HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1946.10.31CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Burlingame, California.
November 1, 1946
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Was held in the City Hall at
7:45 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 1946.
The following commissioners were present:
Coles
Brown,
Mitchell
Macomber
Stivers
Absent: Shattuck
Others present: Councilmen Simonds, Dahl, Hunt, and Whitsell
City Attorney Karmel
City Engineer Fitch
City Clerk White
Chairman Coles presiding.
Chairman Coles observed that several members of the City Council were present
and asked if they wished to bring up any subject with the Planning Commission. Council-
man Simonds responded that he wished to refer to the letter October 7, 1946 from the
Planning Commission to the City Council on the subject of the use of sheetmetal for con-
struction purposes. The Secretary was asked to read the letter so that those present at
this meeting would be informed of its contents. This was done. Mr. Simonds stated that
the communication had been tabled pending opportunity for discussion between the members
of the Council and the Planning Commission. He pointed out that he believed the question
resolved itself into arriving at a decision whether or not it is desirable to permit the
construction of sheet metal buildings in the city of Burlingame. This was followed by
general discussion in which it was the consensus that there is no objection to sheet
metal construction on steel or concrete provided there is retained a proper measure of
control over architectural appearance and location. It was generally agreed that what is
intended is the prevention of the erection of old-style corrugated iron buildings on wood
frames. It was agreed that this will require an amendment to the Building Code, and until
this is accomplished, the applications now on file for approval of proposed sheet metal
buildings will be tabled pending the adoption of the necessary ordinance.
William Roese, 908 Toyon Drive, appeared at the meeting and brought up the sub-
ject of what is the difference between "light" industry and "heavy" industry, stating that
development in the industrial area near the residential neighborhood of Toyon Drive is now
suffering the nuisance of noise and smoke from a planing mill operation. He submitted that
this is the result of the presence of "heavy" industry in violation of the zoning ordinance
and is in violation of the Building Code because the operation complained about is carried
on in a structure which is in part, or all, composed of sheet metal over wood. Mr. Roese
was informed that the Planning Commission would look into this matter for attention at a
later meeting of the Commission.
The Secretary read a letter October 29 from the Recreation Commission proposing
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the construction of a small playground for younger children in Burlingame Village. Council-
man Bahl was present and inquired how this would fit in with the Master Recreation Plan.
Councilman Simonds stated that he and mayor Harris have met with the Burlingame Village
Improvement Club and it is requested that the Planning Commission confer with the club on
their proposal. The Planning Commission expressed a desire to cooperate in the matter and
appointed James H. Mitchell as Chairman of a Sub -Committee to confer with Edward S. Goetze,
President, Burlingame Recreation Commission, and the Burlingame Village Improvement Club at
their early convenience.
Mr. Seagraves, attorney representing Herman E. Henrichs, spoke in favor of the per-
mission of sheet metal construction and asked, in behalf of his client, that the fire zone
restriction be reduced from "first" to "second" class in the area. comprising - the N.E. side
of East Lane between Burlingame Avenue and Hot -card; and the N.E. side of myrtle Road between
Howard and Bayswater." As above recorded, this was tabled pending the adoption of the ordi-
nance with respect to metal buildings and conference with the Fire Chief and the Building
Inspector.
Judge Gaffey appeared to protest that his lot, 1-B, Block 3, Park.Road, extending
through to E1 Camino Real, was not included in the ordinance which created a limited commer-
cial zone. The Planning Commission showed Judge Gaffey a map indicating that his lot and
all the others on both sides in that block having a frontage on. El Camino Real were inten-
tionally retained in the Apartment Zone for the reason that for many years the Planning
Commission has been opposed to business on El Camino Real, this being in conformity with a
long-established policy in the community generally. However, the Planning Commission in-
formed Judge Gaffey that there was no intention to restrict the use of his property in con-
formance with the zoning ordinance and that if he wished to develop a business use.on the
Park Road frontage, consideration would be given to a permissible variance as it would be to
the other lots in that block similarly affected. Judge Gaffey indicated that on this under-
standing of the matter he was satisfied.
Chairman Coles brought up the subject of additional traffic signals on E1 Camino
Real. City Engineer Fitch exhibited a map prepared by the Division of Highways, California
State Department of Public Works indicating the proposed installation of six new traffic
signals between Ray Drive and Bayswater Avenue, and the proposed modernization of the four
signals now in operation, all of which are to be synchronized at a speed of approximately
thirty-two miles per hour. He reported that it is expected that Material and funds for this
purpose will be available after the first of the year.
Park Superintendent Frank D. Anderson presented a communication dated October 31
with a list of suggested trees for street planting in the new subdivision, Burlingame Manor.
Mr. Anderson was informed that the Planning Commission approves and recommends his suggestion
as to the type of trees and the schedule of planting.
City Engineer Fitch presented maps showing two proposals for the creation'of an al-
ley in the block bounded by El Camino Real, Chapin Avenue, Primrose Road and Burlingame
Avenue. It was suggested by the City Engineer that this is a desirable project and that the
cost possibly could be financed by an assessment district. This will be studied by the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Kemp presented a plat showing the proposed location of new buildings and a
street to be constructed in the Broadway industrial area. This was referred to City Engineer
Fitch and City Attorney Karmel with reference to the street plan.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
D: A. STIVERS,
Secretary.