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September 27, 1965
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Brauner Edwards
Cistulli (8:50 p.m.)
Kindig
Norberg
Pierce
Stivers
City Attorney Karmel
City Planner Mann
City Engineer Marr
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called
to order on the above given date. Meeting called to order at
8:10 p.m., Chairman Kindig presiding.
ROLL. CALL
The above -named members answered the roll call of the Secretary
Commissioner Cistulli•s appearance at the meeIdng was recorded at
8:50 P.M.
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The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1965 and the study
meeting of September 13, 1965, submitted previously to Commission
members, were approved and adopted.
HEARINGS
1. LESUBDIVISION LOTS 9t 20 BLOCK 44
MILLS ESTATE NO. 2
Chairman Kindig announced that this was the time and place scheduled
to conduct a public hearing on a proposed resubdivision of Lets 9 and
20, Block ", Mills Estate No. 23.
Mr. James Roemer, representing. Eichler Homes, Inc., original sub-
dividers of a portion of the wills Estate, advised that the request
for the subject resubdivision has been presented in behalf of the
property owner of Lot 9, to realign his rear property line to coincide
with the top of the existing bank, an area of sixty-two square feet.
In reply to Commission inquiries, the City Engineer indicated that
his Office had no objection to the resubdivision, stating that the
request is similar to others approved by the Commission, wherein a
realignment of property lines on Malls Estate slope lots is
warranted:
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The City Planner, confirming the statements of the City Engineer,
and indicating his approval thereto, advised that the Commission
may anticipate similar requests in the future that shall pose a
greater problem.
There being no further discussion, either in favor or in opposition,
the hearing was declared concluded.
Commissioner Brauner moved that the resubdivision of Lots 9 and 20,
Block 44, Mills Estate No. 23, as depicted on the resubdivision map
and reviewed by the Planning Commission, be approved. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Pierce and adopted by the following
Roll Call vote:
Ayes: Commissioners: Srauner-Kindig-Norbarg-Pierce-stivers
Noes: Commissioners: Drone
Absent Commissioners: Cist xlli--Edwards
2. SPECIAL PERMIT TRWKIM OPERATION
ROLLINS ROAD
Chairman Kindig announced that this was the time and place scheduled
to conduct a hearing on an application for a Spacial Permit to
construct an office building addition to service a trucking operation
on a portion of property located. at 1367 Marston Road, filed by
'Martin Ruane, Inc., Plastering Contractor.
Reference was made by Chairman 3Kindig to the special Permit application
to build additional office space and to install a new chain link
fence at the fromt of the property and to a communication under date
of September S, 1965 bearing the :signature of Martin Ruane,
President.
The City Planner, replying to Chairman Kindi.g'ss inquiry concerning
a clarification with respect to a proposed trucking operation on
"Rollins Road" and the submission of the application under an adel eon
on "Marsten Road" advised that the property is a: single parcel,
extending from Marsten ,Road to Rollie Road; that the tracking
operation shall be conducted on the Rolling Road portion of the
property and notices of hearing were mailed to that effect.
Mr. Martin Ruane, the applicant, was recognized by the Cbair=n and
presented a blueprint, for Commission review, indicating the size
of the five trucks Proposed for the operation, the spaces allocated
therefor; the location of a chain link fence on the Rollins Road
entrance and a "no parking" restriction on Rollins Road.
Mac. Wyatt,. representing "Express -Way Trucking," the proposed lessee,
in attendance, explained that his operation may be More accurately
described as a "parcel businesses" rather than a "trucking business;"
that iris service provides a "twice -a -day" pick up and delivery and
that his permits have been extended to allow him -to operate within
a one -hundred and fifty mile radius.
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Replying to commission inquiries, Mr. matt stated that the property
is more than ample to aceomodate three "two -axle" trucks, one:
"twenty foot tractor with trailer" truck and one "panel -type" truck;
that the size of the `shipments average between three hundred to
four hundred pounds per shipment and that he will, have three drivers
to Maintain the service.
Commissioner Biorberg, referring to the blueprint and noting that the
area is sufficient to house at least two additional trucks. questioned
Mr. Wyatt whether, if listed to the five trucks, he would approach
the Commission at a later date for permission to add to the number
of trucks.
M. Wyatt stated that he hoped to obtain a five-year lease, to build
a selective arA profitable business and at this time he mould not be
in a position to foretell the future.
ram. Ruane, referring to the considerable nuisance experienced through
prior trucking operations conducted on his property, stated his
intention to prohibit Parking on Rollins Road, to which provision
M. Wyatt indicated his approval.
Other points raised by members of the Commission, concerning (1) the
landscaping of an area at the Rollins Road entrance and (2)'the
installation of bumper guards to protect the building, were agreed
upon by the applicant.
In reply to the City Planner's suggestions, the applicant further
agreed to replacing the existing dilapidated fence with chain link
fencing and,to confine the operation within the property boundaries.
Further discussion arose on the condition of the roadway, with
M. Ruane advising that he proposed to re --scrape, re -roll and place
a seal coating thereon and to concur wits+ the recommendations of the
Com9Bsion that it be properly maintained during the term of the
proposed five-year lease.
.he City Engineer advised that his Office is concerned with the
subject of drainage, suggesting that pipes be so located to carry
storm waters under the sidewalk. The applicant, indicated his
willingness to comply with this point.
A motion was introduced thereafter by Commissioner 33rauner that the
Special Permit to allow a trucking operation as proposed, be approved,
upon the following conditions:
1. that the trucking operation be confined within the property
exclusively;
2. that a chain link fence be installed on Rollins Road;
3. 'chat suitable landscaping be placed at the Rollins Road entrance
to the property;
d. that buungker guards be placed on the north side of the lot to
-,pro eat the id -Joining building:
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5. that the area be seal -coated and properly maintained; and
6. that pipes be installed in a manner to divert stoma waters under
the sidewalk and into the gutters.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pierce and adopted by the
following Roll Call vote:
AyeA: Commissioners: Braunor-Kindig-Norberg-Pierce-stivers
Noes: Commissioners: Done
Absent Commissioners: Cistulli-Edwards
The public hearing on the issue was declared concluded.
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Findings of the Commission. summarizing the action taken at a public
hearing, August 23, 1965, concerning the classification of acreage
northerly of the Bayshore Highway to "*-1, " were read and exhibits
attached thereto acknowledged.
RESOLMION NO. 5--65 "Recommending the Adoption of an Ordinance
C ass fy ng the Lands Known as 'bands of Crocker -Citizens National
Sank' to M--1 (Light Industrial) District was introduced for passage
upon nation of Commissioner Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Norberg
j and adopted unanimously by the following Roll Call votes
Ayes: Commissioners. Brauner-wig-Norberg-Pierce-Stivers
Noes: Commissioners: None
Absent Commissioners: Cistulli-Edwards
Commissioner Cistulli, appeared at gs5O p.m. and took his position
on the Commission rostrum.
NEW BUMMS
1. WZY.I,IM SPANGLE & ASMIATRS
GENERAL PMPROGRAM
The City Planner stated -:'that at the last meeting of the Planning Commis-
sion, M. George G. fader, representing the William Spangle &
associates, City & Regional Planners, reviewed material relating to
the proposed "General'Plan Program".for the City of Burlingme; that
at the conclusion of the discussion an the subject, the plying firm
was requested to revise the scope outline to include less restrictive
language and to prepare a more general scope analysis.
Mr. Spangler was recognized by the Chair, who, in turn, invited
Mr. Mader to comment on the presentation.
Mr. Mder referred to his mailings to the Commission m admrs of general
plan programs proposed for other coitie:s, including brochures and
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resumes on "Potential Development," "Plans for Special Areas
After the Presentation of a General Plan," "Traffic," An --
Study," etc., for comparison study and thereafter distributed
copies of a revised. "Proposed General Plan Program for the city
of Burlingame" to Commission and staff members.
W. ruder stated that the planned program includee basic studies
necessary in the preparation of a long-range, comprehensive and
general plan for the physical development of Burlingame and is
projected ahead to the year 1990; that once a general plan program
has been prepared end adopted by the City Cougrmil, It shad provide
a "po7 icy plan" for use in future developments.
Considerable discussion arose on the proposed outline of work required
to prepare the general plan with a series of question and answer
periods.
In concluding the presentation by Fir. Mader, the City Planner stated
that the City currently does not have a general plan; that once such
a plan is adopted it shall serve as a valuable guide if used wisely.
A motion was introduced by Covaissiouer Brauner, seconded by Cou is-
sioner Cistulli, that the City Council be advised that the Planning
Commission has carefully considered and hats recommended the adoption
of the proposed "General Plan Program" prepared.by William Spangle
& Associates. The motion was adopted by a majority voice vote.
2. BROADWAY OLA JUSs ue.lwPA ORT
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YORK & DADY
A proposed letter to the City Council, concerning the Broadway
Overpass "York and Dewy Report," the subject having bewn referred
to the planning Commission by the City Council on a prior date,
was read for Commission approval.
The Commission, in the communication. Acknowledging that it may be
som years before the project shall be completed, stipulated a series
of recannendaations to relieve the present traffic congestion in the
area that -may be sccompliahed in the near future and form an integral
part of the total Project.
A motion was introduced thereafter by Commissioner Cistulli, seconded
by Camissioner Pierce and unanim mely carried, that the cowamle:ation
setting forth the recommendations of the Commission, be traaem3,tted
to Council.
The City Planner announced the forthcoming League of California:Cities
Conference in San Francisco, October 11 and 12, 1965 and referred to
a schedule of workshops appropriate to city planning commissions.
The City Planner advised that copies of the schedule shall to made
available to Commission members.
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The next regular study meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission,
scheduled October 11, 1965, was changed in view of the aforementioned
Conference, to Wednesday, October 13, 1965, on motion of Commissioner
Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Fierce and unanimously carried.
The meeting thereafter regularly adjourned at MOO p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOW J. BRAUMM
secretary
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