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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.09.07 PC Minutes APPROVED CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES City Council Chambers 501 Primrose Road - Burlingame, California October 9, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. 1 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deal called the October 9, 2007, regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cauchi, Deal, Osterling, Terrones and Vistica Absent: Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran Staff Present: Community Development Director, William Meeker; Zoning Technician, Lisa Whitman; and City Attorney, Larry Anderson III. MINUTES Commissioner Osterling moved, seconded by Commissioner Vistica to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2007 regular meeting of the Planning Commission, with the following corrections: ƒ Page 3, second bullet under “Additional Commission comments”, add “set” between “not” and “a”. ƒ Page 9, second bullet under “Public comments”, change “Dahl” to “Gaul”. ƒ Page 9, third bullet under “Comments in support of policy”, after the last word (“people”) add: “and stimulate awareness of what is happening in the community”. ƒ Page 11, under “Commissioners’ Reports”, first line, change “Greet” to “Green”. Motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. V. FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments. VI. STUDY ITEMS 1. 79 LOMA VISTA DRIVE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR PARKING DIMENSION VARIANCE FOR REDUCTION IN PARKING SPACE LENGTH FOR AN INTERIOR REMODEL (BILL GUAN, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND JOSEPHINE TAM, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Community Development Director Meeker presented a summary of the staff report. Commission comments: ƒ Choose an alternative approach to the steps in the garage to increase the depth of the parking space. ƒ Provide plans showing what has been built, versus what was approved by the Commission versus what was approved with the building permit issuance. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 2 This item was set for the regular Action Calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:08 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 Deal asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. There were no requests. 2. 717 VERNON WAY, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (DANIEL EWALD, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; BARRY SUDBECK AND JENNIFER HERTZ, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Commissioner Cauchi recused himself from voting on this item since he resides in the vicinity of the project. Commissioner Terrones moved approval of the Consent Calendar based on the facts in the staff report, Commissioner’s comments and the findings in the staff report with recommended conditions in the staff report and by resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 4-0-2-1 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent, Commissioner Cauchi recused). Appeal procedures were advised. VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 3. 1775 ESCALANTE WAY, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (ROBERT MEDAN, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; WADE AND ELIZABETH LAI, PROPERTY OWNERS) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated October 9, 2007, with attachments. Zoning Technician Whitman presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Robert Medan, 1936 Los Altos Drive, San Mateo; represented the applicant. ƒ Received response from neighbor at 1781 Escalante Way (property to the right, owned by Mabardy) last Thursday; he requested that the windows facing his property be changed further to increase the sill height. The applicant is willing to discuss further modification of windows. Commission comments: ƒ Addition looms over the neighbor to the right side. ƒ Move deck toward center and make it accessible from the office, rather than off of the master bedroom to reduce impacts on neighbor. ƒ Bay appendage; would have looked better if it did not stick out; could pop out bathroom to project at same point. ƒ Step between master bedroom and office that appears on the floor plan but does not appear on the rear elevation, correct discrepancy. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 3 Public comments: Andy Mabardy, 1781 Escalante Way, Burlingame; his parents own the home next door. In the neighborhood, second floor additions typically do not have windows facing ranch homes next door. The window sills haven’t been raised enough to reduce privacy impacts. The plans misrepresent the relationship of the applicant’s house to his parent’s home; his parent’s property projects out at the rear another 21-feet beyond applicant’s home. Referenced photos he provided to Commission showing relationship between properties. The privacy screen is ineffective given that his parent's home projects beyond the applicant's property in rear. Additional Commission comments: ƒ Install 18-inch high windows, and obscured glass in bathroom. ƒ Addition handled well from the front; compatible with neighborhood. ƒ Concern regarding preservation of neighbor’s privacy and adequacy of privacy screen. ƒ Move wall of bedroom back possibly two feet and relocate deck to the left to reduce neighbor impacts; deck is more of an impact. Privacy glass on deck is not a good solution, relocate the deck so that it is oriented and accessed from the office. Commissioner Terrones moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to simplify the front elevation; address the location of and access to the deck, access might still be from the side of the master bedroom, but the deck should be focused off of the office area; reduce depth of addition by at least 2-feet. The item should be placed on the Consent Calendar when ready. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:42 p.m. 4. 1320 SKYVIEW DRIVE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A 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 October 9, 2007, with attachments. Zoning Technician Whitman presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Ten (10) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Peter Lam, 848 Folsom Street, Suite 102, San Francisco; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ƒ Addition will be fairly obscured by mature vegetation. ƒ Wouldn’t be comfortable approving vinyl windows without a sample. ƒ The two section plans are at different scales. ƒ Show pitch of roof accurately; 4 to 12 pitch is probably more appropriate. ƒ Important that windows match the quality of the residence. ƒ Show water table detail at bottom of wood siding. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 4 Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; expressed concerned about the vinyl windows. She would like to see a sample. Additional Commission comments: ƒ Would like to see item continued to permit the applicant to produce a sample of the windows to be installed. Commissioner Cauchi moved to continue the matter with direction to the applicant to produce a sample of the proposed windows, resolve the pitch of roof, and add the water table to drawings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:57 p.m. 5. 3105 MARGARITA AVENUE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR UPPER AND LOWER LEVEL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (MIKE AND AMY KERWIN, APPLICANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS; AND JOHN MANISCALCO, ARCHITECT) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Reference staff report dated October 9, 2007, with attachments. Zoning Technician Whitman presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Mike Kerwin and Amy Penticoff, 3105 Margarita Avenue, Burlingame and John Maniscalco, 1501 Waller Street, San Francisco; represented the applicant. ƒ Story poles are completed and surveyed; stumps of removed trees have been ground; and they are in the process of communicating with neighbor regarding replacement of fence. Commission comments: ƒ Six-inch change of plane on dining room area is not clearly reflected in story poles. Would it be possible to pull that corner in by an additional six-inches. Public comments: Joyce and Frank Sulgit, 1560 Los Montes Drive, Burlingame; Helaine Darling, 3100 Margarita Drive, Burlingame; Brian and Linda Murphy, 3101 Margarita Drive, Burlingame; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; commented on the project. Sulgits are now having a difficult time giving up the view since the trees are now gone, and story poles are now up. They are losing the views of planes landing and the Mount Diablo range view. Encouraged a reduction in the height and depth of the addition to further preserve views. The design doesn’t fit in with the neighborhood. The Variance doesn’t meet the findings for approval. Repair of fence adjacent to downhill neighbor should be a condition of approval. Has the Parks and Recreation Department been involved in the tree removal. The three required replacement trees should not impact views. Commented on the applicant’s contractor’s license. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 5 ƒ Questioned ceiling heights – 8’ 6” in some rooms, 9’ 6” in other rooms. ƒ Drawing submitted by neighbor, dated August 10th, shows different window pattern and higher chimney than in current plans – no chimney proposed – direct vent. ƒ With respect to the ceiling height at the rear portion of the dining room; there is still a small amount of view blockage; could leave exterior wall and ceiling height, but have the clerestory portion step back 30 inches to preserve view, while still maintaining an 8’ 1” height for the rear portion of the room. Commissioner Terrones moved to continue the matter until the meeting of October 22, 2007, with direction to the applicant to: reduce the window wall of the dining room to 8’ 1”, while stepping back the clerestory portion of the room 30 inches from the rear wall, in order to preserve the uphill neighbor’s view; plant three (3) additional trees on the property, select species and location to minimize view obstruction, but maintain them at a height that does not impact views; and repair the downhill neighbor’s fence. The matter is to be placed on the October 22nd Consent Calendar for action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:42 p.m. 6. 3121 MARGARITA AVENUE – ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (MYRA HO, ABR ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; EUGENE LAI, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated October 9, 2007, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Ten (10) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Eugene Lai, 3121 Margarita Avenue, Burlingame; represented the applicant. ƒ He indicated that he wishes to install a metal rail on the porch rather than a wood rail, but the project otherwise conforms to Design Reviewer’s comments. Commission comments: ƒ A railing doesn’t make any sense; columns would make more sense on the porch. Public comments: Brian Murphy, 3101 Margarita Drive, Burlingame; and Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; commented on the project. The Commission was complemented on their diligence in ensuring designs are consistent with neighborhoods. The design wouldn’t have been approved under the current process; the shutters should be installed, the stucco trim should be replaced with wood trim. Additional Commission comments: ƒ Shutters need to be installed. ƒ Railing is unnecessary on front porch; install columns. ƒ Window on front, to left of door needs to be installed per the approved plan. ƒ The home should be built as originally approved. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 6 Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped May 2, 2003, sheets A1.0 through A3.3, and date stamped September 21, 2007, sheets A1.0 and A3.0, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the window on the front elevation, to the left of the entry, shall be replaced with a window design and size as shown on the originally approved plans; 3. that shutters shall be added to all windows, consistent with the originally approved plans; 4. that substantial columns (total of 2) shall be added to the front porch in lieu of a railing; 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; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. that the conditions of the City Engineer's and the Recycling Specialist's April 29, 2002, memos shall be met; 7. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 8. 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; 9. that the height of the story poles shall be verified by a licensed surveyor and that during construction the framing of the second floor, the second story plate line, and the roof ridge shall be re-surveyed by a licensed surveyor and submitted to the City Engineer for verification at each step, and that if the framing is different than the approved plans and approved story poles, the construction shall be corrected or the project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission; and 10. that any improvements for the use shall meet all California Building and Fire Codes, 1998 Edition as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 7 Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:59 p.m. 7. 3066 HILLSIDE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (MICHAEL MA, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; MIMI SIEN, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER (continued from August 27, 2007 Planning Commission meeting) Reference staff report dated October 9, 2007, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Michael Ma, 20660 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 169, Cupertino; and David Lan, 3066 Hillside Drive, Burlingame; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ƒ The area near the oak tree in the front yard was not paved originally, but it is now paved. ƒ Enclosure of deck on the rear was not a good solution. ƒ What is being proposed does not quite work; just making changes to front of house is not consistent with the design guidelines. ƒ Send the project to a design reviewer to see what can be done to make the best of the situation. ƒ Concern about lack of siding on all sides. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; indicated that the applicant attended an owner/builder workshop sponsored by the City of Burlingame and that the workshop was quite detailed, particularly with respect to amendment procedures. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: ƒ Applicant’s approach was rude and untenable; would support completing project as originally designed and approved. ƒ Transom windows on rear of property not a necessity, given the impact of installing them at this point given the roof truss design. ƒ Send the project to a design reviewer with direction to identify solutions that will take the design back as close as possible to original approved design. Commissioner Cauchi moved to send the project to a design reviewer; with specific direction to identify design solutions that will take the design back as close as possible to the original design; identify elements that will break up the rear elevation; and the design reviewer should listen to the recorded discussion of this matter to gain an understanding of the Commission’s concerns. The Commission reserves the right to deny the project even after design reviewer input is received. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vistica. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 8 Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 9:34 p.m. 8. 1316 DRAKE AVENUE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH DETACHED GARAGE (YEVGENY DUBINSKY, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; AND BOBROWSKY & COOK, ARCHITECTS) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER Reference staff report dated October 9, 2007, with attachments. Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Twelve (12) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Deal opened the public hearing. Richard Cook, 791 Widgeon Street, Foster City; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ƒ Perhaps make garage a bit higher to match pitch of main dwelling. ƒ Vents along south elevation; can’t have openings along that property line. ƒ Veneer projecting out on north side elevation is a drafting error. ƒ Stoop needs to show a guard rail and hand rail. ƒ Questioned the finish of the dormer on north elevation. ƒ Slider-style windows don’t fit the style of the house; double hung or casement windows would look better. ƒ Massing is done well. ƒ Suggested an automatic gate. ƒ Correct minor design details lacking on plans. Public comments: Alison Russell, 1309 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame; the proposed new structure is behind her home. Concerned about the proposal to exceed the height limit. Doing so would cut out her view of the sky from her master bedroom and office. Is there a necessity for a balcony at rear of house? Could it be turned into a window with a higher sill, or designed so as not to look into her bedroom? Requested 48-inch box trees, perhaps 3 rather than 2 trees. Design is not consistent with the neighborhood character. She requested story poles for second floor balcony in particular. Additional Commission comments: ƒ Encouraged smaller landscape materials (24-inch box) initially since they would grow more rapidly than 48-inch box specimens. Further Commission comments: ƒ Supportive of Special Permit for height, because of the architectural style of house. Keeps in line with changes that are occurring in Easton Addition. ƒ Agreement with window concerns; no sliders. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 9 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped September 26, 2007, sheets C-1.1 through A-3.1, 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 landscape plan shall include 24-inch box trees; 3. that the windows shall not be “slider” design, but shall be either casement or double-hung design; 4. that the rail on the rear balcony shall be of a solid design to preserve the neighbor’s privacy; add brackets or corbels below the deck to add visual support; 5. that an automatic gate shall be installed at the driveway entry; 6. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's and Fire Marshall’s April 23, 2007 memos, the City Engineer’s April 24, 2007 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator’s April 25, 2007 memo shall be met; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. 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; 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; 11. 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; 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; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 13. 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; 14. 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 City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 10 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; 15. 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 16. 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. Chair Deal called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 10:05 p.m. IX. DESIGN REVIEW STUDY ITEMS 9. 1104 BALBOA AVENUE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGINEERING, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND ALVIN YANG, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Zoning Technician Whitman briefly presented the project description. Noted that address was officially changed to 1102 Balboa Avenue. There were no questions of staff. Chair Deal opened the public comment period. James Chu, 55 West 43rd Avenue, San Mateo; represented the applicant. He noted that the project is a “spec” home. Commission comments: ƒ Why do all bedrooms have their own bathroom? ƒ Bathrooms for each bedroom leads to detachment; from family, neighborhood and community. ƒ Install automatic gate at driveway entry far enough back to permit a vehicle to be parked outside the gate. ƒ Have landscape architect look at installing an additional Bay Laurel in corner where the existing tree is to be removed in the rear yard. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; and Greg Schwager, 1106 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame; commented on the project. Encouraged elimination of side patio access; it is an impact upon the neighbor’s privacy. Additional Commission comments: ƒ The patio design is acceptable. ƒ Add an additional Bay Laurel tree in the rear yard. ƒ Move the gate at the driveway entry to ensure that space exists for parking of one car outside the gate. The gate shall be automatic. City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 11 Commissioner Cauchi made a motion to place the item on the Consent Calendar when complete. Further Commission comments: ƒ Commissioner Terrones objected to floor plan; having a bathroom associated with each bedroom. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the Consent Calendar when plans had been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 4-1-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 10:25 p.m. 10. 2538 HAYWARD DRIVE, ZONED R-1 – APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE AND PARKING DIMENSION VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (AUDREY TSE, INSITE DESIGN, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; AND STEVE AND SHANNON CANNON, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER: LISA WHITMAN Zoning Technician Whitman briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Commissioner Cauchi reported that he met with the property owner at the site. Chair Deal opened the public comment period. Steve Cannon, 2538 Hayward Drive and Audrey Tse, 1534 Plaza Lane, Suite 318, Burlingame; represented the applicant. ƒ Shape of the lot restricts the design. ƒ Had a choice to use up the front-yard, or install a second-story. ƒ Variances address existing conditions. ƒ Large covered porch area will remain; this takes up a lot of lot area. ƒ Technically six bedrooms; play room next to kitchen counts as a bedroom. ƒ Fairly steep slope on lot. ƒ Neighborhood around has beautiful views; they do not enjoy view due to sighting of home; reason for deck. ƒ Have moved mechanical equipment out of garage that will free up garage to be used for such its intended purpose. Commission comments: ƒ Well crafted design. ƒ Wood siding design is a nice feature, be certain that it is carried through on all elevations. ƒ Correct drafting errors. ƒ Note finish of base of columns. ƒ Provide more detail regarding the garage doors. ƒ Show that wood siding will go around the corners of the dormer on the right side elevation. ƒ Install story poles. ƒ The steps in the garage that encroach into the parking space need to be revised to eliminate the encroachment; there is no justification for the Variance for this element. ƒ Show handrail on stairs on rear elevation. ƒ Show downspouts for gutters and where runoff will be directed. Public comments: City of Burlingame Planning Commission Approved Minutes October 9, 2007 12 There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Terrones made a motion to place the item on the regular Action Calendar when complete. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling. Chair Deal called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the regular Action Calendar when plans had been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-2 (Commissioners Brownrigg and Auran absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 10:51 p.m. X. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS There were no Commissioner’s Reports. XI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ƒ Commission Communications – Community Development Director Meeker noted: ƒ That staff is reviewing options relative to public noticing cards, particularly a more noticeable color and perhaps larger size, without impacting the postage rate. ƒ Work is proceeding with implementation of the on-site posting policy for design review projects. There is some “ramp-up” work that needs to be completed (e.g. purchasing materials, printing of signs, etc.). ƒ Reminded the Commission of the Downtown Specific Plan Kick-Off Meeting/Visioning Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Lane Room of the Main Library. ƒ City Council regular meeting of October 1, 2007 – Community Development Director Meeker noted: ƒ Ordinances related to amendments to the Condominium Regulations, El Camino North and Trousdale West Zones, and parking standards for animal shelters facilities were introduced by the Council for adoption. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Deal adjourned the meeting at 10:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Terrones, Secretary