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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2012.10.01 CITY C BURLINGAME 'DDA `eo �RYTED JYNE6 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of October 1, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Vice Mayor Ann Keighran called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Rosalie O'Mahony. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Keighran, Nagel COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Deal 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made one correction to page 3, item 7c, third paragraph to change Howard Street to Howard Avenue. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the September 17, 2012 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Deal absent). 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Vice Mayor Keighran reviewed upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATION a. SAMTRANS SERVICE PLAN April Chan, SamTrans Executive Officer of Planning and Development for Samtrans gave a presentation on streamlining service, improved frequency, and alternative service routes for Samtrans. She also advised of two public outreach workshops coming up on October 18 and October 25, 2012. 1 Burlingame City Council October 1 , 2012 Approved Minutes 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE HOURS OF OPERATION AND ADD SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO AN EXISTING INCIDENTAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER COMPANY) AND A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY(PCN) PURSUANT TO SECTION 23958.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE,RELATED TO A REOUEST FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES PERMIT (TYPE 41-ON SALE BEER AND WINE—EATING PLACE)ISSUED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC)AT 824 COWAN ROAD CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing to consider the requests for amendment to conditional use permit to increase the hours of operation and add sales of alcoholic beverages to an existing incidental food establishment(New England Lobster Company) at 824 Cowan Road. CDD Meeker advised that presently the hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and they are requesting the hours be revised to be from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Meeker further advised that at their September 10,2012 that the Planning Commission approved the entire package on a vote of 6-0 with conditions of approval. The Police Department supported their decision. Council clarified that the establishment has not yet opened for business and this would be an on-sale alcohol permit,not off-sale. Vice Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing. Applicant Marc Worrall spoke and said the New England Lobster Company will be an upper scale seafood deli type of restaurant. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No.68 -2012 approving a categorical exemption and amendment to conditional use permit and determining that the public convenience and necessity would be served by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of a Type 41 alcoholic beverage sales license to add sales of alcoholic beverages at an incidental food establishment at 824 Cowan Road; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. Vice Mayor Keighran commented that this establishment will be a wonderful addition to that area. The motion was approved by voice vote,4-0-1 (Deal absent). b. (i) REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO,PARKING AND LANDSCAPING FOR A LOT SPLIT OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS, PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2,ON PROPERTY AT 1250 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY,LOCATED WITHIN THE SHORELINE DISTRICT (SL ZONE); AND (ii) TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A LOT SPLIT OF LOT 4 BEARINT INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION, 1250 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested Council approve variances for floor area ratio,parking and landscaping for a lot split of one parcel into two parcels on property located at 1250 Bayshore Highway. Mr. Meeker advised that applicant to proposing to subdivide the existing parcel into two parcels and the Holiday Inn Express and Max's Opera Caf6 would be located on independent parcels. CDD Meeker further '1 advised that the Planning Commission did approve the item at their September 10, 2012 meeting with the condition of a cross-access easement for parking on the side. 2 Burlingame City Council October 1,2012 Approved Minutes Vice Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing. Applicant Steve Topor spoke and said he understood and concurred with the staff report. Council asked the applicant what was the motivation for the lot split and the applicant said it was predominantly financial for loan purposes, not to sell one of the parcels. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve Resolution No.69-2012 approving a negative declaration and variances for floor area ratio,parking and landscaping for a lot split of one parcel into two parcels,parcel 1 and parcel 2,on property located at 1250 Bayshore Highway, located within the Shoreline District; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. Councilman Brownrigg stressed that the Planning Commission approved this item by a 6-0 vote. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Deal absent). Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve tentative and final parcel map for a lot split of 4 Bearint Industrial Park Subdivision, 1250 Bayshore Highway; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Deal absent). 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor. 9. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. U. S. HIGHWAY 101BROADWA INTERCHANGE PROJECT AESTHETICS PRESENTATION DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and advised that the Highway 101/Broadway Interchange project is nearing the 95%-100% final design plans stage. He said the focus tonight was going to be on the aesthetics of the project that is anticipated to begin construction in early 2014. Scott Kelsey of URS Corporation spoke and gave some background and history of the interchange,which was built in 1947, making it the oldest interchange in San Mateo County. Mr. Kelsey also reviewed the project benefits. Leah Haygood of Haygood Associates gave a thorough presentation focusing on the aesthetics and landscaping design elements of the project. Ms. Haygood reviewed the themes of urban forest, elegance, a sense of history, and economic vitality that formed the basis of the design concept for the Broadway interchange. Council discussion followed concerning possibly adding mosaic tiles on the wall, landscaping, intersection safety for hotel guests who walk over to Broadway, the Caltrans requirement for the chain link fence, and asking Caltrans to add signage for the hotels. Vice Mayor Keighran thanked everyone and said Council is anxious to see the project move along since it is long overdue. Vice Mayor Keighran also asked DPW Murtuza to give a presentation on the interchange to the Broadway Business Improvement District at one of their upcoming meetings. 3 Burlingame City Council October 1,2012 Approved Minutes b. DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA PARKING STRUCTURE FOLLOW-UP ANALYSIS DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council authorize staff to proceed with a more detailed, follow up analysis regarding the downtown Burlingame Avenue area parking structure utilizing CDM Smith's consulting services. Council discussion followed concerning the possible impact of closing Donnelly Avenue just north of Burlingame Avenue, how far people would walk from the parking structure to shops development, and the ability to have the option of retail. Among the options that will be looked at are: Update lot E or lot J with or without the purchase of adjacent property; lot N with the purchase of adjacent property; combination of lots A and C; and combination of lots C and D together with the purchase of adjacent property. Council unanimously authorized staff to conduct a study on the feasibility of a downtown parking structure with the involvement of focus groups and San Mateo's experiences with their parking structures. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Deal absent). Council expressed their pleasure at receiving this grant. a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND —� AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (TLC) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING FOR THE BURLINGAME PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING PROJECT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 70-2012 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Caltrans under the Transportation for Livable Communities Grant Funding Program (TLC) for the Burlingame pedestrian lighting project 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim, who stated that he lives near Poplar Avenue, asked to be involved in with any discussions concerning the Community Center. There were no further comments from the floor. 13. OLD BUSINESS CM Nantell advised that he would like to discuss retiree health benefits after the closed session on October 11, 2012. 4 Burlingame City Council October 1,2012 Approved Minutes 14. NEW BUSINESS CM Nantell advised that the interviews for Planning Commissioner needed to be changed from October 4 to October 18, 2012 since the vigil and rosary for Planning Commissioner Stan Vistica would be taking place the evening of October 4, 2012. 15. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Parks &Recreation, August 16, 2012; Planning, September 10, 2012 16. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Keighran adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. in memory of longtime Burlingame Hills resident Richard Stein and Stan Vistica who served on the Planning Commission for 14 years. Respectfully submitted, 1/5 Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 5 Burlingame City Council October 1,2012 Approved Minutes