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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1989.11.13CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 1989 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Ellis on Monday, November 13, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Ellis, Giomi, Graham, Jacobs, Kelly, Mink Absent: Commissioner Harrison Staff Present: Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Jerry Coleman, City Attorney; Frank Erbacher, City Engineer; Bill Reilly, Fire Marshal MINUTES - The minutes of the October 23, 1989 meeting were unanimously approved. AGENDA - Order of the agenda was approved with the addition of Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation for Commissioner A. C. "Bud" Harrison. The Chair read this resolution for retiring Commissioner Harrison who was recently elected to City Council. Resolution was approved unanimously on voice vote. Chairman Ellis introduced Gretchen Trees, new reporter for the BOUTIQUE & VILLAGER. ITEMS FOR STUDY 1. SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE AT 1039 EDWARDS ROAD, ZONED M-1 Requests: with the proposed hours, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, will applicant be delivering to businesses or residences, what sort of expansion might occur; clarification of applicants statements - "general public is limited to appointment only", "no customers on the premises", "maximum number of visitors should not exceed two", how would visitors be regulated; number of people employed, who will take orders in the office, who will deliver; can this permit be conditioned to prohibit on-site retail. Item set for public hearing November 27, 1989. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 November 13, 1989 2. ZONING CHANGE FROM R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AT 1011 CADILLAC WAY, ZONED R-4 Requests: clarification of the parking, number of spaces on site and those leased from Northpark, exactly what parking is there; use status if rezoned to M-1, does Northpark have excess parking in the daytime, what environmental review is required; correct zoning of adjacent land uses in the staff review sheet; clearly identify the 10 parking spaces allocated by Northpark. Item set for public hearing November 27, 1989. ITEMS FOR ACTION 3. SPECIAL PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT IN THE M-1 ZONE AT 1317/1321 NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE, ZONED M-1 Reference staff report, 11/13/89, with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed details of the request, staff review, Planning staff review and comment, applicants letter, study meeting questions. Five conditions were suggested for consideration at the public hearing. Discussion: policing, clean-up, previous uses on the site. Chm. Ellis opened the public hearing. Lonnie Sopko, applicant, was present. His comments: there seems to be a misunderstanding of the flow of traffic in and out of the facility, people can come alone but the game is more interesting with a group of 60, there are rare occasions of only one or two people but the norm is 4-5 people per car; the equipment is rented to individuals. They did a parking survey along North Carolan and on Rollins to the fire station (number of cars parked and number of businesses open between 6:00 P.M. and midnight). Staff advised North Carolan is a public street. Applicant stated, based on their rough measurements, they counted 51-52 spaces, subtracting the cars parked on the street, they estimated highest number of spaces available would be 49, the lowest would be 36. They did not want to open this business if there were no space to park. Responding to Commission questions/comment, applicant stated they had considered changing their opening hour to later than 5:30 P.M., businesses in the area tend to stay open until 6:00-6:30 P.M., they based their hours on other similar operations; one of the other businesses had warned them of garage uses in the area; presently during the day there is a lot of on-site parking but it begins to thin out about 5:30 P.M., by 6:00 P.M. it is minimal. Regarding clean-up, they would not hose down because there is a gel type material that holds the water paint together, it's like a casing, takes 6-8 hours to break down and absorbs some of the paint. They will handle this by sprinkling something similar to kitty litter and then sweep it up. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 November 13, 1989 A Commissioner noted applicant's response with regard to the special permit but could find nothing addressing findings for the variance and asked what is exceptional about this property that will allow Commission to grant a parking variance of this magnitude. John Sopko, applicant's son, stated this business is different from others in the area, they need the parking for a customer base, substandard parking on site could still be used for smaller cars, at the worst it could be used by employees, he and his father are the two primary employees and could use one car; there is enough on -street parking during their operating hours, there is also public parking at the SP, people can walk to the site. A Commissioner pointed out there are other commercial recreation uses in this zone, the city has been adamant that they provide on- site parking, there used to be an ice skating rink near this site, even though they had a lot of on-site parking and most people arrived in groups it was still a "zoo". John Sopko replied they were told this building was the one used for the skating rink; their business might not be exceptional or different from other recreation uses but they would be open when other businesses in the area were closed. He responded to questions: people would not be allowed to bring their own guns and pellets, they can't get insurance for this, he was not aware of similar operations having problems of this nature; they have not operated a business like this before, he has been a customer and helped out at one of the similar facilities. There were no audience comments in favor. Speaking in opposition, Norman Olson: he owns and occupies the building next door (1327 North Carolan), conducts his business from this site; they have a substantial parking lot, 26-27 spaces, and use their building evenings and on weekends; he did his own parking study and with the exception of Saturday afternoons late and Sundays he was not able to count 37 spaces readily available on North Carolan at any time day or night, he did not include the eight spaces in front. Mr. Olson expressed concern about policing his lot if he leaves it open, it would be inviting to people who trespass, he didn't want to lock it but didn't want to burden the police with tow-aways or police it himself; he was also concerned about the paint and where it would wind up, what the load factor would be. There is a vacant building near the fire station which has a substantial lot, if this proposed business is allowed and that vacant lot is in use what would the parking impact be. There were no further audience comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission comment: this is a much too intensive use for the area, over the years there have been problems here with car repair shops, have heard no legitimate reasons to support the request, wish applicant success in his business but at a more suitable location; Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 November 13, 1989 agree, have no problem with the business itself but this location is not ideal for the applicant or his business or the surrounding property owners; have a concern about the parking variance, 37 spaces is a big variance particularly in this area, many businesses here are open later than 5:00 P.M., have no problem with the type of business, just the proposed location. John Sopko commented none of their surveys or records indicate 37 spaces is what is needed; a Commissioner responded, speaking for himself, whether 37 spaces, 27 or 17, it is still a big variance. C. Jacobs moved for denial of the application for the reasons stated in discussion and with the hope the applicant could find a more suitable site. Motion was seconded by C. Graham with the statement in this particular location a parking variance is not acceptable. Motion for denial was approved on a 6-0-1 roll call vote, C. Harrison absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION OF SPECIAL PERMITS AND VARIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, ZONED C-4 Reference staff report, 11/13/89, with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed this request which architect stated was behind schedule because of market conditions. The proposed revised schedule was noted. Commission/staff discussion: code allows one extension of up to one year; approval should be conditioned to meet all requirements of the Uniform Building Code in effect at the time building permit application is made. C. Giomi moved for approval of a one year extension to November 7, 1990 for the special permits and variance granted for an addition to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the schedule in Condition #21 to be revised as follows: Submit Final Plans - June 1990, Pick up Building Permit - September 1990, Foundation Inspection - January 1991, Final Framing Inspection - May 1991, Occupancy Permit - March 1992; and that all requirements of the Uniform Building Code as amended by the City of Burlingame in effect at the time building permit application is made shall be incorporated into the project. Motion was seconded by C. Kelly and approved 5-1-1 on voice vote, C. Jacobs dissenting, C. Harrison absent. FROM THE FLOOR There were no comments from the floor. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 November 13, 1989 PLANNER REPORTS - CP reported on the status of an application at 1333 Marsten Road which had been a study item on the October 23, 1989 agenda. - League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco has been rescheduled to December 17-19, 1989. - CP reviewed Council actions at its November 6, 1989 regular meeting. - Council study meeting has been reset for December 6, 1989. - CP noted November 14, 1989 public forum to discuss issues regarding unreinforced masonry buildings in Burlingame and compliance with Senate Bill No. 547. - C. Jacobs requested Commissioners inspect and comment on a recent addition at Lincoln and Paloma. - CA advised of an appeal of the 1440 Chapin decision. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Patrick J. Kelly Secretary