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C0K1,'.ISSIOT2'RS PRESE,IST
Diederichsen
Henderson
Kindig
Yia rtin
Norberg
Stivers
CALL TO ORDER
July 13, 1959
COi'+tT,iISSIO ERS ABSE,10 OTHERS PRES2WT
Finger City Attorney Karmel
City Engineer Marr
Plan. Cons. Mann
Mayor Johnson
Bldg. Inspector
Cunningham
The study meeting regularly scheduled for this date was called to order
at 8:00 p.m. - Chairman Kindig presiding.
At the request of Chairman Kindig, the Planning Consultant read in
full "Resolution No. 44-59: 'Declaring Vacancies on City Commissions
Derived From Unauthorized Absences From Commission Meetings" ,
passed by City Council action under date of July 6, 1959.
FOR STUDY
The following matters were submitted:
1. RESUBDIVISION: Lots 6 and 7. hl quanito Acres.
An application proposing to shift the common lot line Between Lots 6
and 7, &1 Quanito Acres was submitted.
Thomas F. Foley, owner of Lot 7 and portion of Lot 6 , was in atten-
dance and advised that the line change has been mutually agreed upon
with the neighboring owner.
The application was scheduled for formal consideration at the regular
meeting of July 27, 1959.
2. SPECIAL PERMIT - Dr. Haig S. Albarian. Boarding house,
1438 Floribunda Avenue.
An application for a Special Permit to operate a boarding house at
1438 Floribunda Avenue was submitted by Dr. Haig S. Albarian, owner
of the property.
Dr. Albarian was in attendance and stated that the occupants will be,
in the majority, male students attending the College of San Mateo,
ranging in age from 18 to 26 years. Dr„ Albarian stated that there
would be a maximum of eight boarders.
In reply to questions from members of the Commission, Dr. Albarian ad-
vised that the house would be supervised by one of the boarders, a
young man who has had previous experience in this capacity. A female
cook would be employed to prepare the evening meal.
The Planning Consultant noted that the former owner of the property
operated a bos�rding house t:-i*ere under d special permit approved by the
Planning Commission in 1957.
The application was scheduled for public hearing on July 27, 1959.
3. RESUSDIVISION - Lot 4, Block 4, Burlingame Hills 14o. 2.
(Proposed to be annexed to the City of Bur11 ame)
Charles Monroe, owner of the above -described property, appeared to
discuss with members of the Commission a possible resubdIvision.
Mr. Monroe advised that the land is presently outside of the City of
Burlingame limits.' Annexation proceedings have been initiated and
upon completion of . Name, he desires to divide the lot into two par-
cels.
The Planning Consultant noted that there is ample area for the
division, however, the dividing line proposed by Mr. Monroe will es-
tablish one parcel with less than the 7000 square foot minimum.
In reply to an inquiry from Commissioner Martin concerning off-street
parking on the Hillside Drive frontage, Mr. Monroe advised that an
existing hedge will be removed and paving installed to provide a
parking area.
The matter was scheduled for hearing on July 27, 1959.
4. RESUBDIVISION - Parcel *A" - Portion of Lands of R.P.Etienne. Inc._
There being no one in attendance to represent the applicant, a pro-
posed resubdivision of a portion of the Lands of R.P. tibnne, Inc.,
was continued to the study meeting of August 10, 1959.
5. RESUBDIVIS1014 - Lot 1 and portions Lots 2 and 3. Block 36,
Maxi of Eaaston Addition to Burlingame No. 2.
An application proposing to resubdivide the above property was sub-
mitted by Mr. Naehtsheim, engineer, of the firm of James J. Breen,
civil engineers.
The Planning Consultant advised that there is a large dwelling on the
property which is in a poor state of repair, and not occupied at
present. On the same portion of the property there are two accessory
buildings - one, a one -car garage and the other a small house tenant -
occupied.
Mr. Mann pointed out that the property now fronts on Easton Drive and
the proposal is to establish two parcels each facing on Bernal Avenue.
Mr. Mann noted that should the resubdivision be accomplished the one
small building used for the garage will be in violation in that it
will be in front of the main building. In addition, it is located
within the 15 foot front set -back. ?sir. Diann stated further that the
accessory building used as a dwelling creates a second violation.
In. reply to Chairman Kindig, Building Inspector Cunningham advised that
an inspection disclosed that a great deal of repair work will be re
quired to make the main building livable.
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The application was scheduled for public hearing on July 27, 1959.
Chairman Kindig requested that the property owner be in attendance to
describe the contemplated use of the property.
6. VARIANCE - Jerome C. Draper, Jr. Minor encroachment over set -back
line j 1814 0.den Drive
An application submitted by Jerome C. Draper, Jr., requested a variance
from the required front set -back on the property located at
1814 Ogden .Drive .
A representative of Mr. Draper was in attendance and advised that there
Is a new corxeroial building on the property which has been leased and
is occupied. A survey of the building, upon completion, disclosed that
the masonry front wall projects 5-1/2" over the front set back line.
In order to remove any possibility of non -conformity, the owners are
requesting the variance to legalize this small encroachment.
The matter was scheduled for public hearing on July 27, 1959.
7. VARIANCE - Library Board, City of Burlingame. Less than required
side set -back on Bellevue A venue .
A variance application submitted by the City Library Board requested
permission to build within the 10 foot side set -back on City Library
property on Bellevue Avenue.
G. Paul Leehieh, City Librarian, and Mrs, Edith C. Cohendet, Chairman,
Library Bo,,ird, were in attendance.
The Planning Consultant advised that the ordinance provides that any
public building, located in a residential district, must be 10 feet
from the side property line. The Library Board ;proposes a five foot
side set -back on Bellevue Avenue.
Mr, Lechieh stated that there will not be sufficient area to construct
a useful and effective addition to the building on the basis of the
required set back.
The matter was scheduled for public hearing on July 27, 1959.
8. HILLHAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME - Proposed Expansion.
A representative of the Iiillhaven Convalescent Home appeared to discuss
with members of the -Commission problems connected with off-street park-
ing upon their property located at 1609 Trousdale Drive. The Com-
mission was advised that a new section is to be constructed to add ap-
proximately 8000 square feet.
Under the terms of the cityts parking requirements, a total of 50 off-
street parking spaces will be required, and the speaker pointed out
that there is not sufficient space to meet this requirement. In ad-
dition, it was noted that the present parking area has never been
used to full capacity.
The Planning Consultant expressed the opinion that the ordinance re-
quirement of one parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area
Is reasonable and volunteered to inspect the present parking area and`
check its use. -3-
The representative of the Convalescent Home was requested to confer
with the PlanninG Consultant, prior to the next ri-t,. ular meeting of
the Commission concerning procedure relative to the necessary appli-
cation and public hearing thereof.
9. CHIARLSS_ H . _SEY_ MOUR_in_re _Shop buildin.. 1212 Burlingame Lane
Charles H. Seymour appeared to discuss with members of the Commission
a proposal to permit an automobile repair shop to be operated in a
building which he owns at 1212 Burlingame Lane, said building being
located in a C-1 District (retail commercial).
Mr. Seymour advised that the building was originally constructed in
1947 to be used as a repair shop and, for a number of years, various
automotive and mechanical repair businesses were conducted there.
Mr. Seymour stated that the property has recently been vacant and a
prospective tenant who desires to operate an automobile repair shop
was denied a business license on the grounds that; the proposed use
Is not proper to the existing zoning.
Mr. Seymour maintained that the building and the location are not
suitable for retail use.
In a brief discussion, members of the Commission reviewed the alterna-
tives which were available and described to Mr. Seymour required pro-
cedures connected with land reclassification and variance grants.
It was the recommendation of the Commission that Mr. Seymour proceed
on the basis of the variance.
-i WOUR1*ZNT
There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was regu-
larly adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
L.R.Hende rson
Secretary
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