HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1962.06.11ITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERSI PRESENT
Cistulli
Edwards
Kindig
Moore
Norberg
Stivers
CALL TO ORDER
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Brauner (vacation)
June 11, 1962
OTHERS PRESENT
City Attorney Karmel
City Planner Mann
City Engineer Marr
An adjourned eeting of the Burlingame City Planning Commission, from
the regular m eting of May 28, 1962, was called to order on the above
date at 8:10 .m. a Vice Chairman Kindig presiding.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary s roll call recorded the above members present.
Commissioner ;rauner, on vacation, was excused..
COMMUNICATION;
} 1. Nicholas A. Crisafi Variance Application Withdrawn.
A communicate n dated May 28, 1962, from Nicholas A. Crisafi requested
withdrawal, w thout prejudice, of a variance application pertaining to
apartment con truction on properties at 220-240 E1 Camino Real. The
properties are included within the boundaries of the Central Parking
District. Inasmuch as the formal petition has been filed for formation
of the District, the communication stated that it would not appear to
be reasonable at this time to pursue the variance.
There being no protests heard, on a motion introduced by Commissioner
Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Moore and unanimously carried, the
application was permitted to be withdrawn as requested.
2. Stanley P. Berney Permitted Time Extension To Exercise Variance.
A communication dated June 8, 1962, from Stanley P. Berney referred
to a variance granted by the Planning Commission in June, 1961, in
connection with an apartment house development at 500-502 Almer Road
and requested an additional six months in which to commence construc-
tion.
Chairman Kind'g recognized Mr. Berney who described circumstances
which have co plicated the project. He stated that construction will
be started within the six-month period,.
There being no protests heard, a motion was introduced by Commissioner
Cistulli, seco ded by Commissioner Norberg and unanimously carried on
roll call vote approving the extension as requested to December 6,1962.
HEARINGS
1. RESUBDIVI ION - Lots 31, 34, 35, Block 30, Mills Estate No. 11
(continued from meeting May 28, 1962)
APPROVED
Chairman Kind'g announced that a public hearing on an application
to resubdivide Lots 31, 34 and 3S. Block 30, Mills Estate No. 119
continued frou the meeting of May 28, 19629 to permit members of the
Commission to visit the properties, would proceed at this time.
The City Planner, in reply to the Chair's invitation, reviewed facts
pertinent to the application. The owner of Lot 31 intends to pur-
chase portions of Lots 34 and 35, contiguous to his rear boundary
line, to enla ge his property for a swimming pool.
The City Planner stated that there is no problem concerning the
legality of tie proposed lot line change. However, at the time of
the hearing there were questions raised by neighboring property
owners concerning land stability and potential property damage from
excavations for the pool.
Mr. Richard F' her,the applicant, was in attendance. He submitted
to the Commis ion a rough drawing of the proposed improvements.
John Francis ollins, 2848 Rivera Drive, owner of property on the
southerly bou dary of the area proposed to be annexed by the appli-
cant, stated that he was prepared to reverse the position taken at
the time of tie hearing in opposition to the swimming pool provided
that his property is not exposed to slide and drainage damage.
Mr. Collins related that some time ago he investigated the possi-
bilities of installing a swimming pool on his property and was -ad-
vised by a number of experts, including engineers and a geologist,
that the earth would not safely accommodate a swimming pool. He
described earth slides which have damaged his home and others in the
immediate vicinity. He maintained that the excavation for the pool
would seriously jeopardize his property.
Mr. Fisher referred to the sizeable investment which the project in-
volves and stated that it was not his intention to expose himself
nor his neighbors to property loss orinjury.
The City Engineer, in reply to Chairman Kindig, advised that he, with
the City Planner, visited the properties. He stated that the work,
including a retaining wall, would be required to be completed under
the issuance f a building permit and in compliance with the require-
ments of the �ityls building code.
The City Eggi eer stated that it would be necessary for the protec-
tion of neighboring properties to place a retaining wall along the
southerly boundary line of Lot 35 to retain the fill.
Mr. Collins stated that he would expect a retaining wall or bulkhead
to be construc ed along the boundary line between his property and the
Fisher propert .
Mr. Frank S. D ak, 1700 Sebastian Drive, and Mr. H.R. Guisti,
632 Lomita Ave ue, Millbrae, owner of vacant land adjacent to the
Fisher propert , spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Guisti stated
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that he was n t concerned that there would be any particular drain-
age problem a ising from the resubdivision.
The City Atto ney, in reply to the Chairs invitation to comment,
pointed:' out hat the Commission is concerned solely with the./"-a!,J--
division appl'cation and the applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance. E forcement of the city's building regulations are the
responsibiiit of the building department.
The City Plan er stated that the primary question is the use of the
property and he effect on surrounding properties. Mention was made
of the diffic lties encountered when the subdivision was originally
developed bee use of the steep terrain. The City Planner
expressed an pinion that the lot line change would not be harmful
to the existi g neighborhood lot pattern ncr the surrounding properties
and recommendid approval of the resubdivision.
There being n further comments, a motion was introduced by
Commissioner orberg to approve the resubdivision in accordance with
the map on fi a with the City Engineer. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Idwards and unanimously carried on roll call vote.
The hearing was thereafter declared concluded.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Proposed amendments To Zoning Article City Ordinance Code.
Chairman Kind g announced that at the meeting of May 28, 1962, the
Commission conducted a public hearing in the matter of proposed
amendments to the. Burlingame Ordinance Code, Article X. Part 50 ,
(Zoning). W the- conclusion of t°he hearing, the -Commission con-
tinued the matter to the present meeting to permit the City
Attorney to p epare the required legal papers.
The City Atto ney informed members of the Commission of procedural
provisions of the Government Code for amending the Zoning Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO, 1-62 "RECOMMENDING THE REVISION OF DIVISIONS 3,4,7,
0,11, and 12„ ARTICLE 50 PART X OF THE BURLINGAME ORDINANCE CODE"
was thereaftei introduced by Commissioner Edwards who moved its
adoption. Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore and unanimously
carried on roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cistulli, Edwards, Kindig, Moore
Norberg, Stivers
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT COMMIS IONERS: Brauner
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting regularly adjourned at 8:55 p.ri. v frilot:.ed immediately by
a Commission tudy meeting.
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1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT MILLS ESTATE ACREAGE.
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information, the City Planner advised members of the
cerning a preliminary proposal for development of the
reage in the Mills Estate Subdivision within the
y limits, an area of 4-1/2 to 5 acres at the extreme
on, on the boundary line between Millbrae and Bur-
s have been presented to the City of Millbrae for an
lopment within that city in the area abutting the
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2. URBAN RENEWAL.
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ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adj
Mayor Lorenz
The meeting w.-
orberg spoke of his personal interest in a program,
he planning stage, which proposes the removal of sub-
ential structures throughout the County to be re-
w low -rent housing for low-income families.
orberg mentioned that the primary concern is to improve
housing for foster children and attempt to aid
g groups entitled to low -rent housing.
ent, Chairman Kindig acknowledged the presence of
Councilmen Morgan, Martin and Crosby.
regularly adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
D.A. Stivers, Secretary
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