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The City of Burlingame by .��tgaret Monroe on June 13,1997, completed a review of the proposed
project and determined that:
(XX) It will not have a significant effect on the environment
(X� No Environmental Impact Report is required.
$�ect Descrintion: The project is construction of a new, four-story, 41,472 SF building for wholesale
automobile parts distribution and a car sales lot for Putnam Buick at 100 California Drive, zoned C-2,
Subarea D. The parcel is located on the east side of California Drive between Howard and Bayswater
Avenues, is 95,040 SF in area (2.18 acres), and is now developed with a car dealership building, a used car
sales and auto detailing building, a service building, and a four-story parking garage which is used to store
inventory from the dealerships and to provide employee and customer parking. The 12,550 SF used car
sales and service building on the corner of California Drive and Bayswater Avenue is to be demolished as
a part of this project. The auto dealership and service buildings on the corner of California Drive and
Howazd Avenue and the pazlting structure in the center of the lot will remain. The pazking garage contains
the required parking spaces for the car dealership, the service building, a parts storage area in the garage
and for an auto dealership located at 3 California Drive. The required parking for these uses (85 spaces)
is located on the fourth floor of the parking garage. The applicant is providing five parking spaces for the
new building. The required parking for the building is 46 spaces (39,705 SF of warehouse at I space per
1000 SF = 40 spaces; 1767 SF of car sales office at 1 space per 300 SF = 6 spaces). The applicant is
requesting a parking variance for 5 spaces where 46 spaces is the minimum required. 5pecial pernuts aze
required for the auto parts distribution use and for a building 42'-0" tall where 35'-0" is the maximum height
allowed.
Reasc�ns for Conclusion: This project is consistent with the General Plan. Except as noted above, all
zoning code requirements have been met through the project design. Referring to the initial study for
all other facts supporting findings, it is found that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect on the environment, if the mitigations included in the initial study are met.
Signature of Processing Official
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Unless appealed within 10 days hereof the date posted, the determination shall be final.
Date posted: -�-�� ��� ��n'`1
Negative Declaration
100 California Drive
Declaration of Postin�
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am City Clerk of the City of Burlingame and that I posted a true
copy of the above Negative Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to the Council
Chambers.
Executed at Burlingame, California on �� 1997.
ealed: ( ) Y ) No .
A MALFA , CITY ERK, CITY OF BURLINGAME
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INITIAL STUDY SUMMARY - ENVIItONMENTAL CHECKLIST
100 CALIFORNIA DRIVE
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Project Title: Construction of a four-story, 41,472 SF wholesale automobile parts distribution
building and car sales lot
Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Burlingame, Planning Departmerrt
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Margaret Monroe, City Planner
(415) 696-7250
4. Project Location: Parcel with an address of 100 California Drive, Burlingame, California
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Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Ronald Morris, Morris Engineering
104 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070
General Plan Designation: Commercial, Service and Special Sales
7. Zoning: C-2, Subazea D
APN: 029-233-080
8. Description of the Project: The project is construction of a new, four-story, 41,472 SF building
for wholesale automobile parts distribution and car sales for Putnam Buick at 100 California Drive,
zoned C-2, Subarea D. The parcel is located on the east side of Califomia Drive between Howard
and Bayswater Avenues, is 95,040 SF in area, and is now developed with a cax dealership building,
a used car sales and auto detailing building, a service building, and a four-story parlcing gazage
which is used to store inventory from the dealerships and to provide employee and customer
parking. The 12,550 SF used car sales and service building on the comer of Califomia Drive and
Bayswater Avenue is to be demolished as a part of this project. The auto dealership and service
buildings on the corner of California Drive and Howard Avenue and the parking structure in the
center of the lot will remain. The parking garage contains the required parking spaces for the car
dealership, the service building, a parts storage area in the garage and for an auto dealership located
at 3 California Drive. The required parking for these uses (85 spaces) is located on the fourth floor
of the parking garage. The applicant is providing five parking spaces for the new building. The
required parking for the building is 46 spaces (39,705 SF of warehouse at 1 space per 1000 SF =
40 spaces; 1767 SF of car sales oi�'ice at 1 space per 300 SF = 6 spaces). The applicant is
requesting a parking variance for 5 spaces where 46 spaces is the minimum required. Special
permits are required for the auto parts distribution use and for a building 42'-0" tall where 35'-0"
is the maximum height allowed.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
The site is sutrounded by other auto-related commercial buildings. The surrounding area is pIanned
for service and special sale commercial, and is zoned C-2, Subarea D. Subarea D is the auto row
commercial area, which encourages auto-related uses. -
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: A pernut will be required from the Bay Area
Air Quality Management District for demolition of the e�sting structure. •
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one im act that is a"Potentiall Si nificant Im act" as indicated b the checklist on the followin a es.
Land use and Planning Biological Resources X Aesthetics
Population and Housing Ener�+ and Mineral Cultural Resources
Recreation
Mandatory Findings of
Si�ificance
Geological Problems
Water
Air Quality
Transportation and
X Circulation
Resources
Hazards
X I Noise
Public Services
Utilities and Service
Systems
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency).
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a sig►ificant effect on the environment, there will not be a
sig►ificant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added X
to the project A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect (1)
has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is
a"Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated." An ENVIRONNIENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WII,L NOT
be a sigtuficant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (1) have been analyzed in an eazlier
EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Margaret Mo oe, City Planner
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources so,�,r� Potentislly Potentlally i.�. �. No
st�nis��nc stgntscaac st�otscant �mP.os
I�sues Udea� Lupret
Mitlpstion
Incorporated
1. I.AND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning7 1,2 X
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted
by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? 1 X
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? 1 X
d) A$ect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impact to soils or 1 X
fazmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)?
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established 3 X
community (including e low-income or minority community)?
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
projections7 3 X
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly
(e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or major 1,3 X
infrastruchue7
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing7 3 X
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or eapose people to potential impacta involving:
a) Fault rupture7 5,7 X
b) Seismic ground shaking? 5,7 X
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? 6,7 X
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard7 1 X
e) Landslides or mudflows7 6 X
� Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from
excavation, grading or fill? 1,7 X
g) Subsidence of the land? 1,6 X
h) Expansiv� soils? 6,7 X
n Unique geologic or physical features7 5,9 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources ��� potentleDy Potentialiy �� Na
SiPntticant SiPni6cpnt Si�ni6ant Impsat
Iavues Unleas Lnpact
Miti�aHon
4. WATER Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoffl 12 X
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as
flooding7 12 X
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water 1 X
quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
d) Changes in the amount of siuface water in any water body? 1 X
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements? 1 X
fl Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by 1 X
cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater
recharge capability7
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? 1 X
h) Impacts to groundwater quality7 1 X
n Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otheiwise
available for public water supplies? 1 X
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or
projected air quality violation7 1 X
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants 1 X
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change
in climate7 1 X
d) Create objectionable odorsT 1 X
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or tr�c congestion? 1 X
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. shaip curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm 1 X
equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? 8 X
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 8 X
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? 8 3�
fl Conflicts with adopted policies supporting altemative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)7 1,8 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources ��� Potentlelly PotenHally r.�� No
SiPniBcant SlpniBcant Sl�niBcant Impact
Issues Unless Impnct
Midgatlon
Incorporated
g) Rail, waterbome or sir traffic impacts7 1 X
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including 1 X
but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals or birds)T
b) I,ocally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)7 1 X
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, coastal
habitat, etc.)? 1 X
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal poo17 1 X
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration comdors? 1 X
8. ENERGY AND MIlVERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 1 X
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner7 1 X
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that
would be of future value to the region and the residents of the 1 X
State7
9. HAZARDS. Would the prnposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or 1,8 X
radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation p1an7 11 X
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? 1 X
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? 1 X
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass of trees? 1 X
10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increase in existing noise levels? 1 X
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 1 X
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection7 1,11 X
b) Police protection7 1 X
c) Schools? 1 X
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 1 X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources so,�,��� Potenttally Potentially �� roo
SigntIIcsnt SiPnificsnt Si�niBcaot Impact
Issues Unless Impad
Miti�►Hon
e) Other governmental services? 1 X
12. UTILiTIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new ryatema or suppliw, or
aubstantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? 1,8 X
b) Communications systems7 1,8 X
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities7 1,8 X
d) Sewer or septic tanks and water supply7 1 X
e) Storm water drainage7 1 X
fl Solid waste disposal7 1,8 X
g) Local or regional water supplies7 1,8 X
13. AESTI�TICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway7 1 X
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 8 X
c) Create light or glare7 8 X
d) Block views from adj acent development? � 1,8 X
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources7 1,8 X
b) Disturb archaeological resources7 1,8 X
c) Affect historical resources7 1,8 � X
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values? 1,9 X
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential
impact area? 1,8 X
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other
recreational facilities? 1,8 X
b) A$ect exisking recreational opportunities7 1,8 X
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
Aining ]evels, tYueaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, 1 � X
raduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
Califomia history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the 1 X
disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals7
c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that
the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in 1 X
connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)
d) Does the project have envirorunental effects which will cause
substantial adveise effects on human beings, either directly or 1 X
indirectly7
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING SUMMARY: The General Plan designates this site for special sates
and service commercial use. The C-2, Subarea D zoning places a priority among C-2 uses on automobile
sales and service. The proposed automobile parts distribution facility is proposed to replace Putnam's
Wholesale Parts Department located at 925 Bayswater Avenue, at Anita Road. The distribution center is
an in-house operation which supplies parts to Putnam's automobile facilities throughout the Peninsula. The
C-2, Subarea D does not list a wholesale distribution center as a permitted use. A special permit is required
for uses which are similar in character to other C-2 uses which will not be obnoxious or detrimental to the
neighborhood in which they are located. The proposed parts distribution center is an auto-related use, and
as long as it is limited to providing parts to Putnam's other facilities, and all related activities including
loading and off loading of parts occurs inside the building, it can be considered similaz to other uses
permitted in the C-2 district. The proposed structure is 42-0" in height, and a special permit is also required
for any structure that is more than 35' in height. A parking variance is required for providing 5 parking
spaces where 46 spaces are the minimum number requued.
Mitigation: The applicant shall obtain special pernuts for the automobile parts distribution use and for a
structure 42'-0" in height where 35'-0" is the maximum height allowed. The applicant shall obtain a parking
variance to provide 5 on-site parking spaces where 46 is the minimum required. The automobile display
azea shall not exceed 7820 SF as shown on the site plan date stamped 6/11/97.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING SUMMARY: This site and the surrounding area are planned for
commercial uses, service and special sales. The proposed development conforms to the City of Burlingame
General Plan and Zoning Code regulations and does not represent any alteration to the planned land use
in the area. The project is consistent with the City's Housing Element, since the area is not planned for
residential use.
3. GEOLOGIC SUMMARY: The site is flat and located in an urban setting which has been developed
with commercial uses for about sixty years. There will be less seismic exposure than present, since the
existing building is unreinforced masonry construction, and the new building will be built to current
standards.
Mitigation: The project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame.
4. WATER SUNIlVIARY: This is a commercial in-fill development project which is not located near or
adjacent to waterways. The site is tied into existing water main and storm water collection distribution lines
with adequate capacity in the system. All of the surface water will be required to have the conect site
drainage to the site. There should be no change in storm water runoff as the site is now primarily covered
with impervious surfaces. This project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program. A
complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and imgation plans at time
of pernut application.
Mitigation: The project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program. A complete
Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of perrnit
application.
5. AIR QUALITY SUMMARY: This is a 41,472 SF automobile parts distn'bution building and
automobile sales lot replacing a 12,250 SF automobile sales and service building cunently on the site. The
change in emissions generated as compared to emissions generated by all development in Burlingame is
insignificant. The site is within easy walking distance of County-wide bus and rail service. This parcel is
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zoned for commercial use and the proposed project will not create any deterioration in the air quality or
climate, locally or regionally. The demolition of the existing structure will require a permit from Bay Area
Air Quality Management District and will need to comply with the district's requirements for dust control.
Mitigation: The applicant shall obtain a pernut frorn the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for
demolition of the existing structure.
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION StfMMARY: The existing auto sales use of the site is
expected to generate about 355 vehicle trips per day (VTD). The proposed 39,705 SF automobile parts
distribution facility (warehouse) is expected to generate about 200 VTD, and the proposed 1767 SF used
care sales facility is expected to generate about 88 VTD, for a total of 288 VTD to the site. This represents
a reduction in vehicle trips generated of about 67 trips per day. Therefore, the change in use is not expected
to create a substantial increase in the tra�ic generation in the area. All arterial, collector, and local roadway
systems have the capacity to accommodate the traffic or trip generation produced by this project. There
will be additional truck traffic to the site to deliver and pick up parts to be distributed to other dealerships.
The applicant proposes two roll-up doors along Bayswater Avenue, and delivery trucks will be able to pull
into the building to load and unload. There is room for three trucks to pazk inside the building for loading
and unloading.
Mitigation: There sha11 be no on-street loading or unloading of trocks delivering or picking up parts or
merchandise.
6. (d) PARKING SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a parking variance to provide 5 on-site
parking spaces where 46 spaces are the minimum required for these new uses. The 40 on-site parking
spaces required for the other uses on the site, and the 25 spaces required for the auto dealership at 3
California Drive are provided on the fourth floor of the parking garage. The parking requirement for the
39,705 SF of.auto parts storage is 40 spaces (1 space for each 1000 SF of floor area), and the parking
requirements for the 1767 SF car sales of�ce area is 6 spaces (1 space for each 300 SF of floor area). The
applicant has stated that the current staffing of the existing wholesale parts facility on Bayswater and Anita
Road is two full-time employees, and the staf�ing is expected to be the same at the new facility. The
existing used car department now located in the building to be demolished is staffed by 5 salespeople and
a manager, for a total of 8 employees working on this part of the site. This stat�is to be relocated to the
used car sales facility in the new building. The applicant has stated that the employees of the used car sales
facility will drive dealership cars from current inventory and they will park them in the parking garage. The
applicant states that the five parking spaces shown in front of the new building will be suffcient for
customer parking.
Mitigation: All employees of the parts distribution facility and car sales lot, a total of 8, shall park in
designated spaces in the adjacent parking garage.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: This project is replacing a structure of similar intensity
and will not alter any existing animal habitats in the area. There are no record of rare or endangered plant
or animal species for this developed urban site. No native plant life exists on site. Any indigenous plan
species located on this property have been introduced by previous uses. This proposal will be required to
meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance to landscape car sales lots and the Tree Protection and
Reforestation Ordinance passed by the City of Burlingame in 1993 and enforced by the Parks Department.
New trees required by the Parks Director will not alter the diversity or number of species of plant life in the
area. There is no farrnland in Burlingame.
Mitigation: This proposal is required to meet the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance passed by
the City of Burlingame in 1993 and enforced by the Parks Department.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES SiTMMARY: All gas and electric services are in place
with capacity to handle the addition of this development to the City of Burlingame. The incremental use
of energy is insignificant; the new structure will comply with Title 24 requirements, while the structure
removed were built before these requirements.
9. HAZARDS SUMMARY: This project has been proposed within all applicable zoting regulations,
except for the variance required for the building height. This project will not be releasing any hazardous
materials into the environment and will not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans the
City of Burlingame may need to implement. According to the San Mateo County Health Department
records, there are no known health hazards on the site. The Uniform Building and Fire Codes as amended
by the City of Burlingame will ensure that people in the new structure aze not exposed to health hazards
or potential health hazards.
Mitigation: If any underground fuel storage tanks are discovered during construction, all work on the site
shall be halted until the tanks can be properly removed, and it is determined by the County Health
Department that there is no soil contamination.
10. NOISE SUMMARY: The project is adjacent to the main line commute Caltrain railroad tracks. The
new building will be constructed on the side of the property closest to these tracks. The height of the
building will act as a barrier to the noise from the trains. The new proposal will not increase the existing
ambient noise levels because it is replacing structures of similar use with compliance to current construction
standards. A condition of approval of this proposal sha11 be that a public address system for the car sales
lot shall be prohibited. All construction must abide by the construction hours established by the municipai
code.
Mitigation: There shall be no outdoor public address or amplification system used on the site for any
purpose. All construction must abide by the construction hours established by the municipal code.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES SUMMARY: All existing.public and govemmental services in the area have
capacities which can accommodate the addition of the proposed project.
12. UT�IT�S AND SERVICE SYSTEMS SUMIVIARY: All new utility connections to serve the site
and which are affected by the development will be installed to meet current code standards and diameter,
sewer laterals will be checked and replaced if necessary. Abandoned utilities and hookups will be removed.
Mitigation: All new utility cormections to serve the site and which are af�ect�d by the developmerrt wilt
be installed to meet current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced if
necessary. Abandoned utilities and hookups will be removed.
13. AESTHETICS SUNIlVIARY: The proposed project is replacing currently developed property with
similar intensity of use. In this particular location the land is flat and the area fully developed. The 42'-0"
height of the building may have a minor impact on distant views or vistas compared with the required 35'-0"
height limit. By complying with the same requirements as applied to other structures in the area this
building has been designed in a manner that is consistent with the size and mass of the area. The existing
building to the north of the site is a four-story parking structure which is 35'-0" in height. The site is
bordered on the east by the Caltrain railroad tracks, on the south by Bayswater Avenue, and on the west
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by California Drive. Other buildings along California Drive are typically one and two story commercial
buildings. The proposed 42'-0" height of this structure will be offset some by the fact that it has a 108'
setback from Califomia Drive where the adjacent 35'-0" tall parking structure is setback only 30 feet. The
setbacks along California Drive in the vicinity of this proposal vary from buildings directIy on the sidewalk
to auto dealership buildings behind cax display areas. The front of the building facing California Drive will
primarily consist of glazing, with 11 rows of windows. Three of the raws will consist of opaque panels to
match the adjacent parldng deck, and two of the rows will be clear glazing. The remaining si� rows, close
to the top of the building, will consist of mirrored glass. This may result in an increase in glare from on-site
onto California Drive. Due to the 108' setback of the building from California Drive, and the orientation
of the building, any glare from direct sunlight reflecting oi� the glass is not expected to reach Califomia
Drive. Therefore, the mirrored windows do not present a tra�c hazard. All on-site illumination will be
required to use shielded lighting fixtures.
Mitigation: All on-site illumination including the car sales lot lighting shall be shielded and directed only
on to the site.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMARY: The site involved in this project has been developed in
commercial use for many years prior to this proposal. The project will not include extensive grading or
digging. Any archeological or historic, cultural, or ethnic sites which may have been in or near these
locations were disturbed or destroyed by previous development prior to this proposal. Should any cultural
resources be discovered during construction, work will be halted until they are fully investigated
15. RECREATION SUMMARY: The proposed project does not replace or destroy arry existing
recreational facilities, nor does it displace any proposed or planned recreational opportunities for the City
of Burlingame. The site involved in this project is not zoned or used for recreational uses.
SUMMARY OF NIITIGATION MEASURES:
1. The applicant shall obtain special pernuts for the automobile parts distribution use and for a structure
42'-0" in height where 35'-0" is the maximum height allowed.
2. The applicant shall obtain a parking variance to provide 5 on-site parking spaces where 46 is t6e
minimum required.
3. The automobile display area shall not exceed 7820 SF as shown on the site plan date stamped
6/11/97.
4. The project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1995 editian,
as amended by the City of Burlingame.
5. The project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program. A complete Irrigation
Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit
application.
6. The applicant shall obtain a pernut from the Bay Area Air Quality Managemerrt District for demolition
of the existing structure.
7.� There shall be no on-street loading or unloading of trucks delivering or picking up parts or
merchandise.
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8. All employees of the parts distribution facility and car sales lot shall pazk in the adjacent pazking
garage.
9. This proposal is required to meet the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance passed by the City
of Burlingame in 1993 and enforced by the Parks Department.
10. ff any underground fuel storage tanks are discovered during construction, all work on the site shall
be halted until the tanks can be properly removed, and it is deternuned by the County Health
Department that there is no soil contamination.
11. There shall be no outdoor public address or amplification system used on the site for any purpose.
12. All construction must abide by the construction hours established by the municipal code.
13. All new utility connections to serve the site and which aze affected by the development will be
installed to meet cunent code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be checked and replaced
if necessary. Abandoned utilities and hookups will be removed.
14. All on-site illumination including the car sales lot lighting shall be shielded and directed only on to the
site.
15. Should any cultural resources be discovered during construction, work will be halted until they are
fully investigated, and appropriate methods of removal deternrined by appropriate professionals
acceptable to the City.
18. SOURCE REFERENCES
1 The City of Burlingame General Plan, Burlingame, California, 1985 and 1984 amendments.
2 City of Burlingame, Municipa! Code, Title 2S - Zoning, Burlingame, Califomia, 1995 edition.
3 City of Burlingame City Council, Housi�g Element, Ciry ofBurlingame, Burlingame, California, 1994.
4 1990 Census �
5 Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, San Francisco Bay Region, Sheet 3, 1:125,000, Revised 1981.
6 E. Brabb, E. Pampeyan, and M. Bonilla, Landslide Susceptibility in San Mateo County, San Mateo County, Califomia, 1972.
7 Perkins, Jeanne, Maps Showing Cumulative Damage Potential from Earthquake Ground Shaking, U.S.G.S. Map MF, San
Mateo County: Califomia, 1987.
8 May 28, 1997 plans, Sheets A-1 through A-6, Site Plan, Floor Flans and Elevations.
9 Engineering Memo dated June 2, 1997.
10 Chief Building Inspector Memo dated June 2, 1997. .
11 Fire Departrnent Memo dated June 2, 1997 regarding sprinklers and fire alarm system.
12 Map ofApproximate Locations of 100-year Flood Areas, from the National Flood Insurance Progtam Flood Iasurance Maps,
September 16,1981
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