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Novedber 2L, 1966
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City council was held on the
above date. lteeting called to order at 8:10 P.m., ltayor G€orge
presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIATiICE
At word from the Chair, al1 in the council Chambe rs arose and gave
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present - Councilmen:
Absent - Councilmen:
Crosby-Diederichsen-Geo rge-aIohnson-Uartin.
None.
Ihe minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, L966, submitted
previously to Council, were approved and adopted following a correc-tion changing the last sentence in Item 4 under CorununicationE to read:
"U!. York informed Council that his report would be subnitted within
th irty days. "
AGENDA ORDER REVERSED
Uayor ceorge announced that the order of business would be changed togive consideration to routine matters first, the public hearing
scheduled for this date to follor.
COHMT'NICATIONS
I . FAJIIILY RECREATION CE!flTER 1333 Howard Avenue.
A memo to Council from the City Uanager dated Novedbe r L7, L966,
submitted reports from the fire, police and health departments on the
use of the property at 1333 Howard Avenue as a farnily billiard and
recreation center, proposed by f,!r. t{el Hayden and lrlr. Kent titorgan.
Mayor ceorge recogmized the applicanta, inviting their corunent8 on
the departmental reconunendations.
I'1r. Hayden acknowledged receiving a conununication frorn the City Fire
Inspector noting six corrections, which the owner of the building has
agreed to complete; he stated that he had no knowledge of the health
department report.
The County Sanitarian's cornsaunication of l{oveniber L7, L966, wag read
outlining rest room facilities required by Code.
A verbal recotunendation from the City Uanager that action be delayedfor tr,ro r,reeks to al1ow for a conference in his office with the applicants
waa accepted with fiayor ceorge declaring a continuance to the regular
meeting, December 5, 1966.
Councilman Martin requested the City llanager to furnieh particulars on
the codes and sections employed by the County sanitarian.
2. COII{P REXIENS IVE PLAN FOR BAYSIDE CITIES SEWAGE ?REATI,{ENP A}ID DISPOSAI.
The Chair acknotrledged conununications from Supervisor James V. Fitzgerald
dated Novedber 9, and Novedber 16, 1966, concerning a cooperative sewer-
age plan for Bayside cities, and submitting related material from the
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office of the county fianager and the firm of wilsey and lram i a1so, theCity lrtanager's letter dated Noverdber 17, 1956, advising that the
communications will be reviewed with the City Engineer and the City, sengineering conaultant and a report submitted to council prior to thestudy meeting.
fhe subject was referred to Council's Noverdber 30 study meeting, theCity Engineer reported that Ur. John ilenks, Consulting Engineer will
be present.
3. CIIANGES II{ IOCAT IONS OF STOP SIGNS BI'RLINGAII{E AVEbII'E APP ROVED.
A comrunication from the City M.rnager dated llovember 17, 1966, reporteda request from the parents and clrildren of Washington Sdlool for a stopsign on Burlingame Avenue at Bloonfield Road and submitted recommendations
from the Traffic Director and the Health, Safety and Traffic Conunission:
1. Relocate an existing sign on Burlingame Avenue at Clarendon Road
intersection to Clarendon Road to stop traffic approaching the Avenue i2. Install signs on Burlingame Avenue at Bloomfield Road to create a
four-way stop;
3. Install signs to mal<e Burlingane Avenue and Dwight Road a four-rray
stop.
llhe City Itianager recotnmended Council approval and enactment of the appro-
priate legislation.
Councilman Johnson consnended the City l4anager's efforts in behalf of the
children; stating that she rras personally aware that the school would
benefit greatly, Councilman Johnson introduced a motion to accept the
city Manager's recommendation r motion seconded by Councilman uartin and
carried unanimously on ro11 ca1l.
llayor George ac]<nor'rledged a comnunication dated Novedber 9, 1966,
Girl scouts of America, Troop 494, requesting Council's approval
washington School parents request.
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4 . PURCEASE OT' TA)( DEEDED LAIiID AIIMIORIZED.
A conununication from the City Manager dated Novenber 17, 1966, submitted
an offer from Ur. Ross Conti, San Mateo County Tax Collector, to sell to
the City five small parcels of property in East Millsda1e Park desigmated
sewer or drainage pumping stations, sold to the State uPon non-Palment of
taxea by the original owners, Atlantic Life Insurance company.
Council concurring with the City Uanager's recomrnendation to accept the
offer,RESOLUTION NO. 79-66 ''ATIIIIORIZING D(ECUTION OF AGREEI{ENT TO PURCHASE
TAX DEEDED LAND BY A}ID BETWEEN TI{E BOARD OF SI'PERVISORS OT TIIE COUMIY OF
SAIiI MATEO, STATE OF CAIIFORNfA, At{D THE CIIY OF BURLINGAI.{E " was intro-
duced for passage by Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman Johnson
and unanimously adopted on ro11 call.
5. TyprsT rr (c.D.) DESTGNATED !!Cr4AsSrFlED POslislON.
A memo to Council flom the City Manager dated Noveniber L7, L966, submitted
a copy of a letter dated November 15, 1966, f rom the state of california
Merit Syatem Examining Agency advising that matching funds for the City's
Civil Defense office payroll will be withheld until the classification
"IYpist II (C.D.)" is included in the lj.st of City classified positions.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-55 '' AII1END ING RESOLUTION NO. 8I-65 , DMSTON A, BY
ADDING TBBRETO THE CI"ASSIFICATION OF IYPIST II (C.D.) AND FIXITiIG TIIE
COilPENSATION THEREFOR" was introduced for passage by Councilman Cro8by,
seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and carried unanimously on ro11 caII.
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6. TEI,EPHONE SWITCHBOARD REIT1OVAL FROM CIIY HALL TO POLICE STATION.
A memo from the city ltanage r dated NovetDber 17, L966, informed Council
that the Telephone gompany rePorts a ctrangeover of the console and
accompanying switchboard equiPment will be made frqn the City Hall to
the Police station on December 5. 1966.
7. PNINSI'LA CONSERVATOFff O F HUSIC REQUEST FOR TREE REI.{OVAI.
A comnunication from the City Uanager dated NoveEber 17, 1966, reported
results of an investigation of suggested methods for i-nproving egress
at the Peninsula conEervatory of uusic, requested by council at the
meeting of November 7, L966t
1. Movinq of crosswalk would re quire approval of the state pivision of
Highways and would be just a partial J.mprovement as sight distance
interference is the main problem;
2. Moving brick posts would not correct the situation as they do not
affect sight distance.
3. No left turn from driveway;a sigm to this effect would aid some-
I,hat,
4. !1@, A supplier fronr san Franciaco will appraise the situation
to determine whether convex mirrors can be used;
5. llovins fire h ydrant , At a cost of between $100.00 to $I5O.00 the
hydrant can be moved southerly approximately three feet; a better
and 6afer exit would result, provided the osner agreed to widen and
improve the driveway to the south.
The City llanager recommended that the City offer to relocate the hydrant
conditional upon the owner undertaking the driveway reconstruction.
The communication advised further that the amer indicates the existing
driveway width vras restricted by ordinance and suggested that any sudrrestriction be waived to accomplish safe exit to the highway.
the City Engineer explained that a Eketch subsnitted to Council eras
prepared to determine location of the storm channel, hydrant, tree and
existing driveway r because of the storm drain, the hydrant can be
moved a maxirnum of three feet; he stated that the location of the
crosswalk increases egress difficulties.
llhe City Engineer also advised that the driveway was existing when the
present owners took occupancy and that he had no recollection of a dis-
cussion relating to widening i the present ordinance permits a maximum
of t!'renty-three feet, or an addition six to seven feet to the catdr
basin; furthermore, widening the driveway would simplify entry to the
slor, lane as presently a driver is forced to turn very sharply to theright.
Mr. CYrus J. Mcuillan, attorney representing the applicant, reported
hj.s client is agreeable to assurning costs of reconstructing the drive-
way, horrever, this will not solve the problem of sight interference
created by the street tree. Advising that there is an enrollment of
over 200 pupils, many travelling by biqlcle, he contended that the
sole guestion of precedent involves safety for the children.
t{r. David Adler, the applicant, pointed out that the traffic Light is
southerly of the driveway; consequently, when h ighway traffic is
stopped, the driveway is lrlocked frequently. Be auggested that theideal solution would be to relocate the light; if this h'ere not feasible,
then removal of the one tree would he1p.
folloring Council.'s eomnents that the pupils be encouraged to walk their
bicycles from the school grounde, that the use of mirrors be investigated
and that only as a last resort will Council consent to consider removing
the tree, Mr. Adler was invited by the Chair to confer hrith the city
uanager and City Engineer relative to petitioning the state Division
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of ltighways to relocate either the traffic light or the crosswalk northerly.
U!. Adler was advised that the City will move the hydrant whenever he is
prepared to reconstruct the driveway.
8. PROPOSED CODE REVISIONS REGULATING SI'BDIVISIONS OF LESS TITAN FIVE I'TS.
A corununication from the City Planner dated November 15, 1966, submitted
proposed code amendments for processing resubdivision maps, whictr he
advised hrere prepared in consultation with the City Engineer and were
approved for adoption b!, the Planning Conunission. An explanation of code
sections affected accomp:rnied the communication.
ORDINANCE NO. 859 " AI{ENDING CIIAPTER 26.24 OF TTIE MI'NICIPAL CODE OF TTIE
CINT OF BI,RLffGAII{E REGI,IAT ING SUBDIVISION OF LESS TTTAN FIVE I,TS,. was
introduced for first reading by Councilman Johnson.
9. BURLINGA!.{E RESIDENT'S COMMENTS ON BAYTRONT DEVEIOPI,TENT.
A conununication dated Novetdber 5, L966, from !lr. cregory Paul Howe,
804 Morrell Avenue, expressed interest as a Burlingame resident in the
ultj.mate use of the bay frontage, stating it would appear logical that
the area develop for recreation rather than housing or industrial pur-
poses and requestd Council's opinion.
Councilman Diederichsen stated that he was personally acquainted with
Ur. Ilcn e and that the conununication vras written in connection wi.th a
h igh school project.
The communication was referred to the City Manager for acknowledgiment,
rrith councilman l{artin suggesting that the writer apparently referred to
the Pacific Air Comrerce Center proposal and that he should be informed
his letter will be for*rarded to the Task Force of the Regional Planning
committee and entered in its files. councilman uartin requested the
City Manager to furnish Ur. Hore a copy of the PACC brochure.
RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 81-66 "DESIGNATING AIITHORIZED INDIVIDUALS TO ACT FOR
IIIE CIIY OF BURLINGAIiIE " required under the Civil Defense Equipment, and
Personnel and Administrative Programs, was introduced for passage by
Councilman Johnson, seconded \r Councilman crosby and unanimously adopted
on roII call .
ORD INANCES None .
T'NFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report on city of Burlingarne/la1o corporation Litigation.
In reply to councilman crosbyr s inquiry concerning progress on the City's
condemnation suit on the PaIo Corporation property, the City Attorney
reported that l'1r. ifohn Lynch, attorney employed by the City, has requested
an opinion from the United States Attorney's Office on the City's position
in attempting to acquire title to the property with a Federal lien against
the o$rners for unpaid taxes.
1Ihe City Planner, in reply to ayor ceorge, reviewed recent changes in
the State Uap Act giving to cities considerably greater authority in
resubdivision applications; for this reason, the proposed revisions lrere
subrnitted for Council approval.
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2 I.layor' s Appo intment s .
Nayor ceorge announced appointment of Councilman Johnson to represent
the City on the Regional North County Park Cormittee r Councilman trtart in
to the Regional Planning Committee local Bayfront ?ask Group.
3. Countv Assistance fo! Open Space Acquisition.
In reply to the Chair, the City PLanner reported that in a recent dis-
sussion with Mr. Ralph Shaw, Superintendent of parks and Recreation,
San ltateo County, the latter suggested subtnitting a request for releaseof the Open Space crant allocated by the County for the City of Burlingame.
Council concurred with the Planner's suggestion to inform the County of
steps taken to date in applying for Federal assistance and the statuaof the application with the Housing and Urban Development Agency,directing the City llanager to errite to the County Boald of Supervisors
accordingly.
4 . Council Chanber Ir{icrophones .
In response to Councilman Crosbyrs comnents that the dais rnicrophones
coul.d be improved, either by relocating or replacing, and that some
corrections should be made prior to the County Regional Planning
Committee meeting on Decenber 1, Councilman Diederichsen indicated he
was hoping to have the condition corrected.
5. Association of Bay Area Goverrunents Amendmenta.
Councilman ltartin, the City's delegate to ABAG and Chairman of the
North County Council of Cities, reported that at a recent meeting of
the latter group, attended also by Councilmen Crosby and Diederichsen,it was agreed that any member City's atnendments on the ABAG Regional Home
RuLe Proposal would be submitted to all other members for approval i as
a reault of this action, Council has for consideration at this time
amendments proposed by the cities of Brisbane and Uillbrae, a6 rrell as
Burlingame' s proposal.
Councilman tltartin summarized, first, the City of Brisbane's three
suggestions, explaining that No. I r^rou1d revise ABAG's proposal for
land acquisition without affecting the end result; No. 2 appears to
eIi.[inate the Regional Planning Programr No. 3 concerning an Ad Valorem
Tax varies considerably from the ABAG proposal.
Stating that he would prefer not to disturb ABAG! s proposal on the tax
levy, Councilman Martin introduced a motion to support amendments No. I
and No. 2. Motion seconded by Councilman Crosby and carried unanimously.
II{ILLBRAE
The amendment proposed by the City of ltillbrae concerning VOTING rras
read with Councilman l.{art in commenting that there appeared to be an
error in wording; the intent would indicate that the hrord "approval"
should be substituted for
Councilman lilartin introduced a motion to approve tlre amendment with
the understanding that the City l,lanager shall inform the City of ltillbrae
that Council's action was predicated on a revision in the wording of
the last sentence.
It{ot ion seconded by councilman Crosby and carried unaniurously.
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The proposal was approved on motion of Councilman lr1artin, seconded by
Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried.
Ttre City Uanager was directed to transmit the amendments to ABAG by the
deadline of tlednesday, November 23, for consideration at the special
session of the ceneral Assentbly on Decedber 16, 1966.
Councilman l{art in reported his intention of requesting a special meeting
of the North County Council of Cities to review all amendments to be
considered at ABAGT s December 16 meeting.
warrants Nos. 7299-7493, in the amount of $117,357.7A, duly audited,
were approved for palment on motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by
Councilman Diederichsen and unanimously carried.
PAYROLL
Payroll drecks for the month of October, 1956, Nos. 11888-12390, in the
amount of $129,915.10, r,rere approved on motion of Councilrnan Crosby,
seconded by councilman Diederichsen and unanimously carried.
1[he Chair acknorledged receipt of monthly reports from the Police and
Fire Departments, Nerrsletter fron the International Conference of
Building Officials, Health, safety and Traffic Commission minutes dated
Novetnbe r 10, 1966, communication fron the Regional Planning Corunittee,
San Uateo County, dated Noveniber 16, 1966, and an announcement of a
testimonial artd farewell to Karl Baldvrin, Pacifica's first City Manager,prior to his departure for Vietnam.
RECESS
Ehe Chair declared a recess at 9:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Tlhe meeting was reconvened at 1O:05 p.m., by Mayor George.
IIEARING atrLt,ttLG
Uayor George announced that this was the time and place scheduled pursuant
to published notice to conduct a public hearing on the application of
Burlingame Shore Land Company, 1025 Cadillac way, Burlingame, to reclassify
a 13.2 acre parcel of acreage from R-4 (Fourth Residential, Uulti-fatnily)
to C-l (Retail Conunercial) District.
Mayor George identified the site, bounded by Cadillac Way, Carolan Avenue
and Bayshore Boulevard, explaining that there is on file a lengthy metes
and bounds description designated "Exhibit A."
Tihe P].anning Commission,s RESOLUTION NO. 3-56 " RECOMXENDING THE ADOPTION
OF A}I ORDINA}ICE AIIIENDING SECTION 2 5 . 12 . OlO OF THE BURLINGAI.{E II{I,NICIPAI
CODE AND TIIE ZONING II{AP INCORPOFATED TTIEREIN BY REFERB{CE BY RECIASSIEYING
CERTAIN LANDS OF THE BURLINGAUE SHORE LAND COUPATiIY FROM A FOURTTI RESI-
:fhe City of Burl ingame a.mendment provided for official representation
on the D<ecutive Conmittee from each city in each of the nine counties
within the region and the method for selecting such representation.
CLAIMS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. BURLINGAI,TE SEORE LAND COUPANY RECI,ASSIFICATION R-4 TO C-1- (continued).
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DENTLAI (MT'LTI-FAI.{ILY) (R-4) DISTRICA TO A RETAIL COXI{ERCIAL (C.1)
DISTRICr, " adopted on October 10, 1966, rras read in its entirety,
as well as the Commission's Findings, designated Extribit "8",
acknovrledgrment yras made of the minutes of the hearings b€fore the
Planning Commission.
llayor ceorge referred to an agreement dated Septetnber 16, 1963,
executed between the City and the applicant, requiring certain public
improvements to be constructed and requested a progress report from
the City Engineer.
The City E:ngineer reported that all of the public works recited in
the agreement and shown on the llilsey, Ham & B1air map marked
Exhibit "A" have been completed and accepted by the City Council;
the apartment construction was never started.
Councilman Diederichsen comnented that the contract related to a
reclagsification to R-4 and variances for apartment buildings; his
inquiry concerning its status was answered by the city Attorney who
advised there is an existing valid agreement recorded in the Office
of the County Recorder.
Ground rules declared by the Chair, required speakers from the audience
to address the Chair, stating name and address; provided for proponents
to speak first, opponents to follow and, Iast1y, Council discuseion.
fhe City Clerk,file.
in reply to the Chair, reported no correspondence on
Proponents were accorded the privilege of the floor.
Mr. cyrus J. ucltillan, Attorney, 1450 Chapin Avenue, represented the
applicants, Burlingane shore Land Company and r. Donald II. stoneson.
fr{r. Ucilillan referred to the Planning Colrunission Resolution and Findings,
read at the onset of the hearing, stating that the Comaission conducted
a full and fair hearing, requesting additional press coverage to alert
as many residents as possible to the hearings and voted five to one
favoring the application. Mr. UcMillan pointed out that at a sub-
sequent meeting of the Commission the Resolution and Findings were
adopted unanimously.
Irlr. litcltillan revier*ed certain arguments which were presented before
the Conunission to support the application for reclassification to
allon a shopping center:
Accessibility of the prope4lt: Close to and visible from Bayshore
Freeway, adj acent to Carolan Avenue, whictr carries increasingly heavy
traffic loads; proximity to other commercial uses, particularly the
pending Cadilfac Agenclr, the General Tire Plant and the Broaduay
shopping area. Ire noted the lack of R-l land use adjoining the
property, pointing out that the zoning to the south is Light Industrial.
Economic Factors: Financ ing cannot be obtained for high-rise con6truction
on a single parcel; as opposed to comnents during the discussions on
the apartment construction that city services would be burdened and
the school tax increased. fhe present proposal will create a more
equitable tax base in the land and building values and merchants'
inventory values.
Mr. Mc}lil1an stated that a sales tax revenue of $14o,ooo.0o per year
was projected, based on Urban Land Institute averages for corunercial
establistrments; the applicants contend that benefit will derive to the
City by attracting and holding the loca1 stroppers, rr'ith a reaultant
increase in revenue to the Broadway area. Ile cited an example qthereby
San Prancisco's Ocean Avenue shopping district prospered from the
l|Ir. Uclt{il1an stated there
mall-type complex, hrith a
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is proposed a completely enclosed, air-conditioned
total rentable floor area of 240,000 sguare feet.
Stonestoqrn development and advised that a local merchatrt vrith shops in
Burlingame and l.lillbrae stated before the Planning Corunission that his
Millbrae operation was helped by the activity in nidrnond square.
Mr. lIcuillan advised that the applicants were informed by Urban Land
In8titute of the factors constituting a successful center, namely,
access to a major artery, and proximity to a prime marketing area.
llhe site meets both requirements.
In conclusion, Mr. llcuillan stated that Mr. Oscar Person, property owner,
and Mr. Donald Stoneson were in attendance t he submitted that the acti.on
of the Planning Commission r.ras correct and justified, requesting Council's
endorsement thereof.
Councilman crosby questioned lt{r. ucuillan concerning the projected sales
tax revenue, whether the $14O,00O.0O r{ras intended to represent additional
revenue to the city. T'he latter reported that it rrould be difficult to
be mathematically precise; horever, the proponents contend that returna
fron the existing shopping areas will not dininish.
In reply to Councilman Diederichsen, !1r. Harry Somers, 1849 Bayshore
Highway, stated that total square footage, including rentable area,
parking and the ma1l approximates 302,000 square feet, or total land
coverage, with the exception of fifteen feet of setbad< around the
perimeter.
Councilman Martin pointed out that approval of the application as sub-
mitted will a1lo,r the applicants any C-l use provided by code.
Mr. ltcuillan explained that he interpreted the code, and in view of the
existing contract, that any new proposal for the property would require
a reclassification action by the city, he stated that under no circum-
stances did the applicants expect an unconditional reclassification,
that they hope to have the existing contract arnended, or cancelled and
a nev, contract executed, to relate to the commercial project.
Councilman llartin thereupon stated that as one member of Council he
will insist on plans and a full presentation of what is proposed to be
constructed.
Ur. Ucuillan informed Council that there are drawings on file with the
City Planner.
In reply to l{ayor George, the city Planner reported that there is an
architect's sketctr in his office whidt cannot be considered precise in
any sense. Ee stated that the Planning Conmiss j.on was instructed to dis-
regard the agreement since this was a matter to be determined only
between the City Council and the applicant and that plans were not
presented in evidence as the only matter before the Comflission was that
of reclassification.
Feasibility: Mr. Ittclilillan stated that ltlr. Donald H. Stoneson, a party
to the application, qualifies as an expert in the field of shopping
center developments because of his association with the stonesto\,rn
Corporation. He Etated that Mr. Stoneson, prior to joining with
Burlingame Shore Land company, consulted with Irving D. Shapiro, A.I.A.,
desigmer of the MacArthur Boulevard,/Broadway center in Oakland; it was
l,lr. Shapiro's determination that the site is satisfactory for a shopping
center, or integrated shopping complex.
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Reference was made to traffic flow studies prepared by wiJ.sey, Ham and
Blair in connection with the apartment complex.
llhe City Attorney, in reply to Councilman Crosby, advised that Council
may follow one of two courses: Act solely on an application for rezoning,
disregarding the use that the proponents state they will nake of the
property r approval will allor,v any use permitted in the C-l zone, or,
Council may deny unconditionally. As an alternative, Council may agree
to the rezoning provided the applicants consent to amend the existing
contract and to comply with conditions irnposed by Council.
|rhe Chair recognized l,lr. Oscar Person, 1301 Paloma Avenue, the property
ouner, who assured Council that the apartment buildings failed to
materialize solely because of ctranges in the financial market, not
because of neglect nor lack of interest on his part.
He stated that there vras no question but that Council would reguire the
commercial zoning to be attached to a specific p1an, furthermore, the
proponents are not interest in outright reclassification to C-I.
1[he Chair invited opponents to speak.
!lr. Charles Gfroerer, merchant, 1210 Burling.rme Avenue, advised that at
the most recent meeting of the Dor nto$rn ltlerchants' Association, medbers
were unanimously opposed to a rezoning permitting a shopping district,
for the following reasons: Lack of area for population expansion--
recent population figures shor!, an increase in the past three years of
approximately 5, O00--indicating that the three existing shopping areas
are adequate to serve the City's needs; recently a considerable sum
has been invested by property olrners, merchants and the City to create
a parking district, improve street lighting and to refurbish the down-
to}rn area generallyt a substantial portion of the suggested salea tiD<
revenue from the project undoubtedly will result from shoppers ignoring
the established shops to patronize the new; fast traffic will not pull
off the freeway to shop, congestion at Broadrrray remains uncorrected and
both Carolan Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard carry heavy traffic loads.It is the Association's position that another shopping area will be
detrirentaL to all of the merchants.
ur. Albert Kaufmann, 2615 Easton Drive, in business on Broad\.ray, stated
that he favored the original proposal for apartments since it would
bring new residents and shoppers; tlre proposed 24o,O00 square feet of
rentable area is greater than all of the Broadway shopping district;
the local market cannot support a large retail commercial complex.
Ur. Howard Gundersen, 60 Clark Drive, San !,lateo, Iilanager of Levy Bros . ,
Burlingane, reported that business regressed noticeably when uacy's
and lhe Enporium located in Hiisdale; however, conditions have improved
and competition, admittedly, is an incentive for improving shops and
merchandising methods but, in his opinion, there is not the potential
here to support a large shopping complex; local eonditions cannot be
compared with Hillsdale rrith its large population cente!.
Iriayor ceorge commented on the many hours of study and discussion
devoted to the apartment complex, stating that in vot ing approval he
did so believing that new dwelling units in the location $rould be an
asset to the entire conununity. He referred to programs undertaken by
In reply to Councilman Diederichsen's inquiry $rhether the commercial
use will require public improvements in addition to those completed by
the property owner, the City Engineer replied in the negative, with
the exception of a requiest from Fire Chief Moorby for an increase in
fire flow to 6,000 gallons per minute, the residential reguirement was
4,000 gallons per minute.
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the City to assist the merchants in improving existing commercial
areas, stating that he is primarily concerned whether the proposed
project will benefit all of the City or just the owners and developers.
In reply to Councilman Diederichsen's inquiry on existing undeveloped
commereiaLly zoned lands, the City Planner referred to Park Road,
Chapin Avenue and lloqrard Avenue, stating that the latter street has
never been developed to its fu11 potential. He stated that presumal'1y
the lttills Estate will continue to develop in office buildings.
Councilman Johnson stated that the rezoning and the project must be
consLdered simultaneously, thereafter recotrunending a continuance to
the next regular meeting for the applicants to submit representative
plans .
Upon Mr. Mcltlillan's statement that plans would be prepared, and with
Council concurring, the Chair declared the hearing continued to the
meeting of Dece ber 5, 1966.
ADJOURNIT{ENT
lIhe neeting was regnrlarly adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully subnnitted,
HERBERT K. WTIITE, CIIY CLERK
APPROVED:
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EDWARD D. GEORG
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