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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1972.04.10THE CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION April 10, 1972 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Cistulli Jacobs Kindig Norberg Sine Taylor CALL TO ORDER The monthly study called to order o presiding. ROLL CALL Mink - part of City Planner Swan meeting City Attorney Karmel City Engineer Marr meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was n the above date at 8:00 p.m., Chairman Sine All members of the commission were present except Commissioner Mink who was excused on business during first part of meeting. APPLICATIONS 1. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SLEEPING ROOMS IN AN EXISTING ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 141 VICTORIA ROAD: BEING LOT 6, BLOCK 44, LYON AND HOAG SUBDIVISION, ZONED R-1. ANGELO DELLACASA (APN 029-284-060) The City Planner explained diagram of the property distributed to Commissioners. The existing accessory building is an L-shaped structure which contains a single garage and a building that had been a storage shed. This building is about 14" from the property line. The request is for upgrading the existing building for use as family room, sleeping room and bath. The term "office" for the sleeping room was discouraged by the Commission. Mr. Dellacasa stated he would not have cooking facilities, or a kitchen, in the structure, nor did he intend to rent it. City Engineer Marr commented that this was at present either a non- conforming or an illegal building because it is practically on the property line. There was discussion, and the City Planner reminded the Commission that this structure had been there a long time, although now its construction would be rejected. Chairman Sine requested a report from the City Planner and Building Inspector Calwell. He scheduled this hearing for the next public meeting on April 24. 2. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AIR FREIGHT FORWARDING TERMINAL IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 859 COWAN ROAD, BEING LOT 22 AND 23, BLOCK 2. EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK BY FIVE STAR AIR FREIGHT CORPORATION City Planner Swan explained that this application was for a tenant who had leased 180 square feet of office space and 2,100 feet of warehouse space at this address. He noted the type of use is appropriate with a use permit, although present information was incomplete since allocation of tenant parking space was not known. Mr. Dann Thompson of 939 Catrill Way, Stanford, introduced himself as representative of Five Star Air Freight. He made the point that this -2- type of business is consistent with the locale since it is adjacent to the airport. His company will have at least four parking spaces at the rear of the building for their exclusive use. Freight transportation will be handled by a trucking firm, but Five Star hopes to acquire their own equipment gradually in the future. Four people would be employed. This application was scheduled for public hearing on April 24, 1972. 3. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL RECREATION ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING SALE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN AN M-1 DISTRICT AT 1348 ROLLINS ROAD. (APN 026-123-060) Owner: NILS H. WIK. APPLICANT: MICHAEL DAVI S . The City Planner stated no plans had yet been received. He stated he had explained to the applicant the code regulations require one parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area. He questioned the possible use of the walk-in cooler on the premises, and stated the Fire Department is interested in the cooking facilities and exits, commenting that this use seems to fit the need for a less expensive lunch counter type of establishment. Mr. Michael Davis, applicant, and his designer, Mr. Menzies, made a presentation. They distributed and explained plot plans, stating the building would be brought up to code. On a question regarding type of recreation, it was indicated this would be four pool tables. Also, that food service was primary and a special permit for entertainment could be processed later. It was decided that "commercial recreation" would be deleted from the application. The facilities would be just for catered food and a bar. The applicant noted that additional parking space could be negotiated in the future. After discussion, the Commission decided that 3,200 square feet would be used as a standard for parking. The application was scheduled for public hearing April 24. 4. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL USE OF UNCLASSIFIED LAND AT 290 BURLINGAME SQUARE, BURLINGAME DEPOT, BY MRS. FRANCES FENA, TENANT ON LANDS OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY This applicant was not present at the study meeting, and had submitted neither application nor fee. Therefore this item may be scheduled for the next study meeting of May 8, 1972. 5. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION OF SHELL SERVICE STATION AT BROADWAY AND LAGUNA AVENUES, BEING LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK 2, EASTON ADDITION NO. 2, ZONED C-1. The City Planner distributed plans to the Commission, and read letter of explanation from Shell Oil Company. He expressed the opinion that this is a poor location for a service station because it is in the middle of a retail commercial area. Merchants are advocating an assessment district for offstreet parking with the suggestion this property be acquired for retail use and parking. Plans were discussed. John Williams, District Engineer for Shell, stated the lease expired in 1972, there were two 5-year options and they were taken up, the lease - 3 - now expiring in 1982. There was commission discussion involving the adverse effect of this station upon the future development of Broadway, and a request for written verification with an abstract of the lease terms. Mr. Williams stated his company might give a letter stating the lease had been accomplished. This application was scheduled for public hearing April 24;-1972. 6. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 241.94' x 211.501'PARCEL ON NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE, 1.16. ACRES MOL, BEING PARCEL 75 AND PORTION OF PARCELS 29 AND 30, ASSESSORS MAP B16, (APN 026-101-030) PORTION OF EASTON INDUSTRIAL TRACT, ZONED M-1. RICHARD LAVENSTEIN. The City Planner explained previously distributed prints of the property covered by the parcel map, stressing that there was need for future public improvements.- He commented that the property owner provides the street improvements located in front of his property. The undeveloped prop- erty fronts on what will later become public street right-of-way. North Carolan is a dead end street, and at present it is not known where the street is going to be. He stated that there must be reasonable access in case of a :-subdivision, and demonstrated to the Commission how this could be accomplished by a cul-de-sac for a turn -around at the end of North Carolan. lie suggested some privately owned property be reserved for this, and that the owners of abutting property should pay for the improvements to the center line of North Carolan. There was discussion of a City street being cut through the lands of Marsten from North Carolan to Rollins Road. City Engineer Marr presented a subdivision plan specifying this street which had been approved by the City Council in 1957. He also stated that recently the firm of Wilsey and Ham began investigating the cost of subdivision and improvements for Mr. Marsten. The City Engineer commented that improvements should be considered both on North Carolan and Rollins Road. Mr. Richard Lavenstein introduced himself as one of the property owners of the parcel to be subdivided and stated the other property owners were present. He stated he had communicated with Mr. Marsten's real estate man who had told him Mr. Marsten would like to put the street in, but that the unsubdivided property represents a tax shelter. His tax man is exploring possibilities. Mr. Lavenstein introduced a Mr. Spear who wishes to buy 28,000 square feet of the proposed subdivision for his business. His purchase of a 137 foot wide lot would include 60 feet of existing frontage on North Carolan Avenue. His building will have to be set back from the street 88' because of an existing sewer easement that angles across the north corner. There would be truck access from the present street. In the case of Mr. Spears' business a cul-de-sac or a road from Carolan to Rollins Road was not necessary. He stated also that he and the other owners of the parcel felt they were being penalized because of the lack of long range planning in the past and the failure of the City and Mr. Marsten to further development. He stated that if a cul-de-sac were constructed, other people than Mr. Spear would be benefited, and Mr. Spear does not need the cul-de-sac. There was considerable discussion of Mr. Marsten's property and whether or not he would cooperate with other property owners and with the City of Burlingame in putting through a dedicated street. Attorney Karmel stated that a street could be put through by condemning part of the private property, in which case the owner must be paid for it. Then the City itself would have to spend further money for improvements. An assessment district was suggested. The City Engineer did not think the City could justify spending money for street improvements when this had not been done in the past. He recommended that Mr. Marsten's cooperation be sought. Mr. Lavenstein felt the Planning Commission should initiate a recommendation or a proposal to Mr. Marsten, stating that Mr. Marsten does want to open a street. Attorney Karmel commented that if that is Mr. Marsten's desire, he should be coming to the Planning Commission. The City Planner presented another concept, a road easement. This is a reservation of land for a future street: it would involve no exchange of money. The City Attorney commented that this would not resolve the situation, but merely postpone it. Chairman Sine suggested this application be continued to give Mr. Lavenstein an opportunity to discuss further with Mr. Marsten. Mr. Lavenstein reported that financing was involved and Mr. Spear already had a contract to buy the property. However, he volunteered to try to get Mr. Marsten to talk with the property owners of the proposed subdivision. The Tentative Parcel Map was set for public hearing on April 24. 7. TENTATIVE RE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR LOTS K, L AND M, BLOCK 10, BURLINGAME LAND COMPANY NO. 2, AT 1432, 1436 AND 1440 CHAPIN AVENUE, ZONED C-1, BY PALO ALTO-SALINAS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. No representative of this applicant was present. The application was carried over to the next study meeting. NEW BUSINESS- Code Enforcement The City Planner reported on two locations: 1528 Newlands, illegal unit. City Attorney is to cite property owner. 120 E1 Camino, housekeeping. Fire Inspector has reported on this. At 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Mink entered meeting. City Planner Swan showed a drawing of the proposed sign for the Fisherman Restaurant, noting it may not meet code. Code Amendments The Commission agreed to discuss Business Licenses and Regulations and Sign Regulations at the next regular meeting of April 24. - 5 - Tentative List of Planning Tasks The City Planner commented -that each item on the list would be touched on by the Commistion in the future with emphasis on reclassification. ADJOURNMENT: The study meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully, Everett K. Kindig Secretary