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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLAINNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Brauno,-
Cistillli
Kindig
Moore
Norbe r p
St.ivers
CALL TO ORDER
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Edwards
An adjourned regular meeting of the
from January 27, 1964, was called to
Chairman Brauner presiding.
R01, CA#,I,
February 10 1964
OTHERS PRESENT
City Attorney Y.armel
City Planner Mann
Burlingame Planning Commission,
order on the above date at 8:00 p.m.,
The Secretary's roil call recorded the above -named members present.
Commissioner Edwards, absent from the city on business, was excused.
HEARINGS
Chairman Brauner announced that two public -hearings continued from the
meeting. of January 27 would proceed at this time.
1. F ENCE HEIGHT AND SETBACK VARIANCES, RAYMOND L. SINES, APPROVED.
An application filed by Raymond L. Sines concerned two variances:
First, to exceed the legal P.iaximum fence height of six (6) feet and,
secondly, setbacks for a proposed Sauna Bath and a garden house on
property located at 400 Chapin Lane, at the intersection of Chapin Avenue
and Chapin Lane.
Members of the Commission agreed with the Chairman's suggestion to con-
sider the application in two Parts and treat the matter of the fence
height independently of the setback variances.
The Chair recalled that the original request was for a variance to per -
nit a ten (10) foot high fence but at the January 27 meeting; fir. Sines
agreed to reduce the height to eight (8) feet.
The proponent was invited to proceed,
FENCE HEIGIM,
Cyrus J. HcMillan, attorney, representing the applicant. referred to
code section 1978 providing for fence height variances and recited con-
ditions unusual to the subject property, as follows: The location is
at the "dead-end" of Chapin W.arie and, including; the Sines` home, there;
are just three properties on the block, One is in the Town of Iiills-
borough and the other, on the opposite side_'of Chapin Lane from the
Sines, is partially in Burlingame and partially in Hillsborough. There
is little traffic so that there should be no problem of public hazard.
Both of the other property owners are aware of the proposed fence and
have voiced no objection.
11%fr. McMillan stated that the existing fence is wire covered with shrubbe,Yv
and at least ten feet high. The fence is very old and the posts have
deteriorated, The applicant proposes to substitute a now subbi%,ssi ial
fence two feet less In heights
in reply to the ChaiTls inquiry, there were no ether speakers, pro or cote,
Conmissi.oners .:acre invited to .comment, Commissioner Cistulli slated that
allter a personall vis-it to the property and close inspection of the exist-
ing fence he was of the opinion that a now fence would not only improve
the appearance of the property but would be pleasing to the neighboring
owner as well..
Commissioner Stivers reported also of his personal inspection of the
property.
It was the consensus that the fence should extend high enough so as not
to destroy the external appearance of the property since the garage and
accessory structures extend to a height greater than eight feet,
Commissioner Norberg introduced a motion to approve the variance to
permit a fence to a height of eight (8) feet, as shown on the sketches
submitted, on the Chapin Lane fyontaget extending from the garage'to
the northwest corner of the property, including suitable landscaping
between the fence and the sidewalkp Motion seconded by Commissioner Kindig
and carried unanimously on -roll call vote.
SETBACK VARIANCES CHAPIN LANE.
Chairman Brauner announced that the applicant requests a variance from
the provisions of code section 19SS,"Setback on Corner Lots' to per-
mit a Sauna Bath and garden house to be built within one foot to two feet
of the fence on the Chapin Lane side.
The code requires that on corner lots in R districts there shall be a
setback not less than 7=1/2 feet from the street which runs parallel with
the length or the lot.
Mr. McMillan stated that a garden house had been in use for many years but
the lumber was deteriorating to the extent that it had to be removed.
A concrete slab was left in place and it is the owner's intention to
place new siding and a roof on the existing slab. The original structure
was within one foot to two feet of the fence. Relocation would be diffi-
cult due to a pond, which is part of a waterfall, and the swimming pool.
The applicant requests permission also to convert a tool shed, constructed
some years ago. as an addition at the rear of the garage, to a Sauna Bath
within one foot of the property line utilizing the original slab floor.
It is impossible to move the building further into the yard because of a
large redwood Tree,
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in reel*r to the choir's inqu q.r;.p there were no further -comments from the
flour.
Chairman Srauner stated that he inspected the property quite thoroughly
to determine whether there were exceptional circumstances or conditions
which would apply, The more or less isolated location at the "dead
end" of the street, the absence of cross streets feeding traffic into the
area and the fact that there are just three houses on the block certainly
Mould appear to create a unique situation and variation from
the setback requirements for a corner propez tyo
Commissioners Stivers„ Cistulli and Norberg. expressed concurrence with
the Chairs comments,
A motion was thereupon iWtY•oduc;�:d by Co-mmissioner Alorberg app;•oving set-,
Dock variances as rliq .est-ed to De"•_"m it eE nstruet.-io of a Sa+.831%, Bath in <5??
C -�, nsS ftg tool ?had within ons, of the Chapin Lane property line and
; w G d a ga d,-n uff ease or as`cing c onerete slab within two feet of
the; Chapin ha��e pzope5 ty line, .gin accordance with sketches submitted
" otion second-: d b tc-mmissio, er Cistulli and carried unanimously eh roll
wall vote.
The applicant was advised that the variances would become effective on
February 18, 964, provided there was no appeal.
The hearing was declared concluded,
2. PROPOSED `AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE CODE (ZONING): Regulations for
Ra3A District9_,
Chairman Rrauner announced that the hearing on a proposed amendment to
the ordinance code .to provide for a new zoning classification "R-3A
District" (Multi -family, low density), and to regulate its use. con-
tinued from the meeting of January 27, 1964, would proceed at this time.
The City Planners in reply to the Chair's request to review proceedings
to date, noted that the hearings have carried over through several
meetings. At the meeting of January 27, the ordinance was not reviewed
in its entirety but the discussion was limited more or less to the ques-
tion of garage requirements and to a proposed new section which would
provide a formula for computing; number of dwelling; units when two or
more lots would be combined to create one property.
Chairman Srauner referred to comments at the last meeting when the
Commission was unable to reach agreement in the matter of garage require-
ments and suggested, as a compromise, and to expedite the transmittal of
the ordinance and related papers to the City Council, that'the section
pertaining to garage requirements be amended by deleting the first sen-
tence which provides that "Garages or carports shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25.70 of this Code".
Commissioner Norberg noted that the basic parking ordinance provides for
some open parking spaces in lieu of all covered parking; under certain
conditions, i.e., when there are more than six units in an apartment
building. It would seem to be only fair that a similar formula should
apply in R-3A where an owner. who would build a small building. perhaps
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up to six units,. would be permitted some open parking, fie suggested
that such open parking could be considered when computing lot coverage,
Commissioner Norberg stated that he was not satisfied that simply
deleting the sentence, as suggested by the Chair, would be the answer,
The majority of Commissioners agreed that the proposed R-3A Districto
applied discriminately, on an area basis, or in some individual situa-
tions where the existing R-3 would not apply, would fill a recognized
need for a transitional or buffer zone between the R-3 and first resi-
dential districts. it was noted that duplex,, or two-family construc-
tion: wb ch for years was a form of buffer zoning, has been virtually
at a standstill.
Commissioner Find g stated that he Felt Commissioner Norberg: s comments
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ad merit and deserved some consideration. However, he expressed con-
cern that open parking, if permitted ?n the sy:aller apartment develop.-
ments would lead to parking in the areas which should be reserved for
yards and open spaces.
In additional comment, Commissioner Kirdig offered. the suggestion that
the ordinance be approved as written with the understanding that the
Commission shall undertake a study of the basic parking ordinance.
All Commissioners, except Covivissionor Sti.vers who stated that he (lid
not understand what was b,,,d r agreed that there was a need
for such an addition to the Code.
A notion was thereupon introduced by Commissioner Norberg approving
the ordinance establishing an R-3A District and regulating the use of
real property in said District and directing the preparation of
necessary legal documents by the members of the staff for submission
to.the Commission at its next regular meeting. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Moore and declared carried on the following roll call vote::
AYE: COMMISSIONERS Brauner, Cistulli, Kindig, Moore, Norberg
NOES: COMMISSIONERS None
ABSTAIN COWU SSIONERS Stivers
ABSENT CONiI•fISSIONERS Edwards
The hearing was thereafter declared concluded,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:05 p.m., to be followed by the
study meeting regularly scheduled for this date.
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FOR STUDY:
1. VARIANCE. Bernard Stack, 1225 Laguna Avenue. R-3 use of first -
residential property.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stack and Mr. R.E. Onorato, the draftsman, were in
attendance to discuss plans for a 'Lour unit apartment building and four
covered parking spaces on property owned by the applicants.
The Commission was advised that there is in existence a single-family
dwelling* probably 45 to 50 years o d which in spite of regular repiairs.
?.Md maintenance. is in poor condition and wi11 have to be -replaced soon.
'glee lot is SO feet by 120 feet - -he zoning is R-J. , immediately a.d acen6�
to R-3.
The City Planter noted that there is Rw3 zoning starting on Laguna Avenue;,
just south of RhinetWe, which carries through in a straight line to the
El Canino.
In discussing the plans, Mr. Onorato mentioned that the lot coverage is
48%.
Commissioner Norberg questioned Mr. Onorato concerning a fire escape
which was shown on the drawings. fir. Onorato stated that this is per-
missible in I eu of a second staircase on two-story buildings.
Commissioner Norbert; suggested that some thought be given to providing
another staircase in place of a bilcony and eliminating the fire escape.
The application was scheduled for hearing on February 24.
2. VARIANCE. Carl M. Fiske. 2012 Devereux Drive-. Lod: Coverage.
An application filed by Air. and Pars. Carl M. Fiske requested permission
to remodel and convert an existing :patio into a family room and, in ':he
same remodeling�bake available to the main house by an inside stairway
two existing roams which are accessible only from the outside. The re-
sultant structure will exceed the permitted 40% lot coverage. .
A preliminary drawing, photographs and a letter from the applicant were
filed.
Mr. R.E. Onoratoi °:draftsman, discussed the plans with the Commission and
pointed out ghat the variancb request is to exceed the legal 40%.by 8%.
Commissioners agreed to a public hearing at the meeting of February 24
and to inspect the.property in the meantime.
3. VARIANCE. Ub*al-do Siboldi. To permit lot with less than average
_wjdtb of 50 feet
A variance application filed by -Mr. and Airs. Ubaldo Siboldie
811 Bayshore Boulevard, requested permission to combine a portion of
one lot with an existing Iota the result being a :lot with less than an
average width of SO feet
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A plot plan and a. letter of justification were filed by the applicant.
The City Planner noted that the one lot which has :Frontage on Bayshore
Boulevard (Lot 3) is an existing lot. The area,wh:ich the applicant
} wishes to attach to that lot is a portion of a lot.. which is completely
land -bound and cannot be used for building purposes'unless combined
with a lot with `street frontage.
The City Planner advised that a structural encroachment which shows on
the drawings between Lot 11 and Lot 6 no longer exists.
Following a review of the drawings and discussion with the applicant,
the matter was scheduled for hearing on February 240
4. :VARIANCE - Sylvester J. McAtee. 724 Concord Way. To reduce rear
setback from IS feet to 3 feet.
An application filed by Sylvester- J. McAtee'. Jr., ;requested a variance
to reduce the 15 foot setback on the rear property line at 724 Concord Way
to 3 feet to permit construction of a 233 square feet (11 feet 8-inches by
20 feet) work shop and storage area to the rear of and attached to the
garage,
A letter of justification and plot plan accompanied the application.
Following a discussion with Ar; McAtee, Commissioners agreed to inspect
the property and scheduleda public hearing for February 24.
5. SPECIAL PERMIT 1500 Bayshore, Ltd. (Keyston Bros.).- Theatre,
An application filed by 1300 Bayshore Ltd., requested a use permit to
construct and .operate a theatre on property located at 1310 Bayshore
Highway, on the easterly side of the street opposite Hyatt House Hotel.
The zoning - M-1 (Light Industrial),
A photograph and preliminary plans were submitted.
Mr. David Keyston was in attendance representing the applicant.
The Commission was advised that the building will actually be a "theatre
in the round"iiith a seating capacity of approximately 2500. There are
188 parking spaces on the property. The lease arrangement with the; pro-
ducer who will operate the theatre requires a total of 800 spaces on the
premises or ion adjacent property, Mr. Keyston staked that the parking
should present no problems since.there are spaces available on other
properties owned by the applicants.
Following a review of the plan and discussion with Mr. Keyston,the
application was scheduled for the regular meeting of February 27a
6. UNDERGROUND GARAGE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS.
Mr. Jack Clang submitted a plan for underground garages in connection with
a proposed apartment building on Carden Court in the.Mills Estate.
The code provides that where garages are to be constructed below ground
level and there will be projection of such garages into any yard or
building setback area, the parking plans and the landscape plan
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for the surface of the structure shall come to the Planning Commission
for approval before a building permit shall issue.
In reviewing the riaterial submitted by Air. Clang, Commissioners requested
that an actual landscape plan be submitted in time for the regular
meeting of February 24.
7. PROBLEMS OF WATER SERVICE FOR INCREASED DENSITIES.
A paper prepared by the City Planner reported of discussion with the
Fire Chief and the City Engineer concerning the steadily increasing bur-
den upon the city°s cater service facilities as the result of multiple
dwelling construction and resultant higher population densities;and
suggested as a possible solution to the problem that the Commission con-
sider the ratter of water pipe replacements, where indicated, as a part
of zoning or variance proceedings.
S. IMPROPER USES IN M-1 DISTRICTS.
The City Planner referred to a memo directed to the Commission under
date of December 17, 1963, in which he discussed the matter of uses
in the industrial zoning,and suggested that the Commission review the
present ordinance at a. etudy meeting in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward A. Moore, Secretary-
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