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Home My WebLink About128 Costa Rica Avenue - Staff Report' 'L� �✓}'! � �J CITY OF B URLINGAME PARKING VARIANCE Uncovered Parking Space Variance Address: 128 Costa Rica Avenue Meetinq Date:8/10/92 Request: Parking Variance for an uncovered parking space 10' X 17', where the code requires 9' X 20' at 128 Costa Rica Avenue (C.S. 25.70.020 a). Applicant:Jose Vilar applicant and James and Sonia Lundy owners Assessor's Parcel: 028-293-240 Lot Dimensions and Area: .17 Acres MOL General Plan: Low Density Residential Zoninq: R-1 Adjacent Development: Single Family Residential CEQA Status: Exempt; Sec. 15301 Class 1(e) Minor additions to existing structures Summary: The proposal is to a one bedroom and a bath (728 SF) to the existing two bedroom, two bath house (2,135 SF) to create a three bedroom, three bath house with an attached garage (2,863 SF Total). The proposed house will require one covered and one uncovered parking spaces. The existing garage provides space for one vehicle (10'-6" X 25'-0" interior clear of all utilities). The uncovered parking space is 10' X 17' where the code requires 10' X 20'. This parking space is 3'-0" short in length. All other zoning code requirements have been met. Front Setback: Side Setbaak: (north side) Side Setback: (south side) Rear Setback: Buildinq Heiqht: Lot Coveraqe: Chanqe in Footprint: PROP03ED 15'-0" 13'-0" 5'-1" 38'-0" 19'-0" 38$ 2,863 SF EXISTING 15'-0" 3'-0" 4'-6" 69'-0" 15'-0" 26$ 2,135 SF REQUIRED 15' or Avg. 5'-0" 5'-0" 15'-0" 30'-0" 40� max. + 728 SF Parkinq: 1 covered 1 covered 1 covered '� �. u:►covered 1 uncovered 1 uncovered (10'X17') (10'X17') * Parking variance for uncovered parking space that is 10' X 17' where 9'-0" X 20'-0" is required. CITY OF B URLINGAME PARKING VARIANCE Paqe Two Staff Review: The City Engineer notes (7/13/92 memo) that there is adequate space behind the sidewalk to the face of the garage for most vehicles (19'). Required Findinqs for Variance: In order to grant a variance the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d): (a) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved that do not apply generally to property in the same district; (b) the granting of the application is necessary for the preserva- tion and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, and to prevent unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship; (c) the granting of the appl?cation will not be detrimental or injurious to property or iMprovements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience; (d) that the use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity. Planninq Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affirmative action should include findings made for the variance requested. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated for the record. At the public hearing the following condition should be considered: Conditions: 1. that the addition as built shall conform to the plans submitted to the Planninq Department and date stamped July 9, 1992 Sheets A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8 with a 10' wide and 17' deep uncovered parking space. 2. that the south side setback on the new addition shall be 5'-1" as shown on sheet A2; and 3. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. Jane Gomery Planner PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF BURLINGAME CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAC APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION gURLINGAME. CALIFORNIA 94010 Type of Application: _Special Permit _Variance _Other Project Address 128 COSTA RICA AVENUE Assessor�s Parcel Number(s) 028-293-24O � , �>'�' ��': J'. , � APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER Name : JAMES AND SONIA LUNDY Address: 128 COSTA RICA AVENUE BURLINGAME, CA City/State/Zip 94010 Name : SAME Address: City/State/Zip Telephone: (Work) 415-697-8881 Telephone (Work) ( Home ) �+15-342-2118 ( Home ) ARCHITECT/DESIGNER �JOSE VILAR Name: HAYDEN & VILAR ARCHITECTS Please indicate with an asterisk (*) who is the Address: 5332 COLLEGE AVENUE #200 contact person for this proiect. OAKLAND, CA 94618 Telephone ( daytime ) : 510-428-1050 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ADD A MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH AT THE BACK OF THE EXISTI�I'�� HOUSE WITH SECOND PARKING SPACE (UNCOVERED) IN FRONT OF EXISTING GARAGE, 17'-0" AVAILABLE TO PROPERTY LINE, 20`-0" REQUIRED. AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify un er_penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and �rrect to the best of my }�now;ledge and belief. __ - -. , _ � ,> Applicant�s Signature Date I know about the proposed application, and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application. , ,� ,.. �: ,� " �,w� � Z Property Owner's �ignature Date ' -------------------------- OFFICE USE ONLY ----------------------------- ,� J ' � �� Q�.,/� � Date Filed: ��L�� Fee y i Receipt # I �� Letter(s) to applicant advising application incomplete: ' Date application accepted as complete: P.C. study meeting (date) P.C. public hearing (date)x =/o -�� P.C. Action �-� j',' r� ti v�L � tiV��"o �l �J% ; i c 2' S� Appeal to Council? Yes --N6 � ' C o u n c i l mee t i n g d a te `�---- — Co u n c il Ac tion CITY OF BURLINGAME SUPPLEMENTAL TO APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS In order to approve an application for a variance, the Planning Commission is required to make findings (Code Section 25.54.020 a-d). Please answer the following questions as they apply to your property and application request to show how the findings can be made. A letter may also be submitted if you need additional space or if you wish to provide additional information : for the Planning Commission to consider in their review of your application. Please write neatly in ink or type. a. Describe the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or . conditions applicable to your property which do not apply to other properties in the area. The existing residence at 128 Costa Rica is situated in the front of the property generaly in line with other properties in the area. The garage however is attach- ed (most other homes have a detached garage) and is part of the overall roof. The house was constructed to the side setbacks and unlike other nearby homes, the driveway does not extend along one side of the house to the rear (usually to a detached garage). The driveway in front of the garage varies from 17 to 17.5 feet to the property line and measures 19 feet to the edge of the sidewalk. b. Explain why the application request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and what unreasonable property loss or unnecessary hardship might result from the denial of the application. This application request is made in order to allow the owners to improve their property to the level as that enjoyed by the majority of their neighbors. Denial of the application will prevent the owners from realizing the potential value of the property. c. Explain why the granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare or convenience. Granting of this application to allow parking in the existing 17 feet long drive- way (20 feet required) will not have a negative impact. Cars today range in size from under 14 feet to 18.5 feet for the largest car. Even a 1955 cadillac wi11 be able to be parked in the driveway.without blocking pedestrians on the sidewalk. Additionally, the existing 9 feet tall mature hedge, screens the drive- way from the closest adjacent neighbor. d. Discuss how the proposed use of the property will be compatible with the aesthetics, mass, bulk and character of existing and potential uses of properties in the general vicinity. The proposed use of the property will remain as a single family residence. The one story addition proposed complies with the requirements for setbacks, lot coverage and height. The materials selected are compatible with the existing house and with other properties in the general vicinity. 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