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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO - PC - 2025-02.10-7A DSR25-0002 PC/02/10/2025 Page 1 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-02.10-7A 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. Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C DSR25-0002 PC/02/10/2025 Page 2 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; Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C DSR25-0002 PC/02/10/2025 Page 3 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. Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C DSR25-0002 PC/02/10/2025 Page 4 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 February 3, 2025 AYES: COMAROTO, HORAN, LOWENTHAL, SCHMID, SHORES, TSE NOES: PFAFF ABSENT: NONE Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Walker Shores RECEIVED CITY OF BURLINGAME CDD-PLANNING DIVISION FEB 03 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C Docusign Envelope ID: A4A97B3D-17A1-4CDC-9CED-B42CAEB61C1C