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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1982.06.14CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 1982 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Mink on Monday, June 14, 1982 at 7:34 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Garcia, Giomi, Graham (arrived 7:50 P.M.), Harvey, Leahy, Mink Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner Margaret Monroe; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman; City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher MINUTES - The minutes of the May 24, 1982 meeting were unanimously approved and adopted. AGENDA - Order of the agenda unanimously approved. PUBLIC FORUM 1. PUBLIC FORUM TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD CP Monroe noted this is the second of three public forums required for this project to allow input from interested members of the public. She then introduced Jim Waters, project engineer, and Kim Erickson, who is preparing the environmental assessment, George S. Nolte and Associates. Mr. Waters discussed project development and studies which identified needs of the process. He noted the city's present wet weather study, consideration given to energy conservation, the need to allow for future expansion to meet high standards of water treatment, alternatives considered for this improve- ment and the alternative chosen for expansion of the secondary treatment facilities. He advised the proposal does not appear to impact any current projects proposed for the area but does set aside land which will not be available for future use. The improvement would use more energy efficient equipment; there would be more standby power; user charges would increase somewhat, more without a Federal grant, less with a Federal grant. Ms. Erickson advised no major concerns had been received from State agencies in response to the Notice of Preparation and that the environmental assessment was almost in the preliminary draft stage. During Commission discussion Mr. Waters advised re -use of treated water was not part of this project, that the project was in the design stage now with plans to go out for bid in the fall and construction expected to take one to one and one-half years. The project has been designed for existing BOD loads but design would allow for additions to the system if necessary. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. There were no audience comments and the hearing was closed. Commission comments: desire that the system be able to accommodate reasonable growth; consider recycling (Mr. Waters advised there was no reasonable way to store treated effluent in the area for future use). The Chair thanked George S. Nolte personnel for their presentation. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes ITEMS FOR ACTION Page 2 June 14, 1982 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE C-1 AND C-2 DISTRICTS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE TO CLARIFY RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES Reference staff memo with attached proposed ordinance. CP Monroe noted the ordinance would change residential uses in the C-1 and C-2 zones from permitted to conditional uses and amend the General Provisions of the code to require consistency with the General Plan. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. Ralph Button, 1613 Coronado Way, inquired what the changes would mean to building design. He was advised building design would not be affected, but that a special permit would be required for residential uses in C-1 and C-2. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Harvey moved that the draft ordinance be forwarded to City Council with Planning Commission recommendation for adoption. Second C. Graham; motion approved on a 6-1 roll call vote, C. Cistulli dissenting. 3. VARIANCE TO ALLOW A BEDROOM -BATHROOM ADDITION TO THE EXISTING HOME AT 470 CUMBERLAND ROAD CP Monroe reviewed this application for an addition to a home which does not meet the minimum requirements for off-street parking. Reference staff report dated 6/4/82; Project Application & CEQA Assessment received 5/14/82; aerial photograph; 5/24/82 memo from the City Engineer; "no comments" memos from the Fire Marshal (5/18/82) and Chief Building Inspector (5/26/82); May 14, 1982 letter from Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cortese, the applicants, and plans date stamped May 13, 1982. CP discussed details of the proposal, staff review, applicant's justification for variance and code requirements. Approval was recommended. Michael J. Cortese, the applicant, was present. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. Irvin Ungar, 478 Cumberland Road spoke in favor and felt the proposal would enhance the neighborhood. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. At the request of the Chair, Mr. Cortese discussed his justification for the variance request. C. Giomi found there were exceptional and extraordinary circumstances in the existing floor plan of the house, that it would be a hardship upon the applicant should he be required to rebuild his home, that the variance was necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a property right of the applicant, that it would not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare and would not adversely affect the compre- hensive zoning plan of the city. C. Giomi then moved for approval of this variance application. Second C. Harvey; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FAMILY ROOM ADDITION TO THE EXISTING HOME AT 1564 MEADOW LANE CP Monroe reviewed this request for an addition to a home which does not meet zoning requirements for lot coverage or minimum rear yard and side setback dimensions. Reference staff report dated 6/4/82; Project Application & CEQA Assessment received 5/26/82; aerial photograph; "no comments/requirements" memos from the City Engineer (6/2/82) and Fire Marshal (6/2/82); June 2, 1982 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; 1946 Appraisal Report; letter from the applicant, Greg Levy, received May 26, 1982; and drawings received May 26, 1982. CP discussed details of the proposal, staff review, applicant's justification and code requirements. Approval was recommended with one condition as listed in the staff report. Page 3 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1982 It was determined the proposed addition would not change the exterior walls of the existing structure and would be -within the original footprint. Mrs. Greg Levy, wife of the applicant, was present. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. Rose Giavia, 1565 Meadow Lane, spoke in favor and did not believe the addition would be visible from the street. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Discussion: lot coverage would be less than one percent above code require- ment; possible need for a sump pump since the addition is below the existing floor level. C. Harvey found there were exceptional and extraordinary circumstances since the structure was built to code in 1946 and the applicant should not now be penalized; that if this particular addition is not allowed the applicant would be denied proper use of his land inasmuch as it is within one percent of the required lot coverage; that for the same reason the variance would be necessary for the preserva- tion and enjoyment of a property right of the owner; that it would not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare inasmuch as the footprint would not change and it would not have any visual impact on the neighborhood; that the use of the structure will continue to be R-1 and therefore would not affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. C. Harvey then moved for approval of this variance appli- cation with the following condition: (1) that the conditions in the Chief Building Inspector's memo of June 2, 1982 be complied with. Second C. Cistulli; motion approved unanimously on roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 5. REVIEW OF SPECIAL PERMITS APPROVED FOR TRANS RENT -A -CAR AND ALAMO RENT -A -CAR AT 1755 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY CP Monroe reviewed the special permits approved at this location since June of 1978. Reference staff report dated 6/8/82; June 28, 1978 letter of action to Trans Rent-A- Car; 1/2/81 Project Application & CEQA Assessment for Alamo Rent-A-Car at 1755 Bayshore Highway; aerial photograph of the site; March 3, 1981 letter of action to Alamo Rent-A-Car; December 11, 1980 letter from Alamo Rent-A-Car to the City Planner; June 3, 1982 letter from Alamo's Burlingame Manager to the Zoning Aide; June 4, 1982 letter from Alan Hahn, Manager, Alamo Rent-A-Car to the Planning Commission; sketch indicating on-site parking; and June 8, 1982 memo from the City Engineer. CP discussed history of applications on this site, staff site inspection in May of 1982, applicant's letters and staff review. If the special permit is extended, four conditions were recommended as listed in the staff report. George Corey, 700 E1 Camino Real, Millbrae, attorney representing the applicant, introduced Alamo personnel in the audience. He then discussed several of the conditions of approval, illustrating compliance with photographs: exit area will remain open, "no left turn" sign will be permanent, employee parking will be striped and signed, entrance and exit signs have been placed on the two driveways. Mr. Corey requested all conditions for this permit be included in a single document and review be held in December, 1983 when the lease expires. Discussion: applicant's agreement for the north driveway to be entrance only and south driveway to be exit with a "right turn only" sign at the exit drive at all times (with this agreement the CE's requirements could be eliminated); Mr. Corey's suggestion that the 1978 conditions which have been met be removed from the list of conditions; there was agreement because of the terms of the applicant's lease to review this permit in December, 1983. It was suggested that in the event the south driveway is ever closed in future that the area be landscaped and properly irrigated. C. Harvey moved for extension of this special permit until December, 1983 subject to the following conditions: (1) that the operation of this car rental agency be consistent with the conditions of the 1978 special permit as amended in 1979 and Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 14, 1982 1981, except as further amended by the conditions of this review; (2) that the employee parking shown on the diagram submitted with Mr. Hahn's letter of June 3, 1982 be made permanent and designated on the spaces that they are for employee parking only; and (3) that this permit be subject to review in December of 1983. Second C. Garcia; motion approved unanimously on voice vote. The Chair directed staff to review all conditions and communicate to the applicant what is currently needed, deleting those conditions which are now found in compliance. 6. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF JULY, 1981 CONDOMINIUM PERMIT AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - 1745 ADRIAN ROAD CE Erbacher reviewed this request for a 12 month extension for a commercial condominium. Reference his staff memo dated June 7, 1982 and -May 19, 1982 letter from Robert Kent, the property owner. Approval was recommended. C. Graham moved to approve extension of the condominium permit to July, 1983 and to recommend to City Council that the tentative subdivision map be extended for the same length of time. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously on voice vote. ITEMS FOR STUDY 7. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 330 SF CABANA/STORAGE STRUCTURE AT 1441 DRAKE AVENUE Requests: include condition that would prohibit water, sewer and gas service; what parking is provided on site?; distance of the cabana from left lot line; what is the objection to placing on a slab?; need for a sump pump. Item set for hearing June 28, 1982. 8. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AT 1151 VANCOUVER AVENUE Comment: need for the ramp for the handicapped to be installed. Set for hearing June 28, 1982. 9. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXISTING OFFICE/HALL BUILDING AT 1450 ROLLINS ROAD. TO BE RENTED OUT FOR PARTIES AND BANQUETS Reugests/comments: Jazzersize classes would also require a special permit; clarify if there will be any other uses on the property; clear statement as to number of required parking spaces for each use, if they will overlap on time and how they will be accommodated; who will sponsor the Friday night dinner dances - live music, number of people and will they provide their own police patrol service?; provide same information for the catering business and lunches; will there be private parties only or is this a service of the company?; concern about two uses in a structure; how can adequate parking be provided for the expected number of people?; concern about total parking impact on the area; will alcoholic beverages be served?; need for proper cleaning and policing at all times; what signage is proposed?. Item set for hearing June 28, 1982. 10. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW RETAIL SALES IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 1745 ADRIAN ROAD Requests: clarify if the sales are proposed for all weekends in January and July or only one weekend each month; are there any other businesses of this type in the area?; major issues appear to be traffic control, availability of parking, total number of days. Set for hearing June 28, 1982. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 14, 1982 11. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL B, LOTS 1, 2, 8 AND PORTION OF 3, BLOCK 8,.MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 5 Set for hearing June 28, 1982. 12. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 32, 33, 34 AND 38, BLOCK 9, MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 5 CE expressed concern that Southern Pacific appeared to be abandoning developed spur track. That if this subdivision were allowed it would cut one property off from spur track service; and, depending upon whether a train track easement was retained, would eliminate future train access to two other properties. Since S.P. appears to be selling off land, CE is concerned that loss of rail access could in the future cause a change in the character, at least portions, of the M-1 area now served with spur tracks. Commission suggested S.P. be contacted and their policy be discussed. Set for hearing June 28, 1982. CITY PLANNER REPORT CP Monroe reported the City Council upheld Planning Commission's approval of a condominium permit at 518/524 Primrose Road. At its study session Council discussed sewer improvement costs which would have some impact on user fees as well as roadway improvement fees in the Anza area. Staff is working on suggested changes to the roadway improvement fees. Office Use in the M-1 Zone CP advised staff has received a number of inquiries about converting to offices warehouses with support office facilities in the M-1 zone. Reference staff memo 6/14/82. Commission direction was requested. This item will be placed on the June 28 agenda for discussion. Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Reference staff memo 6/14/82 with attached Resolution 3-78 and suggested changes. CP noted the change is in submittal date. The Chair directed this resolution be placed on the June 28 agenda. ACKNOWLEDGMENT - May 28, 1982 letter from Faye Hirschberg, 25 Tamarack Drive, Hillsborough; subject: Burger King and Wendy restaurants on Burlingame Avenue. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Harry S. Graham Secretary