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Home My WebLink About457 Bloomfield Road - Approval Letter__� ° .-�_ BURLINGAME JUN6 October 4, 1988 Dr. & Mrs. John 535 Chelmsford Hillsborough, CA V,�Q l'�� .p',C ��YC.�c��YCQ SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME� CALIFORNIA 94010 Wilson 94010 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Wilson: PLANNING DEPARTMENT (415) 342-8625 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the September 26, 1988 Planning Commission approval of your variance application became effective October 4, 1988. This application was to allow one covered off-street parking space where two are required at 457 Bloomfield Road. The September 26, 1988 minutes of the Planning Commission state your parking variance was granted with the following conditions: 1. that the addition shall be built consistent with the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 29, 1988; 2. that the existing garage shall be enlarged to provide for a usable parking area of 10� x 40' (interior dimensions) and this area shall never be used for living area or separate residential purposes; 3. that the water heater set on a wood shelf in the garage shall meet all structural and seismic requirements specified by the building code, and a 7� minimum vertical clearance shall be maintained from the bottom of the shelf holding the water heater to the floor below; and 4. that the conditions of the Chief Buildi�g Inspector�s September 12, 1988 memo shall be met. 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. Sincerel yours, I ��- � � � � �� Margaret Monroe City Planner MM/s Att. cc: Cathy & James Blair (w/att.) Chief Bldg. Inspector (w/att.) Assessor�s Office (Lot 10, Block 4, Oak Grove Manor; APN 029-164-100) cc: Ralph Button (w/att.) ., . ,. y' . � DATE: �� - ,�/ � MEMO T0: CITY ENGINEER ' �CHIEF BUILDI•NG INSPECTOR�. FIRE MARSHAL DIitECTOR OF PARKS FROM: PLANNING�DEPARTMENT 0 . SUBJECT: ��' ,gIOIp�'f! ' � _ — �/��Ll.l�l�a�I �, . � An applica�tion has been received for the above project for review by the Planning Commission. The application will be scheduled for p�j'0 at their_Se�jo�. 26� /g�� ,�eting. � We would a . ppreciate having your comnents by �jaj�• /2 !9�'P , y _ ' - /� - �' �' Thank you. �TG ,` %''� �s K �.- j.'E/a� , � � 14//✓ /S��•"f . �r�o,..�, r3a, � ^- j �Ci i:� .�t � K �S ., � ' ' /Q�'LO .� J�►y �' •� �f �o C�t- /�i � Lc./�� /'�G •� /�< ��-%`� ^C �� C�U � /� t' � _ , � /'�.20- v��l � %�s...� � C'/G d .� �,t << '�o,c . �/C�� d� O/� 6'd i�dJ L _ _ /Jd t /� �Gf �L `�'dG ^!" � � �" �,(� �r !> �% ��, ' ,�� - �f ki t G �t /¢-//eCC-i[r.i" c+ .t J `1 t � ✓! � s i <.%t'� .c ,� %�`�� S� �2�.%��n� /��r u,.��.�' � f ' � / � , ��' f -� �-: ,��-�' �� Burlingame Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 September 26, 1988 ITEMS FOR ACTION 9. PARKING VARIANCE TO PROVIDE ONE COVERED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE WHERE TWO ARE REOUIRED AT 457 BLOOMFIELD RD ZONED R-1 Reference staff report 9/26/88 with attachments. CP Monroe reviewed details of the request, staff review, planning staff comments, applicant�s letter. Four conditions were suggested for consideration at the public hearing. Discussion: CP Monroe clarified that the deck at the rear of the property is about 2� off the ground and only the portion of this deck with a roof above it has been calculated into lot coverage. Chm. Jacobs opened the public hearing. Ralph Button, project designer, was present representing the application. He explained that he had designed the garage to be 10� wide by 40�-4" deep, however staff review indicated the garage to be 9'-7" wide by 38' deep. CP Monroe advised that a condition could be attached to this project requiring that the interior dimensions of the garage be 10' x 40' minimum. The applicant noted that such a condition would be acceptable. He explained that there is only 8� between this house and the house next door; there is no way to add two side by side parking spaces without the garage extending over to the middle of the living room. There were no further audience comments and the public hearing was closed. With the statement that a 20' X 20' garage would be impossible to provide on this property, C. Harrison moved for approval of the parking variance with the following conditions: (1) that the addition shall be built consistent with the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 29, 1988; (2) that the existing garage shall be enlarged to provide for a usable parking area of 10� x 40' (interior dimensions) and this area shall never be used for living area or separate residential purposes; (3) that the water heater set on a wood shelf in the garage shall meet all structural and seismic requirements specified by the building code, and a 7� minimum vertical clearance shall be maintained from the bottom of the shelf holding the water heater to the floor below; and (4) that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector�s September 12, 1988 memo shall be met. Motion was seconded by C. S. Graham. Comment on the motion: have a problem with the water heater being placed on a shelf; maker of the motion and C. Ellis noted that as long as the water heater met all building code requirements, they were not concerned about its location. Motion was approved on a S-0 roll call vote, Cers. Giomi and H. Graham absent. Appeal procedures were advised. �.=.�..---- P. C. 9/ 2 6/ 8 8 Item # 9 MEMO TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNER SUBJECT: PARKING VARIANCE TO PROVIDE ONE COVERED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE WHERE TWO ARE REQUIRED AT 457 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, ZONED R-1 The applicants, Dr. and Mrs. Wilson are requesting a parking variance in order to increase the number of bedrooms on their property from two to three without providing a second code standard parking space on site at 457 Bloomfield Road, zoned R-1 (Code Section 25.70.030-a). The project involves the addition of a second story, 530 SF inaster bedroom/bath. Applicants propose to add a 16' x 9'-7" extension to the rear of the existing 22�x 9�-7" garage for a total area of 38' x 9'-7" (interior dimensions), where the minimum dimensions for a two car garage are 20� x 20�. The existing house is 1,113 SF with a 247 SF garage for a total area of 1,360 SF. Proposal involves the addition of a 582 SF family/dining room extension on the ground floor along with a 204 SF garage extension and a 530 SF second floor addition for a total area to be added of 1,316 SF. Total square footage (including the garage) would increase to 2,676 SF; a 51� increase in area. Staff Review City staff have reviewed this request. The Chief Building Inspector (September 12, 1988 memo) notes that he would recommend relocating the water heater to the rear of the garage to provide more clearance for veh�icles to back out. He also notes that a one-hour wall separation is required between the attached garage and the residence. The City Engineer (September 12, 1988 memo) notes that there does not appear to be sufficient room to provide for code standard parking without removing a portion of the existing building. He also notes that the driveway cannot accomodate more than one parked vehicle. The Fire Marshal (September 8, 1988 memo) had no comments. Planning staff would note that the water heater, which is shown on the plans toward the middle of the garage, will be placed on a wood shelf, 7�-6" above the concrete floor. The applicants are proposing this arrangement in order to allow the area under the water heater to be used for parking. The water heater and shelf will be required to meet all building code structural and seismic requirements before a building permit may be issued. At the rear of the garage there will be a 2-1/2� x 8' nitch where the washing machine, dryer and sink will be located. The driveway on this property measures 30', therefore there is only 15' behind the front 15' front setback in which a vehicle may park. A parking space must have a 20' depth, therefore a vehicle parking in the drivewa�r would extend 5' into the front setback. Agplicants' Letter In their letter of August 29, 1988 the applicants note that providing two side by side parking spaces would ruin the appearance of the house and the cost would be prohibitive, as it would require remodelling the entire first floor. They note that the family consists of two adults and two children, ages 9 and 11. These children have been sharing a bedroom and the proposed addition would allow each of them to have their own room. F�ndinas for a Variance In order to grant a variance the Planning Commission must find that the following conditions exist on the property (Code 5ection 25.54.020 a-d): a. that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or class of uses in the district, so that a denial of the application would result in undue property loss; b. that such variance would be necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a property right of the owner of the property involved; c. that the granting of such variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements of other property owners, or the quiet enjoyment of such property or improvements; and d. that the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. Plannina Commission Action The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Findings should be made for affirmative action; the reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be co�sidered: 1. that the addition shall be built consistent with the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped August 29, 1988; 2. that the existing garage shall be enlarged to provide for a usable parking area of 38'x 9'-7" (interior dimensions) and this area shall never be used for living area or separate residential purposes; 3. that the water heater set on a wood shelf in the garage shall meet all structural and seismic requirements specified by the building code, and a 7� minimum vertical clearance shall be maintained from the bottom of the shelf holding the water heater to the floor below; and 3. that the conditions of the Chief Building Inspector�s September 12, 1988 memo shall be met. ��i�rna ��•�� Adriana Garefalos cc: Dr. & Mrs. Wilson Planner Cathy & James Blair