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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1600 Willow Ave - Staff ReportItem # �0... Consent Calendar PROJECT LOCATION 1600 Willow Avenue `, � City of Burlingame Design Review and Special Permits Item # Zq� Consent Calendar Address: 1600 Willow Avenue Meeting Date: O1/24/OS Request: Design review, special permit for a basement and special permit for height for a first and second story addition. Applicant and Property Owner: Jim Keighran APN: 028-133-150 Designer: JD & Associates Lot Area: 8,569 SF General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1 CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15301 Class 1(e)(1) - additions to existing structures provided the addition will not result in an increase of mare than 50% of the floar area of the structures before the addition. History: On August 10, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a height variance application for a first and second story addition at this site (August 10, 1998 P.C. Minutes). Building plans for the approved first and second story addition were submitted to the Planning Depariment on August 4, 1998 and were approved on September 15, 1998. The project was built accarding to the plans approved by the Planning Commission. Summary: The existing two-story house, with a detached two-car garage, contains 3,973 SF (0.46 FAR) of floor area and has four bedrooms. The applicant is proposing to add 143 SF on the second floor and reduce the existing detached garage by 164.5 SF. The applicant is also proposing a 483.1 SF addition to the existing 238.5 SF basement area at the center of the house. The basement addition will include a large recreational area, a 25 SF bathroom area, a new utility room and three new starage areas with ceiling heights under 5'-0". Because the finished floor above the basement is less than two feet above existing grade, 700 SF of the 721.6 SF basement is exempt from the floor area calculation (CS 25.08.265, b, 2 and b, 3, E). A special permit is required for the basement because it has a ceiling height greater than 6'-6° (9'-0" ceiling height proposed) (CS 25.28.035, fl. With the basement and covered porch exemptions, the proposed house and detached garage will still have a total floor area of 3,973 SF (0.46 FAR) where 3,992 SF (0.47 FAR) is the maximum allowed (19 SF below the maximum FAR allowed). With this project, the number of potential bedrooms will increase from four to five. The existing 598.5 SF (21'-0" X 28'-6") detached two-car garage will be reduced to 434 SF (21'-0" X 20'-8") and will still provide two covered spaces (10' x 20' clear interior dimensions for each space). One uncovered 9' x 20' space fls provided in the driveway. All other zoning code requirements have been met. The following application is required: • Design review for a second story addition (CS 25.57.010, a, 5); and • Special permit for a new basement with an interior ceiling height greater than 6'-6° (9'-0" proposed) (CS 25.28.035, fl; and ■ Special permit for building height (35'-0" existing, 31'-2" proposed where 30'-0" is the maximum allowed) (C.S. 25.28.060, a, 1). Design Review and Special Permits Table 1— 1600 Willow Avenue Lot Area: 8,569 SF 1600 Willow Avenue EX[STING PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ'D Setbacks: _._._ __... : _.... _.__... _ .... _....... __ .... Front (2"d flr): 18'-6" 30'-7" 20'-0" _.._ .. __. _ _... _;.... _ _. _...... , _. ___ _ _ _ ......... . _. __. . Side (right 2i°): 19'-0" 15'-6" 12'-0" (left 2"d): : 7'-6" 10'-3" 7'_0" _ _._ . _.. . _.. _....... : _.. __... _. Lot Coverage: ; 2,783 SF 2,618 SF 3,428 SF i 32% 31% 40% _ _ _ _ _. . _.. __ _.... . _.... _ ... FAR: ! 3,973 SF 3,973 SF 3,992 SF 0.46 FAR 0.46 FAR 0.47 FAR' _.... _.. __ .... _ ......... _. _ _ _ __ # of bedrooms: 4 5 --- _... __...... . '__ __.__ _.. ___ . __ _.__ _. _.. __ _._...__ _....... Parking: I 2 covered 2 covered 2 covered �20� X 2��-6��� �Zo� X 20�) (Zo� X Zo�) ' 1 uncovered 1 uncovered 1 uncovered (9' x 20') (9' x 20') (9' x 20') _.......... _ ._. _. _. . _. . _...... __ _. _ _..... _.... _. Height: i 35'-0" 31'-2"z 30'-0" DHEnvelope: i complies complies CS 25.28.075 ` (032 x 8,569 SF) + 900 SF + 350 SF = 3,992 SF (0.47 FAR) 2 Special permit for building height (35'-0" existing, 31'-2" proposed where 30'-0" is the maximum allowed) (C.S. 25.28.060, a, 1). Staff Comments: See attached. Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission design review study meeting on January 10, 2005, the applicant submitted a revised basement plan to all Planning Commissioners and to Planning Department Staff. The revised plans showed the inclusion of a direct vent gas fireplace, a 31.5 SF bathroom with a 7'-0"ceiling height and access to three storage areas less than 5 feet in ceiling height. The Commission asked a couple questions about the basement and the roof height, they stated that the project was well designed and then they moved to place this item on the consent calendar with the changes proposed in the basement (January 10, 2005, Planning Commission Minutes). The 2 Design Review and Special Permits 1600 Willow Avenue following are questions asked by the Commission and a response to each question provided by the applicant: 1. Will the half bathroom have a pump? • The designer stated that the City will require a pump and a backflow water valve to be installed. 2. Is the existing roof height going to be lowered? ■ The designer clarified that the existing roof height is not changing, but that the new roof area will be lower than the existing highest roof. Design Review Criteria: The criteria far design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the Council on Apri120, 1998 are outlined as follows: Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood; 2. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood; 3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure; 4. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties; and 5. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components. Findings: Based on the findings stated in the attached minutes of the Planning Commission's January 10, 2005, design review study meeting, that the project is well designed, the exterior of the addition is articulated and there is interest in the roof design, the project is found to be compatible with the requirements of the City's five design review guidelines. Findings for a Special Permit: In order to grant a special permit for a basement and for height, the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.51.020 a-d): (a) The blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing structure's design and with the existing street and neighborhood; (b) the variety of roof line, facade, exterior finish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent with the existing structure, street and neighborhood; (c) the proposed project is consistent with the residential design guidelines adopted by the city; and 3 Design Review and Special Permits 1600 Willow Avenue (d) removal of any trees located within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's reforestation requirements, and the mitigation for the removal that is proposed is appropriate. Special Permit Findings for a Basement: Based on the findings stated in the attached minutes of the Planning Commissions January 10, 2005, design review study meeting and that the proposed basement is less than 2'-0" above adjacent grade and is not visible from the street, and if built to the California Building Code and Department of Public Works requirements, the bathroom as proposed will provide convenience to the basement use without allowing the basement area to be used as a second dwelling, the project is found to be compatible with the special permit criteria listed above. Special Permit Findings for Building Height: Based on the findings stated in the attached minutes of the Planning Commissions January 10, 2005, design review study meeting and that the height of the proposed roof addition (31'-2" above average top of curb) is below the existing roof height (35'-0" above average top of curb), the project is found to be compatible with the special permit criteria listed above. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should be by resolution and include findings made for design review and special permits. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated for the record. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped November 29, 2004, sheets 1 and 3-7 and date stamped January 10, 2005, sheet 2; and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit, an that the wastewater evacuation system from the basement half bath shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and the Burlingame Department of Public Works, including that any future failure shall be the responsibility of the homeowner; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors or basement, 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 design review; 3. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury; certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 4. 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; all new windows shall be true divided 4 Design Review and Special Permits 1600 Willow Avenue light wood windows and shall contain a wood stucco-mould trim to match the existing trim as close as possible; 5. 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; 6. that prior.to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyar shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; 7. that the conditions of the Chief Building Officials November 3, 2004 memo, the Fire Marshal's November 5, 2004 memo, the Recycling Specialist's and NPDES Coordinator's November 8, 2004 memos and the City Engineer's November 9, 2004 memo shall be met; 8. 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; 9. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; and 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building Code and California Fire Code, 2001 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame. Erica Strohmeier Zoning Technician c. Jim Keighran, applicant and property owner G City of Burlingame Planning Department 501 Primrose Road P(650) 558-7250 F(650) 696-3790 www.burlin ame.org �� CIT7 � T BURLINGAME APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION '°�,..� Type of application: Design Review F Conditional Use Permit Variance Special Permit � Other Parcel Number: � Project address• % � ;,J � -, - � � APPLICANT Name: J (/�( ��.E%T1"`"-� Address: � ioG� �[)� Lf 1�W �l•U City/State/Zip:� (�(,�a��e, �� �Q�/ I Phone (w):�� — � (o —�d � �fl� ARCHITECT/DESIGNER � N am e:�����- SD�C� f�"['ES Address: t22� �hLO/'ra. l! (J� Citylstate�ziP$URL./�tlG�4/�l�', -l�/� 9'�Olv Phone (w): ��.. �i'��� ¢ (h): cfl: �5�-37�—��f4g PROPERTY OWNER Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone (w): (h): ��� Please indicate with an asterisk * the contact person for this project. RECEIVED NOV - 1 2004 t PROJECT DESCRIPTION: U»Sh1 �T ��CANI D CITY Of BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPT. �DIT/ad � AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. . Applicant's signature: Date: I know about the proposed applicatio hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning Commission. Property owner's signature: � , Date: �l Date submitted: � � � PCAPP.FRM . 1i. � �� � • 1 I ,i � � . '•f . ,�1 ` � : . ,. � �, � �� . • -�e--�- • �- �a � �� � � �� � ��f � �� ���� 1 L� . Ciry of Burlingame Planning Comn2ission Minutes January 24, 2005 • How much landscaping would be morder to reduce the number of compact parking spaces and reduce or eliminate the varian request; • Revise the articulation at corners of the structure to reduce or eliminate the side setback variance, do something different f what is shown; • At the front of th uilding on Cowan, add arches, articulation and window detail to increase the human scale and cre a base piece for the building; • There is clear way to access the front of the building f the disabled accessible parking spaces at the re , is there a building code requirement which s not been met? • T fic Engineer should comment on any chang o parking proposed. �ommissioners conunented: Feel that the irection given regarding parking may seem contradictory, applicant needs to study and present the a rnatives, including the impact on landscaping; it was noted that this use is a great idea and consiste ith the newly adopted Bayfront plan; discussed putt' disabled parking on tl�e public street, staff i ed that the requirement is that disable accessible park' e on the site it serves; parking allocation nee to be considered in the light of whether all the empl es will ever be there at the same time; not enco ging building to be reduced to meet on-site parki , ut they are intensifying the use significantly w' lout adding any parking, like to see parking pr ided to code since they are increasing the use; s ort adding landscaping within parking areas as p inoted in the specific plan as long as it does not und y restrict parking and access. Chair Ost�na moved to set this item on the action answered, the Planning Department has had time to revi The motion was seconded by C. Keighran. Motion � appealable. This item concluded at 7:25 p.m. en when the long list of questions have been the responses, and there is space on an agenda. approved on a 6-0 voice vote. This action is not VIL ACTION ITEMS COrisellt CalCndal' - Items on the consent calendar are considered to be roattirie. They are acted oii sirnultaneoa�sly u�iless separate cliscussion and/o�• actiorz as requestecl by tlre applicant, a member of the public w• a commissiaier pria� to tlre time the canmission votes on the rnotion to adopt. 2A. 1600 WILLOW AVENUE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR A BASEMENT AND FOR BUILDING HEIGHT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION AND NEW BASEMENT (JIM KEIGHRAN, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JERRY DEAL, JD & ASSOCIATES, DESIGNER) (104 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER 2B. 2101 ADELINE DRIVE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (MATTHEW MEFFORD, WINGES ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; DEAN AND URSULA WILLIAMS, PROPERTY OWNERS) (65 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER 2D. 1812 C MAGNOLIA AVENUE, ZONED C-1 — APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ART CLASSES (NANCY CALL TORRES, APPLICANT; WJ BRITTON, INC. PROPERTY OWNER) (10 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE BARBER C. Keighran noted that she would abstain from voting on items 2a, 1600 Willow Avenue because the 2 City ofBurliragame Planning Commission Minutes Janumy 24, 2005 applicant is a relative and 2b, 2101 Adeline Drive, because she lives within 500 feet. C. Brownrigg noted that he would abstain from voting on item 2b, 2101 Adeline Drive, because he lives within 500 feet. Chair Osterling asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the consent calendar. Annette Doherty, property owner of item 2c, 1613 Mc Donald Way, asked that her project be removed so that she could discuss one of the conditions with the commission. Chair Osterling set item 2c, 1613 McDonald Way, as the first action item on the regular action calendar. C. Bojues moved to approve items 2a, 1600 Willow Avenue, 2b, 2101 Adeline Drive and 2d,1812 C Magnolia Avenue. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica. Chair Osterling called for a voice vote on the motion. Items 2a, 1600 Willow Avenue and 2b, 2101 Adeline Drive passed on a 4-0-2 (Cers Brownrigg and Keighran abstaining) voice vote; and item 2d, 1812 C Magnolia Avenue passed on a 6-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:30 p.m. VIII. REGULAR ACTIO 2C. 1613 MCDONA WAY, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SIDE SETBACK V CE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (ALFREDO REYES, STEWAR SSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; PATRICK AND ANNETTE DOHERTY, C� Monroe presented the staff report including the 10 co rtions of approval proposed. Ten conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioners had questions of staff. Chair Osteriing opened the public hearing. ette Doherty, property owner , noted that she has spent the last two weeks researching windows, d would request that the requirement for true divided lights in condition one be changed to "simu ed divided light windows with permanently fixed ree dimensional grids permanently attached on inside (wood) and out side (simulated material ". She noted that these windows are a single plate glass in a wooden frame with a three dimensi al, divided light like grid attached on the inside an outside. These simulated paned windows are s stantialiy cheaper and have a much reduced chance at the seals on the glass will fail. Commissi er asked if these windows had the divided lights plac between the two pieces of glass? No, the gri ' on the outside of the glass on both the inside and outs' e, the grid is fixed and cannot be removed. e difference in price is substantial, true divided light indows for this proj ect would range from $7 , 00 to $89,000 and the simulated divided lights with exter' r fixed grid would range in price from $43 0 to $55,000. Unfortunately her budget will not allow for true divided lights. There were no mor omments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion: the "simulated �vided lights as described will provide the more traditional look which the design guidelines promote ey will have depth and will look inside and out like "true divided lights", individually paned window . Could staff put some thought into a"term of art° to use in the future so that simulated divided light windows as described can be included when true divided light windows are proposed, directed and/or required. 3 Ciry of�Bi�rlingame Planrzi�ag Commission Unappi�oved Mii2utes Janumy 10, 2005 8. 1600 WILLOW AVENUE, ZONED R-1 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR AND SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (JIM KEIGHRAN, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JERRY DEAL, JD & ASSOCIATES, DESIGNER) (104 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERICA STROHMEIER C. Keighran stated that she would be abstaining from participating on this item because she is related to the applicant and stepped down from the dais and left the chambers. CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff. Chair Osterling opened the public comment Jim Keighran, property owner, and Jerry Deal, designer, 1228 Paloma Avenue, Burlingame, represented the project. Applicant noted that he has lived in this house since 1998, now have two kids and want to have two more in the future, would like to expand his house for his growing family, would like to have all bedrooms on one floor, he is removing a portion of the garage accommodate the proposed addition. Designer noted that there is a change to the basement floor plan not shown on the plans, would like to add a direct vent fireplace and 25 SF half-bathroom in basement, designer submitted a revised baseinent floor plan showing these changes. Commission asked if the half-bathroom will have a pump. Designer commented that the City �vill require a punip and backflow water valve to be installed. Commission asked if the existing roof height is beulg lowered? Designer clarified that the existing roofheight is not changing but that the new roofportions will be lower than the existing l�igl�est roof. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed. C. Vistica noted that the project is designed well, the addition is articulated and there is interest in the roof design, and made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar with the changes proposed in the basement. This motion was seconded by C. Auran. Chair Osterling called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a voice vote 5-0-1 (C. Keighran abstaining). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 8:28 p.m. 9. 2101 ADELINE T �ECONDSTORY ; DEAN AND �RICA STROF fED R-1 - APPLICA' (MATTHEW MEFFi �SULA WILLIAMS, OWNERS) (65 NO ED) PROJE Cers. Brownr`i`� and Keighran stated tha ey would be abstaining fro articipating on this ite because they live within�0 feet of the subject prop y and stepped down from t dais and left the cham ers. lnr. Hurin briefly pres�ted the project descriptiot�� There were no questions of'�taff. °� �. '��. Chai Osterling opened the�pi�'blic comment. Dean WiI�ams, property o�vner, and �thew Mefford, archite 1290 Howard Avenue #�`i 1, Burlingame, represente��he project. Applicant noted t�t�,the intent is to develo� e interiar of the house a�l\ enlarge an existing bedraom to make it a master be om, also adding a fami room next to the kitche , resently the existing seco�ti story portion of the hou looks nfinished, this p�ect will complete the se nd floor, addition integrat�into the existing architec e, usi the same exten materials throughout to r tch, project conforms to tlre,zoning code. Commission asked i e new window nd eave detail will match existing; yes. There were no other comments from the floor and th ublic hearing was closed. FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRS ND � INGES ARCHITEC PLICANT A 0 SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION - CITY OF BURLINGAME Keighran Residence 1600 Willow Avenue Burlingame, CA. Special pernut for a basement 1 Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant structural chnracteristics of the new constrzsction or addition are consistent with the existing structure's c�esigrr and with the existing street crnd neighborhood. The basement is below grade ( the floor above is no more than 2 feet above the existing grade). Therefore its mass is no more than a typical foundation. � Explain how the vcrriety of roof line, facade, exterior f nish naaterials and elevation.s of the proposed new strt�cture or additron are consistent with the existing structure, street and nerghborhood There is no roof line associated with the basement. The exterior finish is a combination of stucco and concrete foundation. These materials are consistent with the existing dwelling and with other stucco applications in the neighborhood. 3 How will the proposed project be eonsistent with the residential design guidelines aclopted by the eitv (C.S. 25.57)? The basement conforrr�c to the Zoning code requirements and will not contribute to mass which would be out of character with the neighborhood � Explain how the removal of any trees loeated within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necessar�� and is consistent with the ciry's reforestation requirements. What mitigation is proposed for the rensoval of�any trees? Fxplain why this mitigation is appropriate. No trees are planned to be removed at this time. RECEIVE� NOV - 1 2004 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPT. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION - CITY OF BURLINGAME Keighran Residence 1600 Willow Avenue Burlingame, CA. Special pernut for the height, of a portion of the roof, to exceed 30 feet above the average top of curb . 1 Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant structural chnracteristies of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing stn�cture's design and with the existing street and neighborhood The proposed addition architecturally blends in with the existing dwelling. The second floor additions are somewhat minor in character and do not dominate the fa�ade. 2 Explain how the variety of roof line, faeade, exterior frnish materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or nddition are consisXent with the existing structure, street and neighborhooct. The new roof line has a 12/12 pitch which matches the existing roof pitch. This is an important element of compatibility in the roof mass and design. An increase of the roof to a height of 31'-2" is necessary for this compatibility and to avoid the additions looking "squat". The earterior finish materials will match that of the existing surrounding materials. The elevations are consistent with the existing elevations in style, mass and materials. 3 How will the proposed project be consistent with ihe residenticrl design guidelines adopted by the city (C.S. 25.57)? The design guidelines allow an increase in the height measurement of 30 jeet above the average top of curb jor architectural character. In order to compliment and match the �isting architectural character this slight adjustment in the height is necessary. � Explarn how the removal of any trees• located within the footprint of any new structure or addition is necesscrry nnd is eonsistent with the citv's reforestation requirements. What mitigation is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain why this mitigation rs nppropriate. No trees are planned to be removed at this time. RECEIVEC� NOV - 1 2004 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING DEPT