HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2012.09.06AGENDA
BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD — Conference Room A
I. ROLL CALL
H. MINUTES
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. FROM THE FLOOR (At this time, persons in the audience may speak on any item on the
agenda or any other matter. The Ralph M. Brown Act prohibits the Commission from acting on a
matter which is not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes.)
V. OLD BUSINESS
1) 2012 Landscape Award Presentation — September 17'h City Council Meeting
2) Future of Business Landscape Award — (Discussion)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1) Property Developments and Urban Reforestation Guidelines
VII. REPORTS
1) Staff
2) Chairperson
3) Commissioners
VIII. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Next Regular Meeting: October 4, 2012
NOTICE.- Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation
Dept. at (650) 558-7323 at. least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is available for
review at the Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, during normal office hours. The agendas and
minutes are also available on the City's website: www:burlingame.org
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Beautification Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for public inspection at 850 Burlingame Ave during normal business
hours.
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN "f &X_
R Urban Forest Management Plan"P�L
Policy for Expanding Width of Planter Strips to Accommodate Larger Canopv Trees
Background:
The City of Burlingame is committed to creating a larger tree canopy throughout the
community and has revised the official street tree list to include only those tree species with
"the tallest, most significant canopies". In approving the revised street tree list in October of
2008, the City Council recognized that the more expansive root systems of larger -scale trees
can disrupt city sidewalks. The City Council therefore directed staff to explore opportunities
to widen planter strips to accommodate the root systems of the larger scale trees.
Planter Strip Policy:
Based on this direction, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Community Development
staff have developed the following "Planter Strip Policy" to apply to the construction of new
homes and additions to homes which are considered to be substantial construction as
determined by the Chief Building Official:
For new homes built in Burlingame, or when substantial construction is
performed on existing homes, property owners may be required to
increase (maximize) the planter strip width for the purpose of
accommodating root systems of large canopy trees.
Policy Guidelines:
This requirement is triggered when, during the plan check process, Public Works staff
determines that the applicant's project is subject to rehabilitating the frontage of the property
including replacement of the existing sidewalk. On many residential streets in Burlingame,
there is additional public right-of-way located between the existing sidewalks and the private
property line. This additional right-of-way varies from street to street and ranges from no
additional right-of-way to as much as five or six feet.
For projects where a new sidewalk is required, Public Works staff will also determine if there
is adequate right-of-way available to reconfigure the sidewalk to allow for a wider planter
strip. If there is, Parks and Recreation staff will make a determination on whether it is an
appropriate situation to implement this policy.
Parks Department staff will provide comments to the applicant on the preferred method of
satisfying the requirement. There are two ways that this policy requirement can be satisfied.
The planter strip may be widened along the entire width of the property, or the planter strip
may be widened at the location of the street tree(s) only. A photo of a planter strip widened at
the location of street trees is shown below. City staff must approve the final sidewalk
alignment.
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Uh RAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
Sidewalk Impacts and Replacement
�— Damage to urban infrastructure by tree roots is a significant problem in cities throughout the
world. In the United States virtually every city has sidewalks, curbs, and gutters that have been
cracked, uplifted by tree roots, or both. Damage to infrastructure elements are not only costly to
repair, but they represent liability risks that can't be ignored. In addition, many trees (typically
repeat offenders) are removed because of infrastructure- related damage. In California this is the
second most common reason for tree removal. Collectively, tree loss, infrastructure repair costs,
and liability issues make this a significant problem that merits close attention from arborists,
urban foresters, planners, and engineers. (L.R. Costello 2005)
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If any sidewalk near or around City trees are scheduled to be repaired, a City arborist, supervisor
or staff member must be notified before roots are cut or sidewalk is replaced.
The following shall be considered when replacing sidewalk damage that is caused by tree roots:
• Health and Structure of tree.
• Future cost or damage to sidewalk.
If the tree is deemed healthy and structurally sound, several sidewalk design alternatives will be
recommended to increase the planting space for the current tree and future trees.
• Curving sidewalks — When at all possible, increasing the City right-of-way toward the
homeowner's property for the minimum ADA requirement will be encouraged. This will
increase the growing area for the current tree, protect roots, and provide a larger planting
area for future large -stature tree species.
• Ramping — Where root pruning is not an option, ramping may be the only alternative to
avoid root damage and tree preservation. Ramps must not exceed the requirements for the
American with Disabilities Act.
• Root Barriers — Root barriers can be placed in strategic locations to delay sidewalk
damage or damage to landscape. City staff can suggest areas where root barriers would
be useful.
Updated July 20, 2009
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City of Burlingame, California: 50150 Sidewalk Repair Program Page 1 of 2
50/50 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
The City of Burlingame maintains over 116 miles of sidewalk, a significant portion of which is aging and
is impacted by the tree roots resulting in cracks and separations requiring repair. Providing frontage
access for Burlingame residents and businesses and serving as a primary pedestrian facility, the
sidewalks are an essential part of the City's infrastructure. It is essential that the sidewalk infrastructure
be properly maintained to protect the public health and safety of the pedestrians, property owners and
the community as a whole. The sidewalk repair program is designed to provide a reasonable method,
given limitations of financial and personnel resources, for the repair of sidewalks. Geographic areas
have been identified and prioritized for repairs based on the intensity of pedestrian traffic and level of
repair.
The California Streets and Highways Code requires that adjoining private property owners maintain the
sidewalks in front of their property. Given the current state of economy and the financial hardship to
property owners, the CounciI evaluated several options to fund sidewalk repairs. After a comprehensive
analysis of options available, the Council approved a "50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program" The 50/50
sidewalk repair program is a turnkey program providing the most efficient method to address damaged
sidewalks in a manner which will not only assist the City in maintaining the public pedestrian
infrastructure but will also reduce significant financial and logistical burden to the property owners.
Following are the main elements of the program:
The City will fully undertake the work including identifying sidewalk defects, preparing plans and
specifications, bidding, construction and contract administration; thus providing a turn -key project
saving time for the individual property owners from soliciting bids from contractors and doing the work
themselves.
• The City will combine areas/blocks of sidewalk repairs as part of a larger project which will
provide economies of scale, thereby reducing repair costs to individual property owners.
• The work will be done through an open competitive bidding process ensuring competitive pricing
for the work.
• Only experienced and licensed contractors will be allowed to bid providing best quality
construction.
• The property owner will be provided with information about the details of the required repairs
and associated costs upon receiving bids. The property owners are not required to pay their share
(50%) of the repair costs until after the work is completed.
How does the 50/50 Sidewalk Program work?
\.. The City selects the designated area based on priority and inspects the sidewalk for damaged areas and
determines where repairs are necessary. Markings will be placed on the sidewalk according to the type
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City of Burlingame, California: 50150 Sidewalk Repair Program Page 2 of 2
of work needed. The City will provide the adjoining property with information regarding the details of
the sidewalk program and approximate time schedule of the repairs. The property owner may at his/her
N.' option, chose to either participate in the City
p p p 50/50 sidewalk repair program or repair the sidewalk
him/herself per City standards. A property owner who does not participate in the City program will not
be eligible to receive 50% reimbursement and will accept full cost of the repair.
The City will prepare engineering plans and specifications to obtain competitive construction bids for
the repairs or replacement in a given geographical area. Upon receiving successful bids, the City will
hire a contractor to perform the repairs. At the completion of construction, a noticed public hearing
before the City Council will be held to finalize the repairs costs. Once the work is satisfactorily
completed and the City Council has determined the final cost after a public hearing, the City will collect,
through the property tax bill, adjoining property owners 50% share of the repair cost for the sidewalk
adjacent to their property. The City will keep the affected property owners informed of the project
schedule and construction costs.
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11.06.010
L Chapter 11.06
URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE
PROTECTION
Sections:
11.06.010
Purpose and intent.
11.06.020
Definitions.
11.06.030
Nomination and listing of
protected trees.
11.06.040
Emergencies.
11.06.050
Prohibitions and protections.
11.06.060
Notices and permits required for
removal or work significantly
affecting protected trees.
11.06.070
Decision by director.
11.06.080
Appeal.
11.06.090
Tree requirements and
reforestation.
11.06.100
Penalty.
11.06.010 Purpose and intent.
The city of Burlingame is endowed and forested with a
variety of healthy and valuable trees which must be pro-
tected and preserved. The preservation of these trees is
ential to the health, welfare and quality of life of the
`.nzens of the city because these trees preserve the scenic
beauty of the city, maintain ecological balance, prevent
erosion of top soil, counteract air pollution and oxygenate
the air, absorb noise, maintain climatic and microclimatic
balance, help block wind, and provide shade and color. For
these same reasons, the requirement of at least one tree,
exclusive of city -owned trees, on every residential lot in
the city should be part of the permit process for any con-
struction or remodeling.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish conditions and
regulations for the removal and replacement of existing
trees and the installation of new trees in new construction
and development consistent with these purposes and the
reasonable economic enjoyment ofprivate property. (Ord.
1057 § 1 (part), (1975); Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord. 1598
§ I (part), (1998))
11.06.020 Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Commission" means the Beautification Commis-
sion of the city of Burlingame.
(b) "Department" means the parks and recreation
department of the city of Burlingame.
(c) "Development or redevelopment" means any work
n any property in the city of Burlingame which re-
,... es a subdivision, variance, use permit, building permit
or other approval or which involves excavation, landscap-
ing, or construction in the vicinity of a protected tree.
(d) "Director" means the director ofparks and recrea-
tion of the city of Burlingame.
(e) "Landscape tree" means a generally recognized
ornamental tree and shall exclude fruit, citrus, or nut -
bearing trees.
(f) "Protected tree" means:
(1) Any tree with a circumference of forty-eight (48)
inches or more when measured fifty-four (54) inches
above natural grade; or
(2) A tree or stand of trees so designated by the city
council based upon findings that it is unique and ofimpor-
tance to the public due to its unusual appearance, location,
historical significance or other factor; or
(3) A stand of trees in which the director has deter-
mined each tree is dependent upon the others for survival.
' (g) "Pruning" means the removal of more than one
/ third of the crown or existing foliage of the tree or more
than one third of the root system. Pruning done without a
permit or which does not conform to the provisions of a
permit shall be deemed.a removal.
(h) "RemovaI" means cutting to the ground, extrac-
tion, killing by spraying, girdling, or any other means.
(Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), (1975); Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord.
1492 § 1, (1993); Ord. 1598 § I (part), (1998))
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11.06.030 Nomination and listing of protected
trees.
Nomination for protected tree status under Section
11.06.020(f)(2) may be made by any citizen. The commis-
sion shall review such nominations and present its recom-
mendations to the city council for designation.
A listing of trees so designated, including the specific
locations thereof, shall be kept by the department and shall
be available for distribution to interested citizens.
The city council may remove a designated tree from the
list upon its own motion or upon request. Requests for
such action may originate in the same manner as nomina-
tions for protected tree status. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part),
(1975); Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord. 1598 § 1 (part),
(1998))
11.06.040 Emergencies.
In the event that an emergency condition arises
whereby immediate action is necessary because ofdisease,
or danger to life or property, a protected tree may be re-
moved or altered by order of the director or, if the director
is unavailable, a responsible member of the police, fire,
parks and recreation, or public works department. In such
event, a report shall be made to the commission describing
the conditions and necessity ofsuch an order. (Ord. 1057 §
11.06.050
I (part), (1975); Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord. 1598 § 1
(part), (1998))
11.06.050 Prohibitions and protections.
(a) No protected tree shall be removed from any par-
cel without a permit except as provided in Section
11.06.040.
(b) The following conditions shall be observed during
construction or development of property:
(1) Protected trees are to be protected by a fence
which is to be maintained at all times;
(2) Protected trees that have been damaged or de-
stroyed by construction shall be replaced or the city shall
be reimbursed, as provided in Section 11.06.090;
(3) Chemicals or other construction materials shall not
be stored within the drip line of protected trees;
(4) Drains shall be provided as required by the direc-
tor whenever soil fill is placed around protected trees; and
(5) Signs, wires or similar devices shall not be at-
tached to protected trees. (Ord.'1057 § 1 (part), (1975);
Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord. 1598 § 1 (part), (1998))
11.06.060 Notices and permits required for
removal or work significantly
affecting protected trees.
(a) Removal or Pruning. Owners, or their authorized
representative, ofprotected trees on public or private prop-
erly shall obtain !permit to remove or prune a protected
tree. The.application shall be on a form furnished by the
department and shall state, among other things, the number
and location of the tree(s) to be removed or pruned by
type(s) and the reason for removal orpruning of each. The
application shall also include a photograph with correct
botanical identification of the subject tree or tree(s). An
authorized representative ofthe department shall make an
inspection of the trees an shall file a written report and
his or er recommendations to the director.
ucationa onference before Work Commences.
After receipt of an application, the director may require an
educational conference to inform the owner of potential
alternatives to the proposed removal or pruning.
(c) Removal or Pruning of Protected Trees on Unde-
veloped or Redeveloped Property. When an application for
development or redevelopment of a property containing
one or. more pro ec a ees is filed in any office or de-
partment of the city, the person making such an applica-
tion shall file a site Plan s owing the location of uildin s
or structures oro proposed site disturbances, and the loca-
tion of all trees. The director shall determine if all pro-
tected t� rees are shown. An authorized representative of the
department shall make an inspection and shall file a report
of his or her findings and recommendations to the director.
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Subject to the replacement provisions of Section
11.06.090, the director shall approve the removal of pro-
tected trees within the foot rint of a oved ocnstruction
in t e -1 zone, which construction does not require a
variance, conditional use permit, or special permit under
Title 25 of this code. The notice and appeal provisions of
Sections 11.06.070 and 11.06.080 shall not anpl to such
app o�tals
(d) Review. Irt reviewing applications, the director
shall give priority to those based on hazard or danger of
disease. The director may refer any application to another
department, committee, board or commission of the city
for a report and recommendation, and may re uire the
applicant to provide an arborist's report. In reviewing each
app rcation, the director shall determine:
(1) The condition o t e tree(s) with respect to dis-
ease; danger of failing; proximity to existing or proposed
structures, yards, driveways and other trees; and interfer-
ence with public utility services;
(2) The necessity to remove the tree(s) in order to
construct any proposed improvements to allow economic
enjoyment o e ro erty,
3 T e topography of the land and the effect of the
removal of the tree(s) on erosion; soil retention; and diver-
sion or increased flow of surface waters;
(4) The numbu_Qf_ re_ es existing in the neighborhood
on improved property and the effect the removal would
have .on the established star ar of the area and property
value. Neighborhood is defined as the area within a 300-
foot radius of the property containing the trees) in ques-
tion;
(5) The number of trees the particular parcel can ade-
quately su o according to good arboricultural practices;
(6) The effect tree removal would have on wind pro-
tection, noise an prrvacv; an
(7) The economic -consequences and obligations of
requiring a tree to remain. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), (1975j;
Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord.1492 § 2, (1993); Ord. 1598 §
1(part), (1998); Ord. 1603 § 9, (1998))
11.06.070 Decision by director.
A decision shall be rendered by the director for each
application. If , it shall include
replacement conditions in accordance with Section
11.06.090. The director shall give written notification of
the decision to the applicant an a property owners
-within one hund_r_eCM7Ufeet of the pro erty containing
the trees in question, and include a copy of the city Ur-
ban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Chapter
11.06). (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), (1975); Ord. 1470 § 1,
(1992); Ord. 1598 § 1 (part), (1998))
11.06.080
'1.06.080 Appeal.
I,%.. Any person may appeal the decision of the director to
the commission by filing an appeal in writing with the
director no later than 5:00 p.m. of the tenth calendar day
after the decision. The director shall set the matter for
review by the commission at its next regular meeting and
Provide notice by mail of the commission hearing to the
appellant and applicant at least five (5) days prior thereto.
The determination of the commission shall become
final and conclusive in ten (10) days if no appeal is filed.
Destruction, removal or other work on a protected tree
shall not commence until after the ten (10)-day period has
passed, or, if any appeal is filed, until the decision of the
city council. During the period between the action of the
commission and the end ofthe ten (10)-day appeal period,
any person may appeal such action to the city council.
Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the
city clerk. During the same period the city council, on its
own motion, may suspend the order of the commission for
the purpose of reviewing the action of the commission. A
permit shall be valid for six (6) months after the date it is
issued. Under exceptional circumstances, the director may
issue one six (6)-month extension. (Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992);
Ord. 1598 § 1 (part), (1998))
11.06.090 Tree requirements and reforestation.
(a) Whenever the development or redevelopment of a
single family home, du lex, apartment house or condomin-
ium -results in any increase in lot coverage or abitable
space (as defined by Chapter 25 of this code), the property
s all be required to meet the followings uirements-
-�- (1) One landscape tree for every One thousand (1,000)
square feet of lot coverage or habitable space for single
family homes or duplexes;
--'w (2) One landscape tree for every two thousand (2,000)
square feet of lot coverage for apartment houses or con-
dominiums.
Lot coverage and habitable space shall include both
existing and new construction. The director shall deter-
mine the number of existing trees which are of an accept-
able size, species and location to be counted toward this
requirement. Any additional trees which are required shall
meet the standards for replacement trees set forth in sub-
section (b) below.
(b) Permits for removal of protected trees) shall i
clude replanting conditions with the followin idelines:
1) Replacement shall be three (3) fifteen (15)-gallon
size, one twenty-four (24)-inch box size, or one thirty-six
(36)-in_c_F ox size landscape trees) for each tree removed
as determined below.
(2) - Any tree removed without a valid permit shall be
laced by two (2) 24-ifich box size, or two (2) 36-inch
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box size landscape trees for each tree so removed as de-
termined below.
(3) Re lacement of a tree be waived by the director if
a sufficient number o 'trees exists on the property to meet
all other requirements of the Urban Reforestation and Tree
Protection ordinance.
(4) Size and number of the replacement trees) shall
be determined by the director and shall be based on the
species, location and value of the trees removed.
replacement trees, as designated in subsection
(b)(1) or 2 above, as applicable, cannot be planted on the
property, payment of equal value shall be made to the city.
Such payments shall be deposited in the tree planting fund ,
to be drawn upon for public tree planting. (Ord. 1470 § 1,
(1992); Ord. 1492 § 3, (1993); Ord. 1598 § 1 (part),
(1998))
11.06.100 Penalty.
In addition to any other penalties allowed by law, any
person removing orpruning a tree in violation of this ordi-
nance is liable to treble damages as set forth in Section 733
of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California.
Damages for this purpose shall be replacement value of the
tree as determined by the International Society of Arbori-
culture Standards. (Ord. 1470 § 1, (1992); Ord. 1598 § I
(part), (1998))
PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT APPLICATION
PARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT'
850 BURLING"E A [VENUE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
(650) 558-7330
The undersigned owner of the property at:
ADDRESS:
(print or type)
hereby applies for a permit to remove or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected
tree(s):
SPECIES CIRCUMFERENCE
LOCATION ON PROPERTY
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
REASON WORK IS NECESSARY
(Please use back ofform for additional comments.)
NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREE(S) OWNER (Print)
MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A
$75.00 CHECK TO: CITY OF BURLINGAME ADDRESS
Attach any supporting documentation you may have
(Example: Report from an Independent Arborist). PHONE ( )
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PERMIT
This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune the above listed tree(s) in accordance with the provisions of
the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 1.06). By signing this perrut,
the applicant acknowledges receipt ofa, copy of Chapter 11.06, and agrees to comply with its provisions and all
conditions listed below; and that all appeals have expired or been resolved..
OWNER
CITY ARBORIST
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'
CONDITIONS: 24. - inch box size landscape tree(s) (no fruit or nut trees) will be
required and may be planted'an9where on the property, If conditions
are not met within the allotted time as specified in Section 11.06.080,
payment of $400 for each tree intothe tree replacement fund will be
required.
NO replacements) required Contact the Parks Division at
(650) 558--7330 when removals) completed
DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE PERMIT EXPIRES
This work should be done by qualified tree professionals and a copy of this permit must be
available at the job site at all times when work is being performed
City of BurIingame>
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Chapter 11.04
for tree planting or landscaping.
"Objectionable trees" mean trees which by
STREET TREES
reason of decay, neglect or disease may become
a hazard to persons` or property; those which
11.04.010 Definitions.
may impair the progress or vision of anyone
11.04.020, Duties of director.
traveling in a public -street; those which by their
11.04.030 Planting in streets or public
nature' drop fruit, • seed pods or debris which
areas.
create hazards to pedestrians or vehicular travel:
11.04.035 Actions by others.
(Ord. 944 § 1 (part); October 4, 1971).
11.04.040 Public nuisances defined.
11.04.045 Abatement of public
11.04.020 Duties of director.
nuisances.
It shall be the duty of the director. to plant, -
11.04.050 Trimming by public utility
trim, prune, spray and care for any trees, shrubs
corporations.
or plants and to remove any tree; shrub or plants
11.04.055 Paving of planting strips.
which in his opinion are objectionable or
11.04.060 ; Approval of plant varieties.
hazardous in or upon any street, alley or public
11.04.065 . Street tree master plan.'
place in the city. (Ord: 944 § 1 (part); October 4,
11.04.070 . Responsibility of city for tree
1971).
damaged sidewalks.
11.04.080 Appeal from order of
11.04.030 Planting in streets or public areas.
director.
It is unlawful for anyone other than the
director or his authorized representative to place
11.04.010 Definitions.
or plant any tree, shrub or, plant in any of the
"Street" 'means' all land lying between
streets or public places in the city. until the
abutting properties dedicated for, or condemned
director shall have first approved the kind' and
for, or established by, use as a public
variety to be planted, the location therefor, and
thoroughfare. Street includes avenue,, boulevard,
granted a permit for planting the `same. (Ord.
road, highway, walk'or lane but does not include
944 § 1' (part); October 4, 1971).
freeway.
"Person"' means individuals, firms and
11.04.035 Actions by others.
corporations, and `' agents, employees: and
It is unlawful for any person to cut down,,
representatives thereof.
trim, prune, plant, remove, injure or destroy any
"Director" means the director of parks of
tree, shrub or plant ' in or upon' any street or
the city of Burlingame.
public place 'in the. city without a permit therefor
"Public areas" mean' parks, playgrounds,
from the director, who is hereby authorized -to
areas' around' public buildings and all other. ;
grant such a permit in his discretion.
public areas in the possession of or under the
It is unlawful to fasten any sign, wire,; rope.
supervision, maintenance or control of the city
or. any device to any street tree; to permit any
of Burlingame.
fire to bum where the heat thereof will injure
"Street tree" means any • woody perennial-
any portion of the tree; to place or maintain any
plant having a single main axis or stem
stone, cement, or other substance so that it will
commonly achieving ten feet or more in height. '
impede the free access of air and water to the
"Shrub" means any woody perennial plant
roots of any street tree: (Ord. 944 § 1 (part);
normally low, several-stenuned, adaptable to
October 4, 1971).
shaping, trimming and pruning without injury.
"Hedge" means any' -plant material or shrub
11.04.040 Public nuisances defined.
when planted in a dense, continuous line or area,
The following are defined and declared to
so as to form a thicket or barrier.
be public nuisances:
"Plant" means all ` other plant material,
(a) Any dead, dying, diseased` or infested
nonwoody, annual or perennial in nature, not
tree in any street or on any private property so
necessarily hardy.
near to any street as to constitute a danger, to
"Planting strip" means the portion of the
street trees, public utility services or streets or'
street paralleling the curb or sidewalk intended
portions thereof, or to persons;
(11.04) 1 July 1998
City -of Burlingame
(b) Any, tree or shrub on, any private
for the amount of such assessment, untilpaid.
property of a type or species apt to destroy,
Such amounts shall be collected at the same
impair or interfere with i., any ., street
time and in the I same'. manner as, general city
improvements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers,
taxes. are collected, and shall be subject to the
utility mains or services;
same ' interest and penalties,, and the same
`(c) Vines or -climbing plants growinginto or ,-
procedure and sale .in case of delinquency. All
over any street tree or fire hydrant, pole, or
laws and ordinances applicable to the levy, - `
electrolier; ;
collection and enforcement of property taxes are
(4)Branches, or foliage which; interfere with
hereby made applicable to - -such special
visibility on, or free use of, or access to, any, ;
assessments.. (Ord. 944 § F (part);: October, 4,
portion of any street improved for vehicular or .
1971).
pedestrian travel;
(e) Hedges or dense thorny shrubs on any,
11.04.050 Trimming by publu utility
planting strip or' extending beyond a property ..
corp "orations.
line into any portion,of the sidewallror street;
Any public utilitycorporation maintaining,
(f) Shrubs, plants or hedges.more thal.rn three `
overhead wires may; be given a permit by the .'
feet in height in that.portion of a corner lot- at the
director, valid ;for < one year from date of, .
intersection of two streets which is a triangle '
issuance, to allow such,publ c. utility corporation,
measuredfor fifteen feet in each direction from
to trim or brace any trees'. growing upon the
the external corner of the lot..
street or which. grow . upon private, property to
(part).'October4,1971). �
the extent that they encroach upon the street.
Permission to trim or brace trees by the public
11.04.045 Abatement otpublic nuisances..
utility: corporation shall be granted where: it can
(a) Whenever" any public .,:nuisance,, as '
be shown that,the trees or. portions. thereof will
defined herein exists on iprivate property;. the
interfere withthe safety of the overhead wires or
director shall cause a written notice.to be sent by ,;
the transmission of electrical current or
United States.mail or delivered personallyto the
telephone, messages:, ,(Ord.; 944 § .1 (part);
owner of, the,,property or the person . m
October-4, 19711).,
possession' of the property. Such notice shall''
describe the condition, state the .work necessary
11.04055 Paving of'planting strips.
to remedy `the .condition,'and the time within
(a) In all residential districts where planting '
which the work,-, must be performed.
strips;" exist ` between sidewalk and curb,.
(b) If; at the end of the time; specified, the
permission may be granted by the. director, with
work has not been;done, the director shall -cause
the assent of the director of public. works, for
a report thereof to be made to the.city. council.
paving or covering by the adjoining property
`(c) The city council may adopt a resolution ;
owner of all or part of , the strip, except for
which shall preliminarily ,declare: the, condition`
unpaved spaces with. a minimum of four square
to be a° public nuisance, `order the .director to
feet for, the planting: of a street -tree. "Such
give notice of the passage of the resolution,. and :
unpaved. spaces shall be at approximate intervals
state therein that,, unless the nuisance is :abated
of fifty feet, Where driveways are so located as
without delay, the work ;bf..abatement will be
to make an interval of fifty feet impractical; the
done by,the city authorities and chargeable.as a .
director may designate an appropriate;location. ,
lien against the private property: The resolution
(b) The director is , hereby authorized; to
and, notice" shall fix the time and place for
prepare regulations to apply to, the issuance of
hearing any objections to the proposed
permits for paving or. covering planting, strips
abatement of the; public: nuisance, or to., the-
such _as,. butt not, limited to. width of .planting
declaration that.a public nuisance exists: _ ,,
strip; previous practices, on the, ock of, which
(d) The amount of the cost of abating the , .
the subject property is a part, on -street, vehicle
nuisance : upon .the property referred.' to, or,
parking;. number of ;existing or proposed-
described in the 'resolution and notice. shall
location of driveways; location of public utility. --.,
constitute, a,-special"assessment against such>
services; proximity to commercially zoned
11
property- and; 4fi "t is confirmed by .the city, _ -
districts. (Ord. 944 § 1(part);.October 4,1971).
council, shallconstitute a :lien . on . such property
July 19.981- (1 1.04y 2 ,
City of Burlingame
�... 11.04.060 Approval of plant varieties.
decide the matter and make such order as he
The director is authorized to approve
may find necessary.
varieties of trees which may be planted in
In the event that the appellant or any person
planting strips and no trees which do not receive
is dissatisfied with the decision of the city
such approval shall be planted. The director
manager, the matter may be appealed to the city
shall prepare a list of such trees and said list
council 'by a written request of the ' aggrieved
may be amended and revised from time to time.
party. The action of the city council after review
(Ord. 944 § I (part); October4, 1971).
shall be final and conclusive. (Ord 944 § 1
(part); October 4, 1971).
11.04.065 Street tree master plan.
(a) The director shall develop a
comprehensive plan of official street trees for all
streets of the city where planting areas are
available and provided for trees. The plan may
be revised from time to time and shall be
reviewed each year.
(b) In accordance with the plan, the director
shall proceed each year to plant trees or replace
trees to the extent of such funds as may be
allocated by the council for that purpose.
(c) Where'the condition of a tree, or the
unfitness. of a tree, or the condition of other
pu improvements .adjacent to a tree make
replacement necessary or desirable, the director
is authorized o move suc ee and rep ace it
with one in actor ante with a master tree
cto er 4, 1971).
11.04.070 Responsibility of city for tree
damaged sidewalks.'
Periodically, the director of public works
shall prepare a list of articular trees which have
caused a present and immediate danger to
pedestrian travel by causing d Wage to the
contiguous sidewalk or have interfered with
drainage flow in gutters or created traffic
hazards in adjacent streets. The list shall be
delivered to the director for comment or
revision. er agreement by the director of
public works and the director upon such list, a
request for necessary funds shall be made by the.
director of public works in his annual budget to
the city council for the repair or replacement of
the listed damaged public improvements, and
such repairs or replacements shall be made to
the extent of the funds approved in the annual
budget. (Ord. 944 § 1 (part); October.4, 1971).
11.04.080 Appeal from. order of director.
Any person aggrieved by any act of the
director may appeal, in writing, to the city
manager. The city manager shall hear the
appellant, the director and any others, and shall
(11.04) 3 July 1998
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�' .""'� CITY OF BURLINGAME - PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
, RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW
Application to the Planning Commission must include certain minimum information before a project can
be scheduled for a Planning Commission hearing. The applicant is responsible for submitting this
information as listed below, and as shown on the attached sheet titled MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR
INITIAL REVIEW OF PLANS. All submittal information must be clear, and easily readable. Incomplete or
illegible information cannot be accepted and will cause delays in the processing of the application.
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
With original applicant and property owner
signatures. Identify the contact person with the
most knowledge of the project with and asterisk
M.
SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Special
Permit, Fence Exception, Sign Variance,
Commercial Application, Environmental Form,
Impervious Surface Form (where 10,000 sq ft or
more of impervious surface is added)
LETTER OF EXPLANATION (optional)
FILING FEES (see attached fee sheet)
VERIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP (if new)
PLANS
`- 1 full size set
4 half size sets for initial submittal
1 8%"xl1" set
Additional sets will be requested by Planning
staff before the project is scheduled for Planning
Commission review. Plans will be kept for two
weeks after date of an action meeting.
GREEN POINTS CHECKLIST
Complete the Single Family Green Points Rated
Checklist to determine what green measures
have been incorporated into the project.
Following are guidelines for completing plans.
Please use in conjunction with the Minimum
Requirements For Plans (pink form)
SITE PLAN
drawn to scale (1/8" = 1 foot min.) to show all
existing AND proposed structures (anything
>30" from adjacent grade) on the property.
FLOOR PLANS
showing existing and proposed floor layouts for
all accessible floors- even those that do not
have habitable area. Dimension and identify all
rooms in all structures.
ROOF PLANS
showing existing and new roof configurations
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
of all existing and proposed for each side of the
dwelling. Indicate all lower floors, basements,
upper floors and attic spaces.
SITE SECTIONS
of all existing and proposed work
FENCE EXCEPTION
• site plan showing property lines, location of
fences, dimensions of fences, and footprint
of all structures on the property
• elevation showing fence height measured
from highest adjacent grade
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
■ electrical, plumbing, water, sewer
connections shown on floor plan, including
fixtures (toilet, sink, laundry)
• floor plan of any proposed or existing
loft/attic area and labeled use of that space
-LANDSCAPE PLAN (minimum landscape
requirement is 1 landscape tree {non -fruit) for Gel
every 1,000 SF of living space. New Trees c `y"'L
must be 24-inch box size or larger)
■ new construction must have full
landscape plans
• additions must show major trees and
shrubs on the site
PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEIGHBORHOOD
• mounted on 11x 17" paper
• color photo of front elevation of subject
property and front view of two
properties on each side, arranged in a
streetscape (5 images total)
BUSINESS LICENSE WITH THE CITY
a ARCHITECT/DESIGNER must have a current
business license with the City of Burlingame.
Please list Business License # on Application to
the Planning Commission.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME - PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST
The following are Planning Department requirements. Other Departments may have additional requirements.
Please note that a demolition permit from the Building Department is required for any full or partial interior or exterior demolition.
GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED/PROJECT DATA
—1. Name of current owner on all sheets (add tenant &
_12. Show all at grade parking
contact person to commercial projects).
a. Identify & dimension driveway & parking
—2. Street address & assessor's parcel number of
spaces.
proposed project on all sheets.
b. If a new driveway is proposed & sloping
_3. Scale of drawings, north arrow & lot area.
conditions exist, show slope & provide cross
—4. Exterior wall dimensions of all buildings/structures
section if required by City Engineer.
on lot.
c. Existing/proposed curb cut(s).
—5. Gross floor area (GFA) removed, proposed new
_13. Show location of steps, terraces, porches (label
floor area & total (net) gross floor area.
whether covered or uncovered), fences, gates &
retaining walls.
SITE PLAN (1/8 " = 1' or V= 10' minimum scale, may
= '1;4 Show location, circumference and canopy; drip -line ,
include roof plan)
of existing trees, if any. Measure circumference
from a point 54" above grade.
—6. Identify adjacent street(s) especially for corner lots.
a. Note which trees are to be removed. If any tree
—7. Show & correctly dimension all property lines (verify
with a circumference of 48" or greater as
property dimensions with Engineering Department).
measured 54" above grade will be removed,
— a. Show face of curb, planter strip, sidewalk &
contact the Parks Department.
front property line; show dimensions for each;
b. If no trees are to be removed, note so on plans.
show overall dimension from face of curb to
c. Show location and identify type of replacement
front property line (information available from
trees.
Planning or Engineering Departments).
d Show location, species and circumference of
— b. Show location and dimensions of easements, if
_
any trees on surrounding properties that
any, and identify type of easement.
overhang the subject property. Clearly show
c. Show outline of nearest edge of structures on
the drip line,of the overhanging trees.
adjacent lots to each side.
=f5. Show spot elevations at:
—8. Show and dimension all existing structures on site
a. Top of curb in front of property corners (these
plan.
elevations must be surveyed by a licensed
— a. Include location & dimensions of main
professional);
structure, garages, carports, covered or
b. Finished floor at entry & relative to top of curb
enclosed porch areas, decks (show height from
elevations;
grade to deck surface), trellises, arbor &
c. The four property comers;
accessory structures such as lanai, lath house,
d. The 15' front & 15' rear setback lines where
recreation room, gazebo, covered spa or shed).
they intersect with the side property line;
— b. Show distances between structures, including
e. The four corners of the building at grade.
eave-to-eave dimensions.
_9. Clearly call out area of proposed project (remodel,
FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS (114" = 1' minimum scale, see
addition or proposed new structure).
#20 for accessory structure requirements.)
— a. Provide dimensions of project area.
— b. Indicate areas/walls/structures to be removed
—16. Show all existing/proposed floor plans & roof plans
(if not possible on site plan, show on demolition
as required.
plan or floor plans).
a. Indicate walls/structures to be removed
—10. Show existing & proposed front, side & rear yard
(dashed lines).
dimensions.
b. Indicate walls to remain (double lines).
— a. Make sure building & setback dimensions add
c. Indicate walls to be constructed (shaded lines).
up to property length/width dimensions.
d. Show overall exterior dimensions & individual
b. If a change to the existing front setback is
room dimensions.
proposed or if a second story is proposed,
e. Identify all rooms.
provide measurements of all existing front
f. Show doors and windows.
setbacks on this side of block, as measured
g. Show total square footage space (existing and
from property line established in 7a.
proposed).
—11. Show location & material of at grade walkways and
h. Show line of floor above/below if different.
approaches.
i. Show location of laundry facilities, both in main
structure and in accessory structure.
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, BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND BUILDING SECTIONS
_17. Show all building elevations.
`.- a. Show original existing elevations of house from
average top of curb to roof ridge(s) prior to
proposed addition/remodel/demolition.
b. Clearly show new addition (in bold lines) in
relationship to existing structure.
c. Include all existing and proposed windows,
doors & roof pitches.
d. Show existing or proposed (if any) change in
grade on all elevations.
e. Provide a building section if required.
f. Identify exterior materials (roof, siding, windows
and window trim).
_18. Show line of average top of curb; show overall
building height from average top of curb (original
height) & verify building height by showing:
a. Dimension from average top of curb to finished
floor at entry;
b. Dimension from finished floor at entry to top of
plate (single story structures); or to ceiling
(multiple story structures) then dimension
between floors and from finished floor to ceiling
to top of plate;
c. Dimension from top of plate to roof ridge.
_19. Declining Height Envelope notation drawn on the
elevation.
a. All declining height envelopes should be
dimensioned and the point of departure
(elevation point) clearly labeled on the elevation
drawings.
�... b. If applying exception #3 of declining height
envelope (CS 25.28.075), on applicable
elevation, show change in grade, if any, from
this property to nearest wall of adjacent
property. Show setback and outline of adjacent
residence; show height to top of plate of both
structures (measure height from average
elevation between the 15' front & rear setback
elevations at the side property line).
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
_20. When submitting plans for improvements to an
accessory structure (detached garage, shed,
workshop, lanai, lath house, recreation room,
covered spa or similar structure) please provide the
following additional information on:
a. Floor Plans:
1. Location of mechanical equipment.
2. Electrical equipment.
3. All water & sewer connections.
4. Location of doors & windows, including
skylights.
5. Location of laundry facilities.
b. Building Elevations:
1. Location of/change in grade on all
elevations.
2. Height from lowest adjacent grade to top of
plate.
3. Height from lowest adjacent grade to ridge.
4. Pitch of roof.
;LANDSCAPE PLAN
21.On landscape plan note all planting materials,
identify plants by common and/or botanical name.
a. Existing location and size.
b. Proposed size at planting.
_22. Show location, circumference and canopy dripline
of existing trees. Measure circumference from a
point 54" above grade.
a. Note which trees are to be removed. If any tree
with a circumference of 48" as measured 54"
above grade will be removed, contact the Parks
Department.
b. If no trees are to be removed, note so on plans.
c. Show location and identify type of new
trees (minimum 24" box size). You must
have 1 non -fruit trees for every 1000 SF of floor
area.
_ d. For a second story, place new trees and
vegetation to screen addition from street and
neighbors.
e. Show location, species and circumference of
any trees on surrounding properties that
overhang the subject property. Clearly show
the drip line of the overhanging trees.
_23. Note the container size for proposed landscaping
(i.e. -flat, 1 gallon, 24" box, etc.).
_24. Show all existing & proposed structures (deck,
trellis, arbors, gazebo, barbecue, fence, retaining
walls, etc.)
25. Note the finished grade at both sides of abrupt
changes of grades, such as wall slopes, etc.
a. Provide other elevations which may be
necessary to show grading & drainage.
FENCES AND HEDGES
_26. Before submitting plans to build a fence please pick
up fence and hedge regulations from the Planning
Department. When submitting plans, include:
a. A site plan clearly showing location of proposed
fence(s) on property.
b. A fence elevation with height of fence shown
from highest adjacent grade.
c. A cross section showing change in grade
between two properties and height of fence
measured from both sides.
d. Construction details.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES
_27. Submit images of the front elevation of subject
house with an unobstructed view (avoid cars/trucks
parked in street) of front of neighboring
residences/properties (2 properties on each side of
subject house).
a. All streetscape photos to be taken facing each
parcel (perpendicular to frontage) and mounted
together to provide a panoramic view.
b. Photos should include front and side yards
between houses as seen from the street.
c. Mount or print color photographs on an 11" x
17" sheet of paper, providing a continuous view
the five houses.
_ d. Label the address of each residence and
identify the project site.
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Project is
submitted
Staff Completes
plan check and
provides comments
* Applicant
resubmits revised
plans — staff
completes plan
check
* Applicant
submits 10 sets
of revised plans
Project is placed
on waiting list for
Planning
Commission
Meeting
Project is scheduled
for a Planning
Commission Design
Review Study
Meeting
Design Review
Process
Are changes
to project
required by
Planning
Commission?
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Project placed
on waiting list
for next
available
Planning
Commission
Action Meeting
Planning
Commission
Action
Meeting
If project is
referred to
a Design
Review
Consultant
* Applicant makes
changes to the
YES project based on
Planning Commission
direction
Staff
completes
plan check
* Applicant
submits 10
sets of
revised plans
Project placed on
waiting list for next
available Planning
Commission Action
Meeting
Planning
Commission
Action
Meeting
Project is forwarded
to a Design Review
Consultant
Design Review
Consultant has 8
days to review
project
Design Review
Consultant meets with
applicant and
recommends changes
* Applicant submits
revised plans — staff
completes plan check
Design Review
Consultant determines
whether PC concerns
have been addressed
Design Review
Consultant makes
recommendations to
Planning Commission
Project placed on
waiting list for next
available Planning
Commission Action
Meeting
Planning
Commission
Action Meeting
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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING FEE SCHEDULE
.URLING.AME
ADDRESS
7
Preliminary Plan Check (New Construction
or Addition
$ 245.00
Plan Recheck Fee - more than 2 revisions
$200.00
Plan Recheck Fee - major redesign of plans
$450.00
APPLICATIONS
Design Review (New Construction or Addition)
Design Review Consultant Deposit
im
Design Review- HandlingFee
Amendments to Design Review
775.00
Design Review -FYI submittal
200.00
Condominium Permit, 4 units or less
1,345.00
Condominium Permit, 5 units or more
1,580.00
General Plan Amendment
2,130.00
Rezoning
1,950.00
Conditional Use Permit
1,400.00
Special Permit
1,400.00
Variance
1,400.00
Sin Variance
1,350.00
Antenna Exception
25.00
Fence Exception
820.00
Hillside Area Construction Permit
330.00
Minor Modification
330.00
Second Unit Amnesty
Building Official Inspection Fee
400.00
Appeal to City Council
400.00
Extensions/Amendments topermits'
310.00
Determination - Planning Commission
885.00
ENGINEERING
Single-family Dwelling
213.00
All others
Actual cost -
$105/hr
Traffic and Parking Studies
Actual cost -
$105/hr
Creek Enclosures
1,182.00
Drainage and utilities
736.00
PARKS
'Arbonst Review '° _ 165.00
Unused portion of deposit will be refunded.
Handling fee will be refunded if project does not get referred
to a design review consultant.
50% of preliminary plan check fee will be credited toward
required application fees if and when project is submitted as
a complete application.
REGULAR FEES $
REFUNDABLE FEES $
Preliminary Plan Check Fee Credit $
\_.
NOTICING
R-1 and R-2
$140.00
All Other Districts
140.00
Design Review, residential
220.00
Design Review, all other districts
220.00
Minor Mod. And Hillside Area
215.00
General Plan Amendment
1,200.00
Rezoning
1,200.00
Environmental Impact Report
1,200.00
Second Unit Amnesty Noticing
55.00
City Council Appeal
85.00
Replacement of Posted Sin
56.00
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW
Categorical Exemption
70.00
Initial StTdy
865.00
Negative Declaration
2,090.00
Mitigated Declaration and/ or with
a Responsible Agency
2,495.00
Environmental Impact Report (Deposit
determined by Community Development Director)
35 % of
contract
Environmental Posting Fee- Neg Dec & EIR
240.00
Neg Dec. Fish & Game Fee + Co. Handling
Fee (make check payable to San Mateo County)
1,993.00
EIR Fish and Game Fee + Co. Handling Fee
make check payable to San Mateo County)
2,768.25
County Handling Fee
50.00
BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT FEES
Office
2,064.001TSF
Restaurant
8,309.00fTSF
Hotel
676.00/room
Hotel, Extended Stay
657.00/room
Office/Warehouse/Manufacturing
3,128.001TSF
Retail - Commercial
7,596.00/TSF
Car Rental
48,205.00/acre
Commercial Recreation
14,960.00/acre
All other
1,662.00/ trip
NORTH BURLINGAME DEVELOPMENT FEES
El Camino Real North Subarea
Multi -Family Project or Duplex
$0.46 per SF
Any Other Use
$0.58 per SF
Rollins Road Subarea
All uses $0.46 per SF
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
To be determined based on project size
TOTAL FEES $
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