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Home My WebLink About819-845 Cowan Road - Staff ReportItem # CITY OF BURLINGAME SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THREE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS Address: 845 Cowan Road Meetinq Date: 7/11/94 Request: Special permit for three satellite dish antennas (CS is.is). Applicant: Richard C. Hansen APN: 024-401-390 Property Owner: Lando, Myron & Hermine Trs. Zoninq: O-M Lot Area: .723 Ac./31,493 SF General Plan: industrial & office uses Adjacent Development: light industrial CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15303 -Class 3(e) accessory structures including garages, carports, natios. swimmina nools, fences and satellite dishes. Summary: Richard Hansen is requesting a special permit for three satellite dish antennas which would be mounted on the roof at the rear of the building at 845 Cowan Road. The antennas would be used by KPST Channel 66, which is planning to relocate its operation from their site at the Bayview Federal Bank building (Millbrae) to this building. The three antennas, one 13' in diameter, and two 10' each in diameter, would be moved from San Mateo to this location. KPST would occupy approximately 5,000 SF of the 13,552 SF building. History: This site was created upon City Council's approval of a final map in December, 1993. The mapping action divided one parcel into two, with one building on each parcel. The site was zoned M-1 at the time and had enough parking to serve the existing uses (32 spaces required, 34 provided). Because office area was non-conforming (> 20�), Commission requested a condition of approval requiring Planning Department review of any newly proposed office area, to insure a special permit or parking variance situation would not be created. In January, 1994, zoning changed to O-M and parking requirements for food establishments in the O-M were reduced. In addition, any amount of office area is allowed as long as sufficient parking (@ 1:300) is provided. Under the new O-M regulations, with no changes to the building, 30 parking stalls are required; 34 exist. It is not known what alterations,�if any, would be made to the interior of the building to accommodate the television production company. The tenant space would be 5000 SF according to the plans submitted for this project. Approximately Z of this is existing office area, SPSCIAL PSRXIT FOR 3ATSLLITS DISB ANTBNNA3 845 COWAH ROAD any other improvements to the structure and that the antennas shall not be installed until tenant improvements for entire building have been reviewed by the Planning Department and any required parking variance has been granted; and 4. that the project shall meet all requirements of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amendment by the City. Sheri Saisi Planner, cc: Richard C. Hansen, applicant; Lando, Myron & Hermine, Trs., property owners; Peter Braun & Associates, Architects 3 the remainder is warehouse. The surplus of four parking spaces would be enough to allow the warehouse to be converted to 900 SF or more of television production area (@ 1:800) + 1600 SF or less of office area (@ 1:300). Staff Comments: Planning staff notes if the proposed tenant (television production company) alters the building or changes the uses within the building, parking may be affected. There are four extra parking spaces available to accommodate the changes in use; a building permit would be required for any alterations to the structure. The Chief Building Official noted a building permit is required for the installation of the antennas and that engineering design would be required upon submittal for roof vertical loading and for wind loading. The City Engineer and Fire Marshal had no comments. Required Findinqs for a Special Permit: In order to grant a Special Permit the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25:52.020 a-c): � (a) the proposed use, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience; and (b) the proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in. accord with the Burlingame general plan and the purposes of this title; also, (c) the Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems necessary to secure the purposes of this title and to assure operation of the use in a manner compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses on adjoining properties in the general vicinity. Planninq Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should be taken by resolution. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 1. that the one 13' diameter and two 10' diameter dish antennas be installed at the locations shown on plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped June 6, 1994; 2. that application shall be made to the Building Department for a building permit to install the dish antennas, and the application shall include engineering design for both roof vertical loading and wind loading; 3. that application shall be made to the Building Department for C�[14�7 Oo G� [�MG�L�bGQMM f� � ° ° C�Q'�OOO �] �'O `�1C� ° � bU�1C� C� o0[M�fM�l0��0o�r�l' �'��'L��'�� , .. , ,. ,:��,, .,ti_7��i � r��; �.ee�=�� vve of vlication: Speciai Permit Variance Other ��fY �r ��"�?� "�'�'"��±� . �:��,.r:�k fi:;j,li;�P�.,-; F,,w?"'.e . x= v�s`'i .�"e. .. .. —S � � Project Address ��--5 CO�111� �Z. � . 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'[Z.00� �P�`4�.�`� _ ._ , �. � �� AFF/DA V/T/S/GNA TURE: Date Filed• �(� � �� I hereby tify under penalty of pery'ury that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of nowledge and belief. . 3 Applicant's Signature D te I know about the proposed ap� ' 'on, and here u orize the above applicant to submit this application. �� ,/��Pl ��/Y . P � z�as projapp.frm gnature � ----------------------------------------------------- � Fee � � Receipt.� '-� Letter(s) to applicant advising application incomplete: Date application accepted as complete: ' P.C. study meeting (date) P.C. public hearing (date) P.C. Action Appeal to Council? Yes No Council meeting date Council Action � �� 1�:.:: �-�i' v'�� I� V u 6/4/94 Planning Commissioners City of Burlingame + �l:1fV 4;� �g�� a e i �li-- ��-'�j��.��!' .�`a�i�'1�� ,�,�,;i_.�t�,��!!�: Tc�^a` Ps Re:Satellite Antenna Application @ 845 Cowan Rd. For your consideration and approval; the placement of 3 satellite antennas fo�` use by KPST Channel 66 on the rear roof parapet. This television production fir�n i$ planning to� relocate the operation �rom a facility in San Mateo to 845 Cowan Rd., and occupy approximate ly 5, 0 0 0 sq . f t. of space. The firm wi11 bring with them for relocation their 13' antenna and install two new 10' antennas to serve their telecommunication needs. Your favorable revie�a and approval of this permit will result in this oxganization's relocation and its becoming a contributin� member to the Burlingame community. � S' e , f, Ri�ha Hansen i ��CITY �� . . . . � LI Cl Yr^L'i �� i�� BURLJNGAME �� U ��U LL�� ......... �r��c�u�� r��o� ��r��uc��ro��v� � �� 3 �� , = . �.�.�• The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined b�('�t��i�r�s ortdinance (Code Section 25.52.020). Your answers to the following questions will e�s�ist'.�the`��Rlanning Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. Piease type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. 1. Exp/ain why the proposed use at the proposed /ocation wi// not be detrimenta/ or. fnjurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or to pub/ic hea/th, safety, genera/ we/fare, oi convenience. -�� jGX��"ioe.l ;�"� �'�Cf �,�t(��q� ,�, � �j �� -'-. �'�'-�� F7�.'5�.�..P��'" � G i.t._. +�10�' GOI� � l.\ G� v,r c-� D� , �3�, ��-z"Czt Mc�.1-r�i...... w ��t1,a �r.�� b�� o ��.�CJ �Q-. �� u� C�C�I �,.c..��T�s 1 � �C�l� �l t �. � �.1 ��'� �� .. i c� � � � � `(�-�cJ� 1 � � �'�—�.C. �t�-�t��"' c a 2. How wi// the proposed use be /ocated and conducted in accordance with the Bur/ingame Genera/ P/an and Zoning Ordinance7 �C. �'U 1.� G � � D �, � �� 1,...� � �� 6.1 {� � �`�"' �vc.� S� I.� � � � L,.�G L�,`�l �J C� ��1 l� 1't�� S�C'21. t�L. �'�'��- � F' �`� l�' 1 N� -1� �'� i� , � � �'M'� l�`t� �c_..� � tT�� N �.�,.L.... ��'� � ��J� ►� � ��Sl � � ��4 � � L �`� �� .Gvi; �� l_..o`..0 1�.`C�l....�:.� �� o� �3��t.��S �S�S �`Q..,� �,' C l� b E'N `G� t� �-'C�-�+��- . 3. How wi// the proposed project be compatib/e with the aesthetics, mass, bu/k and character of the existing and potentia/ uses on adjoining properties in the genera/ vicinity7 `[��. `�i - c��-'o�� ..._�� T��'I� � S �CZ-.t� �,G�� L� Cot��.� � �'P�t� � �"�� o�� -�L�-C� �t� �C � � �,.`� i.�.��.`�'�.� z� r� �� --.-�o� � � �,��►� t'J � N�T.�-�- �..._t� � l � ��1 S ,2,�2 v.� �� —�� .c� � �� L�'� ap.frm � � 1. Exp/ain why the proposed use at the proposed /ocation wi// not be detrimenta/ -or Injurious to property or impro vements in the vicinity or to pub/ic hea/th, safety, genera/ welfare, or convenience. , . .�'� t How will the proposed.`structure or use within the structure affect neighborinp properties or st�uctures on those properties7 If neighbor.ing properties will not be affected, state why. Think about traffic, noise, lighting, paving, landscapinq sunlight/shade, views from neighboring properties, ease of maintenance. Why will the st�ucture or use withi� the structure not affect the public's health, safety or general welfare? Public health includes such things as sanitation (parbapel, air quality, discharges into sewer and stormwater systems, water supply safety, and things which have the potential to affect public heaith (i.e., underground storage tanks, storape of chemicals, situations which encourape the spread of rodents, insecxs or communicable diseases). Public safetv. How will the structure or use within the structure affect police or fire protection7 Wili alarm systems or sprinklers be installed7 Could the structure or use within the structure create a nuisance �or need for police services (i.e., noise, unruly gatherings, loitering, traffic) or fire services (i.e., storage or use flammable or hazardous materials, or potentially dangerous activities like welding, woodwork, engine removaq. ' Genera/ welfare is a catch-all phrase meaning community good. Is the proposal consistent with the city's policy and goals for conservation and.developmentl Is there a social benefit? 'y. Convenience. How would #he proposed structure or use atfect public convenience (such as access to or parking for this site cu adjacent sites)7 Is the proposal accessible to particular segments of the public such as the elderly or handicapped7 . 2. How wi// the proposed use be /ocated and conducted in accordance with the Bur/ingame Genera/ P/an and Zoning OrdinanceT Ask the Plannin� Department for the peneral plan designation and zoninq district for the proposed project site. Also ask for an explanation of each. Once you have this information, you can compa�e your proposal with 7he stated designated use and zoning, then explain why this proposal would "fiY accordingly. 3. Ho w wi// the proposed project be compatib/e with the aesthetics, mass, bu/k and character of the existing neighborhood and potentia/ uses on adjoining properties in the genera/ vicinityT How does the proposed structure or use �ompare aesthetically with existinfl neighborhood7 If it does not affect aesthetics, state why. If chan�es to the structure are proposed, was the addition designed to match existing a�chitecture, pattem of development on adjacent prop�rties in the neighborhood? If a use will aff�ct the way a neighborhood or area looks, such as aJbng term airport �arking lot, compare your proposal to other uses in the area and explain why it "fits". ' How does the proposed structu�e compare to neighboring structures in terms of mass or bulk7 If there is no change to structure, say so. If a new structure is proposed, compare its size, appearance, orientation etc. with other structures in the nei�hbo�hood or area. How will the st�uctu�e or use within the stiructure change the character of the neighborhood7 Think of character as the image or tone established by size, density.of development and general pattem of land use. wll there be more traffic or less parking available resulting from this use7lf you don't feel the character of the neighborhood will change, state why. � How will the proposed project be compatible with existinp and potential uses in the peneral vicinity7 Compare your p�oject with existinp uses. State why you feel your project is consistent with other use� in the vicinity, and/or state why your project would be consistent with potential uses in the vicinity. t zres � sp.frm . , •