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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1987.07.13CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 1987 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Jacobs on Monday, July 13, 1987 at 7:34 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Ellis, Garcia, Jacobs, Leahy Absent: Commissioners Giomi, H. Graham, S. Graham Staff Present: Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Adriana Garefalos, Planner; Jerome Coleman, City Attorney; Frank Erbacher, City Engineer MINUTES - The minutes of the June 22, 1987 meeting were unanimously approved. AGENDA - Order of the agenda approved. CP noted, according to the rules of procedure of the Commission, a motion must receive the vote of a majority (four) of the total Commissioners in order to pass. applicants have the option to request a continuance to the meeting of July 27, 1987 since only four Commission members are present this evening. CONSENT ITEM A. MINOR MODIFICATION TO ALLOW A THREE BEDROOM/TWO BATH SECOND STORY ADDITION WITHOUT PROVIDING A SECOND CODE STANDARD PARKING SPACE ON SITE, PROPERTY AT 2213 DAVIS DRIVE, ZONED R-1 Reference public notice with attachments. Item was not called up for public hearing by Commission. C. Leahy moved to send this minor modification on to City Council for review. Second C. Garcia; approved unanimously on voice vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. ITEMS FOR ACTION 1. SIGN EXCEPTION TO ADD SIGNAGE TO THE BURLINGAME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICES AT 290 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED UNCLASSIFIED Reference staff report, 7/13/87, with attachments. PLR Garefalos reviewed details of the request, staff review, Planning staff comment, applicant's comments, sign code requirements for a sign exception. Three conditions were suggested for consideration at the public hearing. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Karen Key, Executive Director, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, was present. There were no audience comments and the public hearing was closed. Page 2 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 1987 C. Leahy found there were special circumstances pertaining to this property in that it is unclassified land; there are no other unclassified properties in the area so this would not be a grant of special privilege. He then moved for approval of the sign exception with the following conditions: (1) that the signs shall be installed as shown on the plans submitted with the application form date stamped June 25, 1987; (2) that the applicant shall obtain a building permit before erecting the signs; and (3) that the signs shall have white lettering on a Rockwood Red background and be made of wood with no plastic parts, in order to match the historical style and colors of the building and to satisfy the State Architect's office. Second C. Ellis; motion approved on a 4-0-3 roll call vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. ITEMS FOR STUDY 5. SPECIAL PERMITS FOR A DETACHED GARAGE - 2316 EASTON DRIVE Requests: side setback requirements; clarify applicant's statement that the purpose of the dormer windows is to allow for added storage space; are dormers being added to tie in architecturally with the house. Item set for public hearing July 27, 1987. 6. SPECIAL PERMIT - RETRACTABLE ANTENNA SUPPORT TOWER FOR AMATEUR RADIO STATION - 733 PLYMOUTH WAY Requests: code requirements for this type of installation; picture of tower and antenna after installation at another location; is lightning protection required; does tower have red light on top; soils report, will special foundation be required because of the soil; is it electrically operated; diagram of antenna on top of the tower, diagram showing placement of guy wires; how much of the time will tower be raised to its ultimate height of 511. Item set for public hearing July 27, 1987. 7. SIGN EXCEPTION - 1288 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY Requests: clarify construction of pole sign, does it touch the roof of the building; where will wall sign on the ground be put; is readerboard electric. Item set for public hearing July 27, 1987. 8. SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT - SPORTS THERAPY CLINIC - 1545 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY Request: clarify requested hours of operation on weekdays. Item set for public hearing July 27, 1987. Page 3 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 1987 ITEMS FOR ACTION 2. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ADD A GARAGE TO A WORKSHOP, TOTAL EXCEEDING 649 SF, AT 309 BAYSWATER AVENUE, ZONED R-1 At the request of the applicant this item was continued to the meeting of July 27, 1987. 3. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING STORAGE STRUCTURE AT ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 415 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R -1/R-3 Reference staff report, 7/13/87, with attachments. PLR Garefalos reviewed details of the request, staff review, applicant's letter. Two conditions were suggested for consideration at the public hearing. Commission/staff discussed parcels included in this site and property lines referred to by the CE and CBI. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Henry Nourse, Chairman of the Building Commission, St. Paul's Church, confirmed the site is all church property except for one parcel which is residential. There were no audience comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission/applicant discussion: there is an existing 6'-7' sliding door, new entrance will be between the storage building and the church; will 2' be wide enough to get things into the storage area; applicant stated they will put in a ramp, a lot of storage is brought in on wheeled dollies from the parish hall, the walkway is about 4'-6' wide and there is a 2' space in addition to that, the chain link fence will be removed as a part of the project; drainage will go to the storm sewer. C. Leahy moved for approval of this special permit and for adoption of Commission Resolution Approving Special Permits with the following conditions: (1) that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector's June 29, 1987 memo and the City Engineer's June 22, 1987 memo shall be met; and (2) that the structure be used for storage purposes only, and no activities shall be held there. Second C. Ellis. Comment on the motion: have no concern about this request since it is on church property, not residential. Motion approved on a 4-0-3 roll call vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY SIGN ON THE SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING AT 60 VICTORIA STATION PLACE WHICH EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF SIGNAGE ALLOWED AND WHICH DOES NOT FACE ON A LEGAL FRONTAGE, PROPERTY ZONED C-4 Reference staff report, 7/13/87, with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed details of the request, staff review, applicant's letter, code Page 4 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 1987 requirements for granting a sign exception, study meeting questions. CP noted Commission must first decide if the side of the structure facing the lagoon and Airport Boulevard can be called a secondary frontage; if this is determined in the affirmative, the secondary frontage sign exception request should be considered with four suggested conditions. During discussion it was suggested Condition #3 be changed to a more specific wording for "is developed", staff suggested "when the final framing inspection is called for". Further discussion: definition of parapet; 75 SF is allowed by code on the secondary frontage, applicant is requesting 128 SF; this property is in a unique location, on the lagoon and where the street deadends. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Rod Gray, representing Restaurants Unlimited, applicant, was present. There were no audience comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion/comment: this is a unique property, primary frontage faces the parking lot, by code this building doesn't have a secondary frontage but by common sense every site has a secondary frontage; it is difficult to define where there is secondary frontage, the fact that applicant is willing to remove the sign in five years is a good point; if designated secondary frontage this would be a permanent designation; possibility of granting a sign exception without designating secondary frontage; there is no way to determine what is allowed under the sign code without designating frontage; it cannot be called a temporary sign since the code limits temporary signs to 30 days; Commission could deny the request to designate secondary frontage and take action on the sign exception as all on one frontage. C. Garcia moved that Commission determine the side of the structure facing the lagoon and Airport Boulevard is not a secondary frontage. Second C. Leahy; motion approved unanimously on voice vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. With the finding that this particular property is isolated from any street frontage, approval would not constitute a grant of special privilege for this parcel, and the strict application of zoning regulations would work hardship upon the property owner, C. Leahy moved for approval of the sign exception with the following conditions: (1) that the condition of the City Engineer's June 1, 1987 memo shall be met; (2) that the sign shall be placed as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped May 19, 1987 and as described in the sign permit application dated May 19, 1987; (3) that the 128 SF parapet sign shall be removed when final framing inspection is called for at the 620 Airport Boulevard site or in five years (July 1992) whichever is soonest; and (4) that any additional signage on this lot or on easements extending this lot or attached to this lot shall be subject to amendment of this sign exception or a new sign exception whichever is appropriate at that time. Second C. Garcia; motion approved on a 4-0-3 roll call vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. Page 5 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 1987 PLANNER REPORTS - Permit Review, 1177 Airport Boulevard - Procedure for Scheduling Parcel Maps on 1987 Planning Commission Agendas - Sub Area B-1, Proposed Regulation Amendment Commission discussed implementation of this regulation and commented anything which would help keep the downtown area from becoming more impacted should be used. C. Leahy moved that Commission recommend to City Council adoption of Ordinance Requiring Use Permit for Real Estate, Financial and Credit Businesses Within Portions of Sub Area B of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area (Sub Area B-1). Second C. Garcia; motion approved unanimously on voice vote, Cers Giomi, H.Graham, S.Graham absent. - CP Monroe acknowledged a letter from Commissioner Leahy indicating he will be retiring from the Commission (his last meeting will be July 27, 1987). - C. Leahy reviewed City Council actions at its July 6, 1987 regular meeting. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - City Attorney memo to Planning Commission and Council (7/2/87), Subject: Recent Supreme Court Decisions - Letter from Terrill Timberlake, 1609 Forest View Avenue, Burlingame (received 7/7/87), Ref. Annexation of property at 1628 Forest View Avenue, Burlingame ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Monroe City Planner