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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1975.01.13THE CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1975 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Francard Jacobs Kindig Mink Norberg Sine Taylor CALL TO ORDER The monthly study called to order a presiding. ROLL CALL None City Planner Swan Asst. City Planner Yost City Engineer Davidson City Attorney Coleman Fire Inspector Pearson meeting of the Burlingame Planning Commission was t 7:30 P.M. on the above date, Chairman Mink The above members were present. A. POLICY PLANNING 1. GENERAL PLAN REVISION/REZONING STUDY Chairman Mink announced this topic for Commission consideration and requested report from City Planner Swan. The City Planner prefaced his remarks by noting that this top priority item, and other policy items, had been scheduled ahead of regular applications to allow for full discussion on this long agenda. Toward this effort on the General Plan, much staff work had been expended on full documentation and maps. The City Planner stated this subject entails a comprehensive set of changes to revise the General Plan, amend the zoning code, and amend the zoning map. He reviewed that Council had referred to the Commission the matter of consistency between the General Plan and the zoning map.. The directive was to make the General Plan identical to the zoning in R-1 and R-2 zones. In late November, the Commission had elected to study this matter in detail, make a thorough investigation, and report back to Council in sixty days, a target date of about January 25. He considered that results of discussion at this meeting could be finalized at the January 27 hearing meeting, with a report to Council at that time. He added that request had been received for report on Burlingame Park area at the Council study meeting of January 15, 1975. City Planner Swan presented two concepts: an RD District (restricted density multi -family uses), and a medium low density residential area. In an RD district, not more than three families would be permitted on a lot larger than 9,000 SF. Larger projects would only be permitted with a special permit. He suggested this restricted INDEX 1975 Air Transport Employees Local Lodge No. 1781, sign permit, 1511 Rollins Road, 10_/14 Air Transport Workers, 1511 Rollins Road, special permit. V13, 1./27 Airport Marina Hotel, 866 Burlway Rd., sign permit for existing 220 SF roof sign, 11./10 Ajax Rent -:A -Car, sign permit, 1660 Bayshore Highway, 5,/12 Amended forms for Planning Commission applications & permits, 5/12 American International Rent-A-Car, (Thomas Leonardini), 1288 BRyshore, sign permit, 2/24, 2/10 Anza Master Plan, 1/13, 2,/10, 2/24 Anza Pacific Corn. EIR 33P, park vehicles in C-4 district, 2/10, 3/10, 3/24, 4./14 Anza Pacific Corp., appeal roofing, 533 Airport Blvd., 10./14 Anza Pacific Corp., unit #6, final parcel map, 533 Airport Blvd., 7./14 Anza 'Pacific Corn.,nnit fi, :fint�l eI map, 433 Airport Blvd., 8/11, 8/25, 9/8 Appeal Procedures, 9/8 Arevalo, Hugo, 1169 Juanita Ave, fence exception, 8/11 Arsenault, Lucille J., 225 Stanley Road, special permit for accessory building quarters, 7/28, 7./14, 8/11 Auto Repair Service, 1244 Rollins Road, special permit, 6/9, 5/12 Avis Car Sales, 1/13 Ayers, Leo & Ester, 1151 Eastmoor Road, fence variAnce, 1/13, 1/27 Aztec Rent-A-Car, 808 Burlway Road & 855 Mahler Road, special permit, 1/13, 1/27 Bnrkhurst, Tom, 405 El Camino, special permit for children's creative learning program at St. Paul's Church Nursery School, 10/14, 10/28 Baskett, Zina G., 1124 Bernal Ave, special permit, caretakers ruarters, 6/9, 6/23 Ben -Simon, Zev, 1517 Burlingame Ave, application for garage & hobby room, 10/14 Burlingame Condo Associates, 33 Park Road, special permit, 3/10, 2/10 Burlingame Imports Inc., 345 Lorton Ave, special permit to allow auto detailing & vehicle storage on property with existing gasoline service stPtion, 11/10 Burlingame Park #2, reclassification, R-1 to R-3, 2/109 2/24, 3/10 Burlingame Shoreline Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail, 1/13 Burroughs Corp, 1525 Rollins Road, sign permit, 4/28 Bus Stop Shelters, architectural avnroval, 1/27, $/10, 2/24 Casa Amigo, 234/236/238 Myrtle, special nermit, 918, 12/8. 2/10, 2/24 Casa.zza, Dominic & Mimi, Clarendon & Howard Aves, final parcel map, 1/13, 2/27 City Planner Report, 7/28, 7/14, 8/25 Code Amendments title 25, sec. 25.08.325 & sec. 25.32.030, 10/14, 10/25 Coit Drapery & Carpet Cleaners, Inc., variance from off-street narking renuirements in M-1 district, 897 Hinckley Road, 8/11, 8,./25 Commendation General Plan, Anza Master Plan & new legila.tion regarding zoning 6/23 Condominium Permits, review creteria, 6/9, 10/14, 11/10, 11/2A Council anneal, 7/14 Council referral, proposed office & warehouse building, 13115 Rollins Road, 7/28, 7/14 C & P Service Inc., 1049 Broadway, special termit, 3/10, 3/24 Cri6nfi N,, 1050-60, Broadway, sign permit for one 3 SF projecting sign & one 10 SF wall sign at Broadway Arcade, 11/24 Crivelli, Lrwrence & Hazel, tentative & final parcel man, 380, 390 & 398 Lang Rd.. 10114, 1/28 Crowley, Ilan & Rita, 1220 Paloma, Ave, variance -rear yard renuirements, 5/12, 6/9, 6/23 Cycles unlimited, 125 Highland Ave, sign permit, 4114 Damon, Donald E., 1308 El Camino, electric meter box m -ved to a. new -position, 1113, 1/27 Devine, John & Noreen, tentative parcle map, 1348 De Soto Avenue, 8/11., 8/2,�, 9/8, 10/14 Dick Bullis Chevrolet, 100 California Drive, petition to permit a fence more than 6 ft. in height, 10/28, sign permit, 11/24 Dip Stick Inc., 1049 Broadway (corner of Broadway & Carolan), sing exceptions & sign permit, 7/28, 8,/11 Dore, Kathleen, tentative parcel map, Marsten Road & Rollins Road, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8 Draft Scenic Roads & Highways Element of the General Plan, reso. #12-75, 7/28 East Burlingame reclassification R-1 to R-3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10 Eiselt, Richard & max, 1021 & 1029 E1 Camino Real, tentative pa.rcle mar), 4114, 4/28, 5112, 6/91 7/14, 9/8, 9/22, 10/14 Election of Officers, 4/28 Environmental impact report EIR 33, R-1 to R-3 district, 1/27, 2./2d, 3110, 4128 Fava, Carl, "Western" Exxon Station, 988 Howard Ave, 7/14 Ferrand, Robert J., 121 Bancroft Road, special permit, 3/10, 3/24 Fidelity Savings, 1301 Broadway, sign permits, 3./10 Fire Protection & Safety in existing apartment houses, ?/10 First Baptist Church of Burlingame, 1421 Palm Dr., special nermit, 6/9, 6/23 Fisherman Restaurant, 1492 Bayshore Hwy., sign permit for an illuminated readerboard, 12/8, 12/22 Four Car Garage, 927 Howard Ave, sign permit, 10/28 Flood Prone Area, 1/13 Floribunda Gardens Project, EIR 31P, 545 Almer Road, 1/27, 2/10, 2/?4 General Plan, draft Scenic Rds. & Hwys. Element, 7/14, 8./11. Draft Noise Element, 8/25, 9/8, General Plan, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 4./14, 3/24, 5/12, 5/27, 6/9, 6/23 Glenco Truck Lines Inc., special & draft environmental impact report for trucking terminal & wa.rehouseing of produce in M-1 district, 330 Beach Rd., 7/14, 7/289 8/11 Goodyear Wholesale Tire Center, 1511 Adrian Road, sign nermit, 12/22 Groun Residential Facility, code amendment, 9/22 Hnmerslag Enuipment Co., 370 Lang Road, sign exception, 2/24 Hprvey, Fred, Inc., Airport Marina Hotel, 1380 Bayshore Hwy., sign nermit, 7/14 HCDA, Project Area, 1./13 Height & yard renuirements for accessory building & structures, 1/27, 5/27, 6/9 Houck, Warren P., tentative parcel map, 234, 236, 238, Myrtle Road, 8/11, 8/25, 12/22 Horowitz, Jonathan B., 1110 Burlingame Ave, sign permit for two SF painted wall signs at Avenue Arcade, 11_/24 Hubbard, Glen, Glenco Trucklines, 189 Airport Blvd., special permit, 4114, 5'12, 6/9 Keith, Edward A. Co. &•Oxford Realty, 100 E1 Camino Real, prohibiting advertising signs in residential district, 2124 Kohlenberg Ford, 101 California Drive, sign permit, 3/10, 6123 Kurth, George & MarySusan, 1340 Edgehill Drive, special hermit to use a converted garage as a hobby ro->m, 11/10, 11/24 League of California Cities Convention, 10/28 Lopez, Adolfo & Marthal. 1525 Cypress Avenue, special hermit for rumpus room in Accessbry building, 12/8, 12/22 Lombardi, M.L. & Joseph G.M.,. 606 Ansel Road, tentative parcel mar, 1/13, 1'?7 Lyons, Philip V., 1208 Drake Ave, variance from Da.rking regulations for single family dwelling with more than two bedrooms, 9/8 Matov, 1256 Laguna Ave, fence exception, 12/8, 12/22 Mayven Land Cafe, 1204 Broadway, sign permit, 3/24 Medmac Co., tentative parcel ma.p, 1513/1517 Floribunda Ave, 537/41 Almer Roa.d, 530/34 El Camino, 11/10, 11/24 Medmac Co., 541 Almer Road, special permit to allow a parking area in an R-3 district, "1 11/24 Medmac Co-, 541 Almer, variance for a lot with less than fifty feet of frontRge, 11/24 Menicucci, B.C. of Apollo Travel, sign permit, Broadway Arcede, 1050/60 BroadwRy, 7/28, 7/14, 8/11 Minor permits -processing, 1/13 Mortgage Trust of America, 110 Park Road, condominium, amended subdivision map, 10114, 10/28 Mount Royal Estates, 1755 Bayshore Hwy., special permit, 12/22 Munkdale Bros., Inc. 1616 Rollins Road, sign permit, 4/14, 6/28, 5/26 Musich, Steve, 1843 El Camino, two illuminated wall signs, 2/24, 4114 Non -Conforming apartment houses & Hotels, ?124 Nowak, Ka.zimierz & Emilia, 21 Bancroft Road, special permit, 6/23, 6/9, 7/14 Nuefeld Porsche -Audi Inc., 1017-25 Rollins Road, special permit, 8/12, 5/27, 6/9, t sign exception, 7/28 Off-street parking, reouirements for single family dwellings, code sec. 25.70.030, 9/8 Ostertag, Willy, Auto Service Center, special permit, 1315 Rollins Road, 7/28, 7/14 Pacific Standard Life Insurance Co., 1766 E1 Camino Real, variance from narking regulations, 9/8, tentative parcel map, 9./8, 9/22, final map, 11124 Pacific Western Constractors, variance to exceed height limitations in R-3 district, 545 Almer Road, 1/27, 2/24 Panciera, Floyd R.M. & Alexander A. Ralli, 3/10, 3/24 Pprking of Recreational Vehicles, 9/8 Peninsula Conservatory of Music, 731 E1 Camino, special permit, 2110, 4'14 Pisani, Robert J. & Sylvia W., tentative parcel MAD, 500/504 Peninsula Ave, 11/10, 11/24 Pisani, Robert J. & Sylvia W., variance from parking sDRce dimensions, 5')O./F04 Pininsula Ave, 11/10 Planners Report, 9/2? Planning Activities, 11/10 Planning Commissioners 75 Institute meeting July 30 - August 1, Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, 8/11. Poindexter, Carmen, 201 Victoria Rd., anneel, 1/13, 1 /?7, 2110, 2/24 Polkinghorne, Roy & Laverne, 75 Loma Vista Drive, variance, 9/8 Public Ice Skating Rink & minor retail sales, 1415 N. Carolan Ave, shecisl hermit, 9/8, 9" Purdy, William J., tentative & final parcel map, resub, of lots 1,?,3, & 4, blk. 3, Anza Airport Park Unit 45, 7/2.8, 7/14, 770 Airport Blvd. Putnam Buick, 21 California Drive, sign permit, 12/22 R,& R Auto Repair Service, special permit, 1244 Rollins Road, 8/25, 9/8, 7/28 Raboli, Con & Marlene, 3080 Rivera Drive, variance from side yard reruirements, 6/9, 6 /2 3 Ramada Inns, Inc,, 1250 Bayshore Highway, apecial permit & variance, 2/10, 2/24 R.D. Zone, medium low district, 1/27 Rector Cadillac, 1010 Cadillac Way, sign permit, 9/8 Renner, Albert & Agnes, 1356 Drake, variance from lot coverage, 6/9, 6/23 Send Blasting Ordinance, 11/10 Setback distance in residential districts, 1/13, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 6/9 Sheraton Inn, variance from parking remuirements in M-1 district, 1177 Blvd. 8/11, 8/25 Shipwreck Kelly's, Airport Marina Hotel, 1380 Bayshore Highway, sign nermit, 6/23 Sign Code Amendments, 1/13 Sign & fence ordinance, 2/10, 2/24 Sign Ordinance, 10/28 Sign Permit Applications, administration, 7/14 Sign Permit guideline & regulations, 10/14, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8 "Sign Permit Repuired"?, 9/8 Signs & Sign Code Amendments, nrocedures & guidelines for the review, 8/11 Single Family d-ellings, 8/25 Terry, Charles, 2301 Easton, variance, 3/^4, 4/14 Theatre Uses in C-1 & C-2, prohibition, 9/8, 10/14, 11/10, 11/24 Upgrading Program for Residential Neighborhoods, 3/10 Vacation of Easement, 6/9 Work PrioAties.for FY 1975-76, commission objedtives and staff resources, 10114, 1/28 Yale Industrial Trucks -Bay Area, 23 Broaderick Road, sign hermit, 2/10 �m density could be established in the zoning code but no district need be shown on the zoning map. An RD District in the Corbitt Tract would be an exception to be considered for a zoning map change. .The City Planner used the R -3A District as a precedent for this .procedure. R -3A is in the code, but is not on the zoning map. Similarly RD, another step down the buffer area, could be in the code but the zoning need not be established. Consideration might be given to changing zoning map to include an R -3A district now and at some future date the addition of an RD district. He demonstrated on a map the concept in Burlingame Park Area of R-3 along El Camino; a 100' wide band of R -3A adjacent to it; and a future RD District beyond. The latter would extend only part way into the present medium density area on the General Plan. A revised General Plan would reduce the area for medium density residential and change most of the remaining area to medium low residential density. The City Planner discussed scope and scheduling of work necessary in this General Plan revision which would include areas designated as P, Corbitt Tract; Q, Rollins Road; R, Burlingame Park; and S. East Burlingame; along with other small areas, T,A,B,C,D, such as Skyline Terrace and Quesada. These latter would be susceptible to actual rezoning because of their present useage. He noted the Broadway areas, E and F, would require considerably more study because of the circulation system, and length of time to complete could not be estimated. He spoke of the necessity for thorough research in this endeavor with the General Plan so that facts and figures can be used for decision making. He stressed that anything that is changed will have an effect on people's property which is of great importance to them. In this relation, he spoke of work with sample areas of the city, and the fact that the actual density has been found to be nearly the same in typical R-1 and R-2 areas. City Planner Swan referred Commissioners to table on Page 1.3 of Technical Memorandum on General Plan revision. This table compares densities of general plan classifications and zoning classifications. General Plan densities of "low", "medium" and "medium high" compare respectively to R-1, R -3A, and R-3. There is no general plan counter- part for R-2 or RD, proposed as"medium low." R-1 and R-3 figures are substantiated by 1970 census data. A following table showed a tabulation of density in 12 representative sample areas, and a graph fixed the density points of R-2, RD, and R3 -A on a curve between established points of R-1 and R-3. Discussion followed on methods of calculation and the criteria for the RD zone. For clarification, the City Planner compared uses of a standard 5,000 SF lot. If R-1 zone, one dwelling unit would be permitted. If R-2, 2 dwelling units; and if RD still only 2 units permitted. However, if two lots were combined for a total of 9,000 SF, 3 units would be permitted with special permit and building permit. Commission comments included the statements that this would solve the problem of the R-2 zones which are virtually dead zones in the city, and that the use of RD would be most probable in areas which have already begun to show signs of conversion. City Planner Swan explained exhibits of the Corbitt Tract, Area "P". - 3 - Maps showed present zoning and present general plan density, with overlays showing proposed zoning and general plan changes. For this area, the general plan shows medium high density; zoning is R-2 with the exception of small corner zoned C-1. The proposal is to change major portion to medium low density, RD zoning; and low density, R-1 zoning for lots fronting on Park Avenue. The Assistant City Planner remarked this would affect 59 lots resulting.in a new loss of.172 dwelling units, and a long term net loss of 133 people. City Planner Swan added this would happen only if each lot were developed to its full capacity. He added that private redevelopment is usually gradual and that only 10% would probably take place by 1980. There was question if the past growth of Burlingame was being used as a criteria and how judgment was made. Both the City Planner and Assistant City Planner agreed that experience and judgment indicated that 50% development could be expected in a 20-25 year period. Another commissioner stated that the Corbitt tract now is and has been a poor land use because of the depth of lots with single family residences. The City Planner stated that after General Plan changes were made reducing the density of this tract from medium high to medium low and low, zoning map changes could be made. Commissioners discussed the proposal of several years ago to change this area to R -3A, and the fact that residents had wanted it changed to R-3 instead. One commissioner considered RD a good solution to this area since R-2 is not used, but warned that undergrounding is substandard and this must be worked out if the density is raised. Chairman Mink, noting that census figures indicate density is lower thaft 10 years ago, suggested this may be because of the shift to smaller families, leading to insufficient utilization of the land. He added that growth rate is below sustaining in this particular area. There was comment this could be because families have grown UP. City Planner Swan requested Commission direction in this area. Chairman Mink reviewed that this would necessitate revising the General Plan, revision of zoning map, and addition of RD zone to Title 25. He questioned if there was general agreement that this direction should be taken in Area P, adding that any statement is tentative. He stated he considered this a sensible solution to this area. Several Commissioners agreed, one pointing out that because of legal problems involved, identity between the General Plan and zoning could be achieved in certain areas, but in general it was not feasible. One commissioner reserved comment pending public input. Discussion then centered on Area Q - Rollins Road between Oak Grove and Toyon, for which the General Plan projects a strip of medium high density along Rollins Road and one area of commercial use. The City Planner pointed out proposed General Plan and zoning map changes on maps. These would entail amending the General Plan designation of 45 medium high lots to 10 medium, 18 medium low, and 17 low. Also 22 service and special sales lots would be changed to medium high, medium low and low. This total of 67 lots projected a dwelling unit loss of 127. Zoning map changes would include 5 R-1 lots raised to R-3 or R -3A; 7 R-3 lots downzoned and 4 R-3 lots changed to C-1. It was emphasized that medium low density, RD, would be permitted in this area only by special permit. Average lot size of 50' x 125' would still require the combination of two lots. Considerable Commission discussion followed. Chairman Mink reviewed necessary changes to the General Plan and zoning, and the City Planner's presentation took up the subject of the Burlingame Park area. City Planner Swan showed existing R-3 district boundary and pointed out some apartments which are located both on R-3 and R-1 lots and permitted by use variance. He then demonstrated the General Plan areas of medium and medium low density and showed proposed density decrease in this area. Proposed is medium high area of 150' from E1 Camino; medium density area 100 to 150' wide beyond that and then medium low density extending to low density R-1 area, Commission discussion followed. There was comment that this would legalize a number of non -conforming and illegal dwellings. The City Planner pointed out this was a secondary result. Since two lots must be combined for RD, it was felt this type of development would not be frequent. One commissioner also pointed out the undergrounding was substandard in this area and suggested as a condition of the special permit that the undergrounding be brought up to standard and that the developer pay for it, rather than have a property assess- ment. This would give the city control over all such developments. The City Engineer agreed that developing without upgrading services would cause problems. Following this discussion, the Commission considered the area of East Burlingame between Burlingame Avenue and Peninsula. The City Planner pointed out that this area has a narrow R-3 zone and the rest is R-1, but there are many other actual uses there. This is medium density on the General Plan. The proposed change in the General Plan would decrease medium density to medium -10w and low. This would be accomplished by having an R -3A 100' wide area buffering the R-3 zone. This would involve 182 lots and decrease the holding capacity of the area by 223 dwelling units. No RD zoning would,be considered, but RD could be used with a special permit. Discussion followed. Undergrounding was again discussed and the usefulness of RD. The Planning Department was complimented for the thoroughness of its preparation and excellent explanation. Commissioners then discussed mechanics of hearings and code amendments with priority of scheduling. The City Planner reported that 60% of staff work had been completed. Because of the scope of the presentation and public participation anticipated, there was suggestion that a temporary moratorium be declared on planning applications. However, this was considered inadvisable. Area "R", Burlingame Park; and Area "S", East Burlingame were set for public hearing January 27. Areas "P", - 5 - Corbitt Tract; Q, Rollins Road; and T,A,B,C,D were set for public hearing at the adjourned.meeting of February 10. RECESS: There was a short recess at 9:30, after which the meeting reconvened. 2. BURLINGAME SHORELINE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN TRAIL. City Planner Swan presented progress report on this project. He explained diagrams transmitted by Hart.Krivatsy.Stubee illustrating seven different access routes possible to the bike path along the shoreline. These included Broadway and Peninsula Avenue. Memo of January 10, 1975 from the consultant indicated that all of these routes had been evaluated with respect to safety, travel experience, t'rail continuity, accessibility, maintenance, and implementation. Route E, Winchester Drive, was highest. The City Planner noted this was a longer distance, but considered more advantageous. He stated the consultant wishes input on this proposed route, and they hope to present a draft report to Council at the February 20 meeting. There was some discussion. The City Planner noted that access from Millbrae or San Mateo would involve negotiations with these cities. He added that the first phase of the bicycle trail may be possible with funds available for bike paths. A request had been submitted for money to construct a bike path along the easement which parallels the inner lagoon. This would involve 3,700 feet of bike path, and could be built when financing is available. There was question of the safety requirements along the lagoon and the City's responsibility. The City Planner indicated this had not yet been detailed. 3. COMMISSION REPORT OUTLINE ON ANZA MASTER PLAN EIR-28P Chairman Mink reported that Commission subcommittee had met on Friday, January 10, and progress had been made toward a report to the City Council, The Chairman considered it possible that this report might be drafted within 30 days, and invited Commissioners interested to participate in the preparation. E SC EDULE 4, _-_y _ -_______ Swan suggested revision to Item 2, Special Permit. He considered this should be $75.00 in all districts, and not lower in R-1 and R-2, since most special permits in this area are for types of heavy uses quite different from R-1 use. He noted Council suggestion had been that appeal to City Council should not be subject to fee. He mentioned there often is additional staff work required on appeals. He compared revenue received for 1974 with revenue from proposed fees. The City Planner reported these fees are referred to Council for consideration. City Attorney Coleman pointed out that fees are not to be considered revenue, but are for recovery of administrative costs. There followed considerable discussion on the cost of processing different types of applications and whether or not it is covered by fees. The City Planner noted the Council has the option of changing fees month to month as they wish. Final Commission recommendation was that the fee for applicant appeal to City Council be $25.00 except in R-1 and R-2. 5. PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING MINOR PERMITS City Planner Swan proposed that minor permits such as appeals, fence variances, ambiguity hearings, sign applications, be considered after 9:00 P.M. at the second Monday meeting of the Planning Commission. Notices could be sent out ten days prior to the meeting so that hearing could be conducted. He added that if sufficient information was not available at this meeting, the application could be held over to the fourth Monday meeting. City Attorney Coleman questioned the use of "fence variance" as a minor permit, since it is in the zoning code. City Planner Swan preferred the term "fence exception" and quoted Code section 25.78.05 which states "Fences of a greater height than herein permitted may be approved by the Planning Commission upon presentation of a petition." He considered that the minor permit approach would be expeditious. There was Commission suggestion that the code be amended, taking out the word "variance" from this section. Commissioners discussed procedure of handling minor permits at both Monday meetings and approved. It was thought the question of fence "variance" or "exception" should be cleared up. Chairman Mink requested staff to prepare appropriate information to forward to the City Council for policy approval. 6. SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS City Planner Swan discussed proposed addition to sign code, Chapter 22.64 Enforcement. This deals with signs which are in violation of the sign code and has an amortization schedule for all roof signs. He stated that the 8 year period for amortization of roof signs over $10,000 value is a compromise, since the generally accepted period of time is five years. He quoted information received from the State Department of Transportation. Commission discussion followed with agreement that amortization was a high priority item. City Planner Swan presented the problem of "sign variance." He suggested that the term "variance" be clarified as in fence "variance. He questioned if the Commission wished to keep the 32 SF sign limit or if they would prefer 50 SF. Some Commissioners indicated a preference for 50 SF. Chairman Mink suggested that the sign limit be 32 SF in areas of short sight distance; 50 SF in areas of long sight distance, such as M-1, and possibly the same consideration could be given to C-2. 7. FLOOD PRONE AREA City Planner Swan displayed map showing Burlingame's flood prone area over a hundred year period. This map was drafted from information furnished by the State of California. The City Planner stated that HCDA projects may not be located in a flood prone area. This map substantiates the fact that Burlingame's proposed HCDA site is outside the flood area. City Engineer Davidson remarked that his office is appealing several areas which they think do not belong in the 100 -year map. The map was examined and discussed. - 7 - S. GENERAL PLAN NOISE ELEMENT City Planner Swan reported that the noise element of the general plan is due in September, 1975. Because of the highly technical nature of this work, it would be preferable to have it prepared by a consultant in that field, since noise analysis work includes field measurements, design of noise abatement strategies, etc. He stated one proposal had been received from Earth Metrics Inc. of Mountain View. Funds have not yet been allocated for this work, andit requires City Council commitment. There was discussion. Question was raised of time scheduling after a consultant was engaged. The City Planner stated he would research and report tD the Commission in February. There was a suggestion that Hillsborough be contacted toward a joint venture and a split consultant fee. 9. CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL: EIR-30P. SETBACKS IN M-1 DISTRICT: LANDSCAPING IN M-1 DISTRICT. City Planner Swan reported that the City Council had referred this EIR back to the Planning Commission for review of setbacks and landscaping in the M-1 district. Mr. David Keyston and Mr. Robert Brown had met with the Council subcommittee considering these amendments and had requested changes. Part of their request was that setbacks be limited to Rollins Road and Bayshore Highway. The City Planner stated he did not have full information on their request. Mr. David Keyston addressed the Commission, stating there was serious objections to side and back setbacks on M-1 corner and narrow lots, as well as the 25' front setback proposed on all M-1. Also some clarification was requested of landscaping in the front setback area. There was some discussion. Chairman Mink requested the City Planner to obtain specific information so that the Commission could review this request at a later meeting. 10. CITY PLANNER REPORTS TO CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL a. HCDA - Proiect Area. City Planner Swan displayed map of this proposed Housing and Community Development area which is bounded by Burlingame Avenue, Humboldt Road, Peninsula Avenue and the SP railroad tracks. Report has been transmitted to City Council. b. Avis Car Sales The City Planner stated report on this subject had been written to the City Council as requested. C. Planning Tasks for future Council study._ City Planner Swan reviewed list of topics for the coming year. This included such items as Burlingame Transit Policy, Shoreline Bicycle Trail, Shoreline Specific Plan, EIR procedures, elements of General Plan, etc. 11. FINAL PARCEL MAP, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12 AND 13, ' BLOCK 32, LYON & HOAG SUBDIVISION (APN 029-274-230) BEING VACANT PROPERTY AT CLARENDON AND HOWARD AVENUE, ZONED R-1, BY EDWARD W. BACA FOR DOMINIC AND MIMI CASAZZA. City Engineer Davidson reported that this final map, recently reviewed by the Commission as a tentative map, was technically correct with the exception of some documentation such as receipts for paid taxes. it was set for hearing January 27, 1975. 12. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, THE ANSEL, A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 606 ANSEL ROAD, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 9, BLOCK 6, BURLINGAME LAND COMPANY MAP NO. 2 (APN 029-131-330) BY REDMOND WALSH FOR JOSEPH G. AND M.L. LOMBARDI City Engineer Davidson stated this is a subdivision map for a three unit condominium which is already built. Building permit was obtained in April before a condominium permit was required. Landscaping is in and has been approved by the Park Director. The City Engineer stated he had the CC & R's but they must yet have the two parking spaces assigned for each unit. Also the 4' side setback automatically makes this condominium non -conforming since code now requires 5' side setback. This could cause problems if this non -conforming building were more than 50% demolished and must be rebuilt to code. There was discussion of whether or not this building would require a condominium permit in view of the date of its erection. The owner stated he had always intended this to be a condominium - it was not a conversion. After discussion it was the opinion of staff that no condominium permit was required. The map was set for hearing January 27, 1975. 13. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CAR RENTAL AGENCY IN M-1 DISTRICT AT 808 BURLWAY ROAD (APN 026-111-120) AND CAR STORAGE AT 855 MAHLER ROAD (APN 026-322-190) BY DOMINIC ACCETTA FOR AZTEC RENT -A -CAR (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 30, 1974 AND AMENDED.1 Assistant City Planner Yost reviewed circumstances of this application. There had been question of adequacy of parking for this operation. He informed Commissioners applicant had made provisions to lease 25 parking spaces on an adjoining lot at 855 Mahler in addition to 8 parking spaces on the location at 808 Burlway Road. Documentation has been received from property owners to this effect. Discussion followed. It was suggested permit be conditional upon the execution of both leases. It was noted signage application will be submitted later. This application was set for hearing January 27, 1975. 14. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE BUILDING IN M-1 DISTRICT AT 1511 ROLLINS ROAD (APN 025-280-310) BY DENNIS KOBZA, ARCHITECT FOR AIR TRANSPORT WORKERS. City Planner Swan distributed plans for this office building with meeting hall and service areas. He considered additional information was necessary for parking, number of meetings to be held, and number of people attending. Also needed was information as to whether or not hall was to be sublet to other groups for meetings or social functions. The representative of Air Transport present stated he had been informed a general meeting would be held probably four times a year with a possible attendance of 400 people. He did not have other information as to meetings. Ten poeple would be employed in the building. He stated that a Mr. Tyler, union representative, was to have brought a letter of agreement to the meeting which verified that the Plumbers Building at the rear would have approximately 100 parking spaces available for cross use. He displayed rendering of the exterior of the building. The City Planner indicated he did not have sufficient information to determine if this building met requirements. City Engineer Davidson questioned if the owner would allow an access easement along the banks of the creek so that the City could maintain the creek. The representative considered this could be arranged. After discussion, it was determined that the applicant should furnish documentation of agreement with Plumbers Union to share their parking lot; description of use of building, especially of meeting hall uses, whether for hire, etc.; analysis of building and parking requirements; agreement for City access to creek. The Chairman requested that a representative of the Union be present at the hearing meeting. The City Planner requested that this information be made available to him by January 15 so that EIR determination could be made. Chairman Mink stated this application would be set for hearing January 27 if information was available to City Planner by date requested. 15. APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR THAT AN EXISTING ELECTRIC METER BOX MUST BE MOVED TO A NEW POSITION ON A BUILDING AT 1308 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 BY DONALD E. DAMON. It was determined Mr. Damon was not present at this meeting because of previous commitment. The City Planner explained Mr. Damon was appealing the decision of the Building Department that he was in violation of the electrical code because his exterior electric service panel is less than 30" from the ground. This item was set for hearing January 27, 1975. 16. APPEAL OF A NOTICE OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AND AN ORDER BY THE BURLINGAME FIRE DEPARTMENT TO VACATE PROPERTY AT 201 VICTORIA ROAD, ZONED R-1, BY CARMEN ROSE POINDEXTER._ City Attorney Coleman explained that this building had been badly damaged by fire about two years ago. Since that time Mrs. Poindexter has lived there without benefit of gas, water, and other services. No repairs have been made, and this building is now considered hazardous. Notice had been filed with Mrs. Poindexter under the Dangerous Buildings Act that this building must be either repaired or vacated. Mrs. Poindexter is appealing this notice. -i0 - Fire Inspector Howard Pearson told the Commission the fire occurred 2'� years ago and the person responsible had been apprehended. He verified the bad condition of the house, and stated he had substantiating photographs. The City Attorney added a report from the County Health Department could be provided. This appeal was set for hearing January 27, 1975. 17. FENCE VARIANCE (EXCEPTION) TO CONSTRUCT A 7' HIGH FENCE ON A REAR PROPERTY LINE AT 1151 EASTMOOR ROAD, ZONED R-1 BY LEO AND E STHE R AYE RS . Assistant City Planner Yost reported to the Commission this application was for 7' fence on the rear of the property overlooking El Camino. The City had recently constructed a foot path along this section, and the fence is to provide privacy and visual screening from the people using this path. He added he understood the adjacent property owners had no objection. Mrs. Ayers confirmed that P.G.E. access would be arranged as desired. This application was set for hearing January 27, 1975. CITY PIANNER REPORT City Planner Swan again brought up the subject of minor permits. He thought this involved policy procedures and perhaps code changes. Chairman Mink questioned City Attorney Coleman if the Planning Commission could handle minor permits if contemplated procedures were established. The City Attorney agreed the Commission could handle such matters. Chairman Mink stated that unless there was objection he would like to have the City Council informed of the proposed procedures for their review. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Jacobs Secretary