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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1955.07.11CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Stivers Mitchell (7:30) Henderson Diederichsen Martin MI NUTES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Kindig Mattock Study Meeting July 11, 1955 OTHERS PRESET P1an.Consult.-Mann Dir.Pub.Works-Marr City Attorney-Karmel City Clerk -White Meeting called to order by Chairman Henderson at 7:30 P. M. The following applications were submitted for study and consideration, at this meeting: 1. FINAL MAP - MILLS GARDEN COURT - Block 6, Mills Estate #3 The Commission received the map for study and comment. Director of Public Works Marr stated the Ownerts Certificate is to be rewoorded,-also there are no set -back lines shown on the submitted map. The Commission agreed that action could be taken on the map at the next regular meeting. 2. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE: Extension of non -conforming use. FREDtS MARKET - 216 Howard Avenue - 200 Channing Road. (Grocery Store) Rachel and Alexander Jackson, 200 Channing Road, as owners, make application for Variance, Lot 17, Block 40, Lyon and Hoag subdivision. Improvements existing: Apartment at 200 Channing Road - upstairs; Grocery store and 2 room apartment to rear at 216 Howard Avenue - downstairs. Proposed: Conversion and extension of store by converting 2 rear rooms into store space; no enlargment of building required. Mr. Egidio Federighi, as agent and attorney in fact for owners, outlined to the Commission the reasons for the application and the alterations as contemplated. A sketch of the proposed alterations was submitted for the consideration of the Commission. Mr. Federighi stated the proposed alterations would not affect the outside of the building. Planning Consultant Mann read to the Commission the section from the Ordinance re: Non -Conforming Use and pointed out that "no non- conforming use shall be extended beyond the structure which it occupies nor the lot upon which it occupies". The Commission agreed to hold the hearing on the application at the next regular meeting. Planning Commission Minutes - Study Meeting - 7111155 Page #2" 3. DIRECTIONAL SIGN - BAYSHORE FREEWAY: Mr. Denson, representing s Standard Oil Company. Mr. Denson requested an opinion from the Commission with reference to the installation of a directional sign to the San Francisco Inter- ! national Airport. The sign would be located on the Bayshore Freeway, preferably between the Burlingame overpass and the Millbrae overpass. The sign would be approximately 12-1/2 ft. high and 40 ft. long and the lettering would be in proportion; the sign would be flood -lighted. The Commission agreed, after general discussion, that it would not be practical to grant permission to one organization for such a` request and advised Mr. Denson that it was opposed to setting such a precedent. h. MRS. MARY DOEPFNER - 55 EL CAMINO REAL CORNER OF CAROL A Mrs. reference involved - zoned R-1 lots. Mary Doepfner requested from the Commission an opinion witA to the rezoning of the above property. There are two lots (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Glenwood Park Subdivision) one and one zoned R-3. The house on the property stands on bot4 The Commission suggested to Mrs. Doepfner her first step should be an application for rezoning of the R-1 lot to R-3. 5. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - 560 EL CAMINO REAL CORNER OF FLORIBUNDA AVENUE. Mr. Harr Lee, representing the Jewish Community Center of the Peninsula, presented a sketch of a proposed addition to be made to the existing Club Rooms; he pointed out there is ample parking area to take care of the addition that would be made. The Commission suggested to Mr. Lee that he make application for modification of the existing permit to cover the proposed addition; also, have a parking plan worked out on the remaining land on the property for the approval of the Commission. 6. ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION RE: ADVERTISING SIGN - GOLDEN BRANDS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY-BAYSHORE SERVICE ROAD.. A representative of the Electrical Products Corporation present- ed to the Commission, for consideration, a sketch of a proposed lighted sign to be erected on the building of the Golden Brands Distributing Company. The sign was described in detail to the Commission. The Commission suggested that an application be made for permission to erect the sign. There being no further matters for study or discussion, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Henderson at 0:40 P. M. W. H. Diederichson a Secretary Notes by: Evelyn Hill CITY OF BURLI NGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Diederichsen Henderson Martin Mitchell Stivers MINUTES Regular Adjourned Meeting July 11, 1955 COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Kindig Mattock OTHERS PRESENT Plan.Consult.-Mann Dir.Pub.Works-Harr City Attorney-Karmel The regular meeting of June 27, 1955, adjourned to above date, was called to order by Chairman Henderson at 8:45 P. M. The minutes of the meeting of June 27, were approved as submitted. HEARINGS: 1. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE - NORTH BURLINGAME W OMAN'S CLUB 1211 Paloma Avenue, Burlingame Mrs. George Warden, President Property - Lot 2, Block 16, Burlingame Grove Subdivision, zoned R-3. Improvements existing: House, lower floor - 5 rooms Apartment, upstairs - 3 rooms. Proposed: Lower floor for Club Rooms; upstairs to be rented as an apartment. Variance applied for; Club rooms - R-3 to R-4- A communication from Mr. Robert E. Ferranti, was read by Secretary Diederichsen, advising that the North Burlingame Woman's Club has leased his lot on Paloma Avenue for parking purposes. Chairman Henderson asked for comments from the floor. Mrs. George Warden, Club President, addressed the Commission, stat- ing the Club has leased the lot with an option to buy; that the lot adjoins the Club property; it is commercially zoned and is an improved parking lot. Mrs. Warden further stated that any remodeling on the building will be done by professional help. Planning Consultant Mann pointed out that should the Commission recom- mend approval of the variance, such recommendation should be made with the provision the variance is granted for the period of the parking lease plus any renewal or extension of same. Commissioner Mitchell moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the Variance as applied for be granted, contingent on the lease arrangement for the parking. Seconded by Commissioner Stivers, and unanimously carried on roll call of members. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Adjourned Meeting 7/11/55 Page #; 2. ATLANTIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY RESUBDIVISION: Block 8 - Mills Estate #3 "At' Parcel - 4.128 acres; more or less "B" Parcel - 3.946 acres; more or less Map of the proposed resubdivision was presented to the Commission. Director of Public Works Marr advised the Map has been checked and approved by his office, and that the property line has been set back to provide for landscaping. Commissioner Mitchell moved that the proposed resubdivision be approved, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously carried on roll call of members. 3• PARCEL "A" - BLOCK 7, MILLS ESTATE #3. Map of the proposed resubdivision was presented to the CALIFORNIA TEACHERS1 ASSOCIATION RESUBDIVISION: Commission. Director of Public Works Marr advised the Map has been checked and approved by his office. Commissioner Diederichsen moved that the proposed resubdivision be approved, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell and unanimously carried on roll call of members. 4. PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE: Planning Consultant Mann read the Sections of the Proposed Ordinance where recommended changes had been made: SECTION 1851 - #8 added to "c"; SECTION 1856 - "a" SECTION 1863 - "a" 1852 - #5 1856 - ner' 1862 - 1852 - #7 added 1858 - "c" 1853 - 116 11 1859 - ►larr 1854 - "d" 1860 - "a" 1854 - "ell 1861 - "a" 1855 - "f" 1862 - "a" (Record of changes on file.) Commissioner Mitchell asked if it would be Possible to include in the Ordinance a provision for the City to collect a yearly license fee for inspection service of signs. Commissioner Martin stated he felt some provision should be includ- ed in the Ordinance for the prevention of the property owners from painting as much of their property as they see fit with advertising signs. He pointed out that perhaps a clause could be included limiting the areas to a certain percentage of the building face. Commissioner Diederichsen moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the Sign Ordinance be adopted with the amendments as recommended by the Commission. The motion -was lost for lack of a second. Commissioner Martin moved to postpone any further action to the next, regular meeting. This motion was withdrawn. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Adjourned meeting 7/11/55 Page 3 Commissioner Diederichsen moved that the Ordinance be laid over to the next regular meeting and Planning Consultant Mann and City Attorney Karmel attempt to draft a provision covering the painting of signs on buildings. Seconded by Commissioner Martin, and carried unanimously on roll call of members. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chair- man Henderson at 10:45 P. M. W. H. DIEDERICHSEN Secretary Notes by: Evelyn Hill