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APPROVED MINUTES
City Council Chambers
501 Primrose Road - Burlingame, California
May 12, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cauchi called the May 12, 2008, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Cauchi, Lindstrom, Terrones, Vistica and Yie
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Senior Planner, Maureen Brooks; and
City Attorney, Larry Anderson
III. MINUTES
Commissioner Vistica moved, seconded by Commissioner Terrones to approve the minutes of the April 28,
2008 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following changes:
Page 1, Roll Call: delete "Osterling"
Page 1, Minutes: change minutes date to `April 14, 2008"
Page 2, Item 2, Commission Comments: revise first bullet to read: "Clarify the design of the
accessory structure exiting the garage; looks too utilitarian, could have more character to
encourage use of the outdoor area".
Motion passed 6-0-1 (CommissionerAuran abstaining).
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Cauchi noted that Agenda Item 9 (2700 Summit Drive) has been withdrawn from the agenda by the
applicant.
V. FROM THE FLOOR
Mark Hudak, 216 Park Road; representing "Holiday Inn Express" and "Max's Opera Caf6"; thanked staff
for its work on the proposed Sign Ordinance amendments, and suggested minor language changes to
clarify the intent of the provisions related to non -conforming pole signs.
VI. STUDY ITEMS
1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 22, THE SIGN CODE, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN POLE SIGNS IN THE SL
DISTRICT FROM COMPLIANCE, AMEND HEIGHTS ALLOWED FOR MONUMENT SIGNS IN THE RR, C-
1 AND C-2 DISTRICTS, AND CORRECT A REFERENCE REGARDING WALL SIGN AREA. PROJECT
PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS
Senior Planner Brooks presented a summary of the staff report, dated May 12, 2008.
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Commission comments:
Clarify purpose of increasing the monument sign height to 12-feet.
Identify examples of 12-foot high monument signs in the Broadway area.
Concern regarding non -conforming pole sign referenced by Mark Hudak; should be allowed to be
converted to a single -identity, non -conforming pole sign if desired by property owner.
This item was set for the Consent Calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by
the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:14 p.m.
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. Item 2c (1450 Rollins Road) was removed from the Consent Calendar by Oscar Braun ("Save
the Bay').
2a. 1620 FOREST VIEW AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND VARIANCES
FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO AND PARKING FOR A FIRST FLOOR ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING (SCHEINHOLTZ ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND MARY LOU AND
DOUG MORTON, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN
2b. 9 CHANNING ROAD, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR WINDOWS
MORE THAN TEN FEET ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE AND FOR STORAGE EXCEEDING TEN PERCENT
OF THE GROSS FLOOR AREA OF THE MAIN DWELLING FOR A NEW ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(JERRY KUHEL, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND JERRY CARMINE, PROPERTY OWNER)
PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER
Commissioner Brownrigg moved approval of Items 2a and 2b 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 resolutions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 7-0. Appeal procedures were advised.
This item concluded at 7:18 p.m.
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS
2c. 1450 ROLLINS ROAD/20 EDWARDS COURT, ZONED RR — REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION
OF AN APPROVED APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
USE AND BUILDING HEIGHT FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND ADDITION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING
FOR THE PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA (KEN WHITE, PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY
AND SPCA, APPLICANT; GEORGE MIERS AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECT; AND HENRY HORN &
SONS, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments.
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Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Anderson described the options available to the Commission.
Ken White, representing PHS/SPCA; indicated he was available for questions. He noted that PHS/SPCA
intends to move forward with the project.
Commission comments:
Haven't denied an extension request in the past.
Public comment:
Oscar Braun, representing "Save the Bay"; Jennifer Renk, Luce, Forward, Hamilton and Scripps, attorney
for PHS/SPCA; and Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke; "Save the Bay" has legal standing in the
application; requested that a full public hearing be held on the requests. Cited documentation for non-
compliance with disposal requirements of PHS/SPCA; "Save the Bay" would like to put their concerns on
the record at a public hearing; the lawsuit referenced by Braun has no relationship to the PHS/SPCA
request, the court has thrown out the suit; there is no reason to prolong the decision; removing the item
from the Consent Calendar in effect caused a public hearing to be held this evening.
Commissioner A uran moved to approve the application for a time limit extension. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Terrones. Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 7-0. Appeal
procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:32 p.m.
Commissioner Auran and City Attorney Anderson recused themselves from participation with respect to
Agenda Item 3 (1316 Drake Avenue), and left the Council Chambers.
3. 1316 DRAKE AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED
GARAGE (OTTO MILLER, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND JD & ASSOCIATES,
DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2008
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker
presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirteen (13) conditions were suggested for
consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
Michael Kaindl, JD & Associates, 875 Mahler Road; represented the applicant.
Described photo montage and the revised plans.
Noted that no objections from neighbors were raised at any public hearing.
Commission comments:
Revisions are acceptable; change to hip roof reduces mass; doesn't appear to be a three story
structure.
With respect to windows; clarify that they are to be simulated true divided light windows.
Entry door; side lights and transoms; indicate that they will be leaded glass.
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Public comments:
None
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Additional Commission comments:
Revisions make the project work in the neighborhood.
House would look better further back, closer to the plane of the second story at 1312 Drake
Avenue.
Comfortable with the proposed 26-foot setback.
Commissioner Vistica 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 Division date
stamped April 30, 2008, sheets A-1 and A-3 and date stamped April 2, 2008, sheets A-2, A-4, G-1,
L1.0 and Topographic Map and Boundary Survey, 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 plans shall be revised to indicate that all windows shall be simulated true divided -light
design; and that the transom above, and sidelights flanking the entry door shall contain leaded
glass windows.
3. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's February 1, 2008 and February 28, 2008, memos,
and the City Engineer's, Fire Marshal's and NPDES Coordinator's February 4, 2008, memos 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;
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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;
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 Terrones.
Discussion of motion:
Commissioner Brownrigg noted that he would vote against the motion; the Colonial style of
architecture is too massive on this street.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-1-1 (Commissioner
Brownrigg dissenting, Commissioner Auran recused). Appeal procedures were advised. This item
concluded at 7:47 p.m.
Commissioner Auran returned to the dais. City Attorney Anderson returned to the Chambers.
4. 1790 ESCALANTE WAY, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, PARKING VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ANEW BASEMENT FOR
A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (JOHN C. LEE,
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APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; AND DAVID ZHANG, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER:
ERICA STROHMEIER (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Twelve (12) conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
John Lee, 711 San Miguel Lane, Foster City; represented the applicant.
Visited 1760 Escalante and saw that the ridge is below eye level, and view requires a sharp angle
and is blocked by trees.
Commission comments:
Concern regarding integration of roofline of addition and clipped off corners of library addition;
doesn't fit with architecture of property, or neighborhood; these concerns haven't been addressed in
the revised plans.
Library addition protrudes into the neighbor's distant view; could the roof be at a lesser pitch to
reduce view impacts; consider changing roof pitch on addition to 3:12 pitch.
Bringing ridgeline down is difference between approving and denying the project.
Public comments:
Dana Wemple, 3130 Atwater Drive and Jeff Kaufman, 1760 Escalante Way; concerns about trees
impacts on property at3130 Atwater Drive have been relieved somewhat; remaining concern is that
excavation for basement is limited to only where the story poles are located; encouraged bringing
down the ridgeline will reduce view impacts.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Additional Commission comments:
Could be comfortable with a reduction in the height of the addition.
Commissioner Terrones moved to approve the application by resolution, with the conditions included in the
staff report, and the additional condition that the ridgeline of the roof of the addition be brought down by 12
to 18-inches.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Commission Brownrigg to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to reduce height of
roofline by a minimum of 18-inches, 24-inches preferred, and install story poles to reflect the revised height
of the ridgeline. The item may be placed on the Consent Calendar when it returns to the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones.
Discussion of motion:
Commissioner Vistica noted that he can't support the motion because there are more fundamental
problems with the project design.
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Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 6-1 (Commissioner
Vistica dissenting). This item concluded at 8:05 p.m.
5. 2707 MARTINEZ DRIVE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT,
FRONT SETBACK AND LOT COVERAGE VARIANCES FOR A FIRST FLOOR ADDITION TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE (GILL AND JANE YEE, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS; AND JD &
ASSOCIATES, DESIGNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28,
2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker
presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Seven (7) conditions were suggested for
consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
Commission comments:
None
Michael Kaindl, JD & Associates, 875 Mahler Road; represented the applicant.
With the proposed removal of trees, 60% of additional view will be granted to adjacent property
once the addition is completed.
Homes further up the hill will also benefit from tree removal.
Commission comments:
■ Clarified that the double -trunk Eucalyptus trees and Black Acacias are to be removed as called out
in the tree removal permit.
■ Asked if the applicant has explored excavating the front entry piece; it will appear quite massive as
designed currently and will be 15-20 feet closer to street.
■ Concerned with the type of roofing material to be used; need to eliminate the patchwork effect that
currently exists.
■ Site is difficult to work with; there are places on the site where addition could be proposed with no
impact to neighbors; the proposal is currently problematic due to view blockage.
■ Would like to visit 2716 Martinez to determine view obstruction.
■ Would like to see a design that brings the entire addition down 3-4 feet; the proposed location is the
right location for the addition.
■ The setback Variance is supportable.
■ The addition could be stepped back to reduce impacts on neighbors, and eliminate the setback
Variance.
■ Consider a design with lower plate lines, different roof pitches, etc. to reduce or eliminate view
impacts.
Public comments:
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Lena Yen (representing parents who own property across the street at 2716 Martinez Drive); Leo
Redmond, 2711 Martinez Drive; Gill and Jane Yee, 2707 Martinez Drive, project applicants; and Pat Giorni,
1445 Balboa Avenue commented. Presented photographs illustrating view blockage from 2716 Martinez
Drive; story poles give a better idea of the potential impacts, but are not that helpful; do provide an
indication that there would be substantial impacts upon his distant views; blockage will be inadequately and
incompletely helped by removal of the trees; should build to the code, no special treatment should be
provided; submitted photos to demonstrate that views will be restored with addition and tree removal; asked
if Mr. Yee submitted a project that can be acted upon; is there somewhere the Commission can go with the
project in terms of direction; neighbors need to understand that the Commission is not responsible for
conflict resolution; explained why roof is in bad condition.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Vistica moved to deny the application without prejudice. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Terrones.
Discussion of motion:
If project comes back to the Commission, a tree maintenance plan needs to be prepared and
submitted for consideration; also consider tree placement, and types of trees used, in an effort to
minimize potential view impacts.
There may be potential to eliminate the front setback Variance, but not the lot coverage Variance.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to deny without prejudice. The motion passed 7-0.
Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:51 p.m.
6. 1473 CORTEZ AVENUE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR AS -
BUILT CHANGES TO A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (TONY WARD, APPLICANT; DAVID CHANG,
PROPERTY OWNER; AND JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, DESIGNER) PROJECT
PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker
presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Nineteen (19) conditions were suggested for
consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
Commission comments:
None
Tony Ward and Edward Yuen represented the applicant.
Changes are more in harmony with the neighborhood.
Visual impact from street side is minimal.
Additional Commission comments:
Noted that outrigger/corbel at ridgeline has not been installed.
A lot of the charm of the design has been watered down.
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■ Leaded glass windows are important at least on the front of the home.
■ Important that the planter boxes be provided as well; compromise is to provide them on only the
front fagade.
■ Agree with changes to headers over windows.
■ Concerned about the lack of detail on the building; need to be consistent in details all around the
structure.
■ Collector boxes and downspouts missing; not sure why removed (can be added).
Public comments:
Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; recalls questions asked of applicant at time of approval; porch and
smaller garage with more yard; property has been sold and is not now what was guaranteed.
Should require leaded glass windows on all sides. Have property owner honor the contract agreed
to by prior owner; put in all elements.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Additional Commission comments:
■ Will the 2 x 4 trim look inappropriate with collector boxes and downspouts provided; consider
reducing scale of these elements to conform to the window header scale.
■ If removed, the installed steel downspouts will go to a landfill; shouldn't be using copper; consider
allowing downspouts to remain, with collector boxes installed.
■ Changing all windows to leaded glass is a lot of waste; look at it more from the street impact.
■ Collector boxes can be installed as an embellishment.
■ Would like to see the copper elements installed; would add another element; painted scuppers will
result in lack of detail.
Commissioner Cauchi 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 12, 2007, sheets A.1 through A.3, and A.6, March 28, 2007, sheet 1-1.0, and April
20, 2008 (Sheets FY1.1 through FY1.4), 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 leaded glass windows shall be installed on all elevations, as shown on the originally approved
plans; rainwater collection boxes shall be installed on all elevations, and planter boxes and corbels
(as shown on the originally approved plans) shall only be required on the front elevation;
3. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's November 27, 2006 memo and January 3, 2007
memo, the City Engineer's November 29, 2006 memo, the Fire Marshal's November 28, 2006
memo, the City Arborist's November 30, 2006 memo, the Recycling Specialist's November 26, 2006
memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's November 27, 2006 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
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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 scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property
corners and set the building footprint;
7. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new
structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
8. 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.
9. 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;
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;
11. 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;
12. 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;
13. 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;
14. 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;
15. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordinance;
16. that the project is subject to the state -mandated water conservation program, and a complete
Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of
permit application;
17. that a certified arborist's report showing how the oak tree in the back yard will be protected during
construction, to be approved by the Parks Department, shall be prepared and implemented;
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18. that the tree protection measures detailed in the certified arborist's report will be installed before a
building permit is issued;
19. that for purposes of these conditions a certified arborist means a person certified by the
International Society of Arboriculture as an arborist; and
20. that the 24" box size replacement tree required as part of the tree removal permit issued on August
16, 2006 must be planted before final inspection.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 7-0. Appeal procedures
were advised. This item concluded at 9:17 p.m.
7. 1800 TROUSDALE DRIVE, ZONED TIN —APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LOT COVERAGE FOR REVISIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
25-UNIT, SEVEN -STORY CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (PAUL BOGATSKY, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY
OWNER; AND FORUM DESIGN, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Senior Planner Brooks presented the report,
reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifty-two (52) conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
Commission comments:
None
Paul Bogatsky, 1469 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco and Warner Schmalz, Forum Design, 1014 Howard
Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant.
Described changes made to plans since last review.
Additional Commission comments:
■ Questioned the details of the options for the shear wall flanking front elevation.
■ Questions about finishes.
■ Asked about value of the 2 bedroom units.
■ Consider devoting approximately'/4 of open space to a play structure (applicant noted that they are
marketing to an adult population; people downsizing from larger homes).
■ Ensure that the trim materials will always appear as stone, and are not stuccoed over.
■ Clarified that the limestone finish on the trim is made in a shop, not applied on site.
■ Clarified that no Styrofoam trim materials will be used.
Public comments:
Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; asked if an alternative to the Italian Cypress is possible.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
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Further Commission comments:
The amendments are well founded.
The Italian Cypress will work well on the site.
Articulations in shear wall not working as intended, if they are removed it is okay; up to applicant.
Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions:
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date
stamped April 30, 2008, sheets A0.0, A0.31, C-1, C-1.1, GO.1, G0.2, A1.1 through A1.9, A2.1, A3.0,
A3.1, A3.2 Alt; A3.3 through A3.7, A4.0 and A4.1, Ground Floor Landscape Plan and Podium Level
Landscape Plan;
2. that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 117.58" as
measured from the average elevation at the top of the curb along Trousdale Drive (42.58') for a
maximum height of 75'-0", and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge shall be surveyed and
approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing
inspections; should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or
adjusted so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the maximum height
shown on the approved plans;
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the building, which would include expanding the
footprint or floor area of the structure, replacing or relocating windows or changing the roof height or
pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review;
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 the backflow prevention device and post indicator valve (PIV) shall be located and screened by
landscaping so they will be hidden from both the street and project residents;
6. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's March 27, 2008, memo, the Fire Marshal's April 2,
2008, memo, the City Engineer's April 2, 2008, March 5, 2008, December 29, 2005 and August 24,
2005, memos, and the Recycling Specialist's August 8, 2005, memo shall be met;
7. that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-of-way shall
be prohibited;
8. 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;
9. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the first half of the
North Burlingame Rollins Road Development fee in the amount of $12,593.70, made payable to the
City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Department;
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10. that prior to scheduling the final framing inspection for the condominium building, the applicant shall
pay the second half of the North Burlingame Rollins Road Development fee in the amount of
$12,593.70, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Department;
11. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall enter into an agreement
with the City to establish the affordability of the three below market rate units required as a part of
this project; the applicant shall also submit a below market rate housing plan which shall describe in
detail the applicant's proposal for a third party to meet and manage the inclusionary housing
requirements as required by Chapter 25.63 of the Burlingame Municipal Code; the applicant shall
enter into an agreement with a third -party non-profit organization approved by the City to administer
the program;
12. that'guest parking stall' shall be marked on the three guest parking spaces and designated on the
final map and plans, these stalls shall not be assigned to any unit, but shall be owned and
maintained by the condominium association, and the guest stalls shall always be accessible for
parking and not be separately enclosed or used for resident storage; and that in addition to the
three guest parking stalls, and one service vehicle parking stall, 54 parking spaces shall be
available on site for owners, and none of the on -site parking shall be rented, leased or sold to
anyone who does not own a unit on the site;
13. that the Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the condominium project shall require
that the three guest parking stalls shall be reserved for guests only and shall not be used by
condominium residents;
14. that the final inspection shall be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued before the close of
escrow on the sale of each unit;
15. that the developer shall provide to the initial purchaser of each unit and to the board of directors of
the condominium association, an owner purchaser manual which shall contain the name and
address of all contractors who performed work on the project, copies of all warranties or guarantees
of appliances and fixtures and the estimated life expectancy of all depreciable component parts of
the property, including but not limited to the roof, painting, common area carpets, drapes and
furniture;
16. that the trash receptacles, furnaces, and water heaters shall be shown in a legal compartment
outside the required parking and landscaping and in conformance with zoning and California
Building and Fire Code requirements before a building permit is issued;
17. that the security gate system across the right side entrance driveway shall be installed a minimum
20'-0' back from the front property line; the security gate system shall include an intercom system
connected to each dwelling which allows residents to communicate with guests and to provide
guest access to the parking area by pushing a button inside their units;
18. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property
corners, set the building envelope;
19. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new
structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer;
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20. 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;
21. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall establish the height of the
roof ridge and provide certification of that height;
22. that trash enclosures and dumpster areas shall be covered and protected from roof and surface
drainage and that if water cannot be diverted from these areas, a self-contained drainage system
shall be provided that discharges to an interceptor;
23. that this project shall comply with the state -mandated water conservation program, and a complete
Irrigation Water Management and Conservation Plan together with complete landscape and
irrigation plans shall be provided at the time of building permit application;
24. that all site catch basins and drainage inlets flowing to the bay shall be stenciled. All catch basins
shall be protected during construction to prevent debris from entering;
25. that project approvals shall be conditioned upon installation of an emergency generator to power
the sump pump system; and the sump pump shall be redundant in all mechanical and electrical
aspects (i.e., dual pumps, controls, level sensors, etc.). Emergency generators shall be housed so
that they meet the City's noise requirement;
26. 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.
27. that in lieu of meeting the requirement specific to fire apparatus access required by Section 902.2.1,
Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by Burlingame Municipal Code 17.04, the project applicant shall
extend the required Class I Standpipe outlets to garage stair landings in accordance with fire
department approved locations, and install Quick Response Sprinklers throughout the garage;
(Land Use, Fire Dept)
28. that the proposed project shall comply with construction standards and seismic design criteria
contained in the Building Code as adopted by the City; (Geology and Soils; Building Division)
29. that before construction of the proposed project, per the Building Code, the project applicant shall
obtain a site -specific soils report that identifies any potentially unsuitable soil conditions (such as
expansive, liquefiable, or compressive soils) and contains appropriate recommendations for
foundation type and design criteria, including provisions to reduce the effects of expansive soils.
The recommendations made in the soils report for ground preparation and earthwork shall be
incorporated in the construction design. The soils evaluations shall be conducted by registered soil
professionals, and the measures to eliminate inappropriate soil conditions must be applied. The
design for soil support of foundations shall conform to the analysis and implementation criteria
described in the Building Code, Chapters 16, 18, and A33; (Geology and Soils, Building Division)
30. that a site -specific evaluation of soil conditions required by the City shall be completed as part of
the building permit process and shall contain recommendations for ground preparation and
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earthwork specific to the project site that would become an integral part the construction design.
Recommendations shall be included in the excavation and construction plans for the proposed
project; (Geology and Soils, Building Division)
31. that although the proposed project would be exempt from preparing and implementing a project -
specific SWPPP, because the City of Burlingame is a member of the STOPPP, the proposed
project shall obtain coverage under STOPPP's Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit and comply
with performance standards set forth by STOPPP's Stormwater Management Plan. The City Storm
Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 15.14; Ordinance
1503 Section 1; June 20, 1994) would also be applied to the proposed project. In addition, the
project applicants shall perform the following actions as uniformly required conditions of project
approval, as identified by the City's NPDES Coordinator upon submittal of project applications to
the City:
Implement appropriate stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to minimize
pesticide usage in accordance with the City's New Development/Redevelopment
Landscaping Fact Sheet.
Incorporate applicable structural source control measures to minimize stormwater pollutants
in accordance with the City's Model List of Structural Source Control Measures.
Identify the responsible party who would be responsible for the operation and maintenance
of the permanent post -construction stormwater treatment measure(s).
Prior to issuance of a final building permit, submit a completed, notarized Stormwater Treatment
Measure Maintenance Agreement; (Hydrology and Water Quality; Public Works Department)
32. that the proposed project shall comply with City grading requirements specified in Section 18.20 of
the Municipal Code; (Hydrology and Water Quality; Public Works Department)
33. that the proposed project shall comply with the City's Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(Municipal Code Section 18.17.001; Ordinance 1476 Section 1; January 4, 1993), thereby reducing
the amount of project site runoff polluted by landscape chemicals; (Hydrology and Water Quality;
City Arborist)
34. that the project applicant shall ensure implementation of the following mitigation measures during
project construction, in accordance with BAAQMD standard mitigation requirements:
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
• Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain
at least two feet of freeboard.
• Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (non -toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved
access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites.
• Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas
at construction sites.
• Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent
public streets; (Air Quality; Building Division)
35. that the project applicant shall prepare and implement a construction phasing plan and traffic
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management plan that defines how traffic operations would be managed and maintained during
each phase of construction. The plan should be developed with the direct participation of the City of
Burlingame. To the maximum practical extent, the plan should:
• Detail how access will be maintained to individual properties where construction activities
may interfere with ingress and egress. Any driveway closures shall take place during non -
business hours.
• Specify predetermined haul routes from staging areas to construction sites and to disposal
areas of agreement with the City prior to construction. The routes shall follow streets and
highways that provide the safest route and have the least impact on traffic.
• During construction, require the contractor to provide information to the public using signs,
press releases, and other media tools of traffic closures, detours or temporary displacement
of left -turn lanes.
• Identify a single phone number that property owners and businesses can call for
construction scheduling, phasing, and duration information, as well as for complaints.
• Identify construction activities that must take place during off-peak traffic hours or result in
temporary road closures due to concerns regarding traffic safety or traffic congestion. Any
road closures will be done at night under ordinary circumstances.
If unforeseen circumstances require road closing during the day, the City of Burlingame should
be consulted; (Traffic; Public Works Department)
36. that in order to improve the ability of vehicles to turn from the lower level ramp to the driveway, the
project has been revised so that the west driveway is 12 feet wide; (Traffic, Public Works and
Planning Departments)
37. that the proposed project driveways shall be secured with an automatic gate system that would
allow delivery vehicles to enter and exit the driveways with an opener. The entrance gate shall also
provide an intercom system that would allow delivery vehicles to call from the entrance.
Furthermore, rolling dumpsters shall be acquired by the project applicant, which can be
maneuvered outside of the parking garage to the curb, to facilitate garbage pickup from Trousdale
Avenue; (Traffic; Public Works Department)
38. that the project applicant shall include in the proposed project a bicycle parking area that is 12 feet
by 21 feet, in the lower level of the parking garage, as indicated in the site plan which is sufficient
space for approximately 25 bicycles; (Traffic; Public Works and Planning Departments)
39. that the removal of trees, shrubs, or weedy vegetation shall be avoided during the February 1
through August 31 bird nesting period to the extent possible. If no vegetation or tree removal is
proposed during the nesting period, no surveys shall be required. If it is not feasible to avoid the
nesting period, a survey for nesting birds should be conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist no
earlier than 14 days prior to the removal of trees, shrubs, grassland vegetation, buildings, grading,
or other construction activity. Survey results shall be valid for 21 days following the survey. The
area surveyed shall include all construction sites, access roads, and staging areas, as well as areas
within 150 feet outside the boundaries of the areas to be cleared or as otherwise determined by the
biologist. In the event that an active nest is discovered in the areas to be cleared, or in other
habitats within 150 feet of construction boundaries, clearing and construction shall be postponed for
at least two weeks or until a wildlife biologist has determined that the young have fledged (left the
nest), the nest is vacated, and there is no evidence of second nesting attempts; (Biological
Resources; City Arborist)
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40. that the trees proposed to be removed shall be evaluated by a licensed arborist whose report shall
be reviewed by the City arborist to determine whether they are "protected trees" per Section
11.06.020 of the Burlingame Municipal Code and whether a tree removal permit is appropriate. If
any trees proposed to be removed are protected trees, the City Arborist shall make a determination
regarding the removal and replacement of these trees. As the proposed landscaping plan includes
the planting of 16 new trees, the City Arborist may determine that the proposed landscaping plan is
sufficient and no other replacement trees are required.
• The Municipal Code includes the following requirements regarding replacement trees.
• Replacement shall be three 15-gallon size, one 24-inch box size, or one 36-inch box size
landscape tree(s) for each tree removed; and
• Any tree removed without a valid permit shall be replaced by two 24-inch box size, or two
36-inch box size landscape trees for each tree removed; and
• Replacement of a tree may be waived by the director if a sufficient number of trees exists on
the property to meet all other requirements of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection
Ordinance; and
• Size and number of the replacement tree(s) shall be determined by the director and shall be
based on the species, location and value of the tree(s) removed; and
• If replacement trees cannot be planted on the property, payment of equal value shall be
made to the City. Such payments shall be deposited in the tree -planting fund to be drawn
upon for public tree planting; (Biological Resources; City Arborist)
41. that the project applicant shall be responsible for maintaining and protecting the existing on -site
trees to be retained. The following specific actions shall be followed to maintain the health of the
remaining trees:
a. Any pruning shall be done according to the direction of a certified arborist and all pruning
shall comply with International Society of Arboriculture, Western Chapter Standards or other
comparable standards deemed acceptable to the City Arborist.
b. Any abandoned utility lines (water, electrical, etc.) in the root zones (radius of ten times the
trunk diameter) shall be cut and left in the ground to the satisfaction of the City Arborist.
C. Any surfacing material inside the root zone shall be pervious and installed on top of the
existing grade. As an example, pervious pavers are acceptable provided the base material
is also sufficiently pervious. Base rock containing granite fines is not sufficiently pervious.
d. Temporary construction fencing shall be erected to protect the retained trees of a size to be
established by the City Arborist. The fencing shall be placed at the perimeter of the root
zone unless the pavement is supervised by a certified arborist. The fencing shall be in place
prior to the arrival of construction materials or equipment.
e. The landscape irrigation shall be designed to prevent trenching inside the root zones of
retained trees.
f. Supplemental irrigation shall be provided during construction. Approximately 10 gallons of
water for each inch of trunk diameter should be applied at or near the perimeter of the root
zone every two weeks during the dry months (any month receiving less than 1 inch of
rainfall on average).
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g. Retained trees shall be thoroughly mulched with a 3-inch layer of bark chips with the
exception of a 6- to 12-inch area around the base of the root collar, which must be left bare
and dry; (Biological Resources, City Arborist)
42. that as required by BAAQMD Regulation 11, Rule 2, the proposed project shall implement
preventative measures during demolition and removal of all asbestos containing materials (ACMs)
to prevent emissions of asbestos into the air. The proposed project shall also remove and dispose
of all asbestos and PCB -containing materials according to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
regulations and comply with the Cal/OSHA guidelines for worker safety during removal; (Hazards
and Hazardous Materials, Building Division)
43. that the project applicant shall abide by its declared building height as specified in the FAA
determination for the proposed project. The project applicant shall also ensure that construction
equipment for the proposed project (e.g. cranes) shall not exceed the maximum height restriction
specified in the San Francisco Airport Land Use Plan for the project site; (Hazards and Hazardous
Materials; Planning Department)
44. that if markings or lighting are to be included in the proposed project, the project applicant shall
ensure that they are installed and maintained according to FAA guidelines; (Hazards and
Hazardous Materials; Planning Department)
45. that the applicant shall incorporate the following practices into the construction documents to be
implemented by the project contractor. These control measures, such as installation of noise control
devices (e.g. mufflers), selection of quieter machinery, and other noise control measures (e.g.
surrounding stationary equipment with noise barriers), all of which would not require major
equipment redesign.
a. Maximize the physical separation between noise generators and noise receptors. Such
separation includes, but is not limited to, the following measures:
• Use heavy-duty mufflers for stationary equipment and barriers around particularly
noisy areas of the site or around the entire site;
• Use shields, impervious fences, or other physical sound barriers to inhibit
transmission of noise to sensitive receptors;
• Locate stationary equipment to minimize noise impacts on the community; and
• Minimize backing movements of equipment.
b. Use quiet construction equipment whenever possible.
C. Impact equipment (e.g., jack hammers and pavement breakers) shall be hydraulically or
electrically powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air
exhaust from pneumatically -powered tools. Compressed air exhaust silencers shall be used
on other equipment. Other quieter procedures, such as drilling rather than using impact
equipment, shall be used whenever feasible.
d. Prohibit unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines.
e. Select routes for movement of construction -related vehicles and equipment in conjunction
with the Burlingame Planning Department so that noise -sensitive areas, including
residences and schools, are avoided as much as possible.
f. The project applicant shall designate a "disturbance coordinator" for construction activities.
The coordinator would be responsible for responding to any local complaints regarding
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construction noise and vibration. The coordinator would determine the cause of the noise or
vibration complaint and would implement reasonable measures to correct the problem.
g. The construction contractor shall send advance notice to neighborhood residents within 50
feet of the project site regarding the construction schedule and including the telephone
number for the disturbance coordinator at the construction site; (Noise; Planning, Public
Works)
46. that the project applicant shall incorporate the following practice into the construction documents to
be implemented by the project contractor. The project applicant shall require that loaded trucks and
other vibration -generating equipment avoid areas of the project site that are located near existing
residential uses to the maximum extent compatible with project construction goals; (Noise, Building
Division)
47. that the project applicant shall include in the final project design noise insulation features that would
effectively maintain interior noise levels of 45 dBA or less; (Noise; Planning and Building)
48. that the existing sanitary sewer on site shall be examined by the City after project construction to
evaluate the pipe's condition. If the City Engineer determines that the pipe is substandard or if the
pipe has been damaged by project construction, the pipe shall be replaced or repaired by the
project applicant to the City Engineer's satisfaction; (Utilities and Service Systems; Public Works
Department)
49. that if the project applicant does not provide a 12-foot wide driveway, the project applicant shall be
required to purchase maintenance equipment for the City that can access the on -site sewer
easement through the proposed 9.5-foot-wide driveway; (Utilities and Sewer Systems; Public Works
Department)
50. that per the City's Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Requirement, the project applicant
shall submit a waste reduction plan that demonstrates that at least 50 percent of the construction
and demolition waste can be recycled; (Utilities and Service Systems; Building Division)
51. that the project applicant shall design and locate all exterior lighting so that the cone of light and/or
glare from the lighting elements is kept entirely on the project site on or below the top of any fence,
hedge, or wall at the site's property line, as required by the Burlingame Municipal Code Section
18.16.030 (pertaining to light spillage off site in commercial or residential areas). All wall mounted
up -lighting shall be excluded from the proposed project. All project lighting shall comply with
requirements of the California Energy Commission and the Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America for illumination levels; and (Aesthetics; Planning and Building)
52. that the following provisions shall be incorporated into the grading and construction contracts to
address the potential to encounter currently unknown cultural resources:
a. Prior to the initiation of construction or ground -disturbing activities, all construction
personnel shall receive environmental training that will include discussion of the possibility
of buried cultural and paleontological resources, including training to recognize such
possible buried cultural resources, as well as the procedure to follow if such cultural
resources are encountered.
b. Retain Project Archaeologist. Since the project area contains a portion of one recorded
Native American archeological resource, and other previously unknown prehistoric or
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historic cultural deposits may be encountered elsewhere in the project site during
excavations, the City shall retain the services of a qualified archaeological consultant
meeting federal criteria under 36 CFR 61, and who has expertise in California prehistory
and urban historical archaeology.
C. If potential historical or unique archaeological resources are discovered during construction,
all work in the immediate vicinity shall be suspended and alteration of the materials and
their context shall be avoided pending site investigation by a qualified archaeological or
cultural resources consultant retained by the project applicant. The immediate vicinity
wherein work shall be suspended shall be approximately 50 feet from the discovery or
within an appropriate distance to be determined by the archaeologist or cultural resources
consultant. Construction work shall not commence again until the archaeological or cultural
resources consultant has been given an opportunity to examine the findings, assess their
significance, and offer proposals for any additional exploratory measures deemed
necessary for the further evaluation of and/or mitigation of adverse impacts to any potential
historical resources or unique archaeological resources that have been encountered.
d. If the find is determined to be an historical or unique archaeological resource, and if
avoidance of the resource would not be feasible, the archaeological or cultural resources
consultant shall prepare a plan for the methodical excavation of those portions of the site
that would be adversely affected. The plan shall be designed to result in the extraction of
sufficient volumes of non -redundant archaeological data to address important regional
research considerations. The work shall be performed by the archaeological or cultural
resources consultant, and shall result in detailed technical reports. Such reports shall be
submitted to the California Historical Resources Regional Information Center. Construction
in the vicinity of the find shall be accomplished in accordance with current professional
standards and shall not recommence until this work is completed.
e. The project applicant shall assure that project personnel are informed that collecting
significant historical or unique archaeological resources discovered during development of
the project is prohibited by law. Prehistoric or Native American resources can include chert
or obsidian flakes, projectile points, mortars, and pestles; and dark friable soil containing
shell and bone dietary debris, heat -affected rock, or human burials. Historic resources can
include nails, bottles, or other items often found in refuse deposits.
If human remains are discovered, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the
discovery site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains
until the project applicant has complied with the provisions of State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.5(e). In general, these provisions require that the County Coroner shall be
notified immediately. If the remains are found to be Native American, the County Coroner
shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours. The most likely
descendant of the deceased Native American shall be notified by the Commission and
given the chance to make recommendations for the remains. If the Commission is unable to
identify the most likely descendent, or if no recommendations are made within 24 hours,
remains may be re -interred with appropriate dignity elsewhere on the property in a location
not subject to further subsurface disturbance. If recommendations are made and not
accepted, the Native American Heritage Commission will mediate the problem. (Cultural
Resources; Planning)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yie.
Discussion of motion:
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Called out condition 11 regarding the Inclusionary Housing unit, and reminded the applicant to pay
close attention to it.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 7-0. Appeal procedures
were advised. This item concluded at 9:50 p.m.
8. 1226 EL CAMINO REAL, ZONED R-3 —APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
CONDOMINIUM PERMIT, PARKING VARIANCE, TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIVE
AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION FOR A NEW, FOUR-STORY 9-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1226 EL CAMINO REAL ZONED R-3. (1226 EL CAMINO LLC, APPLICANT
AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND KIRK MILLER AFFILIATES, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HURIN (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Reference staff report dated May 12, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker
presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Forty-eight (48) conditions were suggested for
consideration.
Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing.
Commission comments:
None
Kirk Miller, 442 Post Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant.
The theme of the building is similar to the Burlingame Library; windows are recessed with shadow
lines.
Major remaining issue is the front fagade. Described two alternatives for fapade treatment.
Additional Commission comments:
■ The drawings are so flat that you don't have a sense for the materials.
■ Concerned that the base will be lost by the decline in the grade of the lot; may not be appreciated.
■ Prefer the arched entry.
■ Referenced 1512 Floribunda Avenue as a successful use of Spanish/Mediterranean architecture.
■ Clarify that windows will be aluminum clad wood windows.
■ Specify 4-inch recess depth for windows (from face of wall to glazing).
■ Specify the stucco texture; prefer a "Santa Barbara" style finish as opposed to sand finish.
■ The design of the balcony element over the entry is awkward; since it is not useable, eliminate it
and create a combination of the two proposed elevations; use larger corbels under the balconies
and pair the small corbels under the bay windows.
■ Clarify finish and ensure that a different finish (e.g. limestone) is used for the "belly band" around
the building, don't want to see foam trim covered in stucco.
■ Call out materials on all elevations.
■ Specify whether wood posts used on elements of the design are to be paint grade or stain grade
and if they will be stained, would prefer a dark stain finish.
Public comments:
None
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There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Terrones moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to address the items
raised during the Commission's discussion; the item may be placed on the Consent Calendar when ready
for review. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica.
Chair Cauchi called for a voice vote on the motion to continue. The motion passed 7-0. This item
concluded at 10:15 p.m.
IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS
9. 2700 SUMMIT DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY
ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (ORA HATHEWAY, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND
ADIB AND SYLVIA KHOURI, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN
This item was withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant.
X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
There were no Commissioner's Reports.
XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Commission Communications:
Community Development Director Meeker reminded Commissioners of the upcoming Joint City
Council/Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9 a.m. to Noon
in the Training Room of the Public Works Corporation Yard, 1361 North Carolan Avenue.
Actions from Regular City Council meeting of May 5, 2008:
Community Development Director Meeker noted that the City Council considered the appeal of
Mimi Sien related to amendments to a Design Review Permit for 3066 Hillside Drive. The Council
granted the appeal, but directed the applicant to remove paving from the west side of the garage
and to install landscaping, consistent with the original approved plans, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director.
FYI: 1221 Cabrillo Avenue: requested changes to a previously approved design review project:
Schedule for Regular Action Calendar as a Design Review amendment.
FYI: Peninsula Hospital Complaint Log — April, 2008:
Accepted
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Chair Cauchi adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stanley Vistica, Secretary
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