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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1980.09.22CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Sine on Monday, September 22, 1980 at 7:35 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Harvey, Jacobs, Mink, Sine, Taylor Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner John R. Yost; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman; City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher MINUTES - Upon motion of C. Mink, second C. Cistulli the minutes of the September 8, 1980 meeting were approved and adopted. AGENDA - Upon motion of C. Jacobs, second C. Cistulli order of the agenda approved. Chm. Sine recognized former Planning Commissioner R. J. Edwards in the audience this evening. He also expressed regret at the passing of Mrs. Hollis Norberg, widow of Col. E. L. Norberg, a former Planning Commissioner and Mr. D. A. Stivers, former Planning Commissioner. MEETING ITEMS FOR ACTION 1. SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 214 ROOM MOTEL WHICH ENCROACHES 59' INTO A DESIGN GUIDELINES SETBACK; PROPERTY AT 777 AIRPORT BOULEVARD IN THE C-4 DISTRICT; FOR DAYS INN OF AMERICA CP Yost reviewed this application to construct a five story motel in the Waterfront Commercial District. Reference staff report dated 9/16/80; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 7/30/80; Negative Declaration ND -254P posted September 2, 1980; September 12, 1980 letter from the State Clearinghouse, verifying compliance with CEQA requirements; comments from the following in response to receipt of the Proposed Negative Declaration, Initial Study and July 28, 1980 Project Assessment for the Proposed Days Inn Motel prepared by Earth Metrics Incorporated: August 26, 1980 letter from the State Lands Commission, August 19, 1980 letter from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission and September 3, 1980 letter from the Department of Transporta- tion, State of California; August 29, 1980 memo from the City Engineer; August 25, 1980 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; August 7, 1980 memo from the Chief Fire Inspector; August 7, 1980 memo from the Park Director; City Council study meeting minutes of May 14, 1980 re: design guideline application for the Days Inn project; and Supplement to Project Assessment for the Proposed Days Inn Motel, prepared by Blunk Associates, dated July 1, 1980, with attached site plan. CP discussed three principal issues raised by this application, alternatives to the proposed design and staff comments. If findings could be made to support the proposed design, five conditions of approval were recommended in the staff report. Page 2 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1980 Robert Blunk, architect for the project, was present and introduced Max F. James, C. B. Day Realty of California, the applicant. Mr. James discussed the "no frills" motel concept of Days Inn of America and its extensive growth over the past 10 years. Mr. Blunk displayed a rendering of the proposed motel and discussed the Design Guidelines; typical zoning requirements for a corner lot; the objectives of this moderately priced motel chain and their need to get the maximum benefit from the site; economics of the project; the need for circulation around the motel; Fire and Police access to the site; the architect's study of the various alternatives; view corridors; and his feeling the proposed design is the best alternative. David Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidating Trust spoke in favor of the application. He discussed his belief the proposed design protects view corridors, noted the City's designation of this site for hotel/motel use, expressed his approval of the design and felt this type of motel is an appropriate use for one of the inland sites of the Anza property. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Secy. Harvey noted letter received September 22, 1980 from Mrs. A. Erickson, 221 Arundel Road in opposition to the project. Concerns: length of the building's "wall" along the proposed new street; building bulk and density; aesthetics; non-compliance with the Design Guidelines. Discussion included: the proposed new street and the fact that this property had been acquired by the City for that purpose; alternatives to the proposed design; staff input with sketches of alternative designs; the Design Guidelines for the area, and the City Council decision that they should apply to both the primary and secondary frontages; economics of the project; location of the elevators and stairs, and reasons for same; landscaped berms along each street frontage; the fact that the building would be fully fire sprinklered; a possible second phase building on the adjacent site; parking provided with regard to the proposed design and some of the alternatives; the 25' easement along the lagoon; and BCDC (Bay Conservation and Development Commission) review of this project. The applicant was cautioned that the signage and proposed gasoline station would require separate permits from the City. Staff assured that if BCDC made more than minor adjust- ments to the project, the revised plans would be brought back to Commission for review. After further discussion, C. Mink found substantial advantages to the proposed plan over the alternatives presented in Earth Metrics' report; that the Design Guidelines are merely review lines, not definite limits; that the proposed design does provide view corridors; and that this type of moderately priced motel would serve a need. C. Mink then moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions: (1) that the permit be approved to C. B. Day Realty of California, and be nontransferable; (2) that all construction and site improvements be consistent with the plans and Project Assessment filed with this application; (3) that the conditions recommended by the August 29, 1980 memo from the City Engineer and August 25, 1980 memo from the Chief Building Inspector be satisfied; (4) that public access be provided between Airport Boulevard and the lagoon adjacent to the project site, and that the area between this lagoon and this project's on-site parking be landscaped, provided with a paved pathway and other amenities consistent with its maximum feasible public use; (5) 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; (b) a parcel map establishing the project site be filed and approved, and a copy of the recorded map submitted to the City; (c) all landscaping and irrigation systems be approved by the City, and so designed that the maximum feasible on-site parking spaces are screened from adjacent public rights-of-way; and (d) a site develop- ment fee be paid to the City for off-site road and intersection improvements consistent with the adopted plan for the Anza area. The fee will be $55 per motel room, and is presently estimated at $11,770. Page 3 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1980 Second C. Cistulli; motion failed to pass on a 3-3 roll call vote, Cers Harvey, Jacobs and Sine dissenting. Appeal procedures were advised. Recess 9:05 P.M.; reconvene 9:22 P.M. Following the recess C. Harvey advised that during a discussion with the architect Days Inn had indicated their willingness to modify the building elevation facing Anza Pacific Boulevard, to mitigate several Commission concerns. C. Taylor then moved that this matter be reopened for further discussion. Second C. Harvey; motion approved 6-0 on roll call vote. In fairness to the other applicants on the agenda, Chm. Sine announced this item continued to later in the meeting. (In the interest of continuity, the subsequent discussion on Item #1 follows.) Robert Blunk displayed rough sketches of a proposed redesign of the project. He noted that the original proposal had only one central elevator shaft; two elevator shafts were now proposed. With these visual columns and two breezeways through the building, he felt the long line of the design would be softened and be more attractive. Commission discussed the corridors, roof line, location of rooms and entry to them. C. Mink then moved for approval subject to the five conditions as listed in the previous motion with the exception of Condition #2 as follows: (2) that all construction and site improvements be consistent with the plans and Project Assessment filed with this application and the amended design sketches presented this evening. (Applicant was asked to sign and date these sketches.) Second C. Cistulli and approved 4-2 on roll call vote, Cers Harvey and Jacobs dissenting. Appeal procedures were advised. 2. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP TO COMBINE LOT 1 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5, BURLINGAME PARK UNIT 4: PROPERTY AT 1500 WILLOW AVENUE/ ZONED R-3; FOR JEAN GOROSTIAGUE, ET AL 1519 ARC WAY; CE Erbacher recommended approval with one condition (ref. CE's memo dated 9/17/80). Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. C. Jacobs moved that this tentative and final parcel map be approved and recommended to City Council subject to at least one of the habitable structures on the property being demolished and removed from the site. Second C. Cistulli and approved unanimously on voice vote. 3. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE ARC WAY CONDOMINIUMS, AN 18 UNIT PROJECT AT 1500 WILLOW AVENUE, ZONED R-3, BY GEORGE RESCALVO FOR JEAN GOROSTIAGUE, ET AL CP Yost reviewed this application to construct an 18 unit condominium, 35' high, at the corner of Willow Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Reference staff report dated 9/17/80; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 7/17/80; aerial photograph of the site; and September 17, 1980 memo from the City Engineer. CP compared this amended design to a previous application for this property in 1979, discussed staff comments on the present proposal and noted a deficiency in open space provided. In view of the unusual configuration of the site, staff believed the present design a reasonable solution and, if approved, recommended three conditions as listed in the staff report. CA Coleman confirmed that Zev Ben -Simon, who had purchased the property from the owners shown on the agenda, was entitled to speak as the property owner and applicant. Mr. Ben -Simon addressed Commission, detailing his consideration in purchasing this property and project. He discussed the unique site with its inherent problems of design and confirmed his staff had considered providing general open space inside the building. This did not seem feasible as any change would require complete redesign of the structure. Page 4 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1980 Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. Marilyn Moore McAlpine, 1521 Willow Avenue expressed concern that adequate off-street parking be provided, noting neighboring uses that create an on -street parking overload at present. Staff advised the parking provided meets Burlingame code and would seem to be ample for the 18 families in the building. There were no further audience comments and the public hearing was closed. During discussion it was determined that two basement levels of parking were provided with three living levels above grade, and that it was not possible to install a security gate at the entrance to both basement parking levels since there was no exterior guest parking. The problems of providing open space area at grade were noted. Commission had concern about the absence of general open space for use of the 18 on-site families, but there was consensus the project was well designed for the unusual site. C. Taylor moved for approval of the condominium permit with the following conditions: (1) that the final working drawings for the Arc Way Condominiums be consistent with the plans filed with this application; (2) that the conditions recommended by the September 17, 1980 memo from the City Engineer be met to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department; and (3) that the final landscaping and irrigation plans be approved by the Park Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Second C. Cistulli; motion approved on unanimous roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 18 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 1500 WILLOW AVENUE, FOR JEAN GOROSTIAGUE, ET AL CE Erbacher recommended approval subject to the applicant's compliance with the condominium permit conditions. Ref. CE's memo dated 9/17/80. C. Jacobs moved for approval and recommendation to City Council of this tentative subdivision map. Second C. Mink; motion approved on unanimous voice vote. 5. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 4 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 27 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3, BY BARRY G. SMITH OF D. L. WALKER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR QUALITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CP Yost reviewed this three story condominium project. Reference staff report dated 9/18/80; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 8/22/80; aerial photograph of the site; memo received September 15, 1980 from the City Engineer; September 12, 1980 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; 8/29/80 memo from the Park Director. CP discussed conformance with zoning ordinance requirements and the Condominium Guidelines as well as staff comments. Approval was recommended with two conditions as listed in the staff report. Barry Smith, architect for the project, was present. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Discussion: the innovative design with four units of two floors each and parking at grade; two means of egress in case of fire. C. Jacobs moved for approval of this condominium permit with the following conditions: (1) that the final working drawings for 27 E1 Camino Real be consistent with the plans filed with this application; and (2) that the final landscaping and irrigation plans be approved by the Park Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. Second C. Cistulli and approved unanimously on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 September 22, 1980 6. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 4 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 27 EL CAMINO REAL; FOR QUALITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CE Erbacher recommended approval subject to the applicant's compliance with the conditions of the condominium permit. Reference CE's memo dated September 17, 1980. C. Jacobs moved for approval and recommendation to City Council of this tentative subdivision map. Second C. Mink; approved unanimously on voice vote. 7. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP TO COMBINE LOT 10, BLOCK 7, BURLINGAME SUBDIVISION WITH A 10' WIDE STRIP OF LAND ADJACENT TO ITS SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY; PROPERTY AT 1411 VANCOUVER AVENUE; FOR MARGARET W. MUIRHEAD At the request of the applicant's engineer, staff recommended this application be dropped from the agenda -until such time as the necessary title and easement questions are resolved. Reference 9/18/80 memo from the City Engineer. With approval of Commission, Chm. Sine announced this item dropped from the agenda. 8. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 1745 ADRIAN ROAD, BY STEVE G. GARDNER OF GARDNER'S 4 -WHEEL DRIVE CP Yost reviewed this application to operate a vehicle repair shop in the M-1 District. Reference staff report dated 9/18/80; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 8/25/80; aerial photograph, site development layout and site drawings; August 13, 1980 letter from Steve G. Gardner; September 12, 1980 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; September 4, 1980 memo from the Chief Fire Inspector; 9/8/80 memo from the City Engineer; and July 28, 1980 letter to Steve Gardner from the Zoning Aide, with copy of Business License Application. CP discussed the M-1 District neighbor- hood, this building in particular and Mr. Gardner's plans. Staff believed this business would be an inappropriate use at its present location and recommended denial. If Commission found it a reasonable use, six conditions were recommended as listed in the staff report. The applicant, Steve Gardner, was present. He described his repair business which consists of component repair work, with no vehicles on the site at any time except for his personal automobile. He questioned Fire Department requirement that the building be brought to H-4 occupancy regulations. Discussion: clarification of the exact nature of this business; the type and present useage of the building at 1745 Adrian Road. It was suggested there be further discussion between staff and the Fire Department regarding occupancy requirements, and it was noted the business must be approved by the Fire Department in the business license application process. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. C. Jacobs moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions: (1) that the permit be approved to Steve G. Gardner dba Gardner's 4 -Wheel Drive, and be nontransferable; (2) that the permit be approved for vehicle component repairs only; (3) that no vehicles be brought to the site; (4) that no persons be employed on this site by Gardner's 4- Wheel Drive; (5) that the hours of operation be limited to weekday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. and weekends; (6) that all Fire and Building Code requirements be satisfied; and (7) that this permit be subject to review and possible amendment in one year. Second C. Cistulli; approved 6-0 on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes 9. REVOCATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED APRIL DBA CALL -A -CAR RENTAL COMPANY TO OPERATE A AND DETAILING SERVICES IN THE C-4 DISTRICT Page 6 September 22, 1980 21, 1980 TO ALLOW DAVID M. KING RENT -A -CAR AGENCY WITH AUTO REPAIR AT 1470 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY CP Yost reviewed the special permit granted by City Council on April 21, 1980, a site inspection of the property on September 5 and a further inspection September 18, 1980. Recent improvements were noted and the items not yet corrected. Reference staff report dated 9/19/80; and Revocation Notice dated September 11, 1980. Given the improvements over the past two weeks, staff believed Call -A -Car was now in compliance with the terms of the special permit and recommended the permit be confirmed, with a further staff report to Commission in April of 1981. C. Taylor moved that the revocation proceedings against David M. King dba Call -A -Car Rental Company be dismissed pursuant to the recommendation of the City Planner and that the April, 1980 permit be confirmed. Second C. Mink; motion approved unanimously on voice vote. APPLICATIONS FOR STUDY The following items were set for public hearing October 15, 1980. 10. SPECIAL PERMIT, CHINESE BIBLE EVANGEL, INC., 2220 SUMMIT DRIVE (HOOVER SCHOOL) 11. SPECIAL PERMIT, HOOVER CHILDRENS' CENTER, 2220 SUMMIT DRIVE (HOOVER SCHOOL) There was considerable discussion regarding permits for Hoover School. Request: an in-depth analysis of the parking available related to square footage to be used by each lessee and numbers of people and vehicles expected on the property throughout the day for each day of the week. Concerns: parking; use of the playground; the difficulty of making a decision on these applications on a piecemeal basis when future applications are expected. Chm. Sine then set these items for hearing October 15, 1980. C. Taylor wished to go on record that he objected to putting these matters on the next agenda until there is a complete application for total use of the Hoover School buildings. OTHER BUSINESS 12. REVIEW OF MARCH 10, 1980 SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW DHL CORPORATION TO OPERATE A COURIER SERVICE IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 865 HINCKLEY ROAD CP Yost referenced his staff report detailing the March, 1980 special permit approval, August 18 site inspection and a second inspection on September 18, 1980. Reference staff report dated 9/19/80; September 19, 1980 letter from Brian Reed, DHL Corporation with attached landscape plan; September 19, 1980 memo from the Park Director detailing deficiencies in the submitted plan, with Park Department Minimum Design Standards attached; and Planning Commission minutes of March 10, 1980. CP noted there was no representative of DHL Corporation in the audience and advised that Brian Reed, N. W. Regional Manager would be meeting with him this Thursday to discuss the required landscaping. Chm. Sine then continued this review to the meeting of October 15, 1980. Page 7 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1980 13. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES IN ADJACENT COMMUNITIES Reference staff report dated 9/15/80 with attached Appendix. CP Yost noted two alternatives to address design problems in Burlingame neighborhoods, staff work to date, and advantages and disadvantages to a design review process. Commission comments were requested. There was Commission consensus to develop more precise code standards in residential zones rather than establish a design review board. One Commissioner suggested a resolution procedure, setting guidelines rather than a series of code amendments. 13a. Chm. Sine requested staff review the section of Rollins Road from Cadillac Way to the San Mateo city line, and develop suggestions to improve this area of the city. CITY PLANNER REPORT 14. CP Yost reported on September 15, 1980 City Council hearing on Ordinance No. 1186, limiting storage of trailers, vehicles, boats and campers in setbacks and yards of residential areas. Council had denied the proposed ordinance and referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for revision. Staff will prepare a revised draft. Commission requested a copy of the September 15, 1980 Council hearing minutes. 15. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS CP advised that at their study meeting September 17, 1980 Council requested an ordinance be drafted for introduction at their October 6 meeting. 16. October 4, 1980 breakfast meeting with City Council and Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission was noted. Reference Study of Burlingame Avenue Area Parking by Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission dated September 11, 1980 which had been transmitted to the P.C. in their packet. Planning Commission attendance at this breakfast meeting was requested. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:22 P.M. in memory of Mr. D. A. Stivers, former Planning Commissioner. Respectfully submitted, Joseph E. Harvey Secretary