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Home My WebLink About821 Cowan Road - Environmental Document;�; STATE OF CAL�FORNIAg� THE RESOURCES AGENCY {�' DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME `!i; ENVIRONMENTAL FILWG FEE CASH RECEIPT . DFG 753.5a ($�Ot) y /1 �� i � �� ( "� tl �✓1 ia�- Lead Agency: lit i' � �' � County / State Agenc of Filing: J� r Project Title: �`� u � � Project Applicant Name: Project Applicant Address: Project Applicant (check I� ` � �` 1 CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: ( ) Environmental Impact Report ( ) Negative Declaration () Application Fee Water Diversion (Sfate WaterResources Control8oard Only) () Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs ( �ounty Administrative Fee () Project that is exempt from fees n Signature and title of person receiving payment: �� $850.00 $1,250.00 $850.00 $850.00 $25.00 TOTAL RECEIVED Date: � ��'v � Document No.:f� �� `� School District u Other Special District u � Private Entity � $ $ $ $ $ �,1 $ .,,.,,, , �1, 1.,.�.�,.,, ,.,,� .,�.�o�„ �r�r� ,,,.�.�,..,.,� �� .�,. y 5 M A J TO: ❑ � NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Office of Planning and Research P.O Box 3044 Sacramento, California 95812-3044 County Clerk FROM: CITY OF BURLINGAME 501 Primrose Road � � 'ng�i � 94010 i'�,J ��r� ��°�� +��n�� , , � /o� �� County of San Mateo M�R ��p 401 County Center, Sixth Floor Redwood City, California 94063 WARR i�, � u lerk gY � ` SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 2�� o��e Publi esources Code. ND 536-P, 821 Cowan Road Project Title Margaret Monroe (650) 558-7250 State Clearinghouse Number Contact Person Area Code/Telephone (If submitted to Clearinghouse) City of Burling,ame, San l��ateo County Project Location (include County) Project Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up ofiice/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. A side setback variance along the left side property line (as measured to new architectural column features on first and second floors) (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required). The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 53 on-site paxking spaces (43 standard, 8 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). A parking variance is required for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" and 13'-6" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). This is to advise that the City of Burlin�ame, the Lead Agencv, has approved the above-described project on February 28, 2005, and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project [�will � will not] have a significant effect on the environment. 2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this proj ect pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. � A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The EIR or Negative Declaration and record of proj ect approval may be examined at: City of Burlingame Planning Department, 501 Primrose Road, Burlin�ame CA 94010. s e � ' Notice of Determination ND 536-P, 821 Cowan Road Page 2 3. Mitigation measures [�were ❑ were not] made a condition of approval of the proj ect. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [�was �was not] adopted for this project. 5. Findings [�were 0 were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR or Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at: City of Burlingame, Planning Department, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. � ty Pl'�ner Date ' 1 California Department of Fish and Game CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding Project Title/Location (include county): 821 Cowan Road, Burlingame, CA, San Mateo County, ND 536-P, First Floor Remodel and Second Floor Addition to an Existing Office/Warehouse Building Project Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project iticludes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. A side setback variance along the left side property line (as measured to new architectural column features on first and second floors) (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'- 0" is the minimum required). The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 53 on-site parking spaces (43 standard, 8 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). A parking variance is required for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" and 13'-6" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). The project meets all other zoning code requirements. Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): The City of Burlingame finds that on the basis of the Initial Study and comments received there is no substantial evidence the proposed project will have a significant effect on wildlife or its habitat. The attached evaluation provides additional documentation and support for this finding. Certi�cation: I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding and that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. I rt� �.� �1`r�A.�� _- � •• Title: City Planner Lead Agency: Citv of Burlingame Date: March 15, 2005 � . , � SAN MATEO COUNTY ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER WARREN SLOCUM 555 COUNTY CENTER REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 Finalization 2005018352 03/15/2005 04:21 pm 020 010 Item Title 1 EIRA EIR Administrative Fee Document ID Amount DOC# 2005-000466 25.00 Time Recorded 04:21 pm Total 25.00 Payment Type Amount Check tendered 25.00 # 8190 Amount Due 0.00 THANK YOU PLEASE RETAIN THIS RECEIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS 0 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: ❑ Office of Planning and Research FROM: CITY OF BURLINGAME P.O Box 3044 501 Primrose Road Sacramento, California 95812-3044 Burlingame, CA 94010 F��L�►�a;�e�oF � County Clerk an nr�oawrm.cu� County of San Mateo 401 County Center, Sixth Floor M�� 200� Redwood City, California 94063 WARREN-SLO�UM, C9urlty�Ctertc.°� g ��i�a�9��ar�-: � � a .y,..� b.��, SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with S�c ion u ic sources Code. ND 536-P 821 Cowan Road Project Title Margaret Monroe (650) 558-7250 State Clearinghouse Number Contact Person Area Code/Telephone (If submitted to Clearinghouse) City of Burlingame, San l��ateo Count_y Project Location (include County) Project Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/waxehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned Q-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. A side setback variance along the left side property line (as measured to new architectural column features on first and second floors) (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required). The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 53 on-site parking spaces (43 standard, 8 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). A parking variance is required for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" and 13'-6" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). This is to advise that the City of Burlingame, the Lead Agencv, has approved the above-described project on February 28, 2005, and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: l. The project [�will � will not] have a significant effect on the enviroriment. 2, ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this proj ect pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. � A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The EIR or Negative Declaration and record of project approval may be examined at: City of Burlingame Planning Department, 501 Primrose Road, Burlin�ame CA 94010. : Notice of Determination ND 536-P, 821 Cowan Road Page 2 3. Mitigation measures [�wer.e 0 were not] made a condition of approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [[]was �was not] adopted for this project. 5. Findings [�were ❑ were not] mad� pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR or Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at: City of Burlin�ame, Planning Deparlment, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. � � Date California Department of Fish and Game CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION De Minimis Impact Finding Project Title/Location (include county): 821 Cowan Road, Burlingame, CA, San Mateo County, ND 536-P, First Floor Remodel and Second Floor Addition to an Existing Office/Warehouse Building Project Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. A side setback variance along the left side property line (as measured to new architectural column features on first and second floors) (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'- 0" is the minimum required). The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 53 on-site parking spaces (43 standard, 8 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). A parking variance is required for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" and 13'-6" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). The project meets all other zoning code requirements. Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary): The City of Burlingame finds that on the basis of the Initial Study and comments received there is no substantial evidence the proposed project will have a significant effect on wildlife or its habitat. The attached evaluation provides additional documentation and support for this finding. Certification: I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding and that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. hie Planning Official Title: City Planner Lead Agency: Citv of Burlin�ame Date: March 15. 2005 SAN MATEO COUNTY ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER WARREN SLOCUM 555 COUNTY CENTER REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 =inalization 2005018352 J3/15/2005 04:21 pm )20 010 tem Title �-------------------------------------------- 1 EIRA - =1R Administrative Fee �ocument ID Amount �OC# 2005-000466 25.00 , fime Recorded 04:21 pm -------------------------------------------- �otal 25.00 � �ayment Type Amount �heck tendered 25.00 # 8190 �mount Due 0.00 THANK YOU 'LEASE RETAIN THIS RECEIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS � a � CITY OF BURLINGAME MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION File No. ND-536-P, 821 Cowan Road �RECEIVED. JAN 2 5 2005 COUNTY MANAGER The City of Burlingame by Margaret Monroe on January 25, 2005, completed a review of the proposed proj ect and determined that: . (XX) It will not have a significant effect on the environment (XX) No Environmental Impaet Report is required. Proiect Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to. an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one= story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use pernut). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 51 on-site parking spaces (38 standard, . 11 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). Parking variances are required for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) . and for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). Reasons for Conclusion: The proposed proj ect is an expansion of an existing office/warehouse building in an area that is planned and zoned for industrial uses intended to continue the existing pattern of use with occupancy by wholesale outlets, professional and administrative offices, and light manufacturing plants. The project is also compatible with the Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan (Inner Bayshore Area) which designates this area as an office-manufacturing area (land uses in this area should focus on light industrial, office and smaller, scattered employee serving, retail uses). The project complies with a majority of the zoning code regulations and Bayfront Design Guidelines, and based on the mitigation measures listed in the initial study which will be incorporated into the conditions of approval for the project, the project will have no significant impact on the environment. Referring to the initial study for all other facts supporting fmdings, it is found that there is no substantial evidence that the proj ect will have a significant effect on the environment. Citv Planner Si ture f Processi Official Title January 25, 2005 Date u � Mitigated Negative Declaration � 821 Cowan Road The determination becomes final after action at a public hearing held before the Planning Commission, unless the commission's action is appealed to the City Council. Date posted: January 25, 2005 Declaration of Postin� I declare under penalty of perjury that I am City Clerk of the City of Burlingame and that I posted a true copy of the above Negative Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to the Council Chambers. . Executed at Burlingame, California on Januaxy 25, 2005. G�l,/L� DORIS MORTENSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF BURLINGAME -2- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. � INITIAL STUDY SUMMARY - ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Project Title: 821 Cowan Road Lead Agency Name and Address: Contact Person and Phone Number: Project Location: Project Sponsor's Name and Address: General Plan Designation: Zoning: APN: Ciiy of Burlingame, Planning Department 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Margaret Monroe, City Planner (650) 558-7250 Parcel with an address of 821 Cowan Road, Burlingame, California Greg Ward One Stop Design, Inc. 3566 Beard Road Fremont, CA 94555 Office Use O-M (Office-Manufacturing). 024-401-560 8. Description of the Project: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one- story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted whollywithin an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a condit�onal use permit). A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and I:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 51 on-site parking spaces (38 standard, l l compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). Parking variances are required for the number ofparking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required) and for number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed). The California Environmental Quality Act exempts addirions to commercial buildings in urbanized areas not exceeding 10, 000 SF in area. Environmental review is required for this project because the.proposed addition to the existing office/warehouse building exceeds 10,000 SF (11,825 SF proposed) and therefore does not qualify for an exemption. 9. Surrounding Land uses and Setting: The site is relatively level and measures 0.97 acres (42,300 SF) in area. It is located in a developed office/industrial area and is surrounded by office, auto rental, rnanufacturing 1 � O O and warehouse uses. The site is bordered by one and two-story office/warehouse buildings to the north and one-story office/warehouse buildings to the south. One-story and three-story office buildings and an auto rental parking lot are located to the west, and one-story office/warehouse buildings exist east of the subj ect property. The site is located between Bayshore Highway to the east and U.S. Highway 101 to the west. The surrounding axea is planned for manufacturing and office uses and is zoned O-M (office-manufacturing). 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: A building permit will be required from the City of Burlingame Public Works Department, Building Division, for all demolition work on the existing building and for construction of the new addition. The demolition of a portion of the existing building will require a permit from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Nation Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) guidelines and San Mateo Couniy Pollution Program Best Management Practices shall be required to be followed for any construction activities and for future management of the site. The project is required to comply with the noise and safety standards of the San Mateo County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, however the project does not require approval by the San Mateo County Airport Land Use Commission because it is not located within the 65 CNEL noise contour, is not witlun an approach zone, and would not � penetrate. any approach surface shown on the San Francisco International Airport height restriction maps. Since the 34'-2" height (above average top of curb) of the building is well below the 161' height restriction imposed in this area by FAA, Part 77, the project rloes not require review by the Federal Aviation Administration for compliance with their standards. 2 0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: 0 The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this proj ect, involving at least one impact that is a"Potentiall Si 'ficant Im act" as indicated by the checklist on the followin ages. Land Use and Planning Biological Resources X Aesthetics Population and Housing Mineral Resources G�iltural Resources Geology and Soils Hazards & Hazardous Recreation Materials Hydrology & Water � X Noise Agricultural Resources Quality Air Quality Public Services Mandatory Findings of Significance X Transportation/Traffic Utilities and Service - � SYS+�y�p 4 f LeiL1lJ - J� 4 I,' J:�: DETERNIINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency). On the basis of this initial evaluation: I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A.MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X I find that the proposed project MAY have a signifcant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. � I fmd that the proposed project MAY have a"potenrially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated"@ impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IlVIPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, and (2) have been avoided or xnitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. rt�.-- �- �t✓�� 2� . �S Marg et M nroe, City P anner Date • 3 O � Issues and Supporting Information Sources Sources I Potentially Signiticant Issues Potentially Less Than Significant Signi£cant Unless Impact Mitigation Incorporated No Impact 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? 1,2,4 X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specifc plan, local coastal program 1,2,4 X or zoning ordinance} adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural 1,13 X community conservation plan? 2. POPiTLATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either direcfly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for exarnple, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? 1,3 X b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating 3 X the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the 3 X construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 3. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse 5,6,7 X effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a laiown earthquake fault, as delineated on the most 5,7 X recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by tUe ' State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 5,7 ' X iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 5,6,? X iv) Landslides? 5,6 X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil? 1,5,8 X c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that 1,5,6 X would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? ' d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the 5,6,7 X Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? • ' � e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic 1,5 X tanks or altemative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? 4 � Issues and Supporting Information Sources �';, �� Sources Potentially Significant Issues Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation . Incorporated Less Than No Signifcant Impact Impacf 4. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge Z X requirements? i. Result in significant alteration of receiving water quality 1,8 X durin or followin construction? � ii. Result in increased impervious surfaces and associated increased runoff? 1,8 X iii. Create a significant adverse environmental impact to drainage 1,8,15 X aftems due to chan es in runoff flow rates volumes? iv. Result in increased erosion in its watershed? 1,8 • X v. Involve a tributary to an already impaired water body , as listed on the Clean Water Action Section 303(d) list? If so, 1,8,15 X will it result in an increase in any pollutant for which the water bod is alread ' aired? � vi. Have a potentially adverse environmental impact on surface 1,8 X water uali , to marine, fresh, or wetland waters? vii. Have a potentially significant adverse environmental impact 1,8 X on ound water uali ? viii.Cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or 1,8 � X. de adation of beneficial uses? ix. act a uatic, wetland or ri arian habitat? 1,8 X b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing 1,8 X nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been � granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a xnanner which would result in substantial erosion or siltarion on- or off-site? 1,8,15 X d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through ttie alteration of the course of a siream or 1,8,15 X river, or substanrially increase the rate or amount of surface . runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute nuioff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or 1,9 X provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? fl Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? 1,9 X g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on 1,8,9 X a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delinearion map? 5 0 Issues and Supporting Information Sources 0 Sources I Potentially Signifcant Issues Potentially Signi£cant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than I No Significant Impact Impact h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would 1,8,9 X impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the 1,8,9 X failure of a levee or dam? ' j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? 1,8 X 5. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air 1,10 X quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality,violation? 1,10 . X c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria 1,10 X pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? � d) Expose sensirive receptors to substantial pollutant 1,10 X concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of 1,10 X people? . 6. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an lncrease in traffic which is substantial in relation to the 1,2,8 X � existing traffic load and capacity of the sireet system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? 12 � X c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in 8,11 X substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp 2,8 X . curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? 8,17 X fl Result in inadequate parking capacity? 2,8 X g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting 1,8 X altemative transportarion (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? 0 Issues and Supporting Information Sources 0 Sources I Potentially Signifcant Issues Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than No Significant Impact Impact 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identi.fied as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? 1,8,13 X b) Have a substantial or adverse effect on any riparian habitat or 1,13 X other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wedands as defined by Secrion 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but 1,13 X not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) . Interfere substantially with the movement of any native or 1,13 X resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting 1,8 X biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or � ordinance? fl Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 1,8 X Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? 8. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a laiown mineral resource that I,5 X would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific 1,5 X plan or other land use plan? 9, �7,ARDS AND AA7,ARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: � a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous � . materials? 1,8 X b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions 8 X involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazazdous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile �1,8 X of an existing or proposed school? 7 0 Issues and Supporting Information Sonrces 0 Sources I Potentially Significant Issues Potentially Signifcant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than I No Significant Impact Impact d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 14 X 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public 1,11 X airport or public use airport, would the proj ect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? fl For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the � project result in a safety hazard for people residing or worldng in 1 - X the project area? � g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an. adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? . 1,8,17 X h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are 1,8,17 X adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? 10. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of 1 X standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne 1,8 X vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the 1 X project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise 1,8 X levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? � e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where 11 X such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? fl For a project within the viciniiy of a private airstrip, would the 1 X project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? 11. PUBLIC 5ERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governxnent facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? 1,17 X b) Police protection? 1 X c) Schools? 1 X d) Parks? . 1 X e) Other public facilities? 1 X O Issues and Supporting Information Sources � Sources I Potentially SigniCcant Issues Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than I No Significant Impact Impact 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable 1,15 X Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater 1,15 X treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construcrion of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing faciliries, the construction of 1,15 X which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from 1,15 X existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded � entitlements needed? e) Result in a deternrination by the wastewater treahnent provider 1,15 X which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? fl Be served by a landfill with sufficient pernutted capacity to 1,15 X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations 1,15 X related to solid waste? 13. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 1,8 � X b) Substanrially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 1,8 X to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? � c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of _ 1,8 X the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 1,8 X adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? 14. CULTURAI. RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Create a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 1,8 X Iustorical resource as defined in'15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 1,8 X archaeological resource pursuant to'15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource 1,8 X or site or unique geological feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of 1,8 X formal cemeteries? . Issues and Supporting Information Sources � Sources I Potentially Sigaificant Issues Potentially Signi�cant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than No Significant Impact Impact 15. RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and 1,8 X regional parks or other recreational faciliries such that substanrial physical deteriorarion of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the 1,8 X construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? 16. AGRICiTLTURAL' RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agriculiural resources are si�cant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Deparhnent of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: . a) Convert Prime Famzland, Unique Farmland or Farn�iland of 1 X Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farniland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a 1 X Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farniland, 1 X to non-agricultural use? 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade tke quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- _ susiaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or aniinal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important exarnples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? 1 X b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but 1 X cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project aze considerable when viewed in connection with the effects ofpast projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects ofprobable future projects)? � c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, eitiier directly or indirectly? 1 X 10 0 0 Initial Study Summary 821 Cowan Road 18. SOURCE REFERENCES � 1 The City ofBurlingame General Plan, Burlingame, California, 1985 and 1984 amendments. 2 City of Burlingame, Municipal Code, Title 25 — Zoning, Burlingame, California, 2004 edition. 3 City of Burlingame City Council, Housing Element, City of Burlingdme, Burlingame, California, 2002. 4 2002 Census 5 Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, San Francisco Bay Region, Sheet 3, 1:125,000, Revised 1981. 6 E. Brabb, E. Pampeyan, and M. Bonilla, Landslide Susceptibility in San Mateo County, San Mateo Couuty, California, 1972. 7 Perkins, Jeanne, Maps Showing Cumulative Damage Potential from Earthquake Ground Shaking, U.S.G.S. Map MF; San Mateo County: California, 1987. 8 Plans date stamped October 25, 2004. 9 Map of Approximate Locations of I00 year Flood Areas, from the National Flood Insurance Program Flood Insurance Maps, September 16, 1981 � ' 10 BAAQMD CEQA GUIDELINES, Assessing the Air Quality Impacts of Projects and Plans, December, 1995 11 San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, San Francisco Intemational Airport, December, 1994 12 San Mateo County Congestion Management Program, 1997 13 Map ofAreas of Special Biological Importance, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, California, State Department of Fish and Game 14 State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List, April 1998 15 Engineering Memo dated June i, 2004. 16 Recycling Specialist Memo dated June 2, 2004. � 17 Fire Department Memo dated June 1, 2004. 18 Building Department Memo dated June 4, 2004. 11 \�l Initial Study Summary � 821 Cowan Road Land Use and Planning Summary: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse spaoe on tlie first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof , ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). The General Plan land use element indicates that the areas designated for industrial uses are intended to continue the existing pattern of use with occupancy by wholesale outlets, professional and administrative offices, and light manufacturing plants. The Burlingame Bayfront Specific Plan (Inner Bayshore Area) designates this area as an office-manufacturing area. Land uses in this area should focus on light industrial, office and smaller, scattered employee serving, retail uses. � The O-M district is the zone assigned to implement the "office use" General Plan designation. O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11), state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. Therefore, this office/warehouse proposal is consistent with these plans and the implementing zoning. The proposed project requires several exceptions to the zoning code. A side setback variance along the left side property line is required (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required). Parking variances are required for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) and for the aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" proposed where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. Mitigation: Before any development-is allowed, the following permits shall be obtained: side setback variance along the left side property line (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required); parking variances for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) and for the aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" proposed where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions); and conditional use permits to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bay&ont Development. The project shall obtain necessary permits to meet the standards of the required permitting agencies including: Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Population and Housing Summary: This site and the surrounding area are planned for office and light industriaUmanufacturing uses. There is no residential development in the area. Because the site is presently occupied by office/warehouse uses and the proposed addition to the building would not add more intense uses to the site, the project would not generate sufficient new employment that it would have a direct impact on housing demand in the unmediate area. - 12 � Initial Study Summaiy O 821 Cowait Road Geologic Summary: The proposed development is on a site which is a part of an area which was created in the 1950's by the placement of fill. The fill is between 5 and 13 feet deep and is underlain by 5 to 7 feet of soft, highly compressible silty clay known as bay mud. The bay mud is underlain by at least 85 feet of interbedded stiff to very stiff sandy gravelly clay and medium dense to very dense clayey gravel capable of providing friction support for driven piles. The site is in a seismically active region and the active San Andreas Fault is located about four miles west of the site. There are no known fault traces passing through or trending toward the site. After the 1989 Loma " Prieta earthquake, the United States Geological Survey estimated the probability of at least one large earthquake (M7 or greater) in the San Francisco Bay region within the next 30 years at about 67 percent. Recent studies by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicate, unofficially, that the probabilitymay be as high as 90 percent. On the San Francisco Peninsula segment of the San Andreas fault, the probability is estimated at about 23 percent that an M7 or greater earthquake would occur in this time-frame. During such an earthquake, the site would experience ground shaking of Modified Mercalli Intensity VIII, strong enough to cause moderate damage to ordinary structures. In accordance with the 1987 USGS maps showing cumulative damage potential from earthquake ground shaking, this site is in an area where the potential damage is moderately low for concrete and steel structures, and moderate for tilt-up concrete structures. The underlying soil consists of artificial fill, which is considered a Category C, shales and clays, and experiences a higher intensity of ground shaking in a major earthquake. Potential seismically induced ground failures at the site include liquefaction, ground lurching, landsliding and . settlement. These seismically induced ground failures would have the potential to damage at-grade parking lots and underground utility.lines. The likelihood of seismically induced ground failures at the site, including liquefaction, ground lurching, landsliding and settlement, is estimated to be low because the underlying mediuxn dense to dense soils contain significant amounts of clay and silt to act as binders for the coarser material (sand, gravel) and would resist lateral movements. The site is also subject to static settlement (compaction, compression, densification) of about 1 foot every 10 years. This is a naturally occurring effect of gravity in filled tidelands. This impact can be compensated for by using flexible utility connections and hard or impervious surfaces on a flexible base in order to extend their life. Pursuant to existing regulations, new facilities would be required to be installed to the standards of the City of Burlingame Public Works Departrnent and California Building Code Editions in effect at the time a building permit is issued. Mitigation: � The project design shall conform to all seismic related requirements of the latest edition of the California Building Code as axnended 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. 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. 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 13 0 Initial Study Summary 0 821 Cowan Road due to construction prior to the wet season; erosion shall be controlled during and after construction to protect San Francisco Bay waters. � • Water and sewer Iines shall be constxucted from flexible material with flexible connections with the degree of flexibility established by the City Engineer and with his approval and inspection. In the event that there is subsidence as the result of an earthquake, the site shall be repaired �as approved by the City Engineer. Hydrology and Water Quality Summary: This is an in-fill development project. The subject property is located approximately 300 feet south of El Portal Channel and 550 feet east of San Francisco Bay. Runoff from the site will be directed to the street into a storm drain on Cowan Road. Storm water runoff will be routed to the Cowan Road Pump Station through an existing 15" reinforced concrete pipe and then through an existing 54" corrugated metal pipe, and pumped to El Portal Creek (on Burlingame/Millbrae city boundary) which empties into the San Francisco Bay along the bay frontage. The project site is located in Flood Zone B, which is between the limits of the 100-year and 500-year flood zone. All of the surface water will be required to drain to the street frontages. The site is tied into existing water main and storm water collection distribution lines which have adequate capacity for the enlarged office/warehouse building. All of the surface water will be required to drain to the street. With the reconstruction, there will be additional landscaping installed at the left side and rear of the property, where there is currently none. This added pervious surface will cause a slight decrease in storm water runoff. Since the site is less than 5 acres, the project is not subject to the state-mandated water� conservation program, although water conservation measures as required by the City will be met. The proj ect shall be subject to compliance with the National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. Municipal water supplies in the area are obtained exclusively from the City and County of San Francisco's Hetch Hetchy reservoir storage; groundwater in the project area is often brackish and is generally not used. The primary impact that the proposed proj ect would have on Bay water quality is the addition of contaminants contained in surface run off water, especially from landscape fertilization and irrigation. However, since the area of the site on which the office/warehouse building is akeady paved, the change in runoff with the development is anticipated to be minimal. This project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program. A complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of pernut application. Water conservation requirements must be met for all fixtures in the office/warehouse building and City emergency water conservation requirements met as water supply limitations require. Mitigation: 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. 14 u Initial Study Summary � 821 Cowan Road • All runoff in the parking lot, including runoff frorn 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 properiy 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 proj ect's property owner. • All site and roof drainage shall be directed to the street frontage. • Grading shall be done so that impacts from erosion and runoff into the storm drain will be minirnal. � The property owner sha11 provide a complete Irrigation Water Management Conservation Plan together with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application. • Low flow plumbing fixtures shall be installed and City water conservation requirements shall be met at all times, including special additional emergency requirements. • All applicable requirements of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) shall be adhered to in the design and during construction. • All runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards. • Each storm water inlet on the site shall be equipped with a sand/oil separator; all sand/oil 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. • . 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 discharged into the storm drain system; the property owners shall be responsible for inspecting and cleaning (vacuuming out) sandJoil separators and changing fossil filters on a regular basis as well as immediately prior to, and once during, the rainy season (October 15 — April l) and as directed by the City. • Off-site runoff shall be diverted around the construction site and all on-site runoff sha11 be diverted around exposed construction areas. • Methods and procedures such as sed.iment 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 conshuction to maintain temporary erosion controls . and sediment control continuously until permanent erosion controls have been established. Air Quality Summary: No objectionable odors or alteration in air movement, moisture, temperature or change in Iocal or regional climate is anticipated to occur as a result of the proposed office/warehouse building. However, because many of the surrounding buildings are built close to property lines, dust created 15 U O Initial Study Summary 821 Cowan Road during construction may be a potentially significant to people in the adjacent buildings, unless mitigation is incorporated. To mitigate this potentially significant effect, the site will be required to be sprayed with water to control the dust. A construction fence, containing a impermeable fabric/material, shall be required around the site during construction to keep all construction debris on site. Mitigation: The site shall be sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction. Construction equipment emissions shall be in compliance with the standards of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. • A oonstruction fence, including a impermeable fabric/material, sha11 be required around the site during construction to keep all construction debris on site. Transportation/Circulation Summary: Regional access is provided to this area byU.S. Highway 101. It is typically an eight lane facility the length of the Peninsula with operational improvements using auxilary lanes at select locations. It is fully improved to freeway status in the project area with four through lanes in each direction and full access grade-separated interchanges at Broadway and Millbrae Avenue and partial access (northbound U.S. 101 only) interchanges at Peninsula Avenue and Anza Avenue. The interchanges which provide access and egress for the site are the Broadway and Millbrae Avenue interchanges. Local access to the project site and circulation through the Bay&ont and Anza areas is provided by Bayshore Highway, Airport Boulevard, Millbrae Avenue, Anza Boulevard, and Coyote Point Drive. A combination of Broadway and Bayshore Highway links the project area with central Burlingame west of U.S. 101. Direct access to the project site is provided by a shared access driveway on Cowan Road. CowanRoad extends from Bayshore Highway to Gilbreth Road. The existing on-site parking configuration provides 54 parking spaces, but is nonconforming because a 24'-0" clear back-up space does not exist for all parking spaces (22'-8" existing) and disabled-accessible parking is not provided. In addition, the driveway aisles at the north and south ends of the parking lot are also nonconforming (12'-0" and 15'-6" aisle widths existing, where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). The proposed parking configuration will provide a 24'-0" clear back-up space for all parking spaces, reducing the number of on-site parking spaces to 51. However, because the use is being intensified on the site with the addition of more office/warehouse space, a variance is required for the aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). The proposed plan will require traffic to travel in a counter clockwise direction through the parking area. The City's traffic engineer reviewed the proposed on-site traffic circulation and accepted the design. As part of the project, the applicant is proposing to install one-way directional signage throughout the parking area to clearly define the vehicular egress direction for employees and visitors to the site. The City's traffic engineer noted that prior to submitting for a building pernut, the applicant should 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. A total of 53 parking on-site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). With the proposed project, the parking area will be re-striped to comply with current code requirements, including providing disabled-accessible parking. However, the 16 � Initial Study Summary � 821 Cowan Road number ofparking spaces will be reduced. The applicant is proposing 51 on-site parking spaces (38 standard, 11 compact and 2 disabled-accessible spaces). Parking variances are required for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required) and for number of compact spaces [ 11 proposed (22%) where 8 (16%) are allowed]. The applicant proj ects that a maximum of 30 people are expected on-site at any one time. A clear back-up space of 24'-0" is provided for all on-site parking spaces. A shared access driveway exists between this property and 837 Cowan Road (property to the south). A copy of the deed provided by the applicant indicates that there is a 12-foot wide non-exclusive easement (total available width for access/egrees is 24'-0") on both properties for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress, drainage, and construction and maintenance of underground utility lines (see survey sheet). The Bayfront Development fee is intended to fund the proposed improvements to the AirportJCoyote Point intersection as part of interchange improvements in the Bayfront area. This project is required to pay the Bayfront Development fee. Therefore, this development will contribute its proportional share for roadway/circulation improvements which will mitigate the cumulative impacts of this and other projects on area circulation. Mitigation: • 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. Payment of a Bayfront 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 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. Biological Resources Summary: The proposed building will be constructed on a site that has been fully developed and already contains structures and paving. There are no existing animal habitats in the area that will be altered because there are none. There are no records. of rare or endangered plant or animal species have been identified on this developed urban site. No native or non-native plant life exists on site. The existing site has a very small amount of landscaping including three sycamore trees and a lawn area at the front of the site. The three existing sycamore trees, ranging in size from 10 to 12 inches in diameter, will remain. As part of the project, the applicant is proposing to install additional landscaping throughout the site. The project complies with landscaping requirements by providing 16.5% (7,000 SF) on-site landscaping where 15% (6,345 SF) is required (includes walkways at the front of the site). Although the O-M District does not require front setback landscaping, it should be noted that 90% (3,300 SF) of the front setback is landscaped (including walkways). The applicant indicates that the proposed landscaping includes ornamental shrubs and hedges. The applicant proposes to plant Viburnum arrowwod, Horizontal plumosa, Japanese barberry and Rhoklodendron maximum along the front, left side and rear of the property and throughout the parking area. The project is subject to the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance adopted. by the City of Burlingame in 1992 as amended in 1993. New trees required by the Parks Department will not alter the diversity or number of species of plant life in the area. There is no farmland in Burlingame. 17 O Initial Study Summary � 821 Cowan Road Energy and Mineral Resources Summary: The site will receive gas and electricity service from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All gas and electric services are in place with adequate capacity to handle the expansion of the office/warehouse use on this site. The incremental use of energy to serve the additional 11,825 SF of office use is insignificant and the remodel will result in the entire building complying with Title 24 requirements. Substantial amounts of fuel will not be needed to construct, develop or maintain the project. Hazards Summary: This project is not expected to expose �people to health hazards, nor is it expected to create a health hazard. The site is not listed on the State's Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List, nor is it listed on San Mateo County's Inventory of Fuel Leak Sites. An NPDES permit is required to ensure that runoff from the site does not contribute to pollution of adjacent waterways. There aze no schools within a quarter of a mile of the project site, and hence the project would not pose any hazards to schools in the vicinity of the proj ect site. Furtliermore, there are no elements in the site plan of the proposed proj ect that would interfere with existing emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans. The project site is surrounded by existing office/warehouse buildings and would not be adjacent to any wildland areas; consequently, people and structures would not be exposed to risks related to wildland fires. Mitigation: • 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 sha11 follow Countyprotocol for its disposal. Noise Summary: The site is impacted by noise from traffic on Bayshore Highway, Bayshore Freeway 101, and from aircraft landings and takeoffs at San Francisco International Airport, which is located about 2.5 miles northwest of the site. Quarterly noise reports provided by the airport indicate that Burlingame consistently experiences noise levels less than 60 dB CNEL in this area. The Noise Element of the Burlingame General Plan lists the acceptable maximum outdoor noise levels for office/warehouse buildings as 65 dBA. This site is located on Cowan, approximately 950 feet from the Bayshore freeway, and it is not expected that the combined noise levels from the airport, freeway, and adjacent roadway would exceed 65 dBA. Since the area is already impacted by traffic and aircraft noise, the additional vehicular traffic generated by this use would not have a significant impact on the ambient noise level in the area. Construction activities may affect adjacent businesses, and noise levels may increase during construction. The Noise Element requires that interior noise levels for offices shall not exceed 45 dBA. Mitigation: 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). The office/warehouse building shall be built so that the interior noise level in all areas used as office does not exceed 45 dBa. All construction shall abide by the construction hours established in the City of Burlingame Municipal Code, and shall occur only between 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. 18 ►J Initial Study Summary � 821 Cowan Road Public Services Summary: The proj ect is not expected to have a significant impact on the provision of other public services, since this is an urbanized area with adequately sized existing public facilities in place. Public services were designed to accommodate this use, and the proposed use compared to the existing use is not a significant intensification in terms of number of people using the site or level of activity. Utilities and Service Systems Summary: The existing sewer line on the subject property connects to a 6-inch and then to an 8-inch sewer line which leads to the wastewater treatrnent plant. All new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development will be installed to meet current code standards and diameter; sewer laterals will be ohecked and replaced if necessary. There are no changes proposed to the size o£the existing sewer line since there is no increase in flow proposed. The proposed project will be served by existing utilities in place in the area. The proposed project would not require water supplies in excess of existing distribution capacity, would not require new or altered wastewater treahnent or collection facilities, would not require new or altered storm water drainage systems, and would not require new or altered solid waste disposal systems. The wastewater treatment plant and existing water distribution and wastewater collection facilities have adequate capacity to serve the project. 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. Aesthetics Summary:. The proj ect site is located on the east side of the Highway 101 corridor and south of the El Portal Channel. The proj ect site is located in a fully developed office/light industrial area. The site is bordered by one and two-story office/warehouse buildings to the north and one-story office/wazehouse buildings to the south. One-story and three-story office buildings and an auto rental parking lot are located to the west, and one-story office/warehouse buildings exist east of the subj ect properiy. The proposed proj ect is a two story building measuring 32'-4" above the average top of curb. The proposed project requires several exceptions to the zoning code. A side setback variance along the left side property line is required (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required). Parking variances are required for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) and for the aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" proposed where 18'-0" is.the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). Conditional use permits are required to exceed the Specific Area Plan Iand use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. The existing buildings in the general area are office/warehouse buildings, one and two stories tall, with occasional three-story structures interspersed. The project plans indicate that the project would not be built with a reflective exterior finish. Light and glare affects from the building's exterior finish would not be expected. The proposed exterior will include stucco walls, new vinyl windows throughout the building, and a new pitched s-tile roof. In addition, uncovered decks (141 SF to 302 SF each) with wrought iron railing are proposed on the second floor at the front and rear of the building. The uncovered decks are set into the building and do not cantilever over the first floor. The existing roll-up doors will be retained and painted to match the trim color on the building. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'-4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). Currently; the existing building covers 33.8% of the lot (includes the canopy at the front of the building). With this project, the applicant is proposing to remove the existing canopy and add architectural features (one-foot proj ections) to the exterior of 19 o � o � Initial Study Summary 821 Cowan Road the building. With these proposed changes, the lot coverage will decrease to 32.5% where 60% is the maximum allowed. The existing building is nonconforming with regard to the left side setback (9'-3" existing where 10'-0" is the minimum required). With the proposed architectural features (one-foot projections) added to the sides of the building, the left side setback on the first and second floors will be decreased to 8'-3". Therefore, a side setback variance is required (8'-3" proposed where 10'-0" is the minimum required). The two-sto,ry office/warehouse building, which would be located behind an existing single-story office/warehouse building, would be visible from the Bay Trail along the shoreline north of the project site. An existing three-story office building at the corner of Bayshore Highway and Cowan Road, located to the north of the project, would screen views of the office/warehouse building from the Bay Trail north of the project site. There is an existing single-story office building behind the site at 835-845 Cowan Road. Views of the bay for this building are already blocked by the building on the subj ect site. From viewpoints west of the proj ect site, including Gilbreth Road and U.S. 101, most of the proposed second sto.ry addition would be screened from view by existing two=story office/warehouse and industrial warehouse buildings and mature vegetation. . The office/warehouse building would be seen adjacent to other office/warehouse and industrial buildings and hotels of similar height and mass. Therefore, view blockage in the direction of San Francisco Bay would be minimal. Although the plans do not indicate the type of exterior lighting to be used for the parking area and building, the project lighting will need to confortn with the City of Burlingame's exterior lighting regulations. The proj ect will contain exterior lighting in the parking lot and on the exterior of the building, and will not create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. All on-site illumination will be required to be focused on to the site using shielded lighting fixtures. Mitigation: On-site illumination sha11 be shielded and directed only on to the site in compliance with the City's exterior illuxnination ordinance. All parking areas should be lit for safety at night, such lighting should compIy with the requirements of the City's exterior illumination ordinance. The remodeUaddition shall not be built with a reflective exterior finish. Cultural Resources Summary: There are no known prehistoric or historic archeological sites at the location of the office/warehouse building. Since the site consists of landfill and rubble brought into the site in the 1950s, it is not expected that any historic or archeological relics are present. � Any archeological or historic, cultural, or ethnic sites which may have been in or near these locations were disturbed or destroyed by previous development prior to this proposal. Mitigation: -� • If any prehistoric or historic archeological relics are discovered during grading and construction, all work shall be halted until the finding can be fully investigated and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified experts, can be implemented. 20 0 Initial Study Summary �J 821 Cowan Road Recreation Summary: The proposed project does not replace or destroy any existing recreational facilities, nor does it displace any proposed or planned recreational opportunities for the City of Burlingame. The site involved in this project is not zoned or used for recreational uses. � 21 � Initial Study Summary SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES: a 821 Cowan Road 1. Before any development is allowed, the following permits shall be obtained: side setback variance along the left side property line (9'-3 existing, 8'-3" proposed, where 10'-0" is the minimum required); parking variances for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) and for the aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" proposed where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in iwo directions); and conditional use permits to exceed the Specific Area Plan land use density (0.6 FAR for warehouse where 0.5 is allowed) and to vary from the design guidelines for Bayfront Development. 2. The project shall obtain necessary perxnits to meet the standards of the required permitting agencies including: Bay Area Air Quality Management District. . 3. 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 Burlinganie in effect at the time a building perrnif is issued and any additional seismic requirements established by the State Architect's office. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. In the event that there is subsidence as the result of an earthquake, the site shall be repaired as approved by the City Engineer. 8. 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. � � 9. All runoff in the parking lot, including runoff from the landscaped areas, sha11 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 proj ect's property owner. 10. All site and roof drainage shall be directed to the street frontage. 11. Grading shall be done so that impacts from erosion and runoff into the storm drain will be minimal. 22 � ! Initial Study Summary 821 Cowan Road 12. The properiy owner shall provide a complete Irrigation Water Management Conservation Plan together with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application. 13. Low flow plumbing fixtures shall be installed and City water conservation requirements sha11 be met at a11 times, including special additional emergency requirements. 14. All applicable requirements of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) shall be adhered to in the design and during construction. 15. All runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards. 16. Each storm water inlet on the site shall be equipped with a sand/oil separator; all sand/oil separators � shall be inspected and serviced on a regular basis, and 'unmediately following periods of heavy rainfall, to ascertain the conditions of the chambers; maintenance records sha11 be kept on-site and maintenance shall be as directed by the City. 17. That drainage from paved surfaces, including parking lots, driveways and roofs shall be routed to storm water inlets equipped with sandloil-separators and/or fossil filters, then the water shall be discharged into the storm drain system; the properiy owners shall be responsible for inspecting and cleaning (vacuuming out) sand/oil separators and changing fossil filters on a regular basis as well as . imrnediately prior to, and once during, the rainy season (October 15 — April 1) and as directed by the City. 18. Off-site runoff shall be diverted around the construction site and all on-site runoff shall be diverted around exposed construction areas. 19. 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 confirols have been established. 20. The site shall be sprayed with water to control dust during grading and construction. Construction equipment emissions shall be in compliance with the standards of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. 21. A construction fence, including a impermeable fabric/material, shall be required around the site during construction to keep all construction debris on site. � 22. 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 deternune the required signage and markings on the pavement to clearly identify the on-site vehicular direction. 23 � Initial Study Summary 821 Cowan Road � 23. Payment of a Bayfront Development fee to the City of Burlingame for traffic impacts in tlie Inner Bayshore and Shoreline areas shall be required to mitigate cumulative impacts of this and other proj ects on area circulation, one-half of the fee is due at the time of planning application and one-half due before the fmal frarning inspection. 24. 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 Countyprotocol for its disposal. � 25. 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). 26. . The office/warehouse building shall be built so that the interior noise level in a11 areas used as office does not exceed 45 dBa. 27. All construction shall abide by the construction hours established in the City of Burlingame Municipal Code, and shall occur only between 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. 28. 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. 29. On-site illumination shall be shielded and directed only on to the site in compliance with the City's exterior illumination ordinance. 30. All parking areas should be lit for safety at night, such lighting should comply with the requirements of the City's exterior illumination ordinance. 31. The remodeUaddition shall not be built with a reflective exterior finish. 32. If any prehistoric or historic archeological relics are discovered during grading and construction, all work shall be halted until the finding can be fully investigated and proper protection measures, as determined by qualified experts, can be implemented. � 24 �� cirY o � � BURLINGAME %��o� ,9om �AATED JUNE b The City of Burlingame CITY HALL 501 PRIIvIROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION : _ � � _._ \ � � . 1� The City of Burlingame Planning Commission will be considering the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration related to the following project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration is a finding that based on its review of the project and on the mitigation measures proposed, it will not have a significant effect on the environment. Proiect Description: The applicant is proposing a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existing office/warehouse building at 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. Currently, there is an existing one-story, concrete tilt-up office/warehouse building (13,522 SF) on the site. The proposed project includes remodeling the existing first floor (no new floor area added) and adding a new second story (11,825 SF). O-M Code Sections 25.43.020 (9 and 11); state that office uses and warehousing, storage, distribution of goods, and wholesale of materials, liquids and equipment conducted wholly within an enclosed building, are permitted uses in this district. The proposed 25,377 SF office/warehouse building will contain 13,552 SF of warehouse space on the first floor and 11,825 SF of office space on the second floor. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 32'- 4" above average top of curb (35'-0" height allowed without a conditional use permit). A total of 53 parking on- site parking spaces are required for the proposed office/warehouse building (1:300 SF for office and 1:1000 SF for warehouse). The applicant is proposing 51 on-site parking spaces (38 standard, 11 compact and 2 disabled- accessible spaces). Parking variances are required for the number of parking spaces (51 proposed where 53 are required), number of compact spaces (11 proposed where 8 are allowed) and for aisle width at the north and south ends of the parking lot (12'-0" provided where 18'-0" is the minimum required for traffic moving in two directions). The Planning Commission hearing on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and the proj ect is tentatively scheduled for Mondav, February 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at the City of Burlingame Planning Department, Second Floor, Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Comments on the proposed mitigated negative declaration must be submitted to the Planning Department before the end of the Planning Commission public hearing on this project. If you challenge the subject application(s) in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the city at or prior to the public hearing. Posted: January 25, 2005 PROOF OF POSTING OF NOTICES Ruben Hurin declares: I am over age 18, not a party to this action, and am employed in San Mateo County at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010. On January 25, 2005 , following ordinary business practices, I placed copies of a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration regaxding an application for miti�ated ne�ative declaration, conditional use permits, side setback and parking variances for a first floor remodel and second floor addition to an existin� office/warehouse building at_ 821 Cowan Road, zoned O-M. The notices were posted in front of this property, in front of properties on either side of this property, and across the street from this property. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and this was executed on the date shown below at Burlingame, California. ��1� , _�_ ' Date: January 25, 2005 . -