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Home My WebLink About1117 Balboa Avenue - Staff Report�� '. BL1RLiNGAME � DATE: TO: FROM: CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Departmenf MEMORANDUM August 4, 2010 Planning Commission Director's Report Meeting Date: August 9, 2010 Erica Strohmeier, Associate Planner SUBJECT: FYI — REQUESTED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1117 BALBOA AVENUE, ZONED R-1. Summary: On May 24, 2010, the Planning Commission approved an application for Design Review and Special Permit for a basement for a new, tow-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1117 Balboa Avenue, zoned R-1 (May 24, 2010, Planning Commission Minutes). There was one condition that was added to the project approval that requires Planning Commission review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. That condition is: Condition No. 2"that revisions to the project plans showing the location of the sewer ejector pump, the relocation of the backflow preventer to a less visible location, the location and sound attenuation measures for the sump pump, and clarification of the design of the windows (they shall be of a simulated true divided light design, not vinyl clad) shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as an FYI item prior to issuance of a building permit;" The architect submitted a revised Site Plan and revised Window Details Page and an explanation letter on July 21, 2010 to address the Commission's concerns. The architect notes that the basement was removed from the project and that therefore there is no sump pump, that the domestic back flow preventer was moved to the side yard and that all windows will have simulated true divided light permanently affixed grids. Other than the revisions and clarifications listed above, there are no changes proposed to the design of the house. If the Commission feels there is a need for more study, this item may be placed on an action calendar for a second review and/or public hearing with direction to the applicant. Erica Strohmeier, Associate Planner ATTACHMENTS: Letter from project architect, date stamped July 21, 2010 May 24, 2010 Planning Commission Minutes Originally Approved and Proposed Site Plan and Window Details Page, date stamped July 21, 2010 �� f� Qa�� RESPOND TO L H A LUNG HWA ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS . ENGINEERS DEVELOPER , PLANNER PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF BURLINGAME 180 MARTINGALE DR., FREMONT CALfFORNI.A T E L.: (510) 656-8287 F A X: (S l0) 656-8980 NEW TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE & DETACHED GARAGE @ 1117 BALBOA AVE. 06/15/2010 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CONIlV�NTS 07/20/2010 RESPOND TO PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: • BASEMENT HAS BEEN REMOVED & NO LIGHT WELL EATHER. SEE A- 2, A-5 & A-6. • NO SUMPUMP. ( NO BASEMENT). • DOMESTIC BACK FLOW PREVENTER MOVE TO SIDE YARD NEAR THE FRONT OF BLDG.. SEE A-3. SITE PLAN. • ALL WINDOWS USE SIMULATED TRUE DIVIDED LIGHT DESIGN (PERMANENT EXTERIOR & INTERIOR GRILLES), NOT V1NYL CLAD. ADD DETAIL @ A-8 • -EO - � ��NT�-- , �O-P-�O��,F f A1�Tl�T(lT -�E��O�I-�� R4�T�-T-I�-F��- (� \`�'�� (�'�'y/`� ��.l�i. Y' �/��i �/� � ^../ �. C-018026 J � �N.z.z� � ��, ��, �r, C A,O.. -....J '� e � !.�- a..� 2 1 2010 �r= BURLINGAME .�n�i� �� ,.-�T CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMM/SS/ON — Unapproved Minutes May 24, 2010 VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 2. 1117 BALBOAAVENUE, ZONED R-1—APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A BASEMENT FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JING LING LO, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; LI SHENG FU, ARCHITECT) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 26, 2010 PLANN/NG COMM/SS/ON MEET/NG) Reference staff report dated May 24, 2010, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifteen (15) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Julia Kong, 180 Martingale Drive, Fremont; represented the applicant. Commission comments: ■ One of the window details shows a removable interior grid; the Commission wishes to have simulated true divided-light windows. ■ On the first floor plan, is it possible to find another location for the fire department backflow device where it is not so visible? ■ The soils report was performed during a dryer period; be certain that the information regarding the groundwater table is accurate, particularly since it has been a wetter year. ■ Requested clarification regarding the window grids; are there removable grids on the interior and exterior? (Julia — there is also a grid on the exterior.) ■ Regarding the sump-pump; what type of noise attenuation will be provided to ensure that the noise does not disturb neighbors? The pump will need to be in an enclosure of some sort. ■ Show the location of the sewage ejector pump. Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Additional Commission comments: Address the location of the sewer ejector pump, backflow preventer, the sump pump location and sound attenuation, in addition to clarification of the window design as an FYI. Commissioner Yie moved to approve fhe application, by resolufion, with the following amended condifions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped May 12, 2010, sheets A-1 through A-7, Landscape Plan and property survey; 2. that revisions to the project plans showing the location of the sewer ejector pump, the relocation of the backflow preventer to a less visible location, the location and sound attenuation measures for the sump pump, and clarification of the design of the windows (they shall be of a simulated true divided light design, not vinyl clad) shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as an FYI item prior to issuance of a building permit; 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISS/ON — Unapproved Minutes May 24, 2090 3. that any changes to building materials, exteriorfinishes, 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; 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), shall require an amendment to this permit; 5. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's February 10, 2010, and December 23, 2009 memos, the City Engineer's January 11, 2010 memo, the Fire Marshal's January4, 2010 memo, the City Arborist's January 4, 2010 and February 11, 2010 memos, and the NPDES Coordinator's December 28, 2009 memo shall be met; 6. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. 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; 10. 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; 11. 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; 12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Califomia Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2007 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 13. 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 4 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes May 24, 2010 the City Engineer; 14. 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; 15. 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 16. 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. The mofion was seconded by Commissioner Gaul. Discussion of motion: None. Chair Terrones called fora voice vofe on the mofion to approve. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Auran absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:30 p.m. 5