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Chairman Mitchell presiding.
Present Absent
Mitchell Henderson
Harris
Broom
Macomber
Stivers
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Burlingame, California
Regular Meeting
December 29, 1949--8 p.m.
Others Present
City Clerk White
City Engineer Fitch
City Building Inspector Watson
At this meeting reconsideration was given to the petition of F. H. Boring for
a variance of zone Lots 21A and 21B, Lyon & Hoag Subdivision from "apartment house" to
"commercial" zone on which a public hearing was held at the regular meeting September 29,
1949, followed by additional study and discussion at the regular meeting October 27,1949,
which was reported to the City Council. The City Council under date of December 9 re-
quested the Planning Commission to review a petition bearing fifty-four names appearing
to be in favor of and respectfully asking that Lots 21A and 21B be classified "commercial
Mir. Boring, owner of the lots, was present and in the discussion it was pointed out to
him that although the petition is endorsed as filed with the City Clerk December 1, 1949,
the petition is on its face dated October 22, 1947. Mr. Boring explained that he has beer
giving thought to his desire to have these lots rezoned for two years or more and obtainec
the signatures at various times, some as recently as October and November, this year, as
such dates are noted opposite several signatures. Mr. Boring spoke in support of his de-
sire that the lots be rezoned, stating that he is aware he has not been disturbed in their
non -conforming use over a period of many years, but he is concerned about his heirs and
the difficulty that might be encountered in the event the present store building should be
destroyed by fire on lots now in the "apartment house" zone. Commissioner Brown intro-
duced a motion in favor of a variance with restrictions to present use which was seconded
by Commissioner Harris. After the discussion which ensued, Mr. Brown withdrew his motion
and Mr. Harris withdrew his second. The consensus of the commissioners present was that
it is recognized that business has been conducted in the property for many years; that
the store is doubtless a convenience to residents in the neighborhood, end the surrounding
property owners in effect have no objection thereto, but there is still the question rela-
ting to a variance or spot zoning and it was concluded that the Planning Commission
respectfully recommends to the City Council that action on this matter be deferred until
the Planning Commission has opportunity to seek the advice of the City Attorney. Mr.
Boring was present and indicated that this was satisfactory to him.
Dr. E. R. Porter appeared and stated that he is considering the purchase of the
bungalow at 1212 Bayswater Avenue with the intention of remodelling it into doctors office
He presented a rough sketch or diagram and requested immediate approval in lieu of other
plans. It was explained to Dr. Porter that the Planning Commission has sought as far as
possible to avoid the remodelling or adaptation of old frame residences in the downtown
business district and therefore could not look with favor in this instance as presented
and suggested that possibly a qualified architect could prepare plans and specifications
which would meet necessary requirements. Dr. Porter did not indicate if he desired to pur-
sue the matter further.
There was received from Director of Public Works, K. S. Fitch, a communication
dated December 20, 1949, accompanied by an engineer's map of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2,
Burlinghome Subdivision, Columbus and Hoover Avenues, recommending that the proposed re -
subdivision into two lots be approved. A motion to this effect was unanimously adopted.
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The City Engineer presented a map, #C-1310, dated November, 1949, showing pro-
posed building setback lines for Lot 5 and portions of Lots 4 and 6, Block 4,
Burlingame Land Company. This is in accordance with the discussion which was given to
this subject at a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held for this purpose
November 21, 1949 and reaffirmed and the Secretary was directed so to communicate this
to the City Council.
City Building Inspector Watson presented plans for a new apartment to be con-
structed on Lot 3, Block 7, Burlingame Terrace which upon examination presented some
difficulties that were referred back to the owner for clarification.
Meeting adjourned 10:30 P.M.
D. A. Stivers, Secretary