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Home My WebLink About123 California Drive - Staff Report, �`�= ��1 • APPLIG�TION FOR SIGN PERMIT BURLIfVGAA�E Tentat.ive Procedure `�"�' 6/27/73, Subject to Revision rs�- i oe 4� �..`L:�� .�.__ p . �� - 4AT[D JVN[6 GENERAL INFORMATION: � �=3 California Drive Address or Location /7 T � <<J = 13? � "�,'G', A�� c � ' % 1- �, �lf��73 � Name of Business Arata Pon�iac Zone Nature of Business Car Dealer �ody Shop Business Owner's Name David Arata Phone 34';-54.3" Address 2GC� California �Drive, Burlingame, Ca 9/�G1 G 343��?9"� 6 Property Owner' s Name Duane �. Busch Phone 3�.3-6802 Address 1433 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, Ca 9/�01 C Applicant' s Name Cummings & Co. Phone g35-� 2b5 Address One Benicia lndustrial Park, Benicia, Ca �l�.';'�' Signature �c��. Date "i1-5=�3 Bldg . Front Width 22 � Lot Width 53 . 50 � Bldg . Depth 1'�/'r � Lot Depth �'�19.92 Bldg . He ight � 4' Set Back none No. of Existing Signs i painted wall Existing Signs to Remain same sign PROPOSED SIGN: Overall Height Width of Sign 20� -- 0�� 6' - L� n Height of Sign 6� - 1�� area =�.0 s. ft. Area of Sign �.0 sq. ft. Copy "BODY SHOP" "ARAlA" � ��BODY SHOP�� "AR.ATA�� BODY SHOP" "AR.ATA�� Background Color white red Copy Color red white internal Type of Illumination flucrescent Single/Db1.Faced double face iron fra.me, plastic faces Sign Material stainless steel wrap Method of Support tubelar column To be placed: �� ( ) ( ) ( ) i� ) � ) ( ) on wall on canopy under canopy over canopy free standing on window other Permit to: Sign is: (� erect ( ) alter ( ) paint ( ) move (�) permanent (_) temporary 0 ��' • i•' �t ti'.. t i_ � .; E� !ILDif�G 4NSPECTION GEPARTMENT CITY OF �URLINGA�iE APPIICANT (PLF 4SE PFINT CLEARLY) C L A S S O F t� O IZ K W Namc �ata Pontiac Ncw Demolish z M��I 200 California Drive Altcration Rcpzir � Addre�s _ � City Burlingane Tel. No. 3[p'7-5�.31 A�jdition bioving �a Name ji3OSS H. B2' Ori TS1C Uscof Building F`L-� A�dress $ize of Building u V Ciry I`'o. of Rooms 1Vo. of Families a.c Nashville, Tenn. _ <"' siace 1�596 Tet. No. No. of Floors Sizc of Loc Liccnse No. O ��m` �+ No. of 111dgs, t!sc ot nldFs. C�1.'n].Yi�$ � VQ • NOw on I ot Now nn l.ot � addresi Qne Benicia lndustrial Par PLANS AND SPECIrICATIONS < — - --- � c�tr Benicia: Calif 9 5� O _SliD:�tITiLD: Dace _ z <<a« — c��r — � I.icence No. License No. ApptOv215: V` — -- -- z��l. No. g35-12g5 Bid,,. Dept. D�ce bubdivision o AP #29-232-06 Fire Depc. Date <'�`, Lot No. Blk. No. Plannin� i% � .�'.iv Streec DcPt• ,`�Gt �ilL� c' Dace �L Jj � _ 123 California Dr. . q Nearest Cross Screet I cer�ify thac have read this applicatwn and state that the above informacion is correce I agree to comply with IZEQUIRED INFORMATION xli City Ordinanccs and Stace lan�s rciacin� to buildin,g U�e ot 1+��id�na consauaion. I cectify ciiac in the performance of the (Occup:�ncy� above work I shall not employ any person in violation of District (Rl ac.) the Labor Code of California rclatinq to Workmen's Compensation Insurancc. Fire 7.one CONTRACTOAS SIGN BELOVC' Tr��, of I certify diae 1 am a licensed contraceor and ehat my license is in Consvuc�ion (ull force and effect. � 1 /% � Floor Arca—btain Fl. (;L1IIlII17.11gS...Bc....�i0 r..... By .. . ��.:tr.. ... ..�/..!~'�:�'Y. � Floo[ Arca—Accesso[y Blc�g. Contraaor Authotiznl Agrnc OWNER-BU]LDER SIGN IIELOW Tot2l Floor Arra . i ter�i(y thu I �m eaempt ftom the provisions of Ch�p .�, Div. 3. II. and P. Code (Cnnvaceur's License Law) beceusr. (check one) I�;:.mi,er of Storics Total Hcight ❑ I am cF�e owner oF che above properry and w�ill perwnal(y per- 1\'unther of Living Uniti fotm the above wotk. ❑ I am �he owner of che above propercy �nd I will concract co Atea of Lot to be Covered have all uf ehe above wurk perfurmed by licensed connutots. Fsont Yard Setback from Property Line .. By ................................................ AP�°LIC�TIOfy FOR �UlLD��G PE��IT File A� oro.•al + nl�lg. Yerr.iit No. T31dg. Fee $ Dace Issued ��¢f� k ��o Micr. Film VALUATION Sidewalk � � � n� Total $— " I�TOTES AI�TD REVISIO\'S _One__L�free_standing____double fa internally illuminated sign. 20� overall he3ght - area !�0 � Pro1. over proper�y line not t exceed 4� - 0��„ r—�-----a � :i, !"��icsc dyl� c�1 C-an�c-C`Z:=�� il:K 5' ' Y t' c',�'CEk/�6K L' %; —� � f:,r�`f S/`d�t S. I'inal Inspection for Approval and a Cer- tificate of Occupancy must be issued before building or structure is used. Construction Lender is: ....................... .................... Sidc Yard Setback from Ptopetty Line Owner's SiRmcure Au�horized Agenc Name ' Rear Yard ' REVTSIONS APPROVED: Dace Address New Construction Alter. I heteby acknowled�;e chat I have rcad this application and that the above stare:nenes ate correct. I aFree to comply Cit Zi�_ Change of Occupanty from � with all ordinances and Iaws regulatinq building construo- tion and zoninq adopted by the Ciry of Burlingame �nd Approved: BUILDING INSPECTOR Pcrmit required from City Engineer for ih° S�=ca oE C/�,1(�'t_orn�a. OWNE ^ W�-G�-�C � (TrL�CICJ construction on or obstruction of any .. screet or sidewalk. � By �-+ �i /t-t�Yr�-� By 4 . ., :� ' � , �_ . �� .I . e i" ' .� � i� . . , .. � . M �� • / � , � l. �.. _ • I '� � . •� i • • I . . . , ,, � - . 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Nead�np_ _— � COMr,1E",TS:_ -- -- ---�-- ----- I � , ------ -- -- II i Survoyor's S��nalure �,(�� _Date .j }_l��l j I' — -�--� ' — ��'..: (J il �/[Y 1 J(I) (^P�lS 1�CiD S M �IVIS�ON 3-ION �-SUv��IF� E-S�GN t�fCTOR l Z.3 C�q.� l �'0�.�/� ��2. � � � ~ a ,, ♦ `� �� . � � ( ��: J� �V ' � -3- � �,�-._�. ��""'� �� 2.� SIGN VARIANCE TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF A POLE SIGN 36 FEET I)d HEIGHT AND A POLE-SIGN 28 FEET IN HEIGHT TN A C-2 DISTRICT AT 200 CALIFORNIA DR�VE AND 1123 HOWARD AVENUE BY CUMNiINGS & CO. OF CALTFORNIA, INC. FOR AR11TA PONTIAC Chairman Kindig advised that this sign proposal also had been continued from the July 23 meeting. Mr. L. E. Goble of Cummings & Co. appeared for Mr. Arata. i•Sr. Goble advised he had submitted new drawings as per Commission request. , Chairman Kindig asked for audience reaction. Mr. Arnold Rodman of 905 Morrell, Burlingame commented that he believed the sign was 10 feet higher than existing signs in that location and that this should not be allowed. Mr. Goble said that in order to see the sign that height was necessary. The open hearing was then declared closed. Commissioner Sine questioned the applicant with regard to the sizes of the various signs General Motors has available to dealers and the intent of Arata Pontiac with regard to the walls of the building where there were existing signs. Mr. Goble advised the square footage of available signs as 245, 137 and 92. He said the wall signs would remain there, protruding ones would be removed. Commissioner Sine objected to General Motors dictating as to what kind of sign they would have in Burlingame, and said he would like these signs scaled down still more. Chairman Kindig asked what kind of lighting would be used and was advised it would be slim line lighting, plastic faces. Commissioner Norberg thought the width of the base of the sign should be cut down. Discussion about the sign support brought out that it was a square, 10" x 10" solid type pole engineered by General riotors, the space between the two actual supports was open, and that the sign was within one foot of the property line. Chairman Kindig asked City Planner Swan for comments. Mr. Swan stated that this sign is diagonally across the street from The Bubble Machine sign but it is twice as high. With this height and the proposed intensity, it might be visible from Broadway. The Arata signs are variance applications. The City Planner wished these signs were smaller because they will set a precedent for Auto Row. In further discussion Commissioner Mink said he was hesitant to put signs higher than city street electroliers, thinking of these as sort of a guideline. He also commented he thought Sign D was atrocious for a C-1 district. Further discussion followed by the Commissioners regarding the height of the sign and Co�r�nissioner Sine stated he would like to appeal to Mr. Arata's civic pride, asking if he would cut back to 30 feet. Mr. Arata said he had no objection if Mr. Goble could work it out with i�he sign people. Discussion continued regarding the size of the used car sign. City Planner Swan indicated that each sign is a var�ance and City Attorney Karmel stated they are sign variances under the sign laws and should be considered independently with action being taken upon each sign. Commissioner Mink commeni:ed that signs noted B and C were satisfactory in his opinion. iie then moved that Sign A be approved contingent upon the heigh� being no higher than street electroliers located on the corner of California Drive and Howard Avenue. The motion was -4- seconded by Commissinner Cistulli and caY•ried on unanimous roll call vote. Commissio:�er Sine moved that Sign B be approved as indicatF�d on the Howard Street elevation, the motion was seconded and passel on unanimous roll call vote. Commissioner Sine then made the motion that Sign C as detailed be approved. This was seconded and passed on unanimous roll call vote. Commissioner Sine moved that the sign on Highland Avenue and iioward Avenue labeled Sign D be approved contingent on it being no more than 2?. feet in height. This motion was seconded and carried on �he following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: CI5TULLI,JACOBS,NORBERG,SINE,TAYLOR,KINDIG NO�S: COMMISSIONERS: MTNK � City Planner Swan stated that if no sign appeal is made to City Council within five days, this decision is valid. City Engineer Marr arrived at �he meeting at 9:00 P.M, Chairman Kindig declared a short recess at 9:02 P.M. after which the meeting reconvened. 3. VACATION OF EXISTING 10 FOOT GVIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMEPJT ACROSS LOTS l, 2, 3 AND 8 OF VI�WLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR FLORIN RHOADS, 1530 LA MESA DRIV� City Engineer Marr stated that this has been presented to the City Council. City Attorney Karmel advised that the Planning Commission must hear it ar.d make recommendation prior to the City Council hearing. Mr. Florin Rhoads appeared at the hearing and explained that five years ago he was granted a st.andard sewer easement across the back. � This was in essence a private easement and didn't connect to the newer easement which was deeded to the City. Mr. Rhoads was asking the City to aband.on the live easement. Fie was proposing to use the lower sanitary sewer easement rather than the top one. He stated it was a ma�ter of formality. It has been worked out with the Engineering Department and is legal. He was asking to present this to the Planning Commission so legal formality can be accomplished. Chairman Kindig asked for comments from City Engineer Marr who replie� that Engineering has okayed the new sewer and installation of the sewer is almost cemplete. The City Council may act to establish the new sewer easement along tre rear of the lots and then the old one can be abandoned. He stated that the Engineering Department has no objection. City Attorney Karmel advised there are two ways of abandoning an easement. One is just by Council action with no hearing except that Council satisfies itself. The other cor_cerns an easement that appears on a map and has never been used or hasn't been used in a period of time (say, three years) prior to Council action. In the case of a live easement, then Councii must proceed to the public easement vacation law which requires recommendation by Planning Commission and public hearing for City Council to adopt. He stated the Council has done this and a hearing has been set for September 17. City Attorney Karmel added that under the public easement vacation law no order of the Council shall be made in an area until the proposed vacation is submitted to and acted upon by the Planning Commission. Obviously, the Planning Commission cannot vacate the easement, and the nature of the Planning Commission action is a report to City Council. � ` �� `� r � F,� f `� _��i� �n � �y ��-- �, �1� I - 1� - revised the ori��inal map and had prepare�i schematics and two additional diagrams. These outlined changes since Lhe first document was submitted. He gave the revisions to the Commission for their inspection, and explained the detail of the chanc�es. Mr. Howard Hickey told the Commission that in his opinion this parcel map would accomplish three legal lats with the necessary frontage, noting that in this R-1 area the lots wo�ild be used for the construction of new homes rather than apartments or condominiums. It was the opinion of the Cammissi.on that these revisions should be studied before a vote raas taken on the map, and this application was continued to the regular meeting in December, with consideration at the December 10 study meeting. Mr. Hickey was asked to submit a topographic map. 8. SIGN PERMIT FOR 40 SF POLE SIGN, 20 ��EET IN HEIGHT AT 123 CALIFORNIA DRIVE ZONED C-2 FOR ARATA PONTIAC. Mr. Glen Crum was present as representative of Cummings and Company. Also present was Mr. Phil Pinto, manager of Arata's boc�y shop facility at 123 California Drive. Mr. Crum addressed the Commi�sion, speaking to the permanence of tlze facility and the need for the sign. He stated that the body shop has be�n operating in that location for four years, the lease will be renewed, and the facility definitely is permanent. As to the need, the only sign is now a wall sign which addx-esses �raffic traveling south on California. There is a need for identifieation �or traffic going north, since the body shop is in between other businesses. This �rill be a double-faced internally illumina�ed sign, no brighter than other signs on the stre�t. The Chairman reguested audience comment. There v�ras none, and �c�e public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner 5ine noted that Mr. Arata was not at the meeting although his presence had been requested. Both Mr. Crum anG t�ir. Pinto indicated they had been authorized by Mr. Arata to represent him. Commissioner Taylor questioned why the sign must be 40 SF when 32 SF would be permitted without a sign permit. Mr. Crum replied that this was a prefabricated sign. The 40 SF was a standard size and the next size would be 16 Sk' which would be.only one half what the City would actually permit. A 32 SF sign would be a special order. Commissioner Sine thought action on this application should be delayed because Mr. Arata was not present. Commissioner Cistulli had personal knowledge that Dir. Arata was not able to attend, and asked that the hearing continue. In response to Commission questions, Mr. Crum indicated that he would remove the wall sign if this permit were granted. Commissioner Mink moved that the sign permit be granted Arata Pontiac for sign specified in Exhibit A with the condition that all other - 11 - identification �igns be removed with the exception of traffic and entrance and exit signs. Commissioner Cistulli seconded the moti�n and it carried on unanimous roll call vote. 10. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND ASSOCIATED OFFICES IN C-2 DISTRICT AT 1101 JUANITA AVENUE (APN 026-092-010) FOR G.E. FREY D.V.M. BY AGENT JOHN F. ROSS Secretary Sine read letter of November 20, 1973 from Dr. G. E. Frey transmitting plans and data, and stating this facility would operate only as a small animal hospital and would not include boarding. Dr. Frey went vn to note self-cleaning kennels and location of hospital ward next to C�ilifornia Drive, lessening noise. He added the building would be redecorated and landscaped. Mr. John Ross addressed the Commission. He stated Dr. Frey was present for any questions. Mr. Ross told the Commission he was aware of several petitions against tha.s hospital in this neighborhaod, and had talked to several people who had signed the petition. They were under the impression this was a boarding kennel. He emphasized that it definitely would not be, and repeated that the building would be soundproofed, with the animals housed on the California Drive side. Secretary Sine read communications opposing this use from Alice L. Anderson, 1124 Rhinette; and M. E. Carson, 1125 Lincoln Avenue. He also noted receipt of petition oppo�ing containing 29 signatures, and petition opposing containing 19 signatures. This latter petition contained some duplication of names. City Planner Swan told the Commission the plans were received on November 20, which was inadequate time to post a negative declaration wk�ich must be posted 10 days prior to hearing. He thought the application should be continued. He added this site has only 5 parking spaces instead of the 7 represented. The entrance is on Juanita and is directly across the street from an R-1 District. He thought this use was questionable for this area. Commissioner Cistulli protest�d the number of applications which are continued and questioned why this should b� on the agenda and noti.ced. He suggested applications b� scheduled and noticed only when all information is in. The City Planner stated the Commission had in the study meeting indicated this application be put on the agenda; and the City regulations require that negative declaration be posted. Commissioner Mink moved this application be continued to December 26. Commxssioner Cistulli seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Ross suggested all applicants be informed of time schedule for posting of negative declarations. Chairman Kindig reviewed for audience benefit the fact that this would be a hospital for injured animals and the wor'� would be done by appointment only, with no boarding.