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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1965.01.11CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Brauner Cistulli Edwards Kindig Norberg Pierce Stivers (8:15) CALL TO ORDER None January 11, 1965 OTHERS PRESENT City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr An adjourned meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission, from December 28, 1964, was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p,m., Chairman Cistulli presiding. ROLL CALL All members of the Commission were in attendance, IEARINGS 1. VINCENT G. RANEY APPEAL (denied). Chairman Cistulli announced that the hearing on the appeal of Vincent G, Raney, Architect, to overrule the City Building Inspector's decision on certain underground wiring installations at the Burlingame Drive -In Theatres was continued from the meeting of December 28 to the present time when a question of jurisdiction arose. The City Attorney, in reply to the Chair, referred to the ordinance enacting the Uniform Building Code providing for a right of appeal in certain areas where the Building Inspector has discretion with respect to suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and naming the Planning Commission the appellate body. He stated that neither the Electrical Code nor the Plumbing Code make provision for such an appeal. The City Attorney informed the Commission that, in his opinion, based purely on jurisdictional grounds, there is no appeal, neither to the Planning Commission nor the City Council, from a discretionary ruling of the Building Inspector in the areas of the Electrical or Plumbing Codes, The City Attorney commented further that in the 1962 National Electrical Code there appeared for the first time a provision for laying wires under- ground without conduit, under certain conditions. The City of Burlingame adopted that code by adopting the San ttateo County Electrical Code, which is uniform throughout the county, but which excludes the new provision in the National Code. The City Attorney stated that the appellant is proposing an installation not allowed by code and requesting an appeal in an area not subject to appeal. _,� }' I was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the appeal be denied on _he grounds that the Commission has no jurisdiction to hear it. On a motion introduced by Commissioner Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Pierce and unanimously carried Commissioners denied the appeal of Air. Vincent Raney, in accordance with the opinion of the City Attorney. A comment from the City Attorney concerning an appellate body to hear appeals on the Electrical and Plumbing Codes, as on the Building Code, was received with interest by Commissioners; the City Planner, Building Inspec- tor and the City Attorney were requested to submit an opinion to assist the Commission in determining whether or not such a recommendation should be made to the City Council. The hearing was declared concluded. 2. TIDAL PLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. In reply to Chairman Cistulli, the City Planner recalled that at the last regular meeting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the code to provide for a Tidal Plain zoning classification was continued for two weeks at the request of Mr. Cilbert Rodli, representing Ideal Cement Company. At the time, Mr. Rodli indicated that he expected to have a re- port on the progress of Pacific Air Commerce Center, the project involv- ing tideland holdings of the Ideal Cement Company, Mr. Rodli, upon recognition by the Chair, stated that he had received no official information from his principals on the status of the project. Mr. Rodli, however, questioned whether there was actually a need for the proposed regulations, pointing out that the land is presently unzoned and any development would be subject to approval of a use permit by the city. Mr. Rodli suggested, as an alternate procedure, that the city prepare a master plan for bay lands use. lie referred to the plans of the San Francisco International Airport, the State and the County of San Mateo master plan. Stating that inasmuch as this is the only unclassified area in the city, the City Planner explained that it was intended that the proposed regula- tions would serve as a guide as to the uses the city hopes to accomplish eventually and, in the interim, provide stricter control than may be pos- sible under presently existing rules. Referring to Mr. Rodli's comment concerning a master plan, the City Planner stated that at the request of the City Council he is presently engaged in preparing a proposal, with outside expert help, to be submitted for Council's consideration. lie stated that it is his understanding that whatever the City Council will decide will take a year or so to accomplish; in the mean- time, the area should not remain unzoned° Mr. David Keyston stated that while the proposed classification will have little effect on their properties, he was inclined to agree with Mr. Rodli that the regulations not be enacted at this time. lie stated that he has received the impression, in discussions with proponents of the Pacific Air Commerce Center, that it is their feeling the City of Burlingame is not interested in their plans. -2- Following a period of general discussion, on a motion introduced by Commissioner Brauner, seconded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Tidal Plain District Regulations was _`�heduled to proceed at the meeting of January 2S, 196S. ADJOURNMENT No further business scheduled for this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:4S p.m., to be followed by the study meeting regularly scheduled for this date. RECESS The Chair declared a five minute recess, CALL TO ORDER The study meeting convened at 8:S0 p.m., Chairman Cistulli presiding. 1. SIGN VARIANCE. O'Neill Realty Company. Mr. John Green, Q.R.S. Neon Company, presented drawings of a pole sign 4 feet by 8 feet 4 inches, to an overall height of 17 feet above grade, to identify the O'Neill Realty Company building at 100 E1 Camino Real. A plot plan showed the sign located on the southerly side of the building. Mr. Green stated that*the sign will be double-faced, of plexiglass with flour flourescent tubes inside to give a steady,subdued light. .he City Planner stated that the variance for the building .made no provision for signs, therefore, a sign permit will not be issued unless approved by the Commission. The application was scheduled for public hearing on January 25, 196So 2. SPECIAL PERMIT. Anza Pacific Corporation for a Restaurant. An application filed by Anza Pacific Corporation, bearing the signature of David H. Keyston, Executive Vice President, requested a permit for a coffee shop family restaurant type operation in a portion of a new office building immediately north and west of.the IIyatt Theatre building on the same property. A letter from the applicant, a plot plan and preliminary drawings accompanied the application. Mr. David Keyston informed the Commission that the site is approximately 319000 square feet, presently paved for parking. In a discussion concerning the parking situation in the area, the City Planner commented that the proposed construction will eliminate some,of the theatre parking. Ile reported in a physical survey, excluding the subject parcel, 150 actual parking spaces were counted for the theatre, as against code requirements of 250 spaces. r. Keyston stated that there is room for an additional 100 cars; if the Commission so desires, the spaces will be painted in. Reference was made to the resubdivision map approved by the Commission some time ago, delineating the theatre site, service station site and the balance -3- of the propertyo In a period of discussion, Mr, Keyston agreed to file a revised map to show all of the parking on the property, including 250 spaces for the theatre, plus the legal requirements for the new building. 1 Ar. Keyston informed the Commission that the coffee shop will accommodate SO persons, the dining room about 70, and the banquet room, 25 to 30. He stated further that Anza Pacific Corporation is responsible for the theatre parking, the lease with the operators providing that there shall be available a total of 800 spaces. The application was set for public hearing at the meeting of January 25. 3. PARKING VARIANCE FOR BROADWAY THEATRE, An application filed by Mr. Ward F. Stoopes, 802 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, proposed to remodel and reopen the Broadway Theatre, 11S7 California Drive, and requested a variance from off-street parking requirements. A letter from the applicant dated January 12, 196S, described proposed structural alterations and improvements, including installation of approx- imately 630 seats, Permission was requested to use the commuter parking area across California Drive for nighttime theatre parking. The City Planner stated that there is no space on the theatre property for parking; the 630 seats proposed by Mr. Stoopes will require 63 car spaces. Mr. Mark Dillon, owner of the building, explained that he is owner of. a SO foot lot between the theatre and the Standard Oil Service Station on the corner, presently used by the station on a monthly lease arrangement, which may be. available for some parking. The application was scheduled for hearing on January 25, at which time Mr. Stoopes would report on parking contiguous to the theatre, the City Planner to investigate the situation in the area across California Drive adjacent to the Broadway Southern Pacific Depot. 4. SPECIAL PERMIT. Restaurant in Industrial Building, 167S Rollins Road. An application filed by Mr, Ralph Lee Howe, 2047 Hull Avenue, Redwood City, requested a permit to operate a restaurant in a portion of a large building at 1675 Rollins Road, corner of Rollins and Ingold Roads. A letter from the applicant, a floor plan and a parking plan accompanied the application. Mr„ Howe explained that there will be two separate dining rooms, large enough to accommodate about 148 customers. He mentioned that there are two restau- rants east of the Freeway but none in the industrial section on the west side. In reply to a comment from the City -Planner that the location is immediately north of the Purity Stores property, on the same side of the street, Mr. Bowe reported that representatives of that firm indicated a definite interest in his proposal. IIe stated he was informed that Purity had con- .;idered operating its own cafeteria because of the lack of public dining facilities. -4- mr. Howe stated that he intends to operate between the hours of 6 A.M., and 6 P.M., serving; breakfast and lunch, The City Planner mentioned that possibly many of the patrons will walk to the restaurant but the parking plan submitted by Mr. Bowe will be verified to assure that code requirements are satisfied. The application was scheduled for public hearing on January 25. S. SHERMAN COMPANY GOLF COURSE FEASIBILITY STUDY. Members of the Planning Commission commented as follows: Commissioner Stivers: Stated that he.read every word but did not under- stand very much about it, therefore, had no recommendations. Commissioner Brauner: Stated that he was not at all impressed that it is the best possible use of the land. Does not deny that it would be a paying and possibly self-liquidating project but does not think the City should become involved in that type of operation; rather, the best use would be for the benefit of the greatest number of people; thinks the ultimate purpose should be for the children, for their interest, benefit and entertainment. Commissioner Pierce: Report indicated an insufficient number of courses in this area. Many more people would play golf if they could do so at a reasonable price. Believes it is up to the municipality to provide such a facility; this type of course will appeal to those who do not have time for the standard course and will be far cheaper. Believes it is a worthwhile use and will be patronized. However, matter of good, sound turf is important. Commissioner Norberg: Believes it requires considerable thought and study. Concurs with Commissioner Brauner that the ultimate development should provide recreation for all persons, not a selected group. If the matter of the city raising revenue is of primary importance, that is one aspect, but if the city is interested in providing recreation for all members of the community, the golf course is not the answer; in addition, there probably would be turf difficulty because of the salt content. Commissioner Kindig: Due to his absence from the city did not have an opportunity to study the report; however, if the golf course were to be a profit making operation, the city would realize revenue for other recreational uses on the bay front. Commissioner Edwards: Questions whether the course would operate at a profit; does not believe the location is right. Expressed the opinion the land could be put to a better use for people of all ages. Chairman Cistulli: San Mateo Municipal Golf Course has operated success- fully for many years. Ile referred to the short courses at Tanforan and Bay Meadows which he stated are well patronized. It is his understand- ing that there will be a picnic area and boating facilities also. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John J. Brauner, Secretary _S_ i __- - �. 1 i _ � f t `` _ _ __ '