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Council Chambers/Online7:00 PMMonday, February 10, 2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
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Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by Planning Commissioners to participate remotely
pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54943(f)).
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
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Reports, Director Reports, Requests for Future Agenda Items, new items, or items not on the agenda .
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State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission from acting on any matter that is
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on 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.
Approval of January 27, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutesa.
Draft January 27, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Major Design Review and Variance at 1202 Sanchez Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0002)
Application for Major Design Review and Variance for front setback for a new, one -story
single-unit dwelling in the R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant and Property Owner: Olga Kosikova
a.
1202 Sanchez Ave - Staff Report
1202 Sanchez Ave - Area Map
1202 Sanchez Ave - Resolution
1202 Sanchez Ave - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
Master Sign Program at 1818 Trousdale Drive (Project No. MSP25-0001)
Application for Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on an
b.
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assisted living facility building in the NBMU (North Burlingame Mixed-Use) zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Master Sign
Program as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Michele Kazerooni, Outdoor Dimensions LLC
Property Owner: Sunrise BG SR LIV Propco LLC
1818 Trousdale Dr - Staff Report
1818 Trousdale Dr - Area Map
1818 Trousdale Dr - Resolution
1818 Trousdale Dr - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
8. STUDY SESSION
Broadway Specific Plan Project Update and Emerging Vision Framework Discussion
Staff: Neda Zayer, Community Development Director and Joseph Sanfilippo, Economic
Development & Housing Specialist
a.
Staff Report - Broadway Specific Plan
Broadway Vision Framework
Attachments:
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
- Staff/Commission Communications
10. ADJOURNMENT
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council Chambers/OnlineMonday, January 27, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Staff in attendance: Planning Manager Ruben Hurin,
Assistant Planner Brittany Xiao, and Acting Assistant City Attorney Christie Crowl.
2. ROLL CALL
Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and TsePresent7 -
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
There were no requests.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
SPEAKERS:
Members of Public: Steven Marshall
Emails: None
Documents: None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Approval of January 13, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Draft January 13, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Comaroto, to approve the
January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
b.Major Design Review and Special Permit at 723 Acacia Drive (Project No.
DSR23-0028)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for height for a second story
addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning
district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major
Design Review and Special Permit as conditioned.
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CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner
Applicants and Property Owners: Alex and Andrea Zider
Architect: Nyhus Design Group, Eric Nyhus
723 Acacia Dr - Staff Report
723 Acacia Dr - Area Map
723 Acacia Dr - Arborist Report
723 Acacia Dr - Resolution
723 Acacia Dr - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Comaroto, to approve
Planning Commission Resolution 2025-01.27-6B, as presented and subject to the conditions. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
7. ACTION ITEMS
a.Conditional Use Permit at 1210 Donnelly Avenue (Project No. CUP24-0003)
Application for Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreation (small scale) use in
an existing commercial building in the DAC (Donnelly Avenue Commercial) zoning
district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Conditional
Use Permit as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Lorene Pescareta
Property Owner: Brett Barron (Authorized Agent)
1210 Donnelly Ave - Staff Report
1210 Donnelly Ave - Area Map
1210 Donnelly Ave - Resolution
1210 Donnelly Ave - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
SPEAKERS:
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Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Lorene Pescareta
Members of Public: None
Emails: None
Documents: PowerPoint by Staff
Ex-Parte Communication: None
Commissioner Pfaff made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to approve Planning
Commission Resolution 2025-01.27-7A, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
8. STUDY SESSION
a.Major Design Review, Variances, and Special Permits at 628 Vernon Way (Project No.
DSR24-0016)
Application for Major Design Review, Variances for front and side setbacks, and Special
Permits for plate height for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit
dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant and Architect: Mike Ma, MArch Design
Property Owner: Jason Ni
628 Vernon Way - Staff Report
628 Vernon Way - Area Map
628 Vernon Way - Proposed Plans
628 Vernon Way - Renderings
628 Vernon Way - Public Comments
Attachments:
SPEAKERS:
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Michael Ma, designer and Jason Ni & Minnie Dasgupta, property owners
Members of Public: None
Emails: Two public comment emails were received (see agenda).
Documents: PowerPoint by Staff
Ex-Parte Communication: None
Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Horan, to place the item on
the Action Calendar when the following comments have been addressed:
1.Consider adding grids to windows or an implied head and sill to windows.
2.Proposed side setbacks are acceptable if plate heights are reduced to 9'-0" on the first and 8'-
0" on the second floor.
3.Add stone veneer above garage door and continue stone veneer around the right side of the
garage to the inside corner of the porch and along the left side of the garage to the location of
the side gate.
4.Increase depth of front porch to at least five feet in depth.
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Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no Staff and Commissioner's Reports.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7a Hearing Date: February 10, 2025
Project No. DSR25-0002
Applicant Olga Kosikova
Property Owner Olga Kosikova
Staff ‘Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Location 1202 Sanchez Avenue
APN: 026-195-130
General Plan Designation Medium Density Residential
Zoning R-2 (Medium Density Residential)
Lot Size 4,309 SF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Review of an application for Major Design Review and Variance for front setback for a new, one-
story single-unit dwelling in the R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a flag lot and is substandard in size (4,309 SF), with a width and frontage of
40’-0” along Sanchez Avenue. Though it also has frontage on Chula Vista Avenue, it is not a corner
lot (see area map and plans). The frontage on Chula Vista Avenue measures 8.83’ and contains a
curb cut providing access to a detached garage which previously existed on the property. The
detached garage has been demolished and will be replaced with an approved accessory dwelling
unit (ADU). The curb cut will continue to provide access to an uncovered parking space.
A building permit was issued on July 18, 2024 for a major remodel, a first floor addition at the rear of
the house (rebuilding a nonpermitted addition in the same footprint), and to enclose the existing front
covered porch and convert it into living area.
Throughout construction of the project, the applicant submitted several revisions to the building
permit to address issues with the foundation. The description in the fourth revision statement
(Revision #4) stated “Partial foundation and framing changes”. Based on that description, the revised
plans were only routed for structural review and the revision was approved; the revised plans were
not routed to other City divisions for review. However, the revised plans showed more extensive
work than described in the Revision Statement, which included removal of all walls except for the
front wall of the house. Removal of more than 50% of exterior walls of a house is subject to Design
Review. Therefore, Revision #4 was issued in error since it was not properly reviewed by all City
divisions. A Stop Work Order was issued on January 22, 2025 and the applicant was notified to
submit an application for Design Review.
With this application, the applicant is proposing to rebuild the original one-story dwelling, including
rear first floor addition, within the same footprint. Changes to the plate height (increasing from 8’-0”
to 9’-0”; 9’-0” allowed) and original rooflines are also proposed. The total proposed floor area would
be 1,553 SF (0.36 FAR), where 2,479 SF (0.58 FAR) is the maximum allowed; the total proposed lot
coverage would be 1,568 SF (36.4%), where 1,724 SF (40%) is the maximum allowed.
The applicant is also requesting a Variance for the front setback to retain the existing front setback
(16’-0” existing/proposed where 19’-2” is the block average). The subject property is located on the
short end of the block, so the average of the block was based on three existing dwellings.
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1202 Sanchez Avenue
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Prior to construction, the property contained no landscape trees. With this project, two new 24-inch
box landscape trees (Jacaranda Mimosifolia) are proposed at the front of the main dwelling. The
existing street tree will remain.
There would be a total of three bedrooms in the proposed dwelling. Per C.S. 25.48.030.L.3.a., no
parking is required for the ADU because it is located within one-half mile walking distance of public
transit (bus stop located on El Camino Real/Hillside Drive). Per C.S. 25.47.030.L.5., when a garage
is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not
required to be replaced. The proposed project has no covered parking requirement and no covered
parking is proposed. However, one uncovered space is required and provided in the driveway.
Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements. All other Zoning Code
requirements have been met.
The applicant is requesting the following applications:
Major Design Review for a new, one-story single-unit dwelling (C.S. 25.68.020.C.1.a.); and
Variance for front setback (16’-0” proposed where 19’-2” is the minimum required based on
the block average) (C.S. 25.10.050.B.1.).
ANALYSIS
Table 1 below compares the proposed project to the development standards for a single-unit dwelling
(based on the R-1 zoning district). As noted above, the proposed project complies with all
development standards, with the exception of the front setback requirement.
Table 1: Project Information
1 Variance for front setback required.
2 (0.32 x 4,309 SF) + 1,100 SF = 2,479 SF (0.58 FAR)
3 Existing nonconforming width.
PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ’D
Front Setback: 16’-0” 1 (to covered porch) 19’-2” (block average)
Side Setback (left):
(right):
5’-6”
7’-0”
3'-0"
3'-0"
Rear Setback: 23’-1” 15'-0"
Lot Coverage: 1,568 SF
36.4%
1,724 SF
40%
FAR: 1,553 SF
0.36 FAR
2,479 SF 2
0.58 FAR
Off-Street Parking: 1 uncovered
(8’-9” 3 x 18’)
1 uncovered
(9' x 18')
Building Height: 18’-3” above grade 30'-0"
Plate Height: 9’-0” 9’-0”
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Project No. DSR25-0002
1202 Sanchez Avenue
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Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
Windows: vinyl with wood trim
Doors: unknown
Siding: fiber cement, horizontal
Roof: asphalt shingles
Design Review Criteria
The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 2000 adopted by the City Council on
December 6, 2021 are outlined as follows:
1. Consistency with any applicable design guidelines;
2. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the
neighborhood;
3. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
4. Architectural style and consistency and mass and bulk of structures, including accessory
structures;
5. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties;
6. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components; and
7. In the case of an addition, compatibility with the architectural style and character of the
existing structure as remodeled.
Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that construction of a limited
number of new, small facilities or structures, including one single-family residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone, is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption may be applied to the construction or conversion of up to three (3) single-family
residences as part of a project.
Attachments:
Area Map
Resolution
Proposed Plans dated February 3, 2025
1202 Sanchez Avenue
300’ noticing
APN: 026-195-130
DSR25-0002
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW AND VARIANCE FOR 1202 SANCHEZ AVENUE
PROJECT NO. DSR25-0002
WHEREAS, an application has been made by Olga Kosikova, Property Owner, for Major
Design Review and Variance for front setback for a new, one-story single-unit dwelling in the R-2
(Medium Density Residential) zoning district, APN: 026-195-130; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame held a
duly noticed public hearing at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other
written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
reviewed and considered a Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 (a) for the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame does here by resolve, find,
determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states construction of a limited
number of new, small facilities or structures including one single family residence, or a second dwelling
unit in a residential zone is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, up to three single-
family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption.
SECTION 2: City of Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the Planning Commission
to grant Major Design Review and a Variance upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission
finds the following:
MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.68.060(H))
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan and is in compliance with all applicable
provisions of Title 25, all applicable design guidelines, all other City ordinances and regulations,
and the standards established in BMC Section 25.68.060 (C).
The proposed new, one-story single-unit dwelling is consistent with the General Plan
designation of Medium Density Residential and is in compliance with all applicable provisions
of Title 25; the proposed dwelling is consistent with the design guidelines; that the mass and
bulk of the proposed structure is in scale with the lot and in relation to neighboring properties,
that the new dwelling is within the same footprint as the original dwelling with an upgrade and
enhancement to the front with an enclosed porch; and that the project proposes traditional
materials including wood window trim, horizontal siding, and asphalt shingle roofing making the
project compatible with the character of the neighborhood.
2. The project will be constructed on a parcel that is adequate in shape, size, topography, and
other circumstances to accommodate the proposed development.
The project will be constructed on a parcel that is adequate in shape, size, topography, and
other circumstances to accommodate the proposed development as shown on the proposed
plans.
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3. Required Finding: The project is designed and arranged to provide adequate consideration to
ensure the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to prevent adverse effects on
neighboring property.
The project is designed and arranged to provide adequate consideration to ensure the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property
because the project complies with side and rear setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio,
building height, and parking requirements.
VARIANCE FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.84.030)
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
involved that do not apply generally to property in the same zoning district.
The property is a substandard lot in size and street frontage and is of an irregular shape. Due
to damage to existing foundation, exterior walls had to be removed triggering Major Design
Review.
2. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary
hardship.
The applicant took the necessary measures to preserve the original house and character but
could not at the end due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements
in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or
convenience.
The project is not exacerbating original nonconforming conditions.
4. That the use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk, and character
of existing and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity.
The project is maintaining character, mass, and bulk of original house.
SECTION 3: The Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame after conducting the public
hearing HEREBY APPROVES DSR25-0002 subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division and
date stamped February 3, 2025, sheets A1 through A4.1;
2. 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.
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first floor, which would include adding or
enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit;
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4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be
placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development
Director;
5. 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;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction
plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by
the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of
approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of
approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the
approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single
termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these
venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building
permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance
which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste
Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure,
interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, 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:
10. 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; and
11. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division 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.
SECTION 4: The Major Design Review and Variance approval shall be subject to revocation if
the applicant fails to comply with the conditions listed herein at any time. If, at any time, the Community
Development Director or Planning Commission determine that there has been or may be a violation
of the findings or conditions of this approval, or of the Zoning Regulations, a public hearing may be
held before the Planning Commission to review this approval pursuant to Zoning Regulation Section
25.88.050. At said hearing, the Planning Commission may add conditions, or recommend enforcement
actions, or revoke the approval entirely, as necessary to ensure compliance with the Zoning
Regulations, and to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February 2025.
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Chairperson
I, _____________ , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 10th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
Secretary
Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Project Plans dated February 3, 2025
RECEIVED
CITY OF BURLINGAME
CDD-PLANNING DIVISION
FEB 03 2025
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7b Hearing Date: February 10, 2025
Project No. MSP25-0001
Applicant Michele Kazerooni, Outdoor Dimensions LLC
Property Owner Sunrise BG SR LIV Propco LLC
Staff Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Location 1818 Trousdale Drive
APN: 025-121-270
General Plan Designation North Burlingame Mixed Use
Zoning North Burlingame Mixed Use
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Review of an application for Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on
an assisted living facility building.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve a Master Sign Program as
conditioned.
BACKGROUND
The application includes a new projecting sign (50 SF per side) on the Trousdale Drive frontage,
located on the second and third stories of an existing 4-story assisted living facility building. Only one
face of a double-faced sign shall be used to calculate the area of a double-faced sign (Code Section
25.42.070, B.3.). The proposed projecting sign would consist of a double-faced painted aluminum
cabinet and be internally illuminated. Please refer to Table 1 on the following page for more detailed
information.
In addition, two existing wall signs at the ground floor building entrance would be replaced with a
new non-illuminated wall sign (8 SF). The proposed wall sign complies with sign code regulations.
The applicant is requesting the following application:
Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on an assisted living
building along the Trousdale Drive frontage (Code Section 25.42.060, C.)
This space intentionally left blank.
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Project No. MSP25-0001
1818 Trousdale Drive
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ANALYSIS
Staff reviewed the proposed projecting sign and confirmed that it complies with the measurable criteria
listed below. In addition, staff believes that the rectangular shape and design of the projecting sign is
compatible with the architectural style of the building and is in proportion to the large building façade
along Trousdale Drive.
Master Sign Program
A Master Sign Program is required for signs located above the first story of a building in cases where
regulations for upper floor signs are not specifically stated. A Master Sign Program provides a means
for the flexible application of sign regulations for projects that require multiple signs and/or unique
signs, such as placement of signs above the first story of a building . Proposed signs included with a
Master Sign Program request shall comply with the following:
1. The placement of any such sign shall not obscure any building or window trim or any architectural
feature of the building.
2. The sign shape and design shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building on
which it is placed.
3. The sign size shall be in proportion to façade portion on which it is placed.
4. No more than one sign shall be placed on any building frontage.
5. The total area of all signage on any one frontage shall be 1.0 square foot of sign area per 1.0
lineal foot of building frontage, with no sign permitted to be larger than 60 square feet.
6. Any proposed deviation from subsection 1 through 5 above, except for total allowed sign area,
may be considered by the responsible Review Authority upon demonstration by the applicant
that the deviation will create a superior design result.
Table 1 below compares the proposed projecting sign to the sign code regulations for the NBMU
zoning district.
Table 1: Project Information
Size/Area Height Number
Projecting Sign
“Oakmont - Luxury
Senior Living” and logo
50 SF ¹
(2’-10” x 17’-6”, two-
sided sign)
32’-5”
(upper floors) ¹ 1
Total Proposed 50 SF 2 2nd and 3rd floors 1
(one two-sided sign)
Maximum Signage
Allowed
100 SF
(1.5 SF per lineal foot
of tenant frontage or
100 SF maximum)
Master Sign Program
required for signs above
first story
1
(one two-sided
projecting allowed per
street frontage)
¹ Master Sign Program required for proposed sign above the first story of the building.
2 Per 25.42.070, B.3. only one face of a double-faced sign shall be used to calculate the permitted
area of a double-faced sign.
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Project No. MSP25-0001
1818 Trousdale Drive
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Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15311 (a), which states that construction or placement of minor structures
accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not
limited to on-premise signs, is exempt from environmental review.
Attachments:
Area Map
Resolution
Proposed Plans dated January 3, 2025
1818 Trousdale Drive
300’ noticing
APN: 025-121-270
MSP25-0001
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR 1818 TROUSDALE DRIVE
PROJECT NO. MSP25-0001
WHEREAS, an application has been made by Michele Kazerooni, on behalf of Property Owner,
Sunrise BG SR LIV Propco LLC, for a Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first
story on an assisted living facility building in the North Burlingame Mixed-Use zoning district, APN:
025-121-270; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame held a
duly noticed public hearing at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other
written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
reviewed and considered a Categorical Exemption under Section 15311(a) (Class 11 – Accessory
Structures) for the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame does here by resolve, find,
determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311(a) (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines,
which states that construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing
commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to on-premise signs, is exempt
from environmental review.
SECTION 2: City of Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the Planning Commission
to grant a Master Sign Program upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission finds the
following:
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.42.060(D))
1. The master sign program complies with the purpose and intent of this section and chapter.
The proposed projecting sign included in the Master Sign Program complies with the purpose
and intent of the regulations outlined in Burlingame Municipal Code, Code Section 25.42.060
D. 1.-8., in that the placement of the projecting sign does not obscure any building or window
trim or any architectural feature of the building, that the shape and design of the sign is
compatible with the architectural style of the building on which it is placed, that the size of the
proposed sign is in proportion to the large building façade along Trousdale Drive, and that no
more than one upper floor sign is proposed on the Trousdale Drive frontage.
2. The master sign program does not allow any sign that is prohibited by
Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs).
The proposed projecting sign in the Master Sign Program is not a sign that is prohibited by
Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs).
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3. The master sign program standards will result in signs that are visually related or
complementary to each other and to the buildings and/or developments they identify through
the integration of predominant architectural materials, elements, or details of such buildings or
developments.
The proposed sign is complementary to the architectural style and details of the existing
assisted living facility building and contributes to the overall image of the City, in that the
proposed materials of the sign, including an internally lit painted aluminum cabinet, are
compatible with the building materials.
4. The signage shall make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the City.
The proposed double-faced projecting sign, located on the second and third floors of the
building and visible to pedestrians, will contribute to the City’s mixed-use image in the NBMU
zoning district.
5. Any deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property.
The deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property in that the projecting sign is needed on the upper floors to identify
the building given its size and location on a corner property on a busy roadway used by private
and commercial vehicles.
6. The master sign program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular
safety.
The Master Sign Program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular
safety in that the projecting sign is located 14’-10” above grade, does not extend into any public
right-of-way or vehicular driveway, and does not contain any animated or changeable copy or
flashing lights.
7. Light and glare associated with the signs will not negatively affect nearby residential uses.
The light and glare associated with the projecting sign will not negatively af fect the residential
uses since there would be no direct lighting from exterior light fixtures (signs would be internally
lit) and the sign will not have animated or changeable copy or flashing lights.
SECTION 3: The Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame after conducting the public
hearing HEREBY APPROVES DSR25-0001 subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped January 3, 2025, sheets 1 through 8;
2. that any increase in the number or area of the signs shall be subject to Planning Division or
Planning Commission review (may require amendment to Master Sign Program);
3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date, the Master Sign
Program associated with the building, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here
will become void; and
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4. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame.
SECTION 4: The Master Sign Program approval shall be subject to revocation if the applicant
fails to comply with the conditions listed herein at any time. If, at any time, the Community Development
Director or Planning Commission determine that there has been or may be a violation of the findings
or conditions of this approval, or of the Zoning Regulations, a public hearing may be held before the
Planning Commission to review this approval pursuant to Zoning Regulation Section 25.88.050. At
said hearing, the Planning Commission may add conditions, or recommend enforcement actions, or
revoke the approval entirely, as necessary to ensure compliance with the Zoning Regulations, and to
provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February 2025.
Chairperson
I, _____________ , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 10th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
Secretary
Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Project Plans dated January 3, 2025
1818 TROUSDALE DRIVE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
PROJECT ADDRESS:
APN: 025-121-270
SELY PTN OF BLK 7 MILLS ESTATE NO 3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
INSTALLATION OF (1) NEW D/F ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN
AND (1) NEW S/F NON ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN
SCOPE OF WORK:
SIGNS ARE COMPLIANT WITH
CEC 2022, CBC 2022, 2022 T24 REQUIREMENTS
WELLTOWER PROPCO GROUP LLC
4500 DORR STREET
TOLEDO, OHIO 43615
PROPERTY OWNER:
SIGN CONTRACTOR:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
DESIGNER:
TIME:
LM
.5
SALES REP:JC
12/04/2024DATE:SIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
REVISIONS:00/00/00 XX .251 00/00/00 XX .252 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255
PERMIT PACKAGE
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAME - OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAME
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEOAKMONT OF BURLINGAMECOVER PAGE01.03.25
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE
1SITE MAP
2 - 3DETAILS - SIGN TYPE ELC 2
4 - 5
6
BUILDING ELEVATIONS - SIGN TYPE ELC 2 & ENG 2
ENGINEERING - SIGN TYPE ELC 2
7DETAILS - SIGN TYPE ENG 2
PERMIT PACKAGE
TENNEY NORTH PARK - FOULGER PRATT
DESIGNER:
TIME:
LM
.5
SALES REP:JC
12/04/2024DATE:SIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
REVISIONS:00/00/00 XX .251 00/00/00 XX .252 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255
AEN | .75
JAIME C.
04/30/2024
11/29/07
OAKMONT MGMT GROUP
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAME
PERMIT MAP
12/04/24 LM .51
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5
6
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9
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OAKMONT OF BURLINGAME
1818 TROUSDALE DRIVE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER:
REF. PLANS DATED:
= Property Line
= Set Back & Frontage
Measurements
= Misc. Map Notes
= Line of Sight Triangle
= Building Outline
SCALE: 1” = 30 ftN
TYPE QTY.DESCRIPTION
ELC 2.1 D/F Illuminated Projecting Sign 1
TYPE QTY.DESCRIPTION
ENG 2.1 S/F Non-Illuminated Wall Sign 1
6'-8" TO PROP. LINE
ELC 2.1
ENG 2.1
12'-6" TO
PROP. LINE
32'-1" TO PROP. LINE
164'-0"
BUILDING FRONTAGE
118'-0"
BUILDING
FRONTAGE
34'-6"
TO PROP. LINE
SHEET 1
O
A
K
M
O
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T
Luxury
Senior
Living
17'-6"
2'-10"
2'-11"
5"
5"
5"
2'-2"
14'-7"
1'-0 11/16"
1'-0 3/8"
1'-0 3/8"
1'-0 3/8"
1'-0 11/16"
1'-0 3/8"
1'-0 3/8"
8"
6"
3/8"
O
A
K
M
O
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T
Luxury
Senior
Living
O
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M
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O
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Luxu
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Seni
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Livin
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O
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M
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T
O
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O
A
K
M
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Luxury
Senior
Living
Luxury
Senior
Living
Luxury
Senior
Living
3'-6"
3'-0"2 C
2 A
2 A
1 C
1 B
3 D
DESIGNER:
TIME:
DK
1.0
SCALE:AS NOTED
CLIENT APPROVAL:
CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE
YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND CONTENT, RELEASING OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO
INCORRECT DESIGN AND INFORMATION. THE COLORS SHOWN ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTUAL PMS COLOR CALL OUTS. FINAL COLOR WILL BE MATCHED
AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO MATERIALS USED. DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS UNTIL PURCHASED BY CLIENT.
REVISIONS:
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEPROJECT:OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUPCLIENT:
SALES REP:JAIMIE
01/29/24DATE:SIGN TYPE: ELC 2.1_3
05/02/24 DK .251 8/21/24 DTU .52 09/09/24 XPB .753 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255 00/00/00 XX .256 00/00/00 XX .257 00/00/00 XX .258 00/00/00 XX .259 00/00/00 XX .2510
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED PRIORTO PRODUCTION.
INITIAL:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
ELECTRICALSIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
LEFT SIDE VIEW 49.58 SQ. FT.49.58 SQ. FT.1 SCALE: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
DIMENSIONAL VIEW4SCALE: NTS
FRONT VIEW2SCALE: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
RIGHT SIDE VIEW3SCALE: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
A WHITE
B PMS 567 C
C PMS 871 C
D COLOR TO MATCH BUILDING (TBD)
D/F ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN
8” DEEP ROUTED ALUM CABINET W/ 1 1/2” SQ. ALUM
TUBE FRAME CONSTRUCTION
- 1/8” ALUMINUM SKIN
- PAINTED
1
3/4” WHITE TRANSL ACRYLIC CUT OUT PUSH THRU
COPY AND LOGO
-.040 OPAQUE ALUM FACE ON LEAF ONLY
- PAINTED
2
4”X 4 “X 3/16 “STEEL OUTRIGGERS WELDED TO
16” X 16” X 3/8” STEEL BASE PLATES.
- PAINTED TO MATCH BUILDING.
3
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WITH 7000K WHITE LED
MODULES AND INTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES
4
PRIMARY ELECTRICAL FEED
CLIENT TO PROVIDE ONE (1) DEDICATED 120-277V/20A,
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
SIGN CIRCUITS MUST NOT BE SHARED WITH OTHER
LOADS SUCH AS LIGHTING, AIR CONDITIONING OR
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN
SIX (6) FEET OF CONNECTION POINT OF THE SIGN.
SIGN MUST SATISFY ALL TITLE 24 REQUIREMENTS.
CLIENT TO PROVIDE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING FOR
SIGN CIRCUIT:
• A LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL,
• ASTRONOMICAL TIME CLOCK, OR
• PHOTOCELL WITH 24 HOUR TIME CLOCK.
NIGHT VIEW5SCALE: NTS
11'-0"
SHEET 2
QTY: (1)
DESIGNER:
TIME:
DK
1.0
SCALE:AS NOTED
CLIENT APPROVAL:
CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE
YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND CONTENT, RELEASING OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO
INCORRECT DESIGN AND INFORMATION. THE COLORS SHOWN ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTUAL PMS COLOR CALL OUTS. FINAL COLOR WILL BE MATCHED
AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO MATERIALS USED. DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS UNTIL PURCHASED BY CLIENT.
REVISIONS:
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEPROJECT:OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUPCLIENT:
SALES REP:JAIMIE
01/29/24DATE:SIGN TYPE: ELC 2.2_2
8/21/24 DTU 1.01 09/09/24 XPB .752 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255 00/00/00 XX .256 00/00/00 XX .257 00/00/00 XX .258 00/00/00 XX .259 00/00/00 XX .2510
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED PRIORTO PRODUCTION.
INITIAL:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
ELECTRICALSIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
FRONT VIEW - DETAILS1SCALE: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
SIDE VIEW
CUT FILES
*RIGHT SIDE REMOVEABLE* -
2 SCALE: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
LED POPULATION QTY 23SCALE: NTS
GROUNDING/BONDING TERMINAL
WATTER RESISTANT TOGGLE SWITCH
PART #SW20-2HP UL “E” #E469421
3/4” TRANSLUCENT
ACRYLIC PUSH THRU FACE
1/2” EXPOSED-
1 1/2” SQ ALUM TUBE FRAME
1/8” ALUM SKINS-
1/2” DIA GALV. ST’L THRU BOLTS
TO ALUMINUM FRAME, TYP.
7000K WHITE LED MODULES-
2'-9"
4'-5"
3'-6"
3'-11"
2'-11"
8"
REMOVABLE PANEL
PL 16” X 16” X 3/8” ST’L
MOUNTING PLATE
HSS 4” X 4” X 3/16” ST’L SQ
HSS OUTRIGGERS, TYP.
1/2” DIA x 2-1/2” EFF. MIN.
EMBED, GALV. ST’L LAG
SCREWS, TYP.
TYP.
HSS 4” X 4” X 3/16” ST’L. SQ. HSS
OUTRIGGERS TYP.
16” X16” 3/8” ST’L MOUNTING PLATE
1/2” DIA. X 2½" EFF. MIN. EMBEDD.
GALV. ST’L. LAG SCREWS, TYP.
THRU BOLTED TO FRAME ON
TO 4”X12” WOOD BACKING
1/2" DIA GALV. ST’L THRU BOLTS
TO ALUMINUM FRAME, TYP.
(4 PLACES)
(SEE ENGINERING
SHEET. 7)
(SEE ENGINERING
SHEET. 7)
3/16"
16"
16"
1"
1"
14"
1"
14"1"
4"
4"
A WHITE
B PMS 567 C
C PMS 871 C
D COLOR TO MATCH BUILDING (TBD)
D/F ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN
8” DEEP ROUTED ALUM CABINET W/ 1 1/2” SQ. ALUM
TUBE FRAME CONSTRUCTION
- 1/8” ALUMINUM SKIN
- PAINTED
1
3/4” WHITE TRANSL ACRYLIC CUT OUT PUSH THRU
COPY AND LOGO
-.040 OPAQUE ALUM FACE ON LEAF ONLY
- PAINTED
2
4” SQ. STEEL TUBE ARMS WELDED TO 10” X 10” X 1/2”
STEEL BASE PLATES.
- PAINTED TO MATCH BUILDING.
3
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WITH 7000K WHITE LED
MODULES AND INTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES
4
59
Load: 61.0 %Modules: 59.0Watts: 36.6 of 60.0PS: Hanley Superior Series 60W 24V
Load: 61.0 %Modules: 59.0Watts: 36.6 of 60.0PS: Hanley Superior Series 60W 24V
2'-10"
*ARM
PLACEMENT
TO NOT
INTERSECT
COPY*
4’X12” WOOD
BACKING, TYP
PRIMARY
FEED
2'-11"
2'-9"
6 3/4"
3'-0"
4'-5"
3'-0 3/4"
6 3/4"
3 5/8"
11'-0"
3'-0"
3'-6"
2'-10"6"
Ø 1/2"
BASE PLATE DETAIL4SCALE: 1 1/2” =1’-0”
SHEET 3
QTY: (1)
ELEVATION1SCALE: NTS
DESIGNER:
TIME:
DK
1.0
SCALE:AS NOTED
CLIENT APPROVAL:
CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE
YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND CONTENT, RELEASING OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO
INCORRECT DESIGN AND INFORMATION. THE COLORS SHOWN ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTUAL PMS COLOR CALL OUTS. FINAL COLOR WILL BE MATCHED
AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO MATERIALS USED. DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS UNTIL PURCHASED BY CLIENT.
REVISIONS:
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEPROJECT:OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUPCLIENT:
SALES REP:JAIMIE
01/29/24DATE:SIGN TYPE: ELC 2.3_0
01/24/25 SM .251 01/29/24 DK .52 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255 00/00/00 XX .256 00/00/00 XX .257 00/00/00 XX .258 00/00/00 XX .259 00/00/00 XX .2510
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED PRIORTO PRODUCTION.
INITIAL:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
ELECTRICALSIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
SHEET 4
DESIGNER:
TIME:
DK
1.0
SCALE:AS NOTED
CLIENT APPROVAL:
CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE
YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND CONTENT, RELEASING OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO
INCORRECT DESIGN AND INFORMATION. THE COLORS SHOWN ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTUAL PMS COLOR CALL OUTS. FINAL COLOR WILL BE MATCHED
AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO MATERIALS USED. DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS UNTIL PURCHASED BY CLIENT.
REVISIONS:
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEPROJECT:OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUPCLIENT:
SALES REP:JAIMIE
08/23/24DATE:SIGN TYPE: ELC 2.4_0
01/24/25 SM .251 01/29/24 DK .52 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255 00/00/00 XX .256 00/00/00 XX .257 00/00/00 XX .258 00/00/00 XX .259 00/00/00 XX .2510
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED PRIORTO PRODUCTION.
INITIAL:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
ELECTRICALSIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
SOUTH BUILDING ELEVATION (LOOKING FROM TROUSDALE)SHEET A301.11SCALE: 1/16” =1’-0”
SHEET 5
164'-0"
14'-10"
ABG
EQ”EQ”
EQ"
EQ”
EQ”EQ”
34'-6"
SIGN TO
PROPERTY LINE
1818 TROU
S
D
AL
E
D
R.
BURLI
N
G
A
M
E,
C
A
SHEET 6
LEGEND = 10/24 PINS
DESIGNER:
TIME:
AD
.25
SCALE:1 1/2”=1’
CLIENT APPROVAL:
CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE
YOUR SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES FULL APPROVAL OF DESIGN LAYOUT AND CONTENT, RELEASING OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO
INCORRECT DESIGN AND INFORMATION. THE COLORS SHOWN ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF ACTUAL PMS COLOR CALL OUTS. FINAL COLOR WILL BE MATCHED
AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO MATERIALS USED. DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS UNTIL PURCHASED BY CLIENT.
REVISIONS:
OAKMONT OF BURLINGAMEPROJECT:OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUPCLIENT:
SALES REP:JAIMIE C
10/17/24DATE:ENG 2.1_0
01/24/25 SM .251 01/29/24 DK .52 00/00/00 XX .253 00/00/00 XX .254 00/00/00 XX .255 00/00/00 XX .256 00/00/00 XX .257 00/00/00 XX .258 00/00/00 XX .259 00/00/00 XX .2510
SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED PRIORTO PRODUCTION.
INITIAL:
5325 E HUNTER AVE, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807
714.578.9555 CSL #1042246
S I N C E 1 9 7 4
M O R E T H A N J U S T S I G N S
SIGN DESIGNSIGN
PACKAGE:
YES NO
CODE/
PERMIT
YES NO
S/F NON ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN
1/2” THICK PLEX CUT OUT COPY
- TOP SPRAYED *STEM ON LEAVES TO BE HAND PAINTED
- PIN MOUNTED FLUSH TO WALL USING:
10/24 PINS AND INDUSTRIAL GRADE EPOXY
BLACK
PMS 871 C
1
1/2” THICK PLEX CUT OUT COPY
- TOP SPRAYED
- PIN MOUNTED TO WALL USING 10/24 PINS WITH
1/2” SPACERS AND INDUSTRIAL GRADE EPOXY
*FOR OAKMONT COPY ONLY
2
B
WHITEC
A
55"
20 5/8"
FRONT VIEW1SCALE: 1-1/2” = 1’ - 0”
SIDE VIEW2SCALE: 1-1/2” = 1’ - 0”
ELEVATION VIEW4SCALE: NTS
MOUNTING HOLES4SCALE: 1-1/2” = 1’ - 0”
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Community Development Department
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DISCUSSION ITEM: Broadway Specific Plan Project Update and
Emerging Vision Framework Discussion
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: 8a
BACKGROUND
In January 2019, the City adopted a new General Plan known as "Envision Burlingame” that
established a future vision for the Broadway corridor as shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: Burlingame General Plan Neighborhoods Context Map
The Burlingame General Plan envisions Broadway to be:
Broadway will continue to be a commercial corridor, with a requirement for ground -floor uses and
development approaches that encourage and su pport pedestrian activity. Public realm
improvements and ongoing maintenance will create a distinctive look for the corridor. Increasing
foot traffic, creating gathering places, and improving the façades will strengthen Broadway as a
neighborhood district and preserve its distinct character and function. Residential development
on upper floors along the Broadway frontage will bring additional people and vitality to the district.
An emphasis will be placed on reuse and rehabilitation of character -defining structures. Infill
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development projects will respect and respond to the pedestrian scale and simple architectural
styles. Building scales will include structures no higher than three stories (approximately 45 feet).
Goal CC-7: Ensure that Broadway maintains its character as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-
use district that supports and encourages local businesses and local investment, and that serves
as a gathering place for Burlingame residents and a quaint destination for visitors.
CC-7.1: Mix of Uses and Activities Encourage a diverse mix of commercial, office, and
residential uses that support both daytime and evening activity, increase foot traffic, and
attract visitors.
CC-7.2: Pedestrian-Friendly District Ensure active and transparent ground-floor uses by
restricting businesses fronting Broadway to retail, service, dining, and entertainment
businesses.
CC-7.3: Supporting Uses Encourage second- and third-story office and residential uses
along Broadway, and allow ground-floor office and residential (including lofts and live/work
units) on side streets within the Broadway Mixed Use designation. Accommodate additional
office space on ground floors of mixed use development on side streets.
CC-7.4: Scale of Development Maintain the scale of developmen t along Broadway to up
to three stories, with more intensity at California Drive and El Camino Real. Ensure that
residential and mixed use developments along side streets are designed and scaled to
create a transition to lower-density residential neighborhoods.
Subsequently, the City applied for and received a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) to prepare the Broadway Specific Plan. MTC funded preparation of the
specific plan given the proximity of the area to the Broadway CalTrain station and the ability to
incorporate MTC’s Transit-Oriented Communities policies into the specific plan.
MTC adopted the Transit-Oriented Communities Policy in 2022 and revised it in 2023. The TOC
Policy is an implementation policy of Plan Bay Area 2050 with the goal to “make it easier for
people in the Bay Area to live a car-free or car-light lifestyle,” by increasing the density of housing,
jobs and activities near stations, and improving connections around and between station areas.
Compliance with the TOC Policy is voluntary, but is required to qualify for future OBAG
transportation funding. The path to TOC Policy compliance is a combination of required elements
and elective elements. More information about the TOC Policy is available at the MTC web site:
https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/land-use/transit-oriented-communities-toc-policy
The Broadway Specific Plan aims to combine the vision and goals established in the Burlingame
General Plan, incorporate the MTC Transit-Oriented Communities Policy, and the feedback and
input received from stakeholders and community from the engagement act ivities.
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DISCUSSION
The City of Burlingame contracted with MIG planning consultants to aid with the development of
the Broadway Specific Plan and the project kicked off in April 2023. A Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) were formed to a id staff as a
sounding board for the project as it progressed through the process. To date, the following work
has been done on the Broadway Specific Plan:
Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting
TAC and CAC #1 – Emerging Vision
TAC and CAC #2 – Existing Conditions Report
Community Workshop #1
Community Pop-up #1 & #2
Community Survey #1
TAC and CAC #3 – Emerging Vision Framework
Eight (8) technical background reports
All the community engagement and analysis to date has led to the development of a draft
Emerging Vision Framework for the specific plan. The framework was shared with the T AC and
CAC to receive preliminary feedback and is the topic of discussion with the Planning Commission.
Attached is a slide deck that provides background information, summaries of the
comments/feedback received from the community engagement, and the framework. The attached
slide deck has more detail than what will be presented at the February 10 meeting. The
presentation will be condensed to allow more time for questions and discussion from the Planning
Commission; however, any items can be discussed in further detail should there be a desire to
discuss any of the topics in more detail. Also, more information on the project can be find on the
project website: https://www.burlingame.org/503/Broadway-Specific-Plan
Prepared by:
Neda Zayer
Community Development Director
Exhibits:
Emerging Broadway Vision Framework slide deck
Emerging Broadway Vision Framework
City Council Study Session | February 03, 2025
Agenda
I.Project Updates
II.Emerging Broadway Vision
Framework and Discussion
I.Next Steps
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I. Project Updates
General PlanHow it started…
City of Burlingame
In January 2019, the City adopted a
new General Plan known as
"Envision Burlingame“ that
established a future vision for
Broadway.
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
MTC provided funding to prepare the Broadway Specific Plan,
including community engagement, to identify ways for
accommodating future growth based on MTC Transit-Oriented
Community policies:
•Increase the overall housing density/supply and prioritize
affordable housing in transit-rich areas.
•Increase commercial densities for new development in transit-
rich areas near regional transit hubs.
•Prioritize bus transit, active transportation, and shared mobility
within and to/from transit-rich areas, particularly to Equity
Priority Communities located more than one half-mile from
transit stops or stations.
•Support and facilitate partnerships to create equitable transit-
oriented communities within the San Francisco Bay Area
Region.
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Plan Area
The Plan Area is bounded by
California Drive to the north, El
Camino Real to the south, Lincoln
Avenue in the west and
Carmelita Avenue in the east.
Broadway runs down the center
of the Plan Area and forms a
primary connection for vehicles
traveling between US Route 101
and El Camino Real.
Broadway
Figure 1.1. Plan Area Boundary
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Project Goals 6
INFRASTRUCTURE MOBILITY
Promote Affordable
Housing
Support Economic
Development
Align with General
Plan Policies
Expand Bicycle and
Pedestrian Network
Increase Transit
Access
Improve Regional
Connections
Encourage Transit-
Oriented
Development
POLICY
Improve Safety
and Accessibility
Study Historic
Preservation
Evaluate Parking
Exemptions
Engagement Goals
Gather input that
reflects the
diversity of
Burlingame
residents,
business owners,
property owners,
and visitors
Ensure that
outreach is
accessible and
everyone who
wishes to
participate can
participate
Better understand
residents’,
employers’, and
employees’ lived
experiences,
current challenges,
and desires for
future
improvements
Offer engagement
tools to
accommodate
business and
property owner
interests and
preferences
Foster community
buy-in and
capacity building
to support the
future Broadway
area land use,
streetscape, and
mobility
improvements
The City is committed to a multi-pronged approach to community engagement that captures substance and
ideas of workers, residents, and users in an authentic and detailed manner for the timely advancement of the
Broadway Specific Plan. Top priority community engagement goals include:
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Project Schedule 8
2023 2024
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Jul
CC/PC Kick-off Meetings Joint CC and PC Study Session 4/14
PC Study Session2/10
CC Study Session2/3
Adoption
Kick-off Meeting/ Area Tour Base Map and Community Assessment Plan Alternatives PreferredAlternatives Public Draft Plan
Final Plan
Workshop #1 Community Survey Workshop #22/26
CAC #1 CAC #2 CAC #3 CAC #4
TAC #4TAC #3TAC #2TAC #1
Open House
Dec Feb Mar Apr MayJan Jun
2025
Pop-up #1 & #2 Pop-up #3 2/23 Pop-up #4 2/26
Overview of Project Meetings 9
Project Kick-off with Staff
Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting
TAC and CAC #1 – Emerging Vision
TAC and CAC #2 – Existing Conditions Report
Community Meetings
•Community Workshop #1
•Community Pop-up #1 & #2
•Community Survey #1
TAC and CAC #3 – Emerging Vision Framework
TAC and CAC Meetings Summary 10
Broadway Assets
Historic role of
Broadway as the
“Heart
of Burlingame”
Locally-owned, small
businesses
Adjacency to the new
Caltrain Station
Unique character
Pedestrian scale
Proximity to the San
Francisco Airport and
ideal location to
attract tourists
Underutilized
alleyways and mews
Challenges/Opportunities
Economic Development
Balance the need for new and more intense
residential development with parking,
mobility, and other needs along Broadway.
Housing
Support higher-density affordable housing,
identify ways to create workforce housing
that supports the needs of residents and local
workers, and incentivize workforce housing.
Streetscape Improvements
Create more pedestrian pathways, add more
landscaping, promote sustainability, consider
movable bollards to create a safe space for
weekly activities like farmer’s market, and
outdoor seating and dining.
Active Ground Floor Uses
Improve visibility of storefronts, attract a
variety of business, limit non-retail businesses
like offices and showrooms on the ground
floor, increase the vibrancy along Broadway.
Community Events
Create space for weekly community activities
and support cultural events that connect
people with their neighbors.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
Improve the street so it can become more multi-
modal and support a range of users, make
sidewalks more vibrant and livelier.
Create uniquely designed crosswalks
to access the Caltrain and emphasize
the bay trail connection.
Improve way-finding signs along
Broadway and in the side streets.
Possibility of Broadway Caltrain
Station Closure
Explore alternative development strategies and
newer ways to boost local businesses to maintain
Broadway’s functionality, safety, and overall
economic activity that would be decreased if the
transit station ceases to exist due to grade
separation.
Parking
Develop parking in-lieu standards for businesses,
limit parking times in front of active ground uses,
consider a parking structure, and expand parking
hours on lots.
The graph depicts the total
number of preferences that
each vision element received
from the participants of the
in-person engagement
events and the online
community survey.
Community Engagement Summary 11
151
61
170
125
202
145
0
50
100
150
200
250
Welcoming Housing Thriving Connected Safe ActiveNUMBER OF VOTESWhat vision elements do you like most for Broadway?Overview
Community Engagement Summary 12
Streetscape Improvements along Broadway?
48
91
66
95
63 68
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Wider sidewalks
with clear
pedestrian
pathways
Wider sidewalks
with clear
pathways and
pedestrian
amenities like
seating and
lighting
Active and flex-
spaces for
business
Landscaping
with street trees
and shrubs
Bulb-outs with
planter areas for
street trees and
shrubs
No changes to
existing
configurationPERCENTAGESidewalksOut of 431 responses
received, about 49.4
percent responses
indicated support for
more landscaping with
street trees and shrubs
and 47.4 percent
responses indicated
support for the wider
sidewalks with clear
pedestrian pathways
and amenities.
25%
47.4%
34.4%
49.5%
32.8%35.4%
Project Kick off Meeting - City Staff
Location: City Hall and Site Tour
Discussed Topics:
•Project goals and Desired Outcomes
•Assets, Challenges, and Opportunities
•Scope and Schedule
•Community Engagement Process
•Project Administration and Coordination
with other Parallel Planning Efforts
Project Progress and Meeting Series
Project Kick off and Initiation - Joint City Council
and Planning Commission
Location: City Hall
Discussed Topics:
•Existing Conditions and Study Area Demarcation
•Project Goals and Desired Outcomes
•Assets, Challenges, and Opportunities
•Emerging Vision Ideas
•Community Workshop and Events
•Scope and ScheduleApril 2023June 2023
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1
Community Advisory Committee Meeting #1
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Discussed Topics:
•Project Scope and Overview
•Study Area Boundary
•Existing Conditions – pedestrian and bicycle
amenities, transit routes and facilities, and
prototypical street and parcel characteristics
•Site Opportunities related to economic
development, land use changes, additional housing,
streetscape improvements, pedestrian and bicycle
connections, congestion reductions, and overall
multi-modal mobility
Project Progress and Meeting Series
August 2023
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #2
Community Advisory Committee Meeting #2
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Discussed Topics:
•Project Schedule and Deliverables
•Preliminary Existing Conditions – equity, affordable
housing, jobs and market assessment, urban design,
facilities, and mobility
•Emerging Vision Elements – Welcoming, Thriving,
Connected, Safe, Active
•Emerging Design Concepts for street-level
developments along Broadway focusing on
widening the sidewalks for an improved pedestrian
experience, parking enhancement and vehicular
speed reduction through time-bound parking, and
curb-less streets.
Project Progress and Meeting Series
November 2023
Project Progress and Meeting Series
November 2024Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #3
Community Advisory Committee Meeting #3
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Discussed Topics:
•Project Updates
•Existing Conditions Findings
•Draft Vision Framework for the Plan Area
TAC Meetings #1, #2, and #3 - Summary
Broadway Assets
Historic role of
Broadway as the
“Heart
of Burlingame”
Locally-owned, small
businesses
Adjacency to the new
Caltrain Station
Grade Separation
project
Unique character
Pedestrian scale
Challenges/Opportunities
Possibility of Broadway Caltrain
Station Closure
Explore alternative development strategies
and newer ways to boost local businesses to
maintain Broadway’s functionality, safety,
and overall economic activity that would be
decreased if the transit station ceases to exist
due to grade separation.
Parklets and outdoor restaurants
conflict with existing vehicle
movements.
Economic Development
Balance the need for new and more intense
residential development with parking,
mobility, and other needs along Broadway.
Housing
Support higher-density affordable housing,
identify ways to create workforce housing
that supports the needs of residents and local
workers, and incentivize workforce housing.
Streetscape Improvements
Create more pedestrian pathways, add more
landscaping, promote sustainability, consider
movable bollards to create a safe space for weekly
activities like farmer’s market, and outdoor
seating and dining.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
Improve the street so it can become more multi-
modal and support a range of users, make
sidewalks more vibrant and livelier.
Wayfinding
Improve way-finding signs along Broadway and in
the side streets.
Parking
Limited parking capacity could hinder
development and reduce activity on Broadway
Reduce Emergency Response and
Evacuation Time
Install emergency vehicle alert lights at major
intersections to enhance safety and reduce
response time during emergencies.
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CAC Meetings #1, #2, and #3 - Summary
Broadway Assets
Quaint and calm
feeling of Broadway
Small town character
Mixed-use
developments
Active ground floor
uses
Underutilized
alleyways and mews
Multi use of parking
lots for activities,
hosting a farmer’s
market during
weekends.
Proximity to the San
Francisco Airport and
ideal location to
attract tourists
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Challenges/Opportunities
Retain Broadway’s Character
Preserve the quaint and small town feeling of
Broadway and refrain from turning it into a very
busy and commercial street like Burlingame
Avenue.
Unique Markers and Gateway Signs.
Strategically place entry features like markers and
signs only along Broadway to preserve its
aesthetics, identity, and charm instead of
spreading them out to other streets.
Directional and Navigation Signs
Install clear and consistent signs especially for
reducing vehicular speeds, on-street parking, and
access to parking lots to improve the overall
experience of visitors and commuters.
Parking and Accessibility
Provide more convenient and sufficient parking
options for residents, visitors, and employees.
Introduce alternatives like constructing parking
garages, extending minimum parking time limits,
smart parking applications to find quick parking
etc. to accommodate parking demands.
Active Ground Floor Uses
Improve visibility of storefronts, attract a variety of
business, limit non-retail businesses like offices and
showrooms on the ground floor, increase the
vibrancy along Broadway.
Community Events
Create space for weekly community activities and
support cultural events that connect people with
their neighbors.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Redesign to ensure safer and highly visible
crosswalks at major intersections along Broadway
especially at Laguna Ave. Install pedestrian
flashing beacons at major intersections especially
at Laguna Ave, Carmelita Ave, Capuchino Ave, and
Paloma Ave.
Loading/Unloading
Demarcate dedicated loading and unloading
zones outside local businesses to avoid traffic
congestion.
Landscape Improvements
Prepare a landscape and planting plan, develop
pocket parks along sidewalk corners/vacant public
lands, and accommodate public outdoor seating.
Community Engagement Activities #1
Project Progress and Meeting Series
Pop-Up Event #1 Workshop #1Pop-Up Event #2 Community Survey
30 45 15 306
December 2023 – April 2024Over 390+ People Participated
These activities provided an overview on the planning process and encouraged discussions on:
•Community needs and assets,
•Desirable land uses,
•Appropriate locations for identified different uses, adaptive reuse of historic resources
•Design and programming of different housing typologies and affordability,
•Parking strategies,
•Streetscape improvement concept alternatives.
Community Engagement Activities #1
Project Progress and Meeting Series
December 2023 – April 2024(#) Number of Participants
Various community engagement materials were prepared in digital and print formats.
Presentation
Survey
Flyer
Social Media
Messages
Posters
Burlingame
E-News
Project Progress and Meeting Series
December 2023 – April 2024Community Engagement Activities #1
Emerging Broadway Vision – Initial Ideas and Concepts
Project Progress and Meeting Series
November 2023 - January 2024The emerging vision framework was built upon the foundation of ideas, best practices, and
community feedback received to-date from TAC and CAC meetings, Community Engagement Events,
and the existing conditions and opportunity analysis. The vision elements were framed under
common themes and desires like
Welcoming Supportive Thriving Connected Active
Project Progress and Meeting Series 23
January - July 2024A high-level existing conditions summary was prepared, and organized into three sections:
Economic Analysis, Physical Analysis, and Mobility Analysis.
The summary only provided an overview on the key findings and major takeaways for each sub-section
from a series of technical memorandums and reports prepared during the project. More detailed
information was made available to view and download on the project webpage.
Existing Conditions Summary – Compilation and Finalization
Project Progress and Meeting Series 24
January - July 2024The refined framework included five essential Vision Elements, which were supported by specific
Goals, Strategies, and Actions that would be needed to fully implement the Vision Elements and
align with the City and MTC’s goals for this area.
Emerging Broadway Vision Framework – Refined and Finalized
II. Emerging Broadway
Vision Framework
The Broadway Vision Framework provides an overview of the emerging high-level components of the
Broadway Specific Plan. The framework is built upon a foundation of ideas, best practices, and community
feedback received during the following events and technical analysis:
Emerging Broadway Vision Framework
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
Community Advisory Committee Meetings
Pop-up Events, Workshops, and Online
Community Survey
Site Tour and Analysis by the Project Team Existing Conditions and Opportunities
Analysis
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Vision Elements
Overarching aspirations for
the future of Broadway
and the Plan Area
Goals, Strategies,
and Actions
Specific policies, programs,
projects, or partnerships
needed to fully implement
the Vision Elements.
Emerging Broadway Vision Framework
Vision Element
E
Goals, Strategies, and
Actions
The framework includes five essential Vision Elements, which are further supported by specific Goals,
Strategies, and Actions that align with the City and MTC’s goals for this area.
The framework should not be viewed as a specific direction; rather, the framework represents potential
solutions for community discussion and feedback. The components should be evaluated against the overall
goals for the area, as well as for specific topic areas. The diagram below shows the general structure of the
framework, which is presented in full on the following page:
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Vision Element
D
Goals, Strategies, and
Actions
Vision Element
C
Goals, Strategies, and
Actions
Vision Element
B
Goals, Strategies, and
Actions
Vision Element
A
Goals, Strategies, and
Actions
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C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
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C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
30A.1. Enhance Broadway’s Gateways with Unique Design Elements
Goal: Create defined and celebrated
entry points into the Broadway area that
have a unique look and feel.
Major Gateway Elements: Maintain
the Broadway Arch and create a new
monument sign with unique
landscaping at the El Camino Real
entrance.
Minor Gateway Elements: Create
less prominent secondary gateway
features at the four corners of the
Plan Area.
31A.1. Enhance Broadway’s Gateways with Unique Design Elements
Existing Broadway ArchGoal: Create defined and celebrated
entry points into the Broadway area that
have a unique look and feel.
Major Gateway Elements: Maintain
the Broadway Arch and create a new
monument sign with unique
landscaping at the El Camino Real
entrance.
Minor Gateway Elements: Create
less prominent secondary gateway
features at the four corners of the
Plan Area.
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Goal: Establish an overall signage and
wayfinding program that visually knits the
Broadway area to nearby destinations,
transit options, and public amenities as a
distinct neighborhood in Burlingame.
Create a new distinct brand for
Broadway, that can include a unique
logo, color, and fonts.
Install consistent wayfinding and
signage throughout the corridor,
maximizing visual recognition for
pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.
Place wayfinding and directional signs
at a height visible for all users.
Provide gateway signs marking the
entry to Broadway Area at the
junctions of California Drive and El
Camino Real.
A.2. Create a Consistent and Clear Broadway Signage and Branding Program
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Goal: Establish an overall signage and
wayfinding program that visually knits the
Broadway area to nearby destinations,
transit options, and public amenities as a
distinct neighborhood in Burlingame.
Introduce a hierarchy of signages,
directional signs, and navigation map
boards at various intersections along
Broadway to help residents and visitors
better navigate to destinations.
Develop an interesting wayfinding
program that resonates with the area’s
history and culture.
Orient landscaping and trees to
improve wayfinding to common public
spaces, identify building entryways and
direct to the Broadway Station.
Integrate signs that do not compete
with tree canopies to enhance
navigation while maintaining aesthetic
harmony.
A.2. Create a Consistent and Clear Broadway Signage and Branding Program
34A.3. Support Creative Placemaking Elements
35A.3. Support Creative Placemaking Elements
Goal: Promote creativity while building
on the historical character of Broadway
through the placement of unique and
functional public art, murals, historical
markers, and temporary art installations.
Install vibrant murals and
directional historical markers on
blank facades along underutilized
pedestrian mews to pique interest
and activate engaging spaces.
Display public art pieces at entry
gateways of Broadway and El Camino
Real, and on wide sidewalk spaces so
they are highly visible and become
iconic features along Broadway.
Encourage art pieces that serve both
an aesthetic and functional
purpose, such as sculptural bicycle
racks, painted trash receptacles,
sculptural seating, etc.
36A.3. Support Creative Placemaking Elements
Goal: Promote creativity while building
on the historical character of Broadway
through the placement of unique and
functional public art, murals, historical
markers, and temporary art installations.
Install vibrant murals and
directional historical markers on
blank facades along underutilized
pedestrian mews to pique interest
and activate engaging spaces.
Display public art pieces at entry
gateways of Broadway and El Camino
Real, and on wide sidewalk spaces so
they are highly visible and become
iconic features along Broadway.
Encourage art pieces that serve both
an aesthetic and functional
purpose, such as sculptural bicycle
racks, painted trash receptacles,
sculptural seating, etc.
Existing Conditions of Mews
Existing Conditions of Mews
37A.3. Support Creative Placemaking Elements
Goal: Promote creativity while building
on the historical character of Broadway
through the placement of unique and
functional public art, murals, historical
markers, and temporary art installations.
Install vibrant murals and
directional historical markers on
blank facades along underutilized
pedestrian mews to pique interest
and activate engaging spaces.
Display public art pieces at entry
gateways of Broadway and El Camino
Real, and on wide sidewalk spaces so
they are highly visible and become
iconic features along Broadway.
Encourage art pieces that serve both
an aesthetic and functional
purpose, such as sculptural bicycle
racks, painted trash receptacles,
sculptural seating, etc.
38B. SUPPORTIVE
C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
39
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
As per City Zoning Regulations:
Increase development potential by
allowing:
Focus new development on city
owned parking lots and key
opportunity sites.
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
Zoning
Regulation
Broadway
Mixed Use
California
Mixed Use
Density 50 Du/Ac 20 Du/Ac
Floor Area
Ratio 2.0 0.6
Building
Height
46 ft or 3
stories
46 ft or 3
stories
40
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
As per MTC’s Transit Oriented
Community Policy:
Increase development potential by
allowing:
TOC
Regulation
Around 0.5-mile
of a Transit Station
Minimum Maximum
Density 50 units or
higher
75 units or
higher
Floor Area
Ratio 2 or higher 4 or higher
Building
Height Not Specified
Parking
Requirements
No minimum
parking
1 parking per
unit or lower
Development potential around 0.5-mile radius of transit stations
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
41
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
Utilize city owned parking lots to
create opportunities for new and
affordable housing developments.
o On street parking peaks at 76% on
weekdays and weekends.
o Off street parking peaks at 57% on
weekdays and 61% on weekends.
Create new Broadway and California
Drive development standards that
allow for redevelopment while
maintaining neighborhood
character.
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
42
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
Focus new development on existing
under-utilized lots which are key
opportunity sites within the Plan Area.
Emphasize increasing the
development potential of existing lots
that have not fully utilized their
zoning capacity by introducing new
uses and progressively adding more
floors.
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
43
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
Catalytic sites identified for new and
affordable housing developments
within the Plan Area:
Catalytic sites identified along
Broadway and California Drive are
designated for mixed use
development as per zoning
regulations.
#Underutilized Parcels/
Existing Gas Stations
#Vacant Parcels/ Existing
Parking Lots
1
2 3
4
5
6 7
8
C
B
A
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
44
4
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
3
Flexible Space to host
Events
A
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
7
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
8
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
B
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
C
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
6
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
5
Flexible Space to host
Events
2
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
1
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
Catalytic Sites Identified within the Plan Area:
#Vacant Parcels/ Existing
Parking Lots
Goal: Increase the development
potential of the Broadway area by
incrementally adding more
housing and mixed-use
development.
As per City Zoning Regulations:
50
Units per Acre
(average)
127+
New Parking
Spaces
101
New
Residential
Units
1
2 3
4
5
6 7
8
C
B
A
#Underutilized Parcels/
Existing Gas Stations
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
45
4
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
3
Flexible Space to host
Events
A
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
7
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
8
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
B
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
C
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
6
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
5
Flexible Space to host
Events
2
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
1
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
Catalytic Sites Identified within the Plan Area:
#Vacant Parcels/ Existing
Parking Lots
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
As per City Zoning Regulations:
Increase development potential by
allowing 46 ft Height, at least 50
Du/Ac and 2.0 FAR for lots designated
as Broadway Mixed Use.
Increase development potential by
allowing 46 ft Height, at least 20
Du/Ac and 0.6 FAR for lots designated
as California Drive Mixed Use.
Development potential that can be
achieved as per zoning regulations:
50
Units per Acre
(average)
127+
New Parking
Spaces
101
New
Residential
Units
1
2 3
4
5
6 7
8
C
B
A
#Underutilized Parcels/
Existing Gas Stations
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
46
4
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
3
Flexible Space to host
Events
A
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
7
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
8
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
B
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
C
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
6
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
5
Flexible Space to host
Events
2
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
1
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
Catalytic Sites Identified within the Plan Area:
Goal: Increase the development
potential of the Broadway area by
incrementally adding more
housing and mixed-use
development.
As per MTC’s TOC Policy:
75
Units per
Acre
(average)
173
New
Residential
Units
Minimum No
Parking Spaces
Maximum 173
Parking Spaces
1
2 3
4
5
6 7
8
C
B
A
#Underutilized Parcels/
Existing Gas Stations
#Vacant Parcels/ Existing
Parking Lots
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
47
4
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
3
Flexible Space to host
Events
A
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
7
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
8
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
B
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
C
Proposed Mixed Use
Development
6
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
5
Flexible Space to host
Events
2
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
1
Proposed Multi Family
Residential Development
Catalytic Sites Identified within the Plan Area:
Goal: Increase the development potential
of the Broadway area by incrementally
adding more housing and mixed-use
development.
As per MTC’s TOC Policy:
Increase development potential within
Plan Area by allowing minimum 50
Du/Ac and maximum 75 Du/Ac or
higher, with FAR ranging between
minimum 2.0 and maximum 4.0 FAR.
No minimum and maximum 1 parking
per unit or lower requirement for
residential development.
Development potential that can be
achieved as per TOC Policy:
75
Units per
Acre
(average)
173
New
Residential
Units
Minimum No
Parking Spaces
Maximum 173
Parking Spaces
1
2 3
4
5
6 7
8
C
B
A
#Underutilized Parcels/
Existing Gas Stations
#Vacant Parcels/ Existing
Parking Lots
B.1. Accommodate New Housing through a Range of Types and Affordabilities
48B.2. Leverage the Broadway Station as the Center of a New TOC area that includes Mixed Use Development
Goal: Leverage Broadway Area’s location
as the focal point of a new TOC area to
incorporate mixed-use development,
encourage public transit use, and
enhance accessibility to the station.
Improve pedestrian and bicycle
access to the Broadway station
through new mid-block crossings
and bicycle paths.
Increase density and FAR at key
opportunity sites at the entrance to
Broadway.
Improve parking facility location,
management, and access.
Widen Sidewalks
1
2
3
5
6
1 Improved Intersection2 Improved Bike Lanes4
4
Midblock Crossing3
Improved Transit Stops5 Improved Parking Facilities 6
49B.3. Encourage New Development to Respect the Local Character of the Broadway Neighborhood
Goal: Ensure new development projects
respect Broadway’s existing
neighborhood context, community
character, and local culture through
appropriate architectural style, scale,
form, and materials.
Identify and protect historic buildings
and landmarks while allowing for
appropriate adaptive reuse.
Support public art initiatives and
cultural programming in new
developments that promote the
neighborhood’s unique identity.
Create vibrant gathering spots near
walkable areas to enhance the
neighborhood's livability.
50
Goal: Ensure new development projects
respect Broadway’s existing
neighborhood context, community
character, and local culture through
appropriate architectural style, scale,
form, and materials.
Encourage shopfronts with
pedestrian scale awnings and
canopies.
Support retro signages styles that
build on the historical character of
the area.
Encourage architectural styles that
reflect or respond to historical
mission revival or classical revival
design elements.
Create more locations for built-in
seating and benches at major
intersections along Broadway to allow
pedestrians to gather and linger.
Existing local character identified along Broadway
B.3. Encourage New Development to Respect the Local Character of the Broadway Neighborhood
51B.4. Design Mixed-Use Projects so they Transition in Scale when Adjacent to Residential Areas
Goal: Establish clear design standards
that ensure new development projects
minimize neighborhood impacts.
Provide guidance to develop
opportunity sites, infill development,
and underutilized parcels into livable
and functional mixed –use projects
that integrate seamlessly in the
community.
Design projects so they respect the
privacy and comfort of adjoining
residential and commercial
properties on Broadway and along
neighboring streets.
Create scale contrasts that reduce
bulk of larger mixed-use projects
along California Dr and Broadway
through various architectural
elements like upper-level angled
roofs, step backs etc.
52C. THRIVING
C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
53C.1. Support Local Businesses that Provide Vibrancy and Community Serving Amenities
Goal: Promote local businesses that
provide neighborhood services, unique
local amenities, and foster connections
among residents.
Ensure active and inviting ground
floor spaces along Broadway that
support pedestrian friendly
development.
Create well-designed public and
semi-public gathering spaces on
underutilized and opportunity sites in
Broadway that support social
interaction and community cohesion.
Provide retail opportunities that are
small scale, temporary, affordable and
encourage intimate feel of small
independent businesses.
54C.2. Diversify and Innovate the Local Business Experience
Goal: Encourage new uses and
businesses by providing flexibility that
allows for a wide variety of uses that
contribute and enhance Broadway’s
economic vitality.
Enable ground-floor restaurants and
retail to expand into outdoor
amenity areas along sidewalks.
Make storefronts more transparent,
and pedestrian scale so they can
attract and engage more people.
55C.2. Diversify and Innovate the Local Business Experience
Goal: Encourage new uses and
businesses by providing flexibility that
allows for a wide variety of uses that
contribute and enhance Broadway’s
economic vitality.
Enable ground-floor restaurants and
retail to expand into outdoor
amenity areas along sidewalks.
Make storefronts more transparent,
and pedestrian scale so they can
attract and engage more people.
Existing Section
Proposed widened sidewalks to accommodate activities
56C.2. Diversify and Innovate the Local Business Experience
Goal: Encourage new uses and
businesses by providing
flexibility that allows for a wide
variety of uses that contribute
and enhance Broadway’s
economic vitality.
Existing Section
Proposed widened sidewalks to accommodate activities
57C.2. Diversify and Innovate the Local Business Experience
Goal: Encourage new uses and
businesses by providing flexibility that
allows for a wide variety of uses that
contribute and enhance Broadway’s
economic vitality.
Enable ground-floor restaurants and
retail to expand into outdoor
amenity areas along sidewalks.
Make storefronts more transparent,
and pedestrian scale so they can
attract and engage more people.
Existing Section
Proposed widened sidewalks to accommodate activities
58C.3. Accommodate a Variety of Business Sizes and Types
Goal: Support wide variety of businesses
that add vibrancy, resiliency, and
diversity to Broadway.
Develop flexible spaces to organize
local event spaces during weekdays
or weekends like farmer’s market,
food trucks, extendable kiosks, craft
fairs, street festivals.
Encourage temporary pop-up
events, outdoor dining, retail uses,
and joint use of parking lots,
underutilized parcels to activate
them.
Design open spaces to host outdoor
retail environments that support
indoor uses such as restaurants,
cafes, artist studios, etc.
59C.4. Support Micro and Experiential Retail Concepts by Including Opportunities for On-demand Retail and Food Service Companies
Goal: Revitalize the local shopping
experience by providing a range of
allowed retail types and sizes, including
opportunities for on demand retail and
food service to make shopping and
dining in Broadway more accessible and
appealing for residents and visitors.
Provide flexibility for temporary and
permanent small-scale retail, kiosks
and programming.
Mix different kinds of shopping and
entertainment experiences into one
building or space like a food store
with incubation/co-working spaces.
Upgrade infrastructure to support
delivery services including marked
parking spots outside restaurants for
food delivery, and dedicated retail
pick-up spots.
60D. CONNECTED
C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
61D.1. Create a Safer and Comfortable Circulation for Pedestrians through Sustainable Landscapes and a Robust Tree Canopy
Goal: Develop a complete and safe
network for pedestrians by promoting
lush and sustainable landscapes and tree
canopies in the Broadway Area to
improve visual appeal, encourage more
walking, and contribute to a more
pedestrian-friendly environment.
Allow for wider, flexible sidewalk
space that can be used both for
pedestrian travel and outdoor seating,
dining and sustainability
enhancements.
Plant shade trees at regular intervals
and key intersections along Broadway
to create visual cues that guide and
provide a comfortable pedestrian
experience.
Develop a low water, low
maintenance, and sustainable plant
palette to guide landscape
improvements.
62D.1. Create a Safer and Comfortable Circulation for Pedestrians through Sustainable Landscapes and a Robust Tree Canopy
Goal: Develop a complete and safe
network for pedestrians by promoting
lush and sustainable landscapes and tree
canopies in the Broadway Area to improve
visual appeal, encourage more walking,
and contribute to a more pedestrian-
friendly environment.
Allow for wider, flexible sidewalk
space that can be used both for
pedestrian travel and outdoor seating,
dining and sustainability
enhancements.
Plant shade trees at regular intervals
and key intersections along Broadway
to create visual cues that guide and
provide a comfortable pedestrian
experience.
Develop a low water, low maintenance,
and sustainable plant palette to guide
landscape improvements.
63D.1. Create a Safer and Comfortable Circulation for Pedestrians through Sustainable Landscapes and a Robust Tree Canopy
64D.1. Create a Safer and Comfortable Circulation for Pedestrians through Sustainable Landscapes and a Robust Tree Canopy
Goal: Develop a complete and safe
network for pedestrians to improve visual
appeal, encourage more walking, and
contribute to a more pedestrian-friendly
environment.
Create well marked and directional
crosswalks to increase visibility for
drivers and pedestrians.
Install pedestrian beacon signals at
major intersections along Broadway to
inform vehicles to slow down because
of pedestrians crossing.
Designate parts of Broadway as slow
traffic zone where pedestrian
movement is given priority.
65D.1. Create a Safer and Comfortable Circulation for Pedestrians through Sustainable Landscapes and a Robust Tree Canopy
Goal: Develop a complete and safe
network for pedestrians to improve visual
appeal, encourage more walking, and
contribute to a more pedestrian-friendly
environment.
Create consistent pedestrian scale
lighting at sidewalks and crosswalks
to ensure safety at night.
Clear easily readable signs to guide
pedestrians to nearby destinations,
transit options, and amenities.
66D.2. Improve Bicycle Circulation within the Plan Area and to Surrounding Uses and Bicycle Paths
Goal: Facilitate seamless connections to
key destinations within the Plan Area,
adjacent neighborhoods and regional
bicycle paths.
Enhance bike connectivity by
creating newer bike connections
along parking lots and underutilized
parcels within the Plan Area;
improving existing pedestrian
intersection at California Dr with a
bike crossing to form direct and safe
connections Caltrain station, and
seamless routes between El Camino
Real to California Dr.
Ensure bike safety and accessibility
through well demarcated bike lanes,
and clear signages.
Complete bike infrastructure by
providing bike racks and storage
facilities at dedicated locations along
Broadway and Caltrain Station.
67D.3. Increase Opportunities for Local and Regional Transit Connectivity
Goal: Improve the Broadway Caltrain
Station so it can become an integrated
hub of bus, train, bike, and pedestrians
ensuring easy access for residents,
businesses, and visitors.
Allow for wider sidewalks on either
side of the station.
Introduce a mid block crossing at
California Dr leading to the Caltrain
Station that is integrated with bus
stops and ped/bike trail.
Integrate bus stations for Samtrans
and Millbrae Shuttle outside
Broadway Caltrain station with
better transit amenities like waiting
areas, real time bus tracking.
Encourage Caltrain stops on
weekdays.
68D.4. Consider Traffic Calming Measures and Design Features Where Necessary to Improve Safety
Goal: Reduce traffic speeds along
Broadway for vehicles coming directly
from the freeway and to ensure safer
crossings for pedestrians.
Install speed bumps to slow down
incoming vehicles along Broadway.
Create raised crosswalks at sidewalk
level to enhance safety for pedestrians.
Introduce bulb outs/curb extensions
near intersections for speed
reductions at Chula Vista Ave, Paloma
Ave, and Laguna Ave.
Create decorative crosswalks along
Broadway to enhance the aesthetic
appeal, improve safety, and delineate
pedestrian priority.
69D.5. Improve Parking Access and Efficiency
Goal: Maximize the efficient use of off
and on-street parking to reduce the
overall amount of land dedicated to
parking in the Plan Area.
Optimize parking layouts by
redesigning to maximize spaces, and
clearly marked parking spaces.
Encourage shared parking between
businesses and nearby facilities to
optimize underused spaces.
Install smart parking solutions that
provide real-time availability updates
through apps or digital signage.
Encourage time-limited parking
zones to ensure availability for short-
term visitors.
Install clear and visible signage to
guide drivers to available parking
areas and improve navigation.
70D.6. Ensure Efficient Emergency Vehicle Access
Goal: Maintain clear, unobstructed
routes for emergency vehicles through
the Plan Area, ensuring timely response
and enhanced safety for all residents
and visitors.
Conduct route assessments to
evaluate primary and secondary
access routes to identify potential
obstacles or bottlenecks.
Install clear, visible signage
indicating emergency vehicle routes
and access points.
Mark access zones around buildings
and in parking lots in case of
emergency situations.
Utilize traffic signal preemption
technology to give emergency
vehicles priority at intersections.
71E. ACTIVE
C.1 Support local businesses
that provide vibrancy
and community serving
amenities.
C.2 Diversify and innovate
the local business
experience.
C.3 Accommodate a variety
of business sizes and
types.
C.4 Support micro and
experiential retail
concepts by including
opportunities for on-
demand retail and food
service companies
E.1 Encourage active
programmed special
events and celebrations
along Broadway.
E.2 Create distinct public
spaces that can be
enjoyed by the
community.
E.3 Allow opportunities for
temporary retail and
dining.
E.4 Allow flexibility in the use
and function of
Broadway to allow
community events and
activities.
A.1 Enhance Broadway’s
gateways with unique
design elements.
A.2 Create a consistent and
clear Broadway signage
and branding program.
A.3 Support creative
placemaking elements
like murals, public art,
historical markers, and
temporary art
installations.
D.1 Create a safer and
comfortable circulation
for pedestrians and
create sustainable
landscapes and a robust
tree canopy.
D.2 Improve bicycle
circulation within the
Plan Area and to
surrounding uses and
bicycle paths.
D.3 Increase opportunities
for local and regional
transit connectivity.
D.4 Consider traffic calming
measures and design
features where necessary
to improve safety.
D.5 Improve parking access
and efficiency.
D.6 Ensure efficient
emergency vehicle
access.
D.
Connected
A pedestrian-scale
corridor, supported by a
multi-modal
neighborhood
E.
Active
A dynamic destination
with a range of spaces,
activities, and events
C.
Thriving
A place to grow locally-
serving and dynamic
businesses
A.
Welcoming
An inviting place for
residents, business owners,
workers, and visitors alike
B.1 Accommodate new
housing through a
range of types and
affordabilities.
B.2 Leverage the Broadway
Station as the center of
a new TOD area that
includes mixed use
development.
B.3. Encourage new
development to respect
the local character of
the Broadway
neighborhood.
B.4 Design mixed-use
projects so they
transition in scale when
adjacent to residential
areas.
B.5 Upgrade infrastructure
to support current and
future uses.
B.
Supportive
A destination for a mix of
housing near jobs and
transit
72E.1. Encourage Active Programmed Special Events and Celebrations along Broadway
Goal: Expand activities and interest
within the public realm by supporting
temporary and permanent events and
celebrations.
Place active functions along
sidewalks accompanied with parklets,
outdoor seating to further extend
activities.
Program a variety of publicly
accessible temporary events such as
farmer’s markets, local craft fairs, food
festivals, chocolate and candy tastings,
harvest festivals, Octoberfest, etc.
73E.1. Encourage Active Programmed Special Events and Celebrations along Broadway
Proposed Section with Flexible Event Space
Existing Section
74E.1. Encourage Active Programmed Special Events and Celebrations along Broadway
Goal: Expand activities and interest
within the public realm by supporting
temporary and permanent events and
celebrations.
Place active functions along
sidewalks accompanied with parklets,
outdoor seating to further extend
activities.
Program a variety of publicly
accessible temporary events such as
farmer’s markets, local craft fairs, food
festivals, chocolate and candy tastings,
harvest festivals, Octoberfest, etc. Proposed Section with Flexible Event Space
Existing Section
75E.2. Create Distinct Public Spaces that can be Enjoyed by the Community
Goal: Transform underutilized, vacant
parcels and parking lots into community
gathering spaces for increased social
interaction.
Allow mews to become lingering
spaces and an extension of the
indoor uses such as restaurants, cafes,
artist studios, etc.
Allow for the flexible use of parking
spaces to be converted into outdoor
dining and other retail uses.
Ensure art, sculpture, seating area,
and interactive installations are
meaningfully integrated into public
space design.
Introduce linear/pocket parks in the
mews.
76E.3. Allow Opportunities for Temporary Retail and Dining
Goal: Enhance the dining and shopping
experience along Broadway.
Introduce semi permanent and
permanent parklets for an elevated
dining experience.
Allow local businesses to set up
mobile retail and food kiosks during
peak times/ events.
Organize temporary markets
featuring local artisans, farmers fresh
produce, and food local vendors in city
owned parcels in the Plan Area.
Permit food trucks to operate in
designated areas especially at vacant
and underutilized parcels along
Broadway.
77E.4. Allow Flexibility in the Use and Function of Broadway to allow Community Events and Activities
Goal: Create a dynamic environment that
can alternate between different functions
at different times of the day/week.
Create an outdoor living room along
Broadway by designating spaces
arranged from planters, landscaping,
or outdoor furniture arrangements.
Close the street to vehicles on certain
times of the week in order to host
events, dining, and street games.
Link vacant/ underutilized parcels via a
pedestrian only network within the
Plan Area with different activities so
the Broadway neighborhood can
operate as one big public open space.
III. Next Steps
Next Steps
Upcoming Meetings (February and March 2025)
City Council Meeting
Community Workshop #2
Pop-up Events
Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Meeting
Preferred Specific Plan Alternative (Spring 2025)
Draft Specific Plan (Summer 2025)