HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1990.10.09CITY OF BURLINGA14E PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 9, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was
called to order by Chairman Graham on Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at
7:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Deal, Galligan, Graham, Kelly, Ellis
Absent: Commissioner Jacobs,.Mink
Staff Present: Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Jane Gomery,
Planner; Jerry Coleman, City Attorney; Frank
Erbacher, City Engineer; Bill Reilly, Fire Marshal
MINUTES - The minutes of the September 24, 1990 meeting were
continued for action to October 22, 1990.
AGENDA - Item #7 reviewed before Item #6 on the agenda.
Otherwise,, the agenda is approved as shown.
ITEMS FOR STUDY
1. HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 2800
MARIPOSA DRIVE. ZONED R-1
Requests: Changes in requests for 1989 and 1990 applications;
describe fences and hedges as defined in code; provide the lot
size. Item set for public hearing October 22, 1990.
2. VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS AT 1445 EL
CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3.
Requests: Provide plans and elevations at a larger scale that
are clear and readable; show what the two columns are doing (one
for support and one for security gate); provide clearer
statements as to. why we are reviewing this application. In the
past, the application was approved without the sideyard setback.
If all information above is received by October 11, 1990, then
this item will be set for public hearing October 22, 1990;
otherwise it will be set based on the timing of receipt of the
additional information.
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ITEMS FOR ACTION
3. VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR AN EXISTING CARPORT AT 120
BANCROFT ROAD, ZONED R-1.
Reference staff report 10/9/90 with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details at the request, staff review, planning staff
comments and applicants letter. Four conditions were suggested
for consideration at the public hearing.
Chm. Graham opened the public hearing. Mr. Sims, applicant and
property owner, was present. His comments: He -had a building
permit to build the garage and carport in the early 601s. The
permit was issued with a non -conforming side setback. The city
building inspector at that time inspected the project under
construction and said the garage was not setback as it should be.
The city building inspector said he should have three feet of
clearance from the garage to the property line. Mr. Sims
indicated he could not get his boat in with 3 feet and the CBI
and the then City Planner settled for two feet. At that time,
Mr. Sims had the property resurveyed and the garage wall rebuilt.
The garage was never finally inspected and signed off by the city
inspector. He built the carport in 1989 according to the
original plans in the 60's and aligned it with the existing
garage, he did not get another building permit.
He built the carport because of his wife's poor health and the
need for shelter when loading and unloading from the car. He
included with his application, comments from his neighbors
indicating their approval of the carport. There were no further
audience comments and the public hearing was closed.
Cers asked if the original building was covered by permits. City
staff indicated that there were building permits on file for the
garage and carport but that the carport was not built while that
permit was valid. Com. noted that applicant had a permit in the
early 60's but did not build a carport. Since that time, he has
now gone ahead and it is a problem; the permit sat in the garage
for a number of years and the owner was given a concession for an
illegal situation in 1965; 25 years later, the carport has been
built and the original permit has lapsed; it appears that there
was an intention to avoid a building permit for the new carport.
Com. questioned that the applicant already has a garage with
covered access to the house through the patio and that it could
be used to park and unload a car now; concerned about fire spread
from the carport; impact on the structure and on neighbor caused
by reconstruction to current fire requirements including 32' long
stucco wall 2' from property line.
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Com. Galligan suggested time limit of 2 to 5 years because of the
family's present needs and moved for approval of the side yard
setback variance with the four staff conditions plus the time
limit: (1) that the carport, accessory structure, is built as
shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date
stamped August 20, 1990; (2) that the minimum ceiling height
clearance will be seven feet zero -inches; (3) that a one hour
rated fire wall without openings shall be provided along the
property line side of the carport; (4) that a site survey shall
be prepared and reviewed to confirm the exact location of the
existing carport; and (5) carport side setback permit shall be
reviewed in 5 years time (October 1995).
Comments on the motion: what can the commission do legally in
response to variances to the Uniform Building Code requirements?
Can the commission override UBC and fire code regulations; if
exception is granted then UBC or fire codes will need to be met
for 1990 and not early 1960's standards; if safety is a problem,
they can not ignore the issue. City attorney noted that in the
past, on occasion, the planning commission with specific
justifications has relinquished responsibility of homeowner to
meet the code; could a removable or temporary carport that would
meet existing 1990 codes be built; the carport roof will keep the
fire in and allow the fire to travel laterally because it is open
on the side; it is important to protect the neighbors and the
applicants property from the spread of fire. The code requires a
minimum of six feet between structures in residential areas.
This means that the carport support posts and roof would have to
be moved back three feet from the property line; with that
location, the driveway would not be usable
Com. expressed the need to require seven foot ceiling clearance
throughout and that the carport have a one hour fire wall along
the property line side; concerned about the neighbors opinions of
a solid fire wall where the carport now is open. Com. Galligan
moved that condition #2 be changed to read: that the minimum
ceiling height clearance shall be 710"; and condition #3 be
changed to read: that a one hour fire rated wall without
openings shal-1 be provided along the property line side of the
carport. The motion was seconded by Com. Kelly. Motion to
approve with the above amended conditions on a 4-1 roll call
vote, C. Deal voting no. Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent. Appeal
procedures were advised .
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4. REVOCATION OF VARIANCE DATED AUGUST 20, 1990 BY PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR 2612 HALE DRIVE. ZONED R-1.
Reference staff report 10/9/90 with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details of requests, staff review, planning staff,
applicant's letter. Com. and staff discussed how resolutions are
recorded with the county. Revocation would be added to the
existing title and recorded. with the county files. Com. Graham
opened the public hearing.
Alexander Moissiy, applicant and property owner submitted a
letter objecting to the staff report, claiming he was misled by
the planning and the building departments about the definition of
a bedroom vs. a den. He wishes the parking _variance to be
revoked and all former actions pertaining to the variance
application to be removed from the county records.
Staff stated that the variance document can not be removed but it
could be nullified by the revocation. It was noted that the
applicant chose to, apply for a variance in the first place.
There were no further audience comments and the public hearing
was closed.
Commissioners comments: there is no problem attaching something
to a title, there are plenty of attachments with conditions on
existing titles; not inclined to support a.motion that applicant
did not require the parking variance in the first place.
Com. Galiigan made a motion to approve the revocation of the
variance by resolution, and seconded by Com. Ellis. Revocation
of variance approved on a 5-0 roll call vote. Com. Jacobs and
Mink absent. Appeal procedures were advised.
5. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1022
CHULA VISTA AVENUE, ZONED R-2.
Referenced CE's agenda memo of 10/9/90 and planning commission
comments on original action since this request is for a renewal:
CE recommended this mapping action be forwarded to council for
approval. Com. Ellis moved to recommend .this tentative
condominium map to city council for approval, seconded by Com.
Galligan and approved 5-0 on a roll call vote. Com. Jacobs and
Mink absent. Staff will forward to council.
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6. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT TO BUILD A SIX UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
1346 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3.
Referenced staff report 10/9/90, with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details of their request, staff review; planning staff
comments, applicant's letter and study meeting questions. Seven
conditions were suggested for consideration at public hearing.
Com.
Graham opened the public hearing. Arkady Massarsky, applicant
was present. His comments: he designed the project to meet all
city and planning dept. requirements; he has tried to provide a
good design with good quality and to provide a high standard of
living that will be beneficial to the community. There were no
further audience comments and the public hearing was closed.
Com. discussed the problem of the curved driveway and difficulty
for cars exiting to see entering cars, a mirror was suggested on
the bottom of the drive; the absence of a control dimension on
the plans for the height of the building was also noted.
Jerry Deal made a motion to approve the project by resolution
with the conditions as stated in the planners report and adding
two to address commissioners concerns: (1) that the project
shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning
Department and date stamped September 13, 1990 (Sheets A.3 and
A.4) and September 14, 1990 (Sheets A.1 and A.2); ( 2 ) that the
conditions of the Chief Building Inspector's memos of August 14,
1990, September 13, 1990 and September 20, 1990, the Fire
Marshal's memo of September 18, 1990, and the City Engineer's
memo of October 1, 1990 shall be met; (3) that a security system
with an intercom to each unit shall be provided for access to the
designated guest parking in the garage; (4) that three guest
parking stalls shall be designated and marked on the plans and
tentative map and not assigned to a unit but shall be owned and
maintained by the condominium association; (5) that the final
inspection shall be completed and a certificate of occupancy
issued before the close of escrow on the sale of each unit; (6)
that the developer shall provide the initial purchaser' of each
unit and to the board of directors of the condominium association
an owner purchaser manual which shall contain the name and
address of all contractors who performed work on the project,
copies of all warranties or guarantees of appliances and fixtures
and the estimated life expectancy of all depreciable component
parts of the property, including but not limited to the roof,
painting, common area carpets, drapes and furniture; (7) that
the project including egress and access requirements, shall meet
Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City, (8) that
if vision for cars coming out of the garage is obstructed, a
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mirror shall be installed at the bottom of the garage ramp; and
(9) that the height of the building shall be 3510" maximum.
This motion was seconded by.Com. Galligan and the resolution was
approved on a 5-0 roll call vote, Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent.
Appeal procedures were advised.
TENTATIVE MAP FOR SIX UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT
1346 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3.
Referenced CE's agenda memo; CE recommended this mapping action
be forwarded to council for approval. Com. Galligan moved to
recommend this tentative condominium map to the city council for
approval. Seconded by Com. Ellis and approved 5-0 on a roll call
vote. Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent. Staff will forward to
council.
SIGN EXCEPTION TO AMEND SIGN PROGRAM AT 777 AIRPORT BOULEVARD,
DAYS INN. ZONED C-4.
Referenced staff report, 10/9/90 with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details of the request, staff review, applicants
letter, study meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested
for consideration at the public hearing. Chm. Graham opened the
public hearing.
Gary Yuke, the Architect, represented the Hotel owners and
indicated that Days Inn was not built to the same size and height
as the Ramada Inn and Sheraton Hotel. The Hotel is interested in
more identification signage because of the distance of the Hotel
from the freeway. Originally, the applicant wanted a roof sign
but the planning staff indicated that this may be difficult to
provide and meet city code requirements. The Sheraton, Ramada
and Hyatt are all closer to Highway 101 and their signage has
better visibility from the freeway. The applicant has provided
further information as requested on the height of the sign as it
relates to the structure. Letters are 3 feet 6 inches and would
be glad to -put them on the roof but since those signs are
prohibited, they had to put it on a pole. How tall is the
building; 421 to 43' tall. where do the majority of the visitors
come from? David Alberts, General Manager of the Days Inn Hotel,
stated that 75% of their guests are transit or business guests
from out of town who arrive from the airport or by driving, 25%
are pleasure or vacationing guests; 65% have reservations. He
further indicated that the occupancy rate of the Hotel. has
dropped 8% over the last 4 years; 1987 they had a 94% occupancy
and in 1990 it was 86%. This equates to approximately 5,840 room
nights or about $300,000 reduction in business. The applicant
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feels this loss of customers is because the building is over
shadowed by the larger neighboring hotels. Com. asked how new
freeway exit was affecting their business. Mr. Alberts
indicated that it is now easier for northbound travelers to get
to the hotel. Southbound travelers see lots of hotels before
they get within visibility of the Days Inn. They feel there is a
problem with visibility, especially for guests coming from the
airport or for guests without reservations. There were no
further audience comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioners Comments: 75' tall sign is a very high sign;
concerned about the image this portrays for the City of
Burlingame; questioned if other hotels in the area also had a
drop in business; staff noted that most hotels would strive for
the occupancy rates now achieved by the Days Inri; Days Inn.has
historically run a high occupancy, but there are more hotels in
the same price range and so competition has increased in the
immediate area.
Further Commissioner Comments: the view of the hotel from the
freeway has not changed and most people know where they are going
when they are approaching the hotel; some change in signage might
be applicable but not at 751 in height; 75% of the guests are
business and 65% have reservations so the new signage would only
address 25-30% of the drop-in guests; staff notes that roof signs
are specifically prohibited in the code, but the city has allowed
other hotels in the area to have three foot high letters on the
parapet walls. Also, the code prohibits freeway oriented
signage, the city has allowed parapet identification signs for
hotels so people can locate their destination from local streets,
these are visible from the freeway but not intended as freeway
signage. Com. Deal moved that the sign exception be denied
without prejudice, seconded by Com. Kelly. Motion for denial was
approved on a 5-0 roll call vote. Com. Jacobs and Mink absent.
Appeal procedures were advised.
9. SIGN EXCEPTION TO AMEND SIGN PROGRAM AT 1177 AIRPORT BOULEVARD,
SHERATON HOTEL, ZONED C-4.
Reference staff report 10/9/90, with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details of the request, staff review, applicantts
letter, and study meeting questions. Three conditions were
suggested for consideration at the public hearing.
Chrm. Graham opened the public hearing. Dewey Bell,
representative for_ the Hotel, was present. His comments
indicated that the trees on Highway 101 in the right-of-way
currently block the present sign as shown in the attached
photograph; stated the hotel needs further identification as
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viewed from the freeway. Com. asked if the signage was necessary
for the new theatre. Mr. Bell indicated that the new sign would
advertise the theatre shows as well as provide further
identification for the hotel. How will the reader board would
operate; the reader board would be a flip-o-matic, metal disk,
light reflecting letters, electronically controlled type face.
The sign message would flip, as it changed and would not be
something that runs, left to right to distract drivers on the
freeway; sign would be lite at night but would reflect on its own
during the day. There were no further audience comments and the
public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Comments: problem with the sign being used as a
identification for the Sheraton Hotel, the current sign on the
top of the parapet wall of the hotel has excellent visibility and
identification of the hotel; there is a way to get the
landscaping trimmed by working with Cal Trans.
Com. Kelly moved for denial of the sign exception which was
seconded by Com. Galligan. The motion for denial was approved on
a 5-0 roll call vote with Com. Jacobs and Mink absent. Appeal
procedures were advised.
10. SPECIAL PERMIT TO INCREASE OFFICE AREA FROM 26.8% TO 33.5% AT
1649 ADRIAN ROAD, ZONED M-1
Reference staff report 10/9/90, with attachments. CP Monroe
reviewed details of their request, staff review, and study
meeting questions. Six conditions were suggested for
consideration at the public hearing.
Chrm. Graham opened the public hearing. Ted Meeham, applicant
was present. His comments: he had no problem with the first
three conditions. On condition #5, he was concerned about
limiting the office hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; condition #6, he
had no concerns about further conversion of warehouse to office
but was interested in clarification on the parking requirements;
with item. #6 and #4, he was concerned about limiting the number
of current and future employees and having to amend the use
permit for a change in number of employees. He indicated that
the proposed number of parking spaces at 167 would be more than
the office would need to take care of the present total 150
employees. Typically, each day they have anywhere from 10% to
15% fewer employees on site due to illness and other occurrences,
this should be considered and reduce need for their total number
of parking spaces. Com. Kelly asked if the employees worked on a
flex time schedule. Mr. Meeham indicated that they do offer flex
time schedules, anywhere from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the
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day. Commissioner indicated that it was the intent of condition
of #4 to encourage Good Guys to come back for a parking review
when their total number of employees increased. Greg Steel,
Representative of the Good Guys, indicated that he had determined
his best guess for the future employee growth of the business; he
can't be specific and felt it might be cumbersome to come back to
the city for a change every time their employee or parking needed
to be revised; could increase current parking by 15 to 20 spaces
now; prefer permit to show larger number of employees. He felt
the Good Guys helped the current traffic problems by having
flexible hours when employees would leave after 5 p.m. and come
to work before 8 a.m. The Good Guys would prefer to stay in
Burlingame and likes the community very much. There were no
further comments from the audience and the public hearing was
closed.
Commissioners Comments: Coms. asked if they could adjust number
of employees and/or parking spaces. CP indicated that the limits
would be used as.a bench mark for complaints, comparisons and as
a base number for reviews. The relationship of employees to the
number of parking spaces is very important since the number of
employees is what impacts traffic within the area.
Com. Galligan moved to approve the application with amended
conditions #4, #5 and #6. Condition #4 would be changed to
increase the number of employees on site from 150 to 170 and the
number in the office from 130 to 150. Condition #5 would be
changed to add "normal" office and warehouse working hours; imply
the posted hours but allowing for flex time; condition #6 would
be changed to indicate the applicant would need to come back for
further review when there is a reduction in parking spaces on
site, change in landscaping area or an increase in the number of
employees on site. The motion was seconded by Com. Kelly.
Comments on Motion: Com. noted that he agreed with the applicant
that the number of parking spaces provided now is more than
applicable and that the Good Guys is a good business for
Burlingame; concerned about the 20% office rule and the
conversion of warehouse to office, if this continues in the area,
traffic will -increase and parking will become a problem in the
future.
Com. Galligan moved for approval of the application with the
staff conditions as amended: (1) that the 8,648 SF conversion of
warehouse to office not commence until the on site parking area
is restriped to include 167 spaces as shown on the plans
submitted to the Planning Dept. and date stamped September 27,
1990 and that no existing landscaped area shall be used for
additional parking area; (2) that the additional area being
converted from warehouse (storage) to office shall be as shown on
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the plans submitted to the Planning Dept. and date stamped
September 27, 1990 and all improvements to the proposed office
areas shall be submitted to the Building Dept. prior to issuance
and included as required in the building permit; (3) that the
project shall meet Uniform Building and Fire codes as amended by
the city; (4) that the total number of employees on this site at
one shift shall not exceed 170, 20 of which shall work in the
warehouse area and 150 of which shall work within the office
area; (5) that employees in the office portion of the building
shall be on site during normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. five days a week and warehouse employees normally shall be
on site from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week; and (6)
that there shall be no further conversion of warehouse to office
area, reduction in parking, or change in landscaping or increase
in number of employees on site without amendment to this use
permit. Com. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion was approved
on a 5-0 roll call vote; Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent. Appeal
procedures were advised.
11. HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT 460 AND 480 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
lla. Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report for 460-
480 Airport Blvd., Zoned C-4
llb. Special Permit for height to build a 150 one room hotel at
480 Airport Blvd., Hotel A
llc. Two Special Permits for height, 3 Special Permits for front
setback, Shoreline setback, and landscaping exceptions to
the Bayfront design guidelines, to build a 300 room hotel at
460 Airport Blvd. (Hotel B)
Reference staff reports for FEIR, 460 and 480 Airport Blvd. dated
10/9/90, with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed details of the
requests, staff comments, mitigation measures on the EIR,
applicant's letters, and study meeting questions. 34 condition s
were suggested for consideration on the 480 Airport Blvd. Hotel.
and 30 conditions were suggested for the 460 Airport Blvd. Hotel.
Coms. and staff discussed signalization along Airport Blvd. CE
indicated that 460 Airport driveway will be signalized and an
intersection further to the east possibly at the entrance of the
office building would also be signalized. The costs for these
improvements will be shared by the Hotels and other development
in the area. In addition, it was noted that Bayview Place is a
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private road and that the hotel at 480 Airport will require an
access easement from the leaseholder •and the State Lands
Commission.
Com. Graham opened the public hearing. There were no audience
comments on the EIR. Com. Kelly moved to certify the Final EIR
finding that the mitigations requiring changes and alterations to
the project so that it reduces identified impacts of the project
to insignificance as identified in the summary of impacts,
mitigations and finds have been incorporated into the conditions
of each project and shall therefore be implemented when each
project is developed. 'The motion was seconded by Com. Galligan,
and approved 5-0 on a voice vote, Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent.
Peter Callendar, Landscape Architect, spoke: he has reviewed all
the conditions with the owner and finds them appropriate with the
following concerns: Condition #3 relating to the schedule of
construction and questions if that precludes the owner from
having an option to apply for a one year extension. CA noted
that the applicant can always apply for an extension.
Com. Graham noted that a letter states the earliest the hotel at
460 Airport Blvd. could begin construction, would be December of
1992; if approve the application tonight, the owner with a one
year extension would only have until October of 1992 to commence
so would have to re -apply before he could build. The condition
says December of 1991 and a further letter attached from Peter
Callendar dated August 20, 1990, indicates December 1992.
Applicant indicated they prefer the maximum flexibility because
of market conditions. Coms. noted that the process in the zoning
code will not allow for a December 1992 commencement without a
reapplication.
Com. questioned why the property was being divided into two
parcels. They indicated that they felt it was better to save on
processing time, to integrate the site plan and design it at one
time; due to financing, will need flexibility to build the two
projects. Coms. expressed concern about approving something that
might not be built for 5 to 8 years. Mr. Ganesh Patel, National
Capital Development Corporation, applicant, noted that the hotel
at 480 Airport Blvd. is the only one they intend to build at this
time. He further indicated that he has not negotiated the
leasehold for the hotel at 480 Airport Blvd. yet and doesn't have
the financing in place. Com. Kelly noted to the applicant that
if the city grants an extension, that application would have to
meet current UBC and city code requirements at that time. CP
noted that there were two approaches for the approval process.
One was a phase project which would be one design for the entire
parcel built over a period of years; or two separate projects as
shown here with each project done independently. She indicated
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that the applicant did not want the phase approached because they
would be required to make some site wide improvements such as
installing all of the shoreline protection structure and bayside
public access improvements. Com. asked applicant, if they were
willing to accept a time frame established in condition #3. Mr.
Callendar said that the owner would reluctantly accept the
conditions as stated.
Com. Galligan expressed concerns about the hotel at 480 Airport;
he indicated there were only two other hotels at 3 -stories in the
city. He felt it would be odd to put a low rise hotel on the
site which may not meet market demands in the future. Applicant
felt the market place could accept a 3 -story hotel at the current
time. He also indicated there was a 351 height limit on site
because of a height easement established for the restaurant
across the street on Airport Blvd. The owner is not interested
in pursuing the height easement in litigation.
Com. Galligan asked what type of construction would be used to
build the hotel at 480 Airport Blvd. Mr. Patel indicated that
this 35' building would have Type 5 wood frame construction.
There were no other audience comments and the public hearing was
closed.
Commissioners Comments: Coms. expressed discomfort with timing,
and division of site and project; concerned that the hotel at 460
Airport is not being built now and that the hotel at 480 Airport
is a 3 -story wood frame hotel. He feels this may not be the best
use of the land and that the hotel at 460 Airport is really a
better product. Confusion expressed that the developer has
proposed a 35' tall hotel well within the city's height limit but
the city is telling him that they would really prefer a larger
and taller hotel; understand the view easement concern across
Airport Blvd. feels this needs to be resolved before the hotels
proceed. The city can not get involved in the height easement
issue. It was noted that the parcel at 460 Airport is limited by
the development of 480 Airport and that a 3 -story hotel may not
be viable in the future. The design is too open-ended, felt that
one hotel of varying heights may have been a better solution.
Com. Galligan move to deny the two hotel applications for 460 and
480 Airport Blvd. and was seconded by Com. Graham.
Comments to Motion: Coms. expressed concerns about access to
both of the parcels and within each parcel; indicated the current
proposal would provide two fine hotels and was in support of the
existing applications. Noted the developer had been put in an
awkward situation with the height easement restrictions and the
development of two separate parcels.
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The vote on the motion for denial of the two hotels at 460 and
480 Airport Blvd. was 3-2 on a roll call vote (Corns. Deal and
Kelly dissenting, Coms. Jacobs and Mink absent). The motion was
not passed because there were not the four necessary votes for
approval. However, the application was denied because there was
not a majority vote of the total appointed Commissioners voting
for or against the motion. Appeal procedures were advised.
FROM THE FLOOR
There were no comments from the floor.
PLANNER REPORTS
CP Monroe reviewed City Council October 1, 1990 regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
J The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick J. Kelly
Vice Chairman
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