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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers/Zoom7:00 PMMonday, September 8, 2025
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Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010
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Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Planning Commission Meeting will be held in person
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meetings. The public may either attend the meeting in person to comment or send an email to
publiccomment@burlingame.org (see below).
To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a "Request to Speak" card located on the
table by the door and then hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address, or other identifying
information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the
time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
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3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by Planning Commissioners to participate remotely
pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54943(f)).
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. Public comments for scheduled
agenda items should wait until that item is heard by the Planning Commission.
Persons are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension of time is granted by
the Chair. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Planning Commission and, if
relevant, the Commission may direct them to the appropriate staff member. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the
State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission from acting on any matter that is
not on the agenda.
Public Comment, Non-Agenda Itema.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and /or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a
commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt.
Approval of August 25, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutesa.
Major Design Review at 1341 Drake Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0011)
Application for Major Design Review for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling and
detached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design
Review as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Associate Planner.
Applicant and Designer: Tim Raduenz, Form+One
Property Owner: XLC, LLC
b.
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Major Design Review, Condominium Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map at 1115 Paloma
Avenue (Project No. DSR22-0050)
Application for Major Design Review, Condominium Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for
a new, three-story, three-unit residential condominium building.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design
Review and Condominium Permit as conditioned and recommend approval of the
Tentative Parcel Map.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (b) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager
Applicant and Architect: Simon Kwan, Kwan Design Architects
Property Owner: Jeffery Chan
c.
7. ACTION ITEMS (PUBLIC HEARING)
Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit at 1812 Castenada Drive
(Project No. DSR22-0006)
Application for Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit for a first and
second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density
Residential) zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major
Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner
Applicant: Yury Kogan
Property Owner: Marat Diner
a.
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Major Design Review and Special Permit at 728 Newhall Road (Project No.
DSR25-0009)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for plate height for a new,
two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential )
zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design
Review and Special Permit as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Associate Planner.
Applicant and Designer: Behrooz Nemati
Property Owner: 728 Newhall Road LLC
b.
Major Design Review and Special Permits at 229 Bancroft Road (Project No.
DSR25-0008)
Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for plate height, second floor
balcony, and attached garage for a new, two -story single-unit dwelling and attached
garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design
Review and Special Permits as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager
Applicant: Xiaowen Song
Property Owner: Hongzhi Liang
c.
8. STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC HEARING)
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Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special
Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 1 (Project No. DSR24-0023)
Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit,
and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new,
two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential )
zoning district.
Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner
Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc.
Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo
a.
Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special
Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 2 (Project No. DSR24-0024)
Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit,
and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new,
two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential )
zoning district.
Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner
Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc.
Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo
b.
Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special
Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 3 (Project No. DSR24-0025)
Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit,
and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new,
two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R -1 (Low Density Residential )
zoning district.
Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner
Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc.
Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo
c.
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Notice: Any individuals who require special assistance or a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an
alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be
distributed at the meeting, should contact the Planning Division by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September
8, 2025 at planningdept@burlingame.org or 650-558-7250. Notification in advance of the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, the materials
related to it, and your ability to comment.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for inspection via www.burlingame.org/planningcommission/agenda
or by emailing the Planning Division at planningdept@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain
information via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Division at 650-558-7250.
An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning
Commission's action on September 8, 2025. If the Planning Commission's action has not been
appealed or called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2025, the action
becomes final. In order to be effective, appeals must be in writing to the City Clerk and must be
accompanied by an appeal fee of $924.00, which includes noticing costs.
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