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September 16, 1935in Book 20 of
Naps at pages 55 and 56.
"TOGETHER WiTh an easement for ingress and egress and public
utility over a strip of land 16'
in width, extending from
said parcel to the Northwesterly
line of Burlingame Avenue,
the center line of said easement
being the line dividing
Lots 15 and 16 in said Block 22.
C5:J0 (signed) Chas. Schuetz; Jr."
The Planning Commission does not consider the construction of a residence on a lot loca-
ted in the center of a block, where it will be surrounded by eleven backyards or fences,
to be good planning, but in view of the absence of any objection on the part of the
other property owners, the Planning Commission recommended that the permit be grunted.
After consideration Commissioner Browne made a motion that the Planning Commission inform
the City Council; Commissioner Rapp seconded the motion, and on roll call, the motion
carried with all of the commissioners present, except Dr. I[acomber, who was absent. All
of the members of the City Council being present at this meeting stated that in order
not to unnecessarily delay- Mr. Schuetz while he has the material and priorities, he may
proceed v^Yith the work and permission will be granted.
Chairman Mitchell addressed the City Council members regarding the program of
the City Planning Commission in its desire as far as possible to avoid detrimental de-
velopment of property especially in the older sections of the city which has been rather
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MINUTES - meeting May 25, 1944
solidly built up for a good many years with two or three spots already showing a tendency
toward 'running down hill." Among other things, he referred to the long "ribbon'on
California Drive between Burlingame Avenue and Broadway zoned for business, which has
no prospect of being used for that purpose and appears to be rather illogical but this
zoning was done a number of years ago when it was a matter of policy with the idea of
joining the two business sections. It would now seem to be better planning to consider
rezoning the lots for residential use. Mr. Mitchell also spoke of the proposed ordi-
nance which is being drafted by City Attorney Karmel for the proper control of tree plant-
ing and the Commission hopes this can be made effective. fir. Mitchell then spoke of the
possibility of new development in the unbuilt-up section North of Broadway with a projected
lake or lagoon for flood control and reclamation purposes. The Planning Commission be-
lieves it is a great mistake to continue having this area zoned for industrial use while
it is located in the city of Burlingame, which is known as a fine place to live, and it
would be far more attractive and valuable if developed along the line of the Lake Merritt
property. Commissioner Coles expressed the thought that there is more reason now than
ever before to consider the development of this area for residential purposes to accommo-
date the greatly increased airport personnel and at the same time effect a plan for flood
control. Mr. Mitchell indicated that he will refer the matter to City Attorney Karmel
for advice regarding legal procedure to'initiate hearings to rezone the industrial area
and California Drive. Commissioner Coles made a motion that this subject be referred to
the City Attorney and to include the object of rezoning Bayshere Highway from industrial
to residential use. The motion was seconded by Commissioner brown, and all commissioners
presented voted in favor, except Dr. Macomber who was absent.
Mr. Dore appeared before the Planning Commission to seek approval of completion
of a dwelling on which construction work was recently startedat a location in the indus-
trial area back of a warehouse on Broadway between the railroad tracks and the Bayshore
Highway. The job was started without a permit and stopped by the building inspector.
On inquiry, Mr. Dore stated that there are already six families dwelling in the immediate
neighborhood and he sought permission to complete the building already started. After a
brief discussion it was apparent that all of the Planning Commissioners and the members
of the City Council present believe that there is objection to this type of activity and
Chairman Mitchell stated that the Planning Commission will put; this over for one,month
for investigation.
City Engineer Longson brought up the rezoning of Donnelly Avenue, between Lorton
and Primrose, from apartment to business to conform with the present principal use of that
area. Commissioner Brown made a motion -that the commission recommend this to the City
Council which was seconded by Commissioner Mitchell and passed by the other commissioners
present, except Dr. Macomber.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
D. A. Stivers,
Secretary.