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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1983.10.03BURLINGAME, CA],IFORN]A October 3, f 983 CAI,L TO ORDER A duly noticed , regular meeting of the Burl.ingame City Council washeld on the above date in the City HaI1 Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Irving S. Amstrup at 8:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by City Attorney, Jerome F. Coleman. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : MINUTES Minutes of the Special Meeting Meeting of September 19, 1983, AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANGINI , MARTIN CROSBY (i1I ) of September 8, 1983, and the Regular were approved. PRESENTATION OF OLD POLICE STATION KEYS TO NEW OI/iNERS Vice Mayor l\mstrup presented the keys to the o1d police station to the new owners . APPEAL OF DENIAL OF FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 11f4 PALOMA AVENUE City Pfanner reviewed her memorandum of September 13 in which she recom- mended council hold public hearing and take action to either uphold the Planning Conunission's d.enial , reverse the Planning Commission'sdenial, or grant part of the applj-cantsr request. Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. David Carr, attorney for applicants, stated applicants are willing to meet all city conditions; are only exceeding height limits by 8 inches and that is necessary because of drainage and architectural style, variance for 1ot coverage is due to an overhang over the garage area and is not on the ground; Iot coverage was not exceeded in the originalplans, but due to revisions for the new fire escape laws, it is now sliqhtly over the allowed coverage; the parking space which requires five manuevers to enter j-s more easily entered by a compact car and most people have compact cars these days. Parking is already a problem on the street due to proximity to Broadway shopping area; there are many apartments in this area which contribute to parking problems. This project could be changed to apartment units and then it would not have to provide as much parking. Burlingame needs homeowners and these are affordable units. To reduce the nunber of units would be an econom.ic hardship. Speaking in opposition to the project was Bob Bustamante, 1120 Paloma. He stated that a parking sta1l which requires five maneuvers to enter would just not be used; parking on street is very bad; family in house on site at the present time has three cars and all are parked on street. He presented a petition opposing the project signed by 35 families on street . Vice Mayor Amstrup ctosed the pubfic hearing. Council discussed its concerns about the parking space requirementsi the difficulty of parking on that street; the impact on residents; not everyone has a small car and most families have two carsi there is no guest parking. Councili"/oman Barton moved to uphold the Seconded by Councilman Mangini. Councilman Marti-n stated this should be that applicants can revise their present Plannj-ng Commission's denial . denied without prejudice so plans to correct these Problems. 42 43 Counc i fwoman the approval by ro11 call APPEAI OF AVE. Barton revised her motion to deny without prejudice withof seconder Councilman Mangini. Motion carried unanimouslyvote of members present. DENIAL OF SIGN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONAL TOUCH, f2].1 BURLINGA.IVIE City Planner reviewed her memorandum of recommended councif hold public hearinghold or reverse the Planning Commissionapplicantrs request. September 23 in which she and take action to either up- denial-, or grant part of the Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the publ-ic hearing. Danny Parodi, l2l1 Burlingame Avenue, one of the applicants, stated they have been in business for five years but just recently put up new sign on awning; need to make public aware of what type of business this is since Personal Touch could mean many things. They were not aware that a permit was need.ed. There being no other comments, the hearing was closed. Council discussed again its concerns about businesses which are not aware of cityrs sign code. Chamber of Commerce is sentling list ofrules to all businesses and city is now providing all new business applicants with the same l-ist. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. iouncil agreed that this was an attractive sign but \4iere reluctant grant a special privilege to this business. city l-icense to Councilwoman Barton wondered if sign companies are aware of city codes. Councilman Martin inquired of City Pfanner if the ribbon design were removed from sign would square footage be within code; City Planner replied no. Councilman Martin stated the sign code is a "horror; " if sign were on building it could be approved, but since it is on awning it is ilIegal. Councilman Mangini moved to deny sign without prejudice. Seconded by councilwoman Barton. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Martin voting no. APPEA], OF DENIAL OF AMENDMENT AT FERIALIS DELI, 840 STANTON TO SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SEATING ROAD City Planner reviewed her memorandum of September 26 i-n which she recom- mended council hold public hearing and take action. She reviewed the history of this special permit; it was originally granted in 1982 and reviewed early 1983 when it was found that tables had been placed in front and the yard area had been asphal-ted over. Code requires f0 per- cent landscaping in this area. Planning Commission denied this amendmentfor seating in front setback because this would extend the use into thefront setback and would eliminate the landscaping. Vice Mayor l\mstrup opened. the public hearing. Dr. Siegel-, the new owner, presented landscaping pl-ans to council-. He stated the insj-de space is sma11 and seating is needed outside, the former owner was not aware of need for permits; he is rewriting the leaseto include the outside area so that he can better control usei he showedpicture of neighborj-ng businesses that he felt were very unattractive,with l-ittle or no fandscaping; he reviewed the petitj-on presented to P]anning Commission and signed by 153 persons in favor of the outdoor seating. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed. Council discussed with Dr. Siegel and City Planneri the number and typeof tables outside (concrete and unmovabl-e); plans appear to be attractivebut it would be some time before growth of plants woultl be as large aspicturedi Planning Commission had not seen these plans, but it was op- posed to any seating outside so would not want to see them; businesses must foLlow ru1es. Councilman ManginJ-require removal of mit be reviewed in moved to uphold the Planning Commission's denialtables and relandscaping within 90 days, and the one year. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton. and per- 44 Councilman Martin stated he improvement to the areai we these plans do so. approved of the plans which were a need to make the place look better great and I{otion carried on ro11 call vote, Councilman Martin voting no. Vice Mayor Amstrup declared a recess at 9:25 p.m. convened at 9:30 p.m. with all members previously The meeting re- present. ORDINANCE 1258 - A.I4ENDING REOUIREMENTS FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS this ordinance would require that any antenna wh,ich exceeds the building height designation for a zone would require a special permit. Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the the hearing was closed. public hearing. There being no comments, Councilman Mangini moved adoption of woman Barton, carried unanimously by Ordinance 1258. Seconded by Council- roTl- caTI=oEe of members present. NEGATIVE DECLARATION EOR 3OO ROOM HOTEL AND TWO BUR].INGAME GROUP - 444-480 AIRPORT BOULEVARD RES TAURANTS FOR THE City Plannerts memorandum of September 27 recornmended council hold publj-c heaiing and take actj-on on the negative declaration. The restaurants will be 35 feet in height and the hotel witl be 44 feet in height. The 30 day period for review has passed and there were no comments received. vice-I4ayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no conrments, the hearing was cl-osed. Councilman Manginj- moved approval of the negative declaration. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote of meribers pre sent . RESOLUTION 86-83 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAZA) - AUTT{ORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT STUDIES - BURLINGAME OFFICE CENTER, FOR TRAFFIC LTD. (OWEN BAY city Manager reviewed his memorandum of september 28 j-n which he recom- mended council approve the agreement for traffic management for the project aE 477 eiiport Boulevard. The purpose of the agreement is to eliminate traffic impact on Broadv/ay interchange; requj-re developer to prod.uce a workable program; develop a reporting system to city; provide ior penalties for non-performance; and provide that the term of agree- ment be indefinite, to be recorded, and be bj-nding on successors and a condition of all lease or rental agreements. Councilman Martin pointed out a need to provide for compliance if ovrner- ship or lease should change during year. city Attorney agreed and would add a sentence to provj-de for such with approval of Owen Bay Plaza' councilman Mangini moved adoptj-on of Resolution 86-83. Seconded by Council_woman Barton, carried un an imoudff-Ef-IoTT-E11 vote of membels present. RESOLUTION 87- 83 SAN MATEO COUNTY - AUTHORIZING RATE INCREASE SCAVENGER COMPANY (BFI ) AND AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH city Manager reviewed his memorandum of septemlcer 21-which recommended couicil .[p.o.r" a ]-3 percent increase in garbage cotlection rates effective'bctober 1, 1983. This j-ncrease is 85 percent attributable to projected costs of the new transfer station. councilman Martin noted that this increase is applicabfe to all cities served by BFI, not just Burlingame- of Resolution 87-83. Seconded bYCouncilman Mangini moved adoptiol Cbuncilman Martin, carried unanim ously Ey rofl calf vote . Einance Director's memorandum of September 22 recommended ippoint two of its members to serve on the Audit Committee the City Treasurer, the City Manager and Finance Director' counci l along with t(UU.L D D APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE 45 Vice Mayor Amstrup appointed himself and Councilman Martin. ..CANCEL STUDY MEETING OF OCTOBER 12 The due Tentative Mapto the denial for 1114 Paloma was removed from the Consent Calendarof the project. 1. CLAIM: DAVID TULLOS City Attorneyr s REVIEW OF TIME memorandum of September 19 recommended deniaf. FRAME FOR PROJECT COMPLETION OF FOUR SEAS CENTER2 C ity view Four Plannerr s memorandum of September 17 recoflunended counciltime frame which is required for the traffic allocation Seas Center at 800 Airport Boulevard. re- to 3 TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP AND TENTATIVE CONDO MAP FOR 16 UNIT CONDO AT 35-51 EL CAMINO REAL, MAP 86-3 City Engineerrs memorandum of September 29 recommended council con-cur with Planning Commission and approve these maps. 4. SPECTAL ENCROACHMENT PERMTT FOR SIGN AT 1480 ROLLTNS ROAD City Engj.neer's memorandum of September 28 recommended council approve this request for a pole mounted sign within one foot ofthe sidewalk subject to the applicant contactiing utility companies. 5. RESOLUTION 88-83 - SUPPORTING HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS City Engineer's memorandum of September 27 recommended council adopt this resofution in support of Federal Aid Urban projects. 6L RESOLUTION 89-83 REPAIR - JOB NO. - AWARDfNG CONTRACT F'OR HERITAGE 315 PARK CLEANING AND City Engineerrscontract to C.W memorandum of September 28 recommended council award Roen Construction in the amount of $L4,662. 9O-83 - GRANTING PERMISSION TO LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT A BY STATE 91-83 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED FOR OLD POLICE 1238 HOWARD AVENUE 7 B RESOLUT I ON FOOT RACE UPON CITY STREETS, S UBJECT TO APP ROVAL Letter from Lions C1ub, dated September 28, requested a resolutiongranting permission for this annual event. RESOLUT ION STATION AT Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Council-woman Barton, carried unanimously present. City Attorney'sthis resoluti-on memorandum of Septerdrer 29in order to close the sale Con sent by ro11 recommended adoption ofof the o1d site. Calendar. cal- 1 vote Se condedof members by OLD BUSINESS RENT CONTROL PETITION City Manager announced that the Rent Control Petition had failed to garner enough signatures to qualify for an election. OXFORD/CAMB RI DGE SIGNAL LIGHTS Councilwoman Barton expressed dismay that the signal installation wastaking such a long time. Director of Public Works reviewed the pro- blems with delay of delivery of materials. NEW BUSINESS - REOUEST FOR APPEAI HEARING ON BUIIIINGAME GROUP,/STATE LANDS PROJECT ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD Vice Mayor Amstrup acknowledged receipt of a letter from David Keystonrequesting council set appeal- hearing on October 17 to review the above project. The request is unusual in that the project has not yet Mayor Amstrup announced that the study meeting would be cancelled. CONSENT CALENDAR 46 been revj-ewed by the Plannj-ng Commission. Mr. Keyston explained that he was sure council would want to review theproject although it will not exceed any guidelines except apparent width. He is requesting this action before the Planning Commission acts on theproject because of time constraints on the Anza Shareholder's LiquidatingTrust which is nearing the end of its liquidation process. City Attorney stated he did not feel comfortable in setting a hearingin this manner. Vice Mayor Amstrup mentioned that there may only be three council memberspresent at that meeting. Mr. Keyston had no problem with that. - Hearing was set for October 17 bymotion of Counci-Iman Martin. i Seconded by Councilwoman Barton. Motion carried on ro11 call vote, Vice Mayor Amstrup voting no. ACKNOI^JLEDGMENTS 1 Commission Minutes: Park and Recreation, September 26i and Civil Service, September September 15; P1anning, 13,1983. of city ordinances to send2 3 Chamber of Commerce to merchants. request for checklist Council service Letter from CalTrans regarding the extension of Peninsula Commute trains to the Ferry Building in San Francisco and CalTrans desire to make a presentation to the council regarding same. directed that a resolution supporting this extension of trai-n be prepared. Council declined a presentation. 4. Letter from Sa11y Thomas, Trotter Realty, opposing rent control. 5 6 Letter from Committee for ordinances. Green Foothills supporting second unit Memo from City Planner regarding city review of ABAG Regional Housing Numbers. 7 Memo from Chief of Police regarding investigation into ca1ls regarding Banyan Bay. This investigation showed ional call received complaining about excess noj-se. cornplaint one addit- B. Memo from Director of Public Works regardj-ng RWQCBTs adoption of resolution of Policy Statement concerning shellfish program. Councilman Martin requested City Manager send a a note to Assemblyman Naylor who has stated his ceiving monies for mandated costs. copy of this along with support of cities re- name Doran Nam. 9. Copy of letter to Librarian from Mildred Dadalt regarding danger of not having handrails on Library steps. City Manager noted the Librarian is communicating with Mrs. Dadalt. Letter from Richard Rodrigues requesting support in changing of the Eugene Doran Memorial- Bridge to the Eugene and Patrick Memorial Bridge to also honor the son who was killed in Viet 10. City Manager has referred this request to CalTrans. POLICE STATION OPEN HOUSE Vice Mayor Amstrup noted he was sending letters of thanks to all hotels wfricfr had generously provided food for the Open House. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:00 p.m C / *,1,/ ,/ 4 /'i'^ ,n ./zr.n<- // ,\*Z.4 n:vetyir .ft. Hill City Cierk the