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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1994.09.12MINUTES CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Galligan on Monday, September 12, 1994 at 7: 30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Deal, Ellis, Galligan, Jacobs, Kelly, Key and Mink Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner; Margaret Monroe, Jerry Coleman, City Attorney; Frank Erbacher, City Engineer; Keith Marshall, Fire Marshall MINUTES - The minutes of the August 22, 1994 meeting were corrected as follows: Page -3- paragraph 6, to read: (Item #5, 1247 Broadway) Motion was seconded by C. Key and passed on a 5-0-1-1 (C. Deal abstaining and C. Mink absent) voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. The minutes of the August 22, 1994 meeting were then approved. The minutes of the August 8, 1994 meeting were corrected as follows: page -1- Staff Present: to read: "Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Jerry Coleman, City Attorney; Frank Erbacher, City Engineer; Keith Marshall, Fire Marshal" AGENDA - It was noted for the record that. Item #9, 1440 Chapin Avenue was continued to September 26, 1994. The order of the agenda was then approved. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. ITEMS FOR STUDY 1. SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE AT 152 ELM AVENUE, ZONED R-1 (GEOFFREY & SALLY REID, PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANTS). Requests: is new flat roof taller than existing; is it taller than the porch next door; is the den already approved; is the fireplace existing or new; what is exceptional about this piece of property that justifies this request; why a hardship on the ;property; is the 1993 survey adequate; was carport built with a permit. Item set for public hearing September 26, 1994. Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1994 2. NEGATIVE DECLARATION, CONDOMINIUM PERMIT AND REAR SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A NEW FOUR (4) UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1273 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 (JOHN SULLIVAN, PROPERTY OWNER AND DRAKE GARDNER, APPLICANT). Requests: What trees are to be removed and what is the size of the replacement trees; show north elevation how doers it relate to building next door; show shear walls for support over open garage; more front detail; clarify staff report concerns; TPM does not agree with site plan; how can the 3' wide entrance into each unit which constricts movement of furniture (900 turn in a 3'-3" corridor) be modified; reason for 2' extra at rear for variance where easement elsewhere; could decks be relocated; explain drainage easement. If all information requested is available, item set for public hearing September 26, 1994. 3. TENTATIVE MAP FOR A NEW FOUR (4) UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1273 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 (JOHN SULLIVAN, PROPERTY OWNER AND DRAKE GARDNER, APPLICANT). Requests: Clarify difference in square footage between the common areas and guest parking; TPM to be in agreement with site plan. Item set for public hearing September 26, 1994. 4. SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR ALAMO CAR RENTAL AT 778 BURLWAY ROAD, ZONED C-4 (DKBERT ASSOCIATES, PROPERTY OWNER AND GEORGE COREY, APPLICANT). Requests: Add a condition defining the Fire Lane; review all conditions for consistency with new request. Item set for public hearing September 26, 1994. ACTION ITEMS 5. TEMPORARY TENT PERMIT AT 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED UNCLASSIFIED (PENINSULA HOSPITAL, PROPERTY OWNER AND BRUCE SINYKIN, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Five conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Donna Okubo, 100 So. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo representing Mills -Peninsula Hospital Foundation was present to explain the request. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Mink moved the adoption of approval of this permit with the following amended conditions: 1) that the 3,200 - 4,000 SF tent shall be installed at the location shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 11, 1994; 2) that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's memo (August 15, 1994) and Fire Marshal's memo (August 11, 1994) merao shall be met, in particular, that no parking is allowed within 30' of the tent -2- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1994 structure and the tent must comply with article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code; 3) that the temporary tent shall be removed on Tuesday, November 15, 1994; 4) that the project shall meet Uniform Building codes and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame; and 5) that the site shall be inspected for removal of the tent on Wednesday, November 16, 1994. Motion was seconded by C. Ellis and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 6. SIGN EXCEPTION AT 1010 CADILLAC WAY, ZONED C-2 (JAMES HANNAY, PROPERTY OWNER AND STEVE BUCKNER, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Three conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Steve Buckner, 169 Medford Avenue, Hayward, representing Economy Sign Company was present. There were no further comments and the: public hearing was closed. C. Jacobs noted this sign will probably become a landmark, she then moved approval of this application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 11, 1994 Elevation Layout (11" X 1711) and Section (8h" X 1111) and the maximum size of the 'Oldsmobile/Porsche' copy portion of the pole sign shall be 190 SF; 2) that the applicant shall apply for a sign exception for any additional signs to be put on this site or any changes in copy on these signs prior to installation of the sign or change in copy; and 3) that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Code requirements as amended by the City. Motion was seconded by C. Mink and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. In discussion Commissioners noted that this sign is unique due to its height and the fact it revolves and the sign exception was required because the applicant had agreed to it years ago; however future reviews should consider this as a nonconforming sign on which the copy is being changed. 7. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A SNACK BAR WITH TAKE OUT FOOD AT 601 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2 SUBAREA B (ROGER AND BETH SPERRING, PROPERTY OWNERS AND ROGER L. SPERRING, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. -3- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1994 Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Roger Sperring, 157 Barroilhet Avenue, the applicant responded to questions from the commission; he explained many gas stations are adding a mini -mart because of the low profit margins on gasoline and they feel this is necessary in order to remain competitive and supplement income. There will be no perishables for sale all goods will be prepackaged. He noted unlike the Stop and Go convenience store down the street, people would buy his goods only when they stopped for gas. They would not drive in for retail items as a destination. The number of employees will remain at (4) four only 2 drive cars to work; it would be preferable to retain the propane sales because it is a community service. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioners asked if items could be sold in vending machines, the applicant noted the items would be in open cases or in coolers, within the 400 SF sales area. The gas would be paid for there also. A large space would also sell gift items; average stay to get gas is 5 to 10 minutes, he would relocate air and water from islands to speed up stay at gas pumps; unusual to have mini market at station with active service bays, where will cars for service and employees be parked - applicant is talking to neighbor about freeing up adjacent street parking will jockey on site, eliminate long term stored cars; propane cannot be moved because of locations of waste oil tank. Commissioners noted concerns about sale of items other than snacks, auto related items seemed okay; could sales be done from a smaller space 10' X 10' for example. C. Deal moved approval of this application with amended condition #4 allowing only auto related sales and limiting the applicant to a total of 100 SF allowed for retail sales. Motion was seconded by C. Key. After much discussion on the motion noting the need of space for bathrooms and office, want to keep sales to snacks and auto related items; should not tell applicant how Ito run business; how will trash from snack area be handled; should. not sell items like flowers; C. Deal withdrew his motion and C. Key agreed to withdraw her second. Then C. Ellis moved approval of a retail sales area at 200 SF, and sales limited to snacks and auto related items with conditions appropriately modified and by resolution. Motion was seconded by C. Deal. It failed on a 3-4 (Jacobs, Kelly, Mink and Galligan dissenting) roll call vote. In discussion the commissioners noted a mini mart sells every 'thing including alcoholic beverages, since opposed to range of merchandise keep area small; alcoholic beverage sale is not appropriate for gas stations. Next C. Kelly moved approval of the application with amended conditions eliminating condition #4 relating to types of items to be sold, and adding a condition that the permit be: reviewed in 12 months. -4- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1994 Motion was seconded by C. Galligan and failed on a 2-5 (Deal, Ellis, Jacobs, Key, and Mink dissenting) roll call vote. C. Key then moved approval of the application, by resolution, noting that no alcoholic beverages should be sold and the item should be reviewed in 12 months, amending the! conditions as follows: 1) that the snack bar shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped July 29, 1994 Sheet 2, Elevations; and Sheet 1, Site: Plan with the parking layout and landscaping shown on Sheet R1 (8k" X 1111) date stamped August 8, 1994; 2) that the conditions of the City Engineers' August 8, 1994 memo (one parking space next to the snack bar shall be signed for snack bar parking) and Chief Building Inspectors' August 8, 1994 memo (ADA signing required for the disabled accessible parking stall) shall be met; 3) that the snack bar shall be open 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Monday through Friday; 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday; and 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday; with a maximum of four employees at any one time; 4) that no alcoholic beverages shall be sold from the snack area; 5) that the existing approximately 6'-0" tall hedge along the residential property line shall be maintained at this minimum height; 6) that this application shall be reviewed for compliance in one year (September, 1995) and upon complaint thereafter; and 7) that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. Motion was seconded by C. Galligan and passed on a 4-3 (Deal, Jacobs, and Mink dissenting) roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 8. TWO PARKING VARIANCES AT 35 INGOLD ROAD, ZONED M-1 (SUSAN LAMBERTSON, PROPERTY OWNER AND SCHULZE MANUFACTURING, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Three conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Curt Schulze was present and answered the commissions questions regarding BAQM and other transportation reduction methods. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Jacobs noted this request is in the best interest to of the area and will not be detrimental to property or improvements in the vicinity, she then moved approval of this application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped July 22, 1994, sheets Al, A2 and A3; 2) that any other intensification of use at either 25 Ingold or 35 Ingold Road shall require a public hearing and an amendment to the variances; and 3) that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform fire code requirements as amended by the City. -5- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes September 12, 1994 Motion was seconded by C. Kelly and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 9. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE USE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT 1440 CHAPIN AVENUE, ZONED C-1 SUBAREA B1 (CORTINA INVESTMENTS LTD, PROPERTY OWNER AND CAROL RODONI OF CORNISH AND CAREY, APPLICANT). CONTINUED TO SEP'T'EMBER 26, 1994 10. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDOMINIUM PERMIT AT 550 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 (STUART & MYRNA ARONOFF, PROPERTY OWNERS AND ENRIQUE FAINCHTEIN, APPLICANT). AND 11. ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE MAP AT 550 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 (STUART & MYRNA ARONOFF, PROPERTY OWNERS AND ENRIQUE FAINCHTEIN, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions on the condominium permit portion of the one year extension request. Reference staff report, 9/12/94, with attachments. CE Erbacher discussed the Tentative Map portion of the request,, noting that his memo dated September 12, 1994, paragraph 2, line: 6; the correct date of the extension period of the map should read December 9, 1995 rather than September 9, 1995. C. Jacobs moved recommendation of approval of these! applications to the City Council. Motion was seconded by C. Mink and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. PLANNER REPORTS - CP reviewed City Council regular meetings, of September 6, 1994; and - Proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance in order to implement Council desire to expedite processing and initial implementation of the 1990-1995 Housing Element - Discussion. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES9.12 'm Mike Ellis, Secretary