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