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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1980.01.14CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1980 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Jacobs on Monday, January 14, 1980 at 7:37 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Francard, Harvey, Mink, Sine, Taylor, Jacobs Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner John R. Yost; City Engineer Ralph E. Kirkup; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman MINUTES The minutes of the December 10, 1979 meeting were approved as mailed. AGENDA C. Mink moved for approval of the agenda, amended as follows: (1) report by C. Harvey on "Short Course for Planning Commissioners"; (2) League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Institute; (3) report on property at 1534 Albemarle Way; (4) study item added: special permit by Golden Gate Gales; and (5) remarks by C. Taylor. APPLICATIONS FOR ACTION 1. SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 10,800 SF OFFICE BUILDING IN THE C-4 DISTRICT AT 411 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, BY RAISER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP FOR COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA CP Yost reviewed this application to construct a 10,800 SF office building in the C-4 District. He noted code requirements and the City's development policies/design guidelines for projects in the Anza area. He also reported on processing with the State Clearinghouse. Reference staff report dated 1/9/80; Initial Study revised December, 1979; project plans dated August 13, 1979; Negative Declaration ND -225P posted January 3, 1980; May 29, 1979 letter from Joseph Kent, AIA, Raiser Architectural Group and sheet giving Project Data; December 19, 1979 letter.from Leslie H. Grimes of the State Lands Commission; December 19, 1979 letter from Robert F. Schoeppner of the San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District; January 9, 1980 letter from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission; Alternate B, Site Plan received January 10, 1980; and "Plan 4", the City's development plan for the Anza area. Staff recommended approval with six conditions as listed in the staff report. At the request of the Chm., CP Yost discussed Alternate B which incorporated a minor adjustment in the plans. Joseph Kent, Raiser Architectural Group was present. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. David H. Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidating Trust, representing the adjacent property owner, spoke in support of the project. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 January 14, 1980 During Commission discussion it was determined: the project is substantially in compliance with the recently adopted Bayfront Design Guidelines; the City is responsible for maintaining the channel and has a 10' easement along both sides for this purpose; the proposed parking meets code requirements. It was noted the Project Data on page 7 of the Initial Study should show the district as C-4, rather than C-2. The architect's contacts with BCDC were discussed; it was the CP's opinion that this project did provide the maximum feasible public access to the channel, consistent with the site size and proposed office use. C. Mink moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions: (1) that all construction and site improvements be consistent with the plans and Initial study (dated December, 1979) or Alternate B (received January 10, 1980) filed with this application by Raiser Architectural Group; (2) that vehicle access be from the private street which will connect Site J to Airport Boulevard (over a portion of Parcel C of the 1977 parcel map), such road improvements to be provided by the project sponsor at his expense, with the final design and construction specifications to be approved by the City; (3) that the portion of the site adjacent to the channel be developed for public use, with the final landscaping and irrigation plans to be approved by the City prior to the issuance of a building permit; (4) that the two conditions of the December 19, 1979 letter from the Mosquito Abatement District be met satisfactorily; (5) that a site development fee be paid to the City for off-site road and intersection improvements consistent with Ordinance No. 1151; this fee is presently estimated at $2,646; and (6) that prior to the issuance of a building permit by the City of Burlingame, all permits required from other responsible agencies shall be obtained, such permits to include (but not be limited to) the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Second C. Harvey and approved 7-0 on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. At this point in the meeting Chm. Jacobs introduced Helen Towber, new Zoning Aide in the Planning Department. 2. FENCE EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A 6' FENCE IN THE FRONT SETBACK AT 1049 EL CAMINO REAL. ZONED R-3. BY AZKANAZ MACKITARIAN CP Yost reviewed this application to allow a 6' high redwood fence which was constructed without a building permit in June, 1979. He reviewed the fences on adjacent properties and code regulations. Reference staff report dated 1/9/80; December 21, 1979 letter to the Planning Commission from the applicant with attached site plan; photographs of the site; and City Attorney's November 28, 1979 letter to the applicant. Staff believed the application failed to establish exceptional circumstances or unnecessary hardship upon the applicant, and that a 6' fence at this location was inconsistent with City policy. Denial was recommended. Azkanaz E. Mackitarian was present and briefly discussed his application. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Discussion included: the matter of permits; the age of the building on this lot; how this fence violation had been discovered; other 6' fences which had been allowed and the reasons for their approval; and procedures for abatement of an illegal fence. C. Taylor found that the applicant had not met the requirements of the code under Sec. 25.78.050 to allow approval of this fence exception. He therefore moved that the fence exception be denied. Second C. Sine; application denied on a 7-0 roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes COMMUNICATIONS Page 3 January 14, 1980 3. REQUESTED AMENDMENT OF 9/28/77 SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITION REQUIRING A WASH RACK BE INSTALLED AND OPERATING AT 1530 GILBRETH ROAD BY 12/12/79; BY AMERICAR RENTAL SYSTEM CP Yost reviewed this request that the wash rack condition be eliminated, noting the applicant's reasons for this request. Reference staff report dated 1/10/80; January 8, 1980 letter from Charles G. Mayo of Americar Rental System; December 27, 1979 letter from the General Services Administration to Americar with copy of contract; staff listing of special permit and amendments granted Americar from 9/28/77 through 9/12/79; September 1 and October 26, 1977 letters from Charles G. Mayo to the Planning Department; site plan; and February 7, 1978 letter from Charles G. Mayo to the Planning Department. In view of the proposed changes to this business, staff had no objection to deletion of the wash rack condition. Charles G. Mayo of Americar Rental System was present. It was determined that the bulk of Americar's vehicles would be on government contract and stored, cleaned and serviced at a yet -to -be -located site outside the City of Burlingame; the applicant wished to maintain only a small office in this city for his local contacts. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. C. Mink moved that the requested amendment be approved subject to review in a further 90 days to allow a full report from Mr. Mayo on his new government contract location. Second C. Francard and all aye voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR - At the request of C. Sine, Chm. Jacobs declared these three items would be considered separately. 4. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP TO COMBINE TWO LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL WITH 100 FEET OF FRONTAGE AT 1417 AND 1419 BURLINGAME AVENUE (FOX MALL), BY TED FARLEY C. Sine requested more explanation of the reason for this parcel map. CE Kirkup reviewed the history of City actions with the two previous owners and the present owner, this map being a requirement for compliance with the terms of an agreement between the property owner and the City Council. Staff recommended approval. The public hearing was opened; there were no comments and the hearing was closed. Chm. Jacobs and C. Sine stated their difficulties with this application. C. Harvey moved for approval of this tentative and final parcel map. Second C. Cistulli and approved 6-1 on roll call vote, C. Jacobs dissenting. 5. TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAP TO COMBINE THREE LOTS INTO A SINGLE PARCEL AT 1440 CHAPIN AVENUE, FOR CHAPIN COURT ASSOCIATES CE Kirkup reviewed this map, noting the active special permit for an office building approved by the City; one of the conditions of approval was that a map be filed to combine the three parcels. Staff recommended approval. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing; there were no comments and the hearing was closed. There was some Commission concern expressed regarding implementation of the special permit and the possibility of the present owner selling the lot. Staff noted Parking District regulations and code requirements that assure City control. C. Mink moved for approval of this tentative and final parcel map. Second C. Taylor and all aye voice vote. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 14, 1980 6. TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAP TO REALIGN THE COMMON REAR PROPERTY LINE OF TWO LOTS AT 1805 LOYOLA DRIVE AND 2640 TROUSDALE DRIVE, FOR MYRON MOSKOWITZ AND ARTHUR PAPE CE Kirkup reviewed this application by Myron Moskowitz to increase his property by a minor amount. There are no code violations and both property owners are in agreement. Staff recommended approval. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. C. Taylor moved for approval of this tentative and final parcel map. Second C. Mink and all aye voice vote. APPLICATIONS FOR STUDY 7. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A NURSERY SCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER FOR UP TO NINE CHILDREN AT 6 ARUNDEL ROAD, ZONED R-3, BY FLORA M. HOLOWATY Withdrawn at the request of the applicant. The following applications were set for hearing January 28, 1980. 8. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER WITH BODY SHOP AND RELATED AUTO RENTAL AND LEASING AT 824-826 COWAN ROAD, ZONED M-1, BY ALCALA CHEVROLET Provisions for additional parking to be discussed with staff and transmitted to Commission for the public hearing. 9. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A SANDWICH DELI IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 1530 ROLLINS ROAD, BY TED D. AJLUNI Recess 8:30 P.M.; reconvene 8:43 P.M. OTHER BUSINESS 9a. C. Harvey reported on the "Short Course for Planning Commissioners" which he and Chm. Jacobs attended in December. Chm. Jacobs suggested a date be set for Commissioners to visit projects approved during the previous year. Commission concurred and Saturday morning, February 23, 1980 was tentatively agreed. 9b. Announcement was made of the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Institute in San Diego, February 27-29, 1980. 9c. Chm. Jacobs referred to the matter of a third rental unit at 1534 Albemarle Way in the R-2 District. CA and CP discussed the history of this use and the difficulty of abating it. 9d. C. Taylor reported an apparent used car lot operating on Bayshore Highway; -' he did not believe a special permit had been granted for this use. Staff to investigate. 9e. Chm. Jacobs requested staff prepare a Planning Commission list of priorities for 1980. Page 5 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes January 14, 1980 CITY PLANNER REPORT CP Yost reported the following: 10. City Council adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan on December 17, 1979. 11. Design Guidelines for Bayfront Development adopted by City Council on December.17, 1979. 12. Metal storage buildings in residential districts. Communication for Commission information: January 10, 1980 letter from City Planner to the property owners at 788 Willborough Place regarding an existing storage shed. Code requirements for location of an accessory building were noted. 13. Sidewalk signs. Staff noted the increased incidence of such signs; other illegal signs were discussed. Abatement notices will be sent in the near future. :COUNCIL REQUEST 14. BAYFRONT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS: JANUARY 9, 1980 COUNCIL REQUEST FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION CP Yost reported City Council had requested the Planning Commission review new drawings for the proposed bayfront directional signs and submit recommendations. Several concerns were listed in the staff report dated 1/10/80. Reference January 3, 1980 letter to City Council from David H. Keyston; Location Plan for the proposed signs; and drawings No. 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5a, 5b and 6. David H. Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidating Trust discussed the progress of this proposal and the new drawings for directional signs. He noted the interest among the hotels and restaurants and stressed the increased tax income to the City from business establishments in this area. Commission concerns: size of the signs, number of names and style of copy, colors, potential traffic hazards. The regulations of the existing Sign Code were noted. Suggestions: a report from the Traffic Engineer regarding proposed locations; the possibility of a central location for one small directory sign, with adjacent parking, and all restaurant names on a coordinated map for easy direction. Chm. Jacobs requested CP Yost express Commission's appreciation for this referral and convey Commission's comments to the City Council. ADDITIONAL STUDY ITEM 15. GOLDEN GATE GALES, PROFESSIONAL SOCCER CLUB CP Yost referred to a special permit application received this afternoon from the Golden Gate Gales, a professional soccer club, to use Burlingame High School Stadium for professional soccer games between April 15, 1980 and August 31, 1980. Reference Golden Gate Gales' letter of January 14, 1980 distributed to Commission this evening. CP reviewed the approximate number of games, possible length of the lease, and the expected attendance of approximately 5,000 to 7,000 people. It was staff's opinion an Environmental Impact Report should be required; Commission concurred and staff was directed to so inform the applicant. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes ACKNOWLEDGMENT Page 6 January 14, 1980 10 December 1979 letter from John Orr, General Manager, Burlingame Hyatt House advising the Hyatt Burlingame would limit change of messages on its message center to no less than once every six seconds. an.1ni IRNMPNT The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Charles W. Mink Secretary