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Home My WebLink About216 Howard Avenue - Applicationy -� �'' �_ l z��' 7 0 5. APPLICATIOrJ FOR VARIANCE � ADDITI0�IAL APART�1ENT UNIT, 216 Iil�i•dARD 11VENUF� APPROVED. �� - Chairman Sine announced a puhlic hearing on the application of Anthony Nanni, 1233 Nadina Street, San t-lateo, for variance to remodel vacant store area to tcoo bedroo^1, one and one-half bath apartment in an existing building at 216 Howard Avenue. (Lot 17, Block 40, Lyon and Hoag Suhclivision--Zone R-1 (first resi- dential) The apolicant's letter of justification dated December 14, 1970, explained that existing improvements consist of two one-bedroom units on the second story of the building, with entry on Channing noad, and vacant store on ground floor, plus three-car detached garage. The communication stated that it is proposed to restore the building to confor;� �,aith the general neighborhood appearance by changing the entry to Channing Road and removing cement on Ilo,aard Avenue to pro- vide for landsca�inc�. . � . Enlarged photographs of the existing building, plot plan and floor plans of the proposed unit were filed. �ir. Nanni, upon recognition by the Cnair, reported that the area formerly used as a grocery store has heen vacant for some ::lonths, that the t�•�o anartment units on the secon3 story are occupiecl and addition of a third unit c•�ill permit residential use.of the entire build ing. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, reported that the builc�inc� was char.ged fro-n a single-fa*mily d��elling to :;�ir:ecl apartnent and co:;�- mercial usc ;aithout benefit of permit, that soMe years after the con- version, tiie City a�proved a variance for extension of tne grocery store to the entire lo�aer level and that the store onerate.� successfully until faced with cornpetition of the Safeway Store in the �f7oodlake Com- plex. The City Planner stated that a letter directed tothe City �ianager recently requesting that the property not be permitted to be used for commercial purposes caas referre� to his attention, that he insnected the property, had an opportunity to discuss the situation with thc o•.aner, wlio nade tYie decision to place the property on the market, an�� that the subject application is the result. , The City Planner referrec3 to non-conforming residential units on the second story, stating that. it is questionable that the city coul3 force their removal at �his late date. CorN-nents �vere invitecl fror� t!�e audience in favor of the variance. P�ir. James Russell, Russell Realty Comnany, 1445 Burlinc�ame Avenue, statecl that he re��resentcd the ocaner in atterioting to loeate a pur- ehaser for the property and that efforts wer.e unsuccess£ul until t'�e �decision �aas :*�ade to request the city's ap�rov�l to conversion to apartr.ient use. PZr. Russell stated t}iat the location is not conducive to a successful corlmercial operation, iahereas a residential buildinc� =11- � will conform to the nei7�5or:iood pattern. Mr. R.C. Snurgeon, owner/occupant 210 Fio�•�ard Avenue, advised that, in addition to his resi��ence, :�e o�-ms t,1e d�r�elling ir,irnediately adjacent to the subject property. Reporting that he had co�nmunicated with the City :�Ianager requesting that the commercial use be abolished ancl the building returned to single-family use, P•�r. Spurgeon statecl that he could fincl no reason to object to the proposed conversion to apartment. Comments in opposition were heard from: Mr. G.C. Cook, 117 Channing Road, Russell E. Snyder, 137 Stanley Road, ;ir. Angelo Dellacasa, 141 Victoria Road. � The protestants objected to "spot zoning," statea the low-rental apartments attract undesirable tenants and that existing utility instal- lations are inadequate to service ��-�� --`e_family density. There were no further com.ments froM the floor. The hearing was declared concluded. During a period of Cor;tn:ission comrnent, refernnce was made to staff reports inc�icating t_nat tlle building is structurally sound; there was agreeMent that van�alism c•rould result if the lo�aer level re^�ained vaeant anci that the proposecl irnnrovement would apnear to be the only practical methol of remedying an unsightly situation�and assuring proper maintenance of the pro�erty. A motion introduced by Cor•.�.missioner Taylor and secoride:� by Commissioner Norberg to approve the application of Anthony Nanni, 1233 Nadina Street, San '�Iateo, for variance to remodel the lo�aer floor of tne building at 216 Ho:•�ar1 ?lvenue to an additional apartment,• on the condition that cement in the setl�ack on Ho;aard Avenue be removed and the area landscapecl. was carried unani�ously on roll call. The applicant was inform�d the variance would be effective Tuesday, Januai�y 5, 1970, if not appealed. ADJOURi1`�IEVT The meeting regularly adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Respectfull� sub:�itted, Everett K. Kindig Secretary � =12= . . : ' r APPLICATION TO THE PLANIVING COb�lISSION AND CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Application # f'`�`� , �� ' DateReceived ......................._........,,......................_.....�......._.._.._._.... Hearing BURLINGAl�. Applicant � �✓�!� ='a> �•�,1'.., ,�- �').�( i: �' .% s�G� � /L �� C 11�5e>iV' Name.........................................................................:.................................................................................... address � `•'c �a-�uw,.� /�'�c_ �,�-�,2 .............................................................. ......................._.......y................................�� c�.-. ..e� Prop erty :t � � ��r K-,.� iu,� , � . �-0 �� - �� .� Address ......�.:_ ........................_�`.�.'..�4....�......:::.................,........_............._.... .;/-�..�. ..� ` -- �'^� � Date....�....' ............................................................... Telephone ....,...,'�!"�..�...,........�.. . �:... �� o . . Lot .......�..� �....... B].ock .....�.�.��Q........ Subcli.vis3.on-s��.� ............ ................. ....... ..�...<..:�'��one Description..............................................................................................................................................................._.................._..................................... Improvements ��Q� G� �� ' E�d.sting .�� ..................................... ........................ ................... ....... .... .................. :.-........ ..,......... ,L�c,u".,•�u_(��,c.4, - c�, a�..u-�.p «.�- �2 � � rw- � �2 'c.c�-o-�.,,.. r�� Proposed......................................................................._............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ L` c.rvw-C z-ce_.c.c"�. C�.c-lL �e_�-,�-�Z-c-�n�.. : •�-�—'�-t � . .... �..... ..........'.............�A.o�n� ............................................�............. ....................................... ....... .. ................. . ...�,...................................... . . �' ... . .... ......... ....:...... .. .. � tic.-s�-,w..0 •�c-.-.. t`�. �'s.e .a---c.. �. . VarianceApplied For ...................................._......................................................................................... .....:...............�...:��....:�;��.�....,�a > .�.�.�,� • e - .��,�. - -�P-u.� � . -- .7r�� . _ - ................................�.. ........r.CJ,,.�.�0.-x,�!C...... .e.4..'!-5:.4...�....r................................................................. .........,......................... ...............................�............. .................... .....�..�...�.......... �,...... Exhibits (see instructions) 1. Justification � 3. List of property owners 2. P�ap or diagram !�. Other data �-r�-z. ;f ��-��- 0 Feo, � r e Dollars, Payable to the dity of Burliiigame Application: . I� the undersigned owner of the property descr.ibed herein do hereby make application far a VarianCe of the nature set forth above, in accord.ance with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Durlingame, and T hereby certify that the information given herein is true and correct to the be�t of �y knowlecige and beliei. �`� t�„�.�,.( U�n",-.,---•cy ,�,�- �',.�..-,..., G��. ,��-e.�-. �/� J'� I / Respectfull,y submitted, �� a/, i Si�nature %��.�.�..� ... ............_........y✓.:��,�L....�._..,1�• C � . � , _ Date � � " .• '� , �TU�'1'I,,ICA�lIUIV T0; TH� PLAiVI�TIPIC� COPvZ�.�[IS�:IOI�� and CTTY� COUiVC�L OF TI� CITY 0��' BUttLIi�TGAPY2�; : 'I'he undersi�;ned, 1s ::see of the premises knoWn as �red+s Market, located at �lo Hovuard Street, �urlingame, u�zlifornia alle�es as t'ollows ; That, py virtue of tne �pecial 1'o��er of attorney from the owners ol' tr�e �aremiscs upon which a variance is sought, does here �_�,y make j ustif ication for said variance . The undersigneci alleges and states that the �xterior of the building will in no L�isE '�e af�ected an� seeks to convErt two roorns to the rear of the �re sent marke t into store space in conjunction u�rith the prEsent operation of his mar�et; that the reason and purpcs e therefor is to render better customer service in vi�u� of' the small stor� space presently available; that a greater demand has been. made for frozen fo�ds and the enlargement ther�of' v�ill afford a larger arca ior refrigeration f'or both the grocery and meat ser°vice; that the limited space now exist- ing does not afford ample room for storage; that the �rr:provement will be for the bene�'it and for the general vJelfare of the peopl� of' the nei�hborhood ��:no th��nselves, in many instances, have advised tne undersidned to so enl�rge; that as f'ar ��c�it can be ascertained no opposition has been. encountered to the proposed chanbe as evidenc ed by the petition of the adj oining ov�n�rs authorizinb the variance and v��hich p�tition is hereto attached. Date d ; iJ1aS7 � � , 1955 . <� 7 - C �- � / -e �� _" E io Federighi �,�'�,,;� 216 liov. ard � tree t — �urlingame , Calif'ornia . ; . � � � � / 4 � � � Da�t e f i led ........_._.,._...._.. .,.... Stud m.eetin ��`�.1 ° Y g .......�......Y ..... APPLICATION TO �HE PL.�N'NTNG COMMISS�ON Public hearing ,,.�.,v�.;Y��o AND CITY COUNCTL OFTHE CITY OF BURLINGAMEe JApplicant �- „-- _.._Date � /'o� /Lf-� �� Name ..�,..L�1. Address ...._% Property Address ............ Lot ...,, .......�.. � alock � ,,�,.�.,....... improvements existing 0 Subdivision � Telephone .�,�,,..j.-.��( �. � �'�..:..'..:'..��........... • Zone � .q�:..,��T�``L ._7�'..- � ��_�� Variance applied for � 3 ea'�v �� /' .y; � � /,��, / C- . �..7.-....L.4-t�........P4:...:...�!."��'��.�''`:......�r/.L....�.�.�-....�...��O�-�L ..........................�.........�:. ... �.... .. . .....c�:� :............_:........................................c:?r.!.�P:--.,�a.,-:C.�-�'�-.-�..-................. :....... .............._.......(...�'.r��.—..�..._....................... Exhibits {see instructions) '�Letter of j�astificati�n =Nap or diagr�,ms _,_ ;i0ther suppvrting data Fee. Forty Dollars ($40.00), payable to City of Burlingame, 1��plication: I, the undersignecl owner {or agent of the awner) cf }'ne property describeLi herein� do her�bX make a�piic�tion fo� a Variance of the raature set forth �bove, in accorcl- ance with the provisions of the ordinance� of the �ity of Burlingame, and I,herebys certi.gy that the inforrr.�-• tion given herein is true and correct to the best of. my knowledge and belief. Re�pectful�y suk�rs� :.ttFu, n �� ............._................................................................................... �............................----- �,.t�: ........�.�: � ..._...�o ....... � ...._.._..........._....._