The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About821 Cowan Road - Approval Letter� • , � PLANNING DEPARTMENT March 1 l, 2005 Greg Ward One Stop Design, Inc. 3566 Beard Road Fremont, CA 94555 Dear Mr. Ward, �� CITY O� BURLJNGAME � om o �9 �RATFO JYNE 6 The City of Burlingame CIT'Y HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 TEL: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the February 28, 2005, Planning Commission approval of your application for a mitigated negative declaration, conditional use permits, parking and side setback vaxiances became effective March 10, 2005. This application was to allow a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. The February 28, 2005, �ninutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: 1. 2 3. 4. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Deparhnent date stamped February 4, 2005, sheets T.1, L.1, T.2, A.1 through A.7 and Plat of Survey; that a seating area, to be architectural compatible with the building, shall be designed at the front entrance to the building; that vines, to grow along the front wall of the building, shall be planted and maintained by the property owner; that the windows and window trim shall be installed as shown on the detail, date stamped February 4, 2005; that the parking variance shall only apply to this building and shall become void if the building is ever expanded, demolished or destroyed by catastrophe or natural disaster or for intentional replacement; 6. that the conditions of the City Engineer's and Fire Marshal's June 1, 2004, memos, the Chief Building Official's Februa*y 9, 2005, and June 4, 2004, memos, the Recycling SpecialisYs June 2, 2004, memo and the NPDES Coordinator's January 31, 2005, memo shall be met; � 7. that payment of a Bayfi-ont Development fee to the City of Burlingame for traffic impacts in the Inner Bayshore and Shoreline areas shall be required to mitigate cumulative impacts of this and other proj ects � ' � � . , March 11, 2005 821 Cowan Road page 2 on area circulation, one-half of the fee is due at the time of planning application and one-half due before the final framing inspection; 8. that one-way directional signage shall be installed and painted throughout the parking area to clearly define the vehicular direction for employees and visitors to the site; prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant/property owner shall work with the City's traffic engineer to determine the required signage and markings on the pavement to clearly identify the on-site vehicular direction; 9. that the driveway aisles iii front of the roll-up doors at the rear of the building and in the parking area shall be maintained clear and trucks shall not be stored or parked in the driveway aisles; 10. that the paved area adjacent to parking space #15 shall be painted "No Parking" to provide a clear, unobstructed back-up area for the disabled-accessible parking spaces; 11. that the 53 on-sitP parking spaces shall be used only for the customers and employees of the businesses at this site and shall not be leased or rented for storage of automobiles either by businesses on this site or by other businesses for off-site parking; 12. that the landscaping noted on sheet L.1 shall be installed according to plan and shall be imgated with an automatic irrigation system; landscaping that does not survive on the site shall be immediately replaced with an equivalent species; 13. that the property owner shall provide a complete Irrigation Water Management Conservation Plan together with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application; , 14. that the office/warehouse building shall be built so that the interior noise level in all areas used as office does not exceed 45 dBa; 15. that all construction shall abide by the construction hours established in the City of Burlingame Municipal Code, and shall occur only beriveen the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays; 16. that on-site illumination shall be shielded and directed only on to the site in compliance with the City's exterior illumination ordinance; 17. that all parking areas should be lit for safety at night, such lighting should comply with the requirements of the City's exterior illumination ordinance; 18. that the remodeUaddition shall not be built with a reflective exterior finish; 19. that the project shall obtain necessary permits to meet the standards of the required permitting agencies including: Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 20. that the project design shall conform to all seismic related requirements of the latest edition of the California Building Code as amended by the City of Burlingame in effect at the time a building permit is issued and any additional seismic requirements established by the State Architect's office; � ' , March 11, 2005 821 Cowan Road page 3 21. that all construction shall be required to be done in accordance with the California Building Code requirements, 2001 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame, and in addition to the limitations of hours of construction imposed by the City of Burlingame Municipal Code (CS 18.08.035); 22. that all new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development shall be installed to meet current code standards and diameter; existing sewer laterals shall be checked and replaced if necessary; 23. that water and sewer lines shall be constructed from flexible material with flexible connections with the , degree of flexibility established by the City Engineer and with his approval and inspection; 24. that in the event that there is subsidence as the result of an earthquake, the'site shall be repaired as approved by the City Engineer; . 25. that all site and roof drainage shall be directed to the street frontage; 26. that low flow plumbing fixtures shall be installed and City water conservation requirements shall be met at all times, including special additional emergency requirements; 27. that the grading plan shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. All applicable requirements of the NPDES permit for the site shall be adhered to in the design and during construction; 28. that if construction is done during the wet season (October 15 through Apri115), that prior to October 15 the developer shall implement a winterization program to minimize the potential for erosion and polluted runoffby inspect;:�g, maintaining and cleaning all soil erosion and sediment control prior to, during, and immediately after each storm even; stabilizing disturbed soils throughout temporary or permanent seeding, mulching matting, or tarping; rocking unpaved vehicle access to limit dispersion of mud onto public right-of-way; covering/tarping stored construction materials, fuels and other chemicals; 29. that all applicable San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices shall be adhered to in the design and during construction, including stabilizing areas denuded due to construction prior to the wet season; erosion shall be controlled during and after construction to protect San Francisco Bay waters; 30. that the applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control plan describing BMPs (Best Management Practices) to be used to prevent soil, dirt and debris from entering the storm drain system; the plan shall include a site plan showing the property lines, existing and proposed topography and slope; areas to be disturbed, locations of cut/fill and soil storage/disposal areas; areas with existing vegetation to be protected; existing and proposed drainage patterns and structures; watercourse or sensitive azeas on- site or immediately downstream of a project; and designated construction access routes, staging areas and washout areas; • 31. that the erosion and sedimentation control plans should include notes, specifications, and/or attachments describing the c.�nstruction operation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures, � , � March 11, 2005 821 Cowan Road page 4 including inspection frequency; methods and schedule for grading, excavation, filling clearing of vegetative cover and mulch, including methods and schedules for planting and fertilization; and provisions for temporary and permanent irrigation; � 32. that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet the applicable San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices for surface water runoff and Storm Drain maintenance; 33. that all runoff in the parking lot, including runoff from the landscaped areas, shall be filtered to remove oil and grease prior to discharge by a method approved by the City Engineer and such facilities shall be installed and maintained by the property owner, failure to maintain such filters and facilities in working conditions shall cause this conditional use permit to be called up for review, all costs for the annual or more frequent inspection and enforcement of this condition shall be paid for by this project's property owner; 34. that the phrase "No Dumping-Drains To Bay" shall be labeled on new storm drain inlets by stenciling, branding, plaguing or casting; 35. that grading shall be done so that impacts from erosion and runoff into the storm drain will be minimal; 36. that each storm water inlet on the site shall be equipped with a sand/oil separator; all sandloil separators shall be inspected and serviced on a regular basis, and immediately following periods of heavy rainfall, to ascertain the conditions of the chambers; maintenance records shall be kept on-site and maintenance shall be as directed by the City; 37. that drainage from paved surfaces, including parking lots, driveways and roofs shall be routed to storm water inlets equipped with sand/oil-separators and/or fossil filters, then the water shall be dischazged into the storm drain system; the property owners shall be responsible for inspecting and cleaning (vacuuming out) sandloil separators and changing fossil filters on a regular basis as well as immediately prior to, and once during, the rainy season (October 15 — April 1) and as directed by the City; 38. that off-site runoff shall b� diverted around the construction site and all on-site runoffshall be diverted around exposed construction areas; 39. that trash enclosures and dumpster areas shall be covered and protected from roof and surface drainage and that if water cannot be diverted from these areas, a self-contained drainage system shall �e provided that discharges to an interceptor; 40. that no vehicles or equipment shall be washed, cleaned, fueled or maintained on-site; 41. that methods and procedures such as sediment basins or traps, earthen dikes or berms, silt fences, straw bale dikes, check dams storm drain inlet protection soil blanket or mats, and covers for soil stock piles to stabilize denuded areas shall be installed during construction to maintain temporary erosion controls and sediment control continuously until permanent erosion controls have been established; 42. that the site shall be sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction. Construction � , � March 11, 2005 821 Cowan Road page 5 equipment emissions shall be in compliance with the standards of the Bay Area Air QualityManagement District; 43. that a construction fence, including a impermeable fabric/material, shall be required around the site during construction to keep all construction debris on site; 44. that if any trenching is proposed on the site, the applicant shall contact the San Mateo County Health Department; if any contaminated soil is encountered, the applicant shall follow County protocol for its disposal; and 45. that if any prehistoric or historic archeological relics are discovered during grading and construction, all work shall be hllted until the finding can be fully investigated and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified experts, can be implemented. 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 yours, a �— M garet onroe City Planner 821 cowan.cca c. Konstantinos Dokos, property owner P.O. Box 125 Millbrae, CA 94030 Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (PARCEL B-93 0.971 AC MOL PARCEL MAP VOL 67.40; APN: 024-401-560) , , Project Comments Date: To: From: 05/25/2004 � City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ Recycling Specialist � City Arborist ❑ City Attomey Planning Staff Subject: Request for conditional use permit for an addition to an existing � office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned M-1, APN:024-401-560 Staff Review: 06/01/2004 � � %/__a. :L..- olla� i � �i�L: .� �• I c�a.. rn_..�:J�' (a: - - � � ` - 'i . :1 / t, lC.-�) /.�1�.�.� � � _ � _ �•s f � � � Gi �i't' �'%�� '�J[y. ::.r/, � :iS_ :�.iP. .l...7/ I�.�i y. fi . - a I.G�1... /IiI.• ./\/I/. / .�/ Ls 1 r` V' G'_.� �• . �.�• IrG.a.a I/: f .u._.5.�. i S/ L• ia: �/. _L• .. � . /_ :I_ - _ii '�J� - : .�I: I\d�� 1...�a�i. /A(� .l �.i.,l_. Reviewed by: �� TYlr��• Date: 6�� . . , • , Date: Project Comments 05/25/2004 To: ❑ City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official � Fire Marshal . ❑ Recycling Specialist � O City Arborist O City Attomey From: . Planning Staff Subject: Request for conditional use permit for an addition to an existing � officelwarehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned M-1, APN:024-401-560 Staff Review: 06/01/2004 ..�sa �. �_ � -�c��.. ��w V � P�c,...� �vY _. �� 1 � � 4 Y, ` . � s � ` � � r. Reviewed by: � � Date: !,� �� , � Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: ( w—o-�+r..,... m�m�e�y . . e?zr . . ... . . ...._ . � . . . .. . . _ . . . _. . t . � Project Comments 05/25/2004 ❑ City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ Fire Marshal �Recycling Specialist ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attomey Planning Staff Request for conditional use permit for an addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned M-1, APN:024-401-560 06/01 /2004 � 0 ❑ / � by: Date: I • 1 � � � 1 . - Date: To: From: Subject: Staff Review: Project Comments February 9, 2005 � ❑ City Engineer � ❑ Recycling Specialist E�Chief Building Official ❑ Fire Marshal ,.� � City Arborist ❑ NPDES Coordinator ❑ City Attorney Planning Staff Request for remodel and addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M, APN: 024-401-560 r �� pc,�,.^.f rwJr� Co,,v'�.� �v� o��o-o ( c,Gc , �� 7 Qo J�4 � /�Gc-�.�.f�AG c S��.r/�¢Cr .� �,� �'� .fG a�'C j �,Qaf.f — � Go P� � �¢�t/rJ f� o� 7"RR��L /�J i C��,ocy �,/ C�3 � �l �(k�-P�� /�. i � .� ._:..._- ; Project Comments � Date: To: �I'Chief Building Official ❑ Fire Marshal � Recycling Specialist ❑ City Arborist From: 05/25/2004 ❑ City Engineer ❑ City Attomey Planning Staff Subject: Request for conditional use permit for an addition to an existing � office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned M-1, APN:024-401-560 Staff Review: 06I0112004 � � ' ' '� i i � •� r .o� . � w..� �,,.,—r-� a�E t1�� 'H �o�� sT a �e , �� C�.y-a�f>B� Q� �,�/ K 15 i l�J z�.o_ r' u a.,/`� l' `'1 Z/ - � � • • i / . � � .. r.i.r �� ,. - - � .- . - r. � - � - � �rl�rin��l5� �H P��B� QGcc�Co.t vYes •�l3y`�"��K�/'� �- _�] �d'1��/or' �AO''�J. � � /¢ J � �,r,�,. ✓ �ne � r rt..r.� ✓-.o c �o o �•.. s wr vS �— ��y�� c�� 2cc�sst � � . Revi wed by: �" __ Date: �� , . Project Comments Date: To: � City Engineer � Chief Building Official � City Arborist � City Attorney � Recycling Specialist � Fire Marshal ✓ NPDES Coordinator From: Planning Staff Subject: Request for Mitigated negative declaration, conditional use �permits, side setback and parking variances for a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M, APN: 024-401-560 Staff Review: Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not limited to ensuring that all contractors implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases of the construction project (including demolition). Additional stormwater requirements may be issued as conditions of approval for this project. See attached. Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for your review at the Planning and Building departments. Distribute to all project proponents. For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727. Reviewed by: ��1, .(�,_ --�,� Date: p� � 3 � �pS� � ��F�