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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1964.11.09r 'tt CITY OF BURLINGA14E PLANNING COMMISSION November 9, 1964 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Brauner Edwards City Attorney Karmel Cistulli City Planner Mann Kindig City Engineer Marr Norberg Pierce Stivers CALL TO ORDER The monthly study meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order at 800 p.m., on the above date, Chairman Cistulli presiding. ROLL CALL The above -named members answered the Secretary's roll call. FOR STUDY I. ZSMorary Christmas Tree Lot Dwight Road and Peninsula Avenue. A letter dated November 9, 1964, from Mr. Rich Allender and Mr. Gary King, requested permission to operate a Christmas Tree lot: during the month of December on vacant property at the northeasterly corner of Dwight Road and Peninsula Avenue, to be leased from the owner, Mr. G. Viano. The City Planner informed the Commission that the property is in an R-1 District but there is a question as to procedure since the use is temporary. He pointed out that if the Commission were to consider a variance or a use permit, requiring a formal application and public hearing, it would be some time in December before a permit could be issued. The City Planner suggested, unless the Commission felt otherwise, sending the matter to the City Council for a decision. Mr. Allender, in reply to Commission inquiry, stated that colored lights, installed to Pacific Gas and Electric Company safety requirements, will provide illumination; the lights to be neither moving nor flashing. After a period of discussion with Mr. Allender, Commissioners -,.commented that when properly operated such "lots" offer a convenience and service and need not be a source of disturbance to neighboring properties. Commissioners, thereafter, when polled informally, agreed to forward the matter to the City Council for its meeting of November 16; conditions suggested for Council consideration included lights to be turned off at 11:00 p.m., the property to be cleared immediately the operation Ls completedr also, the temporary nature of the use should not set a precedent for future zoning or use of the property. 2. Drive -In Theatre. (Keyston Property.) The City Planner recalled that in September, 1963, the Commission agreed in principle to a Drive-in Theatre on a portion of the bands of Keyston, reserving any positive action on a use permit until plans were submitted, and, particularly, recommendations from the city' s engineering and fire departments. Finished drawings, including engineering on the theatre, a site plan, indicating the location of the theatre, were presented to Commissioners. Mr. David Keyston, Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, Attorney, Mr. Vincent Rainey, Architect, and representatives of the theatre operators were in attendance. The Commission was informed that the theatre will have two screens, parking stalls for 856 cars on each side, stalls to be not less than nine feet wider a single-family dwelling for a caretaker will be located on the grounds. The City Planner pointed out that water and sewerage is being brought to service the subdivision now under way, therefore, it can be assumed that these services will be brought to the theatre site. Traffic flow, in and out of the site, will be over the Peninsula Overpass. In reply to comments from the City Planner concerning the low elevation and the potential danger of flooding, Mr. Keyston recalled that when the Anza Park Subdivision Map was submitted the developers acknowledged that before the theatre site can be used for any other purpose, or included in a subdivision map, it must be brought up in elevation. There was discussion about signs during which Mr. Rainey, the architect, stated that there will not be signs on the back of t]he screens: a directional sign, shown on the plans, 50 feet high by 54 feet wide will be located off the site proper, but on property belonging to Keyston. Mr. Keyston stated that he will file a separate application for that sign. The permit was scheduled for formal consideration at the meeting of November 23. 3. Resubdivision Lot 4, Bloeck 41, Mills Estate No. 17 (Rivera Drive). A resubdivision map of Lot 4, Block 41, Mills Estate No. 17, proposed to relocate the existing rear property line, thereby decreasing the area of the lot 1,250 square feet and increasing the area of the adjoining lot at the rear. - 2 - Mr. Richard Barberian, owner of the property on Alcasar Drive, who will ecquire the additional land by reason of the resubdivision, was in attendance. The City Planner explained that when the lot pattern was laid out the City attempted to place the lot lines at the top of the bank but the subject property does not conform. The application was scheduled for public hearing at the meeting of November 23. 4. Request For Sign Permit - Bayshore HighwaS. A letter was read from Mr. Henry Paerl, who operates a coffee and sandwich shop in a portion of an industrial building on Cowan. Road, requesting permission to place a sign 3 x 6 feet, 4 feet high, on vacant land on Bayshore Highway to acquaint the public with his location. Mr. Paerl stated that the sign will be temporary in its location since the land is being filled by the owner for development. The City Planner pointed out that the law prohibits placing a sign on someone else's property, also there are regulations for a directional sign. He stated also that if Mr. Paerl's request is granted, undoubtedly, the operator of another coffee shop in the same general area will request a similar sign. The application was scheduled for formal consideration November 23. 5. Application For Reclassification R-1 to R-3 (Withdrawn . Mr. George Stafford, owner of improved property, consisting of two lots at 301 E1 Camino Real and 1500 Burlingame Avenue, where two four -unit apartment houses and a garage are existing, filed an application to reclassify the lot on Burlingame Avenue from R-1 to R-3. The City Planner informed the Commission that the property is located at the northwest corner of E1 Camino Real and Burlingame Avenue, the buildings having been in existence for many years are non -conforming= one building is on its own lot, the second building crosses both lots; the garage is at the rear. Following a discussion during which Commissioners advised Mr. Stafford that if a resubdivision map were to be filed, eliminating the one lot line and creating a single parcel, the whole of the property would then take the R-3 classification, Mr. Stafford decided to withdraw his appli- cation and meet with the City Engineer to discuss procedure requisite to a resubdivision map. - 3 - 6. Lot Cov__eragW Variance. Ledger Construction Comnoanv. Ledger Construction Company proposes to construct aim eighteen unit apartment buildi ng ing on R-3 property at #41 - #47 El iumino Real, with required spaces for twenty-four cars in underground parking. A concrete deck over the parking area, approximately 3 feet 6 :inches above grade, which will be converted to a patio area, will exceed the permitted lot coverage of 50%1 the request is to exclude the patio from the lot coverage computation. The building proper is within the required lot coverage percentage. A set of drawings, including a site plan, were submitted to Comaaissioners. Mr. Gunther Alberts, representing the applicant, discussed the proposal. The application was scheduled for public hearing at the meeting of November 23. 7. Palo Corporation Apartment Building, Bellevue and primrose. -. A public hearing at the meeting of October 26 on the variance application of Palo Corporation to construct an apartment building exceeding the permitted height limitation in an R-4 District, was continued to the regular meeting in November, and the applicants requested to return to the intervening study meeting. *r. Edward H. deWolf, project architect, was in attendance and discussed the proposed building at length, comparing with the type of building permitted under code, and the relative population density of the two types of buildings. The Commission was informed that the proposed building will include 141 units, 212 parking spaces, land coverage 25%. as opposed to permitted land coverage under code of 60%. Mr. deWolf stated that a six story building, which the code allows, containing twenty-four units per floor, represents 144 total units= the proposed building would have ten units per floor, for a total of 141 units. Mr. deWolf stated that studies prove that the proposed building will not cast a shadow upon any neighboring properties with the exception of the medical building on the corner of Primrose and Douglas. Mr. deWolf stated that the apartment units will vaxy in size from studio to the larger two or three bedrooms. He stated that traffic would not be any heavier from the proposed building than from a six story building. 8. Variance for Apartment Construction in R--2 District. 1132 Capuchin Ave. (continued to December study meeting . An application filed by Mr. Roger Evangelista for a variance to construct a five unit apartment building on duplex zoned property at 1132 Capuchino Avenue was held for the study meeting in December when it was determined - 4 - that the applicant was not in attendance nor represented. Mr. Joseph Lombardi, building contractor for the project, was present, but he ,reformed the Commission that he was not in position to discuss the variance. 9. Variance to Construct Apartment Building in R-2 District. 1125 Capuchin Avenue. A variance application filed by Mr. William Cullen proposed a six unit apartment building on duplex zoned property at 1125 Capuchin Avenue. Mr. Cullen was in attendance and submitted a set of preliminary plans. The Commission was advised that it is proposed to construct a two story building, garages and units on the first floor, the :remaining units on the upper story. Mr. Cullen stated that he plans one two -bedroom unit, one unit with two bedrooms and a den, and four one -bedroom units. There will be parking for six cars, according to the code. Mr. Cullen, in reply to Commissioner Norberg, stated that the property will be landscaped. He was requested to include landscaping detail on the drawings. The City Planner commented that the development is similar to existing apartments on the street, permitted by variance. I%e application was scheduled for hearing on November 23. 10. Variance to Resubdivide PropeM With Less Than Average Width. (Continued} An application filed by Mr. Timothy D. Regan requested a variance to resub- divide property at 1351 Montero Avenue, corner Hillside Drive, into two lots, one lot having sufficient land area but less than required average width. The Commission was ,advised that an existing house crosses the lot line, occupying portions of both lots. in a discussion with Commissioners, Mr. Regan was advised that his plan to resubdivide would result in a less than desirable lot but perhaps it would be possible to move the dwelling on to its own lot thereby establishing two legal lots. Mr. Regan decided to withhold the application temporarily to investigate the possibility of relocating the existing house. 11. Resolution re: Classifying Animal Clinics. Following review of a resolution prepared by the City Planner proposing to classify C-1 "animal clinics," Commissioners agreed not to adopt the resolution but to consider such applications on an individual basis. 12. Tidal Plain Zonin- Material prepared by the City Planner concerning regulations for a proposed Tidal Plain Zone was reviewed by Commissioners, preparatory to a public hearing scheduled for the meeting of December 28. 13. Radio Tower installations. The City Planner stated that the City Council has referred to the Planning Commission the matter of regulating radio tower and other similar high tower installations. The City Planner informed Commissioners of regulations in effect in the City of Los Altos, which might serve as a model for the Commission's deliberations. Following a period of discussion, the City Planner stated that he would prepare material for submittal to the Commission. 14. Inquiry re:. Broadway Overpasss Reconstruction. in response to an inquiry from a Mrs. Clayton, owner of property in the Broadway area, concerning the city's plans for reconstructing the Broadway Overpass and possible effects on properties within -the area, the City Engineer reported that there is a study underway but it will be some time before the City has any definite knowledge of the design patter or location. O . W I The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. BRAUNER, Secretary