HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1970.02.09CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Brauner
Cistulli
Ki ndi g
Norberg
Sine
Taylor
CALL TO ORDER
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Mink
February 9, 1970
OTHERS PRESENT
City Attorney Karmel (8:1
City Planner Mann
City Engineer Marr
The monthly study meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was
called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m.,, Chairman Pro Tempore
Taylor presiding.
ROLL CALL
The above -named members were present. Chairman Mink, away from the
city on business, was excused.
1. DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST STATUTE. Copies of the opinion
of the State Attorney General, datedFebruary 5, 1970, were dis-
tributed to Commissioners.
2. ANtA PACIFIC CORPORATION SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SERVICE STATION.
A letter dated January 27, 1970, from the law offices of Anderson,
McMillan and Connolly, Burlingame, signed by Cyrus J. McMillan,
requested an extension of the special permit granted on February 17,
1969, to Anza Pacific Corporation for service station use of property
adjoining the Charley Brown Restaurant, Bayshore Highway, because
of internal problems which have delayed the start of construction.
Following comments from the City Planner that the code permits such
extensions up to a period of one year, the matter was referred to
the regular meeting for formal consideration.
3. STREET NAME CHANGE -- BAYSHORE HIGHWAY.
The City Planner reported that the Commission's recommendation in the
above matter was acknowledged at the City Council meeting of
February 2 and that a public hearing before Council was scheduled for
the meeting of March 2, 1970.
4. WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL (C-4) DISTRICT.
Commissioners were reminded that the public hearing on a proposed
reclassification of certain lands within the M.-1 (Light Industrial)
District to C-4 (Waterfront Commercial) District is scheduled for
the regular meeting of February 25.
Copies of a two-part map of the area involved were distributed, the
City Planner pointing out that some parcels that may appear to be
inboard of the water have been included, because of the possibility
that such parcels could be combined with the C-4 properties in
future resubdivisions.
Referring to the drawing designated "Exhibit -A," the City Planner
called attention to a "white" area on the water side of Bayshore
Highway, separating the proposed C-4 parcels (approximately opposite
Mahler Road), and explained that the area is part of San Francisco
Airport holdings for purposes of future access to its outboard
properties and that it is proposed that the existing Tidal Plain
zoning be maintained; immediately adjacent to the south is the
drainage channel where Mills Creek empties into the bay, owned in
fee by the City of Burlingame and included for reclassification from
Tidal Plain to Waterfront Commercial, for the reason that there may
be other proposals for its use in conjunction with development of
the adjoining large parcel of acreage, similar to a prior plan
that proposed a pier spanning the channel.
Reference was made to the area of Bayside Park., The City Planner
explained that the land is city -owned, reserved for "park" uses and
so classified. He referred to a recommendation made by
Mr. William Spangle that there be a new zone classification for all
public properties and expressed his position that I property owned
by the city and used for city purposes needs no special classifi-
cation.
In response to a suggestion from Commissioner Cistulli that Anza
Pacific Corporation consider dedicating an area to the city for
recreational purposes, in respect to the memory of the late
Mr. George N. Keyston, Senior, Mr. George N. Keyston, Junior, explained
that he, personally, was unable to make such a commitment, that there
must be approval of all of the stockholders of the corporation.
Mr. Keyston pointed out that the owners have complied with the city's
request for public access to the water and, additionally, are
cooperating with the county in its plans for expansion of recreational
areas.
Mr. Keyston suggested that reclassification may have the effect of
the city losing control of its waterfront properties to B.C.D.C.
The City Planner indicated that he was not in agreement with
Mr. Keyston, stating that the city will continue to maintain pri-
mary control of land uses within its boundaries.
5. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
The City Planner referred to his memorandum dated January 7, 1970
and to a report from Mr. William Spangle dated December 29, 1969,
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distributed to Commissioners at the study meeting of January 12,1970,
concerning a program for general plan implementation in the areas of
rezoning to higher densities.
The City Planner recommended that the Commission consider the matter
of application of R-3A zoning. He mentioned 4 areas that have been
discussed on prior occasions as suitable for low -density apartment
developments and suggested that a priority list: be establishod from
the following:
1. Capuchino Avenue between Broadway and,Carmelita, where the
variance procedure has been employed to replace older dwellings with
small attractive apartment buildings. Existing zoning R-2.'
2. Corbitt Tract - Linden and Laurel Avenues between Oak Grove and
Park Avenues; some of the lots are as much as 215.feet in depth;
existing zoning is R-2, the density ranging from single-family-.
to up to 5 units on a single property.
3. Lyon & Hoag.Subdivision (easterly of railroad right-of-way);
some years ago the Commission and the City Council held a series of
public hearings for the purpose of reclassification to R-3A in a
portion of this area between Burlingame Avenue and Peninsula Avenue;
the rezoning failed because of strong opposition from the property
owners to bearing the costs of water service improvements.
4. The "trian;gie`area" westerly of E1 Camino; between Howard and
Barroilhet Avenues at the rear of the R-3 • zone on E1 Camino.
The City Planner; stated that a few years ago he submitted suggestions
to the City Council for financing utility improvements in situations
of rezoning where density will be intensified and that he intends to
up -date the material and resubmit.
He reviewed briefly a number of suggested methods that hopefully
would be equally acceptable to the city and the property owners.
The subject was referred to the regular meeting of February 25 for
further discusslon.
6. PUTNAM BUICK., XC., OUTDOOR AUTOMOBILE STORAGE.
An application for special permit filed by George T. Catomer, Realtor,
in behalf of Mr. J.D. Putnam, President, Putnam Buick, Inc.,
50 California Drive, proposed "parking of new -car inventory" on a por-
tion of a large parcel of unimproved acreage between Rollins Road and
North Carolan Avenue, adjacent to and northerly of 1415 Rollins
Road.
A letter from Mr. Catomer dated February 5, 1970, stated that a lease
has been negotiated for a period of six months, and that occupancy
beyond that time will be on a month -to -month basis.
The City Planner reported that there is no proposal for a structure
of any kind; the property is fenced but unpaved and the use should
be subject to the applicant placing a seal coat in the area where
the vehicles will be parked to eliminate mud and dust problems.
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The application was scheduled for public hearing at the regular
meeting on Wednesday, February 25.
7. PROPOSAL FOR RESTAURANT, BAYSHORE HIGHWAY.
Mr. Jack Krystal was present for an informal discussion of plans for
a restaurant on a portion of a large parcel of acreage on the north-
easterly line of Bayshore Highway, adjacent to and southerly of the
City of Burlingame Mills Creek drainage channel.
Mr. Krystal stated that he is acquiring the property from the present
owners, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Riley, that the proposed building will
approximate 10,000 square feet gross area and that the project will
not require fill into the bay.
A preliminary drawing prepared by Rene Cardinea.ux, Architect, was_
reviewed, Mr. Krystal pointing out that the plan includes a proposal
for the city's drainage channel. He stated that the property does
not have frontage on the street --access being by easement on the
property of another --and that he intends to seek approval from the
city to construct a bridge over the drainage channel extending from
Bayshore Highway to the property.
Mr. Krystal was informed by staff that use of city property is sub-
ject to approval of the City Council, that the city engineering
department will require a plan and elevations of the structure pro-
posed for the channel, and of code provisions that will restrict
expanding or remodeling existing non -conforming buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting regularly adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Everett K. Kindig, Secretary
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