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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.24.08 PC minutes - APPROVEDCITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES Burlingame Public Library — Lane Community Room 480 Primrose Road - Burlingame, California March 24, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Cauchi called the March 24, 2008, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Cauchi, Osterling (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), Vistica and Yie Absent: Commissioner Terrones Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Planner, Ruben Hurin; and City Attorney, Larry Anderson III. MINUTES Commissioner Vistica moved, seconded by Commissioner A uran, to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008 regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Osterling and Terrones absent). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; noted that when attempting to determine if an impervious surface is present versus a pervious surface; if grass is growing in cracks between pavers, water is percolating, therefore the surface is pervious. Regarding 1412 Vancouver Avenue (Agenda Item 1), the designer met all of the criteria to have the item placed on the Consent Calendar, but would like to know if a condition requiring a deposit for a street tree has included as a condition of approval, as suggested by the City Attorney. 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. Chair Cauchi asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. There were no requests. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 1. 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 Commissioner Auran moved approval of the Consent Calendar based on the facts in the staff report, Commissioner's comments and the findings in the staff reports, with recommended conditions in the staff report and by resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). Appeal procedures were advised. The Commission directed staff to review the potential for requiring a deposit for a street tree for 1412 Vancouver Avenue, and directed that the information be returned to the Commission as an FYI item. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 2. 118 DWIGHT ROAD, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (JESSE GEURSE, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND PAT BURNS. PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Jesse Geurse, 405 Bayswater Avenue; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Complemented the design ■ The existing water table element on the house grounds the house; could it be continued as an element? ■ Clarified that the trim package around windows and doors is real wood, as is the water table. ■ The possibility for a color change below the water table is acceptable. Public comments: None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Osterling 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 3, 2008, Sheets T.0, L.0, and A.0 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 conditions of the Chief Building Official's March 18, 2008 memos, the City Engineer's June 18, 2007 memo, the Fire Marshal's June 15, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's June 18, 2007 memo shall be met; 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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 9. 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; 10. 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 11. 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 Brownrigg. Discussion of motion: 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Encouraged a change in color tone below the water table to anchor the house and reduce the appearance of mass. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:18 p.m. 3. 1320 SKYVIEW DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (SAMUEL AND ELAINE WONG, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS; AND T. PETER LAM, AIA ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Peter Lam, 848 Folsom Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant. Commission comments: Skylights call for dark brown domes; brown gives a dusty interior color (applicant clarified that frame is brown, but dome is clear). Roofing material is not a stylistic match; but this type of roof is present in the neighborhood; what is warranty on coating (applicant indicated that the warranty is 50-years). Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue and Paul Grech, 1315 Skyview Drive; asked about the noise factor from the metal roofing material during a rainfall; could need good insulation. Can sound be heard by neighbors? The Planning Commission previously approved a good plan for the project. The house is one of the sentinel houses as you enter Skyview Drive. Feels a terra-cotta color roof is not appropriate for Skyview Drive. Some composition tile roofs can be quite attractive. Applicant response: The roof profile is very low; doesn't think that it defines a particular style. The owner was unable to be at the meeting tonight; couldn't address suggestions for different style/color of roofing material. Additional Commission comments: A number of different profiles and colors are available for the roofing material; there may be another profile that is more appropriate to the home style. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Further Commission comments: Opposed to this type of roof for Burlingame; homogenous in color and style; suitable to subdivisions on the East coast; doesn't meet the local design guidelines. 51 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Encouraged approving the skylight, but deferring action on the roofing material until the applicant can bring back a different material profile. Commissioner Brownrigg moved to approve the proposed skylights. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). Appeal procedures were advised. Commissioner Brownrigg moved to continue the discussion of the roof material to permit the applicant to consider other profiles and colors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Discussion of motion: There are composition shingle roofs that have similar lives to the material proposed, these maybe a better choice. Would like to see color and style of proposed roofing material. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). This item concluded at 7:34 p.m. 4. 750 WALNUT AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE (JAJE DU AND FATALI RUSLI, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS; AND A.S.I. CONSULTING ENGINEERS. DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirteen (13) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Commission comments: Asked who signed the architect's certification; please provide copy of letter. Jaje Du, 750 Walnut Avenue and Thomas Woo, General Contractor for project; represented the applicant. Additional Commission comments: How did all of the changes occur; who approved the changes; why weren't the changes brought back to staff before being implemented? Only change that was approved was the side door for the garage. City Attorney Anderson suggested a continuance to request further clarification regarding the changes that have been made to the project. Public comments: 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue and Mark Grandcolas, 754 Walnut Avenue, and Francis Tolde, 701 Walnut Avenue; when approved, the Commission wanted wood -clad simulated true divided light windows. How much more paving is being added; notes show that more is being provided; how does this relate to the maximum FAR. Construction of the project has taken three and one-half years to date. The added plate height and new trim pattern do not matter to neighbor. The applicant was told to install divided lights. The windows that have been installed do not appear bad. The house looks great as currently built. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Further Commission comments: ■ Not just the trim package has been changed; the window type has changed; vinyl windows have been installed; is a net loss to the design. ■ Too much concrete has been installed; would like landscape plan. ■ Concerned about the outcome of the changes that have been made. ■ Increased plate height makes home appear like a storage building. ■ Not comfortable with the garage doors; they look like they belong on a storage building. Chair Cauchi moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to provide a clear explanation for the changes that have been made to the project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Discussion of motion: On Sheet A-4, appears that the front left garage door matches the proposed plan; be sure that the proposed matches the existing. Need a description of the pervious material to be used for the paving. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). This item concluded at 7:53 p.m. Chair Cauchi recused himself and left the dais since he lives within 500' of 612 Concord Way (Agenda Item 5). 5. 612 CONCORD WAY, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (BAHMAN AVAL, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; JOHN AND PATRICIA EATON, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Secretary Vistica opened the public hearing. Commission comments: None 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Daniel Bierman, 1649 Laurel Street, San Carlos; represented the applicant. Noted that he was hired to re -draw the plans based upon the Commission's prior comments. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; expressed concern about the vinyl windows proposed on the plan; there is not that much as a cost differential with wood clad; plus wood clad can be painted. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: Appreciated the efforts of the applicant. 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 Department date stamped January 8, 2008, sheets Al, Al. 1, A2, A2.1, A3, A4, A4.1, and A4.2 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 conditions of the Chief Building Official's June 13, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's June 18, 2007 memo, the Fire Marshal's June 15, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's June 18, 2007 memo shall be met; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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, 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; March 24, 2008 8. 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 9. 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; 10. 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 11. 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. Secretary Vistica called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-1-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent, Chair Cauchi recused.). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:59 p.m. Chair Cauchi returned to the dais. 6. 1530 DRAKE AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE FOR LOWER LEVEL ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (DII LEWIS, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND DANIEL AND HARRIET DOWER, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eight (8) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Commission comments: Noted that the project should have been on the Consent Calendar. Dii Lewis, 205 13th Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant. Provided an updated exhibit correcting an error; clarification of crawl -space height area; plan demonstrates that considerable excavation would be required to convert it to livable space. Lattice will be attached to the new structure in the same manner as currently attached. Public comments: A CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Auran 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 12, 2008, sheets A-0.0, A-1.0, A-2.0, A-2.1, A-3.0, A-3.1, ME-4.0, and A-5.0, and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's December 17, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's January 2, 2008 memo, the Fire Marshal's December 17, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's December 17, 2007 memo shall be met; 3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the lot coverage variance, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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 motion was seconded by Commissioner Brownrigg. Discussion of motion: This is an existing situation that can't be fixed. The restriction on 2-foot height often causes a conflict with existing conditions. 9 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:05 p.m. 7. 1105 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A —APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR CHANGES TO WINDOWS IN A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT (SFL PARTNERSHIP, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND CATHY NILMEYER, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Ten (10) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Commission comments: Noted that General Plan reference needs to be corrected in staff report. Cathy Nilmeyer, 128 Pepper Avenue; represented the applicant. Couldn't find the original windows; if true divided light windows, would overpower the windows; would like to stay with wood, double -hung windows without mullions. Additional Commission comments: Match the color of the windows to existing. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; Marvin windows does make a replacement, custom window that could work. 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 project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped February 28, 2008, North and East Elevations; any changes to the exterior materials shall require review by the Planning Commission; 2. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's February 28, 2008 memo shall be met; 3. 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; 4. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding exterior walls or parapet walls, moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to commercial design review; 5. 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 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 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; 6. 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; 7. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 8. 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 9. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; and 10. 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 Osterling. Discussion of motion: ■ Match the color of the windows to existing. ■ Would like the mullions to stay. ■ The divided light windows add character to the building; will be lost with clear windows; beneficial to people inside and outside the building; will lose charm. ■ Doesn't seem that the applicant explored the wood options for divided light windows; the windows are most prominent on the California Drive elevation. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion failed 3-3-1 (Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg and Yie dissenting, Commissioner Terrones absent). Motion failed. Additional Commission comments: The applicant was encouraged to come back with another option. Some sort of special treatment on tower windows would be helpful. Commissioner Osterling made a motion to continue the item with direction to the applicant to pursue other window options and to consider a special treatment on the tower element windows. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brownrigg. 11 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). This item concluded at 8:18 p.m. Chair Cauchi recused himself and left the dais due to a potential conflict of interest regarding 1440 Chapin Avenue (Agenda Item 8) 8. 1440 CHAPIN AVENUE, SUITE 200, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA B-1 — APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXPANSION OF A REAL ESTATE USE (APR REALTY, INC., APPLICANT; S. J. SUNG AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECT; AND CORTINA INVESTMENTS, LTD., PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Nine (9) conditions were suggested for consideration. Secretary Vistica opened the public hearing. Commission comments: None Mark Hudak, 216 Park Road; represented the applicant. Public comments: None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: Noted that, historically, this building has had more than enough parking to accommodate realtor uses. Commissioner Auran moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: that the real estate business shall be limited to 12,012 SF in Suites 100 and 200 at 1440 Chapin Avenue (9,615 SF in Suite 200 and 2,397 SF in Suite 100), as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division and date stamped February 28, 2008 (11" x 17" sheet); 2. that the real estate business shall not expand into the remainder of the tenant space in Suite 200 (4,380 SF) or into any other tenant space in the building without an amendment to this permit; and that the subleased area shall not be occupied by any other business which has an employee to office density exceeding one person to 300 SF; 3. that the real estate business may not be open for business except during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week; weekly agent meetings shall be on Monday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with a maximum of 78 persons on site during the meeting which includes agents, full-time employees, and managers; 12 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 4. that the real estate business shall have a maximum employees/managers of 111 part-time agents and 5 full-time employees/managers (with a maximum of 14 persons on -site at any one time except on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for group meetings); the number of full-time or part-time real estate agents, employees and managers for a real estate use in 12,012 of Suite 100 and 200 and the maximum of 14 persons on site except for one and one-half hours on Monday, shall not be increased (from 116) without an amendment to this permit; 5. that due to the impact of weekly agent meetings on parking in this area, the owner agrees to schedule the weekly group meetings or client conferences so that the parking impact is minimized and will consult with the City Planner on an annual basis regarding any difficult times or days of the week and shall make adjustments that may be applicable; 6. 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. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's February 29, 2008 memo and the Recycling Specialist's March 10, 2008, memo shall be met; 8. 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; and 9. that this Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed upon complaint. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Secretary Vistica called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-1-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent, Chair Cauchi recused). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:27 p.m. Chair Cauchi returned to the dais. 9. 2300 AND 2750 ADELINE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF THE APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL AND RELIGIOUS FACILITY USE (JEAN HASTIE, SISTERS OF MERCY AND LAURA HELD, MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS (Request to continue to Planning Commission's April 14, 2008 meetin_p) Item was continued to April 14, 2008, at the request of the applicant. This item concluded at 8:30 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS Commissioner Yie recused herself and left the dais, because she lives within 500 feet of the property. 10. 1140 CORTEZ AVENUE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (SIMON JANG, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND JD AND ASSOCIATES, DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated March 28, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. 13 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Michael Kaindl, 875 Mahler Road, represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Generally like the design; existing front porch is distinctive; could another beam be added to the proposed porch to add a bit more craftsmanship to the design. ■ Impact of home will be immense on the block; is taken nearly to the maximum height; could be done with a flatter roof; doesn't see the reason for the 12:12 pitch; not supportive. ■ Could upper area of second floor be pulled in to eliminate the declining height envelope Special Permit. ■ The existing porch far exceeds the design of the proposed porch. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue and Steve Johnson, 1136 Cortez Avenue; agreed with Commissioners' comments; the size of the porch was reduced to increase the FAR. The porch has been relegated to second class element of the design. Encouraged reduction of second floor to permit an increase to the front porch size. Mr. Johnson is the neighbor to the right and agrees with comments regarding the porch. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. ■ Could come back on regular action. ■ Some concern with left elevation; lowering the roof pitch could help; but also bringing down the elevation could help. ■ Make the front porch more generous and transparent. ■ Could benefit from having a large-scale tree within the front; should be pulled away from the house, halfway between the new porch limit and the sidewalk line; species is good for the area. Commissioner Brownrigg made a motion to place the item on the RegularAction Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. 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 5-0-1-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent, Commissioner Yie recused). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:43 p.m. Commissioner Yie returned to the dais. 11. 2515 POPPY DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (CHU DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND YANG MING YANG, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Planner Hurin briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. 14 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 James Chu, 55 West 43" Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. Commission comments: Good job on design; will never know the addition is there when completed. Neighbors will appreciate the rear of the home as well. Public comments: None There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Brownrigg made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. 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 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:49 p.m. 12. 2843 ADELINE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE (ROBERT VAN DALE, EDI ARCHITECTURE, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND DENHAM LLC, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. The applicant was not present at the beginning of the public hearing (8:51 p.m.). The Commission deferred the matter until later on the agenda. 13. 1324 MONTERO 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 AND ENGINEERING, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND CRAIG SUHL AND VALERIE KAURIN, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. James Chu, 55 West 43rd Avenue, San Mateo and Craig Suhl, P. O. Box 117697, Burlingame; represented the applicant. Commission comments: 15 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 ■ Is there any way to eliminate the Special Permit; the rooms affected are pretty gracious (if house were on a flat lot, wouldn't require the Special Permit). ■ Significant encroachment into declining height, but somewhat mitigated by presence of neighbor's driveway. ■ Clarify trim package for windows; wood trim. ■ Clarify material above window dormer elements. ■ Continue lawn strip further towards back. ■ Walkway or stepping stones should be added between the driveway and front entry. Public comments: Bob Curry, 1320 Montero Avenue; happy to see the nice design. States that trees are to remain; may be nearly dead because have been without water for two years; may need to be removed. Are there any structural things along his property line (right side)? Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; suggested providing people with 11 x 17 plans that can be read. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Osterling made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of motion: Suggested having an arborist review the trees to determine if they may be retained. Have landscape changes reviewed by landscape architect, then have any improvements to landscaping be brought back as an FYI, if changes need to be made. Kudos to City staff for not bowing to an applicant trying to bully through the approval process. 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 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 9:06 p.m. The following item was deferred from earlier in the agenda. 12. 2843 ADELINE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE (ROBERT VAN DALE, EDI ARCHITECTURE, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND DENHAM LLC, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated March 24, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Alex Mortazavi, 851 Burlway Avenue; represented the applicant. Commission comments: 16 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 ■ Provide a more complete history of the property, particularly during the time that the property division was being considered, when returned for action. Recalled that there was a discussion of retaining the Oak tree canopy on the property; would be important to build the home behind the trees; though you would need to weave through the Oak trees. Typical of a house this size to have a winding driveway. ■ Would like front entry to be emphasized more; the driveway is the predominant feature; provide a more architectural treatment for the entry. ■ Two rows of Camphor trees on the landscape plan are too large; need something smaller scale; the Palm trees are unusual in Burlingame; not sure how they would do on the property if the soil is too wet. Perhaps eliminate the Palm trees. Choice of vegetation is not appropriate for the area; need larger scale trees as well. ■ Could be more amenable to considering a height Variance, rather than placing home at the proposed location. There is a pretty clear natural hardship for the Variance; shouldn't let the height limit drive the decision. Public comments: Art Labrie, 2839 Adeline Drive; Mike and Donna Gaul, 2838 Adeline Drive; and Ginny Wright, 2811 Adeline Drive; the neighbor to the left feels the location of the home is perfect. Placing it further up the hill would impact his light. Agreed with many of the Commission comments; there is ambiguity on the height of the structure. Would rather see the home pushed further back, and request a height Variance. This is a situation for a Variance. Is really close to the street. Agrees with story poles for the front facade only. If you're doing a spec home, take a close look at the other homes in the area. Palm trees are not appropriate in the area. Would like to see a flag lot and build one home on the Vista Drive lot. Shocked by the size of the home. Surprised that it is under consideration. Some neighbors did not receive notices. She did not have time to prepare, did not receive a notice. Planner Hurin noted that broader noticing would be provided for subsequent public hearings. Additional Applicant comments: John Ward, 792 Willborough Road; noted that the proposed home falls far below the maximum FAR for the lot. The applicant is not trying to maximize development of the site. They are attempting to balance the environment while still allowing the development of the site. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: ■ Left and right setbacks are pretty close to the edge of the lot; causing the home to appear sprawling. ■ Design review would be appropriate for the project; perhaps the right design reviewer could assist with determining if another entry to the lot could work; and help make the design a little less bulky. ■ The design doesn't take advantage of the natural contours of the lot. There are other styles of home that can meander around the site; that could be a more appropriate approach for a site of this type. ■ Rendering may not accurately represent how the home will look from Adeline Drive; could benefit from having story poles erected for front elevation to show visual impact upon Adeline Drive. 17 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Chair Cauchi made a motion to refer the project to a design reviewer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brownrigg Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to refer the project to a design reviewer. The motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Terrones absent). This item concluded at 9:44 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commission Communications: ■ April 3, 2008 Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. ■ Reminder of the April 5, 2008 Joint City Council/Planning Commission work program meeting for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Lane Community Room. ■ Community Development Director Meeker thanked outgoing Commissioner Osterling for his years of service to the Planning Commission and the community. ■ Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; presented Commissioner Giorni with a departing gift. Actions from Regular City Council meeting of March 17, 2008: None FYI: 1535 Los Montes Drive: Pulled for discussion Additional comments: ■ Staff was requested to prepare a Commissioner's report regarding the Downtown Specific Plan, particularly for those Commissioners that have not yet been involved in the process. ■ Staff was requested follow-up from staff regarding the desk item received this evening regarding construction hours. ■ It was note that two (2) Commissioners will have potential conflicts regarding the Mercy High School matter agendized for April 14tn ■ Commissioners were reminded to file their Fair Political Practices Committee disclosures by April 1st. ■ The Commission was reminded of the importance to always state applicants' appeal rights at the closure of action on items. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Cauchi adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, IN CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION - Approved Minutes March 24, 2008 Stanley Vistica, Secretary 19