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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
August 13, 1979
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order
by Chairman Jacobs on Monday, August 13, 1979 at 7:33 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Francard, Harvey, Sine, Taylor, Jacobs
Absent: Commissioner Mink
Staff Present: John R. Yost, City Planner; Ralph E. Kirkup, City Engineer;
(City Attorney Coleman absent, on vacation)
MINUTES
The minutes of the July 23, 1979 meeting were approved as mailed.
AGENDA,- C. Cistulli moved to approve the order of the agenda., with removal of
Item #8 at the request of the applicant., Kenn Edwards; of Burlingame
Racquetball Club, Inc.
In the absence of Secretary Mink, Chm. Jacobs appointed C. Taylor acting secretary.
APPLICATIONS FOR ACTION
1. RESOLUTION NO. 5-79 RECOMMENDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-52P FOR THE
PROPOSED 676 ROOM HOLIDAY INN AT 600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
CP Yost reviewed this item, noting the public hearing held July 23, 1979 and the
expiration of the 45 day public review period specified by the State Clearinghouse
which occurred on July 26, 1979. Consultant, Earth Metrics Incorporated, had responded
to all verbal and written comments in the Addendum to the EIR. This Addendum together
with the Draft EIR constitutes the Final EIR. Reference Exhibit A attached to
Resolution No. 5-79 which identifies Project Impacts and suggests Mitigations and
Findings. Staff recommended Resolution No. 5-79 be adopted.
Jim Kellner, Earth Metrics Incorporated was present. Commission discussion included
a concern about the weakness of the EIR with regard to visual impact. The addition
of photographs to depict visual impact upon the City was requested. It was also
requested that a statement with regard to FAA jurisdiction be included in Exhibit A.
Staff advised that any requirements necessary for traffic control during construction
would be taken care of at the time the building permit is issued.
Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was
closed. Staff reported the City Attorney had reviewed Exhibit. A and expressed his
opinion that the EIR was legally adequate. C. Sine moved for adoption of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 5-79 Recommending Environmental Impact Report EIR-52P for
the Holiday Inn Project, the three photographs filed by the applicant in support of
Agenda Items 2 and 3, showing visual impact, to be included in the Addendum to the
EIR, as well as a statement added to Exhibit A with regard to FAA height limits.
Second C. Cistulli; Resolution No. 5-79 adopted 6-0 on roll call vote, C. Mink absent.
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2. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW THE PARAPET HEIGHT OF THE HOLIDAY INN TO REACH 161'-7"
ABOVE CURB GRADE; PROPERTY AT 600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, BY RAISER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP
3. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.93 FOR THE: NEW HOLIDAY INN AT
600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD; BY RAISER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP
CP Yost reviewed these items, noting background data had been presented in EIR-52P.
He advised that no specific maximum height limits for new buildings along the shoreline
had been established although building bulk is limited. Reference staff report for
Items 2 and 3 dated 8/8/79; EIR-52P; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-79 with
Exhibit A attached; Burlingame's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance with regard to
the waterfront areas. Staff had no objection to the special permit for the proposed
height and recommended for Commission review conditions 1 through 6(c) as listed in
the staff report. CP Yost discussed the City's FAR code and floor area ratios of
existing and approved buildings. There was no staff objection to approval of the
special permit for the proposed FAR of 1.93 and two conditions for approval were
recommended as listed in the staff report. At the request of Secy. Taylor, Mr. Yost
reviewed code requirements with respect to FAR.
John Raiser and Joseph Kent of Raiser Architectural Group were present. Mr. Raiser
addressed Commission with the aid of slides. He discussed the design of the building;
Raiser's attempts to meet the requirements of the code and the! policies of the City
in this area; the visual impact upon the City; the view corridiors, landscaping,
public amenities, open space and parking being provided; the reasons for the
particular design which necessitated the proposed height. He also advised an
application for the proposed signage would be brought to Commission at a later date.
Some Commission discussion ensued regarding the parking levels and view corridors.
Chm. Jacobs then opened the public hearing and requested comments in favor. David
Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidating Trust, 770 Airport Boulevard referred to the
benefits this project would provide for the City; that it was the type of project
City Council had indicated it wanted in the waterfront area and was in conformance
with the general plan for the area; that parking requirements had been met in a more
architecturally pleasing manner using two levels; that landscaping was well in excess
of code requirement for the waterfront area; that open space and public amenities
had been provided in the design of the project. He urged that both special permits
be approved. Leonard Waldo of the William J. Purdy Company, 770 Airport Boulevard
advised his company had reviewed the plans and approved of them. Harry Graham,
1555 Alturas Drive requested approval and advised the slides presented this evening
confirmed his belief that the visual impact on the City would not be great. There
were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
The majority of Commissioners had no concern regarding height, bulk, density or
parking of the proposed project. There was a minority concern expressed about the
height of the building, the two levels of parking and the large amount of concrete.
Commission comments and suggestions: this project meets the parameters (and objectives)
determined by the City Council for the waterfront commercial areas; additional
revenues to the City and the jobs this project would provide were noted; a conclusion
was expressed that this building will not in any way obstruct the shoreline views
from the City's residential areas.
C. Sine moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions: (1)
that the permit be approved to Holiday Inns, Inc. and be nontransferable; (2) that
all construction and site improvements be generally consistent with the plans and
project description contained in EIR-52P; (3) that the mitigation measures identified
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in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-79 be implemented by the
project sponsor; (4) that a development fee consistent with Ordinance No. 1151 be
paid; such fee is presently estimated to be $37,180; (5) that the final drawings for
this project show a parapet height above curb grade of not more than 162'; (6) that
prior to the issuance of a building permit by the City of Burlingame the following
requirements be met: (a) all permits required from other responsible agencies be
obtained, such permits to include (but not be limited to) the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission and the State Lands Commission (for use of the improvements
on adjacent State owned parcels); (b) a design for the modification of the center
island of the Airport Boulevard median strip be approved by the City; construction
to be at the expense of the project sponsor; (c) all landscaping and irrigation
systems be approved by the City, and be so designed that the maximum feasible on-site
parking spaces are screened from adjacent State lands; and (7) that the proposed
signs for this project are specifically excluded from this approval, and will require
a separate application. Second C. Cistulli and approved 5-1 on roll call vote,
C. Jacobs dissenting, C. Mink absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
Secretary Taylor read Agenda Item #3 and Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing on
this special permit. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. C. Sine
moved for approval of this special' permit with the following conditions: (1) that
the permit be approved to Holiday Inns, Inc. and be nontransferable; and (2) that
all other conditions attached to the special permit approved for this project, to
allow the proposed Holiday Inn Hotel to exceed a maximum height of 50', be met
satisfactorily by the project sponsor. Second C. Cistulli and approved 5-1 on roll
call vote, C. Jacobs dissenting, C. Mink absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
Recess 8:40 P.M.; reconvene 8:55 P.M.
4. VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN 8'-6" by 30'-0" STORAGE SHED ON THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE
ADJACENT TO 2325 RAY DRIVE; PROPERTY AT 2329 RAY DRIVE, BY SERGIO BRUNI
CP Yost reviewed this application to add a storage building on the side property line.
A variance is required because the proposed building will not have the 4' side yard
required by code. Reference staff report dated 8/6/79; letter to Planning Commission
from Sergio G. Bruni dated July 5, 1979; Applicant's Affidavit: for Variance; plans
date stamped July 16, 1979 and photographs of the site. Staff had no objection to
approval but felt there were other ways that additional storage could be provided
within code. Mr. Yost confirmed there were no water or sewer connections shown on
the plans for this building.
Sergio Bruni was present and discussed his need for a storage room and the difficulties
encountered with this unusual property. Later in the meeting the applicant's
daughter stated her belief this storage shed would not detract: from the aesthetics
of the neighborhood. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments
and the hearing was closed.
During Commission discussion it was determined Mr. Bruni had purchased this home last
year, that notices of the hearing had been mailed to all property owners within 300
feet of the site, and that the Planning Department had received no comments from the
public. Commission concerns: the large size of the proposed building and the
possibility of this structure being converted at some future (late to a mother-in-law
apartment. It was suggested a loft over the garage could be built to provide the
required storage space. Commission consensus was that there were alternatives to
provide storage space; and it was noted the applicant could construct this building
5 feet from the property line with only a building permit.
C. Taylor moved that this variance be denied. Second C. Sine; variance denied 6-0 on roll
call vote, C. Mink absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
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5. VARIANCE TO EXTEND THE EXISTING GARAGE AT 1920 DEVEREUX DRIVE 3 FEET FORWARD
TO WITHIN 12'-7" OF THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE, BY GREGORY AND LYNDA GOMES
CP Yost reviewed this application to enlarge the existing garage at the front of the
home by extending it 3' forward, thus providing an effective parking area in the
garage of 19'-6". A variance is required because the front setback would be less
than the minimum required by code. Reference staff report dated 8/7/79; applicants'
19 July 1979 letter; drawings received with the application; and Applicant's Affidavit
for Variance. Staff had no objection to approval if findings could be made in support
of three issues as listed in the staff report. Two conditions for approval were also
recommended in the staff report.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomes were present. Mr. Gomes discussed their unsuccessful attempts to
find a location for the washer and dryer other than in the garage, as well as their
purchase of a larger car to replace one of their smaller foreign cars as family size
increased. He also noted that none of the neighbors had voiced an objection to this
application. It was his feeling that being able to park the two cars in the garage
was much more acceptable than parking on -street. A stackable washer and dryer was
suggested; applicant advised these units were too small for the present size of his
family.
Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was
closed. One Commissioner stated his home and garage were the same size as the
applicant's but that he was able to park two cars in the garage; he was also
opposed to changing the visual aspect of homes in the area. There was a concern
expressed that approval of this request would set a precedent, and Commission's
policy of protecting setbacks was noted. A suggestion was made that the applicant
be requested to explore other possibilities.
C. Sine then moved to deny this variance. Second C. Cistulli; motion to deny approved
5-1 on roll call vote, C. Francard dissenting, C. Mink absent. Appeal procedures were
advised.
6. VARIANCE TO ADD A THIRD BEDROOM AND BATHROOM TO WITHIN 7' OF THE REAR PROPERTY
LINE, ALONG THE SAME PLANE AS THE TWO ORIGINAL BEDROOMS; PROPERTY AT 900 LINDEN
AVENUE, BY STAN AND CINDY MACKEWICZ
C. Francard did not participate in the discussion because of a possible conflict of
interest. CP Yost reviewed this application and the history of this unusual property,
noting a nonconforming situation had been created from the beginning. Reference
staff report dated 8/7/79 with location plan attached; Applicaint's Affidavit for
Variance; and plans filed with the application. Mr. Yost explained the two variances
required to allow the addition. Staff recommended approval in view of findings
supporting the legal requirements for a variance, as listed in the staff report.
Mr. and Mrs. Mackewicz were present. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There
were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussed the history
of this property and the unusual features of the lot.
C. Taylor then moved for approval of this application for variance, incorporating
by reference the findings enumerated in the staff report. Second C. Cistulli, and
approved 5-0 on roll call vote, C. Francard abstaining, C. Mink absent. Appeal
procedures were advised.
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7. C. A. SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE'S PROPOSED CLASSES AT 1450 BROADWAY IN THE C-1
DISTRICT: USE DETERMINATION_
CP Yost reviewed this item and noted the applicant, Gary Ciampi, was present. He
referenced Code Sec. 25.36.020(22) which would allow the proposed use if two findings
could be made. Reference staff report dated 7/17/79; Project Assessment revised
7/17/79; site plan; May 7 and June 5, 1979 letters from Gary Ciampi; and copy of
the school brochure. Staff recommended approval of this use in accordance with
findings listed in the staff report. At the request of Commission, Mr. Yost
reviewed the list of permitted uses in the C-1 District.
Gary Ciampi discussed his credentials and found the proposed use similar to the
following: sales room; dancing academy; business offices in general; and banks.
Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Gilmore O'Neill, 2022 TroVsdale Drive and
administrator of the real estate school, spoke in favor of approving this use.
There were no further audience comments and the public hearing was closed.
The sequence of events during the last six months which led to this application was
discussed at.length by the applicant, Commission and staff. There was consensus
that this was not the matter before Commission tonight and that a use determination
was the issue under consideration. After further discussion C. Sine moved that
Commission find the real estate training school is similar in character to those uses
specifically allowed in the C-1 District; and that, within the hours of operation
specified in the application and with a maximum enrollment of 20 students during
any 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. period, the school would not be obnoxious or detrimental
to the neighborhood. Second C. Cistulli; motion approved 6-0 on roll call vote,
C. Mink absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
8. SIGN EXCEPTION, BY KENN EDWARDS OF BURLINGAME RACQUETBALL CLUB, INC.
CP Yost read August 13, 1979 letter from the applicant requesting a continuance to
the next Commission meeting. Item continued to the meeting of August 27, 1979.
APPLICATIONS FOR STUDY
The following items were reviewed by CP Yost and set for public hearing August 27, 1979.
9. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A RUMPUS ROOM IN A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING; AT
792 WILLBOROUGH PLACE, BY JOHN M. WARD
A copy of the May 25, 1977 Commission minutes with regard to a parcel map for this
property was requested prior to the public hearing.
10. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE
ASCENSION, 2720 MARIPOSA DRIVE, BY ADRIANA LONZARICH AND JUNE WISECARVER
11. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE AN EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK RENTAL BUSINESS AT 1337 MARSTEN
ROAD, BY PATRICK SMITH OF MILLBRAE RENTS
12. SPECIAL PERMIT TO PAVE AND STORE RENTAL CARS rMMEDIATELY 'WEST OF TRANS RENT -A -CAR
PROPERTY AT 1755 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, BY BARRY RAFTER, ARCHITECT FOR TRANS RENT -A -CAR
A more complete profile of Trans Rent -A -Car's operation was requested prior to the
public hearing.
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CITY PLANNER REPORT
CP Yost reported on the status of the following:
13. Primrose Plaza, 360 Primrose Road.
14. Continental Western Car Rental, 1290 Bayshore Highway.
An. ni IPNM1=NT
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas C. Taylor
Acting Secretary