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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1960.06.27- I_..---_.__ C1111Y OF BURLINGAME PIA'.411ING C01414Is,SION June 2 %, 1960 COMMISSION PS PR^.SENT COMMISSIONz;RS ABSEW OTHCRS PR -;SENT Clstulli 1)i ederichsen City Attorney Karmel Kindig City Engineer Marr Martin (8:25) Plan. Cons. flann Moore Councilman Lorenz Norberg Stivers CALL TO OREER A regular meetin of the Burlingame Planning Commission was held on the above date. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. Vice -Chairman Kindig presiding, Chairman Diederichsen, having previously advised that he would be absents was excused. MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 1960, and study meeting, June 13, 1960, having been previously submitted to members of the Com- mission, were unanimously approved and adopted. H?.ARINGS Public hearings, pursuant to published notice, were conducted as fol- lows: 1. RESUBDIVISION - Lots I through 6. Block ll, Easton Addition (William Voelker DroDerty. California Drive. An application for a resubdivision of the above property, on the wester- ly side of California Drive,. between Sanchez Avenue and Majilla Avenue, was submitted to the Commission by the City Engineer, said property con- sisting of a total of six lots, a large commercial building and consider- able off-street parking. The City Engineer explained that the parking area is across the front of the property, the building to the rear. To eliminate the possibility of any portion of the parking area being sold for another use, the property owner was requested by the City Engineering Department to file the resub- division map,thereby deleting all interior lot lines and creating one large parcel with frontages on California Drive and Sanchez Avenue. There being no protests received, oral or written, a motion was intro- duced by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Norberg, that the resubdivisior_ be approved, in accordance with: the map submitted by the City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote of members present 2. SPECIAL POMIT - St. Paulge Episcopal Church. Nursery School and 1 Sunday School„ 405 El Camino Rea,, Burlingame] An application filed by St. Paul's Episcopal Church requested a permit to use a residential building at 405 El Camino Real, Burliigame,re- Gently acquired by the Church, for nursery school and church school purposes. (Lots 2,3,4 - Block 1, Burlingame Park Subdivision No. 2). An architect°s plan of the lot and building were filed as part of the application. Mr. Don. Thompson was in attendance to represent the applicant. In response to questions by the Commission, Mr. '.Thompson advised that the Nursery Sohool and Sunday School have been meeting in the main building of the church. Qiz,-4._.rters there are inadequate and the pro- posal is to move these activities to the building; at 405 El Camino Real, which is adjacent to the ohuroh property. Mr. Thompson stated that the Fire Department has inspected the build- ing and there are certain structural changes to be made to meet fire safety requirements; adequate off-street parking will be provided and landscaping maintained to present an attractive appearance. The Planning Consultant, in reply to the Chair, .stated that the pro- posed use was a legal use of the property. Commissioners reviewed the plot plan with yr. Thompson. There being no protests received, oral or written, a motion was intro- duced by Commissioner Norberg that the permit be granted in accordance with the architectgs plan an file. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: : Cistulli, Kindig, Moore„ Norberg NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN COMI11ISSIONERS: Stivers ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: Diederiohsen, Martin Chairman Kindig advised the applicant that the permit would become ef- fective July 6, 1960, provided there was no appeal. The hearing was thereafter dec�_ared concluded. 3. VARIANCE - Munson Auto Body Repair - 2 1'California Drive, A public hearing was he'd on the application of Reuben A. White, property owner, and Orlie F. Munson dba Munson Auto Body Repair for a variance from the provisions of the zoning ordirvinee to permit a C-2 use (Service Business) in a C-1 District (Retail. Commercial). (251 California Drive. Portion Block 11, Town of Burlingame Subdivision). A skA l-ch giving; the location and dimensions of the building accompanied the application. A letter dated June 24, 1960, from Adelaide V. Ca.skey, owner of property at the corner of Highlgnd Avenue and Howard Avenue, stated that there was no objection to the proposed use provided thet a fire proof paint booth was installed. Mr. Vhite and hr. Munson were in attendance. Mr. ?White advised., in response to the Chair, that Mr. Munson desires to move his auto body repair and painting service from the present location on East Lane to the building at 253_ California Drive. Mr. White stated that the building has been used for a number of years as a machine shop. The building is in two sections, with frontages on California Drive and Hatch Lane. It is proposed to do some extensive remodeling to matte the property .adaptable to Mr.- Munson's requirements. In reply to an inquiry, Mr. Munson reported that there will be a fire proof paint booth, which is mandatory under the :Eire Prevention Code. Mr. Munson also advised that he expects to have ample area for parking. However, if he finds it necessary to do so, he will arrange to rent additional space so that there will not be an oni9street parking problem. The Planning Consultant, in reply to the Chair, stated that although the zoning Yxas been Cal for a number of years t'r-tere is very little re- tail business on the block. Further, from present indications, it would not appear that the area will develop as a retail district. There being no protests received, oral or written, a motion was intro- duced by Commissioner Norberg that the variance be approved to permit an auto body repair and paint service as requested, the permit to be granted to Reuben A. White, property owner. Motion seconded by Com- missioner Martin and unanimously carried on roll call vote. 4. RESIYBDIV.3ION - Parcel "B" , Lot 3, Block 1, Unit No. 1 Hillsdale Industrial Park. �(Guittarft Proper -V) . An application proposing a resubdivision of the ]',ands of Guittard, located in Millsdale Industrial Park Unit No. 1, was submitted by the City ngineer. Mr. Martin Dinkelspiel, attorney representing the applicant, was in attendance. Mr. Dinkelspiel advised that there has been a minor ohanae in the map since the previous discussion (study meeting June 13, 1960). The nehf parcel to be established by the resubdivision, "Parcel G", is now a little less than an acre, with frontage on Guitta rd Road. Mr. Dinkelspiel described the owner's intent to eventually extend Guittard Road and construct a cul-de-sac to service the remaining land as the need arises. The City Engineer advised that the present resubdivis3on presents no problems. The Planning Consultant concurred and mentioned that some improvements will be required when the balance of the land is subdivided. However, based on the City°s past experience with the owner, no dif- ficulty is anticipated. There being no further comments, a motion was introduced by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Stivers that the resubdivision be ap- proved. Motion carried unanimously. -3 COMMIJ14ICATIONS 1. Citizens' Committee For New Civic Center. Acknowledgment was made of a communication from Councilman Charlotte John- son inviting; members of the Planning Commission to an organizational meet- ing of the citizens committee, recently appointed to plan for a new civic center, to be held on Friday, July 1, 1960, 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chaimbers 2. Tri-County Planni�; Council Dinner Meeting., A eknoiledgment was made of an announcement of the T ri-County Planning Council dinner meeting to be held on Friday, July 8, 1960, at Riokyus, Palo Alto. A&W BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 714 Directional SiPns, IndustriaDistricts, Copies of Ordinance No. 73, providing?; for directional signs in Indus® trial Districts, were distributed to members of the Commission. 2. Discussion re: '1 to i' Parking - Apartment Districts. Commissioner Stivers initiated a brief discussion on the city°s present requirements for off-street narking in apartment house districts and expressed the opinion that some revamping of the laws would be in order to require greater off-street parking areas in an effort to control all-night street parking. A DJOURNM There being no further business, the meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, D.A. Stivers, Secretary �4A