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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Brauner
Cistulli
Edwards
Kindig
Mink
Norberg
Pierce
CALL TO ORDER
June 26, 1967
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
None City Attorney Karmel
City Planner Mann
City Engineer Marr
Councilman Johnson
The regular monthly meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was
called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Cistulli
presiding.
ROLL CALL
All members answered the Secretary°s roll call,
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 22 and the study meeting of
June 12, 1967, previously submitted to members, were approved and
adopted.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Chair acknowledged the presence of Councilman Johnson, ex-officio
member of the Commission.
HEARINGS
Hearings, pursuant to public notice, proceeded as follows:
1. VARIANCE TO OPERATE HOME FOR AGED IN THIRD -RESIDENTIAL DISTR_rICT_ (cont.)
Chairman Cistulli announced a continued hearing from the meeting of
May 22, 1967 on the application of Mrs. Nancy Lazar, 922 Capur_hino
Avenue, for a variance to operate a boarding home for six elderly
persons in a single-family residence at 900 El Camino Real - Zone R-3o
Upon determination by the Chair that the applicant was not in attendance
nor represented, there were comments from Commissioner Kindig and the
City Planner indicating that the project has not been abandoned but
that the appiicasnt is attempting to develop a proposal which will
satisfy the requirements of the Sari Mateo County Housing Sanitarian,
A motion introduced by Commissioner 3rauner to continue the matter to
the next regular meeting, July 24, 1967 was seconded by Commissioner
Minh Rnd carried unanimously.
2, RESUBDIVISIOM POPPY DRIVE.
A resubdivision map prepared by Louis A. Arata, Civil Engineer,
proposing to realign the interior property line between Lots 46
and 47, Block 4, Burlinghome Subdivision. owned by Jack Penn,
2S16 Poppy Drive and Joseph P. Sechser, 1436 Cabrillo Avenue, respec-
tively, for the purpose of transferring an irregular strip from Lot
47 to Lot 46 was reviewed at the study meeting and scheduled for
formal action at this time.
At the Chla.irls request, the City Planner reviewed the application
explaining that the owner of Lot 46 wishes to add to the existing
dwelling at the rear; there are complications because the lots are
angular in form, contracting toward the rear with'the building
located so than it would be impossible to extend the existing side
wall and observe the required setback.
The City Planner stated that the owner of Lot 47 has agreed to
sell the strip indicated on the map which will increase the land
area of Lot 46 sufficiently for the new construction and, at the
name time, not destroy the side yard on his property.
In reply to Commission query, the City Planner confirmed that both
properties will satisfy lot coverage requirements.
The Chair invited comments from the flooro
P,Irs® Hazel R. Barnhart, 340 Yale Road, Menlo Park, owner of Lot 4Sb
questioned whether the addition has been built.
The City Planner reported that the work was started without a permit
and stopped by the Building Inspector who discovered the setback
problem.
In reply to a series of inquiries directed by Commissioners, Mr. Penn
agreed that an existing hedge will be removed and a fence constructed
to divide the two properties and that the setback will remain free
of obstruction for safety purposes.
Commissioner Norherg objected to the "dog -leg" treatment of the property
line.
A motion introduced by Commissioner Brauner to approve the resubdivision
in accordance with the map on file was seconded by Commissioner Edwards
and declared carried can the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Brauner, Cistulli , Edwards, Kinds. g, Mink
Pierce
NOES: COMMISSIONIRS: Morberg
ABSENT (' )MMXSS101IP,S: None
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3. VARIANCE APPROVED FOOD STORE IN APARTMENT DISTRICT BAYSHORE BOULEVARD,
:1 Chairman Cistulli announced a public hearing on the application for
variance filed by Sidney M. Madden c/o Anderson, McMillan and Connolly,
1450 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, for commercial use of third residential
property located at 965 Bayshore Boulevard, Lots 15 and 16, Block 9,
Burlingame Gardens Subdivision, owned by the applicant, to permit
construction of a "convenience food store."
The application Form recited improvements existing: "Wood sheds used
for light Jndust7 •ial purposes by swimming pool service company and
garden maintenance company,"
The Statement of Property Owner accompanying the application identified
the location as the southeast corner of Bayshore Boulevard and Toyon
Drive, with 105 Feet of frontage on Bayshore and 100 feet on the side
street and adifised that it is proposed to lease to the Southland Corpora-
tion, developers of the 1-11 Convenience Food Stores,
The app icant7s Statement referred to apartment and light industrial
uses an the frontage road in proximity to the subject property, sub-
mitted that the site is not suited to apartment use, that the contem-
plated development will represent a substantial improvement over
existing non -conforming light industrial uses on the property and.will
serve as a convenience to residents in the area.
A plot plan was filed.
Communications read from My;. Horace E. Prall, 920 Azalea Drive and
Prank G. Phi.11ipa, 1008 Toyon Drive, protested that the frontage road,
presently burdened with heavy, fast traffic, cannot accommodate the
added congestion that a retail operation may create; that there are
a number of existing stores to serve the needs of the neighborhood;
that alcoholic beverages will be sold and that the 11:00 p.m. closing
hour will invite late traffic into the: area thereby creating a
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nuisance tc neighboring apartment houses and private residences.
Chairman Cistu'll recognized Mr. Hugh Connolly, attorney representing
the applicant, who presented a statement with signatures of 47 resi-
dents in i .immediate vicinity of the subject property, indicating
no objection to the variance.
Afire Connolly, rebutting arguments made in the communications filed in
protest, informed the Commission that sales of alcoholic beverages
will be limited to beer and wine. With respect to the safety factor
as related to the neighborhood children, he mentioned that at the
present time children in the area who must travel to a food store face
the hazardz of the railroad tracks and traffic on California. Drive;.
He stated that the convenience food store operation is geared to
shoppers of occasional items, unlike a. supermarket or shopping center
where them is a continuing flow of traffic, and that there Appears
to be no priaL ems of congestion or hazard created by the convenience
food store located in the heavily travelled area of California Drive
and Oak Grove A.vonue o
Mr. Connolly discussed ordinance provisions relating to variance
grants, that the residents in the area who signed tho communi-
cation the variance apparently are not con -corned that the
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proposed de:ve dopment will produce conditions 'inimical to public
health® safety and welfare.
Mr. Connolly referred to a discussion at -the last study meeting
wherein comments were made that apartment properties on the street
have not developed well thereby reflecting unfavorably on other
similarly zonod properties not yet developed; for this reason, it
would be reasonable to presume that financing may be difficult with
a conditi.ov, of hardship. resulting were the owner forced to hold the
property for apartment development, for which it does not ,appear
seated.
The Chair invited comments from the audience in favor of the variance.
Mro N.L� Nod: er, 932 Linden Avenue, stated that his property adjoins
the,subject property at the rear and that after viewing the applicant's
plans`is satisfied that an acceptable improvement will result.
Air.. J. Cerontopolous, 911 Toyon Drive, stating that he, too, reviewed
the plans, advised that he has been a resident of the area for close
to 20 years, that the frontage road is not a proper location for
apartments, that, at the present time, the subject property is in a
deplorable condition and that the owner should be permitted to proceed
with the contemplated improvement.
Further comments favoring the variance, and reiterating the remarks
of the above speakers, were heard from Mr. M.L. Nedland, 1021 Toyon
Drive, and i4r, S.P. Bechtold, 1010 Toyon Drive.
Comments were invited from those in opposition.
Mr. Frank G. Phillips, 1008 Toyon Drive, suggested that approval for
commercial use may establish a precedent for a similar use of the
adjacent property owned by the applicant, presently non -conforming.
Mr. C.E. Bet.tencourt, Jr., 921 Azalea Drive, requested that the apart-
ment zoning not be disturbed- he maintained that the grocery store at
the corner of Oak Grove and Linden Avenues contributes to a -litter
nuisance;-inthe rei,ghborhood which will be aggravated is a second such
store is permitted.
Aar. and Mrs. Walter Friese.. 916 Azalea Drive objected on the grounds
of additional traffic in the neighborhood and also mentioned the
litter problem. Air. E.W. Betts urged that the apartment zoning remain
and that the property be improved accordingly.
There were no further comments from the floor.
At the Chair's request, the City Planner discussed existing uses on
the properties awned by the applicant, advising that the; plumbing
bu:!;inesz i :; true nonconforming use having been in the location fvr
many years; the two boas which are the subject of the application have
changed in usse frequently over the years and, at the present time,
are used illegally as storage yards for light industry.
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The City Planner commented on the apartment buildings on the street,
stating that the small buildings with carports at the front contribute
little to the aesthettis of the area; however,. they continue to rent
�J and do provide housing. He suggested consideration to whether the
proposed use will offer an acceptable service to the residents and the
area as a whole or, as an alternative, the property remain "as is",
as an apartmp. t- :��nprovement in the near future is a rather remote pos-
sibility.
The City Engineer, in response to Chairman Cistulli, referred to
comments relating to potential traffic problems and reported Bayshore
Boulevard right-of-way as 31 feet curb to curb with parking.permitted
on one side ,only, presuming S feet for parallel parking, allows two
11-1/2 feet wide travel lanes, which is fairly adequate.
The City Engineer stated that Toyon Drive is 26 feet in width, curb
to curb. with parking on both sides, resulting in a single travel.
lane 10 feet wide.
The City Engineer suggested, as a method for controlling traffic
circulation, that entrance to the property be off Toyon Drive, with
exit at the frontage road.
There followed a period of Commission discussion; a series of inquiries
directed to the applicant established that the building proper will
be 30 feet by.30 feet6 constructed with all openings away from the
abutting residential properties; trash disposal area to be screened
from public view; the proposed 15 on -site parking spaces are more
than adequate for the building size.
Mr. R. Murphy, representing the 7-11 Convenience rood Stores organiza-
tion, advised that the standard sign installed at all store sites will
meet the city's sign ordinance requirements; he stated that illumina-
tion is from the interior and the height can.- be reduced to adapt.to
the neighborhood to insure against annoyance to adjacent properties,
and the lighting masked or deflected. The Commission was advised that
the sign will be placed at the southerly end of the property.
Chairman Cistulli reported that he is familiar with the operation,
that the stores appear to be quite successful when located near
apartment districts and that inasmuch as the property in its present
condition appears to be a source of annoyance to the neighbors, the
proposed project should be an acceptable improvement.
Commissioner Pierce mentioned that the organization involved is
apparently a very successful subsidiary of one of the fastest growing
corporations in the country.
P'fie hearing was declared concluded.
A motion introduced by Commissioner Pierce to approve the variance: in
accordance with the plans on file stipulated that sidewalks at --the
property frontage shall be constructed to city specifications, with
provision for a 4-1/2 foot strip .for landscaping and the sign to be
sited at the southerly boundary of the property.
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Motion seconded by Commissioner Norberg and carried unanimously on
roll call.
The Chair announced that the variance will be effective Thursday,
July 6, 1967, if not appealed.
`OMMUN ICAS'IONS
I, PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC C0MPA?NY R ES 0—GROG_.
co -.: art t o4a dated dune 5, 1967, signed by E.B. Langley,, JTo ,
Di%fi.si.an Manaaers Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Jose,,
requestcd, an eaxtension for an additional year to June 4, 1968 of the
special bermt for construction of an electric substation -East Lane
aetwee-,V iioward and Burlingame Avenues.
Or, a motion introduced by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissione,.
Mink and carried unanimously the extension was approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED TO CONSIDER REGULATIONS FOR HIGH-RISE
-€.`ou In traduced by Commissioner Pierce, to initiate public hearing.:
�`. the rBetter of regulations for high-rise apartment consf-ruction at
he regular meeting of July 24, 1967 was seconded by Commissioner
Ecivardi and unanimously carried.
Ths CScx issi.on was advised that prior to the July meeting material coil:.
be di6 tri.buted to interested individuals and to the architects* and
l da g. contractors' associations.
2, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
LIBRARY
Commissioners heard the City Librarian and Library Board members
Mrs. Edith Cohendet and Mr. Bea Hechinger discuss capital improvement
Proposals involving an extension of the southwest corner of the buildi.; ,
? the child-4-Ws reading room and provide expanded Storage
:, ze & Lt On app ruxima^e Cost of $SQ,000.00; and an exten icon to the
aeult -cording :area, plus additional working area for the staff and
=tl.<er f — il.i.ties at an approximate cost of $170,000.00.
reyicwed td4e proposals at length, exhibiV'n. ,;: a series ci-
pt<ots-yvp`hs €�f the interior of the library to ilbstrate e�isting
crovde4 conditions and the pressing Treed for expansion.
FIRE �3EPART��EN�"
froin the C-hief of the Fire Department i:o:ica�'ned
;i,,�! , t fire fighting equipment. .. t was the
r � that i` s O` elUipiffiellt,- however costly, were not properly
.. ...% Ex- v=. oA. 'S_3 s�"o3`_ 3 iE Isstudies.
s a-ieriod o d:4;sgic f the City Planner�r&:s directed to s�rr
pare fcr C:€sE.-imi.ssiorn 1-3proval rud transmittal, thereafter, to the City
s "zip ` " �'� �.s; $,es .-%33 k e.,$ Including recommendatory EaFAn::ii:
TPM_00sa� s 4Irv" -111-Y incom-plated items from prior yet rs
a?e mstrtl a g regularly adjourned at 10:1S p.m-
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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
P�- June 26, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
II ROLL CALL
III MINUTES May 22 and June 12, 1967
IV HEARINGS
1. VARIANCE 4 Home for aged in R-3 District, Mrs. Nancy Lazar
applicant. (continued from May 22)
2. RESUBDIVISION m Poppy Drive.
3. VARIANCE o CQ1 use in R-3 District, 975 Bayshore Boulevard.
V COMMUNICATIONS
1. Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting extension.
VI NEW BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvements.
2. Schedule hearings regulations for high-rise apartment building.
VII ADJOURNMENT