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Home My WebLink About1234 Burlingame Avenue - Staff ReportCity of Burlingame Amendment to Sign Exception Address: 1234 Burlingame Avenue • � � iil Meeting Date: 8/10/98 Request: Amendment to Sign Exception for the number of signs on the primary frontage at 1234 Burlingame Avenue, zoned C-1, Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area, (22.14.040). Applicant: Ann Buratto, NBBJ Property Owner: Keil Sonoma Corporation Building Width: 60'-0" General Plan: Shopping and Service APN: 029-152-160 Zoning: C-1, Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area Adjacent Development: Commercial CEQA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: 15311 - Accessory Structures, Class 11, construction or placement of minor structures accessory (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to (a) on-premise signs. Summary: On June 8, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a sign exception for 11 signs facing Burlingame Avenue, the primary frontage for the property (3 signs facing the primary frontage are allowed), for the site located at 1234 Burlingame Avenue, zoned C-1, Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. The applicant, Ann Buratto of NBBJ, is now requesting an amendment to this sign exception to allow an additional 2 signs on the primary frontage, for a total of 13 signs (3 signs allowed). Two new awnings have been installed over the entrance to the building, and the applicant proposes two additional signs on these awnings. The tenant space is currently occupied by J. CREW, a retail clothing store. There are now 11 signs for a total of 18.5 SF of signage; one 6.5 SF wall sign, iive 1.2 SF awning signs and iive 1.2 SF window signs. The applicant is requesting 2 additional 1.2 SF awning signs over the entrance doors facing Burlingame Avenue. The total number of signs facing Burlingame Avenue would be 13 where 3 signs are allowed; a total of 20.9 SF of signage is proposed where 60 SF of signage is allowed. Staff Comments: The Fire Marshal, the Chief Building Ofiicial and the City Engineer had no comments on the project. AMENDMENT TO SIGN EXCEPTION 1234 BURLINGAME AVENUE - SIGNAGE 1234 Burlingame Avenue PROPOSED SIGNAGE COPY TYPE OF SIGN NUMBER SF J.CREW Awning Signs 2 2.4 SF (1.2 SF Each Sign) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SIGNAGE (6/8/98 SIGN EXCEPTIOI� COPY TYPE OF SIGN NUMBER SF J.CREW Wall Sign 1 6.5 SF J.CREW Awnuig Signs 5 6 SF J.CREW Window Signs 5 6 SF Subtotal Previousl A roved Si a e 11 18.5 SF TOTAL SIGNAGE PROPOSED - Primary Frontage (*1) 13 20.9 SF (3 Signs allowecl on the (60 SF rima fronta e allowecl *1 - Sign Exception required for the number of signs proposed on the primary frontage (13 signs proposed, 3 allowed). The project meets all other zoning code requirements. Required Findings for Sign Exception: In order to grant a Sign Exception relating to height, area, location or number of signs the Planning Commission must apply the following circumstances (Code Section ?�.06.110 a-b): �'�" ' o � (a) any exception granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and the district in which the subject property is situate; and (b) because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, street frontage, location or surrounding land use; the size or height of the building on which the sign is to be located; the classiiication of the street or highway on which the sign is located or designed primarily to be viewed from, the strict application of zoning regulations is found to deprive subject property of the privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification. Findings: Based on the fact that although the number of signs is greater than allowed by the zoning code, the signage is well within the allowed square footage (20.9 SF proposed, 60 SF allowed) and the amount and location of signage is in harmony with the site, the signage in the area and the location on Burlingarne Avenue, it has been found that the amendment is consistent with the findings for the original application and is compatible with the required findings for sign exceptions. AMENDMENT TO SIGN EXCEPTION 1234 Burlingame Avenue Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission should hold a public hearing. Affrmative action should be taken by resolution. The reasons for any action should be clearly stated. At the public hearing the following conditions should be considered: Conditions: that the signs shall be installed as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped July 7, 1998; 2. that any increase in the number of the signs on the primary frontage shall require an amendment to this sign exception; and 3. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the municipal code and of the 1995 edition California Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. Maureen Brooks Planner c: Ann Buratto, applicant - ' CTTY OF BTJl�,TNGAME ��, APPT.ICATION TO TSE PI��NNING CONIlVIISSION Type of Application:�Special Permit Variance Other Project Address: _l Z�J`-� ��le-U N Cr� M� ,A�/ �. Assessor's Parcel Number(s):_ 0 Z�1 ��" 21(0 0� � APP'LICANT PROPFdtTY OWIVF.Tt NatilE: A►�1►J F3� �-QT T o 11j'�g; �J SSE l� K EI L So r.l n Nt A Go R P. Address: 111 S. J Ac�-� r� s�i' � Address: __ 02 ��-I' K E1� �`� ST .�� Fw o� City/State/Zip: 5�"rT�E . �.1A �t � I b`-i� CityJStatelZip: sa� ��G Sc�c� �` Phone (w); 'Lo �O� ZZ'�— � I lc 5 Phone (w); (� I S� '1 � 1— 5 5 i� ih): fa�c:� 2r� col (o ZI - 23 05 c�r fax: ��i"I S� 7 8 I-- 3� 3� ARC�IIT'ECT/DESIGNEYt Name:�►J �.l SvreATT� Address: _ I 11 S• c1 Ac.�Sa t�l �lf _ City/Sta.te/Zip:_S�ATTLE, v�lA �I8 I D'�I� Phone (w): �a o"�� a a 3- 5 i� s (h): fa�c: ��o�� a� -a3a.s PRO�ECT DFSCRCRIP'1'�ONs S► C�r.► Ac-E �-�c c-��►o ti1 +4 P P �.1 t�T►o ►-� ��-- T�p�T 1MP�e.bJ�MEIST P��T r,U��sT� ��D�. �oNs��.��T►e�1 �E- SU B M�TTA l� �+K� �Q�22�! i � U S l.� A�'P iR.�l �TJ S l(siJ AG� �CC,�'�pT� o��t� 1T. AFFIDAVIT/SIGNATURE: I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information given hesein is ttue and correct tQ best �f y lrnowledge and beli.ef. �: Z J q� . Applicant's Signature Date � I know about the application to the � Property Please indicate with an asterisk � the confact pesson for this application. and hereby authoriae the above applicant to submit this L �� : POR OFFiCE USE ONLY , ' i � F z.�. � ` . �...y� �..... ,�+..2, � I k': v (' Date Filed: Fee: "" �::.. , s w s �� ,, c,� Plannin8 Commission: Study Date: Acdoa Date: � l i!- � 1�� ,�;,-}.. , - �;.:,; �:,;�,:-�n;;�- ,. �i`r' u(- iil.:.�_.,,ac:,-,��..�. pE n;;!.��i�j�,}s.:: il�;_i:;j�. JUN-22-1998 12�08 650 s42 8386 99x P.64 c�Jf Planning Departme�t (475) 696-7250 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY RECEIVING SIGN(S) I� 3`}" �u KL 1�1G-A M E ./�� . 1, Applicant 1person completing this form) Name__ Ar.1►�1 C3v�KATTu Telenhone (an� �3 - S I bS Company & Ad / cerrlfy unde� pena/ty of pe�Jury know/edge and be/ief. Signature � I11 5. JAc.r�or�l ST: e"QTT�E W A �I 81 C thSe intormatidn given here�n �� -1305 �n,e and correc� to the best of m y y- J�� 2. Has the applicant read Section 22.06.110 af the Burlingame Municipai Code�?re - no 3. Describe the exceptional circumstances or condttions applicable to your property which do not generally apply to other properties in your area, and the extent to which you deserve specia) consideratlon to which your neighbors are not entitled. — SE E ATTAc,E-f E'D � - 4, 5. Describe why the exception is necessary now to preser�e the continued use and enjoyment of the property. �S'� ,ATT Ac.N E7� What hardships would result if your requested were denied? _ SFE ATTAc,}-F � � • TO BE COMPLETED BY PLANNING STAFF . Planning Commission Action Date Fee � , rw, , Signed �� ,��,_, � '� � ., �:�. Date Notes: �1U� ._ 7 ?��8 i;ITY �i� Ejt�:-;'._?I�J�=:;�',Pv1;':. PLF:NNIf�+>: i:•;=;-;, TOTAL P.05 JUN-22-1998 12�08 650 342 8386 99i P.05 ii R e i a i I f o n c e p 1 s July 2, 1998 City of Burlingame Planning Commission 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 94010 Subject: Response Comments on Sign Exception Application To Whom it May Concern, The following is a written response to the questions on the Sign Exception Application. In April we submitted a Sign Exception Application requesting additional signage be added onto the J. Crew storefront on Burlingame Avenue, which is currently under construction. Eight (8) small signs in addition to the three (3) permitted were requested and approved. We have enclosed a copy of our original letter of request for your reference. Due to some unexpected existing conditions discovered during r;onstruction of the storefront, it will be necessary for us to add two more awnings, one over each door. In keeping with the reasons mentioned in the letter of our previous submittal, we would like to request two (2) more small signs to be added onto the storefront. These signs would be located on the new awnings, one per awning, in the same size, color, location and font as the existing signs on the existing five awnings. We believe this addition will bring together all elements of the storefront to create a unified and clean appearance. Please see the enclosed drawings for the location of this proposed signage. The total area allowed for signage is 60 S.F. The total of the three (3) signs permitted and the eight (8) signs previously approved is 12.3 S.F. This request represents an additional 1.1 S.F. of signage. If you have any questions or items of clarification, please call me at (206) 223-5165. Thank you for your consideration. Since ly, Ann Buratto Encl. c: Michael Dubiel c\40825.1 Toa\It070298 �n..f r ,� � � �, ., , :1t1�_ � 7 ��8 ,.. _;i- �;i...,__�., :.,,;v��. �'�.;.!vPJit��:. i:�..,'�- A r i z o n a ( a I i f o r n i a N e w Y o r k N o r t h C a r o I i n o 0 h i o W a s h i n g t o n 111 South lackson Street Seattle, Washingron 98104 (206) 223-5020 Fax (206) 621-2301 ' '�i��LINGqME �iiy or �urtingame Sign Permit A � � , Planning Qepartme��t (415) 696-725p pp�ication ,, � �,.. � .� 1. APPLICANT (PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM) Na ' L"G� • � �,F, � Company & Address��J " � � � �. � )(x�'��,p� �-�- Fax # �• �2� • 2'1�� / certify under penalty p�erJuryl �at thW informatio '�� give herein is true and correct to the best of my k�ow/edge and belief L unde�tand a building permit is required befo�e a sign can be instal/ed. —yl / Signature 2. BURLINGAME ADDRESS OF BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION RECEIVING NEW SIGN(S) i��il nz..__i_,.�,_...._. _ , . � � i qp building width:� building depth: � 3 • � lot width: %D � lot depth:ll 3$• 3) 3. PROPERTY OWNE � :.�14Q,� L Name Addres u /know about the proposed sign(sl and au �P. l�y. ., _ ✓ 4. SIGN INFORMATION (photos help) # of existing signs on property:_ I I # of existing signs to remain: l � Q complete the back of this sheet � _ r Teleahone (�'15)7gj��j�� , '� � �5 � �nt t bmit� his ap lication. Date � L q� proposed new signs: � total # signs:13 5. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH THIS APPLICATION C� Site plan of property with all existing and proposed signs labeled. v L� Elevations drawn to scale of all new signs and existing signs to remain� p�� BURLING,�ME correct sizes and Iocations. Dimension all lettering. ��G DEPT. � TO BE COMPLETED BY PLANNING STAFF . Primary frontage: Secondary frontage: Maximum sign area & number of signs permitted by Title 22: � Sign exception required. Proposed with this application: ❑ Building permit may be issued. Approved by: - Date: Fee to be collected by Buildin De t: Rememberl Abuildin . g p 0 Permit must be iseuad before the • . sign can be installed. , _ aF - CITY OF BURLINGAME BURL� PLANNING DEPARTMENT �501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 TEL: (650) 696-7250 1�34 BURLINGAME AVENUE ARN:0�9-i��-160 Applic�tion for a sign exceptian for n�amber af pUBLIC HEARING signs at 1�34 Burlingame Avenue, zoned C-1, NOTICE Sub�re� A, Ptirling�me Avenue Commercial Area. The City of Hurling�a�e F�l�nning Commissian announces the following public hearing on Monday, August 10, ig98 at 7:00 R. M. in the i y a o�mci ac�bers loc�ted at �01 Rrimrose Raad, Burlingame, California. Mailed July 31, 1998 (Please refer to other side) �-�,� r ;;�;��„y �:.::�:. .,; � � � ^'�``�'' �' `';: m;hs ..a't .:.t; a � ��=�`R;�',.�:��_«�::� .�i.. ��:- � �,>r�e�,�'ir - . f =..�.,.`�.'4 -tr3'ir:s_st;..Y'�aic..o..s'v��iU:;:�`'`�'-..xr�_.a.�.c._:�. .�:�'n ..5�: . ,� . '^a> ...r.:.� < a•.�.'dr•s�,."�P.a`� �. . . '.'="7� . . .- � i 1 A copy of the a� to the meeting Burlingame, Ca If you cha] raising onl described : at or prior Property o tenants ab 696-7250. CITY OF B URLINGAME ,�. �,�s"`f�r thiS �zo,�ect may be reviewed prior `� ��q b�` S FfRq 4 \ ��nm� �e�partmtenC at 501 Primrose Road, � �.t . �" �. � be limited to blic hearing, ;d to the city � �.:� � �. � �� , �� ; . . � . . �7 ��`� j5 �� 42&�r�� 'V¢i'w . ' Margaret MCi �� *` ��'�� ° City Planner �� ,�, ` ` � I - � �z �"«��Ss�� r� ; � .PUP�� ` �►t�tNE� � . . . f ,, , . , � � � - , . . .. . . . ,^�'F .p � . . . .,��" . . ., . � ,- : (Please refer to other.side) � .`�. '_�. ,�xrr ,.,� �cd,j, �i t� .�. � � l� �"c�� fomung their �n�,�� e�se call (650) � �,� � f �, . �� 'J °' �" ,rr�u �^ � . =t* z r.�!;:, �* .- , I C E ,- ��,�, � . , � . � `.Si°�^�'�. ;� ��?��.'.�°+q*,t :,�,;: j .. .. , s K��'�# xt,.y f%;� 1�� 'w"c ,��`s�:^ a , . , t n.ha'h �.;�'y s r � �.N RESOLUTION APPROVING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND SIGN EXCEPTION RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame that: WHEREAS, a Categorical Exemption has been proposed and application has been made for a SIGN EXCEPTION for number of signs on a�rimary fron ge at 1234 Burlingame Avenue, zoned G1. Subarea A, Keil Sonoma Cor�oration, �ro�erty owner, APN: 029-152-160; WHEREAS, said matters were heard by the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame on August 10, 1998 , at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED and DETERMINED by this Planning Commission that: 1. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and comments received and addressed by this commission, it is hereby found that there is no substantial evidence that the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and Categorical Exemption, per CEQA Article 19 Section 15311, accessory structures, construction or placement of minor structures accessory (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to (a) on-premise signs is hereby approved. 2. Said sign exception is approved, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Findings for such sign exception are as set forth in the minutes and recording of said meeting. 3. It is further directed that a certified copy of this resolution be recorded in the official records of the County of San Mateo. CHAIRMAN I, Dave Luzuriaga , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the lOth day of August , 199g , by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: SECRETARY ExxisiT ��A�� Conditions of approval Categorical Exemption and Sign Exception 1234 Burlingame Avenue effective SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 1. that the signs shall be installed as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped July 7, 1998; 2. that any increase in the number of the signs on the primary frontage shall require an amendment to this sign exception; and 3. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the municipal code and of the 1995 edition California Building and Fire Codes as amended by the City of Burlingame. 2