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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 2025.07.14BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 City of Burlingame Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 7:00 PM Council Chambers/Zoom/ 60 East 55th St, Apt. 35B, New York, NY Monday, July 14, 2025 Planning Commissioner Horan attended the meeting via Zoom from the following location: 60 East 55th Street, Apt 35B New York, New York 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Staff in attendance: Planning Manager Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Catherine Keylon, Assistant Planner Fazia Ali, and Acting Assistant City Attorney Christie Crowl. 2. ROLL CALL Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and TsePresent6 - 3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION There were no requests. 4. REVIEW OF AGENDA There are no changes to the agenda. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA There were no public comments on non-agenda items. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR a.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. Page 1City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner Applicant and Designer: Song Gao Property Owner: Tan Tseng 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: Commissioner Pfaff pulled this item off the Consent Calendar for clarification question regarding the possibility of adding a second street tree. Commissioners Schmid and Lowenthal were recused from this item as they live within 500 feet from the subject property. SPEAKERS: Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager Applicants: None Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: None Ex-Parte Communication: None Vice Chair Shores made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-07.14-6A, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Pfaff, Shores, and Tse4 - Recused:Lowenthal, and Schmid2 - 7. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING) a.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. Page 2City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant and Architect: Team Metric Inc. Property Owner: Rarefund Project 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: Commissioners Schmid was recused from this item as he lives within 500 feet from the subject property. SPEAKERS: Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicants: Thomas, Owner Representative Members of Public: None Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Vice Chair Shores made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-07.14-7A, as presented with the following added condition: >that the plans shall be revised to include 24-inch roof eaves throughout the house, with the exception of the roof eave over the second floor balcony on the east elevation, which shall be 4 -feet in depth. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Shores, and Tse5 - Recused:Schmid1 - b.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. Page 3City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 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 2649 Martinez Dr - Public Comment Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants: Ayesha Sikandar 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 2025-07.14-7B, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - c.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 Page 4City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 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: Commissioners Schmid and Lowenthal were recused from this item as they live within 500 feet from the subject property. SPEAKERS: Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants: Azadeh Masrour Members of Public: Lynn Israelit Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Vice Chair Shores made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tse, to approve Planning Commission Resolution 2025-07.14-7C, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Pfaff, Shores, and Tse4 - Recused:Lowenthal, and Schmid2 - 8. STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC HEARING) a.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) 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: Page 5City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes SPEAKERS: Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicants: Behrooz Nemati Members of Public: Jen Hoogeveen, neighbor Christine Kentworthy, neighbor Anonymous neighbor Eric Hoogeveen, neighbor Matthew Izaddoust, 728 Newhall Road property owner Mansour Moussavian, real estate agent Emails: None Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Tse made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Shores to place the item on Action when plans have been revised as follows: >Address the second story massing over the first floor. > Address window articulation and alignment throughout the house. > Minimize the extensive glazing over the stairwell. > Address the rear eave element that connects to the single-story portion at the rear of the house. > Consider utilizing the available front setback to shift the house forward in order to retain one of the trees in the rear yard. > Provide more attention to materials and detailing on the rear elevation to reflect the design of the other three sides of the house. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - b.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 229 Bancroft Rd - Staff Report 229 Bancroft Rd - Area Map 229 Bancroft Rd - Proposed Plans Attachments: SPEAKERS: Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner Applicants: Hongzhi Liang, Property Owner Xiaowen Song, Designer Members of Public: Charles Drechsler, neighbor Emails: None Page 6City of Burlingame July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Documents: PowerPoint by Staff Ex-Parte Communication: None Commissioner Lowenthal made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pfaff to place the item on Action when plans have been revised as follows: >Provide extra attention to the design and material of the garage door. > Consider adding to the materials that are currently being used. > Provide better detailing of the bay windows on the front elevation. > Needs to provide a landscape plan. > Second floor window above front porch should be centered. > Address the wedding cake look of the design and improve the articulation on the second floor. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 - 9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS There were no Staff/Commission reports. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Page 7City of Burlingame