HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1959.04.13CITY OF BURLIivGAME PI.A:dALiG COMMISSION
COMM ISS IOAERS PRESE14T
Diederiehsen
Henderson
Kindig
Hartin
Stivers
CALL TU ORDER
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Finger
Norberg
April 13, 1959
OTHERS PRESENT
City Engineer Marr
Plan. Cons. Mann
The study meeting regularly scheduled for this date was called to order
at 8:05 p.m. - Chairman Martin presiding.
The following matters were submitted for study°
1. RESUBDaISION Lots 2 and 3,, Block 9. Burliame Land Company Subdivisio:
Arthur Dudley, associated with Burlingame Investment Company, was in at-
tendance to discuss a resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3. Block 9, Burlingame
Land Company Subdivision. Mr. Dudley advised that the lots are located
on Bellevue Avenue and are part of a four lot parcel, at Bellevue Avenue
and Primrose Road, owned by the Burlingame Investment Company. where three
apartment buildings will be constructed.
Mr. Dudley stated that the first building, containing 48 units will be
started immediately and the resubdivision proposes to change the common
lot line between Lots 2 and 3 to provide an additional 12 feet to Lot 3
for a driveway and space at the rear for six carlports,
Mr. Dudley explained that Lot 2, at a previous time, had been resubdivided
and subsequently developed as two separate lots. The present application
requests, in addition to the change in lot lines between the two lots,
that the line dividing Lot 2 be eliminated and the lot revert to the
original status of a single lot,, thereby giving to all parcels the
frontage required by the city.
In reply to questions from the Commission$ Mr, Dudley stated that there
are buildings on all of the properties and these will be demolished as
the new construction progresses.
The application was scheduled for hearing at the next regular meeting,
April 27, 1959
2. RSSUBDIVISION - Parcel "B". Block 7. Mills Estate_ Subdivision Nov 3.
An applioation submitted by California Teachers Association proposed a
resubdivision of their property, Parcel "B" , Block.,?, Mills Estate Sub-
division t+ioo 3, to establish Parcel "J" of 1.5 acres at the corner of
Ogden Drive and Murchison Drive.
The Planning Consultant advised that the resubdivision is preliminary
to a variance request to be submitted by the Aluminum Company of America
who are negotiating to purchase the parcel as a site for a sales office
building.
Commissioners reviewed the provisions of the resubdivision with
Mr. Legore of Coldwell Banker Company, representing the property owners.,
and scheduled the formal hearing on April 27, 1-959.
3. VARIAACE - Aluminum Company of America, Business Office.
An application from the Aluminum Company of America requested a variance
to permit construction of an office building on property located at
the corner of Ogden Drive and Murchison Drive.
Planning Consultant Mann advised that the land is part of the holdings
of the California Teachers Association in the C-3 District (Professional
Business) of the Mills Estate Subdivision.
Mr. Mann stated that the building is to be used as sales and administra-
tive headquarters. The ordinance does not specifically mention this
as a permitted use in C-3 Districts and the applicants were requesting
the variance to insure that the operation will 'be entirely legal.
Mr. LeAore of Coldwell-Bankers representing the property owners, and
Mr. Coghlan, attorneys representing the applicants were in attendance.
Mr. Coghlan stated that there will not be storage of products,, product
handling or retail sales on the premises and the operation will con-
sist primarily of administrative functions connected with a sales
office. There will possibly be a small area within the building for
display purposes.
Mr. Coghlan advised that there was a question whether or not a sales
office would qualify as a professional use., as provided in the ordinance,
and the Aluminum Company preferred to proceed on the basis of a variance.
Reference was made to the provisions of the ordinance reguldang
variance grants and Chairman Martin questioned whether the application
complied with such regulations. Chairman Martin noted particularly
that there would not appear to be a condition of hardship applicable to
the property or the property owner.
The Planning Consultant stated that he has felt f@r some time that
there should be a'.broadenin,g of the regulations pertaining to variances$
at least to the degree to include community needs and community ad-
vantages as a factor in evaluating applications,
Dr. Corey, executive secretary of the California Teachers Association$
noted that the use was similar to the uses which have been developed,
without benefit of variances on the several parcels of their property
which have been sold to separate owners. Dr. Corey stated that the
Teachers Association was interested in completing the present negotiation
and were willing to cooperate in the ma ter of the variance
The Planning Consultant expressed the opinion that all of the uses on
the block were actually not in conformance with the literal application
of the ordinance.
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Chairman Martin maintained that the proposed use,, as well as those in
existence, were covered by intent.
The application was scheduled for hearing on April 279 1959.
4. VARIANCE - Tidewater Oil Company extend service station fpcilities.
A representative of the Tidewater Uil Company was in attendance to
discuss a variance on property at El Camino Real and Broadway to ermit
commercial use on two lots which are zoned R-3 (third residentIM,
Lots 27 and 28, Block 5,, Easton Addition,
The Commission was reminded that in 1957 a variance was granted for
extension of service station facilities to the two lots but the grant
was voided when the provisions were not met within a period of one year
from the effective date.
A letter written under date of March 12, 1959, from Tidewater 011
Company advised that at the present time the facilities occupy all of
Lots 27 and 28 and portions of Lots 29 and 30. The latter two lots
are zoned for commercial use but,in order to reconstruct and expand,the
variance to required on the two lots not commercially zoned.
Plans were submitted and in reviewing these, members questioned the
design and size of the canopy, which was not indicated. Chairman
Martin requested that at the time of the hearing; a print be made avail-
able with this information.
There was a brief discussion concerning advertising signs and the Com-
mission was informed'that these would be within the provisions of the
sign ordinance.
The matter was scheduled for formal hearing April 27, 1959.
5. VARIANCE - Richard F. McLaughlin. H.D..-Professional Pha
Dr. Richard McLaughlin was in attendance to discuss the matter of in-
olusion of a professional pharmacy in a new medical building on
property at 530 E1 Camino Real (portion Lots 6 and 7, Block 8, Bur-
lingame Company Subdivision).
Dr. McLaughlin pointed out that a variance was granted by the Planning
Commission In March, 1958, to permit development of a medical center;
however, the pharmacy was not mentioned in the original variance.
Dr. McLaughlin advised that the pharmacy will be inconspicuously placed,
will not be open to the public nor publicly advertised and will be
operated as a convenience for dispensing medical prescriptions.
In discussing the proposal, Commissioners agreed, that the use would re-
quire a separate variance and Dr. McLaughlin was requested to file the
necessary application in the office of the City Clerk by Friday,
April 17, if the public hearing were to be held at the regular April
meeting.
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6, SPECIAL__PERAhIT_-_ PeninsulaTemple Sholom - Church Buildings
Leonard Michaels, architect, submitted a special permit application
in behalf of the Peninsula Temple Sholom, for use of property in the
Mills Estate for church purposes.
Mr. Michaels advised that synagogue and sunday school buildings will
be constructed on a site bot!ndad by Sebastian Drive., Arguello Drive
and Rivera Drive, which was purchased some time ago.
Parking facilities were discussed and the Commission was advised that
that there would be off-street parking spaces for approximately 100
cars and room for another 50 around the perimeter.
Mr. Michaels advised that within the sanctuary building there would be
390 to 400 permanent seats. On special occasioas throughout the year,
when the need should arise, temporary seating would be extended into
the social hall,
Mr. Michaels advised that construction will probably start toward the
and of the year.
The hearing was scheduled for the regular meeting, April 27, 1959.
7. Basil Waters, Civil Engineer, in re: Contemplated Annexation
Proceedinwgs, DropertZ on Summit Driv2.
Mr. Lygren, member of the firm of Basil Waters,, Civil Engineers, ap-
peared to discuss informally a contemplated annexation to the City of
Burlingame of a 4-1/2 acre parcel, fronting on Summit Drive, oppoate
Burlingview `terrace Subdivision.
Mr. Mann pointed out that the proceedings will start with the City
Council and then, following the proper channels„ will bereferred to
the Planning Commission.
Mr. Lygren advised that possibly 8 to 10 lots will develop and problems
were anticipated due to land contour.
Particular reference was made to street improvements and Commissioners
Indicated reluctance to consider anything less than the eity's estab-
lished standards for paved travel ways and right: of way, but that con-
cessions might be made in the matter of sidewalk paving.
The discussion waB brief, pending reoeipt of a formal application.
8. Burlt„�ame Little ,Jeanne Baseball Diamond,
The Planning Consultant advised that a communication was received from
the Burlingame Little League Association advising that a baseball
diamond is contemplated on land donated for the use by the General
Electric Company in Hillsdale Industrial Park.
The communication requested advice concerning permits or restrictions
which might apply.
The Planning Consultant was instructed to invite the representatives,to
attend a future study meeting for purposes of discussion on fencing,
accessory structures and possibly a use permit.
9. Final Plan ® Junipere Serra Freeway,.
The Planning Consultant submitted, as a matter of information, a map
of JUW r%^-Pn Sko4 ra 1?rs ,=wPv r1ava - hi nss the location of the accepted
route In relation to City of Burlin6ame boundary lines.
10. Annexation TiLand Areas,
A brief discussion -was held on possible annexation by the city of
tide lands, also the strip of southern Pacific right of way, extending
from Millbrae 1ivenue to Mills Creek in Burlingame, which belongs to
the City of Millbrae. The majority of members present agreed to re-
quest of the City Council that consideration be given these matters.
ADJOWMBN T
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Everett K. Kindig
Secretary
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