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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1962.03.12y CO MMISS IONERS Brauner Cistulli Edwards Kindig Moore Stivers CALL TO ORDER ,ITY OF BURLINGAME PUNNI.NG COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Nbrberg (vacation) March 12, 1962 OTHERS PRESENT City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr Councilman Martin The monthly stu meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m. - Vice -Chairman Kindig presiding. Mr. Ralsey J. as a new membe ROLL CALL The Secretary s FOR S=., 1. RES .wards, 1429 Palm Drive, was introduced and welcomed of the Planning Commission. roll call recorded the above members present. Lots 12 and 13. Block 3, Burlingame Villa Park. A map proposing the resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Block 3, Burlingame Villa Park (sou heasterly corner of Laurel and Morrell Avenues) was submitted by th City Engineer. Mr. John E. Phi lips, owner and applicant, was in attendance. The Com- mission was adv1he sed that the existing house was built across the lot line and oeeupts a portion of both lots. There is a detached garage at the rear of house. The resubdivisi garage will be become an indep Residential. The Planning Coi two legal lots. lished lot patti will reloeate.the lot line so that the house and one lot. The remaining portion of the property will ant lot and available for sale. The zoning is First sultant stated that there is sufficient land area for This is an older section of town and there is no estab- rn to be disturbed by the proposed resubdivision. I The City Engi=ulred r stated that a sewer lateral and a water service line will be for the new lot. 1 The application�6, was scheduled for public hearing at the next regular meeting. Maroh 1962. 2. REStTBDTV�N - Lot 1. Smallcomb Industrial Park. A resubdivision map submitted by the City Engineer proposed to divide Lot 1, Smalleomb Industrial Park into two parcels,"A" and "B", having frontages on Bu lway Road. The property lies between the Bayshore High- way and the Bay Mr. R.A. Welge as in attendance to represent the owner and applicant, Smallcomb Motor Company. The Commission as advised that the lot is quite large. There are two existing bu ldings. The resubdivision will divide the property so that each bu-2ld will occupy a separate lot. The City Engine r advised that utility services will.be investigated and off-street tarking facilities verified. The application was scheduled for formal consideration at the regular meeting, March 26, 1962. 3. RESUBDIVISI N - Lot 1, E1 Quanito Acres Subdivision. An application filed with the City Engineer proposed a resubdivision of Lot 1, E1 Qu nito Acres, located at the corner of Canyon Road and E1 Prado Road. Mr. Richard C. KnIght,, 2727 El Prado Road, owner and applicant, was in attendance. Mr. Knight advi ed that he proposes to divide into two parcels. Parcel "A" ':with he existing house fronts on El Prado Road. Parcel "B" , which is practi lly all creek bed, will front on Canyon Road. Reference was made to the situation which developed on Bl Prado Road during the recent heavy rains. Mr. Knight stated that he intends to take every precaution to insure against recurrent damage to his home. Subdividing the property and treating the creek area properly to create a legal building site appears to be the most permanent method. He stated that a b x culvert or pipe will be installed and the required fill. The Planning Consultant stated that a legal lot is possible provided the work is performed in a competent manner. He suggested that if the Commission so desired, the resubdivision map be approved tentatively subject to conditions the Commission may wish to impose. The City Engine r was requested to prepare a general outline of speo- ifications for rainage and fill as a guide for the Commission in con- sidering the ap lication. The public hearing was scheduled for the regular meeting, March 26,1962. -2- 4. SIGN VARIAAP-2 - Swanson Construction Company, 860 Burlway Road. A communication from Swanson Construction Company dated March 6,1962, requested permission to have constructed on the property at 860 Burl - way Road an identification sign measuring 34 feet 4 inches from ground level to the top of the sign, Mr. Bob Naifing of Amcoe Sign Company of Palo Alto was in attendance. He advised that the sign will be mounted on poles and fastened to the side of the building; it will be internally lighted. The existing sign will be removed. The Planning Consultant noted that the sign is actually a combination of a free stands and a roof sign. The legal height limitation for free standing si s is 20 feet; if the sign were mounted entirely on the roof, it sou d extend 20 feet above the roof line. After reviewing 4 set of sketches prepared by Amcoe, Commissioners agreed to visit he site. The hearing was Scheduled for March 26, 1962. 5. SIGN VARIANCt - Union Oil COMU. Mr. Leonard G. B mier was in attendance, representing the Union Oil Company of California,, in connection with an application for a variance for a sign on the Union Oil Service Station at Bayshore Boulevard and Industrial way. ,Mr. Bremier advi ed that some modernization of the station is contem- x4;t3isit£ plated, includi a canopy structure and a new sign. A complete set of drawings and photograph were submitted. It is proposed t t the sign will measure 34-1/2 feet from ground level to the top of th sign. The post supporting the canopy will extend beyond the roof f the canopy to support the sign. If the sign were located on the r of and part of the roof construction there would be no question of a variance. Inasmuch as it will be mounted on the post, It is considered a free standing sign and a variance is required to exceed the legal height of 20 feet, The Commission s advised that the present sign is 16 feet high, which is not considers adequate. Following a period of discussion with Mr. Bremier, the application was scheduled for he ring on March 26, 1962. 6. REPORT RE: idelanda De velo ment . The Planning Con ltant reported that there is considerable activity and interest at the present time at the County level in the development of shoreland properties, particularly in the vicinity of the recreation area at Coyote Pinta The firm of Wilsey, Ham and Blair, Consulting Engineers, has been authorized by the County to prepare a study of tidelands development. The San Mateo Co ty Planning Commission recently adopted a resolution -3- favoring aoqui ition by the County of the 44 acres of tidelands owned 1 by the Keyston interests. The City Couno Mr. Paul L. Ad a study of sto meats. Drawings prep, Burlingame Sh 7. ZONING OR, Commissioners of the Zoning for study at A=URNMENT is aware of the problems to be met in this City. on, Consulting Engineer, has been employed to oonduot drainage systems as related to bay frontage develop - by members of the County staff also the plan of the ine Committee were reviewed. sod to pursue the matter of amending certain seotions Inanoe and requested that material be made available meeting of April 9, 1962. The meeting wash regularly adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respeotfully submitted, D.A . Stivers, S eoretary �l mSj};N12:filr