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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1956.09.24CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COM?4ISSION 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. !T 2T! 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. -3- 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