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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.02.20398 Burlingame, February California 20, 1973 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting o on the above date a Present: Absent : f the Burlingame City Council was caIled to order t 8:10 p.m., Mayor Victor A. I"langini presiding. PLEDGE OF ALTEGIANCE The Cthe F ity Planner Ied the assemblage in the P1edge of Allegiance to lag ROLL CALL Councilmen: AmstruP-crosby-Cusick-Mangini-Martin Councilmen: None MI NUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 5, 1973, previously submitted to Council were approvetl intl adoPted wittr ttre following revision: ffeaiing *2 - Park ilaza Towers -- Pacific Western Contractors, Devel-opers. Modifications to Resolution No. g-73; 12) add "construction - and installation of such additional facilities shall commence within two dt -t;;;; iiter is.uance by citv of a certificate of occupancv for the Londominium residential structure. " AUCTION PERMIT APPROVED Under date of February L2, 1973, Ronald A. Rosberg, President, Ronald A. Rosberg Co., Auctioneers, Liquidators, and Appraisers, 1659 Old Bayshore Highway, BurJ-ingame, filed a written application to selI office furniture and equipment formerly used by Golden Pacific Airlines, Inc., at auctj.on on Saturday, I4arch 3, 1973, for a period of approximately six hours commencing at 10:00 a.m., at 1633 Adrian Road. An inventory of articles to be sold was filed. A communication from the Chief of Police dated February 15, 1973, reported favorably on the applicant. on a motion introduced by Councj.Iman Martin, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 call, an auction permit was approved in accordance with the applicantrs communication of February 12, 1973. HEARI NGS I. REPUBLISHING ZONING MAP Mayor l,langini announced that the hearing on the amended zoning map, and consideration of its adoptj-on as the official zoning map for the City, \"ra s initiated at the meeting of January 2, 1973, and continued to lhe present time to allow for further study by the Council in the interim. Mayor Mangini invited colunents from the council. There were none. RESOLUTION No. 13-73 "Republishing Zoning Map"was C ouncL n Cros Yr W o moved its adoption, second by Martin and unanimously carried on roll ca11. ENVI RONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HEARINGS introduced by councilman 2 CHARLES KING & ASSOCIATES ,'SF AIRPORT TOWERS.. Mayor Mangini announced that consideration of the sF Airport Towers pr3ject pioposed by Charles King & Associates was continued from the *""iir,g Lf ianu"ry-15, 1973, to the present time when the Council asked fhe proponents to reconsider their proposal . Ile _reported there are considerable changes in the p1ans, thlt he attended a meeting with (a) 3e9 Mr. Ware in the City HaII where the latter reviewed the changes, as he did with other members of the Council, and that no commitments were made by the Councilmen who met with I,1r. Ware. Councilmen Amstrup, Crosby and l{artin reported they had seen the revised p1an. Mayor Mangini stated that, technically, the public hearing will not be reopened but, following the developer's presentation, Council will hear comments from the floor. Arthur Gensler of Gensler & Associates, San Francisco, project architect, stated that following the last meeting he was commissioned by the developers to consider the possibility of redesigning the building, that the first approach was to attempt to reduce height or width and the final decision, to scrap working drawings and start anew. As a result, the project has been scaled down approximately L/3 overall. Referring to the data sheet, he cited the following : office areas originally 253 ft. by 85 feet, L4 floors, 30J.,0'70 sguare feet gross, revised to L20 square foot tower, 15 floors, 2L6 1000 square feetgross. First floor Commercial and Lobby originally L9,463 square feet gross, revised to 10r000 square feet gross, and comparable reductions in basement storage levels and other areas. Garage Area: 351,647 square feet gross accommodating L,07 4 automobiles reduced to 22L,544 for a maximum of 773 automobiles. Open Space:Original site coverage 5IB revised to 308. Open space ffiafUafng parking and drives 49* revised to 708.Building Population: Reduced from 1r400 to 1,000. (approximate figures) A model to scale was on display and Mr. Gensler showed a series of drawings and aerial photographs to illustrate relationship of structures to the shoreline and to other buildings in the area, visual impact from the city's hi-gher areas, and on the latter point, he noted that thebuilding will be seen in its narrowest form because of placement atright angles to the highway; with the parking structure to the side, there will be total open space for the building, landscaping to create a park-like effect, and a smal1 commercial structure at the front tooffset bulkiness of the parking structure. I,lr. Gensler stated that the basic building of the parking structure will be 37 feet in height, or approximately a 3-story building, of which there are many along O1d Bayshore at the present time. He explained that the primary reasonfor redesigning was to erase any semblance of a "wall effect" and he was convinced he had achieved that goal. Mr. Gensler reported that the developer has worked closely with citystaff, their ideas and suggestions have been incorporated whereverpossible; a "Iife safety" fire system, including all safety featuresof the best office buildings in the country will be installed,resulting in a totally sprinklered building. The Council heard from Richard Ware, General Partner, Charles King &Associates: Building Height: He referred to on-going Urban DesignP1anstudiesffi1e&ASSoCiatesatthedirectionoftheCity Council and pointed out that Mr. Spangle recommends 3 fairly well confined areas where high-rise bui-ldings could be acceptable:vicinity of Peninsula Hospital, Anza Airport Park, and near Airport Marina and Wells Fargo; the premise being that the shoreline should never be permitted to become crowded with high rise and that views can be preserved where such buildings are kept in sma11 clusters.Traffic:Russell C. Pearson & Associatesr €ln independent neutralaufhority, was retained to provide a traffic study, copies of theoriginal and revised studies were furnished the Council, Theconclusion recited in the report dated February L2,1973 was read:"It is our conclusion that the revised plan will substantially reduce traffic impact on the previous plan in all respects and thatif the recommendations of our November B, 1972, report are implementedthe street network, adjacent to the revised g.F. Airport Towers ptran,will be adequate to accommodate traffic Aenerated by the presently proposed p1an. " A revised sketch "suggested roadway improvementsAirport Boulevard & Old Bayshore Highway" prepared by the trafficconsultant was filed. 400 Mr. Ware stated Lhat the developer will agree to retain this consultant,or any other that the city shaI1 choose, ind pay for his services todecide the best location for any traffic signit-und.er study for theO1d Bayshore. 25 Eoot Easement: The developer will agree to grant the strip to the@ortheprop"ityadjaceittotheshore1ineandtoimprove with landscaping, oi wfrltever is planned in the area within5 years t ot any.mutually agreed upon time periodr or at any timethere is a continuous shoreline band. At Lhe present time there areno plans for the remaining 75 feet of the lOO ioot shoreline bandcontrolled by B.C.D.C. and any improvements there will be subject toapproval by the city and by B.C.D.C. Sewer:Iinil Bus Sto Pro rata contribution will be made to the costs of a new sewer : Provj-sion will be made for this facility in front of or nearproperty. Mr. Ware stated that the project meets all of the city's codes andordinances, that when the project was in its earliest planningstage, approximately two years dgor it was brought to the then CityPlanner, George A. Mann, because of a problem that had arisen withB.c.D.c.; at that time, the councir gave the project a vote ofconfidence. Mr. Ware noted that reasonable development has been permitted alongthe bay front, that the project will not adversely affect the lowtax rate enjoyed by the citizens of Burlingame; because of built-infire safety and security systems, the building will make no extraor-dinary demands on city services; during and after construction theproject will create jobs, thereby benefiting the economy of thiscity and neighboring cities. The following persons spoke from the floor:David Larson, L2l6 Cortez Avenue; Delores Huajardo, l4O0 Columbus AvenueqGloria Barton, 734 Winchester Drive; Greg Johnson, owner of a businessat LL2L Burlingame Avenue; Robert Delze11, 1345 Desoto Avenue, Ben Hechinger, 1025 Cabrillo Avenue; Sue Lockhart, L4L6 EI Camino;Les M. Zell, 756 Willborough Place; Frieda Freund, 7230 Donnelly Avenue; Edwin P. Taylor, 701 Burlingame Avenue; Charles Nolan, 22L Victoria Road;Henry Bostwick, Vice President/General Manager, San Mateo DevelopmentAssociation; Harry S. Grahamr 1555 Alturas Drive; David Keyston, L452Floribunda Avenue; M.M. Nicholson, L449 Benito Avenue; R. J. tlhelan, 1541 Columbus Avenue; Tom Hunter, Business Manager,/Financial Secretary,Treasurer, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local Union 467 i Clay Rusch, L2L5 Bellevue Avenue; Anne Alexander, 1504 Highway Road; R. A. McNeil, 1411 Sanchez Avenue; B. F. Juscen, 1332 Vancouver Avenue;F. E. Sieglitz, 526 Francisco Drive. PUBLIC INPUT:OPPOSITION 1. The building was considered "greedy" despite reduction in area and bu1k, inappropriate for the City of Burlingame, and especiallyinappropriate in the waterfront area.2. Traffic generated by the building will emit substantial amounts of poisonous contaminants into the atmosphere, endangering not only the immediate area, including the new park site, but the city as a whole. 3. The people of Burlingame have declared their opposition to high- rise buildings, 2500 signatures were obtained recently on petitions requesting the City Council to enact legislation establishing maximum building heights in all areas of the city. 4. The issue of land cost vs. building height was raised. Reference was made to the number of buildings in the industrial areas less than 4 stories in height, well-constructed and architecturally pleasing; in these situations, the developers apparently did not believe that a building must be high-rise to be economically feasible.5. WiIIiam Spangle's guidelines in the Urban Design Plan recommend maximum building height of 150 feet for shoreline properties. 401 6. The City of San Francisco is planning a massive residential and business complex on its $/aterfront, maximum building height 84 feet stepping down to 40 feet to$rards the Embarcadero. In san Francisco's Union Square, there is no building higher than 11 or 12 stories. 7. Burlingame is the narrowest traffic corridor between San Francisco and San Jose; traffic should be expedit,ed through this corridor and nothing done to bring in cars.8. Approval of the project will destroy the beauty of Burlingame and establish a precedent that will be difficult to ignore in the future. 9. An emergency ordinance should be adopted giving the City Council authority to control development pending adoption of the Urban Design PIan. I0. The citj"zens' committee that worked with Spangle on the general pLan studies recommended that buildings on the shoreline be archi- tecturall-y designed to be compatible $rith the natural beauty of the bay; high-rise buildings do not have that compatability. 11 . Rather than encouraging private development on the waterfront with its resultant adverse effects on air and water, the City Council should develop additional recreatj.onal facilities to provide employment.12. Egllingame is primarlly a residential community, not commercial or . industrial . 13. When properly planned, orderly growth and progress is acceptablein any community; the proposed project does not represent proper planning nor proper growth. SUPPORT Mr. Russell Pearson, author of the traffic studies, suggested withreference to traffic flow and pollutant content, that perhaps con-struction of the building may shorten trips in terms of pollutants on the highways by offering employment to residents within the community who now travel to jobs in other places. RECONVENE 1. The overall effect of varying building heights is aesthetically more acceptable than monotony created by buildings uniform in size and height. 2. A city such as Burlingame needs commercial and industrial develop- ments to preserve its 1ow tax rate and to continue to function as awell-balanced, economically stable city.3. Providing jobs reaches far beyond servicing the economic well-being of a communj- ty; t.he community that fails to accept growth, plan forit and build for it neglects the factors that are the substance ofIife; the alternative to prepare, plan and build is to refuse to face reality. The project on completion will represent a 12 mil1j.ondo1lar payroIl, plus the I million dollar construction costi the revenue produced from such a development wil-I reach into every form of tax rate in this city and every city in the county.4. Many existing developments on the waterfront offer very limited view of the bay; the buiLdings are low but spread across the lots; the only open space, in some instances, may be no more than 20feet on each side of the building; the Airport Marina spreads from one side of the lot to the other with a single drivewayi lot coveragethat interferes with views is often more important than that a building is of a certain height.5. The project conforms totally with zoning that existed when theplans were first presented to the city and that nsw exists. Following a recess at 9:55 p.m., the Chair reconvaned the meetingat 10 : 05 p.m. Councilman Martin commented that tests have reveaLed a heavy atmos-pheric lead count in this city but the condition is due to freewaytraffic, not traffic generated within the city. Councilman Amstrup stated that, as first vice president of the San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau, he is familiar with revenue accruing to the cities and the county from motels and hotels;they are one of the primary sources of revenue in the county. 402 The letter that Mr. Ware referred to earlier in the evening, whereinthe City Council in L97L indicated approval of the project, was read. Councilman Martin reported that B.C.D.C. staff was attempting toenter into the field of urban designr dn area beyond their scope of authority; they were asking the developer to redesign the building. The matter was brought to the attention of the City Council by the former City P1anner, George A. Mann. The letter that was written to B.C.D.C. on behalf of the City Council was written on a matter of principle, B.C.D.C. was informed that the project met all of the requirements of the City of Burlingame and was asked to either appr or disapprove but not, to attempt to change the architecture. ove-r Councilman Martin stated that, to his knowledge, the Council did not see the p1ans. Councj-1man Amstrup concurred with Councilman Martin, stating that there was an area of disagreement between the City of Burlingame and B.C.D.C. on architectural control. He did not reca1l seeing the p1ans. Mayor Mangini acknowledged a report from the City Planner submitting a list of Topics and ldeas to be considered in connectj-on with the revised project and a table of physical data comparing revised plan with original, The report stated that "the revision has substantially mitigat,ed the project impacts due to water, air and noise pollution, traffic and visual appearance." The City Engineer reported that despite the proposed occupancy reduction the existing sewer line remains deficient and the developer will be expected to participate in costs of a replacement line. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Amstrup, Mr. Ware confirmed that the building will be "ductile frame concrete structure." Further, in response to Councilman Amstrup, Mr. Ware confirmed there will be a grant of easement and a 19 foot wicle walkway along the -1 southerly property line to provide public access to the shoreline. I Mayor Mangini asked the City Attorney for procedural guidance with respect to making the Environmental Impact Report, cofitmenting that the idea of a building permit being a ministerial function would almost make the E.I.R. unnecessary. The City Attorney stated that the Environmental Quality Actr &s amended as an emergency measure effective December 5, 1972, provides definitely that no E.I.R's are required where the action is ministerial as distinguished from discretionary. Reporting that the guidelines for implementation of the Act have been received in the City HaIl, he reviewed briefly regulations pertaining to discretionary and ministerial actions. He advised that, because the City Council did not take advantage of the 120 day moratorium declared by the Legislature on the requirement for making E.I.R.rs, the Council must proceed to make its E.I.R. here, if the E.I.R. sets forth mat,ters which have a significant effect on the environment which by definition are adverse, then the Council may designate those things which reasonably may be done in mitigation and, until those things are done, the building permit may not issue. Councilman Cusick referred to comments from the floor to the effect that approval of the building will help preserve the city's low tax base and reported that she researched the matter of taxes that the building would be expected to produce compared with taxes paid by Airport Marina. City property taxes; Airport Marina $9,376.00, SF Airport Towers $20,000.00 estimate. Hotel Tax paid by Airport i{arina '71-7 2 f iscal year: $50 r 000.00 p1us. Airport Marj-na is one- half the size of the proposed building and pays three times the amount of taxes estimated for the building. SF Airport Towers will bring 1000 people into the city; existing ratio of police personnel to cit.izens: I to every 700 citizens; to maintain police protection ratio will require addition of L-L/3 police officer hours at an .tr0;l approximate annual cost of $16,000.00, leaving just $4r000.00 to compensate for all remaining city services. At councilman cusick's request, MI.. Pearson clarified suggested roadway improvements at airport Boulevard,/O1d Bayshore. The City nngineer reported that the bivision of Highway owns the right of wai and the! would decide whether or not the improvements should be made; he estimated the cost at $500.00 to $600.00. Mayor Mangini asked if the traffic studies considered traffic to be ile'nerated when the remaining undeveloped parcels are improved. Mr. F".r"on replied in the affirmative, explaining that a development plan for the entire area was not formulated, but that it was recog- nizea, because there is vacant land, there would be some increases in traffic; furthermore, discussions were held with San Francisco Airport planners, public works officials in Miltbrae, the Burlingame City Engineer and representatives of Div|sion of Highways. Councilman Martin commented on questions and audience: issues raised by the A11 of the recommendations of the citizens committee that worked with Spangle on the general plan were accepted and incorporated in the adopt,ed plan. The decision to make Burlingame a partially industrial city was made 20 years ago in 1953 when there was considerable discussion and puU-tic input on the development of vacant land that is now Mj-1lsda1e industrial park; the decision was made that the area should be given to industrj-al uses; changes that have taken place in use hotels, motels, office buildings -- occurred within the past few years. There has been considerable discussion on the subject of apartment buildings. He reported that he was viotently opposed to Northpark development, voted rrl1o, on it consistently and the l1st time the subjecl was before the Council he asked repeatedly if anyone in the audience was opposed; no one responded. He stated that coming clown the hill past fire station #2, one sees two square blocks of roofs; Northpaik is not high-rise but creates a significant visual impact. Another high-rise project in Burlingame at Arc Way and EI Camino was opposed by the citizens some yeaf;-ego; as a result the developers built the monstrosity there nofS8ters 908 of the site. He suggested that anyone who considers high buildings all bad should look at the Arc Way building and at Avis on OId Bayshore, both examples of low buildings and excessive lot coverage. With respect to an emergency ordinance establishing height limits throughout the city, he questioned that such an ordinance would be legal if enacted at the present meeting; an emergency ordinance cannot be used as a tool for blocking construction of one building. In response to a series of questions from Councilman Martin, Mr. Ware agreed that the following would be acceptable modifications to the Environmental Impact Report: I. Developer to retain a traffic consultant to make feasibility and site studies for traffic signal installations on old Bayshore. 2. Developer to contribute a pro rata share of cost of one set of traffic signals, not to exceed $5r000.00. 3 To grant a 25 foot easement at rear of property adjacent to shoreline for purposes of a linear park/walkway system. 4 To grant and improve an access easement on south line for public access to shoreline. property 5 Remaining 75 feet of 100 foot band at be landscaped within" two years after of Occupancy. rear of property to issuance of Certificate 404 6. Contribute pro rata share of new sewer Iine. 7. Basement levels to be limited to storage space. 8. Bus stop area to be provided by indentation at orproperty frontage. near 9. Night, illumination to be regulated and no illuminated signsto be located more than 20 feet above grade. Mr. Ware reported, in response to Mayor Mangini, that the earthquakesafety study was made by Gribaldo, Jones and Associates, forerunners in their field in this area. Councilman Amstrup acknowledged that the developer has put forth every effort to cooperate with the Council and staff, that he would like to see the project realized but not in its present form. He objected to building height for the reason that it wiII have a significant effect on the entire community by establishing an undesirable precedent. Councilman Cusick concurred with Councilman Amstrup. A motion introduced by Councilman Amstrup requiring a reduction in building height to 150 feet to conform with Spangle's recommendation for t,he waterfront was seconded by Councilman Cusick. The motion was declared defeated on the following ro11 call: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Cusick NOES: COUNCILMEN: Crosby-Mangini-Martin ABSENT COUNCILMEN: NONC Councilman Cusick commented that if the Council wanted to stop this development it would have the power with an emergency ordinance, for the reason that the city has contracted with Spangle to make certain urban design studies; these are in progress and include criteria and recommendations for the city's waterfront. RESOLUTION NO. L4-73 "Making Environmental Impact Report Sixteen- SEory office Building (San Francisco Airport Towers) 1350 Old Bayshore Highway, E. I. R. No. 48" modified to include the foregoing condi- tions agreed to by Mr. Ware, said conditions to be the subject of an agreement to be executed between the city and the developer, was introduced by Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby, and declared carried on the following roll call: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Crosby-Mangini-Martin NOES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Cusick ABSENT COUNCILMEN: NONC RECOIWENE Following a recess at 11:40 p.m., the meeting was reconvened by the Chair at 1I:55 p.m. (b) ADVERTISING SIGNS, L32O MARSTEN ROAD Environmental Impact Report #10-B (Building Department) described the project as follows: "Project is to advertise location of new extermj-nator company. One roof sign is 200 square feet, and a 100 square feet by 3B flet high sign on the ground adjacent to roof sign. The 200 square feet si-gn will be internally lighted and the 100 square feet sign lighted by floodlight." Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Mangini recognized Mr. Ron Travels representing the applicant, Western Exterminator Company. Mr. Travels explained that the company is unable to obtain a building permit for the signs until there is an E.L.R. made by the City Council. He referred to sketches of the proposed display, stating there will be little or no visual impact; the roof sign will be seen only by north- .+05 bounct traffic on the freeway; southbound, the eucalyptus trees create a screen. There were no inquiry. The colunents from the audj-ence in response to the Chair's hearing was declared cl"osed. RASOLUTION NO. 15-73',Making Environmental Impact Report-Advertisj-ng e r9n , -320 Mai=ten Road, E.r.R. No.1OB" was introduced by CounciJ.man Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on ro11 ca11. (c)CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT, 14 27 FLORIBUNDA AVENUE Environmental Impact RePort #11-B (Building Department) described v+,21. Landet ( see The developer is D. A. Nicolaides & Associates. by Gunther Alberts, Building Designer, and C. A Engineer, revised February 6, 1972. Plans were prepared Johnson, Civil The City Engineer rePorted was filed one day prior to requiring a special permit of the dimensions proposed; and E.I.R. is required. He code. that the application for building permit the effective date of the ordinance from the Planning Commission for signs because the si.gn exceeds 50 square feet, confirmed that the proposal meets present e none. The the project as follows: "Completed project to be a 3 stor unit- condominium apartment. Land area 26,600 square feet area per unit 1",26b square feet t, less that 1500 square f page 4 Resol,ution No. 86-72.)" Declaring the hearing oPen, Mayor Mangini invited comment from the <levelopei. Mr. Arthur Dudley, 1009 California Drive, associate of Mr. Nilol-aides, reported the plans were submitted to the building official, revised it fris request and now meet al-L applicable codes and ordinances. The City Engineer stated that the E.I.R. is required because there will be some units lvith Less that 1500 square feet of land area per living unit. He confirmed that the project conforms to code. Corrunents were invited from the audience. There were hearing was declared closed. The City Planner stated that material has been prepared for consider- ation by the Planning Commission whereby "Ten percent of the total number of required off-street parking spaces sha1l be reserved for guest parking." He reported that the matter of guest parking was discussed with the developer, the suggestion made that 4 spaces be so designated, but the revised plans do not show this, as yet. Mr. Dudley announced their intention of reservj.ng 4 of the total of 39 spaces for guest parking. RESOLUTION NO. 16-73 "I4akin g Environmental Impact Report, Three-story E.I. R. No. I1B" was2I uniE Conaiominium, L427 Flortbunda Avenue, introduced by Councitman Cusick, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 call. (d) THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING AND FOUR-TIER OPEN PARKING STRUCTURE,I72O EL CAT{INO REAL Environmental Impact Report #I3-B (Building oepartment) described the project as follows: "Construction of a three-story office building adjoining the existing two-story office building and the construction of a four-tier open parking structure attached to the nerv office wing." The proposed construction is for the purposes Company to expand existing facilities at l72O and specifications r,irere prepared by Kenneth Hdated January 31, 1973. of SAPECO E1 Camino Neptune , I nsuranceRea1. Plans Architect, 406 Declaring the hearing open, Mayor lrlangini invited. comments from theproponents. PauI F. Ke11y, san Mateo, attorney representing sAFECo, explainedtha! the proposed construction will be a 3-stoiy office Uuitaingaddition to the existing building occupied by SarnCO since Ig57:He referred to the comment in the buirding official,s E.r.R.(item 5) to the effect that there will be adverse environmentaleffects by reason of "Added personnel will create more traffic, andproject will increase visual density. " Mr. Kelly stated that SAFECOmaintains its present quarters as one of L2 regional offices. Theyhave fulI occupancy of the building, currently lease space at otheilocations and hope eventually (10 year project) that the plant inBurlingame will be fully occupied as one of its largest regionaloffices in the country. Approval of the project will allow SAFECOto remain in its present locatj-on and realize its long-term planning goa1s. Kenneth H. Neptune, project architect, stated that the expansionwill be in a southwesterly direction toward the property line andCalifornia Drive, adjacent to and 20 feet lower than an existing 5story building, and that a buffer zone will exist by reason of easements on both sides of the property. He advised that the entirelot is accessible from E1 Camino and California Drive and that thelatt,er street is the principal avenue to the parking structure. Mrs. Delores Huajardo, 1400 Columbus Avenue, commented on difficultyof access to the site from the freeway and increased traffic on E1 Camino Real. There were no further speakers from the audience. The hearing wasdeclared closed. RESOLUTION NO. L7-73 "Making Environmental Impact Report, Three-Story Tier Open Parking Structure, 1720 El Camino Real,Office Building; Four- E.I.R. No. 13B" was introduced by Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, second by Councj-lman Amstrup, and unanimously carried on roII call. (e) EIGHT-STORY I,IEDICAL BUILDING, TWO-STORY PARKING STRUCTURE, 1B2B EL CAMINO REAL Environmental Impact Report #12-B (Building Inspector) described the project as follows: "New construction of eight-story medical building. Five stories of medical offices, three stories of parking, forty suites for physicans, dentists, etc. Adjoining this structure a two-story parking structure. Two structures to cover 692 of land area. " The developer is B. CarI Snyder & Associates, Inc. Plans were prepared by De WoIf & Associates, A.I.A. Declaring t,he hearing open, Mayor Mangini recognized Mr. Snyder who, stated that the site is ideally located for the development because of its proximity to two convalescent homes and the Peninsula Hospital; furthermore, a definite need exists for additional medical offices as existing similar facilities have waiting lists. He referred to the statement filed with the Council describing the project in detail, including a number of safety features and pointed out that off-street parking will exceed code requirements. Also, trees to the east will be taller than the medical center, creating a sight buffer. Mr. De WoIf displayed a series of renderings, advised that the building height will be 87 feet to the parapet, and that it will be possible to appioach the site from five directions and leave by four. He showed pi:btograpfrs to illustrate there will be no adverse visual impact by ieason oi the construction and also to show relationship of building with existing buildings in the area. $7 Conunents were invited from the audience. Mrs. Delores Huajardo, t4O0 Columbus Avenue, asked about other undeveloped parcels on El Camino Real and was inf,ormed that the subject parcel is the last of the commercial lots. There were no other speakers from the floor. Fire Chief t4oorby, responding to Councilman Martin, explained that the proposed 16-itory building on Old Bayshore Highway and most of the -new- buildings 4 itories ana nigher will or do have what is called a "safety package." He described features of the System, explaining that, in the event of fire, it will afford the highest degree of protection that is possible. Councilman Cusick asked about percentage of offices to be occupied by solo practioners and by partnerships, explainllg that the pre- s'umption appears to be 252 occupancy by partnerships, which is not the current trend. She cited occupancy statistics of two medical buildingthat in gested i of 200 s si 752ft pac n the general area of the proposed building indicating of the offices there is more than one doctor; she sug- he same percentage were applied here, parking in excess es would be requirecl r ds opposed to L67 shown. L i,lr. Snyder explained that in most of the offices in other buildings where there is multiple occupancy of suites, the doctors are not necessarily associated in partnerships or groupsi they may share a suite but do not work together. Mr. De Wolf statecl there is ample space on the surface of the easements, both 25 feet in width, for additional parking should the need arise; a1so, the owner has space across California Drive for about 35 vehicles, and the two-story parking deck will be engineered and constructed to a1low for expansion. He suggested that pro- posecl parking could be doubled if necessary. Councilman Cusick indicated objection to the height of the bui1ding. Councilman Mart,in thought that improvements could be made in the exterior appearance from ground leve1 up to and including the third story. R.ESOLUTION NO . 18.7 3 "i,laking Environmental Impact Report Eight-Story Medical Building, Two-Story Parking Structure, 1828 El Camino Real, E.I.R. No. LzB" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and declared carried on the following ro11 call: AYBS: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCTLMEN: ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Cro sby-Mang ini -uar ti n Cusick None COMMUNICATIONS 1 COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT HILLSIDE DRIVE A communication dated February L4, L973, from the Director of Public Works reported that the County proposes to resurface llillside Drive between alvarado Avenue and Skyline Boulevard. Because portions of the street improvement are within the City of Burlingame, these portions should be included in the improvement project. Submitted for Council's approval were two forms of resolution and an agreement whereby the city will grant consent to the establishment of portions of llillside Orive as a County highway (required by the County legal department for the purposes of the project) and agree to reimburse the County t,otaI cost of the improvements within the city limits. The City Manager and City Attorney indicated no objection to the procedures. 408 RESOLUTION NO. L9-73 "Granting Consent Of The City Council Of The The Establishment Of A Porti6n Of HillsideDrive, Los Altos Drive, Los Montes Drive, Alturas Drive, L& MesaDrive, and Newton Drive Within The Corporate Limits Of The City OfBurringame As A county Highway of The county of san Mateo" wasintroduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Martin and unanimously approved on ro11 calI. RESOLUTION NO. 20-7 3 "Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With The County Of San Mateo For The Reimbursement Of Construction CostsIn Conjunction With The Resurfacing Of Hillside Drive f'rom Alvarado Avenue To Skyline Boulevard" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Martin and unanimouslycarried. 2. BUS SYSTEM Under date of February 15, L973, the City Manager submitted a report from the City Planner concerning application for funding a public bus system within the city. In his communication the City Manager reported that a municipality can obtaj-n 100? financing to provide a loca1 transit system and recommended executj-on of the requiredlegislation. RESOLUTION NO. 2L-73 "Authorizing And Directing Filing Of Application WILh Metropolitan transportation Commission For D isbursement Of Funds For Transportation Requirements Of The City Of Burlingrame" was introduced by Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 ca}I. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 22-7 3 "Approving And Ratifying Letter Agreement witrrrorRep1acementofI2-InchWaterMainonAn Emergency Basis" was introduced by Councilman Amstrupr whorl111svs6 its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on ro11 cal1. The Chair acknowledged a communication dated February 15, 1973, from Mrs. Sandra Samarzes reguesting permission to file a late claim for medical expenses resulting from an injury at the Burlingame 2. RESOLUTION NO. 23-7 3 "Agreement With Pacific Western Contractors, Inc., For Special Permit - Park PLaza Towers Condominium Apartments" was introduced by Councilman Cusick, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 c&11. ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE NO. 980 "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City ofB@zLngAnAmendmentToTheContractBetweenTheCity Couniil And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (one-ha1f continuance safety members) was introduced for first reading by Councilman Crosby. UNFINISHBD BUSINESS TO CONFORM GENERAL PLAN TO ZONING CODE A motion introduced by Councilman Cusick, seconded by Councilman tunstrup and unanimously carried, referred to the Planning Commission for heiring and report, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65356.1, a change to conform the General Plan to the present zoning code. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST TO FILE LATE CLAIM 409 Recreation Center. The City Attorney reviewed circumstances leading to the request and, dt his iecommendation, the matter was continued a; ifr" *"6ting oi March 5, Lg73, the City Manager-to inform the party that a proper'claim must be filed with the council. WEST BAY RAITWAY The City Manager was requested to make arrangements- for a presentation by this group of their proposed transit system at the next study meeting. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I. Communj-cation from Montgomery Brothers, Inc., concerning federal iia to flood victims in eurlingame was referred to the city Manager for reply. MINUTES Beautification Commission, February I; Health, Safety, fraffic Police APPROVALS WARRANTS Nos. 2280 through 2535 in the amount of 5292,8L6.7L, duly audited, $rere approved f6r payment on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by councitman Amstrup and unanimously carried. pAyROLL CHECKS Nos. 10904 through 11571 in the amount of $238,985.92 were approved on mot,ion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimouslY carried. ADJOURNMENT Commission, FebruarY B, L973. and Fire Departments monthly activity reports' The meeting was adjourned at L:20 a.m. in respect to the memory of Josephine f-f. Thayei, member of the City Council of the City of Aurlingame from april 23, 1955 to April 23, 1?69i the meeting to reconvene on Wednesday February 28, L973, at 7245 p.m., at the Recreation Center building to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 980 (one-half contj-nuance safety members) and to hear a presen- tation from BART consultants. V IC tor A.n , Mayor half continuance safetY member :rlotion of Councilman Amstrup, Orclinance passed it,s second r Ayes: Councilmen AmstruP, Cus Absent: Councilman CrosbY. The Thereafter, a Presentation was plann studies for a r Re ctfully submi bert K.ite, City C1erk February 28, L973 s) was given its second reading. on second by Councilman Cusick, said eading and was arlopted on ro11 call: ick, Mangini, Martin. Noes: None. meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.m. made by consultants engaged in on- apid .'ftBEiSoEIiti$ }f,ofiit.Eil:- countv' *r',"/ . /, n , /-l-- -,, ('-.4{' f; e6r\67r" f. \i6iE6l 'citY crerk An acljourned meeting of the Burlingame City Council, from its regullr meeting of February 20, 1973, was called to order on the above date aL 7 245 p.m., at the Recreation Center building. Councilmen Amstrup, Cusick, Mangini, Martin were present. Councilman Crosby-was absent,. OnOfUaNCf NO. 9B0"An Ordinance Of The City council of trru city of aur@g An Amendment To The Contract Between ffre City Council And The Board of Adminis- tration Of The California pu6tic Employees' Retirement System" lone- ctor A., Mayor APPROVED: