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Home My WebLink About2304 Easton Dr - Staff ReportItem # Action Meeting City of Burlingame Design Review and Syeciccl Pe�mit fo� Heiglzt for a Fi�st ccncl Seconcl StoYy Acldition Address: 2304 Easton Drive Meeting Date: 5/13/02 Request: Design review and special permit for height for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1 (C.S. 25.28.040 and C.S. 25.28.060(a)(1)) Property Owner: Jose L. and Maria R. Realyvasquez Applicant/Architect: Stewart Associates, Chris Ruffat APN: 027-153-140 General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Lot Area: 6,033 SF Date Submitted: March 19, 2002 Zoning: R-1 CEQA St�tus: Article 19. Categorically Exeinpt per Section: 15301 Class 1(e)(2) - additions to existing structures provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public seivices and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. Summary: The applicant is requesting design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1. The existing house is a single story house with 1,908 SF of floar area (031 FAR), including a 400 SF detached garage. The first floor addition includes reconfiguring the room arrangement by shifting some bedrooms upstairs and extending out at the back with the addition of a family room. The second floor addition would be 1,218 SF in area and would include three bedrooms and three batluooms. The total floor area of the remodeled house would increase to 3,398 SF (0.56 FAR), where 3,430 SF (0.56 FAR) is the maximtun allowed. The detached barage is 20' x 20' and meets the parking requirement for this four bedroom house. The applicant is seelcing a special permit for height with this application. In response to the Planning Commission's cominents at the design review study meeting on April 22, 2002, the applicant has increased the height of the building from 29'-6" to 35 feet. A special perinit is required for structures between 30 — 36 feet in height. The applicant is seeking the following: • Design review for a first and second story addition; and • Special permit for 35' height. CURRENT PREVIOUS EXISTING ALLOWED/REQ'D PROPOSAL PROPOSAL 4/26/02 PLANS 3/19/02 PLANS SETBACKS Fro�zt: Istfl�� No change No change 13'-4" 15'-0" or blocic average 2nd flr 20� N/A 17'-5" 20' -0" Side (left): No change 12'-11" — new 2"d 10'-10" 4'-0" floor Side(riglat): No change 8' — new 2°d floor 2'-9"x 4'-0" � Rea�•: Istflf� No ciange 2 3T-6" 15'-0" 2nrl.fly '3 N/A 20'-0„ LOT No change 36.9% (2,230 SF) 31.9% (1,925 SF) 40% (2,413 SF) COVERAGE: De:�ign Review a�id Special Permit for Height 2304 Easton Drive CURRENT PREVIOUS EXISTING ALLOWED/REQ'D PROPOSAL pROPOSAL 4/26/02 PLANS 3/19/02 PLANS FAR: No change 3,398 SF/ 1,908 SF/ 3,430 SF/ 0.56 FAR 0.31 FAR 0.56 FAR PARICING: No change No change 2 covered 1 covered (20' x 20') + (10' x 20') + 1 uncovered 1 uncovered HEIGHT: 35" 29'-6" 24' 2�/2 stories 30' whichever is less DHENV.• No change Meets Requireinent Meets Requirement See Code ' Special permit for 35' height where 30' is the maximum height allowed without a special permit. * Existi�ag �zon-co�zforming co�arlitio�a This project meets a11 code requirements. Staff Comments: See attached. April 22, 2002 Design Review Study Meeting: On April 22, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive. The Coinmission had the following corrunents and concerns: • Can the flat area of the roof be peaked, would enhance the architecture and help design if you saw more roof; roof changes may require special permit; and • Look at eliminating wrought iron at the fiont windows. The applicant submitted revised plans date stamped April 26, 2002, in response to the Planning Commission comments at the Apri122, 2002 design review study meeting. The following changes have been made to the plans: • Roof has been changed from a flat roof to a pitched roof, resulting in a request far a special pennit far a 35' height, an increase in height of 5'-6" (29'-6") from the previous proposal before the Planning Commission; and • Wrought iron at the front window has Ueen eliminated. Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the Council on Apri120, 1998 are outlined as follows: 1. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood; 2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood; 3. Architectural style and mass aud bulk of structure; 4. Interface of the proposed structure with the stnictures on adjacent properties; and 5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and Uulk of structural components. Findings for a Special Permit: In order to grant a Special Fermit far garage length the Planning Coinmission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.51.020 a-d): � Desig�a Review a�id Special Pernait fo�° Heiglat 2304 Easton Drive (a) The blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new constniction or addition aa-e consistent with the existing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood; (b) the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new stnicture or addition are consistent wifll the existing structure, street and neighborhood; (c) the proposed project is coizsistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city; and (d) reinoval of any trees located within the footprint of any new struchire or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements, and the initigation for the removal that is proposed is appropriate. Planning Commission Actiou: The Planning Commission should hold apublic hearing. Affirmative action should be by resolution and include findings inade for design review and special permit. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: that the project shall be built as shown on the plalis submitted to the Planning Department date stamped Apri126,2002, Sheets A1 through A7, site plan, floor plans and building elevations; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floars, wluch would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural feanires or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 3. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Deinolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected deinolition, new constniction and alteration proj ects to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requireinents; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 4. that the conditions of the Recycling Specialist's March 20, 2002 and the City Engineer's and Chief Building Official's Marcl� 25, 2002 memos shall be inet; and 5. that the proj ect shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. Catherine Keylon Planner c: Stewart Associates, Chris Ruffat, architect T� ' • 1 • ' `��_�.��. � ;�� b.. , : ��; � . J�� ° -��,��.ra�z;. DATE: March 19, 2002 TO: _City Engineer _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal �Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _Ciry Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, APN: 027-153-140. STAFF REVIEW: Monday, March 19, 2002 �I'b��cu.�" <S�-Q-� cSGbv�.�-� cL (iJcQ.�� u�-c-e.� s ��-� (�C� �w`�' �� G�-� � �,,� _ ��.� � �vvv+-� ��wn-cJ dZ ��- .� �C� o''�� .�- ��- �� i/! � " �� . �� Reviewed By: �� Ir►�- Date of Comments: _�� o Z '�� ' � 1 • ' � ��F�� .. �� DATE: March 19, 2002 TO: �City Engineer _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, APN: 027-153-140. �[[� ' � 1 • ' C..�"„�.�m�.,m,.-"re't�a ..�'�°-,^a+"� .�r��€ �i�c.x..�:,�"'i" � �sa:-..�m ;��'v�� . DATE: March 19, 2002 TO: City Engineer �Chief Building Official Fire Marshal Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, APN: 027-153-140. STAFF REVIEW: Monday, March 19, 2002 CD �7 f�(/�t! 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There were no questions of staf£ Chairman Vistica opened the public comment. John Stewart 1351 Laurel, San Carlos, project architect, noted that they are taking a charming house that didn't function well and adding to the back to tie into original design. Lou Realyvasquez, 2304 Easton Drive, property owner, presented a petition signed by neighboring residents noting that they reviewed the plans and had no objections. Commissioners noted that the applicant did an excellent job, this is a great design, what is the size of the wood used in the bracketing and timbers; concern with the roof at the rear elevation, can the area where it is shown flat be peaked, it would enhance the architecture, and might help the design if you saw more roof, can consider special permit for added height if it enhances the architecture; did you consider putting windows on the second floor front elevation; design is elegant, nice to see the front changing a little even though the inajority of the worlc is on the back; why is wrought iron being trim bolted on at the front window; half- timbering only on the front worlcs well. The applicant noted that the wooden bracketing would probably be 6" x 8" or 8" x 8", which will fit with the scale of the house; there wasn't room to add windows on the second floor front elevation, they would haee to be tiny, think it would look odd; wrought iron was added at the front window because they didn't want a balcony that you could walk onto, but wanted to sofYen the look. There were no other comments from the floor and the public comment was closed. C. Keighran made a motion to place this item on the regular action calendar at a time when the following revisions have been made and plan checked: • Look at the railing in the front, might be nice to eliminate it; • Look at the roof with the flat portion at the rear elevation, might want to continue the pitch to a pealc. This motion was seconded by C. Brownrigg. Comment on motion: the changes are minor, but since the change to the roof may require a special permit �vould like to see the project brought back on the regular action calendar for review; note the comment from the Chief Building Official regarding measurement of the heights during construction as the addition proceeds, this is important. Chairman Vistica called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the regular action calendar when plans had been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (Cmsr. Osterling abstained). The Planning Commission's action is ad��isory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:45 p.m. 6 ��-�"; CITY OF BURLINGAME HURU. .QAMi � ' ��;.:. �� APPLICATION TO TI�E PLANNING COMIVIISSION Type of Application:_Special Permi�t Variance Other Project Address: Assessor's Parcel Number(s): APPLICANT Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone (w): (h): faJc: N G ' PROPERTY City/State/Zip: L! 2 f • Phone (w):_ <v S7� --�i' 3Y0 — 9(0�� n>: l�SZ, - 3�a. -�i�3 r f�: �57�-3�a�76r a. Please indicate with an asterisk * the AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATLTItE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury`that the information given herein is true and conect to the best of my knowledge and belief. Applicant's Signature Date I lrnow about the proposed application and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit: tfiis,. applicafion to the Planning Commission. �� ,�'-i �o Property,Owner'.s Sig t Date --------------------------=----=-----------FOR OFFIC SE ONLY ---------------------------------- ---- Date Filed: .3 '1 6 z = Fee: ��f S�. D(� Planning Commission: Study Date: Action Date: - Address:_� �/ Y1� �'1 � contact person for this application. City/State/Zip: •�/ ' Q d ' Phone (w): � ' g'i�4f' � ��5 I�� , CiTY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 F(650) 696-3790 ��. \� 8 .Q� �{ �� r•.....u�F�oa� . � `` � ti �--�e ,. vc. a ia�iay�ylev �.vl'Al'11�JJ1V1`! 11liL9R11V13. . � 2304 EASTON DRIVE, BURLINGAME * PER THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON 4-22-02 THAT THE ROOF RIDGE BE EXTENDED FOR AESTHETIC REASONS. The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's Ordinance (Code Section 25.50). Your answers to the following questions can assist the Planning Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. 1. Explain why the blend of mass, scale and damanant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the.existing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood. The extended roof will provide a design that is consistent with an authentic "Tudor Style°t home. This is consistent with the prevalent historic nature of other homes in this neighborhood. 2. Explain how the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood At the addition, the extension of the roof line allows for a consistent.Tudor Style design from all four elevatians. 0 3. How will the proposed project be consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city (C.S. 25.57)? Second floor spaces occur within the original roof forms as outlined in the residential design guidelines. The extension of the roof to form a ridge brings the design into its intended Tudor Style. 4. Explain how the removal of any trees [ocated within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements. What mitigafion is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain w�� is appropriate. . _ No removal of existing trees is planned. APR 2 9 2002 � CITY OF BURLINGAME P L A N N I N G D E P T SPECPERM.FRM �1�, arr o� CITY OF BURLINGAME euRutuGaiwE PLAIVPJING DEPAfiTMENT 501 PRiMROSE ROAD < BURLINGAME, CA 94010 �<` TEL: (650) 558-7250 2304 EASTON DRIVE Application for design review and special permit for height for a first and second Pg1 �� p��p story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned P�J P1 IV R-l. (APN: 027-153-190) ��I� � The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on Monday, May 13, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Mailed May 3, 2002 , (Please refer to other sicle) 0 A copy of the a to the meeting Burlingame, Ca] If you cha] raising onl described i at or prior Property o� tenants ab� 558-7250. Margaret IV�< City Planner � CITY OF ,3 URLINGANIE i arid plans for this project may be reviewed prior Planning Departiilent at 501 Priiruose Road, �ct applic;ation(s) in carzct, uou may�be limited to yc�u'or someone el�e razsed at the putblic hearing, � iu �Written coirespon�e�ice; dehuered to the city R,. d ��I�� ming their call (650) (Please refer to other side) RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, SPECIAL PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WI3EREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for desiQn review and special �ermit far a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, Jose L. and Maria R. RealWasquez, propertv owners, APN: 027-153-140; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on Mav 13, 2002, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that: 1. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and comments received and addressed by this commission, it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence that the proj ect set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and categorical exemption, per CEQA Article Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section:15301 Class 1(e)(2) - additions to existing structures provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. 2. Said design review and special permit are approved, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such design review and special permit are set forth in the minutes and recording of said meeting. 3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of the County of San Mateo. CHAIRMAN I, Ralph Osterling, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City ofBurlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of May, 2002 , by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: SECRETARY EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of approval for categorical exemption, special pernut and design review. 2304 Easton Drive effective May 20, 2002 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped Apri126,2002, Sheets Al through A7, site plan, floor plans and building elevations; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 3. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 4. that the conditions of the Recycling Specialist's March 20, 2002 and the City Engineer's and Chief Building Official's March 25, 2002 memos shall be met; and 5. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1998 edition, as amended by the Ciry of Burlingame. ii'. City of Burlingame Design Review fo� a FiNst and Second Story Addition Item # DSR Study Meeting Address: 2304 Easton Drive Meeting Date: 4/22/02 Request: Design review far a£irst and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1 (C.S. 25.28.040) Property Owner: Jose L. and Maria R. Realyvasquez Applicant/Architect: Stewart Associates, Chris Ruffat APN: 027-153-140 General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Lot Area: 6,033 SF Date Submitted: March 19, 2002 Zoning: R-1 Summary: The applicant is requesting design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1. The existing house is a single story house with 1,908 SF of floor area (031 FAR), including a 400 SF detached garage. The first floor addition includes reconfiguring the room arrangement by shifting some bedrooms upstairs and extending out at the back with the addition of a family room. The second floor addition would be 1,218 SF in area and would include three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The total floor area of the reinodeled house would increase to 3,398 SF (0.56 FAR), where 3,430 SF (0.56 FAR) is the maximum allowed. The detached garage is 20' x 20' and meets the parking requirement for this four bedroom house. PROPOSED EXISTING ALLOWED/REQ'D SETBACKS FNo�at: Ist flr No change 13'-4" 15'-0" or block average 17'-5" 2�zd flr 20� N/A 20'-0„ Side (left): 12'-11" — new 2"d floor 10'-10" 4'-0" Side(riglat): 8' — new 2„d floar 2'-9"* 4'-0„ Rear: I st flr 29 37'-6" 15'-0" 2nd.ftr 33 N/A 20'-0„ LOT 36.9% (2,230 SF) 31.9% (1,925 SF) 40% (2,413 SF) COVERAGE: FAR: 3,398 SF/ 1,908 SF/ 3,430 SF/ 0.56 FAR 031 FAR 0.56 FAR PARI�ING: No change 2 covered 1 covered (20' x 20') + (10' x 20') + 1 uncovered 1 uncovered HEIGHT: 29'-6" 24, 2�/2 stories 30' whichever is less DHENV.• Meets Requirement Meets Requirement See Code * Existing �io�z-conformi�zg conditio�z This project meets all code requirements. Staff Comments: See attached. Catherine I�eylon Planner c: Stewart Associates, Chris Ruffat, architect , ; ��F, nry o¢ CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD ��= ' BURLINGAME, CA 94010 �^ TEL: (650) 558-7250 2304 EASTON IDRIVE Application for design review for a first and second story addition at 2304 Easton Drive, zoned R-1. (APN: 027-153-140) The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Mailed April 12, 2002 (Please refer to other side) A copy of the a to the meeting B:2rlingame, Cal If you challenge raising only tho: described in the at or prioi to tYie Property o�ners tenants aboiit tt 558-7250. 'I'tianl .. + j . . - '``' � ._ CITY OF B URLINGAME in and pZans for,thrs project nlay be reviewed prior �':�� Plai�ina� Depai-tznent at SQl Primrose Road, : ; .`�; t�� ,ct appl�caiion(s} ia� coiirt Xou maj��be limited to ;} ot�, or sazrieone clse ra�tied at�the=pnblic hearing, �L .in writteu corr�spqnc�ence delivered to the city , . , _ , , ��•,. Margaret M� City Planner � (Please ��efer to other side) � N � �� ming their call (650)