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BURLINGAMB, CALIFORNIA
March 4, 1985
A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burli-ngame City Council was
held on the above date in the City HaI1 Council Chambers. The meeting
was ca11ed to order at B p.*. by Mayor R. David Martin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Cub Scout Troop 70.
ROLL CALL
COUNC I LMEMBERS
COUNCI LMEMBER S
MINUTES
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANGINI, MARTIN, PAGLIARO
NONE
Mlnutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 1985 were approved.
AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AT I22I BAYSWATER
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF
TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL FACIL]TY FOR
R EZON ING
ELDERLY
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 26 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. BobGilmartin is proposing to merge five lots at Bayswater and Park inorder to build a 67 foot high, l2O unit rental project for people over60 years of age. The uni-ts would not contain ki-tchens and three mealsa day would be provided to resj-dents in a central dining room.Parking would be provided in 4l below grade and two at grade parkingspaces. Eight of the spaces below will be designated guest parking.
Planning Commission unanimously approved this project, noting studiesof similar projects support the adequacy of the parking and there isa clear need for this type of project in the community.
City Planner stated there are three separate actions neededthis project, (1) action on the General Plan amendment, (Z)
the request for rezoning, and (3) action on the two special(one for group residentlal facilities and one for height).
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
to approve
action on
permits
George Ivelich, architect of project, made a slide presentation of theproject. He noted there would be recreational facilities for thetenants on the site, there are two elevators and two stairways on eachf1oor. Apartments do not have kitchens and three meals would beprovided each day for tenants. He assured council of their concernfor safety and security of the tenant.s.
Council discussed with Ivelich and Gilmartin its concerns about theheight of project.; cost of rental to tenants; and parkingavailability. Gilmartin replied that rent would be comparable toBurlingame Retirement Inn which is $1200 per month, but he added thatthis includes all mea1s, laundry, etc. Experience shows that mosttenants would be well over the age of 60, and that they would not havea car. Council wondered if some provision could be made for 1ow
income tenants. Council confirmed thaE there are no public fundsbeing used for this project. There are ten rooms for double occupancybut most are for single tenants.
Tom Sine, 3O4 Bayswater, spoke in favor. He is past President of theBurlingame Senj-or group and has held offices in several other seniorgroups j-n the city. He told of a senior home in Arizona where helived as a boy where tenants were housed, fed and provided withmedical care. This project is desperately needed in Burlingame. Withlong waiting list for the Burlingame Retirement Inn at age of 70, hewould not live long enough to get in. The proposed project isessentially a deluxe boarding house. He urged approval.
CALL TO ORDER
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Speaking in opposition was A1lan Linde, Albert Kapkin, Gale Murdock,
all residents of 110 Park Road, Rich Wachter 49 Park Road, and Harry
Stohl and Effie Garwin. Their comments: parking in area is
inadequate at present.; even if tenants don t t have many cars they will
have guests; if approved there must be provision that it can never beused as anything but senior home due to the parking requirements;
reviewed parking at the Burlingame Retirement Inn which showed at thetimes of informal survey the on-site parking was not fu11; there isnot such a long wait to get into Retirement Inn; buildings with
multiple occupancy must have one and one-ha1f parking spaces per unit;traffic is heavy on that corner; problem of school children beingpicked up by parents; perhaps cityrs ordinance regarding requirements
for parking for this type of project needs to be reviewed.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing
Council discusslon: all were concerned about the height of project
and parking; concern about visitor parking; would like to see someprovision made for 1ow income seniors I should be more rooms for
couples; seniors do drive and have cars; concern about parking for
employees (Ivelich noted there is parking provided for employees based
on total employment so there will be excess for each shift); has there
been any provision made for adding parking if it is found to be
inadequate; project meets all code requirements except height; there
is a great need for this type of project in the city; concern about
the ease of using some of the parking spaces, maneuveri-ng looks
difficult; if height is cut down then there would be more parking
available.
Jn response to council question, City Attorney stated council could
deny the special permits wit,hout prejudice in order for applicant to
revise p1ans. Action should also be taken on the zoning and General
Plan amendment.
Councilman Pagliaro moved to deny the rezoning, General
and two special permits without prejudlce. Seconded by
Barton, carrled unanimously on ro11 call vote.
Plan amendment
Councilwoman
RECES S
Mayor Martin cal1ed a recess at 9:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened with
al 1 members presen t at 9: 10 p . m.
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 1297
ZONE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERM]T
ALLOWING DRY CLEANING PLANTS ]N C-1
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 25 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. Under
current, code, only dry cleaning establishments which do not process
clothing on the premises are allowed in the C-1 zone. This ordinance
will a11ow dry cleaning plants in C-1 with a condltional use permit.
This request for change in code came from a 1oca1 property owner who
may wish to request a use permit for a dry cleaning plant in the near
future. Approval of this ordinance does not prejudge any action on
future applicaEions.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
Mr. Hendrick reviewed that new dry cleaning plants are
and automated, use no flammable chemicals and require
employees. Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Mayor Martin asked Fire Chief if he had any objections
in code. Fire Chief stated he had no objections.
sel-f contained
mi n imal
to this change
Councilman Pagli-aro commented on his concern about roomparking at the Adeline Market site where a plant may be
Councilwoman Barton moved adoption of 0RDINANCE 7297
Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously on ro11 call
for employee
established.
Seconded by
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE I29B INCREASING AN]MAL SHELTER FEES
City Attorney t s memo of
ordinance in accordance
February 4 recommended adoption of this
with countyrs new fee schedule.
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Mayor Martin opened Ehe public hearing. There being no comment, the
hearing was closed.
Councilman Amstrup moved adoption of 0RDINANCE L298. Seconded by
Councilman Pagliaro, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
PUBL]C HEAR]NG - ORDINANCE 7299 _ AMENDING FIRE HOSE STANDARDS
City Attorneyts memo of February 1 recommended adoption of
ordinance to make a technical amendment regarding fire hose
Mayor Martin opened
hearing was closed.
the public hearing. There being no comments, the
thi s
sizes.
Councilman Pagliaro moved adoption of 0RDINANCE I299.
Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by ro11 call
Seconded by
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEI4/
PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR
OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF SPECIAL
CARPORT AT 3OO OCCIDENTAL RESOLUTION 22-85
Clty Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 25 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action to eiLher
uphold or reverse the Planning Commission. Applicant Grover Cleveland
is proposing to replace a four car garage with a seven car carport at
the rear of an eight unit apartment building in an R-1 zone. This
structure was built in L925. A special permit is needed because the
structure exceeds 500 square feet. A variance is required because the
structure will not be who1ly located in the rear 30 percent of the
1ot. An electronic gate will provide securlty. Councilman Pagliaro
ca11ed this item up for council review.
Mayor Martj-n opened the public hearlng.
Grover Cleveland, applicant, stated he is remodeling one uni-t in
building so that he can live there. He is also adding additional
parking so that his tenants will not have to park on street.
Harriet Knudsen, 315 0ccidental, spoke 1n opposition. She
headlights of eight cars shining into her home; additional
fumes; removal of existing trees and shrubs.
objected to
exhaust
Cleveland rebutted, stating other neighbors have no objections,
fact they support the removal of cars from street. Arterial at
adds more exhaust fumes than the cars parking on his 1ot.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
in
corner
Council discussion: questioned placement of
trees; concern about street trees; confirmed
demolished.
driveway; removal of
that o1d garage will be
Councilman Pagliaro moved to adopt RESOLUTI0N 22-85 to uphold
Planning Commission's action approving the special permit and
with findings cited by Planning Commission and as conditioned
and with the added condition that no street trees be removed.
Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanj-mously by voice
the
var iance
by staff
vote.
PUBL]C HEARING - RE]NSTATED APPEAL
FENCE EXCEPTION AT 1O05 LARKSPUR
OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL FOR A
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 25 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. As a result
of a neighborts complaint, applicant submitted a request for a fence
exception for a 9.5 foot fence along the rear property line and along
15 feet of one side property 1ine. Code al1ows six foot fences along
rear and side property 1ines. 0n December 10 the Planning Commission
denied the fence exception.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
David Grathwohl, attorney for applicant, reviewed his clientrs desire
for privacy around his hot tub and home. McDonald's home is four feet
higher than neighbors; he had suffered vandalism from preteens
climbing over the existing lower fence; showed location of a city
storm drain at rear property line; fence was built inside the property
line and inside the existing fence; trees cannot be planted as screen
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because the roots will invade storm drain; was concerned that kids
would come into contact with wiring around hot tub;he shared a letter
from applicantrs daughter noting need for privacy.
Council discussed with Grathwohl and McDonald: no guarantee that kids
wontt climb a nine foot fence; councilmembers noted they look lnto
neighbors homes and neighbors look into theirs; had seen the fence and
it is enormous, wdy beyond what is allowed; donrt see why shrub cannot
be planted instead; applicant is a plumber and should be aware of need
for permits; concern about the wiring around hot tub.
was not aware of need forMcDonald stated he
fence is not built
for a portable hot
on property
tub.
lines; was not
permit
awa re
for a fence
of need for
if the
permit
City Planner noted previous action was for fence only and did not
address the hot tub.
Mayor Martin closed the pub11c hearing.
Councilman Pagliaro stated he had seen the
even located near the fence so the privacy
si-te and the hot tub is not
cannot be for the hot tub.
fence. He
COMM]SSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON REZONING OF
434 AND 44O DWIGHT ROAD
requested staff PrePare an
counci 1 meeting.
Councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the Planning Commissionts denial.
Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
llayor Martin informed McDonald he would have to remove the
requested staff look into the wiring for the hot tub.
CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING
301_599 ROLLINS ROAD AND
Council approved of the recommendations and
ordinance for its first reading at the next
City Plannerts memorandum of February 25 recommended council review
Planning Commissionrs recommendation for revi-sing zoning regulations
for 301-599 Rollins and 434 and 44O Dwight Road. An overlay R-3 zone
adding the f ollowing cr j-ter j-a was recommended:
30 foot maximum height;
15 foot minimum rear setback from property line;
sideyard setback equal to R-1 requirements;
require 50 percent of front setback to be soft landscaping;
require minimum of 2,000 square feet of 1ot area for each
dwelling unit with fractions of 1ot area rounding up.
1
2
3
4
5
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Pagli-aro requested removal of Item ilarr from the Consent
Calendar.
PREPARATION OF EIRbRESOLUTION 23_85
FOR HOTEL AT 620
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
AIRPORT BOULEVARD
C
City Plannerts memo of February 27 recommended council approve
Lhis contract for an EIR preparation with Environmental Science
Associates.
RESOLUTION 24-85
S IGNATUR ES
AUTHORIZING DESIGNAT]ON OF BANK ACCOUNT
City Manager's memorandum of February 27 recommended council
approve this resolution revising our signature authority to add
new Finance Director.
d. DENIAL OF CL AIMS: ( 1 ) EARL NICHOLAS HALL i (2) ALLSTATE INSURANCE
special
City Attorney recommended council deny these c laims .
RAMP FOR 350 PRIMROSEeSPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR HANDICAPPED
DlrecLor of Public Works
permit for this required
memo recommended approval of a
handicapped access.
@.&
224Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded
by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by voice vote.
Councilman Pagliaro noEed he had pu1led ltem rrarr from the Consent
Calendar dut to his concerns about the traffic portion of the study.
He was quite concerned that trafflc was a key issue in this evaluation
and a report prepared by a conEractor to the applicant may not be as
objective as it would be if a city employed consultant were to prepare
it. Staff discussed the usual procedure which is for the city to hire
at the applj-cantfs expense someone to review the report. He noted
there is a built-in bias if the applicant hires these people.
City Planner related that when this idea first came up staff required
a traffic study be done. That study was found by staff to be
inadequate and, based on staff's findings, requiremenLs for the EIR
were determined. Council can require the whole scope be put together
by a third party if it desires.
Staff noted that part of the traffic study has been completed already.Council did not want to cause this expense to be lost to applicant and
determined that, with staffts requirements included and the thirdparty review, the study should be adequate. City Planner pointed out
that during review of the administrat.ive draft EIR if it is found bystaff or the third party reviewer that the traffi-c report is
inadequate the applicant would be required to pay someone else to
make the report adequate.
a RESOLUTION 25_85 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR E]R FOR AUTO SALES/
OPFICE CONVERSION AT 1O7O BROADWAY
City
thi s
Councilman
Coun c i lman
Pagliaro
Amstrup,
Planner's memo of February
contract with BASELINE for
25 recommended council approve
an EIR for this project.
Seconded bymoved approval of RESOLUTI0N 25-85.
carried unanimously by voice voLe.
OLD BUSINESS _ TREE PRUNING
Councilman Pagli-aro noted both he and Councilwoman Barton are
concerned about the method of tree pruning used by PG&E 1n city.requested this be placed on the April Study Meeting agenda.
PARKING STRUCTURE MEETINGS
He
Councilman
turnout for
He wondered
meetings.
Amstrup mentioned his disappointmenL with the public
the first public workshop regarding parking structures.if there was a better way to publicize the upcoming
Council and staff discussed the conduct of
manner of notification. Councj-1 suggested
notified.
the first meeting
addit ional groups
and the
be
STUDY PARKING SPACE MANUEVERS ALLOI{ED
Councilman Pagliaro
for getting lnto and
a1 so
out
requested study of the a11owab1e manuevers
of parking spaces.
NEW BUSINESS SB 29O
Councilman Pagliaro
council consider SB
Mayor Marti-n reviewed this bi11.
Councilman Pagli-aro was concerned about money going to BART.
Martin stated portion is divlded between cities, county and
transit. Burlingame could support. mass transit share going
SamTrans. Council referred the matter to the March 6 Study
for further discussion.
noEed a letter from Supervisor John Ward asking
29O, the proposed gas tax raise.
Mayor
MAS S
to
Meeting
HANDICAPPED SIDEIdALK RAMPS
Councilwoman Barton acknowledged a letter from a handicapped
Burlj-ngame resident complaining that there is no sidewalk corner ramp
for handicapped at the Greyhound Bus Depot.
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City Manager reviewed
sidewalk repairs are
was installation of a
Amstrup
housing
Copy of letter from Daly City
his recommendation that State
city installs these ramps whenever major
0n1y repairs done recently at depot
smal1 section of curb.
Mayor to State Analyst objecting to
stop funding CalTrain on Peninsula.
tha t
done.
very
sENr0R H0usrNG REQUTRETTENTl J!r PARK ING
suggested council study the parking requirements
facilities.
Counc ilman
for senior
I\-
City Planner noted these facilities need a special permit, can never
be used for any other purpose and would have to conform to parking
requirements if converted to other use such as rental to people less
than 60 years of age.
VANDALISM OF NEW SIDEhIALK
Councj-1man Amstrup noted the newly installed sidewalk near Boutique &
Villager Newspaper had been severly vandalized and wished city could
find person who did this.
STADIUM TN COUNTY
Mayor Martin mentioned the current talk about San Francisco building a
stadium in this county. He said the traffic congestion would be
greatly increased if this is builL and with all the construction j-n
this county around Highway 101, which rvi11 add to traffic congestion,
the stadium i-s not needed.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Beautification, February 7; Park and
Recreati-on, February 27; Planning, February 25, 1985.
Invitation from Astronaut James von Hoften (former Burlingame
resident and Mi11s High School graduate) to attend the launching
of Space Shuttle Discovery on May 30, 1985.
Councilman Amstrup asked staff to write letter of thanks
a
b
\-c
d. Letter from Supervisor Ward about SB 290.
Letter from BART director in support of increased gas tax.
Letter from Boy Scout Troop 7O thanking council for opportunity
to participate j-n council meetlngs and requesting support.
e
f
Mayor Martin noted this Troop has been comi-ng to council
over a year and although the city cannot make a donation
individual council members can make contributions.
meetings for
perhaps
ob Letter f rom
Departments
First Presbyterian Church thanking Fire and Police
for aid during memorial service for slain teenager.
attend Opening Ceremonj-es for Bobby Sox on AprilhInvitation to
13, 1985.
Letter from Lori Rutter, Keeping Room,
amending moratorium on restaurants and
regarding regulation of same.
a t.hanking council for
making suggestions
ADJOURNMENT
regularly adjourned at 10:45 p.m
Judith A. Malf
City Clerk
Meeting was
att ].