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Home My WebLink About1153 Bernal Avenue - Staff ReportF, CIT �� % � , _� DATE TO: FROM CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Development Department MEMORANDUM November 6, 2014 Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Director's Report Meeting Date: November 10, 2014 SUBJECT: FYI — REVIEW OF AS-BUILT CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1153 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1. Summary: An application for Design Review for a first floor addition with a 9'-6" plate height to an existing single family dwelling at 1153 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on November 25, 2013 (see attached November 25, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes). A building permit was issued on April 21, 2014 and construction has been completed. The original approval included a new front porch with square wood columns. Instead, the columns were built with a cement plaster finish to match the cement plaster finish on the house (see attached explanation letter dated October 29, 2014 and revised building elevations, date stamped October 30, 2014). The architect submitted plans showing the originally approved and proposed building elevations, date stamped October 29, 2014, to show the changes to the previously approved design review project. Other than the changes detailed in the applicanYs letter and revised plans, there are no other changes proposed to the design of the house. 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: Explanation letter submitted by the project architect, dated October 29, 2014 November 25, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Originally approved and proposed building elevations, date stamped October 30, 2014 Wiliiam Pashelinsky Architect 1937 Hayes Street San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 379 3676 Email ��p��;��r�r�i�a�� October 29th, 2014 Burlingame Planning Commission 501 Primrose Rd. Burlingame, Ca. 94010 q`1,�� V �V' OCT 3 0 2014 Project: 1153 Bernal Avenue New front entry �ITY OF BURLINGAME CDD-PLANNING DIV. The proposed wood columns were changed from wood to cement plaster In order to match the cement plaster finish at the adjacent fa�ade. The owner and the owners designer felt the texture of the cement plaster should match both column and and adjacent surfaces. William Pashelinsky Architect - - CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minufes November 25, 2013 VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 2. 1153 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (WILLIAM PASHELINSKY, ARCHITECT; MAYA EYDELMAN. APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) STAFF CONTACT: ERICA STROHMEIER Commissioner DeMartini recused himself from this item, as he lives within 500 feet of the subject property. He left the dais. All Commissioners had visited the property. There were no ex-parte communications. Reference staff report dated November 25, 2013, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Fifteen (15) conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no questions of staff. Chair Sargent opened the public hearing. William Pashelinsky represented the applicant: ■ Concurred with the comments from last meeting ■ Brought the height down to 9'-6" ■ Great improvement, nice addition to what is there. ■ Gives nice presence. Commission questions/comments: ■ Consider a hip rather than gable on the porch roof? (Pashelinsky: A hip is difficult and would bring the roof right on top of the doors. It would be unattractive and incongruous. Proportion would be problematic.) ■ Why couldn't it come straight from where it is now? (Pashelinsky: Because it is too small relative to the top of the arch. It could be a nice look, but it is problematic. You would have to raise the whole thing up.) ■ Could you clarify the overall height of the addition? (Strohmeier: 9" lower than the previous proposal, but the plate height is 1' lower.) ■ So height would be 14'-3"? (Pashelinsky: Yes) ■ Have you considered a single door rather than double doors in order to tie into the neighborhood? (Pashelinsky: Owner would prefer double doors) Public comments: ■ None There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion: ■ Appreciate that they are trying to make the look of the house better. It is a big boxy design. ■ as nice proportions, makes it a bit better. — The public hearing was re-opened. ��On the landscape plan it appears there is a tree missing. Is this a new tree or is an existing tree being removed? (Pashelinsky: It is a new tree. Will include the required tree.) 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minutes November 25, 2093 There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commission discussion: OK approving, but make sure dimensions are corrected on the plans. New tree should be included as a condition Do the corrections need to come back as an FYI? (Strohmeier: When the plans are submitted to the Building Division, if these are conditions of approval will make sure on the Building Permit set that these match.) Commissioner Terrones 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 November 12, 2013, sheets A-1.01 through A-3.02 and sheet L1, with the following amendments: a. The maximum height shall be 14'-3" to the top of the gable at the front entry porch. b. A new landscape tree shall be added to the landscape plan, consistent with previously submitted plans; 2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staffl; 3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 4. that the conditions of the City Engineer's June 25, 2013 memo, the Chief Building Official's June 21, 2013 memo, the Parks Supervisor's June 25, 2013 and September 24, 2013 memos, the Fire Marshal's June 20, 2013 memo, and the Stormwater Coordinator's June 19, 2013 memo shall be met; 5. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development Director; 6. that demolition for 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; 7. 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; 8. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, _ and flues-shall-be-combined, where possible, to a single terminatioriand installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting _ eta I ssi hall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 4 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANN/NG COMMISSION — Approved Minutes November 25, 2013 9. that the project shall comply with 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; 10. that during demolition of the existing residence, site preparation and construction of the new residence, the applicant shall use all applicable "best management practices" as identified in Burlingame's Storm Water Ordinance, to prevent erosion and off-site sedimentation of storm water runoff; 11. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2010 Edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION: 12. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for the property; 13. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing, such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural certification documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled; 14. that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height to the Building Division; and 15. 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 Gaul. Discussion of motion: ■ None Chair Sargent called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed 4-0-2-1. (Commissioners Davis and Yie absent, Commissioner DeMartini recused.). Appeal procedures were advised. Commissioner DeMartini returned to the dais. � CD/PLG-Hurin, Ruben From: CD/PLG-Hurin, Ruben Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:02 AM To: billpash@gmail.com Subject: 1153 Bernal Ave - Changes to Front Porch � Recently, the contractor for the project at 1153 Bernal Avenue, Burlingame, visited our office to review the final construction of the front porch. During our discussion, it was noted that the front porch columns approved by the Planning Commission during the Design Review application, have been changed from wood to cement plaster. This proposed change requires an application for FYI to be reviewed by the Planning Commission (at the end of one of their meetings; your attendance is not required) based on the following condition of approval for the project (Condition of Approval #2): 2. that any chanqes to buildinq materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review (FYI or amendment to be determined by Planning staff); In addition to the change in the material of the porch columns, please inspect the final construction and note any additional changes made to the exterior materials and architectural details. All changes need to be included on this FYI application. In order to make the November 10th PC Meeting, you will need to submit the following items by Friday, October 31st: ■ Letter listing all exterior changes and an explanation of why they were made (one copy) ■ $214 filing fee ■ 10, 11x17 copies of originally approved building elevations (noting wood columns) ■ 10, 11x17 copies of proposed building elevations (noting cement plaster columns) Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Regards, Ruben Ruverr �Itcrisi - Seriior Planner � Community Development Department - Planning Division � City of Burlingame � ph 650.558J256 � fax 650.696.3790 � rhurinCa�buriinaame.orq