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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1971.08.08COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Cistulli Jacobs Kindig Mink Norbe rg Sine Taylor CALL TO O RDE R THE CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS ABSENT None August 8, 1971 OTHERS PRESENT City Attorney Karmel City Planner Mann City Engineer Mair The monthly study meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to order on the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Sine presiding. ROLL CALL All members present. APPLICATIONS 1. APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION, LANDS OF DORE, ROLLINS ROAD AND MARSTEN ROAD The City Planner gave the background on this subdivision, stating that for several years he had been attempting to get this land plotted and surveyed without success, but that now he had been able to get the Bank of America trust department to cooperate, and the firm of Wilsey and Ham had made a complete survey. In addition, Bill Wright, who is chief surveyor for Wilsey and Hamm, discussed how to make the remainder properties usable. The City Planner stated we have a tentative map showing the property divided into four parcels, all of which can be utilized, though certain easements must be created and recorded. It was noted that in this subdivision there are no separate property ownerships and that parcel 4 goes around the corner from the other parcels but must remain that way. However, it can supply the area with parking space. The City Planner stated that the city has a definite interest in this M-1 property because of the necessity for police and fire protection. Chairman Sine announced that this subdivision matter would be taken up at the next public meeting in the Council Chambers August 23. 2. APPLICATION FOR FENCE VARIANCE, JOHN J. EXLINE, 2805 FRONTERA WAY Mr. Exline was not present, and the City Planner read a letter from him stating the reasons for his application. According to the com- munication Mr. Exline's property abuts the Episcopal Church property on Montecito Way. He has a six foot fence but now has installed a swimming pool, and feels it would be advisable to put a 2-foot extension on'the fence in order to keep youngsters from climbing over the fence to use the swimming pool. It was decided that this item would be held until later in the meeting because of Mr. Exline's absence. 3. APPLICATION FOR SIGN VARIANCE, SKYLINE TERRACE APARTMENTS, 3133 and 3155 FRONTERA WAY The City Planner read a letter from Mrs. Diane Shane of the Skyline Terrace Apartments requesting that they be allowed to replace two 4' x 8' signs on their property with one identification sign 2'' x 2,':;'t 9'h' to be placed at the putting green at Trousdale and Skyline L� Boulevard. Mrs. Shane presented a drawing of the proposed sign and it was passed around. The City Planner requested a reading of the sign ordinance for apartment buildings, which states "Free -Standing signs for apartment buildings for the purpose of identification or to announce the availability of rentals or a combination of both may be located in the front or side setback areas but no portion of such sign or of the structure to which it is attached shall extend beyond the property line. The face of the lettered or printed portions of the sign shall not exceed six square feet in area and no portion of the sign or sign structure shall exceed six feet in height above the level of the sidewalk . The City Planner then pointed out that actually there are two variances involved in this sign - one as to location and one as to size. He asked Mrs. Shane if they could consider settling for a regular sign, and she said that would not be feasible since it could not be seen from the Freeway. She was queried about lighting and said there would be none except possibly a small recessed light. Chairman Sine stated that this application for sign,variance would be heard at the next public meeting in the Council Chambers on August 23, 1971. 4. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE, NEIL VANNUCCI, 5-UNIT APARTMENTS IN 1100 BLOCK ON CAPUCHINO (LOTS 19 AND 24, EASTON ADDITION) A letter from the applicant stated that the proposed structures would conform with all other city ordinances and codes, that the same type of variance had been granted in the area before and that the proposed apartments would definitely be an asset to the community. Plans were passed around to the commission and also a large colored illustration. There was discussion of the 50'x 115' lots in this R-2 zone and it was noted that the commission had been permitting five apartments on this size lot previously. Mr. Vannucci, who was present, stated that the plans for these apartments, each on a different lot, were simply reversed in order to save the trees on one lot. They are all 2-bedroom units of good size. The upstairs in the rear unit of each consists of 2 bedrooms and a small study. Mr. Vannucci also stated that the coverage on the lot was below the 50% allowed. It was noted that there should be no problem with water and sewer mains since this had been thoroughly investigated on the same size apartment in another location. Chairman Sine announced that the application for variance for Lot 24 would be heard at the next public meeting of the Planning Commission, August 23, 1971. Lot 19- With regard to the matter of coverage, the City Planner mentioned that everything including balconies and stairways which cover part of the 50% allowed are considered "coverage" except the roof; but that open stairs, such as those on the front of these apartments are permitted 4' into the front setback area. Mr. Vannucci noted that the addresses of the apartments proposed would be 1116 and 1136 Capuchino, and that one of the existing houses is in fair condition but that the other is badly delapidated. Chairman Sine announced that the proposed variance for Lot 19 would also be heard at the public meeting of August 23 in the Council Chambers. 2. APPLICATION FOR FENCE VARIANCE, JOHN J. EXLINE, 2805 FRONTERA WAY, (Continued) The City Planner suggested that Mr. Exline had not yet arrived at the meeting, but that .the applicant may not have understood the procedure. The Chairman stated that it would be considered at the next public meeting of August 23. NEW BUSINESS: The City Planner announced that Chairman Sine had several topics of new business to discuss. The Chairman told the Commission that the first item was that of parking of cars carrying "For sale" signs in North Burlingame, that apparently some people have been using the open area north of Ray Drive, which is State highway land, as a used car lot. Discussion followed, with the comments being made that the State Police do not patrol E1 Camino or the properties around it; that a complaint should go to the State; that the State tows away cars left on the highway, and possibly they should do this here. It was resolved that the City Engineer would check out the situation with the Highway Department. Garage sales: Discussion involved the fact that garage sale signs are appearing on the trees along E1 Camino. It was brought out that garage sales may be held if a permit issued at City Hall, there are restrictions on the length of time of the sale and on size of the signs, and it was considered inappropriate that signs be placed on the trees. Chairman Sine suggested that the Public Works Department be delegated to watch this. Rezoning, Newlands Avenue Area: Chairman Sine brought up the subject of the possible rezoning to R-3A of the Newlands Avenue area. The City Planner reported that he had prepared a map showing all of the duplexes and apartment buildings in a triangle area from E1 Camino to Occidental. The map represents the property usages according to assessor's reports. He stated that in 1963 he had made a complete study of this neighborhood, and his recommendations at that time were to rezone parts of this area to R-3A. He added that today even more apartments are there, since variances have been granted. He suggested that this rezoning should be done only on a certain group of lots at first, to see if it would be effective, and then properties further from El Camino could be involved. He brought out the fact that even properties on Occidental are becoming old, and since many of them are very large - too large for single families at present - owners will want to convert them into apartments, and the Planning Commission will be faced with this problem. The City Planner suggested to the Commission that Chairman Sine's idea be further developed and that some sort of definite system be used, such as inviting all property owners involved to a public meeting to discuss the rezoning. He noted he would have to have some time to prepare maps and reports for this project, and that it definitely would be zoned R3A, not R-3. There was discussion, and the Commission agreed that the project should be followed through. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting regularly adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Everett K. Kindig Secretary - 4 -