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Home My WebLink About1555 Cypress Avenue - Staff Report (2)Ite m # DSR Study Calendar PROJECT LOCATION 1555 Cypress Avenue Item # DSR Study Calendar City of Burlingame Design Review and Special Permit for Height for a New Single Family Dwelling Address: 1555 Cypress Avenue Meeting Date: OS/14/O1 Request: Design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling at 1555 C�press Avenue, zoned R-1 (C.S. 25.28.040 and 25.28.060) Property Owner: J. Kurt Stell Applicant/Designer: James Chu, Chu Design & Eng., Inc. APN:028-301-190 General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Lot Area: 6,000 SF Date Submitted: Apri125, 2001 Zoning: R-1 Summary: The proposal is to demolish the existing one-story single family dwelling and detached accessory structure and construct a new two-story single family dwelling with a detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. The proposed house would have a total floor area of 3,376 SF (0.55 FAR) where 3,458 SF (0.56 FAR) is the maximum allowed. There would be two covered parking spaces provided for this five bedroom house in the detached garage (20'-8" X 20'-8") located at the rear of the lot. T'he applicant is requesting the following: • Design Review for a new two-story single family dwelling; and • Special Permit for height (34'-4" is proposed where 30'-0" is the maximum allowed). , PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ'D SETBACKS Front: Ist flr 20'-0" 15'-0" or block average (18'-1") 2nd flr 31'-0" 20'-0" Side (left): 5'-6" 5'-0" Side (right): 10'-0" 5'-0" Rear: Ist flr 36'-8" 15'-0" 2nd flr 36'-8" 20'-0" LOT COVERAGE: 35.5% (2,178 SF) 40% (2,448 SF) FAR: 3,378 SF/ 0.55 FAR 3,458 SF/ 0.56 FAR PARKING: 2 covered (20'-8" X 20'-8") + 1 uncovered 2 covered (20'-0" x 20'-0") + 1 uncovered HEIGHT: 34'-4"' 2'/2 stories 30' whichever is less DHENVELOPE: Meets requirement See code ' Special Permit for height (34'-4" proposed where 30'-0" is the maximum allowed). Staff Comments: See attached. Catherine Keylon Planner James Chu, applicantldesigner ROUTING FORM DATE: April 25, 2001 TO: ✓ Ciry Engineer ' _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal _Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-301-190. STAFF REVIEW: Monday, April 30, 2001 � . ��p .�,�6� �it,��t,�-ruuf-- � �%�`J ��'��- Q $� Gl.��e� c-�',.�.. � � - ��,�{ � �ft�� -� .!�i � ��Jf , � �I�,�.s o2��;��-�, w; a -� •�-- ��', ��n� . v h1� �e 2 �% �� .�+°�- � , � � �+�r �f�'�"a�. �e � `��w �� - f a ��e..� / / Iti'W r'' � L.�t.� : �^- � � �. � � .....-'";� . .. Reviewed By: �.,� t : .�, f %i `' � -'� ;�zDate of Comments: � / �i �if=� j r ROUTING FORM DATE: April 25, 2001 TO: _Ciry Engineer Chief Building Official ►�Fire Marshal _Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-301-190. ROUTING FORM DATE: April 25, 2001 TO: City Engineer �Chief Building Official Fire Marshal Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-301-190. ROUTING FORM DATE: April 25, 2001 TO: _City Engineer _Chief Building Official Fire Marshal �Recycling Specialist _Sr. Landscape Inspector _City Attorney FROM: Planning Staff SUBJECT: Request for design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1, APN: 028-301-190. STAFF REVIEW: Monday, April 30, 2001 ( �� s�. S u G� ��- � G�i�s�� ,�" ` � W � f3� •('�' � �- ( ! � H S� f� Q� 0 � / v � � � � W S � t� � �%L �tI � c.. /�� - �CP� � � S�� Vc � ' � _ . 5� f w�fy► � �/�� S � fi � Reviewed By: � Date of Comments �' _/� � CITY OF QURLINGAMG PLANNWG DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD P(650) 558-7250 f(FSO) 696-3790 �� CITY O� BURLJNGAME APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION "��i 1 Type of application: Design Review Y Conditional Use Permit Variance Special Perniit '� Other Parcel Number: Project address: � �-�� t-'��• APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER Name: �� G"�!�" Name: � �fL �� . �d' �� Address: � Address: ' City/State/Zip• !�" ity/State/Zip��-�'�� "�II Phone (w): ��• "� f-�� , � �" Phone (w): ��• �J�- � � � 2 (h): (�: � � �� '�-7 �/./ �� /ifI ARCHITLCT/DESIGNER� Name: Addre�s: City/State/Zip: J"�' �% Phone (w): �9�Y�� (h): �fl� Please indicate with an asterisk * the contact person for this proj ect. I know about the propos�c�plication and hereby authorize the above applicant to submit this application to the Planning Commi�ion. /1 Property owner's signature: Date: R E C E� V�te submitted: �" Z5 -a APR 2 5 2001 CITY OF FiURLI��GAME PLANNING DEPT. PCAPP.FEtM AFFADAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby rtify under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and co e the b of my knowledge and belief. Applicant's signat e: Date: � . �.o' �rr o ♦ • � RLlNC��1ME , - � +�.. � ,� :,c;r�M;:,4tl,: �r. . :fA- 47 � �. � d Y �''��K��. �,�,'�1 °3 i.' _ � �'r'je � :.: `,. .r- � ` _ f v� 4. `'ti ;';a'. � � 5 �i� :* , �' r , ' y . �, , , The Planning Commission is required by law to make findings as defned by the City's Ordinance (Code Section 25.50). Your answers to the� following �gquesti:ons'can�� assist� the Planning � Commission in making the decision as to whether the findings Can be�made for �your request. Please type or write neatly in ink. Refer to �the. back � of' this form�;for .assistance with these questions. - "' ;,,,:, 1: 2. 3. , . _ „�:. A a ,2 cr' 'w ,�i f�; i%P,rot�it� �� `s_3 ..,•"f)',;._ - . .. , . •, ,.;,,1� . . .: -.: ;+c� . .i.'' ' Explain why the blend of mass, scale and� �dominaiit structural characteiistics' of the new construction or addition are consistent with the existing structur`e's design and with, the existing street and neighborhood. � � . A ;-c �,��'F:�, � ��; ` •y.._ ;. �, , �,;�.:. �' . :. . ,:� : �. THE PROPOSED TWO STORY RESIDENCE IS INCONSISTENT>.WITH THE EXISTING RESIDENCE, BUT IS CONSISTENT WITH PROPERTIES THAT:.HAVE SIMILAR DETACHED GARAGE PATTERN, MASS AND SCALE. ��`THE PROPOSED HIGH WALL AND BULK OF THE MASS OF THE PROPOSED RESIDENCE ARE MOSTLY PUSHED TOWARD THE REAR OF THE LOT, AND AWAY FROM,,THErSTREET.. WITH LOWER PLATE LINE AND STEEP ROOF PITCH,'.THE.PROPOSED WILI;_FIT WELL WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE "WEST SZDE".;, ,:,_ , �' r:,:; � -;.';«; • .'. ., t. . "' .i , . Explair� how the variety of roof line, facaiie, ext.eiiorfinish mate►zals �and elevations of the proposed ne�v structure or addition are eonsistent with the existing'structure,' street and neighborhood. - � ,; s - . THE PROPOSED RESIDENCE IS LOCATED WITHIN.A`,VARIETY'OF STYLES AND SHAPES �IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. THE SLATE ROOF,.`�•,STEEP..ROOF PITCH, . . ; .... _ , STUCCO EXTERIOR WALL, LEADED GLASS WINDOW;;"ANl);DORMERS ARE �, CONSISTENT WITH THIS STYLE OF HOME, AND IT' WILL�'�BLEND WELL =•`.�: ` IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. y ' _ � . . - � � . . .. . . :l�—�. �a}i{.j•�5 �y �. �v'n �' �'� y �,;� L 4,��'I"` ��[1 {�! _ I } � . . � - . . - ..;-a i ' • !. . .. � . . . . ' . .. . .. . . . � ' � ��:. . . . . . . ♦:' .1,. . ! . . . .. . . . . _ � . ":i � : '5��: u-a,r�r.iC�'�.i'"f'r'�,�i'.1t+t g'f �.>�_:.. V.l-��: SY�k.:; . � . How will the proposed project be eonsistent wrlh tlte 'residential deszgn guicielcnes�adopted by the eity (C.S. 25.57)? _ _ _�: ... .. . � :t�,: �. �� ; � :� � �� THE PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENC� WI.TH DETACHED GARAGE IS - CON6ISTENT WITH CITY DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES. THE EXISTING;' •AND/OR PROPOSED ZOIJE IS R-1, LOW DENSITY WHICH.ALLOW ONE DWELLING PER LOT. � . ..- ._. . .. . . - - '.- . . ... a ,. . ,_ -. __. �. . , .. _ . � . . i i:l:t;« z/ =`,�$ ", ` .., ,_ _ ...rl . - � s .. 4. Explain how the removal of any trees tocated within the footprintof'any new structure or addition is necessary and is consistent with the city's refores�aiion requirements. '� What miligation is proposed for the removal of any trees? Explain why this mitigation is appropiiute. _ I�10 MAJOR TREE WILL BE REMOVED, WITH NEW LANDSCAPING EOR THE ENTIRE LOT IS PROPOSED. �_�-;..,-, ' REC��9VE�p � A P R 2 5 2 0 01 sp.frm/11/98 CITY OF 81JRLItvGAPJTE PLANNING DEPT. �r�, GTV o� CITY OF BURLINGAME euRUNc�ar.�E� �LANNING DEPARTMENT 501 PRIMROSE ROAD - u• � BURLINGAME, CA 94010 TEL: (650) 558-7250 1555 CYPRESS AVENUE Application for design review and special permit for height for a new two-story single family dwelling and detached garage at 1555 Cypress Avenue, zoned R-1. (APN: 028-301-190) The City of Burlingame Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Mailed May 4, 2001 (Please refer to otlicr s•rde) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF B URLINGAME A copy of the applicati�'n=a""n��`p�ans forfhis;project may be reviewed prior to the meeting at;?�he'- Pla�ning" Department at'�-501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, Califbi-nia: �� ` � � � � � , If you challenge the subject application(s) in court, you may� be limited to raising only ihose .issues you or someone else raisecl at the,public hearing, described in the notice or in written cones��ondeuce deliver�d to the city at or prior to the public hearing. ��,. � �� , Property owners who receive this notice are responsible for iiiforming their tenants about tllis i�otice. For additional information, please call (650) 558-7250. Thank you. � . i� Margarct Monroe "�L��'-�" �� " �------�--,�' •��`�� City Planner ' ` � � `'�`�'� - � --� � �'- i�`' PU�BLIC�HEARING� NOTICE (Please refer to nther side)