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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1970.02.25CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Brauner Cistulli Ki ndi g li nk Sine Taylor CALL TO ORDER COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Norberg February 25, 1970 OTHERS PRESENT City Planner Mann City Engineer Marr City Attorney Karmel was delayed by another appointment, arriving shortly before adjournmen A regular monthly meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order on the above date at 8:05 D.m.. Chairman Mink pre- siding. ROLL CALL The above -named members were present. Commissioner Norberg, absent due to illness, was excused. MINUTES Commissioner Kindig acknowledged receipt of a letter (addressed to him as Secretary of the Commission) from Mr. Richard Grey, Consoli- dated Test & Equipment, Inc., 1330 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, suggesting that the minutes of the Commission meeting of January 26, 1970 -- last paragraph concerning Bayshore Highway name change -- appear to inaccurately reflect the content of the dis- cussion; the communication recited Mr. Grey's recollection of the discussion and requested that the minutes be amended accordingly. Following a brief discussion, Commissioners appeared to agree that Mr. Grey may have raised a technical question, that the Commission minutes need not be amended but that Mr. Grey's communication be made a part of the minutes of the present meeting and sent to the City Council as a point of information in its deliberations in the matter of the request for change of name of Bayshore Highway. In response to Chairman Mink, the minutes of the meeting of January 26, 1970, were amended to show that, in response to his inquiry of the City Planner just prior to adjournment, it was estab- lished that a use permit had not been granted for outdoor storage of automobiles in Anaa Airport Park adjacent to the bay channel and that he requested that efforts at policing improperly parked vehicles in other parts of the city be extended to include that area; ehe minutes were adopted thereafter as amended. The minutes of the study meeting of February 9, 1970, were adopted as submitted. HEARI3GS 1. PUTNAM BUICK, INC., GRANTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT TEMPORARY VEHICLE STORAGE, ROLLINS ROAD. Chairman Mink announced a public hearing on the application of 'Ir. J.D. Putnam, President, Putnam Buick, Inc., 50 California Drive, Burlingame, for special use permit for "parking of new -car inventory" in a portion of unimproved acreage in the industrial area, adjacent to and northerly of 1415 Rollins Road. The application form recited improvements existing: "Gravel added for more traction during inclement weather." A plat accompanying the application showed the proposed location; a copy of the lease executed between the land owner and Putnam Buick, Inc., was filed; a letter addressed to the Planning Commission dated February 5, 1970, signed by George T. Catomer, Realtor, in behalf of the applicant, stated that congestion at the former loca- tion in the City of San Mateo, forced the move Ito the new location in the City of Burlingame. The communication noted that the lease is limited to six months --any extended time to be on a month to month basis --and that it is expected that occupancy will be temporary for a short-term period. Chairman Mink recognized Mr. Putnam who stated ithat the new -car inventory probably will reach its peak by July and thereafter diminish steadily until minimum storage is attained in October, that the company is faced with problems of storage during the period of heavy inventory, and that the subject location is suitable for the purpose, because it is reasonably convenient and enclosed by cyclone fencing with a gate that can be locked. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, started that a visit to the, premises disclosed that the vehicles are parked in rows along the Rollins Road frontage and not in the area described on the plat; he suggested that the precise area of parking be defined. Ir. Putnam stated that storage will not extend beyond the northern- most extremity of the area currently in use. The City Planner referred to code provisions for development of parking lots, citing the requirement that "such area shall be paved with an asphaltic or concrete or equal surfacing." He reported receiving telephone calls from several property owners to whom notices of hearing were mailed, all concerned with dust and dirt nuisances. The City Planner suggested that the applicant be required to place some form of coating as a method of controlling dirt problems. Mr. Putnam stated that there will be a minimum of traffic within the property once the cars are in place, perhaps two car movements per day, and that a sizeable sum was invested in gravel to provide an adequate driveway. Mr. Putnam mentioned that the dirt is heavily compacted and that wind could be the primary cause of dust problems in the area. -2- Mr. Putnam, in response to a question raised by the City Engineer, stated that the area of storage approximates 50,000 square feet, that neither paving nor a seal coat would be economically feasible for the few months that he will occupy the site. The City Engineer estimated that the area could be seal -coated at a cost of $5000.00 to $7000.00. Mr. Putnam stated that he would be forced to vacate if required to assume such a financial outlay. A letter dated February 18, 19700 was read from C.M. Peletz Company, General Contractors, 1415 Rollins Road, indicating no objection to the use of the site for parking and requesting that the owner be required to either pave or provide some satisfactory method of dust control. Commissioner Kindig's comment that the property has remained unim- proved for many years, and that plans that were presented at one time for public improvements were never accomplished, initiated a brief period of discussion, during which Commissioners were informed by staff that there was an agreement with a prior owner on a pro- posed subdivision, that the individual is since deceased, and that there has been no new proposal from the successor owner. There were no comments favoring or opposing the application in response to the Chair. The City Planner reported that the property was used for unauthorized truck parking for a period of approximately one year; the owner was contacted, because of complaints from neighboring owners of dirt and dust problems and the property was subsequently fenced to prevent trespassing. He suggested that approval of the subject application, where there will be vehicle movements, may initiate similar complaints. Mr. Putnam, in response to Chairman Mink, agreed to approach the owner regarding some form of surfacing in the area that he will use, with the understanding that costs involved will be the owner's respon- sibility. Commissioner Kindig noted that there will not be! the number of car movements associated with the usual parking lot and that, with the driveway graveled, the actual parking operation probably should not create much more dust than is normal to the area. Commissioner Taylor, commenting on the Commission's responsibility to consider the interests of all segments of the community, expressed the opinion that the location would appear to be suitable for Mr. Putnam's purposes and that, as a temporary tenant, he should not be expected to undertake costly improvements. Commissioner Cistulli commented on the importance of the automobile Industry to the city's economy and suggested that the Commission con- sider approving the permit on a trial basis of 5 months; he stated that experience will determine whether or not the permit shall be extended, conditioned upon installation of a ground covering, or revoked. _3_ Mr. Putnam indicated that he would prefer that the permit cover a period of 9 months but ould accept 6. The hearing was concluded. On a motion introduced by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Sine and unanimously carried on roll call, the application of J.D. Putnam, President, Putnam Buick Company, for special use permit to store new -car inventory on a portion of acreage adjacent to and northerly of 1415 Rollins Road, was approved for the period Mfich 1, 1970 to September 1, 1970, and to be subject to review there - a er. The applicant was informed the permit would be effective Tuesday, March 3, 1970, if not appealed. 2. RECLASSIFICATION TO WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Chairman Mink announced a public hearing, initiated by the Commission on its own motion, for the purpose of considering reclassification of certain lands presently zoned Light Industrial (M-1) District to Waterfront Commercial (C-4) District. The City Planner, in response to Chairman Mink, referred to the two maps designated "Exhibit A"and "Exhibit B," delineating the areas of the proposed reclassification, extending along the city's water- front from the Millbrae/Burlingame city limits line on the north to Burlingame/San Mateo city limits line on the south, and including certain parcels that abut the City of Burlingame channel. The City Planner explained that Bay Conservation and Development Commission considers the channel a part of the bay. The City Planner stated that the Waterfront Commercial District Regu- lations are a part of the code but, as yet, have not been applied to any land within the city, that the zone classification is more restrictive than "Light Industrial," following provisions of the General Plan and the city's adopted policy that waterfront properties .,hail be developed to emphasize relationship with the bay. Tt;e City Planner stated that the area of the proposed reclassifi- cation differs somewhat from the Waterfront Commercial District indicate in the General Plan, in that certain properties that do not actually touch the water have been included, for the reason that such properties could be joined to other properties by future resubdivisions and, con- ceivably, could be considered to have water frontage. The City Planner reported that some time ago the Keyston people, in behalf of Anza Pacific Corporation, urged establishment of a new zone classification for the express purpose of shoreline uses more com- patible to water orientation. He stated that, additionally, there were comments from a citizens group that warehouse buildings appeared to be a poor use of choice waterfront lots. A letter dated February 20, 1970, from David H. Keyston, Executive Vice President, Anza Pacific Corporation, concurred with the proposed reclassification to C-4 of certain lands owned by Anza Pacific Cor- poration. The Communication suggested that the Commission consider reclassifi- cation of land presently occupied by the drive-in theatre on Beach Road and Airport Boulevard to C-4. The communication stated that the present use is a long-term interim use, the land being desig- nated for office building developments in Anza Pacific Corporation's master plan. The City Planner informed the Commission that the present hearing has been noticed in accordance with the official maps "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B," that the drive-in theatre parcel is not a part of said maps and, accordingly, may not be included in the delibera- tions at this time. In response to the Chair's inquiry, there were no comments from the audience favoring or protesting the reclassification. Commissioner Taylor requested clarification of the status of the 25 foot strip bordering the bay for public access. The City Planner reported that the Waterfront Commercial District Regulations make provision for such public access and that, additionally, the City Attorney and Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, Attorney for Anza Pacific Corporation,were requested by the City Council to prepare a revised form of document as to the 25 foot strip on all of the lands of Anza southerly of Broadway; the City of Bur- lingame shall thereby become the owner of a trust for all of its citizens. Mr. McMillan stated that Anza Pacific Corporation is prepared to execute the document immediately that the form has been agreed upon. The hearing was declared concluded. On a motion introduced by Commissioner Kindig, seconded by Commissioner CistuIli and unanimously carried, staff was requested to prepare appropriate documents whereby the Commission shall recommend reclas- sification of certain lands to Waterfront Commercial (C-4) District, in accordance with the maps designated "Exhibit A' and "Exhibit B." NEW BUSINESS 1. ANZA PACIFIC CORPORATION GRANTED EXTENSION OF SPECIAL PERMIT. A letter dated January 27, 1970 from the law offices of Anderson, McMillan and Connolly, Burlingame, requested additional time to exercise the use permit granted on February 17, 1969, for service station use of lands adjacent to Charley Brown Restaurant. to Anza Pacific Corporation. The communication stated that there have been delays involved in obtaining architectural approval of the service station design by Host International, parent company of Charley Brown Restaurants, and reluctance of major oil companies to proceed on today's economic conditions without complete feasibility and traffic studies. The City Planner, in response to Commissioner Sine, confirmed that the use was approved in principal and that when there is a decision -5- on the tenant plans will be submitted to the Commission for approval. Mr. Cyrus J. McMillan, Attorney, appeared in behalf of the petitioners, and advised that his clients were hopeful that the permit would be extended for an additional year. A motion introduced by Commissioner Cistulli, :seconded by Commissioner Sine, and unanimously carried, extended the use permit granted on February 17, 1969, to Anza Pacific Corporation.for service station use of land adjoining Charley Brown Restauarabt, to February 17, 1971. 2. PRIORITIES RECLASSIFICATION STUDIES. The Commission discussed the question of application of R-3A zoning in some of the older areas of the city, in accordance with recom- mendations of the General Plan,and agreed to initiate a study pro- gram. A priority list was established, as follows: 1. Capuchino Avenue, Broadway to Carmelita Avenue. 2. Corbitt Tract -- Laurel and Linden Avenues, Oak Grove to Park Avenue. 3. Portions of Lyon and Hoag Subdivision. 4. Portions of triangle area westerly of El Camino Real, bounded generally by Occidental, Howard and Barroilhet Avenues. 3. NEW CITY HALL. The City Planner reported that the city's administration offices will be relocated to the new city hall the weekend of February 27 and 28. 4. COUNCIL -COMMISSION DINNER. Commissioners Cistulli and Kindig reported that: other commitments will preclude their attending the annual Council -Commission dinner on March 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting regularly adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Everett K. Kindig, Secretary -6-