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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
August 7 , 1,989
CAIL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
held on the above date in the city HaIl council Chambers. The
meeting was call-ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Bud Harrison, PLanning Commissioner.
ROLL CALL
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, and the Study Meeting ofJuly 19, 1989 were approved.
APPEAL FOR TWO VARIANCES FOR AN ADDITION AT 1356 VANCOWER - DENIED
WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Council unanimously agreed to deny vrithout prejudice.
APPEAL FOR HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AT 1531 ALTURAS - RESOLUTION
85-89 - APPROVING SAI.{E
City Planner reviewed her memo of JuIy 31 which recommended council
hold public hearing and take action. Vahi and Silva Tekesian,property owners, are requesting a hillside area construction permit
so that they can make a 1,465 square foot addition to their 2,159
square foot exj.sting house with basement garage. The second floor
addition would increase the height of the structure by 12 feet, from
16 feet to 28 feet in height. The second floor would be 37 feet
wj.de, compared to the present 49 foot width of the first floor. The
basement garage is more than 50 percent below grade so does not
count as a story under the zoning code. The ne$, addition would
include three bedrooms and two baths so the completed house would
have four bedrooms and four baths. A11 other zoning codes are met.
The project was appealed by a neighbor, Jose and Linda Franco at
1532 Los Montes. The Ptanning Commission approved the project with
two conditions; they found that the second story addition could be
seen from the neighbor's house but would not obstruct their view
because of the substantial change in grade (about 30 feet) and the
distance between the structures ( about 250 feet).
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
The applicant, silva Tekesian, explained that they had attempted to
keep the project within city requirements i they have tried to
cooperate with neighbors.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI , MANGINI
COUNCI LMEMBERS ABSENT: PAGLIARo (vacation)
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city Planner reviewed her memo of August 1 which recommended council
hold a public hearing and take action. Remigio Becher, property
owner, is requesting two variances to enlarge his house from 1,991
square feet to 3,568 square feet in size. The Planning Commission
voted unanimously to deny this request because it was too large and
would impact the neighbor .
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Allen Dadafarin, engineer representing property owner, requestedthat council deny the request vrithout prejudice in order for theplans to be revised and returned to the Planning Commission for
consideration.
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Robert zuc, 1536 Los Montes, spoke in favor and told of his original
concern about the project blocking his view. He is located directly
behind the applicant's sj-te. He said there are four pine trees on
the Tekesian property which also block the view and which he has
trimmed with the approval of the Tekesians. He feared that if he
objected to the project the Tekesians would not Iet him trim the
trees and he would lose the view due to the trees. They worked out
an agreement \"rhere two pine trees would be removed to open Zucrs
view further and therefore Zuc would not object to the project.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Council appreciated the compromises applicant had made in order tobuild the addition, perhaps the other trees could be cut for the
Franco's view; had visited the site, can't see that the addition
would have a great impact on views since the applicant's home is
much lower and far away from the Francos; had been unable to visit
the Franco home but appeared to be lots of trees in line of sight.
Councilman Lembi moved to uphold the Planning Commission approval by
adoption of RESoLUTIoN 85-89 with conditions. Seconded by
Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously 4-0 on roLl caII vote of
members present.
APPEAL FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INCREASE OFFICE AREA AT 1510 ROLLINS
ROAD - DENIED
city Pl-anner reviewed her memo of August 1 which recommended council
hold public hearing and take action. coen Company is requesting a
special permit in order to increase the office area in the 53,600
square foot warehouse building from 49 percent to 59 percent. A usepermit is required for converting more than 20 percent of a ware-
house to office use. The new office area woul-d be added at the
second floor by placing a floor in a two story warehouse areai the
area below would continue to be used as warehouse. The plans include
30 additional on-site parking spaces to be placed on a presently
undeveloped area partially in a drainage easement and old SP right-
of-way which was acquired and added to the Coen site in 1982. In
1985 the coen Company divided its property and created two parcels.
As a requirement for subdivision they were required to place land-
scaping to meet the current zoning requirement of 10 percent land-
scaping. This landscaping was never instal-Ied. The Planning
commission voted 4-3 to deny the request; noting a concern about
increase in traffic, lack of landscape requirements met and setting
a precedent in allowing use of even more office use at this site.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Norman Book, attorney representing Coen, addres
Planning Commission's concerns. It was determi
did not need a traffic allocation; no parking v
they are creating 30 more parking spaces; Coentraffic mitigations such as flex-time, encourag
mass transit use. Landscaping; they wilI accep
sed
nedari
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some of thethat this proj ect
ance is needed,
developed several-car pools and
he conditions
regarding landscaping and wiII complete the landscape reguirements
before any building takes place. As far as setting precedent, there
are several buildings across the street that are 100 percent officeuse. He noted that coen has been in the city for 25 years and would
like to stay here.
Councilman Lembi had visited the site today and noted that at 4:30
p.m. there were few cars parked in the lot, he wondered if this was
ttpical. Book replied that was usual case.
Councilman Mangini asked about the small bridge over the creek and
the sandbags blocking the bridge. Young Chang, Coen Company, said
there were no specific instructions from the city about how to place
Jose and Linda Franco, 1532 Los Montes, spoke in opposition, they
felt the project would adversely affect their property and views;
stated one other neighbor had sent in a letter in opposition; did
not approve of replacing trees with more structure. Showed photos of
the view from their home.
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the sandbags; they tried to make the sandbags equal to the height ofthe other side of the creek to avoid flooding and it worked.
Councilman Mangini could not understand why a motor vehicle bridge
across the creek was blocked by sandbags.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
city Planner responded to council questions regarding the newparking area; it may be subject to flooding since it is the natural
low spot in the area.
councilvroman Barton vras concerned about traffic; the M-1. area
requires no more than 20 percent office area on a site, this
applicant was granted 49 percent, and now they are asking for more.
She moved to uphold the Planning Commission denial. Seconded by
Councilman Mangini, carried 3-1 on ro11 call vote, councilman Lembi
voting no.
APPEAL FOR REMOVAL OF STREET TREE AT 109 OCC]DENTAL AVENUE - DENIED
Park Director reviewed his memo of August 1 which recommended
council hold a public hearing and take action. Ann offield, 109
occidental, is requesting removal of a sycamore street tree in frontof her property. At the June 1 Beautification Commission meeting,this request was denied. Commissioners felt that offield could
widen the driveway opposite the tree and remove part of her hedge to
improve access; there are other large sycamore trees in similar
spots on that street. If council should approve this request, he
suggested the applicant bear the entire cost of removal and
replacement of the tree with a 24 inch box tree to be pl.anted at a
Iocation determined by the Park Department.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. The applicant vras notpresent and there were no other comments. The hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Barton stated she couldtree, but noted that there are otherin the same spot by their driveways.
driveway could be widened easily, heplanting a rhododendrum plant by the
see the problem with the large
houses on that block vrith trees
Councilman Mangini thought the
had also noticed someonetree today.
councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the decision of the
Beautification Commission to deny the request. Seconded by
Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by voice vote.
APPEAL FOR H]LLSIDE PERMIT AT 2990 DELORES WITHDRAWN
Mayor Amstrup acknowledged a letter from applicant requesting that
the project be withdrawn.
RESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor Amstrup accepted with reqret the resignation of Plannj.ng
Commissioner Harry Graham who will serve until a replacement is
appointed. An application period was opened until August 18.
REOUEST FOR DIRECT ION FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
city Manager reviewed his memo of July 25 which recommended council
determine whether the Commission should hold public hearings on the
use of cuernavaca Park. A resident near that park had conducted a
survey regarding renovating cuernavaca Park and has generated
numerous citizen corunents for and against the idea. He noted that
no funds are budgeted for any improvements to cuernavaca other than
a city-wide progrErm using State grant funds to update playground
equipment. Park Director responded to questions.
Councilman tembi sa$, little parking probl-em at the site; this is an
established city firm and seems to be sensitive to city concerns.
Flooding could impact the new parking area, but they could work
around that concern. He favored approval .
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AUTHORIZATION TO FfNALIZE AIiI AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO WATER
DEPARTMENT IN RELATION TO SFWD PROPERTY ALONG CALfFORNIA DRIVE FROM
BROADWAY TO 170 FEET SOUTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE
Public Works Director reviewed his memo of August 1 which
recommended council authorize staff to proceed with an agreement
with the SF water Department to lease their property along
California Drive. This property is needed in order to proceed with
the widening of California Drive and improvements to the Broadway/
california intersection. In response to council questions, he said
the intersection improvement project should be awarded in october.
Council thought this project was going to be done in phases and that
the signals at Carol-an would be installed first. Staff responded
rhat it rto instalAfter somsignals b
Councilman Lembi moved to authorize staff to finalize the agreement
with San Francisco water Department. Seconded by Councilwoman
Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.INTRODUCTION OF ORDINAIiICE ].394 - REVfSING REGULATIONS REGARD-
ING FENCE HEIGHT IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS OF RESIDENT]AL ZONE
City Planner's memo of JuIy 27 recommended council introduce an
ordinance to change the maximum height of fences on side and
rear property lines from six to seven feet. It would require
that the last foot of fence be of an open design to allow light
and air to pass freely through. The ordinance also clarifies
how the height of a fence wiII be measured.
b. INTRODUCTION OF OFDINA}.ICE 1395 . ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR
POLIC E RESPONSE AND FEES FOR IJNRULY GATHERINGS
Police Chief's memo of July 24 recommended that council
introduce an ordinance to provide for monetary charges to be
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ght council direction was to keep the project as one but
he signals on Carol"an at the beginning of the project.
iscussion, council directed that the installation of the
he first priority of the project.
Councilwoman Barton co[unented that if there is no money, there is no
use in holding hearings. Mayor Amstrup agreed, noting that the city
has several park or recreation projects going at the present time
such as rebuilding the washington Park grandstand.
Councilman Lembi said that if the park is underutilized it might not
be a bad idea to hear what the neighbors think should be done. The
park may need such a "shot in the arm" like starting this dialogueto see what people want up there.
Councilman Mangini disagreed that the park was under-used, he noted
that he frequently walked near the park and there were always kidsplaying basketball, a ball game going on and children in the sand
box; if there were hearings, he had a concern that people living in
that area be heard,
Mayor Amstrup suggested this issue be put on a back burner and
perhaps some hearings could be hel-d prior to the next budget.
Councilwoman Barton thought the Park and Recreation cornmission could
look at the park use, but not hold public hearings at this time.
TRAFFIC ALLOCATIONS - AUGUST 1989
City Planner reviewed her memo of August 1 which recommended council
review the request and consider deferring a decision on this traffic
allocation until a decision is made on amending the Specific Area
P1an. George Corey, representing Metro Park, has requested atraffic allocation to put a new long term airport parking facilityfor about 250 cars on the two vacant acres next to Days Inn at 755
Airport Boulevard. The SAP does not include this use.
Councit unanimously accepted the recommendation to defer a decision
on traffic allocation until it considers an amendment of the SAP.
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levied for police responding to an unruly gathering two timeswithin a twelve hour period.
RESOLUTION 86-89 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SHORELINE BIKEPATH -
CP 538
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Public Works' memo ofInterstate Grading and
subject proj ect.
Iy 24 recommended council award bid to
aving in the amount of $35,484 for the
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RESOLUTION 87-89 - AMENDING AGREEMENT FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
SERVICES
city Attorney's memo of July 25 recommended council renew the
agreement with cates McDonald and company on a year to year
basis.
RESOLUTION 88-89 - AUTHORIZ]NG APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
STREET TREE PLANTING
Park Director's memo of August 1 recommended council authorizeapplication for funds under the Urban Forestry Grant Program.
RESOLUTION 89.89 - AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
MITLS CANYON TRAIL RENOVATION
Park Directorts memo of August 1 recommended council authorize
application for funds under the Roberti-z ' berg-Harris Urban
Open Space Grant Program.
RESOLUTION 90-89 - AUTHORfZING APPLICATION FOR SB 140 GRANT
FT'NDS FOR BROADWAY/CALIFORNIA IMPROVEMENTS - CP 521
Public works memo of July 31 recommended council authorize
application for grant funds.
RESOLUT]ON 91-89 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD
BOWLING ALLEY - CP 77250
Public Works' memo of July 31 recommended council award
contract to Ferma Corporation in the amount of $143,568 for the
subject proj ect.
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1 DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (1)
MICHAEL NEWSOME; (4)
CRISAFI & HARRIS; (2) TED PoRTA; (3)
JASON BELCHAR
City Attorney recommended denial of these claims for (1)
responsibility for o1d police station sj-ters gas tank; (2)
sidewalk falI, (3) a belt lost while in jail, and (4) false
arrest.
DISAPPROVAL OF CAL]FORNIA FILM COMMISSION PERMIT PROCEDURE
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city Manager's memo of July 12 recommended council notify theCalifornia Film Commission that the current model filmingpermit process is unacceptable in its current form.
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded
by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Council of Mayors Legislative Committee: Mayor Amstrup reviewed therecent legislative meeting; Senator Kopp was present and reviewedthe latest legislation he is sponsoring.
Parking Structure: City Manager suggested that council set forfurther review the parking limits to be established in the parkingstructure on Lot A. The Police Department has some concerns abouteight hour time limits.
Parking Time Limits: Councilman Lembi said he had recently parkedin a one hour zone and had difficulty in making it back to his carwithin one hour while he had a haircut; he thought the time might be
d.
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extended to two hours. other council members reviewed that this
issue keeps coming back, merchants want quick turnover of parking
spaces, yet people seem to never have enough time, the purpose of
the one hour space is quj-ck turnover, if people need more than one
hour they should park in lots with multiple hour parking.
Councilman Mangini asked that staff check !,rith the City of Millbrae
which seems to get along quite well with no parking meters on streetor in parking lots.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a Commission Minutes:
Recreation, July 13
Safety and Parking,
Library Board, JuIy 18; Park and
and 20; Beautification, July 6; Traffic,
JuIy 13; and Planning, July 24, 1989.
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b. Department Reports: Treasurer's, June 30 and Police, June L989.
c Proclaiming charlotte Edter Day on August 1-4, 100th Birthday.
Mayor Amstrup noted that this hundred year old lady is the only
remaining charter member of the Burlingame Senior Organization.
d. Letter from BCDC requesting observance of Coastweek.
e. Letter from supervisor Mary Griffin with proposed plan for
financing improvements at the County Fairgrounds.
f. Letter from Broadway Merchants about acquisition of parking.
Councilman Lembi congratulated the Broadway Merchants on the
excellent street fair held last weekend.
Letter notifying city of death of Lord Shinjo Ito of
Shinnyo-En. Mayor Amstrup noted council had sent condolences.
Mayor Amstrup also had requested staff to congratulate the seventh
Day Adventist Church on its renovation.
FROM THE FLOOR
There vrere no co[unents from the floor.
ADJOURNMENT ]N MEMORY OF MARI E NELSON;RUSS BLACK; A}iD NITA HALL
Mayor Amstrup asked for a moment of silence and then adjourned the
meeting in memory of Marie Nelson, mother of city employee Larry
Nelson; Russ Bl-ack, son of Burlingame Elementary School District
Superintendent James Black; and Nita HaII, mother of Beautification
Conunissioner Jeannie HaII Gilmore. The meeting was adj ourned at
8: 53 p.m.
Judith A. Malfatti
City Clerk