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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. BRAUNER, Secretary