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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2319 Easton Drive - Staff Report�� P.C. 3/26/90 Item # �� MEMO '`i'�: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: ZONING TECHNICIAN SUBJECT: SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE TO EXPAND A FAMILY ROOM AT 2319 EASTON DRIVE, ZONED R-1 Robert Onorato (owners architect) is requesting a Side Setback Variance to expand an existing first floor Family Room by 181 SF. The proposed setback will be 5'-6" where 7�-0" is required (CS 25.66.050). Also, a 410 SF Library with Powder Room will be added on the lower level. The interior of the second floor will be remodeled and the existing deck expanded by 167 SF. The new deck will extend over the full depth of the Terrace below. The increase in new habitable area will be 17% (5�1 SF). However, the total increase in area, including the deck, will be 22% (758 5F). By Planning Department definiLions the Library as shown is considered to be a bedroom. This project meets all requirements for building coverage, parking and building height. Staff Review City Staff have reviewed this application and had no comment. Applicant�s Letter The applicant states that the property owners rights will be preserved by continuing the continuity of the family roo� wall. Mr. Onorato believes a 1'-6" offset will affect the function, size and appearance of the room. By maintaining a 5'-6" setback this addi�i�n will not be detrimental to the neighbors. The architect stat�s there will be no affect on the adjacent proper- ties and theretore compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of the neighborhood. • Findinas for a Variance In order to grant a variance the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d): (a) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved that do not apply generally to property in the same district; (b) the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a subsLantial property right of the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship; a (c) the granting of the application will not be detrimental or irajurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will no't be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience; (d) that the use of the property will be compatible with the a�sthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the qeneral vicinity. Plannina Commission Action The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should include findings made for the variance requested. Reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following. conditions should be considered: l. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped February 26, 1990; and 2. that the project shall meet all Uniform Building and Fire Code requirements as amended by the City. Larry Lautenschlager Zoning Technician CC: Maria Concepcion Robert Onora-to STAE'F REVIEW OF APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION I. Proiect Address: 2319 Easton Drive II. Proiect Description and Permits Requested: SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE to provide a 5'-6" setback where 7'-0" is required (CS 25.66.050). The proposal is to expand an existing first floor Family Room by 181 SF. Also, a 410 SF Library/Powder Room will be added on the lower level. The second floor will be remodeled and 167 SF of new deck will be added. The increase in new habitable area will be 17% (591 SF). However, the total increase in area will be 22% (758 SF). By Planning Department standards the Library is considered to be a bedroom. However, two covered and one uncovered parkinq spaces are provided on site. III. Property Identification: Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 027-154-100 Lot No: 13 Block No: 57 Subdivision: Easton Addition #6 Lot Size: 13,220 SF Zoning: R-1 General Plan Designation: Single Family 8 units per acre. IV. ExistinQ Site Conditions and Adiacent Land Uses: Two story five bedroom and three bath residence with a two car garage. All adjacent land uses are single f.amily (R-1) residential. This use conforms to the General Plan. V. CEOA Status• Residential- 1 to Categorically exempt per CEQA Code Sec. 15301 Existing Facilities Class 1(e) (1)- additions of not more than 500 of the floor area. VI. Proiect Dataa Proposed New �onstruction: 758 SF- 410 SF Library/181 SF Family Room and l67 SF 2nd Fl. Terrace Existing Area: 3,400 SF- 1,432 SF 1st Fl./400 SF Garage/ 1,458 SF 2nd F1. and 110 SF 2nd Fl. Deck. Proposed Percent Increase in Area: 220 4,158 SF- 2,023 SF lst F1./400 SF Garage/1,458 SF 2nd F1. and 277 SF 2nd Fl. Deck. Front Setback: Side Yard Setback: * Rear Yard Setback: Lot Coverageo Building Height: On-Site Parking Spaces: Required 15'-0" 5'-6" 15'-0" 40% 30'-0" 2 covered 1 uncovered Proposed 16'-0" 7�-0" 52�-0" 22% 16'-0" 2 covered 1 uncovered � CITY <� °� eueuN�areE I '�'�...m` I� C I TY OF BURL I IdG� APPLICATION TO THE PLANNIIdG COMMISSION Type of Application: _Special Permit X Variance � Other Project Address 2319 Easton Drive, Burlingame Y, „ _ _. ,�, . . ����: :; '�; Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 9 Z?-j5�-1o0 ,1TY OF BUftL1NGAN �+ n, ^eIrIG 0`^' APPLICANT Name: Robert Ea Onorato Address: 600 El Camino Real City/State/zip San Bruno'Ca.94066 �r� � ennonQ • ! �7o?-k ) 583-5944 ( xome ) 324-3406 Architect/Desicrner: * Name: Robert E. Onorato PROPERTY OWNER Name: T�Iaria Concepcion Address: 23Z9 Easton Drive ICity/State/zip Burlingame,Cao 94010 �Tele�hone {work; (415) 727�5439',. � ; ( xome ) 342- 7103 Address: 600 E1:.Cam-�no Real, �San Bruno' Ca. gy.o66 Telephone (daytime): 583-�944 Please indicate with an asterisk (*) who contact person is for project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A 12� one story extension to a kitchen /family room maintaining a 5�-6" side yard setback as sentl,y exi.sts, AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE(S): „ I hereby certify un r penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true an c rect to e best f my knowledge and belief. � _ � /Cl'� o pplicant's Signature Date I know about the proposed ap�lication, and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application. ,��� /� r �1�i��-�s�f,�� � o? �/s' �� Property Owner�s Signature Date xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxOFFICE USE ONLYxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Date Filed: Fee ���� Receipt # 84s8 Letter(s) to applicant advising application incomplete: Date application accepted as complete: � P.C. study meeting (date) P.C. public hearing (date) �- ag•� C%� P.c. Action ./��'i�ic o V�� irU/iDo�11/Ji � o � S Appeal to Council? Yes �1V� Council meeting date Council Action Planning Department 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 �r• � �� � � BURLINGAME ' ��" �b,.,. CITY OF BURLINGAME . . ..... SUPPLEMENTAL TO APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS In order to approve an application for a variance, the Planning Commission is required to make findings (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d). Please answer the following questioris as they apply to your property and.applicati.on request to show how the findings " can be made. A letter may also be submitted if you need additional space or if you wish to provide additional information for the Planning Commission to consider in their review of your application. Please write neatly in ink or type. a. Describe the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to your property which do not apply to other properties in the area. The presen� house was built in 1937, it is one and tvro. stories in height and is situated 5t_6rr from the southwest property line. The adjacent one story house is 3�-0�� from the same pro.perty line.. b. Explain why the application request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and what unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship might result from the denial of the application. The variance is necessary to maintain continuity vTithin the kitchen/family area as it presently �xi.st's. A" 1�-6" offset v�ould affect the function� size and appearance. � � c. Explain why the granting of.the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the�public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. The proposed addition will be only one story in heighty maintaining a 5�-6" setback and orill be situated lvhere no adjacent structure presently exists. %' d. Discuss how the proposed use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the general • vicinity. 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