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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
August 2, l-982
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on thedate in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was cafledorder at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor Gloria H. Barton,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ralph Kirkup, Director of Public Works.
ROLL CALL
above
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COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCTLMEMBERS ABSENT :
MINUTES
AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN
NONE
The minutes of
adopted.
the regular meeting of July L9, L982 were approved and
APPEAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR HETGHT LIMIT FOR GARAGE AT 12OO MAJILLA
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of July 12, 1982 in which she
requested council either deny or approve this specj-a1 permit. Appli-cants, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cameron, received a permit for building agarage in l98l-. A stop work order was placed on the job when a framinginspection was made and the inspector found the roof was 19 feet high.City code aflows 14 foot height. Mr. Cameron was directing the work
and misdirected the framer to "match the roof of the house. "
Planning Commission moved to approve the special permit, the vote wasthree in favor, two opposed, but since a majority vote of four membersis required and two members were absent, the special permit was denied.Applicant appealed the decis j-on.
Robert Cameron explained to council
2 by 6 inch and would not support a
that the joists in the garage are
room.
Building Inspector notes that the interior of the garaqe
ceivably house a 12 foot by 21 foot room j.n the loft.
Council members discussed briefly, noting thhigher than other garages in the area and thof the house.
could con-
at the garaqe would be noat it did match the roof
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the
hear j-ng was closed,
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the special permit. Councilman
Crosby seconded, carried unanimously by ro11 caII vote.
APPEAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAI RECREATION, SERVICE BUSINESS
AND CATERING OPERATION IN THE M-]. DISTRICT AT 1450 ROLLINS ROAD BY DAVIS
BANOUET AND PARTY CENTER
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of July 12, 1982 in which she recom-
mended cor:ncil either approve or deny the special permit.
Planning Commission moved to deny the special permit, the vote beingthree in favor, two opposed, Since any action takes a majority of four
members and two were absent the special permit was denied. Applicant,Gilbert Davis, appealed the decision.
The existing building was originally built as a union office and meetinghall-. The building includes about 5,000 square feet of office and 9,000square feet of meeting rooms incl-uding a stage area, storage areas,
restrooms, cloakroom lobby and waiting rooms and a non commercial kitchen.Applicant proposes to run a catering operation on-and off-site. Heanticipates 35 percent of the catering to be off-site. The remainderwil,l be catered private parties in the four banquet areas. Parties will,
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range from smal1 luncheons to large parties of 400. He will also
fease the premises for a Jazzercize cfass four times a day, Monday
through Thursday. Applicant proposes installation of 490 squarefoot commercial kitchen.
David Carr, representing the property owner and the applicant, spoke
before council. He stated that several years ago the subject property
was approved for use as a meeting hal1 for the union. rt has been
used for several large functions. His client requests that he be al--
lowed to lease for private parties, (2) commercial recreation uses,
and (3) on-and off-site catering. He cited several businesses in the
adjacent area which are engaged in like operations at thj-s time.
Possible objections could be increased littering, vandalism and traffic
during business hours. He distributed photographs of traffic in the
area between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. which showed light traffic. The
applicant is willing to eliminate the Jazzercize class at 5 p.m. to
further reduce traffic problems. He is also willing to limit the size
of luncheon meetings in order to reduce traffic and parking problems.
He stated that denial would produce a hardship since this property is
designed for this type of special use.
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing.
Speaking in opposition was Andrei,, Morrow, 25 Edwards Court. Mr. Morrow
explained he owned property across the street and has experienced in-
creased parking problems and Iittering with activities j-n that facility.
He expressed concern about people parking in his parking Iot and de-
priving his tenants of parking rights.
Councilman Crosby suggested that the parkino lot be chained. Mr. Morrow
did not wish to do this because some of his tenants use the l-ot at
night.
Mayor Barton closed the public hearing.
Councilman Amstrup commented that the security guards which applicant
proposes to hire for events could patrol the area outside including
the parking Iots.
Lt. Tom Chase, Police Dept., stated guards could not prevent people
from parking but that they could ailvise the police of inappropriate
behavior.
Councilman Martin expressed concern about big lunch crowds. Mr. Carr
stated his client would be willing to limit the size of lunch groups.
Council expressed concerns about the Jazzercize classes conflicting
with other functions. Mr. Carr commented that catered functions would
not be an everyday occurrence but would be rather infrequent. Mayor
Barton had a problem with Jazzercize at 6:00 p.m., fearing that it would
interfere with traffic.
Counci-Iman Martin moved to grant the special permit subject to all
conditions of the Planning Commission and with the addition of the fol-
lowing conditions:
1. That condition 3 of the Planning Commission be amended to 6:30
p.m. starting time for evening classes of Jazzercize.
2. A11 catering operations be by Davis and not by outside contract.
3. There be one peace officer for every 100 people at functions.
4. There be no Jazzercize classes between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
5. A11 noon hour functions be limited to no more than 80 people.
Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carried unanj-mously by ro11 call vote.
RECESS
Mayor Barton dec]ared a short recess at 9:20 p.m. Meeting reconvened
at 9:30 p.m.
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APPEAI OF A FOUR UNIT RES I DENTIAI CONDOMINIUM AND SIDE YARD SETBACK AT
701 FAIRFIELD ROAD
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of July 23, 1982 in which she re-
quested councif take action on the variance and the condominium permit.
Planning Commission approved both with conditions and findings. This
is the second project that applicant had presented. The first was a
five unit project which required five variances, a fence exception and
a condominium permj-t. The current project is four units and requires
one variance and a condominium permit.
This item was appealed by Gene Satrap representing the Russian Church
of All Saints which is adjacent to the project. He objected to the
fence height, the difficulty of maneuvering a car out of the garages
of two units, the negative visual- impact on the church anal the loss of
curbside parking.
Hugh F. Connolly, representing the property owner, addressed council.
He stated the property has been vacant forever and the applicant has
presented a fine project. He illustrated how the variance is needed
for onfy three smalf areas which intrude into the required 8 foot 6 inch
side yard setback. He addressed the objections raised by Mr. Satrap,
stating that the fince insulates the units from EI Camino traffic; that
the occupants may well back out into the street from two of the units,
but most single family home occupants also back out into the street; and
that the visual impact on the church and its archj-tectural significance
will not be affected because the architectural items r4rere at the front
and top of the building; and that parking is generally light on that
street except when the church is in session.
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing.
Flora Thirlwall, 740 Paloma, spoke in favor of the project. The
overgrown and untidy. She was sure any development would enhance
church and the city.
Speaking in opposition was David Carr, representing the Russian
He felt tha Pl-anning Commission had approved the project because
applicant had reduced the variances from five to one and he felt
variance presents a large problem.
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tte pointed out that this project will only have 25 percent landscaping
rather than the required 50 percent. He said backing out into the
street is dangerous, expeciall-y across the street from a school.
cene Satrap spoke against the project. He said the church did not
oppose having a neighbor or construction on the lot' The church op-
posed the sacrificing of open space.
Hugh Connolly and Helen Som, architect, spoke in rebuttal-. Ms. som
stating that the turnaround in driveway is based on the Planning
Department's templates and that the fence and setback on EI camino
the same as the church, the church's fence being higher.
Council discussed at some length, questioning City Planner whether
project could have underground parking, going to three units instead
of four or sma]Ier patio areas.
Council"man Amstrup moved denial of the
form to code. Seconded by Councilman
variance since
Crosby.
it does not con-
Councilman Martj-n stated that this lot has been a problem for many
years. He felt the architect had done a good job. He stated that
anything built on that fot will have a visual effect on the church and
that he hates to see a good project fail because of a minor variance.
He hoped the architect could change the project and he thought it could
be done.
Motion carried on ro11
AYES: AMSTRUP, BARTON,
NOES: MANGINI , MARTIN
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Councilman Amstrup moved denial of the
by Councilman Crosby. Carried by ro11
AYES : A.I{STRUP, BARTON , CROSBY
NOES: MANGINI , MARTIN
condominium permit ,call vote.
Se conde d
Mayor Barton declared aat 10:30 p.m.
recess at 10:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened
RESOLUTION 5I-82 - CERTTFYING ENVIRONMENTAL II4PACT REPORT AND MAKING
FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED ANZA OFFICE PARK LOCATED AT
477 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of July 28, 1982 in which
recommended council hold a public hearing and review the finalthe Anza Office Park. If satisfactory, council should adopt alution certifying the EIR.
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EIR on
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The proposed project consists of three 8 story office buildings, aparking structure, at-grade parking, access roads and landscaping ona 13.2 acre site in the Anza area. The project wilf require a BCDCpermit. The Pl-anning Commission reviewed the responses to commentsthe draft EIR and adopted Resofution 5-82 recommending the final EIRwith mitigation and findings to the council- for action.
Marty Abefl, of Environmental Science Associates, Inc., was present.
City Pl-anner requested council make a determination after review of
negative declaration. The project is a 21 unit condominium at the
of the Red Cross building. The site is included in the Preliminary
Historic Inventory as the only remaining structure of the gracious
which once dominated this area. Heather Sterner, of the Historical
Committee, and. representatives of the Red Cross were present'
on
Councilman Martin stated that the original EIR was not completely clear
on a statement made concerning Runway I and the percentage of flights
from that runway. City Planner stated that there would be an amendment
made to clear up this statement.
Councilman Mangini moved adoption of Resolution 51-82. Seconded by
Counci.Iman Crosby, carried unanimously 6y ro11 call vote.
GARBAGE RATE STUDY, RATE INCREASE - MENLO PARK ACTION INCREASING MARSH
ROAD DISPOSAL COSTS FOR CITIES WITHOUT RECYCLING OPERATIONS
City Manager reviewed his memorandum of Jr:,ly 27, 1982 in whj-ch he
recommended that council hold the BFI request for a rate increase until
the final rate study can be reviewed, and that Menlo Park be asked to
reconsider its action increasing disposal costs for cities vrithout
recycling programs.
Council-man Amstrup moved that BFI rate increase be held until after
study can be revieweil and that the City of Menlo Park be requested to
reconsider its increase in disposal costs. seconded by Councilman
Mangini, carried unanimously by ro11 calf vote.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR 1449 BELLEVUE
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RESOLUTION 50-82 - FIXING ASSESSMENT FOR WEED AND RUBBISE ABATEMENT -PUBLIC HEARING
Director of Public Works reviewed his memorandum of July 26, t982 inwhich he recommended that after a pubtic hearing council adopt aresol-ution fixing assessments. The City Engineer, in accordance withthe requirements of law, has posted the subject properties, has con-tracted for weed and rubbish removal and has given the City Clerk the
assessment report. The City Clerk has published the required noticeas specified by Iaw. Once ad.opted, the assessments v7i11 be transmittedto the County As sessor.
Councilman Crosby moved adoption of Resolution 50-82. Seconded by
Councilman Amstrup, carried un an imo u31!-Ef-idlT-Ei[f vote.
Councilman Mangini inquired $7hy city property was not listed. Directorof Public Works explained that city property is being cleared at this
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Heather Sterner urged council to vote against the negative dec-laration. This building is the last building of historic va1ue.She felt the front of the building coul_d be kept intact if thearchitect had imagination.
Phillip cerman, developer, assuredpossibility of using the building,his architect Safwat Abdel-Ma1ek.
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The architect assured council that he always looks at all possi-biLities for a site. This building has some serious architecturalproblems. He felt there were no significant or outstanding features.There is a way to work around the bu:'fding but his recommendation isto tear down thg-buildinq. He would save the dormer and front doorto incorporate,/t?ie new buitding.
Kurt Hauser, chairman of the
addressed council. He statedsince 1947 when the buildingbuilding no longer meets j-ts
his fiduciary responsibil ity
use out of the site.
Golden cate Chapter of the Red Cross,the Red Cross has changed substantially
was donated. to the Red Cross. The
needs and he felt he would be failing inif he did not get the highest and best
Jim Williams, Manager ofhistorical selection and
Red Cross, reviewed the sevenfelt the building met none of criteria forthe criteria.
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Councilman Mangini commended Mrs. Sterner and the Red Cross rep-resentatives. He stated that financial return must be considered forthe applicant and that he was voting for the negative declaration.
Mayor Barton felt strongl-y the need to preserve our o1d buildings
such as the SP station and the Red Cross building. Councilman Amstrupstated that there is no comparison betw€en these two sites. The rooftiles of the SP station r^7e re from an original mission.
Councilman Mangini moved to support the negative declaration for 1449Bellevue. Seconded by Councilman Martin. Motion carried on a ro11call vote, Mayor Barton voting no.
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - ROUTE 66 261 CALIFORNIA DR]VE
Citl, Attorney reviewed his memorandum of JuIy 29, 1982 in which he
recommended council grant a permit for six months, The new o\,/ner,Mr. Mack Vitakes, plans to have live music and a comedy hour from9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Police recorunended a six-month permit.
Council inquired about the comedy hour. Mr. Vitakes replied that a
comedj-an will be hired from an agency to perform for an hour at sometime in the future. At the present time they wifl have live musiconly.
Councilman Crosby moved approval of a six-month entertaj-nment permitfor Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 p.m. to l:30 a.m. Secondedby Councilman Martin, carried unanimously.
CONSENT CA],ENDAR
Item awarding bid for CALT RANS Parking Lot resurfacing was removed
because the portion of money to be paid by the state has not been
ceived.
FINAT CONDOMINIUM MAP - 119 PRIMROSE -
LOT 20, BLOCK 2, SUPPLEMENTARY MAP NO.
BURL INGAME
SIX UNITS - RESUBDIVISTON OFI to MAP NO. 1, TOWN OF
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City Engj.neer's memorandum of JrTly 27, L982
concur with Planning Commission and approve
recommended councilthis final map.
2 REQUEST FOR TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION FOR A SIX UNIT TENTATIVE
CONDOMINIUM MAP AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT, LOT 7, BLOCK 9, I4AP NO. 2
OF BURLINGAME LAND COMPANY
Item concerning Tentative Condomj-nium Map for 701 Fairfield rrras re-
moved due to denial of the Condominium permit.
City Engineerrs memorandum of July 27, 1982 recommended council con-cur with Planning Commission and approve the extension.
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4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE I23L
AWNING SIGNS
Counci1man Amstrup moved approval of the consent calendar.
by Councilman Crosby, carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDTNANCE L23O MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTTONS IN
BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA REGULATIONS
City Attorney recommended councj-I introduce the ordinance making
technical changes in Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area regulations.
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AMENDING HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON
City Planner recommended council introduce ordinance allowing
awlings with signs to be a minimum of B feet above grade just as
the current 1aw allows awnings without signs to be B feet above
grade.
RESOLUTION 52-82 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTTON OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROVISION OF UNIFORMS
Director of Public Works' memorandum of July 28, l9BZ recommended
council adopt resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Certified Garment and Towel Supply for the provision of uniforms
from September l, L9B2 to August 30, 1984.
Seconded
OLD BUSINESS
ILLEGAL LEF'T TURNS AT BURLINGAME PLAZA
Councilman Amstrup reported he had received calls about numerous
left turns out of the Burlingame Plaza onto Trousdale Drive. He
if there could be some way of preventing the i1IegaI turns.
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wonderedI
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Amstrupin lots
also reported that Star Excavation
next to railroad tracks.
is again parking
ILLEGAL LEFT TURNS FROM EL CAMINO SOUTH ONTO BROADI^]AY
Councilman Martin stated there are many people also turning left where
it is posted no left turn onto Broadway. Lt. Chase replied that he was
told judges are throwing the tickets out of court because the sign is
improperly placed. City Planner will l-ook into having C ALTRANS place
sign properly.
NEW BUSINESS SET HEARING FOR APPEAL REPO DEPO
Mayor Barton acknowledged a letter from Repo Depo requesting an
of p1annJ-ng Commission denial of special permit for retail sales
M-1. Hearing was set for August L6 meeting.
Council noted there will be only three members present at that meeting.
City Planner will inform appellant.
SB 53 ANNEXAT]ONS
Mayor Barton reviewed a l-etter from the City of Norfolk regarding
SB 53 which permits the transfer of property from one city to another.
She requested city write letter protesting the bi11.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Minutes: Library, JuIy 20, L9B2; Planning, July 26,1982.
Commission
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from the City Manager regarding the
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:30 p.m
Safety and Parking
parking petitions.
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Evelyn H. HiIl
City Clerk