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Home My WebLink About2304 Easton Drive - Staff ReportCtTY �F ` � 1 '�';'e, �• • -• CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM December 2, 2013 Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Director's Report Meeting Date: December 9, 2013 SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 2315 EASTON DRIVE, ZONED R-1. Summary: An application for Design Review and Special Permits for an attached garage and basement for a new, two-story single family dwelling and attached garage at 2315 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on May 13, 2013 (see attached May 13, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). A building permit was issued in October, 2013 and construction is underway. The applicant is proposing changes to the exterior elements throughout the house. Please refer to the attached letter, dated December 2, 2013, for an explanation of the proposed changes. The architect submitted the originally approved and proposed plans, date stamped December 2, 2013, to show the changes to the previously approved design review project (changes are clouded in red). Other than the changes detailed in the applicanYs letter and revised plans, there are no other changes proposed to the design of the house. Planning staff would note that because of the minor revisions to the exterior elements of the house, it was determined that the project could be reviewed by the Commission as an FYI item. If the Commission feels there is a need for more study, this item may be placed on an action calendar for a second review and/or public hearing with direction to the applicant. Ruben Hurin Senior Planner c. Randy Grange, TRG Architects, applicant and architect ATTACHMENTS: Explanation letter from applicant, dated December 2, 2013 May 13, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Originally approved and proposed plans, date stamped December 2, 2013 ' Architects Decembei 2 , 2013 Planning Commission City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 � � � � � t. Ev- �_- :,`'u � � Re: 2315 Easton Drive Dear Commissioner, DEC - � i0i3 ClTY 0� SURLINGF�iv�E c��-��N�ra� o��✓. The new home that was approved for 2315 Easton is currently under construction. Upon our regular meetings with the owner, we have decided to implement a few changes to the exterior of the house that would require an FYI. • Replaced the horizontal siding finish at the pediments of both the porch and the master balcony with stucco and half-timbering. • Added side trim for all the windows. • Replaced mullions with leaded glass for the bay window and master bath window. • Added high awning windows for the kitchen to bring in more natural light. • Removed arch over front door and added transom window. • Changed the rear roof porch from a hip to a gable and reconf'igured the shape of the outdoor chimney. Changing the roof gives the rear patio a nice clean vaulted ceiling. Overall, we consider these revisions to be an upgrade that contributes to the appearance and character of the house. We hope you will find these changes acceptable. Si cerely, Randy Grange AIA LEED AP 205 Park Road, Suite 203, Burlingame, CA 94010 • vc: 650.579.5762 • fx: 650.579.0115 • admin@trgarch.com CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes May 13, 2013 6. 2315 EASTON DRIVE, ZONED R-1 —APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND ATTACHED GARAGE (RANDY GRANGE, TRG ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; PHILIP KAHN TR AND MARILYN ELPERIN TR, PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated May 13, 2013, with attachments. Planning Manager Gardiner presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifteen (15) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Sargent opened the public hearing. Randy Grange represented the applicant. ■ Changed the plans a bit, changed the vent on front and entry porch. ■ Reconfigured chimneys and fireplaces to open up the back area. A big chunk of square footage is in covered porch area, about 650 square feet. ■ On the landscape plan the replacement tree out front on plan should be a 48" box. ■ Will be submitting an FYI in the future to change the steam shower window in the Master Bathroom. Commission comments: ■ Is there a fireplace in the Living Room? Where is the chimney? Is it a direct vent? Design calls for a stone chimney, would be a nice architectural feature. (Grange: A chimney would only show a little bit, would come through the upstairs bathroom and dormer. Would make sense if the fireplace was at the side of the house.) ■ Most windows have trim, except on second floor egress window. Could use trim. Public comments: ■ None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Davis moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped May 1, 2013 sheets A0.0 through A3.3, PW.1, L1.0, L1.5, L1.6, L2.0, L2.5 and Topographic Survey Plan, with the amendment that the replacement tree at the front of the property listed as 36" box shall be 48" box size. 2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staffl; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's March 7 and April 10, 2013 memos, the City Engineer's April 1, 2013 memo, the Fire Marshal's March 4, 2013 memo, the City Arborist's March 11 and April 12, 2013 memos, and the Stormwater Coordinator's April 18 and March 5, 2013 memos shall be met; 12 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes May 13, 2013 5. that the property owner shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all tree protection measures as defined in the arborist report prepared by Ralph Osterling Consultants, Inc., dated October 9, 2012; 6. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development Director; 7. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 8. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of approvai is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; 9. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 10. that the project shall complywith 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 orfull demolition of a structure, interiororexterior, shall require a demolition permit; 11. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2010 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 12. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection, a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set the building footprint and certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) based on the elevation at the top of the form boards per the approved plans; this survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled; 14. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and 15. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans. 13 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minutes May 13, 2013 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Terrones. Discussion of motion: ■ Rdd condition that the replacement tree be 48" box instead of 36" as shown on plans. Chair Sargent called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 7-0-0-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:50 p.m. 14