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CITE` OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Brauner None
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Kindi.,g
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Pierce
Taylor
CALL TO ORDER
May 130 1968
OTHERS PRESENT -
City Planner Mann
City Engineer Marr
A regularly adjourned meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission
-rom its regular meeting of April 229 1968, was called to order on
`she above date at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Mink presiding.
ROLL CALL
A roll call recorded all members present.
HEARING
PARKING AREA LANDS OF SAN FRANCISCO WATER DEPARTMENT APPROVED.
Chairman Mink, annotuxced a continued hearing from the meeting of April 22,
1.968, on the application of Congdon, Del Secco F, Ross Investment Company,
Burlingame, for c special use permit tc establish an off-slereea parking
lot inn a 1.oc ,-tion of the lands of the San Fra-acisco Water Depa3rtma it,.
.yixa„ betwt-en California Drive and the Southern Pacific tight of way,,
Docu; ents were fi.led by the applicants as follows: Cop} of "San Fran-
cis'-o Water Department Revocable Permit" to B. Carl Snyder, I-`permittee.."
dt.'ted December 110 1962; and copy of "Consent to Use of Lknd Subject to
Revocable Permits," dated March S. 1968, executed between B. Carl- Snyder,
*R " Congdon, Del Secco & Ross Investment Com an;-, "Lessen.1°
The lG t cr-r document oei�cr ibed the area of the agreement in detail.,
Tle ap-plic.aint's amended drawing showed the parking lot extending north
ofot:te r-t =:sx g eirs�inag,e creek. to the Burlingame-Mi.l.lbrae line, Wath
in.gre,ss California Drive northerly of t.h cr€en, and egress -an tho
Dill`:) ae Kiss €r she city limits line.
Tht C.i•s':v Planner.; in, reply to the Chair, stated that hc, with the City
Errgiaeer 4nacy the applicants inspected the area on foot: ane-1, as a. Tesult D
the sparking layout was amended by elimi.nati.rg all parking southerly of
the drainage creek, and by separating ingress and egress driveways.
fie stated it was determined that there is a large opening and ample
sight dl s u'c€ at, the point of egress.
Iii : c-piv a-Com,t?issioner Taylor, the City P1annar repo d,Sd that t1'e S11->
r is quite narrow and it would be difficult to maneuver a car in order to
alrive out to California Drive at the southerly end.
In reply to Commissioner Pierce, the City Engineer stated that all: of
the parking will be behind the trees; the city°s property line extends
6-1/2 feet beyond the curb and the tree line on city property will not
be disturbed., He stated that on the Millbrae side the strip is approx-
imately 10 to 12 feet in length, four feet below curb level, and that
a ramp will be required at the exit point.
Speaking: from personal experience, Commissioner Pierce stated that
pedestrian and vehicular traffic is heavy when commuter trains unload,
a.nd cars stopped on a ramp attempting to enter the flow of traffic will
maximize an existing hazardous situation, as traffic moves fast and
visibility is limited,
The City Planner and City Engineer agreed, is reply to Commission inquiryt
that an exit in the suggested location will give drivers an opportunity
to see approaching vehicles, and some visibility to drivers coming nort.11
of exiting vehicles; this was the reason for their recommendation for
changing the. location for egress from the parking lot.
i4lr, Clayton Del Secco represented the applicants, advbising, in reponsc:
to Commission inquiry, that the drainage culvert will garricaded as a
kfety mea.saa$e; fie pointed out that the proposed egre4s is at Mvfchison
Drive on the Millbrae side, that the - tree line stops some distance
€:ck an Burlingame, and that sight distance coming out to Califor.nia
Drive is app-roximately 100 £ee.t.
Afro Del Sec€: ,. mentioned that the parking is proposed to be limited to
'2is and his ass.ociatW employees -o probably a maximum of 20 all -day
parkers
Commissioner Norberg indicated his position in favor of the use, r°ommemt-
i_ng on the s-carci:ty of off-s-treet parking in the; area, and Vie fa_:t that
i th the City. Engineer and City Planner, after an inspection, had nb
objections.
Mr. A,,H.. Fifz.ge.xald,, 3080 Arguello Drive, President, Mill*. Estate Home
Owners Association, suggested that 100 feet of sight distance ma.y not be
scequate in an area where the speed limit is 35 miles peg' hour.
r;. r p � s goner 3ra.uner"s inquiry whether the location i.:" as
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a.soalab t: : exit. to California Drive as is normal and customary irs the
c-.tI , ih�: _ivt Engineea. and City- Planner replied in the affirmative.,
Tl'-e Tlear,',nz wrs. declared concluded.
On a -intcodiJced by ComFj ssioner Cistulli, seconded by C.L?Ii1cA:t ssion,-;r
I orb y -g a d ur,a n:a q o s l;f car rie-cl, the use pez,mit was approved to t:`r-le apU li. =
can.a. in acco.rdancq with the a-m-ended drizwings on file; parking axea to be
seal -coated and entry curbcut Permit to be obtained from the City
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COMMUNICATION
PACIFIC CAS AND.ELECTRIC COMPANY GRANTED EXTENSION,
A letter dated May 3, 1968, was read from Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, San. Jose, signed by H.C. Weavi.11, Division Land Supervisor;
requesting that the special permit for construction of an electric
subsi".ation on East Lase between Howard and Burlingame Avenues be
extended to .June 3, 1969.
Following a report from the City Planner that the substation may not
be constructed as the Company would prefer to enlarge the existing
piano; in thy: industrial district on Rollins Road, and that the matter
may be resolved within the year, a motion was introduced by Commissioner
Kindigg seconded by Commissioner Cistulli and unanimously carriod,1
sxteuding the special permit: for the time specified in the applicant's
communication -o from June 4, 1968 to June 3, 1969
NEW BUSINESS
R.ECTONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES RECO�-`MENDED,
Choi xl-an M'in.k announced that the Commission 14as unanimously agreed to
Tssco�,iwend to the City Council Commissioner Everett K; Yindig as
delegate t�z the Regional Planning Committee and Commissioner Thomas C.
Tayli)ra, alternate,
There being no further business to be transacted the meeting was
regularly adjourned at 8:35 p.m., to be followed by the study meeting.
Respectfully su:bmitged
Everett KC Kincig, Secretary
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STUDY MEETING
l 1. RESUBDIVISION ANZA AIRPORT PARK.
{1 resubdivssion map prepared by Howard G. Hickey, Civil Engineer, for
Anza Pacific Corporation, proposed combining Lots 3,4,5 Block 1,
Anza Airport Park, Unit No. 1, into a single parcel with frontage on
Beach Road.
The Commission was advised by staff that the owners were requested to
file the map when it was determined in checking building plans that a
-proposed building with the parking will cover the three lots.
The matter was scheduled for public hearing on May 27, 1968.
2. TENTATIVE MAP MILLS ESTATE NO. 27 SUBDIVISION ...9 LOTS.
Mr. Stan Schupp, Project Manager, representing the subdividers, stated
that the tentative map, improvement plans, and final map have been
prepared; the improvement plans filed with the City Engineer, and the
Naps reviewed with representatives of the Mills Estate Home Owners
Association.
Mr. Schupp pointed out that there is now proposed a total of nine (9)
lots -o the average size being 18,000 square feet; the smallest lot
with 9,000 square feet exceeds the legal minimum by 2000 square feet.
�Ir. Schupp stated" that the current map was developed as an alternate
proposal for the property after a soils investigation report, prepared
by Woodward Clyde, Sherard & Associates, indicated that the previously
approved 12 lot subdivision was not economically feasible. He stated
that inasmuch as the property has been before the Commission and the
Laity Council on a number of prior occasions, and in order to save time
and expedite the start of construction, the developers are proposing
to submit tentative and final :naps concurrently.
Mr. Schupp stated that the developers recognize that any revisions in
the tentative lnap must be reflected on all other documents.
In response to Commissioner Kindig°s reference to a series of conditions
imposed by the Council when the 12 lot map was approved, Air. Schupp
confirmed that all of the requirements will be incorporated in the cur-
rent map where applicable,
An excerpt from the City Council minutes of August 7E 1967r wherein
said conditions were noted, was read.
" r. Schupp stated that the requirement for lowering ;the grade at the
intersectica will result in some earth hauling through the neighborhood:
as the waste material cannot be disposed of on the site.
.she City Planner pointed out that the travel -way of the street is
narrower than the legal min sum and that sidewalks are proposed on only
one side. He stated that considering the number of houses, the street
is competent, but on -street parking should be restricted to one side.
The Clity Planner mentioned that certain deed restrictions were attache
to the prior mats; while the city does not have administration in this
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area, nor has the matter been discussed with the proponents, the con-
dition of deed restrictions should be carried over to the present map,
particularly- to establish the responsibility of each owner for main`
L-enance of -the storm -water drainage ditch on his property.,
Mr. H.H.. Fitzgerald and Mr. .William Caplan, President and Past Presi-
dent. respectively, of the Mills Estate Nome Owners Association,
discussed the soil engineer°.s report wherein references were made to
P°stability problems," "potential shallow slide areas" and a recom-
mendation made for additional borings. The speakers requested that
the city require such additional borings and that a representative of
the soil engineering firm be on the site when piers are placed.,
Mr. Caplan stated that the number of lots proposed is satisfactory but
expressed concern that some of the larger lots may be permitted to�y be
�€esubdivided at some future time; he questioned where responsibility
will lie for landscape maintenance on that portion of the slope on the
Marti.no.z D Ive side, which is proposed to be dedicated to the city as
part of the street right-of-way.
Thera_ follcwe,d a period of discussion during which Mr. Schupp stated
that the developers intend to undertake the original landscaping,
Providing flan`-s suitable for erosion contro'
Park Superintendent i=rancard protested that the labor required in such
maintenance places a burden on his department and becomes quite expen-
sive as fay as the city is concerned.
`nie City PLsnner stated that he is cognizant of the Park Superintendent's
problems but that the city does require landscaping in residential areas
by the subs ividers --- the street trees, as an example -- which then
becomes .theycit-y's responsibility, and the sane procedure should be
followed in the present situation.
Refex°rl.ng ,c M--% Cap. -Can's comments concerning potential resuhdivisionsQ
iv�`n�t: s:•i cn4 K 4ndig agreed that the point was well taken but that a
utuae o rne��cS :1 — intention fog a property must be considered on its Merits
at the pa op'vime.
The raps we:re referred to the meeting of May 27, 1968 for formal. consider,
; I,on„ Hr� Schupp was requested to meet with the City Engineer and Plannc
for the puaposn of determining the coveaants that will apply, and, al.ssr;,
to a:;tempfi f c design an alternate plan for tl4e slope eli.minating .1.1tndscap,s
mainte-lance by the city. -
3� z�h`R_ ANC—E POD: TEMePOWY FIREWORKS SX�ES IN' R-1 DISTRICT,,
A request -for variance filed by Ceorge Rusako, 1009 S. Delaware Street
San r4at-eo, proposed retail sales - of fireworks on vacant land at the
riortheast corner of Dwight road and Peninsula Avenue, first residential.
district:.
A letter f�M€ m the applicant dated April y0, 1968, stated that sales will
I m«d £tar a. period of 6-1/2 days, fro-ii Jane 28 to July 4. between the
hours of IG:Ja a.m.. to 9:00 p,,ma The communication stated that
a lease has been negotiated with the property owner; it was noted that
the lolt has been used for retail sales -cif fireworks and Christmas trce�;
in prior yed-,rs. -5-
The City Planner reported that the question of night sales was discussed,
Mr. Rusake indicating that he will not remain on the property after dark,
The application was scheduled for public hearing on May 27, 1968,
4, VARIANCE FOR GASOLINE SERVICE STATION BAYSHORE HIGHWAY.
Mr, Robert Tarver, attorney, and Mr. Harry hart, District Engineer with
Mobil Oil Corporation, were present to discuss revised drawings for the
service station proposed to be constructed at Bayshore Highway and
Broadway, extended -- formerly Luppi Nursery site,
1'he City Planner reported that since the applicants appeared before the
"ommission at the meeting of March 25 the plans have been completely
redrawn.
A colored rendering posted on the blackboard indicated placement of
:structures on the property, architectural design and landscaping,
Mr. Hart mviewed the plans in detail, answering Commissioners' inquiries
concerning all phases -of the construction,
Commissioner Norberg mentioned that a proposed design for the Broadway
overpass reconstruction on file with the State Division of Highways con-
templates taking a portion of the property.
The City Engineer reported that, as yet, there are no details on file
for the street improvements; he suggested that them:: be a requirement
for street improvement construction if the variance for the, use is
approved.
The appli.cstion was referred to the regular meeting of May 27, 1968.
o SIGN VARIANCE BIL) GASOLINE SERVICE 5° .TIOtN BAYSHO_ E HIGHWAY.
A letter dated May 10,, 1968, from the law of-lices of Ta.rvec and Doherty,
Burlingame, in behalf of Central Valley Real Estates Corporation, Sacra,
nento, requested consideration to a variance for a sign Z7 feet in height
on the site of the proposed gasoline service sstati Gn at the corner of
Old Bayshore Highway and extension of Broadway. -
The communication stated that the location is adjacent tc� the freeway
and the proposed off -ramp, obscured by trees z;nd di.start from the
sraveled portion of the freeway, rather than adjacent to customary city.
streets such as the ordinance intended to regulate.
The application was scheduled for public hearing on May 27=, 1.963
pia SPECIAL PERMIT - RENT A CAR OFFICE A140 FACILITIES,
An application for special permit filed by Va car bent A Car Corporation,
San Francisco, proposed to establish an offi,ye arad to rCMt automobilles
from a location in the industrial district at. Bayshore highway and
Malcolm Rondo
The applicant's letter elated May 10, 1963, signied by Dc - M. Feehan,
City Managery stated that there are thi sty-oT-ac; co perawe o fices is
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California and Arizona and that current year models, from Volkswagons
to Cadillacs,are available to their clients.
The communication stated that approximately 50 cars will be operated
from the Burlingame location.
A drawing of a proposed building prepared by Howard York, Civil Engineer,
was filed.
The City Planner advised that since rental cars will be available to the
general public at the location, the business is classified "retail" in
an industrial area and, for this reason, requires a special use permit.
Mr. Feehan represented the applicant, advising that the company does main -
twin an agency at the Standard Oil service station in the vicinity,of
the Hyatt Douse and that no decision has been made as yet whether the
facility will be continued.
Mr. Feehan .advised in response: to Commission inquiry that a wash rack
will be maintained on the property but all repair work is done elsewhere.
Mr. Fork discussed the building plan, advised that there will be some
landscaping. -around the perimeter, that two signs are proposed a
_free-standing sign and a roof sign, both conforming to cede.
The City Engineer indicated no problems of concern to his department.
The application was scheduled for public hearing on May 27, 1968.
7. VARIANCE.TO.RELOCATE GARAGE TO SEPARATE LOT.
An application for variance filed by Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Campanile,
.1341 Columbus Avenue, proposed to move an existing two -car garage
serving the residence at the aforementioned address to a separate lot
owned by the applicant.
A letter from Melvin C. Howland, architect, in behalf of the applicants,
and a drawing accompanied the application_
The City Planner explained that the lot where the garage is proposed to
be located is a land -locked parcel;(apparently divided off some years
ago from asleep lot that has frontage on Easton Drive) separated from
the remainder of the property by a 10 foot wide public utility easement.
The City Planner stated. that there are a number of problems involved
the code provides that a garage shall be on the same lot with the principa
building, the proposal is to move the garage to a lot physically separated
from the dwelling. the 10 foot strip is city owned and any privat,; use
thereof shall be at the discretion of the City Council. He suggested
that the hearing be scheduled for the next regular~ meeting;and if there,
legal questions requiring an opinion from the City Attorney the matter
may be continued pending his return from vacation,
The public hearing was thereafter scheduled for May Zip; fs68.
8. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE TRACKING BUSINESS.
An application filed by Trans World Forwarding and Air Expediting,
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840 Mitten Road, proposed "additional office space and operation of a
trucking company in conjunction with the forwarding and expediting
business."
The applicant's communication dated May 13, 1968, signed by Roger D.
Kolda, Vice -President, stated that the operation involves forwarding
and handling of freight by air and surface to international markets,
clearing incoming foreign shipments through customs and effecting
delivery to the ultimate consignee.
Mr. Kerr represented the applicant.
The City Planner reported he inspected the operation which is located
in an industrial building composed of bays with the offices in front,
warehouse at the rear, and more than adequate parking.
Mr. Kerr advised that the equipment consists of three (3) 18' bobtail
trucks and one (1) 201 flatbed truck; the trucks are on the road
throughout the day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.,making pickups through-
out the bay area; freight is consolidated at the office and shipped
from there to various parts of the world; at night, the equipment is
parked on the premises.
The application was scheduled for public hearing on May 27, 1968.
9. POLE SIGNS.
Material concerning free-standing signs and suggested changes to the'
sign code, prepared by the City Planner, was distributed for review by
the Commission and general discussion at the June study meeting.
10. GENERAL. PLAN.
Commissioners were furnished "Goals for Burlingame" the latest report
in a series prepared by William E. Spangle and Associates as a part
of the general plan studies.
11. FREEWAY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
The City Engineer reported that he spoke with representatives of the
Division of Highways concerning installation of "road service" direc-
tional signs and was informed that all such signs are being removed from
the Bayshore Freeway and will not be replaced.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The study meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Everett K. Kind - Secretary
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