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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1234 Broadway - Approval Letter(`��e f1�t�� uf ��rXtz���xmP GTY HALL - SOi PRIMROSE ROAD TE� (415) 696-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME. CAUFORNIA 94p10-3997 rnx (4i5) 342-83H6 7anuary 24, 1997 Michael Lai 1234 Broadway Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Lai, �� Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the January 13, 1997 Planning Commission approval of your amendment to the master sign program and sign exception application became effective January 22, 1997. This application was to allow a sign exception for the number of signs at 1�s4 Broadway, zoned C-1, Broadway Commercial Area. The January 13, 1997 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped December 9, 1996; 2. that all other existing signs on the site not part of this application shall be removed within 30 days, (February 22, 1997) from the final date of this action; and 3. that this project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire codes, 1995 Edition as amended by the City of Burlingame. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. A m�d m rec�ckV p�- t 1 January 24, 1997 1234 Broadway page -2- (Erection of the signage will require separate application to the Building Department. ) Sincerely yours, ������11�1�� Margaret Monroe City Planner MM: smg 1234IIROA.cca c: TSTN Partnership Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (Lots 28 & 29, Block 15, Burlingame Grove RSM B/30; APN: 026-094-160) CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 1997 APPLICATION FOR A SIGN EXCEPTION AT 1234 BROADWAY, ZONED G1, (TSTN PARTNERSHIP, PROPERTY OWNER AND BROADWAY CLEANERS, APPLICANTS). DENIED WITHOUT PRE.TUDICE OCTOBER 28. 1996. Reference staff report, January 13, 1997, with attachments. CP Monroe discussed the request, reviewed criteria for action, staff and Planning Department comments. Three conditions were suggested for consideration. Chairman Ellis opened the public hearing. The applicant was not present. There were no questions or comments from the public and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Deal noted this reduces the number of signs and removes one non-conforming roof sign, cleans up the facade and does not constitute special privilege by allowing more signage than other businesses in the area have, he then moved to approve this application with the following amended conditions: 1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped December 9, 1996; 2) that all other existing signs on the site not part of this application shall be removed within 30 days, (February 22, 1997) from the final date of this action; and 3) that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame, 1995 edition. - The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wellford and passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT A ARKING VARIANCE TO CONVERT O SECOND-STORY APARTMENTS TO REAL TE OFFICE USE AT 251 PARK ROAD, D G1, SUBAREA A, (BRUCE HERMA ;�APPLICANT AND CLAY Reference staff re rt, January 13, 1997, with attachments. CP Mo roe discussed the request, reviewed criteria f action, and staff and Planning Department co ments. Four conditions were suggested for e sideration; the first condition was modified o note that the plans may need to be revised to mee �t,�ie requirements of the Chief Building I spector and Fire Marshall. The commissioners commented on e plans and staff report noting th' a condition of this action is compliance with building code req ' ements, plans have many shortc ings and do not show how the second stair to the second fl would be provided; need a wor e plan in order to act; CA noted that item could be continu until adequate plans had been submi�l; plans which meet CBC requirements could reduce amou t of office area on first floor which cou�i. be a factor in parking variance, so need better informa 'on; should discuss with CBI the need`%r ADA accessible bathrooms on the second floor, cou they be put on the first floor; building �s large and plans do not show all the tenant spaces on e first floor, plans should include this; how does one get to the second floor if you are handica ; what was the parking requirement for the apartments when they were originally built, shoul �this be the basis for determining the size of the parking variance; feel that there is enough on the p�ans to make a decision, the foot print -4-