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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.14.08 PC Minutes - APPROVEDCITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES City Council Chambers 501 Primrose Road - Burlingame, California January 14, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chair Terrones called the January 14, 2008 regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Osterling, Terrones and Vistica Absent: Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Senior Planner, Maureen Brooks; and City Attorney, Larry Anderson III. MINUTES Commissioner Osterling requested a transcript of the Commissioners' comments following the second scoping hearing regarding the project at 755 California Drive. RT — See minutes Commissioner Auran moved, seconded by Commissioner Vistica to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2007 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following changes: Page 2, bottom of page; show vote on Consent Calendar as 4-0-1-1 Page 8, first bullet point under discussion of motion; add "including a limousine" at the end of the sentence. Page 13, third bullet point under additional Commission comments; add: "It would be unfortunate if this project taints the community towards that evolution" Motion passed 3-0-1-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent, Commissioner Osterling abstained) IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; feels that a study should be done of California Drive between Oak Grove and Carmelita; possibly as part of the Downtown Specific Plan. The Comerica Bank remodel is coming along better than expected; glad Commissioners spent so much time on the matter. Commented on the new sign posting requirement. Received a notice letter for a minor modification for neighbor's property; noted that she appreciated the type of notification that goes out with that type of application and encouraged using the same type of noticing for project appearing on the Commission's agenda. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 VI. STUDY ITEMS 1. 1860 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED ECN — APPLICATION FOR PARKING VARIANCE TO CONVERT GENERAL OFFICE SPACE TO MEDICAL OFFICE IN AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING (MARCO CHAVEZ, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND KRJ DESIGN GROUP, DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Senior Planner Brooks presented a summary of the staff report, dated January 14, 2007. Commission comments: ■ Encourage employees to park on CalTrain lot. ■ Identify types of medical office uses that will be present on property. ■ Lease agreement with CalTrain needs to be in place. ■ Variance permits consideration of off -site parking. ■ The undersized parking spaces are an existing condition that does not require consideration of a Variance. ■ Handicapped spaces need to be shown in parking lot. ■ How will handicapped accessibility be handled; are there different standards for a medical office use; no access from rear of building for handicapped access. ■ The two adjacent buildings have landlocked parking; are there easements across this lot; need to see the easements and how access is achieved; needs to be shown on plan. ■ Application indicates that they are providing 52 additional stalls on Caltrain property, but plan shows 70 additional stalls; which is it; clarify. ■ The City's parking mitigation fee applies only to properties in the downtown area. 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 7:20 p.m. 2. 329 PRIMROSE ROAD, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A REAL ESTATE OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA, SUB -AREA A (KIRK SYME, WOODSTOCK DEVELOPMENT INC, PROPERTY OWNER AND APPLICANT; S.J. SUNG ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Community Development Director Meeker presented a summary of the staff report, dated January 14, 2008. Commission comments: Provide cost of parking mitigation. On the demolition plan it appears that the existing elevator to the second floor is being removed; how is disabled accessibility being handled. 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 7:22 p.m. 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 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. Vice -Chair Terrones asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. There were no requests. 3a. 827 CROSSWAY ROAD, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (CHRISTIAN DAUER, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND MIKE CARUSO, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Commissioner Auran moved approval of the Consent Calendar based on the facts in the staff reports, Commissioner's comments and the findings in the staff reports, with recommended conditions in the staff reports and by resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Appeal procedures were advised. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 4. 1100 OXFORD ROAD, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR FENCE EXCEPTION FOR A NEW F-0" HIGH FENCE WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK (MICHAEL ZAWADSKY, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Four (4) conditions were suggested for consideration. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Michael and Susan Zawadsky, 1100 Oxford Road, Burlingame; represented the applicant. Commission comments: Asked if the existing fence is a joint fence. Clarified that existing fence already exceeded height limit, including the hedge. Public comments: Brian Perry and Karen Perry, 1521 California Drive; Kathleen Barras, 1529 California Drive; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; commented on the project: PG & E prefers that the fence not be any taller than 5- feet; prior property owner increased the height of the fence without a permit, but no code enforcement action ever occurred; vegetation needs to be kept under control due to a rat problem; the neighbor would like the old fence taken down so that it doesn't collapse on his property; don't wish to see preferential treatment of properties on Oxford Drive versus properties on California Drive. Additional Commission Comments: From an aesthetic standpoint, with or without fence, is height of vegetation acceptable? 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 ■ Need to address condition of existing fence and vegetation. ■ If old fence is removed, would neighbor be happy? ■ No problem with the fence, it is not blocking views. ■ Could privacy issues be mitigated without a fence? ■ Can appreciate need for exception for California Drive side, but not on other side, should reduce height and enhance with planting. ■ The old fence should be removed. ■ This matter should have gone to conflict resolution. ■ A unique condition exists in that this is a corner lot, with California Drive as a rear yard; supports the request for an exception. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Auran moved to approve the exception for the front property line fence along California Drive. Commissioner Auran moved to approve the exception to permit the fence on the front property line to be maintained at a height of 7' 6'; by resolution, with the following amended conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the site plan submitted to the Planning Department on October 30, 2007; 2. that the applicant shall obtain a building permit for the fence; 3. that if the fence is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the fence exception, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void; and 4. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 2007 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Commissioner Auran moved to approve the fence on the right side property line at a height of 7' 6". Motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the exception to permit the fence on the right side property line at the existing height (8'-0'), by resolution, with the following amended conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the site plan submitted to the Planning Department on October 30, 2007; 2. that the old fence shall be removed, and the vegetation shall be trimmed to a level agreed upon by the applicant and the adjacent neighbor; 3. that the applicant shall obtain a building permit for the fence; 4. that if the fence is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the fence exception, as well 51 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void; and 5. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 2007 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:17 p.m. 5. 1320 CASTILLO DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW, TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR., INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; TONY LEUNG, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirteen (13) conditions were suggested for consideration. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. James Chu, 55 W. 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Discussed the construction of the stone patio; a sump pump is to be provided to drain the area; requested that the stones be set in sand to permit drainage into the ground. ■ Asked if the Acacia tree in the City easement could be removed? ■ Proper placement of an electric gate on the driveway would permit access to home from courtyard/patio area. ■ Planting strips in driveway haven't been provided; porch modification hasn't been addressed; there has been no response to rear balcony concerns. The applicant noted that there were changes made to the landscape plan, such as using pervious crushed granite paths, to address concerns with drainage, the proposed fountain was eliminated, the applicant wanted to retain the rear balcony, and changes were made to the porch to make it more prominent. Commissioner Osterling revealed that his property is within 500-feet of the corner of the subject property, - he then recused himself and left the dais. A quorum of Commission members was no longer present, remaining members reviewed the item as a sub -committee of the Commission. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; felt there was no real change in the plans; doesn't feel the Commission concerns have been addressed. Approximately 1,650 square feet of permeable surface on a 6,000 square foot lot; wants to know if driveway and turn -around are taken into consideration on figures on site plan. Drainage has not been addressed. Will water table be high; will sump pumps need to remove water after 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 normal rains? Page A5; how does one access porch. Upper rear balcony could be limited to a smaller area to enhance privacy at rear; area could be used to expand front porch. There is a bathroom for every bedroom; is building boarding house conditions into single-family dwellings; easy to rent out rooms. Needs more meaningful change. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Since a quorum of members was not present for the discussion, no action could be taken. The sub- committee of the Commission felt that the matter could be placed on the next available agenda, on the Action Calendar. This item concluded at 8:34 p.m. Commissioner Osterling returned to the dais. 6. 1404 MILLS AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION AND NEW DETACHED GARAGE (STEVE LESLEY, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND JAVED MAQSOOD AND SHARMEEN AHMED, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Steven Lesley, 588 Mastick Avenue, San Bruno; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Clarified that attic vents will be of wood. ■ Noted that windows are Andersen wood clad. ■ Elevations are nicely organized. ■ Sheet A6; the belly band detail goes part way across back elevation; called out as a stucco mold; discouraged use of foam trim. ■ Sheet A6; molding looks like it stops near the window; would look more complete if it tied into the window. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; property is not overly paved — this architect addressed all Commission concerns expressed at Design Review Study session. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. 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 December 20, sheets A-1 through A-8, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the attic vents shall be constructed of painted wood; 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 3. that the belly band shown on the plans shall be painted wood, not foam; 4. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's April 24, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's April 20, 2007 memo, the Fire Marshal's April 23, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's April 25, 2007 memo shall be met; 5. 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; 6. 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; 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, 2001 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. 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 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 Department; and 13. 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 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 according to the approved Planning and Building plans. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:45 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 7. 1417 CABRILLO AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR., INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; ALVIN YANG, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public comment period. Staff was asked to request that the owner clean up the property in the interim. James Chu, 55 W. 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Nice design with larger front porch. ■ Sheet A5; windows on either side of fireplace; smaller, higher windows would give the owner more wall space in the interior for furniture arrangement. ■ A door onto the front porch from the living room could add to the circulation. ■ Landscape plan; the Coast Redwood at the rear corner is too large; encouraged a smaller scale tree at that location; Bay Laurel or similar species. ■ Add an electric gate at front of property, on the driveway. ■ Add more glass; seems to not be enough window space, especially on the front of the house. ■ Concern about bedroom and bathroom count (bathrooms equal or exceed bedrooms). ■ A bit of a layer cake; is there some way to break up massing. ■ How much off -haul (soil) will be taken from the site? ■ Encouraged use of stone set in sand or other material rather than a colored concrete patio. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; the landscape plan is almost the same as the prior Chu project this evening. Is the driveway counted as part of the lot coverage? Most of the open space is being lost. Chimney doesn't add anything other than mass; why can't it be handled like the rear chimney. Front porch is generous. How will drainage be affected by excavation? Concern regarding the number of bedrooms and baths; designed as a ready-made boarding house. Projects of this type add to the City's storm drainage problems. The City needs to re -consider allowing the construction of "spec" homes. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. !3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 Commissioner Auran made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Discussion of motion: Commissioner Vistica indicated that he would like to have applicant consider the comments made regarding off -haul and permeable surfaces before the project returns. Vice -Chair Terrones 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 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:00 p.m. 8. 1641 LASSEN WAY, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (ROB AND ESTHER HAPP, APPLICANT; OLGA HAPP, PROPERTY OWNER; AND UNA KINSELLA, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public comment period. Robb and Heather Happ, 1641 Lassen Way and Una Kinsella, 1501A Vermont Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant. ■ Home has been in family for 45 years. ■ One bathroom home. ■ Want to raise their family in the home. ■ Attempted to meet with neighbors over the week -end; received 26 signatures; no negative feedback. ■ Similar in size and height to another project recently done in area. ■ Trees in front will soften the front elevation. Commission comments: ■ Complemented the design. ■ 4" x 4" brackets should be bigger; perhaps 4" x 6". ■ Call out the size of the wood detail above upper windows. ■ Consider a lighter roof color for energy efficiency. ■ Asked about base detail for home; will shingles go to the ground? Intend to have a planter in front of living room window to cover the base. Other exposed walls are behind porch; area will be landscaped. ■ Clarified that a single line of brick will serve as the border of the concrete path; and that dividers are brick as well. ■ In the rear -yard, consider replacing the Acacia tree (note: the applicant believes that is an error in labeling). ■ Work out details of windows under eave on front porch to ensure that they remain part of the design. 9 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 Garage doors have nice character; ensure that the project moves forward with same detail. Include other elements in the right side -yard other than lawn, consider pavers and plantings. Sand -set new patio pavers to create a more permeable surface. Public comments: There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Vistica made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones 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 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:15 p.m. Commissioner Vistica recused himself and left the dais, since he is the property owner for the following item. Lacking a quorum of members, the remaining members met as a sub -committee of the Planning Commission on the following matter. 9. 24 ARUNDEL ROAD, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND FLOOR AREA RATIO VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (STANLEY VISTICA AND LISA HAPPICH, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNERS; AND STANLEY VISTICA. ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN C. Vistica recused himself from the proceedings because he is the property owner and applicant and left the dais. Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public comment period. Stanley Vistica and Lisa Happich, 24 Arundel Road; represented the applicant. ■ Most of the mass is articulated; plate heights vary. ■ Replacing the porch; using details that are consistent with existing style. ■ Added area will be clad in stucco. ■ Variances requested because existing basement has top of floor joist more than two feet above grade (only 6' 9" of headroom and can't be expanded, but contributes to the floor area, though not habitable). There are some spaces in living area with ceiling heights of more than 12-feet; these areas must be counted twice per the Burlingame codes. ■ Front landscaping is to remain as is; wish to keep three consecutive properties with lawns. ■ Driveway will be strips to reduce impermeable surfaces. ■ Pavers will be placed under the Oak tree. ■ A garden area is being created in the rear -yard. 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes Commission comments: January 14, 2008 ■ Need some vertical elements as part of the landscape plan for the front yard; can be placed near the house. ■ Clarify that the existing Oak tree is probably 48-inches in circumference, not in diameter. ■ Clarify that some existing wood windows will remain and that new windows will be of wood construction to match the existing windows. ■ Suggested finding a more suitable resolution to the transition in finishes (siding to stucco) on the "saddle bag" on the left elevation. ■ Clarify that the greenhouse window on the rear elevation does not break the eave; that it is in the same plane as the roof. ■ On the dormer across the front, the sill is real close to the roofline, clarify. ■ There is a compelling argument for support of the Variance; the lot is large and there are many areas of the home that count as square footage, but are not habitable areas, that contribute to the excess square footage. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; did the math on the Variance; the house is actually smaller than would normally be allowed on a lot of that size. Mr. Vistica asked if the Commission would accept the next drawings at half-size? Further Commission comments: Provide color renderings. Half-size plan sheets are acceptable. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. City Attorney Anderson suggested bringing the item back on the Action Calendar, since findings for the Variances must be made. No action could be taken due to a lack of a quorum. This item concluded at 9:38 p.m. Commissioner Vistica returned to the Dais. 10. 1212 CABRILLO AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE TO SECOND FLOOR AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR HEIGHT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (MARK ROBERTSON, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND DAVE AND WENDY UPCHURCH, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public comment period. Mark Robertson, 918 E. Grant Place, San Mateo; represented the applicant. 11 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 Commission comments: ■ Generally a nice application. ■ Is there a specific purpose for the shower in the downstairs bathroom? ■ On east elevation, clarify hip roof area. ■ Suggested making the element on the second floor that creates the need for the Variance a bit more "humble", perhaps a shed roof similar in design to the existing feature. ■ Clarify details on front porch elevation on east and west elevations. ■ Ensure that the door on the front will be the one installed. ■ Need something more substantial that the three Camellias in the front -yard; something of a more vertical orientation. ■ Provide an electric gate on the driveway; the posts that the gate is mounted to appear "weak". Public comments: 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 when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones 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 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:53 p.m. 11. 729 CONCORD WAY, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (GEURSE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; PAUL A. MATTEUCCI TR, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated January 14, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public comment period. Jesse Geurse, 405 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Clarify that the new garden walls are to be brick. ■ Use sand -set brick for walk ways and patios. ■ Second -story deck is fine; it is set back from rear property quite some distance and is centrally located and trees keep it secluded. ■ Front of house is ornate, sides are naked, but rear is ornate again; side of house is primarily existing. Public comments: There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. 12 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 Commissioner Vistica made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Vice -Chair Terrones 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 4-0-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:59 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commission Communications: Director Meeker noted that the Community Development Department has worked with Comerica Bank to permit the bank to open without the awnings on the exterior elevations being installed; however, the department required a cash deposit equal to the value of the construction to ensure that the work is completed per the approved plans. Work should be complete within the next few weeks. Beginning with this meeting, the Planning Division began posting public notice signs on properties that are the subject of Design Review requests for new construction. The department will monitor the effectiveness of the program over the course of the next year and report back to the Commission at the conclusion of the year. Recent City Council Actions: The City Council considered the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the project at 2724 Martinez Drive at its meeting of January 7, 2008; approving the project with a modification to one of the conditions of approval (condition 3). FYI: 2561 Poppy Drive — requested changes to a previously approved design review project: Accepted the design changes outlined by staff. FYI: 3105 Margarita Avenue — fence plan as required by conditions of approval: Accepted the plans for reconstruction/repair of the fence between the property and 3101 Margarita Avenue. FYI: Peninsula Hospital Complaint Log: There were no complaints during the month of December, 2007. 13 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes January 14, 2008 No action required. Commissioner Osterling commended Mills -Peninsula Hospital on their maintenance of the construction site. XII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stanley Vistica, Secretary 14