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Home My WebLink About601 Ansel Avenue - Approval Letter� (`�I�e f�tt� u� �urltz��tt�tt� CITY HALL - 50i PRIMROSE ROAD *e� (4i5) 696-7250 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME. CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 anx (415) 342-8386 February 10, 1997 CORRECTED COPY OF: January 24, 1997 action letter N. N. Gabbay, A.I.A. 19 South B Street, suite #7 San Mateo, CA 94401 Dear Mr. Gabbay, Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the January 13, 1997 Planning Commission approval of your negative declaration became effective January 22, 1997. This application was to allow a new three-story, 25 unit apartment building at 601 Ansel Avenue, zoned R-3. The January 13, 1997 minutes of the Planning Commission state your application was approved with the following conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped January 6, 1997, Sheet A.1 through A.7, PL-1 and T1. 2. that the conditions of the City Engineer's November 14, 1996 memo, the Fire Marshall's November 12, 1996 memo and the Parks Department's November 20, 1996 memo shall be met; 3. that the use and any construction for the use shall meet all the requirements of the Uniform Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 1995 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 4. that the project shall be subject to the state-mandated water conservation program; a complete Irrigation Water Management Plan shall be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans at time of permit application; A prrr�d a' recKJeC p�ep� t J 2.10.96 CORRECTED COPY January 24, 1997 601 Ansel Avenue page -2- 5. that this proposal shall be required to meet the Tree Protection and Reforestation Ordinance passed by the City of Burlingame in 1993 and enforced by the Parks Department; 6. that all construction shall abide by the construction hours established by the municipal code; 7. that all new utility connections to serve the site and which are affected by the development shall be installed to meet cunent code standards and diameter; sewer laterals shall be checked and replaced if necessary; abandoned utilities and hookups shall be removed; and 8. that should any cultural resources be discovered during construction, work shall be halted until they are fully investigated. 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. (Erection of the signage will require separate application to the Building Department. ) Sincerely yours, �C�U'�1 � �-- Margaret Monroe City Planner MM: smg 601ANSnd.cc c: Con Brosnan Chief Building Inspector Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (601 Ansel Avenue, SE Por of Lot 1, Block 7, Subd.Name Burlingame Land Co Map No 2 RSM D/38; APN: 029-100-180; Center 50 FT X 125 FT 6 IN of Lot 1, Block 7, Burlingame Land Co Map No. 2 RSM D/38; APN: 029-100-190; SW 53 FT X 127.25 FT Ptn of Lots 1& 2 Block 7, Burlingame Land Co Map No 2 RSM D/38; APN: 029-100-200) ❑ ROU'1'ING I� OItM D�T�: /�o v, � a, I�' � C� TO: CITY �NGINI;ER CI�I�F BiTII.DING INSP�CTOR _ � FIR� MARSI�AL I'ARKS DIR�CTOR CITY ATTORNLY FROM: CITY PLANNI�R/PLANN�R SU13JI�C'I,: RI�QUI�ST FOR r�S — Ul�u,� G�CUi`� �Yv(-�� %G{�G� — � � v� ��J A�, �o� ) �� SCHI:DULLD PLANNING COMMISSION �1CTION I��IELTING: R�VILWLD I3Y STAPP M�LTING ON MONDAY: �'��U� �L� , I��C� THANKS, Jane/Sheri/I�cah <<`12-�� Date of Comments (. �i.l�D�rJco r�Vsi `� ��2.o�c��c-�� y �4 �onn,�� F�.: ��wtn7lc_ `� t�2t t�S�C�-t�. 5�-{.s T�.�',-'` . 2� �vIL�tIJi�, MuSi 1-t�/E (�- Lo�(=.��'i� -F�2E l�-tA�2ri� S�lb1�.� �_ ��S � E( Z ►`'1 tU�� i3 �c �-�1S tv� GT4,p "iD f�1 Prf��-bti! E-P Lrc..rJ'fYLFic.� b`�� ohi . U 0 .� ROU�I'ING It 0�2I��i RLQUEST FOR _ �S — Uvu� C�- Cl/)`%rK�/1ti� ��,�C�i�,� _- ✓iLC/L�� C� G(/�f� �� l / � la' � ��,//�i n DATL: _f UO V, � f�'1' �I C� TO: CITY �NGIN��R CI-II�r BUII�DING INSPI.C:`I'OR { � MARSII�IL � PARKS DIRECTOR CITY ATTORNTY rROM: CITI' PLANN�R/PLANNI�,TZ SUI3JEC(I, ��•i� _ �o � ] ,4-� � L SCHI:DULED PLANNTNG COMMISSION ACI,ION MI�E�I'ING: ��' Z� - q � RLVILW�D I3Y STAFr MLETING ON MC�NllF�Y: THANKS, Jane/Sheri/Leah � . . ` � � s � �J � w , c� ►�w� o-e � �� ! iV �o�` � �( d� �i � u � y—e�,.-a. � �t1 , � 3� �� `�J � �� /�. Lc.s � �e � /�-��.c� 2—cf c� �O� G;S/� I�atc oi Con�ments �ox S�\ � = 1 �S re�� r�S �,U a d��- �tis��v�= ��D� - ��s� � �- , r�'� a�4oti �J ��ws r� � � � � r�,�, ,` � ss C� � �� , . 11.0G.010 Cliaptcr 11.0G iJRBA1V REFORESTATION AND TI2EE PROTECTION 11.06.010 I'urposc and inlenl. 11.06.020 De�nilio�u. 11.06.030 Nomination and listing of protected tret�. 11.06.040 Emergencies. 11.06.050 i'rohibitions sind protectioru. 11.06.OG0 � Notices and permits required for removnl or work significanlly nfCecling protected trees. 11.06.070 Decision by director. 11.06.080 Appeal. 11.06.09U Tree requiremer.ts and ceforestation. 11.06.100 Perialty. 11.OG.010 Purpose and intent. The City of Burlingame is endowed and torested with a variety of heallhy and valuable trees which must be protecteci and preserved. The preservation of these trees is essential to the bealth, welfare and quality of life of lt�e citizens of the city becnuse these trees presetve tt�e scenic beauly of tl�e city, maintain ecological balance, prevenl erosion of top soil, counteract air pollution and oxygenate the air, absorb noise, maintain clima�ic and microclimatic balance, help block wind and provide shade and color. For these same reasons, the requirement of at least one tree, exclusive of city-owned trees, on every resideo- tial lot in the city sbould be part of the permit process for any coostructio❑ or remodeling. It is the intent of this chapter to establish regula- tioos for the removal of trees and the installation of trzes in new constructio❑ and development coosistent wilh lhese purposes and the reasonable economic enjoymenl of private property. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part); December 15, 1975, Ord. 1470 § 1; Septem- ber 9, �992). 11.06.020 Detinitioru. Terms used in this chapter shall be deFined as follows: (a) •Pro�ected tree' is: (1) Any tree wilh a circumference of 48" (forty-cight inches) (a diameter of 15.25' (fifteen and one quarter inches)] or more when measured 54' (fifty-four inches) abovc natural grade; (2) A tree so designatecl by the City Council basecl upoa findings that il is unique and of impor- tance to the public due to its unusual nppearance, location, historical si�nificance or other factor, or (3) A scand of trees in whicli the director h�s dclennincd rach trec is dependent upon U�e oehers for survival. (b) "Removal' shall mean cutting to tbe ground, eztrnction, killing by s�rnying, gir�ling, or nny otl�er mc:ans. ' (c) 'Pruning' is the removal of more than one third of the crown or ozisting foliuge of the tree or more than one third of the root system. Pruning without a permit or not in. conforcuance with the provisions of a permit shall be deemed a removal. (d) 'Direclor' ahall mean lhe Director of Parks of tho City of Burlingame. "Dopartment' shall meun the Park Deparimeot of the City of Burlingame. 'Commissioo" shall mean the Beautification Commis- sio❑ oF lhe Ciey of Bur(ingame. (e) 'Developmeot or reclevelopmEnt' shall mean any work upo❑ any property in tiie City of Burlingame whicb requires a subdivision, variance, use permit, building permit or other approva] or which involves excavation, landscaping or construc- t;o❑ in the vicinity of a protected tree. (Ord. 1057 § 1(part); December 15, 1975, Ord. 1470 § 1; Sep- tember 9, 1992, Ord. 1492 § 1; Seplember 20, 1993). 11.06.030 Nominntion and listing of protected trccs, Nomination for prolected tree slatus under Section 11.Ofi.020 (a)(2) or (a)(3) may be made by any cilizeo. The commission shall review such nominations and preseot it's recouunendations to the council for designation. A listing of trees so designuted, including the specific locations tbereof, shall be �:ept by lhe depart- meot and shall be available for distribuliott to inter- estecJ citizens. The Council may remove a'designated tree from the list upon its own motioa or upon rec�uest. Re- ques�s for such actian cnay originate in the same manner as nominafions for protected trec status. (Ord. 1057 § 1(part); December I5� 1975, Ord. 1470 § 1; September 9, 1992). ' 11.06.040 Emergencies. In the eveot that an emergency condition arises wt�ereby immediate action is necessary ber.ause of disease, or danger to life or property, a protected tree may be removed or sltered by order of the director or, if he is unavailable, a responsible member of tfie police, fire, park or public works department. In such event, a report shnll be made to the commission describing the conditions and necessity of such an CfTY OF BURLWGAMG 184 JANun�tY 1994 � .� � nnd abutling properly o�vners and include a copy of Sectio❑ 11.p6.080. (Ord. 1057 § 1(part); Decembcr 15, 1975, Ord. 1470 § 1; SePtember 9, 1992). I1.OG.080 A�>E�cal. Any �erson may n��eal the decision of Ihe director to lhe corrunission by filing nn uPpeal in wriling witb llie director no lalec lhan fivc p.m. of tl�e eeo�h cnlendur day after the decision. 'I7�e direc- tor shall set the mntter for review by the commission ut its nezt regular meeting and provide nolice by mail of the comnussio❑ hearing to the appellant and applicant at least five ciays prior thereto. T6e determinatioo of Uie comrnission shall become final and conclusive upon the adjournmeot of U�e city council ut its next succeeding regular meeting if no appcal is filecl. Destruceion, removal or other worx on a}�iote�,led trec sha;: not commence until after the adjoumment of lhe city council meeeing or, if nny appeal is filecl, unlil tl�e decision of tl�e city council. During the period between the aclion of lhe commission and adjoumment of lhe nezt succeeciing regular meeeing of the council, any perso❑ may sppeal such action to the city couocil. Such appeal shall be in wnting nnd shall be filed with fhe city clerk. During the sarne ptriod the council, on its own motion, may suspencl the order of the comrnis- sio❑ for tt�e purpose oC rc� iewing llie action of the cornrnission. A perrnit shall be valid for six mon�hs ufter lhe dale it becomes final. (Ord. 1470 § 1; September 9, 1992). 11.OG.090 Tree requirements und reforest,�- tion. (a) Wt�e�ever the developcnenGor reclevelopment of a single fumily home, duplex, apartment bouse or condonunium results in any increase in lot coverage or habitable spuce (as defined by Ctiapler 25 of �liis code) tl�e Property s6a11 be required to meet the foliowing rc.quiremeots: (1) One tree for every 1000 square feet of lot coverage or habilable space for single family homes �or duplezes; (2) One tree tor every 2000 square feet of lot for apartment house or condominiums. Lot coverage and 6abitable space shall include both ezisting and new construction. The direcror shall deeermioe the number of ezisting trees which are of an acceptable size, species and location to be couneecl toward �his requirement. Any ndditional trees which are required s6u11 meet lhe standards for replacemene trees set forth in Sectio❑ (b) hereof. (b) Permies for prolected tree removal shall include rtip�anting conditions with the following Jariu,�Y 1994 185 11.06.090 �uidclines. (I) Replacement shall be 24', 30", or 36" box depcnding upon lhc lype of trec. (2) Any lrec removed wi(liout n vafid j�crcni� sliall bc replaced by (wo 24", 30", or 36" boz siu trccs for each lrc:c so rcmovccl. (3) RePlaccment of a tree eha! dies of natural cnuses mny be waivec3 if a sufficient ❑umbcr of trees exists on lhe property to mect sll otl�er rr.quiremcnts of this section. (4) Size of the replacement trecs shall be deter- mined by the director and shall be based on che specie, location and value of the tree removed. (5) !f replacement tr�ees, as designated in subsec- tio❑ (b), (1) and (2) above, cannot be p�anted on lhe property, paymenf of equal value shnll be tnade to Q�e city. Such paymeots s}�all bc depositecl in the tree planting fund to be drawn upo❑ for public trce plantin�. (Ord. 1470 § l; September 9, 1992, Ord. l492 § 3; September 20, 1993). 11.06.100 Pcnally. ln adclition to any other penalties uUowecl by law, any person removing or pruning a tree in violatioo oF efiis ordinance is liable to treble damngcs cu set (orth in Section 733 of the Code of Civil Procuiure of the State of California. Dnmagcs for this purpose sha11 be replacement value of the tree as delermioed by t�e Internaeional Society of Arboriculture Standarcis. (Ord. 1470 § I; Seplember 9, 1992). Cmr oe- Buru_►Nc�E