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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1959.06.08r CITY OF BURLIAGAME PTA d SI?IG COMMISSIOII COMMISSION RS PR sSE T Diederichsen Henderson Kindig Martin dorberg Stivers June 8, 1959 COPIRISSIOUERS ABSENT OTIF�RS PR S `Wr Finger City Engineer Marr Plan. Cons. Mann Mayor Johnson Bldg. Inspector Cunningham Chairman Kindig acknowledged the presence of MayorCharlotte Johnson, City Council representative to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORn R An adjourned regular meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was held on the above date. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. - Chairman Kindig presiding. VAR1414CE - Olivia A. Rodenbeck. Side and rear yard set -backs, 1423 Paloma Avenue,, Chairman Kindig announced that the adjourned meeting was called for the purpose of continuing a public hearing on an application submitted by Olivia A. Rodenbeck proposing less than the required set --backs on property located at 1423 Pal oma A venue . Chairman Kindig recognized Mr. Victor Brown, representing the applicant. Mr. Brown advised that since the time of the previous Commission meet- ing, may 25, 1959, there had been a change in plans. Mr. Brown stated that the repairs on Miss Rodenbeek's home will be made so that there will be a rear yard area of ten feet, rather than four feet as original- ly proposed. Mr. Brown advised that along one side of the building at the rear there will be a set -back of approximately 2 feet 6 inches and at the front, where new construction will take place, a three foot side set -back will be maintained. A working plan was submitted and reviewed by the Commission. There being no protests received, oral or written, a motion was intro- duced by Commissioner Diederichsen that a variance be granted to permit (1) A minimum yard area of ten feet between the duelling and the rear property line; (2) Structural replacements at the rear to continue along the established side set -back of 2 foot 6 inches; (3) An addition to the front of the building to be placed a minimum of 3 feet from the side property line. Motion seconded by Commissioner Horberg and unanimously carried on roll call vote. The hearing was thereafter declared concluded. 1iDJOUFW,HENT There being no further business, the meeting was regularly adjourned at 8:15 p.m. STUDY MEETING The study meeting regularly scheduled for this date was called to order by Chairman Kindig immediately following adjournment of the regular meeting. The following matters were submitted. 1. TS14TATIVE AINP - Belvedere Ii_ eights Subdivision. A revised tentative map of Belvedere heights Subdivision, a proposed development on Summit Drive, lying easterly of Kamm�ar Terrace, was submitted by Philip Lygren, engineer. Mr. Lygren advised that two of the lots, indicated on the original map, were eliminated, a sidewalk along one side of Summit Drive was included and the problem of water service was resolved by provision for a new main to be connected to the main presently existing on Summit Drive. Mr. Lygren pointed out that variances from the city's standards will be required on the length of the cul de sac, width of the street and paved sidewalk on one side only. Members discussed the map at some length and objections were raised to the number of lots, street alinement and street grade. Paul Constantino, real estate broker, representing the property owner, advised that an effort would be made to correct the features which were not acceptable. The matter was continued to a future date, pending presentation of a revised map. 2. FINAL YAP - Mills Estate No. 17 Subdivision.. A representative of the firm of Wilsey & Uam, engineers, submitted the final reap of Mills Estate No. 17 Subdivision, a .residential development in the upper Mills Estates. In reviewing the map, Commissioner Norberg called attention to the existence of "dead-end" streets and stated his objections. Commissioner Martin requested that a revised tentative map be prepared and submitted on the remaining undeveloped areas in the Mills Estates. There being no further comments, the final map of Mills Estate No. 17 was scheduled for formal consideration on June 22, 1959. 3. TBATATIVry PAP - Caaon Terrace Subdivision. A revised tentative map of a proposed subdivision "Ganyon Terrace". located on Summit Drive between E1 Prado Road and Burlingview Drive, westerly of Burlingview Terrace, was submitted by Philip Lygren, engineer, who advised that development plans were completely changed from the original proposal. In reviewing the map, members expressed approval, and indicated that there would be no objection to the subdivision on the basis of the rd- vised map. The matter was scheduled for formal consideration on June 22, 1959. -2 - 4. `i'EATATIVE MAP -_Burlingame Manor No. 2_ Subdivision. A revised map of a proposed subdivision, Burlingame Manor No. 2, located at Hillside Drive and La Mesa Drive, within Burlingame City limits, was submitted by George Congdon, owner and developer. Mr. Congdon outlined revisions which were made from the original pro- posal and stated that Hillside Drive will be Utproved and a standard street constructed along frontages of the property he plans to develop. Curbs and gutters will be installed and space provided for paves'}. side- walk. Mr. Congdon advised also that necessary precautions have been taken to control aad divert storm waters. Following a general 'discussion, the matter was referred to the meeting of June 22, 1959, for formal consideration. 5. T :tiTATIVE MAP El Quanito Acres Wo. 2. A tentative map of a proposed subdivision El Quanito Acres No. 2, lo- cated southerly of El Quanito Acres Subdivision on E1 Prado Road and Canyon Road was submitted by David Firenze. Members reviewed the map at length and advised Mr. Firenze that the pattern of development was not satisfactory. Commissioner Martin maintained that the sites did not provide sufficient buildable area and suggested that the land be divided into a lesser number of lots. Mr. Firenze was requested to reconsider his proposal and the matter was continued to a future date, pending submission of a revised map, 6. M ddiical-Professional Building. El Camino Real at Chapin Avenue, Mr. O'Neill appeared to discuss informally with members of the Com- mission a medical -professional building; proposed to be constructed on properties fronting on Chapin Avenue and on E1 Camino. Mr. O'Neill submitted an architect's drawing and, in response to in- quiries advised that ingress and egress will be on Chapin Avenue, a 20 foot set -back will be maintained along F.,1 Camino and ample off- street parking will be provided. Chairman Kindig advised Mr. O'.Jeill that a variance would be required to permit the proposed use and outlined the required procedure. The matter was held for formal consideration at a later date, pending submission of a properly filed application. 7. Proposed Ordinance To Regulate "RL District" ( Limited Multi -family Dwellings), Chairman Kindig referred to a preliminaby draft of an ordinance pro- posing to regulate limited multi -family dwellings,A distributed to members of the Commission at a previous meeting)and invited Planning Consultant Mann to initiate the discussion. Mr. Mann expressed the opinion that the ordinance would be of value in removing some of the undesirable structures existing in various older sections of the City by prgviding property owners an opportunity build income units under certain conditions. Commissioner Norberg questioned whether an ordinance was required and sug- gested, as an alternative, that a policy be adopted whereby each property would be considered individually on its merits. Mr. 14ann pointed out that this could result in a great number of variances, Commissioner Henderson agreed with the Planning Consultant and stated that he considered it unnecessary for each property to be considered individually. Commissioner Martin and Commissioner Stivers expressed concurrence with the suggestion proposed by Commissioner Norberg and stated their position in opposition to the proposed ordinance. The discussion was concluded and the subject held for further consideratio; at a later date. A DJOURM49NT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I.. R.1ienderson Secretary �4