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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 24, 1956
COT114ISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESF-IT
Diederichsen Stivers City Attorney Karmel
Finger Plan. Consult. Mann
Henderson Dir.Pub.viorks Marr
Kindig
Martin
Norberg
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M.; Chairman Martin presiding.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 1956, and the study
meeting of September 11, 1956, approved as presented.
The Chair announced that this was the time set for certain public
hearings, notices having been published as required.
HEARINGS:
1. RESUBDIVISION - Change of Lot Lines - Lots 4 and 5, Block 18,
Ray Park Subdivision.
Mr. Jack Dovey of Wilsey & Ham, representing the owner of the property,
presented the Map and stated that the application involved mrely the
realignment of a common lot line.
In reply to the Chair, City Engineer Marr confirmed the calculations.
There being no objections presented, a motion was thereupon introduced
by Commissioner Finger that the resubdivision as presented be approved,
seconded by Commissioner Diederichsen and -unanimously carried on roll
call.
2. RESUBDIVISION - Parcel B, Block 7, Mills Estate No. 3, to create
Parcel "L" of 1.90 acres MoL.
The Map of the resubdivision was presented by Mr. Dovey and Planning
Consultant Mann reported that the proposed parcel would establish a
Food pattern for future developments in the block.
The City Engineer verified the calculations and there being no ob-
jections presented, it was moved by Commissioner Kindig that the resub-
division as presented be approved, seconded by Commissioner Norberg
and unanimously carried on roll call.
3. VARIANCE - San Mateo -Burlingame Board of Realtors to erect one-
story office building to be used as headquarters for
the Board - Lot 1B, Block 3, Town of Burlingame Sub-
division - Zone R-3.
Mr. Fred Smith, speaking in behalf of the Board of Realtors, presented
a sketch of the building also an elevation of the El Camino Real front-
age. Mr. Smith stated that there would be no traffic problem created
as a result of the building. An off-street parking area was planned
for employeest cars.
Mrs. Berith Matt, 21 Park Road, in attendance, requested further de-
tails on the parking arrangements and was assured by Mr. Smith that
the area allocated for parking was adequate as the general public
would not be using the facilities of the office.
There was considerable discussion relative to the lay out of the
building and Commissioners concurred that any action should be delayed
until a more comprehensive set of plans were presented. Commissioner
Norberg thereafter moved that the application be postponed to the
Study Meeting of October 8, seconded by Commissioner Finger and unan-
imously carried on roll call.
The Chair requested Mr. Smith to present at the October 8 meeting an
elevation of the Park Road frontage also a side elevation and to make
the suggested changes in the planting outlay.
PETITIONS•
1. FINAL MAP - MILLS ESTATE NO. 11:
Area lying southwesterly from
Mills Estate No. 7 and No. 9.
Mr. Dovey advised the Commission that the Map provides for the 10 foot
walk -way to the nature study park, as previously agreed by the owners,
also a dedication to the City of a pumping station site, i.e. Lot 23,
Block 32. Planning Consultant Mann reminded Members that as the land
is developed those parcels to be used for public service are to be
included in the Maps when presented for approval.
In response to the Chair, the City engineer reported that all of the
calculations had not been verified. A motion was thereafter intro-
duced by Commissioner Henderson that the Final Map of Mills Estate
No. 11, as presented, be recommended to the City Council for acceptance,
subject to the approval of the calculations by the City Engineer, sec-
onded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried on roll call.
2. FINAL MAP - MILLS ESTATE NO. 1-A: A resubdivision of a portion of
Block 1, Mills Estate No. 1.
Planning Consultant Mann and City 'ngineer Marr voiced approval of the
Map. In response to Commission inquiry, Mr. Mann stated that the 25
foot public utility easement as shown along the rear of the lots would
be paved to a width of 20 feet by the owners and its maintenance would
be their responsibility. The plan was to use this easement area for
delivery trucks.
There being no objections presented, it was moved by Commissioner
Norberg that adoption of the Final Map of Mills Estate No. 1-A be
.recommended to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Finger and
unanimously carried on roll call.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. MARCO POLO WAY AS THROUGH STREET.
The Chair announced that further discussion on this subject, postponed
from a previous meeting, was in order at this time.
Planning Consultant Mann suggested that action on the matter would best
be delayed to a later date. The benefits from opening Marco Polo Way
would extend to the residents in Ray Park as well as the Mills Estate
but future developments in the area would simplify the project consider-
ably.
Commissioner Finger reported of a trip to the location and suggested
that building the street through the proposed route might increase
rather than decrease any present traffic hazards. Commissioner ringer
requested that the comments of the Police and Fire Departments be sol-
icited.
In response to the Chair, City Engineer Marr agreed that a greater need
for the through street would undoubtedly exist at a future date.
A motion was introduced by Commissioner Diederichsen that the matter of
the establishment of Marco Polo Way as a through street be tabled await-
ing further development in the Mills -state area, seconded by Commiss-
ioner Kindig. On the question, Commissioner Finger expressed a desire
to pursue the problem further rather than postpone indefinitely. Com-
missioner Diederichsen thereupon withdrew his motion and a motion was
offered by Commissioner Finger, seconded by Commissioner Norberg that
the matter be continued for two weeks to the Study Meeting of October
8 and, in the meantime, Planning Consultant Mann request an opinion
from the Police and Fire Departments regarding hazards from the estab-
lishments of the proposed through street. Motion carried unanimously
on roll call.
2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1854, SIGN ORDINANCE, "REAL ESTATE SIGNS".
A communication dated September 7, 1956, was received from the San
Mateo -Burlingame Board of Realtors endorsing the proposed amendments
to the Sign Ordinance relative to "Real Estate Signs". The Board
suggested that provision be included to permit one sign to each street
on corner properties in "R" districts. Mr. Fred Smith and Mrs. John
B. Cockcroft, directors of the Board of Realtors, in attendance, voiced
approval of the proposed amendments.
Commissioner Norberg suggested that provision be included to permit
renewal of sign permits for periods equal to the original permit.
Aftet. soma further: c_omme_ zgts, Commissioners concurred in the proposed
limitations:
(a) Not exceeding 3 square feet in area in "R" zones
(b) Not exceeding 32 square feet in area in "C" zones
(c) Not exceeding 36 square feet in area in "M" zones
(d) Not exceeding 80 square feet in any tract, which
shall consist of 5 or more contiguous lots where
subdivided; and if not subdivided of 1 or more acres,
in which case one sign per acre is permitted.
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A motion was thereafter introduced by Commissioner Diederichsen
that the amendment to the Sign Ordinance, Section 1854, "Real Estate
Signs" providing for (a) size limitations in each zone, (b) an addit-
ional sign on corner properties in "R " zones, and (c) sign permits
With renewal privileges, be recommended to the City Council for adopt-
ion, seconded by Commissioner Norberg and carried unanimously on roll
call.
C OMMITNI CATIONS:
1. COUNTY Or LOS ANGELES RE: FEE S-CHEDULES
A questionnaire from the County of Los Angeles, Regional Planning
Commission, regarding the fee schedule on Variances, Zone Changes,
etc., was referred to the Planning Consultant for reply.
2. PARK COMMISSION RE: CITY LANDSCAPING PROGRAM
A communication dated September 14, 1956, was read from the Park
Commission requesting an opportunity to study maps and plans of
proposed city parks, landscaping of public buildings and subdiv-
isions before any Planning Commission action.
Chairman Martin reported that he and the Planning Consultant will
attend the Park Commission meeting on October 11 and requested Com-
missioners to accompany them. The Chair expressed a desire to co-
operate wherever possible with the Park Commission.
Planning Consultant Mann reported to Members that Mr. Wally Just,
owner of the Burlingame Motel, on the Bayshore Service Road, had
requested permission to replace two wooden advertising signs on
his property with a two-faced 10 foot long Neon sign. The present
use is non -conforming in an R-3 zone, where such a sign is prohib-
ited by the Zoning Ordinance.
After some discussion, Commissioners suggested to Mr. Mann that
Mr. Just file a formal application and submit plans of the proposed
sign, and in a formal hearing some solution to his problem may be
discovered.
There being no further matters of business, the meeting was formally
adjourned at 1010 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Everett K. Kindig
Secretary