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Home My WebLink AboutMin - PC - 2025.03.10BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 City of Burlingame Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 7:00 PM Council Chambers/OnlineMonday, March 10, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Staff in attendance: Planning Manager Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Erika Lewit and Acting Assistant City Attorney Christie Crowl. 2. ROLL CALL Comaroto, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and TsePresent6 - HoranAbsent1 - 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 There were no public comments on non-agenda items. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR a.Approval of February 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Draft February 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments: Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to approve the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Comaroto, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - Absent:Horan1 - 7. ACTION ITEMS a.Major Design Review and Variances at 628 Vernon Way (Project No. DSR24-0016) Application for Major Design Review and Variances for front and side setbacks for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Page 1City of Burlingame March 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Variances as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner Applicant and Architect: Mike Ma, MArch Design Property Owner: Jason Ni 628 Vernon Way - Staff Report 628 Vernon Way - Response Letter 628 Vernon Way - Area Map 628 Vernon Way - Resolution 628 Vernon Way - Proposed Plans 628 Vernon Way - Previous Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Mike Ma, Designer Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Tse made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff, to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-03.10-7A, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Comaroto, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - Absent:Horan1 - 8. STUDY SESSION a.Major Design Review, Variance, and Special Permit at 132 Channing Road (Project No. DSR24-0027) Application for Major Design Review, Variance for side setback, and Special Permit for plate height for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner Applicant and Designer: Elaine Lee, Elaine Lee Design Property Owners: Amanda and Jesse Fu Page 2City of Burlingame March 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 132 Channing Rd - Staff Report 132 Channing Rd - Area Map 132 Channing Rd - Rendering 132 Channing Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Elaine Lee Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to place the item on the Consent Calendar when plans have been revised as follows: >Consider extending the eave above the front entry door so that the front porch can offer protection from inclement weather. >Consider adding an attic vent under the second floor gable. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Comaroto, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - Absent:Horan1 - b.Major Design Review and Special Permits at 1548 Hoover Avenue (Project No. DSR24-0020) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for second floor plate height and second floor balcony for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner Applicant and Designer: Azadeh Masrour Property Owner: Farideh Zamani 1548 Hoover Ave - Staff Report 1548 Hoover Ave - Area Map 1548 Hoover Ave - Arborist Report 1548 Hoover Ave - Rendering 1548 Hoover Ave - Proposed Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Azadeh Masrour, Designer Farideh Zamani, Property Owner Members of Public: Tony Paul Page 3City of Burlingame March 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to refer the application to a design review consultant with the following direction: >Review the roof pitches on the first and second floors of the house. The 3:12 pitch on the first floor is too flat, should match the second floor roof pitch; the 4:12 pitch on the second floor would still meet the need for larger windows. >Review the location, sizes and alignments of windows on all four facades of the house. The header height of the windows seems to be set low. >Review locations where to apply stone cladding but maintain a thoughtful application as one moves from one side of the house to another, especially since this property has two street frontages. >Not in support of the second story plate height increase; should lower plate height to comply. >Add window casing details. >Second floor balcony needs to be better integrated with the detailing and massing of the house in general. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Comaroto, Pfaff, Shores, and Tse4 - Absent:Horan1 - Recused:Lowenthal, and Schmid2 - c.Major Design Review and Special Permit at 456 Cumberland Road (Project No. DSR24-0026) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for a second floor balcony for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the R -1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Mike and Tanya Wyr Architect: Gary Ahern, Focal Point Design 456 Cumberland Rd - Staff Report 456 Cumberland Rd - Area Map 456 Cumberland Rd - Rendering 456 Cumberland Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Tanya and Michael Wyr, Property Owners Page 4City of Burlingame March 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Gary Ahern, Architect Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Pfaff made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to place the item on the Consent Calendar with no requested changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Comaroto, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - Absent:Horan1 - d.Major Design Review at 1245 Laguna Avenue (Project No. DSR24-0030) Application for Major Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Daniel Su and Christina Lee Architect: Ryan Morris, Morris Architecture LLC 1245 Laguna Ave - Staff Report 1245 Laguna Ave - Area Map 1245 Laguna Ave - Arborist Report 1245 Laguna Ave - Rendering 1245 Laguna Ave - Proposed Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Ryan Morris, Designer Members of Public: Anonymous Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to place the item on the Consent Calendar with no requested changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Horan1 - Recused:Comaroto1 - 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS Planning Manager Hurin reported that at their meeting on March 3, 2025, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's approval of the Mercy High School Athletic Center Project. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Page 5City of Burlingame