Dinner and a Massage on B'way?

The process for making changes to the composition of our B'way business district took another step forward this week.  As the Daily Journal reports

With a vote of 7-0, the Planning Commission approved changing a zoning code to remove the restrictions on health services above the first floor and food establishments in the Broadway Commercial Area Monday night. Last year, the Broadway Business Improvement District, or BID, sent a letter to the City Council in support of measures like this. For 20 years, Broadway has sought to encourage retail by restricting certain types of businesses but, in recent years, the nature of retail and the demands of the community has changed, according to the letter. The city currently allows only 28 food establishments on the street, based upon the City Council approval of Broadway food establishments in October 1999.

We will see.  Unlike B'game Ave. that I almost always walk to, I always drive to B'way--and I do it often--and I just don't see the parking problem that is the main focus of the article.  I think this commenter has a better perspective

“We have a large number of restaurants (in Redwood City),” he (Dave Simpson) said, according to a video of the meeting. “I’ve seen the retail businesses in Redwood City die. This is really tough because I look at the street (Broadway) that is only two blocks long and that many food service businesses on that short block. The concern is about the relative traffic of the restaurant business. It turned Redwood City into a terror now; it’s deserted during the daytime and it’s a parking lot at 6 o’clock at night.”

We should all be watching that bit about "health services above the first floor".  If you want to talk about what could help the image of B'way, it would be a bit more attention paid to "health services" businesses.

Comments

[Brownie Harrison]

I have opposite experience. I always walk to Broadway because parking is just impossible especially during the 5-9pm time frame. Luckily I only live few blocks away.

[Russ]

I have never had a problem parking on Broadway. IN fact went to Broadway last night for dinner and parked in the public parking behind the produce market. Easy peasy. My concern is the elimination of the restaurant limits. This is a "be careful what you wish for" proposition. With more restaurants and less retail, daytime foot traffic will decrease, as the commenter in the Daily J article said. For the record. I'm concerned at this new direction.

[hollyroller@hotwire.com]

The more the City of Burlingame Council allows these illegals to run business in Burlingame the more that will come.
All employees are illegals, posing as independent contractors, there by not needing WC Insurance. Fake Social Security Cards, no liability insurance, or health rules to use when touching client's, changing bed sheets, etc.
I have no problem with prostitution, legal or otherwise.
However, I am against enforceable laws in Burlingame, that are not enforced.
That type of Police Management only brings more un regulated prostitution, un taxed, and unsafe sex.
Dear City od Burlingame Manager, pretending it is going away by it self is to going to work.
Drive down El Camino Real from San Bruno to Menlo Park.
Then drive around Burlingame Ave, Califonia-I think there are three there as of today, Broadway and the side streets, Howard, and Lunardis Shopping Center@ Trousdale.
At least the California Medical Marijuana proposed to d business in Burlingame will raise taxes, and be regulated.

[hillsider]

>hic<

[ffred]

Retail isn't scrambling to get in. There's been some long term vacancies on Broadway. Might as well occupy them with restaurants rather than doctor's offices or other type of service businesses.

[hollyroller@hotwire.com]

No Hillsider, it's,
How about GURGLE GURGLE.

What say ye Hillsider-Sir, Side of Hills?
GURGLE GURGLE.
*Merriam-Webster Dictionary 11th Edition:
to make a sound like that of an irregular flowing or gently splashing liquid

[Joe]

Here's a related item from today DJ

With a four-fifths approval by the council, Burlingame could implement a ban for as long as 10 months to review the policy surrounding massage parlors and marijuana dispensaries, which could give the city the time necessary to negotiate the difference in state and national legislation surrounding the businesses.

But according to Kane’s report, it is unlikely that Burlingame would need all the time the urgency moratorium would allow.

Burlingame is working with nearby agencies, such as the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and surrounding cities, in an effort to develop policies that are consistent on massage parlors across the region, according to the report.

Supervisor Adrienne Tissier encouraged Burlingame to adopt a version of the county’s massage parlor regulation ordinance, as it has been successful in stamping out illegitimate businesses in unincorporated parts of the county, according to the report.

http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/lnews/2015-02-17/massage-parlors-and-pot-clubs-facing-ban-extending-urgency-moratorium-on-burlingame-city-councils-agenda/1776425138523.html