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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.09.04-16 Burlingame, S eptember Ca I i fornia 4, L973 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of on the above date at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the Burlingame City 8:05 p.m., by Mayor council tras called to order R. D. Martin. The City Attorney Ied the P1edge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Ams trup-Crosby-Cu s ick-Mangini -Mart in None MI NUTES COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: The minutes of the regular meeting of August 20 regular meeting of August 27, L973, previously Council, were approved and adopted. BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA OFFSTREET CREDIT FORMULA and the adj ourned submitted to the PARKING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENTI Mayor Martin announced that this the Council to conduct a public changes and modifications in the Area Offstreet Parking District. Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Martin accorded the privilege of the flooi to Kenneth I. Jones, bond counsellor for the District. Mr. Jones referred to Resotution 60-73 adopted by the Council at its regular meeting on August 6, 1973, whereby this present.hearing was called to explore the question of rnodifying the proceedings that created the District to provide for relief to those owners who elected to take credits against the Parking District assessments, because of existing parking areas on their Properties. Mr. Jones recalled that a number of owners in the District took advantage of the opportunity of obtaining such credit and having their assessments reduced but, in so doing, they \^rere not granted the same privilege as other owners in the District to obtain relief from parking - requirements of the zoning ordinancei in effect, the use of tne property to $rhich credit was applied for and granted was frozen. Since that Lime, conditions in the District have changed materially, one property owner and probably others have felt the need for some relilf irom-this encumbiance on their 1ands. Mr. Jones then reviewed the provisions recited in Resolution No. 60-73 providing for an ownei who rEquested and was granted relief from Parking District assess- ments to apply to the City for release from restrictions on the use of the land that was the subject of the parking credit. In response to a question raised by Mayor Martin, Mr. Jones confj.rmed that t-he $250.00 fee (page 2, Paragraph 2, Resolution No. 60-73) shall be used as indicated, "to cover administrative costs of the City." This fee would not be considered revenue for the benefit of the Parking District. Page 2 of Resolution No. 60-73 detailed the formula to be aPplied in determining cash palment to the District by an ovrler granted release of a previously restiiited area. councj-lman cusick felt that the tangu'age *u" .i,bigrous in one respect. She referred to Paragraph 1, ii;6 16; the firsf word, "increasing" and asked rhat this be changed io ,,muf iiplying" to conform to the formula that was Presented to the Council at I prior meeting. She stated that "increase" does not t was the time and place scheduled bY hearj.ng in the matter of ProPosed Assessment District, Burlingame Avenue PRESENT: ABSENT : HEARINGS 17 necessarily mean to multiply, it could mean to add. Councilman Cusickrecalled that the formula presented by Safeway Stores, Inc., which was accepted by the Council, showed Present Value of Credit X PercentageIncrease + Administration Costs. Mayor Martin commented that the Resolution was adopted by the Councilat its August 6 meeting and that amendnents should have been madeprior to adoption. Councilman Amstrup asked Mr. Jones if he was satisfied that the Reso- lution recited the identical formula submitted by Safeway Stores. Mr. Jones stated he believed it did, because he could see no other way of determining percentage than by applying multiplication to a pre-determined number. The hearing i,ras declared cLosed. RESOLUTION NO. 65-73 "A Resolution Ordering Changes And Modifications Bur].ingame Avenue Area offstreet Parking District Assessment District,ri COI{,ryIUN I CAT IONS 1. SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. Under date of August 27, L973, Robert R. Thompson, attorney repre- senting S.C. Johnson & son, Inc., (Johnson wax Company), filed an application for special permit under City of Burlinqame Ordinances Nos. 984 and 994, to a1low an addition to an existing building at 50 Broderick Road, said addition, upon completion, hrill cause the buildi-ng to cover more than 308 land area. A series of architectural drawings prepared by R.E. Bohmann accompanied the application. Mayor Martin recognized Mr. Thompson. He submitted photographs to identify the of the proposed construction. modified to shor^, that I'Whereas, NO persons interested appeared or filed written protests. was intr-oahrced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini, and unanimously carried on roII caI1. are a to the Chair's inquiry, there were no colunents from theIn response f loor . On a motion introduced by Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carlied on roll call, a special permit, provided in Ordinances Nos. 984 and 994, was approved to S.C.Johnson & son, Inc., to construct a building addition at 50 Broderick Road,generally in accord with drawings on fi1e. 2. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Acknou/ledgment was made of "Report No. 7, Urban Desigtn Guidelines, a policy and program document" prepared by William Spangle & Associates, in accordance with their contract with the City. This was referred to the Council study meeting on September 12, 1973, for review. 3. PROPOSED LANDSCAPING, EASTERLY STDE CALIFORNIA DRIVE In a report dated AugusL 29, 1973, the Director of Public Works discussed the possibility of planting existing open spaces along the easterly side of California Drive, generally from Broadway to Murchison Drive. The corununication pointed out that the area proposed to be improved by B.carl Snyder for a private parking Iot, to be used for employee parking as an adjunct to the Mills Estate Medical Buj.lding, lies r^rithin a portion of the former San Francisco Municipal Railway right of way and Mr. snyder holds a revocable permit from the san Francisco Water Department issued in 1951 for the Purposes of a parking area at that location. Inspection of the three driveway areas proposed to be constructed by Mr. Snyder showed the areas open and free of plantings; however, the City htou ld have some control of the develop- ment because the present street right of way under City jurisdiction2 .19 extends 6-!/2 feet back of the curb. It would be necessary for Mr. Snyder to obtain a special use permit from the Planning Com- mission, as well as an encroachment permit from the Department of Public works to construct the drj.veways. Further, the Park DePart- ment reports there is no indication that landscaping or trees vrere removed to accommodate the present use of the site for parking construction workers' automobiles. In conclusion, the Director of Pubtic Works noted that it will be necessary eventually to widen the section of California Drive north of Broadway to the fuII 64 foot width, similar to that existing south of Broadwayi when this occurs, al] of the trees and landscaping on the easterly side of the street will be removed, also the restaurant at the northeasterly corner of Broadway and Californj-a Drive. Accompanying the report was a memorandum from the Director of Parks submitting a total cost of $1216.29 to fil"I in bare spaceswith shrubs on the northeast. side of the street between Surnmer and the City }imits line at Murchison Drive. Councilman Amstrup stated that the report resulted from his requestat the last meeting for a cost estimate on planting shrubs to f ill- in open spaces under the trees. In response to luayor Martin, the City Planner advised to be improved by Mr. Snyder will provide parking in requirements; also, because the land is unclassified, will be necessary and the application is on file with Commission for hearing this month. that the area excess of code a use permit the Planning Councilman Amstrup recalled that the Council has had discussions h,ith respect to this strip owned by San Francisco. He asked why, if others are permitteil its use, the City of Burlingame cannot be granted the same priviJ.ege and acquire it for open space purposes, whether parkj.ng, a green bel-t, or some form of recreational activity. Mayor Martin stated it was his impression, from conversations with City of San Francisco repre sentatives , that the water department is reluctant to release the land; the problem appears not to be with the City of Burlingame but with other jurisdictions where they might be forced to give up land once a precedent has been established. The city Attorney reminded the Council that the City has always been told in the past when it approached San Francisco for some form of use of the right of way that a revocable permit could be granted, but that if Burlingame wished to acquire an actual- interest in the land by fee ownership or easement, this would fall within the juris- diction of the Board of Supervisors and there was always uncertainty as to final outcome there. He reported that CaLifornia Drive vras widened on the basis of a revocable permit, and when the City was installing some of the storm drainage underground north of Broadway it was found necessary to put in an installation on San Francisco 1and. It was considered unwise to do that on a revocable permit. There rrras no problem in obtaining an easement from the southern Pacific Company but there was with San Francisco. With respect to the situation with Mr. Snyder, the City Attorney stated if it is the Council's desire that no one else have a similar opPortunity to acquire use of land for private purposes, perhaps San Francisco would be agreeable to grant a permit for open space use, but it must be recognized that the rental to be paid to the City of San Franci.sco would be in an amount equivalent to their annual taxes. Councilman Amstrup asked what could be expected with'Eespect to notice if a revocable permit lrere to be recalled. The city Attorney indicated it could be from 90 days to one year. At Councilman Anstrup's request, the matter was referred to the study meeting on September 12. The Director of Finance was requested to furnish the City l,lanager an approximate tax or rental figure for the full length of the right of way from Burlingame Avenue to Murchison.. -1!l RESOTUTIONS 1.RESOLUTION NO. 67-?3 "Authorizing Execution of Agreement By And Between S A Procedure s Proper t 1es Company Of PutuIn The Event And The City of Burlingame Prescribing re Desired Changes In Use" (Velvet TurtLe Restaurant site) was introduced by Councilnan crosby, who moved its adoption, second by councilman Mangini and unanimously car- ried on roll call. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 68-73 "Resolution Regarding Local Governmental tanning" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously dead Solid waste Manaqement P who moved its adoption, carried on roLl caII. UNFlNlSHED BUSINESS Pro osed Count Bikewa s PIan:The Cit on thine for subm tt ng conments Planning Department is September 10. H that should be mentioneil: (1) The Cit does not show on the map, and (2) This Department of Transportation will approve 280. NEW BUSINESS APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED: At agreed to review t he Plann an9 Parcel Map proposing to subdi The matter was scheduled for folJ.owing comments from the M which he created by his ohrn a Commj.ssion can create a prece City. the request of Mayor Martin, the Council Commissionts apProval of a Tentative vide Lot 8, Viewland Estates Subdivision. the meeting of september 17, 1973, ayor that the owner has a landlocked 1ot, ction, and that approval by the Planning dent that will result in problems for the Planner stated that the document to the County reported there are two items of Burlingame bicycle route ty is hopeful that the a bicycle path along Route Inc., Pomona, referred to City v S e vCi Mayor Martin suggested that ea6h)' Councilman be furnished a copy of the county pJ-in and, individually, they make comments to the City Manager to be transmitted to Eugene Masciarelli c,/o County Planning Department. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS L. CoNnunication from Garden State Paper ComPany, California, concerning recycling of old newspaper Manager to obtain further information. APPROVED: 2. CoNnunications from: Bernard J. Lycett' Chairman, City Selec- tion Conunittee, San Mateo Counltr i Mrs. R.w. Koster, Woodside, report on j-ncident at Burlingame Drive-in Theatrei Minutes of San i{ateo County Transit DeveloPment Board, August 10, 1973. 3. City Planner report of Planning Cornmission actions and recom- mendations, meeting August 27, L973. 4. Minutes: Park and Recreation Commission, August 14, Library Board, August 14, Parking Commission, August 22. Councilman Cusick reported she attended the last meeting of the Parking Commission when the subject of parking in the Broadway area was discussed. The Commission is anxious that DeLeuw, Cather recornmendations be implemented as soon as possible. Mayor Martin stated he would prefer to delay consideration to Broadway until Burtingame Avenue area is resolved. Councilman Mangini suggested that a Letter be sent to the Commj.ssion explaining that the Council is attempting to proceed in an orderly fashi.on, concentrating on the downtown area in an effort to find some solution there before proceedi-ng on to Broadhray. PARKING STUDY MEETING SCHEDULED:Tuesday, September 25, at 8:00 study of Deleuhr, Cather's rePortp.m., was selected to continue the on the Burlingame Avenue area. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Herbert K. White, City Clerk R.D. MARTIN, MAYOR