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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 2012.07.23• CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION 4BURLINGA.ME APPROVED MINUTES Monday, July 23, 2012 — 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gaul called the July 23, 1012, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Gaul, Sargent, Terrones, and Yie Absent: Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica Staff Present: Community Development Director William Meeker; Senior Planner Ruben Hurin; and City Attorney Gus Guinan III. MINUTES Commissioner Auran moved, seconded by Commissioner Sargent to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2012 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following change: ■ Page 2, top of page, third bullet; insert "and drive aisles" between "area" and "on" ■ Page 5, Item 5 (145 Crescent Avenue), Commission comments, first bullet, third line; insert "side of the" between "the" and "house" ■ Page 5, Item 5 (145 Crescent Avenue), Commission comments, last bullet; replace "eave" with "attic" and add "that have less than five -feet of clearance" after "areas" ■ Page 9; move "There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed" to Page 10, immediately prior to "Further Commission comments" ■ Page 11, second bullet at top of page; revise first sentence to read: "Require that story poles be installed to assist in an assessment of the effectiveness of the existing trees in screening the property from the adjacent low -density neighborhood. " Motion passed 4-0-2-1 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent, Commissioner Yie abstained). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR No one spoke from the floor. VI. STUDY ITEMS There were no Study Items for review. 1 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 VII. ACTION ITEMS Consent Calendar - Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted upon 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. Chair Gaul asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. There were no requests. 1016 BALBOA AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; 1016 BALBOA BURLINGAME LLC, PROPERTY OWNER) (65 NOTICED) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Commissioner Terrones moved approval of the Consent Calendar based on the facts in the staff report, Commissioner's comments and the findings in the staff report, with recommended conditions in the staff report and by resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Chair Gaul called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 4-0-2-1 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent, Commissioner Sargent recused because he has a business relationship with the project designer). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:07 p.m. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 2. 904 BAYSWATER AVENUE AND 101 ANITA ROAD, ZONED R-3 — APPLICATION FOR A NEW TWO-STORY, SIX -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM WITH PARTIALLY BELOW -GRADE PARKING (BO THORENFELDT, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JAIME RAPADAS, A/R DESIGN GROUP, DESIGNER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN a. CONDOMINIUM PERMIT b. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION Reference staff report dated July 23, 2012, with attachments. Senior Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirty-seven (37) conditions were suggested for consideration. Questions of staff: None. Chair Gaul opened the public hearing. Jaime Rapadas, 801 Mahler Road; represented the applicant. Commission comments: The project is vastly improved, particularly the front stoops and ground -floor entries. Feels the stucco and plaster columns look a bit odd with other wood finishing materials — were wood -clad posts considered? (Rapadas — was meant to provide the columns with a bit of a face-lift. Will review and consider replacing with wood.) 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 ■ Noted the letter from Jennifer Pfaff commenting on the arched windows over the double -hung windows. Feels that the arched window on the right side looks odd without a window below. (Rapadas — agrees with Pfaff; her comments are appropriate for the right elevation. Will consider installing a small window below.) ■ Looking at the building section on Sheet A-5; consider cladding the element at the end with a wood column or pilaster rather than shingle details. ■ Applauded lowering the roofline and placing the parking below grade. ■ Where are the electrical meters located? Water meters? (Rapadas — are located along the Bayswater side of the property.) ■ Commented on the trash bins and the proposed location for the recycling bins. Concerned about the adequacy of the area. (Rapadas — there is space to add more bins in the alley.) ■ On Sheet A-3, right -side elevation, what is the 19 typical" comment on the plans? (Rapadas — is a wooden gate to provide access to accessible unit parking area.) ■ The attic vent identification is lacking. (Rapadas — there will be curved roofing over the vents. Will be made of aluminum or wood.) Would prefer wood vents. ■ Commented on the railing detail — nice design, but haven't indicated dimensional details for the railing. (Rapadas — will provide detail and will consider wood rails.) ■ Given the scale of the project, it may be better to use wrought -iron railing materials. Provide details. ■ With respect to the gate at the accessible unit — feels like the gate narrows the opening, is it necessary? (Rapadas — will consider removing the gate.) ■ Double-check the opening between the columns at the accessible unit to ensure that adequate space exists. Public comments: Abram Taylor, 904 Bayswater Avenue and Julie Baird, 908 Bayswater Avenue; spoke: ■ Lives in one of the efficiency units in the building; there are actually more people living on the property than represented in the staff report. ■ A lot of attention has been paid to the materials for the project; not much has been said about the tenants and the affordability of the new units. ■ Consider the tenants who live in the units currently — he has lived at the location for ten years. Other tenants don't feel that they have an effective voice in the matter. ■ The tenants appreciate being able to live at the location. ■ With respect to the compatibility of the neighborhood; suggested looking to the Anita Road design character for design influence. ■ Referenced Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan policy (5.4.1) encouraging buffers between land -uses — referenced a diagram in the plan (5-36) showing how this could be addressed. ■ Questioned the CEQA exemption for the project as an in -fill development; there is a lot of asbestos and some underground heating oil tanks — does this impact the CEQA analysis? Asked that these factors be considered during demolition. ■ Was the historical significance of the building addressed? ■ The displacement of the existing tenants is something to think about. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission/Staff comments: Noted that remediation of asbestos and other materials during demolition will be addressed by BAAQMD as part of the Building Division's review. 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 Would like to see the landscaping revisited along the common boundary with 908 Bayswater Avenue side and possibly along the Anita Road side (though not necessarily as critical when adjacent to a multi -family structure). The only disappointment is the lack of an increase in the number of housing units on the property. Could the affordable unit be made into two efficiency units? (Meeker — cannot revise the number of units during the review process.) Commissioner Terrones moved to approve the application for design review, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped September 30, 2010, sheets A-0 through A-7 and L-1 through L-3, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map; 2. that the landscape plan revisions adjacent to 908 Bayswater Avenue, revisions to the arched windows, porch railing details, finishing of the columns on the porches, the cedar gate detail and the vent details shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission as an FYI in advance of issuance of a Building Permit; 3. 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; 4. that the property owner shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all tree protection measures throughout construction for all existing trees to remain; 5. that this proposal shall comply with all the requirements of the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance adopted by the City of Burlingame in 1993 and enforced by the Parks Department; complete landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted at the time of building permit application; 6. that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 61.35' as measured from the average elevation at the top of the curb along Bayswater Avenue (26.78') for a maximum height of 34'-7", and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge shall be surveyed and approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing inspections. The garage floor finished floor elevation shall be elevation 28.04'; second floor finished floor shall be elevation 36.33'; third floor finished floor shall be elevation 45.83'. Should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or adjusted so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the maximum height shown on the approved plans; 7. that any changes to the size or envelope of the building, which would include expanding the footprint or floor area of the structure, replacing or relocating windows or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 8. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's June 11 and August 11, 2010 memos; the Fire Marshal's June 14 and August 9, 2010 memos; the City Engineer's July 12 and August 13, 2010 memos; the Parks Supervisor's June 11 and August 5, 2010 memos; and the NPDES Coordinator's June 9, 2010 memo shall be met; E CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 9. that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-of-way shall be prohibited; 10. that the `guest parking stall' shall be marked on the guest parking space and designated on the final map and plans, this stall shall not be assigned to any unit, but shall be owned and maintained by the condominium association, and the guest stall shall always be accessible for parking and not be separately enclosed or used for resident storage; 11. that the Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the condominium project shall require that the guest parking stall shall be reserved for guests only and shall not be used by condominium residents; 12. that the final inspection shall be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued before the close of escrow on the sale of each unit; 13. that the developer shall provide to the initial purchaser of each unit and to the board of directors of the condominium association, an owner purchaser manual which shall contain the name and address of all contractors who performed work on the project, copies of all warranties or guarantees of appliances and fixtures and the estimated life expectancy of all depreciable component parts of the property, including but not limited to the roof, painting, common area carpets, drapes and furniture; 14. that the trash receptacles, furnaces, and water heaters shall be shown in a legal compartment outside the required parking and landscaping and in conformance with zoning and California Building and Fire Code requirements before a building permit is issued; 15. that the security gate system shall include an intercom system connected to each dwelling which allows residents to communicate with guests and to provide guest access to the parking area by pushing a button inside their units; 16. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set the building envelope; 17. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 18. 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; 19. that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards; 20. 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 cut/fill and soil storage/disposal 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; 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 21. that methods and procedures such as sediment basins or traps, silt fences, straw bale dikes, storm drain inlet protection such as soil blanket or mats, and covers for soil stock piles to stabilize denuded areas shall be installed to maintain temporary erosion controls and sediment control continuously until permanent erosion controls have been established; 22. that construction access routes shall be limited in order to prevent the tracking of dirt onto the public right-of-way, clean off -site paved areas and sidewalks using dry sweeping methods; 23. that if construction is done during the wet season (October 15 through April 15), that prior to October 15 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; 24. that common landscape areas shall be designed to reduce excess irrigation run-off, promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides; 25. 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; 26. that this project shall comply with Ordinance 1845, the City of Burlingame Water Conservation in Landscaping Regulations, and complete landscape and irrigation plans shall be provided at the time of building permit application; 27. that all site catch basins and drainage inlets flowing to the bay shall be stenciled. All catch basins shall be protected during construction to prevent debris from entering; 28. that all new utility connections to serve the site, and which are affected by the development, shall be installed to meet current code standards and local capacities of the collection and distribution systems shall be increased at the developer's expense if necessary; 29. that all utilities to this site shall be installed underground. Any transformers needed for this site shall be installed underground or behind the front setback on this site; 30. that sewer laterals from the site to the public sewer main shall be checked and shall be replaced to city standards as required by the development; 31. that all abandoned utilities and hookups shall be removed; 32. that all drainage (including water from the below grade parking garage) on site shall be required to be collected and pumped to Bayswater Avenue; 33. that demolition of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 34. that the applicant shall install fire sprinklers and a fire alarm system monitored by an approved central station prior to the final inspection for building permit; H. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 35. that all construction shall abide by the construction hours established in the Municipal Code; 36. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1645, the City of Burlingame Recycling and Waste Reduction Ordinance, and shall submit a waste reduction plan and recycling deposit for demolition and new construction, before receiving a demolition permit; 37. that this project shall comply with Ordinance No. 1477, Exterior Illumination Ordinance; and 38. that the project shall be required to comply with all the standards of the California Building and Fire Codes, in effect at time of building permit issuance, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yie. Discussion of motion: ■ None. Chair Gaul called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the condominium permit application. The motion passed 5-0-2-0 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent). Commissioner Yie moved to recommend approval of the Tentative Condominium Map and Tentative and Final Parcel Map for Lot Combination to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sargent. Discussion of motion: ■ None. Chair Gaul called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2-0 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:40 p.m. 3. 2521 HAYWARD DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (MIKE CONNELL, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AMANDA WALLIS, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated July 23, 2012, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirteen (13) conditions were suggested for consideration. Questions of staff: ■ None. Chair Gaul opened the public hearing. Commissioner Terrones noted that he listened to the recording of the Commission's discussion of this matter at the design review study session. 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 Amanda Wallis and Michael Drinan, 2521 Hayward Drive; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Have all of the neighbors been consulted after the story poles were erected? (Wallis — reviewed the plans with the neighbors.) ■ Noted that he reviewed the project with the neighbor at 2525 Hayward Drive — it appeared that the story poles alleviated her concerns. ■ Was impressed that the story poles demonstrated that the addition will not be as high as anticipated. (Wallis — were also surprised.) ■ Have improved the appearance of the front porch element — may be desirable to open the roof over the porch a bit more. Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: None. Commissioner Gaul moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped July 11, 2012, sheets 2.3 through 6.1; and date stamped June 8, 2012, sheets 0.1 through 2.3; 2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff); 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's May 29, 2012 and April 12, 2012 memos, the City Engineer's May 1, 2012 memo, the Fire Marshal's April 16, 2012 memo, the Parks Supervisor's April 16, 2012 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's April 12, 2012 memo shall be met; 5. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development Director; 6. 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; CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 7. 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; 8. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 9. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2010 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION 11. prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled; 12. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and 13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sargent. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Gaul called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2-0 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:47 p.m. E CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 4. 1540 NEWLANDS AVENUE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING, DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO THE MAIN DWELLING AND TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE EXISTING GUEST HOUSE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES EXISTING ON SITE. (RANDY GRANGE, TRG ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; J.T. AND LAUREN TREADWELL, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated July 23, 2012, with attachments. Senior Planner Hurin briefly presented the project description. Questions of staff: None. Chair Gaul opened the public comment period. Randy Grange, 205 Park Road; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Looks like the original housing was missing a large chunk. ■ Complimented the owners on the commitment to preserve the residence given the interest of the community. ■ Have improved the architecture of the front residence with the addition. ■ The site could support an addition parking pad adjacent to the guest house's former garage to provide additional parking — could look at a revision to the landscape plan. (Grange — is the location for a future swimming pool. Hurin — noted that the guest house technically meets the requirement for parking.) ■ Appreciate the reduction in the floor area of the guest house and reducing it to more of a cottage. ■ Great project — the project retains the variety of the neighborhood. ■ Disagrees with the idea of providing a parking area adjacent to the former location of the garage. ■ The property is close to downtown, so parking is not as critical. ■ Suggested providing more privacy from the street by bringing the stucco wall at the front closer to the street. Public comments: None. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: None. Commissioner Terrones made a motion to place the item on the Regular Action Calendar when complete. 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 This motion was seconded by Commissioner Sargent. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Gaul called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the Regular Action Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-2-0 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:01 p.m. Commissioner Sargent indicated that he would recuse himself from participating in the discussion regarding Agenda Item 5 (19 East Carol Avenue) as he has a business relationship with the project designer. He left the City Council Chambers. 5. 19 EAST CAROL AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW, SINGLE -STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; TONY LEUNG, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated July 23, 2012, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. Questions of staff: Does the deck in the rear count as lot coverage? (Hurin — would count if it is 30-inches above grade.) Chair Gaul opened the public comment period. James Chu, 55 West 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Grateful to see a proposed residence that is only one story and doesn't maximize the FAR. ■ Has done a good job on the design; however, could the low -pitch and the long eaves of the existing home's design be emulated? (Hurin — reminded the Commission that extended eaves could exceed the lot coverage restriction.) ■ Could be people interested in removing some of the interior details at demolition. ■ Could the roof design be revised to mimic the existing home's roofline only in the front? ■ Too bad the existing house is in such disrepair. (Chu — there are foundation problems, electrical and plumbing problems, etc.) ■ Noted that the front portion of the roof is collapsing. ■ Noted that the bedrooms are tiny, but the master bedroom is quite large — is there a means of enlarging other rooms by reducing the master bedroom somewhat? ■ Is struck by the comment in the historic evaluation that the structure retains a lot of its historic architectural integrity. Would like to see a design as charming as the existing home constructed. Would appreciate perhaps a porte-cochere, but would require consideration of a variance. ■ Will the columns be square or routed? (Chu — square.) 11 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 ■ Are some of the materials being re -used? The stone? (Chu — doesn't know how that material could be reused.) ■ Look at the rear landscaping trees — recommended planting all Pittosporum to enhance privacy. Noted the presence of Italian Cypress trees that don't provide the same level of privacy. (Chu — noted the presence of an existing Redwood tree that likely blocks views at the back of the property. • With respect to the garage — show a rake overhang at the front of the garage with corbels. Public comments: ■ None. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: • None. Commissioner Terrones made a motion to place the item on the Regular Action Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of motion: ■ None. Chair Gaul called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the Regular Action Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 4-0-2-1 (Commissioners Cauchi and Vistica, Commissioner Sargent recused). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:16 p.m. Commissioner Sargent returned to the dais. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commission Communications: ■ None. Actions from Regular City Council meeting of July 16, 2012: ■ None. 12 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 23, 2012 FYI: 8 Vista Lane - review of requested changes to a previously approved Design Review project: ■ Accepted. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gaul adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rich Sargent, Secretary 13