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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1958.07.14CITY OF BURLLIGAME PLANNING COWSS10A COhMISSlUAERS PRE -SEAT Diederichsen Finge r Henderson Kindig Mart in Norberg Stivers CALL TO ORDER PJ INUTE S Adjourned regular meeting Study meeting July 1 :l 1958 COhhISSIOASRS A BSEAT OTHERS PRESEAT None City Attorney Farmed City Engineer Garr .Plan. Cons. Mann. An a journed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Planning Commission was held on the above date. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m� Chairman Martin presiding. Chairman Martin announced that this was as adjourned meeting from the regular meeting of June 23v 1958, for the purpose I of hearing an appli- cation submitted by the Burlingame Town and Country Realty company re- questing per°missi.on to operate a tract office in El Quanito ,acres Subdivision; also, to continue a public hearing on an application pro- posing the reclassification of three lots located at Bellevue Avenue and El Camino Real. 1. COANhUAICATIONS Burlingame Town and Country Realty Company in re: Tract office, El Quanito Acres, A letter dated dune 3. 1958 was read from the Burlingame Torn and Country Realty Company requesting a permit for the, maintenance of a real estate tract office in El Quanito Acres Subdivision. Chairman Martin recognized Mr. Eastman, representing the applicants, who advised that there is a construction office ort, the property at the present time, which was built by the developers, Quandt Enterprises, Inc. The Burlingame Town and Country Realty desire to operate from this building in their capacity as exclusive sales, agents of the lots and homes in the tra of . Chairman Martin questioned Mr. Eastman concerning information which had come to the Commission that there was a sales representative on the property at the present time, also an architect's office. In reply, Mr. Eastman declared that he was not informed on the points raised by the Chair and was unable to answer to the Commission. Chairman Martin advised Mr. Eastman that the Commission was not prepared to take action on the application until a number of questions were resolved concerning the exact use of the buildings the, occupants, and the length of time of the use. The matter was continued to the meetin6 of July 28, 1958, and Mr. Eastman was requested to convey the feelings of the Commission to his principals 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS RECLASSIFICATION m Lots 10, 11 and 120 Block 10, Burlingame Land Company Subdivision from R-4 District to Cml District. A hearing was continued from the meeting of June 23, 1958, on an appli- cation submitted by Dorothea Cockcroft, G. W. Douglas Carver and Marshal Ho Fishers requesting the reclassification from Fourth Resi- dential to Retail Commercial of two lots frontiNr, on the south easterly side of.Bellevue Avenue at El Camino Real and one adjoining lot on El Camino Real. The reclassification was proposed to permit the parcels to be used with contiguous properties In the commercial zone on Chapin Avenue as the site of a super market and parking area for Mayfair Markets, Inc. Chairmen Martin recognized John Cockcroft, representing the applicants, Mir. Cockcroft addressed the Commission and advised that subsequent to the hearing at the meeting of June 23, 1958, .revisions were made in the plans and plot lay -outs to eliminate objectionable features which mem- bers of the Commission had found in the original proposal. hr. Cockcroft pointed out that an additional parcel fronting on Chapin Avenue had been included, thereby offering a greater area for the uses of the market away from the residential zoning on Bellevue Avenue; that the truck load- ing zone was removed from Bellevue Avenue to Chapin Avenue, and that parking spaces were increased from 100 to 164. Mr. Cockcroft declared that the method of processing the application whether reclassification,, variance, or use permit was left to the discretion of the Commission, Chairman. Martin requested comments from the Commission., In reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Kindig concerning the number of parking spaces to be located on E1 Camino, Mr, Cockcrroft advised that there would be 26 or 27. Commissioner Henderson questioned Mrs Cockcroft concerning the fence proposed to be constructed along the Bellevue Avenue frontage and was advised that there would be landscaping and probably an ornamental screen fence, depending upon the restrictions set by the Commission. In reply to Commissioner Diederichsen concerning the location of the building proper, Mr. Cockcroft advised that the building site had been relocated approximately 50 feet closer to the Chapin Avenue frontage. At the conclusion of Mr. Cockcroft°s remarks, the Chair invited pro- ponents to speak. There were no speakers. The Chair then called upon those in opposition. Dr. Joseph Lorenz, property owner and resident of Burlingame, raised a question concerning ingress and egress on Bellevue Avenue and was advised by Chairman Martin that the plans proposed twolanes on Bellevue -2- Avenue, the same from Chapin Avenue and none on the El Camino frontage Dr. Lorenz thereupon stated his objection to the proposal on the grounds that it would establish a commercial use on Bellevue Avenue. Cyrus McMillan, attorney identified himself as representative and spokes- man for all of the property owners east of E1 Camino Real who were in opposition to the application. Mr. McMullan reported that a petition in protest, signed by 23 property owners with a 500 foot radius of the site, had been submitted at the previous hearing. In addition, Mr. McMillan stated, circulars were mailed to property owners in an area ranging from 1000 to 1500 feet of the site and 120 were returned all protesting the establishment of a commercial enterprise on E1 Camino Real. (These were submitted to the Commission and accepted for filing.) Fir. heljillan sub- mitted a' letter signed by Burlingame merchants - 34 of these were iden- tified as members of the Chamber of Commerce ® In opposition to commercial use on the E1 Camino. Mr. McMillan declared that: should the proposed use be permitted, it would be a spring board to further commercial develop- ments thereby bringing about a drastic change in the pattern of develop- ment which has been maintained on the 1 Camino In Burlingame. Phogo- graphs of Bellevue Avenue were presented, also pictures of a Mayfair Market operation in Oakland; In conclusion, Mr. McMillan requested that the Commission protect the residential c.taracter which has existed for many years on Bellevue Avenue. Herbert Hymer, property owner of 1417 Bellevue Avenue stated that tt.ere would be a serious traffic problem created on Bellevue Avenue should the market be permitted. C. Coolidge Kreis, representative of the Board of Directors of St. Paul°s Episcopal Church, advised that the Church was opposed to a reclassifi- cation of the land but was prepared to set aside objections which might have previously existed provided that the Commission considered the use under a variance with restrictions controlling landscaping, illuminated advertising; signs, construction plans, Mr. Krels suggested further that traffic control lights on Chapin Avenue and Bellevue Avenue would appear to be required. Reverend Foote, pastor of St. Paul's Church, in reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Stivers concerning the change in the attitude of the Church group, explained that the present stand was taken in an attempt to be fair and unbiased., Reverend Foote repeated the remarks of Mr. Kreis that the Church was definitely opposed to a rezoning. The following; persons in attendance urged that the application be denied: Mrs. J. H. Brace, 1415 Bellevue Avenue; Mrs. R.O. Hailso 317 Chapin Lane; Edna Berkeley, 1437 Bellevue Avenue; M. J. Brizard, 305 Chapin Lane; Earl Garrison, 1445 Bellevue Avenue; L. E. Preston, 1441 Bellevue Avenue. The Chair recognized Robert Thompson, attorney, who advised that from per- sonal experience gained in the planning of shopping centers, he was of the opinion that the type of market proposed was an asset to a cityRs business district and an incentive to up -grading of neighboring businesses. In reply to a question directed to Mr, McMillan by Chairman, concerning the objectionsof the merchants who had signed the petitions, hr. McMillan advised they were two -fold: The proposed use would detract from the natural beauty of E1 Camino; the properties should be developed for apart- ment or office buildings to bring new business and shoppers to the City. -3- 'ir. Christensen, vice-president of Ylayfair Alar'.kets, lncn, addressee'. the Commission and advised that 'kits company rwras prepared to accept Whatever modifications or suggestions the Commission might consider necessary to improve the site and better develop the propsrty, Mr. Cockcroft offered the following final arguments: The properties in- volved would be used more efficitly and to greater community advantage If permitted to be developed as proposed - rather than as apartment house Bites. Mr. Cockcroft declared that approximately 140 dwelling units would be required to insure to the owners a sound economic invest- ment. The resultant traff.ic, along with the traffic and parking from the neighboring apartment houses, would create a far greater disturbance in the area than the in and out traffic of shoppers and delivery trucks from the market,, Mr. Cockcroft concluded by pointing out that the owners would be within their legal rights to construct the market on the Chapin Avenue properties and, with a permit from the City, use the re -- ruining land for the parking area. Commissioner Stivers repeated his stand against ,business establishments on E1 Camino Commissioner Sorberg concurred and commented further that the City does not require additional super-inarkets but apartment buildings in locations convenient to the central business district to bring shoppers and revenue to the local merchantS. Commissioner Diederichsen stated his opposition to any further supermarkets located on E1 Camino After some further discussion a motion was introduced by Commissioner Stivers that the Commission recommence to the City Council that the application proposing the rezoning of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 10, Burlingame Land Company Subdivision be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Diederichsen and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners: Df ederichsen Kindig, Aorberg, Stivers Noes: Commissioners: Finger Henderson Martin Absent Commissioners: gone Chairman Martin advised the applicants that the Commission action recom- mending denial of the reclassification would be :Forwarded to the City Council.. The hearing was thereafter declared. concluded, ADJOI3RtdP JT The me3t1rZ. v us a,43%ourned at Z.CoCC p. -w RECESS A five minute recess was called by Chairman Martin - prior, to thle study meeting regularly scheduled f %r this date. STUDY MEETING The study meeting was called to order at 10:05 p.m." - Chairman Martin presiding, Chairman Martin advised that members of the Millbrae Planning Commission had requested to meet with the Burlingame Planning Commission for pur- poses of discussing mutual problems relating to East Milisdale Industrial -4- Park viedaa_esdayv July 30o 1958; at 7:30 € -m ; 4n the Burlingame Council Chambers was selected as the time and place. The Planning Consultant was requested to so advise the Millbrae Commission,, PROTEST IN RE: Medical -Dental Building w Primrose Road and Douglas Avent Boris Urusoffa property owner, residing at 1138 Douglas Avenue appeared to discuss with the Commission an alleged violation of a variance permit granted Dr. John day under date of February 24, 1958, for construction of a medical building at Douglas Avenue and Priturose Road. Mr. Urusoff mainta?ne:d that under the provisions of the variance there was to be a 10 foc-: setback maintained between the construction and his property line. Mr. Urusuff stated that the work has been started and®from all indic,tions, the building; is located within 5 feet of his property, In reply to a requt st from Mr. Urusuff, a letter dated July 14, 1958n in which the basift of his protest was outlined In detail, was read and accepted for fili_go Dr. John Ray was 1i attendance and advised that all of the preliminary drawings and eleva-ions were based upon lot measurements and property lines which were ci. record in the City°s files. Subsequent to the time that the variance ias granted, a property survey made by Wilsey and Ham„ engineers, disclosed that the lot was not as represented on the City's maps. There was lies land area which required ,;hanger to be made in the construction pans. Dr. Ray stated that the building will be located 5 feet frog tho Side property lire on tl:aat portion of the lot which adjoins fir. Urusuf l s property. In reply to ChairulLn MFrtin, City Engineer Harr stated that the original maps which were r€oorded on the property were not mathematically correct The preliminary plans ad drawings which were submitted with the ap- plication and the official Commission minutes recorded at the time of thi public hearing we:e reviewed. It was the determination of the Commissioi that the matter c. a If; foot side set -back, adjacent to 14ro Urusuff ° s property,was not discussed at the hearing. Commissioners fv%,ther 1.greed that no action could be taken to impose ad- ditional restrio,tions tpon the property and that the legal side set- back on the property bung 5 feet, the owners were within their 4bights to build to that point, FOR STUDY The following iipplin,tions mere submaitted: 1.. RESUBDIVISTON -Portion Lot 15, El Quanito Acres. A resubdivisioa,-)roposing to shift the common lot line between Lots 15 and 16, E1 %4us11to Acres, was submitted for review, The City Enginser- advised that the proposal wa" a simple matter, offer- ing no specla:l. p;,ablems -5- The formal hearing; was scheduled for july 28, 1958o 2. SPECIAL PERMIT Patrick J. Mullins - Golf Driving; Ra.r►g0o An application,, submitted by Patrick J. Mullins,, 1256 Drake Avenue, re- quested permission to operate a Golf Driving Range on land adjacent to the Burlingame City Damp, Mr. Mullins was o-n attendance and advised that he has made arraMSements to lease a portion of the Burlingame Share Lazed Company property, Cer- tain improvements will be mad- which will put the site in condition to be ;used as a golf dri vi.ng .range, Mr. Alex Smith; representative of the Burl.inga€ a Shore hand Company, was in attendance acid confirmed Mr. Mullins' remarks concerning the property lease, In reply to the Chair, Planning Consultan'c Mann pointed out there were some problems in connection with the operati.oa: to Will off-street parking be provided; 2. What arrangements will be made for lighting; 3. Will sanitary facilities be installed. The application was scheduled for hearing on July 28, 19580 at which time Mr. Mullins was requested to submit -a further drawing of the property and additional details concerning parking, fill, type of build ingo 3. SPECIAL PE.RNIT=Crosby, Na Gray and Company: Parking Lot., An applications submitted by Crosby, N. Gray and Company, 2 Park Road, requested permission to improve a vacant parcel, located at 10 park Road, to be used for parking lot purposes In connection with their mortuary operation,, A plan of the property describing setbacks and dimensions accompanied the application. appllcfiriaia the FlPt_ning Concultwn'. s ��csted a f. ,tl, i controlling the flow of trafflo In and out of t?. zc: ttze enL lanc, t bt, located at the south area the exit lane at the north,. 'eke utter was scheduled for public- hearing on July 28; 3_958. 4. `IARIAACE a Burlingame Motor Company: New and used car recondi l oning. A variance application was submitted by Burlingame Motor Company r-cq-._iest- ing permission to use the rear portion. of a building located at 27` Avenue for reconditioning of new and used cars. Jerry Bromberg, preal ,crt Burlingame Motors, was in a ttendanee and advise ,4h�Et his company has executed a lease on the building to be used for car sales and servicing. A paint booth will be constructed and all of the servicing operations will be confined to the rear of the property. New and used car sales will be conducted on the front portion. Mr. Bromberg pointed out that this is the same use which had been conducted on the property for many years. by previous occupants The hearing was scheduled for July 28, 1958. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Respeatfully submitted, -6- Everett K. Kladg, Secretary