HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 030-2015RESOLUTION NO. 30-2015
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME,
OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S FEBRUARY 23, 2015 DENIAL OF
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR VEHICLE STORAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1260 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, SITUATED WITHIN AN UNCLASSIFIED ZONE
RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME THAT:
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2015, E. James Hannay (dba Rector Motors) filed an application
for a conditional use permit for motor vehicle storage on property located at 1260 California Drive
(northeast corner of Broadway and California Drive); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the request at public hearings held on
February 9, 2015 and February 23, 2015; and
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public hearing on February 23, 2015, by a tied vote of
3-3, the Planning Commission denied the application for a conditional use permit for vehicle storage
at 1260 California Drive; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the Planning Commission's action, a City Council Member called
the item up for review by the City Council pursuant to Section 25.16.070 of the Burlingame Municipal
Code.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing to review and consider the
application at its regular meeting of April 6, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AND DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby overturns the Planning Commission's denial of the
application and hereby approves the application for a conditional use permit for vehicle storage based
upon the following findings:
a) The use of the subject property for vehicle storage within a fenced area with controlled access
to vehicles only by employees of Rector Motors, with movement of vehicles to and from the
site at limited times, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience.
b) The use of the property for vehicle storage is similar in nature to its past use as a public
parking lot and is consistent with the policies of the Burlingame General Plan and the
implementing regulations contained within the Zoning Ordinance.
C) Conditions are imposed upon the motor vehicle storage use to assure that the use will not be
in conflict with other uses in the area. The use does not include the erection of improvements
upon the property, with the exception of a decorative security fence that will prohibit entry by
unauthorized personnel and is designed to enhance the appearance of the site while used for
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vehicle storage and not create aesthetic impacts upon nearby uses and the character of the
neighborhood.
d) The use of the subject site for motor vehicle storage is Categorically Exempt from
environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section
15311(b), Class 11- Accessory Structures - consists of construction, or replacement of minor
structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional
facilities, including but not limited to: (b) small parking lots.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the application for a conditional use permit for vehicle
storage associated with Rector Motors for property located at 1260 California Drive, subject to the
following conditions:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped January 15, 2015 and February 17, 2015, site plan, modified aerial and elevation;
2. that the proposed fence shall be a 3 -rail, black iron fence not to exceed a height of 6 feet, as
detailed in the application materials dated January 15, 2015;
3. that the proposed fence shall include a pedestrian gate located near the intersection of
Broadway and California;
4. that no cars shall be moved to and from this site between 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday;
5. that the applicant shall complete a street address application to be assigned a physical
address;
6. that the site shall be used for car storage only, no car sales, car repair, washing/detailing or
other auto related activity shall be permitted on this site;
7. that no additional lighting or loudspeakers shall be installed or used at this site;
8. that should the lease agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Water Department
and/or San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SamTrans) expire, this use permit shall
become void;
9. that this approval shall be limited to a 5 -year term from the date of City Council approval; the
applicant may apply to renew the use permit on or before April 6, 2020 at which time this use
permit shall expire;
10. that the applicant agrees to meet with representatives of the City and discuss any proposed
alternative uses for the subject area identified pursuant to City planning efforts; and
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11. that a Fire Department lock box (Knox Box) shall be provided if deemed necessary by the
Central County Fire Department's Fire Marshal.
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I, Mary Ellen Kearney, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of April, 2015 by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BROWNRIGG, KEIGHRAN, NAGEL, ORTIZ, ROOT
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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City Clerk