HomeMy WebLinkAbout1432 Vancouver Avenue - Approval LetterCITY OF BURLINGAME
City Hall — 501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California 94010-3997
May 4, 2018
Jesse Geurse
Geurse Conceptual Designs, Inc.
405 Bayswater Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: 1432 Vancouver Avenue
Dear Mr. Geurse,
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Planning Division
PH: (650) 558-7250
FAX: (650) 696-3790
Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the April 23, 2018, Planning
Commission approval of your application for Design Review and Special Permit for declining height
envelope became effective May 3, 2018. This application was for a second story addition to an existing
single family dwelling at 1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1.
The April 23, 2018, minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the
following conditions:
that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped April 16, 2018, sheets T.0 through AD.2;
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and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning
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that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit;
that the conditions of the Building Division's March 9 and January 25, 2018 memos and the
Engineering Division's January 26, 2018 memo shall be met;
that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall
be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community
Development Director;
6. that demolition or removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the
site shall not o�cur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be
required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
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7. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project
construction plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of
approval adopted by the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall
remain a part of all sets of approved plans throughout the construction process.
Compliance with all conditions of approval is required; the conditions of approvai shall not
be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council
on appeal;
8. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single
termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that
these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a
Building permit is issued;
9. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to
submit a Waste Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
10. that the project shafl meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, 2016 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
11. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by
the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design
professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved
floor area ratio for the property;
12. prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or
another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural
certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be
evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved
plans; architectural certification documenting framing compliance with approved design
shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be
scheduled; and
13. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the
architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans.
All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department.
This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. An extension of
up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of
the first year.
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The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within
90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law.
Sincerely,
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William Meeker
Community Development Director
c. Karim Safwat Fahmy Trust, property owner
Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office
(LOT 29 BLOCK 45 EASTON ADD BURLINGAME NO 4 RSM A/45; APN: 026-054-180)
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Project Comments - Planning► Application
1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
Rick Caro III
Building Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal: No Comment
The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as
they will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal.
14) Specify on the plans whether the fireplace is a gas or solid wood-burning device. If the fireplace
is a solid wood-burning device clearly state on the plans that the fireplace will meet all
requirements as a U.S.EPA Phase II certified wood-burning device. N�t�,o �'�a�. fl:�y�i��� �lo�s zlc�t
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Reviewed By: Rick Caro III Date: March 9, 2018
650 558-7270
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Description:
From
Project Comments — Planning Application
1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
Rick Caro III
Building Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal:
1) As of January 1, 2014, SB 407 (2009) requires non-compliant plumbing fixtures to be replaced
by water-conserving plumbing fixtures when a property is undergoing alterations or
improvements. This law applies to all residential and commercial property built prior to
January 1, 1994. Details can be found at htt,�:/1www.leginfo.ca.govJ�ub/09-
10/bill�sen�sb 0401-0450/sb 407 bill 20091011 chaptered html. Revise the plans to
show compliance with this requirement.
2) Provide two completed copies of the Mandatory Measz�res with the submittal of your plans for
Building Code compliance plan check. In addition, replicate this completed document on the
plans. Note: On the Checklist you must provide a reference that indicates the page of the plans
on which each Measure can be found.
3) Anyone who is doing business in the City must have a current City of Burlingame business
license.
NOTE: A condition of this project approval is that the Demolition Permit will not be issued
and, and no work can begin (including the removat of a� building components), until a
Building Permit has been issued for the project. The property owner is responsible for
assuring that no work is authorized or performed.
4) When you submit your plans to the Building Division for plan review provide a completed
Supplemental Demolition Permit Application. NOTE: The Demolition Permit wilt not be
issued until a Building Permit is issued for the project.
5) Provide an existing and proposed front elevation plan
6) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. (PWE
letter dated 8-17-88)
7) The plans show that the structure is three feet fi•om the property line. To comply with the
opening protection required in 2016 CRC § Table R302.1(1) or 2016 CBC, Table 705.8 the
building face must be more than three feet from the property line or the gable end venting must
be eliminated and attic ventilation must be achieved through other means.
8) On the plans specify that the roof eaves will not project within two feet of the property line 2016
CRC § Table R302.1(1) or 2016 CBC Table 705.2
9) Provide details on the plans which show that all roof projections which project beyond the point
where fire-resistive construction would be required will be constructed of one-hour fire-
resistance-rated construction per 2016 CRC § R302,1(1) or 2016 CBC §705.2.
10) Indicate on the floor �lans that exterior bearing walls less than five feet from the property line
will be built of one-hour fire-rated construction. 2016 CRC Table R302.1(1) § or 2016 CBC,
Table 602)
11) On the plans show that all openings in exterior walls, both protected and unprotected, will
comply with 2016 CBC, Table 705.8. Provide a table or chart that specifies 1) the openings
allowed and; 2) the size and percentage of the openings proposed.
12) Indicate on the plans that a Grading Permit, if required, will be obtained from the Department of
Public Works.
13) Provide lighting at all exterior landings.
14) Specify on the plans whether the fireplace is a gas or solid wood-burning device. If the fireplace
is a solid wood-burning device clearly state on the plans that the fireplace will meet all
requirements as a U.S.EPA Phase II certified wood-burning device.
Reviewed By: Rick Caro III Date: January 25, 2018
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Project Comments - Planning Application
Project Address: 1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Description: Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
From
Martin Quan
Public Works Engineering
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal:
1. Please identify all drainage from the property that discharge into the drainage swale.
2. Please confirm the elevation of the edge of the driveway pad adjacent to the sidewalk with the
gutter line has a freeboard of 12-inches. If not, please provide this freeboard.
The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as they
will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal.
1. Based on the scope of work, this is a"Type I" project that requires a Stormwater Construction
Pollution Prevention Permit. This permit is required prior to issuance of a Building Permit. An initial field
inspection is required prior to the start of any construction (on private property or in the public right-of-
way).
z. Any work in the City right-of-way, such as placement of debris bin in street, work in sidewalk area,
public easements, and utility easements, is required to obtain an Encroachment Permit prior to starting
work.
3. Replace damaged and displaced curb, gutter and/or sidewalk fronting site.
4. All water lines connections to city water mains for services or fire line protection are to be installed
per city standard procedures and material specifications. Contact the city Water department for
connection fees. If required, all fire services and services 2" and over will be installed by builder. All
underground fire service connections shall be submitted as separate Underground Fire Service permit
for review and approval.
s, Sewer Backwater Protection Certification is required for the installation of any new sewer fixture per
Ordinance No. 1710. The Sewer Backwater Protection Certificate is required prior to the issuance of
Building Permit.
6. The sanitary sewer lateral (building sewer) shall be tested per ordinance code chapter 15.12.
Testing information is available at the Building department counter. A Sewer Lateral Test encroachment
permit is required.
Reviewed By: Martin Quan Date: 1/26/18
650-558-7245
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Project Comments - Planning Application
Project Address: 1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Description: Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
From
Christine Reed
Fire Dept.
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal:
The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as
they will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal.
Due to the scope of renovation within the building, provide a residential fire sprinkler system per
Burlingame Municipal Code §17.04.093:
Provide a 1-inch water meter or size to accommodate sprinkler system flow demand.
2. Provide a backflow prevention device/double check valve assembly — A schematic of water
lateral line after meter shall be shown on Buildinq permit plans prior to approval indicating location of
the device after the split between domestic and fire protection lines.
3. Drawings submitted to Building Department for review and approval shall clearly indicate fire
sprinklers shall be installed under a separate deferred fire permit, approved by the Fire Department
prior to installation.
4, Fire flow shall meet requirements of California Fire Code Appendix B. Contact Burlingame
Engineering Department for fire flow information.
Reviewed By: Christine Reed Date: 2-1-18
650-558-7617
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Project Comments -
Project Address: 1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Description: Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
From: Bob Disco
Parks Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal:
No further comment at this time
The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as they
will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal.
Landscape to remain.
Reviewed By: BD Date: 3.14.18
bdisco@burlingame.org
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Project Comments —
Project Address: 1432 Vancouver Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 026-054-180
Description: Request for Application for Design Review and Special Permit for Declining
Height Envelope for a second story addition.
From: Bob Disco
Parks Division
Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised
plans with your resubmittal:
1. Please indicate on site plan if landscape will be rehabilitated or remain the same
The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as they
will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal.
Reviewed By: BD Date: 2.7.18
bdisco@burlingame.org