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This Parcel Map is resubdivision of Lots 6 and 7, . ,.;
2. Lot 7 is on the corner of Carmelita and Bernal with 50' frontage on Bernal ,�'
Av�nue. Lot 6 is on Bernal Avenue and has 100' frontage. These t►�ro Lots are
being resubdivided so that the corner Lot, Parcel "B" which contains Mr. Farley's �.
house, will have an 80' frontage on Bernal Avenue. The other Lot, Parcel "A"
on which Mr. Farley is building another house, will have a 70' frontage on
Bernal Avenue. ,.�
€�=G The City street improvements do not extend the full length of the Be�na1
�%��_ Avenue frontage, and therefore, the Planning Commission has recommended ap-
� prnval of the tentative map, subjeci to the installation of curb, gutter and
'�� sidewalk and half-street paving along the Bernal Avenue frontage. The Planning
Comm9ssion aiso conditioned approval of the parcel map subject to the removal of
�.\- a fence from the easement area at the rear of the properties. Parc:el ''A" is
`��` being served by sanitary sewer within the easement.
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The Burl ingame htuni ci pal Code requi res
by the City Council whenever easements
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parcel map, subject to the conditions
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approve the tentative
Commission as
that tentative parcel ma
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1. Public improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk and half- Y ?fp
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PROPERTY OWNE.RS APPROVAL
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Qur•lingame Planning Commission Minutes ApNil 25, 1977
and John and Doris Bauer, 120 Central Avenue. There being no further audience comments,
Chm. Taylor declared the public hearing closed and asked the pleasure of Commission.
C. Jacobs suggested Mrs. Azzaria might consider adding a room for her boys onto one
area remote from the rest of the house. The applicant told her that after spending
$20,000 renovating the house it would be financiall,y impossible to afford any more
additions. She expl«ined that the trailer was for storage and has been there for
approximately eight months. It will be removed to Redding in two vaeeks.
C. Kindig remar•Ked it was not his impression the neighbors were objecting to the home
for the elderly, but to the trailer parked in back, noise and the swimming pool.
C. Sine related some research he had done. The initial building permit was issued
in 1929 and it included a double garage. Later the rumpus room was built with no
record of u building permit. P1rs. Azzaria made subsi,antial renovations to comply �vith
State requirements when she moved in. The Commissioner said he had been at the site
on Saturday or Sunday and could not see inside the rumpus room. Fie had concern with
the possibility of adapting it to a mother-in-law apartment. At the time of his
inspection the mobile home t�as not connected to electricity or water. Fle spoke from
personal experience in sayinc► that Mrs. Azzaria has done an excellent iob taking care
of the elderly. The problem appears to be with the boys and/or their friends creating
unnecessary disturbances. It was his contention the problem of cars parking on the
street could be handled quite simply by calling the police. �
G. P. Swan explained that lacking an or�portunity to make inspections, staff had followed
up on a telephcne complaint. �lo written complaints had been received. The C. P.
had contacted Mrs. Azzaria by letter on March 3, 1977 requesting an application be
submitted for the continued use of the accessory building. C. Kindig was told that
the swimming pool is not being used, but it is filled. The Commissioner had some
concern about the reported mosquitos.
C. Mink remarked on his opposition to accessory buildings for many years. He then
moved denial of this special permit. Second C. Jacobs and this application was denied
on the following roll call vote:
AYE�: COMMISSIONERS: FRA��CARD, JACOBS, MINK, SINE
NAYES: COMMISSIONERS: KINDIG, TAYLOR
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CISTULLI '
Chm. Taylor told the applicant she had the right of apneal to City Council.
4. FINAL PARCEL MAP, BEIPJG A RESU6DIVISION OF LOTS 6 AND 7, 6LOCK 33, EASTON ADDITION
M0. �' (APN 026-185-080) AT 1915 CARMELITA AVE�IUE AND 1030 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1,
BY Gl_EN D. HAGEY FOR TED FARLEY
C. E. Kir��up reminded that the tentative parcel map had been approved by Commission
and then by the City Council with instructions that the final !�arcel map not be filed
until pu�lic improvements were completed. He advised that the annlicant had accomplished
these iriprouements, the final parcel map is technically correct and he recommended
approva�l. C. Sine moved approval of the final narcel mao. Second C. Jacobs and all
aye voice v�te. � •
Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes
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April 25, 1977
5. TEfJTATIVE PAP.CEL P�AP, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCELS 1 AND 2, LOT 2, EDWARDS
INDUSTRIAL PARK (APN 026-102-080/090) AT 50 ED6JARDS COURT, ZONED M-1, BY UJM. A.
6ARTLETT FOR ROBERT F. EDI�IARDS (O�JNER) L-lITH NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SYSTEM, INC.
(BUYER, AMENDED PARCEL 2)
C. P. Swan reviewed this item, stating that 10 feet of Qroperty would be added to the
developed property at 50 Edwards Court. Presently there is a 10 foot wide sideyard
next to the office/warehouse building. With this parcel map the sideyard would
become 20 feet wide. Replying to C. Jacobs, Mr. Swan told her additional parking
could then be obtained in the sideyard in future.
Bi11.Smidt, City Manager, National Car Rental System, Inc. as well as Robert F.
Edtvards, Jr. vrere present. C. E. Ki rkup commented on hi s P�1arch 24, 1977 memo.
Engineering would require an access easement from Edwards Court to the dike along the
Easton Creek channel for maintenance of the channel. In furiher discussion with the
applicants the previously requested construction on the dike would not be required
at this time.
C. Jacobs moved approval of this tentative
show an.access ,easement from Edwards Court
Second C. Kindig; all aye voice vote.
parcel map with the condition that the map
to the dike along Easton Creek c-hannel.
6. SPECIAL PERMIT TO STORE RENTAL CARS; PROPERTY AT 75 EDIJARDS COURT (PORTION OF
APN 026-102-080/090), ZONED M-1,.BY NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SYSTEM, INC. (APPLICANT)
WITfi R06ERT F. EDWARDS (OI�JNER); AND TO SELL USED CARS AT RETAIL AT 40 EDWARDS
COURT, LOT 1, EDIn�ARDS I�dDUSTRIAL PARK (APN 026-102-070) OUlfdED BY NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
SYSTEM, INC. (ND-106P-Rl REVISED AND POS1-ED 4/15/77)
C. P. Stivan requested comments from John Benzian, Attorney, Properties Department and
Bill Smidt, City Manager, both of National Car Rental System, Inc.,with regard to car
rental information and the purpose of their application to upgrade the pr�esent
facilities and add on the storage lot. John Qenzian stated that in 1972 they had
established their Bay Area headquarters operations at 40 Edwards Court, developing
approximately 3.5 acres. It has been outgrown in terms of parking for their cars.
He explained they were also appearing before Commission to gain approval for the resale
of vehicles in the M-1 District. C. A. Coleman requested comments from the applicants
as to the dollar volume. �1r. Benzian said Pdational ooes the majority of its business
at the airport. From a sales tax standpoint, on a quarterly basis, the state tax
should result in taxes to Burlingame of some��here between $15-30,000 per quarter for
rental cars. In turnover of resale vehicles there might be additional sales tax credii�ed
to Bur7ingame.
Bill Smidt discussed the subject of taxes. In view of the way National's cars are
licensed, a portion of the rental tax is credited back to 40 Edwards Court, 6urlingame
and then back to the City. Regarding collection of the tax on the resale of individual
car sales, he said that recently the state passed a law making retail agencies and
leasing agencies responsible for collecting the sales tax on the sale of vehicles to
an individual. A portion of that tax will come to the City which Mr. Smidt believed
was 1°6. At the present selling rate of about 25 cars per month in.Burling,ame at retail,
assur�ing an average cost of $4,000, the rate to Burlingame would be about $40.00 a car.
The expected incr�ease in the fleet would, of course, increase the sale,s:tax. P1r. Smidt
told C. Jacobs National does sell the cars.at 40 Edwards Court, which is vihy they are
before Commission requesting to sell cars at retail in the M-1 zone.,,;,
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Qurlingame Planning Com�ission Minutes.
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February 28, 1977
Before accepting withdrawal, Chm. Taylor asked Mr. Marks for comments. Fillmore C.
Marks told Corrrnission he felt this area was one of the finest business parks in the
city, and noted this one block only has office buildings on it. He restated his
opinion as expressed in his letter that an apartment house at that location would be
out of place. Chm. Tayl�r suggested Mr. Marks attend the meeting of the Ad Hoc
Committee.to Recommend a Housing Element on Tuesday evening, March 1 since his remarks
might be more appropriately received by that Committee; P�r. P�arks appeared interested
in doing so. C. Jacobs indicated her understanding of Mr. Marks' concern but wished
him to recognize there was nothing Commission could do as long as the building were
constructed according to code regula�ions. Mr. Marks suggested an emergency ordinance,
and stated there vras a possibility they would lose their tenant, Alcoa, if the
apartment house were built.
At this point in the meeting Chm. Taylor recognized in the audience Mr. Les Simonds,
farrner t�ayor. C. P. Swan requested Commission action bn this reques� to withdraw.
C. Jacobs moved approval of the applicant's request to withdrativ his application for
special permit. Second C. Kindig and approved by unanimous voice vote.
1. TElvTATIVE PARCEL MAP, BEING A RESUQDIVISION OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 33, EASTON
ADDITTON N0. 2(APN 026-185-080) AT 1915 CARMELITA AVENUE ANDf1030 BERNAL AVENUE,�
. ZONED. R-1, BY GLEN �D. HAGEY FOR �TED FARLEY _ ��-"'�""'` �"'�"�"�`'�'`" �
C. P. Swan referred to memorandum dated 2/25/77 from the Director of Public Works
r'�commending that Commission approve this tentative map subject to the street and
utili�y improvements being completed prior to filing of the final map. This property
is in one o4�Jnership; a 2-story house is under construction on Lot G and the Farley
residence at 1915 Carmelita Avenue is located on Lot 7. This new t�ntative map would
create Parcel A with 70' of frontage and Parcel L Hrith 80' of frontage. Secy. Sine
read i�jto the record a letter dated February 28, 1977 from Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Shafer,
100� Bernal Avenue, expressing their thanks to Commission, staff and Mr. Farley for
their handling of this property and preservation of the creek area.
Replying to Chm. Taylor, C.E. Kirkup stated this tentative par�el map ��vas ready for
consideration subject to the conditions as stated in his memorandum. Mr. Farley
indicated his understanding of the required improvements. ;ie told C. )acobs the
ditch coming from Carmelita would be filled in when the sidewalk is completed on that
side. This had been put in for a tvater line which has since been completed in Bernal.
C. Sine questioned a loaded contractor's truck wl�ich has been parked on the street
for some time and was told by ��1r. Farley that it would be moved this week. C. Jacobs
determined from the applicant that the fence on Bernal would be brought down to five
feet to conforrn to code requirements.
Chm. Taylor asked for audience comments in favor; there were none. Dan Powell of
1009 Drake Avenue spoke in opposition, requesting additional information. He was
assured there would be no additional parcels; there is a house on one parcel no�,r and
one under construction on the second parcel. This map is merely to create t�yo parcels
of approximately the same size; the house under construction does not encroach on the
creek. There being no further audience comments, Chm. Taylor declared the public
hearing cTosed.
There was some discussion concerning location of sewer•lines. C. E. Y.irkup recommended,
if at all possible, that a sewer be constructed in Bernal Avenue to serve Parcel A
so that the se�ver main in the easement co�ald be abandor�ed as well as the easement.
Further, if the easement is not abandoned, Engineering ���ould require tf�e fence
encroaching on the easement be relocated. Mr. Kirkup told C. Jacobs the trees in the
street right-of-way would be saved.
��lingame Planning�Commission Minutes
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February 28, 1977
C. Mink moved approval of this tentative parcel map for resubdivision with the
follov�ing conditions: the fence across the sewer easement be removed; curb, gutter,
sidewalks, street and utility improvements be completed to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works before filing the final parcel map. Second C. Cistulli and
approved on unanimous roll call vote. C. E. Y.irkup noted that since improvements are
required this map will go to City Council at their next meeting, March 7, 1977.
C. Jacobs thanked Mr. Farley for his cooperation in this matter.
2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, QEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2a, 2C, 3A, 3B and 3D, BLOCK 3,
TOIJN OF BURLINGAME (APN 029-223-010/020/100/110/120) AT 33 PARK ROAD, ZONED R-3,
BY �1M. A. BARTLETT FOR TED FARLEY
C. P. Swan referenced 2/25/77 memorandum received from the Directo;� of Public Works
��hich describes this resubdivision of five parcels into three parcels. Parcel 3
does not have access to Park Road and easements ���ould be required for Parcel 3 access
to Park Road through Parcels 1 and 2. Mr. Swan stated that in his opinion easements
should provide access to each of the individual living units ��hich would be built at
a future date, and sl�ould be wide enough to orovide access to a garage. The Director
of Public bJorks would require new se�•Jer laterals as well as new water services at the
time of development. It was recommended that Commission approve the tentative map
s.ubject to conditions that access be prohibited to El Camino Rea.l�, and that access
easements be granted to Parcel 3 across Parcels 1 and 2. .
Chm: Taylor requested review of this particular property by the C. P. C.P. Swan stated
this vacant land is composed of f�ive lots, two fronting on E1 Camino Real and three
•fronting on Park Road. There had been an application for a project with one building
and a tentative map had been approved to combine all five lots into one parcel. The
f�nal parcel map was never adopt�d. This ne�v map is to combine the lots into three
parcels because zoning regulations limit each parcel to having one residential building.
The applicants have a design in mind whereby one residential building would be located
on each of these three parcels. The C.E. had recommended there be no access to
E1 Camino. Mr. Swan noted that Commission packet included a letter from Fire Chief
Fricke regarding townhouse type condominiums. In the opinion of the Fire Dept. this
type of project should be classified as Group H(apartment house) occupancy. Tonight's
application, ho�vever, is simply consideration of the tentative parcel map.
C. E. Kirkup explained that tentative parcel map procedure is to approve the lot
configuration with P.C. requiring conditions, if any, which should be placed on the
final map. In response to the question, could apartments be built on each lot, staff
replied yes but in order to issue a building permit there must be a location on a
particular parcel. The parcel map must be approved first. The C. E. pointed out that
in this particular case, since there are five lots at present, the applicants could not
build across lot lines.
C. Kindig suggested Commission condition the tentative parcel map with a requirement
for easements. Mr. Singer told the P.C. their attorney was working on all cross easements
necessary but they had not thouc�ht this would be necessary for tonight's meeting.
C. Sine sug�ested continuing this item to the next study meeting in P�arch if the
applicants felt they had adequate time to do so. Mr. Farley indicated it was their
plan to submit full plans for the March 14 nieeting. C. Kindig thought Commission could
continue the map to March 14 and plans could be heard f.or study at the same time.
C. h1ink determined there were two existing curb� cuts on E1 Camino Real, and C. E. Kirkup
carnnented that according to code the driveways on E1 Camino must be closed before
establishing net� driveways. Discussion continued regarding procedure after which
Chm. Taylor announced this tentative parcel map would be continued to the meeting of
March 14, 1977. It was noted the lots in qUestion are all R-3 lots at the present time,
having been rezoned in the recent past.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMO � February 25, 1977
CITY OF BURLI?JGAh1E
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T0: Wayne Swan, City Planner�
Re: �Parcel Map - 1030 Bernal
This parcel map is a resubdivision of Lot 6 and 7 of Block 33 of the Easton
Addition No. 2. The Planning Commission had previously denied a parcel
map subdividing Lot 6 into two (2) 50 foot lots. The new tentative map
divides Lot•6 and 7 into an 30 foot and a 70 foot lot.
The street improvements do not extend for the full frontage along Bernal
Avenue and a condition of approval of the tentative map should require
the installation of curbs, gutter, sidewalk and half-street pavement for
their entire frontage. There are some existing trees at the southwest
property line and the sidewalk improvements will be stopped short and A.C.
walkway installed to connect the new sidewalk to the existing roadway.
The area map prepared by your Department for the previous parcel map ap-
plication should be included for the Planning Commission's reference.
That location map shows the.creek cutting through Parce] "A,", however, the
building being constructed on Parcel "A" does not encroach onto the creek
any longer and has been set back and is sited very nicely on Parcel "A."
Water mains are in Bernal Avenue and are adequate to serve this development.
The sanitary sewer main is in an alley to the rear of the property and the
applicant proposes to extend the main to serve Parcel "A."
It would be our recommendation if at all possible, that the sewer not be
extended but instead, a sewer constructed in Bernal Avenue to serve Parcel
"A." We could then abandon the sewer main in the easement, as well as
easement. Presently there is a fence encroaching onto the easement and if
the easement is not abandoned, the fence should be relocated. �
In summary, we recommend that the Planning Commission approve the tentative
parcel map subject to the street and utility improvements to be completed
prior filing of the final map. �
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Ralph E. Kirkup
Director of Public tdorks
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