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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1961.07.24COMIMISS I014-ERS Cistulli Diederichsen Kindig Moore Norberg Stivers CALL TO ORDER A regular mee i on the above i Chairman Diede i ROLL CALL CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION July 249 1961 PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT None City Attorney Karmel City Engineer Marr Plan. Cons. Mann Councilman Lorenz Councilman Martin Ing of the Burlingame Planning Commission was held ate. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. richsen presiding, The Secretaryls roll call recorded the above members present. MINUTES Minutes of th4 regular meeting of June 26, 19611 and study meeting of July 102 1 61, previously submitted to Commissioners, were ap- proved and ad pted. HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT - Contractor's Storage Yard. F.D. SMrry com2m The Chair announced that the hearing on the application of F.D. Sperry Company for a use permit for a contraotor3s storage yard, continued from the meeting of June 26, 1961, and scheduled to proceed on this date, would be delayed temporarily awaiting the appearance of the applicant. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bell Electrical Signs. Inc. Sign V'ari A communication was read from Bell Electrical Signs, Inc., dated. July 13, 1961 requesting a variance to Permit installation of a free -stands sign approximately 34 Feet in height, measured from ground level to the top of the sign, on property located at the southeast corner of Stanton Road and Gil.breth Read, to identify the ew FACIT building. A second co nication dated July 13, 1961, requested that the application b3 given formal consideration at the regular meeting on July 24, In view of the early completion and occupation date of the builds ag. A drawing of he sign accompanied the communications. Mr. Dewey BelL was present. He stated that there is a structure, on which the sign is to be mounted, which was built by the general contractor. The wiring necessary to service the sign has been installe . All that is required of his Company is to place the sign in p sition on the structure. There will be two separate organizations occupying the building. It has been d termined that a lighted, revolving sign, one firm name appearing on each face, will be the simplest method of Identification. The sign will measure 2 feet x 12 feet. The Planning onsultant noted that a maximum height of 20 feet has been fix for free-standing signs. However, a number of variances ha been granted in the industrial area. He stated that a revolv sign at a height of 34 feet possibly could be a source of dis raotion to traffic on the Freeway. Mr. Bell explained that a stationary sign would be dour® �r size to accommodate both firm names. In addition, the existing structure probably would not support the greater weight, 'a Mr. Bell was questioned concerning the position of the State Department of Highways regarding revolving signs. He advised that there are a number of conditions which have been de- termined to be hazardous which are not permitted, such as signs which are misleading to traffic or lighting which shines directly into the traffic lanes. There are no controls directed specifically to revolving signs. A majority of Commissioners agreed that the variance request was reasonable since there are many signs in the area exceeding the legal height. However, a determination must be made whether or not a revolving sign till constitute a dangerous condition to traffic on th Freeway. , Commissioner pore introduced a motion to continue the hearing to the August 14 meeting, to permit Commissioners an opportunity to visit the site, also to permit the applicant to submit an alter- nate plan for a non -revolving sign. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried. It was sugges ed to Mr. Bell that one of his principals attend the meeting, or that he be authorized to discuss alternate plans and accept conditions which might be imposed with the variance grant. HEARINGS co t. 1. USE PERMI - F.D. merry. Contractoras Storage Yard. The Chair acklowledged the presence of Mr. F.D. Sperry and announced that the hearIng on an application for a use permit for a storage �1 yard would proceed at this time, I A communicati n from the applicant, dated June 12, 1961, requested a temporary permit to locate at 1421 North Carolan Avenue until January 31, 162 . The communication explained that the yard was formerly located at 1311 North Carolan Avenue. When this property was gutted by fire in December, 1960, temporary quarters were established at 1421 North Carolan on a month to month basis in order to maintain operations th ough the busy season. A letter from Harry Lee Plumbing & Heating Company, dated June 13, 1961 advised that the lot at the northerly end of Carolan. Avenue has been rented to F.D. Sperry Company on a month to month basis. Mr. Sperry, i reply to the Chair, stated that he is confident that a permanent 1 cation will be available by the end of the year and the present s to will be vacated by January 31, 1962. He explained hat there would be considerable expense involved if he were requi ro d to fence the storage area and requested that he be permitted use the property In its present condition. Chairman Died richsen and Commissioner Kindig stated that they had visited the s te. In reply to inquiries directed to Mr. Sperry, the Commissio was informed that no additional material or equip- ment will be tored which will alter the present appearaneeo There being no protests received, oral or written, a motion was Introduced by Commissioner Norberg, seconded by Commissioner Cis- tulli to permit the applicant the continued use of the property at 1421 North Carolan Avenue for a contractor's equipment yard until January 31, 1962, including a waiver of the City's fencing requirements or outdoor storage. Motion carrie unanimously on roll call vote. The hearing w s declared concluded. UNFINISHED BU INESS 1. RESUBDIV ION - rands of Dilley. 2030 Hillside Drive. The Planning June 26, 1961 division plan pared revisin, of Mr. Dilley agreed to by' facilitate co: of the Dilley In reviewing of the drive attorney rep prepared the 'onsultant advised that subsequent to the meeting of when the Commission approved a preliminary resub- of the lands of Earl M. Dilley, a new map was pre - the easterly boundary line between the properties and Ray 0. Driskell. There has been an exchange, ,oth parties, of approximately 300 feet, which will .struction of the new driveway into the rear portion property. map, a question was raised concerning the width and the Commission was advised by Cyrus McMillan, nting Mr. Dilley, that when the formal map is veway width will be established at 16 feet. -3 Reference wa; shown as 27 adequate to ; driveway. W o minimum accei Following so radius on th be paved. H constructed proved. A motion was subdivision date with th the City Eng division map minimum of 1 radius of 32 Cityos requi Motion secon following ro AYES: CO MMI NOES: CO ABSENT CO made to the radius of the circle of the cul-de-sac, at. The City Engineer stated that this should be rvice the two new building sites. This is a private e a public street involved, 32 feet would be the able radius. discussion, Mr. Dilley agreed to describe a 32 foot map, but indicated that no more than 27 feet will stated that in the event a new street should be om Adeline Drive the complete circle would be im- introduced by Commissioner Cistulli approving the rem ccording to the revised drawing presented on this following conditions: Approval and acceptance by neer and the Planning Commission of a formal resub- said map to establish the driveway width at a . feet; the circle of the cul-de-sac at a minimum feet, with 27 feet improved; compliance with the ements in all matters pertaining to such resubdivisionso .ed by Commissioner Norberg and declared carried on the 1 call vote: SIGNERS: Cistulli, Diederichsen, Moore, Norberg, Stivers SIONERS: Kindig STONERS: None 2. VARIANCE � - To Resubdivide Lot 8, Burlingame Manor No. 2. An applicati n for a variance to resubdivide Lot 8, Burlingame Manor No. 2, into three parcels was submitted by Gordon R. Strocher, one parcel to have less than the legal street frontage. A letter fro Mr. Strocher, dated July 21, 1961, advised that there are two acre of land having a total frontage of 145 feet on La Mesa Driv . Two of the parcels, °A" and "B" , will have street frontage of 50 feet; the third parcel, 45 feet. The'communication stated that here is an excellent building site on the latter par- cel. Mr. Strocher stated that he will improve and develop the property. He stated t t there are good building sites on each of the parcels whic will not involve excessive cuts or fills. There was considerable discussion concerning access to the two lower lots. It was felt that a single wide driveway, starting at Lot A and following the contours to the other lots, would re- quire less cutting of the land and less driveway cuts in the street. The City Eng neer stated that there were a number of engineering matters requ ring further attention. There are boundary dimensions to be verifi d, also problems involving sewer connections. Following some further comments concerning setbacks and drainage installations, Commissioner Kindig Introduced a motion that the ap- plication be ontinued to the next regular meeting• -for public hearing, the pplicant to have the map revised to include the drive- way and aeces easements. Motion seconded by Commissioner Norberg and unanimous y carried. DISCUSSION MEETING SCHEDULED A meeting was scheduled for Monday, duly 319 1961, at 8:00 p.m.e In the Council Chambers, to which representatives from the Park and Recreation Department and the Department of Public Works were to be invited to discuss capital improvement expenditures. ADJOURNMENT The meeting s regularly adjourned at 10:00 p.m., to reconvens, at 8:00 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1961. Respectfully submitted, D.A. Stivers= Secretary