisances: relocate the dumpster away from the shared property
line, use of the alley, and cover all trucks loaded with dirt whether required
by law or not. Conclusion of meeting was to ask to: expand the funding,
update the noise study,provide better property protection,keep truck routes
away from the houses,and provide more exits onto Marco Polo from the site.
Chris Foley, 1504 Davis Drive, also updating on the hospital reconstruction
from the neighbors east of the alley. Conversations have been limited to
landscaping discussion, no provision has been made for noise in the
mitigation plan,would like to reopen to address noise issues;clear for her site
EIR clear that new building will eliminate open sky view, this cannot be
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cooling towers after construction, also noise from use of oxygen tank area,
concerned that noise is an on going problem and asking for mitigation early —�
on, would like to open up later as well. Ask the Commission to put the
mitigation plan on the agenda and discuss again.
Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Drive, 1400 block of Balboa impacted from new
development/remodels; recent project did not include true divided light
windows because they were not specified on the plans, no one asked the
developer to include "dual pane vinyl clad" is not true divided; would like
true divided light windows to be a condition on each plan so not slip by.
Have a project on 1400 block which has a sump pump which runs regularly
during the dry season, concerned about it drawing water away from
established trees and vegetation, each project should be required to have a
soils analysis to determine the height of the water table and impact of sump
pumping. Each project should have an arborist report which evaluates and
sets out protection measures for existing street trees. In addition to requiring
that the developer replace the curb, gutter and sidewalk,they should replace
the apron of the street and fill any pot holes on the street. All the new roof
lines are going to the maximum height and then the commission grants
exceptions for taller buildings where the height is a part of the architecture,
ceiling heights should be reduced in steep pitched roof designs or the first
floor lowered below grade, so no building exceeds the height limit.
Concerned about the number of bathrooms and the increase in sewage this
represents, and the capacity of the sewer system, and the increase in run off
from the big roofs.
Carole Groom,representing Mills-Peninsula Health Services,also reporting
update,understand the concerns of the neighbors,met with them to look for
solutions. Had two neighborhood meetings: on August 3, noticed 300
households, 15 people attended; on August 31 (people on the west end of
Davis Drive),4 people attended. Unable to give a definitive time line at this
time, will mail when have and are setting up a new web site for neighbors
which we will keep current; for condition 118 the mitigation panel, have 2
neighbors willing to serve and a representative of the shopping center, will
submit names to city and hope that city will appoint Burlingame
representative; for condition 119 mitigation plan, of 20 neighbors on Davis
Drive have met with 3, have talked on the phone with 3, 2 have asked for
appointments, 1 has asked for reimbursement;on landscaping have met with
one neighbor, have also met individually and collectively. Commissioner
noted don't know if the fund is enough,how do you address with neighbors?
Trying to explain how limitations are built into the project, hours of
construction limited,no pile driving was allowed,cooling towers limited in
mitigation not to exceed current noise level based on testing and
measurement need to mitigate if do exceed current. So standards built into
project will address many of these issues. There were no further comments
form the floor.
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VI. STUDY ITEMS
i. 1524 COLUMBUS AVENUE,ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO
CONVERT A PORTION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY LIVING SPACE
(HOME OFFICE) (MICHAEL BROWNRIGG, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; MAAK &
SULLIVAN, ARCHITECT)PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
Commissioner Brownrigg recused himself from consideration of the project,due to his involvement,and left
the chambers.
CP Monroe presented a summary of the staff report. Commissioners asked: plan shows drainage on roof
being taken to a dry well,could Public Works please address? Concerned with three skylights proposed;at
night light could flood onto neighbors property; number of skylights should be reduced and all skylights
should be tinted;three skylights are drawn,two are shown,please clarify.
This item was set for the consent calendar,with all appropriate changes suggested,when all the information
has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:32 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
Consent Calendar-Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant,a member of the public or a commissioner prior to the time the
commission votes on the motion to adopt.
2D. 1205 BROADWAY, ZONED C-1, BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA — APPLICATION FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A FULL SERVICE FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT (GEORGE R. COREY, APPLICANT; ARNIE GAPESIN, A&T DESIGN GROUP,
DESIGNER; LENCI FARKAS,PROPERTY OWNER)(56 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HURIN
2E. 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED C-1, C-3 AND UNCLASSIFIED (PENINSULA HOSPITAL
PROPERTY) — VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION AND MAP
EXTENSION(MILLS PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER)
(104 RADIUS &97 COMMUNITY NOTICES MAILED) (PROJECT ENGINEER DOUG BELL)
Commission asked staff on the hospital issue map included,if dividing off the back property on Marco Polo
was separate from this action? Yes.
Chair Auran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent
calendar. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue,asked that Item 2a,379 Lexington Way,Item 2b,317 Occidental
Avenue and Item 2c, 1213 Cabrillo Avenue be moved to the regular action calendar.
C. Deal noted that he lives within 500 feet of 1205 Broadway so he would recuse himself from that vote.
Chair Auran moved for a voice vote on Items 2d and 2e on the consent calendar noting that each project is
based on the facts in the staff reports,findings in the staff reports,commissioner's comments,recommended
conditions in the staff reports and by resolution. The project at 1205 Broadway passed on a 4-0-1-2(C.Deal
abstaining;Cers.Cauchi and Keighran absent)voice vote. The project at 1783 El Camino Real passed on a
5-0-2(Cers.Cauchi&Keighran absent)voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded
at 7:35 p.m.
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VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
2A. 379 LEXINGTON WAY, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SECOND
STORY ADDITION(CHRISTOPHER MAFFEI,APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER;HERMANN
DIEDERICH, ARCHITECT) (63 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER
Reference staff report dated September 12, 2005, with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Ten conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no
questions of staff from the Commission.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Hermann Diederich, architect and Chris Maffei, applicant and
property owner represented the project and had no comments. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue;project has
five bathrooms; wants condition 7 to include a sewer and sanitary analysis; wants an arborist report for
protection measures for the street tree and for any neighboring landscaping so that it can be protected.
Commission brought to attention of speaker that comments made were concerning 317 Occidental Avenue,
not 379 Lexington Way;speaker recognized confusion and had no further comments. There were no further
comments, the public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the
project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 31,
2005, sheets Al through A4 and Landscape Plan sheet Ll, date stamped August 31, 2005 and survey date
stamped July 14, 2005 and; and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require
and amendment to this permit;2)that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors,which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s),moving or changing windows and architectural features or
changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 3)that prior to scheduling the framing
inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural
certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the
approved plans;if there is no licensed professional involved in the project,the property owner or contractor
shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury; certifications shall be submitted to the Building
Department;4)that prior to final inspection,Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of
the architectural details(trim materials,window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been built according
to the approved Planning and Building plans; 5) that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be
combined,where possible,to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from
the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a
Building permit is issued; 6) that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall
establish the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; 7)
that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's July 6, 2005 memo, the NPDES Coordinator's July 7,
2005 memo, the City Engineer's and Fire Marshal's July 11, 2005 memos, and the Recycling Specialist's
July 13, 2005 memo shall be met; 8)that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition
Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition,new construction and alteration projects to
submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requirements;any partial or full demolition of a structure,
interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 9) that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance
1503,the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;and 10)that the
project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 2001
edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C. Brownrigg.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 5-0-2(Cmrs. Cauchi
&Keighran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:45 p.m.
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2B. 317 OCCIDENTAL AVENUE,ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW
TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (GARY PARTEE,
PROPERTY OWNER, AND JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, APPLICANT AND
DESIGNER) (50 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments. Fourteen conditions were suggested for consideration. Commission asked staff:
if the sewer lateral is designed to city standards and if it would accommodate the number of bathrooms
proposed? Yes. Does condition to repair construction damages to curb, gutter and sidewalk areas include
repairs to the street, such as pot holes? Not generally,but it could include street repairs if they are directly
related to that particular construction activity. Does all storm water drain to the street? Yes,it is a standard
requirement for all storm water to be drained to the street.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Gary Partee, property owner, represented the project but had no
comments. Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, request that an arborist report be provided that protects the
existing street tree with specific mitigation measures. There were no further comments and the public
hearing was closed.
Commission commented: are there NPDES conditions that include tree protection measures?Do not want to
see Burlingame lose any street trees. Staff suggested having the City Arborist note when he does his plan
check if the tree is in danger and then he could create a condition to require orange netting to protect the tree.
Commission suggests City Arborist take a look at the tree at this location and place a condition of approval
that orange netting be installed around the tree if needed.
C.Osterling moved,with direction to the City Arborist to investigate and require protection of the street tree
if necessary,to approve the application,by resolution,with the following conditions: 1)that the project shall
be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped July 7,2005,sheets A.1
through A.6,and sheet L1.0, site plan, floor plans,building elevations,landscape plan and site survey; and
that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit;and
that the City Arborist shall review the existing street tree in front of the property and have the property owner
install proper tree protection measures as needed; 2)that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or
second floors, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and
architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch,shall be subject to design review;3)that prior to
scheduling the framing inspection,the project architect,engineer or other licensed professional shall provide
architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown
on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or
contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury; certifications shall be submitted to the
Building Department; 4) that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note
compliance of the architectural details(trim materials,window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; all new windows shall be true divided light
wood windows and shall contain a wood stucco-mould trim to match the existing trim as close as possible;
5)that all air ducts,plumbing vents,and flues shall be combined,where possible,to a single termination and
installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be
included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 6) that prior to
scheduling the roof deck inspection,a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide
certification of that height to the Building Department;7)that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a
licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; 8)that prior to underfloor
frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various
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surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 9) that during demolition of the existing residence, site
preparation and construction of the new residence,the applicant shall use all applicable"best management --�
practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site
sedimentation of storm water runoff; 10) that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any
grading or earth moving on the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work
shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 11)
that the conditions of the City Engineer,Recycling Specialist,Chief Building Official, and Fire Marshal's
July 8, 2005 memos shall be met; 12)that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition
Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition,new construction and alteration projects to
submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requirements;any partial or full demolition of a structure,
interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 13) that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance
1503,the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;and 14)that the
project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 2001
edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve with the direction to the City Arborist to check
the street tree and require protection if necessary. The motion passed on a 5-0-2(Cmrs.Cauchi&Keighran
absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:55 p.m.
2C. 1213 CABRILLO AVENUE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW,
TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE(CHU DESIGN&ENGR.,
INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; JAN BALDWIN, PROPERTY OWNER) (66 NOTICED)
PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments. Fifteen conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no questions
of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. James Chu,Applicant and designer,represented the project but had
no comments. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue,would like to see an arborist report to protect the street tree;
wants to refer to neighbor's letter concerning speck houses,this house will be short-changing the neighbors
because no changes were made to the original plans. There were no further comments and the public hearing
was closed.
Commission commented: follow same advice on arborist report as last project, add same condition
concerning tree protection measures;just because more bathrooms does not indicate a greater usage;Census
shows families in single family homes are smaller in size now.
C. Deal moved to approve the application,by resolution,with the following conditions: 1)that the project
shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 23,2005,
sheets A.1 through A.6, and sheet L1.0, site plan, floor plans,building elevations, landscape plan and site
survey;and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this
permit; and that the City Arborist shall review the existing street tree in front of the property and have the
property owner install proper tree protection measures as needed 2) that protection measures shall be
incorporated to protect the existing rhododendron along the left side property line,and shall be inspected by
the City Arborist, prior to commencing demolition or construction on the subject property; 3) that an}-
changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, which would include adding or enlarging a
dormer(s),moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch,shall
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be subject to design review;4)that prior to scheduling the framing inspection,the project architect,engineer
or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as
window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional
involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of
perjury; certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 5) that prior to final inspection,
Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials,
window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building
plans; all new windows shall be true divided light wood windows and shall contain a wood stucco-mould
trim to match the existing trim as close as possible; 6)that all air ducts,plumbing vents, and flues shall be
combined,where possible,to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from
the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a
Building permit is issued;7)that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection,a licensed surveyor shall shoot
the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; 8)that prior
to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the
building footprint; 9) that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor
elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 10) that
during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the
applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water
Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 11) that demolition for
removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not occur until a building
permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District; 12)that the conditions of the City Engineer,Recycling Specialist,
Chief Building Official, and Fire Marshal's July 8, 2005 memos shall be met; 13) that the project shall
comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected
demolition,new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling
requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition
permit; 14) that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; and 15)that the project shall meet all the requirements of
the California Building Code and California Fire Code,2001 edition,as amended by the City of Burlingame.
The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Commissioners noted that although they welcome input at public hearing and comment portions of meetings,
there is a difference in the consent calendar where projects are in good shape and already have been reviewed
in detail and discussed by the Commission in a public meeting verses the action calendar. The study
calendar is the best time to provide input on a single-family project.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 5-0-2(Cers.Cauchi
and Keighran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:00 p.m.
3. 1141 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR
SUBSTANTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING AND A NEW DETACHED GARAGE (REMY SUBRANT, APPLICANT AND
PROPERTY OWNER; YOUNG AND BORLIK,ARCHITECT) (58 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER:
CATHERINE BARBER
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments. Nine conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no questions of
staff.
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Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Remy Sijbrant, applicant and property owner, represented the
project but had no comments. Commission commented:changes have done a lot to improve the design;only �.
a four bedroom house,do not need to have a 2 car garage,could have a larger backyard;sheet A3.1 shows a
structure on the ground? Applicant responded there is a wall there on the left side. Wall not shown on
landscape plan; plans are greatly improved. There were no further comments and the public hearing was
closed.
C. Brownrigg moved to approve the application,by resolution,with the following conditions: 1)that the
project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 1,
2005 sheets A0.1 through A5.1 and ME2.1,ME2.2,site plan,floor plans,building elevations,landscape plan
(on site plan) and mechanical and electrical plan; 2) that any changes to the size or envelope of the
basement,first or second floors,or garage,which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s),moving or
changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to
Planning Commission review; 3) that the conditions of the Recycling Specialist, City Engineer, Chief
Building Official,NPDES Coordinator and Fire Marshal's memos dated June 23,2005 shall be met; 4)that
prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection,a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and
provide to the Building Department certification of that height documenting that it is the same or less than
the maximum height shown on the plans; 5) that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project
architect,engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural
details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans;if there is no licensed
professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under
penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 6) that prior to final
inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim
materials,window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and --�
Building plans; 7) that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm
Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 8)that all air ducts,plumbing vents,and flues shall
be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible
from the street;and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before
a Building permit is issued;and 9)that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building
and Fire Codes, 2001 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C.
Osterling.
Comment on the motion: the staff report should confirm that the location of the wall is to be shown on all
appropriate elevations of the plans. It's nice to have bigger back yards,but it's also nice to have two-car
garages,however often garages are used for storage.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 5-0-2(Cers.Cauchi
and Keighran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:08 p.m.
4. 21 BANCROFT ROAD, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL
PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A SECOND STORY ADDITION(MICHAEL
AND RACHEL ZYGAREWICZ, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNERS; DAVID G. POLLARD,
DESIGNER) (68 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. ZT Strohmeier presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments. Ten conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no questions of
staff.
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Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Michael Zygarewicz, applicant and property, and David Pollard,
designer,represented the project but had no comments. Commission commented: improvement since last
time;worried with some of the detail;will be matching traditional stucco mold window trim details? Yes.
Will the windows be wood? Yes. All such details should be called out on the drawings as a condition of
approval; would add another tree towards the steps on the left side of the yard to give some height and
screening,recommend using any tree off the City Street Tree List;is there thickness to the wood on the true
divided light windows you are using? Applicant responded yes,the mullions are three dimensional on both
sides of the windows. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the
project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 15,
2005, 12 sheets total, site plan, floor plan, building elevations, landscape plan (on site plan) and window
detail sheets, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the
building shall require an amendment to this permit; and that all windows shall be wooden simulated true
divided light windows with three dimensional wood mullions; and that a new landscape tree from the city
approved tree list shall be added in the front yard towards the left side to mitigate the height and bulk of the
structure;2)that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement,first or second floors,or garage,which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s),moving or changing windows and architectural features or
changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 3) that prior to
scheduling the framing inspection,the project architect,engineer or other licensed professional shall provide
architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown
on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or
contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the
Building Department; 4) that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note
compliance of the architectural details(trim materials,window type,etc.)to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; 5)that all air ducts,plumbing vents,and flues
shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not
visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans
before a Building permit is issued; 6)that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection,a licensed surveyor
shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department;
7)that the conditions of the Chief Building Official,Recycling Specialist,City Engineer,Fire Marshall and
NPDES Coordinator's memos dated May 5,2005,memos shall be met; 8)that the project shall meet all the
requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes,2001 Edition,as amended by the City of
Burlingame;and 9)that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition,new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste
Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or
exterior,shall require a demolition permit;and 10)that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503,the
City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance.The motion was seconded
by C. Osterling.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve with the added conditions. The motion passed
on a 5-0-2 (Cmrs. Cauchi &Keighran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at
8:20 p.m.
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5. 1512-1516 FLORIBUNDA AVENUE,ZONED R-3-APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION,CONDOMINIUM PERMIT,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HEIGHT,SPECIAL -�
PERMIT FOR FRONT SETBACK LANDSCAPING, TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP AND
TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A NEW, FOUR-STORY, 9-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM(DALE MEYER ASSOCIATES,APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT;THORENFELDT
CONSTRUCTION, INC., PROPERTY OWNER) (142 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HURIN(RESUBMITTAL OFA PROJECT WHICH WAS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE)
A. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,CONDOMINIUM PERMIT,CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AND SPECIAL PERMIT
B. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT MERGER AND TENTATIVE
CONDOMINIUM MAP
Reference staff report September 12, 2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments. She focused on the revisions made since the Commission's last review and
denial without prejudice. Forty conditions including the mitigations from the mitigated negative declaration
were suggested for consideration. There were no questions of staff from the commissioners.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Dale Meyer, Dale Mayer Associates, 851 Burlway Road and
Micheal Callin, landscape architect, presented the project noting that they increased the size of the
affordable unit,provided data comparing this project with the project on Primrose,reduced the deck area on
the forth floor and added low pitched roofs with tile between the third and forth floors and pushed back the
front fagade of the forth floor back 6 to7 feet,added wood fagade at the third floor to articulate the front of "1
the building,redesigned the open space providing an interior access from the building and added benches,a
BBQ and sink, and added fences between the private patios and the common open space.
Commissioners asked: will the building be a flat white?Color client wanted is consistent with architectural
style. Open space even with what added does not seem to be a place one wants to go, access to the open
space at the rear is through the patio of one of the first floor units? Added fencing between private units
which face open space, seating provided in the most sheltered area, least visible to other units. There is a
fundamental flaw in the location and access to the open space,it is off the master bedrooms of the adjacent
units, access is through a fire stair/exit,would be better if it had a more gracious access,there is a problem
with the landscaping? The open space area provided is larger than required, more available than in other
projects recently approved,it is handled almost exactly as it is in the Primrose project not recall Commission
having a problem with bedrooms off the open space in that project,put BBQ and sink to the left since there
will be less impact on the units at that location,if commission wants could have use hours for the open space
in the CC and R's, can add pots and plantings if commission wants. People's habits vary so use times
probably not effective, this open space seems to be left over after the foot print of the building was
established and other site needs met. Does the treatment of the stair to the garage at the corner,meet full
height and is it water tight? The stair at the rear has a half wall with a gate by it for safety. Where will the
utility connections be? To the left of the driveway into the garage on the front of the building.
Commission summarized issues:
• building color,this is a large building and there are a lot of colors beside white which fit the -�
architectural style;
• access to the open space at the rear, used the fire exit, opening through the private open
space of unit 5, with a bench facing unit 5, could break up space and offer a meandering
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experience moving from one area to another,may provide more open space than required
but not quality open space,move BBQ and use area to more central location closer to access,
make it less rectal-linear, increase interest;
• Landscaping to reduce scale is an issue,can you plant vines on the stucco walls,if separate
with stucco walls use solid wooden gates on the patios,lot of Italian Cyprus in time begin to
look shaggy,use vines instead,could grow up building and soften,deciduous vines OK too,
add pattern and fall color;
• The open space should get some direct sun,the landscape pretty shady,can increase number
of shade loving plants;
• could make open space more useable by reducing the size of one unit at the northwest corner
(opposite BBQ),relocate garage access stair to other corner and create a place for common
use rather than use leftover space;
• The aesthetics were very nice,the change to the front works well,the wooden balconies are
too deep, could reduce weight by reducing to 5 feet deep,on the rear elevation the vertical
piece at the exit stair could be coordinated with the columns; and
• open space and impact on adjacent units needs to be addressed, need to improve common
area.
There were no further comments at the public hearing. The public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling noted that the architect has come a long way; Planning Commission's direction is clear from
hearing, able to make changes, so move to continue the item to the meeting of October 10, 2005, for the
architect to make changes and resubmit. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
�.. Comment on the motion: don't know what direction the applicant got, lot of experience living in tall
buildings in cities, common open space which is narrow and shady is not used, need sun; he meets the
technical open space requirement but the area is not useable, if it were moved to the corner it would feel
more friendly and be more functional. Assume that we are not trying to make the building appreciably
smaller,not using open space to make it smaller.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to continue this item to the meeting of October 10,2005.
The motion passed on a 5-0-2 (Cers. Cauchi and Keighran absent) voice vote. A continuance is not
appealable. This item concluded at 9:00 p.m.
6. 1101 BURLINGAME AVENUE,ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A-APPLICATION FOR
AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CHANGES TO THE EXTERIOR COLOR OF THE BUILDING(RIYAD SALMA,APPLICANT; SFL
PARTNERSHIP, PROPERTY OWNER) (29 NOTICED)PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
Commissioner Vistica noted that he had a previous business relationship with the applicant; he recused
himself from consideration of the project and left the chambers. Commissioner Deal clarified that he can
vote on the application because this is an amendment to a previously approved project and is a separate
application.
Reference staff report September 12, 2004,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report,reviewed
criteria and staff comments.Fifteen conditions were suggested for consideration. Commission questioned
why condition number 13 is so definitive;shouldn't applicant have other options after use is changed? Staff
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responded that there is a city ordinance that states once a restaurant along Burlingame Avenue has given up
its right as a restaurant and is converted to another use, it cannot go back to a food establishment.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Riyad Salma, applicant, represented the project. He stated that
previously there was not a lot of thought given to the color of the building but that he's now met with color
consultants and feels that the new proposal is a major improvement to the aesthetics of the building.
Commission asked: plans say there's no change to the tile, however colors are indicated? When will
restaurant open? Applicant responded that the colors indicated on the plans are for the doors and the
window frames;they are maintaining the existing tile. The restaurant will open as soon as possible. There
were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling moved to approve the application,by resolution,with the following conditions: 1) that the
project shall be built with an operable steel sash window system and tile base, as shown on the plans
submitted to the Planning Department date stamped March 2, 2005, sheets Al.1, A2.2, A2.2 and A3.2,
and shall adhere to the color sample of the exterior materials of the building date stamped August 9,
2005; any changes to the colors including the awnings shall require review by the Planning Commission;
2)that the existing tile base along the bottom edge of the building, including on the concrete wall on the
California Drive facade, shall be retained, repaired and restored as much as possible; new tile shall be
chosen to match the existing tile; 3)that this conditional use permit amendment for a full service food
establishment shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission six months after the opening date of the
business to review any traffic and parking issues which may emerge from this use; 4)that the applicant
shall submit to the Planning Department a baseline parking study within six months of the effective date
of the conditional use permit; within six months of the opening date of the food establishment business
on the site, the applicant shall submit a second parking study for review by the Planning Commission.
The permit shall be reviewed and the applicant required to proposed mitigations if there is a substantial
degradation in the availability and use of parking in the area attributable to a food establishment business
at this site or at any time upon complaint; 5)that any changes to the size or envelope of building,which
would include changing or adding exterior walls or parapet walls, moving or changing windows and
architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 6)that this
business location occupied by a full service food establishment,with 1,187 SF of on-site seating may
change its food establishment classification only to a limited food service or bar upon approval of a
conditional use permit for the establishment change; the criteria for the new classification shall be met in
order for a change to be approved; 7) that the 1,187 SF area of on-site seating of the full service food
establishment shall be enlarged or extended to any other areas within the tenant space only by an
amendment to this conditional use permit; ,8)that this full service food establishment may be open
Sunday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2
a.m., with a maximum of 12 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees on site at any one time,
including the business owner and manager; 9)that this food establishment shall provide trash
receptacles as approved by the city consistent with the streetscape improvements and maintain all trash
receptacles at the entrances to the building and at any additional locations as approved by the City
Engineer and Fire Department; 10)that the applicant shall provide daily litter control along all frontages
of the business and within fifty(50) feet of all frontages of the business, including the parking lot to the
rear of the site; and that the business shall provide on site a trash room designed and sized to
accommodate all garbage,trash and recycling from the business as required by the City and BFI; all
trash/garbage shall be removed on a schedule established with the Health Department; 11)that an
amendment to this conditional use permit shall be required for delivery of prepared food from this
premise; 12)that there shall be no food sales allowed at this location from a window or from any
opening within 10'of the property line; 13)that if this site is changed from any food establishment use
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to any retail or other use, a food establishment shall not be replaced on this site and this conditional use
permit shall become void; 14) that the conditions of the City Engineer's, Chief Building Official's, Fire
Marshal's and Recycling Specialist's June 28, 2004,memos shall be met; and 15)that the project shall
meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 2001 edition, as
amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by C. Deal.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 4-0-2-1 (Cers.Cauchi
and Keighran absent,Vistica abstained). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 9:10 p.m.
C. Vistica took his seat on the dias.
7. BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: ANZA POINT NORTH ZONING DISTRICT
—CITY PLANNER:MARGARET MONROE(40 NOTICED)(CONTINUED FROMA UGUST22,2005
MEETING)
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the staff report noting
that this item was continued from the previous meeting at the request of the representative of the property at
301/309 Airport,because of the wish to discuss issues relating to height,minimum lot size,minimum street
frontage and land use(allowing medical clinics/health service uses) Only one change was proposed from
the previous meeting and that was to shift extended stay hotels from a permitted to a conditional use.
Commissioners asked that there has been a lot of concern about wind,observe fewer wind surfers in this area
today than two years ago, there are other locations in the county to serve wind surfers,might it be wise to
increase the limit for height covered by a conditional use permit. CP noted that the wind standards which are
driving the height regulations as proposed for this area are established in the adopted plan,community wind
standard section;if they are substantially exceeded the specific plan will need to be amended and that could
trigger a new environmental document on the specific plan. Wasn't the part of the 16 acre site on Beach
Road subdivided off in the past?CP noted that was her understanding,however all the acreage is still in one
ownership.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Mark Hudak, 216 Park Road, and Jim Madden and Tom Gilman
DES Architecture represented the property at 301/309 Airport Blvd.;Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue;John
Ward,representing the property owners at 350 Airport Blvd.;Tom Baluchi, 114 Stanley Road;all spoke on
the zoning proposal. Owner at 309 Airport wants a development of signature buildings on this site that will
cause people in airplanes and on 101 to want to come and see what's there, need good mix of buildings,
biotech and hotel,market is competitive for these uses in this area today, regulations should say"come to
Burlingame to invest",not much city can do now but maximize flexibility for development,50 feet too short,
barely 4 stories for Class A office building, minimum 4 acre lot size too big, never seen so large a
requirement in this area-sending a message that cannot optimally divide. Did studies of various lot sizes and
arrangements within 309 Airport parcel,need to sell off buildings individually so need smaller parcels,need
enough flexibility for economic success;biotech buildings have 17'floor to floor,Class A office tight with
12.5' floor to floor; biotech also requires 15 foot penthouse for equipment which can cover 30%to 85%of
the roof area and at grade service areas for gases and other storage of 2,500 to 3,000 SF for each building,
there are covered loading areas and enclosures for trash recycling needed. So want building height and lot
size kept flexible--only way to meet master plan goals. Other communities have minimum lots sizes of
20,000 SF with 100 foot frontages, in order to finance developers have to be able to sell buildings
independently,the market in this area is not for 100,000 SF buildings but for 30,000 SF, so need to be able
to do for economics. Commissioner asked how FAR's worked, Architect noted that smaller the site the
harder to maximize FAR allowed because of other requirements such as parking and open space. Generally
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2 to 3 story buildings have FAR of 0.4 with parking at grade. What is the ideal footprint for biotech?
Generally 25,000 SF to 30,000 SF per floor,labs need more space,research and development fits in 25,000
SF. How tall is Gilliard, is it typical? One and two stories, and yes its typical, although Genintech is 5
stories of mixed use. Developer is proposing 3 and 4 stories in order to keep people in the same building;
west coast has taken longer to get people into taller buildings. Commissioner noted that 16 acres provides a
campus opportunity with many small users. Owner wants option to subdivide later for multiple users.
Additional public comment:remember at workshop Buddhist group want to buy 301 Airport and put a hotel
on it, seems like someone tore down the drive-in too soon; wind surfing is a seasonal sport and dependent
upon winds strongest in the Spring and in October,three places to do sport in San Mateo county,County put
in Seal Point Park for wind surfers but behind a hill and no wind,this site attracts development,benefit from
open water,support recreation activities on the bay;not sure want a deadly virus in Burlingame;do not want
taller buildings,am a bicyclist, affected by wind as well;remember that the runway extension closer to our
shores will happen one day as well, this could affect building height; like 4 acre parcels, keep from
subdividing so it will not look like the Beach and Lang Road area,part of taller buildings could be put under
ground, medical uses are not allowed in this area now, does biotech open the door to medical uses?
Represent the 9 acre parcel at 350 Airport,may remember during public hearing on plan owner asked City
Council to consider"time share" ownership; innovative approach to continue strong growth in hospitality
industry,something like extended stay hotel,does not give rise to residential uses average stay is 1-2 weeks;
no plan presently for development on this site,would like to include time share with CUP for extended stay.
Resident recalled public hearing in 1960's and 1970's which called out a vision for the area similar to South
San Francisco, was concerned that the commission did not realize what opportunity the city has on the
Bayfront,there are plenty of places for the wind surfers to go, eventually the runways are going to be built,
have a gold mine at this location, allow developers to do what they want.There were no further comments
from the floor. The public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: compelling issues,need to think more about minimum size and time share; CA
noted that City Council directed staff to look at time share,were waiting for input property owner said was
going to provide, there is no definition or status of ownership known at this time, Council specifically
deferred action at the time of adopting the plan. Height issue is that the specific plan has been adopted,
standard was based on specific site studies and on careful technical analysis by most qualified wind people in
area,from this came the community wind standard,if change is needed,will need to amend the specific plan
(and general plan)and open the current plan document to further environmental analysis. Would like to give
the property owners some leeway over the 50 foot maximum.CA like a maximum number,without have to
do an EIR because of cumulative impact(e.g. effect of wind on water and at grade on adjacent properties),
these wind studies are very expensive,the purpose of the plan standard is to avoid these costly studies and
define what will work. Can revise height over 50 feet that requires a conditional use permit? CA noted
could go to 20 feet maximum and stay within range. Height is based on community standards where did
stories come from? CP noted that the number of stores was put in the design guidelines to illustrate how the
gradient in height caused by the wind standard was to work for development on the site. If wanted to
illustrate height gradient in another way in the plan beside stories that would require a general plan
amendment. Commission noted taking out the stories restriction might be one less restriction. Also need to
look at minimum lot size,4 acres seems to reduce flexibility,could a Planned Unit Development concept be
used?CA noted that the city does not have a Planned Unit Development ordinance,CP noted that have done
similar in the past(301 Airport office project example)with a phased development plan at approval,actually -�
gives a longer time frame than a PUD. With PUD the city would have no control over how or what size
parcels would be sold off,but could have more uniform development. Subcommittee focused on a narrower
line of thinking,options within the height,work with the developer,focus on the issues raised. Difficult to
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ask developer because he will always want a bigger building,more FAR. Should refer back to subcommittee
for one review;need to appoint third member of subcommittee. Subcommittee might also consider PUD and
its use; need to refer to subcommittee.
C. Vistica moved to continue this item and to refer it back to the subcommittee for further review of the
items raised at this hearing. The motion was seconded by C. Auran. The motion passed on a 5-0-2 (Cers.
Cauchi and Keighran absent). voice vote. Chair Auran appointed C.Vistica to the Bayfront Subcommittee.
This action is not appealable. This item concluded at 10:30 p.m.
8. NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: PROPOSED
ZONING FOR THE TROUSDALE WEST DISTRICT—DENSITY FOR GROUP RESIDENTIAL
FACILITIES CITY PLANNER:MARGARET MONROE(NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND 212 NOTICED)
Reference staff report September 12,2005,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report noting that
the Commission at their last meeting forwarded the Trousdale West regulation to the City Council without
the provisions for convalescent hospitals and group residential facilities for the elderly. Tonight the hearing
is on separating the regulation of convalescent hospitals from group residential facilities and establishing
different standards for determining density for each,based on the nature of the services offered,the needs of
the clients, and the differing number of employees required for each type of service. Commission asked if
parking numbers shown in letter from Sunrise are similar to city's experience.CP indicated that the proposed
Sunrise project meets city on site parking requirements and we have had no problems with other similar
facilities built in the city based on these on-site parking requirements.
Chair Auran opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, noted that with current
demographics more people are going to need the service of these facilities and they will not be driving,using
parking to establish density for group residential facilities for the elderly is the right direction to go; don't
think family members visiting will affect the neighbors a lot. There were no further comments from the
floor. The public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling made a motion to recommend the amendment as proposed in the staff report to the Trousdale
West zoning district regulations for convalescent hospitals and group residential facilities for the elderly to
city council for action.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. The motion was seconded by C.
Vistica.
Comment on the motion: using the current on site parking requirements to determine the density of the
group residential facility for the elderly is logical since it is based on the way multiple family residential
densities are established in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts,it is a standard the city has used overtime with
success and no complaints, and, in this area,the proximity to BART insures that some employees will use
mass transit to work rather than bring their cars. This action will facilitate the development of convalescent
hospitals and group residential care facilities for the elderly within this zoning district as support uses to the
hospital, consistent with the specific plan.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend to the Council for approval the amendment
for group residential facilities for the elderly and convalescent hospitals to the Trousdale West zoning
`— district regulations. The motion passed on a 5-0-2 (Cers. Cauchi and Keighran absent). This item will go
forward to City Council for action. This item concluded at 10:40 p.m.
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IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS
9. 110 STANLEY ROAD, ZONED R-1 -APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW, TWO-
STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE(CESAR LOZADA,APPLICANT
AND PROPERTY OWNER; RUDOLFO PADA, DESIGNER) (75 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER:
ERIKA LEWIT
ZT Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public comment. Cesar Lozada, applicant and property owner; Rudolfo Pada,
designer;Tom Bellucci, 114 Stanley Road;Phil Saglimbeni, 109 Stanley Road. The applicant and designer
had no comments. Existing house has been rented for twenty years, any change would be a significant
improvement;would like to see something that fits in well with the other houses in the neighborhood;would
like adequate screening to be provided in front of the house;would like a roof treatment other then asphalt
shingle.
Commission commented:because this is a new house,a condition should be added that requires all windows
to be simulated true divided light windows;tree shown at right front of the property is more shrub-like then
an actual tree, should refer to City Street Tree List to find larger tree that will provide more height and
screening;what style is this house?Designer followed style of house directly across the street to match the
neighborhood. Poor example to follow in the neighborhood because no overhangs,no exposed rafters,porch
does not integrate well into the front fagade,project should include these details;design is ok,not exciting,
but not bad;front entry piece could use some detail;more detail needed on window types,wood trim,stucco
mold and double glaze; should update asphalt shingle to a different shingle with more shadow lines and a -�
heavier texture such as the Presidential 50 Year Residential Series. There were no other comments from the
floor and the public hearing was closed.
Commission commented:the City Arborist should take a look at protection of the street tree out in front and
should look at a new, better defined landscape plan.
C. Brownrigg made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar at a time when the following
revisions have been made and plan checked:
• All windows shall be wooden true divided light;
• Tree T-1 shall be replaced with larger trees selected from the City Approved Tree List;
• Add exposed eaves and rafter tails;
• Incorporate the front porch into the front of the building better;
• Provide more defined asphalt shingles with more shadow lines and a heavier texture; and
• Provide a better defined landscape plan including addressing protection of the street tree
during construction.
Comment on motion: project is ok; not fitting in but not that far out.
This motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Chair Auran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar when plans had been
revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-2 (Cmrs. Cauchi & Keighran absent). The
Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded atl 1:05 p.m.
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10. 1718 ESCALANTE WAY, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW,HILLSIDE
AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT
ENVELOPE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION(DAVID LUNG, APPLICANT AND
PROPERTY OWNER; PAUL NII,PAUL NII ARCHITECTS,ARCHITECT) (37NOTICED)PROJECT
PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER
ZT Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Auran opened the public comment. David Lung, applicant and property owner, and Paul Nii,
Architect, represented the project stating that copies of the plans were delivered to all the neighbors.
Commission commented: the massing is good; appropriate job of placing things; detail on window over
garage and eaves makes it not fit in with the neighborhood and do not match; stone veneer is not integrated
into the fagade at all;front porch looks like two big stone monuments with front door in between;concern at
entry door crowding new first floor addition at front;could entry door be centered in that space? Windows
on second story could be coordinated and balanced with relocated entry door;shutter on one side on second
story needs to be coordinated. The architect responded that the two-dimensional elevations are misleading
with regards to the front door entry. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing
was closed.
Commission noted the following items to be addressed:
• project is almost there,just needs eave detail and window on second floor above garage to be
consistent;
• front entry situation should be re-worked and be made wider with door centered to avoid a
cave situation;
~" • stone work needs to be re-thought;
• remove the half circle windows;
• could gable one of two windows to the right on second story; and
• story poles are important in the hillside area and should be installed, they are not a big
undertaking because of a potential view blockage for neighbors across the street.
C.Deal made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar at a time when the requested revisions have
been made and plan checked. This motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Chair Auran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar when plans have been
revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-2 (Cers. Cauchi and Keighran absent). The
Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 11:20 p.m.
11. 1427 CHAPIN AVENUE,ZONED C-1,SUBAREA B—ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING AND DESIGN
REVIEW STUDY FOR AN APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A TWO-STORY OFFICE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING(FRED BERTETTA,
OLYMPIAN JV, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; FARRO ESSALAT, ARCHITECT) (64
NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS
CP Monroe presented the project noting that because the scope of the environmental document includes the
envelop of the project,staff has brought this item forward for commercial design review and environmental
scoping. Procedurally,if the design requires adjustment after study the commission can identify the design
issues and determine the process for resolution so that the changes can be included in the environmental
evaluation to avoid having to do the environmental study twice. Commission asked if this building is
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eligible for the state historical registry, and if it is are there additional design criteria which must be
addressed? CP noted that part of the historical evaluation for the environmental document would be to —�
determine if the building was eligible for the state registry,if it was determined to be eligible,then there are
criteria,including physical design criteria,which will need to be met as a part of the environmental review.
The best approach seems to be to come back to the Planning Commission when we know the status of the
building and discuss what needs to be done; hopefully whatever changes might be required can be
incorporated into the project before the environmental document is completed.
Chair Auran opened the public comment for design review and environmental scoping. Mark Hudak,216
Park Road;Farro Essalat,architect;Bonnie Bertetta,property owner,spoke for the project. Objective of the
project is to preserve the brick building, all other buildings on the site will be removed including the more
recent addition at the rear of the brick building; project presents some challenges: brick building needs
seismic retrofit and ADA accessibility;need to determine the best relationship between the old and the new
placement on the site; how to get the parking on the site without it becoming a detriment. Before could do
any project needed to get clearance from Council about access through public parking lot B-1 adjacent,
Council directed in order to increase city's flexibility in future options for lot B-1,that the project include a
12 foot setback on the west side for a driveway if needed in the future. If the driveway were on site it would
reduce the parking at the rear from 15 to 14 parking spaces, still within code requirements. The applicant
will landscape the 12 foot side setback area. Environmental review issues: don't know how city arrived at
current parking demand numbers and impact of qualifying as a 150645 historic building on project design.
Architect noted that reviewed 6 or 7 options and this is the optimal solution in terms of scale, use of
materials, land , relationship to old brick buildings, situation relative to the sidewalk; intention of new to
create a back drop to the existing brick building,a"quiet"building not vie for attention;materials influenced
by those in brick building,but more contemporary which'mimic'historic not diminish value. Front setback --�
is new,designed to provide visual access on three sides of old building; ADA access provided by shallow
ramp in courtyard,combined entrance at center of site. Property owner noted want to build a nice building
will be happy to post renderings on the site.
Commission commented about the project noting the following issues should be addressed in the design:
• at front see tie to original building,but at back the connection to the original is lost completely,need
to find a way to connect, hip roof element or some other component to bring together;
• thank you for keeping this building,basic concept of seeing three sides is good;
• lot of hard surface on the east side at the parking lot, is there a way to add landscaping or trees to
help the experience of someone going to the building;
• space at the front of the building (lawn area) is not consistent with the development pattern in the
area,is there a better way to do this,to hold the street better?;the elm tree should be kept,maybe the
brick wall as well;
• concerned about the height, could the parapet be lower, the two story glass broken up, the trellis
relates well to the horizontal line on the brick building;
• concerned about the lighting at the rear;like to see a landscaping plan including trees planted along
the parking, there is one Redwood there, could add three there;
• parking spaces at the rear could be landscaped,extend landscaping in fingers into the parking,also
add landscaping to parking lot B-1;
• selection of the actual brick for the new building is very important should be full brick,not veneer,
and should be presented to the planning commission;
• if keep front lawn should be creative with taller shrubs, training vines on the side of the new
building to soften the right side;
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• make awning overhang deeper at rear to create more shadow pattern, take awning to right side on
upper floor to break up the side elevation; on west side landscape 12 foot area;
• concerned about the rear of the building, see a glimpse of the garden center structure, the rear is
lacking need columns like the front,add dentals, add concrete features,horizontal stripes of clinker
bricks;
• landscaping should be part of visual analysis; and
• at the rear stairwell/window and lighting under bench at front should be part of lighting impact
analysis for the environmental study.
C. Brownrigg noted that staff report includes the right issues,there is a significant aesthetic issue with this
project including those identified in tonight's discussion,suggest that the renderings be posted on the site at
the front for passers by to see in the near term; don't know about historic status at this time, need to have
analysis and determine what criteria will apply;not need to refer to a design reviewer at this time,will come
back when have more information from the environmental study about any historical criteria which will
need to be met and then will determine what more needs to be done to the design in addition to what has
been identified tonight. Motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
Chair Auran called for a voice vote on the motion to include the appropriate comments made tonight in the
scoping for the project and to defer referral or additional comment on the design until more information is
available on the historic status of the existing building and any additional criteria from that which must be
met and might affect the design. The motion was passed on a 5-0-2 (Cers. Cauchi and Keighran absent)
voice vote. This item is not appealable. This item concluded at 12:15 a.m.
�. X. PLANNER REPORTS
Review of City Council regular meeting of September 6, 2005.
CP Monroe reviewed the actions of the Council meeting of September 6,2005. She noted that the
zoning ordinances for the Anza Area,Anza Point South, and Trousdale West have been set by the
Council for second reading and public hearing on September 19,2005. The amendment to allow real
estate uses on Broadway was also set for second reading and public hearing on September 19,2005.
FYI—Review of requested changes to an approved design review project at 270 Chapin Lane.
C. Deal abstained from action on this application and left the chambers. Planning Commission
approved the proposed change to this project.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Auran adjourned the meeting at 12:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Brownrigg, Secretary
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CITY OF BURLINGAME BUILDING INSPECTION
MONTHLY PERMIT ACTIVITY AUGUST, 2005
F.Y. 2005 F.Y. 2004
SAME MONTH THIS YEAR LAST YEAH
THIS MONTH LAST YEAR DIFF TO DATE TO DATE DIFF
Permit type # Valuation # Valuation % # Valuation # Valuation %
New Single Family 4 $1, 517 , 000 3 $1, 028 , 688 47 . 5 6 $2 , 427, 000 5 $1, 798 , 688 34 . 9
New Multi-Family 0 $0 0 $0 . 0 0 $0 0 $0 . 0
New Commercial 0 $0 0 $0 . 0 0 $0 0 $0 . 0
Alterations-Res 37 $2 , 069, 977 32 $1, 929, 050 7 . 3 76 $3 , 767 , 495 57 $3 , 193 , 100 18 . 0
Alterations-NonRes 10 $966 , 200 8 $245, 625 293 .4 14 $1, 107, 200 16 $2 , 920 , 732 62 . 1-
Demolition 0 $0 4 $1, 500 100 . 0- 4 $20, 000 6 $1 , 500 233 . 3
Swimming Pool 0 $0 0 $0 . 0 1 $33 , 000 0 $0 . 0
Sign Permits 3 $15, 537 5 $7, 082 119 .4 8 $25 , 037 9 $13 , 432 86 .4
Fences 0 $0 0 $0 . 0 0 $0 0 $0 . 0
Reroofing 25 $316 , 001 34 $390 , 659 19 . 1- 46 $609, 258 74 $1, 029, 403 40 . 8-
Repairs 2 $19, 500 3 $24 , 800 21 . 4- 7 $41, 550 6 $79, 800 47 . 9-
Window Repl 1 $1, 627 9 $79, 056 97 . 9- 6 $82 , 171 19 $180, 691 54 . 5-
Miscellaneous 3 $36, 900 2 $3 , 660 908 .2 7 $201 , 317 5 $31 , 430 540 . 5
TOTALS . . . . . . 85 $4, 942, 742 100 $3 , 710, 120 33 . 2 175 $8 , 314 , 028 197 $9 , 248 , 776 10 . 1-
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Portfolio Management
Portfolio Summary
August 31 , 2005
Par Market Book % of Days to YTM YTM
Investments Value Value Value Portfolio Term Maturity 360 Equiv. 365 Equiv.
LAIF & County Pool 20,380,702.93 20,380,702.93 20,380,702.93 69.37 1 1 3.108 3.151
Federal Agency issues- Coupon 9,000,000.00 8,910,830.00 9,000,000.00 30.63 933 457 2.914 2.954
29,380,702.93 29,291,532.93 29,380,702.93 100.00% 287 141 3.048 3.091
Investments
Total Earnings August 31 Month Ending Fiscal Year To Date
Current Year 77,329.75 158,015.50
Average Daily Balance 29,654,896.48 30,481,458.08
Effective Rate of Return 3.07% 3.05%
Pursuant to State law, there are sufficient available funds to meet Burlingame's expenditure requirements for the coming 6 months. Total funds invested represent consolidation of all fund types, and
avail ity of some of these fu s is restricted by law (e.g. Gas Tax, Trust & Agency funds, Capital Projects, and Enterprise funds).
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August 31, 2005
Average Purchase Stated YTM Days to Maturity
CUSIP Investment# Issuer Balance Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Rate Moody's 365 Maturity Date
LAIF&County Pool
SYS77 77 LOCAL AGENCY INV.FD, 5,697,632.19 5,697,632.19 5,697,632.19 3.179 3.179 1
SYS79 79 S M COUNTY POOL 14,683,070.74 14,683,070.74 14,683,070.74 3.140 Aaa 3.140 1
Subtotal and Average 20,654,896.48 20,380,702.93 20,380,702.93 20,380,702.93 3.151 1
Federal Agency Issues-Coupon
3133X9QV5 517 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 12/22/2004 1,000,000.00 990,630.00 1,000,000.00 3.500 Aaa 3.500 659 06/22/2007
3133XARN9 518 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 03/08/2005 1,000,000.00 994,380.00 1,000,000.00 3.390 Aaa 3.390 372 09/08/2006
3128X7605 513 FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTG.CORP. 11/17/2003 2,000,000.00 1,993,120.00 2,000,000.00 2.300 Aaa 2.300 77 11/17/2005
3128X2NA9 514 FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTG.CORP. 01/30/2004 3,000,000.00 2,952,690.00 3,000,000.00 3.000 Aaa 3.000 516 01/30/2007
3136F5TJ0 515 FANNIE MAE 04/27/2004 1,000,000.00 985,630.00 1,000,000.00 3.100 Aaa 3.100 603 04/27/2007
3136F6FZ7 516 FANNIE MAE 10/18/2004 1,000,000.00 994,380.00 1,000,000.00 3.000 Aaa 3.000 777 10/18/2007
Subtotal and Average 9,000,000.00 9,000,000.00 8,910,830.00 9,000,000.00 2.954 457
Total and Average 29,654,896.48 29,380,702.93 29,291,532.93 29,380,702.93 3.091 141
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Activity By Type
August 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005
Beginning Stated Transaction Purchases Redemptions Ending
CUSIP Investment# Issuer Balance Rate Date or Deposits or Withdrawals Balance
LAIF&County Pool (Monthly Summary)
SYS77 77 LOCAL AGENCY INV.FD. 3.179 0.00 1,500,000.00
Subtotal 21,880,702.93 0.00 1,500,000.00 20,380,702.93
Federal Agency Issues-Coupon
Subtotal 9,000,000.00 9,000,000.00
Total 30,880,702.93 0.00 1,500,000.00 29,380,702.93
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Activity Summary
August 2004 through August 2005
Yield to Maturity Managed Number Number
Month Number of Total 360 365 Pool of Investments of Investments Average Average
End Year Securities Invested Equivalent Equivalent Rate Purchased Redeemed Term Days to Maturity
August 2004 5 31,242,288.45 2.603 2.639 2.605 0 0 188 145
September 2004 5 25,250,564.07 2.625 2.662 2.624 0 0 232 172
October 2004 6 28,964,592.72 2.629 2.666 2.618 1 0 240 181
November 2004 6 25,300,063.99 2.661 2.698 2.653 0 0 275 198
December 2004 7 30,433,082.99 2.695 2.732 2.673 1 0 259 188
January 2005 7 30,025,165.46 2.659 2.696 2.622 0 0 262 182
February 2005 7 30,076,952.25 2.728 2.766 2.717 0 0 262 174
March 2005 8 27,632,224.41 2.824 2.863 2.819 1 0 305 199
April 2005 8 28,872,808.56 2.864 2.903 2.880 0 0 292 181
May 2005 8 31,478,082.19 2.976 3.018 3.043 0 0 268 158
June 2005 8 31,826,904.29 3.006 3.048 3.085 0 0 265 147
July 2005 8 30,880,702.93 3.045 3.087 3.141 0 0 273 143
August 2005 8 29,380,702.93 3.048 3.091 3.151 0 0 287 141
Average 7 29,335,702.71 2.797% 2.836% 2.818 0 0 262 170
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Distribution of Investments By Type
August 2004 through August 2005
August September October November December January February March April May June July August Average
Security Type 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 by Period
LAIF&County Pool 80.8 76.2 75.8 72.3 73.7 73.4 73.4 67.4 68.8 71.4 71.7 70.9 69.4 72.7%
Certificates of Deposit-Bank
Certificates of Deposit-S&L
Certificates of Deposit-Thrift&Ln
Negotiable CD's-Bank
CORP NOTES
Bankers Acceptances
Commercial Paper-Interest Bearing
Commercial Paper-Discount
Federal Agency Issues-Coupon 19.2 23.8 24.2 27.7 26.3 26.6 26.6 32.6 31.2 28.6 28.3 29.1 30.6 27.3%
Federal Agency Issues-Discount
Treasury Securities-Coupon
Treasury Securities-Discount
Miscellaneous Securities-Coupon
Miscellaneous Securities-Discount
Non Interest Bearing Investments
Mortgage Backed Securities
Miscellaneous Discounts-At Cost 2
Miscellaneous Discounts-At Cost 3
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Interest Earnings Summary
August 31, 2005
August 31 Month Ending Fiscal Year To Date
CD/Coupon/Discount Investments:
Interest Collected 0.00 45,000.00
Plus Accrued Interest at End of Period 65,799.16 65,799.16
Less Accrued Interest at Beginning of Period ( 43,640.83) ( 66,482.49)
Less Accrued Interest at Purchase During Period ( 0.00) ( 0.00)
Interest Earned during Period 22,158.33 44,316.67
Adjusted by Capital Gains or Losses 0.00 0.00
Earnings during Periods 22,158.33 44,316.67
Pass Through Securities:
Interest Collected 0.00 0.00
Plus Accrued Interest at End of Period 0.00 0.00
Less Accrued Interest at Beginning of Period ( 0.00) ( 0.00)
Less Accrued Interest at Purchase During Period ( 0.00) ( 0.00)
Interest Earned during Period 0.00 0.00
Adjusted by Premiums and Discounts 0.00 0.00
Adjusted by Capital Gains or Losses 0.00 0.00
Earnings during Periods 0.00 0.00
Cash/Checking Accounts:
Interest Collected 0.00 161,555.89
Plus Accrued Interest at End of Period 376,786.18 376,786.18
Less Accrued Interest at Beginning of Period ( 321,614.76) ( 424,643.24)
Interest Earned during Period 55,171.42 113,698.83
Total Interest Earned during Period 77,329.75 158,015.50
Total Capital Gains or Losses 0.00 0.00
Total Earnings during Period 77,329.75 158,015.50
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August 31, 2005
Par Market Book %of Days to YTM YTM
Investments Value Value Value Portfolio Term Maturity 360 Equiv. 365 Equiv.
Managed Pool Accounts 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 100.00 1 1 3.135 3.179
110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 100.00% 1 1 3.135 3.179
Investments
Total Earnings August 31 Month Ending Fiscal Year To Date
Current Year 289.33 13,711.57
Average Daily Balance 110,386.11 2,718,352.46
Effective Rate of Return 3.09% 2.97%
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August 31, 2005
Average Purchase Stated YTM Days to Maturity
CUSIP Investment# Issuer Balance Date Par Value Market Value Book Value Rate Moody's 365 Maturity Date
Managed Pool Accounts
SYS85 85 Local Agency Investment Fund 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 3.179 3.179 1
Subtotal and Average 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 3.179 1
Total and Average 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 110,386.11 3.179 1
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Portfolio Summary--August 2005
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Commercial Paper 2,000,000,00 1,978,435.56 1,977,780.10 15.625% 3.676% 3.765% 0.284
Federal Agy Bond/Note 3,800,000.00 3,783,734.79 3,785,125.00 29.903% 3.987% 3.931% 0.866
Federal Agy Discount Note 7,000,000.00 6,898,243.07 6,895,095.49 54.472% 3.656% 3.761% 0.384
Total Securities 12,800,000.00 12,660,413.42 12,658,000.59 100.000% 3.758% 3.812% 0.513
CAMP Pool 1,508,463.53 1,508,463.53 1,508,463.53
Total Investments 14,308,463.53 14,168,876.95 14,166,464.12 100.000%
Accrued Interest 17,376.39 17,376.39
Total Portfolio 14,308,463.53 14,186,253.34 14,183,840.51
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The custodian statement is the official record of security and cash holdings and transactions. Only the client has the authority to withdraw funds from or deposit funds to the custodian and to direct the movement
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8/31/2005 CAMP Pool Dividend 2,920.70 1,508,463.53
8/31/2005 Individual Portfolio Amortization and Accrual Value Adjustment 15,804.17 12,677,789.81
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Individual Portfolio 12,677,789.81
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Board of Directors
Dear Vice Mayor Baylock,
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On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors and Participants at Community
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