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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1994.06.27CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 27, 1994 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman Galligan on Monday, June 27, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Deal, Ellis, Galligan, Jacobs, Kelly, Key and Mink Absent: None Staff Present: Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Jerry Coleman, City Attorney; Donald Chang, Associate Civil Engineer; Keith Marshall, Fire Marshal MINUTES - The minutes of the June 13, 1994 meeting were corrected as follows: Notation was made that the header on -the original minutes was incorrect and has been revised to read June 13, 1994; and on page 3, paragraph 4, "Motion was seconded by C. Rey d-aeebsand approved on a 5-0-2 (Crs. Ellis and Kelly absent) voice vote." The minutes were then approved as amended. AGENDA - Item Number 3, 211 Chapin Avenue was withdrawn, the order of the agenda was then approved. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. ITEMS FOR STUDY 1. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR FREIGHT FORWARDING COMPANY AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR BACK UP AT 1415 NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE, ZONED M-1 (PAUL LAND MICHELE BOGHOSSIAN, PROPERTY OWNER AND LARRY WEINSTEIN, APPLICANT). Requests: Does dimension of handicapped parking meet code; CE should check to see if wider spaces could compensate for a narrower back up aisle, how many spaces would be lost by widening; dimension of vans, where located at night; have applicant readdress exceptional circumstances portion of application; times and frequency of delivery of small vans and clarify 4 times per month delivery for the large vans; general job descriptions of various employees; could this qualify for minor modification; if the applicant would prefer to reduce the number of spaces that would need to be included in the public notice. Item set for Public Hearing July 11, 1994. Page -1- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1994 ITEMS FOR ACTION 2. VARIANCES TO FRONT AND REAR SETBACKS AND FLOOR AREA RATIO AT 2022 RAY DRIVE, ZONED R-1 (JERRY AND EILEEN CEGLIA, PROPERTY OWNERS AND TAMARA HARMON, APPLICANT). Reference staff -report, 6/27/94, 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. Tamara Harmon, T. H. Designs, Inc., addressed the commission on behalf of the applicant. Letters of support from the residents at 2210 Ray Drive, 2013 Devereux Drive and 1609 Monte Corvino Way were presented to the commission. Explained only 19' of foundation was new. The exceptional circumstances include shape of lot and difficulty in designing around the existing interior structures, i.e., fireplace and heat ducts in this untraditional "L" shaped house. Attention was given to the impact of the elevations. If an interior lot would have 300' more FAR and only be over 390, corner lot is hardship. They have complied with the exterior corner/side setback and requirements. Reducing the project by 300 SF would eliminate the garage extension, possibly one bedroom and bathroom. Attempting to trim 167 SF from the project would have to be from the upstairs and the lower level family room. The applicant indicated some changes were possible. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. The commissioners discussed the various portions of the project needing variances and how they relate to each other; and expressed the opinion that the denial of any portion of the project would affect the other segments of the project as each piece is related and the visibility of the front of the triangular lot aggravates the problem, therefore the commissioners decided that they should act on whole and not deny some requests and approve others. C. Ellis noted that there are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to this property that would permit the granting of these applications. The increase in floor area ratio is not in keeping with the direction given by City Council. Concern was expressed that the mass and bulk of this addition would not be compatible with, would be detrimental to and would have an adverse effect on the neighbors and to the existing users in the general vicinity based on the reasons stated and the information supplied in the packet, he moved to deny, without prejudice, these variance and floor area ratio applications. Motion was seconded by C. Kelly and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 4. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AIR/OCEAN FREIGHT FORWARDING BUSINESS AT 50 EDWARDS COURT, ZONED M-1 (ROBERT F. EDWARDS TR, PROPERTY OWNER AND NEW JAS INTERNATIONAL INC.. APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 6/27/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. Page -2- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1994 Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Mike Wong, JAS International, Inc,. was present to answer questions. He made it very clear that the conditions, as stated, would not be a problem in any way. Any perishable items are delivered direct to the airport eliminating any off load urgency. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission noted that there was little need at this location to limit hours of delivery or unloading, or use by day of the week and -directed conditions be modified to take out these limitations. C. Ellis moved, based on the information supplied in the packet and provided by the applicant, moved to approve this special permit application, by resolution, with the following modified conditions; 1) that the configuration of warehouse and office areas shall be consistent with the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped May 20, 1994; 2) that the business shall operate with a maximum of nine employees and a maximum of two company vehicles; 3) that within 30 days of action on this item, the applicant shall contact the Fire Department for an inspection of the automatic sprinkler system and that any alterations to the sprinkler system shall require a separate permit to the Building and Fire Departments; and 4) that the project shall meet all requirements of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amendment by the City. Motion was seconded by C. Jacobs and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 5. VARIANCE TO FLOOR AREA RATIO AT 340 PEPPER AVENUE, ZONED R-1 (SCOTT AND ALEXIS DANIELSON, PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANTS). Reference staff report, 6/27/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. The applicant was not available. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Jacobs observed the unusual configuration of this lot and observed there are many exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to this property since the exterior of the house would be the same with or without the vaulted ceilings. The granting of the application would not be detrimental to the vicinity or have an adverse effect on the neighbors because of the dense vegetation on the lot, based on the reasons stated and the information supplied in the packet she moved to approve these variance and floor area ratio applications, 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 15, 1994, Sheets SP -1, A-1, A-2, A-5, A-6, A-8, and A-11; 2) that the ceiling heights in the studio (572 SF), living room (347 SF), dining room (247 SF) and master bedroom (300 SF) shall not exceed 14'-011, 15'-611, 15'-6" and 12'-6" respective- ly; 3) that the maximum height of the two story portion of the house at the front of the lot shall be no greater than 30'-0" to the top of the finished material at the ridge from elevation 50; and 4) that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Code requirements as amended by the City of Burlingame. Page -3- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1994 Commission discussed the purpose of the FAR concerns as directed by Council. The addition of ceilings at 12' within the pitched roofs would eliminate the need for this variance but would not affect the mass or bulk of this structure. Even though this project exceeds the FAR requirements it does fit into the declining height envelope. Further, if a cathedral ceiling is included in a design it causes a double count of space, this limits some of the architectural ingenuity. Motion was seconded by C. Kelly C. Jacobs asked that her motion be withdrawn, her second declined and the motion stood, the motion to approve the variance then passed on a 4-3 (C. Deal, Mink and Galligan dissenting) roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 6. TEMPORARY TENT PERMIT FOR THE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL AT 1333 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, ZONED C-4 (HTKG DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, PROPERTY OWNER AND STEVE TRENT, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 6/27/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Larry Builta, Hyatt Director of Engineering, 1333 Bayshore, was present to answer commission questions. The tent is a clear span, metal frame and is designed to withstand 80 MPH winds. In response to parking problem questions Mr. Builta reported there were 14 instances (12 day - 2 evening) in 1993 and thus far in 1994 where parking demand exceeded spaces onsite and created an overflow. Sixty percent of their residency rate is fly in customers. Parking impact is created when an event draws from the local community. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Jacobs moved approval of this application with an added condition noting that the granting of the application would not be detrimental to the vicinity or have an adverse effect on any neighbors, based on the reasons stated and the information supplied in the packet she moved to approve this temporary tent permit application with the following conditions; 1) that the ±5,000 SF tent shall be installed as shown on the 8'k" X 11" and 11" X 17" plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped June 13, 1994 Aerial Plan; Model 2000/290/603/000 Section; and Site Plan; 2) that the conditions of 'the Fire Marshals' June 13, 1994 memo (tent structure shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler and connected to a fire alarm system which meets all ADA requirements); the Chief Building Officials' June 13, 1994 memo (tent is subject to all the requirements of the State Building Code) shall be met; 3) that the temporary tent shall be removed on December 31, 1994 and the parking spaces shall be restored to their original condition and use; 4) that all employees whose parking spaces have been temporarily displaced by this tent shall park on -sate in the primary parking structure of the hotel; 5) that the project shall meet Uniform Building Codes and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame; and 6) that a parking survey count be undertaken each time the tent is in use, noting number of vacant parking spaces at the peak Page -4- Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 27, 1994 use time of the tent event and at dinner service hours; and 7) that the site shall be inspected for removal of the tent on January 3, 1995. Motion was seconded by C. Mink and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. VIII. PLANNER REPORTS - CP reviewed City Council regular meeting of June 20, 1994. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. MINUTES6.27 Page -5- Respectfully submitted, Mike Ellis, Secretary