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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1983.08.1525BI]RLTNGAME, CALTFORNIA August 15, 1983 CALL TO OR.DER A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hal1 Council Chambers. The meecing was called to order at 8:05 p.m THEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG Led by Jerome F, Coleman, City Attorney. ROLL CALL by Mayor William J. Crosby. COIINCILMEMBERS COIJNCILMEMBERS MINUTES MinuEes of the PRESENT: ABSENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN NONE Regular Meeting of August 1,1983 were approved. FOR PARKING FOR 115 ROOMAPPEAL OF TWO SPECTAL PERMITS AND A VARIANCE EXPANSION TO RAMADA lNN - 1250 BAYSHORE City Planner reviewed her memorandum of Augus t 9 which reconroended council hold public hearing and make a determination. Council should consider the 41 conditions, and findings, in its decision. At the Planning Cornmission meeting of July 25, a 42nd condition \ras added in that the general contractor must supply the city wiEh a plan for park- ing and for the sEorage area during construction. She stated the Connnission's greatest concern was the bulk of the building. Mayor Crosby opened the public hearing by asking for comments from representatives of Ramada Inn. William Birdsal1, Director of Real Estate for Ramada, introduced him-self, Glen Bauer, architect for the project, and David Carr, attorney. He stated that the airport hotel industry has changed dramatically since the Ramada Inn was built in L966 and in order for Ramada to competeeffectively it has to upgrade to a hotel with all the facilities and amenities required of a hotel. He said it is Ramada's desire to make chis project an economical, recreational and visual contribution to the city. David Carr presented Ehe appeal. He reviewed that the project was denied by a 4 to 3 vote of the Planning Connnission; favorable letters were received for the project; variance was necessary to meet the landscaping needs; hotel will attract airport patrons who will use hotel buses, not arriving in cars; hotel banquet rooms are small andwill be used by patrons, not outside groups; improvements will cost more per room than other hotel projects recently built in Burlingame; existing building is too valuable Eo tear dovn:; the entire site will be modernized; removal of the present restaurant will reduce the width; the new tower will visually narrow the apparent width; the present building was built before BCDC and city guidelines were established; developer will improve the Easton Cteek; there will be an increase in landscaping; and increase in tevenues to the city. Developer has only two choices, build the present project or sell Ehe site. Denial would prevent the economic developmenE of the site and result in undue property 1oss. Glen Bauer presented a slide presentation, reviewing the present site and the proposed improvements; parking will be above gtade in order to accomodate publi.c facilities on the ground floor; orientation of guest rooms is north/south in order to keep the mass of the building at the center of the 1ot and away from the bay and the highway; project is lower and less wide than other proj ects in the neighborhood; public access will be improved and a par course and overlook will be installed; two public parking places will be provided. He stated the developers are providing an attractive development that will harmonize with thecity. He then explained that there was a slight modification to the plans he would like to show council. Council informed Mr. Bauer that it would not consider any plans that have not been reviewed by Planning Cormnission and staff ' 26 Mr. Carr requested council consider Ehe original plans. comment s .Mayor Crosby asked for any other public Robert Gilmore, Building and Construction Trades Council, spoke in favor of the project, stating it would provide needed jobs in the area. Mayor Crosby closed the public hearing. Council discussed at length with Mssrs. Carr and Bauer, Council was most concerned about the bulk of this building on the sma11 siEe. There was discussion about turning the tower in an east/west directionto reduce the apparenE bulk; the cost consciousness of the developer;is this plan the least costly \,lay to go and would it be possible to develop a less bulky plan at a slightly higher cost. Councilwoman Barton stated she would move Connnission denial unless council wished to man Martin s econded , to uphold the Planning discuss further. Council - Mayor Crosby stated council is very supportive of hotels but this proj ect. is too bulky. Councilman Mangini was concerned about 42 con-dirions placed on the project and the six guidelines not met. Council wondered if the modification I4r. Bauer had talked about would reduce the bu1k. Mr. Carr stated he would like to take the plans back to the Planning Commission if council could not approve the present proj ect . Bob Haddick, Vice President for Real Estate for Ramada, spoke briefly about the objectives of this project; to make the new project better than the present site; the economics of the currenE site are marginal; the project before council is the best they can do. He urged council approval . Counci lwoman prejudice so modification. Martin. SECOND READING LTMITATIONS ON Barton changed her motion Eo deny the project without Ramada can go back to Planning Commission with the Change of Motion was approved by seconder, Councilman Motion carried unanimous ly by ro11 call vote. RECESS Mayor Crosby declared a recess at 9:35 p at 9:45 p.m. with all members present. m The meeting reconvened - ESTABLISHINGM-l ZONE - PUBL]C HEARING - ORDINANCE 1255 RETA]L FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS ]N THE City Attorney reviewed his memorandum of JuLy 22 in which he recormnended council adopt this ordinance which is simply a correction of Ordinance 1251 to add an omitted provision as sub-section "t" of Section 25.42.030. Mayor Crosby opened the public hearing. There being hearing was closed. City Attorney reviewed his memorandum of reconnnended granting an amusement permit three months . no comments, the Seconded by vote. August 9 in which he for a trial period of to the next meeting present. Councilman Ams trup moved adop tion of Ordinance 1255. Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by ro11 cal 1 AMUSEMENT PERMITS 1. Gino's Res taurant 115 0 Paloma Council was concerned about Ehis restaurant which is directly adjacent to residential area. There were questions about the proposed night club sound system and the disc jockey. Music should stop at midnight. The applicant vras not present to answer council t s concerns . item held overnotified to be Mavor Crosbv declared this .rrb r"qrr." Ei:d applicant be 27 2. La Pinata, 1205 Burlingame Aveque City Attorney reviewed his memorandum of August 9 in which he recoumended this permit be approved for review next June as partof the annual review of all amusement permits. This business was remodeled some time ago and the owner did not realize apermit was necessary for background musi-c. Councilman Mangini moved to approve the amusemenc pernit forLa Pinata for review next June. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup,carried unanimously by voice vote, BROADWAY AVENUE CLEANUP City Manager reviewed his memorandum of August 9 to which he attachedletter from Ross Bruce of AVR Realty representing the Broadway Im-proverent Association and requesting that the city approve barricading Broadway early Sunday morning, August 28, for a cleanup. They alsorequested that city arrange for county work-furlough prisoners to assistin this effort. Staff requested time be revised to 8 Eo 12 that day and that only oneblock at a time be barricaded, that water use be metered for city records, and that the Association be responsible for barricade place- ment and traffic direction. Council stated the Broadway Improvement Association was to be commendedfor this effort. Councilman Mangini moved to approve this cleanup p1an. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimous 1y be voice vote, CONSENT CALENDAR 2 City Attorney's memorandum of August 10 recomrnended council authorize the resolution. RESOLUTION 73-83 - AUTHORIZING INVESTI.,IENT TBANSACTIONS I,,IITH THOMSON MCKINNON SECURTTIES INCORPORATED City Treasurer's memorandum of Augus t 8 recommended council adoptthis resolution authorizing treasurer to invest through this broker- age firm. 3. RESOLUTION 74-83 - ACCEPTING BAYSHORE/AIRPORT SIGNAL - PROJECT 915 City Engineer's memorandum of August 10 reconanended council acceptthese improvements. RESOLUTION 75-83 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WATER TMPROVEMENTS FURNISHED MATERIALS - PROJECT 109 CITY4 City Engineer's memorandum of Augustthis contract for materials to P.E.of $34, 095.39 . 10 reconrnended council O'Hair & Company in Ehe award amount r_5 RESOLUTION ]6-83 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WATER IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT 109 City Engineer's memorandum of August 10 recormlended council awardthis contract to Manual C, Jardim, Incorporated in the amount of $538,000. This contract is for water main replacement in the Burlingame Manor area and on E1 Camino from Easton to Broadway. RESOLUTION 77-83 _ RXGI]LATING TIME LTMIT FOR WASHINGTON PARK TENN]S PARKING LOT DirecEor of Public l^Iorks memorandum of August 10 recornrnended Council adopt this resolution providing a four-hour parking limit in the parking lot in Washington Park east of the tennis courts. 6 Councilman Ams trup requested clarificatlon of the Lease Agreement withSheraton Hotel. Director of Publi.c Works explained that the city may need part of the parking 1ot for widening the street and in that casecity would provide more land for parking within 500 feef of the property and that may be across the street from hotel , 1. RESOLUTION 72-83 - AMENDING LEASE AND PARKING AGREEMENT . SHERATON 7. RESOLUTION 78-83 - ACCEPTING COURT RESURT'AC]NG - PROJECT 206 Park Director's memorandum of August 9 recormnended council acceptthis improvement. B. CLAfM: NATIONWIDE TNSURANCE City Attorney's memorandum othis claim because it was fi and it should have been file trees on El Camino , SPECIAL ENCROACH}4ENT PERM]T TO EASEMENT AT 1505 SHERMAN AVENUE ugust 8 recommended council deny beyond the 100 day filing periodgainst the State, as the SEate o\4ms fA 1edda 9 INSTALL FOUR FOOT FENCE IN ALLEY TRIN]TY LUTHERAN CHURCH)( City Engineer's memorandum of August 10 reconrnended council approve this permit provided all gate access to the easement is kept locked. 10. ]NTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1256 PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS ttorneyrs memorandum of August 11 reconrnended council intro-his ordinance which will provide Ehat displays for garage sales be in the front or side yard except on a permanently con- ed driveway. It also requires that all personal property must een owned or maintained by the property owner on the site forst six monEhs prior to sale. Councilman Mangini moved to approve Ehe ConsenE Councilman Martin, carried unanimous 1y by ro11 I^IARRANTS AND PAYROLL Councilman Mangini moved approval of Warrants 17768 - 18135, duly audited, in the amount of $920,585.94. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by voice vote. Councilman Mangini moved approval of Payroll Checks 43274 - 44L03, fot the month of July 1983 in the amount of $575,494.08. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS City A duce t cannot s truct have b aE 1ea Calendar,call vote. Seconded by I. CHANGE OF MEETING DATE BUILDING AT L22I DONNELLY Councilwoman Barton inquired if councilmembers could change the next regular meetinrg date from Tuesday, September 6 to trIednesday, Sep tember 7. Council agreed to change the date Eo Sep tember 7. Councilman Martin requested council review of the Planning Com- mission approval of Chis variance to build a commercial building, review to take place on September 7. SCEEDIJLE SPECIAL MEETING FOR TRAFFIC ALLOCATIONS for ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Comnission Minutes: Traffic, Safety and Parking, July 14; Planning, August 8, 1983. Council scheduled a special meeting for Thursdav, SePtember 8 consideration of traffic allocations. I 28 City Attorney's memorandum of August 11 reconrnended council intro- duce Ehe ordinance. At a study meeting council directed Attorneyto prepare an amendment Eo the Code which would prohibit chickens. Attorney noted this still allows the keeping of ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, doves, squabs and other fowl , as well as rabbits. 11. INTRODUCTION OF ORDTNANCE L257 - ADOPTING LIMITS ON SITE AND CONTENT OF GARAGE SALES 2. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON VARIANCE FOR CO}O{ERCIAL 29 -- I I I I I l 1 I I I I I 1i L 2. Proclamations: Mercy Week, September L5-25, 1983; and PTA Membership Month, September 1983. 3. Letter from Chamber of Commeqce regarding the upcoming sidewalksale and the suecessful art festival recently held anii requestingpermission to have the art festival again next year. Councilman Amstrup moved to approve the request of the Chamber forthe art festival next year. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carriedunanimously by voice vote. 4. Letter from Arcamino West Condominium Association regarding fre-quent power outages which they attribute to the trees on El Camino. Councilman Martin hoped city has informed these people that the treeson El Camino belong to the State. 5. Letter from County regarding the temporary one-way conversion of Canyon Road. 6. Treasurer's Report for July 31, 1983 and Investment Report forFi-scal Year 82-E3. 7 . Police Report for July 1983. ADJOURNMENT , Meeging was. r.egularly adjourned at 10:05 p.m. /7 * . --. \ c ' Evelyr{ H. Hill City Clerk I !!