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
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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
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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.
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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