HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1956.11.13CITY OF BURLINGAI14E PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRES�`dT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Adjourned regular meeting
November 13, 1956.
OTHERS PRESENT
Finger Diederichsen Plan.Consult. Mann
Henderson Dir.Pub.Works Marr
Kindig Councilman Thayer
Martin
Norberg
Stivers
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M.; Chairman Martin presiding.
Commissioner Diederichsen was excused because of a previous engagement.
HEARINGS•
1. RESUBDIVISION OF Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Unit No. 1 Millsdale
Industrial Park.
Mr. Martin Dinkelspiel, attorney for the Guittard Chocolate Company,
and the H.A.G. Company, owners of the property, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Dinkelspiel explained that the H.A.G. Company, a wholly owned sub-
sidiary of the Guittard Chocolate Company, holds ownership to the four
parcels in Lot 2, as described on the map. Two of these parcels are
presently occupied under ten-year lease arrangements, and for the pur-
poses of "subdivision", a lease is considered the same as a sale. The
areas under lease are particularly designated on the map and any future
resubdivisions of the property must follow the lines as set.
Mr. Dinkelspiel further explained that the two parcels as described in
Lot 3 are owned by the Guittard Chocolate Company. Negotiations are
pending to lease Parcel "C" to the Ely -Walker Company.
Questioned by Commissioners, the Planning Consultant confirmed the
application as a proper resubdivision. Mr. Mann stated that there are
no public improvements involved and the request covers a resubdivision
to establish four parcels in Lot 2 and two parcels in Lot 3.
In reply to the Chair, the City Engineer advised that the map was ac-
ceptable and the calculations correct.
Commissioner Stivers thereupon moved that the Resubdivision of Lot 2,
Block 1, Unit No. 1 Millsdale Industrial Park be accepted, seconded by
Commissioner Finger and unanimously carried on roll call.
A second motion was introduced by Commissioner Stivers that the Resub-
division of Lot 3, Block 1, Unit No. 1 Millsdale Industrial Park be
accepted, seconded by Commissioner Finger and unanimously carried on
roll call.
-1-
2. RESUBDIVISION - Lands of P. 0. Christman.
The Planning Consultant advised the Commission that the Christman
property is a single parcel of 1.056 acres MoL lying between North
Carolan Avenue and the Southern Pacific right of way. The present
building, occupied by the Christman Company, lies on the southerly
portion of the land and the -application has been made to permit
the sale of a portion of the land to a related industry.
Questioned by the Commission, Mr. Christman stated that the proposed
building would conform to the 25 foot set -back of his present build-
ing and the 1V level above curb grade.
In response to the Chair, the City Engineer reported that the map
was mathematically correct.
Commissioner Stivers moved that the Resubdivision of the Lands of
P. 0. Christman be approved, seconded by Commissioner ringer and
unanimously carried on roll call.
-k3- VARIANCE - Morris Daley, General Contractor, to permit storage
of contractor's equipment and materials on rear
portion of vacant lot at 1147 California Drive, C-2 zone.
At the request of the Chair, Mr. Daley explained that extensive al-
terations have been completed to the building at 1145 California Drive,
to provide offices and some storage space for his contracting business.
The front.portion of the adjoining vacant lot at 1147 California Drive,
provides parking area. The proposed storage area for materials and
equipment, fenced in on the rear 1/3 portion of this lot, would com-
plete the operation.
Mr. James Himmel, in attendance, representing the Burlingame Feder-
ation of Civic Improvement Clubs, Inc., protested the application
stating t?za t the applicant had failed to meet any of the conditions
for a variance as provided in the ordinance.
Mr. Robert H. Gans, in attendance, representing the Burlingame Gate
Improvement Club, protested a storage yard in a C-2 zone.
In response to Commission inquiry, Planning Consultant Mann stated
that the present building is -a definite improvement to the area and
the yard, properly maintained, should not be a nuisance. The Com-
mission must determine, however, whether the use will prove a detri-
ment to surrounding properties.
Commissioner Kindig stated that he -,felt the outside storage of
contractors equipment and materials would prove a detriment to the
surrounding properties and thereafter introduced a motion that the
variance application be denied, seconded by Commissioner Henderson
and carried on the following roll call:
AYES: COT411ISSIONERS: Henderson-Kindig-Norberg-Stivers
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Finger -Martin
-2-
Chairman Martin reminded Mr. Daley that an appeal may be directed to
the City Council before the next regular Council meeting.
NEW BUSII,,1ESS: (from the floor)
Mr. Alfred R. Alef, 1645 Westmoor Road, requested permission to submit
a petition, signed by the property owners in Burlingame Village, pro-
testing a rezoning from R-1 to C-1 of the lots on the Northeast and
the Southeast corners of El Camino Real and Dufferin Avenue.
Chairman Martin advised Mr. Alef that there has been no application
filed with the Commission for such a rezoning. The Commission, there-
fore, cannot take action on the petition nor express an opinion. The
petition was thereafter accepted and filed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no Further business before the Commission the meeting was
regularly adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Chairman Martin announced that the study session, scheduled for this
date, would convene after a ten minute recess.
CALL TO ORDER:
The study meeting was called to order at 9:30 P.M.; Chairman Martin
presiding.
1. VARIAPCE: Ernest and Naomi M. Cravalho, 1508 Carol Avenue, re-
questing permission to change the front and side set-
back requirements for a proposed five -unit apartment
building on the Northeast corner of El Camino Real
and Sanchez Avenue.
Mr. Cravalho, in attendance, presented a sketch of the apartment
building and explained that State and City set -back restrictions on
properties on E1 Camino Real prevented construction of the building
as planned. The variance was requested top ermit a 7-1/2 foot set-
back on the Sanchez Avenue frontage and a 3 foot set -back on the east
side of the building. Mr. Cravalho stated further that the 3 foot
side set -back adjoined the driveway of the contiguous property leav-
ing approximately 15 feet between the two properties.
In response to the Commission, Mr. Cravalho stated that access to
the building would be on Sanchez Avenue and he planned to utilize the
20 foot set -back on El Camino Real as a driveway to the garages.
Members expressed some concern that the land would not accommodate
the proposed building and discussed at length the 20foot set -back re-
striction on E1 Camino Real set by the State Highway Department.
-3-
The Planning Consultant suggested that the Commission visit the lo-
cation before the formal hearing at the next regular meeting.
2. VARIANCE: American Stardard Motels Corporation, 1102 El Camino
Real, San Mateo, for permission to erect apartment
/4Xotel, including a sign not to exceed 60 square feet, on
the Northeast corner of El Camino Real and Bellevue Avenue
Mr. Luther Carr, attorney for the applicant, presented an elevation of
the proposed building and advised that 30 units are contemplated, 17
with kitches, and there will be 23 carports.
In reviewing the sketch, Commissioners questioned the access off El
Camino Real and were advised by Mr. Joseph J. Spratt, president of
the Corporation, that there was insufficient area to permit entrance
elsewhere on the property. Mr. Spratt stated further, in response to
the Commission that there will be some transient accommodations but
the primary intention is for weekly rentals and longer.
Considerable discussion followed with reference to the size and location
of the sign and the Chair requested Mr. Spratt to submit complete de-
tails at the formal hearing on November 26.
The Planning Consultant agreed to confer with the City Attorney on the
proper application for the pr-eposed use to determine whether a variance
or a use permit is required.
3. C014 UNICATION: City Manager re: California Drive Widening and
Carolan Avenue Extension.
A communication dated November was read from the City Manager request-
ing a recommendation from the Planning Commission with reference to the
proposed improvement projects on California Drive and on Carolan Avenue.
The Planning Consultant suggested, and the City Engineer concurred, that
the improvement projects, in their order of importance, were:
(a) Completion of all storm drainage work; (b) Improvement of Carolan
Avenue from Toyon Drive to Broadway; (c) Widening of California Drive.
Mr. James Himmel, representing the Burlingame Federation of Civic Im-
provement Clubs, Inc., and Mr. Carl Smith, 1011 Toyon Drive, protested
the improvement of Carolan Avenue, stating that the residents in the
area were not in favor of such a project.
The Planning Consultant was requested to submit a report of his recom-
mendations for Commission study at the next regular meeting.
4- C0114UNICATION: City Manager re: Rollins Road Set -Back
A communication dated November 7, ;.,aas read from the City Manager refer-
ring for Commission study and report a Chamber of Commerce recommend-
ation to establish a ten foot set -back line on both sides of Rollins
Road from the north side of Marsten Road to Mills Creek; also a recom-
mendation that some provisions be included regulating the five foot
planting strip.
The Planning Consultant sufr,g ested and Commissioners concurred that
the property owners in the�Rollins Road area he invited to attend
-)I-
the study session in December to discuss the Chamber of Commerce
request.
Commissioner Kindig advised of a request from the County Planning
Commission for support of the Small Boats Harbor Program from the
City Planning Commissions and stated that a more detailed report on
the Co-�inty program would be made at the regular meeting on November
26.
There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was ad-
journed at 11:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Everett K. Kindig
Secretary