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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1982.04.26CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 26, 1982 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Mink on Monday, April 26, 1982 at 7:34 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Garcia, Giomi, Graham, Harvey, Leahy, Mink Absent: Commissioner Cistulli (excused) Staff Present: City Planner Margaret Monroe; City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher MINUTES - The minutes of the April 12, 1982 meeting were unanimously approved and adopted with the following correction. Page 10, fourth paragraph, should read: . . motion approved on a 4-3 roll call vote, Cers Giomi, Harvey and Leahy dissenting." AGENDA - Order of the agenda unanimously approved. PUBLIC FORUMS 1. PUBLIC FORUM TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BURLINGAME CITY SEWER TREATMENT PLANT'S SECONDARY TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR PROCESSING SOLIDS Reference City Planner's 4/21/82 memo with attached project description. CP Monroe introduced Jim Waters, project engineer, George S. Nolte and Associates. Mr. Waters discussed his study of the secondary treatment facilities, gave a brief history of the treatment plant and detailed his recommendations for improvement of the existing aeration system. He then introduced Kim Erickson who will be preparing the environmental assessment and Carol Thompson, EIR project manager for the environmental assessment. Ms. Erickson advised a Notice of Preparation had been sent to all interested agencies, summarized the public input process for the Federal grant process, and requested public input. Chm. Mink opened the public forum for audience comments. There were none and the public forum was closed. Commission requests: an indication that the project site selected by city staff would have the least impact on expansion of Bayside Park; economic impacts, including alternative costs to the city should Federal funding not be available; projections for possible future expansion of the treatment plant. The Chair thanked George S. Nolte personnel for attending this meeting. 2. PUBLIC FORUM ON THE GRANADA ROYALE HOMETELS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Reference City Planner's 4/20/82 memo with attached Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report giving a description of the project. CP Monroe introduced Kevin Garrett, Environmental Science Associates who will be preparing the EIR. Mr. Garrett discussed the project site, surrounding properties and existing structures, design of the proposed project and BCDC jurisdiction. Page 2 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 1982 Chm. Mink opened the public forum for audience comments. There were none and the public forum was closed. Commission requests: address view corridors, shadow effects, lot coverage, height of the structures, public access and connection to adjacent properties; include a traffic study, traffic count at the Airport Boulevard intersection, information on the flood line; address parking for the hotel, restaurant and public access to the shoreline. The Chair thanked Mr. Garrett for his presentation. ACTION ITEMS 3. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF 11/23/81 PERMIT TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY BUILDING AT 777 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FOR DAYS INN MOTEL AND RESTAURANT CP Monroe reviewed this request for extension of a temporary trailer permit. Reference staff report dated 4/19/82; April 12, 1982 letter from Charles Cunningham Construction Corporation requesting the extension; November 23, 1981 Planning Commission minutes; staff report for the 11/23/81 Planning Commission meeting with site drawing and pertinent code section. CP discussed the reason for the request and staff comments. Staff recommended consideration of an extension with five conditions as listed in the staff report. C. Graham moved to extend this permit for a temporary building with the following conditions: (1) that the trailer put in place has met or exceeds all California requirements for mobile homes and has been inspected and found in compliance by the Fire Department; (2) that the appropriate permits are obtained from the Building Department including electrical and sanitation; (3) that the Police Department is notified when occupancy occurs; (4) that the trailer is located on the Days Inn construction site within a -fenced area; and (5) that the trailer be removed by September 1, 1982. Second C. Giomi; motion approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. Cistulli absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN 18 UNIT PROJECT AT 1500 SHERMAN AVENUE CP Monroe reviewed this application for an 18 unit, three story project at the corner of E1 Camino Real and Sherman Avenue. Reference staff report dated 4/19/82; Project Application & CEQA Assessment received 3/17/82; February 10, 1982 memo from the City Engineer; March 30, 1982 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; March 18, 1982 memo from the Fire Marshal; February 1, 1982 memo from the Director of Parks; aerial photo of the site; and plans date stamped April 2, 1982. CP discussed details of the application, staff comments, Planning staff concerns regarding guest parking and the garage ramp. Staff recommended approval with three conditions as listed in the staff report. Zev Ben -Simon, the applicant was present. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. The following spoke: Bill Baner, 1262 Balboa Avenue (immediately behind the project); Georgina Barnes, 1232 Balboa Avenue; Ario Gregori, 1258 Balboa Avenue. Comments and concerns: opposed to granting any variance for a project along E1 Camino Real; drainage in the area; privacy for adjacent properties; parking congestion. There were no further comments and the Chair declared the public hearing closed. Commission discussion: the fact that the applicant had met all code requirements and condominium guidelines of the city in his present design for this site; CE's require- ment for relocating the box culvert; storm and sewage drainage capacity; the open garage ramp and the applicant's desire to cover the top of the ramp to increase private open space (this would require a variance); guest parking and the possibility Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 26, 1982 of designating some of the unsecured spaces for this purpose; fire access. The applicant discussed the proposed drainage improvements and parking plans. C. Harvey moved for approval of this condominium permit with the following conditions: (1) that the final working drawings for this project be consistent with the preliminary plans date stamped April 2, 1982; (2) that the requirements recommended in the City Engineer's memo of February 10, 1982, Fire Marshal's memo of March 18, 1982 and Park Director's memo of February 1, 1982 be met; and (3) that the final landscaping and irrigation plans be approved by the Park Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Second C. Graham; motion approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. Cistulli absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 5. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR AN 18 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1500 SHERMAN AVENUE Reference City Engineer's memo of February 17, 1982. CE Erbacher recommended aporoval with one condition as listed in his memo. C. Harvey moved for approval and recommenda- tion to City Council of the tentative and final parcel map and tentative subdivision map with the following condition: (1) that before a parcel map is recorded to combine these existing lots at least two of the three structures be demolished. Second C. Graham; motion approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. Cistulli absent. 6. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN 18 UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1110 BAYSWATER AVENUE AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE FIRST FLOOR SLAB WHICH IS 18" ABOVE CURB GRADE TO ENCROACH 1'-0" INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT SETBACK AREA CP Monroe reviewed this application for an 18 unit, three story project. Reference staff report dated 4/19/82; Project Application & CEQA Assessment received 3/3/82; April 6, 1982 memo from the City Engineer; March 8, 1982 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; March 5, 1982 memo from the Fire Marshal; 3/31/82 memo from the Director of Parks; aerial photograph of the site; and plans date stamped March 26, 1982 and as amended April 17, 1982. CP discussed project details, staff comments and Planning staff concerns. If these concerns can be resolved, staff recommended approval with three conditions as listed in the staff report. Robert Onorato, architect representing the applicant, discussed the difficulties encountered because of the gradual slope of this lot and design of the garage with ingress/egress on Bayswater. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. The following spoke: Richard Sofos, 119 Highland Avenue and Mrs. Anna Kolte, 107 Highland Avenue (adjacent to the project site). Concerns: increased traffic/parking impact; fencing; garage access. There were no further comments and the Chair declared the public hearing closed. Commission discussion and concerns: on -street parking; possibility of providing some guest parking on site; guest parking (long term and short term); it was noted there would be fewer curb cuts after the project is completed, thus alleviating the on -street parking situation somewhat. C. Graham found there were exceptional circumstances in the slope of the lot; that the proposed design was necessary for the preservation of a property right of the owner; that it would not be detrimental to adjacent property owners; and would not affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. He then moved for approval of the variance. Second C. Garcia; motion approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. Cistulli absent. Page 4 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes April 26, 1982 C. Graham then moved for approval of the condominium permit with the following conditions: (1) that the final working drawings for this project be consistent with the preliminary plans date stamped March 26, 1982 and as amended April 17, 1982; (2) that the requirements recommended in the City Engineer's memo of April 6, 1982, Chief Building Inspector's memo of March 8, 1982 and Fire Marshal's memo of March 5, 1982 be met; and (3) that the final landscaping and irrigation plans be approved by the Park Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Second C. Harvey; motion approved 6-0 on roll call vote, C. Cistulli absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 7. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR AN 18 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1110 BAYSWATER AVENUE Reference City Engineer's memo of April 5, 1982. CE Erbacher recommended approval with one condition as listed in his memo. C. Graham moved for approval and recommenda- tion to City Council of this tentative and final parcel map and tentative subdivision map with the following condition: (1) that before a parcel map is recorded to combine these existing lots at least two of the three structures be demolished. Second C. Garcia; all aye voice vote. 8. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 14 AND 16, BLOCK 7, ANZA AIRPORT PARK AND ADJACENT PARCELS B AND E (477 AIRPORT BOULEVARD) Reference City Engineer's April 21, 1982 memo with attachments: aerial photograph and parcel map site plan. CE Erbacher discussed this proposed resubdivision which would combine lots to form a new Parcel G and a new Parcel H. In essence, this would place an area 50 feet wide (Parcel H) between any development on Parcel G and the lagoon and channel. Approval was recommended. David Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidating Trust, noted that Parcel H was a part of a land swap being arranged by the State for the "gas station" site adjacent to Parcels 8 and 9. C. Graham moved for approval and recommendation to City Council of this tentative and final parcel map, subject to development requirements in the staff memo dated April 21, 1982. Second C. Garcia; all aye voice vote. 9. REQUEST FOR 12 MONTH TIME EXTENSION, TENTATIVE MAP AND CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR 16 OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS AT 345 LORTON AVENUE CE Erbacher recommended Commission approve this request (reference his memo of April 20, 1982). CA Coleman's April 21, 1982 memo noted the project was approved at a time when the property received a 15,000 SF parking exemption and could not be approved under today's code without substantial variances. He recommended that any approval be subject to the condition that the building permit be filed with the City prior to May 4, 1982. Further references: April 27, 1981 Planning Commission minutes and May 5, 1981 letter of action approving the project; April 20, 1982 letter from Barry G. Smith, AIA, Carrasco & Smith requesting a one year extension; and 4/27/81 staff report. C. Graham moved that a 12 month extension be approved with the stipulation that the building permit be filed in acceptable form with the city prior to May 4, 1982. Second C. Harvey; all aye voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. Recess 9:35 P.M., reconvene 9:43 P.M. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes STUDY ITEMS Page 5 April 26, 1982 10. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTO STEREO REPAIR AND INSTALLATION FACILITY AT 833 MAHLER ROAD The applicants were present. Commission requests: a listing of all uses on the site and parking requirements for each use; an improved site drawing showing existing uses and parking. Item to be set again for study when staff is satisfied with the submittal. 11. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 12 UNIT PROJECT AT 518-524 PRIMROSE ROAD 12. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR THE ABOVE The applicant was present. Item set for hearing May 10, 1982. 13. FIVE VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT A FIVE UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 701 FAIRFIELD ROAD 14. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 5 UNIT STRUCTURE AT 701 FAIRFIELD ROAD 15. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE ABOVE Helen Som, architect for the project, was present. She discussed justification for the several variances and the proposed design of the project on this unusual lot. Commission requests: how many turning maneuvers would be needed by a standard size car in the substandard backup aisles; a report by the Traffic Department on the potential traffic impact of the proposed open space play area. Items set for hearing May 10, 1982. ITY PLANNER REPORT CP Monroe reported Council's action at its April 19, 1982 meeting on the proposed General Plan Amendment: Council denied the proposed land use designation and assignment of that designation to the two proposed areas. Council requested Commission study and recommend changes to the Zoning Ordinance which would clarify those districts which are inclusive. CP suggested several approaches for this study; following some discussion the matter was continued to the meeting of May 10, 1982. CP also noted her Planner's Report on Findings for Variances. Subsequent reports will be forwarded on Fence Exceptions and Sign Exceptions for Commission guidance. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -Copy of April 16, 1982 letter to the City Manager from Holly Bournes and Carol Sosnick, Co -Chairpersons, Downtown Business Guild Division, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, re: downtown parking. -Copy of April 15, 1982 letter to the City Council from Rita L. Gilmore, Travel Center, 1241 Howard Avenue, re: parking lot striping and enforcement of use of compact and standard spaces. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Harry S. Graham Secretary