HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1984.05.29CITY OF BURLINTGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 29, 1984
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Canmission, City of Burlingame was called to
order by Chairman Graham on Tuesday, May 29, 1984 at 7:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Canmissioners Garcia, Giani, Jacobs, Leahy, Schwalm, Taylor,
Graham
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Planner Margaret Monroe; City Attorney Jerome F. Coleman;
City Engineer Frank C. Erbacher
MINUTES - The minutes of the May 14, 1984 meeting were unanimously approved.
AGENDA - Order of the agenda unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALTA CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE AREA ABOVE AN EXISTING,
DETACHED GARAGE AT 1229 DRAKE AVENUE; BY THEODORE WERNER, JR.
CP Monroe reviewed this request to exceed three of the maximum requirements for
accessory structures. Reference Staff Report/5-29-84; Project Application &
CEQA Assessment received 4/5/84; applicant's letter date stamped April 5, 1984;
plans date stamped April 5, 1984; staff review: Fire Marshal (4/16/84); City
Engineer (4/16/84); Chief Building Inspector (5/14/84); statement frau the
applicant (May 15, 1984); photographs of the site; May 4, 1984 study meeting
minutes; and Notice of Hearing mailed May 18 1984. CP discussed details of the
request, code requirements, staff review, applicant's letters, study meeting
questions. Two conditions were suggested for consideration at the public
hearing.
Commission oammented on the proposed stairs for access to the addition and the
possibility of a pull-down ladder for access. Chm. Graham opened the public
hearing. Ted Werner, applicant, was present. There were no audience caYments
and the public hearing was closed.
Discussion: plans received by Cannission are the plans received by the Chief
Building Inspector, he felt these would be appropriate for planning approval; a
revised set of plans providing more detail will be required for the building
permit. Applicant advised he has owned this home since 1946, the swimming pool
was added in 1956 with a building permit; he parks his car in the garage.
C. Gicmi moved for approval of this special permit with the following
conditions: (1) that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector's memo of
May 14, 1984 be met; and (2) that a building permit not be issued for this
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project until the Chief Building Inspector has approved the plans as meeting all
of his requirements and as being consistent with any planning approvals
granted. C. Gimi camtiented the outside stairway was her only reservation about
this application but she felt the low ceiling would discourage conversion to a
second unit and these stairs would be a help in moving large items to the
storage area. Second C. Schwalm, motion approved on a 5-2 roll call vote, Cers
Jacobs and Taylor dissenting. Appeal procedures were advised.
2. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 12 UNIT, THREE STORY CONDOMINIUM AT
518-524 PRIMROSE ROAD; ZONED R-3; BY DIODATI CONSTRUCTION
CP Monroe reviewed this request to allow construction of a project which had
been approved originally in 1982 and extended in 1983. Extension time has
expired and a new action is required. Reference Staff Report -5/29/84; Project
Application & CEQA Assessment received 3/1/82; Negative Declaration ND -316P
posted April 27, 1982; staff review: Chief Building Inspector (4/23/84 and
4/21/82), Fire Marshal (4/23/84 and 4/26/82), City Engineer (5/16/84), City
Attorney (3/5/82), Director of Parks (3/31/82); letter frau the applicant dated
May 16, 1984; City Council minutes, June 7, 1982; Monroe letter of action dated
June 8, 1982; study meeting minutes, May 4, 1984; aerial photograph; Notice of
Hearing mailed May 18 1984; and plans date stamped April 24, 1984.
CP discussed details of the request, previous city actions, staff review, study
meeting questions, applicant's letter. Five conditions were suggested for
consideration at the public hearing. It was noted the negative declaration
posted in 1982 referred to 18 units, this will be changed to reflect the 12 unit
project. Staff advised there had been provisions for city enforcement in the
previous CC&R's, these have since been removed.
Chm. Graham opened the public hearing. Joe Diodati, applicant, was present.
There were no audience cannents and the public hearing was closed.
Discussion: elevation of the finished site in the rear yard, no concerns have
been expressed by neighbors; requirement for undergrounding of all utilities;
garage ventilation; there will be insulation between floors.
C. Jacobs moved for approval of this condominium permit with the following
conditions: (1) that the conditions recamended in the Fire Marshal's memos of
April 26, 1982 and April 23, 1984 and the City Engineer's memo of May 16, 1984
be met; (2) that the city has no responsibility for enforcing the OC&R's; (3)
that the final landscape and irrigation plans be approved by the Director of
Parks prior to the issuance of a building permit; (4) that the property line
fence at the rear of the property be limited to 4'-6" as measured frau the grade
at 518-524 Primrose; and (5) that the final working drawings for this
condominium project be consistent with the plans date stamped April 24, 1984 and
filed with this application. Second C. Garcia; motion approved unanimously on
roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised.
3. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP, 524 PRIMROSE
ROAD, LOT C AND PORTIONS OF LOT D, BLOCK 5, MAP NO. 2, BURLINGAME LAND CO.
CE Erbacher advised these maps are ready for recanmendation to City Council
subject to one condition as listed in his agenda memo. C. Garcia moved that
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the tentative condaminiun map and tentative and final parcel map be recammended
to City Council for approval with the following condition: (1) that at least one
of the existing structures be removed prior to the recording of the parcel map
for lot cambination. Second C. Leahy; motion approved unanimously on voice
vote.
4. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A CAR RENTAL AND LEASING OPERATION IN AN EXISTING
BUILDING AT 880 HINCKLEY ROAD, ZONED M-1, BY EUROPA RENTS
CP Monroe reviewed this request. Reference Staff Report -5/29/84; Project
Application & CEQA Assessment received 4/23/84; Rent-A-Car Questionnaire date
stamped April 23, 1984; applicant's project description date stamped April 23,
1984; Towber mann to staff, 4/23/84; staff review: Fire Marshal (5/2/84), Chief
Building Inspector (5/11/84), City Engineer (5/16/84); Towber memo to City
Planner (5/22/84); copy of recent advertisement, Europa Rents; City Attorney's
Warning Notice, 12/15/83; Coleman letter to applicant, 10/12/83; Towber code
enforcement memos: 9/20/83, 11/10/83, 9/29/83; Towber letter to applicant,
9/16/83; study meeting minutes, May 4, 1984; map indicating Burlingame
rent -a -car agencies, 5/29/84; aerial photograph and Notice of Hearing mailed May
18, 1984. CP discussed details of the request, city's code enforcement actions
with regard to the use permit requirement, staff review, applicant's letter,
study meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested for consideration at
the public hearing.
Camaission concerns: available on-site parking for all occupants of this
building; lack of a specific site plan; lack of property owner's written consent
to the application; no copy of the lease agreement and/or letter detailing its
terms.
Chu. Graham opened the public hearing. John Perroton, applicant, was present.
His canments: all study meeting questions have been responded to in telephone
conversation with Planning staff; landlord has been uncooperative in supplying
information on the building and Building Department had no plans on file;
shuttle van goes to the airport, not to local homes; presently 80% of the
rentals from this location are local, rented at off peak hours. Square footage
leased and available parking were discussed. There was a concern about
towed/junked cars being parked on the site; applicant advised discontinuing this
practice was no problem. Staff suggested a condition be added to prohibit
storage of inoperable vehicles on the site. Canmission questioned whether the
condition regarding parking areas should be further defined. Applicant
commented his biggest problem has been from racquetball club patrons next door
parking on his property, parking is difficult in this area, Europa put in fenced
area to keep other people out, cars seen on the street this past Saturday were
there for pickup.
Further discussion: Europa does no vehicle repair work on site; CE wished to add
a condition that no repair or washing of vehicles be done at this location.
Commission discussed with applicant the proposed conditions of approval. Mr.
Perroton stated the stipulation of compliance in 30 days was reasonable. It was
noted total restriping of on-site parking could not be accomplished without
consent of the landlord.
There were no audience comments and Chm. Graham closed the public hearing.
Additional Commission comment: would like site plan with dimensions; difficult
to determine parking needs and available parking.
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C. Giomi moved for approval of this special permit with the following
conditions: (1) that the conditions of the Fire Marshal's mew of May 2, 1984,
the Chief Building Inspector's memo of May 11, 1984 and the City Engineer's mann
of May 16, 1984 be met; (2) that a plan showing the proposed parking layout and
restriping of the existing parking area assigned to Europa Rents at the rear of
the building be submitted, approved by the City Engineer and implemented; this
plan shall show three designated employee parking spaces and five spaces
designated for returns; (3) that this car rental agency be limited to a fleet of
21 cars and a maximum of three employees on site at any one time; one shuttle
vehicle, operating seven days a week; auto storage be limited to the 40' x 60'
fenced in area and interior of the building when brought up to code with five
auto return stalls designated; all employees shall be required to park on site;
(4) that there shall be no storage of inoperable vehicles on this site; (5) that
there shall be no auto repair, oil changing or car washing on this site; and
(6) that this permit be reviewed in 30 days (June 28, 1984) for compliance with
all conditions and reviewed in six months time (December 28, 1984) for continued
compliance with the items of operation. Second C. Schwalm; motion approved on a
4-3 roll call vote, Cers Garcia, Leahy and Taylor dissenting. Appeal procedures
were advised.
5. EXTENSION OF CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 5 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT
1105 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3, BY SONNY MARTIN
CP Monroe reviewed this item. Reference Staff Report -5/29/84; letter from the
applicant, 5/14/84; Monroe letter of action, May 20, 1983; Planning Cammission
minutes, May 9, 1983; Staff Report -5/9/83 with attachments. CP commented on the
condominium permit approved in May 1983 and conditions for guest parking imposed
at that time.
C. Jacobs moved that this condominium permit be extended for one year (May 1985)
with all conditions of the original approval. Second C. Garcia; motion approved
unanimously on voice vote.
Recess 8:55 P.M.; reconvene 9:05 P.M.
ITEMS FOR STUDY
6. AMENDMENT OF SIGN EXCEPTION - 1877 ROLLINS ROAD - BY JULIE DE KELAITA
OF THE BACKALLEY DELI
Requests: history of signage on this site and the master sign permit; is this
the original property owner? do the other companies listed on the proposed sign
agree to this signage change? Item set for hearing June 11, 1984.
7. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS - (CONTINUED FROM 5/14/84)
CP Monroe discussed the five proposed general plan amendment requests and
reviewed in some detail with Cammission the 15 suggested amendments to the
general plan map to improve consistency between the general plan land use
designation and the zoning designation. Commission wished to study Item #4,
change in land use designation from service and special sales commercial to
office on the California Drive frontage from Broadway to Oak Grove, further and
will give direction to staff at its next meeting.
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The following items were set for public hearing June 11, 1984: (1) change in
land use designation from high density residential to service and special sales
commercial on California Drive between Bellevue and Floribunda, applicant Pierre
Derouineau; and (2) change in land use designation from hotel to office on a
parcel located between 777 and 731 Airport Boulevard in the Anza Area, applicant
David H. Keyston.
Staff's proposed amendments (15) to improve consistency between the general plan
land use designation and the zoning designation were set for public hearing
June 25, 1984 with the exception of Item #5, frontage on California Drive
between Juanita and Rhinette, which Commission wished to study further.
All Planning Commission public hearings will be noticed in a newspaper of
general circulation and to all affected property owners.
- Commission review of guidelines for guest parking was continued to the
meeting of June 11, 1984. Commission requested staff provide a map/data
detailing on -street parking problems in multiple family residential areas.
- CP reviewed Council actions at its May 15, 1984 study meeting and
May 21, 1984 regular meeting.
- Proposed Capital Improvement Program, 1984-89.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nannette M. Giami
Secretary