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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1948.02.26i e�INtiTES Chairman Coles presiding. Present Absent CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 26, 1948 - 8 po Others Present Coles Mitchell Councilman Dahl Brown Macomber City Attorney garmel Shattuck City Clerk White Stivers City Engineer Fitch City Building Inspector Watson Mrs. L. I. Edie appeared with reference to her communication regarding Lot 8, Block 7, Burlingame Terrace, No. 2, Palm Drive and E1 Camino Real. She inquired about the set -back line on El Camino and the Building Inspector reported that the official set- back is 151, although it is recognized that the Planning Commission has been seeking a 20' set -back. Mrs. Edie stated that she is thinking of building studio apartments on the lot. Commissioner Brown asked Mrs. Edie her definition of studio apartments, and the lady indicated that she was thinking of facilities for teachers of voice and piano, with living quarters. In the discussion it developed that the members of the Planning Commis- sion would not look with favor upon a proposal to build a number of apartments for commer- cial rental on E1 Camino Real. The matter was left that if Mrs. Edie will present a specific proposal, it will of course have consideration. The City Attorney stated that it is generally recognized that it has been the policy of the city to keep business off of E1 Camino Real. Commissioner Brown stated that he believed this should include studios. Mrs. Edie said that she bought the property approximately three years ago. Mr. Barmel ad- vised the Commission that it is not permissible to build studios for rent on El Camino Real; if the owner occupies the property as a residence and actually resided there, there could be no objection. The Chairman referred to the inquiry which has been received regarding a tenta- tive plan for resubdivision of Lots 14 to 18, Block 3, Cypress and Barriolhet Avenues. No one appeared when this matter was called on the agenda, and it was put over. The Chairman read a communication from the City Engineer regarding the plan to locate the Millbrae-Lomita-Capuchino sewage disposal plant on property within the City of Burlingame at the Southwesterly intersection of Millbrae Avenue and old Bayshore Highway. The City Attorney advised the Planning Commission that this location, unless rezoned, is within the First Residential district. City Engineer Fitch reported that since his com- munication was sent to the Planning Commission, he has been informed that the matter is being held in abeyance on account of the incorporation of the City of Millbrae, and that ii may be sometime before the subject comes up again. The City Attorney advised the Planning Commission that the property on the South side of Millbrae Avenue was no part of the city of Millbrae. Mr. Elmer C. Mower, Attorney, Central Tower Building, San Francisco, appeared representing Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCarthy, owners of Lot 1, Block 4, Burlingame Shore Land Co. subdivision. Mr. Mower urged that his clients be permitted to proceed with the con- struction of a four -unit apartment on the above -described lot, for which a permit was authorized by the Planning Commission August 28, 1947, which permit was withdrawn and re- voked by the City Council February 16, 1948. Attorney Mower stated to the Planning Commission that the action of the City Council was illegal and void and that his clients could go ahead with the construction and leave it to the City to get an injunction. Continuation - MINUTES - Burlingame City Planning Commission Page 2. February 26, 1948 He cited the legal descriptions of apartments and motels and stated that what his clients contemplate is the building of a four -unit apartment house, there being a great need for housing. He claimed that the lot is zoned for apartments and it is recognized that auto courts are prohibited and the proper action relative to the latter would be an injunction. Mr. Clyde Manwell was present and stated that he was accompanied by approximately thirty- five neighboring property owners, most of whom had appeared before the meeting of the City Council, and that there were present at this meeting approximately the same number of people, who do not want a motor court in that neighborhood. Attorney Mower responded that the protestants are assuming that the plans and specifications, which meet legal require- ments, are going to be used for a motor court which would be a nuisance. Mr. W. M. Cook appeared and referred to the City Ordinance which prohibits a building so planned that it may be used as a motor court. Mr. Albert Biggs and Mr. A. E. VanBolt spoke in protest of the proposed construction. They were followed by about thirty-five individuals who raised their hands in protest. No one appeared in favor. The Chairman announced that the Commis sion had heard both sides, and after deliberation will make a report to the City Council. Mr. Karmel asked if it would be agreeable to Attorney Mower if the two absent members of the Planning Commission are included in the deliberation. Mr. Mower said that he would have no objection. City Building Inspector Matson presented. plans for a proposed quonset but build- ing to be erected on the Bayshore North of the Broadway overpass for the Holland Boat Work; Inc., the principals being J. P. H. Hartog and 0. S. Ziegler, who were present. After dis- cussion, it was the consensus that this matter should be put over for consideration and re- ceipt of more details as to the type of construction and operation proposed to be carried on. The meeting adjourned 9:40 p.m. DAS:LB D. A. Stivers, Secretary M I N U T E S Chairman Coles presiding. Present Coles Brown Mitchell Shattuck Stivers Absent CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting February 26, 1948 - 10:10 Others Present Macomber City Attorney Karmel City Clerk White City Engineer Fitch City Building Inspector Watson Following the close of the Regular Meeting, all of the members of the Planning Commission carried on a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed apartment building on Lot 1, Block 4, Burlingame Shore Land Co. Subdivision, during which it appeared that no conclusion would be reached. A motion was introduced and there was no second. At approximately 11:25 p.m. Commissioner Shattuck moved that the matter be held over for further consideration at a Special Meeting of the Commission two weeks hence, which motion was carried, the Chairman dissenting. Meeting adjourned 11:25 p.m. DAS:LB D. A. Stivers, Secretary.