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Home My WebLink About1480 Vancouver Avenue - Approval Letter#'.'_. � �� CITY O� BURLJNGAME m �o go < �NATm wMC 6• The City of Burlingame CIT'1' HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790 July 8, 2005 James Chu Chu Design & Engr., Inc. 39 W. 43rd Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Dear Mr. Chu, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the June 27, 2005, Planning Commission approval of your application for conditional use permit for re-emerging lots, design review and special permit for declining height envelope became effective July 7, 2005. This application was to allow for construction of a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1480 Vancouver Avenue — Lot 39, zoned R-1. The June 27, 2005, 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 Department date stamped Apri129, 2005, sheets A.1, A.2, A.S, and L 1.OB, date stamped May 26, 2005, sheet A.6, and date stamped June 15, 2005, sheets A.3 and A.4, and that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, footprint or floor area of the building shall require an amendment to this permit; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 3. that the tree protection measures for the protected-sized trees and street trees described in the arborist report, dated April 11, 2005, shall be installed and inspected by the City Arborist before issuance of a demolition permit and shall be complied with during construction, and that the property owner shall maintain the trees after construction as directed by the arborist report; 4. that since a tree removal permit for the forty-six inch Cedar (Deodar) tree at the rear of Lot 39 has been denied, the applicant shall have an arborist's report prepared detailing tree protection measures to be implemented before, during and after construction to be approved by the City Arborist; the tree protection measures shall be installed prior to issuance of a demolition permit; and that the landscape plan shall be : Register online for the City of Burlingame list serve at www.burlin�ame.or� il �: _,i July 8, 2005 1480 Vancouver Avenue — Lot 39 page 2 . revised to relocate the concrete patio away from the root zone of the tree to a location approved by the City Arborist prior to issuance of a building permit; 5. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 6. that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; 7. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Department; 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 conditions of the City Engineer's, Fire Marshal's and NPDES Coordinator's May 2, 2005, memos, the Chief Building Official's April 29, 2005, memo, the Recycling Specialist's May 16, 2005, memo, and the City Arborist's June 15, 2005, memo, shall be met; 10. that the proj ect shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2001 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 11. 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; 12. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 13. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners and set the building footprint; 14. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 15. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; �----�� July 8, 2005 1480 Vancouver Avenue — Lot 39 page 3 16. that the project is subject to the state-mandated water conservation program, and a complete Irrigation Water Management Plan must be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application; 17. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 18. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 19. that off-site runoff shall be diverted around the construction site and all on-site runoff shall be diverted around exposed construction areas; 20. that fiber rolls and other erosion prevention products are installed around the construction site as a barrier to prevent erosion and construction runoff into the storm drain; 21. that oils, fuels, solvents, coolants and other chemicals stored outdoors shall be protected from drainage by structures such as berms and roof covers; bulk materials stored outdoors shall be protected from drainage with berms and covers; equipment stored outdoors shall be stored on impermeable surfaces, shall be covered and shall be inspected for property functioning and leaks; all storage areas shall be regularly cleaned, including sweeping, litter control and a spill cleanup plan; and 22. that landscape areas shall be designed to reduce excess irrigation run-off, promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Reimbursement of your design review deposit has been processed and will be mailed to the property owner under separate cover. All site improvements and construction work will require separate application to the Building Department. This approval is valid for one year during which time a building permit must be issued. One extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely yours, l5`t_ M garet Monroe City Planner July 8, 2005 1480 Vancouver Avenue — Lot 39 page 4 1480 vanc lot 39.cca c. Robert and Cynthia Gilson, property owners 30 Woodgate Court Hillsborough, CA 94010 Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (LOT 39 BLK 45 EASTON ADD BURLINGAME NO 4 RSM A/45; APN: 026-044-210) Project Comments Date: To: From: 04/29/2005 d City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ Recycling Specialist ❑ Fire Marshal ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney Planning Staff Subject: Request for conditional use permit for emerging lots, design review for a new single family dwelling and detached garage, and special permit for declining height envelope at 1480 Vancouver Avenue (LOT 39) , zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-210 Staff Review: 05/02/2005 1. See attached. 2. Sewer backwater protection certification is required. Contact Public Wor{cs — Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230 for additional information. Reviewed by: V V a NPDES Coordinator Date: 5/02/2005 v � e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION PLANIVING REVIEW COMII�NTS N�► �.�t.� �+w( . Project Name:��l�i�,,��, -Project Address:_�b �;��.�, The following requirements apply to the project 1� L� A property boundary survey shall be preformed by a licensed land . surveyor. The survey shall show a11 property lines, property corners, easements, topographical features and utilities. (Required prior to the building pertnit issuance.) �,,,y�,� � � � � � �� o �� 2 � The site and roof drainage shall be shown on plans and should be made to drain towards the Frontage Street. (Required prior to the building pernut issuance.) 3. The applicant shall submit project grading and drainage plans for approval prior to the issuance of a Building pemut. 4 The project site is in a flood zone, the project shall comply with the City's flood zone requirements. 5 � A sanitary sewer lateral t� is required for the project in accordance with the City's standards. (Required prior to the building permit issuance.) 6. The project plans shall show the required Bayfront Bike/Pedestrian trail and necessary public access improvements as required by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. 7. Sanitary sewer analysis is required for the project. The sewer analysis shall identify the projecYs impact to the City's sewer system and any sewer pump stations and identify mitigation measures. 8 Submit traffic trip generation analysis for the project. 9. Submit a traf�ic impact study for the project. The tr�c study should identify the project generated impacts- and recommend mitigation measures to be adopted by the project to be approved by the City Engineer. 10. The project shall file a pazcel map with the Public Works Engineering Division. The parcel map shall show all existing property lines, easements, monuments, and new pmperty and lot lines proposed by the map. Page 1 of 3 U:lprivate development\PLANNING REVIEW COr�IIVIENTS.doc . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGIlVEERING DIVISION I1. A latest preliminary title report of the subject parcel of land shall be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division with the pazcel map for reviews. 12, Map closure/lot closure calculations sha11 be submitted with the parcel map. 13 The project shall submit a condominium map to the Engineering Divisions in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. 14 �_ The project shall, at its own cost, design and conslruct frontage public improvements. including curb, gutter, sidewalk and other necessary appurtenant work. 15 The project shall, at its own cost, design and construct frontage streetscape improvements including sidewalk, curb, gutters, parking meters and poles, trees, and streedights in accordance with streetscape master plan. 16 By the preliminary review of plans, it appears that the project may cause adverse impacts during construction to vehiculaz tra�c, pedestrian traffc and public on street pazking. The project shall identify these impacts and provide mitigation measure acceptable to the City. 17 The project shall submit hydrologic calculations &om a registered civil engineer for the proposed creek enclosure. The hydraulie calculations must show that the proposed creek enclosure doesn't cause any adverse impact to both upstream and downstream properties. The hydrologic calculations shall accompany a site map showing the area of the 100-yeaz flood and existing improvements with proposed improvements. 18 Any work within the drainage azea, creek, or creek banks requires a State Deparhnent of Fish and Game Permit and Army Corps of Engineers Pernuts. 19 No conshuction debris shall be allowed into the creek. 20 _� The project shall comply with the City's NPDES pernut requirement to prevent storm water pollution. 21 The project does not show the dimensions of eacisting driveways, re- submit plans with driveway, dimensions. Also clarify if the project is proposing to widen the driveway. Any widening of the driveway is subject to City Engineer's approval. 22 The plans do not indicate the slope of the driveway, re-submit plans showing the driveway profile with elevations Page 2 of 3 U:�private development�PLANNING REVIEW COMMEIdTTS.doc ', . . ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION 23 � The back of the driveway/sidewalk approach shall be at least 12" above the flow line of the frontage curb in the street to prevent overflow of storm water from the street into private property. 24. For the takeout service, a gazbage receptacle shall be placed in fron� The � sidewalk fronting the store shall be kept clean 20' from each side of the ProPert3'• 25. For commercial projects a designated garbage bin space and cleaning area shall be located inside the building. A drain connecting the garbage area to the Sanitary Sewer System is required. Page 3 of 3 U:�private development�FLANNING REVIEW COMMENTS.doc Project Comments Date: 04/29/2005 To: ❑ City Engineer ❑ Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attorney From: Planning Staff ❑ Recycling Specialist d Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator �ubject: Request for conditional use permit for emerging lots, design review for a new single family dwelling and detached garage, and special permit for declining height envelope at 1480 Vancouver Avenue (LOT 39) , zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-210 Staff Review: 05/02/2005 1. Provide a minimum 1 inch water meter. 2. Provide double backflow prevention. Reviewed by: � /z Date: Z Project Comments Date: To: From: 04/29/2005 � City Engineer � Chief Building Official � City Arborist � City Attorney Planning Staff � Recycling Specialist � Fire Marshal ✓ NPDES Coordinator Subject: Request for conditional use permit for emerging lots, design review for a new single family dwelling and detached garage, and special permit for declining height envelope at 1480 Vancouver Avenue (LOT 39) , zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-210 Staff Review: 05/02/2005 Any construction project in the City, regardless of size, shall comply with the City NPDES permit requirement to prevent stormwater pollution including but not limited to ensuring that all contractors implement construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion and sediment control measures during ALL phases of the construction project (including demolition). Ensure that sufficient amount of erosion and sediment control measures are available on site at all times. The public right of way/easement shall not be used as a construction staging and/or storage area and shall be free of construction debris at all times. Brochures and literatures on stormwater pollution prevention and BMPs are available for your review at the Planning and Building departments. Distribute to all project proponents. For additional assistance, contact Eva J. at 650/342-3727. Reviewed by: � Date: 05/02/05 , � . Project Comments 04/29/2005 Date: To: a City Engineer X Chief Building Official ❑ City Arborist ❑ City Attomey Planning Staff From: O Recycling Specialist O Fire Marshal ❑ NPDES Coordinator Subject: Request for conditional use permit for emerging lots, design review for a new single family dwelling and detached garage, and special permit for declining height envelope at 1480 Vancouver Avenue (LOT 39) , zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-210 Staff Review: 05/02/2005 1) All construction must comply with the 2001 Califomia Building Codes (CBC), the Burlingame Municipal and Zoning Codes, and all other State and Federal requirements. 2) Provide fully dimensioned plans. 3) Prior to applying for a Building Permit the applicant must either confirm that the address is 1480 Vancouver Avenue or obtain a change of address from the Engineering Department. Note: The correct address must be referenced on all pages of the plans. 4) Obtain a survey of the property lines for any structure within one foot of the property line. 5) Roof eaves must not project within finro feet of the property line. 6) Exterior bearing wafls less than three feet from the property line must be constructed of one-hour fire-rated construction and no openings are allowed. 7) Rooms that can be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. 8) Provide guardrails at all landings. 9) Provide handrails at aH stairs where there are more than two risers. 10)Provide lighting at all exterior landings. 11)The fireplace chimney must terminate at least two feet above any roof surface within ten feet. Reviewed by: r� 1 // Date: ��/�. � • ,�� . Project Comments Date: To: From: 04/29/2005 � City Engineer � Chief Building Official � City Arborist � City Attorney X Recycling Specialist � Fire Marshal � NPDES Coordinator Planning Staff Subject: Request for conditional use permit for emerging lots, design review for a new single family dwelling and detached garage, and special permit for declining �height envelope at 1480 Vancouver Avenue (LOT 39) , zoned R-1, APN: 026-044-210 Staff Review: 05/02/2005 Applicant shall submit a Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan for approval, and pay a recycling deposit for this and all covered projects prior to demolition, construction or permitting. � IReviewed by: Date: ��/05