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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2606 Summit Drive - Approval Letter, .� �'� `C�.�.e C�z� .a�.� ��axx�.�xr.�xxr�.e CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD P�ANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME� CALIFOR�NIA 94010 (415) 342-8625 August 6, 1992 Mr. Charles Kavanagh Kavanagh Engineering 708 Carolan Avenue Burlingame, Ca. 94010 Dear Mr. Kavanagh: At their meeting of August 3, 1992 the City Council held an appeal hearing on your application to allow a 14 foot rear setback variance and a hillside area construction permit to make a deck extension at 2606 Summit Drive, zoned R-1. Following a public hearing Council approved your application with the following conditions: 1. that the deck as built shall conform to the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped July 8, 1992 Sheet C-1 and June 4, 1992 Sheets SK-1 and SK-2; 2. that the highest point on the new deck shall not exceed elevation 387.70' and that the beams and joists shall be surveyed to confirm this elevation and the survey accepted by the City Engineer before the final inspection is called for the decking material is attached; 3. that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector's memo of June 8, 1992 (stairs from the house requires a landing at the door; and the pool requires a safety enclosure approved by the Building Department) shall be met; 4, that the pump and any other pool equipment located on the property line shall be enclosed in a soundproof structure; and 5. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. All site improvements and construction wor}c will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one . ; `� year during which time a building permit must be issued, One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before.the end of.the first year. Sincerely yours, N}a�iar�- M��. Margaret Monroe . City Planner MM/s cc: Estate of William Walker c/o John Goldberg, Administrator 133 Starview Way San Francisco, Ca. 94131 City Clerk Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (Lot 12, Belvedere Heights; APN: 027-271-100) w k; � yard where they could. Councilwoman Knight said she had a d,ifficult time with this application; she thought there were exceptional circumstances in that the rooms are small in this house; the applicants would have to take too many feet off the ; add�tion to make the second bedroom useable if it fit into the�'( decli�ning height envelope; she appreciated the neighbors support of project; the addition'would not appear too large and �s compatible with the neighborhood; every application is,unique and in this c�se she could approve. Councilman Harrison,ragreed; this four bedroofi house would be only 1,584 square feet ih size, council has 'seen four bedroom homes over 3,500 squ'�re feet in size; there is�:no mass or bulk problem, he could^'support approv- al. Mayor Pagliaro said this is a lovely hou,�e� on a relatively small lot and the��eclining height envelope�:�as established to apply to small lots;�the illustration on p�lans is not clear; he was not concerned about the window as th�re are large trees in the neighbors yard but �e had a problem' in granting variance to declining height envelope.� Councilm�n Harrison said council looked at each request indi�vidualL�, granting this would not set a precedent. Councilwoman Kr�igh� could not see another way to add on; she recognized the rear neighbor's complaint about privacy but she was convince�d"�this was a necessary addition, it stayed within the tudor st.y�le and�he window was no impact. �ia Councilman Harrison mo�ced to grant ��e variances. Reluctantly seconded by Councilwoman Knight. The`�notion failed 1-3 on roll call vote, Council n Harrison the onlyw•�aye vote. Councilman Harrison then mov�e�to deny the project w�thout prejudice. Seconded by Cou cilwoman O'Mahony. After eonsiderable further review of the,�awings council directed the � plicants to improve the drawings+,and provide working blueprints shb.�ing comparisons and altern�tives for the declining height envelo variance. Councilma� Harrison changed his motion and moved t uphold the approva �of the side setback variance and to deny wi out preju- dice e declining height variance and to allow the app 'cants to retu to council for reconsideration of the declining hei-ght ex�eption when they had full plans and studies of alternatives to tL�'e declining height envelope variance. Seconded by Council- �oman o�Mahony. The motion carried 4-0 on roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - AP AREA CONSTRUCTION P R92 - APPROVING SAME E City Council Minutes - = August 3, 1992 City Planner's memo of July 23 recommended council hold public hearing and take action. The administrator of the estate of William Walker and Kavanaugh Engineering are requesting a permit to build a 354 square foot addition to a 125 square foot existing deck two to thirteen feet above grade in the rear yard of the house at 2606 Summit Drive. The existing deck and the proposed new deck both extend into the rear setback one foot from the property line (15 foot setback required). The Planning Commis- sion denied the reguest without prejudice at its meeting of July 13; they directed the applicant to discuss project with neighbor and resubmit design but the applicant decided to appeal to council. In response to Councilwoman O'Mahony, City Planner explained the slope of the lot under the deck and height of the structure. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. John Goldberg, estate administrator, asked council to waive the requirement to rebuild the step, since they were not changing it they should not have to change it, there is another landing at the patio; the house will not sell as a family home in its present condition, it has very small steep yard area. Council- woman Knight asked if he had attempted to contact the neighbor to the rear; Goldberg had attempted but never reached the neighbor to the rear; he sent copies of the plans to all neighbors and discussed the project with others. Councilwoman Knight was concerned about the concrete around the pool, would it be re- placed; Goldberg said yes, there is a drainage problem and a new drain system will be installed. . - ��`" Charles Kavanaugh, engineer, reviewed the survey and design; Councilwoman O'Mahony was concerned about the stability of the 13 piers and asked if there could be a retaining wall; Kavanaugh explained the piers would be placed in firm soil and the founda- tion posts strengthened with 2/8 inch cable bracing which would be stronger and less visible than timber cross beams, no retain- ing wall was planned. Mayor Pagliaro noted the cable was not shown on plans, he also asked how deep the piers would be into soil; Kavanaugh shared working drawings which included the cables, piers would be minimum of one foot deep; they are working with a soils engineer who will approve the final design. Charles Mahnken, 2614 Summit, neighbor to west of property; said he reviewed plans and the visual impact would be small; he approved of the project. John Moran, 2616 Summit, said'the deck would have no impact on his property; this is a view house on a view lot without a view because of trees, the deck will allow the owner to regain the view; he requested approval. Leo Jacopi, 2600 summit, was opposed to having a structure one foot from his property line; his parcel is very large but the only level area if he ever subdivided is below the applicant's property; he was concerned about earthquakes and land movement, feared people Palling off the deck; this would be a huge high structure and would be an eyesore to those who lived across the canyon. Council asked if he had discussed the project with the applicants; he responded he has been on vacation and just re- turned; he was not interested in selling any portion of his land. Council noted there was debris on Jacopi's property which could be a fire danger; Jacopi said the debris has been cleared recent- ly; council asked if he would trim his trees to improve views, he said trimming in past has damaged the trees; council asked about a satellite antenna dish in his front yard; Jacopi said it was installed 12 years ago. Alan Horn, 1325 Paloma,.spoke in opposition to a variance. Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing; he expressed concern about the trees blocking views, but council does not dictate tree trimming; he could not see how the deck would have any effect on Sacopi. Councilwoman Knight said viewing parcel map shoc�s the odd narrow shape and relatively small size of this lot as com- pared to neighbors; she couldn't envision a family living there; she was reassured.the applicants would repair cement and improve the deck; the neighbors affected are not concerned and Jacopi cannot see the deck; the owner should be able to enjoy a yard. Councilwoman O'Mahony agreed, the property really needs help and the variance is needed; she would like to see the piers substan- tially buried; she moved for approval of the variance with conditions by adoption of RESOLUTION 67-92. Seconded by Council- man Harrison, carried unanimously by roll call vote. Publ'c works Director reviewed his memo of Ju� � which recom- nende council hold a public hearing and th�n adopt this ordi- nance f two hour parking for 90 feet�rf Trousdale Drive in front of jareWest as recommended byrthe Traffic Commission. t4ayor Paglia opened the public hearinq. There being no com- ments, the hea 'ng was c��d. Councilman Harriso��--ino ed adoption of ORDINACICE 1467. Seconded by Councilwoman��'`M �ony, carried unanimously. ��rn�i�er_�enra�cra_� Cit,y'Attorney reviewed his mev�o of July 14 which recommended council hold a public hearing a�d adopt this ordinance to prohib- `it locating newsrachs in a manner, that obstructs or interYeres with handicapped parking and access ramps.