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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1947.12.18MINUTES . Chairman Coles presiding. Present Coles Brown Mitchell Macomber Stivers Absent Shattuck Chairman Coles read McGinness, Jr. dated November Catherine E. Roberts at 141 El CITY_ PLkiiNiiVG COauiilS6iOfi Regular Meeting December 181, 1947 - 7:45 p.m. Others Present City Clerk White City Attorney Karmel City Engineer Fitch City Building Inspector Watson the following communication from Attorney William L. 18, relative to subdivision of a property owned by Mrs. Camino Real as follows: "Mars. Catherine E. Roberts, a widow, resides at 141 El Camino Real, Burlingame. She owns a double lot. Her residence is constructed on one of the lots. She desires to sell the ajoining lot to her niece, Mrs. Ernest E. Yost. Mr. Edwin H. Smith, Civil Engineer of Redwood City, has made a survey of the property. I enclose a plat which he has prepared. He has written me as follows: 'The survey indicates that the new property line barely clears the existing residence. The Burlingame Building Inspector informs me that a minimum side yard of 3' is required. Also the new lot must be not less than 50' x 100'. Subdivision of the property is sub- ject to the approval of the Burlingame Planning Commission. I sug- gest that you take the matter up with the Commission and attempt to secure approval on the basis that only a small portion of the existing residence violates the ordinance. Multiple dwellings and apartments are permitted in the district.' It would be appreciated if you would inform me whether the proposed division of the property will meet with your approval." It appeared from the plat submitted with the above communication that the proposed sub- division of the property would create a new lot line only 0.35' from an existing residencE The City Building Inspector was present and reported that this matter previously had been submitted to him and that the proposal did not comply with the city ordinance. The Chair- man stated, evidently this is not a matter within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and the Secretary was instructed to refer the correspondence to the City Attorney. The Building Inspector presented a plat indicating present and proposed building lines on a lot at Chula Vista and Majilla Avenues where the owner plans to build a second dwelling in a duplex zone. In studying this the members of the Commission mentioned that the proposed additional building would constitute what might be called a "backyard" dwell- ing in violation of the zoning ordinance and that the owner, if he wishes to carry out hi: plans, should eoruiect the structures as a duplex in a "duplex"zone. The Building In- spector was instructed to so advise the owner of the property. The Chairman read a communication from Leo W. Meyer, December 4, 1947, rec;uestin permission to conduct a nursery business on Lots 8 and 9(in conjunction with Lot 13,)Block 17, zoned for "apartments." City Attorney Karmel was present and this was referred to him Page 2 Continuation - MINUTES - Burlingame City Planning Commission December 18, 1947 The City Attorney advised the Planning Commission that under the existing ordinance it is not possible for the Planning Commission to grant the request. The Chairman read a communication from the Hillsborough Garden Club, dated December 8, 1947, as follows: "The members of the Hillsborough -Aarden Club believe that we live is one of the n.:tural beauty spots of the United States and it is our responsibility to pro- tect it in every way. We earnest request you to prohibit billboards on the new Bayshore Highway and to do everything possible to improve it through this district." The Secretary was directed to write the Hillsborough Garden Club to acknowledge the letter stating that the Planning Commission does not have jurisdiction over the Bayshore Highway and it understands that a similar communication has been received by the City Council and referred to the State Highway Department. The Chairman brought up for discussion the matter of the recent communication from White and Pollard offering 100 acres of tideland to the City at a price of $250 per acre. In the discussion which followed it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that it recommends to the City Council that serious consideration be given to the possi- bility of negotiating a satisfactory contract to acquire the property for use in the long- range development of park and recreational facilities. It was thought that the addition of this area to the tidelands already owned by the City would make possible the creation of an attractive park and recreational area, such as has been accomplished under similar conditions in other cities and at a relatively low initial cost for the acreage to be im- proved as need requires and funds become available. City Attorney harmel reminded the Planning Commission that Burlingame Manor was annexed to the City without thereby being included in the "first residential" zone. The members of the Planning Commission declared it to be the intention to recommend to the City Council that an ordinance be adopted including Burlingame Manor in the "first resi- dential" zone and a motion was duly made, seconded, and unanimously voted. The Chairman read a letter (undated) from Airs. E. J. Roussey as follows: "I am asking at this time for a reconsideration in the matter of the 2 lots which I own at the corner of Easton Drive and Cortez (lots 4 and 5, Easton Addition #2). I would very sincerely appreciate it if,you would reconsider this matter, as I could not be present at the last meeting, being ill, and thereby was un- able to defend certain statements made. Ifyouu will therefore, grant me this favor, I will be most humbly appreciative." In the discussion which followed it was the consensus that the Planning Commission as a general policy does not approve of the resubdivision of lots in a developed residential area and is opposed to such resubdivision in order to conserve and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. Meeting adjourned 9:30 p.m. D. A. Stivers, Secretary.