HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1981.03.23CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 23, 1981
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order
by Chairman Sine on Monday, March 23, 1981 at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Graham, Harvey (arrived 8:05 P.M.),
Jacobs, Mink, Taylor, Sine
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Planner John R. Yost; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman;
City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher
MINUTES - Upon motion of C. Jacobs, second C. Cistulli, the minutes of the March 9, 1981
meeting were approved and adopted.
AGENDA - Upon motion of C. Mink, second C. Cistulli, order of the agenda approved.
APPLICATIONS FOR ACTION
1. AMENDMENT OF SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITIONS, PROPERTY AT 1007-1015 ROLLINS ROAD AND
1008 CAROLAN AVENUE: REQUEST BY MICHAEL R. HARVEY OF MIKE HARVEY OLDSMOBILE
CP Yost reviewed this request by Michael R. Harvey that the on-site employee parking
requirement for the above sites be reduced from 44 spaces to 14 spaces. Reference staff
report dated 3/19/81; January 14, 1981 memo to the Chairman of the Planning Commission
from the Chairman of the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission; March 2, 1981 letter
from Michael R. Harvey; June 25, 1979 and May 8, 1979 letters of action to Michael R.
Harvey from the City Planner; site plan; site development plan; proposed improvements
at Carolan Avenue site; Planning Commission minutes of April 23, 1979 and May 30, 1979;
Project Assessment for 1007-1015 Rollins Road; April 10, 1979 letter from Michael R.
Harvey; Project Assessment for 1008 Carolan Avenue; May 16, 1979 letter from Michael R.
Harvey; March 18, 1981 memo from the City Engineer; and March 1.8, 1981 letter from
Arata Honda. CP discussed these special permits, concerns expressed about traffic and
off-site parking and the applicant's March 2, 1981 request. In the absence of new
information from the applicant and in view of problems experienced by nearby residents,
staff recommended this request be denied.
Discussion: there are a number of businesses in the area whose employees park on the
street; Arata Honda is now in compliance with the requirements of its permit. Chm. Sine
read March 18, 1981 letter in opposition from Arata Honda, 1020 Carolan Avenue.. He
then opened the public hearing. Michael R. Harvey, the applicant discussed his meeting
with the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, alternate plans for employee parking,
and advised that he has 39 employees on-site during regular business hours; he also
reported that approximately 26 vehicles are regularly driven to work by his employees.
There was considerable discussion between the applicant and Commission concerning the
actual number of parking spaces required. There were no audience comments in favor.
Robert Hagen, business manager for Teevan Painting Company, 101.9 Rollins Road spoke in
opposition to the amendment and noted his company's expansion and inadequate parking.
There were no further comments and the hearing was closed.
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Further discussion: a concern about establishing fair parking standards for all
businesses in the area; the "whole area is troublesome"; and the possible implementation
of a shuttle service for employee parking on California Drive at Oak Grove.
C. Graham moved to allow an amendment of the April 23, 1979 and June 18, 1979 special
permits by reducing the on-site employee parking requirement to 19 spaces. Second
C. Taylor; motion defeated on a 2-4 roll call vote, Cers Cistulli, Jacobs, Mink and
Sine dissenting, C. Harvey abstaining (since he arrived late, and missed the public
hearing). C. Jacobs then moved to allow an amendment to these special permits by
reducing on-site employee parking to 14 spaces, with the requirement that Mike Harvey
Oldsmobile implement a shuttle service for employees between the public parking lot on
California Drive at Oak Grove and the company's service shop on Carolan Avenue, this
this amendment to be reviewed in six months. Second C. Cistulli. Following a question
on the motion, there was some discussion regarding the applicant's relationship with
union employees and his ability to implement a shuttle service; Mr. Harvey reported
that half of his employees at these sites are not union members. Motion failed on a
3-3 roll call vote, Cers Graham, Mink and Taylor dissenting, C. Harvey abstaining.
C. Taylor then moved to allow an amendment
on-site employee parking requirement of 44
six month trial period. Second C. Jacobs;
C. Mink dissenting, C. Harvey abstaining.
to the prior permits, reducing the present
spaces down to 14 employee spaces, for a
motion approved on a 5-1 roll call vote,
Appeal procedures were advised.
At this point in the meeting Chm. Sine moved to agenda items #13 and #14, having
previously advised the audience that he and C. Taylor were retiring after a combined
25 years of service to the City. Secy. Harvey read.Resolutions of Commendation and
Appreciation, signed by all Commissioners, and adopted by acclamation. The Chair
recognized in the audience wives of the retirees, Kathryn Sine and Jane Taylor;
Councilman and Mrs. Mangini; Councilman and Mrs. Amstrup; former Postmaster Larry
Putman and Mrs. Putman; former Planning Commissioner Everett Kindig and Mrs. Kindig;
former Mayor Charlotte Johnson. Councilman Mangini read letters of appreciation signed
by the five members of City Council. Both he and Councilman Amstrup expressed appreciation
for the many years of interest in and untiring service to the City; this was followed by
a tribute from Mrs. Johnson and others in the audience. A short recess was then called
for cake and coffee, with the audience invited to participate. Meeting reconvened at
9:25 P.M.
2. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP FOR IMPORTED CARS AT 60 STAR
WAY, ZONED M-1, BY MIKE O'DONNELL OF MICHAEL'S IMPORT SERVICE
CP Yost reviewed this application to operate an automotive repair shop at 60 Star Way.
Reference staff report dated 3/16/81; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted
by staff 2/27/81; site plans; aerial photograph; proposed floor plan; February 13, 1981
letter from Michael O'Donnell; March 11, 1981 memo from the Chief Building Inspector;
3/5/81 memo from the Chief Fire Inspector; and 3/13/81 memo from the City Engineer.
CP discussed the proposal, staff comments and issues raised by the application. Staff
had no objection to approval with five conditions as listed in the staff report.
Michael O'Donnell, the applicant stated his intention to meet the stipulations of the
CBI and operate a safe and successful business at this location. Chm. Sine opened the
public hearing. There were no audience comments and the hearing was closed. There
were no Commission concerns or objections to this application.
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C. Jacobs moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions:
(1) that the permit be approved to Michael O'Donnell of Michael's Import Service, and
be nontransferable; (2) that the operation of the automotive repair shop be consistent
with the February 13, 1981 letter from Mr. O'Donnell; (3) that all vehicles being serviced
shall be kept within the workshop area, and not parked or stored in the parking spaces
adjacent to the building; (4) that the building improvements recommended in the March 3,
1981 memo from the Chief Fire Inspector and March 11, 1981 memo from the Chief Building
Inspector be completed to each department's satisfaction prior to any auto service use
of this property; and (5) that the permit be reviewed in one year, and be subject to
possible modification at that time. Second C. Cistulli; motion approved unanimously on
roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised.
3. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 6 UNIT PROJECT AT 25 HIGHLAND AVENUE, BY HANS
KASTRUP OF BAY INVESTORS
CP Yost reviewed this application to construct six 2 -story townhouses. Reference staff
report dated 3/13/81; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 3/5/81;
aerial photograph; March 10, 1981 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; March 4, 1981
memo from the Chief Fire Inspector; March 16, 1981 memo from the City Engineer; March 3,
1981 memo from the Park Director; and architectural plans date stamped March 2, 1981.
CP discussed details of'.the project, compliance with the zoning_ code and condominium
guidelines, and staff comments. Approval was recommended. with three conditions as listed
in the staff report.
Louis Arata, representing the applicant, was present. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing.
Timothy Coyne, 27 Highland Avenue expressed concern that the project might shade his
solar panels, that the living quarters would face his property and questioned the
proposed fencing along his property line. Staff and Mr. Arata discussed these matters,
noting that the City has no regulations regarding solar panels, that the designer has
attempted to minimize the height of the structure and that any fencing will be to code
standards. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. It was
determined that all on-site parking will be below grade. Commission comments: no
objection to the project; it meets all existing codes and guidelines of the City.
C. Jacobs moved for approval of this condominium permit with the following conditions:
(1) that the final working drawings for this condominium project be consistent with
the plans filed with this application; (2) that the conditions recommended by the
March 4, 1981 memo from the Chief Fire Inspector, the March 10, 1981 memo from the
Chief Building Inspector and the March 16, 1981 memo from the City Engineer be met to
the satisfaction of each 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. Graham; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were
advised.
4. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 6 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 25 HIGHLAND AVENUE
CE Erbacher recommended approval; reference his March 18, 1981 memo. C. Taylor moved
for approval and recommendation to City Council of this tentative subdivision map.
Second C. Graham; motion approved unanimously on voice vote.
5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A SNACK BAR IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 851 BURLWAY ROAD,
BY HARRY A. ROSE OF LA PETITE CAFE
CP Yost reviewed this application to operate a snack bar on the second floor of the
Wells Fargo Building at 851 Burlway Road. Reference staff report dated 3/13/81;
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Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 2/26/81; aerial photograph;
site plans; February 17, 1981 letter from Harry A. Rose; March 16, 1981 letter from
Westates Management; minutes of the February 25, 1980 Planning Commission meeting
approving a coffee shop at this location; and January 18, 1980 letter from John Douveas,
the previous applicant. CP discussed the 1980 application and details of the present
application. No complaints have been received. Staff recommended approval with five
conditions as listed in the staff report.
Harry Rose, the applicant advised that he did not intend to make any changes in the
operation. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing
was closed.
C. Mink moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions:
(1) that the permit be approved to Harry A. Rose and be nontransferable; (2) that the
size of the coffee shop be consistent with the plan dated February 18, 1981; (3) that
not more than 6 tables/20 chairs be available for customer use; (4) that the hours of
operation not exceed 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.; and (5) that the permit be subject to
review in one year and be subject to possible modification at that time. Second
C. Cistulli; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were
advised.
6. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A CAR RENTAL AGENCY IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 1299 BAYSHORE
HIGHWAY, BY DALLAS R. WARD OF TRAVL-CAR RENT -A -CAR
CP Yost reviewed this application to operate a car rental agency on the site used by
Aero Rent-A-Car since 1971. Reference staff report dated 3/17/81; Project Application
& CEQA Assessment accepted by staff 3/3/81; aerial photograph; site plans; January 26,
1981 letter from Dallas R. Ward; Rent-A-Car Questionnaire received January 23, 1981;
Assignment of Lease by Aero Rent-A-Car to Travl-Car Rent-A-Car; March 3, 1981 statement
of tenancy from Aero Rent-A-Car and Travl-Car Rent-A-Car; and staff comments as follows:
from the City Engineer dated 3/13/81, from the Chief Building Inspector dated 3/6/81,
from the Chief Fire Inspector dated 3/9/81. Further supplemental reference: Burlingame
Car Rental Agencies, January 1, 1981. CP discussed details of this application and
staff's observations of Aero Rent -A -Car's operation. There was: no objection to approval
with four conditions as listed in the staff report.
Cyrus J. McMillan, attorney representing the applicant, advised this operation would not
expand the present use and confirmed acceptance of the proposed conditions. He advised
that gasoline would be dispensed on-site from an existing gasoline pump. Chm. Sine
opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
C. Mink moved for approval of this special permit with the following conditions: (1) that
the permit be approved to Travl-Car Rent-A-Car, and be nontransferable; (2) that the
ooeration of the agency be consistent with the January 26, 1981 letter and January 23,
1981 Rent-A-Car Questionnaire filed by Dallas Ward with this application; (3) that all
rental car servicing (except refueling), washing and interior cleaning be done off-site
at locations with approved facilities; and (4) that the permit be subject to review
and possible amendment in one year. Second C. Harvey; motion approved unanimously on
roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised.
7. SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A CAR RENTAL AGENCY IN THE C-4 DISTRICT AT 1640 BAYSHORE
HIGHWAY, BY WILLIAM J. SHEEHY OF GOLDEN WEST RENT -A -CAR
CP Yost reviewed this application to operate a car rental agency at the Vagabond Motel.
Reference staff report dated 3/17/81; Project Application & CEQA Assessment accepted by
staff 3/3/81; aerial photograph; site plan; February 13, 1981 letter from William J.
Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes
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Sheehy; Rent-A-Car Questionnaire received February 19, 1981; staff comments as follows:
from the City Engineer dated 3/13/81, from the Chief Building Inspector dated 3/6/81,
from the Chief Fire Inspector dated 3/9/81. Further supplemental reference: Burlingame
Car Rental Agencies, January 1, 1981. CP discussed details of the application and
possible findings. Staff had no objection to approval with four conditions as listed
in the staff report.
Scott Becht, Burlingame office manager, was present representing the applicant. It was
determined all vehicles would be washed off-site. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing.
There were no audience 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 Golden West Rent-A-Car, and be nontransferable; (2) that the
operation of the agency be consistent with the February 13, 1981 letter and February 19,
1981 Rent-A-Car Questionnaire filed by William J. Sheehy with this application; (3) that
all rental car servicing, washing and interior cleaning be done off-site at locations
with approved facilities; and (4) that the permit be subject to review and possible
amendment in one year. Second C. Mink; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
Appeal procedures were advised.
8. AMENDMENT OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 CONDOMINIUM PERMIT CONDITION TO ALLOW DESIGN CHANGES
FOR THE ARC WAY CONDOMINIUMS, 1500 WILLOW AVENUE: MARCH 3, 1981 LETTER FROM ZEV
BEN-SIMON, GILCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
CP Yost reviewed this request to allow design changes in the floor plans of the final
working drawings for this project. Reference staff report dated 3/20/81; September 22,
1980 Planning Commission minutes approving the project; March 5, 1981 letter from Zev
Ben -Simon, the new project owner; memo from the City Engineer received March 19, 1981;
September 17, 1980 memo from the City Engineer; and amended architectural plans date
stamped March 16, 1981. CP discussed the conditions of the 1980 permit, progress to date,
the CE's concern about the driveway slope (two additional conditions of approval
recommended), and the recent request by the new project owner. Staff had no objection
to approval with three conditions as listed in the staff report.
Discussion: the 26% driveway slope as opposed to the 20% indicated on the original plans;
staff requirement for modification of the ramp to provide maximum feasible access.
Zev Ben -Simon discussed the minor interior changes requested as well as attempts to
attain a reasonable driveway slope. Chm. Sine opened the public hearing. There were
no comments and the hearing was closed. It was determined all significant zoning criteria
are identical to the 1980 plans.
C. Jacobs moved to allow amendment of the September 22, 1980 condominium permit with
the following conditions: (1) that the final working drawings for the Arc Way Condominiums
be consistent with the amended plans date stamped March 16, 1981; (2) that the conditions
recommended by the September 17, 1980 and March 19, 1981 memos 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 a 6-0 roll call
vote, C. Sine abstaining. Appeal procedures were advised.
9. AMENDMENT OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 18 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 1500 WILLOW
AVENUE. FOR GILCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Reference City Engineer's memo dated March 19, 1981. CE Erbacher recommended approval
subject to two conditions as listed in his memo.
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C. Jacobs moved to approve and recommend to City Council this amended tentative sub-
division map subject to the following conditions: (1) that the current owner agree to
pay all map processing and City review costs for the previous map and the amended map;
and (2) that the tentative map include by reference the architectural plans submitted
by the current owner and received by the Planning Department on March 16, 1981. Second
C. Cistulli; motion approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. Sine abstaining.
10. FINAL PARCEL MAP TO COMBINE LOTS 1, 2 AND 11, BLOCK 6, BURLINGAME SHORE LAND
COMPANY; PROPERTY AT 811 ROLLINS ROAD (777 MORRELL AVENUE)
Reference City Engineer's memo dated March 13, 1981. CE Erbacher advised this map
combines the existing lots and that abandonment of an existing sewer easement is necessary.
He recommended approval.
C. Jacobs moved for approval and recommendation to City Council of this final parcel map.
Second C. Mink; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
11. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 28 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 777 MORRELL AVENUE: REQUESTED
EXTENSION OF MAY 5, 1980 COUNCIL APPROVAL
Reference March 13, 1981 memo from A. M. Rebarchik and February 23, 1981 letter from
William C. Kubach requesting extension of tentative map approval. CE Erbacher advised
there was no staff objection to approval.
C. Harvey moved to allow extension of this tentative subdivision map for a period of one
year. Second C. Cistulli; motion.approved unanimously on voice vote.
12. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR 6 TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT 16 LORTON AVENUE, FOR THOMAS J. GLYNN
Reference City Engineer's memo of March 18, 1981. CE Erbacher advised the final map is
in full agreement with the tentative map; he recommended approval and transmittal to
Council. C. Jacobs moved for approval and recommendation to City Council of this final
subdivision map. Second C. Harvey; motion approved unanimously on voice vote.
CITY PLANNER REPORT
15. AMENDMENT OF CURRENT REGULATIONS, BURLINGAME AVENUE OFF-STREET PARKING DISTRICT
Reference March 9, 1981 letter to the City Council signed by all members of the Planning
Commission; draft Urgency Interim Ordinance imposing a moratorium on new construction
in the Off -Street Parking District; worksheet for study of permitted uses and conditional
uses in the C-1 District; and location maps of the Burlingame Avenue Parking District and
Broadway areas. Staff is preparing further study materials and will contact other cities
for their input.
16. ANTHONY SCHOOLS OF SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA, 1101 JUANITA AVENUE
Reference City Planner's letter to Anthony Schools dated March 16, 1981. During further
review staff determined the intended use at 1101 Juanita Avenue is specifically allowed
by the Zoning Ordinance and no application was required; a refund of the filing fee
has been implemented.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Letter dated March 13, 981 from Helen E. Nemec, Pacific Western Investors, 1290 Bayshore
Highway. Subject: objection to Planning Commission approval of sign for the Frog Pond
and sign control in the City.
March 4, 1981 letter from William T. Dowell, president, Burlingame Hills Improvement
Association, Inc. Subject: opposition to "piece -meal annexations".
an.ioi 1DNMCNT
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph E. Harvey
Secretary