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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1967.02.27CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Brauner Cistulli Edwards Kindig Mink Norberg Pierce C ALL ` TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS ABSENT None February 2 7, -196 7 OTHERS PRESENT City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr A regular meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Pierce presiding. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chairman Pierce acknowledged the presence of Councilman Johnson. ROLL CALL The Secretary's roll call recorded all members present. MINUTES The minutes of the meetings of January 23 and February 14, 1967, pre- viously submitted to members were approved and adopted. BEARINGS to J&J BACKHOE SERVICE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE CONTINUED. Chairman Pierce announced that a public hearing on the application for variance to operate a contractor's storage yard on R-4 property Burlingame Shore Land Company acreage, Bayshore Boulevard m filed by John Furrer, 221 Milton Avenue, San Bruno, was continued from the meeting of January 23, 1967, to the present date for members of the city staff to investigate alleged zoning violations on the subject property. The City Attorney reported that four persons presently making use of the property in violation of the zoning ordinance were cited, appeared at the City Hall on February 17 and, at that time, were notified either to cease operating and vacate the property or file an application for variance with the Planning Commission in time for the March study meeting. He stated that of the four, three indicated willingness to file, one appeared undecided; he advised farther that the owner of the property was mailed a copy of the citation. The City attorney suggested that under the circumstances it would seem appropriate to consider all of the proposals for the property at one time, including the application presently before the Commission. f Upon advice from the City Planner that, at his suggestion, Mr. Furrer -� was not in attendance, and Commissioners indicating concurrence with the City Attorney's suggested procedure, Chairman Pierce announced a continuance to the regular meeting, March 27, 1967. 20 TENTATIVE MAP, ANZA AIRPORT PARK UNIT N0, 40 The -Tentative Map of Anza Airport Park Subdivision, Unit No. 4, a portion of the lards of Anza Pacific Corporation, reviewed in-depth with the subdividers at several shady sessions %as :�L'rieataied for formal considera- tion at this time. In reply to Chairman Pierce, the City Engineer reported that the sub- dividers have made certain covrectionssince the last study meeting in the section of the street designated "A-11° by widening the center island from 10 to 14 feet with a total street right-of-way width of 87 feet; they are proposing sidewalks four feat wide plus six inch curb in lieu of five feet plus curb required by ordinance, and landscaping in the Island in place of the planting strip contiguous to the sidewalk, which is specified by ordinance In reply to Commissioner Cistulli's inquiry concerning maintenance of the planted area in the right-of-way, the City Engineer and City Planner stated that the subdivider could be requested to do the original planting but that maintenance is normally the city's responsibility. In reply to further inquiry, the City Engineer reported that presumably the same 4-1/2 feet sidewalk and curb section will apply for the entire length of Airport boulevard, Mr. David Keyston, representing the subdividers, advised that in addition to landscaping the islands, there will be extensive planting areas throughout the subdivision. The City Engineer indicated approval of the map with the exception of a few minor additions to be included in the improvement plans. The City Planner commented on the center planting strip, advising that with the City Engineer he visited one of the industrial parks in Sath San Francisco where a similar design was employed; he stated that the islands are attractive and, in addition to the aesthetic advantages, there is the additional advantage of separating the traffic, as at some future time the street may carry a heavy traffic load. During a discussion concerning the developer's proposal to use a portion of the city park road for access from Broadway, the City Attorney stated that the matter probably gill be resolved when the final Riap and improvement plans are before the City Council. In reply to Commission inquiry, the City Attorney advised that it would not be inappropriate were the Commission to approve the map subject to the City Council granting; a per-mi.t for the use of city property. There were no comments from the audience in reply to the Chairs inquiry. A mot -ion introduced by Commissioner Brauner approved the Tentative Map Anza Airport Park Unit No. 4 conditioned upon the execution of an agreement between the city and subdividers for access across the city -2- road. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and carried unanimously on roll calla 3. RESUBDIVISION MAWDSLEY PROPERTY, ROLLINS ROAD, A Parcel Map 'prepared by Howard Hickey, Civil Engineer, for the owners, Drs. D.L. and-P.H. Mawdsley, being a resubdivision of Lots 16, 17 and 13, Block Noo 9, Millsdale Industrial Park, Unit No. 5, reviewed at the study meeting, was scheduled for formal action at this time. The City Engineer, in response to Chairman Pierce, advised that the map proposes to delete two interior lot lines to combine the three lots into a single parcel 180 feet wide fronting Rollins Road. Chairman Pierce announced for the benefit of the audience that the purer pose of the resubdivision is to create a building site for the San Francisco Newspaper Company plant. The City Engineer and City Planner indicated no problems, the latter explaining that -the large open area shown on the map will be completely paved and fenced to be used for truck parking and loading. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair's inquiry. Or a motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli, seconded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried, the resubdivision map filed with the l City Engineer was approved. 4, RESUBDIVISION SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY PROPERTY. EL CAMINO REAL. A Parcel Map prepared by Howard Hickey, Civil Engineer, for the owners, Safeco Insurance Company of America, being a resubdivision of Lot`2, Block No. 2, Mills Estate No. 1, reviewed at the study meeting was scheduled for formal action at thi's time. In reply to Chairman Pierce, the City Engineer advised that presently the property consists of a single large parcel extending through from El Camino Real to California Drive, with frontage on both streets; the proposal is to divide into three parcels, two improved with office buildings --the third parcel, fronting E1 Camino Real is unimproved. The City Engineer reported also that the owners have been advised of the requirement for an easement for a sanitary sewer lateral from Parcel BF this will be a prig€ tp asement in the existing 20 foot access easement. The City EnginO Ai all of the connections for the sewer lateral and water service wi�l be at the owner's expense. Afro Howard Hickey, engineer representing the property owners, pointed out that the °recently adopted ordinance regulating less than five lot subdivisions will require filing and approval of a final map before the resubdivision. ``is accomplished. He explained that the property owners' option to sell the ,.unimproved parcel will expire before the next r,_,gular meeting ana regaested that the present meeting be adjourned to the date or the study meeting,to permit consideration of the final mapmt that time. There was discussion concerning on -site parking initiated by the City -3- Planner with Mr. Hickey advising that the property owners indicated willingness to:restripe the area of the Woolworth Company building to provide adequate parking. The City Planner advised that since there are no public improvements involved requiring approval of the City Council the tentative and final maps are processed entirely at the Commission level. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair's inquiry. On a motion introduced by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Mink:and carried unanimously on roll call the Parcel Map filed with the City Engineer was approved. A motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig to consider the final map at an adjourned meeting on March 13, 1967, with the understanding that the property owners' proposal for on -site parking shall be submitted in writing in time for said meeting,was seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and unanimously -carried. So SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR MOTOR HOTEL, BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, Chairman Pierce announced a public hearing on the application for Special Permit filed by Burlingame Properties, Inc., 3133 Industrial Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, for "A 268 unit motor hotel with coffee shop, dining room, cocktail lounge, banquet room, meeting room, barber shop, and gift shop. Proposed construction will be frame and stucco consisting of five hotel buildings and one building to house restaurant, etc." The application identified the location as Bayshore Highway adjacent to Smallcomb Industrial Park, A legal description of the property, a site plat, and architectural sketches were filed. The applicant's communication dated February 13, 1967, signed by Kenneth R. Riley, President, in support of the permit was read. A communication dated February 27, 1967, from Frank Brandon Brown, Burlingame, owner of adjacent property► to the subject property, was read favoring the applications A communication dated February 27, 1967, from Reginald E. Moorby, Chief of the Fire Department, recommended installation of on -site water mains and hydrants and suggested the applicants arrange for a conference to plan the necessary layout of the facilities when plans have been finalized as to the building locations, Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. KennetI,R. Riley who stated that the particular location was selected after extensive studies and that the area appears to warrant the project, The City Planner, in reply to the Chair, advised that the preliminary sketches were reviewed and appear to be satisfactory, The City Engineer informed the Commission that approval of the permit -a- will require that the developer install all of the.street improvements '_ at the site front to conform to those already in place at the southerly end.. He stated that he was hopeful that between this property and the proposed Shell Oil Company station on the site immediately adjacent that all of the street improvements in the area will be completed. The City Engineer explained that standard specifications for street improvements are available in his office. Mr. Riley confirmed that the development plans include all of the public improvements required by the city. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. There was a brief discussion concerning sign displays with Mr. Riley advising that as yet the details are not available but that undoubtedly the height will be greater than permitted by code and the Commission will be requested to consider a variance. Mr. Riley reported also that on the basis of soil reports there are no engineering probelems anticipated that cannot be resolved. A motion was introduced by Commissioner Cistulli to approve the Special Permit conditioned upon the developer's compliance with the City Engineer's standards for street improvements, the Chief of the Fire Department's requirments for on -site installations and the project to conform to drawings on file. Motion seconded by Commissioner Mink and 'carried unanimously on roll call. 6. SIGN VARIANCE APPROVED, ADRIAN ROAD. A letter dated January 23, 1967, from Federal Sign and Signal Corpora- tion, San Francisco, signed by James Curtis, requested a variance to erect a free-standing sign on the Fiat Motors property, 1565 Adrian Road, to a height of 54 feet from ground level, exceeding code maximum by 34 feet. The communication stated that the sign area will measure 137 square feet, the display will not include revolving, flashing nor scintillating com- ponents, nor project beyond the Fiat Motors property line. The communication explained that tests and surveys were made to determine a height necessary to gain visibility over the tree line which borders the freeway in front of the Fiat location. Drawings of the sign detail were filed. The City Planner, at the Chair's invitation, commented on the application, explaining that it was his position that there may be an occasional situation wherein a sign of unusual height is warranted but that every request for variance should be judged on its merits and the sign limited to a height considered reasonable by the Commission depending upon existing circumstances. The City Planner stated that the problem posed by the applicant is a need for identification to the freeway, that the trees constitute an obstacle to be overcome only by a sign visible above the trees. He pointed out that a question is posed, in Burn, of whether or not the city r till be confronted with continuing requests for higher and higher signs <> .ecause of the trees along the freeway. The City Planner stated that the Fiat operation is more in the nature of warehousing - not retail - and the proposed sign will advertise rather than- identify. Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. James Curtis, representing the applicant, who advised that there are 600 Fiat parts and service departments through- out the country - 60 in Northern California - including the Burlingame plant. Mr. Curtis discussed the -sign drawings, describing color scheme, illumination (no moving parts), pointed out that actually the sign area is rather small in comparison with the height, advised that the State Division of Highways reported that the trees will reach a natural height of 30 to 35 feet and that the sign was designed to give the minimum of clearance. In reply to Mr. Curtis's.comment that the General Electric sign is 60 feet high, the City Planner recalled that the sign was approved a few weeks prior to adoption of the ordinance. Chairman Pierce stated that problems of height and purpose become increasingly troublesome since the Commission recognizes that advertising and identification are an integral part of a business operation and attempts to cooperate where possible. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. Commissioner Brauner referred to other sign variances approved in the industrial area and suggested that it may be well to consider revising the ordinance to provide for guide lines for granting of ;variances. Commissioner Kindig pointed out that a roof sign under certain conditions can be extremely high and there is no requirement for variance. A motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig to approve the variance in accordance with the drawings on file was seconded by Commissioner Edwards and carried on the following roll call: . AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Brauner, Cistulli, Edwards, Kindig. Mink, Norbe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Pierce ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: None The applicant was advised the variance would be effective, Tuesday, March 7. 1967, if not appealed. 7. VARIANCE TO ALLOW RESGBDIVIDED PARCEL WITH LESS THAN LEGAL DIMENSIONS (continued) Chairman Fierce announced a public hearing on the request for variance filed by James Popin to property at 760 Walnut Avenue into two parcels, one having less than 50 feet of street frontage and less than an average width of 50 feet m (Lots 12 and 13, Block 1. Burlingame Park Subdivision No. 4, Zone R-1 The applicant's Statement In Support Of An Application For A iariance )was read and placed on file. A drawing to show the proposed lot line change was filed. A communication dated February 22, 1967, from L. Peter and Shirley A. Finato, 1611 Willow Avenue, opposed the variance,, Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. Popin, Jr., representing his parents, who advised that the variance will result in an eminently usable lot, that the proposed new lot will be narrower than a legal lot but area - wise will exceed the neighborhood requirements by more than 2000 square feet.° -He stated that he has been informed that the lot will accommodate an attractive home compatible with existing improvements in the neighbor- hood. The City Planner reported that he visited the property and met with the applicants. He advised that he suggested to Mr. and Mrs. Popin that the house portico be removed and the existing garage demolished and replaced with a new structure on the same lot with the house, thereby providing for a better division of the property than the applicants propose. In response to the Chair's request for comment from the audience, the following persons opposed the variance: Mr. Peter Nikof£, 1548 Hoover Avenue, owner of property at 707 Walnut Avenue; Mrs. R.M. Martinez, 709 Walnut Avenue, and Mrs. Edwin J.'Marino, 7S0 Walnut Avenue Protestants alleged that the variance was not justified, that property values in the area would depreciate and that the resultant dwelling would be incompatible with existing improvements. There were no comments from the audience favoring the application. In reply to the Chair's inquiry concerning the maximum frontage obtain- able, allowing for a driveway alongside the house and removal of the portico, the City Planner indicated 42 to 43 feet. During a period of discussion, Commissioner Norberg offered several suggestions whereby a more equitable division could be accomplished. Upon advice from Mr. Popin, Sr., that the drawings were not to scale, Commissioner Norberg thereupon recommended that the hearing be continued and the applicant instructed to furnish corrected drawings. With concurrence of Commissioners, Chairman Pierce thereafter declared a continuance to the regular meeting in March with the understandin that the applicant shall appear at the March study meeting with a revised plan, 8. SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED CONDITIONALLY FOR AUTOMOBILE STORAGE, MYRTLE ROAD Chairman Pierce announced a public hearing on the application for Special Permit filed by Raymon R. Kliewer, All -Car Body and Paint Shop, 1016 Peninsula Avenue, for short-term parking of automobiles at the rear of property located at 114 Myrtle Road - Zone: C-2. -7- The applicant's communication dated January 30, 1967, explained that. there is a need for an area for temporary storage of automobiles requiring repairs but because of circumstances involving insurance claims, police department procedure, and other similar situations the actual work is frequently delayed for periods as long as three weeks. A site plan was filed. Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. Kliewer who stated that he intends to fence and pave the storage area; he reported also that there will be no wrecked cars placed on the property. The City Planner reported a conversation with the Chief of the Fire Department who indicated no comment other than the driveway must be kept clear. Mr. Kliewer advised that the driveway is wide enough to accommodate a tow truck with at least one foot of clearance on each side. The City Planner stated that there are existing on the property three very old residential structures, all occupied, with no garages. Chairman Pierce invited comments from the audience. ?Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown, 116-118 Myrtle Road, adjacent to the subject property, protested that to permit open storage of automobiles will have the effect of degrading the entire street, that the rear yard is not easily visible from the street, thereby inviting prowlers and vandalism resulting in harm and injury to their property. Mr. Harry Olsen, 908 Bayswater Avenue, complained that an existing automobile repair and storage business on the block is a constant source of irritation and requested that a second such operation not be permitted. In reply to a series of Commission inquiries, Mr. Kliewer advised that he has been in business on Peninsula Avenue for approximately 16 months, prior to that, in San Mateo, that he just recently purchased the property on Myrtle Road and hopes eventually, perhaps in two or three years, to remove the existing buildings and construct a concrete warehouse. Mr. Kliewer reported that he discussed the matter of vandalism and stripping of vehicles with the owner of Hower Auto Repair and with Mr. James Minto, both indicated no problems. Chairman Pierce recognized the City Building Inspector who stated that he visited the property at Mr. Kliewer's request for the sole purpose of discussing the future construction of a warehouse or storage area. Following a period of Commission discussion, a motion was introduced by Commissioner Brauner to approve the Special Permit for a period of one year conditioned as follows: The area in which cars will be stored to be completely paved; the small residential structure at the rear to be demolished not later than May 1, 1967; a chain link fence, six feet high topped with three strands of barbed wire, to enclose the storage area with a chain link gate for access; parking of automobiles awaiting -8- ;repairs to be limited to not more than eight at any one time. Motion seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried unanimously on roll call. 9, SPECIAL PERMIT FOR RETAIL SALES IN M-1 DISTRICT APPROVED2 Chairman Pierce announced a public hearing on the Special Permit appli- cation of William Nerli and Associates, Crotty and O'Halloran, 3110 Canyon Road, Burlingame, to erect two model "Vacation or Secondary Homes to be used as models to sell from" on Lot 6, Anza Airport Park, Unit No. 2, Airport Boulevard and Lang Road. The applicant's communication dated February 8, 1967, expli.ned that the operation will be a sales outlet for Lindal Cedar Homes, Ltd., manufacturers of a type of prefabricated summer or vacation home. Colored photographs to show exterior design and a site plan were filed. The communication advised that the two models will be built to building code requirements to allow their use for office purposes; the grounds will be landscaped and maintained to present an attractive appearance. Chairman Pierce recognized Mr. O'Halloran, representing the applicants, who advised that a three year lease has been negotiated with an option ;to renew. In reply to Commissioner Mink,. the City Engineer and City Planner advised that all probL-ms relating to utilities have been resolved, the houses will be on foundations and sanitary facilities installed. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. The City Building Inspector reported no objections provided the struc- tures meet building code requirements. On a motion introduced by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried unanimously on roll call the Special Permit was approved in accordance with the applicant's communication and drawings on file. REPORTS 1. The City Planner gave a brief report of the meeting Thursday, February 23, 1967 of the Task Force Sub -Committee of the Regional Planning Committee, held in the Burlingame City Hall Council Chambers. 2. Commissioner Norberg reported on recent discussions with representatives of the State Division of Highways, San Francisco, and, with Commissioners concurrence, volunteered to prepare a draft of a letter for the City Couaicil concerning interim improvements for consideration in connection with the overpass studies. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ounce man Jo nson thanked the members of the Commission for the greeting card Trailed her on the occasion of the last Council -Commission dinner meeting. oga NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. David Keyston outlined briefly a proposal for a new type of electrical installation in the Anza Airport Park subdivisions and agreed to return to the March study meeting for further discussion. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:05 p.m., to Monday, March 13, 1967, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, John J. Brauner Secretary -10- a CL Ilk- CL- v � � CITY ERF . 3 : a SE PI.�aR�?NX C0ISSION � February 27, 1967 _ I CALL TO ORDER a ROLL CALL II MINUTES January 23 and February 14, 1967 IMF HEARINGS to Variance - J&J Backhoe Service, Contractor's Storage. Ya`-d on R@4 proper-Zl y (continued from January 23, I967) � � � 2. Tentative Map,, Anna Airport Park Unit No, 4m — - --- �-�- 3. Resubdivision Mawdsley Property, Rollins Road,`�,�. 4a Resubdivision Safeco Insurance Company Property, Et Lani.no, S o Special reridt for Motor Hotel, Rayshore High -way,, c Sign Varleac , i`djr-ian Ro%wd.. 7� Varia-nee fo:. Re --Add ided Parcel Wito Less Tiis--n Lega'k Dimensions, €fa ..ut Avenue. ro,, Special ue r ~or Ou doov Automobile Storags:: Myrtle. 9 c Special Permit fc r So l.es Lot in Mm I District, Lang Road_ 11-51 �- V NEW BUSINESS V % ADj0URNM-'1 S `- T�' CA-