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Home My WebLink About1830 Sequoia Avenue - Staff ReportThe City Council will have to determine if ineters should be placed on the Rhinette lot. Presently it costs 50 cents a day to park all day in the lot. if retail uses go in adjacent the Council may want to consider changing the lot from all d'ay-park��g. The �arki� �n the east�side of the street is also 50 cents fo.z`all.d y. Pr ently, based on a parking study,�one by the�'ap�• -c nt, th�most cars•� found on the city'�'"Rhinette lot d'firin. the �tudy was 10 at 5:00 pm on a FrYday. The�e are 26 p�rkingy"sp;&ces in the Rhinette lot. � ross the street in the city� lot adjacent to the CalTrain parking there are 55 spaces; the largest number used during the survey was 12. At,staff�s reqxes �the applicant coun�te�l parking space� �`� :ti. available in t�e �yicinity be£ween F�iday, Septe� er 1,. � and W�dnesday, ��mber 20, 1995. The Table Parl�ing � � Spaces',Available�ring Proposed St�re Hours Weekdays and ,� Saturday, Goodwill, September 1995, shows what the parking'a; demand in the area from Rhinette south to a block past Broadway, west to Chula Vista and east to the city portion of the CalTrain parking area. There are a total of 222 parking spaces in the total area. At the time of the counts the lowest vacancy rate was 46� on Friday at noon; the highest vacancy rate was 76� on Friday at 5:00 pm. Parking demand is not, however, evenly distributed through the area. There is little parking available on Rhinette all the time. The city lots at Rhinette and on the east side of California are always under used, possibly because there is a charge for all day parking. Parking is clearly in high demand on the lower two blocks of Broadway as well. The toilets provided in the Goodwill store will be disabled accessible according to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. The applicant told planning staff that almost all employees come to work by mass transit. If they drive they are required to park on the street. Findings for a Variance Shelagh put in boiler plate Findings for a Conditional Use Permit ., � City of Burlingame Front Setback Variance Item # 5 Action Item Address: 1830 Sequoia Avenue Meeting Date: 2/27/06 Request: Front setback variance for a structural wall at an existing aparhnent building (C.S. 2532.075, 1, a). Applicant: Burlingame West Apartments Property Owner: George Williams III Trust Architect: Robert M. Blunk AIA, BDA Architects General Plan: Medium High Density Residential APN: 025-112-170 Lot Area: 19,566 SF Zoning: R-3 CEQA Status: Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, Class 1(d), Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standazds of public health and safety. Summary: This site is located at the corner oF Sequoia Avenue and Garden Drive. The site contains a two-story apartment building with pazking on the ground level. The applicant is requesting a front setback variance to install a stnxctural wall to support the lower floor of the aparhnent building. The structural wall would enclose a steel seismic reinforcing brace. The applicant notes that when the apartment building was constructed lateral reinforcing was not provided. Recent experience has shown that in the event of a major earthquake, the lower gazage level may collapse causing the two apartment levels above to collapse as well. The proposed brace would provide the resistance and bracing necessary to avert such damage. The proposed shuctural wall would be located perpendicular to Ogden Drive and pazallel to the driveway to the covered pazking azea. Plauning staff would note that for setback purposes, the frontage along Garden Drive is considered to be the lot front since it is the shorter street frontage. The bottom portion of the structural wall would begin at 4'-2" from the front properiy line, angle up to a height of 8'-6" from adjacent grade, and then connect to the existing apartment wall which is setback 18'-0" from the front property line (the proposed wall would extend a total of 13'-10" from the apartment building wall). A front setback variance is required (4'-2" proposed where 15'-0" is the minimum required). The structural wall would be clad with stucco to match the exterior material on the existing apartment building and painted to match (see building elevations and photographs, date stamped January 24, 2006). The photographs show how the structural will look from several viewpoints. The proposed brace would not interfere with any pazking spaces or driveway aisles. The Public Works Department reviewed the request and deternuned that because the wall slopes downwazd towazds the street, the wall would not affect site lines for vehicles entering and exiting the site. All other zoning code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following: • Front setback variance for a structural wall at an existing aparhnent building (4'-2" proposed where 15'-0" is the minimum required) (C.S. 2532.075, 1, a). FrontSetback Variance 1830 Sequoia Avenue Staff Comments: See attached. Plaz�ning staff would note that since this request is to install a structural wall to seismically reinforce an existing apartment building, the front setback variance request was taken directly to the action calendar. If the Commission requires any additional information before action, this item can be continued or discussed as a regulaz action item. Story poles will be installed before the action meeting to show the envelope of the proposed structural wall. Required Findings for Variance: in order to grant a front setback variance the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d): a) there aze 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 substantial property right of the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hazdship; c) the granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to properiy or nnprovements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience; and d) that the use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and chazacter of existing and potenrial uses of properties in the general vicinity. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmarive action should be by resolution and include findings made for the front setback variance. The reasons for any action should be cleazly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Plamiing Department date stamped January 24, 2006, sheets A0.1, Al, S-1 and S-2, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or location of the structural shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the conditions of the Cluef Building Official's January 25, 2006 memo, the City Engineer's January 27, 2006 memo, the Recycling Specialist's January 30, 2006 memo and the NPDES Coordinator's January 19, 2006 memo shall be met; 3. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; and 4. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Dischazge Control Ordinance. Ruben Hurin, Planner c. Robert M. Blunk AIA, BDA Architects, architect 2 l$30 �S'eqvoia. �4vL CITY OF BURLMGAME PLATMING DEPARTMENT S01 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 F(650) 696-3790 try cir, oe BURIJNGAME APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION �e'I Type of application: Design Review Conditional Use Permit Variance x Special Permit Other Parcel Number: 1$30 Project address: � Sequoia,4ve., Buriingame, CA 9ao�o APPLICANT Burlingame West Apts. �830 Address: -�1 sequoia Ave. City/State/Zip: Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone (w): See Owner PROPERTY OWNER Name: G. w. williams Co. AddCCSS: 3190 Clearview Wav #200 Clty/St3t¢/Zip: San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone (w):_ (650) 372-9�i1 (h): (�� ARCHITECT/DESIGNER BDA Architects'(Robert M. Blunk AIA) AddCCSS: 1555 Bayshore Hwy., #300 Clty/State/Zip: Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone (w): (s5a� ssz-ss� � (h): (sso�a�2-sso� Please indicate with an asterisk * the contact person for this projec� RECEIVED (650) 344-6439 ��; (650) 692-0181 JAN 2 4 2006 CITY OF BURL1NGAb1E PLANNINO DEPf. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wall height variance involving wall enclosing new steel seismic reinforcino brace AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the informarion given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. ApplicanYs signature: ��" ,� Date: // 9 I know about the proposed application ari hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning Commissi n. �� Property owner's signature: Date: / �' / PCAPP.FR�t � �lp T v v r d _; � � � J c{ � -� � --F- � C Q � 3 L ti � -� r � 0 f d _v � � � 0 � � ♦ � BLUNK DEMATTEI ASSOCIATES INC February 14, 2006 Ruben Hurin, Planner City of Burlingame Planning Department 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Re: Application for Front Setback Variance 1830 Sequoia Avenue, Burlingame, CA Dear Sir: RECEIVED FEB 1 6 2006 PLANNING DEPr. E This variance is being requested to provide protection for a major steel seismic reinforcing brace to support the lower floor of this two-story apartment building over a covered garage. At the time of original construction, such a lateral reinforcing was not provided, and more recent experience has shown that, in the event of a major earthquake, the lower garage level might collapse causing the two apartment floors to fall as well. This steel reinforcing brace will provide the resistance necessary to avert such a disaster. Due to the City requirements for off-street parking, none of the existing garage spaces could be given up and thus the reinforcing brace had to be located as shown on the plans. As the photographs show, the new wall enclosure will have minimal visual effect, and judicious planting would cover much of it. Thus it would have no effect on neighborhood views and further screen the garage space on the adjacent building. In light of the beneficial effect for the residents of the building and the adjacent structures, we would appreciate your approval of this improvement to this structure. Yours very truly, �" �� l�i �/ l �� Robert M. Blunk AIA Blunk Demattei Associates Architects ■ 1666 BAYSHORE HWY iY300 BURLINGAME CA 94010 TEL 860 892 9911 FAX 660 892 0181 ■ CfCY OF HURLINGAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 F(650) 696-3790 ITT q ; c�iTY�oF s�nv��=� RECEIVED ��E vARIAlaTCE APPLICz�TION = �QN 2 4 2006 �� E� �' '" ,�� i-, i:z �„ ---,.�° y CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPT. The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's Ordivance (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d). 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. a Describe the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions app[icable to your property which do not apply to other properties in this area. Voluntary installation of importatnt bul not City required seismic bracing for open garage level. There is no other on-site location without loss of required parking. b. Exp[ain why the variance request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and what unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship might result form the denial of the application. This is important to preserve existing residential units and required parking in event of major earthquake. The project as designed involves a wall height variable of 2'-6" for a length of 5'-0" of a 1'-0" wide wall 10'-0" from property line. c. Explain why the proposed use at the proposed locadon wi11 not be detrimenta[ or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or to public hea[th, safety, general we[fare or convenienc� This project is for the safety of the residents and preservation of the building. The added wall height blocks no esthetic views nor safety sight lines from adjacent driveway. d How will the proposed project be compadble with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of the existing and potential uses on adjoining properties in the general vicinity? The finish on the wall will be of stucco in a color to match the existing building and will be partially hidden by existing landscaping. -��e Project Comments _� Date To: From Subject: Staff Review: 01 /24/2006 ❑ City Engineer X Chief Building Official O City Arborist ❑ City Attorney ❑ Recycling Specialist ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Planning Staff Request for front setback variance for a new structural wall at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, APN: 025-112-170 01 /30/2006 1) All construction must comply with the 2001 Califomia Building Codes (CBC), the Burlingame Municipal and Zoning Codes, and all other State and Federal requirements. 2) Provide fully dimensioned plans. 3) Provide existing and proposed elevations. 4) Provide a legend that indicates the existing walls, walls to be demolished, and new walls. �Date: / � � �`�� Project Comments Date To: From Subject: Staff Review: 01/24/2006 d City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney ❑ Recycling Specialist ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Planning Staff Request for front setback variance for a new structural wall at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, APN: 025-112-170 01 /30/2006 1. Replace all displaced/damaged sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter. Reviewed by: V V � Date: 1/27/2006 Project Comments Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: 01 /24/2006 � City Engineer O Chief Building Official O City Arborist O City Attorney Planning Staff Request for front setback variance for a new structural wall at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, APN: 025-112-170 X Recycling Specialist O Fire Marshal O NPDES Coordinator 01 /30/2006 Applicant shall submit a Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan for approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects prior to construction or permitting. Reviewed by: � / G�� d' Date: �/3 °�G �O r �_ ,,,,,,,,,,,e,� Project Comments Date: 01 /24/2006 Ta: � City Engineer � Recycling Specialist � Chief Building Official � Fire Marshal � City Arborist Q NPDES Coordinator � City Attorney From: Planning Staff Subject: Request for front setback variance for a new structural wall at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, APN: 025-112-170 Staff Review: 01/30/2006 1) Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not limited to ensuring that all contractors implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases of the construction project (including demolition). include appropriate stormwater BMPs as Project Notes. These BMPs include but are not limited to the following: • Store, handle, and dispose of construction materials and wastes properly to prevent contact and contamination of stormwater; • Control and prevent the discharge of all potential pollutants, including pavement cutting wastes, paints, concrete, petroleum products, chemicals, wash water or sediments, and non-stormwater discharges to storm drains and watercourses; • Use sediment controls or filtration to remove sediment when dewatering site and obtain all necessary permits; • Avoid cleaning, fueling, or maintaining vehicles on-site except in a designated area where wash water is contained and treated; • Protect adjacent properties and undisturbed areas from construction impacts using vegetative buffer strips, sediment barriers or filters, dikes, mulching, or other measures as appropriate; • Pertorm clearing and earth moving activities only during dry weather; • Limit and time application of pesticides and fertilizers to prevent polluted runoff; • Limit construction access routes and stabilize designated access points; • Avoid tracking dirt or other materials off-site; clean off-site paved areas and sidewalks using dry sweeping method; • The Contractor shall train and provide instruction to all employees and subcontractors regarding the construction BMPs. 1 of 2 (1' 4 Project Comments — Con't-1541 Burlingame Avenue —1gt&2"d Story Addition. 2) The public right of way/easement shall not be used as a construction staging and/or storage area and shall be free of construction debris at all times. 3) Implement Erosion and Sedimentation Controls: a. Install and maintain all temporary erosion and sediment controls continuously until permanent erosion control have been established; b. Address method(s) for diverting on-site runoff around exposed areas and diverting off-site runoff arount the site; c. Address methods for preventing erosion and trapping sediment on-site. 4) Provide notes, specifications, or attachments describing the following: a. Construction, operation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures, including inspection frequency; b. Methods and schedule for grading, excavation, filling, clearing of vegetation, and storage and disposal of excavated or cleared material. Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for your review at the Planning and Building departments. Distribute to all project proponents. For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727. Reviewed by: �� Date: 01/19/06 2of2 �E, c�rr o,a CffY OF BUHLINGAME PLANNING OEPARiMENT �.RLAi6AME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD � � � BURLINGAME,CA94010 016H76504325 TEL: (650) 558-7250 • FAX: (650) 696-379 ' �...�� www.bu�lingame.org � + oo.��o ��% CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE R y - FOR: 1830 SEQUOIA AVENUE •r �= Ma1ledFrom 94010 US POSTAGE Application for front setback variance (along ogden Drive) for structural wall at an existing PUBLIC HEARING apartment building at: 1830 SEQUOIA NOTICE AVENUE, zoned R-3. (APN: 025-112-170). The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Mailed: February 21, 2006 ��iu�u��n��uw��u��i�u��i�i��ui��i�n��u�ni�� (Please refer to other side) CITY OF BURLINGAME A copy of the aF to the meeting Burlingame, C� ��! If you challe�ge raising only t��, described in he at or prior to hc Property ow r their tenants b (650) 558-7 0 Mazgazet Mc Ciry Planner � (Please referto other side) be reviewed prior ,Primrose Road, F O R 2i I A I� �+ .. , � be limited to iblic hearing, �d to the city informing please call RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for a front setback variance for a structural wall at an existing apartment buildin� at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, Georee Williams III Trust, 3190 Clearview Wav #200, San Mateo, CA, 94402, nronertv owner. APN: 025-112-170; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on February 27, 2006, 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 coxnmission, it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and categorical exemption, per CEQA Article 19, Section: 15301 - Existing Facilities, Class 1(d), Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, is hereby approved. 2. Said front setback variance is approved, subject to the condifions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such front setback variance aze as 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, , Secretary of the Planning Comtnission of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13°i day of Mazch. 2006 by the following vote: Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of approval for categorical exemption and front setback variance. 1830 Sequoia Avenue Effective March 9, 2006 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Plam�iug Department date stamped January 24, 2006, sheets A0.1, Al, S-1 and S-2, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or location of the structural shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's January 25, 2006 memo, the City Engineer's January 27, 2006 memo, the Recycling Specialist's January 30, 2006 memo and the NPDES Coordinator's January 19, 2006 memo shall be met; 3. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Califomia Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; and 4. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Dischazge Control Ordinance. 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Y �0., � ;�, '. .. ��. . ..;� .;a:�, .. . ��; �� w Project Comments Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: 01 /24/2006 ❑ City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney ❑ Recycling Specialist d Fire Marshal O NPDES Coordinator Planning Staff Request for front setback variance for a new structural wall at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, zoned R-3, APN: 025-112-170 01 /30/2006 No comment at this time. Reviewed by: ��-�/ `� Date: �S/�..�_d6 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPARTMENT TEL. (650) 558-7250 FAX. (650) 696-3790 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: Robert M. Blunk, AIA FROM: Ruben Hurin, Planner COMPANY: DATE: BDA Architects February 7, 2006 FAX NUMBER: TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: (650) 692-0181 7, including the cover sheet RE: 1830 Sequoia Avenue ❑ URGENT 0 FOR REVIEW ❑ PLEASE COMMENT ❑ PLEASE REPLY ❑ PLEASE RECYCLE Robert, I have completed my review of the proposed project (wall enciosing new steel seismic reinforcing brace) at 1830 Sequoia Avenue, Burlingame. The project has been tentatively scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting on Monday, February 27, 2006. However, the following items need to be submitted at your earliest convenience (no later than Wednesday, February 15, 2006): Cover letter explaining the project (need for seismic brace); 5 additional sets of full size plans (include correct address, 1830 Sequoia Avenue); and 4 additional sets of color photographs. I will be able to confirm next week whether this project will be reviewed at a Study and Action meeting, or'rfwe can take it direcUy to an Action Meeting. Also aflached are preliminary comments from the Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal, City Engineer, Recycling Specialist and NPDES Coordinator. These comments can be addressed at time of building permit resubmittal. Please call them directly'rf you have any questions regarding their comments. If you should have any questions, please feel free to cail me at (650) 558-7256. Regards, Ruben Hurin Planner 501 PRIMROSE ROAD . BURLINGAME CA . 94010