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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION
September 22, 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Burlingame was called to order by Chairman
Key on September 22, 1997 at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
Chair Key introduced and welcomed the newly appointed Planning Commissioner Dave Luzuriaga
whose first meeting is tonight. Dave, a civil engineer by profession, is a three year resident of the
city and a homeowner on Poppy Drive.
Present: Commissioners Coffey, Luzuriaga, Mink, Wellford. and Key
Absent: Commissioners Deal and Galligan
Staff Present: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; City Attorney, Larry Anderson; City
Engineer, Frank Erbacher; Fire Marshal, Keith Marshall
MINUTES - CP Monroe noted a correction to page 9, paragraph 2, line 14, an extra is was
inadvertently added in that condition and should be removed. There were no
other changes and C. Coffey moved the adoption of the minutes, seconded by
C.Mink. The minutes were approved 5-0-2 (Cers. Deal and Galligan absent) on
a voice vote.
AGENDA - CP Monroe noted that two action items had been continued to the meeting of
October 14, 1997. The order of the agenda was then approved.
C. Galligan arrived at 7:05 p.m.
FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments.
ITEMS FOR STUDY
APPLICATION FOR AN ANTENNA EXCEPTION AT 601 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED
R-1, (ALEXANDER BOGDIS, APPLICANT AND AGELIKI A. BOGDIS, PROPERTY OWNER).
Requests: Requests: on what date was the antenna purchased; why does the applicant needs an
antenna this size when smaller ones are now available; identify the number of neighbors on adjacent
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properties which will be affected by this antenna at its proposed location; would the applicant put up
a pole the height of the antenna at the proposed location of the dish so that the Commissioners can
determine the visibility from the street. There were no further requests and the item was set for
hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR A HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A FIRST AND
SECOND FLOOR ADDITION AT 1630 ESCALANTE WAY, ZONED R-1, (RON SHIMAMOTO,
APPLICANT AND PING HSIAO, PROPERTY OWNER).
Requests: the applicant should place story poles to show the outer limits of the various additions to
the structure so that the commission and neighbors can determine the impacts on their views of the
proposed changes to the exterior of this structure; can notations be made on the aerial that indicate the
existing two story houses on this block. There were no further questions and the item was set for
public hearing on October 14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR A HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR AN ADDITION TO
THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LEVEL AT 16 KENMAR WAY, ZONED R-1, (BAEK
YOUNG AHN, AIA, APPLICANT AND JUNG HO LEE, PROPERTY OWNER).
Requests: concerned about the size of the finished structure and the lack of on -site parking, adequacy
of parking available is not limited to new construction, almost 5000 SF with two parking spaces is not
enough, how will guest parking be provided; would staff include a condition to address neighbor's
concern about equipment storage and parking during construction; if such parking is to be in access
easement to adjacent properties, then it needs to be noted and they need neighbors consent; neighbors
have indicated that they do not want construction activity on Saturdays, how will applicant address this
request; neighbor who owns adjacent access easement wants to know who will be responsible for any
damage to the paving of the easement, could the city attorney comment. There were no other
questions and the item was set for public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS FOR A FIRST FLOOR ADDITION AT 1464
CORTEZ AVENUE, ZONED R-1, (MARYAM REFAHI, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY
OWNER).
Requests: applicant needs to explain the special/exceptional circumstances regarding the request for
the Y-9" side setback; the addition proposed is not compatible with the style of the existing structure,
how could they improve this appearance; there appears to be a large enclosure within the room, what
is this area intended to be used for; will there be any plumbing extended into the new room. There
were no further requests and the item was set for public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR A CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1516
FLORIBUNDA AVENUE, ZONED R-3, (OTTO MILLER, APPLICANT AND OTTO AND
VIRGINIA MILLER, PROPERTY OWNERS).
Requests: There were no requests for additional information by the Commissioners and the item was
set for public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.
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APPLICATION FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1516
FLORIBUNDA AVENUE, ZONED R-3, (OTTO MILLER, APPLICANT AND OTTO AND
VIRGINIA MILLER, PROPERTY OWNERS).
Requests: There were no requests for additional information by the Commissioners and the item was
set for public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT TO CHARGE FOR GUEST
PARKING, A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW HERTZ -RENT -A -CAR TO OPERATE A CAR
RENTAL DESK INSIDE THE HOTEL AND USE REQUIRED HOTEL PARKING FOR CAR
RENTAL PURPOSES AND A VARIANCE TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF COMPACT
SPACES TO 29% AT 1800 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, ZONED C-4, (SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
MARRIOTT APPLICANT AND HOST MARRIOTT, PROPERTY OWNER).
Requests: is it the intention of the hotel to charge people for parking who are attending public
functions held at the hotel; what additional signage will be added to make the parking work, how big
will it be, where will it be placed, and how many signs will be installed; how will disabled people be
handled, will they have to pay for parking, if not how will it be managed so that they are not
embarrassed; the Hertz spaces should be listed in the table, also the number of compact plus the
number of standard parking stalls; add a column to the table showing required parking for comparison
to request; concerned about employee parking in adjacent area, no on -street parking is available, break
out the 550 employees by shift; remembered that area that they now want for valet (below grade
parking) was once designated for employee parking, was that on the original approval; what steps have
been taken in the past to keep unwanted visitors from parking on the site., how did they work; have
they tried giving guests a placard to put on their cars; where are the contracts for the Hertz rental cars
written and signed; cannot address this issue until know what the parking fete being charged is because
without that there is not enough information to know whether the adjacent property owners will be
affected; concerned about taxis, changed only two allowed on hotel site at one time, so remainder park
on street or in privately owned lots nearby; if going to ask for new, the all past actions are void and
valet parking can now be reviewed and new conditions imposed, should be reviewed as a new
application and can determine what would like to see in the current valet parking area; all of the
BCDC spaces are standard stalls, why are none compact; has the applicant looked at the overall
parking layout on the site and determined that there is no better solution than the one offered; provide
information on the employee shifts and number of employees in each shift, where do they park; the
Hyatt applicant indicates that they will validate parking tickets for those using restaurants on -site, will
Marriott do this, what about vouchers for evening events and people who have reservations, will all
have to pay; if one pays at the front gate will one have to pay again for the valet parking service; will
any city taxes be generated by the parking fees charged for this hotel parking. There were no further
requests and the application was set for hearing at the Tuesday, October 14, 1997 meeting providing
the applicant has been able to respond to all the questions in time for the staff report to be prepared
for that meeting.
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APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SPECIAL PERMIT TO CHARGE
FOR GUEST PARKING, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES DESIGNATED FOR
VALET PARKING AND ALLOW BUDGET RENT -A -CAR TO USE REQUIRED HOTEL
PARKING FOR CAR RENTAL PURPOSES AND AN AMENDMENT TO A PARKING
VARIANCE FOR DIMENSION TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF COMPACT PARKING
TO 35 %, AT 1333 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, ZONED C-4, (HYATT REGENCY SAN FRANCISCO
AIRPORT, APPLICANT AND HTKG DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, L.P., PROPERTY
OWNER).
Requests: how many directional signs will be added, where will they be put and how big will they
be; how will disabled accessible spots be handled, will they have to pay, will they be embarrassed;
who will be charged for parking, how much will it be; over the years Hyatt has placed temporary tents
for various events in their parking areas, will this practice be continued after this program is
implemented; can we expect applications like this from other hotel operators, if so, should we be
considering same established standards for all; want to continue good relationship with hotels which
have been good for the city but also have obligation to protect off-street parking of offices and other
land uses nearby, reluctant to proceed without a fee schedule so that impact on adjacent area can be
identified; will any city taxes be generated by the parking fees charged for this hotel parking; what
other means has the hotel employed in the past to prevent unauthorized parking on -site; there are 250
employees and 32 designated employee parking spaces are being provided on -site, how are employees
broken out by shift; what percentage of customers drive to the site, what percent tours and other
groups who do not need parking. Commissioners also asked that questions identified for Marriott be
included for Hyatt these include: the Budget Rent-A-Car parking should be listed on the parking table
along with the number of compact plus standard parking stalls, a column should be added to the table
showing parking requirements for comparison; concern about employee parking in the adjacent on
street and business areas; have they tried giving guests a placard for their cars to enforce on unwanted
users; concerned about taxis, how are they handled on -site now and how will they be after this
program is instituted; where are the contracts for Budget Rent-A-Car written and signed; if asking for
new, all past decisions regarding parking are void and valet and other arrangements can be reviewed
and new conditions imposed; if someone pays at the parking garage and they decided to do valet
parking instead, will they have to pay twice. There were no further requests and the application was
set for hearing at the Tuesday, October 14, 1997 meeting providing the applicant has been able to
respond to all the questions in time for the staff report to be prepared for that meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR BOAT PARKING AT 1633 MARCO POLO
AVENUE, ZONED R-1, (HARRY E. DAVI, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER). (37
NOTICED.) CONTINUED TO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER
14, 1997.
APPLICATION FOR A TAKE-OUT PERMIT AT 1112 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1,
SUBAREA A, (ADAM ROSEN, THE NATURAL EDGE JUICE COMPANY, APPLICANT AND
LORENZO & LOUISA KAO, PROPERTY OWNER). (37 NOTICED.) CONTINUED TO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1997.
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APPLICATION FOR A HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR
LOT COVERAGE, FRONT AND SIDE SETBACKS AND PARKING AT 1704 TOLEDO AVENUE,
ZONED R-1, (JOHN STEWART, STEWART ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND LI YIN LIANG,
PROPERTY OWNER). (42 NOTICED)
Reference staff report, 9.22.97, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed
criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Four conditions were
recommended for consideration. How much of the house was removed, all but the front and side walls
of the garage; did the plans show the which walls were to be demolished, yes, they were called out
as solid blue lines, the traditional symbol; did anyone ask before all the walls were removed, no.
Chairman Key opened the public hearing. John Stewart, architect, 1351 Laurel Street, San Carlos,
spoke referring to his letter in the packet explaining what happened, he noted that the property owner
and contractor were also present. Commissioners asked if the property owner wanted to change any
of the interior spaces now that the project was going to be a wholly new building, architect indicated
that the property owner was happy with the floor plan and house the way it was; they removed the
windows as noted in the staff report because they were problems for the neighbors; now they want to
get the project done, sure the neighbors feel the same. What was the issue which made the contractor
decide to remove all the walls: it was easier to take down all the walls than to try to support the roof
and make new openings, the contractor wanted to do a good job, removal was outside the bid but
decided to bear the cost to do a better job, safer for his employees because he did not have to support
the roof while removing and replacing walls. Is the applicant intending to remove the remaining walls
of the garage, no. Peter Sun, general contractor spoke. He apologized, he was the person who caused
the problem; his intentions were good, but resulted in a mess. He removed the old walls for the safety
of his workers because of the extent of the remodel and the roof structure would be reworked anyway
as well as the majority of the foundation needing reinforcement. As they proceeded with the
demolition they also found unexpected dry rot and evidence of termite damage; the structure came
down easily. Hope you would consider approving requests based on the fact that the replacement
house would be exactly what you approved before, except built to all current code standards.
Karlyn Schneider, 2705 Arguello, spoke expressing the concern that it is hard to believe that someone
in the construction business was not aware of the need to get permits, not very professional, what else
does he not know that will affect the future work? Builders are not suppose to do things not in the
building plans, what protection do the neighbors have; Chair Key asked staff to explain the city's
inspection process; what will happen if the roof is a foot too high, staff noted the conditions require
surveys of each of the various stages of the framing to insure that the roof peak does not exceed
maximum elevation stated; contractor must call for city inspection as he proceeds through each step
of construction. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: we have approved, with findings, this same project granting the variances,
impressed by the contractor's apology and for his trying to do a good job; he should have been aware
of the city's ordinances, they were introduced to protect from over development in residential areas
and were not intended for applicant to have to go through what this one has, staff should have more
latitude in these matters. The mistake was trying to build a better building. For these reasons C.
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APPLICATION FOR A HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR
LOT COVERAGE, FRONT AND SIDE SETBACKS AND PARKING AT 1704 TOLEDO AVENUE,
ZONED R-1, (JOHN STEWART, STEWART ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND LI YIN LIANG,
PROPERTY OWNER). (42 NOTICED)
Reference staff report, 9.22.97, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed
criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. Four conditions were
recommended for consideration. How much of the house was removed, all but the front and side walls
of the garage; did the plans show the which walls were to be demolished, yes, they were called out
as solid blue lines, the traditional symbol; did anyone ask before all the walls were removed, no.
Chairman Key opened the public hearing. John Stewart, architect, 1351 Laurel Street, San Carlos,
spoke referring to his letter in the packet explaining what happened, he noted that the property owner
and contractor were also present. Commissioners asked if the property owner wanted to change any
of the interior spaces now that the project was going to be a wholly new building, architect indicated
that the property owner was happy with the floor plan and house the way it was; they removed the
windows as noted in the staff report because they were problems for the neighbors; now they want to
get the project done, sure the neighbors feel the same. What was the issue which made the contractor
decide to remove all the walls: it was easier to take down all the walls than to try to support the roof
and make new openings, the contractor wanted to do a good job, removal was outside the bid but
decided to bear the cost to do a better job, safer for his employees because he did not have to support
the roof while removing and replacing walls. Is the applicant intending to remove the remaining walls
of the garage, no. Peter Sun, general contractor spoke. He apologized, he was the person who caused
the problem; his intentions were good, but resulted in a mess. He removed the old walls for the safety
of his workers because of the extent of the remodel and the roof structure would be reworked anyway
as well as the majority of the foundation needing reinforcement. As they proceeded with the
demolition they also found unexpected dry rot and evidence of termite damage; the structure came
down easily. Hope you would consider approving requests based on the fact that the replacement
house would be exactly what you approved before, except built to all current code standards.
Karlyn Schneider, 2705 Arguello, spoke expressing the concern that it is hard to believe that someone
in the construction business was not aware of the need to get permits, not very professional, what else
does he not know that will affect the future work? Builders are not suppose to do things not in the
building plans, what protection do the neighbors have; Chair Key asked staff to explain the city's
inspection process; what will happen if the roof is a foot too high, staff noted the conditions require
surveys of each of the various stages of the framing to insure that the roof peak does not exceed
maximum elevation stated; contractor must call for city inspection as he proceeds through each step
of construction. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: we have approved, with findings, this same project granting the variances,
impressed by the contractor's apology and for his trying to do a good job; he should have been aware
of the city's ordinances, they were introduced to protect from over development in residential areas
and were not intended for applicant to have to go through what this one has, staff should have more
latitude in these matters. The mistake was trying to build a better building. For these reasons C.
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Wellford moved approval for the project as previously approved with conditions in the staff report and
by resolution. Motion was seconded by C. Galligan. The conditions are: 1) that the project shall be
built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 26, 1997,
Sheets A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 with no changes to roof ridge height, footprint, window placement
or building envelope without amendment to this action by the Planning; Commission; 2) that the
maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 17'-0" as measured from
the average elevation at the top of the curb along Toledo Avenue (99.75' ), and that the top of plate
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 installed, shall
not exceed the maximum height shown on the approved plans; 3) that the conditions of the Chief
Building Official's September 2, 1997 memo shall be met; and 4)that this project shall meet all the
requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of
Burlingame.
Comment on the motion: Went to site angry, but it was clear that it was easier to knock it down, but
left the least attractive part of the building; previous request for a second story addition by itself not
large but blocked signification views for neighbors so allowed proposed which maintained existing
views; uncovered parking space is lacking but extra wide lot so more on street parking; project will
be better for everyone if grant. Would ask to consider adding conditions that the applicant can not
build a shed or other accessory structure or increase the square footage of the house without returning
to the planning commission. It was noted by a commissioner that such additions and structures were
now subject to hillside area construction review and the neighbors would be notified and have an
opportunity to call it up for review to the Planning Commission any such changes. As drove by saw
a vacant lot, if came in with this project under that circumstance would have voted against this project.
Contractor says he will have to redo foundation as well, so can design a building that meets code
requirements, cannot support.
Chair Key called for the vote. The motion to approve was passed on a 4-2-1 (Cers. Key and Mink
dissenting, C. Deal absent) roll call vote.
Appeal procedures were advised.
APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR CAR RENTAL AT 1801-
1831 BAYSHORE/840 COWAN ROAD, ZONED O-M, (DOLLAR RENT -A -CAR SYSTEMS, INC.,
APPLICANT AND JAMES CLANG, CRM PROPERTIES, INC., RICHARD W. REED TRUST
AND CENTURY INVESTMENTS, INC., PROPERTY OWNERS). (35 NOTICED.)
Reference staff report, 9.22.97, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed
criteria, Planning Department comments, and study meeting questions. A set of conditions were
recommended for consideration for each property (6 for 1801 Bayshore, 6 for 1815 Bayshore, 6 for
1831 Bayshore and 7 for 804 Cowan Road). CP suggested adding two conditions: the City Engineer's
September 22, 1997 memo regarding installing grease absorbent pillows in all catch basins at 840
Cowan Road and striping on the pavement as well as marking on the pavement "no parking" on the
access easement across the site from Cowan Road to the city's pump station; adding to each site's
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conditions "that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on these sites shall be written in
Burlingame at the facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway". There were no questions from the
commissioners.
Chair Key opened the Public Hearing. Michael Joyce, 5330 31st Street, Tulsa, representing the Dollar
Rent-A-Car corporation stated that they agreed with all the conditions except that they would like the
amend the condition added regarding writing all leases for cars stored on the site, since this is a
regional storage facility. Contracts for the tour business coming through San Francisco Airport would
be written at this site and the sale tax revenue from those 1305 rentals a month would come to the city
of Burlingame. Presently all of their car rental contracts are written at the airport. They would agree
to loading and unloading all car carriers on the 840 Cowan Road site. This was difficult before
because the site was not paved; but Dollar followed up on the Alamo use permit requirements and
paved and improved that site. They will insure that there will be no use of the public street for this
activity, they will post signs on the fence informing drivers of where, nearby, they can get a key for
access and notify their distributors. Mr. Joyce presented for displays showing how the sites were
proposed to be used together and what landscaping was to be provided as a part of the project. He
noted that they meet all the disabled accessible, bus, fleet and employee parking requirements on -site
in standard parking stalls, there is still some room to grow. There will be no walk in customers to
rent cars. All the rental business from this site will be pre -sold tour business, these contracts will be
signed in Burlingame. People picking up cars will exit onto Cowan Road, they would be glad to
contribute their share to a signal at the Cowan/Bayshore Highway intersection if it is needed. This
would serve the safety of their patrons. They have presented a layout of Cowan Road that shows the
storage of the fleet on -site and the truck use area, as well as some employee parking. They would ask
the city's approval, they have leases for beyond 2000 on all the properties. They asked that if the
reference to "stored cars" was an issue to the commission in their discussion that they be allowed to
respond.
John Schneider, local relator, spoke noting that he represented two clients who had just purchased the
parcels at 840 Cowan Road and 1815 Bayshore Highway. They wished to support this request by
Dollar Rent-A-Car. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commission comment: this was a complete report and the issue of on and off loading on the public
street has been address; concerned when thought that tour busses were Greyhound's, actually they are
six, 18 passenger vehicles, which are more manageable; on -site parking for employees has been
addressed which is important since parking is a concern in the O-M district; this will increase the
traffic flow on Cowan and a signal may be needed and would be an asset to cars wanting to get to the
freeway. C. Coffey then moved to approve the Dollar Rent-A-Car permit request which consolidates
their usage, it appears it will be good for the city, provides on -site loading/unloading which is a
blessing to Cowan Road, will have them writing contracts in the city of Burlingame, and meets city's
code requirements, by resolution with conditions as listed in the staff report and the added conditions
of the City Engineers memo of September 22, 1997 and City Planners added condition that all
contracts for tour groups be written on -site in Burlingame. Motion was seconded by C. Mink.
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On the motion: concerned that we learn by our mistakes of the past in requiring all contracts to be
written in Burlingame; are trying to levy tax on all such operators; Alamo volunteered a fee in lieu,
was not required by the city.
Chair Key called for the motion. It passed on a roll call vote 5-1-1 (C. Galligan dissenting, C. Deal
absent). Appeal procedures were advised.
C. Coffey noted the conditions in the staff report, and added a condition that all contracts for tour
business be written in Burlingame. He then moved to approve the amendment to special permits for
a change in operation and reconfiguration of parking and vehicle storage! areas, by resolutions, and
with an added conditions as follows:
1801 Bayshore Highway (Lot 4, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 &
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned Acreage City of Burlingame; APN 024-401-350)
1) that the special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway,
1831 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties as described in the
plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16,
1997, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites
individually and together. If at any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the
properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended
or revoked unless the City expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 1801 Bayshore
Highway shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped
August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0, A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA 1 and Ref, and Sheet A- 1,
Site Plan, date stamped August 29, 1997; 3) that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on this
site for the tour businesses arriving at San Francisco Airport shall be written in Burlingame at the
facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that 12 parking spaces shall be designated on this site,
as shown on the site plan date stamped August 29, 1997, with spaces X-Ell through X-E11 designated
on this site and space X-E12 which crosses the property line and is partially located on the 1815
Bayshore Highway site, to be used by the existing warehouse building so long as that use remains on
that site, and if the use in that building changes, the appropriate number of parking spaces on -site shall
be designated for that building; 5) that the remaining parking spaces on the site shall be designated and
used for 18 employee parking spaces on this site for the rental car facility and 9 employees spaces
which cross property lines and are shared with the site at 1815 Bayshore Highway; and 12 spaces for
rental fleet vehicle storage, as designated on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date! stamped August 29, 1997;
6) that all the conditions of the City Engineer's August 1, 1997 and September 2, 1997, memos shall
be met and/or complied with in the future as required; and 7) that the use: and any improvements for
the use on this site shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame and all the applicable requirements of NPDES.
1815 Bayshore Highway (Lot 3, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 and
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned; APN 024-401-500) 1) that the special use permit
for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway, 1831 Bayshore Highway and
840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the interrelationship of activity for that
use on each and every one of the properties as described in the plans submitted to the Planning
Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16, 1997, including any letters and
staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites individually and together. If at
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any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the properties is suspended or revoked,
rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended or revoked unless the City
expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 1815 Bayshore Highway shall be as shown
on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0,
A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA 1 and Ref, and Sheet A- 1, Site Plan, date stamped August
29, 1997; 3) that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on this site for the tour businesses
arriving at San Francisco Airport shall be written in Burlingame at the facility located at 1831
Bayshore Highway; 4) that the uses on this site shall consist of a repair garage for the car rental
facility, 2 employee parking spaces on -site and the 9 employees spaces which cross property lines and
are shared with 1801 Bayshore Highway, and 11 rental fleet vehicle storage spaces, and 3 vehicle
storage spaces which cross property lines and are shared with 1831 Bayshore Highway, as designated
on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date stamped August 29, 1997; 5) that there shall not be less than 10%
landscaping of this property as shown on the site plan, Sheet A-1 date stamped August 29, 1997; 6)
that all the conditions of the City Engineer's August 1, 1997 and September 2, 1997, memos shall be
met and/or complied with in the future as required; and 7) that the use and any improvements for the
use on this site shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame and all the applicable requirements of NPDES.
1831 Bayshore Highway
1) that the special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway,
1831 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties. If at any time, the
supporting activity for car rental on any one of the properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use
on all of the other properties shall also be suspended or revoked unless the City expressly provides
otherwise in writing; 2) that the car rental use on this property shall remain in effect only as long as
the rental car facility uses at 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road
as described in the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997
are adhered to, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these
sites individually and together; if any portion of the rental car use on any of these parcels is
discontinued, then the special permit for the entire operation shall be null and void; 3) that all rental
contracts for cars rented and stored on this site for the tour businesses arriving at San Francisco
Airport shall be written in Burlingame at the facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that the
car rental use for 1831 Bayshore Highway shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning
Department and date stamped August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0, A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1,
LA1 and Ref, and Sheet A-1, Site Plan, date stamped August 29, 1997; `i) that the uses on this site
shall consist of a 3000 SF tour center and 7000 SF rental car facility offices, parking for two tour
buses, and 47 rental fleet vehicle storage on this site and 3 vehicle storage spaces which cross property
lines and are shared with 1815 Bayshore Highway, as designated on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date
stamped August 29, 1997; 6) that there shall not be less than 10 % landscaping of this property as
shown on the site plan, Sheet A-1 date stamped August 29, 1997; 7) that the conditions of the City
Engineer's August 1, 1997 memo shall be met; and 8) that the use and any improvements for the use
shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as
amended by the City of Burlingame, and all the applicable requirements of NPDES.
840 Cowan Road (Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Block 1, East Millsdale Industriial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24
& 25, City of Burlingame; APNs 024-390-050, -060, -070, -080, -090, -100 & -110) 1) that the
special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway, 1831
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On the motion: concerned that we learn by our mistakes of the past in requiring all contracts to be
written in Burlingame; are trying to levy tax on all such operators; Alamo volunteered a fee in lieu,
was not required by the city.
Chair Key called for the motion. It passed on a roll call vote 5-1-1 (C. Galligan dissenting, C. Deal
absent). Appeal procedures were advised.
C. Coffey noted the conditions in the staff report, and added a condition that all contracts for tour
business be written in Burlingame. He then moved to approve the amendment to special permits for
a change in operation and reconfiguration of parking and vehicle storage areas, by resolutions, and
with an added conditions as follows:
1801 Bayshore Highway (Lot 4, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park ]vo. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 &
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned Acreage City of Burlingame; APN 024-401-350)
1) that the special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway,
1831 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties as described in the
plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16,
1997, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites
individually and together. If at any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the
properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended
or revoked unless the City expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 1801 Bayshore
Highway shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped
August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0, A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA and Ref, and Sheet A- 1,
Site Plan, date stamped August 29, 1997; 3) that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on this
site for the tour businesses arriving at San Francisco Airport shall be written in Burlingame at the
facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that 12 parking spaces shall. be designated on this site,
as shown on the site plan date stamped August 29, 1997, with spaces X-El through X-El1 designated
on this site and space X-E12 which crosses the property line and is partially located on the 1815
Bayshore Highway site, to be used by the existing warehouse building so ]long as that use remains on
that site, and if the use in that building changes, the appropriate number of parking spaces on -site shall
be designated for that building; 5) that the remaining parking spaces on the site shall be designated and
used for 18 employee parking spaces on this site for the rental car facility and 9 employees spaces
which cross property lines and are shared with the site at 1815 Bayshore Highway; and 12 spaces for
rental fleet vehicle storage, as designated on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date stamped August 29, 1997;
6) that all the conditions of the City Engineer's August 1, 1997 and September 2, 1997, memos shall
be met and/or complied with in the future as required; and 7) that the use and any improvements for
the use on this site shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame and all the applicable requirements of NPDES.
1815 Bayshore Highway (Lot 3, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 and
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned; APN 024-401-500) 1) that the special use permit
for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway, 11331 Bayshore Highway and
840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the interrelationship of activity for that
use on each and every one of the properties as described in the plans submitted to the Planning
Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16, 1997, including any letters and
staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites individually and together. If at
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On the motion: concerned that we learn by our mistakes of the past in requiring all contracts to be
written in Burlingame; are trying to levy tax on all such operators; Alamo volunteered a fee in lieu,
was not required by the city.
Chair Key called for the motion. It passed on a roll call vote 5-1-1 (C. Ga.11igan dissenting, C. Deal
absent). Appeal procedures were advised.
C. Coffey noted the conditions in the staff report, and added a condition that all contracts for tour
business be written in Burlingame. He then moved to approve the amendment to special permits for
a change in operation and reconfiguration of parking and vehicle storage areas, by resolutions, and
with an added conditions as follows:
1801 Bayshore Highway (Lot 4, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 &
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned Acreage City of Burlingame; APN 024-401-350)
1) that the special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway,
1831 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties as described in the
plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16,
1997, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites
individually and together. If at any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the
properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended
or revoked unless the City expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 1801 Bayshore
Highway shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped
August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0, A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA I. and Ref, and Sheet A- 1,
Site Plan, date stamped August 29, 1997; 3) that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on this
site shall be written in Burlingame at the facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that 12 parking
spaces shall be designated on this site, as shown on the site plan date stamped August 29, 1997, with
spaces X-El through X-Ell designated on this site and space X-E12 which crosses the property line
and is partially located on the 1815 Bayshore Highway site, to be used by the existing warehouse
building so long as that use remains on that site, and if the use in that,, building changes, the
appropriate number of parking spaces on -site shall be designated for that`,,building; 5) that the
remaining parking spaces on the site shall be designated and used for 18 employoe parking spaces on
this site for the rental car facility and 9 employees spaces which cross property lines and are shared
with the site at 1815 Bayshore Highway; and 12 spaces for rental fleet vehicle storage, as designated
on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date stamped August 29, 1997; 6) that all the conditions of the City
Engineer's August 1, 1997 and September 2, 1997, memos shall be met anal/or complied with in the
future as required; and 7) that the use and any improvements for the use on this site shall meet all the
requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of
Burlingame and all the applicable requirements of NPDES.
1815 Bayshore Highway (Lot 3, Block 2, East Millsdale Industrial Park No. 1, RSM 50/24 & 25 and
Adjacent Portion of Bayshore Highway Abandoned; APN 024-401-500) 1) that the special use permit
for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway, 1831 Bayshore Highway and
840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the interrelationship of activity for that
use on each and every one of the properties as described in the plans submitted to the Planning
Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16, 1997, including any letters and
staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites individually and together. If at
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any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the properties is suspended or revoked,
rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended or revoked unless the City
expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 1815 Bayshore Highway shall be as shown
on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0,
A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA 1 and Ref, and Sheet A- 1, Site Plan, date stamped August
29, 1997; 3) that all rental contracts for cars rented and stored on this site shall be written in
Burlingame at the facility located at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that the uses on this site shall consist
of a repair garage for the car rental facility, 2 employee parking spaces on -site and the 9 employees
spaces which cross property lines and are shared with 1801 Bayshore Highway, and 11 rental fleet
vehicle storage spaces, and 3 vehicle storage spaces which cross property lines and are shared with
1831 Bayshore Highway, as designated on the site plan, Sheet A-1, date stamped August 29, 1997;
5) that there shall not be less than 10 % landscaping of this property as shown on the site plan, Sheet
A-1 date stamped August 29, 1997; 6) that all the conditions of the City Engineer's August 1, 1997
and September 2, 1997, memos shall be met and/or complied with in the future as required; and 7)
that the use and any improvements for the use on this site shall meet all the requirements of the
California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame and all the
applicable requirements of NPDES.
1831 Bayshore Highway
1) that the special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway,
1831 -Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties. If at any time, the
supporting activity for car rental on any one of the properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use
on all of the other properties shall also be suspended or revoked unless the; City expressly provides
otherwise in writing; 2) that the car rental use on this property shall remain in effect only as long as
the rental car facility uses at 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road
as described in the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997
are adhered to, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these
sites individually and together; if any portion of the rental car use on 'any of these parcels is
discontinued, then the special permit for the entire operation shall be null and void; 3) that all rental
contracts for cars rented and stored on this site shall be written in Burlingame at the facility located
at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that the car rental use for 1831 Bayshore Highway shall be as shown
on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 26, 1997, Sheets A-0,
A-1.1, A-2, A-2.2, A-2.4, A-3.0, M-1, LA and Ref, and Sheet A-1, Site Plan, date stamped August
29, 1997; 5) that the uses on this site shall consist of a 3000 SF tour center and 7000 SF rental car
facility offices, parking for two tour buses, and 47 rental fleet vehicle storage on this site and 3 vehicle
storage spaces which cross property lines and are shared with 1815 Bayshore: Highway, as designated
on the site plan, Sheet A- 1, date stamped August 29, 1997; 6) that there shall not be less than 10%
landscaping of this property as shown on the site plan, Sheet A-1 date stamped August 29, 1997; 7)
that the conditions of the City Engineer's August 1, 1997 memo shall be met; and 8) that the use and
any improvements for the use shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform
Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame, and all the; applicable requirements
of NPDES.
840 Cowan Road (Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Block 1, East Millsdale Industrial. Park No. 1, RSM 50/24
& 25, City of Burlingame; APNs 024-390-050, -060, -070, -080, -090, -100 & -110) 1) that the
special use permit for rental car use on 1801 Bayshore Highway, 1815 Bayshore Highway, 1831
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Bayshore Highway and 840 Cowan Road is only being granted by the City because of the
interrelationship of activity for that use on each and every one of the properties as described in the
plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped August 26 and 29, 1997 and September 16,
1997, including any letters and staff reports describing the physical operation and use of these sites
individually and together. If at any time, the supporting activity for car rental on any one of the
properties is suspended or revoked, rental car use on all of the other properties shall also be suspended
or revoked unless the City expressly provides otherwise in writing; 2) that the use of 840 Cowan Road
shall be as shown on the plans submittea( to the Planning Department and date stamped August 26,
1997, Sheets A-0, A-1.1, A-2, A-2. 2, A I' 4, A-3.0, M-1, LA 1 and Ref, and Sheet A-1, Site Plan,
date stamped August 29, 1997; 3) that all nhtal contracts for cars rented and stored on this site shall
be written in Burlingame at the facility locate&at 1831 Bayshore Highway; 4) that the City Engineer's
September 22, 1997 memo regarding installing, grease absorbent pillows in all catch basins at 840
Cowan Road and striping the easement boundaries on the pavement as well as marking on the
pavement no parking on the access easement acrO� the site from Cowan. Road to the city's pump
station to provide unrestricted access be met; 5) that file uses on this site shall consist of 15 employee
parking and rental fleet vehicle storage for 300 cars, ,And these designations shall be arranged and
painted on the paving as well as painted designated and prdtected lanes for off-street car carrier loading
and unloading as shown on the site plan for 840 Cowan R6�d, Sheet SD -I, date stamped September
16, 1997; 6) that no cars shall be rented, washed, serviced or' -repaired on this site nor shall customers
be dropped off or picked up from this site; 7) that the storageoarea shall only operate between 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily; 8) that 10% landscaping shall be maintained on this property including a
25' landscaped and bermed area parallel to the street of sufficient height to screen the view of parked
cars from pedestrians and vehicles passing by on the street, the remaining required landscaped area
shall be placed at the rear of the property; an opaque fence no higher than 8' shall be placed along the
rear of the 25' deep front landscaped area parallel to the street and along the remaining sides of the
2.5 acre site; all landscaping shall be irrigated with an automatic system and shall be maintained by
the tenant; and 9) that the use and any improvements for the use shall meet all the requirements of the
California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame and all the
applicable requirements of NPDES and that no final permit for this use shall b&,approved for this site
or any of the other sites until the pavement striping is in place and approved by the Planning
Department.
PLANNER REPORTS
- Review of City Council regular meeting of September 15, 1997
Chair Key suggested that because of the heavy agendas and late hour that regular business is completed
the Commission consider meeting from 6 to 7 before regular meetings to review the topics assigned
to the commission by the council. She also asked the Commissioners if they would agree to the
appointment of two member sub -committees to study each of the items referred; and report back to
the whole commission for action. In discussion the commissioners noted that there was a need for
public input on these items, often their suggestions are valuable. Chair noted that all topics would
come back for review and discussion by the entire Commission and a public :hearing required, but the
sub -committee might be a way to expedite development of approaches. Want to get down to essential
issues with committee; have no problem with previous commissioners being appointed or participating
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in committee work. Not think commission can handle necessary discussion on any of these topics in
45 minutes before a commission meeting; can we delay start of the commission meeting until 7:30 or
8:00 p.m. CA noted that this could be done if there were a serious need, people with items on that
agenda would, however, be forced to wait. There can be a problem with having the regular
commission meeting time frequently changed.
Commissioner Wellford was excused from the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
- Progress Report on Neighborhood consistency and Further Discussion
- Discussion of Corrections and Clarifications Section of 1997 Zoning code Update
Decided to appoint two subcommittees: one on the 1997 Zoning Update, C. Coffey, C.
Mink and C. Luzuriaga and directed that they also consider revisions to the regulations
addressing condominiums and apartment buildings. The other committee was to address
neighborhood consistency and Cers. Wellford, Deal, and Luzuriaga. It was suggested that,
if he agreed, C. Luzuriaga serve on both committees because it would give him a head start
on his orientation on these issues. C. Luzuriaga thought it would be helpful to him and
agreed. The CA noted that these committees would not be officially appointed until the
members had received a letter from the Chair of the Commission stating the boundaries of
the sub -committees charge and advising them of any Brown Act requirements.
- Discussion of City Council referral of Food Establishment Issues to Planning Commission
for consideration and recommendation.
Commission then went on to discuss the CP's suggested approach for addressing the issue
of food establishment regulation on Burlingame Avenue referred from City Council. It was
noted that the focus should be on the effect of food establishment business on other
retailers. He did not see some retailers such as Preston's, Sweet Treats and Ben and Jerry's
as being anything but a retail use supporting all retail uses; the problem is caused by sit
down restaurants where people come and stay and hour or two and take up parking spaces
so they are not available for customers of other retail businesses. When such ice cream
businesses are called food establishments they can be replaced with sit down restaurants
which increases the impact on parking. There should be a distinction among the types of
businesses based on parking and impact on the retail activity. This proposal is looking in
the wrong direction prefer to say the Cakery is not a food establishment but something else,
with less long term impact. We need to identify that line of demarkation. CA pointed out
that we are not going to be able to "decertify" existing food establishments since that right
seems to have developed a value. We could change the requirements for new ones based
on square footage, street frontage or some other measurable standard. It was noted by
another commissioner that one of the issues being regulated was litter control. The Chair
determined that this issue was not going to be resolved tonight and suggested the
appointment of a third committee to address food establishment regulation. She suggested
that Cers. Key and Galligan along with Luzuriaga serve on this; committee.
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None of the committee's would be formally appointed until the members have received an appointment
letter for the Chairman outlining their charge and advising them of the Brown Act requirements.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by C. Mink at 10:40 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Mink, Secretary