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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2508 Easton Drive - Staff Report1 � �URLINGAM� .'�• L` DATE: TO: FROM: CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM February 5, 2013 Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Director's Report Meeting Date: February 11, 2013 SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 2508 EASTON DRIVE, ZONED R-1. Summary: An application for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 2508 Easton Drive, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on December 12, 2011 (December 12, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes attached). A building permit was issued in May, 2012 and construction is underway. In a letter dated February 4, 2013, the applicant is requesting an FYI to change the design of the front entry door. The original approval included a glazed, French-style door with sidelight panels on either side of the door (see originally approved Front Elevation). Instead, the applicant would like to install a stain grade, solid wood door with sidelight panels on either side of the d'oor; the sidelight panels contain decorative iron (see proposed Front Elevation). Please refer to the applicant's letter which provides reasons for the proposed change. The applicant submitted a letter and originally approved and proposed building elevations, date stamped February 5, 2013, to explain the change to the previously approved design review project. Also included is a color detail of the proposed front entry door and sidelights, date stamped February 5, 2013. Other than the change described above and detailed in the applicant's letter, there are no other changes proposed to the design of the house. Planning stafF would note that because of the minor revision to the front entry door design, 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. Dimitrios Sogas, applicant ATTACHMENTS: Explanation letter from applicant, dated February 4, 2013 Door Detail, date stamped February 5, 2013 December 12, 2011, Planning Commission Minutes Originally approved and proposed building elevations, date stamped February 5, 2013 � tb Lonestar Holdings Dimitrios Sogas 1409 Chapin Ave Mezzanine Burlingame Ca, 94010 February 4, 2013 Subject property: 2508 Easton, Burlingame Planning Commissioners: -"—E�����i��� d� y�/ � �°d FE� �- � 2013 C! IY OF EURLiNC;AIVi� �;D�-F!_.�NtVlf�!t'a C711/. We are in the process of constructing this new, single family residence. We would like to make a change to the front entry and we hereby request FYI approval for the following: Change the front door from glazed, French-style door with side lites to stain grade solid wood door. We would like to use this door because it provides many benefits to the home. It was chosen to make the front entry stand out from the patio style doors adjacent to the door coming from the dining room (to the left of the entry). It was chosen because it reduces the formality of the home/entry. Formality of the house was a concern of the commission on the original house proposal. It was chosen because it has a radiused top, to pick up the radius details in the porch opening, the eyebrow windows, the arched garage door and the arched windows on the side elevations. It provides more safety, security and privacy. We feel this door is very close to the street and a glass door would not be preferred by users. 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Community Development Director Meeker presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Seventeen (17) conditions were suggested for consideration. Questions of staff: ■ None. Chair Yie opened the public hearing. Scott Stotler, 349 First Street, Los Altos; represented the applicant. ■ Removed the quoynes on the corners of the building. ■ Eliminated the balcony that did not have an access. ■ Provided an additional porch on the front of the house. ■ Provided a single-story element at the entry. ■ Agrees with reducing the second story plate height to 8'. ■ Retaining the cast silis and providing window surrounds with synthetic stone over foam. Commission comments: ■ Confirmed that plate height will be reduced to 8'. (Stotler — provided revised exterior elevations showing this change.) ■ Will balcony in the rear be cantilevered? (Stotler — yes. Will provide brackets.) ■ Noted that the applicant requested review by a design review consultant. (Stotler — felt that there was a lack of direction provided by the Commission — would have requested referral to the consultant.) ■ Agrees with reduction in plate height. ■ On rear balcony — the deep cantilever appears somewhat artificial — will there be some form of bracket? (Stotler — Will provide brackets and can consider reducing the depth of the balcony.) ■ Could perhaps reduce the balcony to only a foot — this could provide more light at the door below. (Stotler — wanted to provide the opportunity to step out on the balcony.) ■ Feels the changes noted will take the design a long way. ■ Roof is drawn to look like clay tile rather than slate (that it is to be). ■ Front entry porch — like flair on overhang, but not represented how it turns on the side elevations. (Stotler — should be shown; usually about 12-inches wide.) ■ Believes the stone trim looks good. ■ Likes the porch. ■ Likes the substantial roof. ■ Is a much friendlier design than what was originally presented. ■ Commission needs to be conscious of the progression of plaster-covered foam. Be conscious of what is being asked of the applicant. (Stotler — no problem specifying Varistone or equal.) ■ Need to be careful of what is considered to be the criteria — e.g. thickness of plaster over the foam, etc. ■ With respect to the chimney — where is the stone veneer? (Stotler — was the only stone on the home, so it was removed.) E:� CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes December 12, 2011 Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Terrones moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped December 5, 2011, sheets T1, C.O, A1 through A4, L-1, L-2 and GPC; 2. that the second floor plate shall be reduced to 8-feet in height, and the rear balcony shall be built with a maximum depth of no greater than 2-feet, the design of which shall include corbels or brackets under that element; 3. that the property owner shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining all tree protection measures in the Tree Protection Plan as defined in the arborist report prepared by Kielty Arborist Services, dated August 30, 2011; all tree protection zones shall be established and inspected by the City Arborist prior to issuance of a building permit; 4. 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; 5. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 6. that the conditions of the Park Supervisor's September 20 and July 26, 2011 memos, the Chief Building Official's September 15 and July 26, 2011 memos, the City Engineer's August 17, 2011 memo, the Fire Marshal's July 25, 2011 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's July 25, 2011 memo shall be met; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. 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 approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; 10. 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; 9 � CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes December 12, 2011 11. 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; 12. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 13. 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 14. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property; 15. 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; 16. 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; 17. 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 18. 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. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cauchi. Discussion of motion: ■ None. Chair Yie called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-2-0 (Commissioners Vistica and Lindstrom absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:29 p.m. 10