HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1965.04.26CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
April 26, 196S
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COtSIISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Brauner
Edwards City Attorney Karmel
Cistulli
City Planner Mann
Kindig
City Engineer Marr
Norberg
Councilman Diederichsen
Pierce
Stivers
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission -was called to
order on the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Cistulli presiding.
ROLL CALL
The above -named members answered the Secretary's roll call.
tIINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 22 and the study meeting of
April 12, 1965, previously submitted to members, were approved and
adopted.
BEARINGS
Hearings, pursuant to public notice, were conducted as follows:
1. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS YARD, MARSTEN ROAD. APPROVED.
An application for a Special Permit for a landscape contractor's yard and
shop in the industrial area at 1320 Marsten Road, submitted by Brown and
Bottari Company, was reviewed at the study meeting and scheduled for pub-
lic hearing at this time.
A site diagram and the applicant's letter of explanation dated April 6,
1965, were filed.
Chairman Cistulli recognized tiro Frank Bottari who reported that he leased
the property with an option to purchase buts other than spreading some
rock fill,improvements have been kept to a minimum awaiting a decision on
the use permit. Ile stated that if the permit is approved the site will
be fenced and the rock covering oiled.
In reply to Chairman Cistulli, the City Planner explained that the property
was originally part of the Dore holdings but is now owned by Fisk, Firenze
and McLean who maintained a shop and storage yard there for a number of
years. Ile stated that there is no direct street frontage, however, an
easement for ingress and egress was granted by Mr. Dore to Fisk and
Firenze, which presumably has been recorded so there should be no problem
in the property of access.
The City Planner pointed out that a use permit was never issued Fisk
and Firenze since they were in the location long, before such a require-
ment existed, consequently, the property has suffered somewhat from
"poor housekeeping".
Stating that he has no objection to the proposed use if properly con-
trolled, the City Planner suggested that in addition to the fence which
the applicant has stated he will install that additional fill be laid
to a reasonable grade and some oiling done to control the dust.
Replying to Commissioner Kindig's inquiries, the City Planner con-
firmed that there is ample area for the office and shop buildings and
on -site parking.
Mr. Bottari stated that the two buildings are existing, that a portion
of the area is paved, and the repair work on the equipment shall be
confined within the shop building.
There were no comments from the audience nor communications in favor
of or protesting the application.
A motion introduced by Commissioner Brauner approved the use permit
to Brown and Bottari Company, conditional upon additional material to
be placed, graded and oiled in that portion not now paved; a cyclone
fence not to exceed six feet in height to enclose the property,
Motion seconded by Commissioner Pierce and carried unanimously on
roll call.
The hearing was declared closed.
2. RECLASSIFICATION R-1 TO R-3 1605 SANCHEZ AVENUE. WITHDRAWN.
An application for reclassification from R-1 (single-family) District
to R-3 (third residential, multi -family) District of property desig-
nated Lot 17, Burlingame Park Subdivision No. S, 1605 Sanchez Avenue,
filed by Mr. L.C. Smith, 465 Concar Drive, San Mateo, was scheduled
for public hearing at this time.
A letter dated April 20, 1965, on the letterhead of L.C. Smith and
Company, signed by Mr. Andrew Rocca advising of Mr. Smith's decision
to withdraw the application was read. There being no objections heard,
the request for withdrawal was approved.
3. ORDINANCE CODE AMENWIENT: REVISE M-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
Chairman Cistulli announced that a public hearing, continued from the
meeting of March 22, 1965, to consider amendments to M-1 (Light
Industrial) Code Sections would proceed at this time.
The City Planner informed the Commission that the ordinance draft pre-
pared after the initial hearing at the meeting of March 22, and fur-
nished Commissioners at the study meeting of April 12, incorporates a
statement of policy in the section entitled "Scope of Regulations:
also, the section entitled "Conditional Uses Requiring A Special Per-
mit" has been somewhat enlarged on the basis of communications read
at the March 22 meeting from property owners and others interested in
the development of the industrial area.
The proposed amended M-1 regulations, submitted by the City
-2-
:X
Planner, were thereupon read.
The City Planner called attention to the following,newly included as
conditional uses: imports or aircraft landing fields, including
heliports; ercial recreation establishments, including but not
limited to outdoor theatre, archery, skating, bowling, boating
marinas or water -oriented sports area. Facilities provided may
include sale of food and beverages; Establishments for sale of
goods and services at retail; Hotels and motels. Facilities
provided may include meal and beverage service, barber and beauty
shops, smoke shops, and similar services which are clearly inci-
dental to the providing of lodging accommodations;' Trucking and
Truck storage has been expanded to include "motor freight terminals"
Chairman Cistulli invited comments from the audience.
Mr. Alex Smith, Vice President, Burlingame Shore Land Company, referred
to the policy statement at the beginning of the chapter providing for
"auxiliary and accessory uses as are reasonably appurtenant to the
principal uses" and questioned whetket there may be an area of conflict
in interpreting a proposed use as an accessory or a conditional use.
The City Planner replied in the negative, explaining that any conflict
or ambiguity which may exist in the present code section has been
eliminated by the proposed amendment which sets forth the purposes of
the areas designated "industrial" and differentiates between principal
and conditional uses of such areas.
Mr. Smith informed the Commission that as a realtor engaged in business
in this locality he was in favor of the proposed revisions.
Mr. John Ross, A.V.R. Realty Company, Burlingame, commenting that the
industrial area has developed very well under existing rules, suggested
that the proposed amendment will permit the city to become more'Uic-
tatorial'.'
Mr. David Keyston, pointing out there has been no provision for office
buildings requested their inclusion, either as a principal or a con-
ditional use..
A poll of Commissioners indicated their position in favor of including
office buildings as a conditional use.
A suggestion from Commissioner Norberg that "Brick,tile or terracotta
manufacturing, designated "d" under conditional uses be eliminated was
concurred in by the Commission.
Chairman Cistulli recognized Dr. Alan Eledden, President, Chamber of
Commerce, who stated that the Board of Directors are in favor of the
amended ordinance and support it wholly.
There were no further comments.
On a motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce and unanimously carried on roll call, the City Attorney and
City Planner were directed to prepare and submit to the Commission the
Findings, Report and Resolution whereby the Commission shall recommend
to the City Council amendment of the Al-1 (Light Industrial) Code Sec-
tions.
The hearing was declared concluded. o3e
d
NEW BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED: CODE AMENDMENT "TIDAL PLAIN ZONE".
On a motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig, seconded by Commissioner
Brauner and unanimously carried a public hearing on an amendment to
the Ordinance Code providing for Tidal Plain District Regulations was
scheduled for the Commission regular meeting of May 24, 1965.
Commenting on the proposed ordinance, Commissioner Brauner requested
deletion of the words "Extraction of chemicals from sea water" under
Permitted Uses. Other members of the Commission indicated concurrence.
2. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STUDY.
May 10, 1965, was selected as the date for the first study meeting on
196S Capital Improvement proposals.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Chairman Cistulli declared nominations in order for Commission officers
for the term 1965-1966.
CHAI RMAN
On a motion introduced by Commissioner
Norberg, seconded by Commissioner
Brauner, Everett K. Kindig was nominated
for the office of Chairman and thereafter
elected on a unanimous ballot.
VICE CHAIRMAN
On a motion introduced by Commissioner
Kindig, seconded by Commissioner Norberg
E.L. Pierce was nominated for the office
of Vice Chairman and thereafter elected
on a unanimous ballot.
SECRETARY
On a motion introduced by Commissioner
Cistulli, seconded by Commissioner
Norberg, John J. Brauner was nominated
for the office of Secretary and thereafter
re-elected on a unanimous ballot.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
-4-
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Brauner, Secretary
r
.
/T,C _.
.4