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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers/Zoom/60 East 55th Street,
Apt. 35B, New York, New York
7:00 PMMonday, July 14, 2025
Planning Commissioner Horan will be appearing at this meeting via Zoom from the following location:
60 East 55th Street, Apt 35B
New York, New York
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010
To Attend the Meeting via Zoom:
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Planning Commission Meeting will be held in person
and virtually via Zoom.
Please use the following link to attend the hearing virtually using Zoom:
Go to www.zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 817 2221 5880
Passcode: 141723
To access the meeting by phone:
Dial 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 817 2221 5880
Passcode: 141723
Please note that the public may not make public comments via Zoom during Planning Commission
meetings. The public may either attend the meeting in person to comment or send an email to
publiccomment@burlingame.org (see below).
To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a "Request to Speak" card located on the
table by the door and then hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address, or other identifying
information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the
time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers
To Provide Public Comment via Email:
Members of the public may provide written comments by email to publiccomment@burlingame.org for an
agenda item. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting,
or note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda or is on the Consent Calendar.
To ensure the Planning Commission receives your comment, please submit your email no later than 4:00
p.m. on the day of the meeting. Any emails received after 4:00 p.m. will not be sent to the Planning
Commission prior to the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
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
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. Public comments for scheduled
agenda items should wait until that item is heard by the Planning Commission.
Persons are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension of time is granted by
the Chair. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Planning Commission and, if
relevant, the Commission may direct them to the appropriate staff member. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the
State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission from acting on any matter that is
not on the agenda.
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.
Major Design Review at 1508 Vancouver Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0006)
Application for Major Design Review for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling and
detached garage 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 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant and Designer: Song Gao
Property Owner: Tan Tseng
a.
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1508 Vancouver Ave - Staff Report
1508 Vancouver Ave - Area Map
1508 Vancouver Ave - Resolution
1508 Vancouver Ave - Proposed Plans
1508 Vancouver Ave - Previous Plans
Attachments:
7. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING)
Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit at 1556 Bernal Avenue
(Project No. DSR25-0005)
Application for Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit 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 Hillside Area Construction Permit as conditioned.
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
Applicant and Architect: Team Metric Inc.
Property Owner: Rarefund Project
a.
1556 Bernal Ave - Staff Report
1556 Bernal Ave - Area Map
1556 Bernal Ave - Resolution
1556 Bernal Ave - Proposed Plans
1556 Bernal Ave - Previous Plans
Attachments:
Major Design Review, Special Permit, and Hillside Area Construction Permit at 2649
Martinez Drive (Project No. DSR24-0008)
Application for Major Design Review, Special Permit, and Hillside Area Construction
Permit 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, Special Permit, and Hillside Area Construction Permit as conditioned.
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.
b.
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Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner
Applicant: Ayesha Sikandar, MA Dimensions, Inc.
Property Owner: Kenneth Wei
2649 Martinez Dr - Staff Report
2649 Martinez Dr - Area Map
2649 Martinez Dr - Resolution
2649 Martinez Dr - Proposed Plans
2649 Martinez Dr - Previous Plans
Attachments:
Major Design Review and Special Permit at 1548 Hoover Avenue (Project No.
DSR24-0020)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for second floor balcony for a
new, two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage 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.
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: Azadeh Masrour
Property Owner: Farideh Zamani
c.
1548 Hoover Ave - Staff Report
1548 Hoover Ave - Area Map
1548 Hoover Ave - Design Review Consultant Analysis
1548 Hoover Ave - Arborist Report
1548 Hoover Ave - Resolution
1548 Hoover Ave - Proposed Plans
1548 Hoover Ave - Previous Plans
Attachments:
8. STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC HEARING)
Major Design Review and Special Permit at 728 Newhall Road (Project No.
DSR25-0009)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for plate height for a new,
two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential )
a.
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zoning district.
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner.
Applicant and Designer: Behrooz Nemati
Property Owner: 728 Newhall Road LLC
728 Newhall Rd - Staff Report
728 Newhall Rd - Area Map
728 Newhall Rd - Arborist Report
728 Newhall Rd - Public Comment
728 Newhall Rd - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
Major Design Review and Special Permits at 229 Bancroft Road (Project No.
DSR25-0008)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for plate height, second floor
balcony, and attached garage for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling and attached
garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
Staff: Fazia Ali, Associate Planner
Applicant: Xiaowen Song
Property Owner: Hongzhi Liang
b.
229 Bancroft Rd - Staff Report
229 Bancroft Rd - Area Map
229 Bancroft Rd - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Notice: Any individuals who require special assistance or a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an
alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be
distributed at the meeting, should contact the Planning Division by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14,
2025 at planningdept@burlingame.org or 650-558-7250. Notification in advance of the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, the materials
related to it, and your ability to comment.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for inspection via www.burlingame.org/planningcommission/agenda
or by emailing the Planning Division at planningdept@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain
information via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Division at 650-558-7250.
An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning
Commission's action on July 14, 2025. If the Planning Commission's action has not been appealed or
called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on July 24, 2025, the action becomes final. In order to
be effective, appeals must be in writing to the City Clerk and must be accompanied by an appeal fee of
$924.00, which includes noticing costs.
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