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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.11.08 PC Minutes - APPROVEDCITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES City Council Chambers 501 Primrose Road - Burlingame, California February 11, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice -Chair Terrones called the February 11, 2008, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Osterling, Terrones and Vistica Absent: Commissioners Brownrigg, Cauchi Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Planner, Erica Strohmeier; and City Attorney, Larry Anderson III. MINUTES Commissioner Osterling moved, seconded by Commissioner Vistica to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following change: ■ Agenda Item 4, Page 6, "Discussion of Motion", last bullet point: revise second to last sentence to read: "Perhaps do some 3D imaging to show how the roof at the off -set ridgeline would be resolved. " Motion passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR ■ Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; noted that on April 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to Noon, Building Official Joe Cyr will conduct the annual Owner/Builder Workshop. She encouraged residents to attend. VI. STUDY ITEMS There were no study items. 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. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Vice -Chair Terrones asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. Item 1 c was pulled by a member of the public (Pat Giorni) and moved to the Regular Action portion of the agenda. 1a. 1121 CORTEZ AVEN UE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND VARIANCES FOR LOT COVERAGE AND FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (RANDY GRANGE, TRG ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT, AND GLENN AND KIM BENTLEY, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER 1 b. 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 1C. 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 Commissioner Osterling moved approval of Items la and lb on 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 A uran. 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 1C. 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 February 11, 2008, with attachments. Planner Strohmeier 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 West 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. He believes that he has responded to all comments raised by the Commission previously. Commission comments: None. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; noted that the plans and suggested conditions do not specify the type of windows to be installed. She also questioned the amount of soil to be removed from the site and the method for removal; expressing concern regarding the impact of this activity upon the neighborhood. 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Additional Commission comments: Asked if the soil will be off -hauled or distributed on the site (applicant indicated that it will be off - hauled) Asked for clarification of the window style and type (applicant indicated that the windows will be wood -clad, simulated true divided light windows. Noted that the conditions of project approval will ensure that impacts due to soil off -hauling are limited. 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 January 30, 2008, sheets A.1 through A.6 and L1.0, 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 windows installed within the structure shall be wood -clad, simulated true divided light windows; 3. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's October 19, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's October 19, 2007 memo, the Fire Marshal's October 22, 2007 memo, the City Arborist's November 27, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's October 22, 2007 memo shall be met; 4. that demolition for 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; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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; 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 9. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off -site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 10. 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 11. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 12. 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; 13. 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 14. 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 Vistica. Discussion of the motion: None. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:15 p.m. 2. 1535 LOS MONTES DRIVE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND ATTACHED GARAGE (GEOMEN AND ELIZABETH LIU TRUST, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND JERRY DEAL. JD & ASSOCIATES. DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated February 11, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifteen (15) conditions were suggested for consideration. 51 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Michael Kaindl, JD Associates, 875 Mahler Road; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Windows over the stairs on the front elevation are lacking some details. ■ None of the muntons shown on the approved plans have been installed on any of the windows on the house, and have not been included in the request for the amendment, nor was this change reflected in the FYI viewed by the Commission previously; either install per approved plans, or add to the request for amendments. ■ The neighbor on uphill side was previously concerned about the design; have they been consulted regarding the changes. ■ Information has not been accurately reflected on plans. ■ The change in window patterns is generally acceptable, but not the change deleting the muntons. ■ Asked for clarification regarding the change from a wood to wrought -iron railing; the Commission should see details of the new design before approving the change. Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Auran moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to clarify the window design on the plans, and provide details of the rail design. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Discussion of the motion: None. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). This item concluded at 7:34 p.m. 3. 3066 HILLSIDE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (MIMI SIEN, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND MICHAEL MA, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated February 11, 2008, with attachments. Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fourteen (14) conditions were suggested for consideration. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Michael Ma, 20660 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino; represented the applicant. Noted that there is more landscaped area behind garage than existed previously. Commission comments: 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 ■ Requested clarification of landscaped area near garage; noted that it is difficult to determine from the photos provided what the material is that existed in the prior condition. ■ Noted that there is too much concrete on the property. ■ If replacement of paved areas "in kind" had been called out, the Commission would have commented on that; the applicant is only now making an argument that they have replaced in kind; the Commission is now forced to comment after the fact since the applicant made unilateral changes to the plans. ■ Asked if the photos provided are the best examples available; would like to see better pre-existing photos to do an adequate comparison. Public comments: David Leung, 3066 Hillside Drive; provided additional photos clarifying prior conditions. Stated that there is a drainage area at the southwest corner of the garage; the area catches water from north side around garage to the side area and steers water away from the neighbor's property. The drainage system has been approved by the City. They have increased landscaped areas on the property. Additional Commission comments: ■ Asked how many square feet of concrete is present on the property. ■ Replacing an existing condition in kind does not make it a good thing. ■ What might have been interpreted as the prior condition is the driveway to garage and circular driveway; the area behind the garage may have been a planter area that had been filled with asphalt previously. ■ It was very clear from first approval that the boundary of paving should not exceed previous condition; the Commission expected to see what was approved on the plans. ■ The applicants have made unilateral changes to plans; without the consent of the City. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Further Commission comments: ■ Noted that more landscaping was to be provided in the front of the property, per the minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting. ■ What is before the Commission can't be supported. ■ Noted concerns from 2007 discussion that needed to break up the amount of paving — specifically required landscaping with a path at the location in question. ■ Should provide a layout of the paving pattern, with an indication where portions could be removed to accommodate the installation of planters. Commissioner Osterling moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to prepare a plan that shows the paving pattern behind the garage and a method for removing portions of the paving in order to permit the installation of planters in the area. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of the motion: It would be a good idea to place a planter in front of the house to conceal the gas meter. 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 It was the Planning Commission's intent that the area in question be a landscaped area. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). This item concluded at 8:19 p.m. 4. 329 PRIMROSE ROAD, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 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 Reference staff report dated February 11, 2008, with attachments. Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Seven (7) conditions were suggested for consideration. Vice -Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Commission comments: None. Lisa Stephenson, 330 Primrose Road, Suite 203, Burlingame; represented the applicant. Public comments: None. Additional Commission comments: Asked what uses will be in the ground -floor retail spaces. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: that the real estate/property management business shall be limited to 1,782.1 SF on the second floor of the building at 329 Primrose Road, as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped December 26, 2007, sheet A-1; that the first floor of the building shall only be occupied by retail and personal service businesses and that the second floor of the building shall only be occupied by office uses and shall not include any health service uses; 2. that the real estate/property management business may not be open for business except during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and shall be closed on the weekends; 3. that the real estate/property management business shall have a maximum of 5 employees on -site at any one time and a total of 6 persons on -site at any one time; the number of employees for the real estate/property management use in the 1,782.1 SF office and the maximum of 6 persons on site at any one time, shall not be increased without an amendment to this permit; 4. that any changes in operation, floor area, use, or number of employees, which exceeds the maximums as stated in these conditions shall require an amendment to this use permit; 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 5. that the conditions of the Chief Building Officials June 4, 2007 and December 26, 2007 memos, and the Fire Marshal's June 4, 2007, and December 27, 2007, memos shall be met; 6. that the use and any improvements for the use shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 2007 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; and 7. that this Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed upon complaint. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of motion: None. Vice -Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8: 24 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 5. 1412 VANCOUVER AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR., INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND YANG MIN YANG. PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated February 11, 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. James Chu, 55 West 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Asked where the sump pump will be located; should be enclosed within the garage. ■ The porch is not as substantial as on prior projects, though consistent with style of house. ■ Asked how the area under the staircase into the rear -yard will be finished. ■ The landscape plan is appropriate. ■ Massing is handled well. ■ Identify materials and finishes for corbels and banding. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; noted that the house is 7 SF below the maximum FAR. Too much paving. Appreciated the comment regarding the front porch. The house is likely a spec house; the Commission could request a change in the style to permit a more welcoming front porch. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Discussed the need for street trees; but wouldn't want them installed until the Beautification Commission has weighed in on the theme for the street. Wheel tracks in place of a solid driveway are preferred in front of the gate, but not behind the gate. Requested that the flagstone paving in the rear be placed on a permeable base. Commissioner Auran made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Discussion of motion: ■ Is a good design that works well with the site; will fit in nicely into the neighborhood. ■ The encroachment into the declining height envelope will not intrude into side of property. ■ The grade of the lot causes the need for the declining height envelope Variance. ■ The Community Development Department and Finance Department should work to develop method of requiring a deposit for street trees in this and similar instances. 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 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:41 p.m. 6. 2411 HALE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE AND BASEMENT FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JACK MCCARTHY, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND RONALD AND DOROTHEA MAFRICI, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated February 11, 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. Jack McCarthy, 5339 Prospect Road #311, San Jose; represented the applicant. Noted that he is willing to use wheel tracks in front of gate for the driveway Commission comments: ■ Second floor shows downspout with shed roof below; asked for clarification on how the water will be collected. ■ Asked for clarification that all window sills will be of the same design. ■ Specify window design and type on plans. ■ Call out materials for front door on the plans. ■ Show wheel tracks for driveway in front of the electric date; which also needs to be shown on the plans. ■ Consider a different plant material adjacent to the walkway at the front of the house; the existing choice could be irritating to passersby. ■ Discussed the protecting opening requirement when the home is closer than 5-feet to the side property line; provide details of window design and/or another solution that meets the fire protection requirements; staff requested to discuss this matter with the Building Official. 9 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Noted that leaded glass windows will be installed in the bay on the front. Clarify difference in window treatments between upper and lower floors. Public comments: Hsiao Lieu, 2415 Hale Drive; summarized concerns expressed in his February 10, 2008 letter to the Planning Commission regarding the project; concerns related to drainage problems on the lots and the proposal to exceed the normal height envelope. He also encouraged a more "airy" fence between his property and the subject property. Anna Marianella, 2407 Hale Drive; expressed concerned about the height of house and cantilevered portion of house. Light will be reduced in main living areas of her house. The long solid wood fence will completely extend the length of the driveway and will cut off light to her property. Encouraged applicant to work with her; would like the solid wood fence at rear, but something more airy where the homes are separated. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; complemented the design. Would recommend frosted windows in bathroom. Basement adds to floor area though exempted. Is likely a spec house. Should work with the neighbors. Noted amount of impervious surface is excessive. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Mr. McCarthy responded to public comments and indicated that he would work with the neighboring property owners to address their concerns. Additional Commission comments: ■ Indicate that a pervious base will be used for the patio in the rear. ■ Provide details of the electric gate on the front elevation. ■ Provide details of sump pump system for drainage. ■ Consider installing a more detailed front door, perhaps with leaded glass to match the bay window. ■ Commented that re -development of the property will likely improve the drainage conditions in the area; and that the Variance for the declining height envelope will only permit the creation of a bed wall. 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: None. 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 4-0-2 (Commissioners Cauchi and Brownrigg absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:11 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION —Approved Minutes February 11, 2008 Commission Communications: None. Actions from Regular City Council meeting of February 4 and 5, 2008: Noted that the City Council conducted interviews for the two vacant Planning Commission positions on February 5, 2008; and that it is expected that the Council will announce its choices at the February 19, 2008 meeting. FYI: Peninsula Hospital Replacement Project Complaint Log — January 2008: Accepted. Other Items of Interest: Community Development Director Meeker noted that the proposed development on the former Chevron property at the corner of El Camino Real and Burlingame Avenue will appear on the February 25, 2008 agenda as a Design Review Study item. XII. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Chair Terrones adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stanley Vistica, Secretary 11