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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1960.09.26CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION CO�FUSSIONERS PRESENT Cis tu3.� i. Diederichsen Kindig Marti. � Moore Norberg Stivers (8:0r�) CAI& TO ORDER September 26, 1960 C0M4ISSI0hW.1S ABSENT ' OTHERS PRESENT Norge City Attorney Karmel Cq.ty Engineer Marr PIan.Cons Mann Bldg. inspector- Calwell Councl aun Lorenz A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Planning commission was held on the above date. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. - Chairman Diederichsen presiding. ROLL CALL In the temporary absence of Secretary Stivers, Commissioner Kindig, Acting Secretary, recorded the above members present. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of August 22, 1960, submitted previously to members, were unanimously approved and adopted. The minutes of the study meeting of September 12, 1960, submitted previously to members, were unanimously approved and adopted follow- ing a correati.on on page one changing the last paragraph to read ................that a minimum street widening of eight feet if possible, depending upon a determination of the property line, be' .established"„ PETITIONS PROPOSED SUBDIVISION LANDS OF SCHOENHARD - 2890 ADELINE DRIVE An application to subdivide the property of Mr. and Mrs. William Schoenhard', 2890 Adeline Drive, into four lots was reviewed by the Commission at' the' study meeting of September 12., 1960, and tenta- tively scheduled for formal consideration on this date, provided that required maps and documents were available, A communication, dated September'22, 1960, addressed to the City Engineer, from Gilman G. Hoskins, architect, was read requesting that the application be continued to the regular meeting of the Commission in October. There being no objections heard, on a motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig, seconded by Commissioner Moore, the request for continuance was unanimously approved. HEARIEGS 1, VARIANCE GRANTED ANDERSON BROS. UPHOLSTERING TO OPERATE (,- IN C-1 DISTRICT. 1. A public hearing was scheduled on this date on ari application filed by Herman Rumpf, property owner, and Anderson Bros. Upholstering, applicant, requesting a variance to permit a C-2 Use (Service Busin- ess) in a C-1 District (Retail Commercial). A letter dated September 12, 1960, was read from Mr. Jack Anderson, partner in the firm of Anderson Bros. Upholstering, advising that it has become necessary to find a new location due to business growth. The letter stated that a -building located at 2IE7 California Drive, owned by &-. Herman Rumpf, appears to be ideal for their use. How- ever, the zoning is C--1 (Retail Commercial), requiring a variance to permit occupancy. The Chair invited comments from the floor. There being none, members of the Commission were invited to comment. In reply to Commissioner Kindigts inquiry concerning uses of neighbor- ing properties, the Commission was advised that the building adjacent to the north is occupied by Munson Auto Body Repair, under a variance recently granted by the Commission, and to the South, a Tavern. Referring to the variance recently granted by the Commission, which authorised a change in use from 0-1 to C-2 on the property I nw diately adjacent, Commissioner Kindig stated that under the circumstances the present proposal would appear to be reasonable. A motion was there- upon introduced by Commissioner Kindig that the variance as requested be granted to Anderson Bros. Upholstering. Motion seconded by Commis- sioner Stivers and unanimously carried. The applicant was advised that the effective date of the variance would be October 3, 1960, provided there was no appeal. The hearing was thereafter declared concluded. 2. SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED DAY NURSERY OAK GROVE AND CAROLAN AVENUES. A public hearing was scheduled on this date on an application for a Special Permit for a Day Nursery at 1024 Oak Grove Avenue, filed by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Cook, 9 Bloomfield Road, Burlingame. A letter from the applicants, dated September 21, 1960, advised of their association with the school, known as the Carolan Oaks Nursery School and Kindergarten, since June 1, 1958. In addition, the com- munication advised that the State Department of Social Welfare has recommended that the concrete play yard be enlarged and that a small storage building be constructed. A site plan accompanied the com- munication. The Planning Consultant, in reply to the Chair's request for comments, advised that the business was purchased by the applicants, prior to which time it was operated on a "cooperative basis" with the City donating a portion of the Carolan Avenue right of way for playground area. The Consultant further advised that under State regulations, -2- the proposed use will require an outdoor p2ayground area; the appli- cants', therefore, have petitioned the City Corneal to lease the 1 City°s right; -of -way property and to construct a :small storage facil- ity. In reply to inquiries directed to Mrs. Cook, the Commission was ad- vised that the property has been used as a, nursery school since 1952. Mrs. Cook also advised that pr6sent Stato regulations permit a max- imum er-roliment of 40 chiloran. Mrs. A R.css, 11?11 Brondway, in attends— :co. .;ppli- c€ tio» u g r ed exp ainirig that through �_ —� .� -�diate ` ;� i 1 hrpii s YI.?1.:o t..ai t ;zi knowledge of the appli ccmts and t-_ze program c Commissioner Stivers, commenting that he has observed the operation over tze years and that it would appear that Fa useful service is offered to the community, introduded a motion to grant a use permit to the applicants for a nursery school at 1024 OEk Greve Avenue. Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore and unanimously carried. The Planning Consultant advised that since the applicants are bound by State Welfare Department rules and regulations, it Is essential to their operation that they provide a play area and the storage building, The City Council has requested a recommendation from the Commission in the matter of leasing city -owned 19Lnd for the purpose. A motion iias thereupon Introduced by Commissioner Cistulli, seconded by Commissioner Forberg, recommending that a pbrtlon of the Carolan Avenue right-of-way be leased to the applicants for playground use; in addition, that the applicants be permitted to construct a build- ing, to an approximate size of ' lOxl2 feet, for storage of toys. The motion was unanimously carried. The applicants were advised that the would become effective on October 3, 1960. provided there was no appeal. The hearing was thereafter declared concluded. 3. VARIANCE DENIED: NURSING HOME, 747 Acacia Drive A public hearing was held on an application filed by D. M. Monell for a variance to permit a nursing home to be operated at ?47 Acacia Drive, Burlingame - the property being described as a three bedroor6, two bath residence, located in an R-1 (first residential) District. A Statement of Justification, submitted by the applicants, dated July 11, 1960'. was read. A letter dated August 20, 1960, filed by the applicants was read. Letters from the following property owners, protesting the proposed use, were read in full and accepted for filing: �3�- Mrs. T. M. Church, 810 Crossway Road; Herbert Vielbaum, 756 Acacia Drive; Joseph J. Quadt, 805 Acacia Drive; Mrs. J. H. Countryman, 757 Acacia Drive; Ray Bland, 750 Acacia Drive; Ho B. Stelling, 744 Acacia Drive; G. A. Regoli, 755 Palomar Avenue; G. McCullough, 816 Paloma Avenue; James Doff'ey, 712 Acacia. Drive; Eq W. Rankin, 741 Acacia Drive; Kenneth. R, We9z;; 71.4 P�aloma Avenue* S, �T. Casa, 743 Acacia Drive; E. A. Hanson, 722 Acacia Dr va �' - � it?av'F �3.£'>. 6 Acacia �"•'� € s H. C. �:3nS °�,�,`TT,:.p 736 Acacia Drive; !W r C. 1�' ao �2in >� 7 2 Acacia Dr�iv A Pest:. aieyn In P rc. (;st, by 42 prope-ty dat aci Sapf ember lq-, 1960, ryas f-ear L..�src�aated for f ili_xg. The ?J_'•_ o ues'tfi.nts .lh, t a commercial venture was proposed, -1jend- ing vo distrub tho peace and quiet of a first residential neighbor- hoo6; that the bui'lding -iias not suitable for the use; that the value of surrounding properties would be impaired. The Chair, upon aeknow?edgerient of the above documents invited com- ments fro -in those in s ttertdarco In support of - the application.. No one appearing to-sppeak, the Chair acknowledged the presence of the a.pplican? , Dn M. 9n. Mr. Monell stated that a quiet,'unadvertised operation was contem- plated"- catering' to the care of elderly people; that the rulos of the Hospital Division of the State of California.. would apply; and that, :screw, n�c:��sscar;, 4-1ter_ a.tions would be made to the building and to the grc��. nda to inga; adequate care for the patients and privacy to neighboring properties. t!?r•. Monell stated that the building has been inspected by e. repre- sentative of the State agency and was found to be satisfactory. Mr'. Monell also stated that Mrs . - Monell, who will operate the home., has had extensive experience in such work. In reply'•to a question concerning parking facilities, the Commission was advised that visitors would be permitted twice weekly; that not mo-re than three cars were anticipated at one time, and that the drive- way would be adequate to provide the necessary parking. W. H. b rudonborg', - property owner, ?53 Acacia Drive, spoke in behalf I f the applicants, 9tating' that he felt that homes which provide care for the aged to be :a. necessary part of a community. The Chair invited further comments from the floor. The following spoke in opposition to the variance: N' Toma.selli, 717 Farringdon Lane; A: Ferro, 726 Acacia Drive; E. J. Keough, 721 Farringdon Lane; N. Garibaldi, 749 Pal oma Avenue; R. R. Cullen, 740 Acacia Drive; Robert Meyer, 444 Bloom- field Road, representing Suburban Protective Association. The above speakers conterfided that the proposed use was not compatible with the character of a first -residential neighborhoods -4- The Planning Consultant, replying to the Chair, advised. t*,,1 --. had visited the location on two occasions but was unable to inspect the interior of the building. The Planning Consultant stated that he had been advised that Howard Pearson, City Fire Inspector and James Davis, Assistant City Building Inspector, had also visited the property. The Planning Consultant stated- that the building ryas originally a single-family dwelling but at some time in the past certain alter - were made and a second unit added so that the building has the appearance of a duplex. The Planning Consultant stated that a single car garage is located at" the near;, that a driveway would provide area for tandem pai-king of possibly two cars. In further comments, the Planning Consultant described the area "as a good single-family neighborhood, with most of the homos in very good condition". Mr. Monell,,"in reply to Chairman Diederichsen, stated that four to six patients would be housed and that possibly some part-time aides or domestic help would be employed. Chairman Diederichsen recognized City Building Inspector Calwell, in attendance, who advised that his department had not received plans or other information concerning the use, nor any structural changes that might be contemplated. Mr. Calwell volunteered 'that under State regulations,*should four or more people be in residence, the building would be required to be one -hour fire resistant throughout." Thane being no further comments, a motion was introduced by Com- missioner Martin that the variance be denied; motion seconded by CommissionerMoore and unanimously carried on roll call vote. Chairman Diederichsen informed the applicant of the right of appeal to the City Council. The hearing was thereafter declared concluded. 4. STREET NAME CHANGE "BAYSHORE HIGHWAY" HELD FOR FURTHER STUDY. Chairman Diederichsen announced that this was the time and place scheduled to conduct a public hearing in the matter of chang ,ing the name of the city street presently designated "Bayshore Highway . A communication was read from the Office of the City Clerk, dated August 30, 1960, advising that the City Council has referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation a request from the State Division of Highways that the name of Bayshore Highway be changed. A copy of a communication to the City Manager from J.P. Sinclair, Assistant State Highway Fngineer,'dated July 22, 1960, was read ad- vising that certain changes are.contemplated in directional signing in the area of the Broadway Overpass in an attempt to imp-, ove traffic safety and to properly separate traffic destined for the Bayshoro Freeway and the Bayshore Highway. The communication advised that iaame similarity of the two'roadways . creates some. confusion and the requested that;.consideration be given;to renaming Bayshore Highway either AirportBoulevard or South Airport Boulevard. Acknowledgment was made of fourteen (3-4) communications from business firmsjocated on the street protesting the name change. The commnications were accepted for filing. The Chair inv!ted co&lmnts from the floor. Mr. M.tT Murphy" rjapree Highways urged tt�4 the that considerable send revising stations nting Club Catering Comp€niy, 1461 Bayshore present name be retained. Mr. Murphy stated e and inconvenience would be involved in advertising material. George Uysto co�-owner of a commercial building at 1299 Bay- s ways as the 1299 Bayshore Building, spoke in op- ositioon, Pmaking following points: (a) The proposed change posiowners of would preve colt ° �num-letteredhsibuilidntifei�rth® build I replace- ment (b) oximately 30 tenantsa,9many recent y established on the peninsula heavily stocked with addressed stationery, business cards, , ; (c) There is an advantage in the association of the naive Bays Highway to Bayshore Freeway;, which makes for identif ocation. Mr. Keyston stated that he, as well eases in of the is in the building strongly oppose the change, as most ticularl test the suggested "Airport Boulevard", and Par a,Criill ttorney representing Hyatt House Hotel, stated mmo 4w' C t b,19 client o f favor . the proposal. tbat I Co nt, in reply to the Chair, stated that similarity treet names matter of concern to all cities. There is s the poss of confusion" to location In the event of a Within t y of O lingasee, there are three major roads, in proximity with the designation sBayshore'* - Bayshore and, Bays ighway and Bayshore Freeway. ng Co nt stated further that there is a tendency on of pro owners or residents to disagree when a street e is ed; however, past experience has proved that need i ent, a change,can be accomplished without undue '. whet a business or residential area. .to the area of the Broadway Overpass, the, pressed the opinion .that t7LLia - request of the State ration. The traffic load Is heavy and, as the the problem will become more acute. n `ittments from members of the Commission. �to ants, Commissioner Martin pointed out that the request and permit the name to be changed, A �antage to the business firms on the street of eeway clearly identifying their location. -6- Mr. Keysto "Bayshore" j Freeway to n and Mr. Murphy, in reply, both carries sufficient significance eliminate the need for roadway contended that the name "location wise" to the Chairman Kindig stated that an effort should be made to arrive at a name which would be satisfactory to all parties concerned and suggested that the City Manager or the Planning Consultant meet with a pepre- sentative of the Highway Department to ascertain the possibility of maintaining the name "Bayshore" with some designation other than "Highway". A motion was thereupon introduced by Commissioner Martin that the Commissions recommend to the City Council that the name of "Bayshore Highway" be changed; that the matter be considered further at the October 10 study meeting, and that a final determination be made at the following regular meeting; that the City Manager or Planning Consultant confer in the interim with the State agency to determine the least change that would be accepted which would permit a directional sign to be erected. Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore and unanimously carried on roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS 1, REZONING EASTERLY SIDE HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN PENINSUTA AVENUE AND BAYSWATER AVENUE HELD FOR FURTHER STUDY., Chairman Diederichsen announced that the Commission had'soheduled this date to determine whether or not a public hearing shall be held in the matter of rezoning properties located on the easterly side of Highland Avenue between Peninsula Avenue and Bayawater Avenue from 0-2 District (Service Business) to R-3 District (Third Resi- dential). A land use map, prepared by the Planning Consultant, was submitted to the Commission, Referring to previous discussions relative to the neighborhood and to requests for rezoning which have been received from property owners from time to time, Commissioner Martin expressed the opinion that perhaps the Commission should consider rezoning more than the one street, that a greater area should be studied before deciding on the boundaries of a rezoning action. Following a general review of the map, Commissioner Martin introduced a motion that the Commission continue the matter of rezoning the properties in question to the study meeting of November 13, 19601, to permit a land use study to be made of a greater part of the district. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, an announcement was made that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on Monday, October 31, 1960. The meeting was thereafter regularly ad- journed at lo.00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, D.A. Stivers, Secretary