HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1994.05.09CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
May 9, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was
called to order by Chairperson Deal on Monday, May 9, 1994 at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Deal, Ellis, Galligan, Graham, Jacobs, Kelly
and Mink
Absent: None
Staff Present: Margaret Monroe, City Planner; Jerry Coleman, City
Attorney; .Frank Erbacher, City Engineer; Keith Marshall,
Fire Marshal
MINUTES - The minutes of the April 11, 1994 meeting were unanimously
approved.
AGENDA - The order of the agenda was approved.
Commissioner Graham was presented a Resolution of Commendation and
Appreciation. S. Graham thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve
the City and stepped down. Commissioner Karen Key was officially seated
as a member of the Planning Commission.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
C. Ellis nominated C. Galligan for Chairperson for the 1994-95 term;
motion was seconded by C. Kelly; nominations were closed and C. Galligan
was elected Chairperson on unanimous voice vote.
C. Galligan nominated C. Jacobs for Vice Chairperson; motion was seconded
by C. Mink; nominations were closed and C. Jacobs was elected Vice
Chairperson on unanimous voice vote.
C. Jacobs nominated C. Ellis for Secretary; motion was seconded by C.
Galligan; nominations were closed and C. Ellis was elected Secretary on
unanimous voice vote.
The Commission adjourned for a 20 minute break at 7:45 P.M. and
reconvened at 8:05 P.M.
C. Deal passed the gavel to Chairperson Galligan.
FROM THE FLOOR
There were no public comments.
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STUDY ITEMS
1. SPECIAL PERMITS TO CONVERT EXISTING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO A
RECREATION ROOM WITH A HALF BATH AT 301 BAYSWATER AVENUE, ZONED R-1
(GREG AND JENNIFER COHN, PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT).
Requests: copy of minutes of previous action, how is the notice given
regarding the expiration of planning approval, define recreational use,
what is the present condition of the existing building, what facilities
exist.
Item set for Public Hearing May 23, 1994.
2. SPECIAL PERMITS FOR EXISTING GARAGE AND SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR
PROPOSED CARPORT AT 1421 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ;ZONED R-1 (JOHN Y.
CELIKKANAT, PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT).
Requests: Does the owner have a business at this site or is this
improvement for recreation only, plans show PVC panels for carport roof
are these legal improvement, would like plan Ito scale with lot
dimensions, is a parking variance required, what are vents for on roof of
detached structure, how does the sewer line align on the floor plan, are
paintings prepared for sale, where sold (on site/gallery), how long has
applicant been at this location, if w/in last 5 years provide copy of
real estate disclosure required at time of sale.
Item set for Public Hearing May 23, 1994.
3. SPECIAL PERMIT TO EXPAND FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT 322 LORTON AVENUE,
ZONED C-2 SUBAREA A, BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA (MEL K.
DOLLINGER, PROPERTY OWNER AND TOORAJ SHARIF, APPLICANT).
Requests: show the 5 on site parking stalls on the site plan, show
layout of tables and chairs for existing and new, provide total of tables
and chairs, existing and new, include information on cumulative parking
in area, parking report for area.
Item set. for Public Hearing May 23, 1994 pending the receipt of the
additional information.
4. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR. 60 STALLS AT 1157
CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2 (DILLON MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.,
PROPERTY OWNER AND AMERICAN GNOSTIC CHURCH, REV. RICHARD FERNANDEZ,
APPLICANT).
Requests: check with JPB regarding policy on commute parking lot use by
non -commuters, are Saturday/Sunday church hours the same, will 400 people
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participate in services at one time, there is need for a parking study,
check feasibility of barriers on California Drive to direct to crosswalk
to alleviate jaywalking, Saturday and Sunday hours and number of
employees/ customers of other businesses that share the site, estimate
number of people at each of services.
Item set for Public Hearing May 23, 1994 pending receipt of additional
information.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
5. SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE TO BUILD AN ATTACHED CARPORT AT 1715 RALSTON
AVENUE, ZONED R-1 (DR. AND MS. J. SCHUBINER, :PROPERTY OWNERS AND
APPLICANTS).
C. Galligan's property is contiguous to this property and he felt
participation would have an appearance of impropriety, he therefore
turned the gavel over to the Vice Chair and did not take part in the
discussion or the vote.
Reference staff report, 5/9/94, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed
the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments, and study
meeting questions. Four conditions were suggested for consideration.
Acting Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Dr. Jeffery Schubiner,
1715 Ralston Avenue, the applicant stated his reasons for the request and
was available to answer any questions. There was clarification about the
setback requirements. There were no other public continents and the public
hearing was closed.
C. Mink noted that the addition of broken horizontal :Lines created by the
offset of the front of the car port will add to the aesthetics and
character of the existing house, and that as stated in the documentation
submitted by the applicant the project will not be detrimental to other
properties in the area, he then moved to approve the application with the
following conditions; 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the
plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped April 6, 1994
Site Plan and Elevation/Perspective; 2) that the conditions of the Chief
Building Inspector's April 11, 1994 memo shall be met (carport must
remain permanently open on two or more sides, and a building permit shall
be obtained before construction); 3) that the side setback for the
carport on the north side shall be a minimum of 3'-311; and 4) that the
project shall meet all Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Code
requirements as amended by the City.
Motion was seconded by C. Key and approved on a 6-0-1 (C. Galligan
abstaining) roll call vote. Appeal procedures were advised.
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6. TENTATIVE MAP FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 1715 QUESADA WAY, ZONED
UNCLASSIFIED (BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROPERTY OWNER AND CHARLES
L. KAVANAGH, APPLICANT).
Reference staff report, 5/9/94, with attachments. CE Erbacher discussed
the request, reviewed criteria and Public Works Department comments. It
was explained that no development is approved by this operation as the
city does not review developments within the school district. One
condition was suggested for consideration.
Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. Bob Peterson, Burlingame
Elementary School District and Charles Kavanagh, 470 Chatam Road, the
district's engineer, explained that the 2 modular units are already at a
different location on site. This is an application. to adjust the lot
line so that they can relocate the buildings in order to build a new wing
on the school. The district needs to comply with State regulations for
funding that each school be on its own site and must therefore have a
boundary between the intermediate and elementary schools.
Lee and Dora Provin, 2625 Martinez Drive, John and Rena Cassanego, 2621
Martinez Drive and John and Millie Disco, 2629 Martinez Drive, expressed
concerns regarding a probable impact on an unplatte:d storm drain that
will be affected by the suggested construction and likely drainage from
the blacktop area. CE took the information under advisement. There were
no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Ellis noted that this is a technical shifting of the property line and
in accordance with the reasons cited in staff report he moved to
recommend approval to City Council with the following condition; 1)
School district maintains the landscaped area and trees in the traffic
island along Quesada Way.
Motion was seconded by C. Mink and approved on a 7-0 voice vote.
7. TENTATIVE MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION AT 321-333 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED
C-2, SUBAREA B, BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA (DONALD AND
PATRICIA SABATINI, PROPERTY OWNERS AND DAVID CONNOR OF GOLDEN STATE
BREWING CO., APPLICANT).
Reference staff report, 5/9/94, with attachments. CE Erbacher discussed
the request, reviewed criteria and Public Works Department comments.
Chm. Galligan opened the public hearing. James Linebarger, 1829 Union
Street, San Francisco, the architect representing the applicant,
expressed his agreement with the property owner regarding the design of
the project and the need for the lot line adjustment. There were no
other comments and the public hearing was closed.
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C. Mink noted that this is a lot merge required before the joint use of
these sites be allowed to commence. He then moved to recommend approval
to City Council.
Motion was seconded by C. Ellis and approved on a 7-0 voice vote.
The Commission expressed appreciation to C. Deal for his effort and
energy.
PLANNERS REPORTS
- Review of City Council regular meeting of April 18, and May 2,
1994.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. in memory of Ralph Button a
local Architect, longtime Burlingame resident, good friend, good
buddy, and father figure. A great fisherman and storyteller, in
fact the only fisherman who didn't stretch a 12" trout into trophy
size as the years went by. Ralph had a passion for life and for
those around him. His generosity, friendship and laugh will be
missed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Ellis, Secretary
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