CC Min 1990-08-27 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

2. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator which denied the conversion of an existing dwelling into a commercial office - Jack Myhill, Syufy Enterprises, appellant. (203 -10) Location: 555 East Bayshore Road; being approximately 15 acres; Parcel Map Vol. 52/94 -95; APN 052 - 520 -(160, 330); "CG" (General Commercial) district. Affidavit of publication on file. Report: Planning Director, 8/6/90 Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report and in response to Council questions advised that the residence was not included in the original site plans; the drawings submitted were inadequate even though the architects were well advised of Redwood City requirements; the residence is in bad shape and even if improved would be out of place in this commercial area; and the area where it is located is to be reserved for a minimum of two years for use as parking if determined to be necessary by the City (Minute Order No. 88 -39 dated March 15, 1988). Mayor La Berge declared the Public Hearing open at 7:52 p.m. and invited anyone who wished to speak to please do so. Jack Myhill, General Manager Syufy Theaters, 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, agreed that the building was not on original site plan, and described efforts to utilize building: moving it to another location and selling it was not an economically sound venture; tearing it down was destroying a usable building; using it as a residence would not be permitted by Zoning Administrator; converting it to commercial use seemed the best choice as it would be a picturesque and unobtrusive building with 6 to 8 parking places which could be used at night for theater - goers. Vince Rainey, Architect for Syufy Theatres, 166 Grant Street, San Francisco, advised Council he believed the drawings he submitted were adequate. M /S: Claire /Greenalch to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous voice vote and Hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Planning Director Patterson advised denying the appeal would end the current request for an architectural permit and appellants could apply again if they so desired, but the building was currently in violation of the Use Permit. Council discussed the need for additional theater parking right now, and the original decision to hold that area available for just such a circumstance. M /S: Claire /Buchan to deny the appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator which denied the conversion of an existing dwelling into a commercial office at 555 East Bayshore Road, Redwood City In response to Council questions, Assistant City Attorney Prestidge advised removal of the building could not be decided tonight. Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 27, 1990 MINUTE BOOK N0. 50 Page 2 Page No. 051 IF