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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 2025.03.24BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 City of Burlingame Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 7:00 PM Council Chambers/OnlineMonday, March 24, 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 Fazia Ali, Senior Planner Erika Lewit and Acting Assistant City Attorney Christie Crowl. 2. ROLL CALL Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and TsePresent5 - Comaroto, and HoranAbsent2 - 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 March 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Draft March 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments: Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff, to approve the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - b.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. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Page 1City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Design Review, Variance, and Special Permit as conditioned. 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: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner Applicant and Designer: Elaine Lee, Elaine Lee Design Property Owners: Amanda and Jesse Fu 132 Channing Rd - Staff Report 132 Channing Rd - Area Map 132 Channing Rd - Resolution 132 Channing Rd - Renderings 132 Channing Rd - Proposed Plans 132 Channing Rd - Previous Plans Attachments: This item was pulled off the Consent Calendar by Commissioner Tse requesting additional clarification regarding the overhang above the front entryway. SPEAKERS: Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager Applicant: None 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 2025-03.24-6B, as presented with the following added condition: >that the Proposed Front (Southwest) Elevation on sheet A3.0 and the Proposed Roof Plan on sheet A4 accurately reflect the 3’-3” length of the proposed roof eave over the front entryway. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - 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. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Special Permit as conditioned. Page 2City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 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: 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 - Resolution 456 Cumberland Rd - Rendering 456 Cumberland Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff, to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-03.24-6C, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - 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. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review 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: 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 - Resolution 1245 Laguna Ave - Rendering 1245 Laguna Ave - Proposed Plans Attachments: Page 3City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff, to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-03.24-6D, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - 7. ACTION ITEMS a.Major Design Review, Variance and Special Permit at 737 Lexington Way (Project No. DSR24-0022) Application for Major Design Review, Variance for front setback, and Special Permit for plate height for a new two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review, Variance and Special Permit as conditioned. 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: Faiza Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Miklos Szentkiralyi and Evera Wong Architect: Christine Abdelmaseeh, TRG Architecture and Interior Design 737 Lexington Way - Staff Report 737 Lexington Way - Area Map 737 Lexington Way - Arborist Report 737 Lexington Way - Resolution 737 Lexington Way - Rendering 737 Lexington Way - Proposed Plans 737 Lexington Way - Previous Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicant: Randy Grange, Designer 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 2025-03.24-7A, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - 8. STUDY SESSION a.Major Design Review and Special Permits at 1144 Oxford Road (Project No. DSR24-0029) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for a second floor balcony, declining height envelope and 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: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants and Property Owners: Stephen Menaquale and Rosemary Kendrick Architect: Audrey Tse, Insite Design Inc. 1144 Oxford Rd - Staff Report 1144 Oxford Rd - Area Map 1144 Oxford Rd - Arborist Report 1144 Oxford Rd - Rendering 1144 Oxford Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: Commissioner Tse was recused from this item because she is the project designer. SPEAKERS: Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicant: Lauren Lee, Designer Property Owner: Rosemary Kendrick Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff,to place the item on the Consent Calendar with no requested changes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, and Shores4 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - Recused:Tse1 - b.Lot Merger and Tentative Commercial Condominium Map, Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Code, Major Commercial Design Review, and Special Permit at 1430 Chapin Avenue (Project No. CDSR23-0001) Page 5City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Application for Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Code to increase the allowable building height in the Chapin Avenue Area, Major Commercial Design Review, Special Permit for building height, Lot Merger and Tentative Condominium Map for a new five -story commercial building with two levels of subterranean parking in the CAC (Chapin Avenue Commercial) zoning district.. Staff: Erika Lewit Applicant: Neal Yung Property Owner: JP Morgan Chase Bank Architect: Haley Coughlin, Lever Architecture 1430 Chapin Ave - Staff Report 1430 Chapin Ave - Area Map 1430 Chapin Ave - Amendment Request 1430 Chapin Ave - Proposed Plans 1430 Chapin Ave - Public Comments Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Neal Yung and Haley Coughlin, Designer Members of Public: Russ Miller, Nels DeLander, Pam Waddington, Katy and Jim Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Pfaff made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to continue the item when plans have been revised as follows: >Address the massing and scale. Okay with the taller height on Chapin Avenue, but building needs more architectural detailing to break up the massing. >Come closer to the area's maximum allowable height limits and keep the same general proposed design. >Consider a more tiered design approach on the sides to respect the neighbors. >Have more ground-level interaction. >Provide some pedestrian and public benefit. >Consider having medians at Chapin Avenue. >Address how window coverings are considered and the sun shaded in some logical way that it does not detract from the timber. >Consider the visual obstruction created by the fins on the left side of the garage. >Provide a more detailed shadow study to show existing conditions. >Provide a photo montage to show how the building is set with the neighboring structures and Chapin Avenue. >Consider variable massing to come to an average building height. >Address the lighting issues at night time given the amount of glass proposed. >Want to see more landscaping at the street level. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse5 - Absent:Comaroto, and Horan2 - Page 6City of Burlingame March 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Staff/Commission Reports. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Page 7City of Burlingame