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Resolution No. 2021-09. 1 3.21 -7 a
30 INGOLD ROAD
025-280480 I
TITLE OF DOCUMENT
I hereby certify this to be a full, true and conect copy of the
document it purports to be, the original of which is on file in my
office.
October 2021
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Kevin Gardiner, AICP, Community Development
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND TWO 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 Two
Year Extension of a previouslv aooroved aDolicati on for Desion Review. Densitv Bo nus. Aporoval of
Communitv Bonuses. and stinq Tentative Parcel Mao fo r constru ction of a new 7-sto ,298-unit
use residential devel m at 30 lnoold Road. Zoned RRMU. Summ erHill Apartment
Communities. orooertv . APN: 025-280-480
WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on
September 13.2021 , 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 lnitial 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, ln-Fill Development Projects, is hereby approved.
2. Said Two Year Extension of Design Review, Density Bonus, Approval of Community Bonuses,
and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map are approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto. Findings for such Two Year Extension of Design Review, Density Bonus,
Approval of Community Bonuses, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map are set forth in the staff
report, minutes, and recording of said meeting.
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do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 1
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division
dated May 27,2020 and date stamped September 30,2020, sheets A0.0 through 46.5,Ll through 17, C1.0 through C7.0, VTM '1.0 through WM 3.0, lNTl and tNT2, SLI
through SL3, PM1 and PM2;
that the project shall include forty{hree (43) affordable units to households of "Low
lncome" category, as defined as earning a maximum of 80% of the San Mateo County
Area Median lncome; the City Manager shall be authorized to execute an agreement
with the applicant and the applicant shall enter into an agreement for the administration
of the renting or leasing of the affordable units at least 120 days before the final
inspection;
that the required affordable dwelling units shall be constructed concurrently with marke!
rate units;
that the fortythree (43) low income restricted affordable units shall remain restricted and
affordable to the designated income group for a minimum period of fifty-five (55) years
(or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage financing
assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program);
that the forty{hree (43) restricted affordable units shall be built on-site and be dispersed
within the development. The number of bedrooms of the restricted affordable units shall
be equivalent to the bedroom mix and average sizes of the non-restricted units in the
development; except that the applicant may include a higher proportion of restricted
affordable units with more bedrooms. The design and construction of the affordable
dwelling units shall be consistent with the design, unit layout, and construction of the
total project development in terms of appearance, exterior construction materials, and
unit layout;
(a) The affordability of very low, lower, and moderate income housing shall be
assured in a manner consistent with Government Code Section 65915(c)(1);(b) An equity sharing agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(cX2);(c) The location, dwelling unit sizes, rental cost, and number of bedrooms of the
affordable units;(d) A description of any bonuses and incentives, if any, provided by the City; and(e) Any other terms as required to ensure implementation and compliance with this
section, and the applicable sections of the density bonus law;
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that the applicant shall enter into a regulatory agreement with the City; the terms of this
agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, and reviewed and
revised as appropriate by the reviewing City official; this agreement will be a form
provided by the City, and will include the following terms:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 2
that the above noted regulatory agreement regarding the forty{hree (43) restricted
affordable units shall be binding on all future owners and successors in interest; the
agreement required by this Zoning Code Section 25.63.080 is hereby a condition of all
development approvals and shall be fully executed and recorded prior to the issuance of
any building or construction permit for the proposed project;
the project shall include the Transportation Demand Management Measures as
proposed in the Transporlation lmpact Analysis, prepared by Hexagon Transportation
Consuftants, lnc., dated April 9, 2020;
that the Public Park, as depicted on Sheets A0.4, L'1, L2, C-3.0, and WM-3.0, shall be
built by the applicant and shall be dedicated to the City of Burlingame; the Public Park
shall be maintained by the City of Burlingame;
10 that the applicant shall enter into an agreement(s) with the City as may be necessary to
effect the dedication of the Public Park to the City and for the applicant's construction of
the Public Park as depicted on Sheets A0.4, L1, L2, C-3.0, and WM-3.0; the terms of
this agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, and reviewed
and revised as appropriate by the City Manager;
11 that the residents of new live/work, mixed-use, and stand-alone residential development
projects, whether owners or tenants, shall be notified in writing before taking up
residence that they will be living in an urban{ype environment, that the noise levels may
be higher than in a strictly residential area, and that there may be odors associated with
commercial and industrial uses. The covenants, conditions, and restrictions of any
development with a residential use shall require that prospective residents acknowledge
the receipt of the written noise notification. Such written noise notification shall be
provided in residential leases. Signatures shall confirm receipt and understanding of this
information;
12 that the public plaza shall be owned, operated, and maintained by the developer or
property manager in accordance with an approved maintenance plan to be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director;
that the public plaza shall be open to the public, without charge, each day of the year,
except for temporary closures for necessary maintenance or public safety;
14 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;
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Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 3
that any changes to the size or envelope of the building, 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 (FYl or amendment to be determined by Planning staff);
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that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 88.74'
as measured from the average elevation at the top of the curb (9.53'), and that the top of
each floor and final roof ridge shall be surveyed by a licensed surveyor and approved by
the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing
inspections. Should any framing exceed the stated elevation 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;
that the project shall be conslructed in accordance with the December 19, 2019
"Request for Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction" agreement between
SummerHill Apartment Communities and Central County Fire Department;
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19.that prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the
Department of Public Works - Engineering Division a sanitary sewer analysis that
assesses the impact of this project to determine if the additional sewage flows can be
accommodated by the existing sewer line. lf the analysis results in a determination that
the existing sewer line requires upgrading, the applicant shall perform the necessary
upgrades as determined by the Engineering Division;
20 that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the project applicant shall pay
the first half of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Development Fee in the amount of
$107,337.82, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning
Division;
21 that prior to scheduling the final framing inspection, the project applicant shall pay the
second half of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Development Fee in the amount of
$107,337.82, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning
Division;
that prior to issuance of the final inspeclion of the poect, the applicant shall pay the
public facilities impact fee in the amount of $1,169,546.00, made payable to the City of
Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Division;
that if the City determines that the structure interferes with City communications in the
City, the property owner shall permit public safety communications equipment and a
wireless access point for City communications to be located on the structure in a location
to be agreed upon by the City and the property owner. The applicant shall provide an
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EXHIBIT "A"
that the conditions of the Building Division's June 21 , 2020 memo, the Public Works-
Engineering Division's June 15, 2020 memo, the Fire Division's June 20,2020 memo,
the Parks Division's June 22, 2020 memo, and the Stormwater Division's January 24,
2020 memo related to building permit submittal shall be met;
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 4
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electrical supply source for use by the equipment. The applicant shall permit authorized
representatives of the City to gain access to the equipment location for purposes of
installation, maintenance, adjustment, and repair upon reasonable notice to the property
owner or owner's successor in interest. This access and location agreement shall be
recorded in terms that convey the intent and meaning of this condition, prior to
installation of any public safety communications equipment, it if is deemed necessary;
that the pro.iect shall comply with the SFO Comprehensive Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUCP), specifically in accordance with Safety Compatibility poticy
SP-2 pertaining to land uses; and that any future tenants of the commercial and office
space comply with the Safety Compatibility Criteria for Safety Zone 3 as contained in
Table lV-2 of the SFO ALUCP; this table defines uses to avoid and uses that are
incompatible, summarized as follows:
lncompatible Uses - Use is not com patible in the indicated zones and cannot be
permitted:
Biosafety Level 3 and 4 facilities - which include medical and biological research
facilities involving the storage and processing of extremely toxic or infectious
agents See Policy SP-3 of the SFO ALUCP for additional detail
Children's schools - Public and private schools serving preschool through grade
12, excluding commercial services
Large child day care centers - Commercial facilities defined in accordance with
Health and Safety Code, Section 1596.70, et seq., and licensed to serve "15 or
more children. Family day care homes and noncommercial employer-sponsored
facilities ancillary to place of business are allowed.
Hospitals, nursing homes
Stadiums, arenas
Avoidable Uses - Uses that are not fully compatible and should not be permitted unless
no feasible alternative is available as follows:
Biosafety Level 3 and 4 facilities - Hazardous use other than Biosafety Level 3
and 4 facilities - which include medical and biological research facilities involving
the storage and processing of extremely toxic or infectious agents. See policy
SP-3 of the SFO ALUCP for additional detail.
Critical public utilities - Facilities that, if disabled by an aircraft accident, could
lead to public safety or health emergencies. They include the following: electrical
power generation plants, electrical substations, wastewater treatment plants, and
public water treatment facilities.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 5
that the applicant shall be required to comply with the real estate disclosure
requirements of State law and General Plan as outlined in Policy lP-1 of the SFO
ALUCP and that the following statement must be included in the notice of intention to
offer the property for sale or lease:
"Notice of Airport in Vicinity
This property is presently located in the vicinity of an airport, within what is known as
an airport influence area. For that reason, the property may be subject to some of
the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport operations
(for example: noise, vibration, or odors). lndividual sensitivities to those annoyances
can vary from person to person. You may wish to consider what airport annoyances,
if any, are associated with the property before you complete your purchase or lease
and determine whether they are acceptable to you.";
that the project applicant shall be required to evaluate potential airport noise impacts if
the project is located within the 65 CNEL contour line of San Francisco lnternational
Airport (as mapped in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San
Francisco lnternational Airport). All projects shall be required to mitigate impacts to
comply with the interior and exterior noise standards established by the Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan;
27.that any action that would either permit or result in the development or construction of a
land use considered to be conditionally compatible with aircraft noise of CNEL 65 dB or
greater (as mapped in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan) shall include the grant of
an avigation easement to the City and County of San Francisco prior to issuance of a
building permil(s) for any proposed buildings or structures, consistent with Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan Policy NP-3 Grant of Avigation Easement;
28.that the poect 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;
29 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 unless applicant produces evidence, to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director, that special circumstances exist that warrant early demolition, in
accordance with the provisions of the Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 18.07.065;
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;
that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-
of-way shall be prohibited;
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 6
that if construction is done during the wet season (October 1 through April 30), that prior
to October 1 the developer shall implement a winterization program to minimize the
potential for erosion and polluted runoff by inspecting, maintaining and cleaning all soil
erosion and sediment control prior to, during, and immediately after each storm even;
stabilizing disturbed soils throughout temporary or permanent seeding, mulching
matting, or tarping; rocking unpaved vehicle access to limit dispersion of mud onto public
right-of-way; covering/tarping stored construction materials, fuels and other chemicals;
33 that the applicant shall prepare a construction staging and traffic control plan for the
duration of construction for review and acceptance by the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of a building permit; the construction staging plan shall include construction
equipment parking, construction employee parking, timing and duration of various
phases of construction and construction operations hours; the staging plan shall address
public safety and shall ensure that worker's vehicles and construction equipment shall
not be parked in public parking areas with exceptions for construction parking along
street frontages;
34 that the project applicant and its construction contractor(s) shall develop a construction
management plan for review and approval by the City of Burlingame. The plan must
include at least the following items and requirements to reduce, to the maximum extent
feasible, traffic and parking congestion during construction:
A set of comprehensive traffic control measures, including scheduling of major
truck trips and deliveries to avoid peak traffic hours, detour signs if required, lane
closure procedures, signs, cones for drivers, and designated construction access
routes;
ldentification of haul routes for movement of construction vehicles that would
minimize impacts on motor vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic, circulation and
safety, and specifically to minimize impacts to the greatest extent possible on
streets in the project area;
Notification procedures for adjacent property owners and public safety personnel
regarding when major deliveries, detours, and lane closures would occur;
Provisions for monitoring surface streets used for haul routes so that any damage
and debris attributable to the haul trucks can be identified and corrected by the
project applicant; and
Designation of a readily available contact person for construction activities who
would be responsible for responding to any local complaints regarding traffic or
parking. This coordinator would determine the cause of the complaint and, where
necessary, would implement reasonable measures to correct the problem.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 7
Using smaller equipment with lower horsepower or reducing the hourly utilization
rate of equipment used on the site to reduce noise levels at 50 feet to the
allowable level.
Locating construction equipment as far as feasible from noise-sensitive uses.
Requiring that all construction equipment powered by gasoline or diesel engines
have sound control devices that are at least as effective as those originally
provided by the manufacturer and that all equipment be operated and maintained
to minimize noise generation.
Prohibiting gasoline or diesel engines from having unmuffled exhaust systems.
Not idling inactive construction equipment for prolonged periods (i.e., more than
5 minutes).
Using "quiet" gasoline-powered compressors or electrically powered
compressors and electric rather than gasoline- or diesel-powered forklifts for
small lifting.
that the applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control plan describing
BMPS (Best Management Practices) to be used to prevent soil, dirt and debris from
entering the storm drain system; the plan shall include a site plan showing the property
lines, existing and proposed topography and slope; areas to be disturbed, locations of
cuUfill and soil storageidisposal areas; areas with existing vegetation to be protected;
existing and proposed drainage patterns and structures; watercourse or sensitive areas
on-site or immediately downstream of a project; and designated construction access
routes, staging areas and washout areas;
that construction access routes shall be limited in order to prevent the tracking of dirt
onto the public rightof-way, clean off-site paved areas and sidewalks using dry
sweeping methods;
that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be
required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards;
that trash enclosures and dumpster areas shall be covered and protected from roof and
surface drainage and that if water cannot be diverted from these areas, a self-contained
drainage system shall be provided that discharges to an interceptor;
that this project shall comply with the state-mandated water conservation program, and a
complete lrrigation Water Management and Conservation Plan together with complete
landscape and irrigation plans shall be provided at the time of building permit
application;
that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance '1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;
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35. that the applicant shall submit a Construction Noise Control Plan. This plan would
include measures such as:
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
Page 8
42.that a Protected Tree Removal Permit shall be required from the City of Burlingame
Parks Division to remove any existing protected size trees and that the project shall
comply with the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance adopted by the City of
Burlingame and enforced by the Parks Department; complete landscape and irrigation
plans shall be submitted at the time of building permit application;
43.that if there are any existing trees on adjacent properties abutting the project site that are
determined to remain, the applicant shall have an arborist's report prepared which
documents how the trees should be protected during construction; this report shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Arborist and the contractor shall call for the City
Arborist to inspect the protection measures installed before a building permit shall be
issued;
that the applicant shall coordinate with the City of Burlingame Parks Division regarding
the installation of the street trees along lngold Road and Rollins Road;
45. that this project shall comply with Ordinance No. 1477, Exterior lllumination Ordinance;
that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform
Fire Codes, in effect at the time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of
Burlingame;
The following conditions shall be met during the Building lnspecfion process prior to the
rnspections noted in each condition:
47. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the
property corners, set the building envelope;
48 that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other
licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details
such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is
no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall
provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the
Building Division;
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49 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;
that prior to final inspection, Planning Drvision 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 applicable polici* of the 2040 Generat
Plan or the Environmental lmpact Repoft prepared for the 2040 General Plan:
51. HP-3.12. The Project sponsor shall ensure implementation of the following BMPs during
Project construction, in accordance with the BAAQMD's standard requirements:
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effeclive September 23, 2021
Page 9
. All exposed surfaces (e.9., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas,
unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material offsite shall be
covered.. 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-power
sweeping shall be prohibited.. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks that are to be paved shall be paved as
soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading,
unless seeding or soil binders are used.. ldling times shall be minimized, either by shutting equipment off 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 California Code of
Regulations). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all
access points.. 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.. A publicly visible sign with the name and telephone number of the person to
contact at the lead agency regarding dust complaints shall be posted. This person
shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The BAAQMD's phone
number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
52 CS-,4.7: Airport and Heliport Noise. Monitor noise impacts from aircraft operations at
San Francisco lnternational Airport and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, and implement
applicable noise abatement policies and procedures as outlined in the Airport Noise
Ordinance and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan;
53 CS.4.8: Airport Noise Evaluation and Mitigation. Require project applicants to
evaluation potential airport noise impacts if the project is located within the 60 CNEL
contour line of San Francisco lnternational Airport (as mapped in the Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan). All projects shall be required to mitigate impacts to comply with the
interior and exterior noise standards established by the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan;
54 GS-,4.9: Airport Disclosure Notices. Require that all new development comply with real
estate disclosure requirements of State law, which requires that the presence of all
existing and planned airports within two miles to be disclosed in any sale or lease of
property;
HP-5.2: Migratory Birds. ldentify and protect habitats that contribute to the healthy
propagation of migratory birds, including trees and natural corridors that serve as
stopovers and nesting places. Avoid construction activities that involve tree removal
between March and June, unless a bird survey has been conducted to determine that
the tree is unused during the breeding season by avian species protected under
California Fish and Game Codes 3503, 3503.5, and 3511;
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EXHIBIT'A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 2021
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56. HP-5.5: Protection and Expansion of Tree Resources. Continue to preserve and
protect valuable native trees and introduce species that contribute to the urban forest but
allow for the gradual replacement of trees for ongoing natural renewal. Consider
replacement with native species. Use zoning and building requirements to ensure that
existing trees are integrated into new developments;
57.HP-5.6: Tree Preservation Ordinance. Continue to adhere to the Burlingame Tree
Preservation Ordinance (Burlingame Municipal Code Title 1l); ensure the preservation
of protected trees, as designated by the ordinance; and continue to be acknowledged by
the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA;
58 HP-5.7: Urban Forest Management Plan. Continue to update and use the Burlingame
Urban Forest Management Plan, which integrates environmental, economic, political,
historical, and social values for the community for guidance on BMPs related to tree
planting, removal, and maintenance, including onsite protection of extant trees and
street trees during projects;
HP-5.14: Compliance with Environmental Laws. Ensure that all projects affecting
resources of regional concern satisfy regional, state, and federal laws; and
Paleontological Assessment. ln areas containing middle to late Pleistocene-era
sediments where it is unknown if paleontological resources exist, prior to grading an
assessment shall be made by a qualified paleontological professional to establish the
need for paleontological monitoring. Should paleontological monitoring be required after
recommendation by the professional paleontologist and approval by the Community
Development Director, paleontological monitoring shall be implemented.
Paleontological Monitoring. A project that requires grading plans and is located in an
area of known fossil occurrence or that has been demonstrated to have fossils present in
a paleontological field survey or other appropriate assessment shall have all grading
monitored by trained paleontological crews working under the direction of a qualified
professional, so that fossils exposed during grading can be recovered and preserved.
Should any potentially unique fossils be encountered during development activities, work
shall be halted immediately within 50 feet of the discovery, the City of Burlingame
Planning Department shall be immediately notified, and a qualified paleontologist shall
be retained to determine the significance of the discovery.
Paleontological Recovery, ldentification, and Guration. The City and a project
applicant shall consider the mitigation recommendations of the qualified paleontologist
for any unanticipated discoveries. The City and the project applicant shall consult and
agree upon implementation of measures that the City and project applicant deem
feasible and appropriate. Such measures may include avoidance, preservation in place,
excavation, documentation, curation, data recovery, or other appropriate measures. The
project applicant shall be required to implement any mitigation necessary for the
protection of paleontological resources.
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Paleontological Findings. Qualified paleontological personnel shall prepare a report of
findings (with an itemized appendix of specimens) subsequent to implementation of
paleontological recovery, identification, and curation. A preliminary report shall be
submitted, subject to approval by the Community Development Director before granting
of building permits, and a final report shall be submitted, subject to approval by the
Community Development Director before granting of occupancy permits.
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Two Year Extension
30 lngold Road
Effective September 23, 202'l
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