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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1431 El Camino Real - Approval LetterCITY OF BURLINGAME City Hall — 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, California 94010-3997 March 1, 2018 Toby Levy Levy Design Partners 90 South Park San Francisco, CA 94107 Re: 1431 El Camino Real, Burlingame Dear Ms. Levy: s COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SURLIN,GAMr= Planning Division PH: (650) 558-7250 FAX: (650) 696-3790 Since there was no appeal to or suspension by the City Council, the February 12, 2018, Planning Commission approval of your application for a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Condominium Permit, Design Review and Parking Variance and Tentative Condominium Map became effective March 8, 2018. This application is for the construction of a new 3-story, 6-unit condominium building with mechanical lifts, at 1431 El Camino Real, zoned R-3. The February 12, 2018, 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 Division date stamped December 22, 2017, sheets A0.0 through A5.3; 2. that prior to issuance of a building permit for the project, the applicant shall pay the first half of the Public Facilities Impact fee in the amount of $5,537.00, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Department; 3. that prior to scheduling the final framing inspection for the condominium building, the applicant shall pay the second half of the Public Facilities Impact fee in the amount of $5,537.00, made payable to the City of Burlingame and submitted to the Planning Department; 4. parking lifts, three (3) Klaus 2061-190 and three (3) Klaus 2061-200, or an equivalent parking lifts, shall be installed in the garage of each residential unit, with the following conditions: a. that the interior clearance height of the garages shall be at least 13'-3"0, measured from floor to ceiling- as show on sheet A4.1 of the plans, in order to permit the parking of sport utility vehicles on the parking lifts; b. the parking lifts shall be properly illuminated to provide safety for easy loading and unloading, while not causing excessive glare. Ma' Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org aA March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 2 C. signage shall be installed in each garage explaining the proper use of the lifts and emergency contact information for lift maintenance or problems. d. the final design of the parking lifts shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. 5. that during construction, the applicant shall provide fencing (with a fabric screen or mesh) around the project site to ensure that all construction equipment, materials and debris is kept on site; 6. that the applicant shall apply for a tentative and final condominium map with the Public Works, Engineering Division for processing in conformance with the Subdivision Map Act; 7. that the applicant shall apply for an encroachment permit from the Department of Transportation for any work proposed in the state right-of-way; 8. that the applicant shall coordinate with Caltrans and a licensed arborist to replant the existing elm tree within the Caltrans right-of-way in front of the subject property a few feet to the south (left) in order to accommodate the new driveway location in accordance with the SOIS Action Plan and the ESA Action Plan; 9. that the applicant shall implement tree protection measures for the (second) elm tree that currently exists within the planter strip in front of the subject property that will be retained as part of this project in accordance with the SOIS Action Plan and the ESA Action Plan (see appendices of the IS/MND); 10. that documentation with exhibits that show detailed project construction plans including work on the driveway, sidewalk adjacent to the two elm trees in the planter strip, and a description of any other ground -disturbing work within 100-feet of the matures trees shall be submitted to the Department of Transportation for review and approval of an encroachment permit. The documentation should describe efforts to avoid affecting the trees and if avoidance is impossible, efforts to lessen the impact on the trees must be described and shall be in accordance with the SOIS Action Plan and the ESA Action Plan (see appendices of the IS/MND); 11. that the maximum elevation at the top of the roof ridge shall not exceed elevation 49.75' as measured from the average elevation at the top of the curb along El Camino Real (14.75') for a maximum height of 35'-0", and that the top of each floor and final roof ridge shall be surveyed and approved by the City Engineer as the framing proceeds and prior to final framing and roofing inspections. The garage/first floor finished floor elevation shall be elevation 16.86'; second floor finished floor shall be elevation 29.58'; third floor finished floor shall be elevation 39.91'. Should any framing exceed the stated elevation at any point it shall be removed or adjusted so that the final height of the structure with roof shall not exceed the maximum height shown on the approved plans; 12. that any changes to the size or envelope of the building, which would include expanding the footprint or floor area of the structure, replacing or relocating windows or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to Planning Commission review; 1 Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 3 13. that the conditions of the Building Division memos dated February 27, 2017 and October 3, 2016; Parks Division memos dated October 5, 2016; the Engineering Division memos dated February 24, 2017 and October 7, 2016; the Fire Division memos dated October 12, 2016; and the Stormwater Division memos dated November 14, 2016 shall be met; 14. that storage of construction materials and equipment on the street or in the public right-of- way shall be prohibited; 15. that the 'service vehicle stall' shall be marked on the service parking space and designated on the final map and plans, this stall shall not be assigned to any unit, but shall be owned and maintained by the condominium association, and the service vehicle stall shall always be accessible for parking and not be separately enclosed or used for resident storage; 16. that the Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the condominium project shall require that the service vehicle stall shall be reserved for service vehicles or guests only and shall not be used by condominium residents; 17. that the final inspection shall be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued before the close of escrow on the sale of each unit; 18. that the developer shall provide to the initial purchaser of each unit and to the board of directors of the condominium association, an owner purchaser manual which shall contain the name and address of all contractors who performed work on the project, copies of all warranties or guarantees of appliances and fixtures and the estimated life expectancy of all depreciable component parts of the property, including but not limited to the roof, painting, common area carpets, drapes and furniture; 19. that the trash receptacles, furnaces, and water heaters shall be shown in a legal compartment outside the required parking and landscaping and in conformance with zoning and California Building and Fire Code requirements before a building permit is issued; 20. that any security gate system across the driveway shall be installed a minimum 20'-0' back from the front property line; 21. that prior to underfloor frame inspection the surveyor shall certify the first floor elevation of the new structure(s) and the various surveys shall be accepted by the City Engineer; 22. that all runoff created during construction and future discharge from the site shall be required to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards; 23. that the applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control plan describing BMPs (Best Management Practices) to be used to prevent soil, dirt and debris from entering the storm drain system; the plan shall include a site plan showing the property lines, existing and proposed topography and slope; areas to be disturbed, locations of cut/fill and soil storage/disposal areas; areas with existing vegetation to be protected; existing and proposed drainage patterns and structures; watercourse or sensitive areas on -site or immediately downstream of a project; and designated construction access routes, staging areas and washout areas; T] Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org fla I March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 4 24. that methods and procedures such as sediment basins or traps, silt fences, straw bale dikes, storm drain inlet protection such as soil blanket or mats, and covers for soil stock piles to stabilize denuded areas shall be installed to maintain temporary erosion controls and sediment control continuously until permanent erosion controls have been established; 25. that construction access routes shall be limited in order to prevent the tracking of dirt onto the public right-of-way, clean off -site paved areas and sidewalks using dry sweeping methods; 26. that if construction is done during the wet season (October 15 through April 15), that prior to October 15 the developer shall implement a winterization program to minimize the potential for erosion and polluted runoff by inspecting, maintaining and cleaning all soil erosion and sediment control prior to, during, and immediately after each storm even; stabilizing disturbed soils throughout temporary or permanent seeding, mulching matting, or tarping; rocking unpaved vehicle access to limit dispersion of mud onto public right-of-way; covering/tarping stored construction materials, fuels and other chemicals; 27. that common landscape areas shall be designed to reduce excess irrigation run-off, promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides; 28. that trash enclosures and dumpster areas shall be covered and protected from roof and surface drainage and that if water cannot be diverted from these areas, a self-contained drainage system shall be provided that discharges to an interceptor; 29. that this project shall comply with Ordinance 1845, the City of Burlingame Water Conservation in Landscaping Regulations, and complete landscape and irrigation plans shall be provided at the time of building permit application; 30. that all site catch basins and drainage inlets flowing to the bay shall be stenciled. All catch basins shall be protected during construction to prevent debris from entering; 31. that all new utility connections to serve the site, and which are affected by the development, shall be installed to meet current code standards and local capacities of the collection and distribution systems shall be increased at the developer's expense if necessary; 32. that all utilities to this site shall be installed underground. Any transformers needed for this site shall be installed underground or behind the front setback on this site; 33. that sewer laterals from the site to the public sewer main shall be checked and shall be replaced to city standards as required by the development; 34. that all abandoned utilities and hookups shall be removed; 35. that all drainage (including water from the below grade parking garage) on site shall be required to be collected and pumped to the street as determined by the Public Works Department; 36. that demolition of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be required to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; GNI Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org 1,1 .March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 5 37. that the applicant shall install fire sprinklers and a fire alarm system monitored by an approved central station prior to the final inspection for building permit; 38. that all construction shall abide by the construction hours established in the Municipal Code; 39. that the applicant shall comply with Ordinance 1645, the City of Burlingame Recycling and Waste Reduction Ordinance, and shall submit a waste reduction plan and recycling deposit for demolition and new construction, before receiving a demolition permit; 40. that this project shall comply with Ordinance No. 1477, Exterior Illumination Ordinance; and 41. that the project shall be required to comply with all the standards of the California Building and Fire Codes, in effect at time of building permit issuance, as amended by the City of Burlingame. The following four (4) conditions shall be met during the Building Inspection process prior to the inspections noted in each condition: 42. that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall locate the property corners, set the building envelope; 43. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty of perjury. Certifications shall be submitted to the Building Department; 44. 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; 45. 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; Mitigation Measures from Initial Study Cultural Resources 46. Unanticipated Discovery of Archaeological Resources. All construction crew members shall be alerted to the potential to encounter sensitive archaeological material. In the event that archaeological resources (sites, features, or artifacts) are exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring within 100 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified archaeologist, meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, can evaluate the significance of the find and determine whether additional study is warranted. Prehistoric archaeological deposits may be indicated by the presence of discolored or dark soil, fire - affected material, concentrations of fragmented or whole marine shell, burned or complete bone, non -local lithic materials, or a characteristic observed to be atypical of the ma Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 6 surrounding area. Common prehistoric artifacts may include modified or battered lithic materials; lithic or bone tools that appeared to have been used for chopping, drilling, or grinding; projectile points; fired clay ceramics or non-functional items; and other items. Historic -age deposits are often indicated by the presence of glass bottles and shards, ceramic material, building or domestic refuse, ferrous metal, or old features such as concrete foundations or privies. Depending on the significance of the find under CEQA (14 CCR 15064.5[g, Public Resources Code Section 21082), the archaeologist may simply record the find and allow work to continue. If the discovery proves significant under CEQA, additional work, such as preparation of an archaeological treatment plan, testing, or data recovery, may be warranted. 47. Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains. In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains are found, the county coroner shall be immediately notified of the discovery. No further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains shall occur until the county coroner has determined, within 2 working days of notification of the discovery, the appropriate treatment and disposition of the human remains. If the county coroner determines that the remains are, or are believed to be, Native American, he or she shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) in Sacramento within 24 hours. In accordance with California Public Resources Code, Section 5097.98, the NAHC must immediately notify those persons it believes to be the most likely descendant from the deceased Native American. The most likely descendant shall complete his/her inspection within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The designated Native American representative would then determine, in consultation with the property owner, the disposition of the human remains. 48. Unanticipated Discovery of Paleontological Resources. Paleontological resources are limited, nonrenewable resources of scientific, cultural, or educational value and are afforded protection under state laws and regulations (CEQA). Paleontological resources are explicitly afforded protection by CEQA, specifically in Section V(c) of CEQA Guidelines Appendix G, the Environmental Checklist Form, which addresses the potential for adverse impacts to "unique paleontological resources] or site[s] or ... unique geological feature[s]" (14 CCR 15000 et seq.). Further, CEQA provides that, generally, a resource shall be considered "historically significant' if it has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory (14 CCR 15064.5[a][3][D]). In the event that paleontological resources (silicified shell, bone, or other features) are exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring within 100 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified paleontologist can evaluate the significance of the find. This analysis shall comply with guidelines and significance criteria specified by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. If the discovery proves significant under CEQA, additional work, such as preparation of an archaeological treatment plan, testing, or data recovery, may be warranted. Noise 49. The project sponsor shall retain a qualified acoustical engineer to prepare an acoustical study in accordance with State Title 24 requirements. The acoustical study shall identify methods of design and construction to comply with the applicable portions of the California Building Code Title 24 to achieve an indoor noise level of 45 A -weighted decibel community noise equivalent level or less from traffic noise sources. Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org N March 1, 2018 1431 El Camino Real Page 7 50. All construction equipment shall use available noise -suppression devices and properly maintained mufflers. All internal combustion engines used on the project site shall be equipped with the type of muffler recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. In addition, all equipment shall be maintained in a good mechanical condition to minimize noise created by a faulty or poorly maintained engine, drive train, or other component. 51. During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receptors and as far as possible from the boundary of sensitive receptors. 52. Pursuant to the City of Burlingame Municipal Code, the applicant shall limit construction activities to between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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. An extension of up to one year may be considered by the Planning Commission if application is made before the end of the first year. The decision of the Council is a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. If you wish to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, you must do so within 90 days of the date of the decision unless a shorter time is required pursuant to state or federal law. Sincerely, William Meeker Community Development Director GGH Investments LLC, property owner P.O. Box 6563, SM, CA 94403. Chief Deputy Valuation, Assessor's Office (Lot 12 Block 50 Easton Add Burlingame No 4 Rsm A/45; APN: 026013110) File 33 Register online to receive City of Burlingame e-mail updates at www.burlingame.org 1R Project Address Description: From: Project Comments — Planning Application 1431 El Camino Real, zoned R-3, APN: 026-013-110 Request for Environmental Scoping (?), Condominium Permit, and Design Review for 6 new townhome units. Rick Caro III Building Division Please address the following comments at this time; provide a written response and revised plans with your resubmittal: 1) RESIDENTIAL: Rooms that could be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. Rooms that could be used for sleeping purposes must have at least one window or door that complies with the egress requirements. On the elevation drawings specify the location and the net clear opening height and width of all required egress windows. 2013 California Building Code (CBC) 1029.2 and 2013 California Residential Code (CRC) §R310. The response did not include what the actual dimension of the egress windows are in order to determine that the minimum 5.7 square feet would be met. Note: That if you use the minimum dimension width of 20 inches for the egress window, than you would need a minimum of a 42" net opening height. 17) Specify on the plan that all powder rooms shall comply with Section 1134A.2; Option 2, Items 8 through 12. The response to question # 17 stating that unit #7 will comply with the requirements for the accessible route to the primary entry with one powder room on the primary level does not state how the powder room will be designed to comply with 1134A2; Option 2, Items 8 through 12. 18) Specify on the plans that all dwelling unit interior doors will comply with CBC 1132A5.2. The response that Unit #7 will comply with the requirements for the accessible route to the primary unit entry, does not address the strike edge maneuvering space at the door. The following comments do not need to be addressed now, but you should be aware of them as they will need to be addressed at time of building permit submittal. 19) Anyone who is doing business in the City must have a current City of Burlingame business license. NOTE: A condition of this project approval is that the Demolition Permit will not be issued and, and no work can begin (including the removal of � building components), until a Building Permit has been issued for the project. The property owner is responsible for assuring that no work is authorized or performed.