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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100 California Drive - Staff ReportTO DATE JR� f, cirr ,�,t• O,e. AGENDA BURLINGAME I T EM p �����:. STAFF REPORT DATE 3-2�-89 ���},�g}���g �q����. �,1�,���gs rr TrTr SUBMITTED V�(�p/n � B Y y �YV � . . APPROVED FROM: �'�i7� �,����T�S�c BY S�B�E�T: REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RETAIL HOBBY SHOP AT 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2, SUB AREA D RECOMMENDATION: City Council should hold a public hearing on the negative declaration and special permit request and take action. The first action should be on the negative declaration. Affirmative action on both the negative declaration and special permit should be taken by resolution. Conditions recommended by Planning Commission: 1. that the site shall be remodeled as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped January 26, 1989; 2. that the condition of the Fire Marshal�s February 6, 1989 memo shall be met and the project shall be designed to meet all building code and fire code requirements; 3. that the conditions of the City Engineer's January 30, 1989 memo shall be met which shall include the marking of 53 parking spaces to be used by the hobby shop as well as providing signage reviewed by city staff to direct customers to the parking area; 4. that all the employees of the hobby shop shall be allowed to park on the property and nine parking spaces shall be clearly marked for employees only; 5. that this business shall operate seven days a week 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a maximum of nine employees on the site and a maximum of 60 customers between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and an additional 60 customers between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.; 6. that the working scale racetrack shall be used for practices and the testing of cars being purchased, with a maximum of eight people using the track at any one time; this race track shall not be used for organized races without prior amendment of this permit; 7. that the applicant shall obtain a building permit within a year of this permit being issued, otherwise this permit will become void; 2 8. that this use shall be reviewed in one year�s time (March, 1990) and yearly thereafter or upon receipt of complaints; and 9. that food and drink sales shall be limited to vending machines. Action Alternatives: 1. City Council can uphold the Planning Commission and approve the negative declaration and special permit for this change in use from auto retail to retail in Sub Area D, Auto Row. Affirmative action should be by resolution with the first action on the negative declaration. In acting on the negative declaration Council must simply find that based on the Initial Study and public comments there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. The City Council can reverse the Planning Commission and deny the negative declaration and special permit request for retail use at this location. If the negative declaration itself is unacceptable the document must be corrected before any action can be taken on the project. 3. The City Council can deny without prejudice the special permit request. If this alternative is pursued the Council should give the applicant, staff and Planning Commission clear direction about what additional information is needed or the kinds of alterations to the project which might be expected. BACKGROUND: David James Arata is proposing to convert the auto showroom/service building at 100 California Drive into a 20,000 SF retail hobby shop. The shop would include 7,900 SF of retail sales area, a 4,400 SF radio control car test track, a 2,400 SF office area and a 5,900 SF storage area. The proposed building to be used is one of the three on a large parcel. The other two, Honda showroom and service area and parking garage, would remain in their present use. The auto display area in front of the parking garage will be leased to a used car operation. Thirty-five spaces inside the parking garage would be set aside and marked for the use of the hobby shop customers; a total of 53 parking spaces would be provided on site. No parking variance is required. Honda will continue to use 28 of the remaining 271 parking spaces in the parking garage. The used car operation will only use the at grade area at the front of the parking garage, no spaces within the garage will be assigned to the used car operation. The hobby shop will employ nine people and be open seven days a week from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sixty customers a day are expected between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and 60 after 5:00 P.M. each day. The test track for the radio controlled cars will be open from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is expected to be a main attraction. The occupancy of the track area is about 35 to 40 people and would be limited. Only eight people 3 can test cars at one time on the track because of the nature of the radio controls. There will be fixed seating for about 30 who wish to watch the tests. Radio controlled car racing is a sport, but competitions will not be held at this location. Of the 53 parking spaces required 35 will be provided in the adjacent parking structure and 18 in the area by the shop, under the canopy and at grade. A use permit is required because the Sub Area D designation places a priority on auto sales and service uses in this area on California Drive between Peninsula and Burlingame Avenues. Necrative Declaration Staff prepared Negative Declaration ND-420P for this project. The negative declaration addresses the 24 environmental effects anticipated from the change in use from auto sales and service to hobby retail sales at this location. If Council, on looking over the initial study and response to comments made before the Planning Commission, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant (negative) effect on the physical environment, then the Council should adopt the resolution approving the negative declaration. The monitoring program for the negative declaration is contained in the conditions on the project and will be accomplished by the implementation of the conditions as part of the zoning implementation. Policy Implications The negative declaration does not address the policy issue of preservation of the auto row area. The general plan designates this area as service and special sales. The base zoning of C-2 implies an emphasis on "heavier" commercial uses such as retail auto repairs, body shops, machine shops, laundries and warehousing. However all the uses permitted in the C-1 zone (shopping and service) are also permitted in C-2. However, in 1982 the city established three overlay zones within the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. The intention of these overlay zones was to encourage or focus specific activities in each of the three areas. Sub Area A's emphasis was on pedestrian oriented retail. Sub Area B's focus was on support activities to the pedestrian oriented retail such as banks, office uses, dry cleaning plants. Sub Area D was designated to encourage and collect auto row and auto related uses together. This proposal is the first request for a change in use of a large parcel central to this sub area, therefore it raises a policy issue of possible change in focus of the use in this area. Plannina Commission Action At their meeting on February 27, 1989 the Planning Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner S.Graham absent) to recommend the negative declaration to City Council, finding that it identified no significant environmental effects. Subsequently the Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner S.Graham absent) to approve the use permit for a hobby shop at 100 California Drive. The Commission found in its action that the proposed use would 4 have no additional traffic impact, the use would be less intensive than auto sales and service, that the proposed use is in accord with the general plan since it can be viewed (because of its size and intensity) as an interim non-auto use within the auto row area, not a harbinger of a major shift in use for the entire area; and no negative environmental impacts were identified. EXHIBITS: - Monroe letter to David James Arata, March 7, 1989, setting the review hearing - Planning Commission Minutes, February 27, 1989 - Planning Commission Staff Report, February 27, 1989, w/attachments - Notice of Public Hearing for review hearing, mailed March 10, 1989 - City Council Resolution for negative declaration - City Council Resolution for use permit - Plans date stamped January 26, 1989 MM/s cc: David James Arata Paul Gumbinger I I. � �r , �.��r V'��L �YA�A�� �� ��W���N��.G .✓ SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD PLANNINGDEPARTMENT BURLINGAME� CALIFORNIA 94010 (415) 342-8625 March 7, 1989 Mr. David James Arata 100 California Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Arata: At the City Council meeting of March 6, 1989 the Council called up for review your project at 100 California Drive, zoned C-2, Sub Area D. A public hearing will be held on Monday, March 20, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 501 Primrose Road. We look forward to seeing you there to present your project. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincerely yours, ��J�� M��, Margaret Monroe City Planner MM/s cc: Atara Properties (property owner) City Clerk Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 February 27, 1989 lowers, the street vendor has short early morning hours, B lingame Avenue has at least six flower shops. There is only one ful service flower shop on Broadway; he did not believe two Full servi e flower shops would be proliferation, competition never hurt anybody, most of his customers are established since he h�s been in this busi s in Burlingame for five years. A resident of 0 Vancouver Avenue spoke in supporto he personally shops at Mr. So �s store and finds the flowers and prices very good. There were �further audience comments and the public hearing was closed. -� �`� ,�� ,, �,,.. With the statement he was in�iness ori'`Burlingame Avenue for over 20 years, competition upgrades �,.,�I��'siness in the same line, he would not want to limit competition;^�C. H.Graham moved for approval of this special permit and for,•°�dopt�Q.n of Commission Resolution Approving Special Permit with-�'y'the following conditions: (1) that the conditions of the Chief��uilding Inspe�c�.tor�s December 19, 1988 memo shall be met; ( 2) �,kfat the flower shop_,,, shall operate seven days a week between th�"�hours of 8:30 A.M. a`r��i 6:30 P.M. with a maximum of three emp,�d"�yees on the premises witli'�..:,no more than one delivery vehicle wh�ich shall consist of a van o station wagon which will also b,�`one of the employee�s personal �icle; and (3) that this ten�.�tt shall comply with the master sic�iage program approved for_.�his property and any subsequent amendmerit�s of this program an shall not place any A-board signs or other ola�ects in the walk y in front of the shop or anywhere in the public°�.,right- of-way. .Y,�� Mo 'on was seconded by C. Harrison and approved on a 6-0 roll ca9�1 te, C. S.Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. 10. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RETAIL HOBBY SHOP AT 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2, SUB AREA D � Reference staff report, 2/27/89, with attachments. PLR Garefalos reviewed details of the request, staff review, preparation of the negative declaration, applicant�s letter, study meeting questions, on-site parking provided. Eight conditions were suggested for consideration at the public hearing. Discussion: 53 parking spaces are required for this use, two handicapped spaces are part of the 53. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. David James Arata, applicant, was present. He discussed parking provided and responded to Commission questions about the racetrack: cars are radio controlled models, this 22,000 SF building will give plenty of room, there are fixed seats for 30 people, occupancy load of the racetrack area is limited to 49 people, they plan to have one of Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 February 27, 1989 the largest hobby shops in the Bay Area, biggest he has seen is 12,000 SF so they thought they would have the space for the racetrack in the back, it will be an offroad dirt track, people can time themselves but with a limit of 49 people, they do not want to attract thousands of people, this is a retail shop, not an amusement area, they will not have organized races, the test track is for practice and to test cars before purchase. If use of the test track becomes constant they may want to charge a fee, probably $4.00 per 1/2 hour, it could become a game situation, logging times, with a set pattern track. There is a wall which divides the track from the retail area, object is not to sell track time but to make money by retail sales. If the track becomes very popular they will get another building and put a track in it. Forty-nine people is the total allowed in the track area, Fire Department has required designated seating for 30, in this way the occupancy can be controlled. Commission thought it would be an attractive entertainment facility, applicant said it would be up to him to limit the total watchers to 49. The track will be an inducement to get people into the store to buy the products. Applicant stated they would not sell beer or wine. There were no audience comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion/comment: there was a hobby shop on Burlingame Avenue 15-20 years ago, with shop upstairs and model car track downstairs, they had to charge for track time because there was so much interest and they needed to limit the number of people in the basement; it is a pastime enjoyed by adults as well as children. C. Giomi found the conditions suggested in the staff report would reasonably satisfy city concerns, especially one year review or upon complaint; she was comfortable in letting the applicant give this business a try. C. Giomi moved to recommend the negative declaration to City Council for approval with the finding there would be no significant (negative) impacts from this use. Motion was seconded by C. H.Graham. Comment on the motion: does this use compromise the integrity of auto row zoning since the site is located at the center of auto row; auto row has shifted some; don�t see this as a permanent use, auto use will replace it; such a use could only go here or at the Plaza, they are the two places in the city which have parking; the other end of Sub Area D by the train station has a wide variety of uses. Motion to recommend the negative declaration to Council was approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. S.Graham absent. t , Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 February 27, 1989 C. Giomi found the proposed use will not be detrimental to existing uses in the area nor to surrounding properties, there will be no undue traffic impact, this is a less intensive use, it is in accordance with the general plan since it could be considered an interim commercial use within the auto row area, not necessarily a change for the entire area; it meets its parking requirements, there will be no negative environmental impact. C. Giomi moved for approval of the special permit and for adoption of Commission Resolution Approving Special Permit with the following conditions: (1) that the site shall be remodeled as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped January 26, 1989; (2) that the condition of the Fire Marshal�s February 6, 1989 memo shall be met and the project shall be designed to meet all building code and fire code requirements; (3) that the conditions of the City Engineer�s January 30, 1989 memo shall be met which shall include the marking of 53 parking spaces to be used by the hobby shop as well as providing signa�e reviewed by city staff to direct customers to the parking area; (4) that all the employees of the hobby shop shall be allowed to park on the property and nine parking spaces shall be clearly marked for employees only; (5) that this business shall operate seven days a week 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a maximum of nine employees on the site and a maximum of 60 customers between 9:00 A.M, and 5:00 P.M. and an additional 60 customers between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.; (6) that the working scale racetrack shall be used for practices and the testing of cars being purchased, with a maximum of eight people using the track at any one time; this race track shall not be used for organized races without prior amendment of this permit; (7) that the applicant shall obtain a building permit within a year of this permit being issued, otherwise this permit will become void; (8) that this use shall be reviewed in one year�s time (March, 1990) and yearly thereafter or upon receipt of complaints; and (9) that food and drink sales shall be limited to vending machines. Motion was seconded by C. H.Graham and approved on a 6-0 roll call vote, C. S.Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CHURCH SE,_ RV„3�CyE"S ADI��OTHER RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AT 1157 CALIFO�� DRIVE, Reference staff report � 7/89, w,�.��1� ' attachments. CP Monroe ��.,,:,,. �..... w reviewed details of the reque��";�:g�rking requirements and parking provided, staf f review�„,,,;;i--�i°tial study o�-�..e..� vironmental impacts and negative declarati.,o�w �reparation, applicant � s"��.�.e�� study meeting questions an,d.u�•°atpplicant � s letter in response . Six co�tda.�,,ions were suggest�d�°•�'�or consideration at the public hearing. �"�- - " � P.C. 2/27/89 Item # /O MEMO TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNER SUBJECT: NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RETAIL HOBBY SHOP AT 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2, SUB AREA D David James Arata is requesting a Special Permit in order to operate a retail hobby shop at 100 California Drive, zoned C-2, Sub Area D. A special permit is required for all non-auto related uses in this area (Code Section 25.38.031-2). The proposed hobby shop would sell model trains, automobiles, planes, kites, and craft materials and wil.l include a working scale radio controled model car racetrack. This is planned to be one of the largest hobby shops in the Bay Area. The store would be open Monday - Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM with a maximum of 9 employees on the site. The model racetrack would operate from 4 PM to 9 PM. It is expected that from 9 AM to 5 PM the business would generate up to 60 customers with an additional 60 customers between 5 PM and 9 PM. A total of 53 parking spaces on this property will be reserved for the hobby shop use. Thirty-eight of these spaces will be in the parking garage. On the other end of the property is the Honda auto dealership which uses a portion of the parking garage for vehicle storage. There are approximately 30�0 parking spaces in the garage which would result in 262 spaces available for the Honda dealership's use and 38 spaces for the hobby shop. Staff Review City staff have reviewed this request. The City Engineer (January 30, 1989 memo) explains that his concern is parking. The applicant will need to mark the parking and provide signs identifying the parking area. Since the parking is being shared with the auto dealership on the other end of the property, it is critical that the hobby shop parking be clearly identified. He also notes that handicapped access and parking will have to be provided. In addition, he notes that the parking should be available at all times of the day. The Chief Building Inspector (January 26, 1989 memo) notes that he does not have any comments since the hobby shop is a less hazardous use than the previous auto dealership on this property. The Fire Marshal (February 6, 1989 memo) states that two exits will be required from the retail sales area. Neaative Declaration Staff have reviewed this project for potential environmental effects and determined that the project as designed should not create any significant environmental effects. Negative Declaration 420P was prepared for this project. This negative -2- declaration compares the proposed hobby shop use to the previous auto dealership use. It is noted that compared to the auto dealership use, the proposed hobby shop may result in an increase in pre-teens using the facilities as well as more activity in the area in the evenings (up to 9 PM) and on weekends. It is not expected that either of these changes would have any negative effects on the area, in particular since weekend traffic is lighter than on other days and sufficient parking will be provided on the property for this use. Applicant's Letter In his letter of January 11, 1989 Mr. Arata explains that the Arata Pontiac dealership will be going out of business in the near future. He has not been able to rent the site to another auto dealership or related business therefore he has decided to open a retail store at this location. He plans to make this one of the largest hobby stores in the Bay Area and include in it a working radio controlled model car racetrack. Study Ouestions The Planning Commission reviewed this project at study on February 14, 1989 ( P.C. minutes 2/14/89). In his letter date stamped February 17, 1989 the applicant answers the Planning Commission questions. He notes that the business will operate as a retail store with the primary purpose being the selling of hobby and craft items, with over 90� of the revenue coming from the retail portion of the business. He explains that the racetrack will not be used as an amusement area for large groups of people. Since the Fire Code limits the number of people in the race track area to only 49, they will not be able to have any type of organized racing. The track will be used for practice only and as a test track to try out cars people may be thinking about purchasing. No loud noise will result from this use since the cars have electric motors which are not noisy. No more than 8 people will use the track at any one time. More people than that would create problems with radio frequencies. There will be no pinball or electronic games and food will be offered in vending machines. Thirty-eight parking spaces on the ground floor of the parking structure will be designated for this tise. In addition 11 spaces on the south side of the ground floor will also be used. In addition there are 4 spaces under the canopy at the northwest corner of the building and 4 diagonal spaces just north of the canopy which will also be reserved for this use. A minimum of 53 parking spaces are proposed to be reserved for this use. The parking in the structure will end at the sheer wall where a gate can be installed to provide security. All parking inside the parking structure will be marked and clearly signed. The structure is currently lit 24 hours a day, therefore no additional lighting is required. Combined with the existing outdoor lighting currently available on the property, there is sufficient lighting to allow the safe passage of people from the hobby shop to the parking structure. -3- Findinas for a Special Permit In order to grant a Special Permit the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.52.020 a-c): (a) the proposed use, at the proposed location, 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; (b) the proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Burlingame general plan and the purposes of this title; (c) the Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems necessary to secure the purposes of this title and to assure operation of the use in a manner compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses on adjoining properties in the general vicinity. Planninv Commission Action The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing on this project and negative declaration. Recommendation to Council should be made on the negative declaration first and then action should be taken on the project. Affirmative action on the special permit should include findings. Affirmative action on both the negative declaration and special permit should be made by resolution. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 1. that the site shall b� remodelled as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped January 26, 1989; 2. that the condition of the Fire Marshal�s February 6, 1989 memo shall be met and the project shall be designed to meet all building code and fire code requirements; 3. that the conditions of the City Engineer's January 30, 1989 memo shall be met which shall include the marking of 53 parking spaces to be used by the hobby shop as well as providing signage reviewed by City staff to direct customers to the parking area; 4. that all the employees of the hobby shop shall be allowed to park on the property and 9 parking spaces shall be clearly marked for employees only; 5. that this business shall operate 7 days a week 9 AM to 9 PM with a maximum of 9 employees on the site and a maximum of 60 customers between 9 AM and 5 PM and an additional 60 customers between 5 PM and 9 PM; .. � -4- 6. that the working scale racetrack shall be used for practices and the testing of cars being purchased, with a maximum of 8 people using the track at any one time; this race track shall not be used for organized races without prior amendment of this permit; 7. that the applicant shall obtain a building permit within a year of this permit being issued, otherwise this permit will become void; and 8. that this use shall be reviewed in one year's time (March, 1990) and yearly thereafter or upon receipt of complaints. �����ar� ��-�. Adriana Garefalos Planner cc: David James Arata Paul Gumbinger PROJECT APPLICATION �r CEQA ASSESSMENT Application received ( 1/11/89 Staff review/acceptance ( ��d CITY �� �� 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE ^�� � BURLINGAME project address � �..••�•�" ipLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES �� w��,'� project name - if any ) 1. APPLICANT Davi d James Arata 348-9077 name telephone no. 100 California Drive, Burlin ame, CA 94010 applicant s address: street, city, zip code 348-9077 contact person, if different telephone no. 2. TYPE OF APPLICATION Specia.l Perr.�it (X ) Variance* () Condominium Permit () Other *Attach letter which addresses each of the 4 findings required by Code Chapter 25.54. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION SPECIAL PERMIT for a retai 1 hobby shop i n the auto row area. All non-auto related uses in this area require a special permit. This store would sell items such as model trains, planes, automobiles, kit�s, crafts, etc. This is to be one of the larges�_hobby stores in the Bay Area. A workinq scale model racetrack which would operate daily from 4 PM to 9 PM would be one of the main attractions of the store. The store would be open Monda_y-Sunda.v from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a maximum of 9 employees on the site and up to 60 customers from 9:00 A.M, to 5:00 P.M. and an additional 60 customers between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. (attach letter of explanation if additional space is needed) Ref. code section(s): (25.38.031-2) ( Breakdown of Proposed Use: Office area = 2,410 SF Storage area = 5,910 SF Retail area = 7,890 SF Test track area = 4,420 SF 4. PROPERTY IDEPITIFICATION �(>/s �— S,� ( 029-233-080 ) ( ���C`� �( � , ����L� '� AP UOti , r APN lot no. block no. subdivision name ) ( C-2 ) ( 2.202 Ac MOL ) zoning district land area, square feet Atara Properties Post Office Box 313 land owner's name C�0 David S. rata a dre s. �ur�ingame, CA 94011 Reauire�! Date received city zip code (3%er) (no) ( - ) Proof of o�vnershio (3��) (nol ( - ) Owner's consent to a�plication 5. EXISTIPJG SITE CONDITIONS Automobile dealershi with freestandin arkin structure. There are a total of 324 parking spaces in the structure 55 compact, 269 standard). Twenty-eiqht parking spaces are required for the Reo,uired Date received 011 a ea 21"S 1p On �1� 2�a��le property. (yes) (��) (1/26/89 ) Site plan showing: property lines; public sidewall:s and curbs; all structures and improvements; paved on-site parkino,; landscaping. (yes) (�) ( " ) Floor plans of all buildings showing: gross floor area by tyoe of us�`on each floor plan. (g�s) (no) ( - ) Building elevations, cross sections (if relevant). (3�as) (no) ( - ) Site cross section(s) (if relevant). (otner) (1/11/89 ) Letter *Applicant is proposing 6 to use 53 parking spaces in the adjacent freestanding parking structure. *Land use classifications are: residential (sho�v # dwelling units); office use; retail sales; restaurant/cafe; manufacturing/repair shop; warehousing; other (to be described). PROJECT PRnp�SAL INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ONLY Proposed c.^nsiruction, 3elow orade ( - SF) Second floor ( - SF) 9ross floor area First floor ( - SF) Third floor ( - �`) Pro.lect Cor�� Pr000sal Requircmc�n� Front setback /`� Side setback _�-- � Side yard � °�ar yaru � I ?roject Code Proposal Requirement Lct cover�.,�e �ui Irl �ri� hei�ht ' Lardscaned area '�^ ,ite nk<�.sn�icce I 53* i L� 6. PROJECT PROPOSAL (continued) Full time employees on site Part time emoloyees on site Visitors/customers (weekday) Visitors/customers (Sat.Sun.) Residents on property Trip ends to/from site* Peak hour trip ends* Trucks/service vehicles EXISTING after 8-5 5 PM �� 1 � � _ _ � IP! 2 YEARS arter 8-5 5 PFi 6 6 2� 2� 30 30 IP! 5 YEARS after 8-5 5 PM *Show calculations on reverse side or attach seoarate sheet. 7. ADJACENT BUSINESSES/LAND USES Auto related uses on all adjacent lot�; this use conforms to the General Plan. Required Date received (�es) (no) ( - ) Location plan of adjacent properties. (�) (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 O Project Assessment $ 25 X Variance/other districts $ 75 ( ) ^leoative Declaration $ 25 (X ) Condominium Permit $ 50 () EIR/City & consultant fees S () TOTAL FEES $150 . �� RECEI PT N0. 3175 Recei ved by �. Kran i ts ky I hereby certify un true and correct to Signature enalty of perjury that the information given herein is bestr�f r�y�ge and belief. Da te �— / /— Q 9 _ c � STAFF USE ONLY NEGATIVE DECLARA ON File No. The City of Burlingame by on 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: SEE NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ND-420P �=� . �� �� •1 •1 _ _ _ _ 19 , � �� i=..eb 3. l�� ign ure of Processin� Official tle Dai:e Signed Unless ��nealed within 10 days hereof the �ate oosted, the deterriination shall be final. DECLARATIO'V OF POSTI^IG Dai;e Posted: I declare under penalty of perjury ihat I ar� City Clerk oP the City of 6urlin9ame and that I �osted a true copy of the above Ne�ati��e Declarztion ac the City Hall of said City near the doors to i:h� Council Chambers. "xecuted at ;urlingame, California on Aooealed: ( )Yes ( )f!o , 19 ifJDITF� A. '�!AL�i1TTi, CITY CLERK, CIT`. �`" �URLI"JGAhiE NEGATIVE DECLARATION ND - 420 P 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE - PROPOSED HOBBY SHOP This project involves the conversion of an existing auto dealership with auto repair to a retail hobby shop which would sell model automobiles, trains and planes as well as kites and crafts. In addition, this hobby shop would include a working scale model racetrack which would operate daily from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. It is expected that this racetrack will be one of the main attractions of the store. The property is located in the Auto Row area of the City. Adjacent uses consist of a variety of auto dealership operations. To the rear of the property (east side) is the Southern Pacific right-of-way which separates the property from residential uses approximately 300' away from the site. The proposed hobby shop use will be completely contained within the existing building on the property, therefore there should not be any substantial increase in noise in the area. In addition, there are no changes proposed to the exterior of the building, therefore there should not be any significant changes in the appearance of the property. The retail nature of the business should be compatable with the other retail auto dealership uses in the area. It is expected that the hobby shop customers would fall into two major age categories, pre-teens and those 28-45 years old. One major difference between the auto dealership and the proposed hobby shop would be an increase in the number of younger, pre- teen customers coming to the area. No significant environmental effects are expected to result from this change. In terms of traffic impacts, it is expected that the proposed hobby shop will be similar to the existing auto dealership use on the property, except that the hobby shop will involve more activity in the evening hours and on weekends. The auto dealership operates Monday - Friday from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.. The proposed hobby shop will be open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Monday - Sunday. Compared to the auto dealership use, the hobby shop will begin operating later in the day and will remain open later on weekends. On a regular weekday the auto dealership has 36 employees on the property from 7 am to 9 pm and approximately 65-70 customers between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., and an additional 10 customers between 5 P.M. and 9 P.M.. Therefore, this use has approximately 116 geople coming and going from the site. On weekends the auto dealership has 16 employees on the premises and approximately 50 customers, for a total activity of approximately 66 people coming and going from the site. The proposed hobby shop, both weekdays and weekends, is expected to have up to 9 employees on the premises and approximately 60 customers between 9 am to 5 pm and an additional 60 customers between 5 pm and 9 pm. On weekdays, the traffic generated by the two uses should be very similar ( 116 vehicle trips for the auto dealership versus 129 vehicle trips for the proposed hobby shop). Weekend activity, however, will be greater for the hobby shop (129 vehicle trips for the hobby shop versus 66 vehicle trips for the auto dealership). This increase in weekend activity should not -Continued- 100 California Drive - Proposed Hobby Shop Use Negative Declaration ND-420P Page 2 create any significant traffic impacts in the area since the reduced activity of other businesses in the area reduces the traffic on California Drive and many of the other streets in the area. Weekday traffic may actually be reduced by the hobby shop use since the added impacts of test driving of vehicles being repaired as well as the delivery of cars to the site will be elliminated. In addition, it is assumed that all the individuals who use the hobby shop would drive to the site. In reality, a significant number of the pre-teen customers may take public transit to the site. Parking for the hobby shop will be provided in the freestanding parking structure on the property. 53 parking spaces will be designated for the hobby shop. The auto dealership has been using much of the parking structure for car storage. Once these stored vehicles are removed, there should be plenty of parking available in the structure. There are approximately 324 parking spaces in the structure, 28 of which are reserved for the Honda dealership at the north end of the property. Therefore, there should be sufficient room on the property itself to accomodate the parking demands of the proposed hobby shop. INITIAL STUDY: The Initial Study determined that the project, as proposed, will not cause any of the following effects: I11� 1. Conflict with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community where it is located; ' �}(� 2. Have a substantial, demonstrable negative aesthetic effect; �� 3. Substantially affect a rare or endangered species of animal or plant or the habitat of the species; /U(� 4. Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species; �f� 5. Breach published national, state, or local standards relating to solid waste or litter control; �Q 6e Substantially degrade water quality; � 7. Contaminate a public water supply; � 8. Substantially degrade or deplete ground water resources; f� 9. Interfere substantially with ground water recharge: /�l� 10. Disrupt or alter an archaeological site over 200 years old, an historic site or a paleontological site except as part of a scientific study of the site; /UCi 11. Induce substantial growth or concentration of population; /V'(� 12. rause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system; /11� 13. Displace a large number of. people. /V� 14. Encourage activities which result in the use of large amounts of fuel or energy; /1� 15. Use fuel or energy in a wasteful manner; /f� 16. Increase substantially the ambient noise levels for adjoini�g areas; I'lil� 17. Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation; /Jj� 18. Expose people or structures to major geologic hazards; /� 19. Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new development; �( 20. Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wildlife or plants; �ji(' 21. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community; /11� 22. Create a public health hazard or a potential public health hazard; � 23. Conflict with established recreational, educational, religi.ous or scientific uses of the area; � /V�24. Violate any ambient air quality standard, contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality viola tion, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. STAFF REVI EW 1. CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION Project proposal/plans have been circulated for review by: date circulated reply received City Engineer ( 1�20�gg ) (yes) (no) Building Inspector ( " ) (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 with Request comments from the Fire all Fire and Building Code Marshal and Chief Building requirements? Inspector. Will this use be compatible Review proposed use and with the other uses in the adjacent uses; make determina- area? tion. 3. CEQA REQUIREP4EPlTS If a Negative Declaration has not been posted for this project: Is the project subject to CEQA review? See Negative Declaration ND-420P 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 4 � i i � c c � � ) � > ) � � ) ) 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 � � � � i i � ) ) ) ) > ) ) APPLICATION STATUS Date first received ( 1/11/89 ) Accepted as complete: no( ) letter to aoplicant advising info. required ( ) Yes( ) date P.C. study ( 2/14/89 ) Is application ready for a�ublic hearing? (yes) (no) Recommended date ( ) Date staff report mailed t applicant ("�.�����b+�) Da� Commission hearing (�,z� ��9 ) Application approved (� Denied ( ) �� �' ` � � ' �ouncil (yes) (no) Date Council hearing ( 3 � p y�) Avolication ap�roved ( Denied ( ) / � ,i� ' �'� igned date ARATA MOTOR SALES � 100-198 CALIFORNIA DRlVE � P.O. BOX 313 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 TRUCKS PHONE: (415) 348-9077 Iw � � ��������� JAN 11 198� The main store wi11 be open from 9:OOAM to 9:OOPM dailz. i , ' ' /'f '7 ' / . � ��,�/�-'�� �-���: =��C-�.i,,>2-��.. David J�mes Arata ,. ; Planning Department City of Burlingame 400 Primrose Ave Burlingame, California To whom it may concern; CI7PY�pNNING DEPTME Arata Pontiac will be going out of business in the near future. The Pontiac and G.M.C. franchises have been sold to Putnam Buick. Putnam will operate all three franchises out of one separate facility. This causes the prolalem of a vacant building, my attempts to rent to other automobile franchise holders or related businesses have not been successful. What I would like to do is reopen the building as a retail store. The store would engage in selling items to the Hobbiest. Trains, planes , automobiles, kites etc. Trains, Planes and Automobiles/ Crafts Too will be one of the largest hobby stores in the bay area. One of attractions of the store will be a working scale model racetrack that will operate daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for practice with races to be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. RAember of Peninsula '��� Automobile Dealers l�ssociation s DATE : Q�fi �� I T T� MEMO T0: CITY ENGINEER CNIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE MARSHAL DIRECTOR OF PARKS FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: / Q� C� ����� �i,, �_ �a�.�� G��.J��v I'Pio� ,�r��� . An application has been received for the above project for review by the Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for S at their ����� �y �� meeting. We would appreciate having your comments by �/1(J� � � G� Thank you. T�' �l�h���� y �� _ r �� y%�a��ii� � � �� �� ..f � ��-��� � � � � �%�� , �� . ����� � ' � ���-�� �-�=� ����� . ��� _ � �� �_ �.� � � � � � �� � d� ,i� . ��6�� � .�- � ��� � � � , �..� �:�� � _ ��� � _. � � - . ��� �� � � ���P � � � ���� �� � ��'� . �-� �� � ` � � DATE : ,�„r���/ �� �+�� MEMO T0: CITY ENGINEER CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRE MARSHAL DIRECTOR OF PARKS FROM: SUBJECT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT �r`�r�� a •�9.,�d�' ._. l �� � •� f— � � /!o �7 iTt�J ..l�t C��/'1� '�%Cc.� �'"��" - An application has been received for the above project for review by the Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for S� at their ��'�j. %�� �`��� meeting. We would appreciate having your comments by � . ,.�� /q� �_��� �`'� Thank you. /� ` ,���� �o��d��,w< < _ � /✓ / ` ,�,`�iJ'�a� /�/20 �1 � �U Gt � � "-�j � � ��'��y - �/l �' �Cra ��' � �- � �� Qo���"/ �� � ./�D �o w� � / f� D � � � ��' fS l7d. .?�K- a��� u �' � , �B Cd- L u.� s>% d i H-1 / r �,� � �" �� r < DATE : � G�� ��* I �Q � i' ,� i MEMO T0: CIT'r' ENGINEER / CHIEF BUILDING I,h��PECTOR FIRE MARSHAL �`��' DIRECTOR OF PARKS FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJ.ECT: .I�� C.._ ����� ��� �/o / ' 1 ,, � An application has been received for the above project for review by the Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for S at t{�eir ��°��'� �'� �� meeting. We would appreciate having yo ur commen ts by �7/1 � 1 O Thank you. Tp : �c...a,��►N G � � � r �-�- �� ��n : �,(� �A�� L �V � r` � i r— S AniC.. �. 9� ,(TJ'rJ �.�¢Il �'�r-� � Sn� (�+- - ��� S��o � � � � Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 14, 1989 3. NEGATIVE DECLARATION, SPECIAL PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR CHURCH SERVICES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, 1157 CALIFORNIA DRIVE ZONED C-2 Requests: where will applicant tell members to park, will on-site spaces be marked for the church, ingress/egress for those spaces; can a church use be restricted to a certain number of people; if applicant anticipates 30 people for each service why are there 72 seats; is the building currently in use; what signage will be allowed; how was the code requirement of 15 on-site parking spaces determined; rationale for fire department requirement regarding remodeling the stage area; if people park across the street how will jaywalking be controlled, what safety control measures will be taken; is the floor in the building level, will it be made level for installation of the seats. Item set for public hearing February 27, 1989. 4. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RETAIL HOBBY SHOP. 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE, ZONED C-2, SUB AREA D Requests: how will customers be made aware of which spaces are available for parking in the garage, what level of the garage does applicant intend to use for parking for the hobby shop; will food and drink be provided, what kind and how much; will there be pinball and other similar machines available in addition to the racetrack; clarification of the racetrack use and races to be held Wednesdays and Saturdays; statement from applicant as to type of lighting, interior and exterior, and how he proposes to abate noise occurring on site. Item set for public hearing February 27, 1989. 5. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A SATELLITE DISH ON THE ROOF OF THE RAMADA INN. 1250 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, ZONED C-4 Requests: pictures of roof indicating placement and height of the dish from different angles; how could it be screened; are there alternatives for the proposed location such as on the ground behind the hotel or the area behind the restaurant; bay side of the hotel is in BCDC jurisdiction, discuss BCDC's attitude and requirements for installation of a satellite dish in its jurisdiction; if put behind the hotel where would it have to be located; could it be put farther back on the roof so not seen from the street. Item set for public hearing February 27, 1989. 6. NEGATIVE DECLARATION, SPECIAL PERMIT FOR USE, VARIANCE FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT, 1461 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY. ZONED M-1 Requests: how and where will off-site parking be provided, provide diagram; clarify all adjacent streets on the aerial photograph; what on-street parking is available, what other uses are existing in the area; why not screen the trash area; diagram of existing ARATA MOTOR SALES 100-198 CALIFORNIA DRIVE P.O. BOX 313 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 PHONE: (415) 348-9077 a � � �i. TRUCKB -3' '�l�� �uba¢u HONDA CI�/IC Planning Department City of Burlingame 400 Primrose Ave Burlingame, California Dear Planning Commission members; L,.� s PONTIAC ��CE�iIED Fk. B 1 7 iggg CI7Y OF t71JP,Lif�i�i;,1�' � p� �..�.���! ; I�FP•� - Trains, Planes and Automobiles /Cratts Too will operate as a retail store. The primary purpose will be the selling of hobby and craft items. Over 90% of the revenues will be derived from the sale of these items. I would like to answer the questions proposed by the commission: Firstly, there seems to be a misconception as to the use of the proposed racetrack. The track is not to be used as an amusement area for r;lasses of people. The fire marshall brought to my attention that only 49 people will be able to be in the racing area at any given time. This would eliminate all organized racing. The track would be used for practice, and as a test track for the cars that we will be selling. Secondly, the cars that will be tested will have electric motors and emit no loud noises. The crowd will be limited to a total of forty nine people with no more than 8 on the track (because of radio frequencies) There should be no problem with noise. There will be no pinball or electronic games installed and the vending machines will be limited to standard machines found in most businesses (ie. coffee, soda, and candy bars). The parking will consist of 38 stalls on the ramp ending at the sheer wall where a c�ate can be provide security for the other tenants and 11 stalls part of the south side first floor. All parking parking structure will be will be signed and clearly The structure is lit 24 hrs a day. first floor installed to on the flat �nside the marked. Member of Peninsula ;,,�� Automobile Dealers Association � ARATA MOTOR SALES 100-198 CALIFORNIA DRIVE P.O. BOX 313 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 PHONE: (415) 348-9077 a � TRUCK8 MONDA CIvIC There is corner of the canopy. These hobby shop. � t���``�' �� csubazu '� PONTIAC another 4 stalls under the canopy at the northwest building and 4 diagonals spaces just north of the will also be marked and used exclusively for the This will bring the total of the stalls used exclusively for the hobby shop to 55 stalls. There is enough light being emitted from the parking structure and the outdoor lighting currently in effect to assure a safe passage from the hobby shop to the parking structure even on the darkest nights. I hope this will answer all the questions that the commission has. If you need more information please do not hesitate to ask. 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''4b � ��-•A�. � tid � W 4' .. r C �r �i'..' �� �, � ..,� _ �' ' � � ^ • �r � :�+• �1 � , ! � ''�.� - � • ' ° y• 1 ` ;.�" a � . ,, ! � �, _ , t ,,1 ' — � • . -� � " � .... -�. �' + � � ., °` � �,� , � e , '' :�'� ;' � � , �► +, '� �,. � ���`�` ; '� , • � ' '� � ' ,� � _ti°` y �', +� ,.. :� , •.�,,�= . . , r� � i •`�.��. �- +� /\ . ,,.. _ . . ~ ' \ � 1 � - .�.,� � '� �k � yy s��1 e. � At �'-...l�� -� . .. �� .r. " �hr C�tt� �f �u�tirt��mP SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL- 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA g4010 TEL�;ai5) 3a2-8931 NOTICE OF HEARING :� NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monday, the 27th day of February i989 , at the hour of 7:30 P.M., in the City Hall co��n ;i h.b •G , 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame will conduct d PUb�1C hearing 011 th2 application fnr a rPtail h�hhy �r�n in 'r a o--row area at 11 _ • � 1 �► 1 : �•.n -� •uo- 1 ¢. � '� 0 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 PLANPJER FEBRUARY 17, 1989 �, . RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DE LARATI N RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the Citv of Burlingame, California that: WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been proposed for A H6BBY SHOP AT 100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE , and WHEREAS, it is'the intention of this Commission to approve said Negative Declaration as set forth hereinafter; NOW, THEREFORE, it is FOUND, ORDERED and DETERMINED that: On the basis of the Initial Study and any comments received by the Planning Commission it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and Negative Declaration ND- 420P is hereby apgroved. _-�� � � , - �� �� ��` . CHAI I, Mike Ellis , 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 27th day of Fohriiar� , 19 89 by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ELLIS,GARCIA,GIOMI,H.GRAHAM,HARRISON,JACOBS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: S.GRAHAM °'�— /�^- C�' , J-��--- --- SECRETARY � RESOLUTION NO RESOLVED Burlingame that: RE$OLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL PERMIT by the Planning Commission of the City of WHEREAS, application has been made for a special permit for A HOBBY SHOP a t 100 CALIFORNIA DKIVE , ( APN Q29-233-080 ^L and ' WHEREAS, this Commission held a public hearing on said application on_ 27th dav of February � lgg �� at wh.ich time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; 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 be recorded in the official records of the County of San Mateo. � i J ��: �% � ����� �� �' C RUTH E. COBS � CHAIRMAN I, MIKE ELLIS, 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 2�th day of February 1989 by the following vote: � AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ELLIS,GARCIA,GIOMI,H.GRAHAM,HARRISON,JACOBS COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMISS IONERS : S . GRAHAM ��% , ��f MIKE ELLIS , SECRETARY a' • ' �` .� , � .�.--- \.1�.�.e V�X�� Q�� ���,L�.�(��.e � SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME� CALIFORNIA 94010 TEL:(415) 342-6931 NOTICE OF HEARING SPECIAL PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monday, the 20th day of March, 1989 , at the hour of 7:30 P.M., in the City Hall Council Chambers , 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California the City Council of the City of Burlingame will conduct a public hearing on the application for a retail hobb shop in the auto row area at 100 California Drive, zoned C-2, Sub Area D. 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 PLAPJNER March 10, 1989 s � 4` RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Burlingame, California that: WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been proposed for a hobby shop at 100 California Drive , and WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Council to approve said Negative Declaration as set forth hereinafter; NOW, THEREFORE, it is FOUND, ORDERED and DETERMINED that: On the basis of the Initial Study and any comments received by the City Council it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and Negative Declaration ND- 420P is hereby approved. MAYOR I, JUDITH A. MALFATTI, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of March , 1989 , and adopted thereafter by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN CITY CLERK P �� p► RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL PERMIT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, application has been made for a special permit for a hobby shop at 100 California Drive �p,pN 029-233-080 � and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on February 27 � 1989 , at which time said application was approved; WHEREAS, this matter was cal l ed up by Counci 1 and a hearing thereon held on March 20 , 1989 , at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Council 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 be recorded in the official records of the County of San Mateo. Mayor I, JUDITH A. MALFATTI, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th day of March , 1989 , and adopted thereafter by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: City Clerk Rg.. � i � ' . ::; : '� � ..r .��.- ... �.:,a..,-.-,�,-�.-,...-� � .., �. ,a-�,. ..,.:r.. ,�. .,...,:.„ ..-._,,....��- . .,�-,,,.. �7 Ma r Amstrup noted that two cars could indeed be par�;ed in the gara ; he supported the project. - Councilwo n Rarton had no problem with the design b�i�t tan parkinq and he narrow driveway caused her sorne concer • he thought the idea of wi ning the driveway a qreat idea; cou not s��pport unless more room or off-street par4;inq; she su ted denying without prejudice directinq that the driv y he widened. Councilman ilanqini obser d that he had evi�wed with applicant the possibility of removing soi along t side of the driveway to aliow more cars; perhaps tney could rt- 11 of their bikes in garage too. Councilman F•agliaro agreed w' L{ar n, there should be some effort to increase the par4;ing. Mayor Amstrup inquir if the applicant wo� agree to widening the driveway; Narrett _plied he would. Councilman L i moved to rever�,P the F'lanning Commis.' n and approve th variance with tfie six conditions in the staf eport and an addi 'onal condition that the driveway be widened in a m ner appro d by the City Planner �n�i City Engineer to a width of � feet to low more off-street partring. The motion carried unanimousl � S-�� on roll r_all vote. --�i�y--�ki-11C'I � Minutes -- � 3/20/89- � ��_ . .; =��-_i�r ,�`� f�_-^y Scutt Ar�drews, partnF�r in the r�obby shop� urged approval and related tl,at the hobbyists r-,ange in ::ge from '�5 to 45 and are mainly male. M�iyor iarn,trup closed the p��blir_ hearinq and nated that wl�ile he hrs nothing aycinst. I-�ob6y shops, t�e� wcas not sure the auto row area is the right place for one. Councilmnn Mangini agreed� noti.nq that a hobby �hop could bE SUCCE'SSi�il in C-�urling�ame but �aoulc� be danyerou�. �to auto row. Councilwoman Barton s��w no problem with the project and moved to �iphold the F='lanning Cc,mmission approval with conditions, : r� respon=e to counci 1, C:i ty Pl anner wE_nt ever tl l c�wed u�es i n 'the =�.in--r-ea "nd i_hai_ ..,ny ,.;+h�=.r ��se must yc+ a cc�ndi tio��l ;..iss� pE=r-mit. � RESOLUTION �C>-89 APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLAFATION ND 4i0 F' - AND RCSOLUTION '1-89 APF'ROVIN6 SF'ECIAL F'CRMIT - FOR HOE+PY SHOF AT 11�0 CALIF�RNIA DRIVE City Flanner reviewed her memo of March 13 which recommended council hold public hearing and tat:e action. David James Arata is proposing to conver-t the auto showroom/service building at 10U California Urive to a retail hobby �hop. The shop would include retail sales ��rea, a radio control car test track, office area and storage. The building is one of three on a large parcel; the �ther two, a Honda stiowroom and a park.ing gsrage are proposed to remain in their present use. Thirty-five par�;ing spaces in the parking garage would be set aside for the hobby shop customers; a total of 5:1 parking spaces would be provided for this site. No park.ing v,�riance is needed but a special permit is required for any use in Sub-Area D that is not auto sales c,r service related. The F'lanning Commission approved the negative declar-ation and special permit on February 27. Counciiman Mangini e>:pressed some concern over the'par4:ing and whether it would be suffi�ient. Mayor r�mst,-up opened the public hearing. David James Arata, applicant, spoke in f�vor, noting he realized that co�mcil's concern was this non-auto related business on auto row. He reflected on the current difficulties with auto franchise limitations and the 1i4::elihood of getting anot.her auto dealer in the sit.�; he said times are changing and Rurlingame now has a second a�ito row. He reviewed his mar4::eting studies concerning hvbby shops and felt this was a good sit�; he �ssured council that there would b� no racing at the test tract:: and showed council one of the radio r_oni:rol car�, tFiat wo�ild be in �.ise. i � T � i T �' �'ro , r � -�i ,� �r�`�,,i: c. ''` , .. _ _. .___..--- .. i ' _ _ _ ___ I� _..... ...... �� � /� . i + She noted that any use given a such a permit could be used as an e::ample nf an acceptable alt.er•naiive use for the area. Councilman F'�qliaro suqge.sted a limitation on the �ictual term or length of the p�rmit ��_ich as i:hree year�, in addition to ih� usual review each year. Coi.incilwoman Earton added to her motion �n additional condition that the permit b� far ,� thrF=�: yez�r pariod �and that Arata would have to reapply for ��n e;;tension after three years. Councilman F'agliaro seconded {:he motion. Staff noted tnat the negative declaration must Le approved hy council first, r_o�_incilman hlZnqini moved to approve the negative declaration by adoption of RE�OLUTION 'i�-89. Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro� carried unanimousiy by roll call vote. ._ " The motion to ��pprove the special permit by adoption of RESOLUTION ---- _. ._ �1-39 was approved �-� on roil c�all vote, Mayor Amstrup and ,. Councilman �iangini votin9 no. � 'ESOLUTION .=�-39 nF'F'ROVING NEGA'rIVE DECLAF�ATIDN ND 421-F' - AND �- =���=` F SOLUTION 3�-89 APF'ROVING SFECIAL F'ERMIT - FOR CHUFCH USE AT 1�7 � C IFOFNIA DftIb'E Cit PlannEr rcviewed her memo of March :15 which recommende council -': hold i�blic h�aring and take action. Rev�rend Richard Fer andez is ----;-_.__-.___ reques ing a=_.pecial permit to use part ❑f the e:;isting eater ' b�iildin at 11�7 C,lifornia for church and related acti ities. ��� There ar 12 par�::ing space� on site, three of these s ces �re used � for two r tail businesses also in th� building. The em2ining . spaces are -vailable for church �ise. The applicant plans to install �4 fi>:ed se � wtiicti i� the ma;:imum for 9 parE:ing •paces. "(here • wuuld be two hurch ser�vices on Sat�irday and two on Sund�y, other _ ct-�ur-ch rel��t� aciivities would ta4:e plac� wee� ay ev�nings a•fter � 7:OU G.m, for a ma;;im��m nf 10 people. No chi ren attend the --- -.- -cf�urch. 7he F'l�a ning Commission approv�d th negative declaration .�5.� �: -':'_'.�' and special use p rmit noting th��t additio 1 park:ing could be r-r � --.l,,:.. _ -.a available in +ne c mmuter parkkinq lot acr ss the street and that ���" � ` this is a low inten ity �ise that would n t impact the ad_jacent re+ai 1 �irea. u a;; :�::'i: i: i::::: i: i 4; Mayc�r Amstrup opened t pu6lic near ng. Reverend Fernandez was present �nd r�>pond�d t council i uir� that he would reinst�ll a railing nenr � drop by t buildi ; that he does conduct weddings but they nave be�n o-Ff si , ch� he hoped he would not have to conduct funerals. Council is issed putting a time limitation on the length of the permitted � e such as the previous permit received. Reverend Fernande �oped council would not do so because I-i-r_ had to r-;ise funds to m c� m ny improvements to the site and would not want to lose th site Lter a couple years. Mayor Amstrup �losed the public hearin . Councilman Mangini mo d to uph�old t F'12nning Commission approval of the neyative decl ation by "dopti of RESOLUTION �2-89 and the appr-oval af the spe ial permit �y adopt on c,f FESDLUTION ��-89 with conditions of •�taf repart. �,F�conded b� "auncilwaman B�arton, carried unanim�u^ y by roll call vote. i�s Co�_inci 1 m:�n F' q t i�;�ro not.ed nfter •r,ome consi dc:ra ' r.;n he f cel s the matter of +=.rm limit��L-inns �ur- commi��siuners �_h ilci be �iropped. L'our-�cilvro an f_'artc�n statr:.d she �=ti11 heliev�d in aving a two 'term 1 i mi t bu n��d 4ai th t:.hat �ther- counci 1 m�mbers wou d 4;now wh�n i t was tirn fer a commis=�inr�er t❑ rertire. Council conaurrc��i in droppi g the pr�posed re=_;ulution, � zrrrf;gODUCI"ICPJ C�F C�F�.DIfJANCL 1�s9 � FEF'EALING EXFIFtATIC1N �1TE LIMITING r-oq�b ES'TAELI;;HM�I�II'S IN I-IIC= PFQADbIAY i-iI�ID .T.+UFLTI•lG�lf•1E AVt_IVUL COIMI°IEFiCIAL �;ty f'lann�r- i^e•✓i�wed I�er- m�mo 01 M_ll'r�� '-.' which recommenciec�,c�un�il .,-nssirJ�r �hr:-e c:,p+ionr-_ r_oncerninra the �.y_�cominq �_i.in=c+ of the� 3 v i m4 i � I - . i f--- - -._,_._,. � i_ - .. . -. r. ,^---_..-'� _e...�-.,.�,... I: — - - -.. ^� �. . - - � . '-�':, �- ��,�:.r..�_.:.__=•�• Y-�i . ....... f - � a� � r Public Wor{;'s memo of March ^ recommended council award the contract to the low bidder� Echo-West� in the amount of 31,729,9�2 for the construction of the parl;ing structure on Par6:ing Lot A. �s. . _•s,= _ ` _ e. kESOLUTION 29-89 - A6FtEEMENT FOR UNREINFOFCED MASONRY RUILDING SURVEY - CF 782�p Fublic Wor{;s' memo of Mar�h 2 recommended council approve an agreement with James E. Russell f�r preparation of a report to the State at a cost of ��2,625. In 1986 the State passed SH 547 which requires every city to prepare an inventory of potentially hazardous unreinforced masonry buildings in its jurisdiction, and to develop a program for reducing the dangers of these buildings. The report must be submitted to the State by January 1, 1990. f- SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT FERMIT FOR FENCE AND CARF'ORT AT 9�5 LpGUNA Public Wor�;'s memo of March 2 recommended council approve an encroachment permit for an e>;isting carport and fence installed in a waterway easement subject to conditions that if destroyed or replaced they must be replaced to city code by property owner. g. DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (1) ETHEL COHN• (2) SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. City Attorney recommended denial of claims for (1) seizure of the Sheraton Hotel computers, and (2) for indemnity regarding the station agent killed at the Purlingame Avenue Train Station. Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried unanimously by voice vote with Coun�ilman Pagliaro abstaining from vote on item "g. (�),�� ARPOf: DAY CELERRATION Mayor Amstrup reminded everyone that tomorrow is the Arbor Day celebration and if the aveather is rainy it will be conducted in the Council Chambers. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Councilman Mangini noted two comments in the Planning Commission minutes which did not reflect city policy. He wanted commissioners reminded that their �omments are part of the public record and that they must be accurate. Council concurred that holding a joint meeting with the F'lanning Commission as has been done in the past would be desirable. SCHEDULE HEARINGS �il�� �DUnCI� Councilman Pagliaro asked that rouncil review the Planninq Commission items regarding (1) a hobby shop at 100 California Drive �s�����e/�� and (2) church use at 1157 California Drive. Hearings"woiild be at� 3����.7� the March 2�� council meeting, Mayor Amstr�ip scheduled an appeal hearing on March <^O for a variance at 1"61 Cabrillo. CULTURAL ARTS Mayor Amstrup noted a letter he received from the County Cultural Arts Commission requestinq to maLie a presentation to council. Council acknowledqed its support 4or the arts but most preferred not to have a presentation. ACk;NOWLEDGh1ENTS a. Commi ssi on Ihi nutes: Ci vi 1 Servi ce, January 1U; P�rl; and Recreation, February 16; Library $ozrd, f=ebruary 21: Planninq, February �7, 19B9. _ _ ' . �... 4.-..- - `r ` �.. ". _ " "' ,,�= °'a;-'-. ;� i .�+�.�.;.�, .+.a.�ti.,..n.,,,,rw.,+. � � .�.,.,,w. ,„ ;.�«, .»..: i _ ' : _.. I ;,� .: , : � _ � � �; .i.'� � '� The motion carried unanimously 4-O on roll call vote, Councilwoman Earton being absent. DFAFT RES�LUTION F�R CDMMISSION APF'OINTMENTS Mayor Amstrup reviewed that council h�d requested this resolution to limit commissioners to two full terms of service; he asked if there were any revisions desired by council. � Councilman Mangini questioned the reason for requiring a commissioner to complete one year off a commission before being -. '" _"' considered for re�ppointment to that commission; he thought State laws set requirements for length of terms for commissions. City ". Attorney noted that State law does set term length for Planning . �-'. Commissioners. Councilman Mangini as4,�ed if council could decline _ -_: interviev+ing incumbent commissioners or others if the incumbents are liE:ely to be reappointed, �City Manager noted language could be �____= added to make interviews of incumbents optional to council. .. . Councilman Ragliaro suggested the resolution be brought �o the next __ study meeting for further discussion. Councilman Lembi found the draft resolution acceptable; council determined it would consider at .• the next regular meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Clt,y COU11C1� � Mayor Amstrup removed item "h. IVegative Declarations for (1) hobby shop at 1U0 Califoroia, and (2) church use at 1157 California." _3%6fH`� _.__ co�inci � man Pagl i aro commented on the cost of bui l di ng the parki ng '4.`' `�� i striacture on �ot A as compared to the cost of the purchase of the ���"``"' old bowling alley for a parG:ing lot. He noted he would abstain from '��._ �� voting on item "g. (2)" due to a cvnflict; he questioned "g. (1) __._ Claim of Ethel Cohn" if Ethel Cohn had legal title to bring a claim . and why tne computers were still being held after confiscation by police over one year �go. City Attorney reviewed that the computers are part of a criminal investigation, - a. RESOLUTION �5-89 - JOINT POWEFS AC�REEMENT - AIR TFUCK FUFtCHASE • Fire Chief's memo of February 28 recommended council approve a joint powers agreement with the cities of San Mateo, Foster City and Ha1f Moon bay and the Town of Hillsborough for purchase of a mob�le air supply wagon, the city's cost would �- • not exceed :�15,OU0. b. kESOLUTION �6-89 - AWARDIN6 RID FOR ANZA/AIFRORT TRAFFIC SIGNAL - CP �SP O ��:iFi4' Public Wort:'s memo of February �8 recommended council accept the bid of Stein ?x m Co an for install ti Y P y a on of traf f i c sin 1 str g a s, eet lighting and modifications to the median i slands in the amount of �147 878.80. e c. RESOLUTIC�N �7-89 - AWARDIN6 E+ID FDR PENIiVSUI_A WATEFt MAIN RE- F'LACEMENT - CF� 61"'P Public Work's memo of February <S recommended council accept the bid of k:rzich Fipeline for a replacement water main on E1 Camino from barroilhet to F'eninsula and on F'eninsula from E1 Cami . no to PloomField in the amount of t290,748.50. d. Councilman Mangini moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1"88. Seconded by Councilman Lembi. Councilman Pagliaro wondered about provisions for a structure destroyed by fire or a new structure. City Attorney will include language to clarify replacement of atructures destroyed by accident, and for new structures. Council concurred with this amendment. RESOLUTIDN 28-89 - AWAFiDING BID FOR CONSTF:UCTION OF FAFKING STRUCTUFE ON L�T A- CP 77260 � �%^ ��, � , r,�� `. �, .�;�<:. --- --•-•-•-----•- - , J._ -- , , _. r.3,:,�„�,—�,'. . �- -= ^` :>'?'� - i J.=� ����a . _ *.: - - - ,.{ � vA !V. ��N �.YT ._ �-�Ytrny� aa � ;�;�,;;i_:Y;;;�= _!i;i1:i:�r .?'�y�' ......... �i;`:jsSiti!l�e:F:etilf3�i4': ' J ,.... — _ _