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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
June 4, L990
PTEDGE OF ALLEGIAIiICE TO THE FLAG
ted by Director of Public Works Ralph Kirkup.
ROLL CALL
COIINCILMEIiIBERS PRESENT: BARION, LEMBI , OTMAHONY,
COI,NCILMEMBERS ABSENT: HAPA,ISON
MINUTES
PAGLIARO
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2l , 1990 were approved $rith a
correction on page 4 to change a street name to Alvarado; and the
Study Meeting of May 23, 7990 were approved; both unanimously on
motion of councilwoman orMahony, second by Councilwoman Barton.
POSTPONE ACTION ON AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR SAFARI Rl'N 2OOO
Mayor Lembi announced that a letter was received requesting
continuance of the hearing on the Amusement Permit for Safari Run
2000 which staff is recommending be revoked.
councilwoman Barton agreed to a continuance but not for 30 days.
councilman Pagliaro noted that he and a partner of Mcsrreeney's lawfirm are co-counsel on another matter; he has discussed with city
Attorney and they concur there is no conflict. He agreed that the
matter should not be continued for more than two weeks. Mayor Lembiset the matter for the next meeting, June L8, 1990.
SECOND READING - ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 141]. - INCREASING TAXICAB
FARES
ty Attorney reviewed his memo of May 8 which recommended adoption
an ordinance to increase taxi fares; this increase would be in
ne with increases recently approved in adjacent cities.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
A representative of Luxor cabs, said the same fare increase has been
approved in City of San Mateoi they would like to have the same farein all cities they serve; he presented a breakdown of the fares for
counciL information; increase is 16 percent over past five years.
Alan Horn, 1325 Paloma, spoke in favor of the increase but thoughtthe city should subsidize senior citizens for the fare increase.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
CounciLwoman Barton moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1411 increasingtaxicab fares. Seconded by Councilwoman OrMahony. CouncilmanPagliaro said he would vote against the increase because of theimpact it would have on seniors; he would much prefer to see ahigher rate scale for long runs used by business people, as opposedto the short runs made by senior citizens. The motion carried 3-1on ro11 call vote, Councilman Pagliaro voting no.
APPEAL TOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TWO SPECIAL PERMITS AND A PARKING
VARIANCE FOR RESTAURANT AND SECOND FLOOR REAL ESTATE OFFfCE IN BURL-
Ci
ofIi
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City council washeld on the above date in the City HaII Council Chambers and wascalIed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Don Lembi.
Brian Mcsweeney, attorney for Judith Tinklenberg of Safari Run 2000,
said the notice dated May 22 was received by him last week. Due tothe seriousness of the allegations against his client he requested
contj.nuance for at least two weeks, and he would prefer 30 days.
INGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA, SUB-AREA A,
CONTINUED TO JI'NE 18 MEETING
AT 347 PR]MROSE ROAD -
city Planner reviewed her memo of May 29 which recommended council
hold a public hearing and take action. Steve cohn of Bruin Realty,
developer, is requesting two use permits and a parking variance to
build a first floor addition to the two story wood frame structure
at 347 Prj.mrose. The 3,000 square foot addition would extend from
the front property line along the south property line to ten feet in
front of the rear property line, then north to the north property
line; surrounding the existing structure on two sides. The side of
the existing structure parallel to the north side property line
would have to be designed to meet current code requirements. The
plans show the front facade of the existing structure would be
retained. A use permit is needed for a food establishment in
Sub-Area A and another use permit is needed for the second floor
real estate office in this area. A parking variance is required
because no on-site parking is provided (three spaces are required)
site is
o people in thhave twwith an
group o
Legis 1abuilt i
real estate office. The proposed restaurantat booths and tables and L2 at a bar, they
n the restaurant. The real estate office would
ree rooms, two offices and a conference room
efficiency kitchen. The vrood frame structure now on the
listed in the Preliminary Historic Inventory compiled by a
f citizens and acknowledged by council in L982; no
tion was adopted to empower this Iist. The structure was
n 1908, does not conform to any current building or fire
codes and would have to be brought up to current code because of the
extent of the proposed remodeling. The Planning Commission approved
this project along with a negative declaration at its meeting of May
14, 1990. Four letters of appeal were received by council.
In response to councilman Pagliaro's questions, city Planner said
the front waII of the existing building wiLf remain, the waII near
the property line would have to be rebuil-t to meet current fire
code, the other two walls of the existing house wiII be enclosed by
the proposed addition; Iandscaping referred to may just be the patio
areai no take-out food permit has been requested; the building would
not extend beyond the neighboring buildings, the real estate office
area is about 800 square feet; the rear easement would not be used.
city Attorney noted access to this easement is a private property
issue which should be left to the property owners.
Councilwoman O'Mahony asked about whether the balcony area would be
accessible; staff indicated there is no door for access shown onplans. Councilwoman Barton wondered where the handicapped access
would be; staff said a lift is shown near the porch.
for the second floor
would seat 74 people
expect 18 employees i
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Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
steve cohn, developer, said their first plan was purchasing the
property and demolishing the structurei shortly thereafter people
began expressing concern about losing the building; the existing
building requires extensive renovation to be brought up to code and
it will be very expensive. In order to keep the historic site by
restoring it, they need to have a tenant who could afford to pay a
high rent to make this expensive renovatlon financially feasible;
an ttup-scaleI restaurant could afford this. He introduced his
architect Bob Sauvageau. Sauvageau showed council renderings of the
proposed project; he said the existing building has dry rot and the
second floor framing must be rebuilt; building needs new wiring and
ptumbing and since it is so close to the adjacent property to the
north the waIl must be replaced by a four hour fire waII; the
handicapped lift is behind the porchi the roof will be rebuilt to
look the same but be of non-combustible material. Cohn said in
order to make it financially feasible to save this historie site he
needs the three car parking variance, a real estate use permit and a
restaurant use permit. He said the site does not have legal access
for parking, staff felt automobile access backing onto Primrose
would be dangerous to pedestrians. He said the real estate office
would consist of 8OO square feet of office space shared by his
brother and hinself, theY have no employees; they have no sales
meetings and rarely meet with clients in the office; the previous
use in that building's second floor was three separate businesses
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employing four people. Due to the cost of renovation they need an
"up-scale" dinner oriented restaurant, there are two restaurantuers
interested in the site; there would be no take out food and themajority of business would be in the evenings; he is sensitive to
the parking concerns of the area and reviewed a parking study he had
done during lunch hoursi a large retail- operation would require moreparking than a smaller restaurant. Regarding the rear easement,
they had originally planned to access garbage removal from that areabut will now have an enclosed area under the porch for garbage; they
do not plan to build in the easement because they will- have stainedglass windo!,rs at the back to let natural light into the project.
Allowing a restaurant would benefit the city by saving a historicsite and would maintain the charm of downtown Burlingame. He urged
approval of the project, and promised a project of which the city
would be proud.
Council reviewed questions with Cohn and Sauvageau; handicap lift
would be behind the porch and would not change the front visibly;aII trucks would unload on Primrosei landscaping planned is a paved
courtyard with perhaps openings for shrubs, the original drawings
showed tables and chairs in the courtyard but the plan has changed;
the balcony is decorative and built on the flat roof, it will not be
open to use; the front parapet area is not for public use, just
decorative; the face of the proposed addition will not go beyond the
adjacent buildings; the brick waII of the adjacent building isattractive but not incLuded in use of the project, Councilman
Pagliaro made suggestions to use the brick waII and rear of the
existing house as focal point of an atrium area, moving the kitchento another areai Sauvageau said there are plans for a skylight andlots of stained glass windows, he felt the facade and roof lines are
the most important features of the existing house, not the rearareai cohn said he would try to get a letter assuring the cohn'sexisting real estate office on Chapin would not be rented to anotherreal estate usei Larry Cohn, ol^rner of that property, agreed to thatprovision; councilman Pagliaro asked that applicants promise that
there lvould be no rlfast food'r restaurant at that site, they agreed.
AIan Horn, 1325 Paloma, spoke in favor of the project; he was glad
to see an effort to retain the historic site and urged approval.
Speaking in opposition was Carol Mink, 1541 Los Montes. She \,ras
opposed to the negative declaration and special permits because they
would disrupt or alter an historic site, the General PIan calls forestablishing a Burlingame image; 347 Primrose was identified as airfirst priority sitetr in the historic inventory; several historicsites have been lost since the historic inventory was prepared, Lev!'Brotherrs, the Red cross building and the Feed Store for example;historic buildings should be lovingly restored and could be used asprofessional offices, bed-and-breakfasts or other innovative usesi
she urged council to adopt an urgency ordinance tonight to give
council time
ordinance .
copy of a ta
CoNnandments
to
Shetk
of
consider adopting a historic building preservation
presented council with a copy of her speech and a
by Colorado Governor Richard Lamn regarding rrThe Ten
a 9uality colununity. "
chet silverman, 1410 Burlingame Avenue, had concerns about effect onparking area at the rear of his business which is accessed from
Chapin.
Douglas Mcclashan, representing Karen and Herbert Strange, spoke in
opposition to the restaurant permit; he said his clients had firstrights to the one existing restaurant opening available; he reviewedthe cityrs adoption of a restaurant moratorium and the Strangersapplication for xestaurant use which was denied in May 1989;
Strangers r.rere not notified that their name had been removed fromthe priority list; if city had notified the Strangers, they \"rouId
have applied for another restaurant permit as they now have a siteavailable immediately; he objected to the restaurant application
which was taken in name of Verboonen and then the application was
changed to Cohn's name. If council gives a permit to Cohn, it
should make an exception and allow another for Strange; he contendedthat Cohn should have taken out a different application, and that in
any case Strange was first in line.
Staff explained that the city does not have a rtpriority list" butthat restaurant permits are taken on a first come, first servedbasis. The Strange's did not appear at the Planning Commission
regarding the restaurant.
Councilwoman Barton recalled when Strange appeared before councilfor a restaurant use and was denied. city Attorney said counsel had
misinterpreted the facts; in 1989 three people had requests for
restaurant permits before the city and there r"ras no ranking orpriority given; when Agathars Tea Room closed down, strange appliedfor the restaurant use, the use lras denied by council and the city
never heard from them again. Councilwoman Barton thought city
should have a priority list. Staff said the three were notified
ho$rever, since it is first come first serve when someone has a
location then they can apply for restaurant permit if one isavailable. Cohn had a site and applied. Councilman Pagliaro said
there appeared to be some poor communicationi Mayor Lembi agreed
there should be a priority list. Mcclashan said the city originally
explained that Strange was on a priority 1ist, Strange worked their
way up the Iist until they were first; if city had notified them
they would have applied because they have a site; they tried to
foIlow the system.
Mayor Lembi called for a recess at 9:20 p.m.; the meeting reconvenedal 9226 with four council members present.
Michael Allen, attorney representing Chris Vlassis, appellant and
owner of La Pinata Restaurant, objected to this project because it
would impact traffic, burden parking and would be a health hazard
because of the garbage location, he also objected to real estate use
on the second fIoor, the area is already impacted by too many real
estate offices; the applicants say they are not brokers but he knows
they were involved in the sale of 1400 Chapini in order to allow a
variance there must be exceptional circumstances to the property and
there are nonei there are now two parking spaces on the site, with
the proposed addition those will be gone and in addition council
wiII have to grant variance for three more spaces; in order for a
restaurant to break even it will have to gross $2 million a year,
that is a very high volume restaurant business; it wiII need over
twenty employees; the applicants think parking problems will be
solved by the parking structure which will be used as their primary
parking areai he said the proPerty at 311 Primrose was sold for
about the same price and they are not asking for a restaurant in
order to break even; the applicants say they will tear down the
building i-f restaurant is not al1owed, they are not saving the
building but just saving the facade; applicant should identify the
restaurantuers they are dealing with; garbage will be in front and
have to be hauted outside every night; there will be an enormous
delivery problem with as many as eleven trucks delivering foods; the
downtown parking district was established to preserve retail not
restaurants; he urged denial.
Councilwoman Barton was amazed that these speakers had not appeared
before the Planning Commission; she $ras sure the Commission would
have voted differently if they had heard all" these arguments.
Chuck Mink, l-541 Los Montes, said he had voted in favor of this at
the Planning cornmj-ssion because it was the best of three optionsi
two of the options would require demolition of the building; he said
council could pass an urgency ordinance to stop destruction of
historic buildings; he would not want to have to sit on the council
when demolition of the Garden center building, the candy Store
building or Burlingame High School came before them.
Lawrence Romani, owner of adjacent property on Primrose (the brick
waII), said he wanted on the public record that he t ould not grant
use of the easement at rear of his propertyi it is not meant for
heavy corunercial use.
cohn rebutted, he does not plan on blocking access to the easementi
comment about use of histori
wouJ.d require special permit
cost of renovating site and
available, they applied and
ite as bed and breakfast, that use
; Cohn said when they found out
heard there was a restaurant permit
were the first to PaY fee; theY
caI s
also
they
they
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want to put in fine restaurant r,rith focus on evening meals; the realestate office will only have two people; garbage will be shielded
under the porch in a recessed area and wiLl be picked up at leasttwice a \"reek; when they began the process of purchase of thisproperty they were told it could be demolished, no$, they are
attempting to save the buiIding.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
Council-woman Barton wondered about the possibility of adopting an
urgency ordinance to save historic sites tonight; City Attorney saidit was possible but he recommended against it, it would take 4 outof 5 vote, or unanimous vote tonight because only four council
members are presenti Mayor Lembi said he would vote against such an
ordinance because it would be changing the rules in the middle ofthe game, in his opinion it would be unethical. councilwoman Barton
agreed, but some people want council to do this; she wanted them to
know council canrt change the rules in the middle of the game.
Councilman Pagliaro recalled that some time ago he had brought upthe issue of some type of historical preservation ordinance and the
suggestion has not been acted upon; historical preservation will be
discussed at the wednesday study meeting on June 6; he was very
concerned about the legal issues in this matter and wondered aboutcontinuing this item to the next meeting before a decision is made.
Councilwoman Barton said council has been careful to limit
restaurants and real estate, and to preserve retail uses; Primroseis the city's most charming shopping area; when Buns restaurant
\4ranted to expand the city would not let them, they had to go out and
lease parking spaces; and yet this project would use the parking
structure for its parking; she said the cohn's did an excellent job
and its a lovely design but real estate and restaurants are not thedirection we want to go. She was ready to vote on the issue now.
Councilman Pagliaro moved to continue this issue to the next meeting
and requested staff submit a factual report on the Strange's
restaurant application process and the allegations of theirattorney, and to send a copy of that report to Attorney Mcclashonfor his corunent. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony and carried 3-1
on ro11 call vote, councilwoman Barton voting no because she wantsto vote tonight. Mayor Lembi reminded the audience that the public
hearing was closed and no further testimony would be taken at the
next meeting when this matter is decided.
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO PARK A CAMPER AT 720 BURLINGAME AVENUE
RESOLUTION 63-90 APPROVING SAME
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 24 which recommended counciLhold a public hearing and take action. Sophie and Pete Boubare are
requesting a variance to the parking reguirements in order to storea camper she1I in the front and side setback of their home at 720
Burl5.ngame Avenue. The camper sits on legs 3.5 feet from the frontproperty line and seven feet from the front vrall of the house. The
garage door is shorter than the camper when it is off the truck andthe camper cannot be stored in the garage. A variance is required
because the zoning code does not alIow inoperative vehicles or
campers to be stored in driveways or between a structure and thefront and side property line in single family zones. The Planning
Corunission denied the permit at its May 14 meeting.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Pete Boubare, applicant, requested that council alIow extension ofthe permit for another thro years.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
Council"woman Barton had no problem with this request since there had
been no complaints from neighbors. Councilwoman OrMahony was
concerned about continuing this use on the property, she hoped hewould try to seII the camper. Councilwoman Barton suggested ashorter permit period; Councilman Pagliaro agreed he could approve
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for one year periodi Mayor tembi said he is a neighbor and he
doesn't even know the camper is there.
Councilwoman Barton moved to approve RESoLUTIoN 63-90 approving the
variance for one year with conditions in staff report. Seconded by
Councilman Pagliaro, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
APPEAL FOR FOUR VARIANCES TO BUILD A TRIPLEX AT 910 HOWARD AVENUE -
RESOLUTION 63-90 APPROVING FOR ONE YEAR
city Planner reviewed her memo of May 24 which recommended council
hold a public hearing and take action. Kenneth Morando and RonaldMafrici, applicants and property owners, have requested four
variances to demolish a duplex and build a triple
They need two variances for rear setback ( 6 inche
required) and side setback (6 inches provided, th
They need two parking variances, three units requ
spaces and four are provided; and two parking spa
t 9L0 Howard.
rovided, 15 feetfeet required) .five parking
at the ends are
uested granting the variancesg on the site and theY would beis very impacted in the area;
; the garage area would not need
e apartment building;
duplex and retail uses ie is oLd and must beparking.
xasp
reeire
ces
nine feet four inches wide when code requires ten feet. The
Planning Commissj-on denied the variances at their May 14 meeting.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Both applicants were present and
because there is presently no par
adding four parking spaces, parki
they gave this plan a Iot of thou
this is a mixed use area with single family,it woufd create more parking, the present sit
extensively repaired or torn down and has no
these variances if it were not at hed to th
req
kin
ng
shttac
Councilman Pagliaro was at first concerned about allowing rear and
side setback variances and said his thought was to eliminate the
covered parking.
The applicants responded that because the building extends ove
parking area the covered garage is needed for support; it migh
possible to remove one covered parking space. The neighbors h
objections to the side and rear variances, at the rear there i
large apartment building. The designer, Jerry Deal, responded to
Councilwoman O'Mahony questions about support for the upper story
over the parking area. councilwoman Barton said people prefer
covered parking spaces.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Barton had visited the site and was concerned about 1ot
coverage, but there are more pluses to this project than minus. She
moved approval of RESoLUTIoN 64-90 granting the four variances with
conditions in staff report, finding there are exceptional circum-
stances in the narrowness of the lot and the project is compatible
with
prope
right
prope
healtcarri
APPEAL FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RESIDENTfAL CONDOMINIUM PERMIT
FOR 16 UNITS AT 1-499 OAK GROVE - RESOLUTION 65-90 APPROVING SA}4E
r thetbe
ave no
the mixed uses in the area, and that there is a need for rental
rty in the city; the granting is necessary for the property
s of the applicant; wiII not be detrimental or injurious to
rty in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public
h, safety and welfare. Seconded by Councilwoman orMahony,
ed unanimously on roII call vote of members present.
City Planner reviewed her
hold a public hearing and
and applicant, is request
condo with 32 parking spa
crove at the corner of E
be four stories in heigh
achieved by placing the
memo of May 30 which recommended council
take action. Takuo Kanno, property ovrner
ing a condominium permit for a 15 unit
ces on three combined lots at 1499 oak
Camino ReaI, zoned R-3. The building will
with maximum height of 35 feet, this is
irst floor partially below curb height on
1tft
cl
Iot. The Iot slopes down to the rear.
roved the permit at its May 14 meeting.
se of the need for removal of the large
driveway for the project. A petition
he
pp
ecau
the
EI Camino, the front of
The Ptanning Commission
Mark Peeters appealed b
red oak street tree at
signed by 187 people was presented in opposition to the project.
In response to Councilman Pagliarots questions, City Planner said
code requires nine foot width for parking stalls except that stal]s
confined on two sides must be ten feet wide for easier entrance andexit; there will be a sump purp for drainage of the garagei building
inspectors will assure through inspections that the ceilings are of
proper height.
Councilwoman orMahony asked about the call box for guests to enter
garage gate; she suggested moving the ramp to allow guest parking to
be outside the gate because she doubted guests would go through the
trouble of gaining entrance to a closed garage and would park on thestreet instead.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Takuo Kanno, applicant, said regarding the red oak tree removal, he
and staff had carefuLly determined the best and safest placement of
the driveway that required the least amount of tree removalsi theproject would be secured by a fence and he would even hire a guard
if necessary to insure the safety of school children; he agreed that
the garage gate and ramp might be moved; he discussed drainage andthat aII drainaqe would be toward Oak Grove; he would adhere to
height limit of 35 feet.
Speaking in opposition: Suzannne Lewis, 1490 Oak Grove, said as a
concerned parent she was worried about the great increase in trafficat this highly impacted intersection of Ef camino and oak Grove with
32 more cars from this projecti she said she often cannot park infront of her house; the character of the area is changing, these are
charming o1d houses which will be gone.
chris Rose, 926 Laguna, spoke to the issue of traffic and safety of
school children; there is already too much traffic in the areai the
driveway of this project wiII be directly across from intersectionof Paloma; he suggested the driveway should be on EI Camino or
perhaps enter on EI camino and exit on oak Grove.
Mark Peeters, 1432 oak Grove, said the removal of the old red oak
tree and replacement !,rith four 24 inch box trees is a shame; city
cares for trees on oak crovei the applicant said the project fitsinto the neighborhood, but the applicant is talking about the EI
camino neighborhood, what about Oak Grove neighborhood; currently
the properties are neglected and $reed covered and have been
vandalized, in fact they have notices posted to clear vreeds i the
houses were rented and cared for previously; there are 51 red oaks
on oak crove and the city should protect them and should tie the
trees into any proposed historical building ordinance.
Bob Ray, owner of 1.470 oak Grove, said he did not sign the petition
because he doesnrt live there, but he is in construction business
and owns some property in Burlingame and he thought this r"ras
large a project for this ar
crove because of all the po
they will go even faster; iproject to see when enterin
there should be a smaller p
Kanno sawilling
be cleanthe prop
right now people go slower on
o1es, but if the street is repaill be difficult for residents
nd exiting the garage, he thougect built at the site.
ea;rhtwga
roj
too
oak
iredof that
hr
Reverend PauI Bray, Seventh Day Adventist church, was concerned
about the traffic load onto the intersection of oak crove/E1 Camino;
he always warns his parishioners about using care at theintersection; he said some contractors who donrt live in Burlingamejust come here to make moneyi he objected to creating a 'tcementcorridorrr of buildings down EI camino ReaI.
id onto pI
ed uperty
EI camino there are only two small trees, he isant the area on EI Camino; the existing properties will
, he was una!'rare of the vandalism; he plans to marketto mature buyers .
Councilman Pagliaro asked about requirements for council to approve
a condominium permj.t, City Attorney read the city code section.
Councilwoman orMahony said the project meets aII code requirements,
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Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
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it provides adequate open space and meets 1ot coverage; an entrance
on El- Camino would be devastating to traffic; council has no option
but to approve it; she noted that a sizable number of people who
signed the petition were not Burlingame citizens but she recognized
signers living around the 1499 project and McKin1ey School parents.
Mayor Lembi said the project would impact traffic but council can
make conditions to ease the impact; he suggested people exiting the
driveway be required only to turn right, making a left turn would be
dangerousi he was concerned about dirt hauling scheduLes duringt
excavation for the project, staff explained the applicant would have
to get a hauling permit from the city with designated routes andcity could add a condition on times so that hauling would not take
place during times children are coming and going to school.
Councilwoman Barton said she would never compromj-se R-1 zoning butthis area is zoned R-3 and she would not vote aqainst it; she agreed
that a right turn only requirement exiting driveway was a good idea.
Councilman Pagliaro said an entrance on EI camino would be bad; he
was concerned about the angle of the driveway and said drivers would
be coming up the driveway blind to the street; could the ramp be
designed parallel to oak Grove so that drivers could see and beseen. Councilwoman Barton agreed; Kanno responded the opening of
the driveway might be enlarged; a warning system of some type could
be installed; if the driveway is too large he would lose parking
spaces and have to apply for a variance. Director of Pub1ic works
said a level area of 15 feet would make cars visible and give the
drivers sight of the street and sidewalk. Mayor Lembi thought a
leveI area and a rotating warning light would increase safety.
Councilwoman o'Mahony suggested this project be continued in order
for the applicant to make these changes; staff said council coul-d
make these conditions for approval of the project.
councilwoman O'Mahony moved to adoption of RESOLUTIoN 65-90
approving the negative declaration (finding that based on the
initial study, staff report and cornments received there is no
evidence the project will have a significant effect on the
environment), the condominium permit with conditions in staff report
and additional conditions that the driveway have a level pad of 15
feet and a grade of 5 percent, that a rotating warning light for
pedestrian safety be installed at the driveway entrance, that a
right turn only sign be installed at the driveway, and that the
garage gate be relocated in order that three guest parking spaces
are outside the gate. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried
unanimously 4-0 on ro11 call vote of members present.
Mayor Lembi caIled for a recess at l,L:20 p.m. The meeting
reconvened with four members present at 11:25 p.m.
MCKINLEY SCHOOL TRAFFIC PATTERN; TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of May 31 which
recommended council determine which items in the McKinley school
Traffic PIan iL wishes to adopt. The Traffic, Safety and Parking
commission recommended the fotlowing: (1) that Pal-oma remain
two-way, not one-way southbound as requested (staff agrees); (2)
that white loading zone and yellow zone for buses be painted along
the vrest curb of Paloma and that a handicap parking zone be painted
south of the driveway as requested (staff agrees); (3) that no
crosswalks or stop signs be reinstalled at oak Grove and Paloma
three-way intersection as requested (staff agrees); (4) that a '!noright turn" sign not be installed northbound from EI camino ReaI to
oak crove as requested (staff agrees), (5) that Fairfield not be
converted to one-way northbound from EI Camino to PaIm as requested(staff agrees); (6) that an extension island not be installed at EI
Camino and Fairfield to slow traffic as requested (staff agrees
since this proposal would only be needed if Fairfield were one-way);
(7 and 8) that stop signs and crosswalks be installed at Palm and
Fairfield, and PaIm and Paloma as requested ( staff agrees with
crosswalks but not with stop signs since the intersections do not
meet the traffic rrarrants for stop signs). Staff recommends that
the school develop a "safe route" plan to be used by children
walking to school and that parents be educated on the proper use of
the three minute white loading zone.
Mayor Lembi wondered if meter maids police the parking at McKinley
School like they do at St. Catherine's School; Police Chief saidperiodically the department will visit the site. Councilwoman
Barton acknowledged a video tape the McKinley Traffic committee had
produced, it was excellent but scary; she wondered if the white zone
would keep people from double parking while dropping and picking upchildren. councilman Pagliaro asked if neighborhood people werenotified about this meeting; staff said the school and committee was
notified. Mayor Lembi said council will consider each request
separately and asked Christopher Rose, chairman of the McKinley
Traffic Committee, and McKinley Principal Fred Heron to sPeak.
Rose mentioned to council that the Traffic Commission approved of
most of the McKin1ey requests and that he would comment on each of
the items as council considered it. Dixector of Public works noted
that staff could immediately implement curb painting, but stop signs
and one-vray streets would require an ordinance and public hearing at
a later date. Principal Heron complimented the parents onefforts on this traffic pattern plan; he hoped council woul
the Traffic Commission's recommendations; traffic coming of
camino onto Fairfield is going very fast, the island would
cars to slow for the turn and the crossvralk at Fairfield an
Camino would be more visible if parking were removed from t
the issue of a parking lot on the school grounds for cars i
something that vrould have to be approved by the School Boar
PTA is waiting for council action before they approach the
councilwoman Barton said parents know what they need at the schoolsite and she supported their requests. Councilman Pagliaro objectedto council having to take action to protect children from parents
who are doing dangerous things Iike double parking. Councilwoman
Barton wanted to know what people who live on those streets proposed
for one-way traffic think of the proposal; city Attorney said that
action would require an ordinance with a public hearing but that
people were not normally notified unless council directs so.
Scott Hubbard, 740 Paloma, lives across the street from the
playground and did not buy his home to live across from a parking
1ot; he said the parents are creating the traffic problems; he said
he opposed one-wayi parents should be more responsibLe.
Council reviewed each proposal umber: (1) Paloma one-way,t solve problems, see how thated; (2) council directed white,pared; (3) council directed no
Paloma; (4)
n northboundiI wondered
noted thatd one-way in
the opposite direction, and that the island was a suggestion from
CalTrans to help slow traffic; (5) that the island at EI Camino andEairfield not be considered at this time; (7 and 8) council directedthat crosswalks and stop signs be installed in all directions at
PaIm and Fairfield, and at PaIm and Paloma. Mayor tembi directedthat all residents of Fairfield and Paloma blocks considered for
one-way traffic, and one additional block in each direction, benotified of a hearing for consideration of this proposal.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF AMUSEMENT PERMITS
city Attorney reviewed his memo of May 22 with the attached Police
report whj.ch recommended council approve renewal of 20 amusementpermits, excluding Safari Run 2000 r"rhich will be reviewed at the
next meetj.ng. He mentioned that the Marriott Hotel has been askedto amend its permit because it is conducting "ma1e review" shorrs.
theird supportfEl
causedElhat area;
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Board.
council thought t
helps before an oyellow and handic
crosswalks or stocouncil directed
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white zone
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what residents wocouncil discussio
nstallation of ttno right turntr sigrove; (5) Fairfield one-way, councthink of the proposal; Chris Rose
few years ago \,ras to make Fairfiel
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Councilman Pagliaro moved approval of the foregoing councildirection. Seconded by councilvroman orMahony, carried unanimously
by roLl call vote of counciL members present.
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Councilwoman O'Mahony moved approval of the 20 amusement permits.
Seconded and carried unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 66-90 - APPROVING SMC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
city Manager's memo of May 29 recommended council approve this
Transportation System Management Plan from San Mateo County.
Council reviewed this plan at its March 2L study meeting. The
County requests that the city approve this plan by June 30 as
required by Measure A; the plan requj-res that the city adopt its own
TSM ordinance. Based on the current five city JPA, the cost to
Burlingame would be approximately $30,000 a year.
Councilman Pagliaro moved adoption of RESoLUTION 66-90. Seconded by
Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
councilman Pagliaro had questions and comments: regarding rtcrt L412
& Ellis application over ahapin, he commented that the Grubb
go differed in that the landlord o
arantee it would not lease to anot
1416 c
permit for
nce Program,ctions; after
another real
nother special
saster Assistain several se
& Ellis moved out; Fox and carskadion, since they will vacate a sitei1I not lease the Primrose site toouncil will not have to consider a
they vr
thus creal estate use. Item "e" the county Dj-
he had a major problem with the contract
year anot gJu
crubbsituat
council. Item rrf" revising
regulation of the lots begipreclude corunuters using Io
on the use of Lot S and whe
before considering changing
streets in the area have fr
a.m., the streets used to h
f their presen
her real estat
on is a comple
on Primrose a
t site woulde agency whentefy different
nd guarantee
estate agency,
eport back to
ugges ted
8:00 a.m. toin six monthse using it
ed that the
discussion with staff it hras removed from the consent calendar and
staff wiII discuss the contract with the county aparking regulations,n at 9:00 a.m. ratherts, staff will reportther commuters appear
the hour, Mayor tembi
ndrhes
than
backtob
not
ee parking and they are filIed at 7:00
ave parking limits.
Councilwoman O'Mahony commented on the Disaster Assistance contract
and that the state would be reimbursS.ng the county for costs. She
also asked if the letter from Fox & carskadon guaranteeing they
would not lease to another real estate agency was included with the
resolution. City Attorney said it was not ]egally binding and could
not be j-ncluded, but that it is part of the official record.
a.INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE L4T2 - ESTABLISHING CREEK ENCLOSURE
PERMIT PROCEDURES
Pub1ic works memo of May 29 recommended council introduce this
ordinance to require a special permit for enclosing a creek in
a pipe or culvert. It woutd require noticing properties
adjacent to the creek within 300 feet of the applicant or the
nearest cross street, whichever is Iess.
b. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ].413 - ADOPTION OF 1988 UN]FORM FIRE
CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
Fire Marshal's memo of May 30 recommended council introduce
this ordinance adopting the 1988 Uniform Fire Code with several
amendments; one of the most important changes would be the
revision requiring lowering the automatic sprinkler
requirements in buildings from 7,500 square feet to 5,000
square feet and retroactive application to buildings over 5,000
square feet with major remodel work.
c. RESOLUTION 67-90 - APPROVTNG NEGATM DECLARATIoN AND SPECIAL
PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE USE AT 74]-2-]-476 CHAPIN AVENUE
city Attorney's memo of May 30 reconunended council adopt this
resolution formatizing the action taken May 2l- to approve the
real estate office at 1412-1416 Chapin and the negative
declaration.
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RESOLUT]ON 68-90 ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF 1989-90 SIDEWALK, CURB
AND GUTTER REPAIRS - CP 919 A
Public works memo of May 29 recommended council accept this job
completed by Ambo Engineering in the amount of $217 ,932.20.
Removed. (County Disaster Assistance Program)
RESOLUTfON 69-90 - REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS
e
f
City Attorneyrs memo of Maresolution revising parkin
cents for ten hours .
4 recommended council approve this
ees on Lot S from $1.00 to 50
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gf
h
6. RESOLUTfON 70-90 - RENEWING WORKERS COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
City Attorney's memo of May 22 recommended council approve this
agreement to rene!., the contract with Gates McDonald on a year
to year basis.
TENTAT]VE AND FINAL PARCEL MAPS AND TENTAT]VE CONDOMINIUM MAP
FOR 1499 OAK GROVE AVENUE
Public works memo of May L5 recommended council concur vrith the
Planning Commission and approve the tentative and final parcel
map for lot combination purposes, and the tentative condominium
map for L499 oak Grove.
l_ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR RETAINING WALL AT 1373 BERNAL
Public works memo of May 24 recommended councipermit for a retaining wa]l two feet into the
way.
Ia
cit
pprove thisy right of
DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (1(3) RUSSELL WARD
5. 2) KRISTIAN FORSBERG, JOHN PICKENS AND
city Attorney's memos recommended denial of
& 2) alteged false arrest of juveniles, (3)these claims for (L
for towing cars.
K. REVI EW OF 50-60-70 STAR WAY SPECIAL PERMITS
city Planner's memo of May 24 recommended council accept this
report on compliance of these businesses vrith the conditions of
their special permits, staff found them generally in compliance
except that their parking spaces were not marked for employees
only, they have been notified to comply within 30 days.
Councilwoman Barton moved approval of the consent Calendar with the
exception of item e. Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro, carried
unanimously by voice vote.
COI'NCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Roundtable: Councilwoman Barton presented the annual feefor Burlingame's membership in the Roundtable, the fee is $1,000.
convention Bureau: Mayor Lembi reported on recent meetings and that
President Jane PolreII said if five Burlingame councj.l members were
on the Bureau Board it would conflict with Brown Act requirements.
gularly adjourned at L2:24 a.m
,Judith A. Malfatti
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting wa
city cLerk
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety and Parking, May 10; Park
and Recreation, May 17; and Planning, May 29, 1990.
FROM THE FLOOR - There were no comments from the floor.