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HomeMy WebLinkAbout824 Edgehill Drive - Staff Reportr°, t: r P.C. 6/25/84 Items #4 & #, 5 MEMO T0: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CITY PL�NNER SUBJECT: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CLASSES AIJD PARKING VARIANCE FOR NEW COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 824 EDGEHILL DRIVE The applicant, Sharon Cheek, is requesting a special use permit for classes in the C-2 zone and a four space narking variance to build a new commercial building to house her niano studio at 824 Edgehill Drive (Code Sec. 25.38.030 and 25.70.030). She is proposing to build a 945 SF building in which she and one other music teacher would teach sma11 groups in individual music classes. The largest groun is eight students. There would be no more than 40 students on site in a single day, except for recitals. Classes are taught between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 8:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Maximum enrollment in the school would be 70 students. Currently there is a single family home on the site. This house fronts on Edgehill and will remain. The commercial structure will be built at the rear of the site and front on California Drive. City staff have reviewed this application. The Chief Building Inspector (May 11 and 29, 1984 memos) comments that all windows on the existing residence facing the carport will have to be fixed glazing. The City Engineer (May 18, 1984 memo) comments that the applicant will have to provide acceptable drainage and a property line survey. The Fire Marshal (May 9, 1984 memo) comments that exterior walls on property line must be two hour construction and windows facing the resi3ence must be wire glass with fire rated frames. In her letter (April 23, 1984) the applicant states that she and her husband purchased the two bedroom, one bath house with a detached onz car garage. She is a piano teacher and leases 900 SF of space at 859 California Drive, about 1,000 feet north of the house. She is proposing to build her own studio, rather than continue to rent space. She has been teaching piano in Burlingame for 10 years and expects to continue for another 15 to 20 years. She would like to work as close as possible to home. She also submitted a description of her business based on her current student population and method of operation (May 9, 19�4 letter). Among the points made in the discussion of traffic were that only � few of the students are old enough to drive; a large proportion of the students arrive by bicycle or bus (bus stop is nearby). Some carpool; these are dropped off and picked up. She figures that only 10� actually park and wait. This 10� figure is affected slightly year to year by the number of students over the legal driving age who have cars. The peak hour for dropoff-pickup transportation is 3:00-5:00 PM. There are about nine dropoffs and 20 pickups per day. The applicant also submitted justification for granting the parking variance. She states that she purchased the property with the F -2- assumption she could build a commercial structure, there is no space on site for cars to turn around thus on-site parking would be illegal (have to back onto California Drive). The proposed development is ideal to preserve the residential character of Edgehill, while taking advantage of the commercial character of California Drive. The public safety would not be affected in that the great majority of students ride bicycles or are dropped off/picked up within a few minutes of class time thus having little parking impact. The property is zoned C-2 and the use proposed is consistent with the zoning. At study the Commission requested several items of information. In her letter of April 23, 1984 the applicant provided her justification for requesting the parking variance. The applicant has been asked to confirm the distance between the rear of the house (exterior stairway) and the rear property line. This she will do at the nublic hearing. Staff would comment that the zoning on the property is C-2 and the general plan land use designation is consistent, service and special sales commercial. This site is one of many fronting on California Drive being considered in a current general plan review. A change in the general plan and/or zoning for this area would not be effective until 30 days after the Council's action. Therefore this project should be decided on its merits on the basis of the current zoning/land use designation. To grant a variance the Commission must make the following findings of fact relating to the property (Code Sec. 25.54.020): a. that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or class of uses in the district, so that a denial of the application would result in undue property loss; b. that such variance would be necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a property right of the owner of the property involved; c. that the granting of such variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements of other property owners, or the quiet enjoyment of such property or improvements; and d. that the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. One hearing may be held for both the special use permit for classes and for the parking variance. However, the Commission should act on the use permit first. The following condi�tions should be considered for the use permit: 1. that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector's memo of May 11, 1984, the City Engineer's memo of May 18, 1984 and the Fire Marshal's memo of May 9, 1984 be met; 1 � -3- 2. that the piano studio be operate� as described in Sharon Cheek's letters of April 23, 1984 and May 9, 1984; and 3. that the new construction be separated from the existing residential structure and new carport on the lot by at least four feet. � �� Ma aret Monroe City Planner MM/s cc: Sharon Cheek Page 5 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 11, 1934 Further Commission discussion: possibility of this change endangering dealings with Caltrans and the Anza Boulevard/101 connection; concern about changes in the P.M. peak hour figures; perhaps there is a need for an update3 market analysis to determine whether there is too much land designated for hotels in that area. Staff comment: the SAP, which is based on traffic carrying capacity, is a 20 year plan; in three y�ars since its adoption there is only one hotel-designated site left for which a plan has not been approved; have no concern about the amount of land designated for hotel in the long term, one or two sites may be vacant until the second 10 years; it seems we should give the plan a chance. Further Commission discussion: the.re is no way Commission could adopt a condition to change the land use designation and anply an FAR of .23 to this one site; is there another piece of property that could be incorporated into a new designation; Anza Airport Parking is designated restaurant at present, could be changed to office; staff advised there is an ABAG study indicating the Bay Area is overbuilding in offices. Commission comment: don't feel we can change other use designations in the area just to accommodate this one site. C. Jacobs moved that Commission direct staff to place in the resolution covering the May, 1984 general plan amendments a recommendation to the City Council that this change of land use in the Anza Ar�a be denied. Second C. Leahy; motion approved on a 7-0 roll call vote. Recess 9:17 P.M.; reconvene 9:30 P.M. ITEMS FOR STUDY 5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 572 SF GARAGE - 2209 HALE DRIVE Requests: dimensions of the driveway; what is the vent for; what utilities will be installed; clarify drainage. Item set for hearing June 25, 1984. 6. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW CLASSES - 824 EDGEHILL DRIVE 7. PARKING VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 945 SF PIANO --- CLASSROOM/STUDIO - 824 EDGEHILL DRIVE Requests: apolicant's justification for v�riance; confirm dimensions between the house and property line on California Drive. Items set for hearing June 25, 1984. 8. SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW A CREDIT UNION BRANCH OFFICE IN AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING - 840 HINCKLEY ROAD Requests: clarify number of employees; clarification of proposed improvements at this location; how long has the credit union been in business on this sit�; how many local account holders do they have. Item set for hearing June 25, 1984. 1 t Page 6 Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes June 11, 1984 9. USE DETERMINATION FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF SECOND FLOOR WHICH HAS BEEN VACANT FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS - 205 PARK ROAD Requests: detailed plan of existing parking including the driveway; proof from th� applicant that he has attempted to rent this property for the time it has been vacant; research Bay View Federal apnlication for required parking; are the existing 4 parking spaces sufficient from Engineering's point of view; memo from the City Attorney regarding legal issues; square footage of the occupied portion of the building and of that portion which has been vacant. Item set for hearing June 25, 1984. PLANNER REPORTS CP Monroe r�viewed Council actions at its June 4, 1984 regular meeting and June 6, 1984 study meeting. OTHER - Staff's proposed amendments to improve consistency between the general plan land use designation and the zoning designation as well as review of land use designation and zoning for the California Drive frontage from Broadway to Oak Grove were s2t for additional study June 25, 1984 and public hearing July 9, 1984. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Nannette M. Giomi. Secretary � , i � •Id" N N � � � 0 ,� .. �� � •r Q N N i d--� O � �� � O -I--� a--� N U � � L {� r • cn � � � � � •� � ¢�I— C3 X L � � � � � Q a � a� -a t a� U i r • (C N r— a� +> > •� +� +-� o 3 •r c� U �� � � a��+�� co�s. i-1 •r •r Qi � N � � U rta���c � v� a� a� N N L 'Cf N f� .Q •r N r � fn N U �— '� � � r •r � •r Q •r � cn � 3 O N � rt3 � t � • r +� Q -I-� �� Q o o s ts�+�o • U L � a� c�s �c � C N U � m •r �I-� � � -O 3 O •r � o a� .� � •�<n� � � r— o Rs � � 4 �I-� � � � � � N � .� a' a� � N N U t� d N d' M N > i � 0 O � � r � O N U � •r cn PROJECT APPLICATION � CEQA ASSESSMENT Application received ( 4/23/34 � Staff review/acceptance ( ) i. APPLICANT Sharon Cheek name 343-7362 telephone no. 824 Edgehill Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 applicant's address: street, city, zip code Same 343-7362 contact person, if different telephone no. 2 3. TYPE OF APPLICATION Special Perr^it ( X) Variance* ( X) Ccnc�or;iniue! Permit ( ) O�her *Attach letter which addresses each of the 4 findings required by Code Chapter 25.54. PROJECT DESCRIPTION SPECIAL PERMIT to d� � OW C� dSS2S 111 th2 �-2 District and Parking Uariance for construction of a 945 SF piano classroom/studio which does not provide any of the required on-site parkinq for the new commercial structure. The single story structure is built to the front (California Drive) and side property lines as permitted for a commercial structure and it maintains the re uired 4'-0" distance from the existing residence on this site. The property owners intend to live on site and work in the new * (attach letter of explanation if additional space is needed) Ref. code section(s): ( 25.38.030 )( 25.70.030 ) a � Burlingame Terrace � subdivision name PROPERTY IDEPITIFICATION ( 029-022-130 ) ( F & G ) ( 1 � APN lot no. block no. ( C-2 ) ( 4,050 ) zoning district land area, square feet Sharon & David Cheek 824 Edgehill land owner's name address Burlinqame, Drive CA 94010 Re�uire� Date received city zip code (,�sa) (no) ( - ) Proof of ownership (,g�) (no) ( - ) Owner's consent to application 5. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS Existing two bedroom, one bath, 1070 SF residence with a single car detached qaraqe on a C-2 lot. Required Date received (yes) (�s� ( 4/23/84 ) �YeS) %� � �� (YeS ) (�� ( �� (other) (n�) ( 5/2/84 Site plan shovaing: property lines; public sidewall;s and curbs; ali struc`ures and improvernents; paved on-site parkino; landscaping. Floor plans of all buildings showing: gross floor area by tyqe of us�`on each floor plan. Building elevations, cross sections (if relevant). Site cross section s) (if relevant). letter of exp anation � � *Land use classifications are: residential (show # dwelling units); office use; retail sales; restaurant/cafe; manufacturing/repair shop; warehousing; other (to be described). 6. PROJECT PR�IPOSAL Proposed censi:ruction, Below orade ( - SF) Second floor ( - SF) gross floor area First floor ( 9 4 5 SF) Third floor ( - S`) Pro.ject Code Project Code Pr000sal RPquiremen� Proposal Requirement Front setback 0 0 Lot coverage 55% total Side setback � 0 Ruildin� height 13 � SP over 35 � Side yard Q � Landscaoed area n/ a - Rear yard 4' 4� On-site okg.spaces O *3-4 Spd 2S ��� � rry o�. 824 EDGEHILL DRIVE BURLINGAME project address �, ;� PIANO STUDIO �.�p����,'°� Project name - if any �� , i . c � � � r �a N � r U t� �� •r N -� c a� cn c7 •r -I--� �� +� a� s- � • N S.. N a. � +-� O U � O.. i E �� �n o � ��� F- •r (� � 6. PROJECT PROPOSAL (continued) Full tir�e employees on site Part tir�e emoloyees on site Visitors/customers (�veekday) Visitors/customers (Sat.Sun.) Residents on property Trip ends to/from site* Peak hour trip ends* Trucks/service vehicles EXISTING 3-8PM after X$F� 5 PM 1 � 10-40 � 1 2 IM 2 YEARS 3-8PM after X�C� 5 PM 2 � 20-50 � 1 2 I�l 5 YEARS 3-8PM after $ca5X 5 PM *Show calculations on reverse side or attach seoarate sheet. 7. ADJACENT BUSINESSES/LAfdD USES Four unit apartment house to the north, single family residences _ to the south and west; this use conforms to the General Plan; however, the adjacent sites are predominant1y residential in use.(*) Required Date received (yes) (no) ( — ) Location plan of adjacent properties. (yes) (no) ( — ) Other tenants/firms on property: no. firrns ( ) no. employees ( ) floor area occupied ( SF office space) ( SF other) no. employee vehicles regularly on site ( ) no. comoany vehicles at this location ( ) 8. FEES Special Permit, all districts $100 (X ) Other application type, fee $ () Variance/R-1,R-2 districts $ 40 () Project Assessment $ 25 � X) Variance/other districts $ 75 (X ) Neoative Declaration $ 25 � X) Condominium Permit $ 50 O EIR/City & consultant fees $ O TOTAL FEES $ ].25.�� RECEIPT N0. 5Q26 Received by H TnwhPr I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and correct the best of my nowledge and belief. Signature `t�7v Date April 23, 1984 Anplicant STAFF USE OPlLY NEGATIVE DECLARATION Fi�e No. ND 361-P The City of Burlingame by Marqaret Monroe on June 4 � 19�� completed a review of the proposed oroject and determined that: ( ) It will not have a significant effect on the environment. ( ) No Environmental Impact Report is required. Reasons for a con�ius;on: The proposed 945 SF piano studio will not create any adverse environmental impacts on this or surroundinq sites The area is already totally built with commercial and residential uses The new structure wi11 not adversely imaact air,_water, noise or any other environmental concern �p"� j,�f'��(�Q, CITY PLANNER � ' �" g �`s,� gTure of Processing Official Title Dai:e Signed Unless appealed within 10 days hereof the d�te poste the deternination shall be final. DECLARATION OF POSTI�IG Dai;e Posted: � I declare under penalty of per.jury that I ar� City Cler of the City o Burlingame and that I oosted a true copy of the above Ne�a.ti��e Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to th� Council Chambers. =xecuted at 3urlin�ame, California o�� �� � 19 ��� Ap�ealed: ( )Yes ( )P!o � JUD . A FATTI, CITY CLERK, CITY SURLINGAP-iE f f STAFF REVI EW 1. CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION Project proposal/plans have been circulated for review by: date circulated reoly received City Engineer ( 5/7/84 ) (yes) (no) Building Inspector ( " ) (yes) (no) Fire Marshal ( �� ) (yes) (no) Park Department ( — ) (yes) (no) City Attorney ( — ) (yes) (no) memo attached (yes) (no) (yes) (no) (yes) (no) (yes) (no) (yes) (no) 2. SUMMARY OF STAFF CONCERNS/POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES Concerns Mitioation Measures Do the plans comply with all Request comments from the Fire Fire and Building Code require- Marshal and Chief Building ments? Inspector. Does the applicant satisfy the Review applicant's 5/2/84 four legal requirements for the letter; make findings. granting of a Variance? Are classes compatible with Review site; make determination. surrounding land uses? 3. CEQA REQUIREP�E�ITS If a Negative Declaration has not been posted for this oroject: Is the project subject to CEQA revie�v? YeS . See Negati ve Decl arati on ND- IF AP� EIR IS REQUIRED: Initial Study comnleted Decision to prepare EIR Notices of preparation mailed RFP to consultants Contract awarded Admin. draft EIR received Draft EIR acce�ted by staff Circulation to other agencies � � � � � � � � ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Study by P.C. Review oeriod ends Public hearing by P.C. Final EIR received by P.C. Certification by Council Decision on project Notice of Determination � � � � � � � ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 4. APPLICATIOM STATUS Date first received ( 4/23/84) Accepted as complete: no( ) letter to aoplicant advising info. required ( ) Yes( _ } date P.C. study (��i�/�'� ) Is application ready for a�ublic hearing? (yes) (no) Recommended date (f� � 2 i I}3y�-) Date staff reoort mailed to aoplicant ( b�'x5r"j�..�-) Date Commission hearing (�-/�S"JS,';,j-) ! / Application approved ( ) Denied ( ) Appeal to Council (yes) (no) Date Council hearing ( ) Anolication aporoved ( ) Denied ( ) �l�i� c�, �•�•� T—signed date < �. 23 April 1984 Burlingame Planning Commission 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Sharon Cheek 824 Edgehill Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 343-73h2 RECf�IVI�d NlAY - 2 1984 Cm�eu�t� E RE ; APPI, ICAT ION FOR VAR IANCE, ZOTS F& G, BI,OCK 1, BURLINGAME TERRACE, 824 EDGEHILL DRIVE Dear P�anning Commission Members: The following supercedes a 13 March 1984 letter regarding an application for a parking variance, attached. The property is currently owned bv my husband and I and consists of a two bedroom, one bath, 1070 square foot residence with a single car dPtached �arage on a 4050 square foot lot frontin� both Edgehill and California Drives. A piano teacher by profession, I currently lease 900 square feet of commercial off ice space for my business at �59 Galifornia Drive, approximately 1000 feet north of our propert,y. The proposed structure for my business would contain a one story 900 gross square foot buildin� housin� 4 88 square feet of classroom space, 152 square feet of classroom spacP, an entry/waiting area, 9ne handicapped toilet , and storage areas. In accordance witY� Chapter 25.54, Variances, Title 25 Zoning, the following reasons are stated for seeking this variance. 1. The property was originally purchased on the assumption that it would be used for a commercial business with the addition of another structure. An undue propert,y loss would occur if this parking variance is not �ranted. Adequate space is not available for a turn-around area on the site; therfore, on-site parking would be illegal. 2. This structure is necessary for the enjoymPnt of our property and preserving the concept of a residence/ business establishment, ideally situated for this property which fronts both a residential street, Edgehill Drive, and a commercial strip, California Drive. L+ � Pa�e 2 3. Granting of this variance would not serve as a detriment to public safety. Ninety percent of my students either walk or ride bicycles to their lessons, the remainder are dropped-off and picked-up by their parents within a few minutes with adequate street parking currently available on California �rive. 4. The property is currently zoned C-2, commercial service area, and granting of this variance would not adversely affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. It should be noted that very few businesses within this area of California Drive currently provide on-site�-�arking and plentiful street pa.rking is generally available. Three on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed structure and street parking for two vehicles is available directly in front of the site. A Burlingame resident for over 25 years and well established in my profession through 10 years of teaching in Burlingame, it is unforeseeable that this structure would be used for another business other than my piano studio in the next 15-20 years. For the above reasons, I ask that you consider granting this variance. Very Truly Yours, ���� Sharon Cheek � �� From: Sharon Cheek To: Planning Commission Re: Application for a parking variance at 824 Edgehill Dr. Additional information in regards to use and traffic: �t��O��� ��iAY - � �a8� CITY OF BURIINGAME PWVNING DEPT. I am a piano teacher who teaches lessons in small groups as well as private lessons. Beginners come two times a week for a half- hour, generally between 3:15 and 4:45• More advanced students attend once a week,later in the afternoon, for a 30-¢5minute theory lesson as well as a private or semi-private lesson. Currently I have 68 students between the lst-12th grade. They attend between 3:OOp.ma-8:30p.m. It is un�ikely that this number will increase signif icantly because: (1)TY�at is the maximum I can handle, (2)The school day will be lengthened in the next three years, and may extend further into the afternoon. This would cause a loss in the available teaching hours. i3)I am planning a family and may have to cut back �uring the child-raising years. It is for that reason that there is a second studio proposed. The teacher who will be teaching currently commutes to houses and teaches only private and semi-private lessons. She is being trained to take over my classes in the event of my pregnancy. The following chart gives you the specific number of children taught each day an�] hour of the week. 0 � = �a �� 0U ���o �'_ � � �� � �"'� -3 �D ,� - 0 0 (,�3-Q 7- 04 � ' �� 8= 00 $-3� AVGr . � �T� t��t! i'S'� N � , 'ro 7 �1L hVC-�, � � � � � 0 � � � '� �'� �.' � � 0 0 � � � � � � 0 � 0 0 0 � 0 0 0 � 4� _ �C;i � ` � 0 0 0 � � � � n � � "f.� �. 0 0 0 0 � � 0 0 � � � � �� i �� ,. � ,�; �t� . ` ;� it uEiu`(5�� ��2��, . ,;, ,,r , ` �^ .� �,1� � %, ° � � _ 1.6 '� 1�•d Y /J/� Y' I V MF r . 1.� ' �' . ��I , � �� . .� E:.. � � � • �� �� �� 1 �� Please note that the peak hours of attendance(3-5p.m.) are also the hours of the most non-auto means of travel. Many children walk directly from school or ride their bikes. The bus stop is a mere 50 ft. away. This bus stop drops off children from B.I.S. The following f igures are the precise breakdown of the means of transportation used by the 68 students. These f igures are based on trips to and from the studio. STUDENTS PERCENTAGE NON AUTO 15 22/ DROP OFF & (These figures do not PICK UP ¢6 6g� reflect carpools. The actual traffic per week is less than PAR� & 7 10/ this.) WA IT --�-8 10 °o The figures for the park and wait are higher this year because I have four hi�h school students who drive themselves to lessons. Three of these are graduating seniors. It is unusual to h�ve that many students in that age group, as most do not continue that lenghth of time. Please also note that the maximur� number of students in my classes is 8. A class of 8 does not necessari7�y have more traffic than a class of 4, as carpools are generally formed in the classes. � � , • ,, , TRIP ENDS TO/FROM SITE The peak hours for students being picked-up and dropped-off by their. parents are between 3-5 PM. On an avera e da�7t�sere are approximately nine (9) drop-offs and twenty �20) pick-ups. n�����i�� M l� R 1�- 19�� . _ �� PIANN{NG DEPTME �� , � . �EC��V�� J ��'� 3. - i9$4 . , - . � Y . hN�,y�iy�.`' l Olga Chambers Dollar Watchers 872 San Antonio Rd. Palo A1�to, Ca. May 28,1984 To: The Plannin� Commission City of Burlingame Re: Sharon Cheek's application for a parking variance at 82¢ Edgehill Dr. Dear Commission Members: For the past three ,years Sharon Cheek has leased commercial space for her piano studio in the building which I own on California Dr. The spacP which she leases, 859, is approximatel,y 300 ft. north of her proposed building. Tn all this time, I have never had anv tennant complain about difficult,y in parking as a result of her st»�3io. This is significant because all my tennants, including-Sharon, park ree�ularlv on the street. Generally, there a.re 4-5 cars from my buildin� parked on the street. For this rea-son, I ur�e proposed building. I am traff ic problems. you to grant a parking variance for her confident that this will not cause any parking or 0 Landlor hambers 9 California Dr. .` , WRITE IT—DON'T SAY IT INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM l�� _ � �n-�� DATE �t Bel E�=-T : ���sc� � ��' � C�-�-o 57h�.-�iv� �2� � ��ll �✓i ��� iZ�?�v✓ `��� /�-�(/� �t( �'� T`� �w� 1-�-� � S���b � � � ✓ �� � �����) . � , �,� � w���e �� �� .�� � /�,�� , � � �-u-�.-e� �� i 9�� , ;;?�-�/� � � �� ��� n , ^ REPLY ON THIS SHEET WILMER '$ERVICL ((JlC / Q � ` �! 6 bl H A.a �!/ 1C/� �j✓�O) � A %"'� % iE �- � � A 4 ��Q � �I l` /v � {'/ � N-/ JQ� ���� S � i' %� / � j�c , FROM '�/2� A. M. 19 a � P. M. STANOARO INTER DEPT. MEMO. FORM I I-24 �� � �� � � `,�r° I � �H" �� �� � '� ^ R 1 �e �j / N �/� �u �, ��� h �y �/ Y/ c� t� /✓ ��J 1�� C."Q /it� %tst �` m c S ` � v .�;�i� �i �� �_ _ i u DATE : Sr 7- �7 MEMO T0: CITY ENGINEER �,,.C�IEF BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE MARSHAL � ��� FROM SUBJECT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT ��� �, 9s�� sF ,��� s�o/ �ff,�.-► fv � c, � �z� ��� !/ �� � . An application has been received for the above project for review by the your comments by `%2 � 30 Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for �.D at t�}eir �� // meeting. We would appreciate having Thank you. Helen Towber Planner s/ att. � � o ♦ �i�u,� .. � a�� �������� �i�� � � ����� �� t�_ �� �%i,�,,r�� 7z✓ �aSf wdl ���� � l/- ��' p� �,��f/A'� �����%I�'�~' O O �- �` v % �' F r� �� � �u � ! � /' �" � ��, . ���;�/� � �� y � � !/ `�� n �t v �J � ��� �� f �� �� . - ,��� f��.�� . �,,�; � �;''„t ���� � . � ��' l4Y-6��K/ � � .�� �j�� . c � �� i ,` ' � , „ DATE : �' 7— S� MEMO T0: vt;1TY ENGINEER CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE MARSHAL � ��� FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: P�i� va.�� '-- ' l—=� . C-�aSfv� �C ��� � �2� ���!/ ��h � . An application has been received for the above project for review by the Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for �l.Dy� at their �.e // meeting. We would appreciate having your comments by �2 � 30 Thank you. ` Helen Towber Planner �, P�������� �"j�g � � � � 1`,�i�crr��/ S� ���/f'!�/"��y' r�%dioy att. �� • / - ���� ����w � ���� �������� �� � {�/j �������� �r [G�!cc`T/� ��//�%L�G�� /'�� . / �� � ��� �y�� ���J , f� ��d� � 4`�� c � �� � s�� or� � `=�0������� � •�;''�p,p�r � (,w.�, <.�c,wv�¢,v� �uh (� he rP�wt.reel ��p U`e�I�tR.� J l � �,,,,�,,,�,�-��,,, , � . ,, . � •' ' • BURLINGAME FIRE DEPARTMENT TO: Meg Monroe, City Planner FROM: Malcolm Towns, Fire Marshal SUBJECT: 824 Edgehill Drive DATE: May 9, 1984 I have reviewed the plans submitted and have the following requirements: 1. The exterior walls on the property line must be two (2) hour construction. 2. 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A � .��... x$„� ,._ _y� � ,.t x��f 9 � �w<��• 'N � � i . � Yf = i �: •. i+� �-�.y„`� � `��; �'� �� ' � ��-. �'� �. v, ` � w � � . r��:. ..s iR� � _ i� "� .. � re,.� N c ��j � � � . .j� � � '. "�+.. '.�' '�d� �tl� r.�M�1 � �� t� � , S . • � •, . . :r �� �� " . � � . ��� �� � �a� � ..�� �.. . � '. .�� ,, rm. ,. � , ` �.. • .. � , • ,;,;c u/� .. � �. . .. , *�'� .. � � � � . .�' 'fr �A w , � . _. F w'4 ` y n , ei �,,, . �. � . .. T0: The Planning Commission Re: Verification of the footage on the 824 f:dgehill Dr. plans From: Sharon Cheek If the variance is granted, a professional land survey will be done. These f igures reflect an amateur's tape measure. The distance from the house to the property line is 27 feet 4 inches. The current fire code requires the existing porch, which is 46�� to be torn down and replaced with non-combustible material. At that time, it will be the minimum width-2 ft. 6". Therefore it will be 22 ft .( porch )-�- 4Ft .( clearance )�- 21 ft .( studio )_ 272ft . Therefore, we may be off by two inches. It may also be accurate, since it is difficult to measure with a back fence in the way. ����`V �� JU� 1 � �984 �� '�OiMMUNiCATION RECEIV�G ''�'� ��7i0N a�`� q�,�'T ,. ,, . R���IV�D J�y 1 � ��5� T0: The Planning Commission FROM: Sharon Elliott Cheek ����Ni��� R:&: Reasons for seeking the parking variance for the purpose of buildin� a piano studio COMMUNICATION RECEfVED AFiER PREPARATION a.+ OG���U��11 Dr e The following statement is a more detailed explanation as to the reasons for sePking this parking variance. This was requested by the chairman at the study meetin� June llth. In accordance with Chapter 25.54 the followin� reasons are stated for s.eeking this variance: 1. An undue property lo�s would occur. A history of my business will further clarify this point. I am a lon� time resident of Burlangame, I attended Persing, McKinley, BIS, and Burlingame High School. Upon receivir�� an MA degree in piano performance from S.F. State University, I spent two years in Princeton, N.J. trainin� to be an educational consultant for piano teachers. Tn 1976 I returned to Burlingame and began to set up my business at 815 Acacia nr. This property was owned by my �randmother and I rented rooms to help pay my rent. I be�an with about ten students. mhe studio grew consistently. In the sprin�, 1978, a nei�hbor complained about the studio and I discovered that I was in an R-1 district and could not teach classes in that zone. Therefore, in the fall of 1978, my parents(Bart & Evelyn Elliott) sold the Acacia Dr. house and purchased the property at 82¢ Edgehill Dr. This was a long, diff icult process. It was not easy selling a house that had been in our family for 25 years, nor was it easy to find a house that was poosible for me to conduct classes in. At that time, the city planner, John Yost, told us that I could only teach in an R-4, C-1, or C-2 district. Only 50 pieces of property were evpn possible. Many of these were very large multiple structures that were f inancially unfeasible. Since 1978 many of these lots have been turned into apartments, thus eliminating my future possiblities. Since I have always wanted to have a familv we looked specifically for property that we could a�3d to. Since the zone wa.� C-2, two buildings were possible on the lot. At no time were we informed as to the need of a parking variance for the additional structure. We were assured that teaching classes was possible along with building a second structure. ThPrefore, in Sept. 1978 I moved the piano studio from Acacia Dr. to the house at 824 Edgehill Dr. In October of 1981, the piano studio grew again..Some commercial property became vacant down the street at 85g California �r. So I moved the��studio again. In Au�ust of 1982 I married David Cheek. We purchased the 824 Edgehill Dr. property from my parents at a substantially reduced price and moved in shortly thereafter. a �� • I am currently paying �800 a month rent at 859 California Dr� or �9600 a year. My profit from my business is only �3000-5000 per year for 68 students and full time work. I cannot afford to cont inue at this rate. We would like to stay in Burlingame an� begin a family, but my income does not justify staying in business in this city. My only hope is to lower my overhead by building myself. This was why the property was purchased in 1978 and why I am seeking this variance. As you can see from this history, I am makin� all attempts to comply with the zoning in Burlin�ame, and to live in Burlingame permanently. To accomplish this, we are willing to give up our entire back,yard and garage, and live with a carport. The plans you see before you are the fourth set handed into the city. If you do not grant this variance I only have a few alternatives: (1)Continue to work for a�3000-5000 prof�� (2)Change professions (3)Move out of the area to a city with less expensive property or(4) �ear down the existing structure and build a commercial structure that complies with the parking regulations. This would create a commercial lot on the Fdgehill side of the property, in the middle of a residential street. I do not want this. I don't want it for myself, or my neighbors, or �urlingame. 2. This variance is necessary for the enjoyment of our property and preserving the concept of a residence/business establishment. I am 34 and would like to begin a family soon. Having my business "out the back door" would be ideal for raising infant and young children. With the high cost of living in Burlingam.e I have faced the reality that both my husband and I will always work. ;This was why we purchased the property. 3. Granting t�his variance would not serve as a detriment to public safety. My studio does not generate a lot of traff ic or parking problems. I teach a combination of private and class piano. Classes are taught on a school year schedule. During the summer lessons are 95/ private or semi-private lessons. During the school year classes operate between 3:00-8:30 p.m., thus hard�y interferring with the business hours of the other businesses on the street. In addition to that, 22/ of the students walk, ride, or take the bus. 68/ of the parents dropoff and pick-up their children. Only 10/ ever park and wait. This 10/ is higher this .year since I have 3 graduating seniors as students that drive to their lessons. Therefore, the number of hours my students actually park is 4/ of the total hours in a week. The percentage of students taking the bus to lessons will probably increase due to the school board�s decision to make Intermediate a 6th,7th, and 8th grade school. The bus from Intermediate stops 100 ft. from the proposed site. The enclosed pet ition supports my statements. drivers signed and stated that they had had problems. 100/ of the surrounding businesses 100 / of the current no parking or traffic have had no problems. l, �� �s �7 100 / of the current residents in my building have signed and stated that they have had no problems caused by my business. If you were to grant a variance on California Drive what better business to grant it to than one that doesn't run on weekends and holidays, runs basically from 3-8:30 p.m.,t has less business in the summer months, and has minimal parking needs. 4. This property is already zon.ed C-2 and would not affect the zoning of the city. Building on the California Drive side of this building would in no way change the appearance of the Edgehill side of the street. It would, however, upgrade the appearance of the California Dr. side of the property. It would be the first building to upgrade the California Dr. side without creating additional problems. An underlying issue to my variance is how Burlingame can maintain its creative arts services for its citizens. I currently support all the drastically cut back sehool music and church music programs in the Burlingame community by teaching children ha�a to read music fluently. I am a very sucessful teacher. I have bought a small house in Bur�ingame for a substantially reduced price. Yet with all this-succ�ss and a discount house- I am bar�ly earning a profit in this city. Many of the people I grew up with that chose the arts as a profession have been forced to move out of the area or the state. At least two piano teachers in Burlingame gave up the profession because they could not earn a living. I am not in a pr.ofession that will allow me to afford a�120,000 office condominium. If the planning commission votes to oppose this issue I ask you to suggest a viable alternative and location for my piano studio. _ t, �, iY3MMUN1CAT10(�R r���E1VED AFTER PREPARATION REC�IVED �J�l'� Y �' i�i�i� CITY OF BURLINGAME We, the undersigned, requ����.�.ing commis�ion to ��o�'• a parkin� variance to Sharon Cheek for the purpose of buildin� her piano studio on the California Drive side of her 824 Edgehill Pr. property. Currently we have found no traffic or parking problems at her curre t location 300 ft. north of the ropo ed ite. /OO�a a�f�c Cccrre�►,�' ��� v�,►� ie•�.�s a�� :. _ � � '� .��`_� , �� �' �. � � Q ��y �_ - � f ,�;�`,•,•.,,,..ti...:.�_ ,G.� . ,�---�..�y�....; Q• . � �'�- ��k�'l�...! �' � r vf We, the undersigned, request +he planning commission to �rant a parking variance to Sharon Cheek for the purpose of buildin� her piano studio on the California Drive side of her 824 Edgehill �r. property. Currently we have found no traffic or parking problems at her current location 300 ft. north of the proposed site. / � _ ..� _ � � � �� r ��� �t.�J � � . � a . �U.S I N�6�S /� s � 7C� C �.1 �U f�Al !� ��=.'fl�i .��.t i-. c..�tt�� � -• l�{ f-'r �i � �"' ^� �'x-� J � �J J ��i i ' c�:i;�- �;�.. I�i�.� �� ���� �?c�(�.���1���"� �.��'���1�� _. _ �._ � , • r . c�/,fC},P, �.��� � . ' �� ;�k��:, �� �X �'',�, .`�_; � r ? � ;� %J�`- , �,(�ibIMUNICA7`'i01`til R�.(;L'f;e�°+ R=��Tt,, ''�DARATf � � � � ii� fi� � STAFF Fe'�IPpF�? - — `' �{1 ��►i5 Y�'��.A/�Z� Cl P�NING OEPiME �.-�' �+ � � � � � � � � JU�1 �.8 i��� ., � _ ,� � r; r'; ;,,: �OMMUNICAT{ON REC�t49� i� 94FTER PREPARATI�tv �F STAPF f�POR? 120 Occidental �ve. Burlingame, CA g/�010 June 16, 19$�. To: Tri� B�arlingame Planning Commission From: ����? liam R. ti^lard r � _ L����s�� Tha.s is to urge you to approve the application for a parkir_� variance at $21� Edgehill Dx�. in connection with Sharon Cheekts plan to establish a piano studi� there. I also hope you will grant her a permit for cl.ass lessons. The cultural life of a community begins VTith the children of the communityo RTow that there is little 1.eft of the music programs i.n the ��ublic school system� ths cultural life of the community begins in the studios of the private music, dance and art teachers. � As Direetor of I-iusic at the United NIethodist Church of Burlingam�, I can provide first-hand evidence of the manner in which the influence of the music training which young people receive in studa.os such as Sharan Cheekts and otherst has spread into the life of our church. Children who have begun their music training in �he studio of Sharon Cheek hav� found important places in the church, contributing to the music program of the churc�a in major ways and finding themselves bei.ng fulfilled as persons in the community. I can give you the names of m�n� young people tivho have studied with Sharon Cheek and are now contributing to the artistic life of the church, the community and the area in general. i��Jhen public budgets are slim, the first programs �o be eliminated are the arts which are so important in the life of everyone. Here is an opportunity for you to provide support for-the cultural life of our city and to allow for an education in the arts to take place in ona of the few places left in our present society by szmply approving the variance and granting the permit which Sharon Cheek seeks. Gitile our youth the opportunity for a musical education now virtually unavailable to �hem i� the public schopls. Thank you� � �OMMt1NiCATION RECEIVEp �fTER PREPARATION � Burlingame School District ������������� � � � � � � � � MCKINLEY SCHOOL 701 PALOMA AVENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 344-9313 FRED WM. HERON, Principal ,! liN 19 198� Z t cr�+i: ; _'', City of Burlingame Planning Commission 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 9�+010 Gentlemen: June 18,198�+ It is my understanding that Sharon Elliot Cheek's request for a special permit and parking variances for her property at 821+ Edgehill will come before the Commission on June 25,198�+• Sharon's studio is a valuable asset to this community. In addition to providing private lessons, Sharon encourages student participation in our instrumental programs. Her students are always well prepared for our program. They have provided accompaniment for our holiday concerts and have performed re- gularly in our annual talent shows. I would encourage your approval of Sharon's request in order to allow her continuing contributions to our community. Ve� truly yours, Fred Wm. Heron Principal FWH:lr �C i F:� � S�N commercial interiors June 22, 1984 Mrs. Sharon Cheek 824 Edgehill Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mrs. Cheek, ����iv�� JUN 2 5 1984 � PTMI.ANNING OEPT� uJ"'�.��: y+. «f,�� 1��� � � � 31 \�'�'�..�..�.�w�' !'�OMMUNtCATfpN R�C��V�U' AfTER pR�pqRATfON i�F STi4�� �Ep���: With reference to your application to the City of Burlingame for construction of a 945 square foot piano classroom/studio �+rhich would be adjacent to my properCies located at 820 Edgehill Drive and 821 California Drive, Burlingame, California, this is to inform you that I would have no objections to this construction project. I am in receipt of a Notice of iiearing for this special permit and parking variance. However, I �vill not be able to attend the Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 25th 1984 at 7:30 p.m., and would like you to feel free to give this letter to the Planning Coumiission on my behalf if you think it will help your case. Sin ely, -�.'� � PIiILIP F. ACKER owner PFA/ss 1530 GILBRETH ROAD • BURLINC;AME, CA 94010 •(415) 697-1453 �����v �.� �� � � UN 2 5 198� ��- ���-��+wG�. �. 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