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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.08.20u:) Burlingame, California Auqust 20, L97 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Clerk Led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCITMEN: Amstrup-Cusick-Iulangini-Martin ABSENT : CoUNCILMAN: Crosby (excused, vacationing) REAPPOINTMENT TRUSTEE AND COMMISSIONER CALL TO ORDER A regul.ar meeting of the on the &ove date at 8:25 Burlingame City Council was called to orderp.m., Mayor R.D. Martin presiding. adjourned meeting on Monday, 1973-74 budget. Library Board : reappointnent of three-year term, With Council concurrence, Mayor Martin announced Ben L. Hechinger, 1025 Cabrillo Avenue, for the fu1l and regular meeting of August 6, lrere approved and adopted. uealth, Safetjl & ttqf JlS lgrn8ission: R. Edward A]len, 1701 Ray Drive, @-Reappo intment of Ernest w. Sulger, 5OO Burlingame Avenue, postponed because he has asked to be considered for the vaeancy on the Parking Commission. His appointment to one commission or the other will be confirmed later. MINUTES I973, previously sub-The minutes of the mitted to members , PROPOSED BUDGET I,layor Martin announced there wiII be an August 27 aE 7:30 p.m., to consider the Under date of August 8, 1973, Melvin H. Bloom, President, Royal company Auctioneers, Inc., submitted an application for permit to con- duct a one-day auction sale on the premises at 883 Hinckley Road for Ron Schmidt, DBA Eaq1e Sheet Meta1 company, date of sale August 22. A favorable report on Mr. Bloom and his firm was filed by the DePart- ment of Police, with a recorunendation that the permit be issued. AUCTION PERMIT APPROVED Mr. Bloom was present. In response to Council inquiry, he explained that Mr. Schmidt wishes to dispose of the inventory because of his impending retirement, and that the auction will be limited to wares from his business. There were no co[unents from the floor favoring or protesting the application. On a motion introduced by Councilman Mangini, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried (Councilman Crosby absent), the City Council authorized issuance of the requested permit. i{EARI NGS T . SPECIAL PERI"IIT APPROVED ..AVENUE ARCADE. Mayor Martin announced this was the time and place scheduled to con- duct a public hearing and to consider the application of Jonathan B. Horo$ritz for special permit to reconstruct an existing four story building as part of the proposed Avenue Arcade develoP- ment at 1I08-II20 Burlingame Avenue,,/3 0 3 -3 07 California Drive. J6 Preliminary architectural drawings prepared by J. carson Bowler, Architect, were fi1ed. Acknowledgment i.ras made of a communication from the city Planner dated August 16, 1973, reporting that the Project is located within the Burlingame Avenue Area Offstreet Parking District and apparently exempt from offstreet Parking requirements, that the existing building at 1120 Burlingame Avenue is more than two storiesin height and redevelopment would enable use of fl-oor areas above the second floor which have not been in use for more than six months, and that interim emergency zoning ordinances 959, 960, and 981 require a special- permit for any building exceeding two stories in height that is to be constructed or erected within the parking district and further specify "nor shall any building Per-mit be issued for any such building, except upon special pernit granted by the City Council. " The City Planner also noted thereis no information available on proposed uses of the third and fourth floors, or number of employees and suggested for the Council's consideration a method whereby persons employed on the upper two floors might pay an assessment to the city to offset operating costs of parking district facilities or public transit. In response to Mayor Martin, the City Planner explained that the application is before the Council because the buj-1ding is more than two stories in height and such buildings are regulated by the emer- gency ordinance within the parking district. When the matter htas brought to the last meeting with the question should it be reviewed or not, the Council scheduled the hearing. At the Chaj"r's request, Mr. Horowitz discussed land and buildlng areas, stating there are three separate parcels--parcel #1 on California Drive, lot size 4,750 square feet, building occupj-es approximate ly 2,715 square feet; parcel #2, odd Fell-ows HaII, Iot 3,250 square feet, improvements cover entire property, square footage in building approximately I4,000; parcel #3, print shop, LoE 2,925 square feet, improvements cover entire property, square footage in building approximately 5,800 square feet. Mr. Horowitz stated that when alL of the work is completed there will be 19,300 net square footage remaining in a1f of the three buildings. He advised that approximately 29' x 45 ', or approxi- mately one-half of the print shop structure will be removed, and that the front and rear walls will be removed from the most northerly building on the catifornia Drive site to provide additional means of ingress and egress. Mr. Horowitz stated that the primary use will be retail shops. There have been inquiries from persons about an art gal1ery, ajewelry shop, Ieather craft shop, and there appears to be consider- able interest in boutique oriented type of sa1es. Councilman Mangini asked about technical aspects of the building, explaining he was concerned it be safe for human occupancy. Mr. Horowitz stated he has conferred with Eire Inspector Pearson and Chief Building Inspector Ca1we11 and is convinced that theproject can meet all of their requirements. Councilman Mangini asked about earthquake proofing. The City Attorney stated there must. be compliance with whatever is in the buiLding code. Councilman Mangini recalLed that Mr. Horo$ritz indicated at the last meeting it would not be feasible to provide parking and that was one of the reasons he was requested to appear at this time. Mr. Horowitz confirmed there e/as no parking available nor planned, as indicated in his letter of August 9. The city Engineer advised that the parking district assessments !.rere paid; there were no credits issued against the properties. The original premise of the parking district would exclude the development from providing additionat parking, however, the Council indicated at the last meeting they wished to explore this issue of parking. )t Referring to the archj.tectural drawings, Councilman Cusick asked about "canvas and timber stands'r shorrn in the open area to the rear of thebuilding on California orive. Mr. Horowitz explained this was intended to be an additionaL sales area similar to a kiosk. Council- man Cusick asked i.f this 'ras included in the square footage quoted earlier. Mr. Horowitz replied it was not. Councilman Cusick pointed out that Mr. Horowitz indicated that the three parcels combj-ned will have net square footage of 19,300 when the project is completed. Per parcel, this is considerably less thanthe 15,000 square feet per parcel recommended by Deleuw, Cather asthe criteria for requiring additional parking in connection with development of properties within the parking district. Councilman Cusick stated that the one area of concern is that thebuildings be made structurally sound; other than that, she consideredthe project scenic and creative, conducive to increased business onthe Avenue, which will benefit all of the merchants. She pointed outalso t,hat the development will, provide open space that the city is not forced to purchase and that to insist upon parking would beunfair because the owners were assessed and have been contributingtheir share to parking district improvements. Councilman Amstrup reported his wife operates a business in onethe buildings on California Drive included in the project. Atrear j.s a large open patio area and it is here that the canvas timber stands are proposed. of the and In response to Mayor Martin, the the pLans. The Mayor explained shown on the property 1ine. Thepermitted. Fire Chief stated he had not seen that some of the canvas stands areFire Chief stated this will not be Mayor Martin inquired about average size of the individual shops.Mr. Horovritz advised that inquiries indicate the largest will probably be about 1000 square feet. The Mayor commented there could be some- where beth'een 15 and 25 shops. In response to his inquiry aboutoperating hours, Mr. Horo\4ritz stated this has not been explored in depth as yet, but that probably the hours would be similar to any other retail establishment. However, because of the common entry,there probably would be more regulation or more concern about theindividual tenants. Councilman Mangini asked about peopLe J.eaving the building safelyin case of emergency. Mr. Horowitz pointed out that the plan shows t$ro new stairways on the side of the building that must conform to code; in addition to ground level exit at the Burlingame Avenuefrontage, there will be exit at the rear to California Drive. Hestated that the existing inside staircase will- no longer be used. The Chair co[unented there probably are not too many employees in any of the businesses now existing but a collection of 15 to 25 shops can certainly increase number of people in the building witha resuLtant impact on parking facilities. He stated his primary concern is where the people will park. Mr. Horo\"ritz stated that at one time the blueprint operation extended over to the basement of the Odd Fellows building and there were a number of employees. Apparently, there was adequate parking. He pointed out that sonething must be done at the location sooneror 1ater, the properties cannot continue to deteriorate. He main-tained t,here is parking available in the area any time of the day;furthermore, not all of the people who will visit the building wilt be driving; they will be shopping on the Avenue, browsing throughthe stores, or on their way to and from the depot. Because these 15 to 25 small shops exist, it does not necessarily follow thatthere will be a great influx of people or automobile traffic. Mayor Martin stated he has visited Trade Fair in Sausalito and would 35 not lrant that type of congestion in this City's downtown area. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, reported a Negative Declaration posted on this project was directed solely to interior alterations because there hras no specific information as to third and fourth floor occupancy. The indications were commercial or of f i.ce uses. The chair advised he intended to vote no on the permit because of the parking. Thel hearing was declared open to the floor. Greg Johnson, o\^rner of Mountain Store Too, Il21 Burlingame Avenue, Gerrie Patterson, a prospective tenant in the building, Stephen G. Maysonave, who indicated he might be interested in estabf,ishing an art gallery, and Larry Putman, President of the Chamber of Corunerce, urged favorable consideration to the Project. They made the points that (1) Parking is not critical in this area, heaviest traffic is pedestrian, people passing through to other destinations. (2') Tenants will come into the building gradualJ-y r.rlth the result there will not be a sudden demand for more parking nor unusual strain on existing facilities. (3) The development will help to enhance the village atmosphere that many of the citizens want in the dottntown irea. (4) In its present condi-tion, the block is uninviting from both customer and merchant viewpoint and this project can be the first step in rehabilitating the neglected pait of the City's downtown shopping center. (5) -The'pr6ject should not be required to provide parking because of assess- ments that have been paid into the parking district. In response to level shops on would remain. an the inquiry from the floor concerning existing street- odd Eellows site, Mr. Horowitz indicated these Councilman Amstrup spoke of his personal knowledqe of the buildings, expressj.ng the opinion that the odd Fellows HalI and his shop "oi'rtribrti littl; to the aesthetics of the city. He stated it was his impression that the emergency ordinance was not intended to apply to existing buildings, but to prevcnt new high-rise construc- tion-in the downto$rn area. He mentioned Ghiradelli Square and the show case in san Francisco as prime examples of how old buildings can be remodeled into new successful ventures. He stated he was confident that Mr. Ilorowitz,s project can be equally successful and help the business community by attracting new customers. with reflrence to parking, he stated there are S-hour spaces on the Southern paciiic loi that aPPear to be available at any time. The hearing was closed. A motion to approve the aPPlication of Jonathan B. Horowitz for special permi!- to reconstiuct an existing four story building as pirt of -the proposed Avenue Arcade development at 1108-1120 Burlingame ivenue,/3 0 3- 3-07 Lalifornia Drive, generally in accord with schematic drawings on file, and on the condition that a reSubdivision map be filed deleting existlng Property lines to create/single parcel, was introduced by Counci lman Mangini. Mr. Horo\^ritz, in response to Councilman Cusick, stated he was not certain at this time as to treatment of the oPen area behind the california Drive buildings; obviously, the canvas and timber stands sho\,rn on the plan will not be permitled in their proposed location on the property line. He confirmed he t/tilI pursue this with the architect ina witfr staff, and whatever is arranged will, of neces- sity, comply with code. The motion l^ras seconded by Councilman Cusick and declared carried on the following ro11 call: 39 AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCILMAN: ABSENT COUNCILMAN : Amstrup-Cus ick-Mangini Mar tin Crosby 2. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR BUBBLE MACHINE Mayor Martin announced this was the time and place scheduLed by the Council to review the special permit and Environmental Impact state- ment approved by the Planning Commission for a proposed Bubble Machine operation at California Drive and Howard Avenue. Acknowledginent hras made of a communication from the City Planner dated August 16, 1973, forwarding plans and elevations for the Burlingame Bubble Machine, also Addendum No. l- to the Draft Environ- mental Impact Statement. In his communication, the City Planner explained that Addendum No. I was omitted from the package conveyed to City Councj.l prior to the August 6 meeting. He pointed out, as indicated on the revised site p1an, that driver^ray exit to Horrard Avenue has been eliminated and replaced with exit to Iligh- land Avenue, and that one of the conditions of approval by the PIan- ning Commission was that the shake roof be replaced with tile to harmonize with surrounding buildings. Mayor Martin stated that one of the objections he had was the traffic pattern. In addition, there were nis-statements in the Environmental Impact Statement that caused him to question the entj.re Project. How- ever, the site plan and the Addendum clarify these matters and he does not have the objections now that he had tl"Io weeks ago. Councj.lman Mangini caIIed attention to tvro errors in the language of the E.I.statement. Representatives of Standard oil Company in attendance confirmed these should be corrected. The Chair declared the hearing open to the floor. There $rere no com- ments favoring or protesting. The hearing was declared closed. On a motj.on introduced by Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Mangini and unanj.mously carried (Councilman Crosby absent) , the decision of the Planning Commission was upheld in approving Draft Environmental Impact Statement and special use permit for The Bubble Machine at the southwest corner of Howard Avenue and California Drive. COMMUN ICATIONS I. GATE AT PLAY LOT, CITY PARKING LO? J Under date of August 15, 1973, the City Manager transmitted the Park and. Recreation Commission recommendation "that a gate is not needed at the chi.Idren's sandbox play area behind Levy Bros. parking lot." It was the CoNnission's position that the gate could be a hazard, an attractive nuisance to the children and perhaps give parents a false sense of security. Councilman Cusick reported that one of the mothers who visits the play area regularly with her two children under four years of age $ras present and perhaps would be willing to explain the situation to the Council. The Chair recognized Mrs. Helga McPherson, stated that most of the mothers with verygate is a necessary safety measure because mother momentarily and, just in this shortdart out into the parking lot. 1608 Howard Avenue, \"/ho smal1 children feel the one chiLd can distract a time, another child can Councilman Amstrup suggested a gate might create greater hazards, as mentioned by the Park & Recreation Commission. Councilman Mangini stated that the Commission may not be fully aware of the problem. Mayor l.lartin recommended that the matter be returned to Park & Recrea- tion and that Mrs. McPherson, and perhaps two or three other mothers, attend the next meeting. The council concurred. The city clerk was 10 requested to inform Mrs. McPherson of the date of the forthcoming Commission meeting. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESoLUTIoN No. 62-73 "Fixing Assessment For weed And Rubbish Abatement, 1973 " was intro duced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried on roII call (Councilman Crosby absent) . 2. RESOLUTION No. 63-73 "Authorizing Lease Of Coolidge Elementary School ffom Burllngame Elementary School D istrict, September I ,197 3 to August 31,its adoption, on ro11 calL 1974" was introduced by Councilman AmstruP, who moved second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried (Councilman Crosby absent). ORDI NANCES 1. ORDINANCE No. 995 "Adopting By Reference The Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition, Vo Iume Iv, Uniform code For Repair, Vacation Or Demolition Of Dangerous Buildings" was given its second reading. on notion of Councilman Manginj., second by Councilman Amstrup, said ordj.nance passed its second reading and was unanimously adopted on ro11 call (Councilman Crosby absent) . UNFINISHED BUSTNESS 1. Ice Cream Vend.ors: Council,man cusick referred to the letter dated August16, Trlt, from Virginia the legality of a business license is Cream Sales. The communication asked they be roving, alfowed in R-l Distri haps such roving vendors should be su whereby a proper application would be 2. Co Trousdale Drive Traffic Stud lman Amstrup, Po ce Capt atnuncL L. cood (Mrs. Robert) questioning sued by the City to Midget rce "Are businesses, even though cts?", and suggested that per- bject to the variance Processes,filed and a public hearing held. In response to an inquiry from Nordstrom stated he has been Councilman cus j,ck asked the city Attorney to comment on the variance matter. He explained it would be necessary to read the zoning ordinance with the peddlers and solicitors ordinance, that the city has always licensed peddlers or solicitors provided they met require- ments of the code and that it may be possible under stringent con- ditions to write an ordinance reguiring a planning decision but that he would not recommend it. informed the material is being written and should be delivered later this week. 3. AM Trees borderin easterl line of California Drive : strup stat ere aPpears o e some act v1 ty on soutt company right of way at the rear of the trees in connect the Snyder medical building project. He mentioned that this grove, from Broadway to the City 1ine, there are pI trees have been removed and never replaced. The City En advised the trees behind the curb are under the Cityrs j He was requested to investigate and report back to the C Counci l-man hern Pacific ion \"rithall along aces where g ineerurisdiction.ouncil. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ma Hazards in vicinit of Visitors & Convention Bureau: yor Martin commen ont e recurrence o ser ous accr d ents in this area. He asked j.f some form of guardrail, similar to those used on highways, could be installed. nition to eromen for comnunit leader shi and services:Reco commun cat on rom ac cTe ep one ompany was ac now edged. The Mayor suggested this be handled by the individual Councilman, either directly with Mr. Black of the Telephone ComPany or through the City Manager's office. REFERRALS 1. Communication from R.R. Miller, 1105 Dufferin Avenue, received by Councilman Amstrup concerning improper traffic control devices at Plaza Shopping Center, referred to City clerk to have copies made for the Council. 2. county Managerts letter of JuIy 30, 1973, 1oca1 government solid waste management planning, referred to City Attorney to prepare appropri,ate resolution for Councilrs consideration. 3. Councilman Anstrup mentioned that Counci lman Bernard J. tycett of Daly city was selected chairman of PeninsuLa Division, League of California Cities. He suggested a letter of conqratulation. The Mayor volunteered to do this. 4. Cornmunications protesting sign display on Beardsleyrs Restaurant on Broadway referred to City Planner for reply. +l Regional Planning Com- colunent to Mr. Masciarelli5. Proposed County Bikeways Plan submitted by mittee referred to City Planner for review and of the County Planning Department. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Communications : 7. Casa Madonna Conval-escent Hospital, August 9, L973, regarding cessation of Library outreach Volunteers project. The Librarian reported a shut-in program that r.ras operated by the Library, prior to Library outreach,will be reactivated. 1. United States Environmental Protection Agency, July 27, L973, confirming grant of $2,5O5,OOO.OO to assist in construction of wastewatei disposal system to be undertaken by the City of Burlingame and City of Millbrae in a joint venture. 2. Metropolitan Transportation Commissi.on, August 8, 1973, confirming allocation to City of $163,000.00 for bus system project. There $,as discussion concerning the system of allocation of these funds. The i,layor indicated there is no assurance that the City can depend on a coirtinuing subsicly. For example, in San Mateo county there is a large unexpended reserve and if the Legislature decides that the county or cities are not going to use monies available, there may be a movement to divert funds to other transportation agencies. Councilman Amstrup asked that he be kept informed by staff of any developments in connection with disbursement of MTc funds. The City Planner reported he has had discussions with the City Manager concerning implementation of the Cityrs proposed bus system and acquisition of equipment. HopefulJ,y, this can be reviewed at the September 12 study meeting. 3. Stone & Youngberg, August I, 1973, commenting on AB 2008 (Knox) and SB 629 (Stu1I) proposing to regulate types of financing available to public entities. 4. City of South san Francisco Resolution No. 6151 supporting speedy completion of Runway 28-Right, San Francisco International AirPort. 5. Reselutions submitted by Resolutions Committee, Peninsula oivisioH)uayors , League of califo;ni6 Cities. Mayor Martin called attention to Resolution No. 11, which could have the effect of aLtering the current system of allocating cigarette and sales tax revenues. He stated these resolutions will be presented for consideration at the League Conference in October and Burlingame should be prepared to take a position. 6. Notice of tocal Agency Formation Commission hearing, August 22, proposal of City of San Bruno to detach from San Mateo County Harbor District. 42 Minutes: Reports: Health, Safety & Traffic Commission, August 3, 1973. Police and Fire Departments-monthly activity reports, July, L973. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS TO ABAG Mayor Martin requested that he receive copies in the future of all correspondence from st,aff to ABAG. SIGN REVIEW SYSTEM; Councilman Mangini reported Councilman Cusick and he spent !o_me time with st,aff and that a report will be made at the September L2 study meeting. BRICK CROSSWALKS: The City Engineer reported that the funds have ffimPortc.'ltaProductsand,hopefu11y,theworkof replacement will start within the coming week. He stated it probably wiif take five to six weeks but the manager of Levy Bros. indicated this should not create problems. AIR CONDITIONING: Councilman Amstrup asked that some effort be made to correct t,he sys tem in the Council Chambers. APPROVALS WARRANTS: Nos. 3779 4045, in the amount of $231rII5.39, duly audit,ed, were approved fiorpayment on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried. PAYROLL: JuIy, L973, Checks Nos. 15084 - 15'146 in the amount of $258r385.18, alproved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m., to Monday, August 27, L9731 at 7:30 p.m., it Conference Room B for budget hearing and other business that the Council may wish to consider. Res ctfully D , Herbert City Clerk APPROVED: .D., MAYOR