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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2220 Summit Drive - Staff Report�� � r �, �✓j�! �i BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA May 16, 1988 CLOSED SESSION A closed session regarding litigation was held on the above date in Conference Room A of City Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. The session adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meet- ing was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Frank J. Pagliaro. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Aigh School District Board of Trustees representative Mrs. Janie. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI, MANGINI, PAGLIARO COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1988, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION AT 2220 SUMMIT (HOOVER SITE) - RESOLUTIONS 42-88 AND 43-88 City Planner reviewed her memo of May 10 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action on the negative decla- ration first and then on the use permit request. The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to operate a school and religious facility in the R-1 zone. The request is to remodel the main school structure on the site and provide a living area for three people and to make necessary repairs to the building to comply with current codes for proposed religious use with no changes to the outside of the structure beyond normal maintenance. Asphalted area on site would be maintained and striped for 63 cars. Driveway access would be regraded, widened, and improved to provide better and safer ac- cess. Presently on the site the City has approved two uses for the leased public school; one use permit is for the Chinese Bible Evan- gel Church, and the other is the Hoover Children's Center day care. Councilman Mangini asked City Planner if the easement on the Hutnick property would be used. City Planner replied that the applicant in- tends to use the easement; however, they were still investigating the easement agreement. Councilman Lembi asked City Planner to clarify the statement regarding review of the use permit at the end of one year. City Planner explained that if applicant was not com- plying—with the conditions sf th� us�permit at tha�tim�, _ City could either ask them to amend their use permit in order to comply or if Council and Planning Commission felt they were operating out- side of the limits of the use permit, the use permit could be revoked which would result in the termination of the use on the site. Mayor Pagliaro asked if the present two uses would be discontinued with the issuance of the new use permit._ City Planner replied yes. He then asked if sprinklers would be installed in the building. Public work Director replied that the applicant caould have to bring the building up to current fire code standards for the use. Mayor Pagliaro also asked whether a 9' or 10' width is typical for parking spaces. Public Works Director stated that City's standard is 9' wide except where restricted on two sides then 10' is required. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. 1 �. t Lori Wider, applicant's attorney, stated that Shin�,�c•-�n had been working with the Planning Commission to address City's .�oncerns with respect to use of this site. She felt that the conc�_tions estab- lished by the Planning Commission would ensure the compatibility of the use with the surrounding residential neighborhood. She noted that the conditions limit the extent of the use, the number of people who may attend any given service or class held on the site, and address the potential traffic impact. The level of activity proposed by Shinnyo-En is less than what currently exists on the site. There would be no alteration to the existing site conditions and the open space character would be retained. Shinnyo-En plans minimal interior alterations to the building other than upgrading to current code and appearance maintenance. Shinnyo-En met with neigh- borhood residents to address concerns. One neighborhood concern was the use of amphitheater area which in the past had been abused by teen-agers. A suggestion was to fence this area. Shinnyo-En's proposed use of this site would not alter the visual character of the site for the neighborhood whereas residential development would. They would preserve the open space character and enhance the visual appearance of the institutional building. She requested Council to uphold the Planning Commission's original approval of the use per- mit. She then introduced Mr. Kobayashi, Secretary of Shinnyo-En, California. Mr. Kobayashi explained to Council what Shinnyo-En is an�f�reason for selecting the Hoover site for their use. He stated that Shinnyo-En would preserve the natural beauty of the site. They did not wish to further develop the property, but to enhance it and to cooperate in every way with the City and neighborhood. John Twitchell, transportation planning consultant for applicant, talked about the parking, access, and traffic concerns. Access onto the site would be redesigned and improved. Sixty-three parking spaces that meet City standards have been designed within the space, Surveys performed at the present San Francisco Shinnyo-En facility show they have a well-developed car-pool/vanpool program for mem- bers. In checking with the City's public works department regardinq traffic, there are 5,800 daily trips on Easton and 6,200 daily trips on Hillside. The number of trips generated by the use would be less than one percent of the present usage of either Easton or Hillside. In sununary, Mr. Twitchell stated that he was very impressed by the consideration the Shinnyo-En has shown at their San Francisco site. -_ They have a successful record over the last seven years of being a very good neighbor in the San Francisco Marina area. Councilman Mangini asked where the group ceremonies would be held. Mr. Twitchell said that they would be in the auditorium area inside the buildinq. Mayor Pagliaro asked how the driveway access would be improved. Mr. Twitchell explained that che present access is very narrow and the proposed redesign would widen the driveway access to 18' wide, providing the turning radius to allow emergency vehicles to enter. It would also provide two lanes in and out rather than the present one lane. Councilman Lembi asked if the degree of the grade of driveway would be changed. Mr. Tanaka, architect for ap- plicant, responded that it would be made acceptable to the City. Elizabeth Parsons, friend of Shinnyo-En for 9 years, spoke in favor of the applicant. She wanted to assure the citizens of Burlingame that Shinnyo-En would be a wonderful neighbor and would beautify the property just as they propose. Donna Peterson, a Burlingame resi- dent, stated that the applicant would retain the nature and the beauty of the area. Murray Hilderbloom, �845 Canyon Road, felt that the property would be maintained by the applicant. Tom Nakamini, treasurer of the organization, assured Council that the applicant would be a good neighbor. Judy Iverson, 2841 Canyon Road, lives adjacent to the property and spoke in support of the ap- plicant to preserve the property. Dr. Reagan, 10 Hillside Circle, would like to see Shinnyo-En be given the opportunity to preserve the property. A member of Shinnyo-En approached Council and asked for their favorable consideration. John Luders, a graduate of :oover school, stated that the Shinnyo-En would maintain the cran- quillity of the nroperty. There were several other citizens wno snoke in favor of the applicant. �� , M .' �� ..: A1do Fontana, 1381 Hillside Circle, has had cars __:ash into his property and felt that the applicant would bring ^��_ :r.:aanted traf- fic into the area. The proposed use would have a�� =-anent ef£ect on the neighborhood and affect the quality of livi:_g.� i?e felt the residents need more time to meet and review the op::ons to decide the best use. John 0'Brien, an 11-year resident of Hillside Drive, spoke in op- position. He voiced his concern about the volume o= traffic in the area. He also stated that the residents needed more time to discuss the future use of the site amongst themselves. Ralph Osterling, supported Mr. Fontana's statement that more time was needed for review. Lou Carlos, 2818 Easton Drive, lives directly across from the Hoover site. Mr. Carlos encouraged Council to postpone their decision on the Hoover site to allow the citizens the opportunity to address their concerns. Councilman Amstrup noted that the City did not own nor have an interest in the property, it belongs to the school district. Ted Koras and Arte Gavin both stated that the community needed more time to think about the matter and asked Council to postpone a deci- sion. Judy Winer, 2335 Summit Drive, asked if the community would , be able to benefit from the applicant's presence such as community �ee pf thP cPrvi�Pc nmvi�iarl t�v thP� ann_._�l_______iran� ('rnm�ilman .BIilcTrnn _- noted that nearly all religious organizations in the City of Burlin- game are located in residential areas. A citizen turned in 29 more - signatures in support of the property's residential use only. _ Dennis Chung, second highest bidder on the property, informed Coun- ' - cil that he was still interested in obtaininq the property for - `���-:._-'--- _. residential development. Councilwoman Barton asked Mr. Chung if he would tear down the school. He stated he was unsure at this time. - Councilwoman Barton then asked how many homes he would have developed on the property; Mr. Chung stated as many as possible. Councilwoman Barton asked the City Planner if Mr. Chung could keep the school and still develop some of the property. City Planner replied yes. __ Mr. Montgomery, 2270 Summit Drive, stated his interest in the ecol- � -- - ogy of the area and felt Shinnyo-En would protect and enhance the - appearance of the property. Councilman Amstrup asked if the applicant would have any objection to allowing the residents who live in the area to use their facility under conditions they could set up. Ms. wider responded that Shinnyo-En does not oppose allowing residents in the area to con- tinue to use the open space on a limited basis with some control over nighttime use. She stated that if Council wanted to propose such a condition that it be worded to a11ow the applicant's control over nighttime use and that they would be willing to meet with City officials to work out an acceptable system. ft] Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing. Councilman Amstrup noted that if residential development were ap- proved for this property, the City would not be able to put condi- tions on it and all control would be out of Council's hands. Much of the native environment would be lost. Councilwoman Barton felt there had been -a 1ot of misinformation. She stated that the one thinq we don't want to lose in Burlingame is open space. Shinnyo-En has asked for the best use of the property by proposing to maintain the open space and enhance it as well. Councilman Mangini commented that the problems that had existed in the area would cease upon Shinnyo-En's use of the property. They — -� would have to abide by the condit�ons-esta�lished by�he P3�nn-ing Commission. Councilman Lembi asked if the existing use of the open space would be conditioned as part of the use permit and allowed to remain open for use by the neighborhood. Councilwoman Barton felt the Planning Commission put enough safeguards in the conditions, but did not want to have that put in as a condition. Councilman Lembi supported the use of the open space by the public and wanted to in- clude that as one of the conditions if agreeable to Shinnyo-En. � ", _, Councilwoman Sarton moved to uphold the Planning Coc-_:_:.cn's deci- sion and approve the negative declaration finding t_..: : the basis of the initial study and comments received there is '. ;uDstantial evidence that the project will have a significant e=fe = on the en- vironment with the additional condition that the aociica^= meet with staff and work out a mutually agreeable method of using �_.e property by the neighbors. The motion was seconded by Counc_�_man t�?angini and carried 5-0 on roll call vote. Mayor Pagliaro called for recess at 9:00 p.m. The r,:eeting recon- vened at 9:14 p.m. A f was sion the tions resentative from the County Commission on Aging thanked Coun 1 the proclamation declaring May as Older Americans month.�e ssion on Aging, composed of 21 members throughout the �ounty, sents the Seniors in the county. Bill Herman from Bwrlingame ntroduced as the newest member of the commission. T�% Commis- works as advisors to the Area Agency on Aging, adv}�ing on the �pment of an area plan wtiich sets priorities for programs for �erly in the county. They are also advisors on the alloca- £ funds for the programs such as the nu� ition nrogram, de ivered meals, adult day care, transportation, information and refe�trral services, and legal services. She�xtended an invita- tion to''34 any member of the community int�rested in any of the programs to contact the Commission to help formulate the program. PUBLIC HEARING - NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE IEW OF VARIANCES AND SPE- CIAL PERMITSR FOR ADDITION TO CROWNE �AZA HOTEL, 600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION 44-88 / City Planner�reviewed her memo of,ay 6 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and ta-ke action. The applicant has requested an addition to the hote'1 at 600 Airport Boulevard to in- clude 146 hotel rooms, 9,000 SF r staurant, 5,000 SF ballroom, and 6,500 SF exercise�+room and spa. The new addition would be 144' tall the same height � to parapet as the existing structure. A three level, free standing parking s ructure at a height of 30' above curb accommodating 213 c�rs parking which would be = floor area ratio of 2''j special permit is re requested a variance f variance is requested cial permit is neededf quired for lot coverag hotel cbvers 290. ._% wouldfbe added over the existing at grade reta�ined. The variances requested are for a OS �nything over 2.0 requires a variance, a qui.red for anything over 1.0). The applicant 0.%629 parking spaces (662 required). A f�r a 6' side setback (10' required). A spe- for a height of 144'. A special permit is re- e(��3% requested, 25o allowed); currently the Mayor Pagliaro op ned the pu�bli Edward Gee, are�tect for th� cil that the Cr•owne Plaza was area. Since� the constructi Hyatt, the applicant felt the compete with�the newer hotels. dition directly behind, and not not reducirig the view corridor. c hearing. applicant, briefly explained to Coun- �e initial first-class hotel in the o�n and operation of the Marriott and ng�ed fQr imgrovQment was �ecessary to __ P,pplicant is asking for a tower ad- hi2�her than, the existing tower, and Councilma'il Lembi asked how many feet�above the existing parking garage would the proposed garage exten,. P4r. Gee stated it would be 19 to ,20 feet high. Councilman [Tangini asked if the new tower structure would have a common wall with �he existing structure; hlr. Gee s'aid yes, with a corridor connect'on and no new elevators for the p�roposed tower. �_ Mr.�`Gee noted that a new ballroom/banquet rod would be added to the second floor; the third floor would be a spa/e ercise room. He also compared the proposed parking ratio to the othe hotels in the area. He stated that the applicant's are trying to ma'ntain the Crowne Plaza as a first class hotcl. m , RECEIVE�+.� JUL. 2 8 �988 CIT�DNNING OEP�E NOTICE OF DEi'ERbQNATICkt 'T0: Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 g County Clerk ' County of San Mateo ' �90 Hamilton Street Redwood Citv, CA 94063 � v �' /i j„ � 0" � �.l �: (Public Agency) City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road .-.^.� Burlingame, CA 9 � -��Y .2 0'1988 � � • � , ,,.,.- -r � SQBTECT: Filing of Notice of Determina.tion in canpliance with Section d � 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Shinnyo-En California Project Tit'.[e— < State Clearinghouse Niunber C'.,ontact Person Area. Code Nlunber Eastension (If Submitted to Clearinghouse) 2220 Summit Drive , Burlin�aine CA 94010 Project Location 7± acre hilly school site no longer used as a public school and surrounded by detached '� Project Description single family residential development to be used by Shinnyo-En California for religious an�l Pdncat;ona��rposes. This is to advis2 that ttie City Council of the City of Burlingame (Lead Agency or Responsible Agency) has approved the above describeci project on 5f����� and ha.s made the follov�-, (Da.te) ing detem�ina.tions regarding the above described project: 1. 'The project _will, �will not have a significant effect on the 'environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. _� A Nega.tive Declarat'ion was preparecl for this pro j ect pursuant to the provisions of C�'.,QA. - 3. Mitigation measures _�were, _were not made a condition of the ap- proval of the pmject. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations was, �_was not adopted for this project. —' This is to certify that the final EIR a*ith comments and responses and record of project a�pmval is available to the Ge eral Public at: ' �?lP„ggm'i �e Q Qr /a m�a.f i S a uccc � b/P iD YL( C��� �� blr c Gf j'� ' � 12ir ��ri� h�rc.k_ \ „� � � Dats Received for Filing and Posting at O�R - �_✓�G��%� 1lLu I���Il � � ('.�i�-r Ca ,ri�_��n Revised tda.rch 1986 �