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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 04.13.09 APPROVEDCITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES Monday, April 13, 2009 — 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Cauchi called the April 13, 2009, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Cauchi, Terrones, and Yie Absent: Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Planning Manager Maureen Brooks; City Attorney, Gus Guinan; and Senior Civil Engineer Doug Bell III. MINUTES Commissioner Auran moved, seconded by Commissioner Terrones to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2009 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following changes: ■ Page 6, last bullet under "Commission Comments", correct statement in parentheses to read "he thought it was suggested to use stucco foam" ■ Page 9, under "Discussion of Motion", second line, change "that" to "than" Motion passed 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). Commissioner Auran moved, seconded by Commissioner Terrones to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2009 joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission, as submitted. Motion passed 4-0-1-2 (Commissioner Cauchi abstained, Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke: ■ Congratulated Commissioners Cauchi and Auran on their reappointment to the Planning Commission. i CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 VI. STUDY ITEMS 1. 1616 ROLLINS ROAD, ZONED RR — APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, CREEK ENCLOSURE PERMIT AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PARKING IN THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT (GEOFF BURNS, APPLICANT; SANJAYLYN COMPANY, PROPERTY OWNER; AND LEA & BRAZE ENGINEERING, INC., ENGINEER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Community Development Director Meeker presented a summary of the staff report, dated April 13, 2009. Commission comments: ■ Cammisa Hyundai is parking at the site now; clarify if these are the trade-in vehicles and in running order; there is also a boat trailer on the property. ■ Regarding the one-way ramps for the red -legged frog; consider a condition that requires the exits to be cleaned -out periodically. ■ The report indicates that with respect to habitat enhancement, the applicant may either do planting or pay an in -lieu fee, what would be the amount of the in -lieu fee? (Meeker — will research.) ■ What will the applicant do for habitat enhancement? (Meeker — will research.) This item was set for the regular Action Calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:12 p.m. 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 25 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING CODE) TO ALLOW UP TO FIVE ADDITIONAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SUBAREA A OF THE BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "SNACK SHOP", AND TO CLARIFY THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. STAFF CONTACT: MAUREEN BROOKS Planning Manager Brooks presented a summary of the staff report, dated April 13, 2009. Commission comments: ■ With respect to the additional five (5) food establishments; why remove the requirement to re -visit once the number of restaurants drops below 40? (Brooks — unlikely that it will ever drop below 40 again; but could remain in as an option.) ■ Clarify that snack shops must be "maintained and operated" as such. ■ Consider adding language to ensure that existing businesses that may qualify as a snack shop will retain the flexibility to remain food establishments. ■ Clarified the rationale for the revising the definition for snack shops was to not impact the bona fide food service uses. ■ Perhaps look at the method of delivery of food, versus the type of food; for example, consider classifying such businesses as "ready to eat" food sales. ■ Consider establishing a maximum floor area for the business if staff feels it has merit. This item was set for the regular Action Calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:26 p.m. 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 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. There were no Consent Calendar items. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 3. 3202 HILLSIDE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MAIN AND LOWER LEVEL ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (FARIBA MOKHHTARI KARCHGANI, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND NGHI THANH LE, DESIGNER) STAFF CONTACT: LISA WHITMAN (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifteen (15) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Raymond Babaoghli, represented the applicant. Commission comments: Noted that the base of the columns appears to only be 4" in height. (Babaoghli — will be completed as shown on the plans.) Appreciated the lowering of the water table with the sill on top. Public comments: None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: Still not satisfied with the window choice; but also doesn't want to see the new windows removed and placed in a landfill. Commissioner Brownrigg 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 April 3, 2008, sheets A0, A0.2, Al, A2, A5, and 1-1.0, and April 1, 2009, sheets A3 and A4, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION - Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 2. that the roof shall be finished with composition shingles. 3. that the existing brick pillars at the outside edge of the property shall be clad in a material similar to that used at the base of the pillars flanking the entry to the residence. 4. that the windows shall be installed with a traditional stucco mold jamb detail. 5. that the columns flanking the entry shall be reduced in scale to between twelve to fifteen inches, the final design of the columns shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as an FYI. 6. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's July 13 and October 18, 2007 memos, the City Engineer's July 23, 2007 memo, the Fire Marshal's July 11, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's July 16, 2007 memo shall be met; 7. 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; 8. 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), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 9. 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; 10. 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; 11. 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; 12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2007 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 13. that 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 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled; 14. 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 Department; and 15. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department 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 Auran. Discussion of motion: Must complete the project per the approved plans. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:33 p.m. 4. 1212 DONNELLY AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA B-1, BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT —APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITAND PARKING VARIANCE FORA FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (FRANK KIM, APPLICANT; DAY FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP, PROPERTY OWNER; AND BRIAN MILFORD. ARCHITECT) STAFF CONTACT: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Planning Manager Brooks presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Twelve (12) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Commission comments: Asked if this use would qualify as a "snack shop"? (Brooks — no, the seating area is too large.) Frank Kim, 2901 Silva Way, San Ramon and Brian Milford, 520 Sutter Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant. Additional Commission comments: Felt that the waiting area near the door is too small, will be congested. (Milford /Kim — will not queue around this area, it is the crepe station; will have separate point of sale areas for the crepes and frozen yogurt) Asked if this is the first "Crave" location? (Kim — yes, modeled after "Pinkberry" in Southern California.) Public comments: None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Further Commission comments: Concerned about the policy for collection of the in -lieu parking fee being too general. Perhaps consider the magnitude of the reduction in spaces being sought through the Variance request as a basis for determining the need to pay the parking in -lieu fee. Continue the discussion regarding the parking in -lieu fee; don't hold up this application. Commissioner Cauchi 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 March 11, 2009, sheets A001, A101, and A201; 2. that the on -site seating of the food establishment shall only be enlarged or extended to any other areas within the tenant space (including the rear patio) by an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding exterior walls shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that this food establishment may be open seven days a week, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a maximum of 5 employees on site at any one time, including the business owner and manager; 5. that any changes to the use, hours of operation, or number of employees which exceeds the maximums as stated in these conditions shall require an amendment to this conditional use permit; and 6. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the Parking Variance as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here will become void; 7. that the applicant shall provide daily litter control along all frontages of the business and within fifty (50) feet of all frontages of the business; 8. that there shall be no food sales allowed at this location from a window or from any opening within 10' of the property line; 9. that if this site is changed from any food establishment use to any other retail use, a food establishment shall not be replaced on this site and this conditional use permit shall become void; 10. that the maximum number of clients in 1212 Donnelly at one time shall not exceed 30 person(s); 11. 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; and 12. that this food establishment shall provide trash receptacles as approved by the city consistent with the streetscape improvements and maintain all trash receptacles at the entrances to the building and at any additional locations as approved by the City Engineer and Fire Department. 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones. Discussion of motion: There is precedence in the past where properties are built lot line to lot line and there is no feasible way to provide parking on the property. People are already shopping in the area and will use the business; perhaps the snack shop definition should not be so limiting on the seating. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:49 p.m. 5. 1150 PALOMA AVENUE, ZONED C-1, BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA — APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INCREASE TO SEATING AREA, HOURS OF OPERATION AND EMPLOYEES FOR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (DICKSON CONSULTING GROUP, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND KJ NICKMEG LLC, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eighteen (18) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Commission comments: None Jim Ma and Jack Ng, 1150 Paloma Avenue; and John Lau, 5616 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, represented the applicant. ■ There will be no tour buses. ■ Will have a designated smoking area and break room. ■ Will have a garbage room. ■ Will take deliveries at non -peak hours. ■ Have reduced operating hours as suggested. ■ Will not see a lot of people waiting outside of the restaurant. Additional Commission comments: ■ Expressed concern about some of the clearances inside of the restaurant; the door to the party area is not wide enough. (Lau — the design is acceptable from and ADA requirement.) ■ The Building Division will require the opening to the party area to meet ADA requirements. ■ Check the clearances inside the restrooms to make sure they are compliant. ■ Thanked the applicant for attempting to speak to the neighbors and adjusting the hours. ■ With respect to the front elevation, calling out five (5) new external flood lights; these could create glare for the neighbors; ensure that they are down -facing. (Lau — are all existing lights, but will install new fixtures.) 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke: Reinforced the need for ADA compliance; ensure that the widest possible doors are provided to meet ADA. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Further Commission comments: Appreciated changes made by the applicant. Commissioner Auran moved to approve the application, 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 April 1, 2009, sheets A-0.1 through A-3.1; 2. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's February 13, March 2 and March 10, 2009 memos, the City Engineer's February 20, 2009 memo, the Fire Marshal's February 17, 2009 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's February 13, 2009 memo shall be met; 3. that any existing building code violations, including the water heater installation and building sewer lateral replacement/repair, shall be corrected as part of the building permit issued for tenant improvements for the new food establishment; 4. that tour buses shall not be allowed to bring customers to this food establishment; the restaurant operator shall be responsible for informing groups interested in dining at this food establishment of this restriction; 5. that the applicant shall apply for an entertainment permit with the Police Department for any entertainment proposed at this business, as defined in Burlingame Municipal Code Section 6.16.020; 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; 7. that cigarette and trash receptacles shall be provided and maintained by the restaurant operator at the front and rear of the building; 8. that any mechanical equipment associated with the food establishment shall be located behind the existing parapet wall and shall not extend above the top of parapet; any new mechanical equipment shall be of a non -reflective material; 9. that this business location presently occupied by a full service food establishment, with 2,450 SF of on -site seating may change its food establishment classification only to a limited food service or bar upon approval of a conditional use permit for the establishment change; the criteria for the new classification shall be met in order for a change to be approved; M CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 10. that the 2,450 SF area of on -site seating of the full service food establishment may be enlarged or extended to any other areas within the tenant space only by an amendment to this conditional use permit; 11. that this food establishment shall provide trash receptacles as approved by the city consistent with the streetscape improvements and maintain all trash receptacles at the entrances to the building and at any additional locations approved by the City Engineer and Fire Department; 12. that the applicant shall provide daily litter control along all frontages of the business and within fifty (50) feet of all frontages of the business; 13. that an amendment to this conditional use permit shall be required for delivery of prepared food from this premise; 14. that there shall be no food sales allowed at this location from a window or from any opening within 10' of the property line; 15. that if this site is changed from any food establishment use to any retail or other use, a food establishment shall not be replaced on this site and this conditional use permit shall become void; 16. that this full service food establishment may be open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, with a maximum of 11 employees on site at any one time; 17. that seating on the sidewalk outside the food establishment shall require an encroachment permit and shall conform to the requirements of any encroachment permit issued by the city; and 18. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and Uniform Fire Codes, 2007 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brownrigg. Discussion of motion: ■ Condition prohibiting tour buses is very strict, should the prohibition apply to Broadway? ■ Requested elimination of reference to shuttle buses in the condition prohibiting tour buses. ■ Refer the matter of shuttle buses to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:03 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 7. 2600 SUMMIT DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ATTACHED GARAGE AND HEIGHT FORA FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (JESSE GEURSE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND JOHN AND JANICE GUMAS. PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: LISA WHITMAN 9 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Planning Manager Brooks briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Jesse Geurse, 405 Bayswater Avenue and John Gumas, 2600 Summit Drive, represented the applicant: ■ Addressed neighbor concerns raised in letter from owners of 2606 Summit Drive. ■ Addition is designed to minimize impacts. ■ Trying to create a nicer home design; have created hierarchy of forms that will not result in the appearance of a large addition. ■ Willing to work with the adjacent neighbor to develop a compromise with respect to the design. Commission comments: ■ Impacts will be illustrated by the story poles. ■ Existing house has solar panels, hope that the applicant will remain committed to reinstalling solar panels. ■ With respect to left side elevation; looks like it is on stilts; encouraged to consider installing stone on the lower walls to make it look like a foundation supporting the structure. ■ Clarified the depth of the garage; could the garage be pushed in a bit to help reduce potential view impacts; could also consider moving storage to the laundry room to further minimize impacts. (Geurse — the depth of the garage is about 2' shallower due to encroachment of storage into the area. Could also change the roof pitch.) ■ Leave the best telephone numbers for the applicant and neighbor to ensure that Commissioners can visit the sites when the story poles are erected. ■ Should look at taking away the mass of Bedroom #4 from over the garage, placing it over the family room and shifting the master bedroom forward? ■ On the existing front elevation; is there habitable space above the garage? (Geurse — the master bedroom is at that location.) ■ What is the overall height of the structure from adjacent grade? (Geurse — 28' 10") Public comments: Chris Ngai and Yolanda Leung, 2606 Summit Drive; and Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; spoke: ■ Referenced photographs that they provided with their letter. ■ Only had 10-days to review the information related to the project. ■ Addition will present a massive wall. ■ Will block view of airport runways. ■ Like the design; the story poles will show the impact. ■ When was the street sign placed in front of the property; considering the state of the postal service; a lot of times the cards are received late. (Brooks — noted that notices are mailed out 10-days in advance and the project site is posted at the same time.) There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Auran made a motion to place the item on the Regular Action Calendar when complete. Additional Commission comments: 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Story poles shall be erected. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones. Discussion of motion: None Chair Cauchi 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 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:26 p.m. 8. 1715 EASTON DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FRONT SETBACK VARIANCES AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE FORA FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (AUDREY TSE, INSITE DESIGN, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND JIM AND DARLENE JAWORSKI, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Audrey Tse, 1534 Plaza Lane, represented the applicant: Owners wish to remain on the property. The lot presents challenges, as does the existing architectural style. Part of the design challenge was to provide the addition, while still preserving the limited sunlight within the rear yard. Commission comments: ■ Nice job on design and calling out materials. ■ Owners commended for remodeling rather than demolishing. ■ The proposed garage door style is not as appealing as the existing door. (Tse — may be able to re- use the existing door.) ■ There is a compelling case for the Variance, due to the small lot and the deep planting strip in front of the house. ■ Clarify which windows are existing, and which are new. ■ On overhangs; side elevations show exposed rafter tails; what will detail be? (Tse — is existing, will match; gutters are above the rafter tails.) ■ Note that the gable vent will be new; call out the specific details to assist staff in identifying what will change. ■ What is material below deck on the rear of the house; looks like it may be open? (Tse — proposed to be stucco below or filled with lattice as is now existing.) ■ Clarified that the entire deck will be re -built; provide details of the pickets and other details. 11 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Essentially the entire second -story is being removed. (Tse — no, the ceiling height is being raised in the area of the shed dormer; children's room remains in -tact; bulk of the addition is at the rear. Will use the existing roof structure.) Could move the entire addition to the rear without imposing upon the yard. (Tse — projecting the addition to the rear will block sun to the deck.) Would like more work done on the front door; will appear like a cave; not welcoming; encouraged to enhance the front door, or pull it forward. (Tse — was a conscious decision to design it the way it is; but can look at pulling it forward somewhat.) Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; spoke: Agreed with comments regarding front door. The wide planting strip provides the opportunity to pull the addition to the front. The design is on the right track; a good remodel and design. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: The front porch encroachment should be a special permit. Perhaps another window at the entry to add more light. Commissioner Cauchi made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Yie. Discussion of motion: None Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the Consent Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-0-2 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:42 p.m. Commissioner Yie recused herself from participating in the discussion for Item 9 (1021 Cortez Avenue), since she lives within 500-feet of the property. She left the chambers. 9. 1021 CORTEZ AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (FARSHID SAMSAMI, APPLICANT; KWANG PAK, PROPERTY OWNER; AND SAMUEL K. WONG, ARCHITECT) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated April 13, 2009, with attachments. Planning Manager Brooks briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Commission comments: 12 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Hard for the current Commission to consider design reviewers comments without seeing the original submission. Farshid Samsami, 200 Valley Drive, Brisbane, represented the applicant. Additional Commission comments: ■ Assume that it is a speculative home; only concerned because there are a number of different players; need to ensure that the project is built as approved. ■ Prior approval was a little bulky. ■ Clarified that plans show "true divided light" windows; if "simulated" need to indicate this on the plans. ■ With respect to the porch; provide more detail regarding the columns and gable timbers on the porch; concerned that it might not be built as shown. ■ Window trim details need to be provided. ■ With respect to the stone veneer; need to indicate material choice. ■ On the north elevation; there is a guard rail on the porch that is not shown on the front elevation. ■ The declining height envelope does not appear to be delineated on the front elevation; is the arched window allowed to encroach? (Brooks — yes) ■ Clarify that wood shingled roof is to be provided. ■ Clarify that leaded glass windows will be provided. ■ Consider enhancing the depth of the porch by 1' by reducing the depth of the living room. (Samsami — original design was shallower; the design was a compromise.) ■ Look harder at the garage; the garage vent could be vertical; and the garage doors could be nicer, look at carriage style doors. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke: A porch less than 6' deep is unusable. Should require a street tree; none is currently present. Magnolia appears to be the standard tree; will also need to likely install a planting well to protect sidewalk. Further Commission comments: ■ Will existing tree in front yard to remain? Consider transplanting it. (Samsami — will be removed, but can look at possibly transplanting it.) ■ There is a lot of impervious surface; consider using permeable pavers, show installation detail to show how permeability is achieved. ■ There is a large apron in front of the garage; plus a concrete walkway along the garage; consider pavers at this location as well. ■ Commented on the lack of load -bearing walls on the first floor. (Samsami — have designed to include soffits for support.) There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Terrones made a motion to place the item on the Regular Action Calendar when complete. 13 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 This motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of motion: None Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the RegularAction Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 4-0-1-2 (Commissioner Yie recused, Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:00 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commission Communications: Appeal of 2843 Adeline Drive is scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council on April 20, 2009. Actions from Regular City Council meeting of April 6, 2009: The ordinance placing an R-4 overlay zone on the properties located at 1008-1028 Carolan Avenue and 1007-1025 Rollins Road was introduced; a public hearing is scheduled before the City Council on April 20, 2009. The ordinance amending the City's demolition ordinance providing a procedure for requesting an exemption from the requirement to obtain a demolition permit concurrently with a building permit for a new project was adopted. The amendment will become effective on May 6, 2009. FYI: Peninsula Hospital Complaint Log — March 2009: Accepted. FYI: 1244 Jackling Drive — requested changes to a previously approved Design Review project: Accepted. FYI: 2538 Hayward Drive — requested changes to a previously approved Design Review project: Schedule for public hearing. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Cauchi adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 14 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes April 13, 2009 Respectfully submitted, Richard Terrones, Vice -Chairperson S:IMINUTESIMINUTES - 2009 - UNapprovedlPC Minutes - 041309 UNapproved.doc 15