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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1995.12.11MINUTES CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION December 11, 1995 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Acting Chairman Ellis on Tuesday, December 11, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Deal, Ellis, Galligan, Key, Mink and Wellford Absent: Commissioner Jacobs Staff Present: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; City Attorney, Jerry Coleman; City Engineer, Frank Erbacher and Fire Marshal, Keith Marshall MINUTES - The minutes of the November 27, 1995 Planning Commission meeting were approved. AGENDA - The order of the agenda was approved. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. ITEMS FOR STUDY 1. APPLICATION FOR FOUR SPECIAL PERMITS TO BUILD A ONE STORY DETACHED GARAGE WITH RECREATION ROOM AT 1520 RALSTON AVENUE, ZONED R-1, (KEVIN AND JENNIFER HELMIG, PROPERTY OWNERS AND HELMIG CONSTRUCTION AND JAMES D. VALENTI, DESIGNER, APPLICANT). Requests: why need a bathtub, shower sufficient for pool; would they consider an outdoor shower; what makes this different from second unit with a full bath and the size of the room; be more specific about location of window placement for exceptions, which windows are 5'-3" and 8'-3"; Item set for public hearing January 8, 1996. revised 1.2.95 -1- CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 1995 ACTION ITEMS 2. APPLICATION FOR A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, CONDOMINIUM PERMIT AND A LANDSCAPING VARIANCE FOR A NEW 12 UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM AT 550 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3. (STUART B. ARONOFF, PROPERTY OWNERS AND GEORGE GANG YAO, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 12.11.95, with attachments. CP Monroe summarized the request and reviewed criteria and Planning Department comments. Thirteen conditions were suggested for consideration. Acting Chm. Ellis opened the public hearing. Paul Gumbinger, architect, 6 E. Third Avenue, San Mateo, was present to answer questions. He noted the project was just as it had been presented and approved 2 years ago. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. C. Deal noted the findings, the initial study and comments from the last review. This project has no significant effect on the environment. He then moved approval of this negative declaration. Motion was seconded by C. Mink and approved on a 6-0-1 (C. Jacobs absent) voice vote. C. Deal explained this is the same request approved before with no change, it meets the intent of code. The landscape variance is a good solution because it provides driveway access to the first floor for loading and unloading on a busy street, especially at this location where the eucalyptus trees are placed so that sight lines can be difficult. He then moved approval of this condominium permit and landscaping variance for a new 12 unit residential condominium, 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 November 17, 1995, Sheets DD1, DD2, DD3 & DD4; 2) that the conditions set forth in the Fire Marshal's July 30, 1993 memo, the City Engineer's August 17, 1993 memo and the Park Director's July 30 and August 2, 1993 memo and the Senior Building Official's November 20, 1995 memo shall be met; 3) that a security system with and intercom to each unit shall be provided for access to the designated guest parking in the garage and a minor shall be installed half way down the garage ramp for vehicles exiting the garage to see on coming cars; 4) that a total of 3 guest parking stalls shall be designated and marked on the final map and plans, and not assigned to any 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 , and owner purchaser manual which -2- CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 1995 shall contain the name and address of all contractors who perform work on the project, copies of all warranties or guaranties 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 parking garage shall be designed to city standards and shall be managed and maintained by the condominium association with one space assigned to each unit, three (3) designated guest parking spaces and the remaining spaces rented for a nominal fee by the association only to the residents with two cars; and no portion of the parking area and aisles shall be converted to any other use than parking or used for any support activity such as storage unit, utilities or other non -parking use; 8) that the furnaces and water heaters shall be shown in a legal compartment outside of the required parking and landscaping and in conformance with zoning and Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code requirements before a building permit is issued; 9) that for the protection of pedestrians a silent auto warning system shall be installed at the ingress/egress area to the underground parking garage; 10) that the location of trash receptacles shall be approved by the City Engineer; 11) that the exhaust system shafts for the underground garage shall be located to avoid landscaping and walkways; 12) that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge and parapet wall shall not exceed elevation 74.33' (74'-4") as measured from the average elevation at the top of the curb along El Camino Real for a maximum height of 35'-0", and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge shall be surveyed and approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing inspections. Should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or adjusted so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the above stated specifications; and 13) that the project including egress and access requirements, shall meet all the requirements of the municipal code and Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. Motion was seconded by C. Mink and approved on a 6-0-1 (C. Jacobs absent) voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. 3. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A NEW TAKE-OUT FOOD RESTAURANT (LA SALSA) AT 1125 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A, (SANDRA YORK, PROPERTY OWNER AND STEVE ROTH, APPLICANT). Reference staff report, 12.11.95, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria, Planning Department comments. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. Acting Chm. Ellis opened the public hearing. Ozzie Garcia, Assistant District Manager at-LaSalsa was present to answer questions. He explained their trash and cleaning arrangements, they sweep the gutters daily, they have added 2 cans inside and have 911 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 1995 purchased a de -greaser for the sidewalk. The need to pick up trash left on the sidewalk tables was pointed out. Sheryl Enright, California Candy Company, 274 Lorton Avenue discussed the trash problem on Lorton and Burlingame Avenues and submitted pictures she had taken. Has asked LaSalsa management to remove umbrella on the table on Lorton which blocks her sign and the view of Lorton from Burlingame Avenue. He has not agreed to remove it. The amount of take-out seems to be more than the 5 % requested on the permit. She recommended that the city be more forceful and make people account for their trash. Supported but wants trash control agreements met. Mr. Garcia returned to state that the umbrella corresponds to the table size approved on his encroachment permit. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission discussed the trash issue, need to place trash cans outside at door, lack of public access to restrooms, this site went from very limited seating ats a bakery to 34 seats; the tenant space did not change, the number of chairs is not a factor in defining an eating establishment; conditions need to be amended to insure policing of trash and clean up of tables on the sidewalk; umbrella should not block view of other stores on Lorton from the corner of Lorton and Burlingame Avenue; other things are hung out on Lorton which also affect views; increase in size (seating) of the business on this site from bakery to restaurant has a big impact on traffic and parking, would like to see two restrooms, male and female, required. C. Deal noted this request is for a special permit for a new take-out food restaurant, he then moved for approval, amending the conditions to add requirement for more policing for trash at tables on the street, more trash receptacles outside the business and more regular outside cleanup if needed; 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped November 14, 1995 Sheet A0.0 Title Sheet and Site Location, and Sheet A2.11 Floor Plan; 2) that the conditions of the City Engineers' November 20, 1995 memo shall be met; 3) that the business will be open 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. seven days a week with a maximum of five employees at any one time; 4) that the applicant shall purchase and maintain at least daily, more often if necessary, trash receptacles outside the building of a type approved by the City, at the door along Burlingame Avenue, or at locations as approved by the City Engineer and Fire Department; 5) that the applicant shall remove once a day or more frequently if determined to be necessary by the City, all take-out debris on the sidewalk and on sidewalk tables, in the gutter, and in planters, in front of the store along Burlingame Avenue and Lorton Avenue, and within 50' of the store; and 6) 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. Key and approved on a 4-2-1 (Cmsrs. Galligan and Mink dissenting and C. Jacobs absent) roll vote. Appeal procedures were advised. -4- CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Docember 11, 1995 r `r purchased a de -greaser for the sidewalk. The need to pick up trash left on the sidewalk tables was pointed out. Sheryl Enright, Valifornia Candy Company, 274 Lorton Avenue discussed the trash problem on Lorton a50 Burlingame Avenues and submitted pictures she had taken. Has asked LaSalsa managdVto remove umbrella on the table on Lorton which blocks her sign and the view of Lorton from Burlingame Avotue. He has not agreed to remove it. The amount of take-out seems to be more than the S % requested on the permit. She recommended that the city be more forceful and maka`people account for their trash. Supported but wants trash control agreements met. Mr. `Garcia returned to state that the umbrella corresponds to the table size approved on his- encroachment permit. There were / no other comments and the public hearing was closed. A Planning Commission discussed the trash issue, ped to place trash cans outside at door, lack of public access to restrooms, this site wetrt from very limited seating at a bakery to 34 seats; the tenant space did not change, the; number of chairs is not a factor in defining an eating establishment; conditions need to,,be amended to insure policing of trash and clean up of tables on the sidewalk; umbrella should not block view of other stores on Lorton from the corner of Lorton and Burlingame Avenue; other thins are hung out on Lorton which also affect views; increase in size (seating) of the business on this site from bakery to restaurant has a big impart on traffic and parking, would like to see two restrooms, male and female, required`. C. Deal noted this request is for � special permit for a new take-out food restaurant, he then moved for approval, amen4ng the conditions to add requirement for more policing for trash at tables on the street, more trash receptacles outside the business and more regular outside cleanup if needed; 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped November 14, 1995 Sheet A0.0 Title Sheet and Site Location, and Sheet A2.11 Floor Plan; 2) that the conditions of the City Engineers' Novembe 120, 1995 memo shall be met; 3) that the business will be open 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P. . seven days a week with a maximum of five employees at any one time; 4) that the ap licant shall purchase and maintain at least daily, more often if necessary, trash recep les outside the building of a type approved by the City, at the door along Burlingame Av nue, or at locations as approved by the City Engineer and Fire Department; 5) that t e applicant shall remove once a day or more frequently if determined to be necessary by tie City, all take-out debris on the sidewalk and on sidewalk tables, in the gutter, and in.planters, in front of the store along Burlingame Avenue and Lorton Avenue, and within 50' of the store; and 6) 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. Key and approved on a 4-2-1 (Cmsrs. Galligan and Mink dissenting and C. Jacobs absent) roll vote. Appeal procedures were advised. I 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 1995 PLANNER REPORTS - Review of City Council regular meeting of December 4, 1995. postponed to January 8, 1996 meeting; - Commission discussed and reviewed the proposed Draft M-1 District Regulations; Prohibited Uses through end of District Regulations with the CP and Mike Coffey from the citizens committee. - Commission discussed Definition and Regulation of ATM's ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. hUNUTM12.11 mvisedl.10p.4 W1 Respectfully submitted, Karen Key, Secretary