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Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Monday, May 13, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers/Online
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Planning Commission Meeting
will be held in person and virtually via Zoom.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access,
members of the public can observe the meeting virtually 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 Attend the Meeting via Zoom:
To access the meeting by computer:
Go to www.zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 826 8250 3176
Passcode:984804
To access the meeting by phone:
Dial 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 826 8250 3176
Passcode:984804
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.
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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 May 13, 2024. 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 April 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Draft April 22, 2024 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.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a
commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt.
a. 1148 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1 — Application for Special Permit for a new second floor
deck 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. (Tim Raduenz, Form One Design, designer; Stefan and
Seoyoung Fischer, property owners) (55 noticed) Staff Contact: Brittany Xiao
Attachments: 1148 Bernal Ave - Staff Report
1148 Bernal Ave - Attachments
1148 Bernal Ave - Plans
9. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS
a. 1522 La Mesa Drive, zoned R-1 - Application for Design Review and Hillside Area
Construction Permit for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwellinq
and an expansion of the attached garage (project considered to be substantial
construction). This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(Jeff Guinta, Innovative Concepts, applicant and designer; Steve Sevedin, property owner)
(48 noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 1522 La Mesa Dr - Staff Report
1522 La Mesa Dr - Attachments
1522 La Mesa Dr - Plans
b. 1410 Carlos Avenue. zoned R-1 - Amlication for Desian Review for a first and second
story 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. (Joe Sabel, Aero11 Design, applicant and designer; Neda
Hamadani and Bahram Razani, property owners) (62 noticed) Staff Contact: 'Amelia
Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 1410 Carlos Ave - Staff Report
1410 Carlos Ave - Attachments
1410 Carlos Ave - Plans
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C. 925 Howard Avenue, zoned MMU - Application for Commercial Design Review and Front
Setback Variance for exterior facade changes and a first and second story addition to an
existing commercial building (office use proposed). This project is Categorically Exempt
from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section
15301 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Maria Bermudez, Feldman Architecture, applicant
and architect; Copeland Park Properties, property owner) (32 noticed) Staff Contact:
'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi
Attachments: 925 Howard Ave - Staff Report
925 Howard Ave - Attachments
925 Howard Ave - Plans
10. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS
a. 124 Bloomfield Road, zoned R-1- Application for Design Review for a new, two-story
single -unit dwelling and detached garage. (James Chu, Chu Design Associates Inc.,
designer; Paul De Zan and Rita Cai, property owners) Staff Contact: Brittany Xiao (66
noticed
Attachments: 124 Bloomfield Rd - Staff Report
124 Bloomfield Rd - Attachments
124 Bloomfield Rd - Plans
124 Bloomfield Rd - Renderings
11. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
12. DIRECTOR REPORTS
- Commission Communications
- City Council regular meeting of May 6, 2024
13. ADJOURNMENT
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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,
May 13, 2024 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 May 13, 2024. If the Planning Commission's action has not been appealed or
called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2024, 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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