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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.27.08 PC Minutes - APPROVEDCITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES Monday, October 27, 2008 City Council Chambers - 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Cauchi called the October 27, 2008, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Brownrigg, Cauchi, Terrones, Yie and Vistica (arrived at 7:06 p.m Absent: Commissioner Lindstrom Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Associate Planner Erica Strohmeier III. MINUTES Commissioner Terrones moved, seconded by Commissioner Auran to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2008 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following changes: Page 1, Item 1, Commission comments; insert "indicated that there would be no increase in the development capacity over what is currently allowed within the highlighted areas, but other policies regarding parking, streetscape improvements, etc. would be apply". Page 8, Item 6, Public comments; add the following response to the end of Glen Kronewetter's comments; "(the Commission indicated that the rear elevation of the structure had been sufficiently revised to comply with the direction provided)". Page 10, Item 7, Additional Commission comments, first bullet; revised "wrought -iron railing" to read "the balcony railing details". Motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Lindstrom and Vistica absent). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community Development Director Meeker noted that Item 2 has been withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant. V. FROM THE FLOOR Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; commented regarding the project at 712 Vernon Way from the prior Agenda; commented that mixing "green building" terminology during the review process could confuse people. Suggested making audio recordings of Commission proceedings available on the City web -site. VI. STUDY ITEMS None. CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 VII. ACTION ITEMS Consent Calendar - Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted upon simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a Commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt. Chair Cauchi asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. Commissioner Yie requested that Item 1a. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The item was moved to the "Regular Action Items" section of the agenda. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 1a. 1625 ADRIAN ROAD, ZONED RR — APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW AND VARIANCES FOR BUILD -TO LINE AND LANDSCAPING FOR AN ADDITION AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FACILITY (GEOFF BURNS, APPLICANT; WAGNER ARCHITECTURE GROUP, ARCHITECT; AND WILLIAM SPENCER, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated October 27, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed the criteria and staff comments. Twelve (12) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Geoff Burns, 5202 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Expressed concern regarding guest parking at the side backing out onto the main thoroughfare (Burns — noted that the spaces are short-term spaces for vendors; they could be labeled for another purpose). ■ Could consider placing disabled parking at that location since they are infrequently used. ■ Would like to see disabled parking near the front entrance to the building. ■ Angled parking at this location could be an option. ■ Noted that information regarding bio-swales does not include enough description; asked how the catch basins are integrated into the site drainage (Meeker — noted that the City's Stormwater Coordinator will ensure that the drainage system is compliant. Burns —the catch basins are routed back to the bio-swale for treatment). Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 Commented that this is a great project. 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 September 23, 2008, sheets A -CS, Al. 1, A2.1, A2.2, A3.1, A3.2, A5.0 and A5.1 and date stamped October 17, 2008, sheets A1.0, 1-1.0, C-1 through C-10 and ER-1 and ER-2; 2. that the revised layout of the parking spaces on the side of the building, near the front of the property, shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as an FYI; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding exterior walls or parapet walls, shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff); 5. that the conditions of the City Arborist's September 16, 2008 memo, the Chief Building Official's September 26 and August 11, 2008 memos, the City Engineer's October 6 and September 8, 2008 memos, the Fire Marshal's and NPDES Coordinator's August 13, 2008 memos shall be met; 6. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 7. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; 8. that 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 the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 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 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 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 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; 12. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; and 13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yie. Discussion of motion: The Commission will need to review the design guidelines for uses in the Automobile Overlay zone; the current applicant was reasonable, but required variances in order to meet the needs of the use. Some design features (e.g. lighting) are not called out in the conditions of approval; ensure that these features are retained per the plans. Noted that there may be a desire to have consistency in signage in the area; suggested that staff bring the signage back to the Commission as an FYI. Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion and it passed on a voice vote 6-0 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:20 p.m. 2. 2645 TROUSDALE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE AND HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR AN AS -BUILT DECK GREATER THAN 301, ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE (FRANK PARATONE, APPLICANT; KEVIN LIU, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER (PROJECT WITHDRAWN AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT) This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant. 3. 1125 CLOVELLY LANE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW FOR AS -BUILT CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (TOM NILAND, APPLICANT; PETER SANG, DESIGNER; SATISH AND MEENA DUTT, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated October 27, 2008, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Tom Niland, 1122 Clovelly Lane; represented the applicant. Noted that he had difficulty with the drawings for this project. Commission comments: Understood why the change to the roofline over the garage was made; to line up the eaves. Could install an attic vent, or hexagon window to minimize the blank appearance of the gable above the garage door. Iv CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 The house benefits from having only a one -car garage; the design is not as extreme a problem when viewed in person. Suggested installing a trellis above the garage door. Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Terrones 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 October 15, 2008, sheets 8, 11 and 12; date stamped February 24, 2006, sheets 1, 3, 7, 9, 10 and sheet L-1, and plans date stamped February 27, 2006, sheets 2 and 5, with wood windows with simulated true divided lights and traditional wood stucco molding throughout, 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 a trellis shall be installed above the garage door; the design of which shall be presented to the Planning Commission as an FYI prior to installation; 3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date, side setback and parking variances, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 8. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's and City Engineer's October 7, 2005, memos, the NPDES Coordinator's October 6, 2005, memo, and Fire Marshal's October 11, 2005 memo, and the 5 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 Recycling Specialist's October 12, 2005, memo, shall be met; 9. 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; 10. 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; and 11. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. Discussion of motion: As long as the trellis has "sufficient beefiness" it will be sufficient, doesn't need to be brought back as an FYI. Requested that the landscape plan for the site be submitted with the FYI. Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion and it passed on a voice vote 6-0 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:30 p.m. 4. 845 — 855 STANTON ROAD, ZONED IB - TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A LOT SPLIT OF PARCEL 1 INTO PARCEL A AND PARCEL B, BLOCK 5, EAST MILLSDALE PARK NO.2 SUBDIVISION - PM 08-01 (DANIEL DENNEHY JR., APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND MICHAEL ASHLEY, ENGINEER) STAFF CONTACT: VICTOR VOONG Reference staff report dated October 27, 2008, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Nine (9) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Cauchi opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Meeker represented the applicant. Commission comments: Noted that setback requirements will need to be met following demolition of structures. Clarified that parking will need to be re -striped. Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 Commissioner Brownrigg moved to recommend to the City Council, approval of the application, subject to the following: A final parcel map for lot split must be filed by the applicant within the time period as allowed by the Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Action on this map should be considered as both the tentative and final map to facilitate processing. 2. No developmental approvals are part of this mapping action. 3. The final map shall show the widths of the right-of-way for Stanton Road, Gilbreth Road and Bayshore Highway, including the centerline of right-of-way, bearing and distance of centerline and any existing monuments in the roadway. 4. Any future building finished floor elevation shall be minimum 1.0 feet above the 100 year storm floor elevations. 5. All property corners shall be set in the field and be shown on the map. 6. Cross access easement for egress and ingress to the parking area between the proposed parcels shall be recorded. 7. All fire lane signage and markers are posted on any proposed gate between 845/855, the lane Eastside of 845 and the land Westside of 855 in accordance with §17.04.020 Burlingame Municipal Code which further amends the International Fire Code §503.3.1. 8. All existing easement shall be retained except as noted. 9. All damaged sidewalk, curb and gutters shall be replaced with new. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Auran. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Cauchi called for vote on the motion and it passed 6-0 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). The Commission's action is advisory and not subject to appeal. This item concluded at 7:34 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 1223 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A —APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR CHANGES TO THE FRONT FAQADE OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING (CATHERINE JOHNSON, BESTER ARCHITECTURE, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; INGRID CHARTER. PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated October 27, 2008, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Catherine Johnson, Bestor Architecture, 3920 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles; represented the applicant 7 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 Commission comments: ■ Concerned about maintaining "pedestrian -scale" at the street level; encouraged a design solution (e.g. awning) to break up the tall glass walls at the front of the building. ■ Also expressed concern regarding visibility into the store due to glare from sunlight onto the glass during the day. ■ Concern about too much light flooding out of the store at night-time. ■ Appreciate the contemporary design solution. ■ Because this tenant space is part of a larger building, the design must blend in better. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; encouraged an awning with transom windows above. 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 Auran. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the Consent Calendar when plans have been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 7:43 p.m. 6. 1333 HOWARD AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREA B — APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR A NEW FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WHICH INCLUDES CHANGES TO THE FRONT FAQADE OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING (DAVID DODSON, CREATIVE RESTAURANT GROUP LLC, APPLICANT; JEREMY STEINMEIER, AIA, ARCHITECTURE & LIGHT, ARCHITECT; AND, MICHAEL & ATHIA GIOTINIS TRUST. PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated October 27, 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. Mark Hudak, 216 Park Road, and David Dodson, 411 Borel Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. The proposed "Perry's" restaurant will jump start the revitalization of Howard Avenue. Doesn't feel there will be a parking problem if the variance is granted. The president of Creative Restaurant Group lives in San Mateo and has always wanted a presence in Burlingame. Commission comments: M CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 ■ Will be a great addition to Howard Avenue. ■ Consider whether or not the applicant truly wishes to give up the ability to retain the second blade sign on the property. ■ Asked if a rear entry would be possible (Hudak — would take people through the "back of house" functions of the restaurant). ■ Expressed concern regarding the appropriateness of the retention of the large blade sign; is out of scale. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; encouraged the Commission to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. 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 Auran. Discussion of motion: With respect to the parking variance; it is supportable since there is no place to place parking on the site due to the existing placement of the structure. A condition of approval should tie the parking variance to the specific use of the site. The Commission was split on the matter of retention of the blade sign; requested additional details as part of the application when it is brought forward for action. 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 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:08 p.m. 7. 7 EL QUANITO WAY, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A PLATE HEIGHT GREATER THAN 9'-0" AND A HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. BESS WIERSEMAN, STUD1O3 DESIGN, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND EMILIE AND GORDY BROOKS, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated October 27, 2008, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Cauchi opened the public comment period. Bess Weirsema, Studio 3 Design, 1585 The Alameda, San Jose; represented the applicant. The proposed addition is not visible from the front of the property; the dormer will match an existing dormer. Commission comments: E CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 ■ None. 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 Terrones. Discussion of motion: ■ This is a straightforward application. 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 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:10 p.m. 8. 2008 DAVIS DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, PARKING VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION QUALIFYING AS SUBSTANTIAL CONSTRUCTION (BILL GUAN, XIE ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; CARUSO AND JOSEPHINE TAM, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated October 27, 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. Bill Guan, Xie Associates, 1330 Palou Avenue, San Francisco; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ Window trim details are missing. ■ Concerned about how the rooflines will fit together; requested a 3-D study of the roofline. ■ Much of the house is being demolished; may make more sense to completely demolish the structure and build a new structure. ■ The garage overwhelms the front fagade. ■ Revise the justification for the variance; the applicant's desire to have the square footage requested does not warrant the variance; there should be some way to build conforming parking. ■ If only four bedrooms were proposed, a two -car garage would not be necessary. ■ Massing is handled fairly well. ■ Questioned the size of the window on the right -side elevation near the stairway; appears too large. ■ Noted that the door to the garage on the right -side elevation appears too large. ■ Worried that the front fagade will appear flat; consider revising porch entry to add more interest. ■ Requested more information regarding paving material for driveway (should be pervious); differentiate between driveway and walkway to front door. 10 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 The design falls only 1 square foot below the maximum FAR; this could be problematic during construction. Provide details of window style on plans (i.e. true divided light, or simulated true divided light). Need a landscape plan for the site. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, and Christine Murad, 2006 Davis Drive; spoke regarding the project: the small lot may not be large enough for a five bedroom house; may not be opposed to a 700 square foot exempt basement in this instance; with a full tear -down of the existing home. Expressed concern regarding the impact of the construction upon the neighboring property. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Auran made a motion to refer the project to a design reviewer. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones. Discussion of motion: The zoning ordinance encourages garages in the rear of properties; but a small lot is more limiting; look at ways to mitigate the appearance of the garage; but like the design of the proposed garage door. Chair Cauchi called for a vote on the motion to refer the project to a design reviewer. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0 (Commissioner Lindstrom absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:43 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS There were no Commissioner's Reports. XI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commission Communications: None. Actions from Regular City Council meeting of October 20, 2008: Denied appeal and upheld Commission's denial of requests at 917 Larkspur Drive. Reviewed the Focused Development Alternative for the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan. Other matters: Commissioners were requested to provide staff with potential discussion topics for a meeting of the Neighborhood Consistency Subcommittee; staff was requested to send out an e-mail requesting items for discussion. XII. ADJOURNMENT 11 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION - Approved Minutes October 27, 2008 Chair Cauchi adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stanley Vistica, Secretary 12