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
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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.