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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1968.06.24• is CITY OP BURLINGANiE PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 1968 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Brauner Cistulli Kindig Mink Norberg Pierce CALL TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Taylor OTHERS PRESENT City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr Councilman Diederichsen The regular monthly meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m,, Chairman Mink presiding. ROLL CALL A roll call recorded the above -named members present. Commissioner Taylor, confined to the hospital, was excused, ACKNOWLEDGMENT Chairman Mink acknowledged the presence of Councilman Diederichsen, ex-officio member of the Commission. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 27 and the study meeting of June 10, 1968r lrevicusly submitted to members. were approved and adopted. MAPS 1. RESUBDIVISION LGT 1t. BLOCK 38, MILLS ESTATE NO. 13. (continued) A parcel snap prepared by Wilsey & Ham for the owner, The Protestant Episcopal Bishop of California, a Corporation Sole, San Francisco, pro- posing to divide the above -described lot into four lots was reviewed at the study meeting and scheduled for formal consideration at this time. In response to the Chair, the City Planner reported as follows: the lot is quite large, having an area in excess of 2.4 acres, purchased entirely for church purposes; since a proposed building expansion pro - grasp has beer abandoned, and there is more land than can be utilized . for their purposes, the owner proposes to dispose of the three new lots can the rrontera Way frontage. The City Planner stated that lot size requirement in the area is 7000 square feet.; two of the proposed ants are 8000 square feet; the corner lot, approximately 8500. He reported no problems from a planning stand- point. The City Engineer stated that the snap was acceptable; he mentioned that the owners will be required to supply water services and sewer laterals V ' � ♦�1 for the new lots - the mains are in place In response to the Chair, Reverend Amos ..Carey, :th®applicant's Mrepre;-.r, c�` sentative, confirmed that the utilities will be"instated. The Chair invited comments from the audience. Mr. G.J. Lorenzi, 281S Front:ra Way, owner of property immediately adjacent to the subject property, stated that there was no opposition to the resubdivision of the land, that the primary concern was that improvements to the new lots not interfere with his or his neighbors' view, which was the deciding factor in purchasing a home in the location at a premium. Or. Lorenzi furnished sketches to the Commission illustrating his deas for improving the properties. Chairman Mink°s inquiry concerning covenants applicable to the sub- ject property, primarily with reference to building heights, initiated a lengthy period of`discussion during which it was determined that there was no one present informed as to the precise recorded deed restrictions.in Mills Estate No. 13. The Commission discussed the extent to which such restrictions may be considered in relation to -an application for resubdivision of land. It appeared to be the consensus that, in fairness to property owners in the area, a determination should be made that the three now lots will be subject to identical deed restrictiong)§ply to the subdivision generally. Reverend Carey assured the Commission that the church will cooperate in the matter of covenants. A motion introduced by Commissioner Norberg to continue the hearing to the meeting of July 22, 1968, was seconded by Commissioner Pierce and carried unanimously. Reverend Carey was informed that, upon request, the application may be continued on the agenda beyond the July meeting should circumstances require. HEARINGS Pursuant to public notice, hearings proceeded as follows: 1. 7 INNS 6F AMERICA. (continued) A hearing on the application of 7 Inns of America, San Diego, for a special use permit for hotel construction on Bayshore Highway* continued from the meeting of May 27, 19680 to the present date, was continued to the regular meeting in July on a motion introduced by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried unanimously, upon advice from the City Planner that the project architect will attempt to have the drawings :in order for the .Daly stud; meeting and inclusion, thereafter, on the agenda of the fallowing regular meeting. -2- J �[%8 2, SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPkOVED :FGOR- HANSON'S-;AUTO REPAIR, Chairman Mink announced :'a .public whearing .on the application for _speda l.J use permit filed by Roy Po Soto dba Hanson's Auto Repair, I131 Bayshore" Boulevard, Burlingame, to relocate to an existing concrete block building on -a portion of acreage northerly of Broadway, identified as 1222 Rollins Road and owned by Mrs. J.H. Dore. The applicant's communication dated May 29, 1968, stated that after 6-1/2 years in the present location it has become necessary to relocate as the property has changed ownership and will be improved for other purposes, A site plan and an album of photographs of the proposed location and surrounding -area were filed. ChairRan mink recognized Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, attorney for the aDvii- cant, Rtated that the proposed location is suitable for the use, screened from public view, in- an area.where there are other similar uses -,,a large building with indoor working space and an adjacent parking area. In reply to Chairman Mink, the City Planner reported that the building has been approved by the building and fire departments for the use. He stated that there are no objections from a planning standpoint other than the problem of housekeeping.as the property, generally, is not maintaine4i,and Mr. Soto's operation in the present location has been i a matter of concern to staff for some time. The City Engineer indicated no problems of concern to his department. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. In response to a suggestion from Commissioner Brauner that a temporary permit be approved and staff observe conditions in the operation, Mr,, McMillan explained that the Bank of America as trustee of the property will require a two-year lease. The hearing was declared concluded,, A motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli approving a special use permit to Roy P. Soto dba Hanson's Auto Repair to conduct the business for a two-year period on a portion of property identified as 1228 Rollins Road, in accordance with the site plan on file, and providing that the primary consideration for regranting the permit shall be evidence of proper housekeeping, was seconded by commissioner Kindig and carried unanimously on roll call. 3. HYATT CORPORATION OF AMERICA OFFICE BUILDING APPROVED. Chairman Mink announced a public hearing on the application of -- Goodwin B. Steinberg, Architect„ San Jose, for the Myatt; Corporation of America for a special use permit: to construct a separate office building for the Corporation at 1330 Bayshore Highway, adjacent to and northerly of existing restaurant, theater and office buildings. 3- A Project Statement..accompanying the-. application, advised that .::lease 4; has been consummated with`, Anza Pacific Corporation, the land owner, for. the site of `':the to se .'bui'ldin : �gnd arkin , - p g P g- the ,buildinng , area, 71,S68 square feet; parking required, 19 spaces; parking to be provided,` ZO spaces plus loading area; the building to serve as 1.National Head- quarters for Hyatt Corporation of America. The Project Statement noted structural and architectural details.: A site plan,With parking layout and elevations were filed. The City Planner,. in response to the Chair, reported that the matter is before the Commission since there is proposed an office use in the industrial area requiring approval of a use permit. He stated that the building site is currently a parking lot and that it has been noted in personal observation that there is rarely an automobile parked the e, and no overflow from existing uses. He reported no objection fromia planning standpoint. Chairman Mink recognized Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, attorney for the property owners, who advised that the lease for the building site and parking was prepared in his office, that the building will be used exclusively for the president of Hyatt Corporation and his staff, that there will be little traffic generated by the use, and that the lease provides for legal parking. In response to Commissioner Kindig°s inquiry to ascertain that sufficient parking does exist for the proposed as-_. well as existing buildings, the City Planner stated that there is an oversupply from a legal standpoint; in addition, the proposed building will have its own parking lot. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair's inquiry. During a period of Commission discussion, Commissioner Norberg objected to the exterior design of the building, recommending the addition of •'a parapet wall to cover up the saw-toothed design of the skylight.' Mr. Tonaka, the project architect's representative, discussed internal and external architectural features, stating that considerable thought was given to the question of design and that the finished product has been approved by the client. He discussed amenities, pointing out that in addition to external landscaping a court area is proposed to be included within the building with a pool and plantings. In response to Commissioner Norberg, Mr. David Keyston, Anza Pacific Corporation, stated thag he had not examined the complete set of plans. He stated that unless the architect employed by Anza Pacific Corpora- tion considers the building an attractive addition to the property, the plans will not be accepted. Mr. Kejston agreed to relalY Commissioner Norberg's comments to the project architect. In response to Chairman Mink, Mr. McMillan advised that signs required for identification purposes will conform to code requirements. The hearing was declared concluded. -4- r A motion introduced by Commissioner Pierce to approve the special use permit for construction of .an _affice„;building for Lhe Hyatt Corporation Of America at:1330 Bayshore;Highway, in accordance: with: the plans on file, was seconded by Commissioner Kindig and carried on the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Brauner, Cistulli, Kindig, Mink, Pierce NOES: C0MMISSIONERS: Norberg ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: Taylor 4. SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED OFFICE BUILDING, 1550 ROLLINS ROAD. Chairman Mink announced a public hearing on the application of Herbert W. Humber & Associates, 2135 Edgecourt Drive, Hillsborough, for a special use permit pertaining to Lots 32, 330 34, Block 9, Millsdale Industrial Park, Unit #S. I A communication accompanying the application from Carl A. Holvick $ Company, Inc., Building Construction, Palo Alto, dated May 27, 19680 and signed by Perry E. West, stated that the owner of the property wishes to construct a building "shell" and to develop rental units as tenants become available The communication stated that the nature of the building as presently planned will be combined offices and ware- housing, but that actual development will depend upon "the tenant market and the nature of his business." A map of the area, a site plan and floor plan were filed. j - Mr. Humber was present, advising in response to Chairman Mink, that the proposed improvement will complete a large portion of the land now vacant in the area, The City Planner, in reply to the Chair, stated that the building is being designed in such a way that it can accommodate warehouse or office uses; for that reason, the plans include large doors for entry by trucks; parking is provided for 39 cars based on office use; for office and warehousing a total of 36 spaces is required. He stated that the plans bef.-ore the Commission are the result of numerous conferences between staff and the applicant and that there are no problems from a planning standpoint. The City Engineer indicated no problems of concern to his department. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. The hearing was declared concluded. A motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli approving a special use permit to Herbert W. Humber and Associates to construct a building "shell's in accordance with the communication of Carl A. Hoyvick & Company, dated May 27, 1968, and plans prepared by Cecil Ho Wells, Jr,, for "Proposed Humber Building" --on file-- on the property designated _. 1SSO Rollins Road, was seconded by Commissioner Norberg and carried unanimously on roll call. RESUBDIVISION - LOTS 32233,34, BLOCK 9, MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO.So_ The Commission considered a resubdivision map of the above -described -5- properties, prepared by Chaarles E. Randlett, Civil Engineer, for the property owner, Herbert W. Humber,<proposing to delete internal lot lines for the purpose of combining the lots into a single parcel to accommodate the building -approved in the foregoing action. The City Engineer and City. Planner indicated no problems. There were no comments from the audience. A motion thereafter introduced by Commissioner Cistulli, seconded by Commissioner Kindig and unanimously carried approved the resubdivision of Lots 32, 33, 34, Block 9, Millsdale Industrial Park, Unit No. S in accordance with the reap on file. S. SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME. Chairman Mink announced a public hearing.on the application of -Proud Homes, Inc., c/o Cyrus J. McMillan, Burlingame, for a special permit to construct a nursing and convalescent home at the northwesterly cor- ner of California Drive and Trousdale Drive, Lot S. Block 1, Mills Estate #1. Zone: C-1 (Commercial -Retail). An accompanying statement filed by the applicant noted that the lot is approximately 17S feet along California Drive and 176 feet on Trous- dale Drive, that the site is suitable for the use, being in relatively close proximity to Peninsula Hospital and to numerous medical offices, including a large medical office building presently under construction on E1 Camino Real 100 feet southerly of the subject property, that a steed does exist for the -proposed facility as many persons are unable to obtain care because of a lack of adequate nursing and convalescent hospitals. The statement advised that the applicant is experienced in construction and operation of convalescent hospitals, that '::the structure will be built to tweet the stringent requirements of state hospital authorities. Drawings prepared by Irving Caster Associates were filed. An architect's rendering of the proposed improvement was displayed. Chairman Mink recognized Cyrus J. McMillan, representing the applicant. Afro McMillan advised that following the study meeting the first floor plan was revised to adapt to certain revisions in the service areas suggested by the Commission. Mr. Caster discussed the drawings, with particular reference to the changes requested by the Commission. Tlie City Engineer reported that California Drive at the location is 40 feet wide curb to curb, which will accommodate on -street parking on either side, plus two 12 foot travel lanes. There were no comments from the audience in response to the Chair. In response to Commissioner Cistulli, the City Planner stated that on -site parkin; conforms to code requirements. The hearing was declared concluded. -6- (( A motion, introduced by Commissioner Kindig approving the special permit t- application of Proud Homes, Inc., for a nursing and convalescent home at the northwesterly corner of California Drive and Trousdale Drive, Lot S. Block, 1e Mills Estate Subdivision No. 1, in accordance with plans on file prepared by Irving Caster Associates, was seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and carried unanimously on roll call. 6. VARIANCE APPROVED COMMERCIAL USE EXTENDED TO R-4 PROPERTY. Chairman Mink. announced a public hearing on the application of Robert A. Tarver, 2S1 Park Road, Burlingame, for a variance appertaining to unimproved property located at the northeasterly corner of E1 Camino Real and Chapin Avenue to permit construction of a commercial building and parking to extend to apartment -zoned property. (Lots 8 and 9 and portions Lots 10,11,12, Block 10, Burlingame Land Company Subdivision). A letter dated June 24, 1968, from the law offices of Tarver and Doherty, Burlingame, requested that the application for variance be amended by changing the name of the applicant from Robert A. Tarver to Continental Service Company, acquiring agency for Bank of America. The communication requested further that the site plan on file be approved, providing for a free-standing bank building, reserving to the Planning Commission the right to review the design and detail plans and specifications. A site plan titled "Bank of America, Burlingame, California" prepared by John Carl Warnecke and Associates was filed. Chairman Mink recognized Mr. Tarver who advised that the site plan has been revised to incorporate suggestions made at the itudy meeting, as follows: the building relocated back from Chapin Avenue to provide a front setback, ingress from E1 Camino Real eliminated, and a parking layout included. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, pointed out that Mr. Tarver is requesting approval of the use in principle, reserving to the Com- mission the opportunity for approval of plans at a later date; the prospective owner and builder is not prepared with plans at this time. The City Planner advised that the property along Chapin Avenue and along El Camino Real, to the extent of the depth of the lots on Chapin Avenue, is zoned C-1 (Commercial -Retail); the remainder of the E1 Camino frontage is zoned. R-4 (Apartments and other specified uses); he stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to extend commer- cial use to R-4 property and to provide for the parking for the use to extend almost entirely on the R-4 parcel. The City Planner discussed -:Iifi: duvelopucat' c- .tilts commercial zone on Chapin Avenue, stating that progress has been slow; the property which is the subject of the application has been of concern to the city for some years, and that applications for uses not considered desirable have been denied. He stated that the present proposal appears to be highly acceptable and may provide the impetus for other owners to improve their properties. The Chair invited comments from the audience. -7- Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, tenant in the Kingsway Building, 14SO Chapin \_ Avenue, relayed a message from Mr. Carl Roepke, owner of the building, favoring the proposed improvement. Mr. L.R. Anderson, 1460 Bellevue Avenue, spoke in favor of the variance. There were no further comments from the floor. Mr. Tarver, in response to Commission inquiry, stated that the land will be sold to Continental Service Company to be improved with a building for Bank of.America, that building design and structural details are not yet prepared; he advised that one parcel, indicated "A!' on the site plan fronting Chapin Avenue, and adjacent to the Kingsway Building, is not a part of the project and will not be sold. The City Planner stated that a suggestion has been made to Mr. Tarver that if the building is accomplished that a resubdivision map be filed to establish correct parcel lines. The hearing was declared concluded. A motion thereafter introduced by Commissioner Kindig approving the San Francisco, for construction o with the site plan submitted, and submitted for review and approval any issuance of a building permit, NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Norberg and seconded by variance to Continental Service Company, f a bank building generally in accord subject to the condition that plans be by the Planning Commission prior to was carried unanimously on roll call. 1. BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. The City Planner reported that the BCDC preliminary plan has been printed and distributed on rather a limited basis, that Mr. Alvin Baron, BCDC Deputy Director, suggested that the City Council and Planning Commission review the plan jointly and that he would send a representative to the meeting. The Planner stated that the suggestion will be transmitted to Council and perhaps a joint meeting can be arranged at a planning Com- mission study meeting. 2. WESTBAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATES. The City Planner reported that the Westbay General Development Plan, (copies were distributed to the Commission) as far as the area proposed for Burlingame, is practically identical with the area proposed in the prior play. He reported that Westbay and BCDC are in conflict and that the ABAG planning staff preliminary waterfront study varies little from BCDCts plan. ADJOURNMENT The meeting regularly adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, o gm Everett K. Kindig, Secretary n � M BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 1968 Ay 3 S7 o� 0— CALL TO ORDER O� ROLL CALL cry MINUTES May 27 and June 10, 1968 N;A.PS 1, Parcel Map o Lot 1, Block 38, Mills Estate No, 13. HEARINGS 10 7 Inns of America Spec-1-al Permit for hotel, Ba.yshore Highway. (cons, from May 27) 20 Special Permit: Hanson's Auto Repair, 1222 Rollins Rt:a 3. Special Permit: Myatt Corporation of America office building. 1330 Bayshore Highway. 4. Special Permit; Herbert too Humber & Associates office: building, 1550 Rollins Road, (Resub division of property) S o Special Permit: Proud Homes, Inc., convalescent home Trousdale and California Braves. 6. Variance: Robert A. Tarve r, commercial use of R-4 property, E1 Canino Real and Chagrin Avenue. NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT