HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PC - 2019.02.25Planning Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMMonday, February 25, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to
suggest an item for a future Planning Commission agenda may do so during this public comment period .
The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission
from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to fill out a "request to speak "
card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff, although the provision of a name, address or
other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each; the Chair may adjust
the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
6. STUDY ITEMS
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and /or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a
commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt.
1328 Capuchino Avenue, zoned R -1 - Application for Special Permit for reduction of
on-site parking. This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(James Neubert Architects, architect; Hari and Depali Abhyankar, property owners) (163
noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
a.
1328 Capuchino Ave - Staff Report
1328 Capuchino Ave - Attachments
1328 Capuchino Ave - Plans
Attachments:
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February 25, 2019Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
250 California Drive, zoned CAR - Application for a One Year Extension of a previously
approved application for Commercial Design Review and Conditional Use Permits for a
new, four-story mixed use office building (retail and office). The project is Categorically
Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per
Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. (20 Hobart LLC, applicant and property owner;
MBH Architects, architect) (71 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin
b.
250 California Dr - Staff Report
250 California Dr - Attachments
250 California Dr - Plans
Attachments:
8. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS
Consideration of an Amendment to Title 25 of the Burlingame Municipal Code, the Zoning
Code, to allow commercial recreation as a Conditional Use in the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial (BAC) zone within Downtown Burlingame. Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin
a.
Amendment to Title 25 Zoning - Staff Report
Amendment to Title 25 Zoning - Attachments
Proposed Amendments to Title 25 Zoning
PC Resolution
Attachments:
1268 Cortez Avenue, zoned R -1 - Application for Design Review for a project that was
continued from a prevoius hearing for a new, two -story single family dwelling and Special
Permit for an attached garage. The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (Eric Nyhus, applicant and architect; GLAD Trust, property owner) (103
noticed) Staff Contact: Erika Lewit
b.
1268 Cortez Ave - Staff Report
1268 Cortez Ave - Attachments
1268 Cortez Ave - Plans
Attachments:
1629 Howard Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new, two -story
single family dwelling and detached garage. The project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303
(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure, applicant and designer;
Peter and Judith Cittadini TR, property owners) (99 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin
c.
1629 Howard Ave - Staff Report
1629 Howard Ave - Attachments
1629 Howard Ave - Historic Resource Study
1629 Howard Ave - Plans
Attachments:
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1628 Lassen Way, zoned R -1- Application for Design Review for a first and second story
addition to an existing single family dwelling. The project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301
(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Master SWU Associates, Steve Wu, applicant and
designer; Jeff Park, property owner) (139 noticed) Staff contact: Ruben Hurin
d.
1628 Lassen Way - Staff Report
1628 Lassen Way - Attachments
1628 Lassen Way - Plans
Attachments:
1448 Drake Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review and Special Permit for
Declining Height Envelope for a new, two -story single family dwelling with a detached
garage. The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Eric
Bluestein, applicant and property owner; RDS -Residential Design Solutions, designer )
(121 noticed) Staff Contact: Catherine Keylon
e.
1448 Drake Ave - Staff Report
1448 Drake Ave - Attachments
1448 Drake Ave - Plans
Attachments:
1505 Sherman Avenue, zoned R -1 and R-3 - Application for an amendment to an existing
Conditional Use Permit to add twelve additional students for a pre -school use at a church.
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Rev. Schufreider and
Dan Ionescu, applicants; Trinity Lutheran Church, property owner) (257 noticed) Staff
Contact: Erika Lewit
f.
1505 Sherman Ave and 1248 Sherman Ave - Staff Report
1505 Sherman Ave and 1248 Sherman Ave - Attachments
1505 Sherman and 1248 Balboa - Plans
Attachments:
988 Howard Avenue, zoned MMU - Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a real
estate office on the third floor (Urban Compass, Inc., applicant; Vocon, designer; Opus
One Properties, property owner) (82 noticed) Staff contact: Catherine Keylon
g.
988 Howard Ave - Staff Report and Attachments
988 Howard Ave - Plans
Attachments:
9. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY
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1425 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new two -story
single family dwelling and detached garage. (Raymond Wong, property owner; Chu
Design Associates (applicant and designer) (123 noticed) Staff Contact: Michelle
Markiewicz
a.
1425 Bernal Ave - Staff Report
1425 Bernal Ave - Attachments
1425 Bernal Ave - Plans
Attachments:
10. COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS
11. DIRECTOR REPORTS
- Commission Communications
- City Council regular meeting February 19, 2019
12. ADJOURNMENT
Note: An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the
Planning Commission's action on February 25, 2019. If the Planning Commission's action has not
been appealed or called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2019, the action
becomes final. In order to be effective, appeals must be in writing to the City Clerk and must be
accompanied by an appeal fee of $551, which includes noticing costs.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the
Community Development/Planning counter, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California.
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City of Burlingame
Special Permit
Address: 1328 Capuchino Avenue Meeting Date: February 25, 2019
Request: Application for Special Permit for a reduction in the number of parking spaces existing on site (from a
detached two-car garage to a detached one-car garage) for a first floor addition and remodel.
Applicant and Architect: James Neubert Architects APN: 026-285-210
Property Owners: Hari and Depali Abhyankar Lot Area: 6,000 SF
General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (a) which states that interior or exterior alterations
involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveniences are exempt from environmental
review.
Project Description: The subject property is an interior lot with a single family dwelling and detached two-car
garage that contains 2,327 SF (0.39 FAR) of floor area . The applicant is proposing a 218 SF first floor addition at
the rear of the house and to reduce the size of the existing two-car detached garage to a one-car detached
garage. Demolishing a portion of the existing detached garage allows for the addition to comply with the
maximum allowed lot coverage (2,399 SF proposed where 2,400 SF is the maximum allowed). This project
would increase the total floor area to 2,335 SF (0.39 FAR), where 3,225 SF (0.54 FAR) is the maximum allowed.
The project is 890 SF below the maximum allowable floor area.
With this application, the number of bedroo ms will be increasing from three to four. Two parking spaces, one of
which must be covered, are required for a four -bedroom house. For existing conditions, a garage with at least
18’ x 18’ clear interior dimensions provides two covered spaces and a garage with 9’ x 18’ clear interior
dimensions provides one covered space. Currently, there are three spaces provided on site (two covered spaces
in detached garage and one uncovered in the driveway). To comply with lot coverage regulations, the applicant
is proposing to reduce the size of the existing detached two-car garage (18’-9” wide x 19’-5” deep clear interior
dimensions) to a one-car garage (10’ wide x 18’ deep clear interior dimensions) since only one covered space is
required for the project (10’ x 18’ clear interior dimensions required). The other required space is provided in the
driveway.
Reducing the amount of on -site parking from three spaces (2 covered, 1 uncovered) to two spaces (1 covered, 1
uncovered) requires approval of a Special Permit. The proposed detached garage is 204 SF in size, has a plate
height of 8’-9”, and an overall height of 11’-1” above grade, which is in compliance with accessory structure
requirements
The applicant is requesting th e following application:
Special Permit for a reduction in the number of parking spaces existing on site (from a detached two-car
garage to a detached one-car garage) (C.S. 25.26.035 (b)).
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Item No. 7a
Consent Calendar
Special Permit 1328 Capuchino Avenue
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1328 Capuchino Avenue
Lot Area: 6,000 SF Plans date stamped: January 25, 2019
EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQUIRED
SETBACKS
Front: 20’-0” no change 15’-0” or block average
Side (left):
(right):
11’-5”
6’-9”
11’-5” (to addition)
no change
4’-0”
4’-0”
Rear: 18’-0” 35’-9” (to addition) 15’-0”
Lot Coverage: 2,394 SF
39.9%
2,399 SF
40%
2,400 SF
40%
FAR: 2,327 SF
0.39 FAR
2,335 SF
0.39 FAR
3,224 SF1
0.54 FAR
# of bedrooms: 3 4 ---
Off-Street Parking:
2 covered
(18’-9”” x 19’-5”)
1 uncovered
(9’ x 20’)
1 covered
(10'-0” x 18'-0”)
1 uncovered
(9' x 20') ²
1 covered
(10'-0” x 18'-0”)
1 uncovered
(9' x 20')
Special Permit required
for reduction in # of
existing parking spaces
Height: 15’-5” 15’-11” rear addition 30'-0"
¹ (0.32 x 6,000 SF) + 1,100 SF + 204 SF = 3,224 SF (0.54 FAR)
² Special Permit for a reduction in the number of parking spaces existing on -site (CS 25.26.035(b)).
Staff Comments: None
Study Meeting: At the Study meeting on February 11, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
request for a Special Permit for reduction of on -site parking. The Commission did not see any issues with
reducing the existing two-car detached garage into a one -car detached garage since the required parking for the
main dwelling is still being provided. The prop osed project was voted on to be placed on the consent calendar
(see attached February 11, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes).
Findings for a Special Permit: In order to grant a Special Permit to reduce the number of parking spaces
existing on the site, the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code
Section 25.51.020 a-d):
(a) The blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are
consistent with the existing structure’s design and with the existing street and neighborhood;
(b) the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or
addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood;
(c) the proposed project is consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city; and
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(d) removal of any trees located within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is
consistent with the city’s reforestation requirements, and the mitigation for the removal that is proposed is
appropriate.
Special Permit Findings (Reducing On -site Parking): That the proposed single-car garage complies with the
code requirements for the proposed 4 - bedroom house, that no existing landscaping is to be eliminated, that the
proposed remodel will not substantially alter the envelope of the existing residence, and that the reconfiguration
of the garage door will match the existing character of the main dwelling , the project may be found to be
compatible with the special permit criteria listed above.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application,
and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific
findings supporting the Planning Commission’s decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning
Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the
following conditions should be considered:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
January 25, 2019, sheets A1 through A8;
2. that if the structure is altered at a later date and the number of bedrooms is increased, then the Special
Permit, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void;
3. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed
upon the private property, if feasible, as de termined by the Community Development Director;
4. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not
occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with a ll the
regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
5. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination
and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that th ese venting details shall be
included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued;
6. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which
requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan
and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall
require a demolition permit; and
7. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame .
‘Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Associate Planner
c. James Neubert Architects , applicant and architect
Hari and Depali Abhyankar, property owners
Attachments:
February 11, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes
Application to the Planning Commission
Special Permit Application
Planning Commission Resolution (proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing – Mailed February 15, 2019
Area Map
City of Burlingame
One Year Extension
Address: 250 California Drive Meeting Date: February 25, 2019
Request: Application for a One Year Extension of a previously approved application for Commercial Design
Review and Conditional Use Permits for a new, four-story mixed use office building (retail and office).
Applicant and Property Owner: 20 Hobart LLC APN: 029-213-010
Architect: MBH Architects Lot Area: 11,515 SF (0.26 acres)
General Plan: Service and Special Sales - Downtown Specific Plan (California Drive Mixed Use District)
Zoning: CAR (California Drive Auto Row)
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects, which consists of projects
characterized as in-fill development.
Summary of Request: The applicant is applying for a one year extension of a previously approved application for
Commercial Design Review and Conditional Use Permits for a new, four-story mixed use office building (retail and
office). The application was originally approved by the Planning Commission on March 12, 2018 (see attached
March 12, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes).
The Planning Commission approval allows the applicant until March 22, 2019 to obtain a building permit. However,
as noted in the applicant’s letter date stamped February 7, 2019, due to the complexity of the design phase of the
underground parking structure/system, it has taken the applicant more time to explore parking designs in preparing
the construction drawings. As a result, a building permit will not be issued before the one year deadline. A one
year extension may be considered by the Planning Commission. If the extension is not granted, the property owner
must reapply with a new application. There have been no changes to the approved plans since the March 12, 2019
Planning Commission approval.
Project Description of Previously Approved Project: The project site is located at the corner of California Drive,
South Lane and West Lane. The existing site consists of a paved parking lot and is currently used as a vehicle
display area by a nearby automobile dealership (Ocean Honda). The proposed development is on a project site of
11,515 SF (0.26 acres) and is surrounded by urban uses, including one and two-story commercial buildings across
the railroad tracks and East Lane to the north, multi-story commercial buildings across California Drive to the south,
a one-story commercial building to the east, and the Burlingame Train Station across South Lane to the west.
The project includes construction of a new four-story mixed use office building (retail and office) with below-grade
parking in an automated parking system. The mixed use office building totals 45,000 SF which consists of retail
and office uses, lobby areas, storage and mechanical rooms in the basement, vehicle entrance areas into the
automated parking system, enclosed stairways and elevators, and covered roof decks on the fourth floor. The
building contains 5,387 SF of retail space on the ground floor and 28,458 SF of office space on the ground floor and
in the three floors above. The project also includes 1,037 SF of roof deck areas at the front and rear of the building
on the fourth floor.
The CAR District Regulations state that office uses on the ground floor are only allowed with approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (Code Sections 25.38.030 (a) and (b)). The ground floor office space (720 SF) will be
occupied by the Burlingame Historical Society and will also have storage space in the basement. The office space
on the second through fourth floors have been designed as a shell to be able to accommodate either a single
tenant or multiple tenants. Tenants for the office spaces have not yet been determined.
Item No. 7b
Consent Calendar
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The exterior facades consist of brick veneer and an aluminum and glass window wall system, anchored by a slate
stone base. The California Drive and South Lane facades contain brushed stainless steel entry doors, while the
rear of the building along W est Lane contain roll-up doors with perforated metal panels or aluminum metal panels.
There will be metal canopies over entries to the building on the ground floor at the front and rear of the building.
Two roof deck areas on the fourth floor will be covered by metal brise soleil awnings (an architectural feature of a
building that reduces heat gain within that building by deflecting sunlight). There will be a metal cap reveal along
the top edge of the building.
A total of nine new, 24-inch box street trees (four along California Drive and five along South Lane) will be planted
as part of the project. The Planting Plan indicates the trees will be Trident Maple (Acer Buergerianum).
The project consists of 5,387 SF of retail on the ground floor and 28,458 SF of office on the first through fourth
floors. Off-street parking is required for the proposed retail and office uses in the building. Based on the 1:400
GSF parking ratio for retail uses and 1:300 GSF parking ratio for office uses, a total of 109 off-street parking spaces
are required. A total of 98 parking spaces are provided on-site in an automated puzzle parking system. This
represents balance of 11 parking spaces.
Land Use section 3.6.1 of the Downtown Specific Plan allows that in instances where uses proposed are not
exempt from providing parking, in-lieu fees may be paid instead of providing parking on-site where there is
expansion, intensification, or construction of new buildings. In this case, the mixed use office building is not exempt
from providing parking since it is not located within the parking sector. The applicant notes that the parking in-lieu
fees will be paid for the balance of spaces required for the proposed project. A Parking Variance is not required, as
the payment of in-lieu fees is provided as an option through the Downtown Specific Plan for projects within the
parking sector. Currently, the fee is $52,467.57 per parking space. The parking in-lieu fee for the proposed project
is $577,143.27 (11 spaces x $52,467.57).
The project includes installation of an automated puzzle parking system. The system consists of three levels and
extends 26’-1” below grade (31’-0” to bottom of car lift pit). Drivers will enter in one of two parking bays, located at
the rear of the building off West Lane. The driver then exits the vehicle and walks to the adjacent lobby (Lobby 2) to
retrieve a ticket from the parking kiosk. The system will not activate until the driver is outside of the vehicle and
retrieves a parking ticket. Some customers may have an app on their smart phone, which can communicate to the
parking system in lieu of a ticket or fob key. The system employs a turntable at each entry bay so that it rotates the
vehicle so that it may exit in a forward direction. The applicant notes that queuing of parking and retrieving vehicles
takes approximately 90 seconds.
The following applications were approved for this project:
Commercial Design Review for a new, four-story mixed use office building (retail and office) (Code
Sections 25.38.045 and 25.57.010(c) (1));
Conditional Use Permit for office use in a portion of the ground floor (Code Section 25.38.030 (a)); and
Conditional Use Permit for building height exceeding 35’-0” in height (55’-0” proposed where 55’-0” is the
maximum allowed building height) (Code Section 25.38.030 (h)).
The development table for the previously approved project is provided for reference on the following page.
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250 California Drive
PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQUIRED
Use: Retail on ground floor (retail
business not determined)
(5,387 SF)
Office on ground floor and on
upper three floors ¹
(28,458 SF)
Permitted Uses: Retail uses related to
automobile sales and service and office
uses above the ground floor
Conditional Uses: Retail uses not related to
automobile sales and service and office
uses on the ground floor
SETBACKS
Front Build-To Line
(California Dr):
77% of front wall of the ground
floor is located at front property
line
No minimum required; at least 60% of front
wall of the ground floor must be located at
front property line
Left Side (South Ln):
Right Side (Interior):
0’-0”
1’-6” No minimum required
Rear (West Lane): 0’-0” No minimum required
BUILDING ENVELOPE:
Ground Floor Ceiling
Height: 15’-0” 15’-0”
Building Height: 55'-0" ³ 55’-0”
(CUP required if building exceeds 35’-0”)
OFF-STREET PARKING
Off-Street Parking: 98 spaces provided in
automated puzzle parking
system ²
Office - 1 space per 300 GSF
Retail - 1 space per 400 GSF
Office: 28,458 SF/300 GSF ratio
Retail: 5,387 SF/400 GSF ratio
Total = 109 spaces
Driveway Width: 20'-0" driveway width
(shared driveway with 226
Lorton Avenue)
Parking areas with not more than 30 vehicle
spaces shall have a minimum driveway
width of 12’-0"
¹ Conditional Use Permit approved for office use in a portion of the ground floor.
² Conditional Use Permit approved for building height exceeding 35’-0” in height (55’-0” proposed where 55’-0” is
the maximum allowed building height).
³ Parking in-lieu fee, in the amount of $577,143.27 (11 spaces x $52,467.57), will be submitted in-lieu of providing
11 off-street parking spaces.
Staff Comments: None.
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Suggested Findings for a One Year Extension of a Previously Approved Commercial Design Review and
Conditional Use Permits: Based on the findings stated in the attached minutes of the Planning Commission's
March 12, 2018 Regular Action Meeting and that there are no changes proposed to the previously approved
applications for a the new mixed use office building, the project is found to be compatible with the criteria for the
Design Review and Rear Setback Variances.
Planning Commission Action to Extend Permit to March 23, 2020:
The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application, and consider public testimony and
the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific findings supporting the Planning
Commission’s decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning Commission. The reasons for any
action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
February 27, 2018, sheets A0.0.0 through A9.2.1, ALTA, C-4, L1.01 and L2.01;
2. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding exterior walls
or parapet walls, shall require an amendment to this permit;
3. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch,
and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission
review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff);
4. that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof screen shall not exceed elevation 89.24’, and that the
maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 85.22’ for a maximum height of
55’-0”, and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge and top of roof screen shall be surveyed and
approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing inspections.
The main lobby finished floor shall be elevation 31.0’; the second floor finished floor shall be elevation
46.92’; the third floor finished floor shall be elevation 59.22’, and the fourth floor finished floor shall be
elevation 71.52’. Should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or
adjusted so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the maximum height shown on
the approved plans;
5. that the on-site parking spaces shall be used only for the tenants and visitors of the office and retail facilities
on this site and shall not be leased or rented for storage of automobiles or goods either by individuals or
businesses not on this site or by other businesses for off-site parking;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the parking in-lieu fee in the
amount of $577,143.27, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Division;
7. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the commercial linkage fee
in the amount of $683,675.00, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning
Division;
8. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the first half of the public
facilities impact fee in the amount of $195,233.05, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to
the Planning Division;
9. that prior to scheduling the final framing inspection, the applicant shall pay the second half of the public
facilities impact fee in the amount of $195,233.05, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to
the Planning Division;
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10. that during construction, the applicant shall provide fencing (with a fabric screen or mesh) around the project
site to ensure that all construction equipment, materials and debris is kept on site;
11. that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-of-way without an
encroachment permit shall be prohibited;
12. that the conditions of the Building Division’s September 20, 2017 and July 13, 2017 memos, the
Engineering Division’s January 11, 2018, November 17, 2017, September 25, 2017 and July 28, 2017
memos, the Fire Division’s October 4, 2017 and August 14, 2017 memos, the Parks Division’s September
27, 2017 and July 25, 2017 memos, and the Stormwater Division’s September 27, 2017 and July 20, 2017
memos shall be met;
13. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction plans shall
be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission,
or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the
construction process. Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval
shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on
appeal;
14. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not
occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the
regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
15. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which
requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan
and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require
a demolition permit;
16. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and
Discharge Control Ordinance;
17. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2016
Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO
THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
18. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set
the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) based on the elevation at the
top of the form boards per the approved plans; this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
19. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another
architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the architectural
details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and
bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing compliance
with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be
scheduled;
20. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge
and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and
21. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural
details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved
Planning and Building plans.
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ARE FROM DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN:
22. the project sponsor shall prepare a Geotechnical Study identifying the depth to the seasonal high water
table at the project site. No permanent groundwater dewatering would be allowed. Instead, all residential
uses must be elevated to above the seasonal high water table and all areas for non-residential uses shall be
flood-proofed and anchored, in accordance with floodplain development requirements, to the design depth
as recommended by geotechnical engineer. Final design shall be prepared by a qualified professional
engineer and approved by the Burlingame Department of Public Works prior to receiving a building permit;
23. the project sponsor shall implement all appropriate control measures from the most currently adopted air
quality plan at the time of project construction;
24. the project sponsor shall ensure implementation of the following mitigation measures during project
construction, in accordance with BAAQMD standard mitigation requirements:
a. All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved
access roads) shall be watered two times per day or as necessary.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material offsite shall be covered or otherwise
loaded consistent with California Vehicle Code Section 23114.
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power
vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry sweeping is prohibited.
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building
pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting off equipment when not in use or reducing the
maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control measure Title
13, Section 2485 of the California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for
construction workers at all access points.
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and
determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the Lead Agency
regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours.
The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable
regulations.
25. the project sponsor shall implement the following Greenhouse Gas reduction measures during construction
activities:
a. Alternative-Fueled (e.g., biodiesel, electric) construction vehicles/equipment shall make up at least
15 percent of the fleet.
b. Use at least 10 percent local building materials.
c. Recycle at least 50 percent of construction waste or demolition materials.
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26. the project sponsor shall provide adequate secure bicycle parking in the plan area at a minimum ratio of 1
bicycle spot for every 20 vehicle spots;
27. that employers shall post and update information on alternate modes of transportation for the area (i.e.
bus/shuttle schedules and stop locations, maps);
28. the project sponsor shall incorporate commercial energy efficiency measures such that energy efficiency is
increased to 15% beyond 2008 title 24 standards for electricity and natural gas;
29. the project sponsor shall incorporate recycling measures and incentives such that a solid waste diversion
rate of 75% is achieved upon occupation of each phase of plan development;
30. the project sponsor shall incorporate commercial water efficiency measures such that water consumption is
decreased by a minimum of 10 percent over current standard water demand factors;
31. that construction shall avoid the March 15 through August 31 avian nesting period to the extent feasible. If it
is not feasible to avoid the nesting period, a survey for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified
wildlife biologist no earlier than 7 days prior to construction. The area surveyed shall include all
clearing/construction areas, as well as areas within 250 ft. of the boundaries of these areas, or as otherwise
determined by the biologist. In the event that an active nest is discovered, clearing/construction shall be
postponed within 250 ft. of the nest, until the young have fledged (left the nest), the nest is vacated, and
there is no evidence of second nesting attempts;
32. that for projects within the Plan Area that require excavation, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
(and Phase II sampling, where appropriate) would be required. If the Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment determines that remediation is required, the project sponsor would be required to implement all
remediation and abatement work in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC), Regional W ater Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or other jurisdictional
agency;
33. that the following practices shall be incorporated into the construction documents to be implemented by the
project contractor.
a. Maximize the physical separation between noise generators and noise receptors. Such separation
includes, but is not limited to, the following measures:
- Use heavy-duty mufflers for stationary equipment and barriers around particularly noisy areas of
the site or around the entire site; - Use shields, impervious fences, or other physical sound
barriers to inhibit transmission of noise to sensitive receptors;
- Locate stationary equipment to minimize noise impacts on the community; and
- Minimize backing movements of equipment.
b. Use quiet construction equipment whenever possible.
c. Impact equipment (e.g., jack hammers and pavement breakers) shall be hydraulically or electrically
powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from
pneumatically-powered tools. Compressed air exhaust silencers shall be used on other equipment.
Other quieter procedures, such as drilling rather than using impact equipment, shall be used
whenever feasible.
34. the project sponsor shall incorporate the following practice into the construction documents to be
implemented by construction contractors: The project sponsor shall require that loaded trucks and other
vibration-generating equipment avoid areas of the project site that are located near existing residential uses
to the maximum extent compatible with project construction goals;
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35. that if the project increases sewer flows to the sanitary sewer system, the project sponsor shall coordinate
with the City Engineer to determine if improvements to public sanitary sewer infrastructure are needed. If
improvements are needed, the following shall apply:
that prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall develop a plan to facilitate
sanitary sewer improvements. The plan shall include a schedule for implementing sanitary sewer
upgrades that would occur within the development site and/or contribution of a fair share fee toward
those improvements, as determined by the City Engineer. The plan shall be reviewed by the City
Engineer.
36. that prior to issuance of a building permit, the development plans shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal to
determine if fire flow requirements would be met given the requirements of the proposed project, and the
size of the existing water main(s). If the Fire Marshal determines improvements are needed for fire
protection services, then the following shall apply:
that prior to issuance of a building permit the project sponsor shall be required to provide a plan to
supply adequate water supply for fire suppression to the project site, consistent with the Fire
Marshal’s requirements. The plan shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal. The project sponsor shall
be responsible for implementation of the plan including installation of new water mains, and/or
incorporation of fire water storage tanks and booster pumps into the building design, or other
measures as determined by the Fire Marshal.
37. that if evidence of an archeological site or other suspected cultural resource as defined by CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.5, including darkened soil representing past human activity (“midden”), that could conceal
material remains (e.g., worked stone, worked bone, fired clay vessels, faunal bone, hearths, storage pits, or
burials) is discovered during construction-related earth-moving activities, all ground-disturbing activity within
100 feet of the resources shall be halted and the City of Burlingame shall be notified. The project sponsor
shall hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct a field investigation. The City of Burlingame shall consult with
the archeologist to assess the significance of the find. Impacts to any significant resources shall be
mitigated to a less-than significant level through data recovery or other methods determined adequate by a
qualified archaeologist and that are consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Archeological Documentation. Any identified cultural resources shall be recorded on the appropriate DPR
523 (A-J) form and filed with the NWIC;
38. that should a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature be identified at the project
construction site during any phase of construction, the project manager shall cease all construction activities
at the site of the discovery and immediately notify the City of Burlingame. The project sponsor shall retain a
qualified paleontologist to provide an evaluation of the find and to prescribe mitigation measures to reduce
impacts to a less-than-significant level. Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while mitigation
for paleontological resources or geologic features is carried out. The project sponsor shall be responsible
for implementing any additional mitigation measures prescribed by the paleontologist and approved by the
City; and
39. that if human remains are discovered at any project construction site during any phase of construction, all
ground-disturbing activity within 100 feet of the resources shall be halted and the City of Burlingame and the
County coroner shall be notified immediately, according to Section 5097.98 of the State Public Resources
Code and Section 7050.5 of California’s Health and Safety Code. If the remains are determined by the
County coroner to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be notified
within 24 hours, and the guidelines of the NAHC shall be adhered to in the treatment and disposition of the
remains. The project sponsor shall also retain a professional archaeologist with Native American burial
experience to conduct a field investigation of the specific site and consult with the Most Likely Descendant,
if any, identified by the NAHC. As necessary, the archaeologist may provide professional assistance to the
Most Likely Descendant, including the excavation and removal of the human remains. The City of
Burlingame shall be responsible for approval of recommended mitigation as it deems appropriate, taking
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account of the provisions of State law, as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(e) and Public
Resources Code section 5097.98. The project sponsor shall implement approved mitigation, to be verified
by the City of Burlingame, before the resumption of ground-disturbing activities within 100 feet of where the
remains were discovered.
Ruben Hurin
Planning Manager
c. 20 Hobart LLC, applicant and property owner
MBH Architects, project architect
Attachments:
One Year Extension Request Letter Submitted by t he Applicant, date stamped February 7, 2019
March 12, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
Application to the Planning Commission
Conditional Use Permit Applications from Original Approval
Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing – Mailed February 15, 2019
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, March 12, 2018
d.250 California Drive, zoned CAR - Application for Design Review and Conditional Use
Permit for office use in a portion of the ground floor for construction of a new, 4-story
mixed use office building (retail and office). The project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15332
of the CEQA Guidelines. (20 Hobart LLC, applicant and property owner; MBH Architects,
architect) (38 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin
Commissioner Comaroto returned the dais.
All Commissioners had visited the property. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Community Development Director Meeker provided an overview of the staff report.
Questions of Staff:
There were no questions of staff.
Chair Gum opened the public hearing.
Ryan Guibara and Andres Grecchi represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
>Noted that there is a shadow missing to the right of the stair tower on the elevation. (Grecchi:
confirmed this.)
>Likes the changes that have been made.
>On Sheet 3.1.2, noted that the "Prussian Blue" notation appeared to point to the incorrect detail on
the elevation.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Chair Gum closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion:
>Likes most of the changes. Much improved.
>Reduced size of the mullions helps to reduce the impact of the blue window grids.
>Likes the highly structured brick faces on South Lane, West Lane, and California Drive. Less
comfortable with the main entry details, but is much better than the original proposal.
>Likes it even more so now. The darker brick rendering distances the project more from the historic
train station.
>The darker brick that is shown now even distances itself more from the design and finish of the train
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station. The project fits with the rules that the Commission is given to judge project design. Nice, well
designed.
>Having the open space between the project and the train station helps, as does the width of California
Drive; helps with the scale. This will be an integral part of Downtown.
>Thanks for providing the amount of retail shown on the ground floor.
>Likes the project. The redesign of the trellis element to be more like "eyebrows" fits better with the
design aesthetic of the building. Has an elegance to it. The factory feel to the windows is bolstered by the
lighter muntins; has been improved.
>Expressed concern with building more Downtown; perhaps should wait for the General Plan to be
adopted. Would also like to see what new State mandates will be implemented regarding housing. Doesn't
feel that the project is compatible with the surrounding development. Feels that mass, bulk, and scale are
out of context with surrounding development. A four -story building as proposed is not an appropriate
transition to the lower-scale development in the vicinity. Feels that the project will overshadow the historic
Train Station. Feels that the exception of providing the opportunity for a 55-foot height has become a
"rule" rather than the base height of 35-feet. Doesn't feel that the project fits into the auto -oriented focus
of the CAR district.
Commissioner Loftis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to approve the
application.
Discussion of Motion:
>Because of the nature of California Drive, this is the location for projects like the one
proposed.
>Everything known about the updated General Plan incorporates the policy direction of the
adopted Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan. This project is compliant with the policies in the
Plan.
>This project will preserve the historic mural and, in fact, puts it on display in the offices of the
Burlingame Historical Society.
>The developer has done great projects Downtown and has shown commitment to
Burlingame.
>Supports the project.
Aye:Gaul, Gaul, Terrones, Sargent, Loftis, Kelly, and Comaroto7 -
Nay:Gum, and Gum2 -
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Secretary
RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND ONE YEAR EXTENSION
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for a One
Year Extension of a previously approved application for Commercial Design Review and Conditional
Use Permits for office use in a portion of the ground floor and building height for construction of a new,
four-story mixed use office building (retail and office) at 250 California Drive, Zoned CAR, 20 Hobart
LLC, 999 Baker Way, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA, 94404, property owner, APN: 029-213-010;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
February 25, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written
materials and testimony presented at said hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that:
1. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and comments
received and addressed by this Commission, it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence
that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and categorical
exemption, per CEQA Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects, is hereby approved.
2. Said One Year Extension of Commercial Design Review and Conditional Use Permits are
approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Findings for such
One Year Extension of Commercial Design Review and Conditional Use Permits are set forth in
the staff report, minutes, and recording of said meeting.
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of
the County of San Mateo.
Chairman
I, , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 25th day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 1
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped February 27, 2018, sheets A0.0.0 through A9.2.1, ALTA, C-4, L1.01 and L2.01;
2. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding
exterior walls or parapet walls, shall require an amendment to this permit;
3. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof
height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning
Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning
staff);
4. that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof screen shall not exceed elevation 89.24’,
and that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 85.22’
for a maximum height of 55’-0”, and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge and top of
roof screen shall be surveyed and approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds
and prior to final framing and roofing inspections. The main lobby finished floor shall be
elevation 31.0’; the second floor finished floor shall be elevation 46.92’; the third floor finished
floor shall be elevation 59.22’, and the fourth floor finished floor shall be elevation 71.52’.
Should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or adjusted
so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the maximum height shown
on the approved plans;
5. that the on-site parking spaces shall be used only for the tenants and visitors of the office and
retail facilities on this site and shall not be leased or rented for storage of automobiles or
goods either by individuals or businesses not on this site or by other businesses for off-site
parking;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the parking
in-lieu fee in the amount of $577,143.27, made payable to the City of Burlingame and
submitted to the Planning Division;
7. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the
commercial linkage fee in the amount of $683,675.00, made payable to the City of
Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Division;
8. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the first half
of the public facilities impact fee in the amount of $195,233.05, made payable to the City of
Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Division;
9. that prior to scheduling the final framing inspection, the applicant shall pay the second half of
the public facilities impact fee in the amount of $195,233.05, made payable to the City of
Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Division;
10. that during construction, the applicant shall provide fencing (with a fabric screen or mesh)
around the project site to ensure that all construction equipment, materials and debris is kept
on site;
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 2
11. that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-of-
way without an encroachment permit shall be prohibited;
12. that the conditions of the Building Division’s September 20, 2017 and July 13, 2017 memos,
the Engineering Division’s January 11, 2018, November 17, 2017, September 25, 2017 and
July 28, 2017 memos, the Fire Division’s October 4, 2017 and August 14, 2017 memos, the
Parks Division’s September 27, 2017 and July 25, 2017 memos, and the Stormwater
Division’s September 27, 2017 and July 20, 2017 memos shall be met;
13. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval
adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of
all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all
conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or
changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal;
14. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the
site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be
required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
15. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to
submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
16. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;
17. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, 2016 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
18. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the
property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new
structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this
survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
19. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or
another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification
that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at
framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans;
architectural certification documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be
submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled;
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 3
20. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of
the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and
21. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the
architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built
according to the approved Planning and Building plans.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ARE FROM DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN:
22. the project sponsor shall prepare a Geotechnical Study identifying the depth to the seasonal
high water table at the project site. No permanent groundwater dewatering would be allowed.
Instead, all residential uses must be elevated to above the seasonal high water table and all
areas for non-residential uses shall be flood-proofed and anchored, in accordance with
floodplain development requirements, to the design depth as recommended by geotechnical
engineer. Final design shall be prepared by a qualified professional engineer and approved
by the Burlingame Department of Public Works prior to receiving a building permit;
23. the project sponsor shall implement all appropriate control measures from the most currently
adopted air quality plan at the time of project construction;
24. the project sponsor shall ensure implementation of the following mitigation measures during
project construction, in accordance with BAAQMD standard mitigation requirements:
a. All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and
unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day or as necessary.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material offsite shall be covered or
otherwise loaded consistent with California Vehicle Code Section 23114.
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet
power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry sweeping is
prohibited.
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible.
Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil
binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting off equipment when not in use or
reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne
toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of the California Code of Regulations
[CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all access points.
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 4
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic
and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the Lead
Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action
within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations.
25. the project sponsor shall implement the following Greenhouse Gas reduction measures
during construction activities:
a. Alternative-Fueled (e.g., biodiesel, electric) construction vehicles/equipment shall make
up at least 15 percent of the fleet.
b. Use at least 10 percent local building materials.
c. Recycle at least 50 percent of construction waste or demolition materials.
26. the project sponsor shall provide adequate secure bicycle parking in the plan area at a
minimum ratio of 1 bicycle spot for every 20 vehicle spots;
27. that employers shall post and update information on alternate modes of transportation for the
area (i.e. bus/shuttle schedules and stop locations, maps);
28. the project sponsor shall incorporate commercial energy efficiency measures such that
energy efficiency is increased to 15% beyond 2008 title 24 standards for electricity and
natural gas;
29. the project sponsor shall incorporate recycling measures and incentives such that a solid
waste diversion rate of 75% is achieved upon occupation of each phase of plan development;
30. the project sponsor shall incorporate commercial water efficiency measures such that water
consumption is decreased by a minimum of 10 percent over current standard water demand
factors;
31. that construction shall avoid the March 15 through August 31 avian nesting period to the
extent feasible. If it is not feasible to avoid the nesting period, a survey for nesting birds shall
be conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist no earlier than 7 days prior to construction. The
area surveyed shall include all clearing/construction areas, as well as areas within 250 ft. of
the boundaries of these areas, or as otherwise determined by the biologist. In the event that
an active nest is discovered, clearing/construction shall be postponed within 250 ft. of the
nest, until the young have fledged (left the nest), the nest is vacated, and there is no
evidence of second nesting attempts;
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 5
32. that for projects within the Plan Area that require excavation, a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (and Phase II sampling, where appropriate) would be required. If the Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment determines that remediation is required, the project sponsor
would be required to implement all remediation and abatement work in accordance with the
requirements of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or other jurisdictional agency;
33. that the following practices shall be incorporated into the construction documents to be
implemented by the project contractor.
a. Maximize the physical separation between noise generators and noise receptors. Such
separation includes, but is not limited to, the following measures:
- Use heavy-duty mufflers for stationary equipment and barriers around particularly
noisy areas of the site or around the entire site; - Use shields, impervious fences, or
other physical sound barriers to inhibit transmission of noise to sensitive receptors;
- Locate stationary equipment to minimize noise impacts on the community; and
- Minimize backing movements of equipment.
b. Use quiet construction equipment whenever possible.
c. Impact equipment (e.g., jack hammers and pavement breakers) shall be hydraulically or
electrically powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air
exhaust from pneumatically-powered tools. Compressed air exhaust silencers shall be
used on other equipment. Other quieter procedures, such as drilling rather than using
impact equipment, shall be used whenever feasible.
34. the project sponsor shall incorporate the following practice into the construction documents to
be implemented by construction contractors: The project sponsor shall require that loaded
trucks and other vibration-generating equipment avoid areas of the project site that are
located near existing residential uses to the maximum extent compatible with project
construction goals;
35. that if the project increases sewer flows to the sanitary sewer system, the project sponsor
shall coordinate with the City Engineer to determine if improvements to public sanitary sewer
infrastructure are needed. If improvements are needed, the following shall apply:
that prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall develop a plan to
facilitate sanitary sewer improvements. The plan shall include a schedule for
implementing sanitary sewer upgrades that would occur within the development site
and/or contribution of a fair share fee toward those improvements, as determined by the
City Engineer. The plan shall be reviewed by the City Engineer.
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 6
36. that prior to issuance of a building permit, the development plans shall be reviewed by the
Fire Marshal to determine if fire flow requirements would be met given the requirements of
the proposed project, and the size of the existing water main(s). If the Fire Marshal
determines improvements are needed for fire protection services, then the following shall
apply:
that prior to issuance of a building permit the project sponsor shall be required to provide
a plan to supply adequate water supply for fire suppression to the project site, consistent
with the Fire Marshal’s requirements. The plan shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal.
The project sponsor shall be responsible for implementation of the plan including
installation of new water mains, and/or incorporation of fire water storage tanks and
booster pumps into the building design, or other measures as determined by the Fire
Marshal.
37. that if evidence of an archeological site or other suspected cultural resource as defined by
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, including darkened soil representing past human activity
(“midden”), that could conceal material remains (e.g., worked stone, worked bone, fired clay
vessels, faunal bone, hearths, storage pits, or burials) is discovered during construction-
related earth-moving activities, all ground-disturbing activity within 100 feet of the resources
shall be halted and the City of Burlingame shall be notified. The project sponsor shall hire a
qualified archaeologist to conduct a field investigation. The City of Burlingame shall consult
with the archeologist to assess the significance of the find. Impacts to any significant
resources shall be mitigated to a less-than significant level through data recovery or other
methods determined adequate by a qualified archaeologist and that are consistent with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeological Documentation. Any identified cultural
resources shall be recorded on the appropriate DPR 523 (A-J) form and filed with the NWIC;
38. that should a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature be
identified at the project construction site during any phase of construction, the project
manager shall cease all construction activities at the site of the discovery and immediately
notify the City of Burlingame. The project sponsor shall retain a qualified paleontologist to
provide an evaluation of the find and to prescribe mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a
less-than-significant level. Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while
mitigation for paleontological resources or geologic features is carried out. The project
sponsor shall be responsible for implementing any additional mitigation measures prescribed
by the paleontologist and approved by the City; and
39. that if human remains are discovered at any project construction site during any phase of
construction, all ground-disturbing activity within 100 feet of the resources shall be halted and
the City of Burlingame and the County coroner shall be notified immediately, according to
Section 5097.98 of the State Public Resources Code and Section 7050.5 of California’s
Health and Safety Code. If the remains are determined by the County coroner to be Native
American, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be notified within 24
hours, and the guidelines of the NAHC shall be adhered to in the treatment and disposition of
the remains. The project sponsor shall also retain a professional archaeologist with Native
American burial experience to conduct a field investigation of the specific site and consult
EXHIBIT “A”
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and One Year Extension
250 California Drive
Effective March 7, 2019
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with the Most Likely Descendant, if any, identified by the NAHC. As necessary, the
archaeologist may provide professional assistance to the Most Likely Descendant, including
the excavation and removal of the human remains. The City of Burlingame shall be
responsible for approval of recommended mitigation as it deems appropriate, taking account
of the provisions of State law, as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(e) and Public
Resources Code section 5097.98. The project sponsor shall implement approved mitigation,
to be verified by the City of Burlingame, before the resumption of ground-disturbing activities
within 100 feet of where the remains were discovered.
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Community Development Department
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
REGULAR ACTION (Public Hearing): Proposed Amendments
to Title 25, Chapters 25.32 and 25.70 to Amend the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial (BAC) Zoning Regulations to Allow
Commercial Recreation as a Conditional Use.
MEETING DATE: February 25, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 8a
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed change to the Zoning Code to allow commercial
recreation as a Conditional Use in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District is Categorically
Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15305
of the CEQA Guidelines which states that minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an
average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, are
exempt from environmental review. The proposed change does not represent a change to the
intensity of use allowed within the current zoning for the area, and would be considered minor
alterations to land use limitations, which are exempt from environmental review.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Planning Commission shall review the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, consider all
public testimony (both oral and written) and, following conclusion of the public hearing, consider
recommending adoption of the ordinance by the City Council, or alternatively, provide direction to staff
regarding modifications to the ordinance prior to formulation of a recommendation to the City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME, AMENDING
TITLE 25 – CHAPTERS 25.32 AND 25.70 TO AMEND THE BURLINGAME AVENUE
COMMERCIAL (BAC) ZONING REGULATIONS TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECREATION AS
A CONDITIONAL USE
BACKGROUND
At its August and October meetings, the City Council’s Economic Development Subcommittee discussed
the retail environment in the City’s two commercial business districts, Downtown Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway. The meeting in August included discussion with a commercial broker representing a large
vacant storefront on Burlingame Avenue in which she shared her perspective about which uses may be
attracted to Burlingame Avenue in general. For the October meeting, property owners were invited to
attend and share their perspectives. The August 17, 2018 and October 11, 2018 Economic Development
Subcommittee meeting minutes are attached.
As part of the discussion, commercial recreation was discussed as a potential use to add to the
Burlingame Avenue Commercial (BAC) district. Currently, commercial recreation is allowed as a
Conditional Use in the Bayswater Mixed Use (BMU), Howard Mixed Use (HMU), Donnelly Avenue
Commercial (DAC), Chapin Avenue Commercial (CAC), and Broadway Commercial Districts.
Commercial recreation is not permitted in the BAC district.
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As part of “Envision Burlingame,” the Zoning Ordinance including the BAC District will be reviewed and
updated. The timeframe for the full update is anticipated to take approximately one year. However, the
consideration and potential addition of commercial recreation as a Conditional Use is a focused effort
that provides a more immediate benefit.
On November 19, 2018, the City Council gave direction to staff to proceed with preparation of
amendments to the land use restrictions allowing commercial recreation as a Conditional Use in the BAC
District.
DISCUSSION
Burlingame Avenue has traditionally been focused on retail, restaurant, and service uses. However,
given the evolving nature of all of those uses (particularly retail), many business and shopping districts
are finding a need to introduce additional new uses in order to remain vibrant and competitive. Some
communities are finding that active commercial recreation uses can be an appropriate addition to their
business and shopping districts. In particular, commercial recreation can generate regular “foot traffic”,
which can benefit neighboring retailers, restaurants, and services.
As noted above, commercial recreation is allowed as a Conditional Use in the areas surrounding
Burlingame Avenue (specifically the BMU, HMU, DAC, and CAC Districts), but is not permitted in the
BAC District. As a Conditional Use, conditions can be imposed on a business to ensure it is compatible
with the surrounding area. Suggestions in the subcommittee meetings included consideration of requiring
a retail or food service component at the front of a commercial recreation business, and requiring that
storefront windows be maintained clear rather than obscured.
The attached Draft Ordinance sets forth text amendments to the City’s existing BAC District regulations
to allow commercial recreation as a Conditional Use. The Draft Ordinance also sets forth text
amendments to the Off-Street Parking regulations to exempt commercial recreation uses from providing
off-street parking, if located on the first floor and within the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown
Specific Plan (retail, personal service and food establishment uses located on the first floor and within
the parking sector are currently exempt). Staff has provided a summary of the proposed changes below:
Proposed Amendment to Code Section 25.32.030 (BAC District Regulations): Staff has prepared an
amendment to the BAC District regulations that allows commercial recreation uses the opportunity to
request approval of a Conditional Use Permit and establishes criteria for approval of such requests,
including:
Requiring active visible uses such as retail, waiting/reception or lounge areas associated with
the business along the business frontage abutting the sidewalk. The active area must measure
at least fifteen (15) feet in depth; and
Maintaining a clear view into the business by not allowing storefront windows or doors to be
obscured.
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Proposed Amendment to Code Section 25.70.090 (Off-Street Parking): Retail, personal and food
establishment uses located on the first floor that are located within the parking sector are currently
exempt from off-street parking requirements (Code Section 25.70.090 (a)). The basis for this exemption
originated when the City acquired and built public parking lots in the downtown area, by way of
assessments (60% of cost) collected from property owners within the Burlingame Avenue Off-street
Parking District (created in 1962).
The Planning Division previously has determined that for uses located within the parking sector, the net
increase calculation for parking should be based on the most intensive use that would otherwise be
exempt (in this case food establishments at 1 space per 200 SF of floor area) rather than strictly the
existing use. Therefore, commercial recreation uses (parking ratio of 1 space per 200 SF of floor area)
would not require any additional parking (or a Parking Variance) based on this determination, since there
would be no intensification of use based on the most intensive use permitted.
Staff has prepared an amendment to the off-street parking regulations for vehicle parking in the parking
sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed amendment to Code Section 25.70.090
(a) adds commercial recreation as an exempt use from providing off-street parking, if located on the first
floor and within the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan. This amendment is being
proposed in order to facilitate the City Council’s directive of allowing commercial recreation as a
Conditional Use in the BAC District by removing Parking Variances and parking in-lieu payment
requirements, which would deter commercial recreation type businesses from considering the BAC
District as a potential location.
The Draft Ordinance is provided as an Attachment to this report. Text to be added are bold and text to be
deleted are in strikeout, both in red font.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission should review the summary in this report and the attachments, conduct a
public hearing, and consider public input. Following the public hearing the Commission may consider
two alternatives:
1. Recommend the proposed ordinance to the City Council for action; or
2. Direct staff to make adjustments to the ordinance and refer it back to the Commission for
reconsideration and action.
Prepared by:
Ruben Hurin
Planning Manager
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Attachments:
Zoning Code Sections 25.32.030 and 25.70.090 – Redlines with Proposed Amendments
November 19, 2018 City Council Minutes
August 17, 2018 and October 11, 2018 Economic Development Subcommittee Minutes
Proposed Resolution Amending Title 25 of the Burlingame Municipal Code (Zoning Code)
Public Hearing Notice – published February 14, 2019
Proposed Amendments
25.32.030 Conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit.
The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit in the BAC District:
(a) Instructional classes incidental to retail or service use;
(b) Grocery stores and markets;
(c) Schools, above or below the first floor only, which operate outside of peak retail hours
only;
(d) Above the first floor only:
(1) Real estate offices,
(2) Health services,
(3) Financial institutions;
(e) Public utility and public service buildings and facilities;
(f) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
(g) Food establishments on certain sites, subject to the criteria established in Section
25.32.070;
(h) Any building or structure which is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height, up to a
maximum building height of fifty-five (55) feet.
(i) Commercial recreation use which meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Active visible uses including retail, waiting/reception or lounge areas associated
with the business, measuring at least fifteen (15) feet in depth, shall be provided
along the business frontage abutting the sidewalk; and
(2) Storefront windows or doors shall not be obscured and shall provide a clear view
into the business.
25.70.090 Vehicle parking in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the following shall apply to vehicle parking
requirements in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, as shown on the
Parking Sector Boundaries Map, Figure 3-3 of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan:
(a) Retail, personal service, and food establishment, and commercial recreation uses
located on the first floor within the parking sector shall be exempt from providing off-
street parking. Any other uses on the first floor, and all uses above or below the first floor
shall provide off-street parking as required by this chapter.
(b) Any new development, except reconstruction because of catastrophe or natural disaster,
shall provide on-site parking, except that the first floor of such new development in the
parking sector shall be exempt from parking requirements if the first floor is used for
retail, personal service or food establishment uses.
(c) Buildings reconstructed after catastrophe or natural disaster shall be required to provide
parking only for the square footage over and above the square footage existing at the
time of the disaster. This parking shall be provided on-site.
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protected and their status. She added that her preliminary analysis shows that there are 21 trees that are
protected, and 14 of those trees are in poor health.
Ms. Merkes stated that the second question asked whether a TDM strategy would be applied to the project.
She explained that this is a management plan and would be something that could be added as a goal.
Ms. Merkes stated that the third question concerned curb management and utilizing the driveway for drop-
offs. She explained that she has been working on creating two drop-off zones.
Vice Mayor Colson asked if there is a tree replanting diagram. Ms. Merkes responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
b. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH A
REVIEW AND POTENTIAL MODIFICATION OF THE BURLINGAME AVENUE
COMMERCIAL (BAC) ZONING REGULATIONS TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL
RECREATION USES
CDD Gardiner stated that at the Economic Development Subcommittee’s October meeting, the members
discussed the retail environment in the city’s two commercial districts. He explained that commercial
recreation was discussed as a potential use in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District. Currently,
commercial recreation is allowed as a conditional use in the Howard Mixed Use Zone and on Broadway. He
stated that staff is requesting that City Council authorize the Planning Commission to review the proposal to
allow commercial recreation as a conditional use in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial zone.
Councilmember Keighran stated that while she agreed that the Planning Commission should look into this,
she wasn’t sure if she agreed with allowing commercial recreation businesses on Burlingame Avenue.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that this request makes him think of the Pilates studio and how it has increased
foot traffic on Broadway. Therefore, he saw how it could be beneficial for a street but was concerned that it
might not be appropriate on Burlingame Avenue.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Commercial broker Christina DeRockere discussed the interest she has received from fitness companies to
take over the space at Sole Desire.
Mayor Brownrigg closed the public comment.
City Manager Goldman stated that this discussion occurred at two different Economic Development
Subcommittee meetings. At the first meeting, the commercial broker who represents the J Crew space
discussed the difficulty of leasing the space because of its size. She stated that at the second meeting, in
October, six property owners and others joined the conversation. She explained that they told a compelling
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story about how it was important to open Burlingame Avenue up to different uses provided there is a retail
front.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that the property owners, real estate agents, and small business owners told the
Subcommittee members that the City needed to rethink programing in the major commercial downtown
areas. She discussed the interest of several fitness studios, like SoulCycle, to open on Burlingame Avenue.
She stated that her concern is that if the City doesn’t get ahead of this, Burlingame Avenue could end up
having several empty storefronts. She added that the State is considering taxing services. Therefore, the
City would be able to capture these taxes by incorporating commercial recreation into the downtown
commercial areas.
Councilmember Beach agreed.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he gets the pressure to try to fill up the spot. He added that while he could get
comfortable with allowing fitness studios on Burlingame Avenue, he wouldn’t be okay with fast food or
banks.
Councilmember Keighran asked if the commercial recreation would include entertainment uses like music
venues. City Manager Goldman stated that it wasn’t something that came up at the Subcommittee but the
Council can ask the Planning Commission to include entertainment in the study.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that the Planning Commission should first look into the commercial recreation
uses like fitness as there is immediate need, but could later look into entertainment.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. VICE MAYOR COLSON’S COMMITTEE REPORT
b. COUNCILMEMBER BEACH’S COMMITTEE REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items.
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Parking & Safety
Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees
are available online at www.burlingame.org.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned meeting at 11:04 p.m.
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City Council Economic Development Subcommittee
MINUTES
Conference Room A
City Hall, 501 Primrose Road – Burlingame, California
Friday, August 17, 2018 – 2:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Council Member (CC) Beach and Vice Mayor (VM) Colson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager (CM) Lisa Goldman, Economic Development Specialist (EDS) Cleese
Relihan, Finance Director (FD) Carol Augustine, and Community Development
Director (CDD) Kevin Gardiner
Also in Attendance: Julie Taylor (Colliers International) and Giselle Marie Hale (Redwood City Planning
Commissioner)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Fencing Policies for Vacant Lots:
EDS Relihan provided an example of vacant lot regulations from the City of San Mateo. He noted that the
regulations do not specify the type of fencing, but there are requirements that vacant lots be maintained,
and that fencing and landscaping look attractive. A maintenance plan is required to be submitted to the
City.
CDD Gardiner noted that he spoke to San Mateo staff, and confirmed that staff works with the property
owners on the specifications of the fencing as part of the overall maintenance plan that is required.
Sometimes this is in conjunction with an early demolition permit. Although desired types of desired fencing
are not specified, the regulations do not allow chain link and barbed wire fencing.
The Subcommittee suggested that when early demolition permits are issued, part of the approval could be
to require a fence of better quality than a chain link fence, and that the fencing segments be tied together
to be secured and keep intruders out. The intention would be to have the fencing be secure, but also be
aesthetically attractive. The request and coordination could be administered on the staff level, rather than
requiring review by the Planning Commission.
EDS Relihan asked if there was interest in drafting an ordinance and implementing regulations. CM
Goldman cautioned that staff is already currently working on a number of ordinances, so the
Subcommittee suggested that the various matters under discussion could be bundled together to be most
efficient, and that timing could be flexible given the matter is not of an urgent nature. The items could be
combined into a package to discuss with the City Attorney at a future date.
There was discussion on the distinction between vacant properties versus “dormant” or “unoccupied”
properties, and also a distinction between fencing during construction and fencing of vacant or unoccupied
properties where construction is not ongoing. Cyclone/chain link fencing could be appropriate with active
construction projects, and can be combined with screen graphics depicting the project under construction.
Subcommittee members suggested EDS Relihan speak to developers of recent projects to get a sense of
what may be practical for unoccupied/vacant properties compared to projects that are under construction.
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Alternatively, the matter could be discussed in the October Subcommittee meeting involving landlords. CM
Goldman suggested there may be a timing consideration and distinction between properties unoccupied
and vacant for an extended period, versus projects where construction is imminent. She noted the
paragraph in the San Mateo regulations describing maintenance requirements, and suggested those may
be more important than fencing. Fencing may be less important if a vacant lot is otherwise clear of weeds
and debris, but if the property owner chooses fencing to secure the property, the fencing should be good
quality.
CDD Gardiner noted that construction fencing could be specified as a condition of approval, and would not
need to wait for an ordinance. The Subcommittee agreed with this approach.
Decals for Available Commercial Spaces:
Julie Taylor, Executive Vice President of Colliers International, joined the meeting.
EDS Relihan introduced the item and noted that while the State provides guidance on the posting of real
estate signs, it does not address marketing graphics such as window decals or appliques. He checked
San Mateo and San Francisco regulations, and it does not appear either requires that the windows of
vacant commercial spaces be covered in graphics. Stores with such graphics would most likely be the
result of the brokers or property owners initiating the placement themselves.
Taylor cautioned against obscuring storefronts, since the view out of the space towards the sidewalk can
be important for marketing to prospective tenants. She emphasized the importance of being able to see
the foot traffic, natural light, and co-tenancies from inside the space. A medium-ground would be vinyl
banners across just the bottom of the storefront, but it is important to maintain views out of the space and
allow natural light into the space. She mentioned an approach at the Salesforce Transit Center which
engaged local artists to paint portions of the storefronts.
The Subcommittee mentioned they want to dissuade storefronts from being obscured with butcher paper
since they can become dilapidated, and noted the Charmelle 28 space on Burlingame Avenue is an
example where graphics have been applied nicely. The Subcommittee suggested there may be a range of
acceptable alternatives, including clean and maintained unobscured windows, decal graphics, or artwork.
If the windows are unobstructed, the interior of the space should be clear and presentable. CM Goldman
suggested this matter may be combined with the vacant property maintenance provisions discussed
earlier, and that different options could be provided.
Taylor suggested that obscured windows may be desired during active construction, but if the space is
vacant and not under construction, the maintenance provisions would otherwise apply. Typically when
construction is underway, trade dress-up will be applied.
CDD Gardiner suggested initially these options could be presented as guidelines for property owners, as
an interim measure rather than waiting to be codified in an ordinance. EDS Relihan agreed that it would
present a positive message, and offered to have suggested guidelines to share with landlords in the
October Subcommittee meeting. CM Goldman agreed with this approach, as it would be a collaborative
effort with the property owners. Taylor suggested there be a handout or slides to show examples, and
offered to share some examples.
Burlingame Avenue Use Opportunities:
Giselle Marie Hale of the Redwood City Planning Commission joined the meeting.
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Taylor mentioned that retail spaces are taking longer to lease. Retailers are typically taking smaller spaces
than they used to lease. Onsite retail has become particularly hard for heavy goods, as customers will
come to stores to browse but then order online so they can ship to home. Too many companies are
contracting, not expanding. However, a presence of some stores is necessary to support online
commerce, as seeing stores keep brands “top of mind” with customers.
Taylor continued that the area of growth is “fitness and food.” There is a great deal of interest among
tenants in being located near fitness and food, which is a change from past practices. Tenants get excited
if they see an assortment of hot restaurants and a tenant like Soul Cycle or Rumble boxing, because they
see energy and repeat visits. These uses generate more traffic on the street than retail alone. She
encouraged broadening options, but cautioned against uses such as banks that offer limited foot traffic.
Taylor also suggested uses such as WeWork for their potential to generate foot traffic, provided there is
retail at the front such as a café. This could be useful for spaces on side streets, such as the former
Anthropologie space. Day spas could also be good for side streets, but do not have the same volume of
traffic as a recreational use. The Subcommittee suggested uses such as WeWork could be classified as a
service rather than an office if it were available to be used by the public.
Taylor noted that it can be expensive for owners to subdivide space, as they need to build demising walls,
install HVAC systems, etc. This would require capital or credit, which can be challenging for some owners.
Conversion to food uses can also be very expensive, and ideally food spaces would be square rather than
narrow and deep. “L-around” configurations can work for dividing a space, but they require a strong tenant
for the “L” portion because if that tenants leaves, it can be difficult to re-lease the space.
The Subcommittee inquired how uses are regulated on Burlingame Avenue and downtown, and CDD
Gardiner mentioned that uses are either “Permitted,” “Conditional” (requiring Planning Commission
approval), or “Prohibited.” Allowing fitness uses on Burlingame Avenue would require amending the
allowed uses, as currently Commercial Recreation is allowed on side streets with a Conditional Use
Permit, but not on Burlingame Avenue itself.
Taylor cautioned that if rules are changed, there should be thought on encouraging the type of uses that
will generate foot traffic and be complementary to retail uses. A private Pilates studio, for example, will not
create a lot of foot traffic. The Conditional Use Permit mechanism may be the best option for ensuring
compatibility. There can be a requirement that there be merchandised space in the first 12 or 15 feet of the
storefront.
EDS Relihan mentioned that there are hybrid approaches that combine electronic displays with online
ordering. Taylor mentioned that such pioneering concepts first go into San Francisco or somewhere like
Santana Row, where there is significant foot traffic and co-tenancy. Some are test concepts.
The Subcommittee inquired how a code amendment to allowed uses would be approached. As part of the
General Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Update, the zoning update should prioritize Burlingame
Avenue and Broadway. CDD Gardiner noted that the timeframe for the zoning update is approximately one
year beyond the General Plan adoption, but a more focused code amendment could be initiated by the
City Council, or could be initiated by an applicant in conjunction with a permit application.
The Subcommittee emphasized that Burlingame Avenue offers a “lifestyle.” Taylor suggested that people
should be able to feel like they can get everything that they need.
The Subcommittee mentioned that rising rents have created vacancies. Taylor said it c an be hard to
readjust people’s expectations when the market is changing. Rents have rolled back, because they are
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directly tied to tenants’ sales volumes. A healthy ratio is 10% occupancy cost for retail (including pass
through), 8% for restaurants. New tenants will want to factor their projections more conservatively,
whereas a renewal may be able to be more aggressive than 10 percent.
EDS Relihan noted that the Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) has had challenges finding
space for events. There have been logistical challenges with obtaining permission from Public Works.
Taylor noted that farmers’ markets and food truck events can be effective at attracting people, but there
may not be enough surrounding density to sustain some events. The Subcommittee members remarked
on the conflict between people being opposed to increasing density and development downtown, but also
lamenting the loss of retail. Taylor suggested that density can help fill the gap from online sales, and that
the city-owned parking lots offer opportunities to add density. She suggested that in the development of
parking lots, ground leases would be preferable for the City to retain the asset.
Taylor emphasized that the process for applicants needs to be clear, and that prospective businesses are
sensitive to barriers to entry. The formula retail conditional use permit process in San Francisco has
resulted in vacancies, since retailers fear the risk and unpredictability. Retailers will pursue easier, more
predictable alternatives. EDS Relihan noted that he has created materials to clarify the conditional use
permit process for prospective applicants. He noted he has received inquiries to allow offices in basement
spaces and suggested it should be considered.
Subcommittee members inquired about the loss of sales taxes from retail changing to services. Taylor said
the taxes captured locally by online sales that would have otherwise been collected in other jurisdictions
needs to be factored.
Giselle Marie Hale noted that Redwood City is getting increased density, but doesn’t have a retail base.
Taylor suggested that new buildings need to be designed to accommodate a range of uses, including
ventilation shafts and cooking infrastructure, and ceiling heights of 11 feet clear or higher. Spaces in new
buildings are sometimes too deep or the ceilings are too low, and the developers do not finish the shells. It
is better to have less retail space, but space that is leasable, rather than a large amount of retail space
that is not configured correctly.
The Subcommittee concluded that these issues will be further discussed in a retail summit next spring.
Taylor suggested that the City invite district managers of the corporate stores, since they have a
relationship with the community. She added that even in a healthy retail economy, filling vacancies can
take some time because companies take time to make decisions; it can take a year or more for a retailer
to make all the decisions to enter a market.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no further public comments.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Potential city tools and incentives for businesses attraction
Succession planning for businesses looking to sell
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Gardiner
Community Development Director
City Council Economic Development Subcommittee
MINUTES
Conference Room A
City Hall, 501 Primrose Road – Burlingame, California
Thursday, October 11, 2018 – 2:30 p.m.
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ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Council Member (CC) Beach and Vice Mayor (VM) Colson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager (CM) Lisa Goldman, Parks and Recreation Director (PRD)
Margaret Glomstad, Economic Development Specialist (EDS) Cleese Relihan,
Finance Director (FD) Carol Augustine, and Community Development Director
(CDD) Kevin Gardiner
Members of the Public Present:
Chris Blom, John Britton, Nick Delis, Stephanie Delis, Clark Funkhouser, Ryan
Guibara, Ron Karp, Riyad Salma, Julie Taylor, Silvia Wong, and Vierra Wong
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Burlingame Avenue Downtown Zoning:
EDS Relihan introduced the item. He said the interest originates from inquiries he and Planning staff
have received for various businesses that would not be allowed under current zoning regulations. Given
the changing nature of retail and commercial uses in downtown districts, it seemed appropriate to
consider the range of uses desired for Burlingame Avenue and Broadway, and determine if
amendments to the zoning regulations would be appropriate to accommodate uses that might not be
allowed currently. Commercial property owners were invited to this meeting to provide input, including
identifying potential tenants that may have inquired about leasing space that may or may not be able to
be accommodated under current zoning.
Vice Mayor Colson provided further introduction, noting that the vacancy of the large J. Crew space on
Burlingame Avenue had been part of the impetus for the discussion. Retail consultant Julie Taylor had
been invited to the August 17, 2018 Economic Development Subcommittee meeting to share her
thoughts on the issue. Ms. Colson noted that there will be further conversations in the community on
this topic in the coming year. She added that commercial recreation and co-working businesses have
been suggested as new uses not currently allowed on Burlingame Avenue.
Property owners in attendance had a number of observations and suggestions including:
Suggestion to review the Burlingame Avenue Commercial (BAC) zoning chapter to look at which
uses are permitted and not permitted, and how those fit with the 21st century. The current zoning
lists a number of outmoded uses such as variety stores, drug stores, and travel agencies.
The nature of banks has changed from decades ago; they should be allowed.
There has been interest in commercial recreation, but it is not allowed in the BAC zone.
There is a provision in the zoning that states that anything that is not listed is therefore prohibited.
The property owners suggest changing this provision to allow more flexibility in the future.
Does not need to have three different types of food service uses.
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Should consider the goal of Burlingame Avenue downtown retail and Broadway retail. The
current regulations are very restrictive. Set a broad goal, a vision statement.
The “retail” use is really restrictive downtown, and what is allowed varies from block to block.
Different retail criteria for different locations, zoning is disparate.
The CUP process does not work for leasing, creates risk for landlords. Needs a faster process
for getting a decision. For example, staff-level review with a 48-hour turnaround, which could be
appealed if there was disagreement with the decision.
Soul Cycle or other commercial recreation would be a good tenant for Burlingame Avenue. It
brings a lot of energy, particularly with the right instructor. It is a better location than Howard
Avenue.
There is still high demand for retail.
Could consider allowing office on the ground floor provided the first 15 or 20 feet is retail. Could
have office space behind, accessed through a hallway.
Education uses bring foot traffic, and eating and shopping. Parents have to drop off kids and
pick them up, and will shop and eat in the meantime.
There appears to be increased foot traffic on Burlingame Avenue at the lunch hour. There needs
to be more eating establishments. Young people with disposable income are coming to
Burlingame, and they want to eat, but want to get in and out quickly. Needs more flexibility for a
wider spectrum in restaurants.
Subcommittee members showed concern with the process to obtain permits and wanted to ensure they
do not impose undue constraints on prospective businesses.
Julie Taylor, Colliers International, provided comments on retail environments in general. She said that
every category of retail property is trying to figure out how to replace the lost soft-good tenants.
Shopping centers are replacing retail space with food; for example a Macy’s converted into an Eataly
in Los Angeles. She suggested making the zoning as broad as possible to allow multiple types of uses.
She said there should still be retail on the ground floor, but the City could expand the zoning to include
fitness provided it has a retail component at the front. It is reasonable to tell a recreation use that it
cannot obscure its windows, and must instead have an entry vestibule, perhaps with apparel, that is
welcome and open during regular business hours. She also suggested co-working could be considered
if it has a café presence at the front, particularly since co-working brings more businesspeople, which
then brings better lunchtime traffic and cocktail hour traffic. On larger frontages, an option could be to
have a significant portion of the frontage be occupied by retail, but have co-working occupy just 20 feet
in front with a “throat entrance” leading to a larger space behind. However, she also suggested being
cognizant that a single use such as co-working not dominate an entire block. She noted that the laws
of supply and demand need to be recognized; some cities try to regulate the mix of uses through zoning,
but it results in vacancies. The important consideration is how uses (whether they be commercial
recreation or co-working) activate the window line, and how much window line do they have.
Property owners provided further remarks:
It is a challenge to find a tenant for an old-style “bowling alley” storefront that is 35 feet in the
front but extends 100 or 150 feet back.
Ability to pay higher rents varies by type of tenant, as well as position of a tenant in their category.
For example, Salt & Straw can afford a $16,000 per month lease because it is a leader in the
category, and can cover the lease cost with volume.
There is less demand for table service restaurants.
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Ms. Taylor added that restaurants can have a hard time expanding in the Bay Area because they cannot
hire enough employees. The employees cannot afford the cost of living, and the wages are higher.
Counter service lowers labor costs.
Subcommittee members inquired about providing housing downtown as a contributor to the commercial
environment. There are plans for both market-rate and below-market units in Downtown Burlingame.
However it can be hard to have conversations about housing in the community, given concerns over
amount of building, parking, etc. The hope is that transit-oriented development can help the commercial
environment.
Property owner comments:
Development is helpful to the commercial environment. Restaurants need people during the
day, as well as at night for dinner and happy hours.
There is a parking issue because there is so much demand from people to be Downtown. In that
sense it is a “high class problem,” or otherwise an indicator of success. Parking should not be
required for retail uses.
There needs to be speedier review of applications. It costs a lot of money to carry a project over
time.
Subcommittee members asked those in attendance about their perspectives on the future of brick-and-
mortar retail. It is important to Downtown, and in particular with the post office project having a sizab le
retail component. CDD Gardiner mentioned that the post office project proposes about 18,000 square
feet of retail.
Property owner comments:
18,000 square feet of new retail is a lot of space to support. There is a risk of too much retail;
they believe it will be a detriment to the project.
Ms. Taylor remarked that retail will survive, but only on the best blocks with the best architecture and
streetscapes, and on the closest feeder streets. She cautioned against creating tertiary retail, where
retail is required at the ground floor regardless of demand. The situation is compounded when
floorplates are too large, ceilings are too low, spaces are too deep, and there are no provisions for
venting. Attractive brownstones and stoops would be preferable to vacant storefronts.
Property owner comments:
Office on the ground floor would also be preferable to vacant retail.
Bay Meadows has had a hard time leasing the retail space, despite all the new housing.
There is 300,000 square feet of office space in downtown Burlingame, which is a relatively small
amount to support retail.
Ms. Taylor mentioned that there are different types of offices. Some offices are very private and have a
fortress quality, but others have more of a presence such as graphics firms, architects, medical, or co-
working which allow engagement. If it has to be a private office, it can be situated behind a throat
entrance with retail in the front.
Property owner comments:
Office on the ground floor has been taboo in Burlingame since the “dotcom,” but office on the
ground floor with the kinds of qualities being described would be desirable.
Could consider overnight hotels for animals, or doggie daycare.
There have been a lot of inquiries for commercial childcare.
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Should not try to cherry-pick where the market is going. Will always be playing catchup. The City
needs to think of the overarching goal, together with flexibility and predictability.
Needs reliable decision-making, focus on the administration of the goal.
The split between service and retail is not productive.
The smaller retail uses benefit from the big retailers bringing in foot traffic. However the small
retailers are struggling; they are surviving by putting in their own labor. They cannot provide the
same level of service as the big retailers, such as ease of exchanges.
Subcommittee members asked for examples of communities that have done a good job of revising
regulations.
Property owner comments:
San Mateo tried to regulate ground floor office during the “dotcom.” This has been revisited; a
property owner believes the requirement is now retail in the first 60 feet, and a percentage of
the windowline frontage.
Office on the ground floor still involves people walking.
Ancillary streets such as California Drive are not going to be able to attract retailers.
Ms. Taylor mentioned that childcare is a good use since it brings a parent twice a day. It creates repeat
traffic that merchants can build upon. She also mentioned that Walnut Creek has created a real
downtown with verticality, and residential is in very high demand. People downsize from their large
homes and move to Downtown Walnut Creek to be near services. She suggests that Burlingame
redevelop some of its parking lots with residential or office, noting that density sustains retail. She also
remarked that parking garages are likely to be converted to something else as demand for parking
decreases.
Property owner comments:
The City needs to reduce parking requirements for residential development.
The hotel parking reduction is an example of allowing something other than unused parking.
Parking will be repurposed over time.
Retailers will always ask for more parking, but that should not drive decisions.
Parking is expensive to build. Does not make sense when it is right next to the train station.
Would not suggest limiting the number of commercial recreation uses. The prior experience with
limiting the number of restaurants to 36 allowed a few property owners to control what the
restaurant rates were.
There needs to be predictability in the planning approval process.
Water and sewer add to costs, particularly if the tenant is paying for them.
CM Goldman asked CDD Gardiner to describe how the zoning ordinance update follows the update of
the General Plan. Gardiner commented that the General Plan sets the policy direction and goals, and
that the zoning provides the regulations that establish what is allowed and what is not. It will be a
complete rewrite of the zoning code, not just tinkering. The new code can have more flexibility as is
being discussed. There may also be options for a permit that is less involved than a Conditional Use
Permit. It is also an opportunity to revise procedures as well as regulations. CDD Gardiner also said
there are nearer-term options to make more limited changes to the existing code, such as adding
commercial recreation as an allowed use in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial district. CM Goldman
suggested the nearer-term items could be presented to the full City Council to provide direction as a
work item.
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Property owner comments:
Changing the definition of retail may be a faster fix than some of the other concepts being
discussed. If things like co-working can be made to fit within current definitions, the City may not
be so far behind the curve with these changing types of businesses.
CM Goldman suggested to the group that if they have thoughts on what types of changes to make to
the definitions, they can be submitted to staff. Staff will then convey the suggestions to the City Council.
Subcommittee members mentioned that next spring, there will be a “retail summit” to discuss these
issues with the larger community. The subcommittee wanted to talk with property owners in this meeting
beforehand to hear their perspectives. The thinking is to follow the “Burlingame Talks Together” format
that was utilized for the housing discussions earlier this year. The public, retailers, and property owners
will all be invited.
Draft Checklist on “How to Maintain Vacant Commercial Spaces”
EDS Relihan discussed examples he has collected showing different ways to present and market vacant
commercial spaces. The emphasis is on presenting the spaces in a manner that appeals to potential
tenants, and is attractive to the surrounding commercial district.
EDS Relihan has compiled a list of suggestions to property owners that are intended to help improve
the appearance of vacant spaces. They are general strategies to improve the positive “curb appeal” of
a property for prospective tenants.
CM Goldman said some of the vacant properties on Burlingame Avenue and Broadway are presented
well, but others are presented very poorly. Properties are difficult to market when presented poorly, and
in turn reflect badly on adjacent properties. The City wants to provide some “helpful hints” for
maintaining a property while they are looking for their next tenant.
Property owner comments:
Delays in permitting hinder investment in better construction materials. The longer the permitting
takes, the fewer resources are available for making improvements. This is particularly difficult
for smaller “mom and pop” businesses wanting to come in.
There needs to be collective garbage facilities in the parking lots. It is difficult for the individual
older buildings to have room for the bins on their own properties. San Carlos has done a great
job with creating shared trash areas that the tenants and landlords pay for.
Appreciates that staff and the City Council are listening to property owners nowadays and
engaging in constructive conversations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no further public comments.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda topics suggested.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Gardiner
Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. __________
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 25
(ZONING CODE), CHAPTERS 25.32 AND 25.70 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE
TO AMEND THE BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL (BAC) DISTRICT REGULATIONS
TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECREATION AS A CONDITIONAL USE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME HEREBY FINDS:
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments would allow commercial recreation uses
in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial (BAC) District through approval of a Conditional Use
Permit and established criteria; as reflected in the edits to Title 25, Chapter 25.32.030, as
detailed in Exhibit A, attached;
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments would add commercial recreation as a
use that is exempt from providing off-street parking if such use is located on the first floor and
within the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan; as reflected in the edits to
Title 25, Chapter 25.70.090, as detailed in Exhibit A, attached;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the zoning code are considered minor
alterations to land use limitations, which are Categorically Exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15305 of the CEQA
Guidelines;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Burlingame on November 19, 2018 directed
staff to proceed with preparation of amendments to the land use restrictions allowing
commercial recreation as a Conditional Use in the BAC District; and
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame on February 25, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and
all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the City
Council that it adopt amendments to Title 25 (zoning code) of the Burlingame Municipal Code to
amend the BAC District and Off-Street Parking regulations to allow commercial recreation
through approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Chairperson
EXHIBIT “A”
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I, , Secretary of the Burlingame Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
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Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
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Proposed Amendments
25.32.030 Conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit.
The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit in the BAC District:
(a) Instructional classes incidental to retail or service use;
(b) Grocery stores and markets;
(c) Schools, above or below the first floor only, which operate outside of peak retail hours
only;
(d) Above the first floor only:
(1) Real estate offices,
(2) Health services,
(3) Financial institutions;
(e) Public utility and public service buildings and facilities;
(f) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
(g) Food establishments on certain sites, subject to the criteria established in Section
25.32.070;
(h) Any building or structure which is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height, up to a
maximum building height of fifty-five (55) feet.
(i) Commercial recreation use which meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Active visible uses including retail, waiting/reception or lounge areas
associated with the business, measuring at least fifteen (15) feet in depth,
shall be provided along the business frontage abutting the sidewalk; and
(2) Storefront windows or doors shall not be obscured and shall provide a
clear view into the business.
25.70.090 Vehicle parking in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific
Plan.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the following shall apply to vehicle parking
requirements in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, as shown on the
Parking Sector Boundaries Map, Figure 3-3 of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan:
(a) Retail, personal service, and food establishment, and commercial recreation uses
located on the first floor within the parking sector shall be exempt from providing off-
street parking. Any other uses on the first floor, and all uses above or below the first
floor shall provide off-street parking as required by this chapter.
(b) Any new development, except reconstruction because of catastrophe or natural
disaster, shall provide on-site parking, except that the first floor of such new
development in the parking sector shall be exempt from parking requirements if the
first floor is used for retail, personal service or food establishment uses.
(c) Buildings reconstructed after catastrophe or natural disaster shall be required to
provide parking only for the square footage over and above the square footage
existing at the time of the disaster. This parking shall be provided on-site.
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(a) Instructional classes incidental to retail or service use;
(b) Grocery stores and markets;
(c) Schools, above or below the first floor only, which operate outside of peak retail hours
only;
(d) Above the first floor only:
(1) Real estate offices,
(2) Health services,
(3) Financial institutions;
(e) Public utility and public service buildings and facilities;
(f) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
(g) Food establishments on certain sites, subject to the criteria established in Section
25.32.070;
(h) Any building or structure which is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height, up to a
maximum building height of fifty-five (55) feet.
(i) Commercial recreation use which meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Active visible uses including retail, waiting/reception or lounge areas associated
with the business, measuring at least fifteen (15) feet in depth, shall be provided
along the business frontage abutting the sidewalk; and
(2) Storefront windows or doors shall not be obscured and shall provide a clear view
into the business.
25.70.090 Vehicle parking in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the following shall apply to vehicle parking
requirements in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, as shown on the
Parking Sector Boundaries Map, Figure 3-3 of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan:
(a) Retail, personal service, and food establishment, and commercial recreation uses
located on the first floor within the parking sector shall be exempt from providing off-
street parking. Any other uses on the first floor, and all uses above or below the first floor
shall provide off-street parking as required by this chapter.
(b) Any new development, except reconstruction because of catastrophe or natural disaster,
shall provide on-site parking, except that the first floor of such new development in the
parking sector shall be exempt from parking requirements if the first floor is used for
retail, personal service or food establishment uses.
(c) Buildings reconstructed after catastrophe or natural disaster shall be required to provide
parking only for the square footage over and above the square footage existing at the
time of the disaster. This parking shall be provided on-site.
RESOLUTION NO. __________
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 25
(ZONING CODE), CHAPTERS 25.32 AND 25.70 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE
TO AMEND THE BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL (BAC) DISTRICT REGULATIONS
TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECREATION AS A CONDITIONAL USE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME HEREBY FINDS:
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments would allow commercial recreation uses
in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial (BAC) District through approval of a Conditional Use
Permit and established criteria; as reflected in the edits to Title 25, Chapter 25.32.030, as
detailed in Exhibit A, attached;
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments would add commercial recreation as a
use that is exempt from providing off-street parking if such use is located on the first floor and
within the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan; as reflected in the edits to
Title 25, Chapter 25.70.090, as detailed in Exhibit A, attached;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the zoning code are considered minor
alterations to land use limitations, which are Categorically Exempt from environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15305 of the CEQA
Guidelines;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Burlingame on November 19, 2018 directed
staff to proceed with preparation of amendments to the land use restrictions allowing
commercial recreation as a Conditional Use in the BAC District; and
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame on February 25, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and
all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends to the City
Council that it adopt amendments to Title 25 (zoning code) of the Burlingame Municipal Code to
amend the BAC District and Off-Street Parking regulations to allow commercial recreation
through approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Chairperson
EXHIBIT “A”
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I, , Secretary of the Burlingame Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
_________________________
Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
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Proposed Amendments
25.32.030 Conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit.
The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit in the BAC District:
(a) Instructional classes incidental to retail or service use;
(b) Grocery stores and markets;
(c) Schools, above or below the first floor only, which operate outside of peak retail hours
only;
(d) Above the first floor only:
(1) Real estate offices,
(2) Health services,
(3) Financial institutions;
(e) Public utility and public service buildings and facilities;
(f) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
(g) Food establishments on certain sites, subject to the criteria established in Section
25.32.070;
(h) Any building or structure which is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height, up to a
maximum building height of fifty-five (55) feet.
(i) Commercial recreation use which meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Active visible uses including retail, waiting/reception or lounge areas
associated with the business, measuring at least fifteen (15) feet in depth,
shall be provided along the business frontage abutting the sidewalk; and
(2) Storefront windows or doors shall not be obscured and shall provide a
clear view into the business.
25.70.090 Vehicle parking in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific
Plan.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the following shall apply to vehicle parking
requirements in the parking sector of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, as shown on the
Parking Sector Boundaries Map, Figure 3-3 of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan:
(a) Retail, personal service, and food establishment, and commercial recreation uses
located on the first floor within the parking sector shall be exempt from providing off-
street parking. Any other uses on the first floor, and all uses above or below the first
floor shall provide off-street parking as required by this chapter.
(b) Any new development, except reconstruction because of catastrophe or natural
disaster, shall provide on-site parking, except that the first floor of such new
development in the parking sector shall be exempt from parking requirements if the
first floor is used for retail, personal service or food establishment uses.
(c) Buildings reconstructed after catastrophe or natural disaster shall be required to
provide parking only for the square footage over and above the square footage
existing at the time of the disaster. This parking shall be provided on-site.
PROJECT LOCATION
1629 Howard Avenue
Item No. 8c
Regular Action Item
City of Burlingame
Design Review
Address: 1629 Howard Avenue Meeting Date: February 15, 2019
Request: Application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage.
Applicant and Architect: Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure APN: 028-316-280
Property Owners: Peter and Judith Cittadini TR Lot Area: 5,011 SF
General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a), which states that construction of a limited number of
new, small facilities or structures including one single family residence or a second dwelling unit in a residential
zone is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be
constructed or converted under this exception.
Background: The subject property is located within the Burlingame Park No. 2 subdivision. Based upon
documents that were submitted to the Planning Division by a Burlingame property owner in 2009, it was
indicated that the entire Burlingame Park No. 2, Burlingame Park No. 3, Burlingame Heights, and Glenwood
Park subdivisions may have historical characteristics that would indicate that properties within this area could be
potentially eligible for listing on the National or California Register of Historical Places. Therefore, for any
property located within these subdivisions, a Historic Resource Evaluation must be prepared prior to any
significant development project being proposed to assess whether the existing structure(s) could be potentially
eligible for listing on the National or California Register of Historical Places.
A Historic Resource Evaluation was prepared for this property by Page & Turnbull, Inc., dated April 9, 2018. The
results of the evaluation concluded that it is not eligible for individual listing on the California Register of
Historical Resources under any criteria. Therefore, the proposed project may be categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
construction of a limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, including one-single family residence, or a
second dwelling unit in a residential zone is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption may be applied to the construction or conversion of up to three (3) single-family residences as part of
the project.
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing one-story single family dwelling and
detached garage to build a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached one-car garage. The proposed
house and detached garage will have a total floor area of 2,944 SF (0.58 FAR) where 2,944 SF (0.58 FAR) is the
maximum allowed.
A total of two off-street parking spaces, one of which must covered, are required for the proposed four-bedroom
house. The new detached garage will provide one code-compliant covered parking space (10’ x 20’ clear interior
dimensions); one uncovered parking space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway. All other Zoning Code
requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage (C.S. 25.57.010 (a) (1)).
This space intentionally left blank.
Item No. 8c
Regular Action Item
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1629 Howard Avenue
Lot Area: 5,011 SF Plans date stamped: February 12, 2019
PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQUIRED
SETBACKS
Front (1st flr):
(2nd flr):
16'-8½”
20’-7”
15'-0”
20'-0”
Side (left):
(right):
13'-7¾"
4’-7¼”
4'-0"
4’-0”
Rear (1st flr):
(2nd flr):
29’-0”
29’-0”
15'-0"
20'-0"
Lot Coverage: 1846 SF
36.8%
2004 SF
40%
FAR: 2944 SF
0.58 FAR
2944 SF 1
0.58 FAR
# of bedrooms: 4 ---
Off-Street Parking: 1 covered
(10' x 20')
1 uncovered
(9' x 20')
1 covered
(10' x 20')
1 uncovered
(9' x 20')
Building Height: 28’-6” 30'-0"
DH Envelope: complies CS 25.26.075
1 (0.32 x 5,011 SF) + 1,100 SF + 240 SF = 2,944 SF (0.58 FAR)
Staff Comments: None.
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission Design Review Study meeting on January 28,
2019, the Commission had several suggestions regarding this project and voted to place this item on the regular
action calendar when all information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Division (see attached
January 28, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes). Please refer to the attached meeting minutes for a complete
list of concerns expressed by the Planning Commission.
The applicant submitted a response letter and revised plans, date stamped February 12, 2019, to address the
Commission’s comments and suggestions. The applicant’s letter provides a detailed summary of changes made
to the project since the design review study meeting.
Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows:
1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood;
2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure;
4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and
5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components.
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Suggested Findings for Design Review: That the architectural style, mass and bulk of the structure, featuring
wood shingle siding, articulated first and second floor walls, proportional plate heights, aluminum clad wood
windows with simulated true divided lites, wood trim, wood corbels and brackets, composition shingle roofing,
stone cladding, and sloping roofs with gable ends is compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood;
that the windows and architectural elements of the proposed structure are placed so that the structure respects
the interface with the structures on adjacent properties; and that the proposed landscape plan incorporates
plants, hedges and trees at locations so that they help to provide privacy and compatible with the existing
neighborhood, the project may be found to be compatible with the requirements of the City’s five design review
criteria.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application,
and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific
findings supporting the Planning Commission’s decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning
Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the
following conditions should be considered:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped
February 12, 2019, sheets A1 through A7, SU-1, and L-1;
2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or
pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning
Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff);
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include
adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed
upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development Director;
5. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not
occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the
regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction plans
shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved plans
throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the
conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination
and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be
included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which
requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan
and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall
require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR
TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
10. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project
architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that
demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property;
11. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners,
set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) based on the elevation
at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
12. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another
architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the
architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window
locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting
framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final
framing inspection shall be scheduled;
13. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof
ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and
14. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural
details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the
approved Planning and Building plans.
Ruben Hurin
Planning Manager
c. Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure, applicant and architect
Peter and Judith Cittadini TR, property owners
Attachments:
January 28, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant’s Response Letter, dated February 12, 2019
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing – Mailed February 15, 2019
Aerial Map
Separate Attachments:
Historical Resource Evaluation conducted by Page & Turnbull, Inc., dated April 9, 2018
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, January 28, 2019
b.1629 Howard Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new, two -story
single family dwelling and detached garage. (Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure, applicant
and designer; Peter and Judith Cittadini TR, property owners) (119 noticed) Staff
Contact: Ruben Hurin
All Commissioners had visited the project site. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Community Development Director Gardiner provided an overview of the staff report.
Questions of staff:
>There is a new parking area shown on the site plan where the driveway is being widened in front of the
house. Is that allowed? (Keylon: It is allowed for accessory dwelling units. If project does not contain an
ADU, it is not allowed unless it's leading to a garage. Would not be allowed in this case since an ADU is
not proposed.)
Chair Gaul opened the public hearing.
Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure, represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
>Have you talked to neighbor on the right on the corner of Howard Avenue and Occidental Avenue?
Their back yard backs up against your right side of the property. (Bittle: Their side yard where the garage
is really their yard, so we tried to open up also in flipping the garage to the opposite corner; creates an
open space that the two properties can share. Have not talked to this neighbor.)
>Have you decided on the type of stone cladding? Encourage you to choose something in the
vernacular that fits the neighborhood, should not choose river rock. (Bittle: Thinking to use a natural
stone, but don't have that detail yet.)
>Plans call out aluminum clad windows and doors. Are you familiar with the simulated true divided lite
muntins that we look for? Please add note to plans specifying type of muntins. (Bittle: Yes.)
>Understand explanation of massing and trying to fit in with the context of the neighborhood. Think
there is support for it in looking at the massing of the houses on either side. Plate heights are 10 feet on
the first floor and 9 feet on the second floor. House is within the limit allowed. Second floor windows are
tall, and there is a lot of freeboard of shingles that makes the second floor feel heavy. Will the second
floor ceilings be vaulted and have volume? (Bittle: Yes, there will be sloped ceilings. Did look at lower
plate heights on both floors, but it looked out of scale compared to the house on Occidental Avenue. Also
used trim on the gable ends to break down the face of the house.) Should revisit reducing the second
floor plate height, perhaps bringing it down to 8'-6", would help with scale as you work from freeboard
below window sills to the tall windows. (Bittle: Will take a look at it.)
>Like style of existing bungalow with low slung roof and wood brackets.
>Existing house has tapered front columns, new house has simple square columns that look light for
this design. Could you consider tapered columns with a solid base? Would make the front of the house
pop.
>Are trim boards on gable ends flat against the wall with shingle in between them or pulled out under
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the barge rafter? (Bittle: They are flat against the wall. Probably should transition to a clapboard between
something different material.) Could look really nice if the trim was pulled out, would help the design,
should consider it to make things jump out more. (Bittle: We're not too deep on the rake as shown, not
enough to get the emphasis you're looking for.)
>Agree that plate height should be reduced, would help bring back the Craftsman design we are losing
in the existing house.
>There doesn't appear to be an weather protection over the rear patio doors. Should consider an eave
overhang or other detail to protect those doors from weather. (Bittle: With current waterproofing methods, it
should work. Looked at adding a trellis, but decided against it because the yard is so small and want to
bring light into the house. Can look at recessing it a bit, but not looking to do a full covered roof.)
Public Comments:
Neighbor on Occidental Avenue (name not provided): Did not review proposed plans until today. Concerned
about window placement and privacy on side of house facing my home. Appreciate thoughtfulness of the
size of windows and them not being located directly from my office. Would like owner to consider adding
privacy hedges between houses. Less worried about first floor windows except at the rear of the house,
where my kitchen sink window is located. Concerned with second floor facing daughter's bedroom. More
than likely lines up with the stairwell window, which will always produce light at nighttime.
Chair Gaul closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion:
>Landscape plan should be developed further. Suggestion to add landscape screening along the
driveway would be helpful.
>Delineate size of patio in back yard on the site plan, floor plan and landscape plan.
>Should check with staff if pull-out area in driveway is allowed by code.
>Revisit plate heights, particularly on second floor. Would help with overall scale; adjusting by six
inches or so would help with the overall context of this house fitting in with the neighbors.
>Revisit front porch columns as discussed.
>Indicate size of wood trims, brackets, and corbels on building elevations.
>Indicate simulated true divided lite windows on building elevations.
>Encourage applicant to meet with the neighbors to discuss details of the project, including adding
landscape screening along both side yards of the house.
>Encourage applicant to meet with neighbor on right to review alignment of the windows. Could consider
making stairwell window frosted glass to reduce light impact.
>Would be helpful to see alignment of windows with neighboring house to right on plans.
Commissioner Kelly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Terrones, to place the item on
the Regular Action calendar when revisions have been made as directed. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Kelly, Comaroto, Gaul, Terrones, and Tse5 -
Absent:Sargent, and Loftis2 -
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Secretary
RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for
Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1629 Howard
Avenue, zoned R-1, Peter and Judith Cittadini TR, property owners, APN: 028-316-280;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
February 25, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written
materials and testimony presented at said hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that:
1. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and
comments received and addressed by this commission, it is hereby found that there is
no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on
the environment, and categorical exemption, per the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a), which states that construction of a limited number of
new, small facilities or structures including one single family residence or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone is exempt from environmental review, is hereby
approved.
2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto. Findings for such Design Review are set forth in the staff report,
minutes, and recording of said meeting.
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official
records of the County of San Mateo.
Chairman
I, , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of February, 2019 by the
following vote:
EXHIBIT “A”
Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1629 Howard Avenue
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 1
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division
date stamped February 12, 2019, sheets A1 through A7, SU-1, and L-1;
2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features,
roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to
Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined
by Planning staff);
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this
permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project
shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community
Development Director;
5. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on
the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall
be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of
approval adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall
remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process.
Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval shall
not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City
Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a
single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and
that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans
before a Building permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects
to submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform
Fire Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of
Burlingame;
EXHIBIT “A”
Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1629 Howard Avenue
Effective March 7, 2019
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
10. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification
by the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design
professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved
floor area ratio for the property;
11. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the
property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new
structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans;
this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
12. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential
designer, or another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an
architectural certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design
which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as
shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing
compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the
final framing inspection shall be scheduled;
13. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the
height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division;
and
14. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of
the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has
been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans.
1629 Howard Avenue
300’ Radius
APN #028.316.280
DPR 523A *Required information
State of California The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #__________________________________________________
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial______________________________________________
NRHP Status Code 6Z
Other Listings_____________________________________________________________________
Review Code________ Reviewer________________________ Date_______________
Page 1 of 15 Resource name(s) or number (assigned by recorder) 1629 Howard Avenue
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication Unrestricted *a. County San Mateo
*b. USGS 7.5’ Quad San Mateo, Calif. Date 1999
*c. Address 1629 Howard Avenue City Burlingame Zip 94010
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone , mE/ mN
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor’s Parcel Number 028-316-280
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)
1629 Howard Avenue is located on a 50-by-100-foot lot on the south side of Howard Avenue between Occidental and Costa Rica
avenues in the Burlingame Park neighborhood. Built in 1919-1920, 1629 Howard Avenue is a 1,600-square-foot one-story-over-
basement wood-frame residence in the Craftsman style. The rectilinear-plan building, clad in stucco siding, sits on a concrete
foundation and features a side gabled roof. A covered entry porch at the northwest corner of the residence features a cross-gabled
roof supported by battered columns. The asphalt shingle-clad roof forms include overhanging eaves with wood soffits, decorative
knee braces, and exposed purlin tails with elaborated ends. Exposed rafter tails are visible on the north and south facades. The
gable ends of the roof forms have a simple wood fascia. The residence contains an interior chimney clad in stucco located at the
northeast end of the building. All windows on the main residence are non-original vinyl-sash windows set in narrow vinyl frames.
The property includes a detached garage at the rear southwest corner of the lot, accessed by an asphalt and concrete driveway.
The original detached wood-frame garage, built at the same time as the residence, was rebuilt in 1960. The current garage has an
L-shaped plan with a front-gabled roof, set on a concrete foundation, and clad in horizontal wood channel siding. All doors and
windows on the garage are wood with wood framing.
(See Continuation Sheet, page 2.)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2: Single Family Residence
*P4. Resources Present: Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
View of the primary (north) façade,
April 9, 2018.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: Historic Prehistoric Both
1919-1920 (new construction permit, water
tap records)
*P7. Owner and Address:
Peter & Judith Cittadini
1629 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Page & Turnbull, Inc.
417 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor San
Francisco, CA 94104
*P9. Date Recorded:
4/9/2018
*P10. Survey Type:
Intensive
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter “none”) None
*Attachments: None Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Feature Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record
Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (list)
P5a. Photo
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*P3a. Description (continued):
The primary façade of 1629 Howard Avenue faces north (Figure 1).1 The primary façade includes typical cladding and
overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails. At the east end of the primary façade is a fixed, vinyl-sash picture window with a
simulated divided-lite transom (Figure 2). Located at the northwest corner of the residence is an entry porch that projects from the
primary (north) and west facades. The cross-gabled roof of the entry porch is supported by four battered columns that extend down
to the ground level. Wood beams that span the length above the columns have elaborated ends. The area below the gables of
porch roof are infilled with stucco cladding and feature decorative wood knee braces. The porch is accessed by a concrete
walkway that leads to a set of brick stairs flanked by low, stucco-clad walls with brick caps (Figure 3). A non-original metal railing
runs up the middle of the staircase. Two short stucco-clad piers flank the staircase at the porch level. Around the perimeter of the
porch, between the piers and battered columns, are simple wood railings. The floor of the porch is clad in tile with a brick edge, and
the ceiling is clad in stucco. The primary entrance to the building is located on the primary façade, slightly east of the staircase. The
primary entry door is a glazed wood door with true divided lites set in a wood frame with a molded surround (Figure 4). The entry
porch wraps around to the west façade (Figure 5).
Figure 1. Aerial photograph of 1629 Howard Avenue. Subject property outlined in orange.
Source: Google Maps, 2018. Edited by Page & Turnbull.
1 The primary façade of 1629 Howard Avenue faces slightly northwest of true north, but for the purposes of this report the facades will be referred to
as primary (north), east, rear (south), and west.
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Figure 2. Primary (north) façade, looking south. The window at
the east end of the façade is largely obscured by trees.
Figure 3. Detail of stairway leading to the entry porch on the
primary façade, looking southwest.
Figure 4. Primary entry door, located on the primary (north)
façade, looking south.
Figure 5. Entry porch, which wraps around to the west façade,
looking south.
The west façade of the residence faces a driveway that leads to the detached rear garage (Figure 6). The west façade contains
typical siding and typical overhanging eaves and wood fascia. The entry porch, which is located at the northwest corner of the
residence, projects from the west façade (Figure 7). The porch includes typical features found on the primary (north) façade such
as stucco-clad battered columns, wood railings spanning columns, infilled sections under the gable ends, and overhanging eaves
with decorative knee braces. Leading out from the living room onto the porch on the west façade is a set of original double-doors
(Figure 8). The wood doors are glazed with true divided lites and are set in a wood frame with molded surround.
Exposed purlin tails with elaborated ends and decorative wood knee braces are located beneath the gable end of the primary roof
form on the west façade (Figure 9). The main gable peak also includes decorative detailing with vertical wood boards. South of the
porch, the west façade features an angled bay that extends down to the ground level, capped by an asphalt shingle-clad roof with
exposed wood rafter tails. The angled bay contains a fixed picture window with a simulated divided-lite transom flanked by double-
hung windows. Above the south end of the angled bay is a small wood vent. South (right) of the angled bay is a pair of two double-
hung windows and one larger double-hung window. All double-hung windows on the west façade vinyl-sash and include screens.
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Figure 6. Partial view of the west façade, looking northeast. Figure 7. Partial view of the porch on the west façade and the
driveway leading to the detached rear garage, looking south.
Figure 8. Glazed double-doors located on the west façade,
leading to the entry porch.
Figure 9. Decorative detailing, wood knee braces, and
exposed purlin tails with elaborated ends under the gable
of the west façade.
The rear (south) façade faces a small yard and contains typical cladding and typical overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails
(Figure 10). At the west end of the rear façade is a set of glazed, vinyl double-doors set in a wood frame that lead to an elevated
wood deck (Figure 11). The wood deck is accessed by wood steps and includes a wood railing with wood balusters and clear
plastic panels. The area below the elevated deck is enclosed by wood lattice panels. East of the wood deck is a projecting, partial-
height volume capped with an asphalt shingle-clad shed roof with a synthetic slab door leading down to the basement of the
residence. Above the basement door is a fixed-over-awning window. At the east end of the rear façade is a projecting bay enclosed
by an extension of the primary roof form. The projecting bay contains a set of four casement windows with simulated divided lites.
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Figure 10. Rear (south) façade, looking north. Figure 11. Wood deck at the west end of the rear façade,
looking northwest.
The east façade faces a very narrow side setback and the adjacent home at 1625 Howard Avenue (Figure 12). The east façade
has typical siding, as well as the typical elaborated purlin tails, knee braces, and decorative gable details found on the west façade.
From south to north (left to right), the east façade features three double-hung windows and two fixed windows with simulated
divided lites. All of the double-hung windows on the east façade include screens. Above the north end of the east façade is an
interior chimney clad in stucco (Figure 13).
Figure 12. Partial view of east façade, looking south. Subject
residence is on the right, and the neighboring home at 1625
Howard Avenue is on the left.
Figure 13. Partial view of the north end of the east façade,
looking southwest.
The detached garage is L-shaped in plan with horizontal wood channel siding and features a front-gabled roof with asphalt shingle
cladding (Figure 14). The north façade of the garage contains a retractable garage door with horizontal wood channel siding and a
wood Dutch door on the recessed wing. The east façade of the garage includes a fixed divided-lite wood-sash window set in a
wood frame and sill (Figure 15). On the north, recessed portion of the east façade of the garage is a fully-glazed wood door with
true divided lites (Figure 16).
The subject lot contains a grass front lawn with several trees that partially obscure the east side of the primary (north) façade. One
Italian cypress tree is located west of the staircase leading to the front porch. The rear yard is enclosed by a wood fence and
includes a small grass lawn at the southeast corner (Figure 17). Exposed-aggregate concrete surrounds the rear wood deck at the
ground level. The side yard on the east side of the residence, enclosed by a wood gate, is narrow, over-grown, and not readily
accessible. At the west side yard, a driveway leads to the detached rear garage located at the southwest corner of the lot. A tall
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wood fence extends from the southwest corner of the main residence to the northeast corner of the garage and includes a swinging
gate that leads to the rear yard.
Figure 14. North façade of the detached garage, looking
south. Dutch door partially visible to the left.
Figure 15. East façade of the detached garage, looking west.
Figure 16. Fully-glazed door on the north end of the east
façade of the garage, looking west.
Figure 17. View of the rear yard, enclosed by a wood fence,
from the elevated wood deck, looking southeast.
The surrounding neighborhood of Burlingame Park contains many homes built in Craftsman and revival styles. The neighboring
adjacent property to the west is 160 Occidental Avenue, built in 1926, and to the east is 1625 Howard Avenue, built in 1924
(Figure 18). Across the street, at the intersection of Occidental and Howard avenues, is 200 Occidental Avenue, built in 1922
(Figure 19).
Figure 18. 1625 Howard Avenue, built in 1926, is located
adjacent the subject property to the east, looking south.
Figure 19. 200 Occidental Avenue, built in 1922, is located
across the street from the subject property, looking north.
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B1. Historic name: 1629 Howard Avenue
B2. Common name: 1629 Howard Avenue
B3. Original Use: Single-Family Residence
B4. Present use: Single-Family Residence
*B5. Architectural Style: Craftsman
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
Based on a new construction permit application on file at the Burlingame Community Development Department, construction on
1629 Howard Avenue was initiated in late 1919. The building is known to have been connected to the municipal water system in
December 1919. Construction on the building was likely completed in 1920, which was the first year that the home was occupied.
Based on the footprint of the main residence as illustrated in the 1921 Sanborn map, which dates to just over a year after
completion of the subject property, the building retains its original mass and plan. The 1921 and 1946 Sanborn maps illustrate a
small, rectangular plan detached garage. A 1960 permit specifies the “rebuilding” of the garage, which based on visual evidence
appears to have included an extension on the north façade of the garage to create an L-plan. Permitted work in the 1970s and
1980s included reroofing and minor plumbing repairs. In 1994, the kitchen and two bathrooms were remodeled, and an interior
load-bearing wall was removed between an existing bedroom and sunroom to create a larger master bedroom. During the 1994
remodel, all original wood-sash windows on the residence were replaced with vinyl-sash windows. In 1994, new redwood deck was
also constructed at the southwest corner of the residence, accessed by a new door on the south façade. A photograph dating to
1962 indicates a screen door on the primary entry door, which may have been original but has since been removed. The projecting
entryway and door to the basement on the rear (south) façade also appear to be a later alteration.
(For table of building permit applications, see Continuation Sheet, page 8.)
*B7. Moved? No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: None
B9a. Architect: Architect unknown b. Builder: L. A. Kern
*B10. Significance: Theme: N/A Area Burlingame Park
Period of Significance N/A Property Type Single-Family Residential Applicable Criteria N/A
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
Historic Context:
City of Burlingame
The lands that would become the City of Burlingame were initially part of Rancho San Mateo, a Mexican-era land grant given to
Cayetano Arena by Governor Pio Pico in 1845. Over the next four decades, the lands passed through the hands of several
prominent San Francisco businessmen, including William Howard (purchased 1848) and William C. Ralston (purchased 1856). In
1866, Ralston sold over 1,000 acres to Anson Burlingame, the US Minister to China. Following Burlingame’s death in 1870, the
land reverted to Ralston and eventually to Ralston’s business partner, William Sharon. Very little formal development occurred
during this period, with most of the land used for dairy and stock farm operations. In 1893, William Sharon’s trustee, Francis G.
Newlands, proposed the development of the Burlingame Country Club as an exclusive semi-rustic destination for wealthy San
Franciscans. A railroad depot was constructed in 1894, concurrent with small-scale subdivisions in the vicinity of Burlingame
Avenue.
(See Continuation Sheet, page 8.)
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
None
*B12. References: See Continuation Sheet, page 12.
B13. Remarks: None
*B14. Evaluator: Hannah Simonson, Page & Turnbull, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: April 9, 2017
Source: San Mateo County Assessor’s Office, 2018. Property highlighted in orange. Modified by Page & Turnbull.
(This space reserved for official comments.)
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*B6. Construction History (continued):
Building permit applications on file at the Burlingame Community Development Department reveal the following alterations and
updates:
Date Permit # Owner Description
10/18/1919 25 New construction permit: 1629 Howard Avenue, south side 50 east of
Occidental, Block 8. L. A. Kern.
9/1/1960 933 Fisher Rebuilding garage.
5/16/1979 2722 Zina G. Baskett Remove old roofing asphalt shingles and reroof.
8/27/1980 1987 Zina G. Baskett Plumbing permit.
9/14/1989 8818 Zina G. Baskett Replace hot water heater.
10/18/1994 9404779 Zina G. Baskett Remodel kitchen and two bathrooms with electrical service upgrade
and replacement of all windows; remove load-bearing wall between
bedroom 2 and sunroom to create master bedroom; new redwood
deck; add French doors at breakfast nook to exit on to new deck.
12/8/1994 9405058 Zina G. Baskett Reroof.
12/21/1994 9405128 Zina G. Baskett Revision to approved plans prior to final inspection – new header at
bedroom 2/sunroom window.
12/22/1994 9405141 Zina G. Baskett New wood deck, 120 sq. ft. and new doors to deck.
*B10. Significance (continued):
During this time, El Camino Real acted as a de facto dividing line between large country estates to the west and the small village of
Burlingame to the east. The latter developed almost exclusively to serve the needs of the wealthy estate owners. Burlingame
began to develop in earnest with the arrival of an electric streetcar line between San Mateo and San Francisco in 1903. However,
the 1906 earthquake and fires had a far more dramatic impact on the area. Hundreds of San Franciscans who had lost their homes
began relocating to Burlingame, which boomed with the construction of new residences and businesses. Over the next two years,
the village’s population grew from 200 to 1,000. In 1908, Burlingame incorporated as a city, and in 1910, annexed the north
adjacent town of Easton. The following year, the Burlingame Country Club area was also annexed to the City. By 1920,
Burlingame’s population had increased to 4,107.
Burlingame Park Neighborhood
The subject property was constructed in the Burlingame Park neighborhood, one of three subdivisions (including Burlingame
Heights and Glenwood Park) created from lands that were part of the San Mateo Rancho. William C. Ralston, having reacquired
the property following Burlingame’s death, began to develop plans for a residential park in this area as early as 1873. Initially,
Ralston hired William Hammond Hall to draw up a plan for an exclusive residential development to be called Burlingame Park.
Hall’s early plan was never realized, but work began on the residential development in the 1890s under Francis Newlands.
Newlands commissioned Hall’s cousin, Richard Pindell Hammond, Jr., to draw up a new plan for the subdivision. The plan
“centered on a communal country club and featured winding tree-lined roads, ample lots, and polo fields for the residents.”2 The
land was subdivided, and the streets were laid out in May 1905 by Davenport Bromfield and Antoine Borel. The residential
neighborhood is located in close proximity to the Burlingame Country Club and the neighborhood was officially annexed to the City
of Burlingame in 1911.3
Burlingame Park, Burlingame Heights, and Glenwood Park were the earliest planned residential developments in Burlingame and
were subsequently followed by Burlingame Terrace, Burlingame Grove, Burlingame Villa Park, and Easton. Burlingame Park is
bounded by County Road to the north; Burlingame Park, Crescent, and Barroilhet avenues to the east; Pepper Avenue to the
south; and Bellevue Avenue to the west. Sanborn Fire Insurance Company maps indicate that Burlingame Park developed over a
period of about 50 years. Modest residences were constructed within the subdivision in the early years. The town of Burlingame
experienced a residential building boom in the early 1920s and most of the residences within the neighborhood were constructed in
the 1920s and 1930s. Thus, 1629 Howard Avenue, completed in 1920, was among the earlier properties to be constructed in the
neighborhood. Today, the neighborhood represents the progressive development of the subdivision from the time it was first laid
out in 1905, through the early twentieth century building boom, to the present day. In terms of architecture, most of the homes in
the neighborhood are some variation of Craftsman or various revival styles (often altered).
2 Gray Brechin, Imperial San Francisco (Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1999), 94.
3 Diane Condon-Wirgler, “Burlingame Park, Burlingame Heights, Glenwood Park,” (Burlingame, CA: Burlingame Historical Society, ca. 2004).
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1629 Howard Avenue
An original building permit application on file at the City of Burlingame’s Community Development Department for 1629 Howard
Street is dated October 18, 1919 and specifies a cost of $5,000 and the name L. A. Kern. Although the permit does not specify
whether L. A. Kern is the owner and/or builder of the property, a residential builder by the name of L. A. Kern was active in San
Francisco and Marin counties in the early twentieth century, and was likely the builder of 1629 Howard Avenue.4 1629 Howard
Avenue was connected to the municipal water system in December 1919 (Figure 20). Originally Block 8 of Burlingame Park
Subdivision No. 2 featured approximately 50-foot-wide lots fronting Costa Rica and Occidental avenues (Figure 21). In the late
1910s, the two northwestern-most lots were reconfigured to front Howard Avenue; by the early 1920s, the two northeastern-most
lots were also reconfigured to front Howard Avenue. Construction on 1629 Howard Avenue appears to have been completed in
1920. The first occupants listed are in the 1920 Burlingame City Directory as Hermon J. Prickett, an insurance salesman, and his
wife Elizabeth. The earliest Sanborn map of the property dates to March 1921 and shows the one-story residence with a covered
porch at the northwest corner and a detached one-story automobile garage at the rear southwest corner of the property (Figure
22). Based on the footprints of the main residence in the 1921 Sanborn map, which depicts the property just over a year after
original construction, the mass and footprint of the house have remained relatively unchanged over time, except for a small
projecting bay enclosing a door to the basement on the rear facade. The subject property is also depicted on the 1949 Sanborn
map, which shows the same building footprint at 1629 Howard Avenue, and the surrounding neighborhood fully developed (Figure
23). Permits indicate that the garage was “rebuilt” in 1960 in roughly the same location as the original garage structure.
The earliest historic photograph of the Craftsman-style residence found during research dates to March 1962 (Figure 24). The
photograph shows that the primary entry door once included a screen door and that the original wood-sash windows on the primary
façade had a similar configuration to the replacement vinyl-sash windows that are extant today. A photograph dated June 1974
illustrates the rebuilt detached rear garage (Figure 25). In the historic photographs, the front yard contains a grass lawn with
bushes along the north façade of the residence. Two Italian cypress trees flanking the stairway to the entry porch, which appear to
have been recently planted in the 1962 photograph, are much taller in the later 1974 photograph.
Owner and Occupant History
Research has identified Hermon J. and Elizabeth T. Prickett as the original occupants of 1629 Howard Avenue. Alfred W. Stickney,
a mining engineer, and his wife Harriet, subsequently purchased the subject property in 1925 and resided in the home until 1930,
and rented the home out to tenants until 1942. Later owners and occupants typically lived at the subject property for a relatively
short period of time – at times as brief as one year. By 1979, the subject property was purchased by Zina G. Baskett. Little
information was uncovered about Baskett who appears to have rented out the home to various tenants, including to Karen Baba
who applied for a permit to run her floral and gardening business, Plant Decor, out of 1629 Howard Avenue in 1990.5 The current
owners of 1629 Howard Avenue purchased the property from Baskett in 2012.
The following table outlines the ownership and occupancy history of 1629 Howard Avenue, compiled from Burlingame city
directories, Ancestry.com, and City of Burlingame Ownership Cards on file at the Burlingame Historical Society:
Years of
Ownership/Occupation6
Name(s) of Owners (known owners in
bold) and Tenants Occupation (if listed)
1920 – 1924 Hermon J. and Elizabeth Prickett Insurance
1925 – 1942 Alfred W. and Harriet A. Stickney Mining Engineer
1931 Carl W. & Milliard Schmidt El Servitor
1932 Daniel & Edith Harington Salesman
1933 Vacant
1934 J. T. and Katherine Ryan Salesman
1935 Vacant
1936 – 1940 Jacob and Frances Treager Chemical Manufacturing
1941 – 1946 Joseph M. & Nelle Crotty District Credit Manager at Graybar Electric Co.
1947 – 1949 Hamilton H. & Geraldine (Jerry) V. Hatfield Real Estate
4 Building contracts given to L. A. Kern appear in various Bay Area newspapers during the early twentieth century; examples include, “Building
Contracts,” San Francisco Call, May 17, 1902; “Building Contracts,” San Francisco Call, May 24, 1913; and “Documents Filed in the Recorder’s
Office,” Marin County Toscin, May 6, 1916.
5 Application for Home Occupation dated May 10, 1990, City of Burlingame, Community Development Department, permit files for 1629 Howard
Avenue.
6 Years of ownership and occupation are approximate based on Burlingame city directories, public records available through Ancestry.com, and
City of Burlingame Ownership Cards on file at the Burlingame Historical Society. These records do not always specify the exact date of purchase or
occupation. For the purpose of this table, only the known years of ownership or occupation are included.
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Years of
Ownership/Occupation6
Name(s) of Owners (known owners in
bold) and Tenants Occupation (if listed)
1950 – 1952 Richard E. & Norma Ruberg Cab Driver
1953 – 1960 Robert V. & Jean Ohlson Farmers Insurance Group
1960 – 1962 Harland R. & Winnie E. Fisher District Manager, Farmers Insurance Group
1962 – 1973 Gerald A. & Yvonne Leever Inspector at United Air Lines, later a Manager at
Ultek
1973 – 1974 Lillian R. Ware
1974 – 2012 Zina G. Baskett & Douglas S. Baskett Unknown; World Affairs Council 7
1975 Michael Gibson
1976 – 1980 Meleane Tuitarake Retired
1990 Karen Baba Florist/Gardening
2012 – present Peter & Judith Cittadini
Evaluation:
The property at 1629 Howard Avenue is not currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) or the
California Register of Historical Resources (California Register). The building does not appear in the California Historical
Resources Information System (CHRIS) as of 2012, indicating that no record of previous survey or evaluation is on file with the
California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). The City of Burlingame does not currently have a register of historic properties
beyond the Downtown Specific Plan Draft Inventory of Historic Resources, on which the subject property is not listed, and therefore
the property is not listed locally.8
Criterion A/1 (Events)
1629 Howard Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion A or in the
California Register under Criterion 1 (Events) for its association with any events that have made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. The residence was constructed
in 1919-1920, during a major wave of development of the Burlingame Park subdivision. However, the property does not retain a
particularly representative association with this context as an integral property in the neighborhood’s development; it was one of
many built during the 1920s in the subdivision. The property may be eligible as a contributor to an historic district, but the
evaluation of a potential district is outside the scope of this report. The property does not appear to rise to a level of significance
necessary to be individually eligible for the National Register or California Register under Criterion A/1.
Criterion B/2 (Persons)
1629 Howard Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion B or the
California Register under Criterion 2 (Persons). The longest owner, Zina G. Baskett, does not appear to have ever resided at the
subject property, but is known to have lived at 1124 Bernal Avenue in Burlingame. Zina Baskett’s profession is unknown and her
husband, Douglas Sebree Baskett, appears to have worked for the World Affairs Council, a non-profit, non-partisan organization
engaged in international affairs. No additional information was found about Zina or Douglass that would indicate significant
contributions to the local community or their professions, especially in association with this property. The second longest owner
was Alfred W. Stickney, who worked as a mining engineer, and his wife Harriet. The Stickneys owned the subject property at 1629
Howard Avenue from 1925 to 1942, but only occupied the residence for approximately six years. Although Stickney worked in
mining engineering for several decades, little additional information was discovered that indicated significant contributions to the
local community or broader history of the trade. The property was owned and occupied by a variety of working-class and middle-
class residents, many of whom only resided in the home for only a few years. Research does not indicate that any former owners
and occupants rose to a level of significance at the local, state, or national level such that the property would be individually eligible
for listing under Criterion B/2.
Criterion C/3 (Architecture)
1629 Howard Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National Register under Criterion C or the
California Register under Criterion 3 (Architecture) as a building that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction. The residence retains its original footprint and massing but has been re-clad with asphalt shingle roofing
and all original wood-sash windows have been replaced with vinyl-sash replacements. The detached garage has been entirely
rebuilt and expanded. The residence features typical Craftsman style elements, including its gable roof with overhanging eaves,
front entry porch with battered columns, exposed rafter tails and elaborated purlin tails, and decorative knee braces; however, the
7 “Douglass Baskett,” Radaris, accessed April 30, 2018. https://radaris.com/p/Douglas/Baskett/.
8 Carey & Company, “Inventory of Historic Resources: Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan,” October 6, 2008.
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residence does not appear to be a particularly strong representation of the Craftsman style, especially in the Burlingame Park
neighborhood, such that it would rise to a level of individual significance. The original building permit application includes the name
L. A. Kern, who was likely the builder of the 1629 Howard Avenue. Active in modest residential construction around San Francisco
and Marin, Kern cannot be said to be a master builder. The property may be eligible as a contributor to an historic district, but the
evaluation of a potential district is outside the scope of this report. Therefore, the property does not appear eligible for listing under
Criterion C/3.
Criterion D/4 (Information Potential)
The “potential to yield information important to the prehistory or history of California” typically relates to archeological resources,
rather than built resources. When National Register Criterion D/California Register Criterion 4 (Information Potential) does relate to
built resources, it is for cases when the building itself is the principal source of important construction-related information. The
analysis of the property at 1629 Howard Avenue for eligibility under Criterion D/4 is beyond the scope of this report.
As the subject property does not appear to be significant under Criteria A/1, B/2, or C/3, a detailed analysis of its historic integrity is
not included.
Conclusion
The residence at 1629 Howard Avenue was constructed in 1919-1920 within the Burlingame Park neighborhood, which was
annexed by the City of Burlingame in 1911. The residence retains its original form, massing, and its modest Craftsman-style
decorative details such as elaborated purlin tails and wood knee braces. However, all of the original wood-sash windows have
been replaced with vinyl-sash windows and the original detached rear garage has been rebuilt. The building is not a strong
representation of the Craftsman architectural style in Burlingame such that it would considered individually significant. No
significant events are associated with the property, nor do any owners or occupants appear to be have contributed to history in a
significant way. As such, the California Historical Resource Status Code (CHRSC) of “6Z” has been assigned to the property,
meaning that it was “Found ineligible for NR, CR or Local designation through survey evaluation.”9
As mentioned, this conclusion does not address whether the building would qualify as a contributor to a potential historic district. A
cursory inspection of the surrounding area reveals a high concentration of early-twentieth-century residences that warrant further
study. Additional research and evaluation of Burlingame Park and surroundings neighborhoods as a whole would need to be
conducted to verify the neighborhood’s eligibility as a historic district.
9 California State Office of Historic Preservation, Department of Parks and Recreation, “Technical Assistance Bulletin #8: User’s Guide to the
California Historical Resource Status Codes & Historical Resource Inventory Directory” (Sacramento, November 2004), 5.
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Burlingame Community Development Department, Building Permit Records, 1629 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA.
Burlingame City Directories, 1920-1980. Available at the Burlingame Public Library.
Burlingame Historical Society, City of Burlingame Ownership Cards.
California State Office of Historic Preservation Department of Parks and Recreation. “Technical Assistance Bulletin #8: User’s
Guide to the California Historical Resource Status Codes & Historical Resource Inventory Directory.” Sacramento,
November 2004.
Carey & Company. “Inventory of Historic Resources: Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan.” October 6, 2008.
Condon-Wirgler, Diane. “Burlingame Park, Burlingame Heights, Glenwood Park.” Burlingame, CA: Burlingame Historical Society,
ca. 2004.
“Douglass Baskett.” Radaris. Accessed April 30, 2018. https://radaris.com/p/Douglas/Baskett/.
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Marin County Toscin.
McAlester, Virginia & Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
“Preliminary Historic Resources Inventory: City of Burlingame.” Reviewed by the Planning Commission. July 26, 1982.
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Public Library.
Water Tap Record. 1629 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA. December 1919.
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Historic Maps and Drawings:
Figure 20. Water tap record for 1629 Howard Avenue. Source: Burlingame Historical Society.
Figure 21. 1905 Map of Subdivision No. 2 of Burlingame Park. Subdivided by D. Bromfield in September 1905. Original Lots 29
and 30 of Block 8 were later reconfigured to create two lots fronting Howard Avenue. Subject property outlined in orange.
Source: San Mateo County Property Maps Portal. Edited by Page & Turnbull.
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Figure 22. 1921 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company Map. Subject property outlined in orange.
Source: San Francisco Public Library. Edited by Page & Turnbull.
Figure 23. 1949 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company Map. Subject property outlined in orange.
Source: San Francisco Public Library. Edited by Page & Turnbull.
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Figure 24. 1629 Howard Avenue, primary façade (March 1962).
Source: Burlingame Historical Society.
Figure 25. 1629 Howard Avenue, primary façade with detached rear garage visible (June 1974).
Source: Burlingame Historical Society.
30'-0" MAX. HEIGHT0'-0"T.O. FIN. FLR.126PAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD WINDOWSWITH TRUE SIMULATEDDIVIDED LIGHTS.PAINTED WOODTRIMCOMPOSITE SHINGLE ROOFSTONE CLADDINGSTONE CLADDINGCOMPOSITE SHINGLE ROOFPAINTED WOODSHAPED COLUMNEXISTING GRADE-1'-11" (55'-5")AVG. CURB HEIGHT10'-0"T.O. PLATE 11'-2"T.O. FIN. FLR.PAINTED WOODTRIM & 3X12 CORBELS(E) GRADEELEV = 57.38'(E) GRADE ELEV = 55.38'DOWNSPOUTSPROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINE PAINTED WOODSHINGLESPAINTED STEEL CHIMNEY CAPPAINTED WOODSHINGLES11'-11 1/4"T.O. RIDGE 9'-0"T.O. PLATE 0'-0"T.O. SLAB14'-1 3/4" TO SECOND FLOOR
1'-11"
28'-6" TO TOP OF RIDGE
9'-0"SHINGLE SIDINGMITERED AT CORNERSAVG. CURB HEIGHTELEV = 55.41'PAINTED WOODPORCH AND STAIRS+19'-8"T.O. PLATE +26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGE5 1/2"3 1/2"5 1/2"11 1/4"30' MAXIMUM HEIGHTPROPERTY LINE
SETBACK LINE
SETBACK LINE
PROPERTY LINE DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE0'-0"T.O. FIN. FLR.10'-0"T.O. PLATE 11'-2"T.O. FIN. FLR.+19'-8"T.O. PLATE +26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGE12'-0"PAINTED WOODDOORPAINTED WOODSECTIONAL GARAGEDOORSTONE CLADDING126PAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD WINDOWS WITHSIMULATED TRUE DIVIDED LIGHTSPAINTED WOODTRIMPAINTED WOODSHAPED COLUMNAVERAGE (E) GRADEAT FRONT AND REARPROPERTY LINES FORDECLINING HEIGHTENVELOPE = 56.40'-1'-11" (55'-5")AVG. CURB HEIGHT30'-0" MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
7'-6"+11'-11 1/4"T.O. RIDGE 9'-0" T.O. PLATE 0'-0"T.O. SLABAVERAGE GRADE AT PROPERTYLINES FOR DECLINING HEIGHTENVELOPE = 56.38'12'-0"
7'-6"(E) GRADEELEV = 56.06'(E) GRADE AT PROPERTYLINE = 55.38'PAINTED WOODCORBEL ANDBRACKETSGUTTER ANDDOWNSPOUTPAINTED WOODSHINGLESPAINTED6X12WOODCORBEL28'-6" PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHTEGRESSWINDOW7.5 SF3'-0 1/2"2'-6 1/2"EGRESSWINDOW11.3 SF2'-4 1/2"4'-9"EGRESSWINDOW5.8 SF2'-5 1/4"2'-4 1/2"SHINGLE SIDINGMITERED ATCORNERSAVERAGE CURB HEIGHT = 55.41'7'-6"EXTERIOR SHIELDED LIGHTFIXTURE, LIGHT MUST BEFOCUSED DOWNWARD, TYP.STONECLADDINGPAINTED WOODPORCH AND STAIRSPAINTED WOODSHINGLES5 1/2"3 1/2"5 1/2"11 1/4"30' MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTPROPERTY LINESETBACK LINE
SETBACK LINE
PROPERTY LINE
DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE
0'-0"T.O. FIN. FLR.PAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD WINDOWSWITH TRUE SIMULATEDDIVIDED LIGHTS.PAINTED WOODTRIM126STONE CLADDINGSTONE CLADDINGPAINTED WOODSHINGLESPAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD PATIO DOORSWITH TRUESIMULATEDDIVIDED LIGHTS.AVERAGE EXISTINGGRADE AT PROPERTYLINES10'-0"T.O. PLATE 11'-2"T.O. FIN. FLR.-1'-11" (55'-5")AVG. CURB HT.(E) GRADEELEV = 57.38'(E) GRADEELEV = 56.75'AVERAGE (E) GRADE AT FRONT ANDREAR PROPERTY LINES FOR DECLININGHEIGHT ENVELOPE = 56.38'AVERAGE (E) GRADE ATFRONT AND REAR PROPERTYLINES FOR DECLININGHEIGHT ENVELOPE = 56.40'12'-0"7'-6"
12'-0"7'-6"
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 30'-0"PAINTED STEELCHIMNEY CAPGUTTER ANDDOWNSPOUTPAINTED WOODTRIM28'-6" PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHTEGRESSWINDOW6.1 SF2'-6 3/8"2'-5"EXTERIOR SHIELDED LIGHTFIXTURE, LIGHT MUST BEFOCUSED DOWNWARD, TYP.SHINGLE SIDINGMITERED AT CORNERSAVERAGE CURB HEIGHT = 55.41'8'-6" LIGHT FIXTURE
ABV. LANDING
+19'-8"T.O. PLATE +26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGEPAINTED 6X12WOOD CORBEL5 1/2"3 1/2"5 1/2"11 1/4"SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"ELEVATIONSEXTERIOR PROPOSEDA50'1'2'4'8'CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10 PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION2A5PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION3A5PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION1A5
30'-0" MAXIMUM HEIGHTPROPERTY LINE0'-0"T.O. FIN. FLR.PROPERTY LINE10'-0"T.O. PLATE 11'-2"T.O. FIN. FLR.STONE CLADDINGPAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD WINDOWS WITHTRUE SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHTSPAINTED WOODTRIMCOMPOSITE SHINGLE ROOFPAINTED ALUMINUMCLAD PATIO DOORSPAINTED WOOD TRIMCOMPOSITE SHINGLE ROOF-1'-11" (55'-5")AVG. CURB HEIGHT(E) GRADE+26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGE11'-11 1/4"T.O. RIDGE 9'-0"T.O. PLATE 0'-0"T.O. SLAB(E) GRADE ELEV = 56.06'(E) GRADEELEV = 56.75'PAINTED WOODSHINGLESDOWNSPOUTPAINTED 6X12WOOD CORBELGUTTER ANDDOWNSPOUTPAINTED WOODSHINGLES1'-11"14'-1 3/4" TO SECOND FLOOR28'-6" TO TOP OF RIDGE
9'-0"SHINGLE SIDINGMITERED AT CORNERSAVERAGE CURB HEIGHT = 55.41'EXTERIOR SHIELDEDLIGHT FIXTURE, LIGHTSHALL BE FOCUSEDDOWNWARD, TYP.7'-6"5 1/2"3 1/2"5 1/2"11 1/4"BEDROOMSTAIRENTRYCOVEREDPORCHPOWDERKITCHENMASTERBEDROOMMASTERDRESSING0'-0" (57'-4")T.O. FIN. FLR.+10'-0" (67'-4")T.O. PLATE 11'-2" (68'-6")T.O. FIN. FLR.+26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGEDININGLAUNDRYSTAIRWAYBATH0'-0" (57'-4")T.O. FIN. FLR.+10'-0" (67'-4")T.O. PLATE 11'-2" (68'-6")T.O. FIN. FLR.9'-0"+26'-7" (83'-11")T.O. RIDGESCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"& SECTIONSELEVATIONSPROPOSEDA60'1'2'4'8'CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10 PROPOSED SECTION1A6PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION3A6PROPOSED SECTION2A6
PROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINE(E) ADJACENT HOUSE(1625 HOWARD AVE)PROPOSED HOUSE(1629 HOWARD AVE)PROPERTY LINE(E) ADJACENT HOUSE(160 OCCIDENTAL AVE)+82'-6"T.O. RIDGE+82'-11"T.O. RIDGE+27'-1" (84'-5")T.O. RIDGESCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"ELEVATIONSSTREETSCAPEA70'1'2'4'8'CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10
6:126:126:126:126:126:126:126:126:126:12 6:126:12
6:12
6:12
6:126:126:12TYPICAL EAVE AT SLOPED ROOF3"=1'-0" 2A4WD. TRIMRAFTER TAILGUTTERMTL. FLASHINGDOWNSPOUTSHINGLE SIDINGGUTTER DEBRISSCREEN,PER CRC 327.5.4V-GROOVE T&G, FIRE RETARDANTTREATED PER CBC CHAPTER 7A ANDASTM SECTION 202COMPOSITE SHINGLE ROOFING,ATTACH PER APPROVEDMANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.12" EXPOSURE LP FLAMEBLOCKFIRE-RATED OSB SHEATHINGMOISTURE BARRIER:(1) FULL LAYER CERTAINTEEDMETALAYMENT HIGH TEMPSELF-ADHESIVE UNDERLAYMENT O/(1) FULL LAYER FR-10 FIRE RATEDBASE SHEETR-21 BATTINSULATION58" TYPE X GYPSUMWALL BOARDR-30 SPRAY FOAMINSULATIONCONTINUOUSBLOCKING0'1'2'4'8'SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"ROOF PLANPROPOSEDA4CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN1A4SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"NORTHTRUENORTHBLDG
EXISTING MAIN HOUSETO BE REMOVEDEXISTING DETACHEDGARAGE TO BE REMOVED4'-0"SETBACK4'-0"SETBACKPROPERTY LINE 100.09'
PROPERTY LINE 101.22'PROPERTY LINE 49.97'PROPERTY LINE 50.00'(E) CONCRETEDRIVEWAY(E) BRICKPATIO(E) CONCRETEWALKWAY(E) COVEREDBRICK PORCH(E) ASPHALTDRIVEWAYTO BE REMOVED(E) 6" MAYTEN TREETO BE REMOVED(E) 6' TALL WOODENFENCE TO BEREMOVED(E) 6' TALL WOODENFENCE TO BEREMOVED WITHINFRONT SETBACKPROPERTY LINEELEV. 56.06'ELEV. 56.06'ELEV. 56.17'(E) CURB CUT(E) CONCRETE SIDEWALK(E) CONCRETEWALKWAY(E) CONCRETE CURBAND GUTTERHOWARD AVENUE(E) JOINT POLEPROPERTY LINEELEV. 55.38'(E) GAS METERTO BE MOVEDELEV. 55.13'TOP OF CURBELEV. 55.66'(E) WATER METERTOP OF CURBELEV. 55.16'(E) STAIRSDOWN(E) ELECTRICALMETER TO BEMOVED(E) STAIRSDOWNPROPERTY LINEELEV. 57.38'PROPERTY LINEELEV. 56.75'ELEV. 56.83'ELEV. 56.67'DISTANCE BETWEEN(E) SIDEWALK ANDPROPERTY LINE2'-4"REAR SETBACKAT FIRST FLOORREAR SETBACKAT SECOND FLOOR15'-0"20'-0"FRONT SETBACKAT FIRST FLOORFRONT SETBACKAT SECOND FLOOR15'-0"20'-0"CENTERLINE OFSTREET3'-5 1/2"TO ADJ.STRUCTURE1'-6 1/2"10'-0 1/2"17'-1"TO ADJACENT STRUCTURE(E) SEWERCLEANOUTTO BE MOVED(E) SEWERCLEANOUT5'-0" X 5'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOW2'-0"X 3'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOWPROPOSED RESIDENCEPROPOSEDDETACHEDGARAGEFRONT SETBACKAT FIRST FLOORFRONT SETBACKAT SECOND FLOORREAR SETBACKAT FIRST FLOORREAR SETBACKAT SECOND FLOOR4'-0"SETBACK4'-0"SETBACKPROPERTY LINE 100.09'PROPERTY LINE 101.22'PROPERTY LINE 49.97'PROPERTY LINE 50.00'15'-0"20'-0"15'-0"20'-0"NEW TREESPROPOSEDCOVERED PORCHPROPOSED SECONDSTORY SHOWN WITHA SMALL DASHFF = 57'-4"NEW TREE(E) WATER METERTO BE MOVEDNEW 6' TALLWOODEN FENCENEW WOODEN FENCE, 5'TALL MAXIMUM WITHINFRONT SETBACKPROPERTY LINEELEV. 56.06'ELEV. 56.06'ELEV. 56.17'(E) CONCRETE SIDEWALK(E) CONCRETECURB AND GUTTER(E) JOINT POLEPROPERTY LINEELEV. 55.38'ELEV. 55.13'TOP OF CURBELEV. 55.66'TOP OF CURBELEV. 55.16'PROPERTY LINEELEV. 57.38'PROPERTY LINEELEV. 56.75'ELEV. 56.83'ELEV. 56.67'GAS METER9'-6"PROPOSED DRIVEWAY(E) CURB CUT TO BE REMOVED,REPLACED WITH SIDEWALK TOMATCH EXISTINGROOF OVERHANGSHOWN DASHEDGARAGE ROOFOVERHANG SHOWNDASHED10'-2 3/4" TO OPENING 2'-4"DISTANCE BETWEEN(E) SIDEWALK ANDPROPERTY LINENEW GATE TO TIEINTO FENCEDN.13'-7 3/4"TO FIRST FLOOR14'-7 3/4"TO SECOND FLOOR7'-7"TO SECOND FLOOR4'-7 1/4"TO FIRSTFLOOR29'-0" TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR20'-7" TO SECOND FLOOR16'-8 1/2" TO FIRST FLOOR13'-8 1/4"TO ADJACENT STRUCTURE4'-8 1/2"7'-6"TO ADJ. STRUCTUREHOWARD AVENUECENTERLINE OFSTREETFOAM INSULATIONSHALL BE INSTALLEDTO AVOID EAVEVENTING AND GABLEEND VENTING.25'-4 1/4"PROPERTY LINE TO CENTERLINE OF STREET25'-7 3/4"(E) SEWER CLEANOUTTO BE MOVEDELECTRICAL METERNEW CLEANOUT3'-7"2'-1"3'-2 1/8"
2'-0 1/8"NEW 6' TALLWOODEN FENCEENDS AT ADJACENTRESIDENCE12'-6"PROPOSED CURB CUTNEW 6' TALLWOODEN FENCEPATIO ANDLANDING AREASSHOWN WITH ASMALL DASH5'-0" X 5'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOW2'-0"X 3'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOWRIDGEPROPOSED SECONDFLOOR STAIR WINDOWSCALE: AS NOTEDSITE PLANSPROPOSEDEXISTING ANDA2CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10 EXISTING SITE PLAN2A1NORTHTRUENORTHBLDGPROPOSED SITE PLAN1A1SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"0'2'4'8'16'NORTHTRUENORTHBLDGSITE PLANSSCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"0'2'4'8'16'NOTES:1. ALL CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALKFRONTING THE SITE SHALL BE REMOVED ANDREPLACED.2. ALL EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LATERALCONNECTIONS SHALL BE PLUGGED AND A NEW 4"LATERAL SHALL BE INSTALLED.3. ALL WATER CONNECTIONS TO CITY WATER MAINSFOR SERVICES OR FIRE LINES ARE TO BE INSTALLEDPER CITY STANDARD PROCEDURES ANDSPECIFICATIONS.4. AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FORANY UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK WITHIN THE CITY'SRIGHT-OF-WAY.
NEW 2"-3" CHINESEPISTACHENEW WOODEN FENCE, 5'TALL MAX. WITHINFRONT SETBACK(E) CONCRETE SIDEWALKNEW 6' TALLWOODEN FENCEPROPOSEDCOVEREDPORCHNEW GATE TO MATCHNEW FENCE(2) EXISTINGOVERGROWN SHRUBSTO BE REMOVEDSHOWN DASHEDNEW 2"-3" CHINESETALLOW TREEPAVERS FROM SIDEWALKTO ENTRY PORCHPROPOSED RESIDENCEPROPOSEDDETACHEDGARAGEEXISTINGRESIDENCE TO BEDEMOLISHED,SHOWN DASHEDNEW 2"-3" RAYWOOD ASHTREEPAVED AREAAT DOORLANDINGSLAWN AREAPAVERS AT PATHTO UTILITIESGROUNDCOVER, TBDEXISTING EVERGREENSHRUB TO BE REMOVEDSHOWN DASHEDPROPOSEDPAVEDDRIVEWAYGROUND COVERAND SMALLPERENNIALSAROUND EDGESPERENNIALS ATHOUSE EDGE PERENNIALS (TBD) ATHOUSE EDGELARGER PERENNIALS FOR FOCALPOINT - 10-GALLON OLEA EUROPEA.PERENNIALS ATHOUSE EDGE(E) 6" MAYTEN TREETO BE REMOVEDPAVERS FROMDRIVEWAY TOFRONT ENTRYPORCHPRIVACY HEDGES,5-GALLON PITTOSPORUMTENUIFOLIUM ANDBERBERIS THUNBERGIIPRIVACY HEDGES, 5-GALLONRHAMNUS ALATURNUS ANDFORSYTHIA INTERMEDIAPAVERS ATPATIO AREASMALL EXISTING SHRUBSAT NEIGHBORINGDRIVEWAY5'-0" X 5'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOW2'-0"X 3'-0" SECONDFLOOR WINDOWLANDSCAPE TO PROVIDESCREENING AT DRIVEWAY EDGE.INCLUDING 3 GALLONCEANOTHUS AMERICANUS,CORNUS STOLONIFERA, ANDLONICERA NITIDASCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"PLANLANDSCAPEL10'1'2'4'8'CITTADINI RESIDENCE
1629 HOWARD AVENUE
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
APN: 028-316-280IssueDateProject No.Checked ByDrawn ByDate DESIGN REVIEW02-12-19DESIGN REVIEW01-15-1918-10 PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLAN1L1NORTHTRUENORTHBLDGSCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"0'2'4'8'16'
PROJECT LOCATION
1628 Lassen Way
Item No. 8d
Regular Action Item
City of Burlingame
Design Review
Address: 1628 Lassen Way Meeting Date: February 25, 2019
Request: Application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-family
dwelling.
Applicant and Designer: Steve Wu, Master SW U Associates APN: 025-203-220
Property Owner: Jeff Park Lot Area: 6,000 SF
General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1
Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e) (1) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an
increase of more than 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition.
Project Description: The existing single story house with an attached one-car garage contains 2,660 SF (0.44
FAR) of floor area. The proposed project includes adding a new front porch, increasing the first floor living
space, and adding a new second story. The floor area of the house would increase to 2,946 SF (0.49 FAR)
where 3,020 SF (0.51 FAR) is the maximum allowed. The house 74 SF below the maximum allowed floor area.
The existing house has four bedrooms and with this project the number of bedrooms would not change. Two
parking spaces, one of which must be covered, are required for a four-bedroom house. The existing garage
(16’-5” x 20’-3” clear interior dimensions) provides one covered parking space. One uncovered parking space
(9’ x 20) is provided in the driveway. Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements.
All other Zoning Code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application:
Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-family dwelling (CS 25.57.010
(a) (2) (4)).
1628 Lassen Way
Lot Size: 6,000 SF Plans date stamped: February 15, 2019
EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ’D
SETBACKS
Front (1st flr): 15’-0” 18’-6” 15’-6” (block average)
(2nd flr):
Attached garage:
n/a
15’-0”
20’-0”
no change
20'-0"
25’-0” (for one-car garage)
Side (left):
(right):
5’-1”
5’-8”
no change
8’-3”
6’-0"
6’-0"
Rear (1st flr):
(2nd flr):
25’-7”
n/a
no change
56’-4”
15'-0"
20’-0”
Lot Coverage: 2,660 SF
44.3% ¹
2,384 SF
39.7%
2,400 SF
40%
FAR: 2,660 SF
0.44 FAR
2,946 SF
0.49 FAR
3,020 SF ²
0.51 FAR
¹ Existing nonconforming lot coverage.
² (.32 x 6,000 SF) + 1100 SF = 3,020 SF (0.51 FAR)
Item No. 8d
Regular Action Item
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1628 Lassen Way
Lot Size: 6,000 SF Plans date stamped: February 15, 2019
EXISTING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ’D
# of bedrooms: 4 no change ---
Off-Street Parking: 1 covered
(16’-5” x 20’-3”)
1 uncovered
(9’ x 20’)
no change
1 covered
(10’ x 20’)
1 uncovered
(9' x 20')
Building Height: 17’-4” 22’-5” 30'-0"
DH Envelope: complies complies CS 25.26.075
Staff Comments: Planning staff would note that previous staff report incorrectly stated that the existing house
was in compliance with lot coverage requirements. Staff’s calculation failed to include an existing covered patio
at the rear of the house, which increases the existing lot coverage to 44.3% (40% maximum allowed). As a
result, the existing lot coverage is considered to be nonconforming; the development table on page 1 has been
revised accordingly.
Regular Action Meeting: At the Planning Commission Regular Action meeting on January 14, 2019 the
Commission expressed concern with several issues and continued the item with the direction (see attached
January 14, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes).
Listed below is the direction and suggestions provided by the Commission and how each was addressed with the
revised project. The applicant submitted a response letter, dated February 14, 2019, and revised plans, date
stamped February 15, 2019, to address the Planning Commission’s comments and direction.
In addition, the design review consultant provided an amendment to his original analysis, dated February 15,
2019, in which he notes that “the changes respond well to the Planning Commission’s original and latest
comments and suggestions”. The design review consultant recommends approval of the revised submittal.
1. Noted that they could not make the findings for the Lot Coverage Variance, noting that there is
nothing unique about the lot or configuration of the house.
• The applicant eliminated the previously requested Lot Coverage Variance by reducing the front
porch from 124 SF to 53.7 SF and reducing the great room at the rear of the house by 70.3 SF
(see revised floor plans).
Reducing the size of the great room also increased the right side setback from 6’-0” to 8’-3” (see
revised Site Plan).
2. Expressed a concern with the 10’ plate height at the addition at the rear of the house, noting that
it is not in proportion with the rest of the house or with neighboring houses.
• The plate height at the addition at the rear of the house was reduced from 10’ to 9’ (see revised
building elevations). A cathedral ceiling has been incorporated into the design in order to get the
volume within the space desired by the property owner (see revised building section).
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3. Encouraged retaining a front porch while eliminating the Lot Coverage Variance.
• As noted above, the proposed square footage was reduced enough to eliminate the Lot Coverage
Variance. A front porch was retained to focus on the entry area, but reduced in size from 124 SF to
53.7 SF (see revised floor plan and building elevations).
4. Noted that the roof area, where the front porch connects to the garage and upper floor, needs to
be resolved.
• The applicant resolved the issue of different height eaves at the front of the house by extending the
eave around the entire house to 24" to line up the eave height at the garage level (see revised
building elevations).
Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission Design Review study meeting on December 10,
2018, the Commission expressed several concerns with the project design and with the various Variances
requested (see attached December 10, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). The Commission referred
the project to a design review consultant.
The applicant submitted revised plans, date stamped January 4, 2019, to address the Planning Commission’s
comments and concerns. A discussion of the analysis of the revised project and recommendation by the design
review consultant is provided in the next section.
Analysis and Recommendation by Design Reviewer: The design review consultant met with the project
designer and homeowner to discuss the Planning Commission’s concerns and reviewed the revised plans. The
design reviewer has provided a detailed analysis in his letter and recommends approval of the project as
proposed (see attached Design Review Analysis, dated December 26, 2018).
Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the
Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows:
1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood;
2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure;
4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and
5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components.
Suggested Findings for Design Review: The proposed project would maintain the existing one-car garage
and respects the garage pattern in the neighborhood. The new house would be craftsman style and would use
high-quality materials such as aluminum clad wood windows, stucco siding, composite shingle roof, and a
stacked stone base. The new front porch would help in better interfacing with the rest of the properties in the
neighborhood. For these reasons, the project may be found to be compatible with the requirements of the City’s
five design review criteria.
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Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application
and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific
findings supporting the Planning Commission's decision and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning
Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. At the public hearing the
following conditions of approval should be considered:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the revised plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped February 15, 2019, sheets A00 through A06 and L01;
2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or
pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning
Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff);
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include
adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed
upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development Director;
5. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not
occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the
regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction plans
shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved plans
throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the
conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning
Commission, or City Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination
and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be
included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which
requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan
and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall
require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, in
effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR
TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
10. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another
architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the
architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window
locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting
framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final
framing inspection shall be scheduled;
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11. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project
architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that
demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property;
12. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof
ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and
13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural
details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the
approved Planning and Building plans.
Ruben Hurin
Planning Manager
c. Steve Wu, applicant and designer
Jeff Park, property owner
Attachments:
January 14, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes
Applicant’s Response Letter, dated February 14, 2019
Design Review Consultant’s Amended Analysis, dated February 15, 2019
December 10, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes
Design Review Consultant’s Analysis, dated December 26, 2018
Application to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed)
Notice of Public Hearing – Mailed February 15, 2019
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, January 14, 2019
h.1628 Lassen Way, zoned R -1- Application for Design Review and Variance for Lot
Coverage for first and second story addition to an existing single -family dwelling. The
project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e) (2) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Master SWU
Associates, Steve Wu, applicant and designer; Jeff Leung, property owner) (139 noticed)
Staff contact: Sonal Aggarwal
All Commissioners had visited the project site. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Planning Manager Hurin provided an overview of the staff report.
>The current house conforms to lot coverage requirements, correct? (Hurin: Yes, the existing lot
coverage is 37.6%.)
Acting Chair Comaroto opened the public hearing.
Steve Wu, project architect, and Jeff Park, property owner, represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
>On front elevation where the roofline above the entry door transitions to the second story above the
garage and where the garage roof is, there seems to be something that's not coming through in the
drawing or in the rendering. In the perspective views, it looks like the roofline over the porch is above and
proud of the upstairs bedroom above the garage; but on the front elevation is shows it tucked behind .
Because it's at the entrance of the home, it's important to know how it's intended to be designed. (Wu: It's
tucked underneath because we decided not to raise the walls of the garage.)
>So if it's tucked underneath, then the front elevation is not drafted correctly. Curious how the roof
transitions in that area, it's a little awkward where all of those planes meet. Roof porch may need to be
taller; appears that detailing issues still need to be worked out. (Wu: The rendering is correct, detailing
still needs to be worked out.)
>"Stacked Stone" is called out, this is the model for the proposed stone veneer, correct? (Wu: Yes,
correct.)
>Is there something that would keep the fascia of the garage from aligning with the fascias on the rest
of the house or vice versa? Is the lower fascia on the garage deliberate? (Wu: Yes, it is deliberate
because there is a step up at the front porch and the garage floor is lower. The roof above the garage will
be placed on top of the existing walls.)
>Appreciate some of the changes made to the project.
>Did you consider lowering the plate height at the addition down from 10 feet? Could still keep volume
of interior room and lower the exterior walls a bit. Feels out of proportion with the rest of the house. (Wu:
Decided to rebuild the side facing wall so that a Variance wouldn't be required. Rebuilding the wall to 10
feet tall because it is in proportion with the size of the room.)
>Front porch is a nice addition. However, am concerned about making the findings for the Lot Coverage
Variance. If we weren't able to make the findings for the Variance, how would you handle that? (Wu: We
would need to significantly redesign the front of the house.)
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Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Acting Chair Comaroto closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion:
>Project has come a long way, appreciate work that has been done to the project.
>Can't make the findings for the Lot Coverage Variance, there is nothing unique about the lot or
configuration of the existing house that would allow me to make the findings.
>Still concerned with 10 foot plate height at the addition at rear of house, doesn't feel in proportion with
the rest of the house or with the neighboring houses. It would be easy to reduce the plate height to 9 feet
and keep a cathedral ceiling inside, could even add more interest on the interior. Lowering plate height
would make it fit in to the neighborhood better.
>Like the front porch, encouraged front porch to resolve some of the material issues that were coming
together and to resolve the fact that the front door just seemed to be squeezed in on the front facade, but
at no point did we suggest applying for a Variance for a porch. Granted that lot coverage is over by
approximately 124 square feet and the porch is about 125 square feet, but at the same time they're adding
the front bedroom and bathroom. Additional square footage is not just due to the front porch. Don't see
any extraordinary or exceptional conditions in order to grant the Variance.
>Proportions of house have come a long way. Like that the roof forms have been changed to hip roofs,
has helped to settle down the second floor.
>Seems like a big mass that ran into the back of the house. You can do 8 foot plates and coffered
ceilings, especially when there is no second floor above that area.
>There seems to be plenty of space on the lot to accommodate the lot coverage requirements without
having to request a Variance.
>Still not clear as to what is happening at the front porch roof where it connects to the garage and
upper floor.
>Can't support 10 foot plate height at addition, consider reducing plate height and adding volume in
ceiling within the space.
>Project still needs more work.
>Hip roofs consistently around the house works much better. Do like that changes suggested by the
design review consultant have been implemented.
>Something more needs to be done at front porch area.
>Variance application is incorrect in that it states that the existing lot coverage is maxed out at 40%.
The existing lot coverage is actually 37.6%, issue needs to be revisited and corrected on the application.
Commissioner Terrones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sargent, to continue the
item with the direction that the applicant consider the issues that have been raised. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Sargent, Loftis, Comaroto, Terrones, and Tse5 -
Absent:Kelly, and Gaul2 -
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council ChambersMonday, December 10, 2018
a.1628 Lassen Way, zoned R-1- Application for Design Review for a major renovation and
first and second story addition, including Front and Side Setback Variances to increase
the height of nonconforming walls and Side Setback Variance for the first floor addition .
(Master SWU Associates, Steve Wu, applicant and designer; Jeff Leung, property owner )
(139 noticed) Staff contact: Sonal Aggarwal
All Commissioners had visited the project site. There were no ex-parte communications to report.
Senior Planner Keylon provided an overview of the staff report.
>Do we know what the block average is for the front setback? (Keylon: Can review the plans to see if
that information is provided. However, the minimum required front setback to a garage is 25 feet.)
>The plate heights are being raised throughout the first floor to 10 feet, except at the garage where it's
increasing from 8 feet to 9 feet, correct? (Keylon: No, the garage plate height is also being raised to 10
feet.)
Chair Gaul opened the public hearing.
Steve Wu, project designer, represented the applicant.
Commission Questions/Comments:
>The only area where the plate height is increasing from 8 to 10 feet is the great room, but would a
variance still be required for increasing the plate heights from 8 to 9 feet? (Keylon: Yes, a variance is
required because the plate heights are increasing on nonconforming walls; considered to be an
intensification of a nonconforming wall.)
>What is the purpose of increasing the plate heights throughout the ground floor? (Wu: Project includes
removing most of the existing walls, increasing bedrooms sizes, and modernizing the space, so it's a
matter of proportion. Great room at rear of house includes dining room, family room and kitchen. So given
its size, felt that increasing the plate height would be in proportion with the space in plan view. Reason for
the front setback variance at the garage was to raise the plate height so that it is consistent with the rest
of the house along the front facade. Plate height for the existing garage sits 20 inches below what is
being proposed.)
>In looking at the building section on sheet A 06, you're increasing the plate height to 10 feet, but you're
also vaulting the ceiling. Do you still feel you need to increase the plate height to 10 feet even though
you're vaulting the ceiling? (Wu: Yes.)
>One of the hardest things in justifying a variance is making a finding that there is an exceptional
circumstance that is related to the property itself that is different than the surrounding properties. It's
unclear from this application what is unique about this property than the neighboring properties. (Wu:
Difference is that this property will be improved and have modern spaces, which is why we decided to raise
the ceilings to be consistent with the proportions. Larger spaces with an 8 foot ceiling would feel squat .
Would point out that the existing living room has a 9 foot ceiling, so property owner has a sense of the
difference between 8 and 9 foot ceilings and made the decision to increase the plate height to 9 feet.)
>Currently have walkways from the sidewalk and driveway leading to the front door. Proposed landscape
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plan shows eliminating the walkway from the sidewalk and changing the walkway from the driveway to the
new front door. Will the remaining area in the front yard and along the side of the house really just be
grass? Will there be any planting areas? (Wu: Yes, that is correct.) Would encourage you to revist the
landscape plan to add more planting areas and softening of the building.
>What is meant by "stacked stone" as indicated for the wainscoting on the house? (Wu: Stacked
stone is a stone veneer that is attached as a siding material, comes in 4 foot panels.) How thick is the
stone veneer? (Wu: It's 5 inches thick.)
>Presume that at the new entry, the stone veneer does not turn back towards the door, but rather
shears off at the entry towards the north side. At the garage side, is the stone veneer glued on to the front
of the garage or does it return down the side of the garage? (Wu: Stone veneer does return along the
exterior sides of the house, as well as on the inside wall towards the entry.)
>Stone veneer is 5 inches thick, so will it sit proud of the stucco by approximately 4 inches. Will there
be a cap on the veneer? (Wu: Yes, there will be a cap on it.) This should be articulated on the plans.
>The way the building elevations are drawn, it appears that the stucco is proud of the stone veneer, is
that what you intended? (Wu: No, that was not intended. Will revise the building elevations accordingly.)
>How do you propose to increase the plate heights? (Wu: To increase plate heights from 8 to 9 feet,
would use a 3 1/2 x 11 7/8 psl beam on top of the existing wall. To increase plate to 10 feet, would build a
wall on top of the existing wall and shear it with plywood.)
>So you wouldn't need to remove the stucco? (Wu: The intent is not to remove the existing stucco.)
>Will be doing a lot of work to make the walls taller and the entire existing roof is being removed, so
have you thought of moving the walls in to comply with setback requirements and eliminating some of the
variance requests? (Wu: Trying to keep costs down, so would be concerned with pouring new foundations
for new walls.)
>What type of windows are being proposed? (Wu: Aluminum clad are proposed.)
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Chair Gaul closed the public hearing.
Commission Discussion:
>We have on occasion for some variances accepted as a unique circumstance, a building that was
built prior to having ordinances and setback requirements. While the existing footprint of the house could
be accepted as an exceptional circumstance, could not make the finding that by not granting the
variance, the property owner is being denied a property right. There doesn't seem to be a substantial
property right that is lost through denial of the variance. Don't see a right to have a 9 or 10 foot plate height
as a reasonable property right that if we deny the variance they wouldn't have access to. Can't make the
findings for the variance.
>While we may consider a 9 or 10 foot plate on a new house, if it complied with all of the development
requirements, we may be able to make that consideration. However, can't make that in this case if we
have to grant a variance, especially considering that the house doesn't need to have that height. In fact by
having that height, it make the first floor look that much taller relative to a lot of the other houses in the
neighborhood. For most houses of the same style and character, the eave is just above the garage door,
and that is what is typically seen as the character and pattern in the neighborhood. Having a tall first floor
and garage hurts the design. Can't make findings for design review based on the proposed design.
>Having difficulty with the variance requests. Also concerned with the massing, is front -loaded, which
is what we try to avoid.
>Concerned with how stacked stone will look like, so would be helpful to see a sample.
>This project is a good candidate for a design review consultant.
Commissioner Kelly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sargent, to refer the
application to a design review consultant.
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Commission Discussion:
>Existing plate heights should be kept as they are, would eliminate a lot of problems.
>See no justification for the variances, especially in this neighborhood.
>There are still a lot of single story bungalows in this neighborhood. The intent of the design
guidelines is to minimize second floors, think this design has a long way to go to address our
concerns.
>9 foot second floor plate height also needs to be looked at.
>Applicant should discuss with the design review consultant the landscape plan. Don't need a
lot of detail, but needs to be thought through in terms of planting areas and large species as
opposed to a simple indication of just lawn.
>There are a few large houses in the neighborhood and on that block, would caution the
applicant that many of those houses were built prior to design review, so shouldn't look to those
as examples to follow.
>Should consider adding a front porch, is exempt from floor area ratio and would add to the
depth of the house.
>To help with keeping a lower profile on the second floor, should consider changing the
gables to hip roofs since there is a predominant profile of a hipped roof.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Sargent, Loftis, Kelly, Comaroto, Gaul, Terrones, and Tse7 -
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Secretary
RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW
RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that:
WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for
Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling at 1628
Lassen Way, zoned R-1, Jeff Park, property owner, APN: 025-203-220;
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
February 25, 2019, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written
materials and testimony presented at said hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that:
1. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and
comments received and addressed by this commission, it is hereby found that there is
no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on
the environment, and categorical exemption, per the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that
additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the
addition will not result in an increase of more than 50% of the floor area of the structures
before the addition, is hereby approved.
2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto. Findings for such Design Review are set forth in the staff report,
minutes, and recording of said meeting.
3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official
records of the County of San Mateo.
Chairman
I, , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of February, 2019 by the
following vote:
EXHIBIT “A”
Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1628 Lassen Way
Effective March 7, 2019
Page 1
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the revised plans submitted to the Planning
Division date stamped February 15, 2019, sheets A00 through A06 and L01;
2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features,
roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to
Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined
by Planning staff);
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this
permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project
shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community
Development Director;
5. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on
the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall
be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of
approval adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall
remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process.
Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval shall
not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City
Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a
single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and
that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans
before a Building permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects
to submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform
Fire Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of
Burlingame;
EXHIBIT “A”
Categorical Exemption and Design Review
1628 Lassen Way
Effective March 7, 2019
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
10. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential
designer, or another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an
architectural certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design
which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as
shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing
compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the
final framing inspection shall be scheduled;
11. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification
by the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design
professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved
floor area ratio for the property;
12. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the
height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division;
and
13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of
the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has
been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans.
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10' - 8"1' - 0"1' - 0"20' - 8"1-CAR GARAGENOTE:EXTERIORBEARING WALLS LESSTHAN 5'-0" FROM PROP.LINE SHALL BE 1-HR.CONSTRUCTION TYP.PLPLDS5" / 1'-0"5" / 1'-0"5" / 1'-0"DSDSGARAGE LEVELGARAGE CLG.9' - 0"12' - 0" + RIDGEASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFTO MATCH HOUSEPAINTED G.I. GUTTERS& DS TO MATCH HOUSEDESIGNER GARAGEDOOR STAINEDWOOD AS SELECTEDPAINTED CEMENT PLASTERFINISH TO MATCH HOUSELT. FIXTURE TO MATCHHOUSET.O.C. 88.5'GARAGE LEVELGARAGE CLG.9' - 0"GARAGE LEVELGARAGE CLG.9' - 0"PLGARAGE LEVELGARAGE CLG.9' - 0"Drawing NumberDATEScaleProject Number12345REVISIONSDATEBYDESCRIPTION 1/4" = 1'-0"BLUESTEINRESIDENCE1448 DRAKE AVE.BURLINGAME, CA.A1.32/13/19BLUS01GARAGE - LEVELGARAGE- ROOFGARAGE-FRONTGARAGE REAR GARAGE-LEFTGARAGE-RIGHTPRELIMINARY
DN90901 0 ' A L L E YL O T 3 4L O T 3 250.01'50.01'S55°04'00"E250.03'S55°04'00"E50.01'N55°04'00"W50.01'(50')(S34°56'W)(S34°56'W)(120')(120')N05°49'E0.08'TO PIPES34°56'19"W5.00'(50')(50')(50')(50') CONC RET. WALLWOOD & I-BEAM RETAINING WALLCONCRETE RETAINING WALLN55°04'00"W 50.01'N55°04'00"WS34°56'19"W119.98'S34°56'18"W119.98'ADJACENTRESIDENCECONCRETE SIDEWALKAPRONADJACENTRESIDENCEADJACENTBUILDING4'-10"SIDE SETBACK10'-2"SIDE SETBACK33'-1"REAR SETBACK1'-0"LIGHTWELL15'-0"98.2198.16T.O.C.98.6315'-0"88.0015'-0"89.8415'-0"98.75T.O.C.53'-10" (8" WIDE RETAINING WALL)9'-6"DRIVEWAY47'-11" (8" WIDE RETAINING WALL)(N) FENCELAWNLAWNLAWN(N) WOOD DECK(E) WMREPLACE ALL CURB, GUTTER,SIDEWALK & DRIVEWAY APRON PERCITY STANDARDS9'-6"DRIVEWAYAPPROACH(N) GM(E) SSCOxxxxxxxxxxxxxx98.45' AVG.T.O.C.EXISTING DRIVEWAY CUT TO BE RE-USEDREPAIR OR REPLACE CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALKETC. AS PER CITY STANDARDS(N) DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHAS PER LANDSCAPE PLANSANY DRIVEWAY APPROACHESTO BE REPAIRED ORCONSTRUCTED PER PWDEPARTMENT DETAILSALL WATER CONNECTIONSTO CITY WATER MAINS FOR SERVICEOR FIRE LINE ARE TO BE INSTALLEDPER CITY STANDARD PROCEDURESAND SPECIFICATION, AND ANY OTHERUNDERGROUND UTILITY WORKSWITHIN CITY'S R.O.W.DRAKE AVENUE (50' R.O.W.)(E) 2-STORYRESIDENECEW/ BASEMENTNOTE:ROOF EAVES SHALL NOTPROJECT TOWITHIN 2'-0"OF PROP. LINE.11' - 6" .6' - 10" MAX.MAIN HOUSE1-CAR GARAGETO FACE OF CURB11' - 4" +-PROPOSED MAIN & UPPER FLOOR25' - 9"NOTE:SEE GRADING & DRAINAGE PLANS BYOTHERS FOR ALL GRADES ETC.PROPOSED MAIN & UPPER FLOOR23' - 1"Drawing NumberDATEScaleProject Number12345REVISIONSDATEBYDESCRIPTION 1/8" = 1'-0"BLUESTEINRESIDENCE1448 DRAKE AVE.BURLINGAME, CA.A12/13/19BLUS01SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANPLANNING DATALOCATION MAPSITE PLAN GENERAL NOTES7. ANY HIDDEN CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE WORK TO BE PERFORMED BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT FOR THESE PLANS MAY REQUIRE FURTHER CITY APPROVALS INCLUDING REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THE BUILDING OWNER, PROJECT DESIGNER AND OR CONTRACTOR MUST OBTAIN A REVISION TO THE CITY FOR ANY WORK NOT GRAPHICALLY ILLUSTRATED ON THE JOB COPY OF THE PLANS PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE WORK.8. NOTE‐WHEN PLANS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING DIVISION FOR PLAN REVIEW, A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION WILL BE PROVIDED.9. IF A GRADING PERMIT IS REQUIRED IT SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.10. CONSTRUCTION HOURS: WEEKDAYS: 8:00 AM‐7:00 PM SATURDAY: 9:00 AM‐6:00 PM SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS: NO WORK ALLOWED CONSTRUCTION HOURS IN THE CITY PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ARE LIMITED TO WEEKDAYS AND NON‐CITY HOLIDAYS BETWEEN 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PMSITEPRELIMINARYSCOPE OF WORKBLOCK AVG. CALCSNEW SINGLE FAMILY 2-STORY RESIDENCE WITH DETACHED1 CAR GARAGENEW 2‐STORY HOUSE WITH A DETACHED 1‐CAR GARAGE
Drawing NumberDATEScaleProject Number12345REVISIONSDATEBYDESCRIPTIONBLUESTEINRESIDENCE1448 DRAKE AVE.BURLINGAME, CA.A92/13/19BLUS01123454 - 1444 DRAKE AVE.3 - 1448 DRAKE AVE.2 - 1452 DRAKE AVE.1 - 1456 DRAKE AVE.5 - 1440 DRAKE AVE.LOCATION MAP
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SITE PLAN &
FLOOR PLAN
SITE PLAN
Scale: 1" = 20'-0"
Conditional Use Permit for a Preschool Care Facility (28 Students)
operated by Trinity Lutheran Church
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1611 BOREL PLACE, #230, SAN MATEO, CA 94402
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ROOM FUNCTION ROOM AREA FLOOR AREA/OCCUPANT # OF OCCUPANTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM 191 sq.ft.35 sq.ft.6
LOUNGE / LIBRARY 150 sq.ft.50 sq.ft.3
CLASSROOM 644 sq.ft.35 sq.ft.19
EDUCATIONAL STORAGE 167 sq.ft.100 sq.ft.2
KITCHENETTE 38 sq.ft.50 sq.ft.1
STORAGE 25 sq.ft.300 sq.ft.1
ENTRY 40 sq.ft. 7 sq.ft.6
CORRIDOR 116 sq.ft.50 sq.ft.3
TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD PER BUILDING 41
1248 BALBOA AVE. EXISTING FLOOR PLAN (NO CHANGES)
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
at 1505 Sherman Avenue - Approved on June 21, 2012
1248 BALBOA AVE. EXITING FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
1611 BOREL PLACE, #230, SAN MATEO, CA 94402
TEL.: (650) 570-6681 FAX.: (650) 570-6540
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