HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1953.02.26BURLINGAME CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Burlingame, California
Regular Meeting
February 26, 1953
Present Absent Others Present
Brown Henderson Planning Consultant Mann
Harris Stivers City Engineer Marr
Mattock City Attorney Karmel
Mitchell Building Inspector Watson
Perkins Councilman Atwater
The minutes of the previous meeting of January 29, 1953, as submitted to
members of the Commission, were unanimously approved and adopted on
motion of Commissioner Harris and seconded by Commissioner Mattock.
A petition requesting that a variance be granted on the southeasterly
portion of Lot 2, Corbitt Subdivision (709 Linden Avenue) was scheduled
for hearing on this date. The Commissioners were advised by the
petitioner, Mr. Buel G. Proffitt that the request was necessitated by
the fact that the lot in question was two feet less than the required
minimum depth of 150 feet. Questioned by the Commissioners, Ar. Proffitt
stated that the existing improvements include a frame garage and work
shop and he proposed to remove the existing building and (1) construct
a modern two -bedroom apartment over concrete block gargges and (2)
garages against an existing concrete block store building. Mr. W. Williams
711 Linden Avenue, stated that as the structure now exists, his driveway
is being used by the petitioner, but that he would have no objection to
the proposed construction if access to the new garage would front Carolan
Avenue. Mr. Williams was informed that the plan was so proposed. Mr.
Stanley Hulse, 725 Linden Avenue and Mr. M. Reynolds, 736 Linden Avenue
both indicated that they had no objections. Following further dis-
cussion in which the Commissioners expressed the opinion that the proposed
construction would improve the present appearance of the property,
Commissioner Perkins moved that the variance be granted and that a
recommendation to that effect be submitted to the City Council. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Harris and unanimously carried.
A proposal to erect two 48 by 141 foot wigns on top of the Golden Brands
Distributing Company on Carolan Avenue in the industrial area, was sub-
mitted by T. E. Donoghue, representing the Electrical Products Corpora-
tion in San Francisco. Questioned by the Commissioners, Building
Inspector Watson stated that he had recommended the submission of the
proposal for the reason that there is nothing in the present ordinance
code covering the proposed type of advertising sign. Chairman Mitchell
expressed the opinion that the type of sign would not add to the develop-
ment of good planning. Commissioner Perkins stated that the plan
indicated that it would be constructed in a manner that could not be
classed in the same category as a billboard sign and if such a sign
were constructed and it would aid a local concern it would add a greater
payroll to the City. Commissioner Brown also expressed approval.
Minutes 2/26/53 - pg• 2
Commissioner Harris stated that he wasopposed to "glary" signs and
questioned Mr. Donoghue as to the distance it would be visible
from the Bayshore Freeway, to which he replied that it would be
approximately 240 feet away. Following further discussion, Commissioner
Mattock moved that the subject be delayed for discussion at the next
study meeting of the Commission, seconded by Commissioner Harris and
unanimously carried.
A formal application was submitted by Andrew Waechter to build a concrete
mixing plant in the tideland district of Burlingame. Mr. Waechter advised
that it would consist of a ready -mix concrete plant to handle building
materials for the construction of homes and commercial buildings and
that the proposed plant would create no dust or nuisance whatsoever.
Questioned by the Commissioners, Ar. Waechter stated the plant would
be serviced by six trucks and a twenty-two foot high office building
facing the highway would screen the plant. Action on the request was
delayed two weeks for further study and Mr. Waechter was requested to
submit as much detail on his plans as possible.
A plan for the construction of a two-story office building to be erected
at 308 E1 Camino Real near Chapin Avenue, was presented by Robert
Etienne and S. W. Gates. Mr. Etienne advised that the present building
would be razed and a modern building erected. Commissioner Harris moved
that the plans be approved, subject to compliance with fire zone
regulations and the twenty -foot setback limitation, seconded by Commis-
sioner Perkins and unanimously carried.
A master plan for the development of Burlingame's Industrial area, pre-
pared by City Engineer Marr, subsequent to weeks of thorough study and
investigation by both members of the Commission and the Council, was
presented for the Commission's approval. Commissioner Mattock moved
that the proposed plan for the commercial district of the City of
Burlingame as presented by City Engineer Marr be approved and that a
recommendation to that effect be forwarded to the City Council. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Harris and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atwater called attention to the unsanitary condition --existing
as a result of residents of apartments depositing garbage in containers
along Burlingame Avenue and suggested that the Commission, when granting
approval for construction of apartments, include the provision that
adequate garbage disposal united by provided.
Chairman 'litchell reminded the members of the J6 nt::meeting with
representatives of Millbrae, "larch 11, 1953, to discuss the joint master
plan for the Mills Estate.
The next study meeting was scheduled for March 12, 1953•
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK B. PERKINS
Secretary
Notes by
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