HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1956.06.25CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Diederichsen
Finger
Henderson
Kindig
Martin
Norberg
Stivers
MI NUTES
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
None
Regular Meeting
June 25, 1956
OTHERS PRESENT
City Attorney - Karmel
Plan. Consult - Mann
Dir.Pub.Works - Marr
Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M.; Chairman Martin presiding.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 28, 1956, corrected to show Chair-
man Martin voting "AYE'S on the proposed 1956/1957 Budget and approved as
corrected; minutes of the special meeting and the -study meeting of June
11, 1956, approved as written.
The Chair announced that this was the time set for certain public hear-
ings, notices having been published as required.
HEARINGS:
1. VARIANCE -
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A communication dated June 22, 1956,.-from Howard J. Pearson, Inspector
Burlingame Fire Department, was read advising that the building was sat-
isfactory for the operation of a chool and specifying certain safety
measures which must be met before Fire Department clearance would be
granted.
A communication dated June 1, 1956, from Cecil G. Osborne, Minister,
First Baptist Church, was read expressing approval of the Church Board
of Mr. Shayerts project.
Mr. Shayer informed the Commission that the school will be in session
from July 2 to August 10, 1956, from the hours of 9:00 a.m., to 12 noon
Monday through Friday; transportation will be provided by the parents.
Mr. Shayer stated further that he had made arrangements to meet with
Inspector Pearson before the scheduled opening date to comply with the
Fire Department regulations.
In response to the Commission, Mr. Shayer advised that the children will
be escorted across the El Camino at the noon dismissal hour.
The Commission determined that Mr.
ed teachers, and it was thereafter
onded by Commissioner Kindig that
ing stipulation:
Shayer and his associate were accredit -
moved by Commissioner Finger and sec -
the Variance be granted with the follow-
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1. That a letter must be presented to the Commission from -Mr. Shayer
and his associate stating their intention to police the Intersec-
tion at El Camino Real and Palm Drive at the noon dismissal hour;
2. That a communication must be presented to the Commission from the
Fire Department advising that the requirements of the Department
have been complied with before the scheduled opening date.
Motion unanimously carried on roll call of members.
2. CHANGE OF LOT LINES - Lots 15, 16, 17 - Mills Garden Court, Block 6
Mills Estate No. 3 „ to establish two parcels
from existing three lots.
Jack Glang, builder, speaking in behalf of the developers, advised the
Commission that the deed for the property is now recorded and the orig-
inal plans for the project* have been altered which necessitates the
change in the lot lines.
The City Engineer stated that the map had been verified by his office
and it was thereafter moved by Commissioner Henderson that the applic-
ation for change of lot lines to create lots 18 and 19 from the present
Lots 15, 16, 17, Mills Garden Court, Block 6, Mills Estate No. 3, be
approved; seconded by Commissioner Norberg and unanimously carried on
roll call of members.
PETITIONS:
1. TENTATIVE MAP - "Burlway Industrial Park" a proposed subdivision
of an b acre parcel of the Lowrie Paving Company,
Inc. lying between the Ba shore Freeway and the
old Bayshore H ghway.
A communication dated June 15, 1956, from -the Burlingame Park Commission
was read recommending to the Planning Commission that uniform tree plant-
ing be requested for the area - trees to be supplied and planted approx-
imately 60 feet apart at the expense of the sub -divider; a recommendation
as to the desired specie of tree to be supplied at a later date.
In reviewing the map, the Commission determined:
1. Sidewalk on one side is sufficient for an industrial road;
2. Forty (40) foot street between curbs is ample right of way.
Considerable discussion was given to the construction of a cul-de-sac,
and Commissioner Norberg expressed opposition to a dead-end street
without a "turn around".
Mr. Lowrie maintained that unless the cul-de-sac was of sufficient size
to accommodate the large trucks and trailers, it would serve no purpose.
In response to the Chair, Mr, Lowrie agreed to a fifteen (15) foot front
setback for the buildings subject to the approval of the purchasers and
confirmed that the drainage ditch on the property will become a City ease-
ment.
(Records indicate Deed of Easement was accepted by Resolution 83-55.)
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It was thereafter moved by Commissioner Henderson and seconded by Com-
missioner Finger that the map be recommended to the City Council with
the following provisions:
1. A fifteen (15) foot front setback for buildings,w hich will be
made a matter of record on the final map.
2. Street tree planting in accordance with the recommendations of
the Park Commission, which will be a part of the specifications
for improvements.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Diederichsen-Finger-Hender-Kindig-Martin-Stivers
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Norberg
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: None
Motion carried.
2. TENTATIVE MAP - Mills Estate Area.
Lee Ham, Engineer for the Mills Estate, advised the Commission that the
revised map was prepared because the rocky terrain where the work is now
progressing necessitates changes in construction plans. He stated fur-
ther it is possible that additional changes may be requested as the dev-
elopment proceeds. In response to the Chair, Mr. Ham confirmed that
every lot will not be a flat level lot, as originally planned, and that
Trousdale Construction Company will not develop on each lot.
Commissioners expressed concern that the streets showed steeper on the
revised map than originally presented; that the long unbroken streets
were not satisfactory, and there seemed to be insufficient roadways
for free circulation of traffic.
Mr. Ham requested the Commission to approve that part of the map cover-
ing the area from the Mills Estate No. 5 and No. 7 westerly to Sebastian
Drive to permit the work to continue. A tentative map could be present-
ed on the next portion when construction started at a later date.
Commissioners concurred in the Chair's objection to approving a partial
tentative map and the City Attorney advised the Commission that the sub-
division as proposed affected changes in Mills Estate No. 5, a recorded
map.
It was thereafter moved by Commissioner Henderson that the matter be ad-
journed to the Study Meeting of July 9, seconded by Commissioner Norberg.
On the question, Mr. W. Stevens, Secretary of the Trousdale Corporation,
requested the Commissioners to call a special meeting before the Study
Fleeting to eliminate the delay.
A vote on the motion was thereafter called and unanimously carried on
Poll call.
The Chair requested Mr. Ham to submit a map of the entire area incorpor-
ating the suggested changes, also an overlay map.
3. FINAL MAP - Mills Estate No. 7.
The City E gineer and the Planning Consultant advised that the map had
been ve if e and agrees with the approved tentative map of Mills Estate
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No. 7 with one slight change on a cul-de-sac.
There being no objections presented, it was moved by Commissioner
Norberg that the Final Map of Mills Estate No. 7 be recommended to
the City Council for approval, seconded by Commissioner Finger and
unanimously carried on roll call of members.
4. TENTATIVE MAP - Reversion to Acreage Block 27, Mills Estate No. 5.
The City Attorney advised the Commission that there is now before the City
Council a petition from the developers for an extension of one year on
the Agreement for the Improvement of Mills Estate No. 5. Until action
is taken by the Council, the Commission may not act on the tentative map.
It was thereafter moved by Commissioner Henderson that the matter be
adjourned to the Study Meeting of July 9, seconded by Commissioner
Finger and carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. NORMA MOORE SCHOOL REQUESTING CANCELLATION OF VARIANCE APPLICATION.
A communication dated June 18, 1956, from Mrs..Norma E. Moore, advising
that complications had arisen in the negotiations for purchase of prop-
erty for the establishment of her tutoring school and withdrawing the
application for Variance previously submitted was acknowledged.
2: CITY OF RIVERSIDE RECREATION DEPARTMENT RE: Neighborhood Playground
Areas.
A communication from the City of Riverside Recreation Department re-
questing suggestions on the.planning and location of neighborhood park
areas was referred to the Planning Consultant for reply.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Carolan Avenue Improvement
The Planning Consultant, in behalf of the Committee, presented suggested
methods of improvement for Carolan Avenue:
(1) Between Morrell Avenue and Toyon Drive,
(2) From Toyon Drive to Broadway
(Copy of report in detail on file.)
and requested that the Commission take action at this time in the form
of a recommendation to the City Council.
James Himmel, representing the Burlingame Federation of Civic Improvement
Clubs, Inc., stated that the residents of Toyon Drive and Larkspur Drive
are opposed to a link between Toyon Drive and the Carolan Avenue indus-
trial road, and the property owners on Carolan Avenue are unwilling to
participate in an assessment district. Mr. Himmel requested a delay of
30 days, before a recommendation is forwarded to the City Council, to
enable his organization to complete a survey of residents in the area.
Commissioner Finger agreed that the request was reasonable and suggested
that the extension be granted.
Commissioner Kindig stated there was no apparent reason for postponing
a recommendation to the Council on Carolan Avenue improvement from
Toyon Drive to Broadway and thereafter moved that a letter be addressed
to the City Council outlining the traffic problems in the Carolan Avenue
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industrial area and the adjoining residential districts and requesting
that the Council consider the procedure for improvement of Carolan
Avenue as outlined in Item No. 2 of the Committee report, seconded by
Commissioner Finger and carried unanimously .
The proposal presented in Item No. 1, improvement of Carolan Avenue
between Morrell Avenue and Toyon Thrive, was referred to the Study Meet-
ing of July 9.
There being no further business, the meeting was regularly adjourned
at 1110 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
EVERETT K. KINDIG
SECRETARY