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City of Burlingame BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME
F,
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Monday, August 14, 2023
7:00 PM Council Chambers/Online
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Planning Commission Meeting will be
held via Zoom in addition to in person.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of
the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is
information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: Council Chambers, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010
To Observe the Meeting via Zoom:
To access the meeting by computer.
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To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a "Request to Speak" card
located on the table by the door and then hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address, or
other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however,
the Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
To Provide Public Comment via Zoom:
During the meeting, public comment may be made by members of the public joining the
meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the 'Raise Hand" feature
(for those joining by phone, press *9 to 'Raise Hand) during the public comment period for
the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name
provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dial -in attendees. Speakers are limited to three
minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated
speakers.
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To Provide Public Comment via Email:
Members of the public may provide written comments by email to
publiccomment@burlingame.org to be read aloud during the public comment period for an
agenda item. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are
commenting, or note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda or is on
the Consent Calendar. The length of the comment should be commensurate with the three
minutes customarily allowed for verbal comments which is approximately 250-300 words. To
ensure that your comment is received and read to the Planning Commission for the
appropriate agenda item, please submit your email no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2023.
The City will make every effort to read emails received after that time but cannot guarantee
such emails will be read into the record. Any emails received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline
which are not read into the record will be provided to the Planning Commission after the
meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers/Online
2. ROLL CALL
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by Planning Commissioners to participate remotely
pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54943(o).
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Draft July 10, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Draft July 10, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON -AGENDA
The public is permitted to speak on items that are listed under the Consent Calendar, Commissioner's
Reports, Director Reports, Requests for Future Agenda Items, new items, or items not on the agenda.
Public comments for scheduled agenda items should wait until that item is heard by the Planning
Commission.
Persons are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension of time is granted by
the Chair. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Planning Commission and, if
relevant, the Commission may direct them to the appropriate staff member. 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.
7. STUDY ITEMS
There are no Study Items.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
There are no Consent Calendar items.
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9. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS
a. 1345 Columbus Avenue. zoned R-1 - Application for Desian Review and Special Permits
for building height, declining height envelope, and second story balcony for a new,
two-story single -unit dwelling. This protect is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (Insite Design Inc., applicant and designer; Rudolf Thun and Sonali Arurkar,
Property owners) (55 noticed) Staff Contact: Brittany Xiao
Attachments: 1345 Columbus Ave - Staff Report
1345 Columbus Ave - Attachments
1345 Columbus Ave - Plans
b. 1344 Cortez Avenue. zoned R-1 - Application for Desian Review for a new. two-stor
single -unit dwelling and detached garage. This project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303
(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (TRG Architects, applicant and architect; Otto Miller, property
owner) (36 noticed) Staff Contact: Catherine Keylon
Attachments: 1344 Cortez Ave - Staff Report
1344 Cortez Ave - Attachments
1344 Cortez Ave - Plans
C. 1431 Caouchino Avenue. zoned R-1 - Application for Desian Review Amendment for
as -built changes to previously approved new two-story single -unit dwelling. This project is
Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Johnny Wu, applicant; Jack Xie,
oroaerty owner: Han Li. Desian Studio Han, desianer) (80 noticed) Staff Contact:
Catherine Keylon
Attachments: 1431 Capuchino Ave - Staff Report
1431 Capuchino Ave - Attachments
1431 Capuchino Ave - Plans
d. 221 Victoria Road. zoned R-1 - Application for Desian Review for a first and second sto
addition to an existing single -unit dwelling. This project is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301(e)
(1) of the CEQA Guidelines.(Viren Ahuia, applicant and architect; Viren Ahuja, property
owner) (38 noticed) Staff Contact: Fazia Ali
Attachments: 221 Victoria Rd - Staff Report
221 Victoria Rd - Attachments
221 Victoria Rd - Plans
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e. 839 Crosswav Road, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a new, two-story
single -unit dwelling. This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (Babak Nematollahi, applicant and designer; Southwest Investment Funds
LLC, property owner) (63 noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 839 Crosswav Rd - Staff Report
839 Crosswav Rd - Attachments
839 Crosswav Rd - Plans
f. 1548 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a second story
addition to an existing single -unit dwelling. This protect is Categorically Exempt from
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301
(e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Mark Bucciarelli, AIA, applicant and architect; Ken Chan
and Joyce Wong, CHW Garner LLC, property owners) (52 noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia
Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 1548 Cypress Ave - Staff Report
1548 Cypress Ave - Attachments
1548 Cypress Ave - Plans
1548 Cypress Ave - Historic Resource Evaluation
g. 1114 Grove Avenue, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review and Special Permit for
attached garage for a new, two-story single -unit dwelling and attached garage. This
project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines.(Hillel Benizri, Level
up Home Remodeling, applicant; Ramin Zohoor, Level Up Home Remodeling, designer;
Vadim Antonov, property owner) (56 noticed) Staff Contact: Ruben Hurin
Attachments: 1114 Grove Ave - Staff Report
1114 Grove Ave - Attachments
1114 Grove Ave - Plans
10. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY
a. 442 Chatham Road, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review for a first and second
story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling. (Adam Bittle, Architecture Allure,
applicant and architect; Michal and Jeff Braker, property owners) (52 noticed) Staff
Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 442 Chatham Rd - Staff Report
442 Chatham Rd - Attachments
442 Chatham Rd - Plans
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b. 5 Rio Court, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review and Hillside Area Construction
Permit for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling. (Audrey Tse,
Insite Design Inc., applicant and architect; Angela and Sandy Yee, property owners) (38
noticed) Staff Contact: Fazia Ali
Attachments: 5 Rio Ct - Staff Report
5 Rio Ct - Attachments
5 Rio Ct - Plans
11. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
12. DIRECTOR REPORTS
- Commission Communications
a. 2836 Mariposa Drive, zoned R-1 - Review of changes to a previously approved Design
Review project.
Attachments: 2836 Mariposa Dr - Memorandum
2836 Mariposa Dr - Plans
b. 720 Newhall Road, zoned R-1 - Review of changes to a previously approved Design
Review project.
Attachments: 720 Newhall Rd - Memorandum
720 Newhall Rd - Plans
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Notice: Any individuals who require special assistance or a disability -related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an
alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be
distributed at the meeting, should contact Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday,
August 14, 2023 at rhurin@burlingame.org or 650-558-7256. Notification in advance of the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, the materials
related to it, and your ability to comment.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for inspection via www.burlingame.org/planningcommission/agenda
or by emailing the Planning Manager at rhurin@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain information
via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Manager at 650-558-7256.
An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning
Commission's action on August 14, 2023. If the Planning Commission's action has not been appealed
or called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2023, 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 $784.00, which includes noticing costs.
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