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Fire Inspector Pearson
Meeting called to order at 8a00 pars.,, Chaff eTimn ?:2artin presiding
Minutes of the regular meeting of Decetabar 26, 1956, approved as
presented. Minutes of the special meeting of January 14, 1957P
approved as p ,ese t;ed, Minutes of ' be study meeting of January
14, 1957,, corx-ected under `Reclassification - Ho F. Erickson" to
read aoui �f-) unit ti partrai;nt building and approved as correctedo
Ohairman lavt n ann-junced, that this was '61he t-3%me3 sot- for cortai n
public be6r-ings, notices k'a=ping been publishad. cis required.
HEARING' S
10 VARTANCE., 4raer -.can Stanel,-arl Motel Corporation.,
11.02 El Camino Real, cap? Mateo equesting
permission to erect: apartnm a:t-hotel, in
cluding sign not to exceed 60 squares feet.
( continued fromregular meeting of November 26, 1956.)
Referred for consideration with "Zoning Ordinance - proposed
amendments". '(Hearing No. o l,l on the agenda).
20 VARIANCE: Nick and Elizabeth Lucich, 1224 Bellevue Avenue,
requesting permission to bui;- d within the ro&K-
set -back line,
(continued from special meeting of January 14, 1957.)
Mr. Moody Henry, building contractor, repre>enting the applicant's,
submitted plot plan of the property on Bellevue Avenue, as well as
plans covering the new construction.. Questioned by the Chair relative
to the proposed rear set -backs, Mr. Henry stated the minimum average
as 9 feet 6 inches. Chairman Martin referred to the requirements of
the "State Housing Act76, establishing a ten (10) foot minimum rear yard,
and informed Mr. Henry that the City was bound by :the provisions of
the State Code.
Commissioner Norberg suggested that the variance might be granted
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to permit construction within the rear set -back, as defined by City
ordinance, but there to be no infringement at any point within the
ten (10) foot area described by State statutes.
A motion incorporating the suggestion was thereafter introduced
by Commissioner Norberg and seconded by Commissioner Diederichsen.
On the Question, Commissioner Henderson noting the absence of
hardship to justify a variance and opposing action by the Commission
condoning "crowding of lots". recommended that the fifteen (15) foot
set -back be observed or the minimum reduced. Commissioner Stivers
concurred.
The motion above stated was rejected by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Diederichsen, Finger, Norberg
DOES: COMMISSIONERS: Henderson, Kindig, Stivers, Martin
A motion introduced by Commissioner Henderson, seconded by
Commissioner Stivers that the application be denied was accepted on
the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Henderson, Kindig, Stivers, Martin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Diederichsen, Finger, Norberg
Chairman Martin reminded Mr. Lucich that any appeal directed to
the City Council must be .filed by Tuesday, Febr-Aary 5.
3. RESUBDIVISION: Portion of Lands of R.P. Etienne Properties,
Inc., lying between Ba;yrshore Freeway and
Marsten Road.
Mr. Jack Dovey of Wilsey & Ha., advised that the resubdivision
establishes two parcels tsAll and "B", as described on the asap, a
:gale pending on parcel �`B%
Queried by the Chair, the City Attorney, City Engineer and the
Planning Consultant declared the resubdivision to be proper.
Mr. Hugh Rosaaens Jr., 1440 Carlos Avenue, in attendance com-
mented on the absence of a map describing the oviner? s overall plan:
for future development of the land,
There being.no objections to the resubdivision as presented,
Commissioner Finger moved that the application be approved, seconded.
by Commissioner Henderson and unanimously carried.
4. RESUBDIVISION: Lot 20, Block 4, Burlingame Shore Land
Company, Subdivision No. 1.
Commissioners were advised that the resubdivision serves to
change the rear lot line between the applicantrs property and the
rear adjacent lot, ice., Lot 10, Map of Winchester Place Subdivision.
The City Engineer and the Planning Consultant confirmed the resub-
division as proper. A motion introduced by Commissioner Norberg
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that the resubdivision as presented be approved was seconded by
Commissioner Kindig and carried on the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Finger, Henderson, Kindig, Norberg, Miartin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN COMMISSIONERS: Diederichsen, Stivc3rs
5. RESUBDIVI.SION: Lands of J. C. Kilbourne (Burlingame Hills) .
Planning Consultant Dann stated that the resubdivision will
divide the Kilbourne property into two large lots, with a sale pend.,
ing on the portion described as "Parcel 22° on the map.
Ih reply to Chairman Margin, City Engineer Marr verified the
calculations. Mr. Marr reported the lack of water supply for the
parcel M-r. Kilbourne proposes to sell and advised that arrangements
must be made for such supply before a building permit can be issued.
Mr. Kilbourne, in attendance, acknowledged the Ci-Ly Engineers s
report and declared the purchaser of the property to be aware of
the need for the extension of a four (4) inch water main.
There being no objections presented, Commissioner Finger moved
that the resubdivision be approved, seconded by Comiissioner Henderson
and unanimously carried.
d� VARIANCE: Maxwell McNutt., Jr.., 1220 Bellevue Avenue,
proposing to build within the rear set -back line
An application was read from Mr. Maxwell McNutt,. Jr., requesting
permission to construct an apartment unit above the garage structures
at the rear of his property, 1218-1220 Bellevue Avenue, the new con.,
struction to extend into the fifteen (15) foot rear sot -,back
Communications were received and read from the following propevty
owners favoring the application:
C. E. Steinbeek, 124.5 Bellevue Avenue; Elsie M. plambeck
1123 Douglas Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. N. Lucich, 3.224 Bellevue A-enu.e.
Communications were received and read from the following property
owners protesting the application:
Stephen M. Doyle, 1125 Douglas Avenue; Wally Doyle,
1125. Douglas Avenue.
In response to Chairman Martin, Mr. Oscar Thayer, architect,
submitted a plot plan and elevations describing the proposed construe,-,
tion which were reviewed in detail.
In discussing the application with Mr. McNutt., Members questioned
the existence of a state of hardship to justify approval of a variance
and, in reply,, heard Mr. McNutt urge favorable consideration on the
basis of a financial burden created by insufficient rental units to
insure proper return on his investment.
A motion introduced by Commissioner Henderson that the application
be denied, there being no justification to grant a variance., was
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seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried on the following roll'" call
AYES: COM&ISSIONERS: Diederichsen, Henderson, Kindig, Stivers,
Martin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN COTaIISSIONERS: Finger, Norberg
Chairman Martin reminded Mr. McNutt that an appeal may be
directed to the City Council before Tuesday, Pebruary 5, 1957.
7, SPECIAL, PERMIT: Victor and Edna Anderson,
1438 Floribunda Avenue, proposing to
operate a boarding house.
An application was read from Victor and Edna Anderson requesting
permission to operate a boarding house in a residence located at
1438 Floribunda Avenue. Zone R-3.
An inspection report was read from the Burlingame Fire Department,
Bureau of Fire Prevention & Public Safety, outlining its findings and
recommendations resulting from an inspection made of the premises,
January 3, 1957.
A communication from the San Mateo County Department of Public
Health & Welfare, dated January 18, 1957, referring to an application
submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anderson for permission to provide
care for three (3) aged persons at 1438 Floribunda Avenue and request-,
ing a clearance report from. the Planning Commission was read and
held for reply.
A letter dated January 25, 1957, was read from Angell & Adams,
attorneys at law, presenting the protest of Mrs. Helen Feldcamps
property owner of 1422 Bellevue Avenue, to.the operation of a boarding
house in a residential, district.
queried by Chairman Martin, the Planning tConsultant confirmed
boarding houses to be proper in R-3 districts with a special permit.
Chairman Martin referred to the communication received from the
San .Mateo County Department of Public Health &. Welfare and requested
clarification from Mrs. Anderson. In reply, Maras. Anderson explained
that in view of .previous experience in caring for the aged, their
present plan was to operate a boarding home for the aged under a
license from the San Mateo County Department of. Public Health &
Welfare. Mrs. Anderson informed Commissioners that she hoped to
board five (5) women, serving three (3) meals daily.
In ensuing discussion, Members concurred t'liat a boarding home
for the aged must be considered apart from the class of boarding
house originally discussed with Mrs. Anderson and expressed opposition
to conducting a hearing on a special permit for a use contrary to
the use named on the formal application. It was.suggested that the
hearing be continued to the next regular meeting and Mrs. Anderson
appear in two weeks time at the study meeting to determine the proper
application for her purposes,
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Grant Bo Sweet, realtor, in attendance, uxeged the Commission to
proceed on the application as submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.
Mr,, Sweet observed that the property had been )purchased to be used as
a boarding house, the application filed for such use and Commission
action should proceed accordingly.
RECESS: A five minute recess was thereafter called by Chairman
Martinto permit Mr. and Mrs,, Anderson a conference with Mr. Sweet.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting vies called to ordev by Chairman
Martian. at 9:55 pomo
Mrs , Anderson was '_Huard informing the Commission of her decision
to proceed on the application as filed v to conduct a rooming house
with board, serving two (2) meals daily to a maximum of eight (8)
paying guests.
Chairman Martin thereupon reviewed with Mrs, Anderson the pro-
visions defined in the ordinance for boarding house operation, in
addition, a report tias heard from Inspector Howard Pearson, in at--
tendance, presenting City Fire Department regulations applicable to
boarding houses,
Mr. Russell Go Hackett, 1515 Floribunda Avenue, and Mr. W.E.
Chambl.iss, 518 Almer Road, in attendance, protested the proposed use,
stating such houses to be improperly placed in residential neibhbor-
hoods ,
After some Further discussion, the following motion was intro-
duced by Commissioner Norberg: That a special permit be gran-ved
for the operation of a -rooming house with board at 1438 Floribunda
Avenue, to Mr,, and firs,, Victor Anderson, personally, subject to
the regulations of the City Fire Department, and reserving the right
of inspection at any time to the Fire Department and other City
officials, Seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried on the follow-
ing roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
8. SPECIAL' PERMIT:
Diederiehsen, Finger, Henderson, Kindig,
Norberg, Stivers
Martin
Mrs. Peggy Hardwick, 238 Myrtle Road.
Use of above premises for boarding house„
A communication dated January 12, 1957, was read from
Mrs. Peggy Hardwick informing of alterations in process to comply
with requirements of the City Fire Department, :Bureau of Fire Pre-
vention and Public Safety.
An inspection report was read from the Burlingame Fire Depart-
ment, Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety, outlining its
findings and recommendations resulting from an inspection,
January 29 1957.
Mrs. Hardwick was heard advising of her intention to lease the
buildings to.Mrs, Betty Laney for operation of it rooming house with
board
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In reply to the Commission, Mrs. Lahey, in attendance,, stated
her plans to board eight (8) male guests, serving two meals daily.
Mrs. Lahey further advised of previous experience in boarding-house
operation.
Inspector Pearson of the City Fire Department reported of
several inspections made of the premises and subsequent recommenda-
tions to Mrs, Hardwick,
Mr. Louis Horner, 230 Myrtle Road, and Mrs. S.E. Jellicoe,
236 Myrtle Road, in attendance, expressed approval of the proposed
use, providing there be no nuisance from noise or improper mainten-
ance of the property.
Reference was made to off-street parking facilities, and the
Planning Consultant reported that with some clean-ip work at the
rear of the lot, ample parking area was available.
In reply to a question raised by Inspector Pearson, Tars. Lahey
confirmed that, in addition to guests in the main house, the two
rooms above the detached garages were to be rented.
After some further discussion, a motion was introduced by
Commissioner Finger that a special permit be granted to Mrs. Betty
Lahey,, personally, for the operation of a rooming house with board,
at 238 Myrtle Roads that a maximum of six (6) paying uests be
housed in the main building and not more than four k 4) in the two
rooms over the detached garages; subject to the, regulations of the
Fire Department; that part of the property be cleared off and pre
pared for off-street parking of tentantsa cars; and reserving the
right of inspection at any time to the Fire Department and other
City officials. Seconded by Cormissioa?er Norberg and carried on
the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Diederichsen, Finger, Henderson, Kindig,
Norberg, Stizers
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Martin
9. RECLASSIFICATION:- H. F. Erickson, 1272 Oak Grove Avenue,
- — requesting i ezoning from C-1 to R-3,
Lot 19, Block 1, Easton Addition No. 1.
(vacant land on the easterly side of Chula Vista Avenue
between Broadway Avenue and Carmelita Avenue.)
10. RECLASSIFICATION:- George Anderson, 11,69 Broadway, requesting
rezoning from 0-1 to R-3, 'Lot 7, Block 2,
Easton Addition No, 1.
(vacant land on the westerly side of Chula Vista Avenue
between Broadway Avenue and Carmelita Avenue.)
Chairman Martin announced that all present consenting, the two
applications for reclassification of land, numbered "9" and "10"
on the agenda, were to be heard jointly.
In reaponsa b,.; the Commission, Inspector Pearson oite : th,!.
fire -zone requirements for apartment -house districts (R-3),
Mr. H.F. Erlc'raon, in attendance, outlined ri ns for construe.
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11:} o 3.anni.ng Consultant reported the t io vacant pf .cats tt> ou
the last of the commercially zoned lots on the atreet and contiguou,,5
to R-5 pv0parties, Flurther, the stpeo -g-� i: the fre,_,,
q, 7' 'f ✓r.. f` i' existing bv.S i`:)ssc ;,s `�5': frin ;
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�`ot.Y6YiwS`e (i3I7E�s's concuxS re in the above r"eniavks',9 and ` uxGti on r a
bhereaf-lb— r introduced b-' C siirmis`?2.o-net:' Df eadcr cbs n td:e L-
if$ catici of land froor C---le to R --3requested ,.1.�
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mi ssioner Henderson and aarried un n.i.fnno'sly
A second motion ova: i t;.a tc`>'duced by Corm U si onar St7 vets the.t the
rei..assification of sand from C-1 to R-3., requested by 141,-o George
Anderson, be ;!r ecomsa ended to the City Council for approval, seconded
by Cot=- ,issi ones Kindig and unanimously carried
ll, ZONING ORDINANCE m Proposed araendments o
(continued after PETITIONS.)
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PET: TZ ONS :
10 FINAL 1-7-AP 1.0.11s Estate Subdivinion Ho. lying northe-1.v;
from, Mills Estate No,, 11� to the Burlingame -
Millbrae boundary Line,
The Planning Consultant, in response to the Chair,, reported
map to be in agreement vmith the previously approved tentative map.
City Engineer Marr confirmed the calculations and oxpressed
of the engineering data. CoUU11--i ssi.oners rev .! cived. the map :ri th
Mr. Jack Dovey, , 104i lsey u. Ham, and there being no objecti-lioi'!s, &
was -in''Groduced by Co--ru issio- er Norber,g, seconded by Cot-) aissione
that acceptance of the Final .Yap of Mills Estate Subdivision No. 13
be recommended to the City Council. Motion carried wanimousl.yo
HEARINGS: (cone,)
11. ZONING ORDINANCE d Proposed amendments.
Questioned by Chairman starting the Planning Co:osral_vant reporn.ed
of a meeting with a representative of 'Ube Pacific Gas e. Electric
Company to discus& changes offered by that Comps -way in the prcposec ar.;�,,:.d�
ments, Mr. Mai -in suggested and Members concurred that a special meet-*
to permit thDrougl� rev e nw of the proposals, be scheduled. Cha-4 vrian
Martin thereafter declared, all raerYbers consenting, an specie:?L
Wednesday, February 6, 8:00 D,m, , in the Council ChaLifbers. for the pu:
pose of hearing proposed amendments to the Zoning 0rdinance and
mining Commission re.co_mmendat.-ons to the City Council.,
VARIANCE: American Standard Mote? Corporation.
Public hearing continued to regular meeting, February 25, 1.957,
Where being no further business, the meeting was regularly adjourrr.C.6.
at 11:05 P.ru. Respectfully submitted,
Everett W, WILrdigo Secretary