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CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting
on the above date
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Burlingame, California
F ebruary 5, 197 3
of
at
the Burlingame City Council was called to order
8305 p.m., Mayor Victor A. Mangini presiding.
Amstrup-Crosby-Cus i c k -Mang i n i -Mar ti n
None
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
The minutes of the meeting of January ]-5, 1973, previously submitted
to Council, were approved and adopted \rrith the following revisions:
Hearing *1, Pacific western Contractors "Park P1aza Towers. " The
City Attorney's comment "The Councit does not have the right not to
make the EIR and it may be adverse or notrt was amended to "The
Council has a duty to make an EIR and it may be adverse or not.'l
Hearing #2, SF Airport Towers, 1350 OId Bayshore Highway. The state-
ment "Councilman Martin asked for a reduction in height" leas corrected
to "Councilman Martin asked for reduction of bulk."
MINUTES
BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT
Councilman Amstrup spoke of a presentation heard by the Council at
the January study meeting in connection with possibl-e extension of
BART into San Mateo County. For the benefit of the audience, he
exptained that the plans shovred a transit yard in the City of
Burlingame between California Drive and Millsdale Industrial Park
in the area of Trousdale to Grove Avenue, possibly involving con-
demnation of several substantial buildings in the industrial area,
a subway station at Burlingame Avenue that contemplates total
reconstruction on the Avenue between California Drive and Lorton
Avenue, and a route southerLy from the station extending into a
section of the city's "auto row. " He stated that a recent news-
paper article indicated the preliminary "route location" report is
in form to be detivered to the Board of Control shortly, if this
is so, it is imperative that the Council formally declare its
oppositj.on to the plan presented at the study meeting. furthermore,
a special public meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible
where a1I of the people will have the opportunity of viewing the
plans and expressing their reactions. The City Manager reported the
consultants have said they will make a public presentation whenever
the Council desires. At Mayor Mangini's request, the City Manager
agreed to make the arrangements. The Recreation Center was con-
sidered suitable for such a meeting.
A motion j-ntroduced by Councilman AmstruP, second by Councilman
Martin and unanimously carried, affirmed the Council's position "that
the draft report as it stands is totally unaccePtable to the City of
Burlingame . "
Councilman Cusick referred to the communication from West Bay
Railway dated January 16, 1973, concerning thej.r Program for a
transit system and suggested they be invited to appear before the
CounciI. Also, Councilman Amstrup thought a meeting hrith the
Metropolitan Transportation Conmission might be desirable and asked
the city Manager to investigate that possibility.
The City PLanner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ROLL CAIJT
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HEARINGS
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT . NZONING'
OFF-STREET PARKING REOUIREMENTS NEW APARTMENTS AND APARTMENT HOTELS
Mayor Mangini announced a continued hearing from the meeting of
January 2, 1973, on proposed amendments to parking regulations for
apartments and apartment hotels.
The Chair acknowledged communications on the subject from the City
Planner dated January 30 and 31, 1973, reporting that results of a
survey of existing apartments and apartment parking needs are being
prepared for review by the Planning Commission, that a study of on-
street parking is p1annerl, and that the Pl-anning Commission, at its
meeting on January 22, unanimously recommended that the City Council
consi<ler extension of ordinance No. 971 "Interim Urgency Zoning
ordinance Anending Section 25.70.030 (b) Tj-t1e 25 (zoning) Of The
Municipal Code Regulating Off-Street Parking Requirements For Apart-
ment,s and Apartment Hotels. " In the communications, the Planner
advised that the urgency ordinance will expire March 6, 1973, and
that it may be extended for eight (8) months after a public hearing.
The Planner's recommendation that the subject of extension be set
for hearing at the regular Council meeting on March 5, 1973, was
concurred in by the City Manager in addendums to the Plannerrs
communications.
In elaborating on the corununications, the City Planner rePorted that
on-street parking studies have been made, that the report will be
ready for the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 14 and
the Comnission's recommendations forwarded to the Council thereafteri
extension of the urgency ordinance will allow time for orderly pro-
cedures and consideration of new parking regulations.
with Council concurrence, Mayor Mangini announced that a public
hearing will be held on Monday, March 5, 1973, to consider extension
of emergency Ordinance No. 971 for a period of eight (8) months.
The hearing on proposed amendments to parking regulations for apart-
ments and apartment hotels was continued to the meeting on Monday,
I'{arch 5, 1973.
2. PARK PLAZA TOWERS PACIFIC WESTERN CONTRACTORS , DEVELOPERS
Mayor Mangini announced that the hearing on the above matter $ras con-tinued from the meeting of January 15, 1973, to the present date for
the developer to attempt to make certain modifications in the p1ans.
The Chair acknowledged a communication from Richard G. Randolph,attorney for the developer, aclvising that the plans were amended to
remove aII partitions separating living rooms from dens in aIl units,including the townhouse designs that had dens, thus making the area
an adjunct to the living room.
Copies of the amended pIans, State of California Preliminary Sub-division Public Report and schematic representation to scale of com-parative differences in height of five (5) and six (6) stories were
furnished the Council.
The dj,scussion was initiated by CounciJ.man Amstrup who observed that
the only change in the plans appears to be elimination of walls
separating Iiving rooms from dens. He recaLled that at the last
meeting there was some confusion about the parking arrangement, hoi,7
the spaces were to be assigned and use and control of surplus parking.
He asked Mr. Randolph to corunent.
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Councilman Martin reported he talked with Mr. Riskas in regard tothe project and examined the plans to determine if the height could
be reduced.
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Mr. Randolph explained there was no physical change in parking lay-
out but in keeping with the condominium concept parking will be
controlled by the owners association and assigned as needed, as
opposed to having it a part of the condominium unit and controlled
by an individual owner of a particular unit'
Mayor Mangini asked about the chart indicating height of church
fuildings across Park Road and if the developer intended to reduce
the building to five (5) stories. Mr. RandolPh reported that the
chart propose<I to show rel-ative height differences between five
(5) floor! and six (6) and that the building would remai-n at six
(6).
Councilman Cusick asked if the rectangle area
of Unit "A," page 3A of the pIans, represented
Mr. Randolph confirmed that this was "bookcase
accouterments in the original design.
in the living room
a built-in bookcase.
and wet bar, " den
Mr. Randolph stated that the applicant is seeking the Council's
approval to a special Permit for a 44-unit condominium residential
stiucture within the parking district at Baysvrater and Park Road as
required by emergency legislation (ordinance No. 959) prohibiting
issuance oi a building Permit for any building in the parking
district having more than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area or
exceeding two stories in height excePt upon special permit granted
by the City Council.
Mr. Randolph referred to the language of the ordj.nance to the effect
that high-rise commercial buil-dings should not be allowed as a matter
of course pending completion of a study of off-street parking needs
within the parking district but such buildings may be allowed after
there has been consideration by the Council of the impact of any
such buildings upon public Parking facilities in the area.
Mr. Randolph - proceeded to describe parking facilities to be included
within the project, 90 on-site spaces consisting of 85 covered,
five (5) suiface, or a ratio in excess of two to one. He stated
that an analysis made by the developer of parking facilities in
11 multi-fam1Iy Uuilaings similarly located to the business district
revealed a ratio of I.06 to 1. He submitted that parking desiqn
is adequate for the needs of the occupants.
Concerning traffic movements, Mr. Randolph stated that the Patternin similai buildings appears to be one (1") car per unit and perhaps
three (3) round trips per day per car, indicating 264 car movements
daily to be generated by the project. He mentioned that if the
propErty vrere to be developed in commercial uses conforming to the
Zoning iesultant traffic and congestion would be greater than that
generated by residential use of the type proposed.
Mr. Randolph stated that public parking adjacent to the building
probably wilL be used by visitors. Ile referred to a recent appli-
Lation Lefore the Council wherein the proponents offered to make
an in lieu payment for acquisition by the city of two parking spaces,
payment to be del-iverable at time of issuance of building permit-
t"tr. Randolph advised that his cLients are prePared to contribute to
the parking district a sum of money equivalent to the cost of six
spacls at $4r500.00 per space; prior to issuance of building permit,
Sg,OOO.00 in cash to be used at the discretion of Council for
acquisition, maintenance or operation of off-street parking facilities-
aviilable for use by the general Public; balance to be Paid if the
district undertakes construction of additional parking $rithin two
years from the time the condominium project is completed.
Mr. Randolph stated that elimination of dens will control density
maximum and the combination of the use permit and plans submitted
to the Council guarantee that the buiJ.ding cannot be modified to
increase density. He d.iscussed environmental aspects, noting that
the clevelopers have evidenced concern for open space - by
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limiting
structural coverage to 4Ot of the site and have retained a land-
scape architect to assure Plantings of quality producing the most
desirable effect.
Mr. Randolph pointed out that the maximum height in residential
districts is iix (6) stories or 75 feet, the Proposal is 66-1/2
to 67 feet. The six lots could be improved for commercial use with
none of the amenities of open space or landscaping, nor provj-sion
for parking, and a high level of traffic movements. Furthermore,
the developer is willing to enter into an agreement with the city
for payment of costs of a new eight (8) inch water main on Park Road
as reconmended by the City Engineer.
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In response to Councilman Amstrup, Mr. Randolph explained that
existinq redwood tree will be retained on the property; because
their height, the palm trees cannot be uprooted and replanted;
i,/iIf be replaced with guality specj-men trees.
CounciLman Cusick asked if a building permit could issue for repLace-
ment of partitions between living rooms and dens upon expir:ation of
the emergency ordinance. The City Attorney advised that if the
building permit is granted on specific plans the building must be
constructed in accordance with such plans; Iawfully, the builder can
make no alterations or additions to the plans except as approved by
the city.
In response to Councilman Cusick and Mayor Mangini, the Cit
indicated that the offers of in tieu payments to the parkin
and to share in costs of the new vrater main would be apProp
additions to the Envirorunental Impact Report because they a
of the mj.tigation of the ailverse impact, if the Council fin
such exists. He stated further that these matters should b
subject of a separate agreement between developer and city
fact of that agreement shoul-d be ref l-ected in the building
The City Engineer stated that i.f the project is approved a four (4)
inch water main on Park Road must be replaced for purposes of
adequate fire f1ow. He reiterated conunents made on prior occasions
to the effect that the city would prefer a 12 inch main, that the
developer deposit an amount to cover eight (8) inch, the city pay
the difference, and the project be completed in the city's annual
water main improvement program. The City Engineer reported estimated
costs of 650 feet of eight (8) inch l-ine with connections and other
appurtenances at $13,000.00 and for 12 inch, $19,000.00.
RESOLUTION No. 9-73 "Making Environmental Impact Report Six-Story
eondominium Bui1ding (Park P laza Towers) 110 Park Road, E.I.R.
?he motion was seconded by Mayor Mangini and unanimously carried on
ro11 call .
No. 88" tdas introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption
with the following modifications:
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l1. /rhat the structure shall be constructed according to the
plans \.prepared by Wil"liam Kubach & Associates, as amended on
January'eil, 1973, and submitted to City February 5, 1973, said plans
specifically containing no rooms designated "Den;"2. That the applicant mitigate possible adverse impacts on the
environment by: - !
(a) Payment to city of the cost of six (6) motor vehicle Ioff-street parking facilities at S4500.00 each, payable (1) S9'000.00 --
prior to issuance of building permit and (2) The remaining four (4)
spaces to be paid for as additional motor vehicle off-street Parking
spaces are conmenced by City within the Burtingame Avenue Area Off-
Street Parking District;
3. That the applicant make a pro rata contribution to the cost
of a 12 inch water Ij.ne over and above the cost of an eight (8) inch
water line along Park Road between Howard Avenue and Bayswater Avenue;
4. Execution by and between the applicant and the city of a
r^rritten agreement embodying the provisions set forth in ltems 1,2,
and 3 above.
During a period of Council conunent, Councilman Amstrup announced he
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investigated the project thoroughly, discussed the matter of six(6) stories vs. five (5) with experts and was willing to reversehis earlier position that building height should be reduced tofive (5) stories for the reason that the proposal is a better useof the land than some of the permitted uses recited in the code.
Councilman Martin considered the density too high. He agreed thatthe plans were an improvement over the original presentation but,
because there is no practical way to produce 44 units including
townhouses in five (5) stories, there will be a six story buildingif the project is approved. It was Councilman Martin's positionthat the structure was too large for the site.
Councitman Cusick indicated a preference for bur (4) or five (5)
stories but, because the zoning would permit something much less
desirable, not subject to review by the Council, and because the
developers have made concessions in areas considered unacceptable
in the original plan, she declared her intention of voting for the
project.
A motion introduced by Councilman Crosby to approve a building
permit for construction of the structure in accordance with plans
submitted and subject to the same conditions attached to the E.I.R.
was seconded by Mayor Mangini.
Mayor Mangini stated that the project will be an excellent improve-
ment at a major entrance to the city; the alternative could be
commercial buildings with litt1e or no visual quality.
Councilman Crosby reiterated comments made at the last meeting to
the effect that he was thoroughly familiar with the property,
that he did not consider the location suitable for commercial
development, and that he shared the opinion of one staff member
that if the city does not act to foster redevelopment of oId,
neglected residential properties some other governmental agency
may'come in and force redevelopment.
The motion to approve the building permit carried on the followinq
ro11 call:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Cusick-Mangini
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Martin
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: NOnC
RECONVENE
Following a recess at 9:I0 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting
at 9 :30 p.m.
HEARINGS (cont. )
2. SF ATRPORT TOWERS, CHARLES KrNG & ASSOCTATES
A hearing on the above project, continued to the present date from
the meeting of January 15, L973, was declared continued to the
meeting of February 20,1973, by Mayor Mangini with Council con-
currence, in response to a written request from the developers under
date of February 1, 1973.
3. ADDITIONAL SCREENS DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER
Mayor Mangini announced that this was the time and place scheduled,
puisuant to public notice, to conduct a public hearing and to con-
sider Environmental Impact Report 9-B dated January L2, 1973, con-
cerning the addition of two movie screens at the drive-in theater
site, 350 Beach Road.
Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Mangini invited comments from the
proponents.
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I'1r. David Keyston, Vice-President, Anza Paci
of the land in question, reported he has rev
Impact Report and finds no reason to object.
fic Corporation, owner
iewed the Environmental
In response to the Chair's inquiry, there were no speakers from the
floor favoring the project. oPponents were j-nvj.ted to comment.
I'1r. David Larson, L2L6 Cortez Avenue, referred to his communication
to the Council dated Januaty 6, !973, requesting an environmental
impact study because of 'brobable deterioration to the waterfront due
to increased concentrations of automobiles and people in the area
and very real damage to visual character of the shoreline the large
and ugly structures produce." Mr. Larson asked for clarification
on orientation of the screens, how they related to Bayshore Freeway
and to the residential districts in the areas of the city closest
to the freeway.
Mr. Keyston reported that the proposed screens will be in the north
corners of the existing theater parking area, oriented at 45 degree
angles to the freeway and to Airport Boulevard. He stated that con-
ferences were heLd with representatives of the State Highway Depart-
ment concerning their reaction to the drive-in theater use and theY
indicated no interest in anything over 600 feet from their right of
way. Furthermore, the screens will be approximately 1500 feet from
th; frontage road. at Rollins Road, which would be the closest resj--
dential area of the city. He stated that existing industrial
buildings between the freeway and theater sj.te, combined with reduced
height of the screens, tri11 make the structures virtually invisible
from the city; the buildings will block them out.
Mrs. Gloria Barton, 734 !{inchester Drive, referred to comments by
the landowners at a prior meeting concerning landscaping and tree
planting on the perimeter of the proPerty to create a sight barrier.
Mr. Keyston reported that some hndscaping has been accomplished-
He acknowledged a promise made to the city to plant additional trees,
including eucalyptus, and advised it is difficult to obtain trees
of a height that witl create an immediate sight barrier.
Mr. A. Woods Giberson, 27L4 Easton Drive, Protested that eucalyptus
trees planted close to sea water wiII not grow.
Mr. Stanley G. Thomas, 443 Cumberland Road, asked if the existing
screens coutd be reorie bd as part of the new construction project.
Mr. Keyston discussed problems that h'ould arise if rearrangement of
existing screens $rere attemPted, particularly relocation of the
projection booth.
The hearing was declared closed.
Mr. Keyston confirmed, in response to
Pacific Corporation, as landlord, wi1l"
lease and intends to remove al-I of the
lease should terminate for any reason.
Councilman Martin disagreed hlith the "Conclusion"
expressing his position that two new screens will
significant impact on the environment.
Councilman Amstrup, that Anza
not approve assignment of the
improvements if the present
recited in the E.I.R.,definitely have
Councilman Cusick felt there would be significant effect on the
environment and considered the drive-theater a lrrong use of land next
to the bay.
Councilman Crosby conmented that if the theater was not there the land
could be j.mproved with some other form of commercial use.
Councilman funstrup commented that the owner has agreed, as a con-
dition to the permit for the two new screens, to terminate the theater
use upon expiration of the current lease. A far more harmful impact
could result if the screens were disallo$red, thereby pavingfor the present use to continue inddfinitely since there was
sucr cr.ltuuitlrcrrt gi.ven when the original permit hras granted.
the way
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RESOTUTION NO. IO-73 "Making Environmental Impact Report Drive-Infheater Screen-1 35O Beach Road" was introduced by Councilman Anstrup,
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and declared car-
ried on the follohring ro11 cal1.
AYES: COUNCILTYEN: Ams trup-Crosby-Mang ini
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cusick-Martin
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
COMMUNICAT IONS
]-. BROADWAY WIDENING JOB ACCEPTED
In a co[ununication dated February 1, 1973, the Director of Public
works reported that Lor^rrie Paving Company has satisfactorily com-pleted i.ts contract for widening of a short strip of Broadway
betvreen Southern Pacific Railroad to RoIIins Road, and recommended
that the project be accepted. In an addendum to the communication,
the City Manager concurred in the reconmendation.
RESoLUTION NO. 11-73 "Accepting Broadvray Widening Southern Pacific
Railroad To Rollins Road, Job No. 72-5" was introduced by Council-
man Martin, r^rho moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and
unanimously carried on roll call.
A recorunendation from the City Engineer that the prohibition on
parking bet$/een the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., currently in effect
in the area of widening be rescinded was referred to the study
meeting .
2. HEARING SCHEDULED EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 960
Under date of January 31, 1973, the City PLanner reported that the
emergency ordinance restricting building permits within the
Burlingame Avenue Area Off-Street Parking District (ordinance No.
959 extended by Ordinance No. 960) will- expire on March 20, 1973,
prior to adoptj.on of new use and zoning regulations applicable
within the parking district. The Planner recomrnended that the
ordinance be extended for a period of one year as provided by Iaw
and that a public hearing on the extension be held at the meeting on
March 5, 1973. In an addendum to the communicati.on, the City Manager
concurred in the recommendation.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-7 3 Grievance Procedures" was introduced
its adoption, second by Councilman
"Adopti ng
who moved5y Coiincilman Cusick,
I\mstruP .
on the question, Councilman Martin inquirecl if there were city
employees present who wished to object to procedures recited in
the resolution. There was no response from the floor. The City
Manager reported that all employee groups were furnished copies of
the document for review.
The resolution was thereafter adopted unanimousLy on ro11 call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. LOYOLA DRIVE CONSTRUCTION
In responseproperty at to an inquiry from Councilman Amstrup concerning the
1829 Loyola Drive, the City Engineer reported that the
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Council indicating no objection, the Chair scheduled the hearing
as requested by staff.
RESOLUT IONS
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owner and the building contractor have been notified in writingthat the city will not permit the project to continue until certainconditions have been meti a1so, they have been informed of remedial-
work that the ci.ty will require. The City Engineer advised there
has been nothing done as yet by the owner. Counci l-man Martin sug-gested that a complaint be filed against the contractor with theState License Board.
NEW BUSINESS
EXPIRATION OF COMMISSIONERS TERMS
Mayor l,langini acknowledged a communication from the City Clerkvrith an addendum from the City Manager advising that the terms of
Wal-t.er A. Hobrer and Archie L. Offield, Civil Service Commissioners,expired December l, !972. The City Manager confirmed that bothwill be contacted about reappointment.
PROCLAMATI ONS
EDUCATIONAL WEEK, n Week of February L2, ),973, 'LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
WEEK, " Saturday, March 3, 1973, UNITED CEREBRAL pALSy ASSOCIATION
"HAPPINESS WALK" DAY, February 11 through 18, 1973,',KQED WEEK.,,
ACKNOWLEDGPIENTS
AMERICAN HEART
AD.]OURNMENT
There being no furtherregularly adjourned at
AP
V tor A a 1n Mayor
Mayor Mangini declared the Month of February, L973
MONTH," February 11 through 17, L973, "VOCA?IONAL
A cornmunication from Wil-l- Slocum, 310 Cuardo Avenue, Mitlbrae,concerning public access and a proper walkway at the bay front wasreferred to the City Manager for rep1y.
Report fron City Planner: Planning Commission actions and recom-mendations, meeting of January 22, 1973.Minutes: Beautification Commission, January 4, park & Recreation,January 9, Health, Safety & Traffic, January II, parking, January 24,Planning, January I and 22, Library Board, ,fanuary 16, 1973.
Parking Commission request for redesign of Lot e, Broadway area,and Engineering Department recolunendations , were referred to theFebruary study meeting.
bus ine s sI0:00 p.m
for transaction, the meeting was
Respectfully submitted,
Her ert K te, C1 ty Clerk
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