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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1994.07.25CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER 7/zsl9y- A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Galligan on Monday, July 25, 1994 at 7:32 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Deal, Ellis, Galligan, Jacobs, Kelly, Key and Mink Absent: None Staff Present: Jane Gomery, Planner; Sheri Saisi, Planner; Donald Chang, Associate Civil Engineer; Keith Marshall, Fire Marshal MINUTES - The minutes of the July 11, 1994 meeting were approved as mailed. AGENDA - Item Number 7, 1445 E1 Camino Real was continued to the August 8, 1994 meeting. The order of the agenda was then approved. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. ITEMS FOR STUDY 1. HEIGHT AND PARKING VARIANCES TO RENOVATE THE FIRST STORY AND BUILD A SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 1617 BALBOA AVENUE, ZONED R-1 (FRANK SKOGLUND, PROPERTY OWNER AND CHU DESIGN & ENGINEERING, APPLICANT). Requests: Clarify through Public Works, Engineering the 5.5' property line setback, are there any utilities within that setback; existing garage has a 3' side setback, is that a minor modification with a complete remodel; express feeling once demolition begins there will be very little of the existing structure left, variance should address that fact; what is average front setback on Balboa; variance for height not just parking; contact landowner - lady living there does not know of project - set time for commissioners to examine; need scale drawing to adjoining properties re privacy impact (window to window); explain why garage can't conform (length and width). Item set for public hearing August 8, 1994. 2. VARIANCES TO RETAIN AN ILLEGALLY CONVERTED GARAGE AS A LIVING UNIT AT 34 ANITA ROAD, ZONED R-3 (ROSA AND YVETTE MEDINA, PROPERTY OWNERS AND YVETTE MEDINA, APPLICANT). Requests: do the number of units conflict with the housing element - does this conform or not conform; would Engineering comment about parking at this site if this application were approved; would applicant -1- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 25, 1994 consider asking for fewer variances; letter from applicant about unusual circumstances (financial reasons don't apply); where do existing tenants park now; does everything need to be brought to code and what is the expense of bringing this structure to code; reconcile 6/23 letter about their claim of disclosure vs information in staff report, they state they were unaware 3rd unit was not legal; cause of fire to main structure; check with engineering on feasibility of 7.5' driveway in terms of access and rear parking; would addition of unit to main structure be more cost effective than detached structure, have applicant address in terms of cost analysis; if' all information available, set for hearing August 8, 1994. 3. PARKING VARIANCE FOR OFFICE USE ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT 311-315 PRIMROSE ROAD, ZONED C-1 SUBAREA A (RONNIE GOLDFIELD, PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT). Requests: why 2 full bathrooms for office space (1,000 SF limit); nature of office business proposed; clear answer regarding whether sprinkler system was installed; office space for gallery use or as tenant space; compare old approval with new proposal; plans inadequate and difficult to read, please revise incorporating 1st and 2nd floor; Set for hearing August 8, 1994 if plans adequate. 4. PARKING VARIANCE FOR SIX STALLS TO ALLOW SECONI) FLOOR RETAIL USE AT 851 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-R (PAUL C. LEE, PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT). Requests: number of customer rentals during week (laser & movie); letter to building owners in April, 1992, stating they could trade retail top floor, take it to first floor and leave the second floor vacant; in 1993 won a SAMMY award for interior space design, show timeline for installation - planned well in advance - 8 mo. construction timetable from applicant; when was SAMMY applied for and when awarded; when did Mr. Lee buy building, was he aware of the restrictions placed on the building; need to address 4 factors for exceptional or extraordinary circumstances as they relate to property, not use; no one challenging business aspect, application needs to be streamlined to issues not feelings; what are the steps necessary to revoke 1992 action and return the property to the 1988 approval; mechanism to recover staff time expended for code violations. If all questions answered set item for public hearing August 8, 1994. ITEMS FOR ACTION 5. SPECIAL PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR AUTOMOBILE DETAILING AND RETAIL SALES AT 1281 WHITETHORN WAY, ZONED M-1 (NICHOLAS & STELLA CRISAFI, PROPERTY OWNERS AND WILLIAM R. SUTTON, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 7/25/94, with attachments. Planner Gomery discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. -2- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 25, 1994 Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. William Sutton, 1281 Whitethorn Way was present to answer questions. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Deal noted the application will not be detrimental nor will it have a negative impact on the area, he then moved to approve 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 June 9, 1994, Site Plan (8'k" X 1101) and June 16, 1994, General Floor Plan (8z" X 1111); 2) that the conditions of the City Engineers' June 13, 1994 memo and the Fire Marshals' June 201 1994 memo shall be met; 3) that the business shall be open 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday with a maximum of three employees at any one time; and 4) 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. Kelly. The motion passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 6. SPECIAL PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A CELLULAR TELEPHONE ANTENNA ON CITY RESERVOIR PROPERTY AT 1321 SKYVIEW DRIVE, ZONED R-1 (CITY OF BURLINGAME, PROPERTY OWNER AND SMART SMR OF CALIFORNIA, INC., APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 7/25/94, with attachments. Planner Gomery discussed the request, reviewed criteria, and Planning Department comments. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. Two letters were received after the packet had been prepared and were presented to the commission. The second letter contained the signatures of 20 residents (all from Skyview Drive). They noted that, there are only 22 homes on Skyview Drive. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Laura Albright, Smart SMR, and Mike Mangeneti, 475 - 14th Street, Oakland, the applicants, answered questions relating to frequency bands and equipment and explained the project. Paul Grech, 1315 Skyview Drive, Edward Hammill, 1304 Skyview Drive, Lou Marini, 1344 Skyview Drive, and Stephen Holquist, 1305 Skyview Drive spoke in opposition to the project and expressed health and other safety and aesthetic concerns. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Ellis noted this use is not compatible with this residential location, he then moved denial of this application. Commissioners expressed feelings that there were enough health and other concerns to justify this denial. There were feelings expressed that more study of the exposure and impact of the microwaves could have enhanced the application. Motion was seconded by C. Jacobs and passed on a 7-0 roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. -3- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 25, 1994 The Commission adjourned for a short break at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:12 P.M. 8. MASTER SIGN PROGRAM AND SIGN EXCEPTIONS AT 1801. TO 1887 EL CAMINO REAL (BURLINGAME PLAZA), ZONED C-1 (JOHN BRITTON, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 7/25/94, with attachments. Planner Gomery discussed the request, reviewed criteria, and Planning Department comments. Three conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Mr. Pederson, 2105 Summit Drive addressed the commission. He elaborated on the fabric flags and the need for more signage. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Deal moved approval of this master sign program and sign exception application, by resolution, subject to the three conditions discussed; stating that the signs are not obtrusive and add ambience and identity to the plaza; the conditions are as follows; 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped June 23, 1994 8k" X 11" Site Plan and 11" X 17" Sections and Elevations with a maximum flag size of 4' in the vertical dimension and 5' in the horizontal dimension (maximum 20 SF); and 2) that the conditions of the city Engineer's June 24, 1994 memo (the City reserves the right to change the sign locations if the signs will block the traffic right of way) and the Chief Building Inspector's June 23, 1994 memo (foundation and seismic/wind details will be required for a building permit) shall be met; and 3) that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Code requirements as amended by the City. It was noted, for the record, that there are a number of parcels on this block and it is appreciated that the request could be amalgamated. Motion was seconded by C. Key and approved on a 6-1 (C. Jacobs dissenting) voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 9. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MICROWAVE DISH ANTENNA AND NINE (9) CELLULAR PANEL ANTENNAS AT 330 PRIMROSE ROAD, ZONED C-1 SUBAREA A (EDWARD A. KEITH, PROPERTY OWNER AND MATTHEWS LAND COMPANY, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 7/25/94, with attachments. Planner Saisi discussed the request, reviewed criteria, and Planning Department comments. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Walt Phillips, representing Matthews Land Company, discussed the size of the panels, the technology and relay signals. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. -4- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes July 25, 1994 C. Mink stated that this antenna is suitable and compatible with the character of a commercial application in a commercial zone and moved approval of this application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the installation of the antennas be consistent with the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped June 21, 1994; 2) that the top of the dish antenna shall not be higher than 13'-8" above the roof deck and shall not rise above the top of the mechanical enclosure; 3) that all antennas shall be non -reflective and painted to match the surface of the mechanical penthouse; 4) that the conditions of the building official's memo dated June: 23, 1994 shall be met; 5) that any increase in the amount cellular equipment on the roof shall require an amendment to this permit; and 6) that the project shall meet all requirements of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City. Motion was seconded by C. Jacobs and passed on a. 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. VIII. PLANNER REPORTS - Planner Gomery reviewed City Council regular meeting of July 11, 1994. IB. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M. in memory of Edith Warne, mother of City Planner Margaret Warne Monroe. The commissioners extend CP Monroe's father and family their good wishes and support. MINUTES7.25 -5- Respectfully submitted, Mike Ellis, Secretary