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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1962.04.23COMMISSIONERS Brauner Cistulli Edwards Kindig Moore Norberg Stivers CALL TO ORDER ITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION April 23, 1962 ENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT None City Attorney Karmel Mayor Lorenz City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr Councilman Martin A regular meet"ng of the Burlingame City Planning Commission was called to order on th above date at 8:00 p.m. - Vice Chairman Kindig presiding. ROLL CALL The Secretary°s1 roll call recorded all members present. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 1962, and the study meet- ing of April 9, 1962, previously submitted to members of the Commission, were approved a d adopted. HEARINGS Public hearings, pursuant to published notice, were conducted as followsz 1.. RESUBDIVISI N - Lots 1 and 2. Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park Unit No. 1. (Bayshore highway $ Cowan Road)e (CONTXNUED) The City Engine r recalled that the application of Joseph Gurka, owner, to resubdivide he above -described property was first presented to the Commission at t e meeting of January 8, 1962. The proposed lot lines were not accept ble and the owner was requested to revise the map. The City Engine r advised that a new map has been filed which has been examined and fo nd to be acceptable. Upon determinat on by the Chair that the owner was not in attendance, there was a per od of discussion in which Commissioners indicated that they would pref r to withhold action until the applicant was present. A motion was th reupon introduced by Commissioner Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Ci tulli, to continue the hearing on the resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2. B ock 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park, Unit No. 1, to the meeting of May 4, 1962, when the applicant shall appear to discuss his proposal. Moti n carried unanimously. 2. RESUBDIVISION - Lot-1. Smallcomb Industrial Park. 7rnMTTmnFn1 The Chair announced that a hearing on the application of Smallcomb Motor Company to resubdivide the above -described property, continued from the meeting of March 26, 1962, was scheduled to proceed at this time. The City Planner advised that he had met personally with the applicants and discussed at length the city's requirements for off-street parking. As a result, a parking plan will be presented at the regular meeting in May. The applicants have requested a continuance. There being no protests heard, the hearing on the application to resub- divide Lot 1, S allcomb Industrial Park, was continued to the meeting of May 28, 196 . 3. RESUBDIVISIIN - Lots 14 through 18, Block 3, East Miilsdale Industrial Park Unit No. 1. f Anne iTn rani A map prepared by Bill Ingram, Civil Engineer, for the owners, Ryan $ Company and Mitten Investment Company, proposed to resubdivide the above - described properties by deleting the interior lines of said lots to es- tablish one large parcel with frontage on Mitten Road. Air. Ingram, upon recognition by the Chair, advised that the owners in- tend to build four separate buildings on the one parcel. The City Engineer and the City Planner indicating approval, and there being no comments pro or con from the floor, a motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli to approve the resubdivision in accordance with the map on file with the City Engineer, was seconded by Commissioner Norberg, and unanimously approved on roll call vote. 4. USE PERMIT o Carter Trucking Company. Truck Storage. (APPROVED) An application #led by Person $ Wik for a use permit for a trucking operation at 13S8 Rollins Road was scheduled for public hearing at this time. A communication from Carter Trucking`Cbinpany," dated April 4, 1962, accompanying the application, advised that Person & Wik, the property owners, will construct the building which will be leased Carter Trucking for five years with an additional five year option. The communication stated that the present location at 1348 Rollins Road does not offer sufficient space for transferring freight loads nor adequate parking area. Mr. Oscar Person, Person $ Wik Company, and Mr. Raymond E. Moore, Carter Trucking Company, were in attendance. \ end elevations were submitted to the Commission; also a drawing `ir)g the location of the building, fencing, landscaping and -2- Mr. Moore des ribed theoperation and stated that the new location has been desi ned to provide adequate ingress and egress and space for the freig t loads to be handled,easily. He stated that approx- imately 30% o the Rollins Road frontage will be fenced with masonry black the remaining 70% will be driveway. Mr. Moore was advised that the yard must be completely fenced. He described a corrugated aluminum fence already in place along the southerly boundary line which will remain. The remainder of the lot, with the exception of the driveway, will be fenced. Mr. Moore sta ed that no provision has been made for gates. The driveway will be open so that the trucks can be brought in off the street. In r ply to Commission inquiry, Mr. Moore stated that there are no gates t the present location and there have been no problems of trespassin or vandalism. The Planning onsuitant advised that trucking and trucking storage require a use permit from the Commission. He advised that Carter Trucking has teen operating in the present location since 1960 on a permit. An ther firm in that location will be required to make its own appli ation. The Chair, -invited comments from the floor. There were none. A motion was ntroduced by Commissioner Moore approving a use per- mit to Carter Trucking to occupy the premises at 1358 Rollins Road; improvements o conform to the drawings and elevations on file, in- cluding landsirontage. aping and fencing and a driveway width of 701 on the Rollins Road Motion seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and unanimously cariied on roll call vote. The applicants were advised that the permit would become effective May 8, 1962, Frovided there was no appeal. The hearing was declared concluded. S. VARIANCE Smith $ Smith Ice Company. Install Ice Vending Machine, Shell Oil Company Station. P D A variance application filed by Smith & Smith Ice Company, Burlingame, bearing the signatures of Alefia Smith for Smith Ice Company and Allan C. Null , operator, Shell Service Station, requesting permission to install a elf -service ice vending machine on the service station premises at 1199 Broadway, was scheduled for public hearing at this time. (Lots Z5 and 26, Block 2, Easton Addition). The zoning ornance provides for the uses normal to a service station. A variance grfit is required in the present proposal. A communicatio from Smith's Ice Company, dated April 23, 1962, ad- vised that it is proposed to install and operate a 24 hour service unit, dispensing packaged party ice. The communication stated that there have been a number of requests for the service in the Broadway shopping area. The nearest vendors to the residents of North Bur- lingame are in San Mateo and Millbrae. -3- A petitaon in favor of the variance, signed by 54 local businessmen, was filed with the application. A communication dated April 19, 1962, from Peninsula Ice Delivery, San Mateo, was read protesting the variance on the grounds that there are a number of locations in Burlingame, including grocery markets, where packaged ice is amilable. Mr. George Smith, Mr. Harvey Smith and Mr. Allan Nulle were in at- tendance. Mr. Harvey Smit , in reply to Commission inquity, described the appearance of t e machine and its location on the property. He ad- vised that it w'll be placed so as not to interfere with the operation of the service Cation. Mr. Smith mentioned also that there is a driveway where ars can drive in off the street to approach the vendor. Commissioner Mo re stated that he was familiar with the appearance of the machine and questioned whether it was intended to place the machine on the round or mount it on piers. He stated that if it were to be raised, t ere should be some enclosure provided to prevent ac- cumulation of pipers and rubbish. Mr. Smith agreed that some provision would be made to "box -in" the open space. The Chair invited comments from the floor. Mr. Neal Dougherty advised that directly adjacent to the area where the machine wil be located is residential property owned by members of his family. He protested possible nuisances arising from the noise of the compressor, late -hour traffic and spot -lights on the machine. Mr. Dougherty stated that he was not objecting to the machine but to he location and suggested other areas on the property where the machi a might be placed. Mr. Smith advis d that the Shell Oil Company designated the location. He described th lighting and advised that he would be willing to eliminate the light nearest to the residential property, or if neces- sary, remove all of the lights except the one at the front of the machine. Mr. Smith stated that the machines are serviced daily and frequently twice a day. E ery precaution is taken to assure that the machines are in working ondition. The company name and a service phone number are posted. The Planning Co sultant advised that the City Fire Inspector has questioned the ethod of carrying the wiring to the machine. The Fire Inspector 's concerned about the possibility of accident in con- nection with th service station. Hepointed out that there should not be exposed ires. If possible, the wiring should be underground. Mr. Smith stated that there have been discussions with the Pacific Gas 4 Electric tompany. The wiring will be brought in overhead from the utility pole to a steel pole on the.machine. There will be 18 feet of clearance ab ve ground level. -4- Commissioner N rberg introduced a motion approving the variance to 1. Smith F, Smith ce Company to permit installation of the ice vending machine, as de cribed by the applicant; on the Shell Service Station site at 1199 B oadway; lighting to be directed away from the resi- dential proper y; electrical wiring to be installed to city code; if mounted, th area from the ground to the machine to be appropriately enclosed. Mot on seconded by Commissioner Edwards and declared carried on the followi g roll call vote: AYES: CO ISSIONERS: Brauner, Cistulli, Edwards, Kindig, Moore Norberg NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Stivers ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: None The Chair advised all in attendance of the right of appeal to the City Council. The hearing wa declared concluded. NEW BUSINESS 1. Tri-County Planning Council Dinner Meeting. The Chair reminded members that the next Tri County Planning Council meeting will be Friday, April 27, 1962, at Pacifica; the discussion topic "Social Aspects Of Planning". 2. Amendmentslto Zoning Ordinance: Automobile Parking Snaces. The City Plann r advised that he has been working on the section of The Zoning Ord nance pertaining to off-street parking and expects to have material vailable for the Commission by the May study meeting. He expressed t e opinion that this section requires immediate at- tention, more o than any of the other amend*ents which the Commission has been discu sing. KNOWLE Chairman Kindij acknowledged the presence. of Mayor Lorenz and Councilman Martin. The Mayor, in responding to the Chair, announced that Councilman Martin has been selected Council representative to attend Planning Commission meetings. Councilman Martin expressed interest in the efforts of the Commission pertaining to tevisions of the off-street parking laws. ADJOURNMENT The meeting 8:00 p.m. on regularly adjourned at 9:3S p.m. to reconvene at 14, 1962. Respectfully submitted, D.A. Stivers, Secretary _Sd