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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1965.12.13,s CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Brauner Cistulli Kindig Norberg Pierce CALL TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS ABSENT December 13, 196S OTHERS PRESENT Edwards City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer 11,1arr Councilman niederichser An adjourned regular meeting of the Burlingame Planning; Commission, from Novenher 22, was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Kindig presiding, ROLL CALL The above -named members answered the Secretary's roll call, COW-10N I C AT I ON 1. Palo Corporation Granted Ope Year Extension Of Variance, Chairman Kindig announced that the meeting of November 22 was continued to this date for the purpose of considering a communication dated November 9, 1965, from Mr. Marry Lehrfeld, Burlingame Realty Company, agents for the Palo Corporation, requesting a one year extension of a variance for apartment construction on property at the northwest corner of Bellevue Avenue and Primrose Road. The City Planner, in reply to the Chair, confirmed that the municipal code provides for an extension as requested by the applicant Mr,, Lehrfeld, in reply .to Chairman Kindig, reported that due to certain tax liens, the owners have been unable to proceed with their plans for the property; however, the existing building will be derelished within 90 days and the owners hope to build during 1966, hence the request for the extpsiono Mr, fehyfe d stated that the existing building is now vacant and is being partially dismantled, The Chair reminded Mr. Lehrfeld that the Commission approved a specific. building designs if revised, the plans must be resubmitted to the CommissionQ �1re Lehrfeld stated that at this time he was not in a position, to guarantee that the owners contemplate that particular building; he stated that plans are presently ender way for a building with more units than originally proposed, I The City Planner pointed out that in approving; the variance to plans submitted by the applicant, the Commission themby assured the City Council, and all persons who viewed the plans at the time of the public hearing, that a particular building would be built; he stated that since the variance may not legally be amended, and if there are changes contemplated, the owners will be required to reapply. The City Building.Inspector reported that the property has fallen into disrepair and has been a cause of concern to his department, Mr. Lehrfeld stated that the caretaker has been instructed to close and board the building against trespassers until demolition. There were no comments from the audience. Upon advice from the City Attorney that the requested extention is permissible, Commissioner Cistulli introduced a emotion to extend the Palo Corporation variance for one year, to December 8, 1966; motion seconded by Commissioner Pierce and declared carried unanimously on roll call. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p..m.; the study meeting regularly scheduled for this date followed immediately thereafter. STUDY MEETING 1. Resubdivision of lots in Block 3�Fast ,rtillsdale_Industrial Park No.22. A resubdivision map prepared by Charles E. Randlett, Civil Engineer, pro- posed to establish three separate parcels by combining lots and portions of lots, all under one ownership as follows: Parcel 1, combining Lots 13 through 18 with portions of Lots 30, 31.and 32 and all of Lot 29, Block 3, East Millsdale Industrial Park #2, thereby giving to the parcel frontage on two streets, Mitten Road and Malcolm Road; Parcel 2,. combining remaining portions of Lots 30 and 31,-with 175 feet on Malcolm Road; Parcel 3,consisting of the remaining portion of Lot 32, with 60 feet on Malcolm Road, The City Planner stated that there is a large commercial building on Parcel 1, occupied in part by one of the federal agencies; entrance is off ?Mitten toad with all of the parking at. the rear; he pointed out that by including Lot 29 the parcel will have frontage on two streets with direct access to the rear from Malcolm Road. The City Engineer indicating no problems of concern to his department, the map was scheduled for public hearing on December 27. o 7- 2. Final flap - Anza Airport Park, Unit Now In presenting the final map of Anza Airport Park Subdivision, Unit #2, the City Engineer reported that the map matches closely with the pre- viously approved tentative map. lie stated that there are some engineering problems to be resolved; also, rare Howard [dickey, the project engineer, has been requested to furnish a title report on a small area which is shown as an extension of Burlingame Avenue on the old maps but there is a question whether this is actually a dedicated part of the street or privately owned. The City Engineer stated that neither the city fire department, nor Hillsborough objected to the street name; there are no public improve- ments existing, and the plans are now in the city engineering department for verification. He pointed out that the City Council will not receive the map for final approval until all of the improvements are in and accepted by the city. The matter was referred to the meeting of December 27 for formal action, 3,, Variance to Exceed Lot Coverage By 1-1/21. An application filed by Joseph F. Smith, 2016 Davis Drive (Lot 15, Block 1S, Ray Park Subdivision) requested a variance as follows: "To construct addition to existing dwelling, which will exceed allowed lot coverage by 1-1/2$11, A letter from the applicant dated November 16, 1965, related in detail family circumstances leading to a decision to add a small family room to the rear of the dwelling; it was noted that the lot coverage•variance is required in order to builds in conformance with the present architec- ture of the house and the general appearance of the neighborhood. Drawings prepared by Robert E. Onorato, Architect, were filed and reviewed by Commissioners. The City Planner reported that with the exception of the lot coverage variance, there were no other problems in the property. The application was scheduled for public hBring on December. ?Z. 4. Special Permit e Hotel Easterly of Bayshore Freeway. An application filed by harry Somers for Burlingame Shore Land Company requested a special permit for construction and operation of "Hotel, Restaurant, Cocktail Lounges" on lands on the easterly line of Bayshore Freeway, adjacent to and southerly of the Broadway Overpass, owned by Burlingame Shore Land Company. A communication from Mr. Somers dated November 26, 1965, advised that the building will contain approximately 32S rooms divided into a nine story tower and two wings of three stories each o parking for 430 auto- mobiles and a convention facility to handle 1200 people at any one meeting. The communication stated further the development is a joint venture of Burlingame Shore Land Company, Donald H,, Stone -son of the Stoneson Development Corporation and liarry M. Somers, real. estate developer; negotiations are under way with: a large hotel corporation for operation of the facility. -3- A schematic plan was filed. i A map of the location prepared by Iioward Hickey, Engineer, and an over- lay drawn by the City Planner were submitted, The City Planner pointed out that preparation of the land is the obligation of the owner - not the city's responsibility. Ile stated that there are two matters of concern: 1.. There is no sewer service close at hand; 2. The State Department of Highways is working at this time on drawings for the overpass and while their plans are not yet known there is a possibility that the new construction may cross a portion of the proposed hotel site. Mr, E.H. deWolf, Architect, informed the Commission that the building drawings are very preliminary since the developers are aware of the overpass situation and the possibilities of eventual reconstruction. He agreed that there is ample area to shift the building site southerly on the property should the need arise. In a general discussion there were comments concerning on -site parking requiiirements; the City Planner mentioned that if there should be loss of area to the overpass, the developers may find it necessary to consider double -deck parking; The City Engineer discussed briefly requirements for sewer lines and the need for sufficient elevation to provide adequate flows In reply to nor. Person"s question whether an existing easement is not large enough to carry a second line, the City Engineer stated that this would be investigated. The City Planner mentioned that a meeting will be held in the City ! Engineer's office on Friday with representatives of the Highway Division; possibly there may be something definite to report at the Commission's next meeting, There was discussion concerning the difficulties existing at the present time in moving traffic through the area and the additional traffic to be generated by the present proposal and other developments under con- struction, A public hearing was scheduled for the meeting of December 27. S. Variance To Move Duplex Building To R-1 Lot. A variance application filed by fir. and Mrs. Joseph Arnaudo, 1004 No. Humboldt Avenue, San Mateo, to move a duplex building to a first resi- dential lot at 273 Bancroft Road, Burlingame, was continued to the study meeting of January 10, 1966, when it was determined that the applicant was not in attendance nor represented. 6. Special Permit for Display of Lindal Cedar homes. The application of Anza Pacific Corporation for a special permit for the use of Lot 1, Block 1, Anza Airport Park Subdivision No 2 on a temporary basis for the display of Lindal prefabricated cedar homes was reviewed. A letter from the applicant dated December 9, 196S, a drawing of the lay out of the °'proposed display village " and a brochure describing the homes were filed. �4� Mr. Ceorge Keyston, representing the applicant, described the location "between the real estate sign and the theatre marquee" on the lands of Anza Pacific Corporation. The City Planner mentioned three problems relating to the proposed use which are of concern to the city: 1. If it is proposed that one of the display houses is to serve as an office and sales room, this structure must be on a complete foundation with sewer, water, elec;tricity,,etc. 2. Anza Airport Park 02 is not yet a legal. subdivision and there are no public improvements. 3. Chief Moorby has requested installation of a fire hydrant. The City Building Inspector confirmed that the structure used for office purposes must meet Uniform Building Code requirements. Mr. Keyston stated that it is his understanding that Lindal Homes, Inc., does not anticipate setting up its operation immediately. lie requested approval of the special permit conditional upon completion of the pub- lic improvements, which should be within four to five months. Commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing on the application at the meeting of December 27. % Set Back on Carolan Avenue m Oak Grove to Park Avenue. The City Planner stated that the improvement of Carolan Avenue early next year will create lots having frontages on tiro streets. Submitting a drawing of the area between Linden and Carolan Avenues and Oak Crove and Park Avenues, the City Planner noted that most of the properties on the street, with the exception of the commercial complex at the corner of Oak Grove, are old and it is possible within the next few years may be torn down to make better use of the lols, which, in turn, raises the question of building set backs on the new Carolan Avenue frontages. He stated that thertmFour to five lots which will be affected and under the present rules anyone desiring to build an accessory building could go to the property line. lie suggested estab- lishing a 15 foot setback on Carolan Avenue as a method of insuring against one property being developed with a building setting out beyond another. Commissioners discussed the subject briefly and agreed to initiate public hearings at the meeting of December 27. 8. DISCUSSION RE PRESERVATION OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES m EL CAMINO REAL. Commissioner Norberg commented concerning the removal of four trees from a property on El Camino Real to clear a building site for an apartment house and questioned whether the city may enact legislation to declare the El Camino an historical street for the purpose of controlling the types of buildings and to preserve the trees. In a period of discussion the City Planner stated..that to his knowledge the city may not interfere with a property owner's rights to the trees on his property and some members of the Commission indicated reluctance to do so. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted John J. Brauner, Secretary -5-