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Home My WebLink About1477 Cortez Avenue - Approval LetterCITY OF BURLINGAME City Hall — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 94010-3997 May 9, 2008 Jack McCarthy 5339 Prospect Road #311 Burlingame, CA 94010 Re: 1477 Cortez Avenue Dear Mr. McCarthy, ,�'��l:�, �'`��1 BUi�LIN GAME �r �� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division PH: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the April 28, 2008, Planning Commission approval of your application for an Amendment to Design Review became effective May 9, 2008. This application was for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1477 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1. The April 28, 2008 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped February 22, 2007, sheets 1 through 3, 4(left side elevation), 5 and L1, and As- built elevations (front, right side, rear, front garage, and left side garage) date-stamped April 7, 2008, and that any changes to building materials, exteriar 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 December 15, 2006 and January 24, 2007 r�emes, the Cit;� Erg;��r'� Lec�mber 15, 2�C5 � � �Err�, th2 Fii'c P�1ars �a�'s Cecer�er 18, 2i,Go memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's December 18, 2006 memo shall be met; 3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the Conditional Use Permit as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here will become void; 4. 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; 5. that any changes to which would include architectural feature Commission review; the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and s or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning �� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �: May 9, 2008 1477 Cortez Avenue Page 2 6. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; 7. 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; 8. 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. 9. 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; 10. 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; 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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, �nteri�r �r extprior, �hu!! rpqGire a demolit;�n �ermit; 14. 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; 15. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; and 16. 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. �� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �� May 9, 2008 1477 Cortez Avenue Page 3 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, �j' � � William Meeker Community Development Director c. 1477 Cortez LLC, property owner 232 Dwight Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Chief Building Official, Community Development Dept./Building Div. Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 1 BLOCK 48 EASTON ADD BURLINGAME NO 4 RSM A/45; APN: 026-041-010) File �� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �� Project Comments Date: December 15, 2006 To: d City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 From: Subject: Staff Review: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558- 7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney Request for application for new two-story home with detached garage at 1477 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-010 December 18, 2006 1. See attached. 2. Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Works — Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information. Reviewed by: V V ; �`� - Date: 12/15/2006 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION PLANNING REVIEW COMI��NTS !� `j��' �C� Project Name: ��vhilv� � l�`u� - Project Address• ��,� �`�� The following requirements apply to the project 1 �_ A property boundary survey shall be preformed by a licensed land surveyor. The survey shall show all property lines, property corners, easements, topographical features and utilities. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 5%�� (� � � � 2 �_ The site and roof drainage shall be shown on plans and should be made to drain towards the Frontage Street. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 3. The applicant shall submit project grading and drainage plans for approval prior to the issuance of a Bui�ding permit. 4 The project site is in a flood zone, the project sha11 comply with the City's flood zone requirements. 5 � A sa�nitary sewer lateral � is required for the project in accordance with the City's standards. ) 6. The project plans shall show the required Bayfront Bike/Pedestrian trail and necessary public access improvements as required by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. 7. Sanitary sewer analysis is required for the project. The sewer analysis sha11 identify the project's impact to the City's sewer system and any sewer pump stations and identify mitigation measures. � 8 Submit traffic trip generation analysis for the project. 9. Submit a traffic impact study for the project. The tr�c study should identify the project generated impacts and recommend mitigation measures to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City Engineer. 10. The project shall file a parcel map with the Public Works Engineering Division. The parcel map shall show a11 existing property lines, easements, monuments, and new property and lot lines proposed by the map. Page 1 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMMENTS.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 11. A latest preliminary title report of the subject paxcel of land shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the pazcel map for reviews. 12, Map closure/lot closure calculations shall be submitted with the parcel map. 13 The project shall submit a condominium map to the Engineering Divisions in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. 14 �_ The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage public improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and other necessary appurtenan# work. 15 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage streetscape improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutters, parking meters and poles, trees, and streetlights in accordance with streetscape master plan. 16 By the preliminary review of plans, it appears that the project may cause adverse impacts during construction to vehicular traffic, pedestrian tra�c and public on street parking. The project shall identify these impacts and provide mitigation measure acceptable to the City. 17 The project shall submit hydrologic calculations from a registered civil engineer for the proposed creek enclosure. The hydraulic calculations must show that the proposed creek enclosure doesn't cause any adverse impact to both upstream and downstream properties. The hydrologic calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area of the 100-year flood and exisiing improvements with proposed improvements. 18 Any work within the drainage area, creek, or creek banks requires a State Department of Fish and Game Permit and Army Corps of Engineers Permits. 19 No construction debris shall be allowed into the creek. 20 � The project shall comply with the City's NPDES pernut requirement to prevent storm water pollution. 21 The project does not show the dimensions of existing driveways, re- submit plans with driveway dimensions. Also clarify if the project is proposing to widen the driveway. Any widening of the driveway is subject to City Engineer's approval. 22 The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit plans showing the driveway profile with elevations Page 2 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMI��NTS.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 23 The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach shall be at least 12" above the flow line of the fronta.ge curb in the street to prevent overflow of storm water from the street into private property. 24. For the takeout service, a garbage receptacle shall be placed in front. The ' sidewalk fronting the store shall be kept clean 20' from each side of the property. 25. For commercial projects a designated garbage bin space and cleaning area shall be located inside the building. A drain connecting the garbage area to the Sanitary Sewer System is required. Page 3 of 3 U:\private developmentlPLANNING REVIEW COMN�NTS.doc Project Comments Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: December 15, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 X Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney Planning Staff Request for application for new two-story home with detached garage at 1744 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-010 December 18, 2006 � � 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) Provide a title block on the plans that includes the name of the owner(s) and the name, address, and phone number of the project designer. 4) 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. 5) Comply with the new, 2005 California Energy Efficiency Standards for low-rise residential buildings. Go to http•//www.enerqy.ca.qov/title24 for publications and details. 6) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. ij RGui 88vc� iiiuSi rCt NiCj�Ct .:{.�;n fi�� fgot �f t�e �rp�arfv [i[tQ. 8) 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. 9) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. 10) 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. 11) Provide handrails at all stairs where there are four or more risers. 12) Provide lighting at all exterior landings. 13) NOTE: Plans that specifically address items 3 and 9 must be re-submitted before this project can move forward for Planning Commission action. \ Date: �j �` ` � �� Reviewed by: :.� (� �-- /i �� Project t:omments M Date: � December 15, 200� To: ❑ City Engineer (650} 558-7230 CiChief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (65Q) 558-7254 From: Subject: Staff Review: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist (650} 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal �sso� 5�s-�soo ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney � Request for application for new two-story home with defiached garage at 1477 Cortez Avenue, z��ned R-1, APN: 026-041-010 December 18, 2006 Project Comments Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: December 15, 2006 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 af Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney Planning Staff Request for application for new two-story home with detached garage at 1477 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-010 December 18, 2006 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 installed and shop drawings shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. Reviewed by: ��/ Date: i S�o�a� � Project Comments Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: December 15, 2006 � City Engineer (650) 558-7230 � Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 � City Arborist (650) 558-7254 � Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 � Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 � NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 / City Attorney Planning Staff Request for application for new two-story home with detached garage at 1477 Cortez Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-041-010 December 18, 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; • Perform clearing and earth moving activities only during dry weather; • Limit and time application of pesticides and fertilizers to prevent polluted runoff; • Limit consiruction 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 — 1477 Cortez Ave. — New 2-story home 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 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: 12/18/06 2 of 2