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JULY 8, 1976
CALL TO.ORDER
The regular meeting of the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission was
held on JuIy 8, 1976; cal}ed to order by d:airman Podesta at B:00 p.m.
ROI,L CALL
Present : Commissioners Andersen
Podesta
SuLger
Aliamus, Exc.
Constantino
Rodman
Graham
Subbotin
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Absent: Commissioners Gundersen, Exc.
Others Present: Traffic Engineer Moore City Planner Svran
Traffic Director O'Brien
Planning Commission Chairman Tay}or
Ruth Jacobs, Planning Commissioner
PLtrDGii OF ALLEGTANCE
Commissioner Sulger lead the Pledge of Ai-Iegiance to the F1ag.
l,lllIIITES
Minutes of the meeting of June 10, 1976 were aecepted.
CURREbTT Bi]SINESS
Chairrnan Podesta welcomed those in attendance and declared the item for
discussion to be: A parking contribution formula for future dovrntown
Parking District development.
Itr. Joseph Karp, owner of Burlingame Hotel, corner Lorton and Burlingame.'
Avenues, v+ished to address the Cornmission concerning an article he had
read in the Boutique a Villager.
Chairman PoCesta referred to a letter Mr. Taylor had written to the
Commission with a working paper prepared by'City Planner Swan to assist in
the discussion.
Ivlr" Taylor spoke of his letter and the Planning Commission's feeling that
a combined effort of their Commission with the Traffic, Safety a ParkS-ng
Conunission wculd result in the preparation of a formula to presei:t to
qity Council
Commissioner craham asked if, right now, in the Parking District, the
assessment is placed on the building? Qn the Lot when the District was
formeei? Are they assessed by the square footage or on what basis are
assessments made?
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Is it at the
formulate it
time of the formation of the District? How did they
initially?
Mr. Sruan replied that the total assessment is based on
ment of the land only at a point in time in the past.
been no change in the assessment although the land has
doubled or tripled in value. There is no relationship
buildings or parking needs.
the assess-
There has
probably
to the present
could be
height or
by
It Coes
Mr. Graham asked if the basis for considering a formula
changed to charge for a building more than one story in
over seventy-five percent of the lot coverage?
Mr. $,.ran explained that the present District was established
attorneys. Bonds were sold so the expenses'would be repaid.
not accomrnodate any change in real Property improvements.
Since that time City Council has constituted itself as a Parking
Authority, and as such they can take actions to create and develop
parking facilities. The Zoning Ordinance regulates new development.
When the planning Commission receives a request for Special Permit,
there is nothing that says you must provide parkinC in another location.
The developer is placed in a position of cornpeting with the Parking
Authority if required to buy property and provide off-site parking.
Mr. Karp mentioned a letter he had written to City Council. He is
aware that parking is a problem and is in favor of correcting the
problem. However, he referrecl to the new ordinance and felt it plaees
a burden on the property owner due to the fact that in case the property
is destroyed more than sixty percent, it requires a Special Permit to
rep}ace it. His insurance agent has said his insurance may be invalid.
Mr. Karp spoke of the five-hour meters on Howard Avenue, questioning
whether this was desirable. He recognized the problem of employees,
employers and commuters.
Mr. Taylor answered a questioir with regard to zoningl that in the
District, the majority is c-l, with a little C-2, perhaps. He thinks
the use of the building, its square footage and lot coverage applies
to parking. Non-conforming uses should be considered. A remodeling
or change in use or addition of floor area could change the amount of
parking required.
1,1r. Swan explained that any change in the Parking District facilities
would necessarily have to be financed. The present District was
established by a whole group of property owners and they are paying a
fixed assessment annually.
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Mrs. .Tacobs explaj.ned that the purpose of the discussion is not to
change the assessment district already established. The intent is
concerning future development. It is to work out a formula to apply
to future needs and to meet changes in use, changes in density,
changes in height, lot coverage, ete. It is to satisfy situations
similar to I"1r. Geller's proposed construetion at the corner of Howard
and Lorton Avenues. It was explained that it was impossible for him
to'provide parking, and that in an established parking district,
provision of spaces is not required.
Mr. Swan's guidelines tr/ere in the agenda material and will be usedin the deliberations. Commissioner Constantino suggested that after
the guide rules have been prepared, the property owners be given
ample opportunity to discuss them at a series of meetings.
It was suggested that three or four members of this Commission be
selected to meet with three or four Planning Commissioners, including
members of Staff : Cit-y Attorney Coleman, City Planner Swan, Traffic
Director Moore, and a nrember of City Council. Commissioners Graham,
Rodrnan, and Subbotin agreed to serve. Mr. Swan agreed he would be
available. The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, JuIy 20, L976, dt
4zOQ p.m., City Ha1I Conference Room B. Commissioner Subbotin asked
for a copy of the resolution creating the District.
Pqqk$g__area north aqd sout[ of Broadway.A letter from City t"lanager
Schwalm was referred to in which he explained that the Southern Pacific
Company had been contacted. There is a possibility they rvould release
their commuter parking lots for .the same amount of money they are now
receiving for their use. The matter is to be discussed by the Broadway
Merchants at their meeting July L4, 1976. Commissioner Constantino
stated he will attend that meeting and will convey their views on the
subj ect.
Parking space dimensions. Traffic Director Moore mentioned the trend
in buying habits as related to compact cars. Quite a few dealers have
an excess of these models. Cornmi.ssioner Subbotin inquired if there is
a parking facility where this size stall could be provided? Mr. Moore
replied that in any structure proposed, it should be considered.
Commissioner Graham asked if the east end
degree angle parking, might be redesigned
!,1r. Moore will look at it.
of Lot E, which
to include some
has ninety
center parking?
Sergeant O'Brien mentioned a parking lot in the industrial area which
has about four smaller spaces and these spaces are quite frequently used
by larger vehicles.
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Commissioner Subbotin stated this is just looking to the future
development for parking, and I"1r. Moore spoke of the many ramifications
invclved in planning for parkS,ng and parking requirements. A change
in occupancy at the corner of Adrian Court and Adrian Road, for
example. Originally, the developer provided elghty-nine spaces, and
with change of occupancy, they anticipate over two hundred employees.
In response to an inquiry a.bout motorcycles, t"Ir. Moore stated there
are not too many using the parking facilities presently, maybe three.
Siqnal at Bayshore Hi ghway and Stanton Road. l"lr. Moore asked that
this topic be continued on the agenda.
larking Structure. Kee p on the agenda. Commissioner Graham has a
plarr to present to City Council in August.
P4rking Queslignnaire.Mr. I*loore has a young lady working on thisproject. Statistics are being gathered fcr tabulation,
Larqe sign on EI Camino Real.The sign has been removed.
Skyline Boulevard. Mr. Moore expJ-ained that it has been determined
the City owns six hundred feet of the property from Rivera Drive.
northerly towards trousdale Drive. This portion can be posted, there-
fore, ES the City deems appropriate. The County will wait and see
the results of the changes the City makes before they proceed with
their changes in speed limit, starting at, Kip Lane. Additional
improvements can'proceed in the'near future with the exception of the
widening, which may be done next Spring.
BqcycLe_Routes. Mr. Moore explained this route i.s planr:ed from the
City of San }lateo to the BART Station in Daly City. He referred to
SB 282, Section 11, and remarked that it looks like the State is going
to take the project over.
Commissioner Rodman expressed concern over the bicycle path the City
is construeting on the Bayfront and the apparent crossing of the path
into the line of vehicLe traffic. Mr. ltoore reassured him that any
crossings will be clearly marked for safety.
I\,,ro-hour parking on Magnolia Drive. Mr. I"loore explained the problem
involves heavy parking at the south end of Hagnolia Drive and lighter
demand at the north end. As the result of his investigation, he is
recommending that from P1aza Lane to Trousdale Drive, the parking limit
be converted to two hour maxirnum parking on the west side of the street.
Commissioner Graham moved that the recoilrmendation be approved. Seconded
by Commissioner Andersen, the raotion carried unanimously.
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Southern Paeific Stations.Commissioner Subbotin inquired if the
Southern Pacific Company is receptive to the suggestion of consoli-
dating the stations in. the Ci.ty of Burlingame? Commissioner Constantino
recalled that at one time they did express a desire to close the two
stations and combine the activities; however, the Burlingame Avenue
comrnuters bitterly opposed that. Commissicner Andersen mentioned that
the Station is a State Monument now.
Commissioner Subbotin stat-ed that all mass transit on the Peninsula
in other cities has provided only one station. Commissioner Graham
asked if it would be proper to recommend that the City t{anager
investigate with the Southern Pacific Company? Commissioner Constantino
exPressed his views of the area east and west of the railroad tracks
and believes it should be used for parking and beautification exclusively.
Any thought of commercial development on CaLifornia Drive is not in
character with good planning and safety. If the Broadway Overpass were
to be improved, additional area would be needed. It could be difficult
to acquire it if the property were leased to commercial activities.
Commissioner Graham thinks the stations could be used for some good
purpose, -including parking. A letter was dictated to Mr. Schwalm.
Commissioner Sulger recalled that when the plan was suggested years d9o,
P.G. & 8., inve.stigated providing services. Electricity presented no
problem, but gas service to a location between Oak Grove Avenue and
Palm Avenue proved'to be exorbitant and they dropped the idea.
Mr. Moore stated the City has been approached by M.T.C., on minor up-
grading of the Southern Pacific services. He stated consideration is
being given to improving parking, better access into the stations for
vehicle left turns and bicyclists. M.T.C., is thinking about the S.P.,
right-of-way and the fact that it is not being used.
Mr. Moore believes Commissioner Subbotin's suggestion is very viable
to relieve commuter traffic from the corrunercial areas, which could be
advantageous. Commissj.oner Subbotin asked who is the most appropriate
group to place the topic with for discussion? Commissioner Graham
expressed his opinion that it would be this Commission. Commissioner
Andersen mentioned that all the Conrmission is doing is inquiring.
Mr. Moore mentiohed that the City's application to P.tr.C., for Broadway
overcrossing is thirteenth on the list, with the possibility of second
year funding. This is just on railroad crossings.
In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Rodman, Mr.
City has completed a new ordinance governing hedges,
requirements are very uniform norr.
Moore stated
fences, etc.,
the
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Tq3fgic,- Safety & Parkjlnl Corym. --!
OLD BUSINESS:
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NEW tsUSINESS:
Petition for stop signs, Bayswater Avenue and Arundel Road and/orBayswater Avenue and Bl.oomfield Road, making a four-way stop inter-section, was reviewed. Mr. Moore wirl gather statistics. He didgo to the area this date and discovered they do have a speedingproblem. He has talked to Mrs. Grubbs and she stated there is anincrease of truck traffic, which would be a justitiable complaint.He will check on it.
commissioner sulger inquired about school patrol, and it was repliedtbet washington school does not have a school patrol. There is aSchool Crossing Guard at Arundel Road.
AD.fOURNMENT
The meeting a.djourned at 1O:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor T. Subbotin, Secretary
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