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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1984.02.2189 BURL INGAME , Fe br uar y CALI FORNIA 21, L9B4 A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held bn the above date in the City Ha11 Council Chambers. The meeting was ca11ed to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE TO THB FLAG Led by City Attorney, Jerome F. Coleman. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCI LMEMBERS MINUTES Minutes of Meeting of appro ved . PRESENT: ABSENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANG]NI, MARTIN, PAGLIARO NONE APPEAL BY CHURCH OF PERMIT FOR PROJECT the Regular Meeting of February 6, the Adjourned Regular Eebrraiy 8 and the Study Meeting of February B, L984 were ALL RUSSIAN SAINTS OF VARIANCE AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL AND CONDOM]NIUM City Planner revi-ewed her memorandum of February L4 in whlch she recommended councj-1 hold public hearing and take action. Applicant is requesting a condo permit and variance for 24 foot aisle for parking for a four unit condo at 740 E1 Camino Rea1. The Planning Commission approved by 5-Z vote. Applicants had previoustry presented a project for this site with the address of 701 Eairfield. Since the front doors are on the E1 Camino side of the project the Fire Department recommended addresses on E1 Camino. Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. Speaking for applj-cants was Amy Chung, attorney. She introduced the Moy family members who were present. Their desire is to build affordable housing for this area. Their units wj-11 se11 for $190,000 and will have a rrCaliforniail look with patios and trees. She reviewed the difficulty of building on the odd shaped, triangular 1ot and the objections of the church which doesntt want view of church blocked. Her clients have lived in this country for 20 years, are hard working people who invested in this property, this is not foreign money being invested in Burlingame. She introduced architect for project, Helen Som. Som showed artistrs drawings of the proposed units and plans of the site. She illustrated how cars would enter and exi-t the units which require variance. Chung then introduced Fred Dock, traffic engineer. Dock reviewed the Transportation Impact Analysis and the method of studying the traffic at the site. He did not fee1 the project would impact traffic. Chung then reviewed that in order Lo not require a variance two units would have to be substantially reduced in size. Speaking in opposition to the project was David Carr, attorney representing the Church of A11 Russian Saints. He reviewed the L- history of the site and the various projects proposed for it. He felt a project could be produced without any variances required. He reviewed the churchts concern about danger of increased traffic andparking this project would produce for the church and the school across the streeL. He felt sure residents of the project would back out of their driveways, rather than turn around as required. He urged council to reject the application. Father Stefan Pavlenko, of Church of A11 Russian Saints, reviewed the difficulty of parking on Fairfield and his concerns for safety. 90 Gary Coulter, 833 Fairfield, spoke in opposition to the project. Hehas two sma11 children and was concerned for their safety. Trafflcand parking are difficult on that street. He requested denial of theproject and suggested council consider requiring proper turnaround forthe project if approved, or maklng Fairfield a o"L-ruuy street. Maria Sky, 7137 Cortez, had done a surveyand showed charts and graphs illustratingdisagreed with the traffic report and feltparking and traffic problems. of parking on that street number of parked cars. She the project would create Vi-ctor Basso, L4 Bayswater, expressed hisproblems caused by another condo on thatconcerned about trees fa11ing. concerns about street . He a1 so parking was Attorney Chung rebutted, stating the unusual shape of the 1ot requiredthe variance; that there was no way t.o guarantee that residents of thecondos would not back out of their driveways, although the plans arefor them to manuever to exit front first. Most of the school childrenare dropped off, or walkr on the Paloma side of the school. Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing. Councilman Mangini stated he was in favor of the project, people did afine job wlth the p1ans. School children must be warned about dangersof dri-veways, wise parent would drive child to school. Councilwoman Barton had an opposing view; people speculated on theproperty, there 1s no guarantee that they could bui1d. It is adifficulE piece of property, but did not see why city should bend codeto a11ow development Lhat does not meet code. Mayor Amstrup agreed with Barton, not only the church but theneighbors are opposing this project. Councilman Pagli-aro compllmented the arch j-tects on the p1ans. Helives close to this area and 1s famlliar with the traffic problems. He suggested Traffic, Safety, Parking Commission study the idea ofmaking Fairfield a one-way street and limiting parking to two hours. Councilman Martin stated the problem is the street, notItts a good project and the variance is a minor one. Hestudy of one-way street and parking. the project. agreed with Councilman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commission approval ofvariance and condomi-nium permit for the project with conditions andfindings. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried on ro11 call vote Councilwoman Barton and Mayor Amstrup vot.ing no. RECESS Mayor Amstrup declared a recess at 9225 p.m. with all members present. 9220 p.m. Meeting reconvened at TENTATIVE MAP FOR FOUR UNITS AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL City Plannerrs memorandum of February L4 recommended council approve the tentative map recommended by the Planning Commission. Counc i lman carried on voting no. Mangini moved approval. Seconded by Councllman Martin, ro11 call vote, Councilwoman Barton and Mayor Amstrup CONTINUED APPEAL HEAR]NG OF DENIAL OF SAVINGS AND LOAN AT 7174 BROADh/AY City Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 10 in which she recommended councll hold public hearing and either approve, deny or deny without prejudice. The Planning Commission denied this project aL its meeting of January 9,7984. The applicant is requesting a special use permit and parking variance of 13 spaces in order to open a savings and loan branch on Broadway. The site is currently retail commerclal. There is no on-site parking and none can be provided without major structural changes. The property owner has offered to designate four parking spaces in nearby lots in her ownership for exclusive use of the savings and 1oan. The spaces would be created by 91 resurfacing and new layout of the parking petiEj-on in opposition from area merchants opposing and in favor of the project. Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. Speaking for the applicants was Lee 0sborne, attorney, who introduced tire pr"Iident of Portola Savi-ngs and Loan, Richard Bryant. Bryant reviewed the 1oca1 ownership of this savings and loan; difficult procedure to obtain permission for this business from State; marketing itudy which showed this area was viable for a savings and loan business; the company headquarters would be located in another area of Burlingame and employ 60 people who will shop in Burlingame. Mike Berube, Co1dwe11 Banker, had analyzed the parking for the applicants; parking 1ot improvements will help the neighboring businesses; customer turnover for'savings and loan is fast, Porking is not intensel will also improve the landscaping in 1ot on Laguna. 0sborne reviewed the hours of operation for savings and 1oan,9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., parking would be available to other users after hours and on weekends. The building would be improved. He reviewed meeting with merchants who oppose another service ori-ented business but he did not see how one more service would hurt area. Speaking in opposition were Alan Horn, 1325 Paloma' and Lori Rutter, a merchant at I32O Broadway. They would like to see more retail in area; parking and traffic are a problem; cannot limit parking spaces to use of savings and loan customers in the parking 1ot. 0sborne rebutted, stating parking can be tied to a certain businessl parking 1ot improvements will improve parking in area. Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing. Councilman Pagliaro wondered if a beauty salon would need a special permlt to open at that site. City Planner replied it would not because it i-s a retail service use which is permitted in that zofle. Councilwoman Barton agreed with merchants and would like counci-1 to study a moratorium on savings and loan busj-nesses in the Broadway area such as is now in effect on Burlingame Avenue. She moved to uphold the Plannlng Commissionts denial. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. RECESS up declared a recess at 10:15 p with all members present. 1ots. Council received a and several letters both m Meeting reconvened atMayor 10:20 Ams tr p.m. ST DY OF MORATORIUM OF FINANCIAL INSTITUT]ONS ON BROADWAY Councilwoman Barton requested scheduling study of moratorium at the next Study Meeting. CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF TWO VARIANCES FOR DECK ADDITION AT 2837 LAS PIEDRAS DR]VE City Planner t s already held a February 6 and memorandum of February public hearing on this now should take action. 9 reviewed that council had appeal at the meeting of Councilmembers reviewed that they had visited the slte. Councilman Mangini objected to applj-cant not getting a permit. Mr. Mourton, neighbor who originally complained, is not well so could not attend meeting but he objected to neighbor not getting permit. Councilwoman Barton also objected to not getting a permit. But she had visited the applicant and addltion was so sma11 that it would not make a big difference if it were removed. Barton felt there should be fines for people who violate city codes. Mayor Amstrup had discussed flnes with City Planner and council should lncrease fines when adopting the next uniform building code. L- i I 1j I : .l i II I I I It 92 councilman Pagliaro noted applicant was willing to plant treesshrubs to break the vj-ew of deck. council di"iu"""d at lengEhhoped that the two neighbors could work out an agreement. councilman Manglni moved to sustain the planning Seconded by Mayor Amstrup. Motion failed on ,of1councilmembers Barton, Martin and pagliaro voting councilwoman Barton moved to grant the two varj_ancesSeconded by councilman Pagliaro. Motion carried onCouncilman Mangini and Mayor Amstrup votlng no. or and Commission I s denial. call vote, no. with findings. ro11 call vote, Mayor Amstrup noted type of request and that council does not normallyhe wanted Planning Commlssion favor to be granting this aware of that. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVEN]ENCE AND NECESSITY FOR GOLDEN CITY CAB DROPPED DUE TO ABSENCE OF APPLICANTS City Attorney noted that thecouncil drop this matter.applicants were not present and suggested Council was in agreement. PUBLIC HEARING SECOND READING ALARM LAW TO ]NCLUDE FALSE POLICE ORD]NANCE 1267 AND FIRE ALARMS AMEND]NG FALSE City Managerts memorandum Mayor Amstrup opened thehearing was closed. of January 31 recornmended adoption. public hearing. There belng no comments the by READING - ORD]NANCE 7268 PROHIBIT]NG PARK]NG Councilman Counc i lman Martin moved adoption of 0rdinance L267. SecondedPagliaro, carried unanimously on ro11 call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND]N FIRE LANES City Attorney adoption. He reviewed his stated these memorandum of January 25 zones would be posted as and recommended tow-away 1anes. Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There beinghearing was closed. Councilman Mangini moved adopLion of 0rdinance 1268. Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by roll- call no comments, the Seconded by vote. CONSIDERAT]ON OF SPECIAL C]TY TREASURER ELECT]ON FOR APPO]NTMENT OF CITY CLERK AND Mayor Amstrup reviewed councilts previous discussion at Study Meeting on the question of elected versus appointed clerk and treasurer. Henoted the presence of James McLaughlin, President of the Californj-a State Association of Local Elected 0fficials. McLaughlin stated his concerns about diluting 1oca1 control by takingvote away from citizens. He urged council forego placing these measures on ba11ot. He also urged raising the salaries paid to those elected officials. Mayor Amstrup stated council earns even 1ess. Mayor Amstrup noted his personal struggle with this question. He expressed concern about what kind of person might run for office. The city has been very lucky to have a person as well qualified as the current City Treasurer. Council discussed the qualifications for treasurer suggested in the City Managerts memorandum dated February 16. Clty Manager noted they were just guideli-nes. It was suggesLed either graduation from an accredited college or equivalent experience be required. Councilman Pagliaro declared his strong feeling about keeping elected officials. This question has gone to voters twice and been turned down twice. Councilwoman Barton stated she had no objection was sure it would fail again on the ba1lot. It money to have an elecLion. to appointing but she would be a waste of 93 Councilman Martin sLated he felt the same waY, it chance to pass. Mayor Amstrup noted unanimous agreement by council REQUEST FOR MOD]FICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE does not have a to FOR drop OWEN this issue. BAY PLAZA Applicant schedul ed requested a for March 5 continuance to the next meeting. Mayor Amstrup meeting. REQUEST TO CONVERS ION USE AIR RIGHTS OVER PARKING TO OFFICE CONDOMINIUM 330 LOT C TO PROVIDE PARKING FOR PRIMROSE 1 Mayor Amstrup referred this request to the ABAG REQUEST FOR RAISE ]N MEMBERSH]P RATES next study meeting. Mayor Amstrup scheduled for study on request of Councilman Martin. CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney requested striking the wordsItor lesstton the third page of the taxicab ordinance. Councilman Pagliaro requested removal of the resolution on consulting engineer for Project 331. 1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULAT]ONS FOR TAXICABS City Attorneyts memorandum of February 15 recommended introduction of this ordinance which was extensively discussed at the last study meeting. 2. RESOLUTION T2.84 AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS City Attorney approved City Clerkrs request to destroy certain obsolete records. 3. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP 15OO SHERMAN Engineer t s memo 4 5 City F INAL CONDOM]N]UM MAP City Engineer t s memo of February TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP of February 15 recommended approval. _ 7457 BELLEVUE 15 recommended approval. 1555 BAYSHORE 6 City Engineer t s memo of February 15 recommended approval. GRED AND ESTELLA COMAROTO; ANDCLAIMS; (1) IRENE(3) MTRTAM MANBER PHILLIPS; (2) 7 City Attorney recommended denial. I^IARRANTS AND PAYROLL Finance Dlrector recommended approval of h/arrants 19787 - 20775, duly audited, in the amount of $1,378,759.73 and Payroll Checks 47557 - 48233 for the month of January l.9B4 in the amount of $558,154,24. i Counci-lwoman Barton moved approval of the Consent Calendar. L by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION 13-84 - AUTHORIZ]NG EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT hIITH CARROLL & ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERV]CES EASTON AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 331 Seconded JAMES M] LLS F. CREEK Councilman Pagliaro noted his concern about contracts insuring the city. City Attorney would be added to the contract. including stated the a section in all cor rections Councilman Pagliaro moved approval of Resolution 13-84 with correctlon. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carri-ed unanimously byvoice vote. i I I { I{ t !l i A{/ 94 OLD BUSINESS YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mayor Amstrup inquired of City Planner what these programs involved. She reviewed YMCA uses vacant. rooms at school sites for recreational activities where children can remain until picked up by parents. 5O-50 MUFFLER Councj-1man Mangini lnquired about status of 50-50 survey.Beautification Commj-ssion is looking into this. Staff noted COMM]SSIONER NON-ATTENDANCE Councilman Pagliaro reviewed City Managerts memorandum of February 14 to which he attached Resolution 6L-72 ttProviding for Removal of Commissioners for Non-Attendance.tt After absences of two thirds of the meetings of a commissj-on a commissloner would be removed. The only issue is whether the absence is without permission of the commission. He asked that council check with Lhe commissions to see whether members were excused for absences. Councilman Martin suggested copies of this resolution go to commissions and that they comply with it from here on. Councilwoman Barton stated council should appeal Lo commissionerts conscj-ences. If they are unable to attend all meetings, there are people who do have the time and want to serve on commissions. City Manager noted only one commission had any absences which would apply to that 1aw. Councilman Pagliaro requested he inquire of Lhe chairman if people were excused. City Manager at tendance . noted that almost all commissions had excellent Mayor Amstrup scheduled servj-ce for the meeting appeal hearing for TTC for a charter bus of March 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1. Commlssion Minutes: Library Board, January Commission , Februar y 14, 1984. 2. Treasurer t s Report, January 31 , L984 3. Police Report, January L9B4 4. Proclamation Honoring Peninsula Hospital on 5. Letter requesting funds for ttSummer Jobs for MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR BEN HECKINGER L7; Planning its 30th Anniversary. Youth Program. rf noted the death of former Library Board member Ben observed a moment of silence in his memory. Counc i lman Heckinger. Pagl j-aro Council ADJOURNMENT CLOSED SESSTON City Manager requested a Closed Session on labor negotiations after Ehe meeting. Mayor Amstrup adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session at 11:10 p.m The meeting regularly adjourned at l-1229 p.m. dith A. Malfatti City Clerk li SCHEDULE APPEAL HEARINGS t I bft) ! , i. t