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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1965.06.28CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Brauner Cistulli Edwards Norberg Pierce Stivers CALL TO ORDER June 28, 196S CONRiISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Kindig City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr A regular meeting of the Burlingame order on the above date at 8:00 p.m. Vice -Chairman Pierce presided. ROLL CALL Planning Commission was called to In the absence; of Chairman Kindig, The above -named members answered the Secretary•s roll call. Chairman Kindig, on vacation, was excused. MINUTES Minutes of the meetings of May 24 and June 14, 196S, previously submitted to members, were approved and adopted. Commissioner Edwards referred to the minutes of June 14, 1965, indicating his "unexcused absence", explaining to the Chairman that prior to the meeting he had informed a fellow -Commissioner that he would be away from the city on business. HEARINGS Pursuant to public notice, Bearings were held as follows: 1. TENTATIVE MAP ANZA AIRPORT PARK UNIT NO. 2. (continued) A Tentative Map of Anza Airport Park, Unit No. 2, a subdivision of the lands of Conti and Anza Pacific Corporation was scheduled for formal consideration at this time. The City Engineer distributed copies of the map to Commissioners, reporting that he had just received the material, therefore, was unable to recommend as to its accuracy. Chairman Pierce recognized Air. David Keyston, representing the subdividers, - who stated that since the study meeting of June 14, when the map was first discussed with the Commission, a revised map was prepared and sub- mitted to the City Engineer including all of the revisions requested by the Commission with the exception of the location of the "hard" or boundary line of the area to be subdivided. The City Attorney advised of a telephone conversation with Mr. Kenneth Jones counsel for the subdividers. The City Attorney stated that he is satis- !fied that it would be possible to create a subdivision and to resubdivide adjoining properties on the same drawing. The City Planner maintained that the "hard" line should be the boundary of the unsubdivided acreage which is being subdivided by the map and to date no map submitted has shown this. Pollowing a suggestion from the City Planner to continue the hearing to permit staff members to examine the new map, and an indication from Mr. Keyston that he had no objection, a motion was-inttoduced by Commissioner Stivers, seconded by Commissioner Edwards and unanimously carried to continue the hearing to the meeting of July 12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chairman Pierce acknowledged Councilwoman Johnson and Mr. Johnson in attendance. HEARINGS (cont.) 2. UNION OIL COMPANY GRANTED SPECIAL PERMIT TO ENLARGE SERVICE. STATION. A Special Permit application filed by Union Oil Company of California proposed remodeling and enlarging the existing service station at the northeast corner of El Camino Real and Broadway. A communication from the applicant, signed by R.W. Newell, Real,�Estate Representative, dated June 2, 1965, stated that the station presently has frontage on Broadway of 55 feet; Union Oil Company has purchased an additional 50 feet immediately adjacent on Broadway and plans to modernize and expand its facilities. A drawing of the proposed remodeling and a photograph -of a Union Oil Company service station were filed. Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. Newell who stated that in accordance with suggestions made at the study meeting of June 14 the driveways on the Broadway frontage were narrowed to comply with code requirements; additionally, the sign height was reduced to the legalwaximum of 20 feet. Mr. Newell stated that the photograph is not an exact representation of the structure to be built but simply illustrates building style. In response to Chairman Pierces invitation to the audience to comment, Mr. David Simpson, merchant and owner of the building at 1452 Broadway, immediately adjacent to the property recently acquired by Union Oil Company, was permitted to review the drawings. Mr. Simpson raised several questions and Mr. Newell, in response to Chairman Pierce reported that there is to be no excavating at the site, that a tire bumper strip will be installed to protect Mr. Simpson•s building and that there will be no signs placed against the wall of his building. Mr„ Newell assured members of the Commission and Mr. Simpson that Union Oil Company will let the contract for demolition of the old build- ing next to Mr. Simpson°s property to a reputable contractor, fully insure' against possible damage to neighboring properties. -2- --=� In reply to Commissioner Brauner's inquiry concerning the orange sphere ( sign, which he stated is rather unattractive, particularly in the loca- tion on El Camino Real, Air. Newell explained that this design with the numeral "761' trade mark is now used exclusively by Union Oil Company at all of its new stations. There were no protests recorded, oral or written. A motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli approved the Special Per- mit as requested in accordance with Union Oil Company Drawing No. F-3- 670-1 dated May 19, 1965; the principal building for the station to be built with stone veneer as shown on the specifications (but not on the plans); the stone veneer to be left unpainted; the roof to be anodized aluminum shakes, in accordance with the specifications. Motion seconded by Commissioner Edwards and declared carried unanimously on roll call vote. The hearing was declared concluded. 3. JONES-MINTO FORD SALES GRANTED SPECIAL PERMIT TO EXPAND STORAGE AREA. An application filed by Jones-Minto Ford Sales, 10). California Drive, requested a Special Permit for outdoor storage of new automobiles at the northeast corner of Peninsula and Highland Avenues - Lot 10, Block 13, Town of Burlingame Subdivision. Zone: C-2. A communication dated June 8, 1965, f Realty Company, acting as agent for t that two years ago the Commission app property for Jones-Minto automobile s is to raze an old residence occupying install improvements as required and A site drawing was filed. rom Stanley St.ebenne, Burlingame he lessee and lessor, pointed out roved the major portion of the torage purposes; the proposal now the remainder of the property, expand the storage area. The City Planner, in reply to the Chair, reported ghat Jones-Minto is now using approximately 2/3 of the lot. fie stated that when the permit was approved in 1962 the Commission attached conditions of fencing, landscaping and lighting. He suggested that the balance of the property should be similarly improved if the present application is granted. Chairman Pierce recognized Air. Daniel Minto, representing the applicant, who stated that the area will definitely be lighted as a safeguard against vandalism; the existing cyclone fence and the platting strip will be extended along Peninsula Avenue and on Highland Avenue. Chairman Pierce invited comments from the audience in favor of the appli- cation. There were none. Opponents were invited to speak. Mr. F.J. Leipzig, owner and resident of an apartment building at 19 Highland Avenue, protested that traffic conditions are extremely hazardous because of the convoy trucks delivering and unloading cars to the automobile agencies. He stated that expanding the Jones-Minto lot will magnify the situation creating greater traffic: problems in the neighborhood. 3- Mr. Stebenne informed the Commission that automobiles are delivered by )convoy not only to Jones-Minto but to a number of other automobile agencies in the city. Ile stated that "they have been unloading cars on Peninsula Avenue since 1949 or "S0"o Commissioner Edwards suggested that the matter be brought to the attention of the Police Department. Mr. P. Cambera, 937 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo,General Contractor, stated that he is owner of two properties at 11 and 15 Highland Avenue, across from the subject property, He stated that with his associates a sizeable financial investment is planned to construct a 21 unit apartment building. Commenting that he was rather disappointed to learn that his property faces commercially zoned property, he suggested that, rather than a cyclone fence with a minimum of planting in front, the Commission require the applicants to landscape the Highland Avenue frontage in such a way to provide an acceptable buffer between the apartment coning on the one side of the street and commercial uses opposite. Mrs. F. Leipzig, 19 Highland Avenue, protested that expanding commercial uses in the neighborhood will be harmful to surrounding apartment properties. Mr. Stebenne informed the Commission that the land is owned by the Scottish Rite Bodies - Air. Minto holds a lease for five years; after that time, the owners intend to develop the property for their own purposes. There were no further speakers, pro or con, nor communications filed in favor of or protesting the application. Commissioner Edwards introduced a motion approving the Special Permit for automobile storage purposes as requested, conditional upon: a six-foot cyclone fence with barbed wire atop, to a total fence height of seven feet enclosing the entire property; asphalt or similar coating to be installed to the City Engineer's specifications, including provisions for draining storm waters; a setback of 18.inches to be provided to permit planting a hedge or shrubbery in front of the fence; light standards as may be required for safety and police patrol purposes. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and declared carred unanimously on roll call,. The hearing was declared concluded. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chairman Pierce acknowledged Councilman Martin in attendance. HEARINGS (cont.) 4. LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE APPROVED. WILLIAM N. STRAtiiBI 1641 MARCO POLO WAY. William N. Strambi, 1641 Marco Polo Way, filed an application for a variance to exceed lot coverage of 40% to permit construction of two additional rooms and a bath to an existing residence - Lot 24, Block 8, Ray Park Subdivision. A Statement of Jusiification dated June 7, 1965, from the applicant, and a set of drawings, including elevations, were filed. -4- In reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Cistulli whether, as a property owner within 500 feet of the subject property, he may vote on the applies cation,the City Attorney ruled that he may take part in the discussion but abstain from voting. Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. Strambi who stated that in discussing the proposal with several of the neighbors none objected. The City Planner discussed the drawings submitted by the applicant, noting that there will be no interference with set backs - the variance relates only to lot coverage. Mr. Strambi, in reply to Commission inquiry, stated that the addition will exceed permitted lot coverage of 40t by approximately 31. There were no comments from the audience, either pro or con, in reply to the Chairs inquiry. Following a review of the drawings, Commissioner Norberg, commenting that the applicant is faced with an element of hardship •- a growing family in a small house - and a matter of 3% excessive lot coverage certainly will not affect the condition of the neighborhood, .introduced a motion to approve the variance in accordance with the drawings submitted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Brauner and declared carried on the following roll call: Ayes: Commissioners: Brauner, Edwards, Norberg, Pierce, Stivers Noes: Commissioners: None Abstain Commissioners: Cistulli Absent Commissioners: Kindig The applicant was advised the variance would be effective July 7, 1965, if not appealed. The hearing was declared concluded. COMmUNICATIONS 1. RECOWiENDATIONS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 11-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS. Chairman Pierce acknowledged a communication dated June 22, 1965 addressed by the City Planner to the Plannhg Commission concerning proposed changes in MT1 District Regulations and requested the Planner to comment. The City Planner reported that during the course of a public hearing at the City Council meeting of June 21, 1965, on the amendments to the Municipal Code,recommended by the Planning Commission, Council questioned the provision for "boating, marinas or water -oriented sports area" as "conditional uses". fie stated that Council took the: position that the uses would more properly be classified as "prohibited uses" and referred the matter to the Commission for recommendation. The City Attorney advised that since the Commission's recommendations concern an amendment to the zoning ordinance the City Council must follow procedure outlined in the State Planning Act and send the proposed changes back to the Planning Commission for review and report. The City Attorney informed Commissioners that they must now consider and report -5- to Council whether, in their opinion, the words "boating, marinas or water -oriented sports area" should be eliminated as conditional uses. The City Attorney advised further that the second phase of Council's action directing the Commission to consider adding the uses to the code as "Prohibited Uses" requires public notice and hearing. The City Planner's communication dated June 22, 19155, commenting on problems confronting the City in attempting to satisfy the requirements of the Water Pollution Board, was read. Commissioners Norberg and Brauner questioned whether it was necessary to go through the processes of naming the uses "prohibited", stating that removing the words from the code would appear to resolve the problem. Chairman Pierce recognized Councilman Martin who discussed the two basic problems facing the city with the Water Pollution Control Board: one relates to the city dump; the other, the disposal plant. Councilman Martin stated that Mr. W.J. O'Connell, Sanitation Engineer Consultant, has reported to Council that as far as the dump operations, there is no pollution or nuisance. Referring to the disposal plant, Councilman Martin reported that the city has been charged by the Water Pollution Control Board with pollut- ing the bay - not as a menace to health but as a nuisance. Ile stated that the city takes the position there is no nuisance except during heavy rain fa_11 when there is bypassing, but this is true of every other city on the bay. He explained that Burlingame has been cited because of the recreation area at Coyote Point; therefore, any additional recreational areas on the easterly side of Keyston's hold- ings - moving toward the disposal plant - may resu]'t in further charges of nuisance or, possibly, a health menace, In conclusion, Councilman Martin stated that Council "wants no water sports on the bay side of the city until the sewage disposal problem is resolved". On a motion introduced by Commissioner Stivers seconded by Commissioner Cistulli, the Planning Commission voteH2f61T8UA19end to the City Council that Section 25.42.030 "Conditional Uses Requiring Special Permit" be amended by deleting from sub -section f. the words "'boating, marinas, or water -oriented sports area". 2. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED - AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE. On a motion introduced by Commissioner No;berg, seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and unanimously carried, the regular meeting of Monday, July 26, 1965, was scheduled as the time for conducting a public hear- ing in the matter of considering an amendment to Section 25.42.040, Prohibited Uses, M-1 District Regulations, by adding to said Section the words "boating, marinas, or water -oriented sports area". RESOLUTION 1, RECOMMENDING ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE CREATING TIDAL PLAIN DISTRICT. Chairman Pierce recognized Air. Gilbert Todli, representing Ideal Cemew% Company. In reply to his inquiry whether the summary of hearing sets forth the position of Ideal Cement Company in the matter of a Tidal )Plain District, the City Attorney replied in the affirmative. Mr. Rodli referred to the Commission's Findings, designated Exhibit B, and attached to the Resolution, and suggested that these should be revised to show that the State Legislature's bill 'is before the Governor for signature, proposing creation of the commission recommended by Senator McAteer's Bay Conservation Study Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 3-65 "Recommending The Adoption Of An Ordinance Creating A TidalPlain District And Providing The Regulations Therefor." was introduced for passage on motion of Commissioner Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and carried unanimously on roll call. COWiUNICATION FROM CITY PLANNER RE: NEW NAME FOR INDUSTRIAL WAY. Chairman Pierce referred to a memo from the City Planner dated June 25, 1965, advising that as the result of the construction of the northerly end of Carolan Avenue a street will be installed at the location which has been shown on the city's maps as; "Industrial Way". The communication stated that when completed the street is proposed to become a dedicated street and suggested that the Commission consider a new name, replacing "Industrial Way", for recommendation to the City Council. In a period of discussion, Commissioner Cistulli suggested "Karmel Way" to honor former long-time City Attorney, Air. I. Karmel, father of Mr. Burress Karmel, present City Attorney, Following indications from other Commissioners that it might be prefer- able to wait until the street dedication is accomplished, the subject was held for further discussion at the study meeting of July 12, 1965. RECESS The Chair declared a recess at 10:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Pierce called the meeting to order at 10:10 p.m, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. A Capital Improvement "Work Sheet", prepared by the City Planner and distributed to Commissioners, listed projects submitted by the Department of Public Works, Park Department, Fire Department, Library and Planning Department, The City Planner sited that the Library Board has submitted a suggestion, not previously discussed with the Commission, to divide construction of the Library addition into two parts. Ile stated that a plan prepared by E.L. Norberg, Architect, will show how the project can be divided. Following review of all of the items on the Work Sheet, Commissioners approved a priority program of Capital Improvements for 1965-66 and selected other projects for consideration in 1966-67, for recommendation -7- to the City Council. The Commission declared its position in support of such projects as acquisition of a City Hall site; Sewage Plant reconstruction; The Broadway Overpass; Sheltered Play Area at Cuernevaca Park for accomplish- ment at some future date. The City Planner was requested to prepare and transmit to the City Council a comprehensive report of the Commission's` recommendations. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John J. Brauner Secretary -8- Qr a /� I-_ phi(/ _. - ,�.ca�.Y.�• _ " a_ t Qa4 ! l ! i