HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1957.11.25CITY OF BURLINGAME PLAAAIAG COMhISSION
VI LIUMS
COMiliISSIOASRS P RESEiJT
Diederichsen
Henderson
Kindig
Martin
Aorbe rg
Stivers
CALL TO ORDER
Regular meeting
,4ovember 25, 1957
CONIviISSIOJERS ABS'E-H OTfli,RS PRES.�-AT
Finger City Attorney Karme-
rCi"ty Engineer f.-,ar r
Plano Cons. Mann
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Thayer
Park Coma Amstxup
A regular meetin.d of the Burlingame City Planning Commission was held on
the above date. Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m. -
Chairman Martin presiding.
AiLiUTES PREVIOUS N,EET i3G
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 28, 1957, and the adjourned
regular meeting and study meeting of November 12, 1957, were approved,
PUBLIC HEARLiGS
Public hearings, scheduled in conformance to appropriate procedure, were
conducted on the following:
1. RESUBDIVISI04 -- Parcel 32A, Lot 32, Block ido, 6,
Piillsdale Industrial Park.tso. 3.
A proposed resubdivision of the above property was submitted to the
Planning Commission for formal action by Fir. Jack Dovey, representing the
owners, Trammell Crow and Edwin L. Cox. Mr, Dovey explained that the re -
subdivision will create a 1 acre parcel with a frontage of 180 feet on
Adrian Road.
In reviewing the map, Commissioners questioned Mr. Dovey concerning the
lot lines described thereon, with particular reference being made to the
two narrow lots, designated as Parcel "C" and Parcel "Dt°
Members expressed reluctance to approve the map as submitted and
questioned the City Engineer concerning the advisability of abandoning
certain of the lot lines, whereby the above mentioned parcels would be:
eliminated.
City Engineer -iarr advisod that he had no objection,,
There being no protests from other persons in attendance, a motion was in-
troduced by Commissioner Diederiehsen, seconded by Commissioner Kindig,
that the resubdivision of Parcel 32A, Lot 32, Block 6, Millsdale Industrial
Park 140. 3 be approved, conditional upon the following: (1) that the
lot lines within the 180 foot parcel be abandoned, thereby aliminating
Parcel "C" e (2 -that the lot line between Parcel 31-,A and Parcel ` r/1 be
abandoned,, thereby eliminating Parcel "D" . Motion carried unanimously
on roll call of members,
2. FNAL MAP m Mills Garden Court No. 2
The final map of Mills Carden Court No, 2, submitted at the last study
meeting, was given further consideration.
Pair, Jack Dovey, engineer representing the owners£. Town and Country Realty
Company,, reviewed the map with Commissione:� s and advised treat the sub-
division will provide 18 lots zoned for apar -men.t house use
The City Engineer and the Planning Consultant Indicated approval and ad-
vised that the snap was in agreement with, the previously app.coved -lex itl tre
map, with the exception of a change 1n some of the lot lines.
There being; no protests received,, either verbal or written,, a motion was
introduced by Commissioner Aorberg, seconded by Commissioner Henderson
that the Final Map of hills Garden Court No. 2 be :recommended to the
City Council for adoption. Motion carried anypanimously can roll call
3 A SPECIAL PERMIT - Southern Baptist Church to use property in
(Aoo on the agenda), Mills Estate No. 11 for church 2uKR2ges. --
A hearing was 'meld on an application of the Burlli,4ame Southern Baptist
Church, 145 Park Road,, Burlingame for a use permit, for a chapel and re-
lated bui.ldin s to be constructed on property located at Sebastian Drive
and Trousda'le Drive (Lots 33 through 37, Bloek 30, Mills Estate No. 11)
A letter dated November 49 1957n signed by Robert i. Daugherty, Pastor,
and Alvin B. Smith, Chairman Building Committee, was read advising of
plans to build a church auditorium, educational building and chapel
In reply to,Chairman Plartin, the Planning Consultant reviewed the pro-
visions of the ordinance regulating church use,, with particular refer-
ence to the set -back restrictions and off-street parking requirements.
The Chair recognized Pastor Daugherty who advised that the building
plans were not yet, available; however,, the program called for construc-
tion first of a building to house the sunday school and chapel and ad-
ditional structures as required;,
In the general discussion which followed, Commissioners questioned
Pastor Daugherty concerning the general lay -out of the development and
the off-street parking facilities. Chairman hartin suggested that prior
to the time actual construction starts, a plot plan should be presented
to the Commission for beview.
Commissioner Norberg,, concurring in the Chairman°s remarks, introduced a
motion that a use permit be granted the Burlingame, Southern Baptist
Church as requested, with the proviso that the preliminary drawings and
final plans be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to construction.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Diederiehseno
The applicant indicated no objection to the proviso and the motion was
thereafter unanimously carried on roll call of members.
Chairman Martin advised the applicants that the use permit was granted
providing no appeal was received prior to Tuesday, December 12, 1957.
The hearing was thereafter declared concluded.
4. SPECIAL PERMIT - Burlingame Methodist Church for sunday school use.
(No. 6 on the agenda
A hearing was held on the request of the Burlingame Methodist Church,
El Camino Real at Howard Avenue, to use an apartment building located at
141 Primrose Road fbr church school purposes.
A letter dated November 8, 1957, was read from the Reverend Myron Herrall
advising that the building has been acquired for church use to alleviate
presently over -crowded facilities and that alterations will be made to
comply with the City fire department recommendations.
Mr. Jim Ferran, representing; the applicant, discussed with Commissioners
the proposed use and described alterations to be undertaken prior to
occupancy. In addition, a chart was submitted outlining various locations
within the immediate neighborhood of the church available to church mem-
bers for parking.
In reply to questions directed to the Planning Consultant, Commissioners
were informed that the contemplated remodeling will prove a definite ad-
vantage to the property. Further, a plan to provide off-street parking
in wont of the building, to supplement parking spaces available on the
Igas station property immediately adjacent, should prove a satisfactory
arrangement
Mr. Ferran addressed the Commission further and advised that the property
on the corner of Howard Avenue and Primrose Road, immediately adjacent
to the proposed Sunday school building, is church property presently
under lease to the Standard Oil Company and operated as a gasoline ser-
vice station. The lease agreement provides that the service station
will not be open for business on Sundays to permit the church to use the
available area for off-street parking.
Continuing, Mr. Ferree stated that in addition to the remodeling prom
posed to be oompleted on the structure9 it is planned to construct a drive
way extending between the two properties to provide an easy flow of
traffic from the parking areas.
After. some further discussion, a motion was introduced by Commissioner
Diederiehsen that the use permit be'granted subject to the following:
(1) remodeling of the building to be subject to the approval of the
City°$ fire department; (2) remodeling to include removal of the front
porch of the building as well as the existing fence; (3) ground area in
front of the structure, between the trees and the building, to be properly
covered for service as a parking area; (4) the set -bank reserved for
planting to remain; (5) the adjoining corner property to remain available
for church parkin; on Sundays and evenings when necessary. At the re-
quest of Commissioner Aorberg-, a further stipulation was added to the
above -stated motion as follows: (6) construction of the new driveway'
mentioned by Mr. Fcrren to be contingent on the approval of the construe-
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tion plans by the City Engineer. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kindig
and carried unanimously on roll call of members.
Chairman martin advised the' applicant that the use p .rmit was granted
provided no appeal was received prior to Tuesday;, December 3, 1957.
The hearing; was tr�ereafter declared concluded.
5. SPECIAL PERMIT e Martin Ruane u Song for contractor's .yard.
(Ao, 3 on the agenda)
A hearing was held 'on the request of Martin Ruane, 232 Taraval Street,
San Francisco,, for permission to op,arate a plasterer contractor storage
yard and offices upon a parcel of land located in the Easton Industrial
Subdivision, said property having frontages on Marsten Road. and
Rollins Road,
lair. Ruane, in attendance, submitted a site plan and an improvement plan
and advised that he intends to use one-half of th6 property, fronting
on La rsten Road, for his own Immediate use and, at a later date, develop
the r emaining one-half, fronting on Rollins Road for shop and warehouse
facilities.
Chairman Martin asked for comments of those in attendance and William
Van Zyverden, owner of the property located at 1353 Karsten Road, was
Given osrmission by the Chair to examine plans submitted by Mr. Ruane.
After,,. -,.a lengthy discussion,) hr. Van Zyverden indicated that he had no
objections to the proposed use,
At the invitation of Chairman Martin, Chairman Amstrup of the Park Com-
mission, in attendance, reviewed the plans and stated that he had no
suggestions to make,
There being no protests heard, a motion was introduced by Commissioner
Kindig, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that a special permit be
granted to Martin Ruane and Sons to maintain a plasterer contractor
storage yard and offices (on that certain property located within the
Easton Industrial Subdivision and described in detail in the application
on file) said grant to be subject to the following: (1) the proposed
use to be developed in agreement with the site plan on file, which plan
was submitted and accepted as a part of the application; (2) the fence
enclosing the open yard area to be a solid -type fence, not less than
eight (8) feet in height, as provided by ordinance, and, across the
Marsten Road frontage, said fence to be set back 30 feet from the property
line, thereby providing an off-street parking area;
Above motion was declared carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: COhNISSIOAERS: Henderson, Kindig, Martin, Norberg, Stivers
AGES: CUHMISSIONSRS : Diederichsen `
ABSENT COI MISSIONERS: Finger
"Commissioner Diederichsen explained his vote by a statement of oppositio;
to contractor° s yards in general,
Chairman Martin advised the applicant that the use permit was granted pro-
vided no appeal was received prior to Tuesday, December 3, 1957.
The hearing -was -thereafter declared concluded.
6, SPECIAL PSRNIT - Beryl I. Bearint for contractor° s�d .
fN®a on the agenda)
A hearing wa held on the request of Beryl Ie Bearint, VMD, 1288 Bayshore
Highway, for a permit authorizing a contractor°b storage ybrd to be
located on a portion of his property.
A perspective plot plan of the use and a statement setting forth proposalE
for development of the property; submitted by Dr. Bearint, were accepted
to be fit--d as a port of the application.
Dr. Bearint addressed the Commission and advised that he plans to sell the
property to a hr. Frank harasco, who will undertake the necessary im-
provements to make the location suitable for his contracting business
In reply to a series of questions from CoMMsssionsrs, Mra har.asco advised
that the yard was to be enclosed by an eight foot redwood fence; parking
spaces to be provided within the grounds; one small building to be
erected for storage purposes.
There being no protests heard, a emotion was Introduced by Commissioner
Henderson, seconded by Commissioner Aorberg that a use permit be granted
to Beryl I.Bearint and Frank Marasco for a coat, acto? s storage yard to
be operated on the property located in the Easton Industrial Subdivision
(land area described in detail in the application) buts ject to the follow-
ing: (1) area to be filled progressively; (2) use as stowage yard to begin
when at least 5000 square feet of area is completed; (3) fencing of
front and side lines to be done as land is readied; (4) frontage Fence to
be placed at 5 foot setback from property line and trees planted in said
setback, (Detailed plans on file.)
Motion was declared carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIOAZRS : Henderson, Kindig, .Fiartina Norberg, Stivers
ROES: CONhISSIONERS : Diederichsen (repeating his objections to
ABSEAT CUMMISSIOAERS : Finger contractor0 s storage yards)
Chairman Martin advised the applicants that the use permit was granted
provided no appeal was received prior to Tuesday, December 3, 1957.
The hearing was thereafter declared concluded,
COMMUtd ICATIOAS
1, Advisory Planning Council re: Master Plano
A letter dated November 15, 1957, was read from the San Mateo County
Advisory Planning Council submitting for review a portion of the
County Master Plan entitled FOPreliminary Master Plan For San Mateo
County, Introduction and Gensral,Policy Statement". All members having
previously received copies of the document, a motion was introduced by
Commissioner Henderson endorsing said document and directing that the
Advisory Planning Council be so advised. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Norberg and carried unanimously.
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2 . Diur_-acne Recreation Association: Canyon area, Dulls Estate.
A letter dated November 19, 1957, from the Burlin&ame Recreation
Association eoneernin4; development of the canyon area in the Mills Estate
Subdivision was acknowledbed and ordered filed
AEW BUSINESS
1. Proposed ordinance amending regulations for R®1 Districts.
Chairman Martin advised that a suggestion has been received from !Mayer
Rooth tnat the Commission resubmit to the City Council the ordinance pro-
posing to amend Section 1926 of the Code (Regulations for R-1 Districts)
A motion was thereupon introduced by Commissioner Diederichsen, seconded
by Commissioner Henderson that said ordinance be resubmitted for Council
consideration..
Motion declared carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMNISSIOAERS : Diederichsen, Henderson, Kindig, Martin, Norber
iWES : C0MNIS SIOAERS : None
ABSTALi COMNISSIUAERS: Stivers
ABS&AT COMMISSIOASRS : Finger
ADJOURAMS14T
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:15 pomp
Respectfully submitted,
Everett Ka Kindig
Secretary
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