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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1952.09.25Present Brown Harris Henderson Mattock Mitchell Perkins Stivers BURLINGAME CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Burlingame, California Regular meeting September 25, 1952 Absent Others Present None City Engineer Marr City Attorney Karmel Planning Consultant Mann Councilman Simonds A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Planning Commission was held on the above given date. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. - Chairman Mitchell presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting of August 29, 1952, as submitted to members of the Commission were approved and adopted upon motion of Commissioner Mattock, seconded by Commissioner Brown and unanimously carried. A public hearing was scheduled on this date on a petition submitted by Dr. W. I. Petersen, requesting that a variance be granted on Lots 1 and 2, Block 12, Burlingame Grave Subdivision, to permit the construction of a medical building. Secretary Perkins read the petition and advised that the plans had been reviewed by the Commission and had met with its approval. Dr. Petersen in attendance, presented his proposal and stated that the building would be used by one other -physician in addition to himself and that a parking lot would be provided with 11 parking spaces. Mrs. E. N. Klahn, 1307 California Drive and H. A. Marble, 1112 Lincoln Avenue spoke in favor of the construction. There being no protests, Commissioner Perkins moved that the request be granted, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Planning Consultant Mann stated that the the parking space should be outlined on the plot plan. Secretary Perkins amended his motion to include the abovementioned suggested, seconded by Commissioner Harris. City Attorney Karmel suggested further that the Commission recommend that when the use of the building as a medical office is dis- continued the property shall revert to its original zoning in which the Commission concurred. The motion was unanimously carried upon roll call of members. The application of William J. and Patricia A. Crosby, for a variance to commercial property of Lot 1B, Block 3, Town of Burlingame, was scheduled for public hearing at this time. Attorney Donald Miller, representing William J. Crosby, submitted plans for the proposed building. Mrs. Emil Welz, 121 Park Road, spoke in favor. Following discussion and no protests having been received, Commissioner Perkins moved that the variance be granted, with the following stipulations: 1. That the building be for administrative or office use only. 2. That the entrance be on Park Road. Minutes 9�25/52 - pg. 2 3. That there be no entrance or exit on E1 Camino Real. 4. That the structure be set back at a distance of 40 feet from the easterly property line on El Camino Heal. 5. That the parking area as designated on the parking of cars of office personnel. 6. No advertising signs facing El Camino 7. Landscaping and screening on E1 Camino Park Superintendent of the City. the Plot Plan be limited to Real. Real must be approved by the The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stivers and unanimously carried. A petition signed by 30 property owners of Burlingame Gardens, was read, protesting the unsightly condition in the rear of an apartment house at 843 and 901 Bayshore Blvd. Mr. William Galt, 905 Rose Court, represent- ing the property owners, advised that he had tried to contact the owners regarding the erection of a fence. In discussing the latter, the Com- missioners were informed that a fence had not been specified in the permit granting the construction of the apartment house. The unsatis- factory parking problem in the area was also discussed with Chairman Mitchell advising that the parking problem would be taken up at the next study meeting. Commissioner Harris moved that the owner or agent of the apartment house be contacted and requested to attend the study meeting on October 17 for a further discussion of the condition of the area, seconded by Commissioner Perkins and unanimously carried. Ar. Galt was requested to have a representative group present at the study meetin Mr. Peterson, agent for Sidney C. Johnson, owner of the new Burlingview Terrace Subdivision, was present in behalf of Mr. Johnson to discuss the annexation of the area to the City of Burlingame. Mr. James E. Waters, engineer, was also present. Commissioner Perking moved that the subject be held for discutsion at the study meeting on October 17 and that Mr. Waters and Mr. Peterson be present at that time. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Henderson and unanimously carried. Reports. No Committee Reports. Announcements. Chairman Mitchell announced that the `rrt County Planning Council had requested Burlingame to serve as hosts for the next meeting on October 2 0, Secretary Perkins was ins-tructed to make the necessary arrangements for a dinner meeting at Bob's on Broadway. Mr. Charles Bagby, attorney, appeared in behalf of Andrew Waechter, regarding the erection of a building materials yard on property adjacent to the Municipal Fill. He gave a description of the location and the type of business to be conducted. Following considerable disciz sion, Mr. Bagby was advised that as a rule the Commission did not favor projects of the type indicated. Sr. Bagby advised that his client would submit plans and request a permit to erect the plant. Unfinished Business The application of Dave Firenze for permission to erect a storage ware- house on Marston Road in the industrial area was again reviewed and approved. `action was withheld on the application of Emil Welz for a permit to convert his apartment on Park Road into a jewelry store as no permit Minutes 8/25/52 - pg. 3 had been obtained from the Building Inspector. Further discussion was scheduled for the study meeting and the architect instructed to be present at that time. A letter was read from Roy W. Seagraves, President of the Inter -Club Council of Improvements Clubs, requesting notification of future meetings when the subject of the street lay -out -program for the Mills Estate is discussed. The communisation was ordered filed. No action was taken on the request submitted in a letter from the Easton Realty Company for an informal hearing on the poss bility of erecting a super building on Lots 2, 26, and 27 in Block 6, Easton Addition, to be used as a rest home. The plans submitted by Carl Morello for the remodeling of the premises at 16 Park Road, having met with the approval of the ''ire Department and the Building Inspector and complying with the requirements of the Commission, Commissioner Perkins moved that they be approved, seconded by Commissioner Mattock and unanimously carried. The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, FRANK B. PERKIN. Secretary Notes by EKLage