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Home My WebLink About145 Costa Rica Avenue - Approval LetterCITY OF BURLINGAME City Hall — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 94010-3997 January 26, 2009 James Chu Chu Design and Engineering 55 W. 43�d Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Re: 145 Costa Rica Avenue Dear Mr. Chu, C!Y ,; ., . . �a. -;.•.!� � , � . f"�� ti a�4 �� o �rewwreG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division PH: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Since there was no appeal to or suspensiori by the City Council, the January 12, 2009, Planning Commission approval of your application for Design Review became effective January 23, 2009. This application was for a new, two-story single family dwelling at 145 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R- 1. The January 12, 2009 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped December 3, 2008, sheets A.1 through A.6 and L-1; 2. that exposed 5'/2-inch minimum wood headers be installed above the second story front window, on the rear elevation above the rounded bay, on the right elevation above the planter box, and on the left elevation above the planter box; 3. 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�; 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 September 23, 2008 memo, the City Engineer's October 17, 2008 memo, the Fire Marshal's September 22, 2008 memo, and the NPDES Coordinator's September 22, �008 memo shall be met; 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; �� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �� January 26, 2009 145 Costa Rica Avenue Page 2 7. 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; 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; 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 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; 10. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California 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: 11. 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; 12. 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; 13. 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 Department; and 14. 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. Reimbursement of the Design Review deposit will be processed and will be mailed to the property owner under separat� cover. o� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �� January 26, 2009 145 Costa Rica Avenue Page 3 All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely, /i�%%//�%i �� , William Meeker Community Development Director c. Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 3 BLOCK 8 BURLINGAME PARK NO 2 RSM B/17; APN: 028-316-020) Sherman Chiu, property owner 145 Costa Rica Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Chief Building Official, Community Development Dept./Building Div. File �� Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org �a Project Comment� Date: To: ❑ City Attorney From: September 22, 2008 t�( City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 Planning Staff Subject: Request for Design Review for a new; two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 145 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R- 1, APN: 028-316-020 Staff Review: September 22, 2008 1. See attached. 2. Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Works — Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information. �3. This project is subject to the City policy to maximize the planter strip. The new sidewalk is required to be constructed to the property line and transition to the exisfiing sidewalks on both adjacent properties. Both the site and landscape plans need to be revised to meet this requirement. 4. Driveway projection to the street can not extend beyond project line. Plans may need to be revised to conform to this requirement. Reviewed by: V V Date: 10/17/2008 The following requirements apply to the project 1 �/ A property boundary survey shall be preformed by a licensed land . PLANNING REVIEW COn'IlVIENTS � �°� 5�� Project Name• �� '��°"i' ��"` j Project Address: �� , � � PUSLIC WOR]KS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION surveyor. The survey sha11 show all property lmes, property comers, easements, topographical features and utilities. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) •-q-D��d'� "��i � �`L"�'�'`�`�' �� / �� : �� .t� -N �� 5� � rr►� u�g �c,� �� The site and roof drainage shall be shown on plans and should be made to ��i�a�-�. dra.in towards the Frontage Street. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 3, The applicant sha11 submit project grading and drainage plans for approval prior to the issuance of a Building pernv.t. 4 The project site is in a flood zone, the project shall comply with. the Ciiy's flood zone requirements. 5 '✓ A�sa�tary sewer l�ieral i�'is required for the project in accordance with the City's standards. •� (, The project plans sha11 show the required Bayfront Bike/Pedestrian trail and necessary public access improvements as required by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. '7. Sanitary sewer analysis is required for the project. The sewer analysis shall identify the project's impact to the City's sewer system and any sewer pump stations and identify mitigatio� measures. g . Submit traffic trip generation analysis for the project. 9, Submit a traffic irnpact study for the project. The traffic study should identify tY�e project generated impacts and recommend mitigation measures to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City Engineer. 10. The project shall file a parcel map with the Public Warks Engineering T�ivisian. The parcel map sha11 show all existi.ng property iines, easemenis, monumenfs, and new propeiiy �d iot iinzs �,r��sed'�y the mag. Page 1 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNIIJG REVIEW COMI��NTS.doc PU]BLIC W0�.2.KS I�EPARTNiENT ENGINEERING DIVISION Il. A latest preliminary title report of the subject parcel of land sha11 be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the parcel map for reviews. 12 Map closure/lot closure calculations shall be submitted wifih the parcel map. 13 The project shall submit a condominium map to the Engineering Divisions in accordan.ce with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. 14 � The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage public improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and other necessary appurtenant work. � � 15 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage streetscape improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutters, parking meters and poles, trees, and streetlights in accordance with streetscape master plan. 16 By the preliminary review of plans, it appears that the proj ect may cause adverse impacts during construction to velv.cular traffic, pedestrian tr�c and public on street parking. 'The project sha11 identify these impacts and provide mitigation measure acceptable to the City. 1'7 The project shall submit hydrologic calculations from a registered civil engineer for the proposed creek enclosure. The hydraulic calculations � must show that the proposed creek enclosure doesn't cause any adverse i.mpact to both upstream and downstream properties. The hydrologic calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area of the 100-year flood an.d existing i.m.provements with proposed improvements. 1 g Any work withi.n the drainage area, creek, or creek banks requires a State Departm.ent of Fish and Gaxn.e Permit and Army Corps of Engineers Pernv.ts. 19 No construction debris sha11 be allowed into the creek. Zp ✓ The project sha11 comply with the City's NPDES permit requirement to prevent storm water pollution. 21 The project does not show the dimensions of existing driveways, re- subxnit plans with driveway dimensions. Also clarify if the project is prc��si.�g to widen the drivev��ay. Any wi.deni.ng of the driveway is subject to City Engineer's approvai. 22 The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit pla.ns showing the driveway profile with elevations Page 2 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMMENTS.doc � PiTBLIC WORKS DEPAR7CIVI�NT ENGINEERING DIVISION 23 The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach sha11 be at least 12" above the flow line of the frontage curb in the street to prevent overflow of storm water from the street into private property. 24. For the takeout service, a garbage receptacle shall be placed in front. The sidewalk fronting the store shall be kept clean 20' from each side of the property. 25. For commercial projects a designated gaxbage bin space and cleaning area shall be located in.side the building. A drain connecting the garbage area to fihe Sanitary Sewer System is required. Page 3 of 3 U:\private development�PLANNING REVIEVJ COr�NTS.doc Projec� Comments Date: To: September 22, 2008 ❑ City En�ineer (650) 558-7230 X Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 ❑ Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 ❑ City Attorney From: Planning Staff Subject: Request for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 145 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R- 1, APN: 028-316-020 Staff Review: September 22, 2008 . 1) On the plans specify that this project will comply with the 2007 California Building Codes (CBC). 2) Anyone who is doing business in the City must have a current City of Burlingame business license. 3) � Provide fully dimensioned plans. 4) Show the distances from all exterior walls to property lines or to assumed property lines 5) When you submit your pla�s to the Building Division for plan review provide a completed Supplemental Demolition Permit Application. NOTE: The Demolition Permit will not be issued until a Building Permit is issued for the project. 6) Comply with the 2005 California Energy Efficiency Standards for low-rise residential / non- residential buildings. Go to http-//www enerqV•ca.qov/title24 for publications and details. 7) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. 8) On the plans specify that the roof eaves will not project within two feet of the property line. 9) Provide details on the plans which show that all roof projections which project beyond the point where fire-resistive construction would be required will be constructed of one-hour fire-resistance- rated construction per CBC 704.2. 10) Indicate on the plans that exterior bearing walls less than five feet fram the property line will be built of one-hour fire-rated construction. (Table 602) 11) On the plans show that all openings in exterior walls, both protected and unprotected, will comply with Table 704.8. Provide a table or chart that specifies 1) the openings allowed and; 2) the size and percentage of the openings proposed. 12) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. Specify the size and location of all required egress windows on the elevation drawings. Note: The area labeled "Den" is a room that can be used for sleeping purposes and, as such, must comply with this requirement. 13) Provide guardrails at all landings. NOTE: All iandings more than 30" in height at any oint are considered in calculating the allowable lot coverage. Consult the Planning Depa ent for details if your project entails landings more than 30" in height. i�"+} `�i�viuc har�raiEs at a!! s�8lr� �n;here thPre are faur or more risers. 15) Provide lighting at afl exterior landings. 16) The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet higher than any portion of the building within ten feet. Sec. 2113.9 � Reviewed by: Date: Project Comments Date: To: d City Attorney From: September 22, 2008 ❑ City Engineer (650) 558-7230 ❑ Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ❑ City Arborist (650) 558-7254 ❑ Recycling Specialist (650) 558-7271 d Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ❑ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 Planning Staff Subject: Request for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 145 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R- 1, APN: 028-316-020 Staff Review: September 22, 2008 Provide a residential fire sprinkler throughout the residence. 1. Provide a minimum 1 inch water meter. 2. Provide backflow prevention device/double check valve assembly — Schematic of water lateral line after meter shall be shown on Building Plans prior to approval indicating location of the device after the split between domestic and fire protection lines. 3. Drawings submitted to Building Department for review and approval shall clearly indicate Fire Sprinklers shall be installed and shop drawings shall be approveci by the Fire Depar�ment prior to installation. Reviewed by: r �.� Date: � � �—�' � ., , . Project Commenis September 22, 2008 Date: To: �' City Engineer (650) 558-7230 � Chief Building Official (650) 558-7260 ` City Arborist (650) 558-7254 From: Planning Staff � Recycling Specialist (65�) 558-7271 , Fire Marshal (650) 558-7600 ✓ NPDES Coordinator (650) 342-3727 � City Attorney Subject: Request for Design Review for a new, two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 145 Costa Rica Avenue, zoned R- 1, APN: 028-316-020 Staff Review: September 22, 2008 Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City's NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution from construction activities. Project proponent shall ensure all contractors implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) during construction. Include a list of BMPs and erosion and sediment control measure plan as project notes when submitting plans for a building permit. Please see attached brochures for guidance: . Reviewed by: � Date: 09/22/2008