HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1951.09.26M I N U T E S
Chairman Mitchell presiding.
Present Absent
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Burlingame, California
Special Meeting
September 26, 1951 - 8 p.m.
Others Present
Mitchell - Mayor H. Kent Atwater
Harris Councilman Hunt
Brown " Love
Henderson " Simonds 8:45
Stivers " Byrd 8:35
Macomber 8:15 City Attorney Karmel
Chairman Mitchell introduced Paul Oppermann, Planning Consultant for
San Francisco City Planning Commission, and President, American Institute of
Planners.
Chairman Mitchell outlined the history of the planning program in
Burlingame during the past twenty years and explained the zone map on file in
the City Council Chambers and spoke of the studies which have been made from
time to time relative to Chapin Avenue and Donnelly Avenue and a pedestrian
underpass to the high school.
Mr. Oppermann explained the capital improvement program in San
Francisco in connection with the master plan of that city.: Chairman Mitchell
inquired how cities of our classification (sixth class) deal with the planning
function; that is, do they generally engage a consultant or employ a planning
director? Mr. Oppermann responded that some cities employ consultants or
planning directors on a part or full-time basis depending upon local circum-
stances. He recommended as probably the best for Burlingame at present, the
employment of a young man from the University of California School of City
Planning on a part-time basis.
City Attorney Karmel was present and referred to Peninsula Avenue
which is the dividing line between San Mateo and Burlingame. On this avenue,
which is spelled "Peninsular" in San Mateo and "Peninsula„ in Burlingame there
is property zoned for business in San Mateo and across the street in Burlingame,
the property is zoned for residential purposes, and the owners of the latter
want to rezone from "residential" to "commercial". In discussing situations of
this character Mr. Oppermann pointed out that there is a real need for city and
community planning for the entire bay area, which must be accomplished with a
cooperative approach, and he graciously offered his own services and assistance
in any way that he may be helpful.
Granville Browning, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Oppermann
stated that they think it would be a good idea to enlarge the activity of the
County Planning Commission to include a planning service for the City of
Burlingame.
Chairman Mitchell, in behalf of those present, thanked Mr. Oppermann
for his attendance at the meeting and the.expression of his ideas which are
very much appreciated and will be given earnest consideration in the study of
this important subject.
Meeting adjourned 10:05 p.m. a