HomeMy WebLinkAbout1010 Cadillac Way - Staff ReportAddress: 1010 Cadillac Way
City of Burlingame
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Variance
Item #
Action Item
Meeting Date: 9/25/00
Request: Mitigated Negative Declaration and Variance to allow for a first floor expansion of an existing
auto dealership at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-2. A variance is required for not enclosing the automobile
sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge
which is required to be on the subject property (proposed 3' tall hedge is in an area leased from the City
of Burlingame) (C.S. 25.74.010, a).
Warehouses, and Retail Buildings.
Previous Use: Automobile sales with showroom, sales office, service and storage areas.
Proposed Use: Expansion of existing automobile showroom and sales ofiice areas.
Allowable Use: Automobile sales and associated office, service and storage areas.
CEQA Status: Refer to attached Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND 509P.
Applicant/Architect: Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc. APN: 026-233-080 &-090
Property Owner: E. James Hannay
Lot Area: 1.142 Acres (49,745 SF) Zoning: C-2
Adjacent Development: Offces, Multifamily Residential, Gasoline Service Stations, Industrial
Summary: The applicant, Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc,. representing Rector Motor Car Company,
is proposing the construction of a single-story, 4,641 SF addition to an existing two-story 32,384 SF
autornobile sales and service facility at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned G2. The site is bounded by Broadway,
Rollins Road, and Cadillac Way and totals 1.142 acres (49,745 SF) in area. The addition will provide
additional showroom space (4,326 SF) and sales office space (315 SF) for the existing auto dealership.
The existing building contains general and sales offices, storage, service, and showroom areas. It is
expected that there will be an increase five additional full-time employees over five years on weekends
and an increase of one employee on weekdays. An increase of 20 customers is expected over five years
on weekdays and a decrease of five customers over five years is expected on weekends. Since the
proposed addition is an expansion of an existing showroom and office sales area, it is not expected that
thcre will be a substantial increase in the number of vehicle trips generated by the use. The proposed
addition would be built around an existing 85' tall pole sign located at the corner of Rollins Road and
Cadillac Way. The project plans indicate that the exterior of the proposed addition will consist of inetal
panels with a matt finish and a plaster system (painted white). Clear glass will be set in aluminum frames.
The existing building will be painted white.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above the
building. The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements. With the
addition, the on-grade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet current code requirements. The roof
deck parking would be extended by 4,641 SF above the new portion of the building, bringing the total
number of parking spaces on site to 80 spaces. In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area
adjacent to the Broadway right-of-way along Rollins Road which is leased from the City of Burlingame.
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The zoning code requires nine parking spaces for the proposed expansion (1:300 SF for office space and
1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk merchandise), for a total requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces
(95 parking spaces are provided, including the 15 spaces in the area leased from the City of Burlingame).
Currently, the auto dealership uses approximately 15 spaces along Broadway and Rollins Road as a vehicle
display area.
In March, 1997, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for auto storage for this dealership
(March 19, 1997 City Council Minutes and approval letter). The approved off-site auto storage is located
on the east side of the 1200 block of California Drive in the Caltrain right-of-way and provides enough
room for 36 vehicles. The auto storage area measures 50' wide x 363' long and contains an 8' tall, 697'
long chain link fence parallel to the railroad tracks. This area is to be used for car storage only and is not
allowed to have loudspeakers or lighting.
Code exceptions required for this addition are:
• Variance for not enclosing the sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental
fcnce, wall, or compact evergreen hedge. The applicant is proposing a 3' high hedge along
Broadway and Rollins Road. The proposed hedge is located on the outer edge of the area leased
from the City of Burlingame. Therefore, because the proposed hedge is not located on the subject
property, a variance is required for not enclosing the auto sales area on site.
Sight Line Analysis: Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., provided a sight distance analysis of the
proposed project at this site (letter from Hexagon to Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, dated June 9, 2000).
The purpose of the analysis was to determine whether expanding the showroom closer to Rollins Road
would impair thc sight distance of motorists. The analysis was done under existing conditions and with
the proposed traffc signal in place. As part of an unrelated street improvement project, the City of
Burlingame is preparing plans for the installation of a traffic signal at Cadillac Way and Rollins Road.
Any proposed improvement that might impair the line of sight of motorists on any stop-controlled
intersection approaches would need to be carefully evaluated. In this case, the analysis is of the sight
distance for motorists on eastbound Cadillac Way. Currently, motorists stopped at the limit line on
Cadillac Way have a relatively unobstructed view of approaching traffic on southbound Rollins Road,
assuming vehicles parked on the display pad in front of the existing showroom do not block their view.
The proposed showroom expansion would reduce the sight distance of approaching vehicles in the number
two (slow) lane to approximately 200 feet. Assuming an approach speed of 35 miles-per-hour, the
recommended safe stopping distance on wet pavement as published by the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is approximately 250 feet. The analysis points out that
this sight distance can be achieved by moving the painted limit line on Cadillac Way eastward
approximately five feet. Repositioning the limit line in this way is a common traffic engineering practice
where additional sight distance is required. This intersection can accommodate this change without
impacting vehicle turning paths or pedestrian crossing access.
Under existing conditions, the proposed expansion of the vehicle showroom is expected to have only
minor effects on the sight lines of motorists at the intersection of Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. To
mitigate the minor impact to this sight line, the consultant recommends moving the limit line on Cadillac
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Way eastward several feet. However, if the planned traffic signal is installed prior to completion of the
showroom expansion, there will be no need to move the limit line on Cadillac Way. With the traffic signal
in place and operational, the showroom expansion would require no revisions to either the roadway
geometry or traffic signal facilities (see also Study Meeting section).
Relocation of Existing Sanitary Sewer System and Easement: There is a sanitary sewer line located
in the existing parking area and under the existing vehicle ramp to the roof parking area. The proposed
plans indicate that the addition would extend under a portion of the vehicle ramp. In a memo dated May
4, 2000, the City Engineer notes that no building structure shall be proposed over the existing sanitary
sewer line or any other public utility. In a memo dated May 31, 2000, the City Engineer notes that the
existing sanitary sewer line shall be relocated away from the proposed addition and that an adequate
number of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed as part of the relocation. The City Engineer is also
requiring that a new sanitary sewer easement be dedicated for the relocated sewer line and that the existing
easement be vacated. The new easement shall allow for access on private property and for maintenance
of the sanitary sewer line. The proposed plans indicate that the existing sanitary sewer line and sewer
easement will be relocated away from the proposed addition.
Mitigated Negative Declaration: The initial study prepared for this project identified potential impacts
in the areas of transportation and circulation and utilities and service systems. However, based upon the
sight line analysis prepared for the project and the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study, it
has been determined that the proposed project can be addressed by a Mitigated Negative Declaration since
the Initial Study did not identify any adverse impacts which could not be reduced to acceptable levels by
mitigation. Refer to attached Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND 509P.
Table 1
G2 Prc
evelo ment Standards _
PROPOSED
Height: 25'-0"
Parking
Sales Lot Enclosure *
EXISTING
32'-0"
ALLOWED/REQ'D
35'-0" maximum
80 spaces + 15 spaces in 88 non-conforming
area leased from City spaces°
Tota1= 95 spaces
3' high hedge on the
outer edge of area
leased from the City of
Burlingame*
58 spaces
none auto sales lot must be
enclosed with an ornamental
fence, wall or compact
evergreen hedge notless
than 2' nor more than 6' in
height
* Variance required for not enclosing the sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental
fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge.
° The existing 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements.
This project meets all other zoning code and design guideline requirements.
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Staff Comments: See attached. Planning staff requested that the applicant address the issue of parking
vehicle carriers on Cadillac Way for unloading vehicles shipped to the dealership. In a letter dated
September 13, 2000, the applicant notes that all dealerships receive their vehicles at or near their facility.
This is a standard practice throughout California and the nation. He notes that the dealership has no
control over the receipt of vehicles, as that function is determined by the respective manufacturer based
on their logistical processes. Staff would note that the applicant has an area leased from Caltrain where
automobile inventory is stored. That permit (March 19, 1997) is tied to the operation of the project site,
so vehicles can be off-loaded and ferried to the main site on Cadillac Way (see condition #4). Therefore,
no cars shall be loaded or off-loaded from vehicle carriers on Cadillac Way, Rollins Road, or Broadway.
Hours shall be limited to those of access to the Caltrain right-of-way.
Study Meeting: At their meeting on September 11, 2000, the Planning Commission asked several
questions regarding this application (P.C. Minutes September 11, 2000). The Commission asked when
the traffic signal will be installed at Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. According to the Engineer
Department, the construction bids for the traffc signal project must be received by October 2, 2000, and
work on the intersection may start as early as the end of November, 2000.
Staff found that the only sales lot in this area which is enclosed by a hedge is the Les Vogel dealership on
Rollins Road. Many of the dealerships in this area predate the code requirement for hedging along the
edge where cars sales lots are adjacent to the sidewalk.
The Commission asked if the area leased by the City were no longer available, how would it affect site
use. Planning staff would note that without this area, approximately 16 parking spaces would be lost,
reducing the total number of parking spaces provided from 95 (includes those in the area leased from the
City) to 79, where 58 spaces are required for employee parking on-site. Additional spaces are used for
auto display and storage for cars being serviced. All 16 spaces are designated for auto display. The
applicant also leases 36 parking spaces in the Caltrain right-of-way. The applicant notes in his letter dated
September 13, 2000, that if the leasing agreement was terminated, it would be catastrophic to their ability
to sell vehicles. The display area is strategic to the business operation and without the ability to display
pre-owned vehicles, there would be a major impact on the sales volume. The applicant included Audi's
and Porsche's Retail Capacity Guide showing the importance of the used car display.
The Commission noted that there is discussion in the staff report and negative declaration regarding sight
lines and requested that illustrations be provided. The applicant provided a sight line graphic study and
a color rendering of the proposed addition (8%2" x 11", date stamped September 15, 2000). This study
shows the stop line relocated 5' to the east toward the Rollins/Cadillac intersection.
The Commission requested an interior and exterior lighting plan and additional landscape information.
The applicant notes that because the proposed expansion has not been approved and construction drawings
have not been produced, a lighting plan is not available at this time. However, the applicant noted that
photographs of interior and exterior lighting for Porsche and Audi dealerships at other locations will be
brought to the action meeting for review. The applicant provided a color and material board which will
also be available for review at the meeting.
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The applicant submitted a revised site plan, date stamped September 15, 2000, which shows additional
landscape information. The applicant is now proposing a 3 foot tall hedge in a 15 inch planter strip along
Broadway and Rollins Road which would separate the public sidewalk from and enclose the auto sales lot.
Because the hedge will be located along the outer edge of the area leased from the city, and not on the
subject property, a variance is still required for not enclosing the auto sales area on site. In addition to the
proposed hedge, the applicant is proposing to remove three existing eucalyptus trees along Rollins Road
and replace them with five new palm trees, evenly spaced from the west end in the proposed planter strip
along Broadway and Rollins Road. The five palm trees would be located in the area leased from the city.
The applicant noted that the proposed palm trees (Washingtonia Rubola) will be approximately 16'-18' tall
when installed. The City Arborist noted that the applicant will be required to apply for a permit with the
Parks Department to remove the eucalyptus trees. The City Arborist also noted that the proposed palm
trees are not on the city's Official Street Tree List (see attached) and that it would be the responsibility of
the applicant to maintain the palm trees.
Findings for a Negative Declaration: For CEQA requirements the Planning Commission must review
and approve the mitigated ncgative declaration (ND 509-P), finding that on the basis of the Initial Study
and any comments received in writing and at the public hearing that there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a signifcant (negative) effect on the environment.
Findings for a Variance: In order to grant a variance the Planning Commission must find that the
following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d):
(a) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved
that do not apply generally to property in the same district;
(b) the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship;
(c) the granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience;
(d) that the use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing
and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative
action should be taken by resolution and should include findings for the variance and mitigated negative
declaration. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. Please note that the conditions below
which are in italics are mitigation measures taken from the mitigated negative declaration. If the
commission detertnines that these conditions do not adequately address the impacts on the environment
to reduce them to acceptable levels. They may be amended or an Environmental Impact Report would
need to be prepared for this project. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date
stamped September 15, Sheets 1-6, and Landscape Plan as shown on the Site Plan;
2. that the conditions of the City Engineer's August 8, May 31, and May 4, 2000 memos shall be met;
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3. that any changes to the footprint, floor area, height of the building, or to the Landscape Plan shall
require and amendment to this permit;
4. that no vehicles shall be loaded or off-loaded from vehicle carriers on Cadillac Way, Rollins Road,
or Broadway; vehicles shall be loaded and off-loaded in the Caltrain right-of-way located on the
1200 block of California Drive and the hours shall be limited to those of access to the Caltrain
right-of-way;
5. that irrigation shall be provided for the 3' tall hedge along Broadway and Rollins Road, and that
an irrigation plan shall be submitted at time of building permit application to be reviewed and
approved by the City Arborist; the 3' tall hedge and irrigation shall be installed before final
inspection occurs;
6. that the applicant shall be required to apply for a permit from the Parks Department to remove the
three eucalyptus trees along Rollins Road and the replacement tree shall be approved by the City
Arborist; that the applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance of any new tree planted in the
public right-of-way area, and that before any new tree is installed, an inspection shall be made by
the City Arborist to confirm that the planting area is large enough to adequately sustain the trees
to be planted;
7. that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to
meet the applicable San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best
Management Practices for surface water runoff and Storm Drain maintenance;
8. that all runofffrom the parking lot, roof-top parking area, and landscaped areas shall be filtered
to remove oil and grease prior to discharge by a method approved by the City Engineer and such
facilities shall be installed and maintained by theproperty owner, failure to maintain such filters
and facilities in working conditions shall cause this conditional use permit to be called up for
review, all costs for the annual or more frequent inspection and enforcement of this condition shall
be paid for by this project's property owner;
9. that all site and roof drainage shall be filtered through oil separator drains and be directed to the
street frontage on Rollins Road and Cadillac Way;
10. that the site shall be periodically sprayed with water to control dust during grading and
construction as required by the BAAQMD and City Engineer;
11. that before demolition and construction, the applicant shall obtain appropriate permits from the
Bay Area Air Quality Management District and construction equipment emissions shall be in
compliance with their standards;
12. that the applicant shall pay for the relocation of the stop controlled limit line on Cadillac Way if
the traffic signal facilities are not in place and operational before completion of the showroom
expansion; the location and striping of the limit line on Cadillac Way shall be designed to meet
the current code standards and must be approved by the City Engineer;
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13. that all construction shall be required to be done in accordance with the California Building Code
requirements, 1998 edition, as amended by the Ciry ofBurlingame, and to the limitations of hours
of construction imposed by the City of Burlingame Municipal Code (CS 18.08.035);
14. that no structure shall be built over the existing sanitary sewer line or any other public utility on
the site;
1 S. that the existing sanitary sewer line shall be relocated at the developer's expense away from the
proposed addition, and an adequate number of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed as part
of the relocation; the portion of the existing sewer line to be relocated shall be televised prior to
its relocation; and that the City Engineer shall review and approve all plans and construction
before the ciry accepts it and a final inspection is scheduled;
16. that the existing sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand bac�ll or removed completely
as approved by the City Engineer;
17. that a new sanitary sewer easement shall be dedicated for the relocated sewer line constructed by
the applicant at his expense and the existing easement shall be vacated; the new easement shall
allow for access on private property and for maintenance of the sanitary sewer line;
18. that the project developer shall coordinate the relocation of the sewer line with the City of
Burlingame Public Works Department, Engineering Division, during its planning, design and
construction;
19. that all new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development will be
installed to meet current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced
if necessary;
20. that theproposedproject shall comply with Ordinance 1477 lirraiting exterior Illumination and all
lights including signage, except low level security lighting as approved by the City Engineer, shall
be turned off at the end of the business day or no later than 10 p.m. daily; and
21. that should any cultural, archaeological or anthropological resources be discovered during
construction, workshall be halted until thefindingcan befully investigated, and properprotection
measures, as determined by qualified professionals acceptable to the Ciry, can be implemented.
Ruben G. Hurin
Planner
c: Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc., applicant and architect
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2. 1010 CADILLAC WAY - ZONED G2 - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND VARIANCE
FOR NOT ENCLOSING THE SALES LOT FOR A FIRST FLOOR EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING
AUTO DEALERSHIP (KENNETH RODRIGUES & PARTNERS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; E.
TAMF4 NANNAV, PR(IPF.RTY C1WNF.R
CP Monroe presented the staff report. Commissioners asked: when will the traffic signal be installed at Cadillac and
Rollins; do other auto sales lots meet the fencing/hedge requirement; this is a gateway site, this improvement is good
for the applicant, would like him to address which components of the project favor the city and the passerby at this City
entrance, refer to the proposed commercial design review guidelines especially gateway sites and provide a serious
discussion; parking area in right-of-way is leased from the city, if this area were no longer available, how would it
affect site use; lot of discussion in the staff report and negative declaration about how the addition to the building would
affect sight lines for traffic but no illustrations were provided, please provide sight line graphics, what
corrections/changes would need to be made if this were built, and how would sight lines affect the use of the site; this
site is one of the first things one sees when coming off the Broadway off ramp which increases the expectation of what
this building should be, would like to see the lighting plan for the interior and the exterior and more landscape
information, the rendering shows nice landscaping but it is not reflected on the plan; what kind of landscaping do they
intend to put along the Broadway edge; lighting is critical this industry tends to overlight; this building will be the first
thing one sees and it is a very futuristic, metal clad structure, it raises concern since it is not representative of the city;
this building is designed as a billboard and lighting will be key, at night it will look like a picture, want to review
lighting; building is so horizontal needs vertical landscaping, a lot of trees that get big would strongly reflect the
substance of Burlingame; agree this is a request for a variance for fence or hedge, trees would be appropriate
replacement; would the applicant submit samples of the color scheme. There were no additional questions from the
commissioners.
Chairman Luzuriaga set this item for the regular action calendar at the meeting of September 25, 2000, providing that
all the infoiznation requested is submitted to the Planning Department in time for packet preparation. This item
concluded at 7:39 p.m.
VII. ACTIf�N ITEMS ACTION EMS
CO �iSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ON THE CONSENT ALENDAR ARE CONSIDERE TO BE ROUTINE. THEYA
A EDONSIMULTANEOIIS UNLESSSEPARATEDISC SIONAND/ORACTIONIS QUESTEDBYTHEAPPLI NT,
MEMBER OF TNE PUBL OR A COMMISSIONER P R TO THE TIME THE COM ISSION VOTES ON THE M TION
TO ADOPT.
Cha� an Luzuriaga noted t t the applicant for item 3, 1337 Paloma Avenue, d requested that it be re oved from
the onsent calendar. He s 1337 Paloma Avenue, it 3c, as the first item on e regular action cale ar. He asked
i anyone in the audienc or any commissioner wi ed to take any other ite s off the consent calen ar. There were
no further requests.
3a. 4 KA N COURT- ZONED 1- APPLICATION F A HILLSIDE ARE CONSTRUCT N
PE FOR A FIRST FLOOR DITION (DAVID GU AND MYLA PUYA , APPLICANTS� ORI
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BURLINGAME,
March 19,r1997
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed r gular meeting of the Bi
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by Mayor O'Mahony.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON A CONDITION-
AL USE PERMIT FOR AUTO STORAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF
CALIFORNIA DRIVE IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - RESOLUTION 22-97 APPROV-
ING SAME
City Plarmer reviewed her memo of March 8 which recommended council hold a public hearing and
take action. Edwin James Hannay, Rector Motorcar Company, 1010 Cadillac Way, is requesting a
conditional use permit to store automobiles in a 50 feet wide by 363 feet long area on the Caltrain
property west of the tracks in the 1200 block of California Drive. The land is owned by the Joint
Powers Board (JPB) and access has been negotiated through the San Francisco Water property. The
JPB is asking that a chain link fence be installed from the city drainage area at the north end to the
Broadway right-of-way between the track and the auto storage area. Cars will be moved in and out
of the lot during off-peak traffic hours. The area will not be lit nor will loudspeakers be installed.
Sales people may bring customers to the site to look at cars stored there. No sales transactions will
be negotiated at the storage site and employees visiting the site will park in the storage area or the
Caltrain parking lot. Cars will be delivered to the 1010 Cadillac site and moved the this storage
area by Rector employees. The Planning Co�mission approved this request at its February 24
meeting. It was appealed by a resident who lives near this site. This resident subsequently wrote
stating she would not be present tonight. �
Councilwoman Knight asked how cars would be delivered to the site and about security of the
parked cars; staff noted that no car carriers would come to this site. Vice Mayor Spinelli asked
how this parking area would be demarcated.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. James Hannay and a JPB representative, Arleen
Paton, were present. They displayed photographs of the site; noted improvements would �be made
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and a fence installed between the track and parking; responded to council questions regarding
security and sign designating private parking. The hearing was closed.
Councilman Harrison moved to uphold the Planning Commission decision and action approving the
application with conditions by adopting RESOLUTION 22-97. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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discussed a report on �"Sustainable San Mateo Co nty," copies of which have been
, planning commissi and staff. This report rev' wed demographic and social trends
He would apprec' te any comments from coun 1 after they have reviewed this
City Manager revi ed his memo of March 6 w'ch recommended council adopt a olution of
intention to ame the PERS Retirement contra and introduce an ordinance that w' 1 amend the
PERS contract o provide 2 percent at age 55 etirement benefit for local miscella ous employees
including an tension of the funding period o the year 2011. The cost of this tional benefit is
3.836 perc t of payroll effective July 1, 98. Four employee bargaining gro ps have agreed to
long-term contracts which include no sal ry increase in 1997-98 and a 1 perc t reduction in the
1998-99 salary increase to fund this in eased cost. The estimated annual c t of this amendment is
$282, 1. This amount will be paid y reduced salary increases in 1997- and 1998-99. The
publ' hearing for this ordinance w' 1 be held on April 23, 1997.
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March 20, 1997
Etiwin James Hannay
Rec�or Motor Car Company
1010 Cadillac Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. Hannay,
At their meeting of March 19, 1997 the City Council held an appeal hearing on your application
to allow auto storage on the east side of the 1200 block of California Drive, zoned unclassified.
Following a public hearing Council approved your application with the following conditions:
1. that the project of 18,150 SF, 363 feet long by 50 feet wide, shall be located within the
CalTrain right-of-way and used as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department
and date stamped February 19, 1997, Vicinity Map, Sheet T-1 and Site Plan, Sheet T-2;
2. that the conditions of the City Engineer's and Street Department's January 14, 1997, memos
regarding the separation of this use from the city's drainage facilities shall be met;
3. that the site shall be used for car storage only, no car sales or other auto related activity
shall be permitted on this site;
4, that no lighting or loudspeakers shall be installed or used on this site;
5. that no cars shall be moved on to or from this site between 7:00 a. m. and 9:00 a. m. and
between 4:00 p. m. and 6:00 p. m. ;
6. that the 363 foot by 50 foot parl:ing area site shall be leveled and covered with a 3 inch
layer of �ompacted gravel which shall be maintainerl by the applicant for as long as the use
continues on this site;
7. that should the access agreement from San Francisco Water Department expire, this use
permit shall become void; .
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1200 block of California Drive
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8. that the applicant shall place and maintain an 8 foot tall, 697 foot long chain link fence
parallel to the railroad tracks between this storage area and the Caltrain right-of-way from
45 feet south of the city's drainage facilities to the city right-of-way at Broadway;
9. that the applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that this area is used for auto storage
only for his business and any abuse by the public using this area for long term or short term
parking shall be his responsibility to enforce; and
10. that the use and any improvements for the use 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.
The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent
jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is
required pursuant to state or federal law.
Sincerely yours,
���,./�' ���j�d � ��; '' ;
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Ivlarg���t Monroe U
City Planner
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c: City and County of San Francisco .
Bureau of Commercial Land Management
Office of the City Attorney
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Boarcl
Chief Building Inspector
Chief Deputy Valuation, State Board of Equalization; East side of SP Right-of-Way between
Broadway and Rhinette, Burlingame, CA; SBE #872-41-3D, Parce126
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TO: � CITY ENGINEER
CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR
FIRE MARSHAL
PARf�S DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: CITY PLANNER/PLANNER
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR
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THANKS,
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CITY OF 13URLINCAME
PARKS' DIVISION
558-7330
OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST
TREES TO BE USLD UNDER PRIMARY U"TIL[TY L1NES
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TREE CTI'Y USA
BOTANICAL NANIE Site Iieight �t Minimum
(Common N.ime) Loc,�tious M.�turity Sp:�cing Description
*****�*****************�**********************************************************�***************************************
CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS (Across fi•onr Rose Gar•den 10-18' 15' DECIDUOUS: Moderate gro�vU�; early Spring flo«•ers ai-e
tVesrern Redbud in [Vas{ringto�r Park.J s�veet pea shaped �u�d leaves are hearl shaped; Fall color.
GEIJERA PA}ZVIrLORA
Aust�•alian {f'illo�v
KOELRI:UI'I?RIA I3IP[IINATA
Chrnese Flan�e Tree
(1245 Paloma A ve. --I�N 2)
(137 Cha►uiing Rd.)
KOELREUTERIA PANICULAT�.
Golden Rair1 Tr•ee (l 152 Ba/boa Ave.)
* MAGNULIA GRANDIFLORA
'St. A�a�y', 'Smn►te! Souuner'
(Broadway Shopping Area)
MAYTENUS I30AI21A
,1layten Tree
(11 /5, 1301, & 1462
Burlingame .4ve.)
25-30'
20-35'
20-35'
20-40'
20-40'
IvIELALEUCA I.INAR[IFOI,IA (Ciry Ha1l En�ployee Pa►•ki�:g 15-25'
FlarlenjPaperbn�•k lo! eri! aE�proach on 1{ie rig/t!)
PHOTINIA FRA'I,ERI
Fraze�•'s Pholinin
* SANIUM SIi13111:RUM
Chrirese 7a!loi�� 7'i•ee
(516 Bayswate�• c�
525 Cnlifa•fun l)i•.)
(1 ?-!S l'ulo�r, n : ! ve. --l%i� 1)
(901 Bt�rlingunre : t ve.,1'arking
Lot n�ediuir island)
1S
3 5'
30'
3 5'
35'
25'
25'
20'
15'
4U'
LVEftGl2�[:N: Moderute growth; gracelul branches; fine
textured leaves; pesl lice.
DECIDUOUS: Slo�v to moderate growtl�; clusters of yellow
flowers; leaves yellow in Pall, clrop late.
DECIDUOUS: Slo«� to mocierate gro�vili; yello�v (lo�ti�ers;
leaves reddish in Spring, dull-green in Su�rui►er.
EVERGI2EEN: Moders�te to fast gro�vdi; wliite flowers; similar
to Southern M�gnolia, but smaller.
I;VERGft�I:N: Slow to moderate gro�ti2h; pendule�us graceful
branches.
I:VERGREI:N: Moderate gro�vth; tlully �vhite Ilo�vers May and
June; tliick �vhitc bark.
EVERGRf:EN: Modeiate gro�i�li; ne��� gi-o�vth is bronzy ied
in Spring; leAves large glossy green.
1)I�C11)UOUS: Modcratc to last gro���th; cicusc, ruunJ cro�ti��i;
uutstanclin6 Fall colc�r.
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CITY UF 13URl.INCAAIE
YARK.S' UIVI.SION
558-7330
OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST
'I'RFFS TO I3E USI:D IN PLANTINC S7'RIPS 3' WIDE AND UNDER
AND IN Al I PLAN'1'INC SPAC�S IN PAVED AItEAS
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130TANICAL NAML. Sitc Ileight :�t Minimwu
(Common Name) Locations Maturity S���cing llescriptiou
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(:UIZI)YI.INI: nl1S'I'ltnl.lti 20-3O' 2�' I:VI:RGRL'•I'sN: Mc�dcrate gro«�th; upper swordlike lea��es erect
Dracnenn (12001�1ockCorlezAve.) and lower leaves urch and droop; fi�ngrant tiny tlo���ers in late Spring.
CRAE"I'AEGUS LALVIGA"I'A
Eng/is/t flaivthorne
GI:IJERA NARVII�LORA
.�lus�ralian fl'illoiv
KOELREUTERIA BIPINNATA
Chinese Flame 7'ree
LAGI:RS"I'ItUMIA INI)ICA
Crnpe �11y�r•1/e
MAYTENi1S ROARIA
�llaylen "1'ree
MELALI:UCA LINARlIFO[.IA
/�%nxlenj!'ape�•6ark
P(10"fIN(A t�IZA"l.f:ltl
l�i•nzcr's 1'lir��i��i��
(12S l Capuchino Dr.)
(!2-JS PnlumciAve.--1�1E2)
20-25'
25-30'
20-3 5'
20-30'
20-40'
1 �-2S
25'
30'
3 5'
25'
2 �'
20'
I 5'
I 5'
DGCIDUOUS: Moclerate growtl�; clusters of double rose to reJ
flowers; leaves toothed; few Uerries.
GVLRGRI�I3N: MoJ�rute growth; grnceful brauchcs; li�ie
textured leaves; pest I�ee.
DLCIDUOUS: Slow to moderate gro�r�th; c(usters of }'ellow
tlo�vers; leaves yellow in Fall, drop late.
DI:CII)UOUS: Mcxlcrate growth; Srrin6loliugc light grccn tin6cd
bronze red; red f]owers July-September, yellow Fall color.
EVIiRGREEN: Slow to moderate gro���th; pendulous �,�raceful
brunches.
EVERGREEN: Moderate gronnh; flutl}� ���hite flo���ers May ancl
June; tl�ick �r�l�ite b�rh.
IiV1:RGIZ1:l:N: M��derute gro�vtl�; nc��� gro��'th is bruiiz� re�
in S�n�in6; leaves I<u-ge glossy green.
(l 3 7 Cltcn»>i�tg Rc%)
(I illugc l'ru•k'1535Culif. D�•.
Oulsicle fence on Calif. D��.)
(I 115, 1301, c� 1d62
l3urli��guu�e Ave.)
(City 1In!! En,ployee Parking
!o! exil approach a� !he righl)
(5/613ays���a�ci• ck
SZS Cali��i•iiiu l�r.)
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PRUNIIS CI:RASII�I:IZA 2���
1'tuple I,cnf I'!nm (1 �100 /,iuc��ln :'I ve.)
DI;CIDUOUS: Me�derat� growth; co����ei}' leat�es; li�ht ��ink to
�vliite Ilowers.
[30TANICAL NA1�IC Sitc Ilcight al 111inimum
(Comtnon N�me) L��c.�tions Mat�n•ily 5���cing I)escri��tion
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I'RUNUS YI:I)U�;NSIS
1 o.cl+inr� Floirer•ing C�lier•�1�
r�. Yrr�or:N�i�
;-1 kehono '
(��o .Site /.ncnlinn)
(!f �slr. I'c7rk-8i013rn•lnrgnme--
I t'e.rlsicfe chrl�fren 's piny�r'otnuf)
40'
25'
30'
Zn�
OI;CIDUUUS: I�asl growth; curving, graceful, open branching
��altem; light ��ink t�� nearly �vhite fragrant flo���ers in early Spring.
I)[;CIDUOUS: I'flSl �!fO�1'�IL V1fICl}� is smaller tl�an spccics and
tlo�cers are pinker tl�nn I'. yedocnsis.
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I30TANICAL NANIL Sitc liciglil .il Miui�i��rn�
S i�cin Dcscri��tion
(Common N�me) L��c�tions M�turity I �
**�***********************************************************************************************************************
• • f I en branchin
PRUNUS YI:DOf:NSIS
1'oshinn l'Inirer•ing Chc►•�y
P. YI;DO[:NSIS
;=1 kehono '
(No Sile Lncnlinn)
(l i'ash. ParkiliSO B�u•lingame--
li'esGside chrJdr�en's pla}�g►•ound)
40'
25'
3U'
20'
I)I;CIDUOUS: l�ast �,rowth; curving, grac.e u, op B
haltem; light pink to nearly wl�ite fragrant [lo�eers in early Spring.
DECIUU(�US: Fast gro�vth. Vnriety is smaller than species and
(lo�vers are pinker thai� P. yedoeiisis.
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C17'l' OF /3UNL/�\�(�f111/1:
P�I RK.S' l)ll'/.S'll)N
.S,SB- 73311
OFFICIAL STREFT TREE LIST
"TRI?ES TO 131? IJSEt) IN PI,AN"�'INC: S'1'RIPS nV�it 3' AND UND�R C' WII)1�.
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[30'1'ANICAL NA��II: Sitc Ilcigl�t .►t Minimum
(C'ommon N�me) Loc�tions M�t�n•ity Sp�cing Uescription
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AI:SCUI.US CAIZNI:t� (ld2l l'nbn Dr.;:S'ide d•ee 40' 30' I)I:CIDIJO115: Fast c<uly growth; round hcaded; dark green lea��es�
Red llorsecl�eshirr� iE ��c ri �� I�lumes of crimson Ilowers in Spring.
CI:L'I'1S AUS'fRALIS
I�uropenn Ilackher�y
CI:I,TIS SINi:NSIS
Clrii�ese llackherr��
(Islnnc! tivest of If'ashi�rg�on Nnrk 4U-50'
7'en�iis Cou►Ts--ea. end oJisland)
(501 Prim�•ose Rd.--li'. enb•nnce 30-5O'
to Ciry 1/n!l pn�•Ring 1n1 en. side)
CIZA'I AEGUS Pl IAI:NOI'YI2lJM 20-2��
It'uslii��glo�� l'hoin (l?75 ('nli%rn�nin 1)r.)
�iUCl11,YP'�US PICfI�OI.I/�
Red 1�(otirer•i��g Girni
I:l1CAI,YP"fUS ti11�'IZU'll II:�A
.1 trc��o�liecn
IiUCnI,YP'CUS NI(:OI.II
fi'i!!nm-1,enfe�l Pe��1�e�•nri�i!
(I / SO <)x/���rc/ Rcl. nii /lig/ni�n},
Kd. sicle.)
i
(l8 liloc»n/ield Rd.)
2O-4(1'
3 �-�10'
)
30-40'
I:UCALYNTIJS I'OI,YnN"l�f II:MOS 3O-C'O'
.Sil��er•/�nNarC;um (1131 C'crpuc/tlno,=lt�c.)
I�RnXINUS OXYCAItI'A (1535('n!i/: l)i•.--I'i!inge �'nrk 25-3�'
Rrn��ruurl: l.sh h�� ��lril' riren �t- ��i53 I'�iluutu :'I ��e.1
(�IN(�KO 131L��1;n ��)-'O'
ll�nclrnhuir• rrr�• (700 �F h'U(I hlk. 13�r��.s�rrNr� . l ��c•.)
40'
40'
2 5'
3(1'
3 �'
2 �'
30'
2 �'
QII]I
I)6CIf�UOUS: Fnst gro��th; gra}'-green, elm-like lea�•es; upright,
round hendecl fi�rn�.
I)ECII�UnUS: P�st gro��th; glossy, dark green, eltn-like lea�•es;
broad, u�right �ixm.
U(:Clf)UOIJS: Mcxlcratc gru���th; recl hc�ries in Winter, �ooci Pall
cciloi; thurns.
I:VI:RCRI:f:N: Mcxlcr��tc tc� fnst �ro��•th; s�cct�cular ��ink tc� red
�lc,tvers in Summer, rc�unel headecl form.
I;VGRGRIiI:N: Mocicrtitc tc> fust grc>wth; bluc grccn, ribbcmlikc
Icaves; sm�uth h�irk; bushy, rouncl hc��lcd U�c.
f:VGR(�RI:�iN: F�ist gro��th; grAceful, ���ee�in� fc�rtn; fine textured,
lighl grecn Iea��es; slight cxlc�r of ��ep��ennint.
f:VI:RGRIif;N: Mc>derate to fast gro��th; slenJ�r fonn; gre}�-Ereen,
c���al to round lea��cs; motticcl hark.
I)I:(:II)UOU�: I�tisl �re>��th; um��r<ict, ruun�l heaciccl; cl<u�k �rcen
Ica��cs turn clarcl rc�l in I�all
I)I:('1OUOUti. Slut� �!r���vlh, fan sha��ccl I��i�•cs lurn )ell����� in
I�,ill; s��rc�ulin�, alnu,sl un�l�r�ll;i I��nn
l30'1'ANICf1L NA�II? Sitc Ilcight :it nlinin�uw
(Commou N�me) Loc�tious M�turity Sp�cing Ucscri��tion
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ML:LALEUCA (.�UIN(�111:NI:RV1/� (1 / ll %�rousclnle--nro►utd 20-4U' 25' I:VL:1ZGlZl?L'N: Muciciatc gru�vtli; ycllc���•isli-��hilc Ilc���'crs, s�umgl'
Cc�jept�l l'ree !'nlic.•e l)cp�. vn Cnlif. Ur. white hark.
& 7'�•o►rsdn/c sicles)
Nlti f��'In (:I IINI:NtiIti
('hr��ese Prslnclre
f'l�l'TOSPORUM UNDULn"lUM
I "ictoriu�t I3ox
PYRUS CAL.LERYANn
Flotiveri�rg Year
SAI'IUM SL;[311�GRUM
Chirtese 7�nNoit� Tree
(39 l3nncrnf! Rd.)
(l 201 cS'c 1230 8trrlingnnle .l ve.)
(920 Li�tden Ave. &
l 429 liurlingun�e :1 ve.)
(12�J5 Pulon�n)
3O-�l0'
30-40'
2�-35'
3 5'
�
�
25'
d0'
I)I:CII )l l( )US: Mculci t�lc gi ci���lli, Itu gc, �I;u k gi ccn Icti� cti Iw n
t�rilliant res anJ e�range in l�all.
I'sVI;RGRf�IiN: Mc�derate gro�vth; Iiagrant white (lotvers; dark,
glcissy Ic�i��cs; round hcacicd.
DECIDUOUS: Fast grotvtl�; upriglit fonn; masses ���hite tlo�vers
in S��ring; recl Ic<�vcs in P�ill.
DLCII�UVUS: Moderale to f�st growth; clense, ruun� cru��'n;
outstanding Fall colc�r.
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1307'ANICAL Nf��IL Silc Ilciglit ;il ��linin�un�
(Common N�me) Loc�lious M�turity Sp�cing Ucscri��liuu
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ML•LALEUCA (�UIN(�UI:NI:RVIA (ll ll l'rousc(nle--ar�uu��d 20-4U' 25' 1sVL'lZGltl'l:N: Mucici<�tc grc�wlli; ycllc��visl�-��'hilc Ilu�vcrs; s��cmg��
Cnjepu� 7�ree l'nlic�e l)epl. on Culi� Ur. wliile hark.
& 7'ra�sdale sides)
I'Iti l �c'I� c:l IINI:N�I�
� Clriuese Prs�nclie
PI1'TOSPORUM UNDULn"I�UM
I icloriu» l3ox
PYRUS CALLERYANA
Flvtiveri►�g Pear
SAI'IUM SGI311�GRUM
Chrnese Tnllow 7�ree
(39 Ijnrrcr•nft lld.)
(1201 c�r 1230 l3rn•!i»gnnte ;'I ve.)
(920 Linc�en Ave. &
1 d29 Rw•Iingcnne /1 ve.)
(I2-!S Palonin)
3O-4U'
30-40'
2�-35'
3 5'
.IU' I)I:CII>l1UUS: M��cicrailc gic��vlli; Itiigc, clark �rccu Icin•cs �wn
brilliant red anJ urange in Fall.
40' EVGRGIZf:I;N: Moderate growth; ti�agrant �vhile flowers; dark,
gl�ssy le,i�•cs; ro�md hcadcd.
25' DF,CIDUOUS: Fast gro�vtli; upriglit fonn; masses «�hite []owers
in S��ring; recl leavcs in Pull.
d0' DLCLDUUUS: MocJcrt�te to fast growth; clense, cuunJ cru«�n;
outst�ndiug Pall col��r.
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uRLINaAM
CITY l)F 13UR/,IN(�AA�E
PARK,s nivi�s���N
558- 7.330
OFFICIAL STREET TREF_ LIST
TREES TO I3E USED IN PLANTING STRIPS 6' WIDE AND OVER
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QOTANICAL NAMC Site Ileight �t Minimum
(Common Name) Locations M�turity Spacing Description
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nC'I:IZ RU1312UM ( ) 40-�O' 35' t)[;CIDUOUS: Fast grouth; lobed, shim� grecn lea��es;
IZed;1/aple sho��y flo�i�ers; brilliant Fall color.
CINNAMOMUM CAMPI IO[ZA 40-50'
Canrphni• (300-�J00 hlk. B►n•/ingame Ave.)
EUCALYPTUS MICRO"I'i1I;CA
(
EUCALYPTIJS RUnIS
(
35-40'
)
30-60'
)
LIQIJIDAMi3AR S'I'YRACIFLUA (City /In/l S01 Pri�nrose Rd.
.-1 merican .Sii�ee! Gwn n(onR Bellevue side)
MAGNOLIA GRANI)1FLOIZA
�Samuel Sommers' (BroadirnvSlropping.4r•ea)
MYOPORUM I,nl;'fUM
:Il��npo�7im (856 F.dgelri!l D�•., F# 1& I%#2)
PI,ATANLIS ACF;R[P()I.IA
I.nndor� l'la�re (,S��c�nnivreJ
(l.ines l,exrngton and
I�rrrnciscn I)rrve.$)
QUI:R('US AURII�(II.IA
('ou.cl Lit�e Ort�
(2K1�4 l:uslnn 1)r.)
40-60'
2O-40'
20-30'
40-f,O'
40-7O'
45' �VCRGI2EI:N: Slo��� to moderate gro�aKh; }'ello�v green
aromatic lea�•es; tin}� }'ello��� flo���ers in Ma}�.
40' EVER(iREEN: Fast gro«Yh; ribbon-like, 8in. long lea��es;
bushy, round-headed, strong looking tree.
45' EVERGREEN: Fnst gro«�th; small ���hite flo��•ers, Spring
Summer; grly grecn lea��es; rc>ugh tninh.
40'
25'
2 �'
4 �'
4 �'
DI:CIf)t10US: Moderate to last growth; ��er�� colorful Fall
foliage, sta}�s on into Wintcr.
f:V1;RGRI:I;N: Moderate to fast �ro��th; ��hite flo�t'ers,
similar to Southem Magnolia, hut smaller.
I:VF:RGRI;T:N: fast gro���th: dense, gloss��, li�ht green
ti�liage.
nI:CII)UOtJS: I�ast gru��th; lar�e, lobed, marlelike
lea��es; shecls olcl h�rk; nc��� hark smc,otli, cream cole�reci
I;VERC'�RI:EN: Moderate to fast gro���h; dense foliage;
r��un�lccl h�,ll}•-like Icti��cs�. r��uncl-hcadc�l, s��rcading cr���cn.
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(Common N�me) Loc�tions nl.�turity SpRcing Uescriptiou :
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QUF�RCUS COCCWI�A 40-7U' 4�' UI:CII)UOUS: Moderale to f�ist gie�wlh; higli, open branches
,Scarlet Oak (1200 hlock (">uk Gi•ove .1 ve.) I�rge, bright green leaves tum scarlc;l u� cold f� all.
QUI31Z�'US ILf:X dU-70' 4S' GVliItGIZIiIiN: Mc>cicrate gru��tl�; lue�llieel breen lea�'cs, ��ith
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ROUTING FORM
DATE: July 7, 2000
TO: x CITY ENGINEER
�C CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
X FIRE MARSHAL
SR. LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: CITY PLANNER/PLANNER
SUBJECT: Request for variance and conditional use permit to expand car
dealership at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-1, APN: 026-233-080.
SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MEETING: to be determined
STAFF REVIEW BY MEETING ON: Monday, July 10, 2000
THANKS,
Maureen/Janice/Ruben
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PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed
Wednesday, May 31, 2000 3:09 PM
PLG-Hurin, Ruben
PW/ENG-Bagdon, George; PW/ENG-Erbacher, Frank; PW/S&S-Falzon, Vince
1010 Cadillac Way Car Dealership Private development project.
Pursuant to our meeting with the project developer, I have consulted with the Street and sewer department as to their
requirements for the sanitary sewer line which traverses through the subject property. The following comments are in
addition to the previously made comments on the project.
• The proposed building construction is over the existing sanitary sewer line, therefore the sanitary sewer shall be
relocated away from the proposed building and adequate number of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed.
t. • The portion of the existing sewer line to be relocated shall be TVed (televised) prior to its relocation.
3• The existing sanitary sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand backfill or removed completely as approved
by the City Engineer.
�{ • A new sanitary sewer easement shall be dedicated for the relocated line and the existing easement shall be vacated.
I The easement shall allow for accessing the private property and maintaining the sanitary sewer line.
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No permanent structures shall be built within the sanitary sewer easement at any time during its existence.
The project developer shall coordinate the relocation of the sanitary sewer line with City Staff during its planning,
design and construction.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Syed Murtuza
The City of Burlingame
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CORPORATION YARD
Te1:1850) 898-7230 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 84010-3997 Te1:1850) 896-72H0
Fax:1850) 885-9310
May 4, 2000
To: Planning Department
From: Syed Murtuza, Public Works Department.
Subject: Review of 1010 Cadillac Way project.
Staffhas reviewed the above referenced project and as a result the applicant must resubmit the plans addressing
the following concerns.
The applicant shall provide the City with the property survey of the site showing all existing easements
and utilities both public and private and other topographic features of the site. The property survey shall
also accompany the preliminary title report of the property.
2. After careful examination of the project plans it appears that there is an existing sanitary sewer line under
the proposed building. No building structure shall be proposed over the existing sanitary sewer line or
any other public utility.
The proposed building expansion will reduce the sight distance for vehicular traffic making right and left
turn from Cadillac Way to Rollins Road thereby creating a potentially hazardous conditions. This is a
public health and safety concern, therefore the building expansion as proposed by the applicant is not
acceptableto Staff.
4. It is not clear if there is any encroachment of the proposed building or building overhang into the public
right of way. Any encroachment into the City's right of way will require City Council's approval with
a special encroachment permit. No encroachment into public right of way shall be allowed, which
adversely affect the sight distance or any other public health and safety issue.
5. The City is planning to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Rollins Road and Cadillac Way.
Currently this project is being reviewed by Caltrans for approval. The proposed building expansion by
the project appears to be very close to the proposed traffic signal post and luminaire in the public right
of way. Please see the attached copy of the signal plans.
6. It has been observed that the current business at 1010 Cadillac Way uses the public street for loading and
unloading purposes, thereby blocking the traffic traveling on Cadillac Way. The loading and unloading
shall be allowed on the private property only and no City street shall be used for loading and unloading
purposes.
, 1010 Cadillac Way Building expansion at car dealership.
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7. The project shall address the site drainage. All site drainage sha11 be made to drain to the City's storm
drain system located on the frontage street.
8. The Project grading plans shall be submitted for review to the City Engineer and approval.
1010 Cadillac Way Building expansion at car dealership.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
September 13, 2000
City of Burlingame
Plan»ing Commission
DELIVERY OF VEHICLES
RECTOR MOTOR CAR COMPANY
lU 10 CAllILLAC WAY
BURLINGAME,CAI.IFORNIA l�iU10
7'P.l.GP110N1i(650) i42i-bl I I
RECEIVED
S E P 1 5 2000
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
lt would be impossible to continue to operate as an Automobile Dealership without having our
vehicles delivered to our site. lt is our responsibility upon receipt of vehicles to examine them
thoroughly for any cosmetic damage, or mechanical malfunction. To accommodate this policy of the
manufacturers, we must have technicians available and inspectors available. Failure to note any of
the aforementioned results in a charge back to the Dealership by the manufacturer and adversely
effects the relationship thereof.
All dealerships receive their vehicles at or near their facility. This is standard practice throughout
California and the nation. In addition when we built the Dealership choosing this location over the
L.C. Smith property in San Mateo, it was understood we would be operating our shipping and
receiving under standard industry practices. Further the Developers of the apart►nent complex and
other surrc�unding businesses that came after our Dealership, were well aware of the delivery
processes which take place on a daily basis. We have no control over the receipt of vehicles, as that
function is determined by the respective manufacturer based on their logistical processes.
DISPLAY OF VEHICLES
lf the Leasing Agreement between the City and my Dealership was terminated, it would be
catastrophic to our ability to sell vehicles. The display area is strategic to our operations and without
the ability to display our pre-owned vehicles, we would disrupt our sales activities to the point where
it would have a major impact on our sales volume. Our current sales volume through eight (8)
months is $42,359,496.00, which on an annualized basis represents $63,539,244.00 in annual sales
revenue. Witliout the display area we would severely impact those revenue numbers.
City of Burlingame
Planning Commission -2- September 13, 2000
LANDSCAPING
We would be happy to agree landscaping along Broadway provided that is does not impact our
ability to display our vehicles. A beautiful low planter box with flowers would be ideal. ln addition,
we would like to remove the eucalyptus trees and put in more esthetically pleasing trees.
Resp ctfully yours,
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�R�H�AMi, CITY OF BURLINGAIV�
��. �i APPLICATION TO 7� PLA,NNING COMIVIISSION
Type of Application: Special Permit Variance Other
Project Address: 1010 Cadillac Way, Burlingame, California 94010
Assessor's Pazcel Number(s): 026233080/026233-090
APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER
Name: Rector Motor Car Companv Name:_ E. James Hannay
Address: 1010 Cadillac Wav Address: 1010 Cadillac Way
Citj�/St1t0/ZIP: Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone (w): (650) 348-0111
(h):
fax: (650) 579-4882
C1ty/State/Z1p: BurlinQame, CA 94010
Phone (w): (650) 348-0111
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f�: (650) 579-4882
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER
Name: Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners
Address: 18 N. San Pedro
City/State/Zip: San Jose, CA 95110
Phone (w): (408) 993-0700
Please indicate with an asterisk * the
contact person for this application.
(h):
f�: (408) 993-0707
PROJECT DESCRIP'I'ION: Automotive Dealership Remodel
RECEIVED
J U L- 3 2000
CITY Of BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information given
herein is true and conect to e best of my owledge and belief.
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Ap cant' Signature Date
I know about the proposed application and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this
application to the Planning Commission.
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s �ignatur� Date
-FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Filed: �' 3'o b F�; � 4(�0 , ob
Planning Commission: Study Date: `� ' �� '�� Action Date: �` Z 5• a o
' Dt1RlJN4AMi �p��RCIAL APPLICATIC"�TS
�` ' PLANT]ING �. .�MMISSION APPLICATION SUPPL _,�ENTAL FORIVi
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1. Proposed use of the site. Automotive Sales & Service
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Days and hours of operation. Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-6:OOPM, Saturday & Sunday
Number of trucks/service vehicles to be parked at site (by type)
One (1) Parts Truck
4.
Current and proiected maximum number of emnlnvP.�c �;n��„�;,,Q ��,,,Pr� �r *t,;� �,.,...�-
- - � - .-------a • • -- -/ .. .....� .v�,qLLVII:
Existing In 2 Years In 5 Years
Hours of �� 30AM- After �� 30AM- � After �� 30 AM- After
Operation 6:O�PM 5:00 PM 6:O�PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM
Weekdays
Full-time 65 8 67 10 70 10
Part-time 3 1 4 2 5 2
Weekends '
Full-time 8 5 9 5 9 5
Part-time 1 0 2 0 2 0
5. Current and projected maximum number of visitors/customers wh� mav �nr„P r„ thA �;*o.
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Existing In 2 Years In 5 Years
Hours of 7: 3o AM- After AM- After AM- After
Operation 6: oo pM 5:00 PM PM 5:00 PM PM 5:00 PM
Weekdays 50 15 60 15 70 20
Weekends 25 8 1g 8 20 8
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What is the maximum number of people expected on site at any one time (include owner,
employees and visitors/customers):
Where do/will the owner & employees park? Cadillac way & Carolan Avenue
Where do/will customers/visitors parl�l Cadillac way
Present or most recent use of site._ Automobile Dealership
10. List of other tenants on properiy, their number of employees, hours of operation (attach
list if necessary). �
None '
C;IT1" C�)F :UFLI����G�ME
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The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's ordinance
(Code Section 25.54.020 a-d). Your answers to the following questions will assist the Planning
Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request.
Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these
questions.
a. Describe the exceptiona/ or extraordinary circumstances oi conditions app/icab/e to your
property which do not app/y to other properties in this area.
This property is an Automobile Dealership and is subject to expansion
request from the manufacturers that we represent, i.e. Porsche,
Audi and Cadillac.
b. Exp/ain why the variance request is necessary foi the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantia/ property right and what unreasonab/e property /oss or unnecessary hardship
might resu/t from the denia/ of the app/ication.
To maintain our current allotment of product, we are being asked by all
three manufacturers to provide them with separate showroom facilities.
Without these separate showroom configurations, our allotments will be
severely cut, which would result in a substantial reduction in our
sales and profitability.
c. Exp/ain why the proposed use at the proposed /ocation wi// not be detrimenta/ or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity or to pub/ic hea/th, safety, genera/ we/fare, or
convenience.
By remodeling the current facility, we will be improving the esthetics
of the current structure, which will enhance a good portion of the
entrance to Burlingame Broadway. We currently have the most attractive
building in the vicinity and by upgrading and remodeling, we will add
even more character and beauty to the area.
d. How wi// the proposed project be compatib/e with the aesthetics, mass, bu/k and character
of the existing and potentia/ uses on adjoining properties in the genera/ vicinityT
This remodel will enhance the esthetics and character of the area and
its adjoining properties.
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a. Describe the exceptiona/ or extraordinary circumstances � � conditions app/icab/e to your
property which do no, �p/y to other properties in this a�_..
Do any conditions exist on the site which make other the alternatives to the variance impracticable or
impossible and are also not common to other properties in the area7 For example, is there a creek cuttinq
throuph the property, an exceptional tree specimen, steep terrain, odd lot shape or unusual placement of
existin� structuresl How is this property different from others in the neighborhood7
b. Exp/ain why the variance request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantia/ property right and what unreasonab/e property /oss or unnecessary hardship
inight resu/t from the denia/ of the app/ication.
Would you be unable to build a project similar to others in the area or neighborhood without the exceptionl
(i.e., havin� as much on-site parkinp or bedroomsl) Would you be unable to develop the site for the uses
allowed without the exception7 Do the requirements of the law place an unreasonable limitation or hardship
on the development of the property7
c. Exp/ain why the proposed use at the proposed /ocation wi// not be detrimenta/ or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity or to pub/ic hea/th, safety, genera/ we/fare, o�
con venience.
How will the proposed structure or use within the structure affect neighboring properties or structures on those
properties? If neighboring properties will not be affected, state why. Think about traffic, noise, liphting,
pavinq, landscaping sunlight/shade, views from neighborinp properties, ease of maintenance. Why will the
structure or use within the structure not affect the public's health, safety or peneral welfare7
Public hea/th includes such things as sanitation (garbage), air quality, discharges into sewer and stormwater
systems, water supply safety, and things which have the potential to affect public health (i.e., under�round
storage tanks, stora�e of chemicals, situations which encourage the spread of rodents, insects or
communicable diseasesl.
Public safetv. How will the structure or use within the structure affect police or fire protection? wll alarm
systems or sprinklers be installed7 Could the structure or use within the structure create a nuisance or need
for police services (i.e., noise, unruly gatherings, loitering, traffic) or fire services (i.e., storage or use
flammable or hazardous materials, or potentially dangerous activities like welding, woodwork, engine removal).
General welfare is a catch-all phrase meaninp community pood. Is the proposal consistent with the city's
policy and goals for conservation and development7 Is there a social benefit7
Convenience. How would the proposed structure or use affect public convenience (such as access to or
parking for this site or adjacent sites)1 Is the proposal accessible to particular segments of the public such as
the elderly or handicapped7
d. How wi// the proposed project be compatib/e with the aesthetics, mass, bu/k and character
of the existing and potentia/ uses on adjoining properties in the genera/ vicinityT
How does the proposed structure or use compare aesthetically with existing neighborhood? If it does not
affect aesthetics, state why. If changes to the structure are proposed, was the addition desi�ned to match
existinp architecture or pattern of development on adjacent properties in the neighborhoodl If use will affect
the way a neighborhood/a�ea looks, compare your proposal to other uses in the area and explain why it "fits".
How does the proposed st�ucture compare to nei�hborin� structures in terms of mass or bulk7 If there is no
change to structure, say so. If a new structure is proposed, compare its size, appearance, orientation etc. with
other structures in the neighborhood or area.
How will the structure or use within the structure change the character of the neighborhoodl Think of
character as the image or tone established by size, density of development and general pattern of land use.
Will there be more traffic or less parking available resulting from this use7 If you don't feel the cFiaracter of
the nei�hborhood will change, state why.
How will the proposed project be compatible with existing and potential uses in the fleneral vicinity7 Compare
your project with existing uses. State why you feel your project is consistent with other uses in the vicinity,
and/or state why your project would be consistent with potential uses in the vicinity. �zros��.m„
�' Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
�� d0 $oUth Market $treet, Suite 60O • S��n I�>st�, C�A 9511 i• I'h (408) �)71-h1 l)(1 Flx (4(1t3) 9% 1-61U�?
June 9, 2000
Mr. Ken Rodrigues
Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc.
18 N. San Pedro Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Subject: Rector Cadillac Sight Distance Analysis
Dear Mr. Rodrigues,
RECEIVED
J U L- 3 2000
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
Hexagon Transportation Consultants has completed the following analysis of sight
distance concerns relating to the proposed renovation of the showroom facilities at Rector
Motor Car Company in Burlingame.
Back rg ound:
Rector Motor Car Company, a new car dealer, is located on the northwest corner of
Cadillac Way and Rollins Road in Burlingame, California. Their vehicle
showroom/office facilities are presently separated from Rollins Road by a landscaped
area containing a tall sign structure and a concrete vehicle display pad. Rector Motors is
planning to remodel their facilities and expand their vehicle showroom to encompass
much of this lawn area. As part of an unrelated street improvement project, the City of
Burlingame is preparing plans for the installation of a traffic signal at Cadillac Way and
Rollins Road. Out of concern for potential traffic safety impacts, the architect for the
Rector Motors renovation project requested that Hexagon Transportation Consultants
analyze whether expansion of the vehicle showroom closer to the street would impair the
sight distance of motorists. This analysis was to be done under existing conditions as
well as with the proposed traffic signal in place.
Anal.�:
Hexagon staff visited the site, made observations of traffic conditions and took
photographs. We also obtained an aerial photo of the intersection of Cadillac Way and
Rollins Road and a copy of the constniction plans for the proposed traffic signal from the
City of Burlingame Public Works Department. While the traffic signal plans have not yet
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Mr. Ken Rodrigues
June 9, 2000
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been signed, they are complete and, baring major revisions, are believed to accurately
represent the layout and operation of the future signal facilities.
The intersection of Cadillac Way and Rollins Road is a four-legged intersection with the
east leg being an on-ramp and off-ramp for the southbound Route 101 freeway. The
southbound Rollins Road intersection approach is uncontrolled, while the other three
approaches have stop controls. The geometry of the intersection is such that the traffic
movement from the uncontrolled southbound Rollins Road approach onto the freeway
on-ramp is a gentle S-curve which motorists typically negotiate at a high rate of speed.
Consequently, any proposed improvement that might impair the line of sight of motorists
on any of the stop-controlled intersection approaches would need to be carefully
evaluated to insure that the view of approaching southbound traffic is not reduced below
safe standards. Of particular concern, in light of the proposed expansion of the Rector
Motors showroom, is the sight distance for motorists on eastbound Cadillac Way.
Under present conditions, motorists stopped at the limit line on Cadillac Way have a
relatively unobstructed view of approaching traffic on southbound Rollins Road. This
assumes, however, that vehicles parked on the vehicle display pad in front of the Rector
Motors showroom do not block their view. The proposed vehicle showroom expansion
would reduce the sight distance of approaching vehicles in the number two (slow) lane to
approximately 200 feet. Assuming an approach speed of 35 miles-per-hour, the
recommended safe stopping sight distance on wet pavement as published by the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Ufficials (AASHTO) is
approximately 250 feet. This sight distance could readily be obtained with the simple
expedient of moving the painted limit line on Cadillac Way eastward appc-oximately five
feet. Repositioning the limit line in this way is a common traffic engineering practice in
situations where additional sight distance is required and where the intersection geometry
can accommodate such a change without impacting vehicle turning paths or pedestrian
crossing access.
The proposed traffic signal to be installed at Cadillac Way and Rollins Road would
include the installation of a painted crosswalk on Cadillac Way that would have the effect
of moving the limit line westward several feet from its present location. However, since
all traffic movements will be coi�trolled with signal lights, the reduced sight distance
should be of negligible effect. Indeed, one of the standard criteria for the potential
installation of a traffic signal at an intersection is limited sight distance due to
obstructions or curvature in the roadway.
Although not specifically requested, Hexagon evaluated the proposed locations of the
traffic signal facilities on the intersection corner occupied by Rector Motors and their
potential interference with the proposed vehicle showroom expansion. The traffic signal
plans show the installation of two signal poles and associated electrical conduits and pull
boxes on the corner. Both poles are to be installed behind the five-foot wide sidewalk in
order to provide adequate sidewalk width for wheelchair access. The poles, however,
will be within the public right-of-way, which is set back several feet from the sidewalk.
Mr. Ken Rodrigues
June 9, 2000
Page 3
In addition, the plans show the installation of a wheelchair ramp approximately centered
on the curb return and a"bedstead" type pedestrian barricade in the sidewalk as required
to prohibit pedestrians from crossing Rollins Road. Since the traffic signal will most
likely be constructed in advance of the showroom expansion, we recommend that these
signal facilities be taken into consideration in the design of foundation footings,
doorways, and other architectural features.
Conclusion:
Under existing conditions, the proposed expansion of the Rector Motor Car Company
vehicle showroom is expected to have only minor effects on the sight lines of motorists at
the intersection of Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. Moving the limit line on Cadillac
Way eastward a few feet could readily mitigate the one negative effect identified.
However, this issue may be moot if the planned traffic signal installation is completed
prior to the showroom expansion. With the traffic signal in place and operational, the
showroom expansion would require no revisions to either the roadway geometry or traffic
signal facilities.
Should you wish to discuss this issue further, please feel free to contact Marc E. Powell,
Hexagon's Senior Signal Designer at (408) 971-6100.
Sincerely,
HEXAGON TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
e
Gary K. Black
President
���, ciTr o� CITY OF BURLINGAME
BURLJNS'iAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
�' - BURLINGAME, CA 94010
TEL:(650)558-7250
1010 CADILLAC WAY
Action on an application for a mitigated
negative declaration and variance for not PUBLIC HEARING
enclosing the sales lot for a first floor
expansion to an existing auto dealership at N OTIC E
1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-2. (APN: 026-233-
080)
FIELD_(1)_
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission FIELD_(2)_
announces the following public hearing on FIELD 3)
Monday, September 25, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the
City Hall Council Chambers located at 501
Primrose Road, Burlingame, California.
Mailed September 15, 2000
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DE LARATION
File No. ND-509P
The City of Burlingame by Margaret Monroe an September 5, 200Q , completed a review of the proposed
project and determined that:
(XX) It will not have a significant effect on the environment
(XX) No Environmental Impact Report is required.
Project Description: This project proposes the construction of a single-story, 4,641 SF addition to an existing
two-story 32,384 SF automobile sales building at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-2. The site is bounded by
Cadillac Way, Broadway, and Rollins Road and totals 1.142 acres (49,745 SF) in area. The addition will
provide additional showroom space (4,326 SF), sales office space (315 SF) for the existing auto dealership,
and an additiona14,641 SF of roof-top parking area. The proposed addition would be built around an existing
85' tall pole sign located at the corner of Rollins Road and Cadillac Way. The existing building contains
general and sales offices, storage, service, and showroom areas.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above the
building. The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements. With the
addition, the on-grade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet cunent code requirements. The roof
deck parking would be extended above the new portion of the building, bringing the total number of parking
spaces on site to 80 spaces. In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area along Rollins Road
which is leased from the City of Burlingame. The zoning code requires nine parking spaces for the proposed
expansion (1:300 SF for of�ice space and 1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk merchandise), for a total
requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces (95 parking spaces are provided, including the 15 spaces in the area
leased from the City of Burlingame). Currently, the auto dealershi� uses approximately 15 spaces along
Broadway and Rollins Road as a vehicle display area.
A variance is required for not enclosing the sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental
fence, wa11, or compact evergreen hedge. A new 6' tall masonry wall will be built at the southwest corner of
the site.
Reasons for Conclusion: The general plan designates this area for service and special sales. The �-2 zone
allows automobile sales as a permitted use. Therefore, this proposal is consistent with these plans and the
implementing zoning. Except as noted above, all zoning code requirements have been met through the
project design. Referring to the initial study for all other facts supporting findings, it is found that with
the incorporation of the mitigations proposed, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment.
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Signature of Processing Official Title Date Signed
Unless appealed within 10 days hereof the date posted, the determination shall be final.
Date posted: September 5, 2000
Mitigated Negative Declaration
September 5, 2000
Page -2-
Declaration of Postins
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am City Clerk of the City of Burlingame and that I posted a true copy
of the above Mitigated Negative Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to the Council
Chambers.
Executed at Burlingame, California on Se.ptember 5, 2000.
Appealed: ( ) Yes ( ) No
.,
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ANN MUSSO, CITY CLERK, CITY OF BURLINGAME
INITIAL STUDY SUMMARY - ENVIRONMENTAL CEiECKLIST
1010 CADILLAC WAY
Project Title: Construction of a single-story, 4,64] SF addition to an
existing two-story 32,384 SF automobile sales building
located at 1010 Cadillac Way, Burlingame.
2.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Burlingame, Planning Department
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
4
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Contact Person and Phone Number:
Project Location:
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
General Plan Designation:
Margaret Monroe, City Planner
(650) 558-7250
Parcel with an address of 1010 Cadillac Way, Burlingame,
California
Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, Inc.
18 N. San Pedro Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Service and Special Sales
7. Zoning: C-2 APN: 026-233-080 &-090
Description of the Project: This project proposes the construction of a single-story, 4,641 SF addition
to an existing two-story 32,384 SF automobile sales building at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-2. The site
is bounded by Cadillac Way, Broadway, and Rollins Road and totals 1.142 acres (49,745 SF) in area. The
addition will provide additional showroom space (4,326 SF), sales office space (315 SF) for the existing
auto dealership, and an additional 4,641 SF of roof-top parking area. The proposed addition would be
built around an existing 85' tall pole sign located at the corner of Rollins Road and Cadillac Way. The
existing building contains general and sales offices, storage, service, and showroom areas.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above
the building. The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements. With
the addition, the on-grade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet current code requirements.
The roof deck parking would be extended above the new portion of the building, bringing the total number
of parking spaces on site to 80 spaces. In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area along
Rollins Road which is leased from the City of Burlingame. The zoning code requires nine parking spaces
for the proposed expansion (1:300 SF for office space and 1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk
merchandise), for a total requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces (95 parking spaces are provided,
including the 15 spaces in the area leased from the City of Burlingame). Currently, the auto dealership
uses approximately 15 spaces along Broadway and Rollins Road as a vehicle display area.
A variance is required for not enclosing the sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental
fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge. A new 6' tall masonry wall will be built at the southwest corner
of the site.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
The site is adjacent to other auto dealerships to the west. A gasoline service station and auto dealership
is located north of the site across the street on Broadway, and a gasoline service station and multifamily
residential complex is located to the south across the street on Cadillac Way. This site is located in a
transition area between residential and light industrial uses. The surrounding area is planned for service
and special sales, shopping and service, industrial and of�ice use, and high density residential, and is zoned
C-2.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: A building permit will be required from the City of
Burlingame Public Works Department, Building Division, for construction of the addition. Bay Area Air
Quality Management District oversees any emissions guidelines, and will require a permit for demolition
and development at the time building plans are reviewed. National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) guidelines and San Mateo County Pollution Prevention Program Best Management
Practices shall be required to be followed for any demolition and construction activities and for future
management of the site.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
im act that is a"Potentiall Si nificant Im act" as indicated b the checklist on the followin a es.
I.and iJsc and Planning Biological Rcsources l�csthctics
Population and I Iousing Mincral Resources Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils Hazards & Hazardous Recreation
Materials
Hydrology & Water Quality Noise Agricultural Resources
Air Quality Public Scrvices Mandatory 1� indings of
Significancc
X Transportation/Tr�c X Utilities and Service
Systems
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency).
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effcct on the environment, there will not be a
significan[ ef�ect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project X
proponent. A MITIGA'rED NI:GATIVI: DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant efTect on the environment, and an ENVIRONM�NTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project IvfAY have a"potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless
mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one efTect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONIvg?NTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
but it must analyze only the ef%cts that remain to be addressed. -- -
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant ei%ct on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATI VE
DECI,ARATION, and (2) have been avoidcd or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLEIRATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are irnposed upon the proposed project,
nothing further is required.
G ���.`�,�� -
Margare Mo oe, City P nner Date
Issues and Supporting Information Sources Sources Potentielly Potentially Less1'han No
Significent Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
MiNgation
Incorporated
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the projcct:
a) Physically divide an established community? 1,2 3�
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of
an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the putpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental ef%ct7 1,2 X
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural 1,2 X
community conservation plan?
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly 1,3 X
(for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 3 X
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 3 X
3. GEOLOGY AND SOII.S. Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, 5,6,7 X
including the nsk of loss, injury, or death involving:
I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most 5,7 X
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault 'Loning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence
of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 6,7 X
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 6,7 X
iv) Landslides? 6,7 X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil? 1,7 3�
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would 6,7 X
become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in
on- or off site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the 6,7 X
Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property7
Issues and Supporting Information Sources Sources Potentially Potentially I,ess Than No
Significent Significant Signiticant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
blitigation
Incorporated
e) Havc soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic 5,6 X
tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers arc
not available for the disposal of waste water?
4. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALTTY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements? � X
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that thcrc would be a
net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would
drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or
planned uses for which permits have been granted)? 1,12 X
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, 1 9�� X
in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation
on- or of� site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,
or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding on- or of� site7 1,9,16 X
e) Create or contribute runofiwater which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? 1,16 X
fl Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? 1,1 G X
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a 12,16 X
federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a l 00-year flood hazard area structures which would I 2,16 " X
impede or redirect flood flows7
I) Expose people or structwes to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam? 1,12,16 X
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow7 1,16 X
5. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable sir quality management or air pollution
control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality p1an7 1,8 X
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an e�cisting or
projected sir quality violation? 1>8 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources �urces Potentially Potentially I,ess Than No
SignlRcant SigniTicant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorpors►ted
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net inerease of any criteria 1,8 X
pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? 1,8 X
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of 1,8 X
people7
6. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in tr�c which is substantial in relation to the 1,9,15, X
existing tr�c load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in 16
a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service
standard established by the county congestion management agency 1,16 X
for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an
increase in tr�c levels or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks7 1,16 X
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp 1,9,15, X
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm 16
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? 16 X
� Result in inadequate parking capacity? 1,16 X
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting 1,16 X
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect; either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or 1,17 X
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service7
b) Have a substantial or adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other 1,17 X
sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and
Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service7
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other means7 1,17 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources �urces PotenHally PotenHally I,ess Than No
Signlficant Significant SigniTicant �mpact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorpurs�ted
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any nativc or resident 1,17 X
or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife comdors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 1 X
resowces, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
� Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 1 X
Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved
local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan7
8. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that 1 X
would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan? 1 X
9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the projecr
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous 1,2,16 X
materials7
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
througt► reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? 1,2,16 X
c) Emit hazardous cmissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazazdous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school? 1,2,16 X
d) IIe located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment? 13,14 X
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such
a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use auport, would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area7 1,18 X
fl For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area? 1 X
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? 1 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources �urces Potentially Patentially Less Than No
Significant Significant Signifcant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigetion
Incorporated
h) E�pose people or structures to a significant nsk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
with wildlands? 1 X
10. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of X
standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, 1
or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne X
vibration or groundborne noise levels? 1
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the X
project vicinity above levels existing without the project? 1,
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinily above levels existing without the 1 X
project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such X
a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or 18
public use airport, would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
� For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to 1 X
excessive noise levels7
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any
of the public services:
a) Fire protection? 1 X
b) Police protection? 1 X
c) Schools7 1 X
d) Parks? 1 X
e) Other public facilities7 1 X
12. UTII.TTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable 1,9 X
Regional Watcr Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater 1,9 X
treatrnent facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
Issues and Supporting Information Sources �urces Potentially Potentlally LessThan No
SignlBcant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
h4itigation
Incorpurated
c) Require or resul[ in the construction of new stotm water drainage
facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental effects? 1,9 X
d) Have sufiicient water supplies available to serve the project from 1,9 X
existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed7
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatrnent provider 1,9 X
which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity
to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commilments?
fl Be served by a landfill with su�cient permitted capacity to 1,9 X
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply wilh federal, state, and local statutes and regulations 1,9 X
related to solid waste?
13. AESTI-IETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 1,16 X
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 1,16 X
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the 1,16 X
site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 1,16 X
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area7
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Create a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 1 X
historical resource as defined in § 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 1 X
archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 1 X
site or unique geological feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of
formal cemeteries? 1 X
15. RECREATION.
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and 1 X
regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
Issues and Supporting Information Sourees �urces Potentially Potentially I,ess Than No
SigniBcant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
b) Dces the project include recreational facilities or require the 1 X
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might
have an adverse physical ei%ct on the environment7
16. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California
Degartrnent of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Facmland or Farmland of X
Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared 1
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson X
Act contract? 1.2
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to
their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
non-agricultural usc? 1 X
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Docs the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or anunal community, 1 X
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory7
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but X
cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that
the incremental ef3'ects of a project are considerable when viewed in 1
connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or 1 X
indirectly7
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18. SOURCE REFERENCES
The City ofBurlingame General Plan, Burlingame, California, 1985 and 1984 amendments.
2 City of Burlingame, hfunicipal Code, Ti1le ?S -"Loning,l3urlingame, California, 1999 edition.
3 City of Burlingame City Council, Housing Elenrent, Crty of Bur/ingmne, I3urlingame, Califomia, 1994.
4 1990 Census
5 Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey, San Francisco Bay Regron, Sheet 3, 1:125,000, Revised I 981.
6 E. Brabb, E. Pampeyan, and M. Bonilla, Landslide Susceptibrlity in San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California, 1972.
7 Perkins, Jeanne, Maps Showing Cumulative Damage Poiential from Earthquake Ground Shaking, U.S.G.S. Map MF, San
Mateo County: California, 1987.
8 BAAQMD CEQj4 GUIDELINES, Assessing the Air Quality Impacts of Projects and Plans, December, 1995
9 Engineering Memos dated May 4, May 31, and August 7, 2000, regarding site and roof drainage, relocation of an existing se�ver
line, and requiring a new sewer easement.
10 City of Burlingame, Planning Department, 1010 Cadillac Way Address File
11 City of Burlingame, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Storm Drain and Sanitary Sewer I ine Map,r
12 Map ojApproximate Locations oj 1 DO year Flood Areas, from the National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Maps,
September 16, 1981
13 State ojCalifornia Nazardous Waste and Substances Sites List, April 1998
14 San Mateo County Inventory ojFue! Leak Sites, April 1998
15 Sight Distance Analysis for 1010 Cadillac Way, Burlingame, Calijornia, prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants,
Inc., June 9, 2000
16 July 3, 2000, Preliminary Plans of the Site Development Proposal
17 Map of Areas of Special Biological Importance, Saii Francisco and Smi Mateo Couraties, California, State Department of Fish
ami Game
18 I San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, San Francisco International Airport, December, 1994
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1. LAND USE AND PLANNING SUMMARY: The General Plan designates this site for service and special sales.
The C-2 zone allows automobile sales as a permitted use. The addition will provide additional showroom space
(4,326 SF) and sales of�ce space (315 SF) for the existing auto dealership. The existing building two-story building
(32,384 SF) contains general and sales offices, storage, service, and showroom areas.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above the building.
The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements. With the addition, the on-
grade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet current code requirements. The roof deck parking would be
extended above the new portion of the building, bringing the total number of parking spaces on site to SO spaces.
In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area along Rollins Road which is leased from the City of
Burlingame. The zoning code requires nine parking spaces for the proposed expansion (1:300 SF for office space
and 1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk merchandise), for a total requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces.
A variance is required for not enclosing the automobile sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an
ornamental fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge. A new 6' tall masonry wall will be built at the southwest corner
of the site. The existing landscaping (lawn) along Broadway and Rollins Road is in an area currently being leased
from the City of Burlingame.
Mitigation:
• The applicant shall obtain a variance for not enclosing the automobile sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road
with an ornamental fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING SUMMARY: This site and the surrounding area are planned for service and
special sales. The proposed development conforms to the City of Burlingame General Plan and Zoning Code
regulations and does not represent any alteration to the planned land use in the area. The project is consistent with
the City's Housing Element, since the area is not planned for residential use. The project will not generate a
significant amount of additional jobs (two additional employees in two years and five additional employees in five
years) and therefore the project would have no direct impact which would result in a substantial increase in
population or housing demand in the immediate area.
3. GEOLOGY AND SOILS SUMMARY: The site is flat and located in an urban setting which has been
developed with light industrial and office uses for about fifty years. There will be less seismic exposure than present,
since the addition to the building will be built to current California Building Code seismic standards.
Mitigation:
• The project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended
by the City of Burlingame.
4. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY SUMMARY: The site is generally flat and is not adjacent to
waterways. Runoff from the site will be directed to the street into a storm drain on Rollins Road. Storm water
runoff will be routed under Route 101 freeway to a Caltrans ditch through an existing 12" reinforced concrete pipe
and an existing 18" corrugated metal pipe, and then to Sanchez Creek which empties into the San Francisco Bay.
Storm water runoof will also be directed to Cadillac Way. Runoff on Cadillac Way flows to a catch basin on Rollins
Road south of the site. It is routed under Route 101 freeway through an e�sting 18' reinforced concrete pipe and
then to Sanchez Creek. The project site is located in Flood Zone B, which is between the limits of the 100-year and
500-year flood zone. All of the surface water will be required to drain to the street frontages.
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Municipal water supplies in the area are obtained exclusively from the City and County of San Francisco's Hetch
Hetchy reservoir storage. The primary impact that the proposed project would have on Bay water quality is the
addition of contaminants contained in surface run off water. However, since the area of the site on which the
addition is proposed is primarily paved, the change in runoffwith the development of the addition is anticipated to
be minimal.
Mitigation:
All runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet the applicable
San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices for surface water
runoff and Storm Drain maintenance.
All runoff from the parking lot, roof-top parking area, and landscaped areas shall be filtered to remove oil and
grease prior to discharge by a method approved by the City Engineer and such facilities shall be installed and
maintained by the property owner, failure to maintain such filters and facilities in working conditions shall cause
this conditional use permit to be called up for review, all costs for the annual or more frequent inspection and
enforcement of this condition shall be paid for by this project's property owner.
All site and roof drainage shall be filtered through oil separator drains and be directed to the street frontage on
Rollins Road and Cadillac Way.
5. AIR QUALTTY SUMMARY: This is a construction of a single-story, 4,641 SF addition to an existing two-story
32,384 SF auto sales building. The applicant indicates that the new auto sales showroom will result in an increase
of five employees over five years and a maximum increase in customers of 20 on weekdays. The change in emissions
generated as compazed to emissions generated by all development in Burlingame is insignificant. The site is within
easy walking distance of County-wide bus and rail service. This parcel is zoned for service and special sales and the
proposed project will not create any deterioration in the air quality or climate, locally or regionally. No objectionable
odors or alteration in air movement, moisture, temperature or change in local or regional climate is anticipated to
occur as a result of this proposal.
Mitigation:
The site shall be periodically sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction as required by
the BAAQMD and City Engineer.
Before demolition and construction, the applicant shall obtain appropriate permits from the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District and construction equipment emissions shall be in compliance with their standards.
6. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC SUMMARY: Since the proposed addition is an expansion of an existing
showroom and of�ice sales area, it is not expected that there will be a substantial increase in the number of vehicle
trips generated by the use. It is expected that there will be an increase five additional employees over five years. An
increase of 20 customers is expected over five years on weekdays and a decrease of five customers over five years
is expected on weekends. Therefore, the additional showroom and office sales area is not expected to create a
substantial increase in the traffic generation in the area. All arterial, collector, and local roadway systems have the
capacity to accommodate the traffic produced by this project.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above the building.
The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet cunent code parking requirements. With the addition, the on-
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gade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet cunent code requirements. The roof deck parking would be
extended above the new portion of the building, bringing the total number of parking spaces on site to 80 spaces.
In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area along Rollins Road which is leased from the City of
Burlingame. The zoning code requires nine parking spaces for the proposed expansion (1:300 SF for office space
and 1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk merchandise), for a total requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces (95
parking spaces are provided, including the 15 spaces in the area leased from the City of Burlingame). Currently, the
auto dealership uses approximately 15 spaces along Broadway and Rollins Road as a vehicle display area.
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., provided a sight distance analysis of the proposed project at this site
(letter from Hexagon to Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, dated June 9, 2000). This analysis is available for review
at the City of Burlingame Planning Department and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Initial Study.
Currently, the vehicle showroom/office facility is separated from Rollins Road by a landscaped area containing a tall
sign structure and a concrete vehicle display pad. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing showroom into
this area and would extend to the property line. As part of an unrelated street improvement project, the City of
Burlingame is preparing plans for the installation of a traffic signal at Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. The purpose
of the analysis was to determine whether expanding the showroom closer to Rollins Road would impair the sight
distance of motorists. The analysis was done under existing conditions and with the proposed traffic signal in place.
The intersection of Cadillac Way and Rollins Road is a four-legged intersection with the east leg being an on-ramp
and off-ramp for the southbound Route 101 freeway. The southbound Rollins Road intersection approach is
uncontrolled, while the other three approaches have stop controls. Traffic movement from the uncontrolled
southbound Rollins Road approach onto the freeway on-ramp is a gentle S-curve which motorists typically negotiate
at a high rate of speed. Any proposed improvement that might impair the line of sight of motorists on any stop-
controlled intersection approaches would need to be carefully evaluated. In this case, the analysis is of the sight
distance for motorists on eastbound Cadillac Way.
Currently, motorists stopped at the limit line on Cadillac Way have a relatively unobstructed view of approaching
traffic on southbound Rollins Road, assuming vehicles parked on the display pad in front of the existing showroom
do not block their view. The proposed showroom expansion would reduce the sight distance of approaching vehicles
in the number two (slow) lane to approximately 200 feet. Assuming an approach speed of 35 miles-per-hour, the
recommended safe stopping distance on wet pavement as published by the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is approximately 250 feet. The analysis points out that this sight distance
can be achieved by moving the painted limit line on Cadillac Way eastward appro�cimately five feet. Repositioning
the limit line in this way is a common traffic engineering practice where additional sight distance is required. This
intersection can accommodate this change without impacting vehicle turning paths or pedestrian crossing access.
The proposed traffic signal to be installed at Cadillac Way and Rollins Road would include a painted crosswalk on
Cadillac Way and would required moving the limit line westward several feet from its present location. The analysis
notes that because all traffic movements will be controlled with signal lights, the reduced sight distance should be
of negligible effect.
Under existing conditions, the proposed expansion of the vehicle showroom is expected to have only minor effects
on the sight lines of motorists at the intersection of Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. To mitigate the minor impact
to this sight line, the consultant recommends moving the limit line on Cadillac Way eastward several feet. However,
if the planned traffic signal is installed prior to completion of the showroom expansion, there will be no need to move
the limit line on Cadillac Way. With the traf�c signal in place and operational, the showroom expansion would require
no revisions to either the roadway geometry or traffic signal facilities.
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Mitigation:
The applicant shall pay for the relocation of the stop controlled limit line on Cadillac Way if the traffic signal
facilities are not in place an operational before completion of the showroom expansion; the location and striping
of the limit line on Cadillac Way shall be designed to meet the current code standards and must be approved by
the City Engineer.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: This project is being placed over an area which now consists of
a paved parking pad for vehicle display and will not alter any existing animal habitats in the area. There are no record
of rare or endangered plant or animal species for this developed urban site. No native plant life exists on site. Any
indigenous plant species located on this property have been introduced by previous uses. There is no farmland in
Burlingame.
8. MINERAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: All gas and electric services are in place with capacity to handle the
addition of this development to the City of Burlingame. The incremental use of energy is insignificant; the new
structure will comply with Title 24 requirements. The project site does not contain a known mineral resource and
the amount of mineral resources used to develop the site is minimal.
9. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SUMMARY: This project is not expected to expose people to
health hazards, nor is it expected to create a health hazard. This project will not be releasing any hazardous materials
into the environment and will not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans the City of Burlingame
may need to implement. The Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame will ensure
that people in the new structure are not exposed to health hazards or potential health hazards.
This site is not listed on the State's Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List, but is listed on the San Mateo
County's Inventory of Fuel Leak Sites. An underground tank was removed in 1991 and the site was issued a
certification of closure. An NPDES permit is required to ensure that runoff from the site does not contribute to
pollution of adjacent waterways.
10. NOISE SUMMARY: The project is located near the main line commute Caltrain railroad tracks and at the
intersection of Rollins Road, Broadway and U.S. 101 ramps. The site is impacted by noise from traf�ic on these
adjacent roadways. Construction activities may affect adjacent residential and commercial tenants. The addition to
the building will be constructed on the side of the property along Rollins Road and a portion of the construction will
face the multifamily residential complex south of the project site. All construction must abide by the construction
hours established by the municipal code. Since the area is already impacted by traffic noise, the additional vehicular
traffic generated by this use would not have a significant impact on the ambient noise level in the area.
Mitigation:
All construction shall be required to be done in accordance with the California Building Code requirements,
1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame, and to the limitations of hours of construction imposed by
the City of Burlingame Municipal Code (CS 18.08.035).
11. PUBLIC SERVICES SUNIlVIARY: The project is not expected to have a significant impact on the provision
of other public services, since this is an urbanized area with adequately sized existing public facilities in place. This
site is planned for a commercial use, and public services have been designed to accommodate this use.
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12. UTII.ITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS SUMMARY: There is an existing sanitary sewer line located in an
existing parking area and under an existing vehicle ramp, which provides access to the roof deck. The proposed
plans indicated that a portion of the addition would be built under a portion of the vehicle ramp. In a memo dated
May 4, 2000, the City Engineer notes that no building structure shall be proposed over the existing sanitary sewer
line or any other public utility. In a memo dated May 31, 2000, the City Engineer notes that the existing sanitary
sewer line shall be relocated away from the proposed addition and that an adequate number of manholes and
cleanouts shall be installed as part of the relocation. The portion of the existing sewer line to be relocated shall be
TVed (televised) prior to its relocation. The eacisting sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand backfill or
removed completely as approved by the City Engineer. The City Engineer is also required that a new sanitary sewer
easement be dedicated for the relocated sewer line and that the existing easement shall be vacated. The new
easement shall allow for access on private property and for maintenance of the sanitary sewer line. The project
developer shall coordinate the relocation of the sewer line with the City of Burlingame Public Works Department,
Engineering Division, during its planning, design and construction. The proposed plans indicate that the e�cisting
sanitary sewer line and sewer easement will be relocated away from the proposed addition.
There is an existing 8" sewer line on the subject property which connects to a 18" and 30" sewer line on Rollins
Road. The line leads to the pump station on Rollins Road and then pumped to the wastewater treatment plant.
All new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development will be installed to meet
current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Mitigation:
• No structure shall be built over the existing sanitary sewer line or any other public utility on the site.
• The existing sanitary sewer line shall be relocated away from the proposed addition, and an adequate number
of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed as part of the relocation; the portion of the existing sewer line to
be relocated shall be TVed (televised) prior to its relocation.
• The existing sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand backfill or removed completely as approved by
the City Engineer.
• A new sanitary sewer easement shall be dedicated for the relocated sewer line and constructed by the applicant
at his expense and the existing easement shall be vacated; the new easement shall allow for access on private
property and for maintenance of the sanitary sewer line.
• The project developer shall coordinate the relocation of the sewer line with the City of Burlingame Public Works
Department, Engineering Division, during its planning, design and construction.
• All new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development will be installed to meet
current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced if necessary.
13. AESTHETICS SUMMARY: The proposed project is an addition to the front of an existing building with
frontages along Broadway, Rollins Road and Cadillac Way located in an established commercial area. The proposed
building height (25'-0" above average top of curb) will be lower than the existing building height (32'-0" above
average top of curb at the rear of the building). The C-2 zone district allows a building height of 35'-0" above
average top of curb without a conditional use permit. In this particular location the land is flat and the area fully
developed.
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The existing buildings east of the project site include a single-story gasoline service station, a single-story office
building, and a three-story multifamily residential complex. West of the site there is a single-story gasoline service
station, a two-story light industrial building, and a six-story auto dealership and storage building. To the south there
is an existing two-story auto dealership and a single-story retail sales building. The proposed building will be similai-
in height and scale as the existing structures in the area. The site is bordered on the west by Broadway, on the north
by Rollins Road and Route 101 ramps, and on the east by Cadillac Way. The Caltrain railroad tracks are
approximately 300' south from the site's rear property line. There are also several mature trees along Broadway and
Rollins Road, so the addition will be screened from these streets by the trees. All on-site illumination will be required
to use shielded lighting fixtures.
The project plans indicate that the exterior of the proposed addition will consist of inetal panels with a matt finish
and a plaster system (painted white). Clear glass will be set in aluminum frames. The existing building will be
painted white. Light and glare effects from the building's exterior finish would not be expected since a matt finish
is proposed on the metal panels. Although the plans do not indicate the type of exterior lighting to be used, the
project lighting will need to conform with the City of Burlingame's exterior lighting regulations, be focused on the
site and be turned off at the end of the business day. Exterior light fixtures will add to the nighttime light and glare,
but since the light will be focused on site and the intersection is well lit for trafFic safety, they would not be
considered significantly adverse.
Mitigation:
The proposed project shall comply with Ordinance 14771imiting exterior Illumination and lights shall be turned
off at the end of the business day.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: The site involved in this project has been developed in the same
use since 1969. The project will not include extensive grading or digging. Any archeological or historic, cultural,
or ethnic sites which may have been in or near these locations were disturbed or destroyed by previous development
prior to this proposal. Should any cultural resources be discovered during construction, work will be halted until
they are fully investigated.
Mitigation:
• Should any cultural, archaeological or anthropological resources be discovered during construction, work shall
be halted until the finding can be fully investigated, and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified
professionals acceptable to the City, can be implemented.
15. RECREATION SUMMARY: The proposed project does not replace or destroy any existing recreational
facilities, nor does it displace any proposed or planned recreational opportunities for the City of Burlingame. The
site involved in this project is not zoned or used for recreational uses.
16. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: There is no farmland or agricultural resources in
Burlingame. Therefore, the proposed project will not convert farmland to a non-agricultural use or conflict with
the zoning.
SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES:
1. The applicant sha11 obtain a variance for not enclosing the automobile sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road
with an ornamental fence, wall, or compact evergreen hedge.
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2. The project sha11 meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended
by the City of Burlingame.
All runoffcreated during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet the applicable
San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices for surface water
runoff and Storm Drain maintenance.
4. All runofffrom the parking lot, roof-top parking area, and landscaped areas shall be filtered to remove oil and
grease prior to discharge by a method approved by the City Engineer and such facilities shall be installed and
maintained by the property owner, failure to maintain such filters and facilities in working conditions shall cause
this conditional use permit to be called up for review, all costs for the annual or more frequent inspection and
enforcement of this condition shall be paid for by this project's property owner.
All site and roof drainage shall be filtered through oil separator drains and be directed to the street frontage on
Rollins Road and Cadillac Way..
6. The site shall be periodically sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction as required by
the BAAQNID and City Engineer.
7. Before demolition and construction, the applicant shall obtain appropriate permits from the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District and construction equipment emissions shall be in compliance with their standards.
8. The applicant shall pay for the relocation of the stop controlled limit line on Cadillac Way if the traffic signal
facilities are not in place an operational before completion of the showroom expansion; the location and striping
ofthe limit line on Cadillac Way shall be designed to meet the current code standards and must be approved by
the City Engineer.
9. All construction shall be required to be done in accordance with the California Building Code requirements,
1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame, and to the limitations of hours of construction imposed by
the City of Burlingame Municipal Code (CS 18.08.035).
10. No structure shall be built over the e�sting sanitary sewer line or any other public utility on the site.
11. The existing sanitary sewer line shall be relocated away from the proposed addition, and an adequate number
of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed as part of the relocation; the portion of the existing sewer line to
be relocated shall be Tved (televised) prior to its relocation.
12. The existing sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand backfill or removed completely as approved by
the City Engineer.
13. A new sanitary sewer easement shall be dedicated for the relocated sewer line constructed by the applicant at
his expense and the existing easement shall be vacated; the new easement shall allow for access on private
property and for maintenance of the sanitary sewer line.
14. The project developer shall coordinate the relocation of the sewer line with the City of Burlingame Public Works
Department, Engineering Division, during its planning, design and construction.
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15. All new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development will be installed to meet
current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced if necessary.
16. The proposed project shall comply with Ordinance 1477 limiting exterior Illumination and lights shall be turned
off at the end of the business day.
17. Should any cultural, archaeological or anthropological resources be discovered during construction, work shall
be halted until the finding can be fully investigated, and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified
professionals acceptable to the City, can be implemented.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The City of Burlingame Planning Commission will be considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration related to the following project. A mitigated negative declaration is a finding that based on its
review of the project, it will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Project Description: This project proposes the construction of a single-story, 4,641 SF addition to an existing
two-story 32,384 SF automobile sales building at 1010 Cadillac Way, zoned C-2. The site is bounded by
Cadillac Way, Broadway, and Rollins Road and totals 1.142 acres (49,745 SF) in area. The addition will
provide additional showroom space (4,326 SF), sales office space (31 S SF) for the existing auto dealership,
and an additional 4,641 SF of roof-top parking area. The proposed addition would be built around an existing
85' tall pole sign located at the corner of Rollins Road and Cadillac Way. The existing building contains
general and sales offices, storage, service, and showroom areas.
The applicant notes that there are 88 on-site parking stalls provided at grade and on a roof deck above the
building. The 88 parking stalls are tandem and do not meet current code parking requirements. With the
addition, the on-grade and roof deck parking would be striped to meet current code requirements. The roof
deck parking would be extended above the new portion of the building, bringing the total number of parking
spaces on site to 80 spaces. In addition, there are 15 at grade parking spaces in an area along Rollins Road
which is leased from the City of Burlingame. The zoning code requires nine parking spaces for the proposed
expansion (1:300 SF for office space and 1:600 SF for showroom space, bulk merchandise), for a total
requirement of 58 one-site parking spaces (95 parking spaces are provided, including the 15 spaces in the area
leased from the City of Burlingame). Currently, the auto dealership uses approximately 15 spaces along
Broadway and Rollins Road as a vehicle display area.
A variance is required for not enclosing the sales lot along Broadway and Rollins Road with an ornamental
fence, wa11, or compact evergreen hedge. A new 6' tall masonry wall will be built at the southwest corner of
the site.
The Planning Commission hearing on this item will be held on Mondax. September 25, 2000 at 7:00 p.m
in the City Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Copies of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration are available for review at the City of Burlingame Planning Department, Second Floor,
Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Comments on the proposed mitigated
negative declaration must be submitted to the Planning Department by September 25, 2000.
If you challenge the subject application(s) in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing, described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the
city at or prior to the public hearing.
Posted: September 5. 2000
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6. 1010 CADILLAC WAY - ZONED G2 - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
VARIANCE FOR NOT ENCLOSING THE SALES LOT FOR A FIRST FLOOR EXPANSION TO AN
EXISTING AUTO DEALERSHIP (KENNETH RODRIGUES & PARTNERS, APPLICANT AND
ARCHITECT; E. JAMES HANNAY PROPERTY OWNER)
Reference staff report, 9.25.00, with attachments. City Planner and Commission discussed the report, reviewed
criteria and Planning Department comments. Twenty-one conditions were suggested for consideration. CE noted
that the construction of the traffic light at Rollins and Cadillac Way will take place at the end of November.
Commission asked how long will construction last. CE noted that it will take about 4- 5 months for the
construction of the signal.
Chairman Luzuriaga opened the public hearing. Ken Rodriquez, architect and James Hannay, applicant, were
available for questions. The architect noted that the commission asked them to look at a few things, the lighting
plan has been revised, presented photo and display boards showing the proposed lighting; there will be lighting at
night inside the facilities, the only new signage will be on the building; the aluminum panels proposed are not highly
reflective, using warmer tones, with a metallic panel around the top; regarding landscaping, propose to remove the
3 eucalyptus trees, they are in bad shape, propose hedge around vehicle display area, part of this hedge and all trees
are on land leased from the City within the road right-of-way, propose to replace the trees with 5 large specimen
palm trees evenly spaced, there would be no increase in the intensity of the exterior lighting; concerned with the
condition regarding loading and unloading cars on Cadillac Way, will make sure that two curb side parking spaces
next to driveways are clear during times of deliveries, when vehicles are unloaded, delivered cars need to be
inspected immediately, so unloading needs to occur adjacent to the facility, has successfully off-loaded vehicles on
Cadillac Way for a long time.
Commissioners asked: regarding the landscaping, could the applicant work with the City Arborist to come up �with
another vertical tree species besides Palm trees; this is the entrance to Burlingame, need to have a tree that fits;
regarding lighting, there is a tendency to light the building so that it becomes a sign, would that be done in this case;
area needs to be improved, the building part of the proposal is fine, landscape edge and lighting are important, palm
tree is not the right species, maybe consider redwood, describe the type of lighting that will be used; explain the
proposed block wall; how often are cars off loaded on Cadillac and how long does it take, how many parking spaces
would be affected, who parks in these short-term spaces now; why can't off loading be done at the storage lot on
the Caltrain right-of-way.
Applicant response: willing to look at other species of trees as long as they are vertical; lighting inside the building
will be incandescent spotlights and recessed lights that will not spill a lot of light, will light up cars, exterior lighting
will not change, will provide low level of light, there will be no exterior light shining on the building; will use a low
level back light for signs, all interior lighting will be incandescent, not that bright, showroom will have some
lighting during the evening, will be lamped down when closed, want something elegant and subtle; 50 -75 foot-
candles when opened, dropped by'/2 to 1/3 when closed, will close at 6:00 p.m.; the 6' high masonry wall proposed
on west property line is intended to block the view of the neighboring building, will be a textured finish; there are
8 autos per truck in the vehicle carriers, takes about 25 to 50 minutes to off-load; happens about 2-3 times a week;
the Caltrain storage lot is a half-mile away, there is no electrical service and no technicians, vehicles have to be
inspected immediately; the cars could be off-loaded using two parking spaces and temporarily blocking the
driveways, there are other exits which can be used during deliveries; the two spaces on street are now used by our
customers, there is a 20-minute time limit on those spaces; think it can be policed as it is now, have been off-loading
here for 33 years.
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The commission noted that there is a concern that with the new signal, Cadillac Way will have more traffic, there
is a need to get transport trucks out of the travel way; regarding the trees, there are some species of eucalyptus that
are neat, tidy and fast growing, would fit nicely; commissioners asked if proposed signage is within code, and asked
where employees will park.
CP Monroe noted that because of the existing large pole sign on site, any change to the signage will require a sign
exception. The applicant noted they will not remove the pole sign and that as far as the size of the proposed signs,
they are within what the code allows without the pole sign. There is a parking plan and designated areas on site for
employee parking or they will park at the storage lot, there have been no problems in the past with employees
parking in the surrounding area.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioners noted that when first saw the proposal, had concerns, looked futuristic, lighting was a concern, the
issues have been answered and with a different species of tree, proposal will work. Chairman I;uzuriaga moved to
approve the application, by resolution, 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 September 15, Sheets 1-6, and
Landscape Plan as shown on the Site Plan; 2) that the conditions of the City Engineer's August 8, May 31, and May
4, 2000 memos shall be met; 3) that any changes to the footprint, floor area, height of the building, or to the
Landscape Plan shall require and amendment to this permit; 4) that the applicant shall work with the Public Works
Department so that teinporary loading and unloading of vehicle can occur using two curbside parking spaces along
Cadillac Way between the two existing driveways; 5) that irrigation shall be provided for the 3' tall hedge along
Broadway and Rollins Road, and that an irrigation plan shall be submitted at time of building permit application
to be reviewed and approved by the City Arborist; the 3' tall hedge and irrigation shall be installed before final
inspection occurs; 6) that the applicant shall be required to apply for a permit from the Parks Department to remove
the three eucalyptus trees along Rollins Road and the replacement tree shall not be palm trees and shall be approved
by the City Arborist; that the applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance of any new tree planted in the public
right-of-way area, and that before any new tree is installed, an inspection shall be made by the City Arborist to
confirm that the planting area is large enough to adequately sustain the trees to be planted; 7) that all runoff created
during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet the applicable San Mateo County
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices for surface water runoff and Storm Drain
maintenance; 8) that all runoff from the parking lot, roof-top parking area, and landscaped areas shall be filtered to
remove oil and grease prior to discharge by a method approved by the City Engineer and such facilities shall be
installed and maintained by the properiy owner, failure to maintain such filters and facilities in working conditions
shall cause this conditional use permit to be called up for review, all costs for the annual or more frequent inspection
and enforcement of this condition shall be paid for by this project's property owner; 9) that all site and roof drainage
shall be filtered through oil separator drains and be directed to the street frontage on Rollins Road and Cadillac Way;
10) that the site shall be periodically sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction as required
by the BAAQMD and City Engineer; 11) that before demolition and construction, the applicant shall obtain
appropriate permits from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and construction equipment emissions shall
be in compliance with their standards; 12) that the applicant shall pay for the relocation of the stop controlled limit
line on Cadillac Way if the traffic signal facilities are not in place and operational before completion of the
showroom expansion; the location and striping of the limit line on Cadillac Way shall be designed to meet the
current code standards and must be approved by the City Engineer; 13) that all construction shall be required to be
done in accordance with the California Building Code requirements, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of
Burlingame, and to the limitations of hours of construction imposed by the City of Burlingame Municipal Code (CS
18.08.035); 14) that no structure shall be built over the existing sanitary sewer line or any other public utility on the
site; 15) that the existing sanitary sewer line shall be relocated at the developer's expense away from the proposed
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addition, and an adequate number of manholes and cleanouts shall be installed as part of the relocation; the portion
of the existing sewer line to be relocated shall be televised prior to its relocation; and that the City Engineer shall
review and approve all plans and construction before the city accepts it and a final inspection is scheduled; 16) that
the existing sewer line shall be abandoned in place with sand backfill or removed completely as approved by the
City Engineer; 17) that a new sanitary sewer easement shall be dedicated for the relocated sewer line constructed
by the applicant at his expense and the existing easement shall be vacated; the new easement shall allow for access
on private property and for maintenance of the sanitary sewer line; 18) that the project developer shall coordinate
the relocation of the sewer line with the City of Burlingame Public Works Department, Engineering Division, during
its planning, design and construction; 19) that all new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected
by the development will be installed to meet current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked
and replaced if necessary; 20) that the proposed project shall comply with Ordinance 1477 limiting exterior
Illumination and all lights including signage, except low level security lighting as approved by the City Engineer,
shall be turned off at the end of the business day or no later than 10 p.m. daily; and 21) that should any cultural,
archaeological or anthropological resources be discovered during construction, work shall be halted until the finding
can be fully investigated, and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified professionals acceptable to
the City, can be implemented. The motion was seconded by C. Bojues.
There was no discussion on the motion. Chairman Luzuriaga called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The
motion passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 11:10 p.m.
7. 1755 BAYSkiORE HIGHWAY - ZO�ED O-M - MITIGATED �1EGATIVE DECLARP�TION,
CONDITI�NAL USE PERMITS, FRONT SETBACK AND LANDSCAPING VARIANCES TO
ALLO�'� DEVELOPMENT OF A I��W FOUR-STORY, 77-ROOM HOTEL WHICH EX�EEDS THE
BU DING HEIGHT REQUIR�MENT IN THE O-M ZONE, AND TO VARY FROPv1 THE FRONT
TBACK AND FRONT SETBACK LANDSCAPII�G REQUIREMENTS (J� THE DESIGN
j�GUIDELINES FOR BA�YFRONT DEVELOPMENT (SATURN INVESTM�NT GROUP, LLC,
; APPLICANT AND PI�DPERTY OWNER; LEE C�AGE & ASSOCIATES, lkRCHITECT) /
�eference staff report, 9.25.�0, with attachments. Senior €�lanner Brooks presented the staff report and plans �vised
September 17, 2000, reviewed criteria and Planning D�partment comments. Thirfiy-seven conditions were siiggested
for consideration. Cc�mmissioners asked: number of compact parking stall� seems to have shifted b�k and forth
what is the numbea�now proposed, 12; are NPDES requirements addresseck; yes in conditions 10 an�5. C. Dreiling
noted that he l�ad exchanged a number of �hone calls and faxes withzhe applicant regarding t� portc cochere.
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Chairm�rtZuzuriaga opened the public hearing. Lee Gage, 763 � iV. Ingram, Fresno, and A,��t Patel, property owner, :
repr�nted the project, noting tried to accommodate the Commission's concerns, ved the hotel closer to t�
st�r et, increased landscaping a��fhe rear, lowered the por�e cochere removed the pl ter and reduced the size af'the
�olumns and proportionally �educed the size of the posts on the trellis at the fr� and increased the visibility from
the street by adding win�'ows.
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Commissioners di,scussed with the applicarjt: exterior lighting -
walls with walj�packs or property line lj,ghts directed at the stri
landscaping,}51ans show sycamores, t�ese trees are subject to w:
select otl�i species of trees; sever�Y locations at the side and r�a�
nclud,�d down lighting in the pqrte cochere, light
cture, one foot candle lights in all parking areas;
�c�shear and may not like t�e salt filled clay - will �
of the building where t,here are recessed doors for
pede�ians to enter cari these�called out using a repeat,of the trellis structure at the front which will carry that
de�gn theme around - can,�tncorporate; do not see th� Y 2 foot sidewalk at the�ront next to the street - area of
sfamped concrete at fron��ould not continue to prop�rfy line because sidewalkyWould end into the wall of,xbuilding,
it needed to be taper� down to the existing 5 fo,e�t sidewalks at each side�roperty line, another pro�lem was the
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