HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1951.03.29M I N U T E S
Chairman Mitchell presiding.
Present
Mitchell
Harris
Brown
Macomber. (8:35 p.m.)
Stivers
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Burlingame, California
Regular Meeting
March 29, 1951 - 8 p.m.
Absent Others Present
Henderson City Attorney Karmel
City Clerk White
City Engineer Marr
City Building Inspector Watson
At this meeting there was held a public hearing of a petition to change the
zoning from "Apartment" to "Commercial" affecting a portion of Lots 5A and 5B, Block
3, Town of Burlingame, known as 1321 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame. L. J. VETTER, real
estate broker, representing the owner, appeared. He said that all the property in the
same block, except this parcel, is zoned for business purposes and that he has not
been successful in selling this property for residential purposes. City Attorney Karmel
was present and advised that the proper procedure in this particular situation is to pe-
tition for a variance and he expressed the opinion that the Planning Commission could
grant a limited variance for specific use of the property facing on Bayswater Avenue.
Mr. Vetter responded that the contemplated use of the property is for a real estate
office. Mr. Karmel further advised the Planning Commission that it has authority to
recommend variance for professional use and he suggested that business signs not be
I� allowed on E1 Camino Real but restricted to the Bayswater Avenue frontage. Robert 0.
Sherman appeared and asked if business is excluded from property on El Camino Real. He
was informed of the zoning ordinance. Commissioner Brown made a motion that the
Planning Commission should deny this petition for a variance affecting this lot on the
corner of Bayswater Avenue and El Camino Reai. At this point in the hearing Walter
Van Tyne spoke in favor ofthis petition saying that his property is the only parcel in
this block on Bayswater not zoned for commercial purposes and he asked rezoning for
business purposes. Chairman Mitchell explained that part of the subject property is
also on El Camino Real and suggested that more time for further consideration be given
to this. Commissioner Brown withdrew his motion to deny the petition and Dr. Macomber
moved that the matter be put ahead 30 days, which motion was unanimously adopted.
Proposed resubdivision of Lot 36 and a Portion of Lot 33, Block 9, Map of
Subdivision No. 2. City Clerk White appeared and reported that the owner requested this
petition be withdrawn as he had decided to build a residence on the lot as it is.
MRS. BERTOIA appeared and inquired if it would be possible to rezone a lot on
Channing Way and Howard Avenue from "Residential" to "Duplex." It was explained to her
that the Planning Commission could not favor the spot zoning of one lot and that at some
future time the entire area may be considered.
MR. COOK appeared and inquired about a proposed resubdivision of property lo-
cated at Hillside Drive and Adeline. After inspection of the map, Mr. Cook was given
informal approval subject to presentation of the matter in proper form.
A communication dated March 17 was read from Jack P. Shaffer, real estate
broker, as follows:
"City Planning Commission, City of Burlingame, 267 Park Road, Burlingame,
California
Gentlemen:
In regards to the following described nrnnPrty!
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March 29, 1951
"It seems that mention has been made to the owners, namely Agnes Sullivan and
Helen Sullivan that it may be possible that the property is to be changed to
Business zoning or that there may be a possibility of it being changed to
such a zoning.
Will you be kind enough to clarify and answer the above question and in doing
so will you write me in duplicate so that I may forward a copy to the
Sullivans.
If there is or has been any application to change this property would you
also state that.
Your early answer to this letter is requested with thanks.
Very truly yours,
JPS:cv (signed) Jack P. Shaffer
cc:Sullivan Jack P. Shaffer
Property Description:
Lot No. 10 and Portion of Lot No. 1 of Burlingame Land Co., Map No. 2 Portion
of Lots B and 18, Block 10, No. 2 Burlingame Land Co. and said lot being on
the East line of El Camino Real, 129' South from the corner of Bellevue Ave.,
and extending southerly 109' along said E1 Camino Real."
The Secretary was instructed to inform Mr. Shaffer that there has been no movement to re-
zone property on El Camino Real.
Building Inspector Watson presented plans for alteration of a non -conforming
structure at 1516 Ralston Avenue. This was put over for legal opinion.
City Building Inspector Watson presented plans for a proposed apartment house
to contain five units to be constructed on Lot 4, Block 2, Burlingame Shore Land Co.,
Subdivision 1 at Bayshore Service Road and Marin Drive; Owner, Paul C. Smith. Approved.
City Building Inspector Watson presented plans for duplex to be constructed on
Lot 12, Block 1/., Easton Addition, Owner T. Agorastos, 925 Paloma Paloma Avenue, near
Edgehill Drive. Approved.
Meeting adjourned 10:20 p.m.
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D. A. Slivers, Secretary