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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1981.10.05275 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA October 5, 1981 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City HaII Council Chambers. Meeting was catledto order at B:00 P.M. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Jerome F. Coleman, City Attorney. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES ORDINANCE NO. 72]-4 ''AN COMMERCIAL AREA, AUTO ROW SECOND READING, HEARING AMSTRUP , BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN NONE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BURLTNGAME AVENUE AREA, AND REGULATIONS THEREFORI' - Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1981 were approved and adopted. City Planner, addressing Council, established the purpose of this meeting as the taking of testimony on the ordinance. She stated that staff would provide clarification, but that interpreta- tion would not be discussed at this ti-me. City Planner discussed the premise of the ordinance with regard to Zone A, Burlingame Avenue area: retail and personal service uses; Zone B, same uses as Zone A plus office, institutional uses, and others; and Zone D, automobile and boat sales and their re- lated uses. She noted Area rrc', is projected for mixed uses, but will be treated at a later date. City Planner covered conditional uses to be permitted in these areas and the parking regulationspertaining to them. She then outlined the abatement of non- conforming uses and the three alternatives suggested. Mayor Mangirili announced to audience that the public hearing would be opened and concluded at the meeting. Staff would then review ordinance further for Council consideration at the next study meeting. Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing. People addressing Council and their comrnents were: Joseph Karp, L209 Burlingame Avenue: Third alternative (abatement of non-conforming use upon change of ownership of business, as well as when original tenant leaves) would create difficult 1ega1 situatj-ons between bondholders, and would pose lease problems. In Zone A, new 31000 SF building would be exempt from parking. In Zone B, same building would be responsible for 11 parking spaces. Properties in both A and B have been in same bond district since 1963 and have both paid. If property in Zone B must furnish parking, why should it continue to pay the bonds which run to 1988? Some businesses spend 25-30 years getting a stake in the community. With Alternative 3, they would not be able to se11 their business. Al1an T. Meyerhofer, S. L. Griffiths Company, 226 Lorton: Third alternative completely unacceptable. He wants to turn his business over to his employees and this would make it impossible. Cyrus McMi1lan, J-450 Chapin, attorney representing auto dealers: Ordinance does not accomplish anything for Automobile Row and is unnecessary. Auto Row likes its present fl-exibility. "Auto Row" is also on Carolan as well as California Drive. If there is aparking problem on Burlingame Avenue, address it but do not include Auto Row. 276 Terry Horn, Henry Horn & Sons, 405 Primrose Road: Re third alternative: Purchased 409 Primrose Road along with 405. 409 is encumbered by two long-term leases and development will not be complete until 1985. Deserve an opportunity to fuIfi11. Ralph Ferguson, Ferguson & Company Real Estate, Crocker Bank Building: Ordinance affects real estate companies adversely. Solution to parking problem is not increase in parking fees but a parking structure. The City is in a position to float bonds for a structure. Bruce Cartwright, 1229 Burlingame Avenue: Object to distinction that one business is acceptable on 2nd floor and another isnrt. Why does second floor real estate office use more parking? Distinctions will make it harder for landlords to rent second floor space. Andrew Studdert, Bayview Federal Savings & Loan: Presented letter of l-0/5/81 from Tom Constantino with points: Council should consider development of more inexpensive parking rather than estab- Iishment of regressive business regulations. Any ordinance passed should be "sunsetted" reviewed by Council in 3-4 years to see if sti11 applicable. Competition for retail busj-ness is increasing on Peninsula. These restrictions could damage retail in Burlingame. Gene Hern , 82L El Camino: , One of past problems with parking has been lack of funds. Presented petition with signatures of many Burlingame residents titled, "Wer dS residents of Burlingame hereby request the Burlingame City Council to designate all parking and parking fine revenue in excess of the income of 1980 for the purpose of providing additional parking for the City of Burlingame. " Michael A. Bendick, 439 Marin Drive: As resident and as Chairman of the Board of the Burlingame Jaycees, report the unanimous vote of the Burlingame Jaycees in favor of the petition for a parking fund. Lage Anderson, attorney, 216 Park Road: A better solution would be to look at parking problem first and then consider retail uses. Alternative 3 interferes with possible changes in ownership such as father giving business to son, or husband leaving business to widow. It is possible to eliminate non-conforming business over time, not so abruptly. Richard Bu11is, Ld Honda: Own a Chevrolet dealership on Auto Row which has been leased unsuccessfully twice recently. Ordinance would restrict valuable piece of property to auto dealership. This will devalue property in the event of sa,Ie. C-2 land is valuable for other uses. This is inverse condemnation. Archie Offield,L2L4 Burlingame Avenue: One of the most important ways to improve the parking in the Burlingame area would be proper adequate enforcement. Don Spencer, 2612 Easton: The Downtown Business the Chamber of Commerce supports the intention of parking funds be directly labeled for additional stance, multi-storied parking structures. Guild Division of the additionalparking, for in- There were no further comments and the public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Mangini informed audience that comments would be taken under consideration by staff; there would be discussion solely for Council and staff at the upcoming study meeting. Councilwoman Barton discussed the recent increase in parking fees, and moved that parking fees received be designated to go toward parking, second by Councilman Crosby. Councilman Amstrup raised the question of whether fees should be designated before or after expenses. Councilman Martin agreed that this should be spelled out. Councilman Crosby questioned the ratio of revenues to expenses. of "designating"Fj-nance Director reported to Council on the mechanics 277 funds, commenting that flexibility was desirable. Funds remainin the ceneral Fund but are "designated", but not legally bound,for a certain purpose. He suggested the phraseology, ,'Flrking revenues net of expenses for col-lection, enforcement and mainten-ance. 'r He noted that Counci_l contemplated setting a policy and itshould be thoroughty reviewed. He estimated figures on costs ofparking enforcement and revenues received, noting that parking enforcement has been operating at a loss for years. wiih the newfees, expenses wil-1 be covered and there wifl be money remainingto go toward future improvements. Mayor Mangini suggested a study be made of expenses versusanticipated revenues. Council discussed. Councih"/oman Barton withdrew her moti-on and Councilmanhis second, pending more information and d.iscussion. Crosby Finance Director was requested to prepare report on this subject. BUR],I NGAME DAYS Mrs. Karen Key, Chairman of Burfingame Days, and her husband, Wi11iam, were acknowledged by Council. There was a short re convened. recess at 9:00 P.M. after which the meeting STAFF MEMORANDA City Planner referenced her staff report of \O/5/81 which reported on BCDC presentation of its proposed open space guidelines for the Anza area to the Planning Comnission, with detailed pl"an, minutes of themeeting, attachment of BCDC's master plan for Anza property dated9/ll/8\ , and schematic of their public access plan. She noted BCDCTs emphasis on access issues including connection beti^reen Airport Boulevard and Highway l-01-, and the widening of Airport Bou.l-evard. City Planner then introduced Frank Broad.head of BCDC,stating she would review City Plan for this area with its overlay of BCDC guidelines after his presentation. Mr. Broadhead domonstrated on map the areas of BCDC jurisdiction, pointing out the agency's tr4ro concerns of Bayfill and public access. Some of his cornments were that BCDC preferred to treat this as asingle area rather than individual projects, and wished to integrate their plan with the Cityrs. He explored the clustered approach to development, with lower heights at shoreline, the afignment of viewcorridors throughout the area, the position of major public access areas with standards as to their size, and pointed out BCDC'S con- cept of location of ten special public access areas. He paid parti- cular attention to the retention of the eucalyptus grove off 101 asa pub]ic access area, and discussed the 101 offramp, indicating hisstaff is willing to work with the City on the best solution. He announced that the BCDC Commission will have a public hearing on this subject on Thursday, october L5 and invited City participation. He noted, however, that BCDC will not act at that time. City Planner then addressed Council, demonstrating with overlay map similarities and differences of Cj-tyrs guidelines and BCDC guidelines. She noted Cityrs guidelines for maximum height of 50' on the north side and 65'on south side, provisions for view corridors, setbacks, and encouragement of building clustering. She reported on City's re- quirements for landscaping, which is apparentl-y not addressed in BCDC guidetines, setbacks from shorelines within BCDC jurisdiction, and public access provisions. She noted that general guidelines include 4 alternatives to the offramp. RECESS 1. CITY PLANNER, 9/30/87, REVIEW OI' BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONIS PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR THE ANZA AREA. 978 rn response to Councif question, Mr. Broadhead stated that BCDC's public hearing on the 15th, is for public comment, no action r"/ill be taken at that time; and if the City requests additional time, action could be postponed. Counci-l set study meeting of October 7 for discussion of this matter. 2. CITY MANAGER, IO/I/8I , CAPITAL CITIES RENTAL FOR ANTENNA SITE City Manager's memo of 10/7/81 attached letter from J 593 Edna Way, San Mateo, projecting a market value of this property and proposing a rental of $5,000 a year month . City Manager negoti-ations M. Coggins, $50,000 for or $ 417 per informed Councif that if they approved this figure, could begin on lease for f inal- presentation to Councj-l-. Councilman Martin monthly . suggested yearly rental would be preferable to City Manager said he wou1d progress with negotiations for fease. 3. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, 9/L6/8L, SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOX MALL Director of Public Works reviewed his report of 9/L6/81 which listed the ten various encroachment permits in the city which were issued for the storage of dumpsters and other items. Of these, three are for dumpsters. He reviewed the Fox MaII situation and suggested if it were that there be three condj-tions: increase garbage pj-ckup to times a week, berm up the area, owner must keep area clean. Council-man Amstrup warned that many large buildings their own property and could take advantage of Cj-ty use of City property if others get it. Council-woman Barton requested that staff explore the and develop suggested charges. approvedfive Talip Otus, 2l-0l Hale Drive, as agent for the owner addressed Council, stating that pickup has already been increased to five times a week and agreeing to install a concrete berm and keep area c1ean. Council discussed whether or not business which use City property for such purposes as dumpsters should be charged for such use. Councilman Martin thought they shoul-d, but that work should be done on definitions and types of fees. Mayor Mangini was inclined to approve a charge for such things as dumpsters on City property. Councifman Crosby questioned that many businesses would use dumpsters, st.ated that present cases do not take up space for parking, and there would be more problems with colfection than it would be worth. have dumpsters on lenience to demand problem further Eox Mall encroachment permit for two dumpsters three conditions and the clarification by City was a revocable permit. was approved with Attorney that this 4. CrrY MANAGER, l0/l/81 ,COMMISS ION APPOTNTMENTS rn response to memo of l0/l/81 from City Manager, Council appointed Stuart Bacon to serve another term on the Beautifi-cation Commission and Messrs. Donald Lembi and I'rank Pagliaro to another term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Mangini appointed Councilwoman Barton and Councilman Crosby as interview committee on the remaining vacancy on the Beautification Commission. He noted that he and Councilman Martin will be interviewing for the Mosquito Abatement Board. Councilman Amstrup addressed the future vacancy on the Plannj-ng Commiss.ion, broaching the j-dea that the two term l-imitation should be abolished because individuat abilities and training are being lost' 279 He moved that the Planning Commission be removed from the two termlimitation. Mayor MangJ-ni, for the purpose of discussion, secondedthe moti-on. Barton Councj-lwoman/argued that while people who have been appointed arewell qualified, there are also others waitj-ng to serve who arewell qualified; in addition, they will be given a six month trai-ningperiod ahead of their actual appointment. Motion fai1ed on the following roII call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AMSTRUP,MANGINI NAYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BARTON,CROSBY,MARTIN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Amstrup then suggested that a committee screen Planning Commission applicants down to only three people who can be interviewed by the Council. Council agreed with the exception that any Councilman has a right to suggest an applicant. After some discussion Council agreed that Councilman Amstrup and Mayor Mangini would serve as Planninginterview commlttee. J.P.A.C. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION City Manager announced that the City had received pedestrian fatalities for the year 1980 presented Automobile Association. this award for no by the American RESOLUTION NO. 71-81 ''RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING AND ORDERING REORGANIZATION TO DETACH FROM THE CITY OF SAN MATEO AND ANNEX TO THE CITY OF BURLINGA.I{E A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (.3S+ ACRES) - INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL, PENINSULA AVENUE AND BARROILHET,' In response to questi-on from Councilman Crosby Cit.y Attorney stated purpose of this annexation is to straighten out property lines at peni-nsuIa and E1 Camino. This would be useful in case of automobile accidents, as in the past there had been difficulty in determining which city had jurisdiction. Councilman Crosby introduced Resolution No. 7I-81 and moved its adoption, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-87 ''RESOLUT]ON AUTHORTZING EXECUTION ACNT EO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS AND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME FOR PROMOTIONAL SERVICES" OF BUREAU 2. RESOLUTION NO. 73-81 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COST SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD'' 3. REQUEST FOR EXTENSTON ON MAp AND CONDOMTNTUM PERMTT FOR 27 EL CAMINO REAL Memo of 9/30/81 from City Engineer recommended approval of one year extension for this tentative map and condominium permit. 4. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR 1OO8 EL CAMINO REAL By memo of 9/30/8L Citlr Engineer recommended approval of this tentative condominium map for a 6-unit development at this address. Councilman Amstrup Councilman Martin, moved approval of the consent calendar, second by carried unanimously. Council agreed that Mayor Mangini or his designee would serve on this committee. AI I i ; I l i I i I i i I I I i I I I I ! I 280 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADDITION TO SHERATON HOTEL fn response to question from Councilman Amstrup regarding this project, City Attorney reported that building permit expires in May , 7982. Councilman Martin stated that Mr. Silvertonhas sued the hotel, and as a result no lender wil-I handle the project. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Amstrup suggested that consideration be given to changing the code regarding accessory buildings which are now allowed to be built to the rear or side 1ot line. City Planner responded this could be a future Planning Commission study item. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1. Letter of 1-0/L/Bl from Sait Kilki, l44L Drake Avenue stating he had missed deadline date for appeal from Planning Commission because of lack of information. Mayor Mangini requested staff report at next meeting. 2. Peat, Marwick, Mitchell Financial Statements & Management Letter for Fiscal Year ending 6/30/81. 3. Letters, 9/17/81, PERS, ta investments. 4. Letter, 9/27/81, United Natj-ons Assn., re flying flag on United Nations Day. 5. Troop 101, Boy Scouts of America, 9/21/81, invitation to attend 50th Anniversary. 6. A. Shansky Development Co., 9/22/81 re parking code. 7. Letter of 9/22/Bl from Park Director commending Tets Kita, 3024 Alcazar Drive, for securing and painting the bleacher seats at Cuernavaca Park. 8.. Minutes: Park Planning, 9/28/8Li & Recreation, 9/17/9li Lj-brary Board, 9/15/8Li Civil Service, 9/4/BL. ORDINANCE I2L4 Council discussed date of final action on this ordinance and decided to postpone to first meetj-ng in liovember so there would be a fuII Council present. ADJOURNMENT Meeting regularly adjourned at L0220 P.M. r€-,/ -/,1 zJtt'->8";i;T/'ii.' ui'r i City Clerk