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P.C. 2/22/88
Item #5
MEMO T0: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A ROOFTOP 11' DIAMETER
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA 13' ABOVE THE ROOF AT
411 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, ZONED C-4
Robert Beggs, representing Comtel Video Services, is requesting a
special use permit in order to install an 11� diameter satellite
dish on a 2� base on the top of the office building at 411 Airport
Boulevard, zoned C-4 (Code Sec. 18.18.020-2). The proposed dish
will stand 13' above the roof and will be placed behind the 6'
high rooftop air conditioning equipment enclosure on the side of
the building away from Airport Boulevard 30' from the rear edge of
the building. The dish will face toward the parking lot of the
office building behind. The dish will be placed 30' from the rear
wall of the building and 40' from the side of the structure next
to the driveway serving the Bay Park office complex.
Staff Review
City staff have reviewed this request. The Fire Marshal (February
1, 1988 memo) and City Engineer (February 1, 1988 memo) had no
comments. The Chief Building Inspector (February 8, 1988 memo)
comments that engineering and calculations on the roof of the
building done by a licensed engineer will be required before a
building permit can be issued.
Planning staff would point out that the city has approved two
additional buildings with heights of about 86' and a parking
structure in the office complex behind 411 Airport Boulevard.
These buildings will be placed in the area which is now at grade
parking and may obstruct the reception of this antenna. (Note:
Staff attempted to reach the applicant to discuss this matter but
was unable to reach him.) Since the buildings as Phase II of the
project have been approved, it would be the responsibility of this
applicant to amend his use permit, if granted, and to relocate
this satellite dish if future construction affects the reception
of the satellite dish antenna.
Applicant's Letter
In his letter of January 20, 1988 Robert Beggs notes that Comtel's
business is video taping television information for corporate
clients who buy this service. He notes the antenna is a small one
by satellite standards, 11� in diameter. Further he discusses the
method of attachment to the roof. He comments an engineering
report will not be required. (Note: See Chief Building
Inspector�s memo under staff review stating that such engineering
and calculations will be required.)
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He feels that a rooftop installation is necessary for two reasons:
the lack of space on the ground around the site and for protection
from vandalism and theft. His installers indicate that people
with ground mounted antennas make regular calls for repair from
vandalism and to replace stolen items, even when the antenna is
enclosed by security fencing. He notes that having his equipment
out of operation would seriously affect his service. He feels the
building location is "somewhat remote and infrequently patrolled
by security services late at night and in the early morning."
Since the building is in a commercially zoned area next door to a
drive-in theater he does not think that the antenna will be
offensive to the aesthetics of the area. (Note: The entire area
is zoned C-4 Waterfront Commercial except the Drive-In site
and Beach-Lang Roads which retain their original M-1 zoning.)
Study Ouestions
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at study on February
8, 1988 (Planning Commission Minutes, February 8, 1988). A number
of questions regarding the proposed satellite dish antenna were
raised and the applicant submitted two letters, February 6 and
February 9, 1988, addressing them.
The television antenna now on the rooftop extends 9' above the
surface of the roof. This antenna is mounted toward the front
(Airport Boulevard) side of the building. The dish antenna (13'
in height) is proposed to be placed toward the rear of the
building. The existing 6' mechanical enclosure will help to block
the view of the antenna, it will not hide the dish antenna. No
taller enclosure of the dish antenna is proposed. The applicant
reviews the existing adjacent land uses addressing the fact that
they all are sufficiently removed that the dish should not affect
their views or aesthetics.
The applicant proposes that he would not object to a requirement
to place a screening around the dish antenna. He attached a
sketch showing an enclosure around three sides of the dish,
leaving the fourth facing the rear open so that the antenna can
receive signals. The screen can be any height that the Commission
would require. It would be made out of 2x4�s and plywood bolted
to the roof . The dish antenna enclosure can be painted the same
color as the mechanical equipment enclosure so that it will blend
into the structures on the roof.
Addressing placing the antenna on the ground, particularly in the
patio area, the applicant states that the reception orientation is
not appropriate from the patio area; other space at ground level
is very limited on this site. Security is a primary concern to
the applicant. This may not be a problem with a hotel where there
is a fair level of activity all the time, but this site is quiet
and dark late at night. He is concerned that since his is a small
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company he cannot afford the losses and his insurance company will
not be willing to pay for losses repeatedly. The applicant would
like Planning Commission approval with the understanding that he
would work out the screening after the fact. He has only one
client at the moment and that client is anxious for him to begin
to deliver service.
Plannina Commission Action
The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative
action should be taken by resolution. The reasons for any action
should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following
conditions should be considered:
1. that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector�s
February 8, 1988 memo shall be met and that, if required,
the engineering and calculations shall include the visual
screen placed on three sides of the dish antenna;
2. that the receive only satellite dish antenna shall be
located on the roof as shown in the plans submitted to the
Planning Department and dated January 28, 1988;
3. that the applicant or property owner shall be responsible
for an amendment to this use permit if future construction
on any adjacent property requires relocation of the dish
antenna, removal and reinstallation costs shall also be
borne by the applicant and/or property owner;
4. that this dish antenna shall be painted a nonreflective
light gray color and that this nonreflective surface shall
be maintained by the property owner; and
5. that this use permit shall be reviewed for compliance with
its conditions in one year's time (March, 1989) and upon
complaint thereafter.
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Mar aret Monroe
City Planner
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cc: Robert Beggs, Comtel Video Services, Inc.
Communications Workers of America, Burlingame
Communications Workers of America, Washington, DC
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PROJECT APPLICATION .c'�'6c�TM �� 411 AIRPORT BOULEVARf?
�r CEQA ASSESSMENT �"R""� Project address ---
�y�����t�� Iproject name - if any
Application received ( 1�2R�$$ )
Staff review/acceptance ( )
1. APPLICANT COMTEL Video Services, Inc. 579-1123
name telephone no.
411 Airnort RnulPv�rcl, Suite 103 Burlinaame, CA 94010
applican— t�s addr`ess: street, city, zip code
f�obert Beqqs 579-1123
contact person, if different telephone no.
2. TYPE OF APPLICATION
Specia.l Perr�ii; ( X) Variance* () Ccndominium Pernit () Other
*Attach letter which addresses each of the 4 findings required by Code Chapter 25.54.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL PER^1IT for an 11' diameter satellite dish antenna
to be placed on the roof of the buildinc� at �11 Airport
Boulevard. The dish will stand 13' hiqh and will be located
behind the 6' hiqh rooftop air conditionina equipment enclosure.
(attach letter of explanation if additional space is needed)
Ref. code section(s): �rd. 1327 ��
a. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION parce .EZ A ��, Parcel P�ap Vo1.41/13
( 026-363-?_9� ) ( � Q i� �
APN lot no. block no. subdivision name
1925 K Street, N.W.
address,
Washinc?ton, DC 200�6
city zip code
(y�) (no) ( - ) Proof of ownership
(yes) (no) ( ) Owner's consent to a�plication
5. EXISTIPJG SITE CONDITIONS
Two stor,y steel frame office building
c c—� � c .�1 a� P10L
zoning district land area, square feet
James Webb, TR, et al
land owner's name ��0 Comm�nications
Workers of America
Renuire� Date received
Re�uired Date received
(Yes) (� ( 1/28/8II )
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(yes) (no) ( %Z.'2 Sg )
(yes) (no) ( )
(other) ( j�28��$ )
Site plan showing: property lines; public sidewall;s and
curbs; all strt�ctures and improvements;
paved on-site parkino; landscaping.
Floor plans of all buildings showing: gross floor area
by type of usc�`on each floor plan.
Dis h elevations, cross sections (if relevant).
Site cross section(s) (if relevant).
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*Land use classifications are: residential (show � dwelling units); office use; retail
sales; restaurant/cafe; manufacturing/repair shop; warehousing; other (to be described).
6. PROJECT P�np�cqL SATELLITE DISH ONLY - NO NEl�J CONSTRUCTIO�!
Proposed conscruction, `.'elov� orade ( - SF) Second floor ( - SF)
gross floor area First floor ( - SF) Third floor ( - �`)
Pro,ject Codn
Pronosal Requirem-�n�
Front setback �,--"
Side setback i '~
Side yard
P,ear yard �/
Project Code
Proposal Requirement
Lot cover�,�e
Euilrl��� heic�ht
Landscaoed area �
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�r. site nko.sn.�ce�� �
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6. PROJECT PROPOSAL (continued)
EXISTING
after
8-5 5 PM
Full time employees on site
Part time employees on site
Visitors/customers (weekday)
Visitors/customers (Sat.Sun.)
Residents on property
Trip ends to/from site*
Peak hour trip ends*
Trucks/service vehicles
IN 2 YEARS ID! 5 YEARS
� after after
8-5 5 PM 8-5 5 PM
*Show calculations on reverse side or attach seoarate sheet.
7. ADJACENT BUSINESSES/LAND USES
Burlingame Joint Venture site (undeveloped) and Show Boat Restaurant to the north;
Drive-In theater to the east; Kee Joon's Restaurant and offices to the west; Sanchez
Creek lagoon to the south; this use conforms to the Genera1 Plan,
Required Date received
(y�s� (no) ( - ) Location plan of adjacent properties.
(,�es� (no) ( - ) Other tenants/firms on property:
no. firms ( ) no. employees ( )
floor area occupied ( SF office space)
( SF other)
no. employee vehicles regularly on site ( )
no. comoany vehicles at this location ( )
8. FEES Special Permit, all districts $100 ( X) Other application type, fee $ ()
Variance/R-1,R-2 districts $ 40 () Project Assessment $ 25 (X)
Variance/other districts $ 75 () Negative Declaration $ 25 (X )
Condominium Permit $ 50 () EIR/City & consultant fees $ ()
TOTAL FEES $ 15� . �� RECEI PT N0. 14�� Recei ved by B• Wh i ttemore
I hereby certif nder p perj y that the information given herein is
true and corr ct to t �y wledge and belief.
Signature Date� PI�1"s ��
pplicant
STAFF USE ONLY
NEGATIVE DECLARATION File No.
The City of Burlingame by on , 19_,
completed a review of the proposed project and determined that:
( ) It will not have a significant effect on the environment.
( ) No Environmental Impact Report is required.
Reasons for a Conclusion:
_ Cateqorically exemnt; Reference Code
Section 15311, Placement of minor structures
accessory to existing commercial facilities
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Sig ure of Processino Official
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Unless cppealed within 10 days hereof the d�te nosted, the deternination shall be final. -
DECLARATION OF POSTIMG Dai;e Posted:
I declare under penalty of per.j�ary that T ar� City Clerk oF the City of Burlingame and that
I�osted a true copy of the above Negati��e Declaration a� the City Hall of said City near
the doors to i:h� Council Chambers. �
�xecuted at Qurlingame, California on
Ap�ealed: ( )Yes ( )P!o
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JUDITH A. MALFATTI, CITY CLEf2K, CIT`i f`; �URLINGAP•1E
STAFF REUI EW
1. CIRCULATION Of APPLICATION
Project proposal/plans have been circulated for review hy:
date circulated reply receivec
City Engineer ( 2/1/88 ) (yes) (no)
Building Tnspector ( " ) (yes) (no)
Fire Marshal ( " ) (yes) (no)
Park Department ( — ) (yes) (no)
City Attorney ( _ ) (yes) (no)
2. SUMMARY OF STAFF CONCERNS/POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES
memo attached
(yes) (no)
(yes) (no)
(yes) (no)
(yes) (no)
(yes) (no)
Concerns Mitigation Measures
Does this project comply Request comments from the
with a11 Fire and Building Fire Marshal and Chief Bldg.
Code requirements? Inspector.
Will this dish be visible Review site; discuss with
from adjacent sites? applicant.
3. CEQA REQUIREMEPlTS
If a Negative Declaration has not been posted for this project:
Is the project subject to CEQA review? Categorically exempt
IF AN EIR IS REQUIRED:
Initial Study comoleted
Decision to prepare EIR
Notices of preparation mailed
RFP to consultants
Contract awarded
Admin. draft EIR received
Draft EIR accepted by staff
Circulation to other agencies
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Study by P.C.
Review period ends
Public hearing by P.C.
Final EIR received by P.C.
Certification by Council
Decision on project
Notice of Determination
4. APPLICATION STATUS Date first received ( 1/2f3/$£� )
Accepted as complete: no( ) letter to applicant advising info. required ( )
Yes( ) date P.C. study ( 2�$�8�3 )
Is application ready for a public hearing? (yes) no) Recommended date ( al � 2/�'�)
Date staff report maile�aoplicant ( a� j7 �$') Date Commission hearing (� I 2 2 �)
Application approved (� ) Denied ( Appeal to Council (yes) no)
Date Council hearing ( ) Application approved ( ) Denied )
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"COMMUNICATION THROUGH TELEVISION"
ZO .Tanuary 1988
The City Council and �
The City Planning Commission
City of Burlingame
Burlingame, CA 94010
Ladies & Gentlemen:
REC�e;/ED
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Thank you for your review of our request, by this application, to install a
satellite dish antenna at 411 Airport Boulevard in the City of Burlingame.
Comtel is in the business of videotaping television information for
corporate clients. Our being able ta recnrd transmissions directly from
satellite feeds will be imperative if we are to serve specific clients who
require this service.
The antenna will be a small one by satellite standard.s <eleven feet in
diameter). The base will be welded to the "I" beams an the roof of a steel
frame two story building, so it will be affixed securely and safety will not
be a problem.
We understand from Ordinance No. 1327, Sectian 18.18.030, that, due the the
size of this unit heing under 15 feet above th� roof and due to its weight
being under 500 pounds, a complete engineering report will not be needed.
We are requesting a raoftop installation for two reasons. One is a lack of
ground space around th� building. Tlle otlzer is for rrotection against
vandalism and theft. The engineering firm who will make the installation,
should you approve our application, has many such installations which they
service. They tell us that, on ground level instal.lations, even when
enclosed by security fencing, they have to replace stolen and vandalized
equipment regularly. Having this equipment out of operation would seriously
affect our ability to maintain our clients who depend upon it. We are
located in an area that is somewhat remote and infrequently patrolled by
security services in the late-night, early morning hours.
As we are in a remote, commercially zoned CM zaned> area Cnext door to a
four-screen drive-in theatre) we wouldn't expect that this antenna would be
offensive to the aesthetics of the location. We, theretore, respectfully
request �that our application be granted. Thank you very much.
Very , urs,
Co�rrtcl deo �' vic , Inc.
Robc�r� t C , Beggs `
411 Aiiport Blvd.. Suite 103 • Burlingame. California 94010-2001 U.S.A " 415/579-1123
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Workers of America Burlingame, California 94010
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January 6, 1988
The City Council and
The City Planning Commission
City of Burlingame
Burlingame, CA
Ladies & Gentlemen,
RECEtVED
JAN 2 g i988
CITY Of BUr;��NGAME
�±A'�lNiNa nFcn:
As part of the attached Special Permit application, we
consent to the installation of a satellite dish antenna
onto the roof of our building at 411 Airport Blvd. in
the City of Burlingame.
Sincerely,
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Kenneth L. Croswell
Assistant to the Vice President
Communications Workers of America
District 9 AFL-CIO
KENNECH L CROSWEIL
Assistant to Vice President
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February 8, 1988
FROM THE FLOOR
There were no public comments.
ITEMS FOR STUDY
3. FENCE EXCEPTION - 2612 HALE DRIVE, ZONED R-1
Page 3
Re.�uests: why is this situation different than any other houses
faci�g each other; would like applicant to addre,�s"�why he cannot
use r+�ndscaping for screening rather than a h}�er fence; it was
noted � at the code requires the need to �ind hardship as it
relates � the property, not to the appli t personally; is there
a contractor or this project, if so o. Item set for public
hearing Februar�22, 1988.
4. SPECIAL PERMIT�'�OR TENNIS,.��LASSES AND HOURS OF ILLUMINATION
Staff will research otl�f pe�n�its for classes in the area and
their limitations. � equests:��age of students and teacher;
expected noise leve , could the pro sed hours be changed to start
later and end rlier; parking de d information; number of
tickets given ' the area; indicate on he aerial photograph the
location o nearby residential properti • length of classes;
informati from traffic sergeant on what a as have the worst
proble , where is access to the tennis courts, w��l,� it impact the
offi uses; how tall is the fence around the cou"�s.�,; how will
c ses impact use of the tennis courts by tenants of the
uilding. Item set for public hearing February 22, 1988.
�5. SPECIAL PERMIT - ROOFTOP SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA -
411 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, ZONED C-4
Requests: location of the existing TV antenna; how will the dish
antenna be screened, what is its exact location on the roof;
provide site plan; why can�t the antenna be put in the patio area
at grade; can applicant�s argument for the rooftop location (lack
of ground space and concern about theft/vandalism) be supported,
given the number of existing similar antennas in the area. Item
set for public hearing February 22, 1988.
6. SPECIAL PERMIT - GROUND MOUNTED SATELLITE DISH - HYATT
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Requests: why not designate �h�-#e�„ ht�rees for screening if
this installation is approved; T,.iaxf'�f'�r�. n on size, height and
srecies of prorosed trees.;..•�is the instal 'on site over any
structure; what is th�.= si�ze and height of the po .l.�spa/mechanical
room adjace��--t�ie installation shown on the el�'�.trical site
Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 4
February 8, 1988
plan; request comment from the Parks Department if proposed
eucalyptus trees are the best for screening; will these trees
screen the antenna from view from the freeway; what species will
be less of a clean-up problem for the installation. Item set for
public hearing February 22, 1988.
PLANNER RE�ORTS
The following permit reviews were acknowledged:
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- Speci�l Permit, Sports Therapy Associat,es, 1545 Bayshore
Highwa'�y �r.�
- Speciall,Permit, Allstate Insurance, 1,,�"02 Adeline Drive
CP Monroe review d her staff inemo,��` 2/8/88: present parking
regulations, the i sue, staff�s ob�rvations (new construction,
remodels). Staff i proposing cla�fication of the intent of the
existing parking sta dards, additi�bn of a requirement for remodel
of a five or more bedroom h e and tightening the parking
requirements by tying onforma e for remodeling/additions to any
structural addition, n. just�r a bedroom addition. A draft of
revisions to Code Sec. �5.'�6.030-a Requirements for particular
uses, was attached. ��d`
Commission discussion/co�ner�t: code wording "behind the front
setback", why not behin 'the idewalk; visual impact and attempts
to get cars out of the ront s back; see no problem once cars are
beyond the sidewalk (s aff note if this were put in the code many
homes would have par of their � quired parking on city property
and would require encroachment�" permit); CE commented that to
require a legally,,��dimensioned spa_e in some areas would push
garages to the re�'r or nothing but rage doors would be seen in
the front resultt`ing in large curb ` uts eliminating on-street
parking, could e�id up with all living a.ea in the back or on top.
Further comme 't: property line varies �""��vith properties; three
bedroom condo� are required to provide 2':":5 spaces, in favor of
requiring mo.fe parking in R-1; could agr�e if Burlingame had
larger lots�� it is much more difficult with�,smaller lots; would
prefer to jtie parking requirements to strue.tural improvements
(whatever ,�he measure) rather than to number"'�,of bedrooms. CP
noted herE� suggestion would separate parking r,equirements from
bedroom,�edroom is used for the definition of amount of parking
require , it is one way to encourage compliance for all
remodeling/additions, not just the addition of a bedroom.
Discussion continued: concern that there is no good measure of
what aspect of a dwelling generates parking; would not want �to see
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CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD PI.ANNING DEPARTMENT
BURLINGAME� CALIFORNIA 94010 (415) 342-8625
February 5, 1988
Mr. Robert Beggs
Comtel Video Services, Inc.
411 Airport Blvd Suite 103
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: 411 Airport Blvd, Burlingame
Dear Mr. Beggs:
We have reviewed your application for a roof-top satellite
dish at 411 Airport Boulevard, and also conducted a site
inspection. In doing so, a few questions have been raised
which we would appreciate your addressing in letter form and
with any graphic illustrations you feel would be helpful.
l. How tall is the television antenna currently on the roof?
How is it that the television antenna is visible but the
satellite dish will not be visible?
2. In your letter and additional information submitted, you
explain.that the satellite dish will not be visible because
it will be shielded by the structure on the roof enclosing
the air conditioning equipment. However, since the air
conditioning enclosure is 6' high while the dish will be
13' high, how is it that the top of the dish will not be
visible from all points where the air conditioning equipment
is visible?
We will need this additional information no ]_ater than
February 9, 1988 in order to keep you on schedule for the
February 22nd meeting. Feel free to call if you have questions.
Sincerely,
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Adriana Gare alos
Planner
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COMTLL SER �CES, Inc.
R E� I� t V E D "COMMUNICATION THROUGH TELEVISION"
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CITY OF QURLINGAME
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The City of Burlingame
City Hall - 501 Primrose Road
Burlin$ame, CA 94010
ATTENTION: Ms Adriana Garefalos, Plann�r
REFERENCE: Your Letter of 5 February 1988
REGARDING: 411 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame
Dear Ms. Garefalos:
6 February 1988
Thank yau far your letter of the fifth. I'll try to answer your questions
as well as I can by this letter. However, please know that I will be happy
to stop by your office at any time that is convenient far you to discu�s
this ap�lication with you personally.
1. The television antenna already on the roof is approximately nine feet
above the top of the roof. It is attached to the front of the air
conditioning enclosure. This antenna was installed by the building
owners, The Commun�cations Workers of America, befare we moved in.
While this T.V, antenna is mounted toward the front of the building,
the satellite dish will be mounted toward the rear of the building and
will be less vfsible fram the street by being shie2ded by the roof.
2. I didn't mean to suggest that a six foot enclosure would hide an
eleven foot antenna from view. I only meant that the structure
would help to shield the antenna from view from the street.
The antenna itself will not be completely concealed and I did not mean to
suggest, in my appliration, that it wauld be. I simply feel that, due to our
locatian <and due to its location on the roof), it should he reasonably we11
con.cealed and should not be offensive to the aesthetics of the area. The
Burlin�ame Joint Venture Site is some distance off across Airport Boulevard;
The Show Boat is also a distance away and has trees between us; I wouldn't
expect the dr�ve-in to object to an antenna as tl�eir clients visit them by
night; and itee Joon's and the 433 Airport Office Euilding face away from
411 Airport as we are an the end of their building. In the fau:th
direction there is cnly a paved parking lot which extends ta the freeway.
411 Airport Blvd., Suite 103 * Burlingame, California 94010-2001 U.S.A. • 415/579-1123
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The City of Burlingame
Burlingame, CA 94010
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I would like ta think that, as this is a commercial.area and as data
communication by satellite is as much a fact of today's business as is the
typewriter <or the word processor>, this antenna would not bring objections
from others in the area. If, however, once the antenna is installed, there
are any reasonable objections by aur neighbors, we will certainly agree to
do what we can to provide � suitable enclosure for it. �
Thank you again far your letter. And, please 1et me know if you would like
me to visit your office and discuss any of the details on the application.
Very rs,
OMTEL SE � CES nc.
Robert C. Beggs
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RE��IVED
FE B 1 01988
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLA�NING DEPT,
COMTEL SER DICES, Inc.
"COMMUNICATION THROUGH TELEVISION"
9 February 1988
The City Cauncil and
The Planning Commission
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
REGARDING: 411 Airport Boulevard
Satellite Antenna
Latiies and Gentlemen:
I attended your study meeting last ni$ht when my above application was put
before you and I have spoken with Adriana Garefalos today. I believe that
I correctly understand your concerns and will try ta address them by this
letter. I will, of course, also attend your meeting on February 22nd and
hope that I may then answer more fully any questians that you may have
that have not been answered here.
One of your main points of discussian revolved around �creening of the
antenna from view. I guess when we submitted our application we taok the
position that a satellite antenna was not an objectionable thing to see,
especially on roof taps which generally house a variety of inechanical
equipment anyway. We feel that professianal satellite antennas in
commerciai areas �ake an area look mare dynamic and in tune with today`s
technology. However, I suppose that we'll have to concede that not everyone
shares that view.
It is certainly our desire ta cooperate with your wishes and we have no
objection to a permit based upon the stipulation that the antenna have
screening built around it. The attached sketch shows the roof of the 411
building with the antenna's proposed location toward the rear of the
building. The antenna will have to be able to "look" aut the back of the
building <dotted lines), but we'll be happy to install a fence behind and to
the ��ides o£ the unit, parallel with the roof across the back and sloping
on the sides. The back can be built to any height you desire. We_suggest
a framework of 2 x 4's bolted to the roof with paneling such a plywood
filling it in. We can paint the enclosure the same color as the air
conditioning hou.�ing so that it will not oe conspicuous.
Continued . . .
411 Airport Blvd., Suite 103 ' Burlingame, California 9401Q-2001 U.SA. • 415/579-1123
A question was brought up about ground locations, especially the patio area.
We investigated this before submitting our application and found that the
ground space around this building is very limited. As you can see from the
attached drawing, an antenna placed in the patio area would have to face
right into the side of the building. A point was raised suggesting that
security might not be a prablem on a ground based installatian. I'm not an
authority on theft rates of satellite equipment, but we have been told that,
in' many applications, replacement of equipment due to theft is a regular
occurance. This may not always be a problem in some areas, such as major
hotel� with a fair amount of activity at all hours. But, 411 Airport gets
very quiet and dark late at night and would be a perfect target for theft.
The electranics equipment which has to be mounted at a satellite antenna is
quite expensive on a professional system, is quite easily removable and is
very saleable. It would be like leaving a$2,000.00 car stereo in a car
parked in a remote parking lot all the time. It wouldn't be lang before it
would be missing. Comtel is a very small company and we cannot afford
such losses. Although the equipment is insured, the insurance company
would probably not replace such equipment more than once.
The primary reason for the antenna at this time is to serve a specific
client who requires t,his service. This client is mast anxious for us to
begin service to him as he is losing money every day that he does nat
receive our supply of pro$ramming. As his business is important to our
success we would like not to lose this client by delay. We, therefore,
request that our application be granted with the stipulation that we
provide reasonabie fencing around the unit and that you allow us to work
with the Planning Comrnission to see that what is provided meets your
objectives. Thank you very much.
Ver ruly you ,
COMT VIDE SE CES nc.
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SAN MATEO COUNTY
CITY HALL- 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 TEL:(415) 342-8931
NOTICE OF HEARING
Special Permit
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thdt Monday, the 22nd Day of February, 1988 , at
the hour of 7:30 P.M., in the City Hall council Chambers , 501 Primrose Road,
Burlingame, California the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame will conduct
a public hearing on the application for a Special Permit for a roof-top
satellite dish at 411 Airport Boulevard, zoned C-4 .
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At the time of the hearing all persons interested will be heard.
For further particulars reference is made to the Planning Department.
MARGARET MONROE
CITY PLANPIER
February 11, 1988
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RESOlUTION N0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL PERMITS
RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
WHEREAS, application has been made for a special permit for
� a�rooftop satellite dish antenna
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at 411 .Ai rport Boul evard (qpN 026-363-290 �, ';
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i WHEREAS, this Commission held a public hearing on said
; appi;�at;on o►, February 22 , 1988 ; ;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this
Planning Commission that said special permit is approved, subject to the
conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
�' It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution
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be recorded in the official records of the County of San Mateo.
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NANNETTE M. GIOMI
CHAIRMAN
I, HARRY S. GRANAM, Secretary of the Planning Commission
of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the ZZCICI day of February , 198 8 , by
the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
HARRY S. GRAHAM
SECRETARY