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Home My WebLink About141 Costa Rica Avenue - Staff Report (2)� , City of Burlingame Item # 13 Preliminary Design Review for New Two Story Residence witlt Special Permit for Heiglrt Address: 141 Costa Rica Avenue Meeting Date: July 10, 2000 Request: Application for design review for new five-bedroom, two-story residence with a detached two-car garage; the project includes a special permit for a residence with a height of 35'-0". Property Owner: Larry Morsello Applicant and Designer: James Chu APN: 028-316-030 Lot Area: 6529 SF (50' x 131') General Plan Designation: low density residential D�te Submitted: May 18, 2000 Summary: Application for design review for new two-story single-family residence with detached two-car garage. A Special Permit for height is required to permit a 35'-0" height where a maximum height of 30'-0" is permitted. The house would have five bedrooms and requires two covered and one uncovered parking spaces. Staff Comments: Attached Table Comp�ring Proposed Project with Existing and Required R-1 Standards Proposed Existing Required Front Setback - lst floor 24'-6" 23'-6" � 24'-6" Front Setback - 2nd tloor 24'-6" N/A 24'-0" Right Setback 10'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0" Left Setback 4'-0" 10'-0" 4'-0" Rear Setback - lst floor 41'-4" 45'-0" 15'-0" Rear Setback - 2nd floor 41'-4" N/A 20'-0" Height 35'-0"* 1-story 30' - 36' with � special permit DHE � ok N/A see code Lot Cover�ge 2265 SF = 35% 1653 SF=25% 2612 SF= 40% FAR 3553 SF= 54% 1550 SF = 25% 3589 SF=55% # Bedrooms 5 N/A N/A P�rking 2 cov.+ 1 uncov 1 cov+ 1 uncov 2 cov.+ 1 uncov. * Project requires a Special Permit for Height for a height of 35'-0" where a maximum height of 30'-0" is permitted. Janice Jagelski Planner c: James Chu, applicant V CIT ,"+ V*� CITY OF BURLINGAME euRunpwMc ��,:_. �� APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMNIISSION Type of Application: X Special Permit Variance Other=l�S �N �,v�' Q,v.� Proj ect Address: 141 C o a s t a R i c a Assessor's Parcel Number(s): •028-316-030 APPLICANT Name: ,TamPS Cht�/T,arrlr Morsello Address: _�A WpG{: 4�rd Av nLP City/State/Zip: _san MatE?n, cA 440� Phone (w):��g-31�5-Q2�6, e�-t-. �� ) � . � - • : ARCHITECT/DESIGNER * Name:_ rramPG rr,� Address: _�A wPGt. a�,-a A rPni�a City/Si1tC/ZlP: San Ma . o, .A 440� Phone (w): 650-345-A �iF,, axt _ 1 4 PROPERTY OWNER Name: Larry Morsello Address: 1353 Bernal Avenue City/State/Zip: R» r 1 i n g a m r� F(� A � a n i n Phone (w): . � � � : . � � • • Please indicate with an asterisk * the contact person for this application. �� f�: 650-345-9287 . . � � � 1' � ►- .. . �. .0 ., � ,. �. �ar Ac�,+a�•hA�i ga�"age- l�Pmo1 i�h Pxi Gti n��g� P G�or�r r i d nr•A arid aaraae. AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty . of perj ury that the information given herein is true and conect to the best o�my lrnowledge and belief. s Signature I know about the proposed application and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning Commission. � � �� Property s Signature Date � � •-FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ----------------------------------------- Date Filed: S� I�� D O Fee: 5 l o.-t- 5 b7� . Planning Commission: Study Date: Action Date: . � r�, c�rr o � � � � BURLJN6l1ME , � 'M.... P The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defined by the City's Ordinance (Code Section 25.50). Your answers to the following questions can assist the Planning Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings can be made for your request. Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to the back of this form for assistance with these questions. � 1. Explain why the blend of mass, scale and dominant structural characteristics of the new construction or addition are consistent ivith the existing structure's design and with the existing sireet and neiglzborlaood. The new proposed two story residence is inconsistent with the existing pattern, but the�garage:i5 consistent with the existing and the neighborhood. The mass is broken up with offset in the wall planes and integrated steep roof shapes. The proposed residence's mass and scale is consistent in the larger neighborhood of the "West side��. 2. Explain ho►v tlze variety of roof line, facade, ext,eriorfinisla materials and elevations of the proposed new structure or addition are consistent �vith the existing structure, street and neighborhood. The new proposed residence is lacated within a variety of styles and shapes in this neighborhood,with mix gar�ge pattern-and building mass. Compatibility is achieved by building/garage pl�cement, and by the articulation of the steep roof to minimize impact on adjacent neighbors, and will fits well by using similar trim, detailing, and materials used. 3. Hoiv will tlae proposed project be consistent tiviih the residential design guidelirces adopted by the city (C. S. 25. 57) ? The proposed residence is consistent with the residential design guidelines. The proposed Style with a.detached two car garage matched the existing placement/p�ttern, and fits in the neighborhood.. with similar builSing materials used. 4. Explain hoiv the removal of any trees located withi� the footprint of any new structure or addition <is necessary and is consistent wuh the city's reforestalion requirements. What miligation is proposed forihe•removal of any trees? "Explain.�vhy this mitigation is approp�zate.: �om��small fruit ,trees .are.,'�toabek�`removed� : du�'�zto new�'two'.car' :, ,garage.. A new 'landscap�ngla�e�:`proposed�.for:the entire l�ot. . , . sp.frm/11/98 „ ,� . ; , .. .. . .... .- --. . .. .. .., .. ......,.::r_ .,. � � ROUTING FORM DATE: May 18, 2000 TO: �CITY ENGINEER X CHIEF BUII,DING OFFICIAL � ...,�FIRE MARSHAL � SR. LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR _CITY ATTORNEY FROM: CITY PLANNER/PLANNER SUBJECT: Request for Design Review for new two-story residence at 141 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-316-030. ' SCHEDITLED PLANNING COMIVIISSION ACTION MEETING: June 26, 2000 STAFF REVIEW BY MEETING ON: Monday, May 22, 2000 THANKS, � Maureen/Janice/Ruben �� I // � ` 0 �. J Z Date of Comments PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (650) 696-7230 May 23, 2000 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 To: Planning Department From: Syed Murtuza, Senior Civil Engineer Re: Comments on 141 Costa Rica Avenue for a new 2 story residence CORPORATION YARD (650) 696-7260 • A property survey by a licensed land surveyor is required for the project. The property survey shall show all property lines, easements, and shall show all property corners existing and to be set. • All site and roof drainage shall be made to drain to Cabrillo Avenue. The site plans shall show elevations demonstrating the drainage is to the frontage street or otherwis�. • Sheet A1 shows the removal of the driveway at the frontage of the property. The Driveway profile shall be shown on the plans and it shall comply with the City of Burlingame standards. Any work in the public right of way requires an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department. � � A sanitary sewer lateral test is required for this project. The test shall be performed in accordance with the City standard and if required, the sewer lateral shall be replaced in accordance with the City standards. • It is not clear from the submitted plans as to if any basement is proposed. If any basement is proposed; plans shall show how the underground drainage from the basement is handled. U:\Syedmurtuza�privatedevelopment\141Costa Rica ave-comments.wpd . . . . . .. . .. ..,. .:.� :.., %� � 0 c ROUTING FORM DATE: May 18, 2000 TO: �CITY ENGINEER x CHIEF BUII,DING OFFICIAL � ,�FIItE MARSHAL ' SR. LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR CITY ATTORNEY FROM: CITY PLANNER/PLANNER SUBJECT: Request for Design Review for new two-story residence at 141 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-316-030. SCHEDULED PLANNING COMIVIISSION ACTION MEETING: June 26, 2000 STAFF REVIEW BY MEETING ON: Monday, May 22, 2000� ; THANKS, , Maureen/Janice/Ruben S ZZ'��ate of Comments G�� 7� ,1�� oa� � f� �t� eoNS�uc-� �� -( ,�b a P��6 5 w l�f� .� f-� % �Po�"'� ��6�'�% / L.I'� L� ^ r�0�7c %�iCf��rJ.�G�— %CS s%/�� `� I CIT}' OF BURLINGAME a rop�� ot� the appii�ation and plans for thi� prciject may bc r��'ie�ved prior to the meetin�� ut the P1A1111111�_ Department at 501 Prin�ro�e Roacl, Burlin�Tame. Califc�rnia. ]t� you ch�illen�� the subject application(s) in court. you i��ay be litniteci to rai�in�� o�il�� those issue� you or �omeone else raised at the public hearin�, describeci in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the city at or prioi• to tl�e p�fblic hearin�. Property owners �vho receive this notice are responsiUle for informin� tlleir tenants about this notice. For additional lllt0l'llliuion, please call (G50) �5�-7?50. Thtl►1� yOU. M�u-�aret Monroe City Planner PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (Ple��se rc�fer to onc��,- side) �� CITV o� C�Ty OF BURLINGAME pLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLIN�AME 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 y"°.,; TEL: (650) 558-7250 1�+1 G05iA RICA AVENUE A�'N:��—�='1E'��''� PUBLIC HEARING Study of an �pplication for design review far NOTICE a new two—story single—family resider�ce at 141 Gost� Rica Avenue, ioned R-1. The City of B�_4rlingamE F�lanning Commissian announce5 the follou�iing p��blic hearing on Monday, 3uly i0, 2000 at 7:00 F�. M. in the �Z61,1?5.1�, City Hall Co�mcil .Chambers lacated at 501 �:Z�t;jj,(�2. F'rimrose Road, S��rlingame, C�lifot�nia. �'i.�i��3�. Mailed June 30, 2Q00 (Plense refer to otlier sicle)