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Home My WebLink About1473 Cortez Avenue - Approval Letter1 �� CITY � 4 � BURLNGAME �'b,.,.e The City of Burlingame CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Apri126, 2007 Jason and Denise Payne 1473 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the Apri19, 2007, Planning Commission approval of your application for design review became effective April 19, 2007. This application was to allow for construction of a new, two-story single family dwelling 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1. The April 9, 2007, minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped January 12, 2007, sheets A.1 through A.3, A.S, A.6 and L1.0, and March 28, 2007, sheets A.4 and L1.0, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's November 27, 2006 memo and January 3, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's November 29, 2006 memo, the Fire Marshal's November 28, 2006 memo, the City Arborist's November 30, 2006 memo, the Recycling Specialist's November 26, 2006 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's November 27, 2006 memo shall be met; 3. 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; 4. 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), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 5. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; �� Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at w�vw.burlingame.or� �: ♦ Apri126, 2007 1473 Cortez Avenue Page 2 of 3 6. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 7. 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 axchitectural 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. 8. 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 Department; 9. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department 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; 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; 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 15. that the project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program, and a complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application; 16. that a certified axborist's report showing how the oak tree in the back yard will be protected during construction, to be approved by the Parks Department, shall be prepared and implemented; :: Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at www.burlin�ame.org �s Apri126, 2007 1473 Cortez Avenue Page 3 of 3 17. that the tree protection measures detailed in the certified arborist's report will be installed before a building permit is issued; 18. that for purposes of these conditions a certified arborist means a person certified by the International Society of Arboriculture as an arborist; and 19. that the 24" box size replacement tree required as part of the tree removal permit issued on August 16, 2006 must be planted before final inspection. Reimbursement of the design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed to you under separate cover. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely yours, G� �y1�i�-- M rgaret Monroe City Planner James Chu, architect Chu Design & Engr., Inc. 55 W. 43ra Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 2 BLOCK 48 EASTON ADD BURLINGAME NO 4 RSM A/45; APN: 026-041-020) File �e Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at vvww.burlin�ame.or� �� Project Comments Date: To: From: November 27, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 X Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 Planning Staff Subject: Request for application with detached garage . 026-041-020 Staff Review: November 27, 2006 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney for design review for a new two-story house �t 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 1) All construction must comply with the 2001 California Building Codes (CBC), the Burlingame Municipal and Zoning Codes, and all other State and Federal requirements. 2) Provide fully dimensioned plans. 3) When you submit your plans to the Building Division for plan review provide a completed Supplemental Demolition Permit Application. NOTE: The Demolition Permit will not be issued until a Building Permit is issued for the project. 4) Comply with the new, 2005 California Energy Efficiency Standards for low-rise residential buildings. Go to http•//www.enerqv.ca.qov/title24 for publications and details. 5) Obtain a survey of the properly lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. 6) Roof eaves must not project within two feet of the property line. 7) Exterior bearing walls less than three feet from the property line must be constructed of one- hour fire-rated construction and no openings are allowed. �"8) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. Note: The "Den" must comply with this requirement. 9) Provide guardrails at all landings. NOTE: All landings more than 30" in height at any point are considered in calculating the allowable floor area. Consult the Planning Department for details if your project entails landings more than 30" in height. 10) Provide handrails at all stairs where there are four or more risers. 11) Provide lighting at all exterior landings. 12) The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet above any roof surface within ten feet. 13) NOTE: Plans that specifically address item 8 must be re-submitted before this project can move forward for Planning Commission action. Review �/ Date: Jl /Z ��,� � Project Comments Date: To: December 28, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Recycfing Specialist (650) 55&7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney X Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arbo�ist (650) 558-7254 From: Planning Staff Subject: Request for application for design review for a new two-story house with detached garage at 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-020 Staff Review: January 2, 2007 No further comments. Camments 1 through 12 dated 11/27/06 apply. i �� Date: Project Comments November 27, 2006 To: ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 � Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 � City Arborist (650) 558-7254 From: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney Subject: Request for application for design review for a new two-story house with detached garage at 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-020 Staff Review: November 27, 2006 ._ JzE.�, � �sv-- �o � �� ,we �� m� �kE mak ,�z.�� G�O7E �� it� i3i� � � � �%icf i9'/L 13 0!l6 Sd' lL�c(/��'rtTr" �i 2�� G�-� v`�!R'�^t 9 J�- 'd�l� ,4�d ��. m,O�.E �'2ErE t S 2� Q�.2E� Reviewed by: ��.��G Date: �,`3 d/� G ��'� �T' ��.aL�� '�� 350 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 940] 0-239� Telephoue (650} 558-7300 � Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 �ax (05�) 69o-72I6 ° B-tn�ii: recreaiiort�i�urlingatne.urg �ovember 17, 2006 Denise Payne 1473 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR 1tEMOVAL OF OAK TREE @ 1473 CORTEZ AVENUE - BURLINGAME � I reviewed your request for the removal of one Oak tree in the back yard of the property at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) The criteria for removal has not been met. 2) Routine tree maintenance will mitigate applicant's reason for requesting removal of the Oak tree. 3) Therefore, the application has been denied. If you wish to appeal this decision you may: 1) Submit an independent Arborist Report supportina justifiable criteria for removal of these trees and/or any other supporting documentation you may have supporting your request for removal and, 2) Appeal this decision in writing to the Burlingame Beautification Commission; 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. Any documentation must be received at our office by November 29 2006 if you wish your appeal to be placed on the Beautification Commission's December 7�' agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me af (650) 558-7330_ . Sincerely, �"—� � �� . �.. S�en Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/gb C�: �Gan & Erika Cafferkey Rodney & J.R. Laratt �S 1477 Cortez ?�venue 1469 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Project Comments Date: To: November 27, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 X Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney From: Planning Staff Subject: Request for application for design review for a new two-story house with detached garage at 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-020 Staff Review: November 27, 2006 Applicant shall submit a Recycling and Waste Redcrction Plan for approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects prior to construction or permitting. Reviewed by: . Date: �� /6 � / Project Comments Date: � From: November 27, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 Planning Staff Subject: Request for application with detached garage. 026-041-020 Staff Review: November 27, 2006 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7279 [�f Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3 72 7 ❑ City Attorney for design review for a new two-story house at 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: Provide a residential fire sprinkler throughout the residence. 1. Provide a minimum 1 inch water meter. 2. Provide backflow prevention device/double check valve assembly — Schematic of water lateral line after meter shall be shown on Building Plans prior to approval indicating location of the device after the split � between domestic and fire protection lines. 3. Drawings submitted to Building Department for review and approval shall clearly indicate Fire Sprinklers shall be instatled and shop drawings shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. Reviewed by: �� Date: �� j�o� Project Comments Date: To: From: November 27, 2006 � City Engineer (650) 558-7230 � Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 � City Arborist (650) 558-7254 Planning Staff Subject: Request for application with detached garage 026-041-020 Staff Review: November 27, 2006 � Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 � Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 � NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 � City Attorney for design review for a new two-story house at 1473 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 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; . PerForm 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 Project Comments Con't —1473 Cortez Ave.— New, 2-story house with detached garage. 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. The easement shall be protected from any site runoff. 3) Implement Erosion and Sedimentation Controls (if necessary): 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 around the site; c. Address methods for preventing erosion and trapping sediment or�-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: 11/27/06 2of2 RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a categorical exemption has been proposed and application has been made for desi�n review for a new two-story single familv dwelling at 1473 Cortez Avenue zoned R-11 Jason and Denise Pa�ne propertv owner APN: 026-041-020; WI�REAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on AUriI 9, 2007, at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written mate�ials and testimony presented at said hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning ComYnission that: 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 project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and categorical exemption, per CEQA Article 19 per Section: 15303, Class 3(a) — one single-family residence in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. 2. Said design review is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such design review are 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 Commission 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 9th day of Apri1�2007 by the following vote: Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of approval for design review. 1473 Cortez Avenue Effective Apri119, 2007 l. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped January 12, 2007, sheets A.1 through A.3, A.S, A.6 and L1.0, and March 28, 2007, sheets A.4 and L1.0, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2, that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's November 27, 2006 memo and January 3, 2007 memo, the City Engineer's November 29, 2006 memo, the Fire Marshal's November 28, 2006 memo, the City Arborist's November 30, 2006 memo, the Recycling Specialist's November 26, 2006 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's November 27, 2006 memo shall be met; 3. 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; 4. 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), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 5. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; 6. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 7, 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 fraxning, 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. 8, 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 Department; 9. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the proj ect has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; -2-