HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1980.04.14CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 14, 1980
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order
by Chairman Jacobs on Monday, April 14, 1980 at 7:33 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Harvey, Jacobs, Mink, Sine, Taylor
Absent: Commissioner Francard (excused)
Staff Present: City Planner John R. Yost; Director of Public Works Ralph E.
Kirkup; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman
MINUTES - The minutes of the March 24, 1980 meeting were approved as sent.
AGENDA - Order of the agenda approved.
APPLICATIONS FOR ACTION
1. AMENDMENT OF 1978 VARIANCE TO ALLOW CURLEY-BATES COMPANY TO LEASE 14,000 SF OF
WAREHOUSE SPACE; PROPERTY AT 860 STANTON ROAD IN THE M-1 DISTRICT
CP Yost reviewed this application to amend conditions 2(c) and 2(d) of Planning
Commission Resolution 8-78 (to reduce on-site parking to 33 spaces and to reopen a
truck loading dock door), and allow Curley -Bates Company to lease 14,000 SF of
unused warehouse space to another company. Reference staff report dated 4/9/80;
Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 3/21/80; site plan including
proposed parking; March 17, 1980 letter from William R. Benevento, Vice President and
Treasurer of Curley -Bates Company; April 9, 1980 letter from William R. Benevento;
March 14, 1980 letter to William R. Benevento from Steven M. Rose, District General
Manager, Cort Furniture Rental; Planning Commission minutes of November 27,'1978;
Resolution No. 8-78 adopted by Commission 11/27/78; and draft Resolution Concerning
Parking Variance, 860 Stanton Road. Staff recommended this minor variance amendment
be approved and a new resolution be recorded to amend condition 2(c) and delete
condition 2(d).
William R. Benevento of Curley -Bates Company was present. It was determined that the
findings of fact in support of the original variance could be applied to this
amendment. Parking requirements for Curley -Bates Company and its proposed tenant
were discussed. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no comments and
the hearing was closed.
C. Sine moved to approve this amendment of the November 27, 1978 variance and that
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1-80, "Resolution Concerning Parking Variance,
860 Stanton Road", be adopted and recorded with the San Mateo County Recorder.
Second C. Cistulli; motion approved unanimously on voice vote, C. Francard absent.
Appeal procedures were advised.
Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes
April 14, 1980
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2. SIGN EXCEPTION TO REPLACE FIVE NONCONFORMING SIGNS AT THE AIRPORT MARINA HOTEL
WITH THREE "AMFAC HOTEL" SIGNS; BY D. C. JOHNSON OF AMFAC HOTELS AND RESORTS,
INC.; PROPERTY AT 1380 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, ZONED C-4
CP Yost reviewed this application, noting the changes requested, the applicant's
justification for these changes; code exceptions required; and principal issues
involved. Reference staff report for Item No. 2; March 31, 1980 letter from D. C.
Johnson, Vice President, Amfac Hotels & Restaurants; Sign Exception application
filed 3/31/80; details of the signage listed on Sign Permit form; Planning Commission
minutes of May 25, 1970; drawing of the existing pole sign date stamped June 11, 1975;
views of the hotel from various points in the City; and sign plans prepared by
Federal Sign Company. Staff had no strong objection to approval but stressed the
need for clear and specific findings consistent with the legal requirements for a
sign exception.
Upon a question from the Chair, CA Coleman discussed the City's past policy with
regard to alteration of existing signs and advised that approval of the proposed roof
sign would be a modification of an existing sign. Mr. D. C. Johnson was present and
discussed his proposal, noting that sign coverage had been reduced and emphasizing
Amfac's need for identification. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. There
were no comments and the hearing was closed.
Discussion included: an objection to the proposed signage on the north side of the
building; an objection to the roof sign; and the possible justification for the
exception. C. Mink suggested possible findings of fact: that the three major
competing hotels have direct visibility from the freeway; that the Amfac Hotel is
some distance from the freeway and shielded by other buildings; that there are
exceptional circumstances related to this hotel because of its location. The
applicant's attempt to bring the signage closer to the City's requirements was noted.
Following further discussion, C. Mink moved for approval of Sign A, the proposed
roof sign. Second C. Cistulli; motion to approve failed to pass on a 3-3 roll call
vote, Cers Harvey, Taylor, Jacobs dissenting, C. Francard absent. C. Mink then moved
for approval of the application as submitted by the applicant. Second C. Harvey,
and approved 4-2 on roll call vote, Cers Sine and Jacobs dissenting, C. Francard
absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
Recess 8:15 P.M.; reconvene 8:23 P.M.
3. APPEAL FROM THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENT THAT WINDOWS LESS THAN 20'
FROM A PROPERTY LINE IN FIRE ZONE I BE PROTECTED; BY JOHN AND LAURA CHIAPELONE
OF THE BURLINGAME GARDEN CENTER, 1427 CHAPIN AVENUE
Reference 4/7/80 letter from John and Laura Chiapelone; drawing of the site; and
April 8, 1980 memo from the Chief Building 'Inspector. DPW Kirkup reviewed this
appeal, noting Building Code requirements. Photographs of the site were circulated.
John Chiapelone, the applicant, was present and discussed the addition to his building.
Planning Commission action in such an appeal procedure was explained. Discussion
included: the windows in question; the location next to a public parking lot; and
the possibility of conditioning this action with a resolution.
C. Sine moved to sustain this appeal, and that a resolution be prepared to require the
windows be brought to code should a structure be constructed on the adjacent property
at some future time. Second C. Cistulli and approved 5-1 on roll call vote, C. Taylor
dissenting, C. Francard absent.
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April 14, 1980
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3a. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR BEACH PARK CONDOMINIUMS, A 7 UNIT PROJECT AT
747 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE R-3 DISTRICT
DPW Kirkup reported the final map meets all tentative map conditions and is ready for
recommendation to City Council. Chm. Jacobs opened the public -hearing; there were no
comments and the hearing was closed. C. Harvey moved for approval and recommendation
to City Council of this final subdivision map. Second C. Sine; all aye voice vote,
C. Francard absent.
APPLICATIONS FOR STUDY
The following applications were set for public hearing April 28, 1980.
4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP; PROPERTY AT 811 ROLLINS ROAD (777 MORRELL AVENUE)
DPW reported abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement will be required.
5. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR MORRELL GARDENS, A 28 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT
777 MORRELL AVENUE IN THE R-3 DISTRICT, BY WILLIAM C. KUBACH, ET AL
6. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE ABOVE
7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP; PROPERTY AT 733-737 FAIRFIELD ROAD
DPW reported relocation of a storm drainage line will be required.
8. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR SPRING TERRACE, A 12 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT
733-737 FAIRFIELD ROAD IN THE R-3 DISTRICT, BY ZEV BEN-SIMON
Report on the landscaping from the Park Director was requested.
9. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE ABOVE
10. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP; PROPERTY AT 1125-1133 DOUGLAS AVENUE
11. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 9 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1125-1133 DOUGLAS
AVENUE IN THE R-4 DISTRICT, BY S. LOGAN OWENS, JR.
12. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE ABOVE
13. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 6 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1348 EL CAMINO REAL,
IN THE R-3 DISTRICT, BY GIOVACCHINO AND ARMANDO DIODATI
Reports from the Building and Fire Departments were requested.
14. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE ABOVE
15. STATUS THIMBLE, 311 PRIMROSE ROAD: AMBIGUITY HEARING
OTHER BUSINESS
16. REVIEW OF 3/26/79 SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A CAR RENTAL AGENCY IN THE M-1
DISTRICT AT 875 MAHLER ROAD, BY AGENCY RENT -A -CAR
Ref. staff report dated 4/9/80. CP Yost reported this company is no longer a tenant
at 875 Mahler Road and has moved to San Bruno; no further action is required by the
Commission.
Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes
April 14, 1980
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17. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: DRAFT TITLE 25 CODE AMENDMENT
Ref. April 8, 1980 memo to the Commission from the City Attorney and attached draft
ordinance. CP Yost reviewed previous Commission discussion of accessory buildings
and advised that the proposed ordinance addressed concerns expressed. There was
Commission consensus the draft ordinance met these concerns. C. Sine moved for approval
and recommendation to City Council of draft ordinance "Establishing Regulations for
Accessory Buildings and Requiring Special Permits in Certain Circumstances". Second
C. Taylor and all aye voice vote.
18. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS: RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO PRESENT PROCEDURES
CP Yost reviewed staff report dated 4/8/80; summary, background, minimum State
requirements for conversions, tenant protection measures, conversion limitations, and
recommendations for study. Staff recommended (1) that tenant protection provisions be
adopted; (2) that conversions be prohibited or limited in some manner as long as the
present housing shortage exists; and (3) that the "Condominium Project Guidelines" be
reviewed and redrafted, possibly with an ordinance amendment.
Commission discussed this matter at length, with particular reference to tenant
protection measures which might be appropriate in Burlingame and a policy for limiting
condominium conversions. A majority of those present were in favor of regulations to
control conversions. Staff was requested to draft a more detailed report for
Commission consideration.
18a. ACKNOWLEDGMENT - Chm. Jacobs acknowledged receipt of the League of California
Cities special bulletin on Proposition 9, the State Income Tax Reduction Initiative.
19. REVIEW OF FIELD TRIP, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1980
There was consensus the field trip to view previously approved projects had been a
success. Suggestions: look more closely at requests for extended lot coverage; notify
all property owners in advance of the proposed inspection.
CITY PLANNER REPORT
CP reported City Council actions at their April 7, 1980 meeting:
20. Council sustained Commission denial of sign exceptions for 16 SF logos at
the fourth floor level, 433 and 533 Airport Boulevard.
21. Council sustained Dollar Rent -A -Car's appeal of Commission denial, and approved
the sale of used vehicles at 1815 Bayshore Highway with five conditions.
An.1ni 1RNMFNT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles W. Mink
Secretary