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CITY PLANNING COā˛¢iMISSION
Burlingame, California
, Special Study Meeting
August 24, 1950 - 8 p.m.
Chairman Mitchell presiding.
Present Absent
Mitchell Harris
Brown Henderson
03 Stivers
Macomber (8:30)
There was a general discussion of the proposed Drive -In Motion Picture
Theatre, corner Millbrae Avenue and the Southern Pacific right-of-way. It w43
the consensus that this would create a traffic situation, which matter will be
brought up at the public hearing next meeting.
The communication of Claude Keck was discussed, relating to a survey of
the Southwesterly portion of Lot 13, Block 1, Subdivision No. 3, Burlingame
Park. Mr. Kock did not appear duly 27, 1950 and he was advised under date
August 4 that this would be on the agenda for this meeting. The members of the
Commission were unable to determine from the communication or the map what is
desired. Mr. Keck did not appear at this meeting; no action taken.
The Chairman read a communication dated August 19 from Samuel D. Merk
protesting the erection of small front additions to old wooden structures in
the Burlingame business district. The members of the Commission indicated that
they held views on the subject similar to Mr. Merk's and that this matter has
been a problem to the Planning Commission and has been under study and discus-
sion for some time. The Secretary was instructed to acknowledge the communica-
tion and so advise Mr. Merk.
The Chairman invited members of the Commission to attend the next meet-
ing of the Tri-County Planning Council which will be held September 6, 1950 at
7 p.m., Rickey's. Commissioners Mitchell and Brown indicated that they plan to
attend that meeting.
The Chairman discussed the subject of a height limit and building set -backs
" in the "Apartment" Zone and this will be discussed further with the Chief of the
Fire Department with the object of working out a formula to submit to the City
Council.
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m The Chairman suggested that the Commission look into the subject of re-
quiring elevators for multiple story buildings in the higher category.
_ Also, the Chairman brought up the subject of the interpretation of set -back
lines on lots with two street frontages.
Other members of the Planning Commission alluded to the unsightly condition
of the property in the vicinity of Broadway and the overpass where apparently
livestock was being maintained, along with mixture of buildings of various types.
' All of the above items were discussed at some length with the objective of formu-
lating recommendations for submission to the City Council.
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D. A. Stivers, Secretary