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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1955.02.28BURLINGAME CITY PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Henderson Martin Mattock Mitchell Simonds MINUTES COMMISS IONERS Diederichsen Regular Meeting February 28, 1955. OTHERS PRESENT Plan.Consultant - Mann City Attorney - Karmel Councilman - Rooth Bldg. Inspector - Watson City Clerk - White Dir.Public Works- Marr The regular meeting of the Burlingame City Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Henderson at 8:10 P. M. In the.absenee of Commissioner Diederichsen, Chairman Henderson ap- pointed Commissioner Martin acting Secretary. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1955, were correct- ed - Page 3, Paragraph 5 Line 1, by the addition of "Burlingame Manor" before "Improvement Club' - and approved. The minutes of the study meeting of February 14, 1955, were approved as submitted. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Elmer and Leona R. Skinner, 220 Fell Street, San Francisco, applied for reclassification of property known as 1204 El Camino Real (Lot 2, Block 17, Burlingame Grove subdivision) from R-3 to C-1. Improvements existing consist of a reinforced concrete building with steel truss roof. The building is at present being fully modernized for use as a brake and wheel specialist shop. Secretary Martin read a letter from Mr. Skinner requesting that the reclassification be granted and pointing out that the property, until a year ago, was classified as C-1. Photographs were submitted to give a general idea of improvements that would be made to the existing building. Chairman Henderson asked for comments from those interested in the matter. Mr. Skinner addressed the Commission. He pointed out that he has spent a -,sizeable amount for the property and that the improvements would amount to an additional several thousand dollars. He requested a reclassification to protect his investment in the event the build- ing should suffer a catastrophe. In response to questioning by the Commission, Mr. Skinner advised that the operation would be active 18 hours each day - opening at 7:00 A.M. The sign on the building would not be as large as those shown in the photographs submitted. There. would be no noise, fumes, smoke, gasoline or oil in conjunction with the operation. The apartment at present above the garage would be used as parts storage and a waiting room for customers. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Meeting - 2/28/55 Planning Consultant Mann pointed out to the Commission that the changes now being made to the building are in accordance with the present non- conforming use; of the property. Commissioner Martin expressed the opinion that with the present non- conforming use of the property it may be used as an auto repair shop. If reclassified to C-1, any operation so classified, such as shoe re- pair, etc., could go into the property. Suggested it be left as non- conforming use in R-3. Chairman Henderson advised Mr. Skinner the Commission would like more time to consider the question. Commissioner Mattock moved to delay the request for reclassification from R-3 to C-1 until the next regular meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Simonds and unanimously carried. Mr. Skinner was requested to bring a complete set of plans of the remodeling and a picture showing the size of the sign that would be placed on the building, to the next regular meeting. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: Associated Pacific Builders, 1701 Davis Drive, Burlingame, applied for re-classification from R-1 to R-2 of property known as Lot 31, Block 6, Burlingame Grove subdivision. The property is presently vacant. Acting Secretary Martin read a letter from Hannah J. Dhue expressing agreement to the reclassification requested. Chairman Henderson invited comments from those interested in the application. No one being present to speak on the application, the matter was set ahead for the next regular meeting. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS: RNgtiddt of Associated Pacific Builders, 1701 Davis Drive, Burlingame, for resubdivision of property known as Lots 1.5 and 16, Kenmar Terrace. Acting Secretary Martin read a letter from Director of Public Works Marr, pointing out the resubdivision consists, merely of shifting the common line between Lots 15 and 16 in a southerly direction. Mr. Marr recommended the request be approved by the Commission. Commissioner Mattock moved that the application be approved as present- ed, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously carried. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Secretary Martin read a letter from the Burlingame Elementary Schools advising the Commission that the Board had passed a motion at their meeting of February 15, 1955, to enter into an agreement with the Trousdale Company to acquire 9.86 "acres in the Mills Estate contig- uous to the Intermediate School site for an additional school site. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Meeting 2/28/55 Page #3 Mr. L. E. Weisenberg advised the Commission that Mr. George White, Superintendent of Elementary Schools, had advised him by telephone that the School Board had passed a resolution that no school site would be required in the upper Mills Estate, known as #5• Chairman Henderson requested that a letter be written from the City Hall to Mr. George White asking him to confirm the information that the City Planning Commission has that the School Board would not re- quire a school site in the upper Mills Estate, known as #5• FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Secretary pro tem Martin read a letter from the Burlingame Park Com- mission requesting a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on March 10, at 8:00 P. M. in the City Hall. A special joint meeting with members of the Planning, Park and Rec- reation Commissions, was scheduled for Saturday morning, March 5th. The City Clerk was requested to communicate with members of the Com- missions, inviting their presence to discuss and consider Park and Recreation sites in Mills Estate #5• Sa XTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Tentative Map - Mills Estate #5 was presented to the Planning Com- mission. Planning Consultant Mann requested that certain street names be changed. A list of alternate names were submitted to the Trousdale Company. Planning Consultant Mann and Director of Public Works Marr advised the Commiasion that Dana and Valerie Streets in the Mills Estate #5 area are now shown as 54 foot wide streets. In the opinion of Plan- ning Consultant Mann and Public Works Director Marr the two streets should be 60 feet wide as secondary streets in certain sections where the traffic flow would be the heaviest. Mr. Lee Ham agreed to the request. The widening will b e accomplished by narrowing the total paved sidewalk area - including curb - to 4 feet and the tree planting strip will be narrowed to 3 feet. These dimensions were approved by Director of Public Works Marr. Planning Consultant Mann pointed out that from the map there appears to be certain lots undesirable for building purposes. Mr. Lee Ham stated that although the lots are not graded they may be sold later for "custom designed" homes. Planning Consultant Mann advised that in his opinion the subdividers should provide a firehouse site preferably near the intersection of Trousdale Boulevard and the Skyline. Councilman Rooth, Chairman of the Council Fire Committee, was asked if the Fire Commission had expressed any desires as to such a site, to which he replied that the proposed location was also its choice. Mr. Weisenberg stated that at such time as the City of Burlingame may require a firehouse in the Mills Estate area, the subdivider will pro- vide a site free. Commissioner Martin questioned whether the offer would be made in writing to which Mr. Weisenberg replied affirmatively. Planning Commission Minutes - Regular Meeting - 2/28/55. rage /t4 On motion of Commissioner Simonds, action on the Tentative Map as sub- mitted, was withheld until an adjourned meeting, Monday, March 7th at 7:00 P. M., in the City- Hall, seconded by Commissioner Henderson and unanimously carried. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: A letter was read from the City Council, expressing opposition to the proposed classification of property within the Peninsula Hospital Dis- trict, containing 23,267 acres, as in a C-3 District, and recommending that the Commission investigate a method of zonin& whereby the entire twenty-three acres may be limited to hospital and/or accessory uses only. At the suggestion of Planning Consultant Mann the subject was tabled for further study. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Unfinished building on the property of Al Marion, 1213 Mills Avenue. Building Inspector Watson -advised that the structure is still standing. City Clerk White as requested by Chairman Henderson to notify all per- sons concerned with the subject to be present at the next regular meet- ing of the Commission on March 28, 1955• NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planning Consultant Mann requested the Commission to establish a definite procedure of action on the resubdivision of property i.e.- whether the Commission shall act on such matters atits study meetings in addition to its regular meetings. City Attorney Karmel suggested a possibility that the Industrial Com- mittee may propose that the City Council amend the present City Ordin- ance to permit such resubdivisions to bypass the Planning Commission entirely by presenting the matter directly to the City Engineer for final decision. Commissioner Mattock moved that the rules relating to resubdivisions be revised to permit the Planning Commission to act on such resubdiv- isions at study meetings as well as regular meetings, provided that the subject matter is not controversial and the City Engineer has recom- mended approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henderson, and on roll call the result was as follows: Ayes: Commissioners - Henderson -Mattock -Mitchell -Simonds Noes: Com:-uissioners - Simonds Nbsent Commissioners - Diederichsen-Stivers 2. Planning Consultant Mann requested the Commission to bear in mind the proposed Sign Ordinance, copies of which have been previously dis- tributed to members of the Commission, the Chamber of Commerce and the Burlingame Improvement organizations. He suggested that a future study meeting may be scheduled for review and consideration of the proposed Sign Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:30 P. M. to meet Monday, March 7, 1955 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted Notes by: W. DAVID MARTIN, SECRETARY PRO TEM. Evelyn Hill