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Home My WebLink About1380 Alvarado Avenue - Staff ReportCORRESPONQENCE RECEIVED Item No. 1 1380 ALVARADO AVENUE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Item No. 1 1380 ALVARADO AVENUE � d �'� ��„�� / �,�9�Q /Mi and 1�1rs. Sidney S. Gorman SE� - f � 1308 Alvarado Avenue CI7Y,-.QF. �URLINGAM6. Burlingame, California 94010 ��N/NIP+IG� T• � �lii."'1��1i -� �i( I.�IG-C,C�c�- ' � .� ,�4-��r � � � � ��C� • ��j� r� �_��y�- � `t.,t�-c '—�- � �T I u�Qi �l/1/ �-� � f z�� ! / � (' (/ � � � ��% C � ..L ��`'� � � � �e�vC.,� � f� �`-t,Ll�--�. G��t.� � � � ��%� � . � i � �( � / � � Z�: L`C � �r-�� ,�, ��c-�-e��--z�-� 3 � 0 � :. �� `C - 7 ,,7� i� �c�'� ,�.�z-,�c�L—, -�/ � � �I� � �� , .�!'�a-��-2, � � ��tiv��.t-��LC z C� a-�`�- �'--�-�� , �`�' � �c�� .��(� a�� .�c°��,��-�,.�- �/ �-�.-�,.,,�',,�' , � , ; u.�� v �—� �i.�-ti�' - �yz.�+--� C'�c- �U�� --f-- (l � � .=. �o� / c1-YL� � „!/+.�'i� !/h. 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C�alif. 94010 EtL��:�,i'�/�� a�.P 8 �� Ct'�f G� c��aRi.t��+iM� �Mf� �� Re: Variance 1380 Alvarado Ave� Gentlemen: I will be out of town at the time of the hearing and wish to express my opinion as to the varianceo Should the extra room and bath not be necessary to accomodate the famil.,y residing there, and just for speculation. I would be against the variance. Should the extra room and bath increase the number of people living in the house �nd increase the parking problem on Alvarado Street because of in- sufficient garage space�. which would necessistate leaving cars parked in the street, now or in �he future� I would oppose the variance. Alvarado Street at this point.is very narrow and parked cars are a indrance to traf'fic. Very truly yours . �9 �- / - `� v � Aldo Ho Fontana 'vr� '`�' • � G� �- � P.C. 9/8/80 Item No. 1 MEMO T0: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CITY PLANNER SUBJECT: TWO VARIANCES TO ADD A 718 SF SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM AND BATHROOM TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 1380 ALVARADO AVENUE This application is to remodel the existing 2 bedroom, 2 bath house at 1380 Alvarado Avenue by adding a third bedroom and additional bath at the second floor level. A variance is required because the present house has only a 5'3" setback from Alvarado Avenue (rather than the minimum 7'6" side setback* required by Code Sec. 25.62.050) and Code Sec. 25.50.080 advises that "a non-conforming building may be enlarged or extended only if the entire building...is made to conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located." A second variance is required because the addition of a third bedroom to any single family home requires that two 10' x 20' off-street parking spaces be provided behind the front or side setback lines; the basement garage at 1380 Alvarado is 23'5" wide, but one of the parking stalls is only 17'5" deep (a 2'7" deficiency). In his August 22, 1980 letter Mr. F.M. Taurian describes the personal circumstances that have prompted this application. He notes that "one home is a two-bedroom home and due to the imminent stay of an elderly parent we are forced to add on to our prop- erty...The economic situation has made it impossible for us to buy a larger home." The proposed plans show that the present house is one story and that the addition would raise the ridge line by approximately eight feet, to a maximum height of 28' above grade. The new bedroom and bathroom would be added towards the back of the house, 4' away from the side property line adjacent to 2715 Hillside Drive. Four windows are proposed in this side wall (two bedroom windows and two bathroom windows); the bedroom windows will overlook the neighbors' backyard, and may result in some loss of privacy. No Fire or Building Code problems will resul.t, however; the Fire Depart- ment has reviewed the plans and the Chief Fire Inspector has advised that single family homes (in Fire District 3) can have "unprotected windows" if they are not less than 36" from an adjacent property line. To bring the existing structure to code for a th�ee bedroom home would require two changes: 1. 2'3" would need to be removed from the 25' side exterior wall of the house adjacent to Alvarado Avenue. This would reduce bedrooms #2 and #,3 (reference Sheet 1 of the plans) to approximately 160 SF each and also reduce the lengths of the two existing garage parking spaces to 19'3" and 15'2" (reference separate "letter size" basement plan, date stamped August 27, 1980). 2. Each of the basement parking spaces would need to be lengthened to a full 20' With regard to the first change, the present house was constructed (after approval of a Building Permit from the City of Burlingame) with a 5'3" setback from Alvarado Avenue. No problems have been observed with this deficiency over the years, and to require that it be corrected at this time would be a substa.ntial hardship. The new addition will be set back approximately 22' from the Alvarado Avenue property line, and will not add to the present non-conformity. * The front setback on Hillside Drive is approximately 28'6", which is 4' in excess of the 24'6" average setback on Hillside Drive between Benito Avenue and Alvarado Avenue. -2- The second correction would require that one of the basemen t parking spaces be leng- thened 2'7". This could be achieved without changing the appearance of the house. The issue appears to be one of necessity. A 17'5" long parking space will comfortably accommodate a compact car (Burlingame's standard compact car space is 8' x 17' ), and the numbers of compact cars in general use have increased recently. Also, this garage has served adequately since its original construction. In staff's opinion, this is a reasonable addition. The submitted plans are of good quality and the new work will relate well with the style of the present home and sev- eral other homes in this neighborhood. With the sole exceptions of garage length and the Alvarado Avenue setback, the proposed addition meets all zoning ordinance require- ments. After reviewing the plans and Mr. Taurian's August 22, 1980 letter, staff has no objection to the approval of this application if the Commission first determines that the legal requirements* for a variance have been met satisfactorily. JRY/ht 9/3/80 J�. �e. �-r— John R. os City Plann r * The variance may be granted provided that the commission finds that all the fol- lowing is true: a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property 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 other property owners, or their quiet enjoyment of their property; and d. That the aranting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive zoning plan of the city. u ' PROJECT APPLlCATION �,� �'=Y '� � y�__'2�'" 1380 ALVARADO AVENUE �('C(1 A n�c+r_c+c+nnr�IT g�`��-;°' �aME project address I�LU.t1 Hut�LuvIVIL Y 1 ,'•.� �. � :� F_�. o -- �,.,.pW��•� Project name - if any Application received ( 8/22/80 ) Staff review/acceptance ( 8/27/80 ) 1. APPLICANT P�1r. & Mrs. Phil Taurian 344-2378 name telephone no. 13�0 Alvarado Avenue, Burlingame, CA. 94010 applicant s address: street, city, zip code Mrs. Phil Taurian 595-3200 Ext.464 contact person, if different telephone no. f 2. TYPE OF APPLICATION Special Pe:�r^it () Variance* (X ) Condominium Pernit () Other *Attach letter which addresses each of the 4 findings required by Code Chapter 25.54. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Two VARIANCES to add a 718 SF second fl oor bedroom and bathroom to thP Px;tt;n� 1�M SF single family home at the corner of Hillside Drive and Altiarado 9�renue. The �esent house is nonconforminq because of a 5'-3" setback from Alvarado Ave. (rather than the required 7'-6" side setback); Code Sec. 25.50.080 advises that this must bP corrected as a condition of the building permit for the new addition. The second variance is to add a third bedroom to a house without two 10' x 20' parking spaces. The orPSPnt basement garage is 23'-5" wide, but one of the parking stalls is only 17'-5" deep (a 2'-7" deficiencv). (attach letter of explanation if additional s�ace is needed) Ref. code section(s): ( 25.50.080. )( 25.70.030 ) 4� PROPERTY IRENTIFICATION ( 027-194-140 )( 1 )( 64 )( Easton Addition PJo. 7 APN lot no. block no. subdivision name ( R-1 ) ( 6,000 SF ) zoning district land area, square feet Felice and Filomena Taurian land owner's name Required Date received ) 1380 Alvarado Avenue address Burlingame, CA. 94010 city zip code (3�� (no) ( -- ) Proof of ownershi� . (yes) �ae� ( 8/22/80 ) Owner's consent to application 5. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS One story single family home with 1800 SF of floor area. Required (yes ) (� (yes) (�1 Date received ( 8/22/80 ) ( 8/22/80 ) iYes) !�i ( g/22/80 , (Yes) (� ( 8/22/80 � (other) ( g�2Z�gp 0 Site plan showing: property lines; public sidewalks and curbs; all structures and improvements; paved on-site parkino; landscaping. Floor plans of all buildings showing: gross floor area by type of us�`on each floor plan. Building elevations, cross sections (if relevant). Site cross section(s) (if relevant). I_Ptter of explana ion *Land use classifications are: residential (show # dwelling units); office use; retail s31es; restaurant/cafe; manufacturing/repair shop; warehousing; other (to be described). 6. PROJECT PROPOSAL Proposed construction, Below grade ( -- SF) Second floor ( 718 SF) gross floor area First floor ( 1,800 SF) Third floor ( - SF) Project Code Existing Project Code Proaosal Reauirement Proposal Requirement Front setback 29' si�P sPtna�k 5�_3�� Side yard 4' Rear yard 16' on��`��c k Lot coverage � 7'-6" Buildina height q� Landscaped area 15' On-site pkg.spaces 1 28' � 30' 65% none �� 2 �� compact 6. PROJECT PROPOSAL (continued) EXISTING after 8-5 5 PM Full tir�e employees on site Part time employees on site Visitors/customers (weekday) Visitors/customers (Sat.Sun.) Residents on property Trip ends to/from site* Peak hour trip ends* Trucks/service vehicles �� ss es �� as ao . An air photo wi11 be provided for the public hearina. *Show calculations on reverse side or attach se�arate sheet. 7. ADJACENT BUSINESSES/LAND USES Older sinqle familv homes on both Alvarado and Hillside Drive Required (Ye5 ) ��a� ��+�s� (no) Date received -- ) Location plan of acijacent properties. -- ) Other tenants/firms on property: no. firris ( ) no. employees ( ) floor area occupied ( SF office space) ( SF other) no. employee vehicles regularly on site ( ) no. company vehicles at this location ( ) 8. FEES Special Permit, all districts $100 () Other application type, fee $ () Variance/R-1,R-2 districts $ 40 (X ) Project Assessment $ 25 () Variance/other districts $ 75 () Negative Declaration $ 25 () Condominium Permit $ 50 () EIR/City & consultant fees $ ( TOTAL FEES $ 40.00 RECEIPT N0. 1535 Received by H.Towber I herehy certify under penalty of perjury that the information given herein is true and correc to the bes of my knowledge and beliefe Signature �` Date � '�� p i ant STAFF USE ONLY NEGATIVE DECLARATION File No. The City of Burlingame by on completed a review of the proposed project and determined that: ( ) It will not have a significant effect on the environment. ( X ) No Environrriental Impact Report is required. 19 , Reasons for a Conclusion: Categorical Exemption: fJatural Resources Code Sec. 15101(a) J��, �Q CITY PLAfdNER August 27, 1980 Signature of Pro ssing Official Title Oate Signed uniess appzaied w�tl�� 1� days hcrpnf tho �ate post�d, the deternination shall be final. DECLARATION OF POSTING Date Posted: I declare under penalty of perjury that I ar� City Clerk of the City of Burlingame and that I posted a true copy of the above Negative Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to the Council Chambers. Executed at Burlingame, California on Appealed: ( )Yes ( )No 19 EVELYN H. HILL, CITY CLERK, CITY OF GURLINGAME IP� 2 YEARS after 8-5 5 PM tN 5 YEARS after 8-5 5 PM STA�F REUi EW 1. CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION Project proposal/plans have been circulated for review by: date circulated reply received Ci ty Engi neer ( 8/27/80 )��es� (3�s� � Building Inspector ( 8��8� )�yes>(��s� � S Fire Inspector ( g/27/gp ) �yts>(�s� � Park Department ( __ ) � (yes) (no) City Attorney ( __ ) (yes) (no) � memo attached � (no) ,1yo �o►«�1eM�'1 � (no) �` ��' (no)i1No o�ec�+onN (yes) (no) (yes) (no) 2. SUMMARY OF STAFF CONCERNS/POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES � Concerns Mitigation Measures Are the four legal requirements Revieva application and F.f�1. Taurian's specified by Code Chapter 25.54 August 22, 1980 letter. satisfied by this anplication? 4Ji11 the addition of a third bedroom Discuss the present use of the increase this family's need for two qarage with the applicant, and any full size off-street parking foreseeable changes in the number snaces? and size of motor vehicles to be operated by this family or other future ewners. Does the existing 5'-3" setback on Invite neighborhood comment during Alvarado Avenue create any saecial the public hearing. problems for nearby property owners? . � Could either of the present non- Discuss alternatives; make findings conformities (substandard garage to approve or deny the a4plication. length and side setback) be corrected without unreasonable . expense? , 3. CEQA REQUIREMEPITS , If a Negative Declaration has not been posted for this project: Is the project subject to CEQA review? Categori cal ly exempt. IF AN EIR IS REQUIRED: Initial Study completed Decision to prepare EIR Notices of preparation mailed RFP to consultants Contract awarded Admin. draft EIR received Draft EIR accepted by staff Circulation to other agencies � i � � c c � � ) � ) ) � � ) ) Study by P.C. Review period ends Public hearing by P.C. Final EIR received by P.C. Certification by Council Decision on project Notice of Determination � � � � i i � 4. APPLICATION STATUS Date first received ( 8/22/80 ) Accepted as complete: no( ) letter to applicant advising info. required ( ) Yes( X) date $/2 7/$p P.C. study ( -. ) Is application ready for a public hearing? (yes} ��t��= Recommended date ( 9/8/80 ) D�te staff repert mai?ed �o applicant ( q��-�go ) Date Commission hearing ( q �g( gn ) i � , Application approved (�� Denied ( ) Appeal to Council (yes) �,_(n� Date Council hearing ( ) Application approved ( ) Denied ( ) J�, � . �,fi 8,z�,8o s ne date August 22, 1930 The City of Burlingame Planning Department City Hall 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, Calif. 94010 Attention: Helen Towber Gentlemen: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter and forms concerning the variance application to our property located at I380 Alvarado Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010. As you can determine from our plans, already sub- mitted, our addition is not only to improve the value of our property, but also of necessity. Our �ome is a two-bedroom home and due to the imminent stay of an elderly parent we are forced to add on to our property. We feel tizat the addition in no way will be detrinental to the area, on the contrary, it will enhance the area. The economic situation has made it irnpossible for us to buy a larger home, we have no alternative but to enlarge our existing hone. We are surrounded by larger homes than ours and we feel that our addition will conform with the existing neigh- borhood. Further, we feel that such a variance will not ad- versely affect the zoning plan of the City. Your understanding and favorable consideration in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Enclosed herewitn are eight additional copies of �lans per your request. Very truly yours, F . 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