HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1983.04.11CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 11, 1983
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order
by Chairman Mink on Monday, April 11, 1983 at 7:32 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cistulli, Garcia, Giomi, Graham, Leahy, Mink, Schwalm
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Planner Margaret Monroe; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman;
City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher
MINUTES - The minutes of the March 14, 1983 meeting were unanimously approved and
adopted.
AGENDA - Order of the agenda approved with the addition of Item 4-a, Resolution
of Commendation and Appreciation, Charles W. Mink.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO THE HOME AT 1308 SANCHEZ AVENUE
CP Monroe reviewed this request to allow a 1,056 SF two story addition which does not
maintain the minimum required sideyard. Reference staff report for Item #1; Project
Application & CEQA Assessment received 3/2/83; plans date stamped March 2, 1983;
applicant's justification for variance date stamped March 2, 1983; "no requirements/
comments" memos from the Fire Marshal (3/7/83), City Engineer (3/7/83) and Chief
Building Inspector (3/7/83); and aerial photograph of the site. CP discussed details
of the request, code requirements, staff review, applicant's justification for the
project and Planning staff concerns about parking if this unit were converted to duplex
in future. If approved, two conditions were suggested in the staff report.
Andrew Zack, representing Ann Mori, the applicant, was present. Chm. Mink opened the
public hearing; there were no audience comments and the hearing was declared closed.
Mr. Zack presented three letters in support of the project from adjacent property
owners: Robert E. and Esther D. Cochran, 1309 Sanchez Avenue; Gerald E. Kabatchnick,
2740 Bromley Drive, San Carlos; and E. P. and Amy B. McElhany, 1009 Sanchez Avenue.
Discussion: concern that this unit could be converted to duplex without Planning
Commission being aware of it; Mr. Zack advised no additional plumbing and/or kitchen
will be added at this time; staff's suggestion that any approval be conditioned to
require adequate off-street parking should a conversion to duplex occur; suggest the
apparent abandoned car now parked in driveway be removed; site meets parking require-
ments for a three bedroom unit; findings necessary to grant a variance; CE advised
the easement adjacent to applicant's garage is a city easement and is approximately
10 feet wide.
Chm. Mink found there were exceptional circumstances in that this house was built, under
different codes, against a property line because there was an existing easement; that
the intent of a side yard is served by the existence of this city controlled easement
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which would provide fire access and, therefore, denial would create a hardship upon
the property owner. C. Schwalm agreed with these findings and further found the
variance would be necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a property right of
the owner; that it would not be injurious to the adjacent property owners; and would
not adversely affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. C. Schwalm then moved
for approval of this variance application with the following conditions: (1) that the
improvements made to this property be consistent with the plans date stamped March 2,
1983; (2) that if this unit ever becomes a duplex four off-street parking spaces be
provided, three of which shall be covered; and (3) that the automobile which is stored
in the driveway and appears to be inoperable be removed. Second C. Graham; motion
approved on a 5-2 roll call vote, Cers Cistulli and Garcia dissenting. Appeal procedures
were advised.
2. REVIEW OF 2/8/82 SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A DELI IN THE M-1 DISTRICT AT 840 STANTON ROAD
(CONTINUED FROM MARCH 14, 1983)
CP Monroe reviewed this item. At its March 14 meeting the Commission continued review
of Ferial's Deli for one month to give the applicant time to comply with Fire Department
requirements. Reference staff report from Helen Towber, Planner dated 4/5/83; April 5,
1983 memo from the Chief Building Inspector; April 5, 1983 memo from the Fire Marshal;
Fire Marshal's March 16, 1983 memo discussing final inspection procedures; Towber letter
of March 22, 1983 to Botrus Zaarour of Ferial's Deli; Planning Commission minutes of
March 14, 1983; and March 14, 1983 staff report for this item (with attachments).
CP noted reports from staff indicating the stove had been disconnected but as of
April 5, 1983 the hood had not been installed. Staff suggested the item be continued
to the meeting of April 25 with the understanding the building permit be picked up and
work completed by April 20; if no action by April 20, the stove must be removed from
the premises by April 22 and revocation proceedings would be initiated at the April 25
meeting.
C. Garcia moved to give the applicant nine working days, until April 22, to comply with
the Fire Marshal's requirements, the conditions to be met on that date or the stove
to be removed. If the requirements are met, this permit be subject to review in six
months. Second C. Giomi. Following the motion applicant explained the delay in
installation of the hood due to his original contractor withdrawing from the job and
his need to find a new contractor; he requested a 30 day extension. C. Garcia amended
his motion to allow the applicant 30 days to have the hood installed and C. Giomi
amended her second. If installation occurs within 30 days and all requirements are
met, then the permit will be subject to review in six months; if not, revocation
proceedings will ensue in 30 days. Motion approved unanimously on roll call vote.
3. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF 8/28/78 VARIANCE FOR A CARPORT ADDITION AT 2500 HAYWARD
DRIVE
CP Monroe reviewed this request to reinstall a driveway which Commission had required
to be removed when granting the variance request in 1978. Reference staff report from
Helen Towber, Planner dated 4/4/84; Project Application & CEQA Assessment; March 18,
1983 letter from Hart Shadrick, the applicant; April 4, 1983 memo from the Chief
Building Inspector; March 28, 1983 memo from the City Engineer; "no comment" memo
dated 3/28/83 from the Fire Marshal; September 11, 1978 letter of action and Planning
Commission minutes of August 28, 1978; site drawing. CP discussed action taken by
Commission in 1978, applicant's present request, staff review. If the request is
granted one condition was suggested in the staff report.
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Hart Shadrick, the applicant, was present. Chm. Mink opened the public hearing. There
were no audience comments. Secretary Giomi read into the record two letters from
neighbors expressing concern about the number of vehicles parked on or near this
property: Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Totman, 2505 Hayward Drive and one signed "A Neighbor"
The public hearing was then closed.
The applicant explained he is a car collector and would like enclosed parking for his
cars, specifically he would like to reinstall the driveway to the two car garage which
is no longer being used as a playroom. Discussion: city procedure for policing of
on -street parking; basic issue is does Commission wish to open up the driveway so two
more vehicles can be parked on site; think a car collector should rent a place elsewhere
to store and work on his cars; is it appropriate to limit the total number of cars
allowed on site, suggest maximum of seven cars on site owned and controlled by
property owner; putting two more cars under cover will alleviate the on -street parking
situation. Chm. Mink explained removal of the driveway in 1978 was required because
the use of the area was as a playroom, now applicant wishes to use it for inside
storage of his cars and needs the driveway to get into the garage.
C. Graham moved that Commission reverse the condition of the 1978 variance and allow
reinstallation of the driveway on Valdivia Way, with the following conditions: (1) that
the garage meet all the requirements of the present Uniform Building Code including
maintaining the one hour fire separation between the garage and residence, and (2)
that rain water drain for the driveway be piped under the sidewalk and through the
curb. Second C. Leahy; motion approved on a 5-2 roll call vote, Cers Cistulli and
Garcia dissenting. Appeal procedures were advised.
4. REQUEST FOR 12 MONTH EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP AND CONDOMINIUM
PERMIT FOR A 12 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 524 PRIMROSE ROAD
CE Erbacher discussed this request and recommended approval and recommendation to City
Council. Reference CE's memo of March 22, 1983 and attached letter of March 21, 1983
from James Shypertt, Martin M. Ron Associates. C. Graham moved for approval of the
requested 12 month extension of Condominium Permit to June 7, 1984 and for approval
and recommendation to City Council of extension of the Tentative and Final Parcel Map
to that same date. Second C. Schwalm; all aye voice vote.
Item 4-a. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION - CHARLES W. MINK
Secretary Giomi read Planning Commission resolution commending retiring Commissioner
Mink on his sixteen and one-half years of outstanding service to the city. Councilman
Mangini read City Council Resolution No. 19-83 commending Commissioner Mink, and both
resolutions were presented to him. Additional remarks of appreciation and commendation
were made by Councilman Martin; Mayor Crosby and Councilman Amstrup (in absentia);
former Planning Commissioner Tom Sine and Commissioner Cistulli. Others present to
honor Chairman Mink were his wife, Carol; former Planning Commissioners Everett Kindig
and Joseph Harvey; Terrence Giomi; Jane and Tom Taylor. Chm.. Mink expressed his
pleasure in serving the city on the Planning Commission and his hope to continue to
serve the city in future. A recess was called at 8:40 P.M. for a short reception.
Meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. with newly appointed Commissioner Taylor being seated
at this time and Vice Chairman Graham chairing the remainder of the meeting.
STUDY ITEM
5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OFFICE ADDITION TO EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AT
800 AIRPORT BOULEVARD IN THE C-4 DISTRICT
Set for hearing April 25, 1983.
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OTHER BUSINESS
6. Special Study Session - Ramada Inn Expansion
Consensus was to hold this special study session on Wednesday, April 27, 1983, in
Conference Room B, City Hall at 7:30 P.M.
CITY PLANNER REPORT
CP Monroe reported Council actions at its March 21 and April 4, 1983 meetings. Council/
Commission joint meeting has been set for Saturday, May 21, 1983.
C. Graham expressed his concern about the growing number of restaurants and bars in
downtown Burlingame, particularly Sub -Areas A and B, and concern about the parking
impact. Staff was asked to investigate this problem with other cities, possible
regulations and alternatives, and to put the item on the next agenda for Commission
discussion.
An-in1IDKIMCKIT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nannette Giomi
Secretary