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Home My WebLink About1048 Balboa Avenue - Staff ReportCity of Burlingame Design Review Amendment Address: 1048 Balboa Avenue Item No. 8a Regular Action Item Meeting Date: March 28, 2016 Request: Application for Design Review Amendment for proposed changes to a previously approved Design Review application for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling. Applicant and Architect: Anthony Ho, LPMD Architects Property Owner: Mr., & Mrs. Wilson Cheng General Plan: Low Density Residential APN: 026-164-250 Lot Area: 6,000 SF Zoning: R-1 Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. History and Amendment to Design Review: An application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling at 1048 Balboa Avenue was approved by the Planning Commission on August 11, 2014 (see attached August 11, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). The Planning Commission has reviewed and approved two FYI's for this project, one on April 13, 2015 and one on August 10, 2015 for the following changes: • Left side elevation (alonq Carmelita Avenuel Second floor windows in the master bedroom have been changed from two windows to one larger (3- window system) window that will be centered on the wall plane • Ripht side elevation, first floor Window has been increased in width by 6-inches to provide the required egress • Riqht side elevation, second floor Stairwell window changed from one window to two narrow, rectangular windows • Window chanae Using 400 Series Fibrex clad wood windows (with simulated divided lights) by Andersen instead of aluminum clad wood windows as originally approved Building permit B15-0052 was issued on May 6, 2015 for the construction of the addition. The applicant is now requesting approval of an as-built change to the left side (Carmelita) elevation for the removal of the existing chimney at the left front corner of the house. The fireplace will remain as a gas fireplace. The gas fireplace will vent on the left side (Carmelita) elevation, above the plaster recess. The vent cap will be painted to match the building. Please refer to the attached photo, revised plans and attached explanation letter. The applicant submitted plans showing the originally approved and as-built plans, with the requested changes clouded. Project Description: The existing single story house with a detached one-car garage contains 1,957 SF (0.33 FAR) of floor area and has four bedrooms. The applicant is proposing to add 72 SF off the rear of the existing first floor, to build a new covered entry area at the front of the house and to build a new 1,067 SF second story. With the proposed project, there will be an increase in the floor area ratio to 3,005 SF (0.50 FAR) where 3,051 SF (0.50 FAR) is the maximum allowed. The proposed project is 46 SF below the maximum allowed FAR and is therefore within 1% of the maximum allowed FAR. Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue With the proposed addition, the number of bedrooms will not be increasing (4 existing). Two parking spaces, one of which must be covered, are required on site. The existing detached garage will be demolished and replaced with a new detached one-car garage (10' wide x 20' clear interior dimensions), which will provide one code compliant covered parking space. One uncovered space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway. All other Zoning Code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application: ■ Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling and a new detached garage (CS 25.57.010, 2). 1048 Balboa Avenue Lot Area: 6,000 SF EXISTING ; PROPOSED j ALLOWED/REQUIRED SETBACKS _ I � _ f Front (1st flr): 22'-5" (to porch) �� 23'-9" (to porch) � 22'-9" (block average) (2nd flr): none � 33'-2" � 22'-9" (block average) �_._;._._ . ..�._.. Side (right): 4'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0" (/eft 15f f/r): 7'-9" � 19'-10'/z" (to addn.) 7'-6" (left 2"d flr): none 12'-2'/2' 12'-0" (average) Rear (1st flr): 42'-2'/2" �_._ 42'-2'h° ; 15'-0" (2nd flr): none � 48'-6'/z" ; 20'-0" Lot Coverage: 1,967.3 SF � 1,958.9 SF � 2,400 SF ; 32.7% --- 33% � 40% FAR: 1,956.5 SF � 3,004.5 SF � 3,051 SF' 0.33 FAR ; 0.50 FAR ; 0.51 FAR # of bedrooms: 4 ; 4 � ��; --- Parking: 1 covered � 1 covered � 1 covered (10' x 20') i (10' x 20') (10' x 20') 1 uncovered ; 1 uncovered 1 uncovered --- (9' x 20') (9' x 20') i (9' x 20') Height: 16'-3" ' 23'-11 '/2" 30'-0" DH Envelope: n/a complies �—�---� CS 25.26.075 ' (0.32 x 6,000 SF) + 900 SF + 231 SF = 3,051 SF (0.51 FAR) Staff Comments: See attached memos from the City Engineer, Chief Building Official, Parks Supervisor, Fire Marshal and Stormwater Coordinator. Design Review Study Meeting: At the Planning Commission meeting on March 14, 2016, the Commission wanted to know how the fireplace would be vented. They requested details on the venting and continued the hearing. The applicant submitted a response letter along with revised plans, including elevations with a gas fireplace venting detail in response to the Planning Commission's comments (see attached March 14, 2016 Planning Commission Minutes and March 18, 2016 revised plans). � Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the Council on April 20, 1998 are outlined as follows: 1. 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. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application, and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific findings supporting the Planning Commission's decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly 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 Division date stamped January 27, 2016, sheets A.1 through A.7 and L.1, and plans date stamped March 18, 2016, sheets A2.1, A2.3 and A3.1; 2. 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; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the house or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Building Division's February 27, 2014 memo, the Parks Division's March 3, 2014 memo, the Engineering Division's March 19, 2014 memo, the Fire Division's March 3, 2014 memo and the Stormwater Division's March 3, 2014 memo shall be met; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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; 3 Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue 9. 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; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 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: 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. 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 15. 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. Catherine Barber Senior Planner c. LPMD Architects, Anthony Ho, applicant and architect Attachments: Explanation letter submitted by project architect, dated March 18, 2016 and February 23, 2016 March 14, 2016 Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 Planning Commission Minutes Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed) Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed March 4, 2016 Aerial Photo 4 L P M D Arch itects 1288 Kifer Road, #206, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel 408.992.0280 Fax 408.992.0281 March 23, 2016 Planning Commission City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: 1048 Balboa Avenue—FYI Changing wood-burning fire�lace to gas fireplace Removal of chimney To the Honorable Planning Commission: Since the last hearing on March 14, 2016, we have resubmitted a revised set of drawings for 1048 Balboa Avenue. Below is a summary of the revised package: • We've included the existing floor plan and existing roof plan as part of the set, for your easy reference • We've added the vent detail of the gas fireplace at the bottom right corner of slieet A3.1 • We've shown the vent on the left elevation of sheet A3.1, clearly indicating the size and location of the vent • We've lined up the vent with the stucco detail below, so they will be all integrated together for a better design We hope we can get support on this change. Thank you very much. Sincerely, � �. Anthony Ho Principal LPMD Architects LPM DArchit ects 1288 Kifer Road, #206, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel 408.992.0280 Fax 408.992.0281 February 23, 2016 Ms. Catherine Keylon Planning Division City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: 1048 Balboa Avenue FYI Dear Ms. Keylon: LPMD Architects, the architect for the new single family home at 1048 Balboa Avenue, has submitted an application for FYI, regarding the removal of an existing chimney on the left front corner of the house. What we've learned from the Owner is that during construction, the contractor had noticed that the existing chimney was tilting. The contractor had informed building inspector about the situation. For safety concern, the contractor had to remove the chimney. The fireplace would still remain at the same location, but has been changed to a gas fireplace. We hope we can get your department's support on this change. Thank you very much. Sincerely, /; � � Anthony Ho Principal � LPMD Architects � GITY 0 '`,�, .''�°. � I � ,1 ��, r u.��'� -niii 0 ',�p � y R vort n City of Burlingame Meeting Minutes Planning Commission BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers e. 1048 Balboa Avenue, zoned R-1 — Application for Design Review Amendment for changes to a previously approved design review application for a first and second story addition and a new detached garage (Anthony Ho, LPMD Architects, designer; Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Cheng, property owners) (56 noticed) Staff Contact: Catherine Keylon Attachments: 1048 Balboa - plans - 3.14.16 1048 Balboa Ave - Staff report and attachments.pdf All Commissioners had visited the property. Senior Hurin provided an overview of the staff report. There were no questions of staff. Chair DeMartini opened the public hearing. Wilson Cheng represented the applicant. Commission questions/comments: > Fireplace does not need a chimney but needs a vent. Wants to see where the vent will terminate, whether on the wall or the roof. There will need to be a termination cap and it will be prominent. Location needs to be determined and it needs to be shown on the drawings. > If it is on the side of the house the plaster detail as shown will not work. It will come straight out between the windows. > Why are the aluminum-clad wood windows being replaced with fibrex-clad wood windows. (Cheng: More durable. It is not an issue of cost, it is durability.) Public commenfs: None. Chair DeMartini closed the public hearing. Commission discussion: > Not comfortable approving a guess. Needs to have a detailed drawing showing how the fireplace will be vented. > Have the fibrex-clad windows already been approved? (Hurin: Yes, they were approved in a previous FYI.) Commissioner Sargent made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Terrones, to continue the item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- DeMartini, Gum, Sargent, Terrones, Gaul, and Bandrapalli Absent: 1 - Loftis City of Burlingame Page 1 Printed on 3/2�/2016 City of Burlingame BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLI�NGAME BURLINGAME, CA 94010 = Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Monday, August 11, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers c. 1048 Balboa Avenue, zoned R-1 — Application for Design Review for a first and second story addition and a new detached garage (Anthony Ho, LPMD Architects, designer; Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Cheng, property owners) (56 noticed) Staff Contact: Erica Strohmeier All Commrssioners had visited the property. There were no ex-parte communications to report. Community Development Director Meeker presented the staff report. Chair Bandrapalli opened the public hearing Wilson Cheng represented the applicant. Commission comments: > Applauded the decision to replace all windows. Is happy with all the changes made. > Specify that the windows should be simulated frue divided light windows. Public comments: There were no public comments. Chair Bandrapalli closed the public hearing. Commissioner Terrones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sargent, to approve the item subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report, plus the following additional condition (note: the Commission's action is appealable): > "that all windows shall be simulated, true divided-light design" Chair Bandrapalli asked for a voice vote, and the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Bandrapalli, DeMartini, Yie, Loftis, Sargent, Terrones, and Gum City of Burlingame Page 1 Printed on 7/31/2015 RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Desiqn Review Amendment for chanqes to a previouslv approved first and second story addition at 1048 Balboa Avenue, zoned R-1, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Chenq propertv owners APN: 026-164-250; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on March 28, 2016, 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: 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 Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, is hereby approved. 2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such Design Review are set forth in the staff report, 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 28th dav of March. 2016, by the following vote: Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue Effective April 7, 2016 Page 1 that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped January 27, 2016, sheets A.1 through A.7 and L.1, and plans date stamped March 18, 2016, sheets A2.1, A2.3 and A3.1; 2. 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 staf�; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the house or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Building Division's February 27, 2014 memo, the Parks Division's March 3, 2014 memo, the Engineering Division's March 19, 2014 memo, the Fire Division's March 3, 2014 memo and the Stormwater Division's March 3, 2014 memo shall be met; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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. 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; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue Effective April 7, 2016 THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 11. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a ce�tification 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; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. 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 15. 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. . CITY OF BURLINGAME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD -j\ � BURLINGAME, CA 94010 '�"'�'+ ,- PH: (650) 558-7250 • FAX: (650) 696-3790 www.burlingame.org Site: 1048 BALBOA AVENUE The (ity of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the PUBLIC HEARING following public hearing on MONDAY, MARCH 14, NOTICE 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council fhambers, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA: Application for Design Review Amendment for changes to a previously approved design review application for a first and second story addition and a new detached garage at 1048 BALBOA AVENUE zoned R-1. APN 026-164-250 Mailed: March 4, 2016 (Please refer to other side) Citv of Burlin_qame A copy of the application and plans for this project may be reviewed prior to the meeting at the Community Development Department at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California.: If you challenge the subject application(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in the notice or in,written correspondence delivered to the city at or prior to the pubtic hearing. � Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for informing their tenants about this notice. For additional information, please call (650) 558-7250: Thank`you. 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Applicant and Architect: Anthony Ho, LPMD Architects Property Owner: Mr., & Mrs. Wilson Cheng General Plan: Low Density Residential APN: 026-164-250 Lot Area: 6,000 SF Zoning: R-1 Environmental Review Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. History and Amendment to Design Review: An application for Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling at 1048 Balboa Avenue was approved by the Planning Commission on August 11, 2014 (see attached August 11, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). The Planning Commission has reviewed and approved two FYIs for this project, one on April 13, 2015 and one on August 10, 2015 for the following changes: • Left side elevation (along Carmelita Avenue) Second floor windows in the master bedroom have been changed from two windows to one larger (3- window system) window that will be centered on the wall plane � Riqht side elevation, first floor Window has been increased in width by 6-inches to provide the required egress � Riqht side elevation, second floor Stairwell window changed from one window to two narrow, rectangular windows • Window chanqe Using 400 Series Fibrex clad wood windows (with simulated divided lights) by Andersen instead of aluminum clad wood windows as originally approved Building permit B15-0052 was issued on May 6, 2015 for the construction of the addition. The applicant is now requesting approval of an as-built change to the left side (Carmelita) elevation for the removal of the existing chimney at the left front corner of the house. The fireplace will remain as a gas fireplace. Please refer to the attached photo and attached explanation letter, dated February 23, 2016. The applicant submitted plans showing the originally approved and as-built plans, date stamped February 23, 2016, with the requested change highlighted in yellow. Project Description: The existing single story house with a detached one-car garage contains 1,957 SF (0.33 FAR) of floor area and has four bedrooms. The applicant is proposing to add 72 SF off the rear of the existing first floor, to build a new covered entry area at the front of the house and to build a new 1,067 SF second story. With the proposed project, there will be an increase in the floor area ratio to 3,005 SF (0.50 FAR) where 3,051 SF (0.50 FAR) is the maximum allowed. The proposed project is 46 SF below the maximum allowed FAR and is ' Design Review Amendment therefore within 1% of the maximum allowed FAR. 1048 Balboa Avenue With the proposed addition, the number of bedrooms will not be increasing (4 existing). Two parking spaces, one of which must be covered, are required on site. The existing detached garage will be demolished and replaced with a new detached one-car garage (10' wide x 20' clear interior dimensions), which will provide one code compliant covered parking space. One uncovered space (9' x 20') is provided in the driveway. All other Zoning Code requirements have been met. The applicant is requesting the following application: ■ Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling and a new detached garage (CS 25.57.010, 2). 1048 Balboa Avenue Lot Area: 6,000 SF EXISTING ; PROPOSED � ALLOWED/REQUIRED SETBACKS I i Front (1st flr): 22'-5" (to porch) � 23'-9" (to porch) � 22'-9" (block average) (2nd flr): none � 33'-2" 22'-9" (block average) Side (right): 4'-0" ; � 4'-0" 4'-0" (left 15t flr): 7'-9" j 19'-10'/2' (to addn.) 7'-6" (left 2"d flr): none j 12'-2'/z" 12'-0" (average) Rear (1st flr): 42'-2 '/z" � 42'-2 'h" 15'-0" (2nd flr): none ; 48'-6'h" 20'-0" Lot Coverage: 1,967.3 SF ` 1,958.9 SF 2,400 SF 32.7% � 33% 40% . _ ... ... FAR: 1,956.5 SF �� 3,004.5 SF 3,051 SF' 0.33 FAR � 0.50 FAR 0.51 FAR # of bedrooms: 4 � 4 � � --- Parking: 1 covered � 1 covered 1 covered (10' x 20') (10' x 20') (10' x 20') 1 uncovered 1 uncovered 1 uncovered (9' x 20') (9' x 20') (9' x 20') Height: 16'-3" 23'-11 %z" I 30'-0" DH Envelope: n/a � complies � I CS 25.26.075 ' (0.32 x 6,000 SF) + 900 SF + 231 SF = 3,051 SF (0.51 FAR) Staff Comments: See attached memos from the City Engineer, Chief Building Official, Parks Supervisor, Fire Marshal and Stormwater Coordinator. Design Review Criteria: The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 1591 adopted by the Council on April 20, 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; � De'sign Review Amendment 3. Architectural style and mass and bulk of structure; 1048 Balboa Avenue 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. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should conduct a public hearing on the application, and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report. Action should include specific findings supporting the Planning Commission's decision, and should be affirmed by resolution of the Planning Commission. The reasons for any action should be stated clearly for the record. 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 Planning Division date stamped January 27, 2016, sheets A.1 through A.7 and L.1, and plans date stamped February 23, 2016, sheets A2.1, A2.3 and A3.1; 2. 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; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the house or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Building Division's February 27, 2014 memo, the Parks Division's March 3, 2014 memo, the Engineering Division's March 19, 2014 memo, the Fire Division's March 3, 2014 memo and the Stormwater Division's March 3, 2014 memo shall be met; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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. 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; 3 � Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 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: 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. 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 15. 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. Catherine Barber Senior Planner c. LPMD Architects, Anthony Ho, applicant and architect Attachments: Explanation letter submitted by project architect, dated February 23, 2016 August 11, 2014 Planning Commission Minutes Planning Commission Resolution (Proposed) Notice of Public Hearing — Mailed March 4, 2016 Aerial Photo 4 RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been prepared and application has been made for Desiqn Review Amendment for chanqes to a previouslv approved first and second story addition at 1048 Balboa Avenue, zoned R-1, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Chenq propertv owners APN� 026-164-250; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on March 14, 2016, 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 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 Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50% of the floor area of the structures before the addition, is hereby approved. 2. Said Design Review is approved subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such Design Review are set forth in the staff report, 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 14th dav of March. 2016, by the following vote: Secretary EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue Effective March 24, 2016 Page 1 that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped January 27, 2016, sheets A.1 through A.7 and L.1, and plans date stamped February 23, 2016, sheets A2.1, A2.3 and A3.1; 2. 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; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the house or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the Building Division's February 27, 2014 memo, the Parks Division's March 3, 2014 memo, the Engineering Division's March 19, 2014 memo, the Fire Division's March 3, 2014 memo and the Stormwater Division's March 3, 2014 memo shall be met; 5. 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; 6. 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; 7. 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; 8. 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. 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; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2013 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; ' ' � � EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval for Categorical Exemption and Design Review Amendment 1048 Balboa Avenue Effective March 24, 2016 THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. 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 15. 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.