HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1954.07.29Present
Commissioners:
Diederichsen
Henderson
Mattock
Mitchell
Simonds
Stivers
BURLINGAME CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 29, 1954
Absent Others Present
Commoners: City ng neer arr
Martin City Attorney Karmel
Planning Consultant Mann
Councilman Rooth
City Clerk White
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Roy
Henderson.
The minutes of meetings held June 24, July 15 and July 22nd
were approved by unanimous vote.
Hearings were called for on the following:
1. Variance in zoning Lot 24, Block 15, Burlingame Grove, to
permit construction of a five unit apartment building was
read. The property is located approximately 2901 from the
northerly intersection of Paloma and Broadway on the East
side of Paloma Avenue.
A letter dated July 2, 1954, requesting favorable action, signed
by E. A. Ohlund, was read. Also, a letter signed by Al Randall
of 1249 Paloma Avenue requesting favorable action, provided proper
garaging of cars is arranged for, so as to avoid parking on streets.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the applicant Ohlund & Co.
requesting a variance to construct an apartment building be laid
over to the next Study Meeting to be held on August 12th.
2. Re: Subdivision of Lots 12 and 20, Block: 3, Glenwood Park,
was read."
A letter dated June 21, from Frank R. Knippenberg, owner of said
property requesting favorable action was read.
No one appeared for the above request and it was moved, seconded
and passed that the subject matter be laid over until the next
study meeting to be held on August 12th.
3. Application for a use permit to conduct a Chiropractor's
office at 1239 Oak Grove Avenue, was read. The Chiropractor
who will occupy the premises appeared, requesting favorable
action. Mr. McSweeney, adjoining property owner, appeared
to protest said application.
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The Commission requested the matter be laid over to the August 12th
meeting in order to inspect the property as to its proper use.
4. Approval of final map of northerly section of +Millsdale No. 1
was called for. Mr. Ham, representing Trousdale interests,
described an outline detail on a map.
Mr. O'Connell spoke from the audience requesting certain information
regarding drainage problems.
A great deal of deliberation followed with representatives from North
Burlingame Improvement Clubs speaking on many phases of the project.
A Citizens' Committee letter was read.
A representative of the Southern Pacific Railroad spoke regarding
the arrangement of trackage to be used.
After a great deal of discussion on the subject matter, a motion
was made by Commissioner Simonds and seconded by Commissioner
Stivers, that the final map be accepted. Chairman Henderson called
for a roll call vote, resulting as follows:
Ayes: Commissioners: Diederichsen-Henderson-Mattock-Mitchell-
Simonds-Stivers
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent Commissioners: Martin
Motion carried unanimously.
Communications read:
A letter from the American Institute of Planners, requesting inform-
ation for Research Planning, was referred to Consultant George Mann.
A letter from the Garden Study Club, requesting preservation of lands
on the Mills Estate Canyon and Creek area, was referred to the Trous-
dale interests.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Application fora variance to construct a gasoline station on the
S.W. corner of Rollins Road and Broadway, was :Laid over to the next
regular meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion was made by Commissioner Simonds and seconded by Commissioner
Mitchell, "That the City Council instruct the City Attorney to draft
an ordinance for the regulation and control of the installation and
construction of storm drainage structures within'the City. Such an
ordinance -to state that all drainage facilities shall be designated
as structures and shall require a building permit.
Planning Comm. Minutes 7/29/54 - Page #3
Application for a permit shall include sufficient detail drawings
for checking according to City Engineer requirements. All storm
drainage structures shall be designed by owner to be of such size,
shape and capacity to accomodate the peak flows as determined by
the Flood Control and Drainage Facilities report dated March, 1954."
Motion Carried unanimously
Chairman Roy Henderson announced that August 19th be set for a public
hearing for the revisions of M-1 Ordinance to be heard.
After a general discussion and there being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 10:55 P. M.
Respectfully submit ted
W. H. DIEDERICHSEN
SECRETARY