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BURLINGAI4E, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 24, 1979
SPECIAL STUDY I.IEETING
COI'NCILII{EIT{BERS AI{STRUP , BARTON, CROSBY ,
STAFF: Schwalm, Coleman, Kirkup, Yost,
and City Treasurer Sonuner
MANGINI ,
Hoffman,
MARTIN
Wagner.
PRESENT:
Mayor Crosby convened a special study meeting of the City Council
in the City HaIl Council Chambers at 8:40 p.m., on ilanuary 24, L979,j.nunediately following an adjourned meeting of the City Council .
Councilwoman Barton asked that the several questions raised at the
last Council discussion of the waste disposal area regarding the
feasibility of a 9-ho1e golf course contrasted to M!. Browning's
suggestion for a driving range and sports center be addressed. tlr.
Robert craves responded that although he was not advised of thequestions. it is his opinion that there is enough space for a 9-ho1e
course and driving range. The present lay-out shows the entire
proposed range wouJ.d be surrounded by fences ranging from eight to
forty feet in height, the height at specific places dependent uponarc from the tee. He considered the disposal site excellently suitedfor a driving range because there would be a street on one side andthe golf course on the other, which he felt would reduce the inci-
dence of l iabil ity.
In response to Councilman Martin's questions about the financialfeasibility of 9-ho1e course and driving range, Ir,tr. Wil1iam Shermanstated that at the time of his study the project was related to the
proposed convention center and would have benefited from it. There
was no question in his mind but that a golf course would be self-sustaining, but from the standpoint of an investor there is much
more return from a range than from a golf course, especially withthe hotel complex location. He added that though a driving rangewould result in greater cash f1ow, the deciding criteria should bethe decision of the type of facitity whidr the City b/ishes to have.He anticipates the course and driving range should become self-sustaining in its third year. In anssrer to Councilman Mangini,squestj.on regarding the short life of driving ranges, Mr. Shermanexplained that situation is true of private driving ranges wherehigher and better uses for the land become available; however, heconsidered there is a good need for ranges and golf courses. In hisopinion a range i.s a more Iikely activity for hotel patrons and ahigh percentage of golf course patronage would come from citizenswithin a fifteen mile radius.
Councilwoman Barton said her understanding of the concept of a9-hole golf course was to provide popular recreation for citizens
and open space, not necessarily for the purpose of financial return.
Councilman Martin pointed out that the passage of proposition 13
mandates that the golf course not be a future financial burden tothe city. councirman Arnstrup stated that his understanding was thatrecreation Lras to be provided to citizens, not a money maker, andcreate an attractive entrance to the industrial park. CouncilmanMangini stated his understanding to be initially a golf course wasnot considered a money maker, but primarily a recreation area and a
means of beautj.fying the entrance to the hraterfront area. But hesaid that it has been felt that adding a driving range would helppay for the golf course to make it break even. llayor Crosby agreedthat the project should attempt to pay for itself. Councilman Amstrupreported that Mr. Steen, though not wishing to become involved in the
],. WASTE DISPOSAI, AREA USE:
GOLF--DRIVING RANGE PROPOSAL
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discussion, stated he would like to see the area developed
hotel space would be easier to market. Mayor crosby agreed
cond ition of the dump site is a deterrent to development.
so that
the
Mr. Frank Cistulli addressed Council and urged consideration of a
9-ho1e golf course, and not a driving range, as a desired source
of recreation for old and young of the community aE ratell as visitors
to the City.
t!tr. David Carr said it was the understanding of the group who rePre-
sented Mr. Bro\rning that at its previous study meeting, council had
requested the presentation of the specific proPo8al fon"rarded to the
city Attorney. In his opinion the 1975 rePorts prepared by !tr. Graves
and Mr. Sherman would require updating which would add an estimated
$500, OOO of cost to the $1,059,O0O projection. In addition, the
1975 studies assume the golf course area would be adeguately fi11ed
and graded, and though there has been some grading, it is not adequate
to fill the valleys in the area. He stated the Brovrning proPosal
includes parking, perimeter roads, bike paths and pedestrian access
to the Bay as contrasted to the earlier golf course,/driving range
plans which, in effect, 9o almost to the shoreline along the inner
lagoon and would cause a problem if Airport Boulevard were enlarged.
IIe pointed out that the Browning Proposal would coneentrate only
tt enty of the forty-two acres of recreation land for use by golfers,
one segment of the population, with the remainder available for a
choice of other recreational facilities, such as soccer fields,
tennis courts, and other sports. He Pointed out that BCDC in its
designation of land uses surrounding the Bay designated park use
but defines park as not being a golf courae. l.tr. coleman interjected
that when a project is decided uPon, City staff would make an aPpro-
priate application to the agencies concerned.
Councilman I'langini cornmented that the Browning proPosal was limited
to only a portion of his original presentation. He voiced concern
that no one would want to develop the remaining acreage. Ir1r. Broltning
responded that he understood Council wished him to concentrate on the
driving range. He indicated on his drawings his concept of future
development when the balance of the land is ready. He believed it
would te several years before the settling pools and grading would
permit such projects.
!1r. Carr explained that l,lr. Browning had attempted to comPly with
Council's request for a more precise proposal for phase one of the
project. Iltre proposal is to lease twenty acres and for a first right
of refusal on the balance of the Property. He said that no one is
in a position to make a proposal for the entire acreage before soil
tests and projections are concluded. Mr. Kirkup agreed that because
the dump site is a fill area, soil may vary within a short distance.
Therefore, he concluded it could best be used for open field develop-
ment.
Councilwoman Barton suggested COuncil request Proposals for the entire
area. counciLman llangini suggested attempting to test the wishes of
the citizens as to a golf course or sPorts complex. councilman
Amstrup asked for council determination of whether or not a policy of
leasing City land vras to be established.
Councilman Mangini moved that the City announce that it j.s interested
in outside enterprise developing the waste disposal site and invite
citizen co[uoent as to the preferred type of recreational development
of the entire site by private developers, to wit, a golf course or
diversified recreationll use. CounciLman Martin seconded the motion
and it passed by unanimous voice vote.
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I"1r . Carr asked
of proposals.
ninety days .
whethe r
Coun ci1
there would be a t j.me lirnit for presentation
determined proposals would be received for
2. CAROIAN AVENUE PROPERTY
Mr. Schhralm reviewed the baekground of the acquisition of the Carolan
Avenue property and said that inasmuch as it was apparent it would
not be used for a police station site. Council had before it proposals
to lease or sell- the property. Council had indicated its preference
for a sale with specific conditions to a new car dealer. He reviewed
three offers received from Mr. Mike Harvey, Mr. David ,James Arata,
and a codbined offer from both.
Councilman tlangini disapproved the sale of the property prior to the
resolution of the police station problem.
Councilwoman Barton and Councilman Anrstrup approved sale of the property
to 'a new car dealer. Councilman Martin reviewed the conditions he felt
should be funposed upon such a sale, to wit, that it be used as a neqr
car agency for sales and service without limitation as to time. A1so,the sales price should be at appraisal or higher. Ihe City Attorney
said his research indicated problems with attempting to impose reetric-tions through spot zoning, but that he felt deed restrictions couldlimit use of the property to new automobile sales for a period of yearsor indefinitely, with provision for reversion to the City.
Mr. Mike Harvey addressed Council . He stated that both he and Mr.
Arata have plans for putting new car facilities on the property, his
for showrooms facing Rollins Road and Bayshore, and Mr. Arata for a
Honda dealership on the northern portion of City property facing
Carolan Avenue. He plans for a service facility at the location ofthe T & M Camper building. Mr. Arata said it would take approxjmatelya year to construct the shovrrooms, and that a service facility is anessential part of a new car dealership.
City Treasurer Herbert Sonuner advised Council to consider reetrictingthe sale to a time sale unless there is a definite use for the fundsimmediately. He suggeEted a five-year period or more with satisfactory
income and sufficient security.
Council directed that the public again be advised that bids for newcar agencies will be accepted and asked that offers above the appraised
value of the Land be solicited, for consideration at a February
Council meeting.
3. COMMISSIONERS' DINNER
ft was decided
February 22nd,
the annual commissioners'at Beardsley' s.
dinner will be Thursday,
4. BAYFRONT LAIiID USES--A}IZA AREA
(Councilman ltlart in withdrew from the meeting.) Reference was madeto Mr. Yost's report of afanuary loth and l{r. Keyston,s }etter of
ilanuary 22nd with marginal notes by the Planning Department. IrIr.
Yost said the next Planning Department report would hopefully suggestjrplementation procedures for the plan selected by Council . I,llere
\^ras Council and Staff discussion of the advisability of substitution
of land uses for various parcels already cornmitted and sold for usesother than those indicated on the Planning Department report, primarilypublic oriented use, with the criteria of maintaining D level trafficimpact. Councilman Amstrup expressed concern that the park and f1ymight be retained as a pennanent rather than interim land use.
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Mr. Keyston addressed Council . He explained that he was not suggest-
ing park and fly as a permanent use, but rather suggesting that a
more extended time would permit more flexibility of development
within the D leve1 traffic impact until such time as road facilities
such as the Peninsula Avenue erossing, are completed. He urged
Council to determine a policy for development of the area. He cited
a number of proposals ready for submission to the City once a decision
is made. His letter of .ranuary 22, 1979 attempted to commit replace-
ment of land the City may have designated for a specific use with
other parcels so far as land already sold is concerned. He asked for
staff processing of applications on Parcels 6 and 12 as quickly as
possible.
!1r. Yost and !1r. Kirkup pointed out that applications are processed
in accordance with law as soon as received and fees are paid. As yet
no application for Parcel 12 had been received, but work toward
completion of a negative declaration on Parcel 6 is progressing as
quickly as requisite information is made available. Mr. Yost and
Mr. Coleman explained the more detailed preparation for submission
of the negative declaration to the State Clearing House as required
by law, a procedure which had not been followed in the past.
Mr. Kirkup pointed out that the principal problem is the establishment
of Council's policy on the development of the area north of Airport
Boulevard, i.e., will more office intrusion be permitted or will it
aI1 be reserved for public oriented uses-- restaurants and hotels.
llhe application being processed for Parcel 6 is for office development.
If Council determines office use will not be permitted, the appli.cation
on Parcel 6 will have to stop. Mr. Yost called attention to the effort(as set forth on the summary chart at page 6 of the ilanuary 10, 1979
report) to set up a pattern which results in 60% of the area for
public oriented uses and 40% for private commercial, and reserving
the best water oriented sites for public uses. If projects that comein for review are generally consistent, he feels flexibility can bepermitted. Mr. Keyston suggested 40% be designated for public use
onIy, 2O% for private use only, and flexibility in control be permitted
on the remaining 40%, subject to City control .
councilman Amstrup
meeting be devoted
announced that the
item.
suggested a special meeting or the next study
for the study of this item on1y. Itlayor Crosby
February 8th study meeting will be devoted to this
5. APP ROVAL OF LEMA SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL
There was
Burl ingame
no Council objection to
litigation as outlined
settlement of the Lema vs. City of
in Mr. Coleman' s memorandum.
ADJOURNIVIEMT
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m
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EveIy H.H 1 City Clerk