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Home My WebLink About1208 Bernal Avenue - Staff Report�� BiJRLINGAM6 ��1 � CITY OF BURLINGAME Community Developmenf Department MEMORANDUM DATE: April 19, 2011 TO: FROM: Planning Commission Ruben Hurin, Senior Planner Director's Report Meeting Date: April 25, 2011 SUBJECT: FYI — REQUESTED CHANGES TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT AT 1208 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1. Summary: On July 13, 2009, the Planning Commission approved an application for Design Review, Floor Area Ratio Variance and Special Permits for Declining Height Envelope and Basement for a first and second story addition to a single family dwelling at 1208 Bernal Avenue, zoned R-1 (July 13, 2009, Planning Commission Minutes attached). A building permit was issued on October 14, 2009 and construction is nearing completion. The applicant is requesting approval for exterior changes throughout the house which affect all four building elevations. The architect provided a letter of explanation, dated April 18, 2011, which describes the changes in detail. The originally approved and proposed plans, date stamped April 18, 2011, were also provided for your review. Other than the proposed changes listed on the applicants' letter and revised plans, date stamped April 18, 2011, 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: July 13, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes Explanation Letter from TRG Architects, architect, dated April 18, 2011 �oved and Proposed Plans, date stamped April 18, 2011 � ;� Planning Dept. FYI RE: 1208 Bernal Avenue Monday April 18, 2011 APR 1 � 2011 �lTY OF BURLINGAME CDD-PLANNING DIV. Sheet A1.1 Site Plan - No changes (but a copy of the Site Plan is provided for reference) Sheet A2.1 First Floor Plan - Arch top windows are added into the Family Room (on each side of the fireplace). Sheet A2.2 Second Floor Plan - The windows at the Guest Bath & Guest Bedroom/Office are revised to show a larger space between the windows. Sheet A3.1 Front Elevation �� - A clay-tile shed roof is � shown next to the Garage door. Sheet A3.2 Left Elevation - A pony wall is installed in place of the wrought iron railing at the Master Bedroom balcony. - A wrought irori railing is installed in place of the smooth stucco planter next to the stairs leading to the Basement. - Arch top windows are added into the Family Room on each side of the fireplace (also shown on the corresponding sheet A2.1). - The windows at the Guest Bath & Guest Bedroom/Office are revised to show a larger space between the windows (also shown on corresponding sheet A2.2). The door leadin� to the Basement has a vertical mullion in the grid pattern. Sheet A3.3 Rear Elevation - The wrought iron railing on the 2°d Floor is eliminated (at the Guest Bedroom/Office). The grid pattern in the Nana Wall (at the Family Room) is eliminated. The A wrought iron railing is installed in place of the smooth stucco planter next to the stairs leading to the Basement (also shown on corresponding sheet A3.2). Sheet A3.4 Right Elevation - The clay-tile roof over the side exterior door (at the Garage) is shortened in length. Wood sills have been added to the three small windows in the Master Bedroom. A pony wall is installed in place of the wrought iron railing at the Master Bedroom balcony (also shown in corresponding sheet A3.2) CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 13, 2009 VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEMS 2a. 1208 BERNAL AVENUE, ZONED R-1 — APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, FLOOR AREA RATIO VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE AND BASEMENT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND NEW BASEMENT QUALIFYING AS SUBSTANTIAL CONSTRUCTION (TRG ARCHITECTS, APPLICANTAND ARCHITECT; BRAD AND ROXANN LOOSE. PROPERTY OWNERS) STAFF CONTACT: RUBEN HURIN Reference staff report dated July 13, 2009, with attachments. Associate Planner Strohmeier presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff comments. Thirteen conditions were suggested for consideration. Chair Terrones opened the public hearing. Randy Grange, TRG Architects, 205 Park Road, represented the applicant. He requested that the Commission consider finro options for the roofing material, either the metal roof as shown on the plans or with a clay tile roof. Provided a sample of the proposed zinc roofing material. Commission comments: ■ Design lends itself to a tile roof, given the quality of workmanship, if we specify that it be a non- homogenous clay tile roof, would feel comfortable approving the alternative roof material. ■ While Mr. Grange is a talented architect, it would sets a bad precedent going forward, think an FYI will not slow it down too much, should be more specific about the type of tile and bring it back as an FYI. ■ Neighbor asked a question about the ability to waterproof the basement, will it be a sealed unit, will the gutters drain to the basement? (Randy Grange — foday's designs for basements are fully waterproofed — will be engineered and the engineer will oversee construcfion in the field). ■ If you go with the metal roof, will you see the solar panels as a part of roof? How far along are you in the structural design? (Randy Grange — yes, but it would be a clean looking roof, you won't see the so/ar panels, we are c/ose to making decision on the roof material, but haven't completed structural.) ■ Prepared to approve with metal roof with solar, and if choose to go with a tile roof, it can be brought back as FYI. Public comments: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa, think tile roof is preferable, metal roof will be noisy in rainstorm, There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Vistica indicated that he did not attend the study meeting on this item, so he will abstain from the vote. Commissioner Auran moved to approve the application, by reso/ution, with the following amended conditions: 1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date stamped July 1, 2009, sheets A1.1 through A3.4 and L1.0; 2, that if the applicant chooses to propose a clay tile roof instead of the metal roof with solar panels as proposed, the item shall be brought back to the Commission as an FYI item; 3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date the Floor Area Ratio Variance, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here, will become void; 3 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 13, 2009 4. 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 staf�; 5. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage, which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this permit; 6. that the conditions of the Chief Building Official's April 29, June 29 and June 9, 2009 memos, the City Engineer's May 12, 2009 memo, the Fire Marshal's May 4, 2009 memo and the NPDES Coordinator's May 5, 2009 memo shall be met; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building permit is issued; 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 or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 11. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the Califomia Building and Uniform Fire Codes, 2007 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 project architect or residential designer, oranother 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; 13. 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 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. 4 CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION — Approved Minutes July 13, 2009 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cauchi. Chair Terrones called for a voice vote on the motion and itpassed 4-1-1-1(CommissionerLindstrom absent, CommissionerYie recused, CommissionerVistica abstaining). Appeal procedures were advised. The item concluded at 7.•22 p.m. Commissioner Yie returned to the dais. Commissioner Brownrigg recused himself from participating on Item 3a because he lives within 500 feet of the property. He left the Council Chambers. �