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Home My WebLink About1462 Burlingame Avenue - Staff Report� r�''�� B-URLINGAME i �- � DATE � FROM CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM October 20, 2009 Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner . �.' ��'r �'�'��_�' �v�u� . :�ui� 'frn/indr �i (��/ w/, n Director's Report Meeting Date: October 26, 2009 SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF REQUIRED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1462 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL AREA, SUBAREA A Summary: On October 13, 2009, the Planning Commission approved an application for Commercial Design Review for changes to the front faCade of an existing commercial building at 1462 Burlingame Avenue, Zoned C-1, Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area (October 13, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes). The application was approved with several added conditions of approval including the following: ■ that the recessed entry shall be retained at a minimum of the same dimensions that exist currently; ■ that the display windows shall consist of clear glass above a height of 44-inches above the sidewalk elevation in order to provide a visual connection between the sidewalk area to the interior of the store; that the awning installed on the front of the building shall extend the width of the windows on the front elevation; the final design and placement of the awning shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit; The architect submitted revised plans, date stamped October 15, 2009, to address the added conditions of approval. Sliding glass doors have been added to the existing recessed front entry (see sheets A1.2 and A4.1); there are no changes proposed to the size of the existing recessed entry. The display windows will consist of clear glass with black out film added to the existing storefront windows to a height of 44 inches above finished floor (see sheet A4.1). The awning was extended to the across the building fa�ade to the outer ends of the windows (see sheets A1.2 and A4.1). The awning will extend 4'-0" into the right-of-way where 4'-0" is the maximum allowed and will provide the minimum required 8'-0" clearance from the sidewalk to the awning (see Alcove Elevation, sheet A4.1). If the Commission feels there is a need for more study, this item may be placed on an action calendar for a second review and/or public hearing with direction to the applicant. Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: October 13, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes Revised Demolition Plan, Racking Plan and Exterior Elevations, date stamped October 15, 2009 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION UNAPPROVED M/NUTES Tuesday, October 13, 2009 — 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 3. 1462 BURLINGAME AVENUE, ZONED C-1, SUBAREAA—APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR CHANGES TO THE FRONT FA�ADE OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING (ERIC MARQUART, BEVERAGES & MORE!, APPLICANT; HAYASHIDA ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT; AND FREDERICK A. SCHIFFERLE, PRIVATE BANK REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, CO-TRUSTEE FOR DOROTHY WURLITZER, PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated October 13, 2009, with attachments. Senior Planner Hurin presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Eleven (11) conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Eric Marquart, 1470 Enea Circle, Concord; and Don Inaba, 1250 45t`' Street, Emeryville; represented the applicant. ■ Doors would be mounted one foot back from the front property line. ■ Automatic doors are a necessity given the large packages that will be carried by customers. ■ The doors would be "breakawa�i' doors; they will push open in an emergency. ■ The alcove is being eliminated to prevent shopping carts from being hidden by the alcove. ■ The shopping carts will be stored inside; a security system will be set using a radio frequency that will prevent carts from going onto Burlingame Avenue; the carts would stop one-foot inside the store. ■ Other businesses on Burlingame Avenue have similar entry designs. Commission comments: ■ Concern is both the sliding door and the flat fa�ade. ■ Not concerned about people not being able to find the shopping carts; once familiar with the store, they will know where to look for them. ■ The doors will be opening and closing frequently due to the amount of foot traffic past the area without the alcove; this will result in a loss of "conditioned" air from within the building. ■ The sliding doors provide a very "commercial" feeling. ■ There is an opportunity for BevMo to be neighborly by using stock staff to open doors for patrons, or help patrons take their purchases to their cars. ■ Need a transitional space before you get to the sidewalk with the bulk purchases. ■ Understand the need for automatic doors. ■ What is the window treatment along the sidewalk? ((Marquart—would ensure that areas above 44- inches would remain clear; from 44-inches and below, the windows would be tinted black.) ■ The windows should be maintained in a manner to provide a connection between the street and the interior of the store. ■ Encouraged retention of the alcove. ■ Will an awning be installed with a BevMo sign? (Marquart—the awning will be installed, but will not include signage.) ■ Extend the awning along the storefront for the width of the windows. ■ Would be great to maintain a small business feel to the business, similar to Ace Hardware. ■ Will eight-foot minimum clearance be maintained with awning placement? (Inaba — will meet the minimum.) CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes October 13, 2009 How much will the awning project from the building? (Marquart— three to four feet from the building face.) What will the lighting illuminate? (Marquart — only the building.) Public comments: None. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped October 5, 2009, sheets D1, A1.2 and A4.1; 2. that any changes to the size or envelope of building, which would include changing or adding exterior walls or parapet walls, shall require an amendment to this permit; 3. that the recessed entry shall be retained at a minimum of the same dimensions that exist currently; 4. that the display windows shall consist of clear glass above a height of 44-inches above the sidewalk elevation in order to provide a visual connection between the sidewalk area to the interior of the store; 5. that the awning installed on the front of the building shall extend the width of the windows on the front elevation; the final design and placement of the awning shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval orior to issuance of a building permit; 6. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff); 7. that the conditions of the City Engineer's October 6, 2009, memo shall be met; 8. that demolition or 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; 9. 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 approval shall not be modified or changed without the approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; 10. that the project shall complywith 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 orfull demolition of a structure, interiororexterior, shall require a demolition permit; 2 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Unapproved Minutes October 13, 2009 11. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1503, the City of Burlingame Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance; 12. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2007 Edition, as amended by the Ciry of Burlingame; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION 13. 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; and 14. 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. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cauchi. Discussion of motion: ■ None. Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 5-0-0-2. (Commissioners Brownrigg and Lindsfrom recused). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded af 9:10 p.m. Commissioners Brownrigg and Lindstrom returned to the dais. 3